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- U.S. Plant Patent 269, for Luther Burbank Rose, Granted to Elizabeth Waters Burbank, February 1, 1938 - Natural plant reproduction once seemed beyond human intervention, but in 1930, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office began recognizing the work of horticulturalists by awarding patents for new or improved plant varieties. Luther Burbank, the prolific American plant breeder, died in 1926, but his life's work helped justify plant patents. Burbank ultimately received 16 patents, awarded posthumously to his widow.
- February 01, 1938
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U.S. Plant Patent 269, for Luther Burbank Rose, Granted to Elizabeth Waters Burbank, February 1, 1938
Natural plant reproduction once seemed beyond human intervention, but in 1930, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office began recognizing the work of horticulturalists by awarding patents for new or improved plant varieties. Luther Burbank, the prolific American plant breeder, died in 1926, but his life's work helped justify plant patents. Burbank ultimately received 16 patents, awarded posthumously to his widow.
- "A Field of Burbank's Shasto Daisies, Santa Rosa, Cal.," circa 1915 - Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American horticulturalist, gained a reputation for selective breeding that yielded more than 800 new fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants. One of his most enduring inventions, the Shasta daisy, released in 1901, took him 17 years to perfect. He praised its grace, beauty, abundance of bloom, hardiness, and persistence, even as he released three "new" Shasta daisy varieties in 1904.
- circa 1915
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"A Field of Burbank's Shasto Daisies, Santa Rosa, Cal.," circa 1915
Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American horticulturalist, gained a reputation for selective breeding that yielded more than 800 new fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants. One of his most enduring inventions, the Shasta daisy, released in 1901, took him 17 years to perfect. He praised its grace, beauty, abundance of bloom, hardiness, and persistence, even as he released three "new" Shasta daisy varieties in 1904.
- Luther Burbank Notebook, "Lily Seeds &c., Planted Oct. 1891" - Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American plant breeder, naturalist, and author, was especially noted for his experiments with plants, fruits, and vegetables. After developing the influential Russet Burbank potato in his native Massachusetts, Burbank established a large experimental garden in Santa Rosa, California. When not working outdoors, Burbank spent time carrying on his nursery business, keeping accounts, researching, and writing.
- 1891-1892
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Luther Burbank Notebook, "Lily Seeds &c., Planted Oct. 1891"
Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American plant breeder, naturalist, and author, was especially noted for his experiments with plants, fruits, and vegetables. After developing the influential Russet Burbank potato in his native Massachusetts, Burbank established a large experimental garden in Santa Rosa, California. When not working outdoors, Burbank spent time carrying on his nursery business, keeping accounts, researching, and writing.
- Luther Burbank Notebook Listing Plant Orders Filled, 1883-1884 - Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American plant breeder, naturalist, and author, was especially noted for his experiments with plants, fruits, and vegetables. After developing the influential Russet Burbank potato in his native Massachusetts, Burbank established a large experimental garden in Santa Rosa, California. When not working outdoors, Burbank spent time carrying on his nursery business, keeping accounts, researching, and writing.
- 1883-1884
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Luther Burbank Notebook Listing Plant Orders Filled, 1883-1884
Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American plant breeder, naturalist, and author, was especially noted for his experiments with plants, fruits, and vegetables. After developing the influential Russet Burbank potato in his native Massachusetts, Burbank established a large experimental garden in Santa Rosa, California. When not working outdoors, Burbank spent time carrying on his nursery business, keeping accounts, researching, and writing.
- "Luther Burbank's Home, Santa Rosa, Cal.," circa 1915 - Luther Burbank moved into his new and spacious 12-room home in December 1906, just months after the San Francisco earthquake. The Mission and Colonial Revival design suited popular tastes at the times, while the furnishings ensured Burbank's comfort. His private den opened onto the balcony above the porch which offered a breath of air and a view of staff at work in his experimental gardens.
- circa 1915
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"Luther Burbank's Home, Santa Rosa, Cal.," circa 1915
Luther Burbank moved into his new and spacious 12-room home in December 1906, just months after the San Francisco earthquake. The Mission and Colonial Revival design suited popular tastes at the times, while the furnishings ensured Burbank's comfort. His private den opened onto the balcony above the porch which offered a breath of air and a view of staff at work in his experimental gardens.
- "Burbank's New Residence, Santa Rosa, California," circa 1915 - Luther Burbank moved into his new and spacious 12-room home in December 1906, just months after the San Francisco earthquake. The Mission and Colonial Revival design suited popular tastes at the times, while the furnishings ensured Burbank's comfort. His private den opened onto the balcony above the porch which offered a breath of air and a view of staff at work in his experimental gardens.
- circa 1915
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"Burbank's New Residence, Santa Rosa, California," circa 1915
Luther Burbank moved into his new and spacious 12-room home in December 1906, just months after the San Francisco earthquake. The Mission and Colonial Revival design suited popular tastes at the times, while the furnishings ensured Burbank's comfort. His private den opened onto the balcony above the porch which offered a breath of air and a view of staff at work in his experimental gardens.
- "Conservatory and Residence of Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cal.," circa 1915 - Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American horticulturalist and author, gained a reputation for selective breeding that yielded more than 800 new fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants. In 1875, Burbank followed family from Massachusetts to Santa Rosa, California, attracted by a longer growing season. By 1881, Burbank's modest success with raising and selling plants allowed him to purchase the home depicted here.
- circa 1915
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"Conservatory and Residence of Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cal.," circa 1915
Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American horticulturalist and author, gained a reputation for selective breeding that yielded more than 800 new fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants. In 1875, Burbank followed family from Massachusetts to Santa Rosa, California, attracted by a longer growing season. By 1881, Burbank's modest success with raising and selling plants allowed him to purchase the home depicted here.
- "Fruitful Spineless Cactus, Luther Burbank's Experimental Grounds, Santa Rosa, California," circa 1908 - Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American horticulturalist, devoted years of research to perfect spineless cacti as a new livestock feed that could free acreage for crops to feed humans. Others sought new sources of livestock feed to sustain arid range land and the American ranching tradition. Fraudulent distribution of cactus purported to be Burbank's invention caused him to retreat from public engagement and recommit himself to research.
- circa 1908
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"Fruitful Spineless Cactus, Luther Burbank's Experimental Grounds, Santa Rosa, California," circa 1908
Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American horticulturalist, devoted years of research to perfect spineless cacti as a new livestock feed that could free acreage for crops to feed humans. Others sought new sources of livestock feed to sustain arid range land and the American ranching tradition. Fraudulent distribution of cactus purported to be Burbank's invention caused him to retreat from public engagement and recommit himself to research.
- U.S. Plant Patent 291, for Luther Burbank Peach Tree, Granted to Elizabeth Waters Burbank, September 6, 1938 - Natural plant reproduction once seemed beyond human intervention, but in 1930, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office began recognizing the work of horticulturalists by awarding patents for new or improved plant varieties. Luther Burbank, the prolific American plant breeder, died in 1926, but his life's work helped justify plant patents. Burbank ultimately received 16 patents, awarded posthumously to his widow.
- September 06, 1938
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U.S. Plant Patent 291, for Luther Burbank Peach Tree, Granted to Elizabeth Waters Burbank, September 6, 1938
Natural plant reproduction once seemed beyond human intervention, but in 1930, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office began recognizing the work of horticulturalists by awarding patents for new or improved plant varieties. Luther Burbank, the prolific American plant breeder, died in 1926, but his life's work helped justify plant patents. Burbank ultimately received 16 patents, awarded posthumously to his widow.
- U.S. Plant Patent 290, for Luther Burbank Peach Tree, Granted to Elizabeth Waters Burbank, September 6, 1938 - Natural plant reproduction once seemed beyond human intervention, but in 1930, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office began recognizing the work of horticulturalists by awarding patents for new or improved plant varieties. Luther Burbank, the prolific American plant breeder, died in 1926, but his life's work helped justify plant patents. Burbank ultimately received 16 patents, awarded posthumously to his widow.
- September 06, 1938
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U.S. Plant Patent 290, for Luther Burbank Peach Tree, Granted to Elizabeth Waters Burbank, September 6, 1938
Natural plant reproduction once seemed beyond human intervention, but in 1930, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office began recognizing the work of horticulturalists by awarding patents for new or improved plant varieties. Luther Burbank, the prolific American plant breeder, died in 1926, but his life's work helped justify plant patents. Burbank ultimately received 16 patents, awarded posthumously to his widow.