Template:Did you know nominations/Theodosia Burr Shepherd


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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:50, 15 October 2018 (UTC)

Theodosia Burr Shepherd

 * ... that pioneer seed-grower Theodosia Burr Shepherd's company is considered the foundation of the California seed industry? Sources: Mrs. Shepherd is known in California under the two titles of "The Female Burbank" and "The Pioneer Seed-grower".; By 1884, she had established the Theodosia B. Shepherd Company, which  grew  seeds  and  bulbs; On the foundation which she laid is builded the great seed industry of California.
 * Reviewed: Mary Jane Reoch
 * Comment: Moved from sandbox on September 18, 2018; there are a number of quotations in the article which may be flagged by some copyvio software.

Created by Mary Mark Ockerbloom (talk). Self-nominated at 18:16, 19 September 2018 (UTC).


 * Symbol confirmed.svg. The article is new, it was moved to article mainspace on 18 September 2018 . The article is of more than adequate size. The article wording is presented in a neutral tone. The article passes NPOV. The article makes very good use of inline citations. The hook itself is cited properly and verified. The hook is interesting. The hook, and the article, help to address Wikipedia bias issues with regards to multiple topics. Thank you for your efforts to improve Wikipedia. Sagecandor (talk) 22:24, 23 September 2018 (UTC)