In this touching memoir, Alfred Henderson pays tribute to his father, Peter Henderson, a horticulturalist and businessman who revolutionized the American gardening industry in the late 19th century. Through hard work, ingenuity, and a deep love of plants, Peter Henderson built a thriving business and left a lasting mark on the world of gardening.

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