LUTHER BURBANK 



The hybrids, although in themselves so interest- 

 ing, proved lacking in vitality, and notwithstanding 

 my efforts all died not, however, before I had 

 secured photographs of the strange trillium-lily 

 combination. 



Among all my experiments with the lilies, 

 there is perhaps no other result quite as interesting 

 as this hybridization with the trillium. Its results 

 suggest the desirability of further experiments 

 along similar lines. 



There is an almost boundless opportunity for 

 new series of investigations with members of this 

 very extensive group. The plants may readily be 

 cross-fertilized by the amateur, and interesting re- 

 results must follow almost as a matter of course. 



The plant developer who 

 pays heed to the fragrance of 

 his flowers as well as to their 

 other qualities, is almost cer- 

 tain to produce varieties that 

 will be appreciated. The per- 

 fume of the flower and the 

 flavor of foods are now-a-days 

 receiving more attention than 

 formerly. 



