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2022 Hart, Dudley, and Gullikson Awards
The Derrill W. Hart medal
Awarded to the cultivar that has the highest average trial garden score in the accredited trial gardens located across the United States and Canada during the previous year as an AA/A; B; BB; M; Ball/Miniature Ball/Pompon; ST/NX; and Waterlily. The highest three scores shall be used to determine such highest average. In case of … See entire post.
Local society show reports 2022
Local society show reports for 2022 are now available. Details here.… See entire post.
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.… See entire post.
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 Best in Show as judged … See entire post.
2022 ADS Awards
The ADS is pleased to announce our 2022 awards. See all the details here.… See entire post.
Attention 2023 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 cost of $10 per image. … See entire post.
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.… See entire post.
Dahlia Calendars Available
2023 Dahlia calendars, produced by Alan Fisher, will be available after October 15 by mail, $9 plus postage. Contact Alan directly at afisherads@yahoo.com. Though not an official ADS or NCDS project, Alan will be making a donation to ADS for each calendar sold.
Think holiday shopping!
Want to window shop the calendar? Click here.… See entire post.