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LUTHER BURBANK 



from among thousands of seedlings, until the Crimson 

 Winter Rhubarb, which has made fortunes for so many 

 small farmers, was obtained. 

 There are many points to be considered in the process 



Crimson Winter Rhubarb. 



of testing for selection. In this case stalks from several 

 of what appeared to be the most promising plants were 

 numbered, cut, labelled, and taken to the kitchen. Each 

 was cooked separately that its flavor might be tested and 

 compared, also the time required in cooking, the amount 

 of sugar needed, and so forth, was carefully noted. Each 

 was served separately on the master's table. Fruits and 



