Renowned horticulturist Lue Gim Gong first arrived in DeLand on this date. Best known for his contributions to the citrus-growing industry in Florida, Lue was originally from Canton China. He moved to the United States in 1872 and became a citizen in 1877. Lue began cross-pollinating oranges and developed a cold-resistant grapefruit variety. The Lue Gim Gong variety of orange (now commonly known as the Valencia) is still grown in Florida today. Lue lived in DeLand for 40 years and is buried in the Oakdale Cemetery.