A Memorial Tribute is set up for Will Carlson

A Memorial Tribute has been established within the American Floral Endowment honoring deceased Mich. St. Univ. horticulture professor Will Carlson. The tribute was established by Jack Van Namen of Vans Inc., a long-time friend and former student of Dr. Carlson.
Carlson, who was at Mich. St. for 36 years, earned the Distinguished Faculty Designation in 1995. During his tenure he published more than 35 scientific articles and 400 popular articles on physiology of ornamental floriculture crops. He taught more than 1,500 undergraduate students, 40 graduate students and 30,000 students in extension courses.
Carlson established and served as the faculty coordinator for the Mich. Master Gardener program that trained more than 10,000 master gardeners. He was responsible for establishing the Horticultural Demonstration Gardens and was the past chairperson of the MSU Garden Consortium. He helped establish the Professional Plant Growers Association and was a director of the Garden Writers Association.