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James J. H. (James John Howard) Gregory
1827–1910
A 19th-century seedsman, writer, and public figure from Massachusetts, he helped popularize new vegetables for American gardeners and built one of the country’s best-known seed businesses. His life mixed practical farming know-how with teaching, civic work, and a lasting enthusiasm for horticulture.
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Cabbages and cauliflowers : How to grow them. A practical treatise, giving full details on every point, including keeping and marketing the crop
by James J. H. (James John Howard) Gregory
Carrots, mangold wurtzels and sugar beets : How to raise them, how to keep them and how to feed them
by James J. H. (James John Howard) Gregory
About the author
Born in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in 1827, James John Howard Gregory was educated at Middlebury College and graduated from Amherst College in 1850. He began his career in education, first as a teacher and later as a principal, before turning to the seed trade.
Gregory founded a seed business in Marblehead that became widely known for introducing and promoting vegetable varieties, especially squashes, cabbages, and other garden crops. He also wrote gardening and agricultural works that helped spread practical advice to growers, combining business sense with a real gift for explaining plants to everyday readers.
Beyond horticulture, he was active in public life as a Massachusetts politician and was also remembered as a philanthropist. His career shows how closely farming, education, and community leadership could be linked in 19th-century New England.