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Title: Luther Burbank, his methods and discoveries and their practical application;
Authors: Burbank, Luther, 1849-1926 Whitson, John John, Robert Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943 Luther Burbank society
Subjects: Plant breeding
Publisher: New York, London, Luther Burbank Press
Contributing Library: Cornell University Library
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farm near Philadelphia. The ownerof the farm was Mr. Peter Kieffer. The thing forwhich he was responsible was the introduction ofa pear bearing his name, which originated throughthe chance hybridization of a pear of Europeanstrain with the Chinese sand pear, which had beenintroduced as an ornamental garden tree not longafter relations were established between Americaand the Far East. The oriental pear which thus at last came tomingle its racial strains with those of this remoterelative, after the two had traveled around theworld in opposite directions, was a graceful treehaving large and attractive flowers and bearingfruit of a pleasing fragrance but of such consist-ency as to be almost uneatable except whencooked. In spite of the defects of its fruit, how-ever, the oriental pear had certain qualities ofhardiness and resistance to disease that made it avaluable mate for its European cousin. So theKieffer pair soon gained popularity. So also did a number of other hybrid pears of [116]
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-.a, 3 re S » ° SO.? 2. Bre ^ ,4^ S « 3 r n En ft 5 a s »• (ft a 3- «j *• ft a-a3-..as S3^ S are &. ^ re CS» ? o re o LUTHER BURBANK similar origin, including the Le Cbnte, the Garber,and the Smith. These hybrids soon became stand-ard pears in the Gulf States, where the Europeanpears do not thrive. Mammoth Pears in California The hybrid pears did not gain popularity inCalifornia, because the climate and soil of thisstate seemed to be peculiarly hospitable to theEuropean pears, notably the Bartlett. By crossbreeding and selection these havebeen so developed, without hybridization with theoriental species, as to assume almost colossal pro-portions, and while differing widely in flavor fromthe original stock, to retain enough characteristicsof the original to constitute a most valuable mar-ket fruit. The California pears, indeed, have quite out-done themselves. They have been described asgrand in size, delicate in color and aroma, and ofunsurpassed ric
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Malayan Tiger cub ----- male at 5 months
One of six living subspecies of tiger, the Malayan tiger wears the characteristic striping pattern of black stripes on orange and white that provides excellent camouflage in the forest. Using its quiet stalking ability, a tiger will ambush large prey, often pouncing on it from the rear. Other than females with their young, tigers are solitary and come together only to mate. Each tiger defends its own territory from others of the same gender. Territories must be large to provide enough prey for a tiger to eat. As more and more forests disappear, tigers struggle to maintain a territory with sufficient prey.
•A tiger may travel up to 20 miles a night in search of prey.
•Unlike most cats, tigers seem to enjoy swimming and soaking in water.
•A tiger’s roar can be heard up to two miles away.
•One out of every 10,000 tigers will lack the orange coloring. These white tigers are not albinos; they simply express a recessive gene.
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Length: 7.6 to 9.3 ft
Weight: 220 to 400 lbs
Lifespan: 15 yrs in wild
Habitat: Forest
Prey: Deer, wild pigs, and cattle
Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Endangered)
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Identifier: stnicholasserial4821dodg
Title: St. Nicholas [serial]
Authors: Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905
Subjects: Children's literature
Publisher: [New York : Scribner & Co.]
Contributing Library: Information and Library Science Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Digitizing Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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AMPING THROUGH MEXICO, GUATEMALA ANDHONDURAS. An intimate view taken mostlyfrom foot-level and at foot-pace. 88 illustra-tions. 8vo, 378 pages. $3.00 ZONE POLICEMAN 88. The author was one of the Canal Poli:e in the great days of the building.Many illustrations. S3.00 FOUR MONTHS AFOOT IN SPAIN. A long sum-mer holiday of Franck, spent (on Si72!) inSpain. $3.00A VAGABOND JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD. The first tramp royal of the prince of tramps.The young university man sets out practicallymoneyless to make his way around the globe—and does it. Over 100 illustrations. $5.00 WORKING MY WAY AROUND THE WORLD. An abridged edition by Lena M. Franck, of thefamous A Vagabond Journey Around theWorld. 46 illustrations. $2.00 (An interesting booklet on Mr. Francks unusual career will be sent to anyone upon request.) At All Bookstores T 14 F rTWTITDV P f\ 353 Fourth Avenue Published by inEiV*ElllUI\I V/U. New York City By the Author of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage-Patch, etc. QUIN By ALICE HEGAN RICE I
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X this new book_ Mrs. Rices humor playsover a love story which is intensely humanand appealing. Her hero, Quinby Graham,is I a clearly-drawn type of young America alits best. Big, crude, aggressive, but with honestfearlessness and a sense of fair play, Quinpursues his ideal against every obstacle. Hecomes into the story without money, position,or education, but with the frank avowal thathe is going to make love to the first girl thatsmiles at him. The first girl happens to beEleanor Bartlett, who is as near the top ofthe social scale as he is near the bottom. With delicate irony Mrs. Rice sketches in the various members of the large familythat stand between Quin and his hearts desire. With characteristic originality he con-ceives the idea of making love to the whole darned family before he presents his caseto the girl herself. It is a colossal undertaking, and by the time he has accomplished it, he finds to hishorror that a terrific quarrel has alienated Eleanor from her family and th
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