Lot 157
Burbank, Luther -- Typed Letter Signed Discussing Numerous Plants (1849-1926) American botanist, horticulturist and pioneer in agricultural science. His prodigious production of fruits, flowers, vegetables, and grasses was the basis for the development of plant breeding into a modern science. Typed letter signed "Luther Burbank," one page, on engraved, personal letterhead, 7 x 8½", Santa Rosa, California, Feb. 24, 1919. To Dr. Wm. Brigham in Honolulu, sending seeds (not present) and discussing a variety of plants. In part: "I understand fully how the Avocado pear sports as I have raised hundreds of them and at last have discovered two varieties from Chile which seem to be hardy even in our climate….I think the Avocado is probably the most promising for experiment of any fruit or plant in the world. It promises marvelous variety of inestimable value from its rare sporting quality. The camphor, olive and eucalyptus all thrive here but…the breadfruit, jackfruit, india rubber, kukui and hardly the guava can thrive at all….I think you will find [the seeds] satisfactory in every respect." Estimate $400 - 600
Ex: Goodspeed's, 1974.
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