{"id":13952,"date":"2020-08-29T09:34:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-29T13:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science-new\/people\/rebir\/"},"modified":"2022-07-07T10:53:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T14:53:46","slug":"rebir","status":"publish","type":"person","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/people\/rebir\/","title":{"rendered":"Dick Bir"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Responsibilities Prior to Retirement<\/h3>\n<p>Former NC&#160;State Extension (100%): Culture, production, and utilization of nursery crops, primarily woody plants.<\/p>\n<h3>Professional Experience<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University, Fletcher, NC 1979-2004.<\/li>\n<li>Extension Agent, Alachua County, Gainesville, FL 1975-1979. Pinellas County, Largo, FL 1972-1975.<\/li>\n<li>Graduate Research Assistant, UMass, Amherst, MA 1970-72.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Education<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1976-78, Graduate Courses in Agronomy, Plant Growth and Adult Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.<\/li>\n<li>1973-74, Graduate Courses in Adult Education, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.<\/li>\n<li>1967-8, 1971-2, M. S. in Plant Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.<\/li>\n<li>1963-67, B. S. in Plant and Soil Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Publications<\/h3>\n<h4>Book<\/h4>\n<p>Bir, Richard E. 1992.\u00a0<em>Growing and Propagating Showy Native Woody Plants<\/em>. University of North Carolina Press. Chapel Hill, NC.<\/p>\n<h4>Research, Extension and Trade Articles (Since 1995)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2003. Big Flowers from Bigleaf Hydrangeas. Fine Gardening 92:44-48.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2003. Phlox Get Humidity Test. Am. Gardener: 82(3): 19.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2003. The Asheville Bittersweet Sweep. Wildland Weeds: 6(3):11.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2002. Care-Free Shrubs. Chapter in Care-Free Plants. Readers Digest Books. P.236-266.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2002. Bigleaf Hydrangeas. NMPRO 18(2):59-60.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. and J. L. Conner. 2001. Color Crop Time to Market Is Influenced by Fertilizer Form. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 46:18-20.<\/li>\n<li>Conner, J. L. and R. E. Bir. 2001. Propagating Baptisia &#8216;Purple Smoke&#8217; and Keeping it Alive. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 46:400-401.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2001. Ornamental Plants. Plant Sciences. Ed. Richard Robinson. Macmillan Reference USA, New York, NY.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2001. Plant Propagation. IN Biology, ed. Richard Robinson and Mark Davis. Macmillan Library Reference<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2001. Which forsythias are best? NMPRO:17(2):53-55.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2000. Invasive plants and the nursery industry. Proc. IPPS. 50:42.44.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2000. Book Review: Building My Zen Garden. Amer. Gardener 79(6):53-54.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. and J. L. Conner. 2000.\u00a0<i>Loropetalum chinensis<\/i>\u00a0in the Spring: USDA Hardiness Zone 7. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 45:441-442.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. and J. L. Conner. 2000. Container Grown Azalea Growth Response to Bonzi Sprays. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 45:281-284.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. and J. L. Conner. 2000. Landscape Survival of Hydrangea Macrophylla and Serrata Cultivars in USDA Zone 7. Proc. SNA Res. Conf 45:443-444.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. and J. L. Conner. 2000. Flowering of Hydrangea Macrophylla and Serrata Cultivars in USDA Zone 7 Landscapes. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 45:445-446.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2000. Book Review: The Greenhouse and Nursery Handbook by Francis Jozwik. HortTechnology 10(4):835.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2000. America&#8217;s Wisterias. Amer. Gardner. 79(3):43-47.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2000. Forgotten Native Azaleas. The Rosebay. 27(1): 13, 14, 23.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2000. Mildew Resistance in Monarda. NMPRO 16(3):67-70.<\/li>\n<li>Polomski, B., D. Shaughnessy, and R. E. Bir. 2000. Rhododendron. Clemson HGIC Fact Sheet 1073.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 2000. Book Review: The New England Wild Flower Society. Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers of the United States and Canada. Amer. Gardener. 79(3):52.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1999. Increase Rhododendron Flowering. NMPRO15(11):31-34.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. and Richard Hawke. 1999. Monarda Mildew Resistance. Proc. IPPS 49: 394-396.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. and Thomas Banko. 1999. Flower Power. American Nurseryman 189(11):52-57.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1999. Perennial cuttings. With plants, how and when matters. NMPRO 15(5):40-41.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard. 1999. Phlox without fail. Organic Gardening 46:52-55.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1999. Which possum haw is best? NMPRO 15(3)40-45.<\/li>\n<li>Banko, T. J. and Richard E. Bir. 1999. Use of growth retardants to promote flowering of mountain laurel, Kalmia Latifolia L., J. Environ. 17(1)11-17.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1999. Yellowwood, A Native Tree That&#8217;s a Natural for Southeast Landscapes. Carolina Gardener Sampler. Spring 1999.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1998. A fresh look at our forgotten natives, azaleas. NMPRO 14(11):14,15,73,74.<\/li>\n<li>Davis, J. M. and R. E. Bir. 1998. Medicinal Plants with a Potential Niche Market for Propagators. Int. Herb Soc. Newsletter. May\/Jun 1998:17-18.<\/li>\n<li>Bilderback, T. E. and R. E. Bir. 1998. Best of the Best. American Nurseryman 188(7):56-64.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1998. Determining the Cause of Discoloring Leaves. Suffolk Ag. News 82(9):10-11.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1998. Out of the Wild. American Nurseryman 188(7)83-89.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1998. Out of the Woods. American Gardener. 77(2):53-58.<\/li>\n<li>Davis, J. M. and R. E. Bir. 1998. Medicinal Plants with a Potential Niche Market for Propagators. Perennial Plants 6(1):4-7.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. and Joseph L. Conner. 1998. Increasing flowers on container grown hybrid rhododendron. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 43:282-285.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. and J. L. Conner. 1998. How and when herbaceous cuttings are stuck affects winter survival. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 43:312-314.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1998. How and When Cuttings of Herbaceous Perennials are Stuck Influences Winter Survival. Proc. IPPS 48:455-456.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1998. Increasing Flowers on Container Grown Hybrid Rhododendrons with Uniconazole Sprays. Proc. IPPS 48:453-454.<\/li>\n<li>Evans, E. and R. E. Bir. 1998. Smooth and Oakleaf Hydrangeas. NCCES Hort. Info. Lflt. No. 8625.<\/li>\n<li>Ranney, T. G., M. A. Powell and JR. E. Bir. 1997. Recommended Trees for Urban Landscapes: Proven Performers for Difficult Sites. NCCES Hort. Info. Lflt. No. 617.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E., T. E. Bilderback, J. E. Baker and R. K. Jones. 1997. Commercial Boxwood Production. NCCES Hort. Info. Lflt. No. 407.<\/li>\n<li>Davis, J. M. and R. E. Bir. 1997. Medicinal plants with potential for propagators. Proc. IPPS 47:495-497.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1997. Rhododendron maximum for the Next Millennium. Proc. IPPS 47:548-550.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E., T. G. Ranney and J. L. Conner. 1997. Carryover Affects of Sumagic Treatments on Kalmia latifolia Cultivars. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 42:330-331.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. and J. L. Conner. 1997. Cut Florist Branches. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 42:178-181.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1997. Shrub Roses: Survival of the Fittest. Carolina Gardener 9(4):22-26.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1997. Yellowwood: A Native Tree That&#8217;s A Natural. Carolina Gardener 10(2):36-37.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1997. Shrub Roses: Survival of the Fittest. Carolina Gardener. 9(4):22-26.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1996. What it takes to market a native. NMPro 16(10):50-51.<\/li>\n<li>Bailey, D. A., T. E. Bilderback and R. E. Bir. 1996. Water Considerations for Container Production of Plants. NCCES Hort. Inf. Lflt. No. 557.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, Richard E. 1996. Grow Great Mountain Laurels. Fine Gardening. 52:46-47.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. and T. E. Bilderback. 1996. More Than a Drip in the Bucket. Amer. Nurs. 183(12): 55-57.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1996. Rooting Stem Cuttings of Some Eastern Native Rhododendrons. J. Amer. Rhod. Soc. 50(2): 65-67.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1996. These Natives are Getting Restless. Amer. Nurs. 183(8):33-41.<\/li>\n<li>Bilderback, T. E., R. E. Bir and S. L. Warren. 1996.\u00a0Best Management Practices for Field Production of Nursery Stock.\u00a0NCCES AG-511.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1995. The Secrets to Success with Mountain Laurels. Carolina Gardener. 8(3): 23-26.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1995. Azaleas for Spring, Summer, Fall. Fine Gardening. 46:34-39.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1995. Soil Drainage, chapter in Healthy Soil. Taunton Press, Newtown, CT.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1995. Why Native? SC Bot. Gdn. Qtly. 5(3):12-13.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1995. Bottlebrush buckeye. Amer. Nurs. 181 (10): 42-47.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1995. A goddess in pink and white. Fine Gardening. 43:30.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. 1995. Yellowwood. Fine Gardening. 42: 30.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. and T. E. Bilderback. 1995. Fertigating Field Grown Nursery Crops. Nursery Notes 29(5):15-16.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E. and T. E. Bilderback. 1995. Drip Irrigation for Field Grown Nursery Crops. Nursery Notes 29(5):78-80.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E., J. L. Conner and C. Deyton. 1995. The effect of pine bark soil amendment on bed grown hybrid ericaceous shrubs. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 40:152-154.<\/li>\n<li>Bir, R. E., T. G. Ranney and J. E. Shelton. 1995. No-spray rose trial. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 40: 320-322.<\/li>\n<li>Ranney, T. G. and R. E. Bir. 1995. North Carolina Urban Tree Evaluation Program. Landscape Plant News. 6(1): 9-10.<\/li>\n<li>Ranney, T. G., E. P. Whitman, II, and R.E. Bir. 1995. Effects of copper hydroxide treated containers and water-reservoir_ containers on root and shoot growth of four tree species. Proc. SNA Res. 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