NEW CREATIONS IN PLANT LIFE 



heads and others high of rank. One of the 

 most important features of Mr. Burbank's 

 correspondence is the matter of translations 

 from foreign languages. It is interesting to 

 note that it has become the custom in certain 

 parts of Mexico and South America to make 

 inquiry in regard to an American fruit or 

 flower offered for sale, whether or not it is 

 a " Bur banco" If it is, it is accepted with- 

 out question as being what it is represented 

 to be. 



And the letters asking for aid and for 

 situations, their number is multitude. Long 

 ago he was forced to adopt this form : 



Santa Rosa, California, 189 



DEAR SIR: In reply to yours of. : The 



constant stream of applications from all directions 

 for a position has necessitated this printed slip, as I 

 do not wish to be considered thoughtless in regard to 

 these worthy applications, not one in ten thousand or 

 which can be complied with. I employ my neighbors 

 only, most of whom have been with me for many 

 years, and cannot give steady employment to most or 

 these even, and have no possible place for any one 

 else. It would be exceedingly pleasant to me if I 

 could employ the army who apply. My kindest and 

 most heartfelt wishes are that each may find the em- 

 ployment desired. Sincerely yours, 



LUTHER BURBANK 



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