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Dedication: Henry A. Jones (1889–1981) Plant Breeder Extraordinaire

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It is fitting that the first volume of Plant Breeding Reviews be dedicated to the memory of Dr. Henry A. Jones, plant breeder extraordinaire.

This biography could not have been compiled without the willing cooperation of Mrs. Mary Goodman Espy. She kindly made available to me copious memorabilia from the family records pertaining to her father. These clippings, letters, photographs, and papers were extremely helpful. I am also grateful to those friends and colleagues of Dr. Jones who have given me the benefit of their advice and collective wisdom in preparing this biography. Dr. V.R. Boswell, Dr. W.H. Gabelman, and Mr. DeLance Franklin have rendered effective assistance. I assume full responsibility for the opinions expressed, some of which may be controversial. I am grateful to Dr. J.D. McCreight and his wife Cicely for editorial assistance.

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Publications of H.A. Jones Books

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Whitaker, T.W. (1983). Dedication: Henry A. Jones (1889–1981) Plant Breeder Extraordinaire. In: Janick, J. (eds) Plant Breeding Reviews. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8896-8_1

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