Oops! Bulletin Correction
The December Bulletin provides initial National Show 2024 information on page 18. The link for reserving a room is incorrect. Click here to see the corrected link shown in red.… See entire post.
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The Nova Scotia Dahlia Society joins the North Atlantic Conference
The North Atlantic Conference is very happy to welcome the Dahlia Society of Nova Scotia, Canada to our conference. They will be included in all our conference emails and discussions. The mutual sharing of our member societies’ dahlia experiences and knowledge will be a great benefit to all of us.
Here is a brief introduction to the Nova Scotia … See entire post.
2023 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards
The Derrill W. Hart medal
Awarded to the cultivar that has the highest average trial garden score in the accredited trial gardens located across the United States and Canada during the previous year as an AA/A; B; BB; M; Ball/Miniature Ball/Pompon; ST/NX; and Waterlily. The highest three scores shall be used to determine such highest average. In case of ties, … 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.
Seedling Bench 2023 Results Posted
The 2023 Seeling Bench results are in. Access them from this page.… See entire post.
Results 2023 ADS National Show
A good time was had by all. See the results and pictures here.… See entire post.
New Bulletin Schedule
The ADS Board announces an adjustment in the Bulletin production schedule. Instead of the current January, June, and October Bulletins there will be April, August, and December Bulletins. See entire announcement.… See entire post.
2023 ADS Awards (to people) announced at National Show
The 2023 ADS Awards (to people) were announced at the National Show in Portland. Congratulations to all the winners! Well deserved, every one. … 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.