Carroll McAllister
With sadness, we report that Carroll McAllister passed away, February25, 2022. Her obituary may be found here.
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Don McAllister passes 7/31/2021
The Colorado Dahlia Society announced the loss of Don A. McAllister on July 31, 2021 at the age of 82. He passed away after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s.
Don was born November 6, 1938, in Carlisle, MA, where he spent his early years and middle childhood. His family relocated to Troy, OH, for his adolescence years. He loved to … See entire post.
President’s Call to Action – 2019 The Year of the Dahlia
Local dahlia societies and clubs within the ADS have a role to play in celebrating the 2019 Year of the Dahlia. If your organization has a working relationship with a local garden center or nursery, talk to the managers or owners about the 2019 Year of the Dahlia. You can offer to give presentations both on growing dahlias (spring time) … See entire post.
Ever go to New Mexico?
Does it sound like a fun trip?
The New Mexico Dahlia Society (NMDS) is ramping up their judging program and could use some help. If you are an Accredited or Senior Judge, and will be in/near New Mexico, contact the society and see how you can help.
The society has a particular need coming up. Here is a request from … See entire post.
Anthony “Tony” Evangelista passes November 2, 2023
We are saddened to tell you that Tony Evangelista passed away on November 2 at the James Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. There are times in life that one encounters individuals who radiate warmth and compassion, making it almost impossible not to be drawn to them. Tony was one of those individuals. He held a … See entire post.
Eleanor Shantz Passes
Eleanor Shantz
June 10, 2023
Eleanor R. Shantz, of Eugene Oregon, died on June 10, 2023 at the age of 82 years. Eleanor was born in California and moved to Myrtle Point, Oregon when she was a young child. Eleanor and Wayne were married for 61 years where they created a legacy in the dahlia world. Eleanor was a … See entire post.
The Dahlia Genome Project History – by Kristine Albrecht
For 13 years, I served as the President of the Monterey Bay Dahlia Society. It’s a group of about 60 dahlia growers on the Central Coast of California. As President, I was tasked with lining up speakers for our meetings. We are fortunate to have a well-known dahlia expert 40 miles away at Stanford University. Dr. Virginia Walbot is a … See entire post.
2023 ADS Awards (to people)
The Special Awards Committee thanks everyone in the American Dahlia Society for their continual support of the various awards programs. There are many different awards presented annually. Regardless of the type of award, they all focus on giving recognition to the volunteers and dahlia people that sustain one of the premier specialist plant societies in North America.
2023 ADS
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Enter Local Shows for posting on the ADS website
ADS Reps:
Please enter your 2023 show(s) information for posting on the ADS website via the form below. You may use the form multiple times if you have more than one show or if you want to have your listing shown under multiple states/provinces. The password was supplied in the call for information/instructions email.
Please use your very best spelling, … See entire post.
Dave Cap passes away
Dave (left) accepting the 2021 ADS Silver Medal Award.
Pictured with Jerry Landerholm and fellow recipient Barb Miner.
With great sadness the Dahlia Society of Ohio (DSO) informs you of the sudden, unexpected passing of Dave Cap. Dave was our Show Chair for well over 20 years. He spent countless hours organizing our shows at Cuyahoga County Fair, Summit … See entire post.