 In 1917 the nursery was sold to a limited company, E. & W. Hackett Limited, with William continuing as director for three years.In the same year the business bought a plot in the Millswood Estate for over £20,067 to accommodate the nursery, which drew glowing praise in a 1923 newspaper article and continued to do business there until 1952.Marryatville High School, on Kensington Road in Marryatville, notable for its music program, is located within the suburb.