Claim: Charles Henry Totty, a renowned horticulturist, (a person who applies knowledge, skills, and technologies to grow intensively produced plants), was awarded a medal by the New York Horticultural Society on October 31, 1913, for his contribution in developing a "New Rose Not in Commerce, Shell Pink Shawyer," and also, wrote various articles on roses and other plants for several magazines and other publications.
Evidence: Charles Henry Totty (September 7, 1873, Shropshire, England - December 11, 1939, Orange, New Jersey) was a renowned horticulturist who was responsible for establishing the First International Flower Show in New York City. Horticulturists apply knowledge, skills, and technologies to grow intensively produced plants for human food and non-food uses and for personal or social needs. Totty was awarded a medal by the New York Horticultural Society on October 31, 1913 for his contribution in developing a "New Rose Not in Commerce, Shell Pink Shawyer." He, also, wrote various articles on roses and other plants for several magazines and other publications throughout his career.