Luther Burbank was born in Massachusetts on March 7, 1849, and arrived in Santa Rosa in October 1875. In 1884 he purchased four acres surrounding this site as a place for horticultural experiments. Here he lived and worked until his death on April 11, 1926. Burbank’s work quickly led to international fame, and thousands of visitors came to see the “Plant Wizard” at work. His rich horticultural legacy included the Burbank Russett Potato and the Shasta Daisy.