Theodosia Burr Shepherd, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Theodosia Burr Shepherd

American horticulturist and business owner

Date of Birth: 14-Oct-1845

Place of Birth: Keosauqua, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 06-Sep-1906

Profession: entrepreneur, horticulturist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Theodosia Burr Shepherd (October 14, 1845, Keosauqua, Iowa – September 6, 1906, Ventura, California) was an American botanist, horticulturist and pioneer in plant breeding.
Called the “Flower Wizard of California”, and "The Pioneer Seed-grower", Theodosia was the first woman in California and possibly in the United States to hybridize flowers.The Theodosia B.
Shepherd Company, her seed and bulb business, is considered to be the foundation of California’s seed industry.
She was compared favorably to Luther Burbank.
The location of her former garden is listed as number 34 in the City of Ventura Historic Landmarks and Districts.