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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/09/2023 08:08 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 03/09/2023 11:43 AM
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A Bit of Wisdom from Luther Burbank
Santa Rosa, CA...Luther Burbank March 7, 1849 – April 11, 1926 The botanist, horticulturist and pioneer in agricultural science developed more than 800 strains and varieties of plants over his 55-year career.
"It is well for people who think to change their minds occasionally in order to keep them clean. For those who do not think, it is best at least to rearrange their prejudices once in a while."
"I see humanity now as one vast plant, needing for its highest fulfillment only love, the natural blessings of the great outdoors, and intelligent crossing and selection."
"Less than fifteen per cent of the people do any original thinking on any subject. The greatest torture in the world for most people is to think."
"Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul."
"If you violate Nature's laws you are your own prosecuting attorney, judge, jury, and hangman."
"The secret of improved plant breeding, apart from scientific knowledge, is love."
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Posted on: 2023-03-09 08:38:51
By: Anonymous
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Re that second quote, what we seem to be lacking in recent years is more intelligent crossing and selection. Anyone who's ever bred livestock, even dogs, knows if you breed your stock too closely the quality of desirable traits can be diminished.
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Posted on: 2023-03-09 14:21:59
By: Anonymous
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^ A good example of that is the generational inbreeding among old families in this county.
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Posted on: 2023-03-09 15:25:28
By: Anonymous
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Speaking from self experience. Above?
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