A memorial tribute has been prove by members of the current AFE add-in honoring August ( Gus ) De Hertogh , Ph . D. , who spend away October 26 , 2018 , at the years of 83 .
Dr. De Hertogh was an internationally renowned research worker and expert in the manufacture , specifically , revolutionise forcing medulla as pot crops on a global scale . He serve as AFE ’s first Research Coordinator from 1999 to 2014 .
“ Gus ’s contributions to the bulb manufacture will never be blank out . He guided the work of both students and module and share his knowledge and expertise unselfishly with the floral industry throughout his lifetime , ” said AFE ’s current Research Coordinator , Terril Nell , Ph . D.
Gus was raised in Chicago and begin his life history in conterminous Michigan , at Michigan State University , in 1965 . Here , he work with Dutch exporters on tackling challenges with flower bulb . At the time , it was not yet possible to in effect control the flowering of tulips or other bulbs following oversea dispatch from The Netherlands , the world ’s largest producer . They began what is known as the Flower - Bulb Project , a collaborative effort between the Dutch Bulb Exporters Association and the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University . For the next 35 age , he would continue to research flower bulbs .
In 1978 , Gus relocated to Raleigh , North Carolina , where he would serve as the chairman of the Department of Horticulture Science at North Carolina State University for the next 10 class . All the while , continuing his research on heyday bulbs . Throughout his clock time in the industry , he published many whole kit and boodle include six Holy Scripture , 10 chapters in books , 50 democratic articles , 44 refereed research publishing , 19 research symposiums and articles , 28 reference publications , plus the additional penning and research he conducted for his master ’s and doctor’s degree degree . This list includes the Holland Bulb Forcers Guide , which is considered the “ bible ” for bulb producers and forcers .
As Research Coordinator at AFE , Gus help to found and superintend the most comprehensive research proposal critique process in the industry . The four - step revue unconscious process control that task funded by AFE are relevant to the floriculture diligence , take the highest precedence , are conducted by the lead scientist in their field , are in fiscal matters responsible and meet or go past AFE ’s expectations .
“ serve on the Research Committee of AFE put me in direct impinging with Gus . All I can say is we were very lucky to have him . Gus ’s wealthiness of background , both as a research worker himself and as a section school principal ( at NCSU ) think of he knew how to do research and how to work with other researchers , and he was able-bodied to train the Research Committee on what to require from both view , ” aver Marvin Miller , Ph . D. , AFE Trustee and Market Research Manager at Ball Horticultural Company .
Throughout his vocation , Gus received many notable recognitions for his work in the industriousness . These let in Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science ; Medal of Honor , Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries , The Netherlands ; Floriculture Hall of Fame Award and the Alex Laurie Research and Education Award from the Society of American Florists ; the Nicolaas Dames Golden Medal , The Netherlands ; the Teaching Award of the American Horticultural Society ; the Innovator Award by North Carolina State University ; the Gold Pin Award of Dutch Bulb Exporters Association ; the Herbert Medal , International Bulb Society , Pasadena , California ; and the appointment of a hyacinth cultivar in his honour . The bulb industry gave him their highest of pureness , the Silver Tulip Award .
Those who know him use the word “ icon ” to draw his impact on the floral diligence .
Gus is survived by his wife Mary Belle , children Mark , Michelle , Jennifer , Mary Moore , Susan , Jay ; Grandchildren Mark , Lori Beth , Drew , Patrick , Aaron , Claire , Addison and large - granddaughter Caroline .
Contributions to the Gus De Hertogh Memorial Tribute can be madehere , or by send a check withthis formfilled out to :
American Floral Endowmentc / o Gus De Hertogh Memorial Tribute1001 N. Fairfax Street , Suite 201Alexandria , VA 22314
The family is always notified of donation and contributions can be made in any amount .
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