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# The American Dahlia Society
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## Posts
- [Blog](https://www.dahlia.org/blog/)
- [ADS Elections 2026](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-elections-2026/) - Two important ADS elections will take place this summer and will be conducted electronically through the ADS membership management system. Please have your login information ready so you can access the system and cast your vote. All electronic votes will remain confidential, with safeguards in place to ensure no identifying information is linked to
- [Public Events Calendar](https://www.dahlia.org/public-events-calendar/) - A new public Events Calendar has been added to website. It is available under the NEWS/EVENTS main menu item. The calendar will open in a new window/tab. ADS members and local society leadership may add events to the calendar via in the new MMS system. For now, submitted events will not be available until approved
- [ADS Photo Contest 2026 and People's Choice 2027](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-photo-contest-2026-and-peoples-choice-2027/) - Keep that camera close by throughout the season...maybe YOU are the next Grand Prize Winner. All the info.
- [Year End Local Society Report Now Available
](https://www.dahlia.org/year-end-local-society-report-now-available/) - Each year, ADS gathers all the reported results from local society shows and combines them together in one comprehensive report. This year's report is ready! About 60% of our local societies participate. If your society is not represented, please contact your local leadership.
- [Fab 50 and Cream of the Crop
](https://www.dahlia.org/fab-50-and-cream-of-the-crop/) - The Fab 50 and Cream of the Crop lists for the 2025 Show Year are now available. FAB 50 for 2025 Cream of the Crop 2025
- [ADS Local Society Grant Program
](https://www.dahlia.org/32287-2/) - We are pleased to announce the introduction of the American Dahlia Society’s (ADS) Local Society Grant Program. Participating ADS societies may begin applying for this grant beginning in January 2026. Since its adoption by the ADS Board at their March 2025 Strategic Planning meeting, grant criteria have been defined, and the application process has been
- [Best of 2025 media are now available](https://www.dahlia.org/best-of-2025-media-are-now-available/) - Details here.
- [2025 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards
](https://www.dahlia.org/2025-awards-to-blooms-announced/) - 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
- [2025 Trial Garden and Seedling Bench Results Announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/2025-trial-garden-results-announced/) - Another successful year in our trial gardens. Congratulations to our new Trial Garden Director, Heidi Zierdt on her first year as Director. Check out the Trial Garden results here. We also had some robust competition on the seedling benches across North America. See the 2025 Final Bench Evaluation Report here. For general seedling bench
- [Beautiful 2026 Dahlia Calendar Now Available](https://www.dahlia.org/beautiful-2026-dahlia-calendar-now-available/) - A Year in Dahlias – 2026, a beautiful 11 x 17-inch dahlia wall calendar by Tina McNabb and Alan Fisher, features 19 stunning high-gloss images of dahlias on strong, high-gloss paper. The 2026 calendar is the finest that either of us has produced. To preview the calendars, use this link: View the calendar as
- [ADS National Show Endowment Fund
](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-national-show-endowment-fund/) - Doing your holiday giving? Please consider donating to the ADS National Show Endowment Fund. Flyer with all the details
- [Stanley Johnson and Les Connell Awards Announced](https://www.dahlia.org/stanley-johnson-and-les-connell-awards-announced/) - Congratulations to Steve and Sandy Boley of Sumas, WA for having the 2025 Stanley Johnson Medal awarded to their introduction, Irish Gnome. Also, congratulations to Annie Walker, of Renton, WA, who's introduction, Lake Hills Creamsicle has won the Less Connell Medal for 2025. Video Announcement More information about the Stanley Johnson Award More Information
- [2025 ADS Photo Contest and People's Choice (2026) Photo Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/2025-ads-photo-contest-and-peoples-choice-2026-photo-contest/) - Announcing the 2025 ADS Photo Contest and People's Choice (2026) Photo Contest. Get those cameras clicking... Details.
- [Why Plant Societies Matter
](https://www.dahlia.org/why-plant-societies-matter/) - Our own Harry Rissetto was recently featured in American Gardener, discussing "Why Plant Societies Matter". See what Harry has to say here. Excerpt posted with permission from American Gardener.
- [2025 National Show Results now available
](https://www.dahlia.org/2025-national-show-results-now-available/) - See the results at the Central States Dahlia Society website.
- [2025 ADS Awards (to people)
](https://www.dahlia.org/2024-ads-awards-to-people-2/) - 2025 ADS Awards (to people) are now posted. Congratulations to all the recipients!
- [Oops
](https://www.dahlia.org/oops-2/) - There were some cultivars missing in the 2025 Classification and Handbook of Dahlias. See the list with info.
- [Local Society Shows 2025
](https://www.dahlia.org/local-society-shows/) - Local society shows (which have been reported to ADS) for 2025 are posted here. If your society show is missing, please contact your ADS Representative.
- [2025 ADS National Show](https://www.dahlia.org/2025-ads-national-show/) - Central States Dahlia Society will host the 2025 National Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden,1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL on September 18 – 22 (open to the public Saturday and Sunday). Learn more here and to subscribe for show updates visit this link.
- [ADS Silver Medal Presented to Well-known British Dahlia Man](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-silver-medal-presented-to-well-known-british-dahlia-man/) - On March 23rd, 2025, the American Dahlia Society proudly presented its prestigious ADS Silver Medal to David Spencer, a widely respected figure in the global dahlia community. Known across the United Kingdom and beyond for his extraordinary contributions to dahlia culture, Dave’s influence has helped shape and inspire growers around the world. We extend our sincere thanks to David
- [2024 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards
](https://www.dahlia.org/2024-awards-to-blooms-announced-2/) - 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
- [2024 Stanley Johnson and Les Connell Awards Announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/stanley-and-connel-awards-announced-2-2/) - Congratulations! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Stanley Johnson Medal and the Les Connell Medal for the 2024 Show season. The 2024 Stanley Johnson Medal goes to Colin Walker for Kelsey Dwarf (9708 MS-L intro-2015). This award goes to the cultivar with the greatest number of higher-than-blue-ribbon awards
- [Local tuber and plant sales 2025
](https://www.dahlia.org/local-tuber-and-plant-sales-2025/) - Finally, it is time to get tubers and plants for the garden! Local society sales are a great place to get tubers and plants appropriate for your climate/area – and you’ll probably meet some new friends too! Here are the sales that have been reported to the ADS. If your society is not represented, please
- [2024 Trial Garden info available
](https://www.dahlia.org/2024-trial-garden-info-available/) - Another successful Trial Garden year is completed. See pictures and results starting here.
- [The Best of 2024
](https://www.dahlia.org/best-of-2024-early-release/) - The Best of 2024 (released in 2025, previously known as New Introductions) presentations are now available. Find the pdf presentation here. Members may find the video presentation here. (You must be signed in.)
- [Roy Stier passes](https://www.dahlia.org/roy-stier-passes/) - Roy Stier, a 40-year member of the San Leandro Dahlia Society and founding member of the John Stowell Dahlia Society passed away on Wednesday, January 8th at the age of 94. Roy was preceded in death by his wife Bettie, who died in April 2024. They were married for 72 years at
- [New Show Class - Farmer's Market Bunch](https://www.dahlia.org/new-show-class-farmers-market-bunch/) - Update May 2025. This class has been renamed Dahlia Market Bunch. New info now resides on the Dahlia Market Bunch Show Class page. Last fall the ADS Cut Flower Committee started working on a Farmer's Market Bunch with the intent of it becoming a class in our dahlia shows. Not a mandatory class but
- [Year-end Local Show Report 2024
](https://www.dahlia.org/year-end-local-show-report-2024/) - Each year ADS solicits show results from the local societies. The local societies have pretty much latitude as to how they format their results and may add pictures to their reports. The local reports are then combined into this document. See the combined Year-end Report here.
- [Consultant to the stars! ](https://www.dahlia.org/consultant-to-the-stars/) - Kristine Albrecht, ADS member (Chairwoman Genome Project), dahlia breeder at Santa Cruz Dahlias, author of DAHLIAS: Seed to Bloom, and past president of the Monterey Bay Dahlia Society is a consultant to the stars! She was recently featured as an expert to marthastewart.com. See the article here.
- [Get your entries in - 2024 ADS Photo Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/announcing-2024-ads-photo-contest/) - Share the beauty of your dahlias with other dahlia lovers and enter your photos in the 2024 ADS Photo Contest and the People’s Choice Photo Contest. The deadline for both is December 15th, 2024. You can submit your photos to adsphotocontest@dahlia.org . More details.
- [2025 National Capital Dahlia Society Calendar is now available
](https://www.dahlia.org/27164-2/) - The beautiful 2025 National Capital Dahlia Society calendar is now available. US sales will benefit the ADS National Show and National Capital Dahlia Society. US Prices: $14 each for 1 to 9 calendars; $12 each for 10 to 24 calendars; and $10 each for 25 or more in a single purchase, plus shipping. Priority mail
- [2024 Seedling Bench results available](https://www.dahlia.org/2024-seedling-bench-results-available/) - The results are in! Congratulations to all all who passed. 2024 Seedling Bench Results
- [2024 ADS Awards (to people)
](https://www.dahlia.org/2024-ads-awards-to-people/) - 2024 ADS Awards (to people) are now posted. Congratulations to all the recipients!
- [What's happening in the Trial Gardens?](https://www.dahlia.org/whats-happening-in-the-trial-gardens/) - Some of our trial gardens have shared pictures of events in the trial gardens. Check out the photo galleries here. Other trial gardens may send pictures to webmaster@dahlia.org.
- [The Road to Grand Champion
](https://www.dahlia.org/the-road-to-grand-champion/) - How does a bloom get to be the grand champion at an ADS Dahlia Show? A recent champion tells how! Read her report.
- [Members Only - Online, Accredited Judge Test - Now Available](https://www.dahlia.org/members-only-online-accredited-judge-test-now-available/) - Members who are ready to move from a Candidate Judge to an Accredited Judge may now take the test online. Be sure to coordinate the process with your local Judging Chair/Instructor. More details.
- [National Show Endowment](https://www.dahlia.org/national-show-endowment/) - details
- [57th ADS National Show (2024)
](https://www.dahlia.org/57th-ads-national-show-2024/) - Visit beautiful Wenatchee, Washington – located in the scenic Columbia River valley on the eastern edge of the Cascade mountain range for a National Show like no other. The Apple Capital of the World will become the Dahla Capital of North America from September 5 – 9, 2024. The show will feature exhibits by many
- [Ever go to New Mexico?
](https://www.dahlia.org/ever-go-to-new-mexico-does-it-sound-like-a-fun-trip/) - 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.
- [Friend of the ADS, David Reid Passes
](https://www.dahlia.org/friend-of-the-ads-david-reid-passes/) - We have received sad news that a friend of the American Dahlia Society has passed. David Reid of the United Kingdom, a prominent contributor to the National Dahlia Society of the UK, was in his nineties. To say that Dave was dedicated to the NDS would be an understatement. He traveled to the United
- [Don Dramstad passes, 3/28/2024
](https://www.dahlia.org/don-dramstad-passes-3-28-2024/) - It is with heavy hearts that the National Capital Dahlia Society reports the death of long-time member, Don Dramstad. Don died March 28, 2024 at his winter home in Florida. At Don’s request, there will be no funeral. Rhonda plans to have a celebration of Don’s life in the fall during dahlia season. Don joined
- [Classification and Handbook of Dahlias (CHD) 2024 Addendum Available](https://www.dahlia.org/classification-and-handbook-of-dahlias-chd-2024-addendum/) - Members Only - Please check the member section of this site for important news about the 2024 CHD and an available addendum.
- [Tuber and Plant Sales
](https://www.dahlia.org/tuber-and-plant-sales/) - Local societies are a great place to get tubers and plants. Check the websites of local societies for information. Find local society web sites on our societies' page. Here are sales that have been reported to us.
- [2023 Fabulous Fifty and Cream of the Crop Posted (Corrected March 2024)
](https://www.dahlia.org/2022-fabulous-fifty-and-cream-of-the-crop-posted-2/) - Fabulous Fifty 2023 Archives of Fab 50 Cream of the Crop 2023 Archive of Cream of the Crop
- [Member Talent Survey
](https://www.dahlia.org/member-talent-survey/) - Member's Only Do you have talents that could help ADS streamline its operations while providing additional benefits to ADS members and the local dahlia societies? We want to know about your talents! More info
- [New Intros 2024 Presentation and Video Available](https://www.dahlia.org/new-intros-2024-presentation-available/) - A pdf (suitable for showing at a meeting) of the 2024 New Intros is now available: View (and download using Adobe) here. Members may also access a narrated (downloadable) video in the Member Section of the site. Choose "Docs, forms, presentations, and policy/procedure information – Member Info Page" from the "Categories of Information" on the
- [2023 Photo Contest - new videos added of all entries
](https://www.dahlia.org/2023-photo-contest-and-peoples-choice-winners-announced/) - And the winners are... 2023 Photo Contest People Choice (voted on in 2024 from pictures submitted in 2023) Videos of all the entries are available here.
- [Oops! Bulletin Correction
](https://www.dahlia.org/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.
- [2024 Seedling Bench Forms Now Available](https://www.dahlia.org/2025-seedling-bench-forms-now-available/) - Seedling Bench forms for 2024 are now available in the Member Section of this website. You must be signed in to access these forms.
- [Anthony "Tony" Evangelista passes November 2, 2023](https://www.dahlia.org/anthony-tony-evangelista-passes-november-22023/) - 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
- [2023 Stanley Johnson and Les Connell Awards Announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/stanley-and-connel-awards-announced-2/) - Congratulations [table id=90 responsive=stack /] More information about awards to blooms. See press releases.
- [2023 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards
](https://www.dahlia.org/2023-awards-to-blooms-announced/) - 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
- [The Nova Scotia Dahlia Society joins the North Atlantic Conference](https://www.dahlia.org/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
- [Eleanor Shantz Passes
](https://www.dahlia.org/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
- [Seedling Bench 2023 Results Posted
](https://www.dahlia.org/seedling-bench-2023-results-posted/) - The 2023 Seeling Bench results are in. Access them from this page.
- [New Bulletin Schedule
](https://www.dahlia.org/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.
- [Results 2023 ADS National Show
](https://www.dahlia.org/results-2023-ads-national-show/) - A good time was had by all. See the results and pictures here.
- [2023 ADS Awards (to people) announced at National Show](https://www.dahlia.org/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.
- [New Book](https://www.dahlia.org/21115-2/) - Congratulations to ADS members Kristine Albrecht and Brion Sprinsock on their new book DAHLIAS Seed to Bloom, The Dahlia Grower's Companion (2023). Available on Amazon, this 8 1/2 x 11 inch, 278 page, weighty paperback covers a wide variety of Dahlia topics. Its 14 chapters begin with “Soil” and continues through “Digging and Dividing the Tubers”. Along
- [Dr. Amoz Chernoff Passes
](https://www.dahlia.org/dr-amoz-chernoff-passes/) - With heavy hearts, The National Capital Dahlia Society and American Dahlia Society mark the passing of our close friend and long time member, Dr. Amoz Chernoff, who passed away at his home on March 25, eight days after celebrating his 100th birthday with his family. Dr. Amoz Chernoff came from a highly educated family.
- [Knoxville Dahlia Society
](https://www.dahlia.org/knoxville-dahlia-society/) - The ADS welcomes the Knoxville Dahlia Society, a new participating society. We look forward to your participation in the ADS. The new Knoxville Society hit the deck running. Read a report of their recent meeting.
- [Dr. Edward John Johnson passes away 11/16/2022
](https://www.dahlia.org/dr-edward-john-johnson-passes-away-11-16-2022/) - Notice to all that knew Dr. Ed, dahlia doc and many more fond nick names: It was with great sadness that we learned of his passing during the late days of Covid when keeping a distance was still in place and enforced. Ed had a lengthy illness of Alzheimers disease and was unable to communicate
- [New! Field Online Classification Guide (OCG)
](https://www.dahlia.org/new-field-online-classification-guide-ocg/) - If you like to use the OCG in the garden or at a show – check out the new Field OCG. It works exactly the same way as the original OCG but does not have the handbook picture, terms definition links, or instructions.
- [ADS Members acclaimed in local newspapers
](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-members-acclaimed-in-local-newspapers/) - Read all about it here.
- [Photo Contest Videos now available
](https://www.dahlia.org/photo-contest-videos-now-available/) - We are pleased to present entry and winners videos of the 2022 ADS Photo Contest. Please see this index page for the links to the videos.
- [2023 New Intros slideshow and video now available
](https://www.dahlia.org/2023-new-intros-slideshow-and-video-now-available/) - The 2023 New Originations files are now available. Anyone may view and download the slideshow or view the video. Members may also download the video. More info.
- [People's Choice Photo Contest Winner
](https://www.dahlia.org/peoples-choice-photo-contest-winner/) - Winner People’s Choice 2022 Photo Contest Who me? Photograph by Jackie Fogerty Special Mention Photographs/Photographers (Click on photo to see name, photographer, and a larger image.) See all the entries here.
- [Members Only - ADS Judge's Online Curriculum
](https://www.dahlia.org/members-only-ads-judges-online-curriculum/) - The ADS is pleased to announce the ADS Judge's Online Curriculum. This set of 16 training modules will be valuable to judges at all levels, aspiring judges, and growers in general. You must sign in as a member to view these modules.
- [And the winners are... 2022 Photo Contest
](https://www.dahlia.org/and-the-winners-are-4/) - Both the Photo Contest and People's Choice Contest provided great competition and lots of great photos. See the details: ADS Photo Contest 2022 – Winners – The American Dahlia Society Peoples Choice 2022 winner and Special Mentions
- [2022 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards
](https://www.dahlia.org/2022-awards-to-blooms-announced/) - 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
- [Stanley Johnson and Les Connell Awards Announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/stanley-and-connel-awards-announced/) - Congratulations to: [table id=77 responsive=stack /] More information about awards to blooms. See press releases.
- [Support ADS with Amazon Smile
](https://www.dahlia.org/support-ads-with-amazon-smile/) - Amazon has eliminated this program. Thanks to all who supported the ADS in this way.
- [Seedling Bench and Trial Garden Info
](https://www.dahlia.org/seedling-bench-and-trial-garden-info/) - Seedling Bench and Trial Garden results are posted. Check them out: 2022 Seedling Bench Results 2022 Trial Garden Results Some Trial Garden photos posted. Award winners pictures coming soon.
- [2022 ADS Awards
](https://www.dahlia.org/2022-ads-awards/) - The ADS is pleased to announce our 2022 awards. See all the details here.
- [National Dahlia Society (UK) honors ADS Members
](https://www.dahlia.org/national-dahlia-society-uk-honors-ads-members/) - Recently, at the 2022 National Show, the National Dahlia Society (NDS) awarded their silver medal to eight ADS members: Alan Fisher Harry Rissetto McQuithy "Mac" Boyer Ron Miner Jerry Landerholm Don Dramstad Brad Freeman and in memoriam, Lester "Les" Connell. David Brown was in attendance and presented the awards. He also honored his choice for
- [Photo Contest 2022](https://www.dahlia.org/photo-contest-2022/) - Before you know it the 2022 dahlia season will have come and gone. Don't forget to take lots of pictures to preserve your memories and to submit to the ADS 2022 Photo Contest. Info here.
- [Dahlias as Cut Flowers
](https://www.dahlia.org/dahlias-as-cut-flowers/) - The new ADS Cut Flower Committee had a lovely display at the National Show. Check out the background poster from the display. Also check out our new Dahlias as Cut Flowers page. And continue to monitor the Facebook, Instagram and this website for information from this initiative.
- [Attention 2023 Introducers
](https://www.dahlia.org/attention-2022-introducers-2/) - 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
- [Follow-up Information
](https://www.dahlia.org/followup-information/) - Here are some follow-up items from the Kitsap Dahlia Virus Update 6/25/2022. Slide set of presentation (pdf) Link to Video Recording
- [Portland Dahlia Society shares 2022 Photo Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/portland-dahlia-society-shares-2022-photo-contest/) - Portland Dahlia Society would like to share their 2022 Photo Contest with you. The show is captured in multiple videos. Here is the Best in Show link. Visit their website to see some of the other videos.
- [Videos - ADS Photo Contest 2021
](https://www.dahlia.org/15231-2/) - The winners of the 2021 ADS Photo contest, previously announced, may be found here. The Peoples Choice Awards, also announced previously, are documented here. And NOW for your viewing pleasure, videos of the entries and winners. Thanks, Larry Smith, for your hard work in putting these together. Just click on the link to view.
- [Seed World features ADS member
](https://www.dahlia.org/seed-world-features-ads-member/) - Seed World, which covers the news, issues and events as they relate to seed, features ADS member Kristine Albrecht as she reflects on different dahlia markets and looks to the future of dahlia breeding. See the story.
- [Need information on pulse watering (ADS members only)](https://www.dahlia.org/need-information-on-pulse-watering-ads-members-only/) - I am a new dahlia grower who learned about pulse watering from Steve Cox in Australia who was a friend of the late John Menzel. I set up my drip system to water four times per day for a maximum of five minutes. I was very pleased with how my dahlias performed in a summer
- [Dave Cap passes away
](https://www.dahlia.org/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
- [Tuber Talk March 2022
](https://www.dahlia.org/tuber-talk-march-2022/) - Oops. This article was inadvertently omitted from the March Bulletin. Didn’t want you to miss it. Read it now.
- [Carroll McAllister
](https://www.dahlia.org/carroll-mcallister/) - With sadness, we report that Carroll McAllister passed away, February25, 2022. Her obituary may be found here.
- [2022 National Show
](https://www.dahlia.org/2022-national-show/) - Each year the American Dahlia Society (ADS) has a national show somewhere in north America hosted by a local society. National shows are many years in the planning stage. The folks at the National Capital Dahlia Society have been hard at work planning the 2022 show. The ADS now proudly announces the 2022 show. Check
- [And the winners are... 2021 Photo Contest
](https://www.dahlia.org/and-the-winners-are-3/) - An enjoyable aspect of curating the ADS Photo Contest is that the beautiful photos help me to look forward to this year’s gardening. I enjoy seeing the dahlia world through your eyes. I enjoy getting to know you through your notes and comments. Judging the photos is challenging. The quality of your art is amazing.
- [People's Choice Award
](https://www.dahlia.org/peoples-choice-award/) - Something new has been added to the 2021 ADS Photo Contest and we need your help. This year we are awarding the first ever People's Choice Award. Please check out the entries and place your vote before February 7th, 2022.
- [New Intros for 2022
](https://www.dahlia.org/new-intros-for-2022/) - Beautiful new dahlias are coming to your garden! The 2022 new introductions are announced. See them as a pdf here. View as a video here. Members may download the video here. Use your member password.
- [New Picture Gallery
](https://www.dahlia.org/new-picture-gallery/) - Check out the new photo gallery on cutting dahlia tubers . Thanks to Paula Fisher, Garden Bee Flower Farm, for sharing the gallery with the ADS site.
- [2021 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards Announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-hart-dudley-and-gullikson-awards-announced/) - In spite of the challenges of another COVID year, the results are in, the envelope is opened and the Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards are announced. Thanks to Seedling Bench Chairman Roger Walker and Trial Garden Chairman Marilyn Walton and their teams for continuing this tradition in hard times. See the awards information here.
- [2021 Stanley Johnson Awards announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-stanley-johnson-awards-announced/) - See all the details here .
- [Don McAllister passes 7/31/2021
](https://www.dahlia.org/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
- [2021 Awards presented at the National Show](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-awards-presented-at-the-national-show/) - 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.
- [Dahlias are in the news
](https://www.dahlia.org/dahlias-are-in-the-news/) - More specifically Mark and Laura Oldenkamp, and Joanie Chapel, were highlighted in their local media for their successes at the National Show in Wooster, OH. Check out these articles and others from the Dahlia in the News page.
- [Photo Contest 2021
](https://www.dahlia.org/photo-contest-2021/) - 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.
- [Attention 2022 Introducers
](https://www.dahlia.org/attention-2022-introducers/) - 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
- [Video from the Canby Trial Garden
](https://www.dahlia.org/video-from-the-canby-trial-garden/) - We hope to have the 2021 results from all the trial gardens available soon, but while you wait, check out this video.
- [2021 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards
](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-awards-to-blooms-announced/) - 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
- [2021 Local Show Reports
](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-local-show-reports/) - The reports are starting to come in... [table id=40 /] ADS Reps: Don't forget to send your Show Reports to dahlia-info@dahlia.org for inclusion in the list above.
- [Correction to ADS Bulletin, 9/2021
](https://www.dahlia.org/correction-to-ads-bulletin-9-2021/) - 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
- [Open Letter from President Brad Freeman
](https://www.dahlia.org/open-letter-from-president-brad-freeman/) - Members, Please read the Open Letter from President Brad Freeman, dated 6/28/2021, available from the Members Info page.
- [2021 Shows
](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-shows/) - 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
- [ADS member Harry Rissetto receives award
](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-member-harry-rissetto-receives-award/) - 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.
- [New Online Classification Guide features for members only](https://www.dahlia.org/new-online-classification-guide-features-for-members-only/) - 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
- [John Menzel, Australian dahlia breeder passes](https://www.dahlia.org/john-menzel-australian-dahlia-breeder-passes/) - The dahlia just lost a world ambassador. John Menzel passed away peacefully at his home in Winkie, Australia, on April 10 after a long battle with a chronic muscle disease. John and his wife, Anne, traveled the world promoting and gathering information about the dahlia for decades. John was a regular speaker at many dahlia
- [Norma Jane (Ehret) Boyer passes
](https://www.dahlia.org/norma-boyer-passes/) - The following was posted at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com: Norma Jane (Ehret) Boyer, born September 7, 1931 in Elkhart Indiana to Yale and Elanor Ehret. Norma passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2021 with family, as a result of another stroke. Norma graduated from Elkhart High School in 1949, then attended Ball State College and graduated
- [Cuttings
](https://www.dahlia.org/cuttings/) - Learn to take cuttings from this short video featuring ADS Vice President Mark Oldenkamp,
- [Member featured in The Oregonian/OregonLive](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-member-featured-in-the-oregonian-oregon-live/) - ADS member, Julie Huynh Moore, was feature in The Oregonian/OregonLIve. Congratulations Julie. Thanks for spreading the dahlia word! See the article.
- [Kristine takes to the airways](https://www.dahlia.org/10540-2/) - Kristine Albrecht, ADS member and Genome Project co-ordinator, was recently featured on the Flower Power Garden Hour Podcast talking about - what else - dahlias! Listen to the podcast here (scroll down to the December 20, 2020 podcast). Great job Kristine.
- [First ever Les Connell Medals awarded](https://www.dahlia.org/first-ever-les-connell-medals-awarded/) - On December 9th, 2020 a small group of members of the Washington State Dahlia Society (WSDS) and Puget Sound Dahlia Association (PSDA) presented the first Les Connell Medal to Vivian Connell at her home. Don Filand, WSDS, who spearheaded the efforts to create the Les Connell Medal, presented the first medal to Vivian. The second Les Connell Medal was then presented to Colin Walker, PSDA, for his 2015 introduction – Kelsey Dwarf. ADS President
- [2020 President's Award Announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/2020-presidents-award-announced/) - The 2020 President's Award is presented to Dick and Danielle Parshall. See the Awards 2020 page for details.
- [2020 Hart and Gullikson Awards Announced](https://www.dahlia.org/2020-awards-to-blooms-announced/) - 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
- [2021 Calendars to support 2022 ADS National Show](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-calendars-to-support-2022-ads-national-show/) - The National Capital Dahlia Society prepared a high quality dahlia calendar for 2021 to help support the 2022 ADS National Show, which NCDS will be hosting. To see additional photos coming in the calendar, go to nationalcapitaldahlia.org (website for the National Capital Dahlia Society). The ADS and NCDS web sites have low resolution copies only,
- [Canby Trial Garden Video
](https://www.dahlia.org/canby-trial-garden-video/) - Join us for a virtual tour of the 2020 Canby Trial Garden, where new dahlia varieties are scored for future potential by American Dahlia Society judges. Located at Swan Island Dahlia Farm, the garden is maintained by members of the Portland Dahlia Society. Thanks Larry Smith, Portland Dahlia Society, and the trial garden crew for
- [Winners Announced for 2020 Photo Contest
](https://www.dahlia.org/and-the-winners-are-2/) - With nearly 700 entries, the 2020 ADS Photo Contest is an archive of our favorite flower and our lives this unusual year. The large number of entries was a bit challenging. How do you chose the top four out of 182 entries in class 2? Trevor Hoff’s photo exemplifies the category: Sandia Melody is
- [Terry and Bob Schroeder are lauded by the Kitsap Sun](https://www.dahlia.org/terry-and-bob-schroeder-are-lauded-by-the-kitsap-sun/) - The Kitsap Sun recently featured a story about Terry and Bob Schroeder and their dahlias. Terry is our ADS Secretary and Bob our ADS Judging Chair. Congratulations Terry and Bob! See the article For more information about their Gold Medal awards, visit Awards.
- [Overseas Supporter
](https://www.dahlia.org/overseas-supporter/) - The Overseas Supporter annual subscription will allow dahlia enthusiasts in other parts of the world to connect with ADS members in North and South America. The annual subscription (November-October) will provide, via email, quarterly (December, March, June, and September) electronic copies of the Bulletin in addition to the most recent version of the Classification and Handbook of Dahlias. More
- [Photo Contest 2020
](https://www.dahlia.org/photo-contest-2020/) - With many shows cancelled, the ADS Photo Contest is a good place to exhibit your beautiful blooms. The rules are few. Anyone can submit a photo. The photos should have been taken in 2019 and 2020. It’s all about the dahlia, so the bloom should predominate the image. Photos can be taken using a cell
- [It's nearly time to store your tubers](https://www.dahlia.org/its-nearly-time-to-store-your-tubers/) - Depending on where you grow dahlias, it may be time to start thinking about storing the tubers for the winter. In climates with cold or wet winters, you'll want to lift and store your tubers after the killing frost or anytime four months after planting. Visit Dahlia University or our tuber page for everything tubers.
- [Local Society Virtual Shows](https://www.dahlia.org/9929-2/) - Many if not most local societies have cancelled their in-person shows due to COVID 19. But some are determined to showcase their beautiful flowers via virtual shows on the Internet, Instagram, Facebook, and video platforms. The links below will transport you to these shows. Enjoy! If your society has such a show and is not
- [Seedling Bench Results Announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/seedling-bench-results-announced/) - The 2020 Seedling Bench Report is now available, click here .
- [Image Submission for 2021 New Intros](https://www.dahlia.org/image-submission-for-2021-new-intros/) - Due to a technical difficulty, the Image Submission for 2021 New Introductions instructions and release form will not appear in the September Bulletin as planned. If you want to submit pictures (and we hope you do) for the 2021 New Introductions DVD, please go to the Member Info Page and find the instructions and release
- [Federation Training Videos](https://www.dahlia.org/federation-training-videos/) - 2020 has been a challenging year in many ways. Our societies and federations/conferences have been challenged by the inability to do in person training. The Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers overcame this challenge with a series of Zoom meetings and they shared the recordings with us. Some of the information may be Federation-centric, but there
- [2020 Seedling Bench Procedures](https://www.dahlia.org/2020-seedling-bench-procedures/) - Members: Please visit the Members Info Page for an important message from Roger Walker, ADS Seedling Bench Committee Chair, regarding the 2020 Seedling Bench Procedures.
- [Danielle Parshall passes away](https://www.dahlia.org/danielle-parshall-passes-away/) - Danielle Parshall passed away the morning of July 15, 2020. Having been ill for quite some time, she was residing in an in an Adult Family Home and, due to Covid-19, her husband Dick was only allowed to see her through a window. Dick and Danielle were active in their home society, Snohomish
- [Les Connell passes 7/3/2020](https://www.dahlia.org/les-connell-passes-7-3-2020/) - It is with great sadness that we report that another dahlia icon has passed. Early the morning of 7/3/2020, Les Connell passed away. Les has been growing, exhibiting and originating dahlias for many years. Les is known worldwide for his many contributions to the dahlia world. He has originated hundreds of new dahlias,
- [2020 ADS Election of Officers](https://www.dahlia.org/2020-ads-election-of-officers/) - Members - it is time to submit your ballot for the 2020 ADS Election of Officers. Please go to the Members Info Page for further details.
- [And the winners are...
](https://www.dahlia.org/and-the-winners-are/) - The 2019 dahlia season is only a memory. The photo contest entries are in and the winners are chosen! Here a message from Debbie Pavich the Photography Chair: Photographs are visual images that express the author’s imagination, ideas, and technical skills. The camera lens is used to focus wavelengths of light into an image of
- [Rosemary Zatkovich passed away
April 2019](https://www.dahlia.org/rosemary-zatkovich-passed-away-april-2019/) - ADS has recently learned that a former ADS General Secretary, Rosemary Zatkovich passed in 2019. She started serving as Assistant Secretary in 1985 and, with great dedication, served as General Secretary until 1996. She was escorted to ADS meetings by her husband John. He was a well-known dahlia man who introduced many popular
- [Dawn Anselmo passes 4/10/2020
](https://www.dahlia.org/9608-2/) - The Spokesman-Review remembers dahlia breeder Dawn Anselmo, co creator of dahlia Inland Dynasty, who passed away April 10, 2020. Read their tribute here.
- [Plant/Tuber Sales 2020
](https://www.dahlia.org/plant-tuber-sales-2020/) - We are now listing the local society Plant/Tuber sales and auctions. Check here for a sale in your area. Attention ADS Reps: IF your tuber/plant sales have changed or been cancelled, you may email changes to dahlia-info@dahlia.org for posting on the Tuber/Plant Sales page.
- [2019 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards](https://www.dahlia.org/2019-awards-to-blooms-announced/) - 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
- [2020 New Intro DVDS available](https://www.dahlia.org/2020-new-intro-dvds-available/) - 2020 New Intro DVDs are available in the ADS Store. These are great for showing at your shows or for a meeting program. Order your's now!
- [2019 Stanley Johnson Medal Winner](https://www.dahlia.org/2019-stanley-johnson-medal-winner/) - The American Dahlia Society (ADS) proudly announces the 2019 winner of the prestigious Stanley Johnson Medal – Clearview Edie an A size (large) white semi-cactus variety. This medal is presented annually to the dahlia with the greatest number of higher awards – awards above blue ribbons – accumulated during the previous season of ADS
- [2019 Show Results
](https://www.dahlia.org/2019-show-results/) - Below are 2019 Show Results for those societies who chose to have their results posted on this website. Click on the links below to see the results. ADS Reps - Send corrections to dahlia-info@dahlia.org Badger State Dahlia Society (Wisconsin) Central Coast Dahlia Society - Show 1 Show 2 Central States Dahlia Society Connecticut Dahlia
- [Awards 2019
](https://www.dahlia.org/award-2019/) - The 2019 ADS Awards were announced at the National Show in Grand Rapids. See details.
- [Lullaby and Goodnight ...
Storing Tubers
](https://www.dahlia.org/lullaby-and-goodnight/) - It is once again time to dig and store our tubers for the winter. For your convenience, here are some articles, web pages, and videos, to review the process: Digging, Dividing, and Storing Tubers What Does a Novice Dahlia Grower Do after Frost? No Fuss: Store Your Tubers in Plastic Wrap Elkhart Dahlia Society
- [2019 Largest Dahlia in World Announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/largest-dahlia-in-world-announced/) - The Largest Dahlia in the World, 2019 contest results are in. [table id=18 /] More info about contest
- [2018 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards](https://www.dahlia.org/2018-awards-to-blooms-announced/) - 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
- [Attention Hybridizers
](https://www.dahlia.org/attention-hybridizers/) - The 2019 IMAGE SUBMISSIONS FOR 2020 NEW INTRODUCTIONS form is now available - Click here.
- [Day of the Dead? No! Day of the Dahlia!
](https://www.dahlia.org/day-of-the-dead-no-day-of-the-dahlia/) - For this year's Central States Dahlia Society's show the society sponsored a poster competition to complement their artistic design theme. Over 200 hundred votes were cast to choose among 16 entries. The winning poster by Larry Cole did a fun take on the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead. In addition to the play
- [2019 Photo Contest
](https://www.dahlia.org/2019-photo-contest/) - The deadline for the 2019 Photo Contest draws nigh. All entries must be received by November 30, 2019. Details of contest.
- [World's Largest Dahlia Contest
](https://www.dahlia.org/calling-all-show-chairpersons/) - Deborah Dietz, manager of the World's Largest Dahlia Contest, invites you to include this fun category in your local and regional shows. The rules are simple: Bloom must be a named cultivar. Dahlia does NOT need leaves but must have stem and stand free in a show container. Dahlia can have blown center
- [Larry Smith Highlights Micro Dahlias on TV
](https://www.dahlia.org/larry-smith-highlights-micro-dahlias-on-tv/) - Larry Smith of the Portland Dahlia Society and board member of ADS, was recently interviewed on Garden Time, a TV show carried on several channels in the Northwest. Larry introduced the viewers to micro dahlias. See the interview here.
- [Schedule of local shows 2019 is posted
](https://www.dahlia.org/schedule-of-local-shows-2019-is-posted/) - Many societies have submitted the details about their local shows for the 2019 growing season. These shows are open to the public and are a wonderful place to see various cultivars (grown in your area) and to talk dahlias with local growers. Visit Local Shows 2019 to see the schedule. Hope you can get to
- [Photo Galleries
](https://www.dahlia.org/photo-galleries/) - We are trying out a new feature for the website. If you just want to relax and look at beautiful pictures of dahlias in the photo galleries of some of our members, visit our Photo Links page. There you will find links to Instagram, flickr, etc. galleries provided by our members. Enjoy! If you are
- [New Judging Pins Available
](https://www.dahlia.org/new-judging-pins-available/) - The Board of Directors of the American Dahlia Society has authorized the issuing of a pin for those who have entered the judging program as candidate judges. To be eligible for the pin the individual must have been reported as a candidate after July 14, 2019. The pin will not be issued to those who
- [E. H. "Ted" Collins, MBE passes away
](https://www.dahlia.org/e-h-ted-collins-mbe-passes-away/) - The ADS is sad to report the passing E.H. "Ted" Collins, MBE. Ted was a giant in the dahlia world not only in the United Kingdom, but worldwide. He is the author of several books about dahlias. In the summer of 2017, the ADS awarded the ADS Silver Medal to Ted Collins of the
- [Color Presentation Now Available
](https://www.dahlia.org/color-presentation/) - At the 2019 Spring Planning Meeting, attendees viewed a presentation on judging and classifying the color characteristic of dahlias. The presentation was the creation of Roger Walker and expertly presented by Terry Schroeder. The Board thought that all members would be interested in this presentation. It is now posted on the Members Information Page under
- [The Passing of Frank Campise
](https://www.dahlia.org/the-passing-of-frank-campise/) - It is with deepest regret that Central States Dahlia Society and the Southtown Dahlia Club report the passing of Frank Campise. Frank was a longtime member of both Chicago-based societies as well as the American Dahlia Society. He passed at 87 years (young) after a determined battle against cancer. Beyond being a great
- [Roger G Adams Sr Passes 5/24/2019](https://www.dahlia.org/roger-g-adams-sr-passes-5-24-2019/) - Roger Gilbert Adams, Sr., age 99, of Agawam, MA, passed away quietly on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. You may read the obituary originally printed in The Republican and now posted on the Carmon Community Funeral Home website.
- [2018 Photo Contest Winners Announced](https://www.dahlia.org/2018-photo-contest-winners-announced/) - Every year this contest attracts a new group of competent photographers. Alongside some veterans, these new entrants provide excellent images for use in our media, promotion, and Image Library. The contest is rewarding to both the ADS and the participating photographers – after all, there are some nice cash prizes, and the recognition in the
- [New Virus Tri-Fold Available
](https://www.dahlia.org/new-virus-tri-fold-available/) - Dr. Hanu Pappu, Carl F. and James J. Chuey Endowed Chair for Dahlia Research and Development at Washington State University, is promoting a strategy which can help reduce the number of dahlia plants with virus in your garden. Based on his research and field studies the strategy has proven successful in several dahlia gardens. The
- [Article - WEALTH OF SPECIES DAHLIAS](https://www.dahlia.org/species-wealth-geographical-distribution-and-conservation-status-of-the-genus-dahlia-asteraceae-in-mexico/) - Marco Carrasco-Ortiz, Guadalupe Munguía Lino, Arturo Castro-Castro, Georgina Vargas-Amado, Mollie Harker, Aarón Rodríguez Translation by Martin Král Summary Background and Objectives: The genus Dahlia (Asteraceae) is native to America and Mexico is its center of diversification. Dahlia is important in ornamental horticulture, its genetic improvement has generated more than 15,000 varieties. Mexico represents the
- [Hank Solterman Passes
](https://www.dahlia.org/hank-solterman-passes/) - Hank Solterman of the Greater St. Louis Dahlia Society passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018, following a long and exhaustive battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Hank was a member of the St. Louis society for 40 years and the Ritenour Garden Club of St. Louis for even longer. In fact, it was Oliver Ruffing and
- ["Medalist" Dahlia for the 2020 Olympics](https://www.dahlia.org/medalist-dahlia-for-the-2020-olympics/) - A new dahlia named Medalist is being cultivated in Hanawa, Japan for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games. Townsfolk hope that the flower will be used for Olympic victory bouquets. See the whole story in The Japan News.
- [2018 Stanley Johnson Medal Winner](https://www.dahlia.org/2018-stanley-johnson-medal-winner/) - The American Dahlia Society announces the 2018 winner of the Stanley Johnson Medal – Clearview Daniel a yellow ball. This medal is presented annually by the ADS to the dahlia variety with the greatest number of higher awards – awards above blue ribbons – accumulated during the previous season of flower shows across the United States and Canada.
- [Marilyn Masurat passes away December 2018](https://www.dahlia.org/marilyn-masurat-passes-away-late-december-2018/) - Marilyn Masurat passed away late December 2018. Her health challenges had been significant the past couple of years and during the last few months she was cared for by family and caregivers that were very amazing. Marilyn, along with her husband Ken, have been involved in the west coast dahlia world for a long
- [2018 Largest Dahlia in the World Winners Announced
](https://www.dahlia.org/2018-largest-dahlia-in-the-worldwinners-announced/) - The 2018 largest dahlias (it was a tie) in the world have been identified. Details.
- [Largest Dahlia in the World Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/5873-2/) - The public LOVES big, humongous, monstrous dahlias. So each year ADS sponsors the Largest Dahlia in the World contest. We hope that each country/regional/local show will include this category in their schedules. Details.
- [Show Results 2018
](https://www.dahlia.org/show-results-2018/) - The local society show results for 2018 are now posted for members of ADS to view. Click above.
- [Bill McClaren passes away 3/13/2018](https://www.dahlia.org/bill-mcclaren-passes-away-3-13-2018/) - Our beloved Bill McClaren, former owner of Alpen Gardens, and founder of the Montana Dahlia Society, passed away on March 13, 2018 at the age of 89. Bill is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Steve, Marla, Mary, and Marjory; grandchildren, Jacy, Mandi, Dylan, and Jesse; and, great-grandchildren, Greta, Thomas, Vaida, Zachary, Ania, Drew, Devin,
- [New Garden Dahlia Presentation](https://www.dahlia.org/new-garden-dahlia-presentation/) - What is the difference between a garden dahlia and an exhibition dahlia? Where can I see examples of each? In response to this sort of question, Alan Fisher, The Chairman of the Garden Dahlias Committee has prepared a presentation showing a couple dozen dahlias, examples of garden dahlias, exhibition dahlias, and dahlias that work for
- [Charles Breed, Dahlia Hill founder, dies at 91](https://www.dahlia.org/charles-hill-dahlia-hill-founder-dies-at-91/) - From the www.dahliahill.org website: CHARLES BREED 1-31-1927 TO 6-30-2018 CHARLES BREED PASSED AWAY SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018. HE WAS A TEACHER, ICON OF THE LOCAL ART COMMUNITY, FOUNDER OF DAHLIA HILL AND TRULY UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. Also, see this article in the Midland Daily News for more information.
- [John Thiermann passes away 8/19/2018](https://www.dahlia.org/john-thiemann-passes-away/) - John Thiermann August 19, 2018 With great sadness, the Midwest Dahlia Conference reports that long time leader in the dahlia world, John Thiermann, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. John loved big dahlias, but was best known for his miniature introduction, Badger Twinkle. He was the proprietor of
- [Virus in Dahlias - Become Part of the Solution!](https://www.dahlia.org/virus-in-dahlias-become-part-of-the-solution/) - One of the opportunities that has evolved from the virus work at Washington State University is for you to become an important part of the solution to the problem of virus in our dahlia patches. There are two key items that need to become a part of your routine practice in your garden. First is
- [Dr. Pappu, WSU, honored
with the Humboldt Award](https://www.dahlia.org/dr-pappu-wsu-honored/) - Dr. Hannu Pappu, Washington State University virologist, has been honored with the Humboldt Award. The award is granted, in recognition of a researcher's entire achievements to date, to academics whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements in the
- [Claudia Biggs receives Garden of the Month Award](https://www.dahlia.org/claudia-biggs-recieves-garden-of-the-month-award/) - Twenty years ago, she was missing the dahlias her late husband had always planted. Not much of a gardener at that time, she didn’t follow her husband’s methods. So, to get her fix for the year, she headed for the dahlia displays at that year’s Spokane County Interstate Fair. “I was hooked,” she said, laughing.
- [What Does a Novice Dahlia Grower Do After Frost?](https://www.dahlia.org/what-does-a-novice-dahlia-grower-do-after-frost/) - Nothing seems to terrify a novice dahlia grower more than coping with the plants after the first frost. Coping with tubers does not need to be a trial. A professional grower can go to the following page for very detailed instructions on dealing with tubers: https://dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/digging-dividing-and-storing-tubers. A novice grower, or a casual gardener
- [Seedling Bench Evaluation Available
](https://www.dahlia.org/seedling-bench-report-available/) - The 2018 Seedling Bench Evaluation is now available.
- [Lorne McArthur and Piper Creek Trial Garden in the news](https://www.dahlia.org/lorne-mcarthur-and-piper-creek-trial-garden-in-the-news/) - Lorne McArthur and the Piper Creek Trial garden were highlighted in the Red Deer Advocate. See the article.
- [Nancy Moore passes away 4/30/2018](https://www.dahlia.org/nancy-moore-passes-away-4-30-2018/) - With heavy heart we need to inform the dahlia community of the passing of Nancy Moore, who for more than the past half century, was a prominent member of the American Dahlia Society. Nancy was fully one-half of the "Moore Team" along with her late husband and past president of the ADS, James C. "Bud"
- [New Edition Available
Dahlias: A Monthly Guide](https://www.dahlia.org/new-edition-available-dahlias-a-monthly-guide/) - The revised 4th Edition of the nation’s most popular dahlia growing guide is now available. This 48 page, fully illustrated publication is your month-by-month primer on dahlia culture; it offers well-seasoned, authoritative advice for beginners and expert growers. There is nothing like it! This guide is a publication of the Puget Sound Dahlia Association. Find
- [2 books now available online
for 100 years of ADS history!](https://www.dahlia.org/5540-2/) - The American Dahlia Society - The Second 50 Years was published in 2015 in conjunction with the 100 year ADS anniversary celebration. This publication is based on the Bulletins from 1965 - 2014 and is a buffet of tidbits-dim sum or tapas--of information that presents the ADS, the flower, and its people for your enjoyment.
- [John Armstrong passes away 1/28/2018](https://www.dahlia.org/john-armstrong-passes-2018/) - After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with sadness and sorrow that the Dahlia Society of New Brunswick announces the passing of John Armstrong on January 28th, 2018 at the age of 58. John was a well-known dahlia grower, exhibitor, lecturer and senior dahlia judge in Atlantic Canada. John was a great supporter of
- [John Frater passes away 11/14/2017](https://www.dahlia.org/john-frater/) - We sadly note the passing, at age 86, of John Frater of Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand. John was the originator of the Taratahi line of dahlias. He also won prizes as a bagpiper and was a respected pipe major with his local band. John opened numerous dahlia shows by leading a procession with his bagpipes
## Pages
- [American Dahlia Society (ADS)](https://www.dahlia.org/) - The American Dahlia Society The The American Dahlias Society is organized to promote and encourage the development of and appreciation of the dahlia through educational and research activities and by supporting the local dahlia societies.
- [Societies - US and Canada](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/societies-us-canada-2/) - Local societies are the backbone of the American Dahlia Society. The American Dahlia Society is made up of participating dahlia societies throughout the United States and Canada. Find a society near you in the list below sorted by state/province. (Contacts for regions and the ADS are at the bottom of the page.) Local Society Presidents
- [Newsletter](https://www.dahlia.org/news/newsletter/) - If you would like to receive our monthly e-mail newsletter about growing dahlias, click on the button below. These emails will be sent via our service provider, MemberLeap You can unsubscribe at any time. To learn more about the service provider and how they will handle your information, please visit MemberLeap. ADS
- [ADS Photo Contest 2026 and People's Choice (2027) Photo Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/ads-photo-contest-2026-and-peoples-choice-2027-photo-contest/) - Keep your camera close at hand while you stroll your beautiful garden. Take lots of photos at dahlia events. Of course, dahlias and children are great subjects. Share your photos and enter the ADS Photo Contest and the People’s Choice Photo Contest. A few guidelines. Both contests are open to amateur photographers only. You do
- [2025 ADS thru March 2026 Awards (to People)](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/2025-2/) - During 2025, the American Dahlia Society again had the privilege to present awards in North America and abroad. As always, ADS Special Awards thanks everyone in the American Dahlia Society for their continual support of the society’s awards programs. At the 2025 National Show several people, all of whom are volunteers, were recognized for their
- [ADS Board and Annual Meeting Minutes](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/exec-committee-new/ads-meeting-minutes/) - 2026 ADS Minutes Board Meeting 4.26.2026 Draft 2025 ADS Min Board Meeting 3.28. & 3.30 DRAFT ADS Spring Planning Meeting 3.29 DRAFT 2024 ADS Minutes Board Meeting November 10 ADS Minutes Annual Meeting September 8 ADS Minutes Board Meeting June 7-9 ADS Minutes Planning Meeting June 8 ADS Minutes Board Meeting March 2024
- [Member Login](https://www.dahlia.org/membership-login/) - As of May 12th, all member information—including your personal membership details, management tools, and the member pages on the ADS website—is accessible only through the new Membership Management System, Memberleap. The previous generic sign-on is no longer be available. If you already have your Memberleap password, you can access the member pages of this site
- [Dahlia University](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/dahlia-university/) - Our courses have been written by dahlia enthusiasts, not necessarily scientists or horticulturalists. These enthusiasts are pleased to share their experience and best practices with you. Please keep in mind that there are a variety of opinions in the dahlia community and that different solutions and procedures work in different circumstances and locales. We
- [Member Logout](https://www.dahlia.org/member/member-logout/) - This page will terminate your access to the ADS member pages only, not MemberLeap. To reinstate your access to the ADS member pages, access them from MemberLeap. Logout
- [ADS National Show Fundraising Effort](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/ads-national-show-fundraising-effort/) - Securing the Future: The ADS National Show Endowment Campaign The heartbeat of our ADS community lies in the excellence of our national exhibitions. To ensure these showcases remain a permanent fixture of our heritage, we are thrilled to announce a significant push for the ADS National Show Endowment Fund. This fund is designed to provide a
- [More about the ADS National Show endowment](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/more-ads-national-show-endowment/) - Why should we financially support the ADS National Show fund? For more than 100 years the ADS has been the focal point for dahlia growers throughout the United States and Canada. The value of connecting face to face cannot be replaced by the various forms of social media. From their beginning more than 50
- [ADS Public Events Calendar](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-public-events-calendar/)
- [National Shows](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/national-shows/) - Upcoming Shows 2026 - August 27-30. Western Michigan Dahlia Society will host at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI Subscribe for show updates. 2027 - September 16-19. The Rochester Dahlia Society is hard at work planning a great show. It will be held at the
- [ADS 2015 National Show](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/national-shows/ads-2015-national-show/) - Winners List Awards Recap
- [ADS 2016 National Show](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/national-shows/ads-2016-national-show/) - This show was held on September 17-18 in Asheville, NC. The Best in Show award went to Buddy Dean's Baron Aunt Dorothy bloom. This bloom was also Princess of the Show. Buddy is a member of the Carolinas Dahlia Society. Wyn's Neon Dream, entered by Randy and Kathy Foith (Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society and Dahlia
- [Shows Overview](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/) - Local Shows The American Dahlia Society (ADS) is comprised of about 70 local societies throughout the US and Canada. Most of these societies have at least one flower show or exhibition in late summer or early fall. Conference/Federation Shows Most of the local societies belong to a geographical conference or federation. These conferences
- [2022 National Show Recap](https://www.dahlia.org/2022-national-show-recap/) - Thanks, National Capital Dahlia Society for hosting the 2022 National Show! Show results
- [Shows](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/) - This is a directory only
- [2023 National Show Recap](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/national-shows/2023-national-show-recap/) - 2023 National Show Results Pictures from the show. Thanks to Bob Schroeder for the photo gallery. Video of the show here. Also, you may view a video of the visit to Hollyhill Dahlias here. Thanks to Larry Smith for sharing these videos.
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- [Trial Garden Contacts](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/trial-garden-locations/) - Please note that each trial garden has its own schedule of accepting entries based on their local growing season. Follow the guidelines for each garden. Please send viable, healthy tubers or plants. Reservations are essential at each of the gardens. Please cancel reservations if you won’t be able to send entries. Send a picture
- [Local Societies - Member Info Page](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/local-societies-member-info-page/) - Keep your Society Leadership up-to-date with ADS so as not to miss important communications. [table id=59 /]
- [Test link to MemberLeap](https://www.dahlia.org/change-local-leadership/) - Local Society Presidents or ADS Reps may use the form below to request a change to Local Society Leadership. You will be required to sign into your ADS Membership account (MemberLeap). Change Form
- [2025 ADS Photo Contest Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2025-ads-photo-contest-winners/) - 2025 ADS Photo Contest GRAND PRIZE WINNER Bloomquist Jean Congratulations Robert Leonelli, photographer! See the winners via video Winners for all the classes Click in any thumbnail to see the full sized picture. List of winners in pdf format.
- [Virus Documentation Index](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/virus-documentation-index/) - Following are the articles, documents, and presentations that summarize our work on viruses in dahlias. Virtually all of the work reported between 2015 and 2025 reflects the efforts of the ADS Virus Team, the research activities of Professor Hanu Pappu and his team at Washington State University, and cooperative field research activities between those
- [test virus doc tables](https://www.dahlia.org/test-virus-doc-tables/) - [table id=120 /]
- [Understanding Virus in Dahlia](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/understanding_virus_in_dahlia-3/) - Our ability to detect and to control viruses in our dahlia gardens has improved dramatically over the last 20 years. Washington State University (WSU) has been at the heart of the research work that has made that progress possible. The American Dahlia Society has also been an integral part of the work at WSU
- [Join/Renew](https://www.dahlia.org/about/join-w-mms/) - Why join the ADS? Here is the short answer. You will be supporting the mission and activities of the ADS including: - dahlia classification system - research projects - trial gardens and seedling bench evaluation (necessary for the introduction of new dahlia varieties) - judge accreditation program
- [Virus Diseases of Dahlia Research Project at WSU](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/virus-in-dahlia/) - New tri-fold brochure Virus in Dahlias - Be Part of the Solution now available. Learn more. This project at Washington State University (WSU), headed by Dr. Hanu Pappu, researches the identification, control, and elimination of virus diseases in dahlias. The project grew out of a challenge grant provided by the estate of Evie Gullikson
- [Species Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/) - Dahlias are among the most beloved flowers in our gardens. Not only do they come in an astounding range of forms and colors, their blooming period is one of the longest: they start blooming in June and continue in flower until first frost. That longevity - and the dahlia’s ease of care - have given
- [2025 ADS Photo Contest and 2026 People's Choice WINNERs!](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2025-ads-photo-contest-and-2026-peoples-choice-winners/) - Dahlia season is around the corner! The fun part of both the ADS Photo Contest and People’s Choice Photo Contest is viewing your artwork, which helps me to anticipate the beauty of this year’s blooms. Thank you to all who entered photos, all ADS members who voted online for People’s Choice, and the judges,
- [Member Info Page](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/) - Welcome members! This page is the starting page for finding member only information. Member news, including communications and current initiatives, will be highlighted just below this introduction. Below the news items are links for each category of member info. (Click on "view" or the picture). Member News Local Society Insurance for 2026/2027 is now available.
- [ADS Photo Contest and People's Choice Photo Contest - general information](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/general-info/) - Each year the ADS sponsors two photo contests, the ADS Photo Contest and the People's Choice Contest. The ADS Photo Contest has set categories announced each year. Photos are judged by a panel. Awards are made per category and a Grand Prize Winner named. People’s Choice has no set categories; the photographer decides
- [Published version of CHD](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/docs-forms-and-presentations/published-version-of-chd/) - Read the 2026 Classification and Handbook of Dahlias as a pdf or as a flipbook below. Read password for the pdf version is KelseyDwarf2024!
- [Online Classification Guide (OCG)](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ocg/) - New to our Online Classification Guide or need a refresher on its use? Visit our detailed instruction page. For term definitions, use these links: Class Size Forms Color Enter or choose your criteria below. Results table will change as you enter criteria. Note: The basis for your search is the entire
- [Trial Garden Wrap-up 2025](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/trial-garden-2025/) - The American Dahlia Society sponsors public trial gardens at locations across North America. Many excellent new cultivars were evaluated in our ADS Trial Gardens in 2025. The results table shows the scores for each cultivar in each of the trial gardens. You may also see photos from some trial gardens by visiting our photo
- [Visit a Trial Garden](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/visit-a-trial-garden/) - Pacific Northwest (Tacoma) Trial Garden Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 The trial garden is inside Point Defiance Park. There is no charge for getting into the park. The park and garden opens ½ hour before sunrise and closes ½ hour after sunset. Enter the park at the Pearl Street entrance. Once you
- [Peoples Choice 2026 Winner and Entries](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/peoples-choice-2026-winner-and-entries/) - 2026 People's Choice Photo Contest Winner Valerie Luckey Congratulations Valerie! Special Mention Here's all the entries: Click on any thumbnail to see the whole photograph.
- [Vote People's Choice 2026](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/vote-peoples-choice-2026-finished/) - To vote, fill out the form below and submit. One vote per person. Only ADS Members may vote. (Please note: The info you provide for voting will only be used for the purposes of this contest and will only be seen by contest officials.) Thanks to all the photographers who entered. Good luck! Thank you
- [People's Choice 2026 - Gallery of Entries](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/peoples-choice-2026-entry-gallery/) - Voting is closed for the ADS 2026 People 's Choice Photo Contest! You may still peruse the entries. The winner will be announced, February 14.
- [ADS Photo Contest 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/ads-photo-contest-2024/)
- [Peoples Choice 2026](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/peoples-choice-2026/) - It's time to vote in the 2026 People's Choice Photo Contest! Click on any thumbnail below to see the full-sized picture. Once you display a full-sized picture you should be able to "walk" through all the pictures using the > and < arrows on the screen. Use the X in the upper right to exit
- [Buy Society Insurance On-line, Pay with PayPal](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/docs-forms-and-presentations/ads-insurance-26-27/buy-insurance-w-paypal/)
- [Docs, Forms, Presentations, Policy/Procedure, and Insurance information - Member Info Page](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/docs-forms-and-presentations/) - Doc, Forms, Insurance, and Other Links [table id=60 responsive=stack /] Presentations [table id=62 responsive=stack /]
- [Best of media (New Intros)](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/best-of-media-new-intros/) - 2025 2024 pdf 2024 pdf and video for members. You must be signed in as member.
- [Best of 2025 (formerly known as New Introductions)](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/best-of-2025-formerly-know-as-new-introductions/) - Enjoy the show! Best of 2025 American Dahlia Society, pdf slideshow version (no narration) to view and save if desired.
- [ADS Society General Liability Insurance 3/15/2026 to 3/14/2027](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/docs-forms-and-presentations/ads-insurance-26-27/) - To All Participating and Affiliated Dahlia Societies in the USA and Canada The ADS will continue the General Liability Insurance Program for the 2026-2027 year. ADS Affiliated and Participating Societies in the USA and Canada are eligible to apply. The new policy period is from March 15, 2026 to and including March 14, 2027. This year
- [Purchase Insurance by Mail](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/docs-forms-and-presentations/ads-insurance-26-27/purchase-insurance-by-mail/) - Please follow these instructions carefully: Click to open a "fill-able" Insurance Mail-in Form (pdf format). Save the form to your device. Type your information into the blue boxes. Save the form again. Print and mail with your payment to the address specified on the form. Or print this form fill in information and mail
- [Fabulous Fifty](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/fabulous-50/) - The Fabulous Fifty list includes cultivars that have received at least 50 blue and higher awards in sanctioned ADS dahlia shows throughout the United States and Canada in the given year. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
- [Cream of the Crop](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/cream-of-the-crop/) - The Cream of the Crop list shows all of the cultivars reported from the dahlia shows around the United States and Canada that have received at least 15 combined blue and higher awards in the given year. See the list from: 2025 2024 2023
- [People's Choice 2024 Winners!](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/peoples-choice-2024-winners/) - The People's Choice - Alice in Dahlia Land by Amy Forbes Click on a thumbnail to see the full picture.
- [Peoples Choice 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/peoples-choice-2024/) - Click on any thumbnail below to see the full-sized picture. Once you display a full-sized picture you should be able to "walk" through all the pictures using the > and < arrows on the screen. Use the X in the upper right to exit and go back to the thumbnails. Be sure to view all
- [2024 ADS Photo Contest Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2024-ads-photo-contest-winners/) - 2024 ADS Photo Contest GRAND PRIZE WINNER Hollyhill Honeygold Congratulations Kay Mackey, photographer! All the winners Click on a thumbnail below to see the entire picture. Once you are viewing an entire picture, you can "walk" through the pictures using the arrows on the sides of the screen. To exit and return to the
- [2024 ADS Photo Contest and People's Choice 2025](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2024-ads-photo-contests/) - Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 ADS Photo Contest! Thank you to all who entered. The quality of your artwork made judging a challenge. Also, thanks to the entrants of the People's Choice Contest. This contest is gaining popularity in number of entries and votes. The contest features photos of the 2024 growing season, submitted
- [ADS Photo Contest 2024 and People's Choice](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/ads-photo-contest-2024/) - Share your photos of dahlia blooms, gardens, people and events. The deadline to enter the ADS Photo Contest and the online People’s Choice Contest is December 15, 2024. You can submit your photos to adsphotocontest@dahlia.org . 2024 ADS Photo Contest Categories Grand Prize winner earns $50. First place-$20 Second place $10 Third place $5
- [ADS Photo Contest 2023 and People's Choice Contest Wrap-up](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/ads-photo-contest-2023-winners/) - ADS Photo Contest 2023 Grand Prize - Bloomquist Blush by Christopher Tomaso See the winners in list format. Winner's Gallery Need help navigating a gallery, visit this link. People's Choice People's Choice (voted on in 2024 from pictures submitted in 2023) Videos of all entries Videos of all the
- [All the 2023 Photo Contest Entries](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/all-the-2023-photo-contest-entries/) - To see a video of all the entries in a category, click on the links below the pictures. [table id=99 /] Thanks to Larry Smith for creating these videos.
- [List of 2023 Photo Contest Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/list-of-2023-photo-contest-winners/) - Congratulations to all the winners of the ADS Photo Contest 2023. Thank you to all participants. Over 900 photographs were submitted. The quality of your art made judging a challenging task. Enjoy the beauty of the dahlia through the camera lens! Grand Prize Winner - Bloomquist Blush by Christopher Tomaso Class 1 -
- [ADS Photo Contest 2023](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/photo-contest-overview-2023/) - It is time to focus on this year’s ADS Photo Contest. Grab your camera and roam your garden and take that award-winning photo. The deadline to submit images is December 15, 2023 to photocontest@dahlia.org. Class 1 - Undisseminated dahlias – seedlings, new introductions Class
- [2022 Photo Contests Wrap-up](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2022-photo-contests-wrap-up/) - Both the Photo Contest and People’s Choice Contest provided great competition and lots of great photos. See the details: ADS Photo Contest 2022 – Winners – The American Dahlia Society People's Choice 2022 winner and Special Mentions Videos
- [2022 People's Choice Photo Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2022-peoples-choice-photo-contest/) - Last year's 1st Place winner by Brooke Gordon Welcome to the 2022 People's Choice Photo Contest. Many great photos have been submitted. We need YOU to help us pick a winner! Voting is easy: First look at all the pictures in the gallery here. Be sure to look at all the pages. Once
- [Peoples Choice 2022 Photo Contest Winner](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/peoples-choice-2022-photo-contest-winner/) - Winner People’s Choice 2022 Photo Contest Who me? Photograph by Jackie Fogerty Special Mention Photographs/Photographers (Click on photo to see name, photographer, and a larger image.) See all the entries here.
- [Photo Contest 2022](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/photo-contest-overview-2021-2/) - As your garden grows, keep your camera close at hand and photograph the beauty. Submit your photos to the ADS Photo Contest for 2022. The deadline for the 2022 ADS Dahlia Contest is December 15sh, 2022. Winning photos will be announced in late January 2023. The online “People’s Choice“ contest will return as well.
- [Vote for 2022 People's Choice Photo Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/vote-for-2022-peoples-choice-photo-contest/)
- [2021 Photo Contest Winners Wrap-up](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2021-photo-contest-winners-wrapup/) - An enjoyable aspect of curating the ADS Photo Contest is that the beautiful photos help me to look forward to this year’s gardening. I enjoy seeing the dahlia world through your eyes. I enjoy getting to know you through your notes and comments. Judging the photos is challenging. The quality of your art is amazing.
- [ADS Photo Contest 2022 - Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/ads-photo-contest-2022-winners/) - Need help navigating this Gallery, visit this link.
- [2022 ADS Photo Contest Videos](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2022-ads-photo-contest-videos/) - Click on the "View" Links below to see a video of the entries and winners for each class Thanks Larry Smith, ADS Publicity Chair, for compiling these videos. [table id=87 /] View the Winners Video
- [Photo Contest 2021 Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/photo-contest-overview-2021/) - Other prize winners have been announced. Details here.
- [2021 Photo Contest Videos](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2021-photo-contest-videos/) - And NOW for your viewing pleasure, videos of the entries and winners. Thanks, Larry Smith, for your hard work in putting these together. Just click on the link to view. Class 1 Undisseminated/seedlings Class 2 Portrait Class 3 Multiple Blooms Class 4 Gardens Class 5 Shows and Personalities Class
- [2021 ADS Photo Contest details](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2021-ads-photo-contest-details/) - The deadline for the 2021 ADS Dahlia Contest is December 1st, 2021. Winning photos are announced in late January 2022. The grand prize photographer receives $50.00. Each first-place winner receives $20.00, second place $10.00, and third place $5.00. Except for the People’s Choice and the Undisseminated/seedling class, the dahlias photographed should be ADS classified dahlias.
- [Winners List - 2021 Photo Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/winners-list-2021-photo-contest/) - Grand Prize Class 8 My Beverly at Night Mel Epstein Congratulations Mel! Class 1 Undisseminated/Seedlings 1st- Mike Parrish – Seedling 2nd Jim Culp - Seedling 3rd Kay Mackey - Seedling HM- Alysia Obina - Peach Class 2 Dahlia Portrait 1st Mel Epstein - Bloomquist Jean 2nd Larry Smith - Abbey 3rd
- [Peoples Choice, 2021 ADS Photo Contest Gallery](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/peoples-choice-2021-ads-photo-contest-done/) - Click on any thumbnail picture to see a full-sized image and its Photo Number (which was used for voting). You can "walk" through the full sized images for a page using the large arrows on the right and left. Come back to the thumbnails by using the large "X" in the upper right corner. Be
- [Photo Contest Winners 2021 - Gallery](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/photo-contest-winners-2021/) - Thumbnails Click on any thumbnail picture to see a full-sized image and its information. You can “walk” through the full sized images for a page using the large arrows on the right and left. Come back to the thumbnails by using the large “X” in the upper right corner. Be sure to look at both pages of
- [Photo Contest Winners 2018 - Gallery](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2018/photo-contest-winners-2018/) - Thumbnails Need instructions for navigating this Gallery? Click here.
- [Peoples Choice Awards - 2021 ADS Photo Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/peoples-choice-awards-2021-ads-photo-contest/) - Thank for voting for your favorite photo in the ADS People’s Choice Award. In total, 829 ballots were placed. 1st Place winner is Photo 24 by Brooke Gordon of Cafe Au Lait, her son, and other blooms.. [table id=54 /] 2nd Place winner is Mike Parrish, Photo 18 (left) of purple blooms including Vasio Meggos,
- [Photo Contest Winners 2020](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/photo-contest-winners-2020/) - Thumbnails Need instructions for navigating this Gallery? Click here.
- [Previous Photo Contest Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/previous-photo-contest-winners/) - 2020 (pdf) 2019 (pdf) 2018 (pdf) 2017 (pdf) 2016 (pdf) 2015 (pdf) 2014 (pdf) 2013 (pdf) 2012 (pdf) 2011 (pdf) 2010 (pdf)
- [Photo Contest Winners 2019](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/photo-contest-winners-2019/) - Thumbnails Need instructions for navigating this Gallery? Click here.
- [2018 Photo Contest Winners Announced](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2018/2018-photo-contest-winners-announced/) - Every year this contest attracts a new group of competent photographers. Alongside some veterans, these new entrants provide excellent images for use in our media, promotion, and Image Library. The contest is rewarding to both the ADS and the participating photographers – after all, there are some nice cash prizes, and the recognition in the
- [Photo Contest Winners 2018 - Gallery](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2018/photo-contest-winners-2018-2/)
- [](https://www.dahlia.org/32942-2/) - 2018 Photo Contest Winners Announced Every year this contest attracts a new group of competent photographers. Alongside some veterans, these new entrants provide excellent images for use in our media, promotion, and Image Library. The contest is rewarding to both the ADS and the participating photographers – after all, there are some nice cash
- [Rules and Forms - Photo Contest 2018](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/rules-and-forms-photo-contest-2018/) - Contest Rules Competition is open to anyone; ADS membership is not required Photos must be the contestant’s own work All images must have been taken during the 2017 or 2018 growing season Images must be representative of the entered class; dahlias must predominate Each entrant may submit no more than THREE images in each class
- [Trial Garden Overview](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/) - The ADS sponsors Trial Gardens across North America to provide a place for hybridizers to have their new dahlia cultivars evaluated. The Trial Gardens are generally located in parks or gardens where the public can visit and watch the dahlias grow and bloom. The ADS provides detailed specifications for the practices used to grow the
- [Form a Society](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/form-a-society/) - The American Dahlia Society is composed of about 70 independent, local dahlia societies that have associated themselves with the American Dahlia Society as either Affiliated or Participating societies. Individuals are encouraged to join the American Dahlia Society through one of these local societies. However, they may also join the American Dahlia Society directly, as
- [Contact Us](https://www.dahlia.org/about/contact/) - Executive Board Click on a name to send an email. [table id=5 /] Trustees [table id=6 responsive=stack/] Regional Vice Presidents [table id=7 /] Committee Chairs [table id=8 /] Don't know whom to contact? Send an email here.
- [Bulletin - Member Info Page](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/) - [table id=48 responsive=stack /] Bulletins are published three times a year and sent to members in August, December, and April for the membership year May-April. Deadlines for submitting info to the Bulletin: Due dates for the Bulletin are two months prior to the first day of the month of issue. April
- [Test signing on via API](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new-test/) - This is a test page.
- [International Associates](https://www.dahlia.org/about/overseas-supporter/) - The International Associate subscription allows dahlia enthusiasts in other parts of the world to connect with ADS members in North America. International Associates shall be deemed Friends of the Society. International Associates must reside outside the US and Canada and shall not be members of and will not have full rights and privileges of membership
- [Renew ADS and Pay with Paypal](https://www.dahlia.org/about/join-w-mms/join-ads-and-pay-with-paypal/) - Use this page for renewals only. You will see this page three times during this process. Enter your info into the form on the first presentation of this page and press “Continue to PayPal”. Second time, just press the PayPal button. Third time, view your success message. You will receive two receipts, one from ADS
- [Join by Mail](https://www.dahlia.org/about/join-w-mms/join-by-mail/) - To join, send a membership application and your check, U.S. currency only, payable to the American Dahlia Society to: Elva Sellens ADS Membership 2651 Loma Vista Drive Roseburg OR 97471 membership@dahlia.org Any payments sent by registered mail, such as cash, must be mailed to: ADS Membership c/o Charles Miehm 38430 Piggott Bottom Road Hamilton, VA 20158 THE
- [ADS Local Society Grant Program](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-local-society-grant-program/) - We are pleased to announce the introduction of the American Dahlia Society’s (ADS) Local Society Grant Program. Participating ADS societies may begin applying for this grant beginning in January 2026. Since its adoption by the ADS Board at their March 2025 Strategic Planning meeting, grant criteria have been defined, and the application process has
- [501(c)3 Statement](https://www.dahlia.org/501c3-statement/)
- [ADS Awards (to blooms)](https://www.dahlia.org/news/awards-to-blooms-2/) - The ADS presents the following awards annually. 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 or A (Classes 0001-1515); B (Classes 2001-2515); BB (Classes 3001-3515); M (Classes
- [Trial Garden 2025 Photo Album](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/trial-garden-2025-photo-album/) - Go back to Album
- [Trial Garden Photo Album 2025](https://www.dahlia.org/trial-garden-photo-album-2025/)
- [Trial Garden Results - Archive](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/trial-garden-results-archive/) - 2024 Trial Garden Results 2024 Photo Galleries 2023 Trial Garden Results 2023 Photo Galleries 2022 Trial Garden Results 2022 Photo Galleries Canby 2022 TG Video 2021 Trial Garden Results
- [2025 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2025-trial-garden-results/) - Medal Winners are in purple. [table id=114 /] Results in pdf format
- [See the Mid Island Display Garden](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/mid-island-trial-garden/) - See the Mid Island Dahlia Society Display Garden Click on the picture below and use the left/right arrows to navigate. “X” in upper right-hand corner to exit.
- [ADS Society Grant Application](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-society-grant-application/) - Whatever you want as a preface paragraph
- [Mid Island Dahlia Society Display Garden 2025](https://www.dahlia.org/midsdisplaygarden2025/)
- [Dahlias in the News](https://www.dahlia.org/news/dahlias-in-the-news/) - Dianne’s Dahlias: Local flower farm growing “divas of the garden” https://www.fox21news.com/top-stories/diannes-dahlias-local-flower-farm-growing-divas-of-the-garden/ ADS's very own Dianne Reiten (Newsletter Co-Editor) Is in the News! See her featured on Fox 21 Morning News, Denver, Colorado. How to Propagate Dahlias for an Unlimited Supply of Beautiful Blooms marthastewart.com Dahlia flowers, a member of the Asteraceae family, are a star in
- [Judging - Member Info Page](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/) - Judging - General Info [table id=64 /] Judging Tests [table id=109 /] Lists of Judges [table id=85 /] Roster of ADS Judges - In previous years, the Roster of ADS Judges was printed and included with the June Bulletin. Starting in 2023 a digital version (pdf format) will be available instead of
- [Classification - Member Info Page](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/classification-member-info-page/) - Notice There were some cultivars missing in the 2025 Classification and Handbook of Dahlias. See the list with info. [table id=57 /] List of all New Introductions to the 2023 Classification and Handbook of Dahlias Online Classification Guide Info Do you have pictures that could enhance our Online Classification Guide? If
- [ADS Silver Medal Awarded March 2025](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/ads-silver-medal-awarded-march-2025/) - On March 23rd, 2025, the American Dahlia Society proudly presented its prestigious ADS Silver Medal to David Spencer, a widely respected figure in the global dahlia community. Known across the United Kingdom and beyond for his extraordinary contributions to dahlia culture, Dave’s influence has helped shape and inspire growers around the world. We extend our
- [2024 ADS Awards (to people)](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/most-current-awards/) - The Special Awards Committee thanks everyone in the American Dahlia Society for their continual support of the various awards programs. There are generally four different awards presented annually at National Shows. Regardless of the type of award, they all focus on giving recognition to the volunteers and dahlia people that sustain one of the premier
- [Minutes from ADS Executive Committee Meetings](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/exec-committee-new/minutes-from-executive-boaard-meetings/) - 2025 Executive Minutes 3/2/2025 DRAFT Executive Minutes 2/2/2025 DRAFT Executive Minutes 1/12/2025 DRAFT Executive Minutes 1/05/2025 DRAFT 2024 Executive Minutes 10/20/2024 DRAFT Executive Minutes 7/28/2024 DRAFT Executive Minutes 5/5/24 FINAL Executive Minutes 2/18/2024 DRAFT Executive Minutes 2/4/2024 DRAFT 2023 Executive Minutes 10/29/23 DRAFT Executive Minutes 7/23/23 DRAFT Executive Minutes 5/21/23 Executive Minutes 3/4/23
- [Senior Judge Test](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/senior-judge-test/) - Congratulations on taking the next step in the American Dahlia Society judging program. Read this: This is an open book exam. Please ensure you have the current Classification and Handbook of Dahlias as well as the ADS Guide to Judging Dahlias and any other relevant references you may have received from your local judging chair.
- [Dahlia Market Bunch Show Class](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/the-dahlia-as-a-cut-flower-2/dahlia-market-bunch-show-class/) - The ADS Cut Flower Committee is thrilled to define a fresh and vibrant addition to our dahlia shows—the Dahlia Market Bunch class! While this class is completely optional, it offers an exciting opportunity for societies to spice up their show lineup and appeal to a growing community of cut flower enthusiasts. With many societies
- [Dahlias as Cut Flowers](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/the-dahlia-as-a-cut-flower-2/) - Dahlia Market Bunches at shows As the name suggests, a cut flower is a bud or flower that is cut from its bearing plant. These flowers are used for decorative purposes, and dahlias are particularly desirable within the cut flower industry. Just like in exhibition, not all dahlias are created equal from a cut
- [It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Trial Garden Drone?](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-trial-garden-drone/) - See a fun drone video of the North Central (Minnesota) Trial Garden below.
- [Donate](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/) - Thank you for considering a gift to ADS. The future of the American Dahlia Society depends on the generosity of our members today. You may help by: Making a bequest to the ADS in your will (The Richard Vincent Society) Making a gift in honor of a current or departed dahlia-friend (ADS Mentor Honor Roll)
- [Genome Project Overview](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/genome-overview/) - In 2016 Dr. Virginia Walbot of Stanford University and Kristine Albrecht of ADS started the ADS Genome Project based on Dr. Walbot’s inspiration. Dr. Walbot worked pro bono to see this project though Phase One. Species dahlia seeds were collected in their native habitat in Mexico and grown by ADS volunteers and at Stanford University. Leaves from
- [Learn About Hybridization of Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/dahlia-university/learn-about-hybridization-of-dahlias/) - For full screen viewing, click on the Vimeo logo, then look for the full screen icon (four arrows) in the lower right of the screen.
- [It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Trial Garden Drone?](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/dahlia-university/tg-drone-video/) - See a fun drone video of the North Central (Minnesota) Trial Garden below.
- [Cutting Dahlia Tubers](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/dahlia-university/cutting-dahlias/) - Enjoy this photo gallery on cutting dahlia tubers provided by Paula Fisher, Garden Bee Flower Farm. Need help on navigating a picture gallery? Go here.
- [Peoples Choice 2025](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/peoples-choice-2025/) - 2025 People's Choice Photo Contest Winner Congratulations John Kwak, photographer All the Entries Click on any thumbnail below to see the full-sized picture. Once you display a full-sized picture you should be able to "walk" through all the pictures using the > and < arrows on the screen. Use the X in the
- [The Best of 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/the-best-of-2024/) - The Best of 2024 (released in 2025, previously known as New Introductions) pdf presentation and video are now available. pdf presentation (use your pdf reader's feature to save the presentation to your computer if desired) To view the video enter your member password in the box below. Once you have opened the video
- [Online Classification Guide - Additional Info](https://www.dahlia.org/ocg-additional-info/) - This page is an add-on to our Online Classification Guide (OCG) available in the public area of the site. This page is only available to members. Be sure you are well versed in using the OCG before trying to use this page. This information is for the personal use of members only and may not
- [Test PP Checkout](https://www.dahlia.org/test-pp-checkout/)
- [Forgot Password](https://www.dahlia.org/membership-login/password-reset/) - Please check your latest ADS Bulletin for password information.
- [Best of (New Intros)](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/best-of-new-intros/) - See the pdf and Video released in: 2025 2024 2023
- [Donate to Genome Project](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/donate-to-genome-project/) - Thanks for donating to the Genome Project
- [2024 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2024-trial-garden-results-final/) - [table id=107 /] Results in pdf format
- [Trial Garden 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/trial-garden-2024/) - The American Dahlia Society sponsors public trial gardens at locations across North America. Another group of excellent new cultivars were evaluated in our ADS Trial Gardens in 2024. The results table shows the scores for each cultivar in each of the trial gardens. You may also see photos from some trial gardens by visiting our photo
- [2024 Trial Garden Photo Album](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/trial-garden-2024-photo-album/) - Go to Trial Garden album Thanks to the Schroeders, Linda Taylor, Deb Hatt, Heather Ramsay, Heidi Zeirdt, Sally Colwell, and Cammi Waggoner for providing photos and data to this page.
- [Stanley Johnson Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/stanley-johnson-winners/)
- [Tacoma 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/tacoma-2024-4/)
- [Tacoma 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/tacoma-2024-3/)
- [Tacoma 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/tacoma-2024-2/)
- [Tacoma 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/tacoma-2024/)
- [Piper Creek 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/piper-creek-2024/)
- [test galleries for TG 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/test-galleries-for-tg-2024/)
- [Photo Links](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/photo-links/) - Do you just want to look at some beautiful dahlia pictures? Try the link(s) below to visit some of our members' photo galleries. Adrienne Schafer - Colorado Dahlia Society Kristine Albrecht - Monterey Bay Dahlia Society Portland Dahlia Society Photo Contest 2020 Dahlia Portraits A Closer Look at Dahlias Gardens, People, and Critters Galore!
- [2023 ADS Awards (to people)](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/2023-awards-to-poeple/) - 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
- [In the Trial Garden](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/in-the-trial-garden/) - See what is happening in the Trial Gardens. Thanks to Virgil Williams for the Canby Pictures and Pat Sadataki for the Bonneyville pictures. Other Trial Gardens may send their event pictures to webmaster@dahlia.org.
- [Thanks Minnesota Dahlia Society!](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/thanks-minnesota-dahlia-society/) - Each Spring the ADS Board holds an in person Planning and Board meeting. The meeting is hosted by a local society. The Minnesota Dahlia Society hosted the 2024 event. We had in depth meetings (meeting minutes are available in the member section of this site) but left time for some fun too!. We visited the
- [Border/Container Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/gardening-with-dahlias/bordercontainer-dahlias/) - Dahlias work great in containers and borders! Even though few border/container dahlias appear in the exhibition circuit, they have quite the draw with the general public, and their demand appears to be increasing exponentially. These dahlias are usually 12-20 inches high and require very little if any support. Outstanding new fully double dwarf dahlias
- [In Memoriam](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/in-memoriam/) - The American Dahlia Society is indebted to countless people across the dahlia world. Many have been leaders in their regions and local clubs, and have contributed greatly to the propagation and promotion of our favorite flower. They have had tremendous impact and outreach as mentors and friends. We would like to pay tribute to those
- [Candidate Judge Test](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/candidate-judge-test/) - Congratulations on beginning the journey to becoming an American Dahlia Society Judge. Ideally you should complete the ADS training modules prior to completing this exam. If you haven’t already done so, please review the modules here. Before beginning the exam please contact your local judging chair to ensure that this online exam meets the requirements
- [Accredited Judge Test](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/accredited-judge-test/) - Congratulations on taking the next step in the American Dahlia Society judging program. Read this: This is an open book exam. Please ensure you have the current Classification and Handbook of Dahlias as well as the ADS Guide to Judging Dahlias and any other relevant references you may have received from your local judging chair.
- [Donor Form for National Show Endowment](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/donor-form-for-national-show-endowment/) - Thank you for donating to the American Dahlia Society.
- [Thank You - National Show Endowment](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/thank-you-national-show-endowment/) - Design and photo by Jessica Becker Thank you for your donation to the National Show Endowment Fund
- [A message from the President](https://www.dahlia.org/testyt/) - A message from ADS President Brad Freeman, regarding the National Show Endowment Fund
- [Tony Evangelista Memorial Fund](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/in-memoriam/tony-evangelista-memorial-fund/) - The Tony Evangelista Memorial Fund was established by the American Dahlia Society in November 2023, to accommodate donations received in response to a request in Tony Evangelista’s obituary to donate to the ADS in Tony’s honor. The anticipated use of the funds will be in support of Tony’s enthusiasm for dahlia research and education,
- [About](https://www.dahlia.org/about/) - Main Menu marker Page
- [Thank You - Specified Donation](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/thank-you-specified-donation/) - Design and photo by Jessica Becker Thank you for your Specified Donation.
- [Don Dramstad passes, March 28, 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/in-memoriam/don-dramstad-passes-march-28-2024/) - It is with heavy hearts that the National Capital Dahlia Society reports the death of long-time member, Don Dramstad. Don died March 28, 2024 at his winter home in Florida. At Don’s request, there will be no funeral. Rhonda plans to have a celebration of Don’s life in the fall during dahlia season. Don joined
- [Classification and Handbook of Dahlias (CHD) Supplement Information](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/chd-supplement-2/) - [table id=49 responsive=stack responsive_breakpoint=tablet /]
- [ADS Reporting (for CHD) Guidelines](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ads-reporting-guidelines/) - In our shows, reports come from over seventy societies. The show divisions include: Junior, Novice, Amateur and Open Divisions; there will be blue and higher awards for small grower and large grower divisions or any other viable scheduling format. Classification should serve all of those who grow and show dahlias and the classification book should
- [Classification System](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/classification-member-info-page/4-digit-classification-number/) - ADS (registered) dahlias are assigned a 4-digit classification number, depending on their size, form and color. The formula used for assigning the numbers may seem a little complicated at first, but once you have a good overview of how it is done, it becomes a great tool for helping growers to identify their cultivars.
- [Where to buy tubers/plants](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/where-to-buy/) - Tubers and plants are available in many ways. 1. Check out local society sales and auctions. 2. There are now many online suppliers. 3. ADS does not maintain supplier information, but provide the following links for your convenience. http://www.dahliafarmassociation.com/ http://www.dahliaaddict.com/ https://coloradodahlias.net/index.php/suppliers/ 4. Many "big box" stores, garden stores and nurseries, and garden catalogs sell tubers
- [Judging Requirements](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-requirements/) - Candidate Judge Requirements Accredited Judge Requirements Senior Judge Requirements Requirements for Honorary Senior Judges Maintain Judging Status - Accredited or Senior Reinstatement of Judging Status
- [International Dahlia Societies](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/international-dahlia-societies/) - Below are some links to websites of dahlia societies in other countries. This is certainly not an exhaustive list. Drop us a note at dahlia-info@dahlia.org to add your society. Australia Dahlia Societies of Australia Canada (Quebec) Société québécoise du Dahlia Denmark Dansk Dahlia Selskab France Societé francaise du dahlia Germany Deutsche Dahlien, Fuchsien,
- [Tubers](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/tubers-2/) - See the links below for information on digging and storing tubers. Tuber Overview Starting Tubers Digging, Dividing, and Storing Tubers Cutting tubers - picture gallery Putting Your Dahlias Down for a Long Winter’s Nap (a Pictorial) Connie's Dahlias - Splitting Tubers (Photo Album) What Does a Novice Dahlia Grower Do after Frost? No Fuss: Store
- [Coping with Dahlias After the First Frost](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/tubers-2/8574-2/) - Nothing seems to terrify a novice dahlia grower more than coping with the plants after the first frost. Coping with tubers does not need to be a trial. A professional grower can go to the following page for very detailed instructions on dealing with tubers: https://dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/digging-dividing-and-storing-tubers. A novice grower, or a casual gardener enjoying
- [Newsletter Name Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/newsletter-name-contest/) - Deadline for name submissions was May 1st. Look for the winner in the May Newsletter.
- [Membership Survey 2022](https://www.dahlia.org/survey2022/) - The American Dahlia Society Executive Board meets regularly to plan and implement activities and programs that meet your needs as a dahlia grower, exhibitor, and hybridizer. The following questionnaire was designed to provide information and insights that will be used by the Board when planning future activities and programs. The questionnaire will take about 15
- [test show report](https://www.dahlia.org/test-show-report/) - Instructions here...
- [Member Info Page - Seedling Bench](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-seedling-bench/) - Seedling Bench For Seedling Bench information and forms click here.
- [Test Gallery for 2022 Photo Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/test-gallery-for-2022-photo-winners/)
- [Test Flip Book](https://www.dahlia.org/test-flip-book/) - Testing flip book
- [Store Unavailable](https://www.dahlia.org/store-unavailable/) - The ADS Store is temporarily unavailable. Please do not try to circumvent this message by using a cached store page or a direct url. Your order will not process correctly. Stop back soon, The outage should be less than an hour. We apologize for your inconvenience.
- [ADS Annual Meeting 2020](https://www.dahlia.org/ads-annual-meeting/) - Due to the cancellation of the National show in Wenatchee, the normal practice of holding the annual meeting of the American Dahlia Society during the National Show cannot happen. We still need to conduct the annual meeting. The Executive Committee and the Board have made plans to do this on what would have been the
- [Fundamentals of Growing Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/fundamentals-of-growing-dahlias/) - Dahlias are easy plants to grow and yield beautiful blooms from mid-summer through fall. In many respects, “dahlia culture” is similar to “tomato culture.” If you can grow tomatoes in your garden, you can successfully grow dahlias. The following notes will help you to add spectacular blooms and brilliant color to your garden!
- [Show Results 2019](https://www.dahlia.org/show-results-2019/) - Below are 2019 Show Results for those societies who chose to have their results posted on this website. Click on the links below to see the results. ADS Reps - Send corrections to dahlia-info@dahlia.org Badger State Dahlia Society (Wisconsin) Central Coast Dahlia Society - Show 1 Show 2 Central States Dahlia Society Connecticut Dahlia
- [Virus Testing for Your Garden 2019-Prelim](https://www.dahlia.org/virus-testing-2019/) - With the cooperation of Professor Pappu at Washington State University (WSU) and the support of the Scheetz-Chuey Foundation, the Clean Dahlia Center at WSU will test our dahlias for virus again this year. The spirit of the testing project follows from two key observations. First, dahlias that are tested and found to be free of
- [Test Nex-form](https://www.dahlia.org/test-nex-form/) - Test nex-forms [NEXForms id="2"]
- [External Links](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/external-links/) - Miscellaneous Links American Horticultural Society Royal Horticultural Society (UK) Supplier information may be found at: http://dahliaaddict.com/ https://coloradodahlias.net/index.php/suppliers/ http://www.dahliafarmassociation.com/ Local Society Links Many of our local societies have websites with local meeting, activities, and show information, as well as information on growing, showing, and acquiring dahlias! You can find links to most local societies on
- [The Largest Dahlia in the World with Rules](https://www.dahlia.org/largest-bloom-2/) - The public LOVES big, humongous, monstrous dahlias. So each year ADS sponsors the Largest Dahlia in the World contest. We hope that each country/regional/local show will include this category in their schedules. (See the contest rules below.) The 2018 winners are announced! [table id=9 /] Contest Rules Bloom must be a named cultivar. Dahlia
- [Show Reporter Registration](https://www.dahlia.org/show-reporter-registration/) - Please register below to be the Show Reporter for your Society. (Background information.)
- [congratulations](https://www.dahlia.org/18173-2/)
- [Thankk You Virus](https://www.dahlia.org/virus-thank-you/) - Thank you for donating to virus research. We will work hard to use your donation wisely.
- [Propagation Time](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/propagation-time/) - Propagation time! See how Central States Dahlia Society does propagation.
- [Password Info](https://www.dahlia.org/password-reset/) - What's the password? Check your Bulletins for details. Please note: All members use the same username as indicated in the Bulletins, not your individual name and not your email.
- [test columns](https://www.dahlia.org/test-columns/) - verbiage heresdfiosdj]vmdvv pdvjpdvj povj e Welcome New to our site? Please visit our weocome page. Shows jjkqejlwqelrkjqwlkjdfas df;sdjfs;djs;j Column 1 second pic djfajdf asfas djf Second Column, second row kjfkdjflsd lsjlasjg jjfds;fj
- [Test Show Report](https://www.dahlia.org/test-show-report-2/) - Introduction here. Click on the link below for the report in pdf format. Adobe Acrobat will allow you to select a one or two page view. If you are reading on a small screen you may prefer the one page view, but if you are reading on a larger screen try out the two page
- [Security Issue](https://www.dahlia.org/security-issue/) - One of our security applications seems to be malfuntioning. If you try to sign in to the members section of the site you may get a scary looking screen from Wordfence telling you access is denied. You are probably signed in even though Wordfence says you are not. About 1/3 of the way down the
- [2022 Trial Garden Locations/Contacts](https://www.dahlia.org/trial-garden-locations-2/) - Please note: Each trial garden has its own schedule of accepting entries based on their local growing season Follow the guidelines for each garden. Please send viable, healthy tubers or plants. Reservations are essential at each of the gardens. Please cancel reservations if you won’t be able to send entries. Send a picture of the
- [Test pretty email](https://www.dahlia.org/test-pretty-email/)
- [Success for Formsite test](https://www.dahlia.org/success-for-formsite-test/) - Thanks from ADS
- [testpdf](https://www.dahlia.org/testpdf/) - May Newsletter_compressed
- [Donate-test](https://www.dahlia.org/donate-test/) - Thank you for considering a gift to ADS. The future of the American Dahlia Society depends on the generosity of our members today. You may help by: Making a bequest to the ADS in your will (The Richard Vincent Society) Making a gift in honor of a current or departed dahlia-friend (ADS Mentor Honor Roll)
- [The American Dahlia Society Policy Regarding Use of Our Logo](https://www.dahlia.org/about/use-of-ads-logo-2/) - LOGO USAGE IN DESIGN AND MARKETING The logo of the American Dahlia Society (ADS) illustrates the history and geographic spread of this non-profit organization dedicated to promoting dahlia culture. It captures the spirit and essence of the ADS. Our identity is important to us. We have established design standards and reserve the right to grant
- [Member Talent Survey 2024](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/talent-survey-2024/) - Please tell us about your talents! Fill out the form below. Hints: Questions marked with a red asterisk are required. You will not be able to submit your survey until you have answered these questions. If your submittal is accepted, you will get a message stating that it was accepted. If you see boxes in
- [Instructions for Downloading New Intros Video](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/docs-forms-and-presentations/instructions-for-downloading-2023-new-intros-video/) - Enter your member password - the same password you use to enter the members area of the website - upper/lower case matters - if/when requested. Click on "download" in the lower right corner Choose the download arrow by 1080p The video will be downloaded and saved in your default download folder
- [ADS 2017 National Show](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/national-shows/ads-2017-national-show/) - The show was a great success! Congratulations to all the participants and the winners. Also, congratulations and thanks to the Central States Society for hosting the show. Great job!! Results Summary of the Show Awards
- [2023 Trial Garden Photo Album](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2023-trial-garden-photo-gallery/) - Go to Trial Garden Album Thanks to Bob Schroeder for the pictures from the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma) Trial Garden, Heidi Zierdt for pictures from the North Central TG, and Linda Taylor for pictures from Canby.
- [2023 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2023-trial-garden-results/) - 2023 Trial Garden Results ADS Medal Winners are Shown in Bold Font Seedling Class. # B C E M N PC S T Origin. Allen’s Spiderman A-IC-YL4 1402 86.1 90.25 Manual Allen’s Cascadia B-LC-WH0 2501 87.92 88.25 87.6 85.72 Manual Allen’s Explosion B-SC-YL11 2202
- [Trial Garden 2023](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/this-year-ads-trial-gardens-2-2/) - The American Dahlia Society sponsors public trial gardens at locations across North America. Another group of excellent new cultivars were evaluated in our ADS Trial Gardens in 2023. The results table shows the scores for each cultivar in each of the trial gardens. You may also see photos from some trial gardens by visiting our photo album,
- [Stanley Johnson Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/news/awards-to-blooms-2/stanley-johnson-winners/) - Hover over the picture for the dahlia name and the year it won the Stanley Johnson Award. Click the thumbnail to see the whole picture or return to thumbnails.
- [2023 Local Society Shows](https://www.dahlia.org/2023-local-society-shows/) - [table id=69 /]
- [Seedling Bench](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/seedling-bench-2/) - The Seedling Bench Evaluation takes place in a special section at ADS-affiliated dahlia shows. Exhibitors enter their new varieties in the section to have them scored by teams of mostly senior judges.Varieties that receive passing scores at three or more shows are eligible for the Lynn B. Dudley medal. Up to seven medals are awarded
- [Inland Empire 2015](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/inland-empire-2015/)
- [Portland Mini-Show](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/portland-mini-show/) - Portland Novice Mini-Show The Portland Dahlia Society (PDS) hosted the 2023 National Show August 26-27. But before the National they hosted their first ever Novice mini-show at their August meeting. Photos below show some of the participants. The idea was to encourage members who had never shown a dahlia to get involved in showing. Larry
- [Thank You - Special Gift](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/thank-you-special-gift/) - Design and photo by Jessica Becker Thank you for your Special Gift.
- [Donor Form for Special Gift](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/special-gift/) - Thank you for your special gift to ADS. The Stanley Johnson Associates — $100-$499 The Mark Alger Benefactors — $500-$999 The Andreas Dahl Circle — $1,000 or more All donations are processed securely by DonorBox and Stripe. The charge will show as DAHLIA.ORG VA.
- [Donor Form for Specified Donation](https://www.dahlia.org/about/donate/specified-donation/) - Thank you for donating to the American Dahlia Society. All donations are processed securely by DonorBox and Stripe. The charge will show as DAHLIA.ORG VA.
- [Thanks Colorado Dahlia Society](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/thanks-colorado/) - Each spring, the ADS Board convenes to plan for the coming year and beyond. We go to a different city each year and are hosted by the local society. This year we had a wonderful time in Denver, Colorado. Why a cactus picture on a dahlia site? In our free time, the
- [Australian Dahlia Societies](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/international-dahlia-societies/australian-dahlia-societies/) - This page links to various groups in Australia. See what's going on "down under". Dahlia Society of Australia (with links to local societies) Dahlia Society of Victoria The Dahlia Society of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory The Dahlia Society of South Australia Inc Queensland Dahlia Society Inc Tasmania
- [ADS Board - Member Info Page](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/exec-committee-new/) - [table id=58 /]
- [Virus in Dahlias – Be Part of the Solution
Tri-fold Brochure](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/virus-in-dahlia/virus-in-dahlias-be-part-of-the-solutiontri-fold-brochure/) - Dr. Hanu Pappu, Carl F. and James J. Chuey Endowed Chair for Dahlia Research and Development at Washington State University, is promoting a strategy which can help reduce the number of dahlia plants with virus in your garden. Based on his research and field studies the strategy has proven successful in several dahlia gardens. The
- [Enter Local Shows for posting on the ADS website](https://www.dahlia.org/local-shows/) - 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
- [Previous Feature Stories](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/) - The home page usually provides announcements, items to which we want to draw your attention, or some sort of call to action. However, occasionally we feature a story about our members which have a long term value. These stories are archived, with links in the table below. Get inspired! [table id=65 responsive=stack / ]
- [CSDS Propogation](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/csds-propogation/) - Central States Dahlia Society (CSDS) is hard at work propagating plants for their 2023 Sale. Here are pictures from last year's effort. Last year 700 plants were propagated and sold resulting from the greenhouse propagation program. This year they are hoping for even more! The propagation takes place mid-February through the latter part of May
- [Articles, Videos, and Books](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/) - This page features articles, videos, and books from throughout the dahlia community. These articles, produced by a variety of authors do not necessarily reflect the views of the ADS, but are offered here for the general interest of our readers. Books The American Dahlia Society - The Second 50 Years Golden Anniversary Part 1 (pdf)
- [ADS Seedling Bench Evaluation](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ads-seedling-bench-evaluation/) - Offered in Cooperation with the American Dahlia Society ENTRIES AND JUDGING A separate section, identified as the A.D.S. Seedling Bench Evaluation Section shall be provided by the show officials. The new variety becomes eligible for evaluation in its third year. Three blooms of a given variety must be entered. No charge for entry in the
- [The Dahlia Genome Project History - by Kristine Albrecht](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/genome-overview/the-dahlia-genome-project-history/) - 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.
- [Introductions](https://www.dahlia.org/introductions/) - 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 Winnerswill be included for free, but other new introductions can be included in the presentation for a cost
- [Introduction to the ADS Judge's Online Curriculum](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-curriculum/introduction-judgesonlinecurriculum/) - Welcome to the very first online version of the ADS judge's curriculum outline and training modules! These modules are easily accessible anytime by ADS members through our website for individual learning or can be used to facilitate group learning by local judging chairs. Although the candidate judge’s curriculum was the primary focus, the goal is
- [Judge Training](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-curriculum/judge-training/) - Judging Curricula Below are curricula for candidate, accredited, and senior judge training. The curricula are not mandatory but are suggestions to the club/society judging chairs/instructors for training at each level of judging instruction. The modules will enhance the judging training and may be used as a judging chair/instructor wishes. [table id=70 /] Training Videos
- [ADS Awards (to People)](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/) - From time to time, the ADS finds it appropriate to honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the objectives and the successes of the ADS or to the dahlia. The criteria for the various awards are summarized as follows: The ADS Gold Medal Awarded to individuals who have made significant, enduring, and/or extraordinary
- [Thanks Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/thanksalberta/) - May 2019 ADS Vice President Ken Jensen along with his home society, Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society (ADGS), arranged and hosted the ADS Board for the Spring Planning meeting May 3-5, 2019. The meeting was held in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. ADGS did a great job facilitating the meetings and the hospitality was superb.
- [Pantone 2019 Color of the Year](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/pantone-2019-color-of-the-year/) - Pantone has chosen "living coral" as the 2019 Color of the Year. Look at all the dahlias that coordinate with this choice.
- [Giant Boost for Dahlia R&D](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/giant-boost-for-dahlia-rd/) - Mr. Jim Chuey announced two major developments in dahlia research and development at Washington State University (WSU) at the annual American Dahlia Society (ADS) National Show on Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2017. Through the Scheetz-Chuey Foundation and on behalf of the ADS, Jim donated $805,000 to WSU. That donation, in addition to an earlier donation
- [VA Honors Dahlia Garden](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/va-dahlia-garden-receives-honors/) - VA honors dahlia garden planted and maintained by Claudia and Dennis Biggs, the Inland Empire Dahlia Society, its members and volunteers. On October 13, 2015, the Spokane, Washington VA Medical Center Director, J. Ronald Johnson, presented members of the Inland Empire Dahlia Society with a plaque honoring them for 16 years of planting a dahlia
- [Mac Boyer Recognized](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/mac/) - Friends of the Elkhart County Parks recently honored McQuithy "Mac" Boyer, long time ADS member and past Treasurer. See details
- [Genome Project Updates](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/genome-overview/genome-project-updates/) - [table id=37 responsive=stack /]
- [Genome Project - Details/FAQs](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/genome-overview/genome-project-details/) - What is genome sequencing? A laboratory process that determines the complete set of genes or genetic material in a cell or organism. How does gene sequencing work? Sequencing the dahlia genome would provide a road map of the locations and “composition” of all its genes. In lay terms it’s like having a road map for
- [OLD_Genome Project Overview](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/genome-overview/genome-overview-backup/) - The American Dahlia Society (ADS) is currently working to sequence the dahlia genome. The scientific work is being done at the Harkess Lab at Auburn University and HudsonAlpha, the largest DNA sequencing lab in the U.S. The American Dahlia Society received a $23,000 matching gift to fund this work in 2021 from the Scheetz-Chuey Foundation.
- [Virus in Dahlia - Video](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/virus-in-dahlia-2-2/) - Many local society and conference/federation activities are also helping members learn more about virus in dahlias. The video below is from a Summer Workshop held by the Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers. Thanks for sharing!
- [Field OCG](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ocg/field-ocg/)
- [Species Dahlia - D. imperialis](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-imperialis/) - Height: more than 15’ Bloom: white to lavender (blooms late) Distribution: Oaxaca, Chiapas at 2,500-9,000’ Foliage: thick, woody stems, large compound leaves to 3’ Photo compliments of Old House Dahlias Photo compliments of Old House Dahlias Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Welcome](https://www.dahlia.org/about/welcome/) - Thanks for your interest in the American Dahlia Society (ADS). ADS was founded in 1915 and is comprised of over 70 independent local societies in the US and Canada. We are a non-profit organization founded for the purpose of stimulating interest in, disseminating information about, and promoting the culture and development of, the dahlia.
- [2023 New Intros](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/2023-new-intros/) - The 2023 Originations files are now available. Anyone may view and download the slideshow or view the video. Members may also download the video. View the video Download the video: Sign into the Members Section of the ADS website. See members news near the top of the page or look under Documents and
- [People's Choice 2022 Photo Gallery](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2022-peoples-choice-photo-contest/peoples-choice-2022-photo-gallery/)
- [Special Mention People's Choice 2022](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/2022-peoples-choice-photo-contest/special-mention-peoples-choice-2022/)
- [Navigating a Gallery/Album](https://www.dahlia.org/navigating-a-gallery-album/) - Definitions: A gallery is a group of pictures. An album contains one or more galleries. A thumbnail is a miniature of a picture. Hover means to position your curser over an area on the screen. An album/gallery has two types of pages: A grid page, which shows thumbnails of the pictures in a gallery, or
- [Disclaimer](https://www.dahlia.org/about/disclaimer/) - Information presented in the Bulletin, an American Dahlia Society (ADS) tri-yearly publication, and on this web site is published for the information of the members of the ADS and other readers. The ADS does not certify the accuracy of information in articles accepted for publication or posting. Recommendations and representations are solely those of the
- [Trial Garden Forms and Rules](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/trial-gardens-rule-and-procedures/) - Trial Garden Entry Form pdf docx Trial Garden Procedures and Rules (shown below) .pdf Trial Garden Procedures and Rules of the American Dahlia Society 1. The American Dahlia Society (ADS) has established trial gardens located in various regions of the country for dahlia promotion, evaluation, and scoring of undisseminated cultivars (using the
- [ADS News](https://www.dahlia.org/news/ads-news/)
- [Instructions for the ADS Judge's Online Curriculum](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-curriculum/instructions-for-the-ads-judges-online-curriculum/) - These modules are constructed in a logical sequence. It is highly recommended that first time users view them in order. More seasoned judges may refer to specific modules to enhance their unique learning goals. It is also recommended that you have the Guide to Judging Dahlias and the Classification and Handbook of Dahlias (CHD) available
- [Pictures of Show Season 2022](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/pictures-of-show-season-2022/) - Click on any thumbnail to see the full-sized picture. From the full view screen you can use the arrows on the right and left to move through all the full-sized pictures for that page. Use the “X” in the upper right corner to go back to the thumbnails. Be sure to look at all the
- [Module Completion](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-curriculum/module-completion/) - Please register your completion of an ADS Judge's Online Curriculum Module below.
- [2022 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2022-trial-garden-results/) - ADS Medal Winners are shown in bold font and color. Seedling Class. # B C E M N PC S T Origin AC Great White AA-SC-W 0201 88.3 Greenway AC Edmonds A-SC- R 1207 85.2 Greenway Allen’s Wild Rivers
- [Local Societies Show Reports 2022](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/local-societies-reports-2022/) - Starting this year and going forward, ADS will no longer print the local society show reports in a Supplement to the December Bulletin. We have made this decision for many reasons, some of which are: the supplement would be a month later since the Bulletin now comes out in January the printing and postage costs
- [2022 Trial Garden Photo Album](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2022-trial-garden-photo-gallery/) - Go to Trial Garden Album Thanks to Bob Schroeder for the pictures from the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma) Trial Garden, Heidi Zierdt-Smaby for the North Central pictures and Linda Taylor for the Canby Trial Garden pictures.
- [2021 Trial Garden Locations/Contacts](https://www.dahlia.org/show-results-2019/trial-garden-locations-hold/) - Please note that each Trial Garden has its own schedule for accepting entries based on their local growing season. Follow the guidelines for each garden. Please send viable, healthy tubers or plants. Reservations are essential at each of the gardens. Please cancel reservations if you won’t be able to send entries. Send a picture of
- [Gallery of Photos from Show Season 2022](https://www.dahlia.org/gallery-of-photos-from-show-season-2022/)
- [2019 National Show](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/national-shows/2019-national-show/) - National Show Website Show Documents* 2019 Show Bulletin 2019 Show Bulletin (booklet format) Itinerary Parking and Bloom Drop-off instructions Sponsored awards Hotel Info Code for Hotel Registration 2019 (.docx format) Registration 2019 (.pdf format) Directions_to_Frederik_Meijer_Gardens Tours * ( some documents are preliminary, so be sure to check back for updates)
- [National Show 2019](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/national-shows/national2019/) - Thanks West Michigan Dahlia Society for hosting the the 53rd ADS National Show. Great job!! Check out the video produced by Bob Schroeder. Follow-up Report Honor Table Sponsorships/Memorial Awards See you in Wenatchee - 2020
- [Store](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/) - Thank you for visiting the ADS Store. Purchases made on this site will be processed through PayPal. For more store procedure information, quantity discount information, or buying options click here. We currently only sell to US/Canada/Mexico. If you live outside of the US/Canada/Mexico please contact the Store Manager, Dan Baulig, at store-manager@dahlia.org to purchase.
- [Seedling Bench - Members Info Page](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/seedling-bench-members-info-page/) - [table id=29 /]
- [National Show results since 2003](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/national-winners-since-2003/) - [table id=53 /]
- [Online Classification Guide - Award Info](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ocg/online-classification-guide-award-info/) - Use this search tool to see award information for the cultivars in the Composite Handbook. For detailed instructions for using this search tool click here. Descriptions of the awards are here.
- [December 2021 Bulletin correction regarding blurry pictures](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/december-2021-bulletin-correction-regarding-blurry-pictures/) - [table id=45 /] No it wasn't your eyesight. The pictures above were blurry when printed in the December Bulletin. We show them here for your detailed enjoyment.
- [ADS Bulletins - 2000s](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/ads-bulletins-2000s/) - The Bulletins from 2000 - 2009 are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. If you do not already have Acrobat Reader on your computer, you can download it for free from the Adobe Website. The Bulletins are password protected files. Please do not
- [ADS Bulletins - 1930-1939](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/ads-bulletins-1930s/) - The 1930s. The Great Depression, prohibition enforcement, Germany amassing a war machine...dark days. The Bulletins from the 1930's are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. If you do not already have Acrobat Reader on your computer, you can download it for free from
- [ADS Bulletins - 1940-1949](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/ads-bulletins-1940s/) - The 1940s. The entire world was at war. Wartime technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, computing advancements, and rocket technology were starting points of the transportation, space exploration, and computer technology we enjoy today. The Bulletins from the 1940's are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need
- [ADS Bulletins - 1950-1959](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/ads-bulletins-1950s/) - The 1950s. WWII was over, but Korea still had to be fought. Lots of Baby Boomers were born. Teens found rock and roll and Elvis arrived on the scene. Folks were moving to the suburbs...and maybe growing dahlias. The Bulletins from the 1950's are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need
- [ADS Bulletins - 1960-1969](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/ads-bulletins-1960s/) - The 1960s. Our country was at war but we walked on the moon. Bread was 25 cents a loaf and gasoline 25 cents a gallon. Dahlias were groovy... The Bulletins from the 1960's are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. If you do
- [ADS Bulletins - 1970s](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/ads-bulletins-1970s/) - The 1970s. Disco was king!. Elvis passed away. We were watching M*A*S*H on TV and the VCR was introduced so we could tape it. At the movies it was all about Star Wars. The Bulletins from 1970 - 1979 are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to
- [ADS Bulletins - 1980s](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/ads-bulletins-1980s/) - The 1980s. Remember the Rubik's Cube and the Cabbage Patch Doll craze? Good thing - the Berlin Wall came down. Bad thing - the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded. And the personal computer (PC) was launched. The Bulletins from 1980 - 1989 are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat
- [ADS Bulletins - 1990s](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/ads-bulletins-1990s/) - The Bulletins from 1990 - 1999 are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. If you do not already have Acrobat Reader on your computer, you can download it for free from the Adobe Website. The Bulletins are password protected files. Please do not
- [ADS Bulletins - 2010s](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/ads-bulletins-2010s/) - The Bulletins from 2010 - 2019 are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. If you do not already have Acrobat Reader on your computer, you can download it for free from the Adobe Website. The Bulletins are password protected files. Please do not
- [Bulletins](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/member-info-page-bulletin-2/bulletin-archive/) - The Bulletins are available to read or download in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. If you do not already have Acrobat Reader on your computer, you can download it for free from the Adobe Website. Mac/ipad/iphone users please note: For newer pdf files, you may need to use
- [It Worked for Us!](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/local-societies-member-info-page/it-worked-for-us/) - Your ADS Executive Committee met in late March, 2012, to work on, among other things, plans to improve support for our local ADS Societies. One of the ideas that evolved in those discussions was a plan to develop and publish a series of short articles on topics that helped our own local societies to meet
- [Press Release Hints](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/local-societies-member-info-page/press-release-hints/) - The ADS encourages you to publicize your local society's events - sales, shows, meetings, etc. You might want to issue press releases as part of your publicity plan. We offer the following to help you: Writing a Successful Press Release Sample Format for a Press Release (.doc format) Example Press Release (.doc format) If you
- [Hey Gang, Let’s Put on a Dahlia Show!](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/local-societies-member-info-page/hey-gang-lets-put-on-a-dahlia-show/) - Most dahlia societies are already putting on dahlia shows for the public to enjoy and for the “friendly competition” between other dahlia enthusiasts. However, we do have a number of new societies and others whose situations have changed in location, active members, lack of participation, etc who may benefit from new ideas. Over the years
- [Classification Change Archive](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/classification-member-info-page/classification-change-archive/) - 2017 to 2018 Classification Change Requests 2016 to 2017 Classification Change Requests 2015 to 2016 Classification Change Requests 2014 to 2015 Classification Change Requests 2013 to 2014 Classification Change Requests Classification Changes from the 2014 Classification Change Requests 2013 Classification Change Requests 2012 Classification Change Requests 2011 Classification Change Requests 2010 2007 -> 2008 Classification
- [Bulk Membership Submission](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/docs-forms-and-presentations/bulk-membership-submission/) - This page makes available forms which may be used by local society Membership Officers/Contacts to submit memberships to ADS. If you would like a paper form; open this pdf form, save it to your system, and print. If you would like to type your information into a "fillable" .doc form; open this form, save to
- [Les Connell Medal Winners](https://www.dahlia.org/news/awards-to-blooms-2/les-connell-medal-winners/) - The Les Connell Medal is awarded to the cultivar that has the most total awards in the first 5 years since introduction. See detailed rules. [table id=52 /]
- [2021 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2021-trial-garden-results/) - ADS Medal Winners are shown in color B=Midwest, C=Canby, E=Eastern, M=Mid Atlantic, N=North Central, S=Inland Empire, T=Pacific Northwest, PC=Piper Creek. Seedling Class. # B C E M N PC S T Origin. Felida Splendor A LC DR 1507 88.23 88.89 88.56 87.42 Toedtli Garden Club of Dayton A SC OR
- [Garden Dahlia Resources](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/gardening-with-dahlias/garden-dahlia-resources/) - Garden Dahlia Presentation (5/2018) View A message from the Chairman, ADS Garden Dahlias Committee View
- [OCG Detailed Instructions](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ocg/ocg-detailed-instructions/) - When you first arrive at the Online Configuration Guide (OCG), all (more than 10,000) the ADS registered cultivars are queued up at the bottom of the screen in more or less alphabetical order. This is not very useful. So you will want to enter some criteria to limit the number of cultivars listed. Here are
- [Store - More Info](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/store-more-info/) - Purchases made on this site will be processed through PayPal. Within Paypal, you can pay with your PayPal account or with a credit card. If you would prefer not to use PayPal, do not order using this site, but rather, order directly from the Store Manager. Also, for quantity discounts order directly from the Store
- [2021 Trial Garden Photo Album](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2021-trial-garden-photo-gallery/) - Go to Trial Garden Album Thanks to Bob Schroeder for the pictures from the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma) Trial Garden, Linda Taylor for the Canby pictures, Claudia Biggs for the Inland Empire pictures, Cammi Waggoner for the Bonneyville pictures, John Spangenberg for Mid-Atlantic, Debbie Hatt for the Piper Creek pictures. This picture album is only available
- [Trial Garden 2021](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/this-year-ads-trial-gardens/) - The American Dahlia Society sponsors public trial gardens at locations across North America. Another group of excellent new cultivars were evaluated in our ADS Trial Gardens in 2021. The results table shows the scores for each cultivar in each of the trial gardens. You may also see photos from some trial gardens by visiting our photo gallery.
- [Trial Gardens 2021-????](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/ads-trial-gardens-2020-2/) - The American Dahlia Society sponsors public trial gardens at locations across North America. Another group of excellent new cultivars were evaluated in our ADS Trial Gardens in 2020. The results table shows the scores for each cultivar in each of the trial gardens. You may also see photos from some trial gardens by visiting our photo
- [2021 National Show Recap](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/national-shows/2021-national-show-recap/) - Congratulations Dahlia Society of Ohio on a fantastic 2021 National Show! 9/9-9/12 Wooster, OH Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center 150+ registrants, greater that 1700 blooms, lovely venue, and lots of dahlia enthusiasm. Video of show - Thanks Bob Schroeder National Show 2021 Court of Honor Presentation of Winners Pictures O-H-I-O
- [2021 ADS Awards](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/2021-ads-awards/) - 2021 President's Award The 2021 President's Award is presented to Jerry Moreno. It was my honor to present to Jerry Moreno the President’s Award at the 54th American Dahlia Society National Show in Wooster, Ohio on September 11, 2021. Jerry is a Professor Emeritus at John Carroll University. He taught there for 40 years and
- [2021 Local Society Show Reports](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-local-society-show-reports/) - [table id=40 /]
- [2021 National - Todd's Garden, photos by Alan Fisher](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-national-todds-garden-photos-by-alan-fisher-2/) - Need instructions for navigating a gallery/album, click here.
- [2021 National Show - picture index](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-national-show-picture-index/) - We will add pictures as they become available so stop back often. [table id=39 /] If you have pictures of the National Show that you would like to share with this site, please contact the webmaster at webmaster@dahlia.org.
- [2021 National - The Show, photos by Alan Fisher](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-national-the-show-photos-by-alan-fisher-2-2/) - Need instructions for navigating a gallery/album, click here.
- [2021 National - The People, photos by Alan Fisher](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-national-the-people-photos-by-alan-fisher/) - Need instructions for navigating a gallery/album, click here.
- [2021 National Show - Program, photos by Alan Fisher](https://www.dahlia.org/2021-national-show-program-photos-by-alan-fisher/) - Need instructions for navigating a gallery/album, click here.
- [More Info About the Genome Project](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/genome-overview/more-info-about-the-genome-project/) - [table id=36 /] *of some of the species dahlias that were grown out in ADS members gardens from the seeds Dr. Walbot and other professors collected in Mexico.
- [Genome Project Scientists](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/genome-overview/genome-project-scientists/) - The three scientists currently working on the Dahlia Genome Project are: Dr. Virginia Walbot, Stanford University. See Dr. Walbot's bio here. Dr. Alex Harkess, Auburn University Zach Mehrag, Graduate student at Auburn University.
- [National Capital Dahlia Society (NCDS) offers beautiful 2022 dahlia calendar](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/national-capital-dahlia-society-ncds-offers-beautiful-2022-dahlia-calendar/) - NCDS is now offering our third annual dahlia calendar, with more than 20 beautiful photos of dahlias and additional dahlia related photos – available for individual orders and for group sales for dahlia societies wishing to offer them to members. A team of dahlia photographers, artists, and computer photo specialists reviewed thousands of photos to
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/frequently-asked-questions/) - What is the ADS? The American Dahlia Society is the organization dedicated to the promotion of the dahlia. There are many local societies located all across North America. See the list on this site. These local clubs represent a wonderful opportunity to learn everything required about growing dahlias from friendly, like-minded enthusiasts. Are dahlias perennials
- [Index of Articles by ADS Chairman for Garden Dahlias, Alan Fisher](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/gardening-with-dahlias/index-of-articles-by-ads-chairman-for-garden-dahlias-alan-fisher/) - [table id=28 /]
- [Gardening With Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/gardening-with-dahlias/) - This section of the ADS web site features dahlias that do well in gardens and will need little effort or maintenance. The categories for this purpose include general garden type dahlias, dahlias well suited for cut flower use, and low growing border/container dahlias. Index of Articles by ADS Chairman for Garden Dahlias, Alan Fisher
- [Profile](https://www.dahlia.org/membership-login/membership-profile/)
- [Judge Training Videos](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-show-info/judge-training-videos/) - To view the training video below, enter the password you use for the members only area of this web site and the video will load. If you'd like to download the movie (in mp4 format), enter the password and when the video loads, click on the Vimeo logo in the lower right hand corner of
- [2020 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2020-trial-garden-results/) - ADS Medal Winners are shown in color. Seedling Class. # B C E M N PC S T Origin. Allen’s Big Bang A ID BR 1111 88.675 89 86.66 Manuel Allen’s Tribute A ID DR 1107 86.5 86.66 Manuel Allen’s Tsunami A ID RD
- [First ever Les Connell Medals awarded](https://www.dahlia.org/news/awards-to-blooms-2/first-ever-les-connell-medals-awarded/) - The ADS Les Connell Medal is given to the dahlia cultivar that was introduced five years ago with the most awards (blue ribbons and higher) in the ensuing five-year period. For example, at the end of the 2019 growing season the Les Connell Medal would be awarded to the dahlia cultivar introduced in 2015 which
- [Awards 2020](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2020/) - The following awards are bestowed for 2020: ADS President’s Award, is presented to Dick and Danielle Parshall The President’s Award is given to individuals who have gone far beyond being simply interested in dahlias. It identifies people who have seriously promoted the dahlia and who have been especially supportive of the community of dahlia lovers
- [Accredited Judge Requirements](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-requirements/accredited-judge-requirements/) - Must be an ADS member in good standing during the candidate training period which is at least three consecutive years; if ADS membership is not maintained, participant will not be advanced. Must have grown and exhibited dahlias in an ADS-affiliated shows each year for at least five years or have grown and exhibited dahlias in
- [2020 Trial Garden Photo Album](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2020-trial-garden-photo-gallery/) - Go to Trial Garden Album Thanks to Bob Schroeder for the pictures from the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma) Trial Garden; Linda Taylor for the Canby pictures, John Kooiman for the North Central pictures; and, Alan Fisher and John Spangenberg for the Mid-Atlantic pictures.
- [Thanks for your Overseas Supporter Subscription](https://www.dahlia.org/about/overseas-supporter/thanks-for-your-overseas-supporter-subscription/) - We look forward to sharing our publications with you.
- [Bees Don't Care - Hybridizers Should](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/bees-dont-care-hybridizers-should/) - Whenever dahlia people discuss open-centered type dahlias, especially during the judging process, we often hear reference to so many rows of stamens, not enough or too many stamens, etc. The Original Judging Manual stated..."in the open-centered types the disc in perfect show condition should present no more than two rows of pollen bearing stamens..." That
- [Federation Training 2020](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-show-info/federation/) - 2020 has been a challenging year in many ways. Our societies and federations/conferences have been challenged by the inability to do in person training. The Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers overcame this challenge with a series of Zoom meetings and they share the recordings below. Some of the information may be Federation-centric, but there is
- [2020 Seedling Bench Procedures](https://www.dahlia.org/2020-seedling-bench-procedures/) - Below is an important message from Roger Walker, ADS Seedling Bench Committee Chair. Please understand that ADS is very concerned that all members feel safe and that any participation in judging dahlias should be an individual decision with appropriate social distancing in mind. We know that everyone is looking forward to having blooms soon.
- [2019 Trial Garden Photo Gallery](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2019-trial-garden-gallery/) - See medal winners here. Thanks to Larry Bagge for the North Central pictures and to Bob Schroeder for the pictures from the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma) Trial Garden.
- [TG Photo Galleries](https://www.dahlia.org/tg-photo-galleries/)
- [Trial Gardens 2019](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/ads-trial-gardens-2019/) - The American Dahlia Society sponsors public trial gardens at locations across North America. Another group of excellent new cultivars were evaluated in our ADS Trial Gardens in 2019. The results table shows the scores for each cultivar in each of the trial gardens. You may also see photos from some trial gardens by visiting our photo
- [Virus Project](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/virus-in-dahlia/virus-project/) - Thanks for your donation to the ADS Virus Project!
- [2019 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2019-trial-garden-results/) - ADS Medal Winners are Shown in color and marked with an asterisk. Seedling Class. # B C E M N PC S T Origin. Allen’s Country Roads* A IC RD 1406 87.66 85.25 87.53 88.9 88 Manuel Allen’s Hot Tamale A ID RD 1106 87 88.25 86 85.75 86.6 87
- [Banner Stand Purchasing Instructions](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/banner-stand-purchasing-instructions/) - You cannot add this item to the cart. This item can be ordered only by contacting Rosemary Freeman. ATTRACTIVE ATTENTION-GETTING DAHLIA FORM BANNER STAND! Raise your club profile and show off the dahlia’s variety of forms, sizes and colors. The banner dimensions are 81 inches high by 34 inches wide. Very portable banner stand; comes
- [TG 2018 Photo Galleries](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/tg-2018-photo-galleries/)
- [Trial Gardens 2018](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/ads-trial-gardens-2018/) - Go directly to : 2018 Results Table Photo Gallery The American Dahlia Society sponsors public trial gardens at locations across North America. Another group of excellent new cultivars were evaluated in our ADS Trial Gardens in 2018. The results table shows the scores for each cultivar in each of the trial gardens
- [Digging, Dividing, and Storing Tubers](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/digging-dividing-and-storing-tubers/) - Good, mature roots from healthy plants generally keep well, and any of several methods of storing tubers should yield 90 to 95 percent success. However, tubers from some dahlia varieties tend not to keep well, and some cultivars tend to give very sparse tubers. For these varieties, one should consider planting extras and growing pot
- [OCG Terms Definitions - Size](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ocg/ocg-terms-definitions-size/) - Giant (AA) over 10 inches Large (A) 8-10 Inches Medium (B) 6-8 inches Small (BB) 4-6 inches Miniature (M) up to 4 inches Micros (MC) up to 2 inches
- [2019 The Year of the Dahlia](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/2019-the-year-of-the-dahlia/) - The National Garden Bureau (NGB), the non-profit organization promoting gardening in North America on behalf of the horticulture industry and its members, has announced that they have selected the dahlia as the bulb crop of the year for 2019. The NGB “Year of the” program chooses flowers and/or plants specifically for the North American market that are easy
- [Awards 2019](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2019/) - The following awards are bestowed for 2019: 2019 Gold Medal, presented to Bob Schroeder (details) 2019 Gold Medal, presented to Theresa "Terry" Schroeder (details) 2019 Silver Medal, Don Warden (details) 2019 Silver Medal, presented to Joanne "Jo" Jepsen (details) Special Commemorative Medals presented to Irv Marcus, Richard Lamberts, Maxine Kilcrease, Kathy Stevenson, Lillie "Lil" Eitniear
- [OCG Award Info Detailed Instructions](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ocg/online-classification-guide-award-info/ocg-award-info-detailed-instructions/) - When you first arrive at the Online Classification Guide (OCG) Award Info page, all the award winning ADS registered cultivars are queued up at the bottom of the screen in more or less alphabetical order. There are quite a few so you will probably want to enter some criteria to limit the number of cultivars
- [OCG Terms Definitions - Class](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ocg/ocg-terms-definitions-class/) - Definition of class will be here
- [OCG Terms Definitions - Color](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ocg/ocg-terms-definitions-color/) - BI Bicolor BK Black BR Bronze DB Dark Blend DP Dark Pink DR Dark Red FL Flame L Lavender LB Light Blend OR Orange PK Pink PR Purple R Red V Variegated W White Y yellow
- [OCG Terms Definitions - Form](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/ocg/ocg-terms-definitions-form/) - Definition of form will be here
- [ADS Planning Meeting 2019](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/ads-planning-meeting-2019/) - Thumbnails Need instructions for navigating this Gallery? Click here.
- [Species Dahlia - D. wixarika](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-wixarika/) - Height: 3-6 ft Bloom: white to light lavender Distribution: Durango, Jalisco at 6,000-8,000’ Habit: steep slopes with thin soil in direct sunlight Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. tamaulipana](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-tamaulipana/) - Height: 3-6 ft Bloom: light lavender Distribution: Tamaulipas at 1,500-3,000’ Habit: similar to D. tubulata, but with hexagonal stems; late bloom Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Wealth, Geographical Distribution and Conservation Status of the Genus Dahlia (Asteraceae) in Mexico](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-wealth-geographical-distribution-and-conservation-status-of-the-genus-dahlia-asteraceae-in-mexico/) - Marco Carrasco-Ortiz, Guadalupe Munguía Lino, Arturo Castro-Castro, Georgina Vargas-Amado, Mollie Harker, Aarón Rodríguez Translation by Martin Král Summary Background and Objectives: The genus Dahlia (Asteraceae) is native to America and Mexico is its center of diversification. Dahlia is important in ornamental horticulture, its genetic improvement has generated more than 15,000 varieties. Mexico represents the
- [List of Species Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/list-of-species-dahlias/) - There are 42 accepted species in the Dahlia genus, according to The Plant List, which lists 70 other names. The sectional classification of Dahlia sensu Sørensen (1969) as updated by Saar et al. (2003) and Hansen (2004) and (2008) is as follows (excluding infraspecific taxa): Click the Latin name to see a description, and photo(s)
- [Garden Type Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/gardening-with-dahlias/bordercontainer-dahlias/garden-dahlias/) - A general description follows, which expresses what Ernest Pitt in the 1983 NDS Annual states about the dahlia as a garden flower. Barry Jordan, a member of the National Dahlia Society, comments further about what constitutes a superior garden dahlia. In addition, we have added additional comments. It is clear for such a task that
- [Show Results](https://www.dahlia.org/2018showresults/) - This page provides show results for local societies that have chosen to report their shows to the web site. Click on the state or province of the sponsoring society and then choose "Show Results". (You may also scroll down the page). United States: AL CA CO CT DE GA IL IN KS ME MD
- [Photo Contest](https://www.dahlia.org/news/photo-contest/) - Every year this contest attracts a new group of competent photographers. Alongside some veterans, these new entrants provide excellent images for use in our media, promotion, and Image Library. The contest is rewarding to both the ADS and the participating photographers - after all, there are some nice cash prizes, and the recognition in the
- [Privacy Policy of the American Dahlia Society](https://www.dahlia.org/about/privacy-policy/) - Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to dahlia.org and the American Dahlia Society (ADS) and governs data collection and usage. The ADS website is an information and ecommerce site. By using the ADS website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement. Collection and Use of
- [Virus Video](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/virus-in-dahlia/virus-video/) - Video of Dr. Pappu's Presentation at the 2014 ADS National Show Enjoy the video! /p>
- [President's Call to Action - 2019 The Year of the Dahlia](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/presidents-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
- [Genome Project Update: December 2018](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/genome-overview/genome-project-update-december-2018/) - December 20, 2018, Novogene, the lab sequencing the RNA (gene expression) dahlia leaf material collected in summer 2018, has finished their quality checking analysis. We now have millions of data points from each of 15 species dahlias (including 3 different sources (seed collected in different Mexican states) of D. coccinea and 2 sources of D.
- [2018 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2018-trial-garden-results/) - ADS Medal Winners are Shown in Bold Font Seedling Class # B C E M N PC S T Origin $ KA’s Khaleesi AA ID WH 0102 89 87.1 85 88.0 92.7 91.2 Albrecht CO My Hero AA ID PR 0109 88.2 91.3 86.5 87.4 90.8 Gitts SI
- [Maintain Judging Status - Accredited or Senior](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-requirements/maintain-judging-status-accredited-or-senior/) - Must be a continuous member of good standing of the ADS and fulfill the following requirements: 1. Continue to grow and exhibit in ADS sanctioned shows virtually every year (minimum 4 of 5 years). 2. Judge in at least eight ADS sanctioned shows in five years. 3. Judge seedling entries either at a Trial Garden
- [Culture of Low Growing Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/gardening-with-dahlias/bordercontainer-dahlias/culture-of-low-growing-dahlias/) - Start tubers in flats or pots. Remember what you buy from the mass merchandiser will most likely be Dutch pot roots. Do not be dismayed by the tuber loss. Most of these broken/loose tubers are just those that grow out of the main tubers. If you have time and want to, you should be able
- [ADS 2018 National Show](https://www.dahlia.org/news/shows/shows-overview/national-shows/ads-2018-national-show/) - A Dahlia Spectacular Well over 12,000 visitors on Saturday alone viewed the displays of the dahlias both in their natural habitat and staged in the Conservatory. Volunteers from The Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society donated many, many hours of preparation. Longwood staff members were instrumental in helping things run smoothly. Overseeing every aspect of the planning
- [Awards 2018](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2018/) - Various 2018 ADS awards were presented at the National ADS Show held at Longwood Gardens, September 22, 2018. These awards included: 2018 Gold Medal, presented to Donald Dramstad (details) 2018 Silver Medal, presented to Timothy Elkner (details) 2018 Silver Medal, presented to Gerry Livesey (details) 2018 Silver Medal, presented to Dean Thomas (details) 2018 Silver
- [Photographers Needed](https://www.dahlia.org/photographers-needed/) - It is the goal of the ADS picture project to obtain a quality photo of every dahlia defined in the Online Classification and Handbook of Dahlias. If you have nice pictures of dahlias, perhaps you would be willing to help us attain this goal by sharing your pictures. Click here to see how to provide
- [Garden Dahlia Presentation (5/2018)](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/gardening-with-dahlias/garden-dahlia-resources/garden-dahlia-presentation-5-2018/) - What is the difference between a garden dahlia and an exhibition dahlia? Where can I see examples of each? In response to this sort of question, I prepared a presentation showing a couple dozen dahlias, examples of garden dahlias, exhibition dahlias, and dahlias that work for both purposes. I also provided a brief critique in
- [A Message from the Chairman, ADS Garden Dahlias Committee](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/gardening-with-dahlias/garden-dahlia-resources/a-message-from-the-chairman-garden-dahlias-committee/) - Why Is a Senior Judge and Exhibitor Writing About Garden Dahlias? Those who know me as a highly competitive dahlia purist would consider me the last member of ADS to be writing about garden dahlias. However, in my 30 plus years growing dahlias, I have always included a number of dahlias that I would never
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- [2015 Stanley Johnson Medal](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/2015-stanley-johnson-2015/) - The American Dahlia Society (ADS) announces the 2015 winner of the Stanley Johnson medal – AC Abby – a flame colored B cactus dahlia. This medal is presented annually by the ADS to the dahlia variety with the greatest number of higher awards – awards above blue ribbons – that have been accumulated during the
- [Feature Story Continued](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/feature-story-continued/) - Welcome to our newly reformatted and reorganized web site. You will find all your favorite information from our previous site and we are now structured to enable future enhancement. If there is an area that you would like to see enhanced or topics that you would like covered, please let us know at dahlia-info@dahlia.org. Our
- [Using Technology in Dahlia Presentations](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/local-societies-member-info-page/it-worked-for-us/using-technology-in-dahlia-presentations/) - Over the years that I have been a member of the local dahlia society I have attended many meetings. I enjoy meeting with other members and listening to the many stories being told. Like all dahlia societies almost every meeting will either start or end with the “Program”. There have been many different subjects discussed
- [Exhibition Vases Purchasing Instructions](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/exhibition-vases-purchasing-instructions/) - You cannot add this product to the cart. ADS Exhibition Vases, in 3 different sizes, are molded once each year in late June or early July prior to the show season and shipped in time for use in the early shows. Requests for any year must be received no later than June 1 of that
- [Reinstatement of Judging Status](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-requirements/reinstatement-of-judging-status/) - The applicant must be approved by the local club/conference Judges Committee to enter the reinstatement program. The reinstatement program should be performed during the growing season in which the request was made, with the reinstatement period to be determined and monitored by the local club/conference Judging Chair. Reinstatement Requirements 1. Time lapsed where the
- [Requirements for Honorary Senior Judges](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-requirements/requirements-for-honorary-senior-judges/) - 1. The title of Honorary Judge is changed to Honorary Senior Judge 2. Who may be moved to the Honorary status. To be considered for Honorary SeniorJudge the individual must maintain continuous membership in a local dahlia society and the American Dahlia Society. This position should be used only for a Senior Judge who has
- [Senior Judge Requirements](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-requirements/senior-judge-requirements/) - Senior Judges are those who are qualified to judge seedlings and to work with candidate judges. An Accredited Judge may become a Senior Judge by meeting the following additional requirements: 1. Be a member of good standing of the ADS continuously. 2. Continue to grow and exhibit in ADS sanctioned shows virtually every year (minimum
- [Some thoughts on Actively Aerated Compost Tea](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/some-thoughts-on-actively-aerated-compost-tea/) - The Organic Corner: June Bulletin 2009 Some thoughts on Actively Aerated Compost Tea Excerpts from an article by Jeff Lowenfels; Jeff has given his permission to this for use of parts of this discussion. When I write about compost tea and promote its use to return biology to soils, I am speaking only of “Actively
- [Success With Cuttings](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/success-with-cuttings/) - Note: There have been many excellent articles written detailing various procedures and methods of taking dahlia cuttings. This article is intended to help growers recognize and solve the most common problems encountered when taking cuttings. Dahlias can be propagated from seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Seeds will produce varieties different from the parent plants, so propagation
- [Growing Dahlias in Containers](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/growing-dahlias-in-containers/) - Text and Photos © 1995-2000 by Barbara Jenke (Do not use for any commercial use without the permission of the author) Hot Springs, South Dakota When I first started to grow dahlias in containers, I was frustrated because I could not find anything written in the general gardening magazines or books on this subject. The
- [Fungus Control for Dahlias and the Garden](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/fungus-control-for-dahlias-and-the-garden/) - After a few years growing dahlias, many gardeners invariably have questions concerning fungus. This usually starts with them simply asking, "how can I prevent my tubers from rotting", realizing in most cases the reason for the decay is caused by some form of root rot. Often they see less innocuous forms of fungus on the
- [2016 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2016-trial-garden-results/) - Click on the underlined scores below to view a photo from that Trial Garden. (Photos will be posted when available). Seedling Class. # B C E GS M PC S T Origin $ Chi Lorna Doone A ID YL 1102 85 McKittrick Allen’s Ladies Choice A
- [Trial Gardens 2017](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/ads-trial-gardens-2017/) - Go directly to : 2017 Results Table Photo Gallery The American Dahlia Society sponsors public trial gardens at locations across North America. Another group of excellent new cultivars were evaluated in our ADS Trial Gardens in 2017. The results table shows the scores for each cultivar in each of the trial
- [Supporting Local Charity Events](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/local-societies-member-info-page/it-worked-for-us/supporting-local-charity-events/) - The Eastside Domestic Violence organization provides programs for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. For over ten years Puget Sound Dahlia Association has provided vases of dahlias to be used as centerpieces at Eastside Domestic Violence’s annual fundraising breakfast. A number of PSDA members, including men and women, prepare the vases the
- [Staging and Showing](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/local-societies-member-info-page/it-worked-for-us/1358-2/) - We initially joined our dahlia club because we wanted to learn how to grow dahlias. The old timers said there would be time spent each meeting and in every monthly newsletter on culture; the how’s, when’s, what’s and where’s for growing beautiful dahlias. What could be easier? Our club did as promised and much, much
- [Midwest TG 2017](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/trial-gardens-in-bloom-2017/midwest-tg-2017/) - " template="/var/www/clients/client112/web213/web/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php" order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]
- [Trial Gardens in Bloom 2017](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/trial-gardens-in-bloom-2017/) - The ADS sponsors a number of trial gardens across the United States and Canada. They are designed (1) to allow dahlia originators a way to rigorously evaluate and promote their new cultivars and (2) to provide dahlia growers a way to know the quality and the classification of new introductions. The trial gardens are generally
- [Tacoma Trial Garden 2017](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/tacoma-trial-garden-2017/) - " template="/var/www/clients/client112/web213/web/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php" order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]
- [No Fuss: Store Your Tubers in Plastic Wrap](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/no-fuss-store-your-tubers-in-plastic-wrap/) - Nothing is more sacred to an experienced dahlia grower than his/her method of storing tubers over the winter. This article is not for them, as they have found their favorite way already. However, if their curiosity or experimental impulses are strong enough, they may want to try a dozen or so tubers stored by this
- [Awards 2016](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2016/) - In 2016: The ADS Silver medal was awarded to John Kreiner and Buddy Dean. The President's Award was presented to Susan Linn. All three were most deserving for their contributions to the world of dahlias.
- [Mid-Atlantic TG 2017](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/trial-gardens-in-bloom-2017/mid-atlantic-tg-2017/) - " template="/var/www/clients/client112/web213/web/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery-caption.php" order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]
- [Tacoma TG 2017](https://www.dahlia.org/home-2-2-2-2/previous-feature-stories/trial-gardens-in-bloom-2017/tacoma-tg-2017/)
- [ADS Border/Container Dahlia of the Year](https://www.dahlia.org/growing/gardening-with-dahlias/bordercontainer-dahlias/ads-bordercontainer-dahlia-of-the-year/) - In the past, the American Dahlia Society presented a Border/Container Dahlia of the Year Award. In order to select and showcase exceptional border/container dahlias, the ADS conducted annual garden trials of border and container dahlias in all areas of the country. Evaluators at the trial sites reported results and a committee selected one variety to
- [Species Dahlia - D. macdougallii](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-macdougallii/) - Height: 25’ Bloom: white (blooms very late) Distribution: Oaxaca Habit: epiphytic, aerial roots, woody main stem View this interesting video on D. macdougallii from The Autonomous University of Chapingo, Texcoco, México Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. merckii](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-merckii/) - Height: 2-3’ Bloom: light lavender to pink Distribution: Monterrey, Puebla, Nuevo León, Oaxaca at 6,000-10,000’ Habit: dissected, low-growing foliage; thin and hollow stems, self-compatible Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. purpusii](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-purpusii/) - Height: 2’ Bloom: purple Distribution: Chiapas Habit: simple sessile leaves arranged opposite, thick stems Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. tubulata](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-tubulata/) - Height: 6’ Bloom: lavender to light pink (very late bloomer) Distribution: Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Coahuila at 7,500-10,000’ Habit: distinctly ridged stems, hollow petioles, cold-tolerant Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. tenuis](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-tenuis/) - Height: 2’ Bloom: yellow (sparse inflorescence) Distribution: Oaxaca on rocky slopes at 5,000-8,500’ Habit: dwarf bush with small flower heads Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. spectabilis](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-spectabilis/) - Height: 7-8’ Bloom: light lavender with darker veins Distribution: San Luis PotosÍ Habit: herbaceous stems, bi-pinnate foliage Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. sorensenii](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-sorensenii/) - Height: 4’ Bloom: lavender Distribution: Distrito Federal, Michoacán, Hidalgo Habit: rangy with multiple flower heads at apex Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. scapigera](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-scapigera/) - Height: 2-3’ Bloom: light lavender, some with yellow center spot Distribution: D. F. westward to Michoacán, Guanajuato, Hidalgo Habit: foliage in subrosette close to ground Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. sherffii](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-sherffii/) - Height: 5’ Bloom: pink to lilac (with yellow center); late summer bloom Distribution: Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, Jalisco Habit: herbaceous shrub Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. rudis](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-rudis/) - Height: 8’ Bloom: lavender to light purple Distribution: Distrito Federal, México, Michoacán at 8,500-10,000’ Habit: leaflets with long apices, large outer bracts Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. campanulata](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-campanulata/) - Height: 8’ Bloom: pendulous, white to rosy pink with scarlet center, elongated petals Distribution: Oaxaca Foliage: pinnate Read Bulletin article: Flowering Control of Dahlia Campanulata Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Flowering Control of Dahlia Campanulata](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/flowering-control-of-dahlia-campanulata/) - Dahlia campanulata (Weeping Tree Dahlia) is a recently discovered tree Dahlia from Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a statuesque plant reaching a height of 8 feet with beautiful pendulous bell shaped lavender flowers that are about 4 inches across. Tree Dahlias, as a group, are the giant cousin of the garden Dahlia and can reach heights
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- [Awards 2017](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2017/) - The various 2017 ADS awards were presented at the National ADS Show held in Chcago. These awards included: 2017 Gold Medal, presented to Rosemary Zatkovich (details) 2017 Silver Medal, presented to Daniel Kaplan (details) 2017 Silver Medal, presented to Roger Stevens (details) 2017 Silver Medal, presented to Frank Campise (details) 2017 Silver Medal, presented to
- [Awards 2015](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/) - One of the highlights at the American Dahlia Society (ADS) National Show held on Long Island in September 2015 was the Awards Ceremony. ADS maintains a strong relationship with the National Dahlia Society in the UK. Each year they send a representative to our National Show. This year's guest was David Reid, who presented the
- [Candidate Judge Requirements](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/judging-member-info-page/judging-requirements/candidate-judge-requirements/) - Must be a member of the American Dahlia Society before they are recognized as entering the Judging Program. The individual is considered to be a Candidate after completing the first judging class and satisfactory passing a test given by the Judging Chair for the individual’s society/conference. Once the individual has met the requirements for candidate
- [Seedling Competition](https://www.dahlia.org/member-info-page-new/local-societies-member-info-page/it-worked-for-us/seedling-competition/) - I can’t help but repeat, in part, the story that appeared in the December, 2011, Bulletin by D J Ecklebarger of the San Leandro Dahlia Society. His article covered a project that grew out of growing and distributing his seeds from Prometheus, likely crossed with Shea’s Rainbow. (I’ll bet those seedlings were colorful!) From a
- [ADS Gold Medal Recipient 2015
Lou Paradise](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/ads-gold-medal-recipient-2015-lou-paradise/) - It is truly a pleasure to present this award to Louis "Lou" Paradise. Lou exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated and talented volunteer in an organization that relies so heavily on its volunteers. Taking over the responsibilities of Classification Chair beginning in 2007, Lou has given the ADS a one-hundred percent effort in
- [The Alger Silver Cup Finds a Home](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/the-alger-silver-cup-finds-a-home/) - On the occasion of the ADS Centennial Show and after 26 years, the Alger Silver Cup was officially retired. It found its forever home in Marysville, Washington. Steve Santose, dahlia grower and exhibitor extrordinaire, was presented the beautiful trophy by Jeanne Edwards. It was a befitting moment at the 100th Anniversary Awards Banquet. Jeanne is
- [Silver Medallion Recipient 2015
David Reid](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/silver-medallion-recipient-2015david-reid/) - Dave is well-known internationally for what he has contributed to the National Dahlia Society of England. He served as editor of their publication, "The Dahlia Annual" and he is currently the NDS Treasurer Emeritus. He is recognized for his photographic contributions and for his ability to capture images of the dahlia with great acuity, both
- [Silver Medallion Recipient 2015
Marjorie Schnerr](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/silver-medallion-recipient-2015-marjorie-schnerr/) - When reading through dahlia show reports in the North Atlantic region, Marjorie Schnerr's name is frequently listed among the winners of higher awards. Marge is a proven and successful grower and exhibitor. She has worn a number of hats locally and she continues to serve as a regional member of the ADS Classification Committee. Her
- [Silver Medallion Recipient 2015
Dr. Allan Armitage](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/silver-medallion-recipient-2015-dr-allan-armitage/) - It is a special honor to recognize Dr. Armitage with the ADS Silver Medallion. He is an internationally recognized leader in horticulture. Referring to his current app, it indicates he is a horticulturist, writer and traveler. We also know that he is an educator, having been conferred with a respectable number of honors related to
- [Silver Medallion Recipient 2015 Barbara Collier](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/silver-medallion-recipient-2015barbara-collier/) - Barbara is a founder of the Greenwich Dahlia Society in Connecticut. Our late ADS Board Member Steve Nowotarski and I had a conversation during the late fall, early-winter last year. Steve had called see if we could honor Barbara at our Centennial Show. Steve credited her with creating much interest in the dahlia through her
- [Silver Medallion Recipient 2015 Annie Radcliff](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/silver-medallion-recipient-2015-radcliff/) - For many years, Annie Radcliff has been a fixture at many of our ADS National Shows. She has been an active participant in the artistic design sections, often using her favorite dahlia 'Paulie Pal'. She is particularly well-remembered for the monster creations she terms her "mass messes." At many shows, these huge floral arrangements of
- [Presidential Life Membership Award (presented in 2015) Harry Rissetto](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/presidential-life-membership-award-presented-in-2015-harry-rissetto/) - Leader, mentor, excellent counsel and benefactor are some of words that describe Harry Rissetto. No one has greater love for the American Dahlia Society. Currently serving as an elected Trustee, Harry has been active in the ADS for many years. He has served in many capacities, including President. He has taken the lead in this
- [President's Award Recipient 2015 Bill Wolkoff](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/presidents-award-recipient-2015-bill-wolkoff/) - The ADS President's Award is given to persons who have made a superb effort, in the region or locale where they live, to one or more programs and projects that have promoted the dahlia. Bill worked with Steve Nowatarski to revitalize MIDS's Paul Callahan Dahlia Garden at Planting Fields and saw the importance of a
- [Gold Medal 2015](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/gold-medal-2015/) - The ADS Gold Medal 2015 was presented to Jim Chuey and in memory of Carl Chuey, September 5, 2015. Ron MIner, past ADS President presented the award. Ron's remarks: "Most of you know that an important part of every ADS National Show is the presentation of several awards, the most prestigious of those awards is
- [Silver Medallion Recipient 2015
David Bates](https://www.dahlia.org/societies/ads-awards-to-people/awards-2015/silver-medallion-recipient-2015-david-bates/) - Dave is a respected dahlia researcher, author and educator from England. Dave was very active in the affairs of the National Dahlia Society for many years. Most noteworthy are his contributions to dahlia classification. He has traveled to the U. S. and has joined us for at least one ADS National Show. He is a
- [Recommendations for Buying Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/recommendations-for-buying-dahlias/) - Dahlia catalogs from a number of commercial growers will appear regularly from early-December to mid-January. These growers provide a great service for those of us who definitely desire to grow a specific variety. Many of us comb these catalogs at great length in order to structure our portfolio of garden/exhibition quality blooms. Additionally, one can visit
- [Dahlia Nomenclature and Brief History](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/dahlia-nomenclature-and-brief-history/) - Did you know that the dahlia is the national flower of Mexico? It should not come as a surprise since the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala are considered the home of origin for today's dahlia ancestors. 16th century Spanish conquistadors, while busy conquering the vast Aztec Indian nation, also made some interesting explorations-one of which
- [Compost Tea](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/compost-tea/) - One of the most important components of a green program for your garden is aerated compost tea. This tea when produced properly will reintroduce necessary biology back into your garden. With repeated applications your soil will be alive again. Your garden will require less water and almost no fertilizer. Your plants will thrive and your
- [No Weeding - No Till Gardening - A Layered Garden](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/no-weeding-no-till-gardening-a-layered-garden/) - When farming began in the United States over 200 years ago the available land was vast and untapped. When a farmer depleted his farm’s soil nutrient level, he simply cleared land and started a new one. Most had 3 farms in their lifetime. Of course that option has long passed, and we need to be
- [My Journey to Organic Gardening](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/my-journey-to-organic-gardening/) - I was not pleased with my dahlias the last few years and even after winning a number of head table awards I was sure the dahlias should have been bigger and more colorful. I was at a loss- I had used just about every combination of chemical fertilizer and jumped at any new chemical that
- [Two Organic Additives For Your Garden That Are FREE!!](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/two-organic-additives-for-your-garden-that-are-free/) - Fall Leaves Fall is the time we can do our gardens a BIG favor! Rather than rake the leaves up, put them in a plastic bag and send them off to the dump, why not take this free organic additive and spread it on our garden plots. It's FREE and very helpful to our soil.
- [Ruminations of a Dahlia Tuber](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/ruminations-of-a-dahlia-tuber/) - Wha-at! I think I have been reborn again! I can only hope this next life is better than my last. I cannot recall how many lives I have had, but it seems more than most, possibly by luck and good caregivers. Many other tubers are not so fortunate. Some tubers are merely dug up and
- [Coping With Spider Mites](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/coping-with-spider-mites/) - Spider mites thrive in warm or hot, dry weather. They survive over the winter on a number of plants, including many evergreens. Carbamates such as DDT and Sevin cause an explosion in fertility of spider mites. Use any Carbamate and you will have spider mites all over. Some of the pyrethrium based insecticides also increase
- [Dahlia Imperialis Blooming at the Smithsonian](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/dahlia-imperialis-blooming-at-the-smithsonian/) - Dahlia imperialis, also called the “tree dahlia,” bloomed recently at the Smithsonian. This dahlia is a separate species from those with which most people are familiar. Historically, in the Washington DC area, tree dahlias are killed by freezing before blooming. However, the horticulturists at the Smithsonian Gardens have successfully achieved blooms during two of the
- [When to Plant Your Dahlias Out in the Garden](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/when-to-plant-your-dahlias-out-in-the-garden/) - Note: The Bulletins of the American Dahlia Society are full of excellent and timely information regarding successful growing of spectacular dalhias. This article, by Dr. Rick Peters, is a good example of that useful information. This article was published in the June, 2005, Bulletin. Decades of the ADS Bulletins are available for reading in the
- [Nutrients for Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/nutrients-for-dahlias/) - We have been growing dahlias for over forty years, about 30 years ago we moved to our present location to have space around us and continued with the dahlia growing. Through the years we have met many respected dahlia growers and often the topic of discussion was fertilizing dahlias. The majority of growers recommended fertilizing
- [More Nutrients for Dahlias](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/articles/more-nutrients-for-dahlias/) - Last year we grew plants of one cultivar (M-FD) in four groups with different applications of fertilizer for each group which produced various results; some never made it through the soil, there were growth differences during the season and the weight of the roots when dug as reported in the June ADS Bulletin. Soon after
- [2015 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2015-trial-garden-results/) - ADS Medal Winners are shown in BOLD Click on the underlined scores below to view a photo from that Trial Garden. (Photos will be posted when available). Seedling Class. # B C E GS M PC S T Origin $ Frozen A ID YL 1102 86.8 86.0 86.4 Swan Island
- [TG 2015 Photo Galleries](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/tg-2015-photo-galleries/)
- [TG 2016 Photo Galleries](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/tg-2016-photo-galleries/)
- [Scheetz Chuey Charitable Foundation Donation Ceremony September, 2014](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/virus-in-dahlia/scheetz-chuey-charitable-foundation-donation-ceremony-september-2014/) - Mr. Jim Chuey talks about his brother Dr. Carl Chuey and describes the donation while Dr. Ron Miner and Dr. Hanu Pappu look on. Mr. Jim Chuey presents the endowment to Dr. Hanu Pappu while Dr. Ron Miner witnesses. Dr. Pappu accepts the donation. Dr. Miner, Dr. Pappu, and Mr. Jim Chuey Dr. Ron Miner,
- [2017 Trial Garden Results](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/2017-trial-garden-results/) - ADS Medal Winners are Shown in Bold Font Seedling Class. # B C E M N PC S T Origin $ OMG AA ID FL 0112 86.3 85.4 88.9 86.8 Swan Island SI AC Jeri AA SC YL 0202 88.9 88.6 89.5 Greenway A Amhurst Raymond
- [TG 2017 Photo Galleries](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/trial-garden-overview/trial-garden-2017-photo-galleries/)
- [Species Dahlia - D. pteropoda](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-pteropoda/) - Height: 3’ Bloom: lavender to purple Distribution: Puebla, Oaxaca Habit: auriculate wings on leaves Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. parvibracteata](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-parvibracteata/) - Height: 4’ Bloom: light lavender with involucral bracts Distribution: Guerrero (6,000’) Habit: numerous flowers on thin stems (peduncles) Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. pugana](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-pugana/) - Height: 2’ Bloom: lavender Distribution: Jalisco at 7,000’ Habit: subrosette shrub; blooms on long peduncles Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. neglecta](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-neglecta/) - Height: 5’ Bloom: light lavender with yellow center spot (late summer bloom) Distribution: Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Querétaro, Veracruz at 6,000-7,000’ Habit: herbaceous stalks Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. moorei](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-moorei/) - Height: 2’ Bloom: purple with maroon rays Distribution: Hidalgo, Querétaro Habit: distinctly purplish branches Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. cordifolia](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-cordifolia/) - Height: 2’ Bloom: dark red Distribution: Guerrero and western states of Mexico Habit: distinctive heart-shaped simple leaves arranged in opposites Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. mollis](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-mollis/) - Height: 5’ Bloom: light lilac Distribution: Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Querétaro at 8,000’ Habit: pubescent stems and leaves Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. hjertingii](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-hjertingii/) - Height: 4’ Bloom: light purple Distribution: Hidalgo Habit: herbaceous growth Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. hintonii](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-hintonii/) - Height: 4’ Bloom: dark pink to purple Distribution: Guerrero in forest at 6,000’ (may be rare) Habit: slender stems, lanceolate leaflets with pubescent (hairy) surfaces Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. cuspidata](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-cuspidata/) - Height: 3’ Bloom: light lavender Distribution: Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Querétaro on west-facing slopes at 8,000’ Foliage: 1-4 herbaceous canes, ovate compound leaves. Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. brevis](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-brevis/) - Height: 2’ Bloom: striated purple and lavender Distribution: México, Michoacán Habit: short, multi-trunked bush Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. barkerae](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-barkerae/) - Height: 2’ Bloom: purple Distribution: Jalisco, Michoacán Habit: very short shrub Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. sublignosa](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-sublignosa/) - Height: 3’ Bloom: pale lavender to purplish Distribution: Tamaulipas (7-8,000’) Habit: multi-stemmed, woody base Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. rupicola](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-rupicola/) - Height: 5’ Bloom: lilac Distribution: Durango (at 6,000’) Habit: needle-like foliage on shrubby bush Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. excelsa](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-excelsa/) - Height: 15’ or more Bloom: lilac Distribution: Mexico State to Guerrero Foliage: cane-like with woody base, leaves to 2’ Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. congestifolia](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-congestifolia/) - Height: 2’ Bloom: purple or purple tipped lavender (early bloom) Distribution: Hidalgo at 8,000’ Habit: very short, multi-stemmed, sub-rosette growth Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. tenuicaulis](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-tenuicaulis/) - Height: 15’ Bloom: light lavender or rosy (blooms in late fall) Distribution: Oaxaca, Jalisco, Michoacan at 8,500-10,000’ Foliage: wide bush, smaller leaves than other tree dahlias, new foliage is maroon Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. scapigeroides](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-scapigeroides/) - Height: 6’ Bloom: lavender Distribution: Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Querétaro Habit: short internodes for foliage, ligneous stems Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. pinnata](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-pinnata/) - Height: more than 15’ Bloom: white to lavender (blooms late) Distribution: Oaxaca, Chiapas at 2,500-9,000’ Foliage: thick, woody stems, large compound leaves to 3’ Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. linearis](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-linearis/) - Height: 4’ Bloom: purplish with yellow center Distribution: Guanajuato, Querétaro (6,000’) Habit: free-branching, woody stems, shrubby bush Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. foeniculifolia](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-foeniculifolia/) - Height: 4’ Bloom: lavender Distribution: Nuevo León, Tamaulipas (at 6,000’) Habit: highly dissected leaves, shrubby bush Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. dissecta](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-dissecta/) - Height: 1-2 ½’ Bloom: white to pale lavender Distribution: Central Mexico, Tamaulipas, San Luis PotosÍ at 6,500-8,000’ Habit: finely dissected foliage close to ground Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. australis](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-australis/) - Height: 2-4’ Bloom: purple Distribution: Chiapas, Oaxaca, Michoacan (isolated subspecies) Guatemala (var. serratior) Habit: shrubby and herbaceous for all four sub-species: australis, chiapensis, serratior and var. liebmannii Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. atropurpurea](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-atropurpurea/) - Height: 6-7’ Bloom: dark red Distribution: Central Mexico, Guerrero (8,500’) Habit: lanky stems Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. apiculata](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-apiculata/) - Height: 8’ Bloom: lavender Distribution: Oaxaca, Puebla (7,000’) Habit: woody stem, dissected foliage Back to List of Dahlia Species
- [Species Dahlia - D. coccinea](https://www.dahlia.org/docsinfo/species-dahlias/species-dahlia-d-coccinea/) - Height: 5’ Bloom: commonly orange red, sometimes with yellow center but may vary from gold to scarlet Distribution: widest range of all dahlias at 1,500-5,000’ on rocky slopes and cloud forest Habit: loosely arranged foliage and thin stems Back to List of Dahlia Species
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- [Guide to Judging Dahlias
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- [Dahlias of Today 2026](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/dahlias-of-today-2026/) - Price is per copy and does not include shipping. Discounts for bulk orders available.
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- [Dahlia Forms Banner Stand](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/test-external-product/) - Attractive Attention-Getting Dahlia Form Banner Stand Raise your club or business profile and show off the dahlia’s variety of forms, sizes and colors. The banner dimensions are 81 inches high by 34 inches wide. This very portable banner stand comes with a nylon carrying bag. Designed and produced by the Puget Sound Dahlia Association. COST: $300.00
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- [Guide to Judging Dahlias
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- [1976 - 2022 Composite Listing
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- [Test - DO NOT PURCHASE](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/test-do-not-purchase/) - Test product
- [Dahlia Postcard Set 2 - Ship to US only](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/dahlia-postcard-set-2/) - Sold in quantities of 100 including 25 each of four designs featuring Honka, Dahlia Arrangement, Dahlia Bouquet and Alpen Diamond. Typical postcard format. Space on reverse side for: meeting reminders, event notices, dues reminders, volunteer assignments, or personal messages Includes shipping.
- [Dahlia Postcard Set 1 - Ship to US only](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/4602/) - Sold in quantities of 100 including 25 each of four designs featuring Wheels, Goldie Gull, Wildwood Marie and Lorona Dawn. Typical postcard format. Space on reverse side for: meeting reminders, event notices, dues reminders, volunteer assignments, or personal messages Includes shipping.
- [The American Dahlia Society
The Second 50 Years](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/the-american-dahlia-society-the-second-50-years/) - As part of the ADS’s Centennial, the society has published a history of its second half-century. Drawn largely from the ADS Bulletin, the book is filled with advice, anecdotes, poetry, and the winners of awards and medals. More than a hundred ADS members who submitted material to the Bulletin are remembered with excerpts. It will
- [Show Tag Rings](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/show-tag-rings/) - Show Tag Rings used to attach a show entry card to the cultivar. Available in quantities of 1,000. Shipping included.
- [ADS Color Guide
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- [ADS Exhibition Vases](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/ads-exhibition-vases/) - You cannot add this product to the cart. ADS Exhibition Vases, in 3 different sizes, are molded once each year in late June or early July prior to the show season and shipped in time for use in the early shows. Requests for any year must be received no later than June 1 of that
- [Dahlia! A DVD Growing Guide](https://www.dahlia.org/shop/dahlia-a-dvd-growing-guide/) - If you love dahlias, you'll love this. If you're a beginner, begin here. As you'll see in Dahlia! even the novice grower produces loads of astounding blooms - merely by watching and learning from the veterans. Produced with the novices in mind, Dahlia! presents all the tips and tricks you want to know, simply and
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