The governor-general proudly showcased a new greenhouse he installed, highlighting shrubs, trees, and vibrant crotons he personally planted in the gardens to Opposition Leader Edward Seaga and his wife. Seaga, an avid gardener himself, expressed admiration for the improvements. This marked Seaga’s first official engagement as leader of the Opposition following his election to lead the Jamaica Labour Party.

Published Thursday, November 28,1974

Opposition Leader calls on Governor-General

Newly appointed Leader of the Opposition Edward Seaga, accompanied by his wife, called on the Governor-General, the Most Hon Florizel Glasspole, and the Most Hon Mrs Glasspole at King’s House yesterday morning.

The governor-general and Mrs Glasspole warmly congratulated Seaga on his appointment. This was Seaga’s first official engagement since his election to the leadership of the Jamaica Labour Party.

After a chat in the drawing room of King’s House, the governor-general and the Most Hon Mrs Glasspole took Mr and Mrs Seaga on a tour of the grounds. The governor-general personally conducted the visit to a new greenhouse he has installed, and pointed out shrubs, bushes, trees and flowers he has been responsible for planting out in the gardens surrounding the house.

Seaga, who is also a keen gardener, particularly admired the display of crotons, and both the leader of the Opposition and his wife took a lively interest in the improvements to the gardens made by the governor-general.

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