In view of the remarkable short-lived vitality of the cacao seed, it is in every way advisable that the untrained grower procure his plants from professional Nurserymen, or, if this resource is lacking, that he import the young plants in Wardian cases from some of the many firms abroad who make a specialty of preparing them for foreign markets.
"Cacao Culture in the Philippines"
William S. Lyon
Bacon says, "It is easier to deceive Nature than to force her," but it seems to me the Nurserymen really force her.
"Birds and Poets"
John Burroughs
Many of our native trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants are quite as beautiful as some that are procured at considerable expense from Nurserymen.
"Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature Study"
Ontario Ministry of Education