World's Horticultural Congress, Chicago, 1893. [from old catalog]; Burpee, Washington

John3 · February 16, 2012

World's Horticultural Congress, Chicago, 1893. [from old catalog]; Burpee, Washington Atlee, 1858-1915. The seedsman's trial grounds. [from old catalog]

http://www.archive.org/details/selectioninseedg00worl

RebelRidin · February 16, 2012

I enjoyed reading "The Seedsman's Trial Grounds" presented by W. Atlee Burpee. He made some observations about people presenting the same varieties under different names and how it is inappropriate and illserving. He also discussed the importance and the obligation of someone in the seed trade to verify what they are putting out by trying it and critically comparing it to what it is being presented to be.

Seems very appropriate to consider before circulating any newly found/acquired variety/heirloom...

John3 · February 17, 2012

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RebelRidin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland's Eastern Shore Posts: 993	I enjoyed reading "The Seedsman's Trial Grounds" presented by W. Atlee Burpee. He made some observations about people presenting the same varieties under different names and how it is inappropriate and illserving. He also discussed the importance and the obligation of someone in the seed trade to verify what they are putting out by trying it and critically comparing it to what it is being presented to be. Seems very appropriate to consider before circulating any newly found/acquired variety/heirloom... __________________ George _____________________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it’s natural manure." Thomas Jefferson, 1787

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