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Chlorophyll in His Veins

J. C. Raulston, Horticultural Ambassador
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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."
Bobby J. Ward is a garden writer and retired environmental scientist who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
"Ward illuminates the foundation, life experiences, pain and joy behind the vision for the world-renowned JC Raulston Arboretum. It's a story of following your passion, working hard, and persevering when things don't look like they're going your way."-Anne M. Spafford, Mississippi State University "A unique view of a nearly legendary figure. J. C. Raulston has a warm place in the heart of plant growers, and Ward opens a door into understanding his life and legacy."-Alan S. Weakley, North Carolina Botanical Garden
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