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There is no hint of an explanation of why Yavanna's evident desire that the Istari should include in their number one with a particular love of the things of her making could only be achieved by imposing Radagast's company on Saruman;
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Sorry, I don't know where the quotation is taken from, but it seems "The Silmarilion" (Of the Rings...) gives kind of explanation. The Istari were sent
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... to move Elves and Men and all living things of good will to valiant deeds.
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While Gandalf and Saruman were busy with Elves, Men and other 'thinking' (??) races, it was Radagast's task to deal with animals, birds and plants.