An outdoor classroom and nine Holly trees were dedicated in memory of a former dean at the University of Louisiana and leader in the horticulture industry earlier this week.

Members of Dr. James A. Foret's family along with friends and colleagues joined together at the Ira Nelson Horticulture Center on Tuesday to honor the former dean of the College of Agriculture (now the College of Applied Life Sciences).

Foret was instrumental in introducing the nursery trade to the university while also serving as a consultant for nurserymen, florists, home gardeners and municipalities during his career.

Several wood benches and nine Holly trees circle a brick podium with a plaque which includes a sketch of Dr. Foret and words of dedication. The area is to the rear of the Ira Nelson Center.

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