Background
Mattiza, Dorothy Baird was born on November 8, 1926 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Daughter of Roland Winford and Faye (Burrell) Baird.
(Identifies 100 of the most conspicuous wildflower species...)
Identifies 100 of the most conspicuous wildflower species native to Texas, keyed to the regions where each may be found. Photos by members of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Includes index.
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Mattiza, Dorothy Baird was born on November 8, 1926 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Daughter of Roland Winford and Faye (Burrell) Baird.
Student, Gulf Park College, 1943-1944; student, Texas U., 1944-1945; student, San Antonio College, 1973.
Private practice as builder, Dallas, 1950-1955; decorator, Yarborough-Stephenson, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1957-1960; owner, Yarn Crafts Knit Shop, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1963-1966; rancher, farmer, Tarpley, Texas, 1969-1995; grower, Gunsight Mountain Ranch & Nursery, Tarpley, Texas, since 1985; writer, lecturer, Gunsight Mountain Ranch & Nursery, Tarpley, Texas, since 1988.
(Identifies 100 of the most conspicuous wildflower species...)
Treasurer Young Women’s Christian Association, Corpus Christi, 1962. Vice president League of Women Voters, Corpus Christi, 1963. Member steering committee Control Texas rare species conservation plan Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 1997-1998.
Founder Bandera chapter Native Plant Society Texas, state president, 1990-1991. Board directors Natural Area Preservation Association, Inc., 1991-1998. Board directors Bexar Land Fund, San Antonio, 1994-1995.
Children: James R. Wilkie, Glynda Sleght, Charles P. Wilkie.