New York: Julian Messner, (1946, c 1943). Hardcover - A biography written for older children about the famous plant breeder and horticulturist whose experiments resulted in hundreds of new or improved flowers, trees, vegetables, nuts, fruits, cacti and grasses, one which emphasizes the methods he used in developing the new species. Although he was born and grew up in Massachusetts, as a young man he moved to Santa Rosa in Northern California, because there he could grow plants all year long. Illustrated with drawings by Luis M. Henderson. Includes lists of some of his most important plant creation, some of the plants he worked with, and a time line of events. Long detailed index. Despite the fact that this had multiple printings, it is quite hard t to find today, especially in good condition. 251 pp. Illustrated endpapers.