Chlorophyll in his veins J.C. Raulston, horticultural ambassador / Bobby J. Ward ; with a new foreword by Tony Avent and afterword by Mark Weathington.
| Author/creator | Ward, Bobby J. |
| Other author | Avent, Tony |
| Other author | Weathington, Mark |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Revised and updated edition. |
| Publication Info | Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, 2026. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from JSTOR University of North Carolina Press Publisher Collection (2026) |
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| Abstract | "J.C. Raulston, described by the New York Times upon his untimely death as 'a generous-spirited giant among horticulturists,' changed the availability of plants in North Carolina, the South, and beyond. Bobby J. Ward, the foremost authority on Raulston's life, offers a portrait of the legendary figure that will captivate general readers, amateur gardeners, and horticulturists alike. Chlorophyll in His Veins chronicles Raulston's life from his Oklahoma boyhood, through his horticultural education, army service in Vietnam, research and teaching, and his experiences as a gay man. It also includes his greatest achievements: the establishment of the arboretum at North Carolina State University in Raleigh (now bearing his name), the creation of a free plant distribution system for the nursery industry, and the mentoring of some of today's most prominent horticulturists. The fraught personal life revealed in Raulston's journals and letters contrasts with his outgoing public persona, reflecting the influences and pressures that produced his triumphs and heartbreaks. This book includes lists of Raulston's honors and excerpts from his lectures, plant introductions, and personal writings that illuminate the care, passion, and dedication that Raulston brought to his mantra: 'Plan-and plant for a better world.'"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2025045066 |
| ISBN | 9781469695068 cloth alk. paper |
| ISBN | 9781469695075 paperback alk. paper |
| ISBN | epub |
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