Eminent American horticulturist and researcher (1849–1926) credited with developing hundreds of plant varieties and hybrids, including the spineless cactus, the Shasta daisy, and the Burbank potato. Signed book: Stories of Luther Burbank and His Plant School. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1920. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.5, 194 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Cousin Lillian, with the admiration and esteem of Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Calif. May 27th, 1920.” In very good condition, with uniform toning to signed page, as well as remaining pages, rusty paperclip to top of signed page with an FDC and news clippings clipped to the other side, rear hinge a bit weak, and scattered wear and soiling to covers and spine, as well as some light fraying. RRAuction COA.
