Semaphorius Trundle-Humple
Also known as Old Man Trundle-Humple. A devoted gardener and plant whisperer, he worked his entire career in the Dashville Botanical Gardens, rising to Chief Gardener. His daughter is Petunia Trundle-Humple.
When Vesuvius Casablanca began doing such a fantastic job, Old Man Trundle-Humple found he no longer had much to do, and went into early retirement.
He now lives in a tree house on the far end of Norma Island. He says he never wants to go back to his old job, and loves retirement on the island.
First seen in Book 7, page 13
Research
e_semaphorius_trundle_humpleIn the printed almanac pages (2 cited)
Straight from the books
Facts
character_fact (4)
Semaphorius Trundle-Humple is also known as Old Man Trundle-Humple; he is a devoted gardener and plant whisperer who worked his entire career in the Dashville Botanical Gardens.
Also known as Old Man Trundle-Humple. Devoted gardener and plant whisperer. Worked his entire career in the Dashville Botanical Gardens. al1:c01:p270
Semaphorius Trundle-Humple is the Chief Gardener of the Botanical Gardens, known affectionately as Old Man Trundle-Humple.
Semaphorius Trundle-Humple, the Chief Gardener, known affectionately as Old Man Trundle-Humple, was VERY happy. b07:c03:p060
Old Man Trundle-Humple was living in a tree house on the far end of Norma Island.
SPEECH: Up in his tree house. SPEECH: His tree house? SPEECH: Yes, it's on the far end of the island. b07:c09:p204
Old Man Trundle-Humple said he never wanted to go back to his old job and loved retirement on the island.
"No! I'd never want to go back to my old job, I love retirement. Why would I ever want to leave this place? It's paradise and so peaceful." b07:c09:p212
history (1)
Because Vesuvius Casablanca was doing such a fantastic job, Old Man Trundle-Humple didn't have much to do anymore and went into early retirement.
Because Vesuvius Casablanca was doing such a fantastic job, Old Man Trundle-Humple didn't have much to do anymore. He went into early retirement. b07:c03:p065
Relationships
- works_at Dashville Botanical Gardens
Worked his entire career in the Dashville Botanical Gardens. al1:c01:p270
- works_at Dashville Botanical Gardens
Semaphorius Trundle-Humple, the Chief Gardener, known affectionately as Old Man Trundle-Humple, was VERY happy. b07:c03:p060
- parent_of Petunia Trundle-Humple
To avenge the injustice against my father, Semaphorius Trundle-Humple a.k.a. Old Man Trundle-Humple b07:c09:p203
Incoming
Daughter of Semaphorius Trundle-Humple. al1:c01:p233
My name is Petunia. Petunia Trundle-Humple... To avenge the injustice against my father, Semaphorius Trundle-Humple a.k.a. Old Man Trundle-Humple b07:c09:p202 b07:c09:p203
Incidents
Continuity findings
- first_appearance of Semaphorius Trundle-Humple cites al1, story debut is b07 first_appearance_review