Carl Linnaeus — "The greatest pleasure of a gardener is to survey his work, and to admire the res…"
The greatest pleasure of a gardener is to survey his work, and to admire the result of his own industry.
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From 'Amoenitates Academicae' or similar writings, reflecting his personal enjoyment of botany.
Date: c. 1749-1769
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