Grady Auvil
Encyclopedia
Grady Auvil was the founder of the Auvil Fruit Company.
He established the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission and first cultivated the Granny Smith
apple in the United States. In addition, Auvil received the state of Washington's highest honor, The Washington Medal of Merit
, from Governor
Gary Locke.
He established the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission and first cultivated the Granny Smith
Granny Smith
The Granny Ramsey Smith green apple is a tip-bearing apple cultivar, which originated in Australia in 1868. It is named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the cultivar from a chance seedling. The tree is thought to be a hybrid of Malus sylvestris, the European Wild Apple, with the domestic...
apple in the United States. In addition, Auvil received the state of Washington's highest honor, The Washington Medal of Merit
The Washington Medal of Merit
In Washington State The Medal of Merit is given for exceptional conduct in providing outstanding services to the citizens.- Recipients :1987*Warren G. Magnuson – Seattle *Dorothy Bullitt – Seattle...
, from Governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
Gary Locke.
External links
- Auvil Fruit Company
- Gee Wiz Grady Auvil documentary project
- Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission