U. S. Depariment of Agriculture 
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SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE 
Present 
DALTON M. BROWN 
Eminent Southern Biologist and Horticulturist 
Dr. Brown's lectures and informal talks are based on his years 
of personal experience in all fields of horticulture. Now head of 
the Biology Department, State Teachers College, Johnson City, 
* Tennessee, Dr. Brown is recognized for his outstanding achieve- 
ment in connection with the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gar- 
dens. Through his enthusiastic publicity and tireless research 
he is largely responsible for the gardens having been recently 
acquired by the United States Forest Service. 
An instructor and author by profession, Dr. Brown is a versa- 
tile hobbyist, interested in color photography and orchid culture. 
His orchid hobby, combined with his horticultural background, 
has caused him to visit orchid collections in many parts of the 
United States. 
Dr. Brown combines technical knowledge of orchid culture with 
practical: experience, having grown and potted many plants him- 
self. It is with pride that Rivermont Orchids announce Dr. 
Brown's association with our company this summer. He will be 
available for a limited number of lectures and informal visits 
with orchid societies and groups of orchid hobbyists throughout 
the Southeast. 
Dr. Brown is a member of the following organizations: 
Phi Sigma Biological Fraternity 
Alpha zeta Agricultural Fraternity 
American Association for the Advancement of Science 
The Ecological society of America 
Torrey Botanical Club 
Association of Southeastern Biologists 
East Tennessee Educational association 
Tennessee Educational Association 
American Orchid Society 
Tennessee Academy 
