“When the wise plant developer goes into his garden or orchard… his eyes turn always first and foremost to the leaves…”
p, 125
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p, 125
How Plants are Trained to Work for Man (1921) Vol. 5 Gardening

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Jerry, turn about and plant a garden in the City!”
The Garden City
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