Guy N. Collins

1872–1938 (age 66)

Scientist

Biography

Guy N. Collins (1872-1938) was a botanist and plant scientist whose research with the United States Department of Agriculture advanced understanding of plant genetics and adaptation, particularly within agronomic crops.

He is interred at Prospect Hill Cemetery, where colleagues and admirers recall his contributions to agricultural science.

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