He served as secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society from 1888 to 1919 and as editor of its journal, he was instrumental in getting the work of Gregor Mendel translated and published in English for the first time in 1901.
From 1888 to 1919, he served as secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society and as editor of its journal. He was essential in translating and publishing Gregor Mendel's work in English for the first time in 1901.