Background
WILKS, W. was born on October 19, 1843 in Ashford, Kent. Son of Doctor G. F. Wilks, of Ashford.
WILKS, W. was born on October 19, 1843 in Ashford, Kent. Son of Doctor G. F. Wilks, of Ashford.
Under the great scientist, Professor Charles Pritchard. Pembroke College, Cambridge. Master of Arts.
After 2 years accepted the Curacy of Croydon. About 1880 became a member of the Floral Committee of R. H. South., and was elected to a seat on the Council and appointed Honorary Secretary, 1886. F.R.H.S., 1867; Vicar of Shirley, Surrey, since 1879.
Secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society.