Support the Annual Fund 2017 Dear Friends, My name is David Fairchild, and well over one hundred years ago, I began to search the world for plants that I believed would improve our country. Throughout my lifetime of exploration, I relied on the support of benefactors every step of the way. I traveled throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America for plants that would help farmers to grow crops capable of surviving harsh Midwest winters. We found tough varieties of alfalfa, corn, wheat, barley. Eventually, I was able to introduce the tropical plants we’ve come to take for granted, like mangos and avocados. The Garden has expanded my efforts and continues exploration, education, conservation and research in botany and horticulture—to the benefit of the local and global communities. I now ask you to join the list of our supporters, those people who have expressed an appreciation for how important it is to continue our mission of exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. This is why I ask you to contribute to the Fairchild Annual Fund; we need to maintain and increase our efforts for this and future generations. Visit the Garden and see for yourself what we can accomplish. I ask you to please consider giving $50, $100 or $500. To read more about why we need your help, or to give, please go to www.fairchildgarden.org/annualfund Sincerely, David G. Fairchild, Plant Explorer PS: Please give today. Our work is urgent and needs your support. Pencil, images and journal page from the D. Fairchild collection of the FTBG Archives.
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