Background
Haber, Ernest Straign was born on February 7, 1896 in near Cleveland. Son of William Henry and Ellen (Straign) Haber.
Haber, Ernest Straign was born on February 7, 1896 in near Cleveland. Son of William Henry and Ellen (Straign) Haber.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1918. Master of Science, Iowa State College, 1922, Doctor of Philosophy, 1928.
Assistant professor horticulture. Iowa State College, 1920-1932, associate professor, 1932-1940, professor of horticulture, since 1940, head department, since 1947.
Member American Society Horticultural Science (president 1954-1955), Sweet Corn Breeders Association American (president 1953-1954), Iowa Academy of Science, Iowa Horticultural Society (director), Federal Garden. Clubs: All-Breed Dog (past president, Des Moines), Tallcorn Cocker Spaniel (past president).
Married Helen Reece Barrett, September 1, 1918.