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Fairchild's Mule Hybridization
- When
- 1716-1717
- Where
- Hoxton, Shoreditch, London
Fairchild cross-pollinated Sweet William and Carnation in summer 1716, producing the hybrid Dianthus Caryophyllus barbatus the following spring.
In summer 1716, Thomas Fairchild conducted an experiment crossing Dianthus barbatus and Dianthus caryophyllus. The new plant, known as Fairchild's Mule, emerged in spring 1717. This event is recorded as the first scientific production of an artificial plant hybrid.
Sources
- Thomas Fairchild (gardener) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-29
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