Tyler’s Pride in Horticulture

The article on Joel Finkelstein *18 was balanced enough, but its description of Tyler, Texas, was way lacking. By snidely mentioning that Tyler is “known for producing the ‘Adopt-a-Highway’ program, Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell, and not much else,” the author omits any mention of Tyler as “the Rose Capital of America.” Having visited family members in Tyler numerous times, I know the place takes pride in its horticulture. “And not much else” is the kind of pointless dig at Flyover Country that makes PAW such a perverse joy to read these days.