Rudolph Boysen

Charles Rudolph Boysen (July 14, 1895 – November 25, 1950) was a California horticulturist. Boysen worked as Anaheim City Parks superintendent from 1921-1950. He created the boysenberry, a hybrid between several types of blackberries, raspberries, and loganberries.

Boysenberry

Rudolph Boysen experimented with various berry crosses in Napa, California in the 1920s. In 1923, his hybrid successfully grew and bore fruit. However, unable to make his new berry a commercial success, Boysen abandoned his crop after breaking his back in an accident.

Years later, after he had moved to Orange County, a fellow grower named Walter Knott heard about the berry and tracked down Boysen. Walter Knott was able to bring a few dying vines back to life at his farm, now known as Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Knott named the fruit after Boysen.“Oregon Raspberry and Blackberry Commission http://www.oregon-berries.com/boysenberry.cfm 
Knott's Berry Farm Historical Background http://www.knotts.com/coinfo/history/index.shtml 

 References 

Other websites
Google link for Boysen Park
Charles Rudolph Boysen, Anaheim Superintendent of Parks 
Boysen Park in Anaheim, California 

Category:1895 births
Category:1955 deaths

Category:Scientists from California