An eye for iris: Dr. Currier McEwen has transformed the world of Japanese and Siberian irises
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McEwen, former dean of medicine at New York University and a specialist in arthritis research, is a pioneer in the hybridization of irises. He introduced the first tetraploid Japanese iris in 1976 as a result of treating the species with colchicine. This was based on Orville Fay's experiments
Publication Name: Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 1992
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Graham Stuart Thomas at home: the renowned horticulturist continues to wield pen and spade
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Graham Stuart Thomas, who lives in Surrey, England, cultivates a garden that reflects his horticulture expertise and dedication to gardening excellence. Born in 1909, Thomas has spent his entire career in botany and horticulture and is now a part-time adviser to the National Trust.
Publication Name: Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 1993
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In memorium: Currier McEwen
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OBITUARY: Currier McEwen, better known as a giant in the iris world and "dean of beardless iris hybridizers" died on June 23, 2003. He became the youngest dean of medicine in the country and introduced use of colchicine, a compound that prevents the normal division of cells.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2004
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