Munson, Thomas Volney 1843-1913
Munson was a nurseryman, grape grower and author.
He resided at Denison, Texas, where all of his
scientific and literary work was done. He established
a very famous vineyard and a well-known and reliable
nursery business. He became the acknowledged authority
on the native wild grapes of North America and
Classification and Genera Synopsis of the Wild
Grapes of North America (1890) Bulletin No. 3,
Division of Pomology, U.S.D.A. was one of the most
painstaking botanical publications in this country.
This was followed by Foundation of American Grape
Culture (1909).
The most complete botanical display of the grape
genus (Vitis) ever made was prepared by him for the
World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.
His book on grape culture is regarded as the most
practical, complete and satisfactory account of the
American grape ever issued. His scientific work in
hybridizing and perfecting the American grape won him
a diploma from the French Government. He was connected
with many scientific, agricultural, and horticultural
societies.
