Background
Parvin, Philip E. was born on July 3, 1927 in Manatee, Florida, United States. Son of Clinton Fisk and Beatrice (Ward) Parvin.
agricultural researcher and educator
Parvin, Philip E. was born on July 3, 1927 in Manatee, Florida, United States. Son of Clinton Fisk and Beatrice (Ward) Parvin.
Master of Science, Mississippi State University, Starkeville, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1965.
Assistant professor University Florida, Gainesville, 1952-1955. Extension specialist University California, Davis, 1963-1966. General manager Rod McLellan Company, San Francisco, 1966-1968.
Horticulturist Maui Agricultural Research Center University Hawaii, Kula, 1968-1993.
With United States Army, 1945-1946. Fellow American Society for Horticultural Science. Member American Academy Floriculture (honorary), South African Protea Producers and Exporters (honorary life), International Protea Association (honorary life, chairman research committee 1983-1989), Protea Growers Association Hawaii (honorary life), Rotary (president Maui chapter 1981-1982).