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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.
- 1883-1884
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- "New Creations in Fruits and Flowers," Catalog from Burbank's Experiment Grounds, Santa Rosa, California, June 1893 - Luther Burbank's 1893 catalog, <em>New Creations in Fruits and Flowers</em>, displayed unique plant stocks that demonstrated his skill at cross-breeding. Photographs comparing common plants to Burbank's improved varieties substantiated his claims and led to numerous business partnerships. This critical publication helped Burbank rise from a locally successful nurseryman to an international celebrity.
- June 01, 1893
- Collections - Artifact
"New Creations in Fruits and Flowers," Catalog from Burbank's Experiment Grounds, Santa Rosa, California, June 1893
Luther Burbank's 1893 catalog, New Creations in Fruits and Flowers, displayed unique plant stocks that demonstrated his skill at cross-breeding. Photographs comparing common plants to Burbank's improved varieties substantiated his claims and led to numerous business partnerships. This critical publication helped Burbank rise from a locally successful nurseryman to an international celebrity.