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.
Recipients of the President’s Award, ADS Commemorative Medals as well as Silver and Gold Medal winners received their awards at the National Show banquet. See the details here.… See entire post.
The reports are starting to come in…
ADS Reps: Don’t forget to send your Show Reports to dahlia-info@dahlia.org for inclusion in the list above.
Hopefully by now members have received and are enjoying the September 2021 Bulletin. Among the highlights of the publication are the local society reports. But mistakes happen, and somehow the Kitsap County Dahlia Society report was not published in full. Please see the full report below. Thanks Kitsap for your report. Please accept our sincere apology for the error.… See entire post.
Each year the ADS produces a compilation of new introductions that is made available to all members. It consists of dahlias that will be available through distributors in the coming year. Trial Garden and Seedling Bench Evaluation Winners will be included for free, but other new introductions can be included in the presentation for a cost of $10 per image. … See entire post.
Members,
Please read the Open Letter from President Brad Freeman, dated 6/28/2021, available from the Members Info page. … See entire post.
Hooray for Dahlia Shows! After being severely limited last year due to COVID-19, dahlia societies across North America are so excited to invite you to their 2021 shows.
Shows will be listed as information is made available to this site, so come back often to see what shows have been added.
The ADS National Show will be open to the … See entire post.
The deadline for the 2021 ADS Dahlia Contest was December 1st, 2021. Lots of great entries have been received.
Winning photos will be announced in late January 2022. The grand prize photographer receives $50.00. Each class winner receives $20.00, second place $10.00, and third place $5.00.
Watch this website for the announcement of winners. … See entire post.
Members,
Hopefully you are using the Online Classification Guide (OCG) in the public area of the site. It is one of our most popular features.
Now for members only, we have an expanded search capability. You can get detailed color information and origination information that is not available in the public OCG. You can also print or copy your results … See entire post.
ADS member Harry Rissetto has been awarded the American Horticultural Society’s, Meritorious Service Award. Congratulations Harry!
Visit the American Horticultural Society’s website for more information.… See entire post.