The methuselah bush
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The botanist charged with trying to discover the secret of the longevity of a plant with grossy green, frond-like leaves shares the secret of its success. The problem with growing the leaves is that whenever the plant is moved it turns brown, then black, and then the young plant perishes.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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The gemstones of our years
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A daughter talks about her father teaching her to talk to God, to read the stars, and to respect the cycles. A strong swimmer and a decent horsewoman, she gives all credit to her father, who believed in cycles, the wheel of birth, life, and death.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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