Albert Etter: The Apple Visionary Behind the Pink Pearl

Albert Etter, a notable plant breeder from the early 20th century.

Ettersburg Ranch November 27, 1872   Today is the birthday of a lifelong American plantsman and master plant breeder Albert Etter. Albert was a born horticulturist. When most children are mastering the alphabet and learning to tie their shoes, Albert was learning to graft and hybridize plants. By the time Albert was 12, his plant…

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November 27, 2020 Plant Seed Spacing, Albert Etter, Karl Foerster, Phebe Ann Holder, The Vegetable Garden Cookbook by Tobias Rauschenberger and Oliver Brachat, and the Bicentenary at Kew

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Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee  Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community Curated News How Plants Ensure Regular Seed Spacing | Phys Org | Heinrich-Heine Botanical History On This Day 1872 Albert Etter — American plantsman and master breeder…

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