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Benny Jack Simpson
Years: 1928–1996 | Role: Horticulturalist | County: Dallas
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Description
Benny Simpson, a horticulturalist and research scientist in Texas, worked for the Texas Research Foundation, and later for the Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center in Dallas. He advocated for the landscaping use of native and drought-tolerant trees and shrubs in the state. He is also remembered as the author of “A Field Guide to Texas Trees” (1988), and as a co-founder and former president of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
Location Notes
It might be appropriate to put a marker at the Benny Simpson Ecopark in Dallas, abutting the Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center at Dallas; 17360 Coit Road; Dallas, Texas 75252
Bibliography
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Benny Simpson. A Field Guide to Texas Trees. Austin: Texas Monthly Press, 1988.