The Garden of Invention: Luther Burbank and the Business of Breeding Plants by Jane S. Smith | Historical Biography of American Horticulturist | Perfect for Gardeners, Plant Breeders & History Enthusiasts

A great read if you are interested in plants. Burbank was a great hybridizer and really ahead of his time with his drive to come up with new and better varieties . A slightly quirky character, he managed to accomplish so much with slightly unorthodox and not extremely scientific methods.