jan 1, 1892 - Marquis Wheat Invented
Description:
Charles Saunders invented Marquis Wheat in 1892. This was a special wheat that had a much shorter growing season than other wheats, which allowed it to be a sustainable crop in the prairies. It caused Canada's wheat population to quintuple between 1900 and 1911, blowing up the economy.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1892
Now
~ 134 years ago