RS. J. NORMAN HENRY, Research Associate of 
the Department of Botany of the Academy of Nat- 
ural Sciences, Philadelphia, is a noted field botanist. For 
years she has explored unblazed trails in search of rare 
shrubs and plants and her success in leading an expedition 
across the uncharted Rocky Mountains of Northern British 
Columbia, is history. In recognition, the Canadian Gov- 
ernment has named a mountain, Mt. Mary Henry. She has 
made over 30 trips to our South Eastern States, where she 
has covered many miles on foot climbing mountains, wan- 
dering along rivers and wading through swamps. Many of 
the plants she has brought back are new to science. Mrs. 
Henry has propagated only those which are outstanding in 
beauty and have proved successful in cultivation in sub-zero 
temperatures. ‘he Schaffer Memorial Medal for “notable 
contributions to horticulture” was recently awarded to Mrs. 
Henry by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. 
