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Pennsylvania teacher preserved his white pumpkin for nearly 40 years; gardeners now grow it too
Wayne Fortna, a Pennsylvania teacher, preserved a unique cream-colored pumpkin variety for decades. He found solace in gardening after serving as a tank commander during World War II. His daughter helped save the heirloom seeds through a local museum after his passing. The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum maintained the precious seeds for future generations. Seed Savers Exchange now shares these special pumpkin seeds with gardeners worldwide.
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