New Creations In Plant Life: An Authoritative Account Of The Life And Work Of Luther Burbank (1907)

By William Harwood

Book Overview

New Creations In Plant Life: An Authoritative Account Of The Life And Work Of Luther Burbank (1907) is a book written by William S. Harwood that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of Luther Burbank, a renowned American horticulturist and botanist. The book covers Burbank's early life, education, and career, as well as his groundbreaking work in plant breeding and hybridization. It also includes detailed descriptions of many of Burbank's most famous creations, such as the Burbank potato, the Shasta daisy, and the Santa Rosa plum. Throughout the book, Harwood provides a wealth of information about Burbank's methods and techniques, as well as his philosophy and approach to plant breeding. Overall, New Creations In Plant Life is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of horticulture and the life and work of one of its most important figures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163991333
• ISBN13: 9781163991336
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 546 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"