2025 National Show Results now available
See the results at the Central States Dahlia Society website.
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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 a flip-book
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2025 ADS Photo Contest and People’s Choice (2026) Photo Contest
Announcing the 2025 ADS Photo Contest and People’s Choice (2026) Photo Contest.
Get those cameras clicking…
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There were some cultivars missing in the 2025 Classification and Handbook of Dahlias. See the list with info.… See entire post.
Local Society Shows 2025
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.… See entire post.
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.
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
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 the time of her death … See entire post.
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 contact your ADS Representative.… See entire post.
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.… See entire post.