Munson was
a nurseryman, grape grower and author. He resided at
Denison, Texas, where all of his scientific and literary
work was done. He established a very famous vineyard
and a well-known and reliable nursery business. He became
the acknowledged authority on the native wild grapes
of North America and Classification and Genera Synopsis
of the Wild Grapes of North America (1890) Bulletin
No. 3, Division of Pomology, U.S.D.A. was one of the
most painstaking botanical publications in this country.
This was followed by Foundation of American Grape
Culture (1909).
The most complete botanical display of the grape
genus (Vitis) ever made was prepared by him for the
World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.
His book on grape culture is regarded as the most
practical, complete and satisfactory account of the
American grape ever issued. His scientific work in
hybridizing and perfecting the American grape won him
a diploma from the French Government. He was connected
with many scientific, agricultural, and horticultural
societies.
