Stefan Franczak

Stefan Franczak (August 3, 1917, Jeziorna, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland — 2009) was a Polish Jesuit monk and horticulturist, famous as a clematis breeder.[1]

In 2009, President of Poland awarded Franchar with Commander's Cross of the order Polonia Restituta for his "outstanding achievements in the field of breeding of ornamental plants and of his contribution to international horticultural advancement".[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Brother Stefan Franczak and his clematis, retrieved August 29, 2012
  2. ↑ "Prezydent RP odznaczył wybitnego ogrodnika". Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Brother Stefan Franczak awarded the Order", retrieved August 29, 2012
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