Luther Burbank

Luther Burbank (March 7, 1849 April 11, 1926) was an American botanist, horticulturist, and pioneer of agricultural science. He developed more than 800 strains and varieties of plants over his 55-year career. Burbank's varied creations included fruits, flowers, grains, grasses, and vegetables. He developed a spineless cactus (useful for cattle-feed) and the plumcot.

7 Quotes

Heredity is nothing, but stored environment.
— Luther Burbank

If we had paid no more attention to our plants than we have to our children, we would now be living in a jungle of weed.
— Luther Burbank

I don't fell good.
— Luther Burbank

Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.
— Luther Burbank

Nature's law affirm instead of prohibit. If you violate her laws, you are your own prosecuting attorney, judge, jury, and hangman.
— Luther Burbank

For those who do not think, it is best at least to rearrange their prejudices once in a while.
— Luther Burbank

Our lives as we lead them as passed on to others, whether in physical or mental forms, tingeing all future lives together. This should be enough for one who lives for truth and service to his fellow passengers on the way.
— Luther Burbank