Darrow, George M. (George McMillan), 1889-1983

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George McMillan Darrow (1889-1983), who was known as the foremost American authority on strawberries, worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 46 years (1911-1957) as a pomologist and small fruits breeder. Among Darrow's contributions to pomology were the domestication and introduction of the Darrow blueberry.

From the description of George McMillan Darrow papers : manuscripts, 1835-1980. (National Agricultural Library). WorldCat record id: 549097828

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associatedWith Dearing, Charles. person
associatedWith Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont. corporateBody
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United States
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Blueberries
Plant breeders
Strawberries
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Birth 1889

Death 1983

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