Frank Curto
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Frank S. Curto (1898 or 1899[1] – February 23, 1971) was the chief horticulturist for the Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation.
Curto received his Master of Science degree in ornamental horticulture from Ohio State University.[2] His career with the city's bureau of Parks and Recreation began in 1946 and ended in 1970 after a decade as foreman of Phipps Conservatory,[3] where he directed the popular Fall Flower Shows for 23 years.[2]
Throughout his life, Curto was active in several gardening societies. He was a member of the American Rhododendron Society and was active within its Great Lakes Chapter. He was also served as secretary-treasurer of the Pennsylvania Nurserymen's Association and as president of Pittsburgh Florists and Gardeners Club.[2] He was a Director of the Men's Garden Club of America and won the association's Johnny Appleseed Award in 1969. The Society of American Florists bestowed him with the Sylvan Award in 1970.[2]