[Front Cover of 1894 Nursery Catalog]

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Front cover of a catalog for T.V. Munson's Nurseries, which has four images of international exposition medals from showings of Munson's grape vines. The title is in the center of the cover with an illustration of a six-pointed star medal on a ribbon labeled "Chevalier du Merite Agricole."

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[1] p. : ill.

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T.V. Munson & Son Nurseries 1894~.

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Front cover of a catalog for T.V. Munson's Nurseries, which has four images of international exposition medals from showings of Munson's grape vines. The title is in the center of the cover with an illustration of a six-pointed star medal on a ribbon labeled "Chevalier du Merite Agricole."

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[1] p. : ill.

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Thomas Volney Munson (September 26, 1853 - January 21, 1913), a renowned grape horticulturist is most well known for his contributions to the field of horticulture and rootstock development. His grape research and collection of native Texas rootstock were the impetus in saving the French wine industry. The French government bestowed on Munson, the Chevalier du Merite Agricole (The French Legion of Honor) for his contribution in saving the French wine industry.

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T.V. Munson & Son Nurseries. [Front Cover of 1894 Nursery Catalog], text, 1894~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1352987/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Grayson College Foundation.

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