Alfred Gurdon Gulley

Alfred Gurdon Gulley (July 15, 1848 — August 16, 1917) was an American professor of horticulture at the Connecticut Agricultural College (now the University of Connecticut) from 1894 to 1917. He oversaw the beautification of the grounds, planting many ornamental trees and gardens.

Early life and education Gulley was born into a farming family in Dearborn, Michigan, on July 15, 1848. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) in 1868 and his Master of Science degree in 1873.

Career After graduation, Gulley worked in greenhouses and nurseries in Detroit, Rochester, and South Haven for the better part of two decades. He worked as assistant horticulturist at Michigan State from 1890 to 1893 and then taught at the University of Vermont for one year. In the summer of 1894, he began his 23 years of service at the University of Connecticut as professor of horticulture. He was a skilled practical horticulturist and respected teacher, but not a scholar.

Death Gulley died suddenly at his son's fruit farm in South Windsor, Connecticut, which he and his wife were visiting. He died on August 16, 1917, at the age of 69. He was survived by his wife and son, Roy C. Gulley. Following a funeral in Storrs, his body was returned to Michigan for interment.