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Frank Leith Skinner

A self-taught pioneering horticulturist, Frank Skinner developed and marketed over 300 varieties of plants able to withstand the severe climate of the Canadian Prairies. Born in Scotland, he emigrated with his family to Dropmore, Manitoba, in 1895. He began his horticultural endeavours first as a hobby, and, after 1925, as part of a nursery business. Skinner received wide recognition for his pioneering work which involved extensive world travel and collecting, and resulted in many scientific publications. He received multiple honours, including the Manitoba Horticultural Society’s Stevenson Memorial Medal.

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Frank Leith Skinner

Pionnier autodidacte de l’horticulture des Prairies, Frank Skinner développa et mit en marché plus de 300 variétés de plantes assez robustes pour supporter un climat rigoureux. Né en Écosse, il émigra avec sa famille à Dropmore, au Manitoba, en 1895. Ses expérimentations horticoles, d’abord un passe-temps, l’amenèrent à ouvrir une pépinière en 1925, puis à voyager pour enrichir ses collections. Son travail et ses publications lui valurent une grande renommée. Il reçut de nombreuses décorations dont la médaille commémorative Stevenson de la Manitoba Horticultural Society.

Location: Frank Skinner Arboretum, 1 km west of Highway 83, Dropmore
Emplacement : Frank Skinner Arboretum, 1 km à l'ouest de la route 83, Dropmore
Coordinates · Coordonnées: 51.039078, -101.333527
Source: Parks Canada – Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorative plaques (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)
Licence · Permission: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
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