Evie Gullikson

Year of Induction: 2010

The Evergreen State and Grays Harbor Dahlia Societies nominate Evie Gullikson to the Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers Hall of Fame.

Evie served as the Federation Rep. for ESDA from 1986 to July 1996. For a time she served as the Judges’ Evaluation Chair for the Federation. Evie enjoyed the “other types” of dahlias and promoted them at Federation shows. Evie gave programs to Federation clubs promoting “other types” and growing dahlias from seed. She assisted the Dahlias of Today staff by editing articles.

She also worked on the ADS classification committee for “other types” and was instrumental in drafting revised definitions for the “other types” in the Cook’s Manual. Evie’s work with “other type” dahlias was recognized by the ADS with a medal named to honor her. The Evie Gullikson Medal, given to the best Other Type on the ADS Bench and in the Trial Garden.  It is rumored that Evie started the dahlia virus research fund at WSU with a donation of $125,000.00.

Evie is the originator of Goldie Gull and Powder Gull.

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