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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Growing Season" by F. L. Wallace is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book explores themes of survival, identity, and the relationship between man and manipulated nature through the story of a plant scientist aboard a ship dedicated to tagging uncharted planets. The narrative delves into Alsint's journey as he attempts to prove the viability of his innovative plant concept while contending with unknown threats from his shipmates and the complexities of living in a closed, mechanical environment.  The story follows Richel Alsint, a plant mechanic who has developed a unique hybrid plant designed to thrive in space. As he works on his plant aboard the tagging ship, he begins to suspect a conspiracy against him, where crew members might want to sabotage his efforts or eliminate him entirely due to the disruption his meticulous care of the plant causes. After a series of near-death experiences, including an attempt to abandon him on an uninhabited planet by his crew, Alsint discovers a talking red bird that embodies the memories of previous marooned plant mechanics. The narrative culminates in Alsint's realization of his distinct place in a civilization that prefers mechanical efficiency over the natural world, ultimately leading him to a new life among a different people who understand and value his quest for harmony between the plant and its environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aSpace ships -- Fiction  aAttempted murder -- Fiction 0aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 195940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60693