Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
As a special tribute to past members and their contributions to the ABS, we dedicate this section to their memories and efforts. Their work lives on. The American Begonia Society will continue to add to the Hall of Fame in the future.
Brad Thompson (1952-2018)
When Brad Thompson decided to get interested in begonias, he went big, very big! Brad began...
Irene Nuss (1918-2010)
While many of the Hall of Fame members are honored for their skills at organizing the society, or...
Rudy Ziesenhenne (1911-2005)
Rudolf ‘Rudy’ Ziesenhenne was the “Dean” of California Begonia growers, and “Mr. Begonia” to many...
Herbert P. Dyckman (1884-1958)
Herbert P. Dyckman was born of pioneer parents in Aurora, Illinois, on April 11, 1884. He was an...
Bessie Buxton (1877-1955)
Bessie Raymond Buxton was born in Danvers, MA in 1877. She lost her mother while still a child and...
Alfred D. Robinson (1866-1942)
Alfred D. Robinson was born in Watton, Norfolk, England, and emigrated to the US in 1887 at the...
