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HONORARY MEMBERS

Arnold Apgar
Apgar Turf Farm
1381 Smyrna - Leipsic Road
Smyrna, DE 19977

Owner of the first sod farm in Delaware. For many years, Apgar Turf Farm was the only sod farm in the state supplying locally grown sod to Delaware landscapers. One of the initiators, and the first host, of the Summer Expo. Mr. Apgar believed it was important to provide an opportunity to showcase suppliers of outdoor power equipment.

Charles Dunham
P.O. Box 176
Odessa, DE 19730

Dr. Charles Dunham was one of the founders of the DNLA (then called DAN). He also founded the University of Delaware Clark Garden, which later became one garden within the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens. His expertise in plant identification and weed control made him an excellent resource for the industry over his many years at the University of Delaware. He and his wife Phyllis's garden in Odessa has always been a place of beauty and inspiration for the industry.

Gary Shields (1977)
282 Harmony Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Charter member of DNLA and served as the first president in 1973 while employed at Millcreek Landscape Division in Newark, DE. Gary later worked at Chapel Valley Nursery, Quail Run Nursery, and Hopewell Nursery. Since 1995, Gary and his wife have owned Shields Nursery in Bridgeton.

Norman Hedrick (2004)
1358 Turkey Point Road
Felton, DE 19943-1719

Joined the DNLA in 1979 and the board in 1981. Norman served as president 1984. Beginning in 1993, and with the exception of 1999, he continues to hold the role of treasurer of the DNLA. Norman Hedrick, former owner of Norkay House of Plants and Norm's Landscape Service is semi-retired.

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HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

Gene Bunting (1998)
64 Salty Way W.
Selbyville, DE 19975

Gene, of Bunting's Nurseries in Selbyville, DE was a charter member of the DNLA and a pioneer in Delaware's nursery industry. Gene was very active with the American Association of Nurserymen.

Norman Cannon (1987)
14326 Cart Branch Road
Greenwood, DE 19950

A DNLA charter member and owner of Cannon Plants in Greenwood, DE. Norman Cannon served on the board of directors, and was president in 1977. He also served as an instructor at the Delaware Technical & Community College, and was a noted propagation specialist of ornamental hollies. Norman died November 12, 2002.

Charles Dunham (1986)
P.O. Box 176
Odessa, DE 19730

One of the founders of the DNLA (then called DAN). Dr. Dunham also founded the University of Delaware Clark Garden, which later became one garden within the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens. His expertise in plant identification and weed control made him an excellent resource for the industry over his many years at the University of Delaware. He and his wife Phyllis's garden in Odessa has always been a place of beauty and inspiration for the industry.

Jack Ellingsworth (1989)
1313 Blackbird Forest Road
Clayton, DE 19938

Jack, owner of Forest View Nursery in Clayton, DE (founded 1951) was a charter member of the DNLA and a pioneer in Delaware's nursery industry. Jack, and son John, have been active and supportive members of the DNLA since its inception. Mr. Ellingsworth died November 25, 1991.

Tom Huber (1994)
2424 DuPont Parkway
Middletown, DE 19709

A DNLA charter member, and owner of Huber's Nursery & Garden Center in Middletown, DE. Tom was an active member of the DNLA, and served on the board of directors in 1975 & 1976. Tom Huber died on August 30, 2004.

Joseph Jamison (1995)
P.O. Box 9333
Wilmington, DE 19809

Joe, owner of Brandywine Nurseries in Wilmington, DE is a charter member of the DNLA. Joe, and son Jamie have been active and supportive members of the ANLA and the DNLA since its inception.

William Mitchell
19 Floyd Avenue
W. Lebanon, NH 03784

Dr. Bill Mitchell was an agronomist at the University of Delaware who specialized in turfgrass. His passion near the end of his career was recycling and reusing waste products to improve the environment. He was very active with the Delaware Solid Waste Authority after his official retirement from the University and tirelessly promoted new technologies before he finally retired to New Hampshire in the late 90s.

Roy Reichhold (1989)
909 West Lane
Milford, DE 19963

A DNLA charter member and owner of Dannegar's Hi-Way Nursery in Milford, DE. He served as Delaware's Lt. Governor to the American Association of Nurserymen in 1982-83, and Governor in 1984. Roy died on June 8, 2004.

Frank J. Smith (1996)
Isabel Smith
200 Delaware Avenue
Millsboro, DE 19966

Frank Smith joined the DNLA in 1977. He was the owner of Frank J. Smith Nursery in Millsboro, the largest container nursery in Delaware. A strong supporter of the DNLA, he served on the board in 1981. Frank died on December 11, 2003.

Richard Sterling (2005)
1575 Van Dyke-Greenspring Road
Smyrna, DE 19977

Owner, along with his wife Barbara and son Steve, of The Sterling Nursery in Smyrna, DE. He has been an active member of the DNLA since 1977. Dick served on the board for many years, was president in 1981, and was a representative to the Farm Council in the 80's. Appointed by the governor, he has served on the DE Nutrient Management Committee since its inception in 2000.

Robert Stevens (1986)
2000 Cambridge Ave., Apt. 266
Wyomissing, PA 19610

The first University of Delaware advisor to the DNLA. In later years, Robert was an employee of Barnyard Gardens in Hockessin, DE . In the 1980’s he started Calvert Gardens in Rising Sun, MD. Mr. Stevens is now deceased.

Joseph F. Wick (1996)
3902 Brenford Road
Smyrna, DE 19977

A DNLA charter member, and owner of Joseph Wick Nurseries in Smyrna, DE. Joe Wick served as DNLA's second president in 1974. He was an active board member for many years, and has mentored dozens of new green industry businesses. The Wick family nursery has graciously hosted many Summer Expos and meetings over the years. Joe, Jr. continues the family tradition of leadership in the DNLA.

Jay Windsor (2004)
31494 Greenhouse Lane
Laurel, DE 19956

Owner of Lakeside Greenhouses in Laurel, DE and a University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Agent. Jay joined the DNLA in 1975. He served as president in 1976, and has continued to serve as an active board member, advisor, and mentor in the Horticultural Business Mentors Program.

William Wollerton (1987)
1382 Pole Bridge Road
Middletown, DE 19709

A DNLA charter member, and owner of Evergreen Acres, Inc. in Middletown, DE. Mr. Wollerton was a pioneer in Delaware's nursery industry and a very active member of the DNLA. Mr. Wollerton is deceased.

Ray Wrede (1997)
1325 S. Governors Avenue
Dover, DE 19904

A DNLA charter member and owner of All Seasons Nursery & Garden Center in Dover, DE (founded in 1967). An active board member for many years, Ray served as treasurer in 1980. Ray Wrede died in 1995. All Seasons continues to flourish, and the Wredes have kept the family tradition of leadership in the DNLA.

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