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. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 5.5, personal letterhead, September 8, 1925. Letter to Alexander N. Smith, in full: “Yours of Aug. 29th received and also article from the New York Times. This I dictated some four weeks ago but I had not seen the article therefore I wish to thank you very kindly. The two varieties of Scotch heather perhaps not identical with the true Scotch heather though almost exactly like it grows on our high Sierra mountains near the glaciers, I send you a little literature by this mail.” In fine condition.
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