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 “ Burbanco.” 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 Iiosa, California, .... 189 
Dear Sin: 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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