JARS v64n3 - Silver Medal: Werner Brack
Silver Medal: Werner Brack
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Werner Brack with
Bruce Feller (left)
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Citation:
You have been involved with the genus Rhododendron for 40 years having joined the ARS and the New York Chapter in 1971. Your activity in the Chapter led to your election as President. You were Director of District 7 and Treasurer of the Research Foundation.You have been an active hybridizer producing many rhododendrons that are excelling on the East Coast and are being tried in other locations throughout North America. You have been active at Regional Conferences as a worker and as presenter at the Hybridizer's Round Tables.
In recognition of your contributions to the genus and the ARS, your considerable knowledge of the plants and your willingness to share all of this with those who are interested, the ARS is pleased to present the Silver Medal to Werner Brack. Long Island, New York. May 16, 2010.
