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.
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Local Society Shows 2025
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.
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.… See entire post.
Fab 50 and Cream of the Crop
The Fab 50 and Cream of the Crop lists for the 2024 Show Year are now available.
See the Fab 50 for the 2024 Show Year.
See the Cream of the Crop for the 2024 Show Year.
The Best of 2024
2024 Trial Garden info available
Another successful Trial Garden year is completed. See pictures and results starting here.… See entire post.