How Plants Are Trained To Work For Man V8: Trees, Biography, Index

by Luther Burbank, David Starr Jordan (Illustrator)

""How Plants Are Trained To Work For Man Trees, Biography, Index"" is a book written by Luther Burbank and first published in 1921. The book focuses on the cultivation of trees and how they can be trained to serve the needs of humans. Burbank, a renowned horticulturist and botanist, shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of plant breeding and selection.The book is divided into three main parts. The first part deals with the cultivation and training of fruit trees, including apples, cherries, and peaches. Burbank provides detailed instructions on how to select, graft, and prune trees to maximize their productivity and quality.The second part of the book is a biography of Burbank himself. He shares his personal journey and experiences in the field of horticulture, including his successes and failures. This section provides insights into the life and work of one of the most influential plant breeders of the 20th century.The final part of the book is an index, which provides a comprehensive list of all the plants and trees mentioned in the book. This section serves as a useful reference for readers interested in further research on specific plants or topics.Overall, ""How Plants Are Trained To Work For Man Trees, Biography, Index"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in horticulture, plant breeding, or the cultivation of fruit trees. Burbank's expertise and passion for his work shine through in this informative and engaging book.In Eight Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

520 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2001

About the author

In 1849, Luther Burbank was born in Massachusetts. He found fame early, when he single-handedly saved U.S. potato crops from the deadly blight by cultivating russet potatoes. The inventor, who ran Burbank's Experimental Farms in Santa Rosa, Calif., produced more than 800 new varieties of fruits and plants, such as the Shasta daisy. He was recognized for his plant breeding by an Act of Congress. The beloved naturalist was one of Robert Ingersoll's greatest fans. Burbank believed, "Children are the greatest sufferers from outgrown theologies." Shaken by the Scopes trial, Burbank wrote: "And to think of this great country in danger of being dominated by people ignorant enough to take a few ancient Babylonian legends as the canons of modern culture. Our scientific men are paying for their failure to speak out earlier. There is no use now talking evolution to these people. Their ears are stuffed with Genesis." In 1926, an interview about his freethought views appeared in the San Francisco Bulletin, which headlined it: "I'm an Infidel, Declares Burbank, Casting Doubt on Soul Immortality Theory." The article was reprinted around the world, creating shockwaves. Burbank was inundated with mostly critical letters, which he felt he had to reply to personally. Friend and later biographer, Wilbur Hale, attributed Burbank's hastened death to the exertion of his replies: "He died, not a martyr to truth, but a victim of the fatuity of blasting dogged falsehood." A crowd estimated at 100,000 came to Luther's memorial, and heard the openly atheistic and ringing tribute by Judge Lindsay of Denver, Colorado. California still celebrates Luther Burbank's birthday as Arbor Day, planting trees in his memory. D. 1926.

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