1858 - 1954
Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954) was an American horticulturist, botanist, and a significant figure in the agricultural education movement. Known as the "Father of Modern Horticulture," he contributed to the establishment of the American Society for Horticultural Science and played a key role in founding the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University. Bailey authored numerous books on horticulture and botany, advocating for the practical application of botanical knowledge in everyday life.