Luther Burbank at the Age of Seventeen 



When this picture was taken, Luther Burbank had already 



begun his work of plant development, to the extent of making 



numberless experiments in grafting, in the selecting of seeds from 



plants showing special qualities, and even in cross-pollenation. 



He had not as yet produced any striking results, to be 



sure, but he was acquiring the technique that was 



to stand him in such good stead in later years. 



