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 gatherings and meetings including the … See entire post.
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!
For more information about their Gold Medal awards, visit Awards.… See entire post.
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 County Dahlia Society (SCDS), the … See entire post.
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.… See entire post.
The Spokesman-Review remembers dahlia breeder Dawn Anselmo, co creator of dahlia Inland Dynasty, who passed away April 10, 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.
The deadline for the 2019 Photo Contest draws nigh. All entries must be received by November 30, 2019.
The 2019 IMAGE SUBMISSIONS FOR 2020 NEW INTRODUCTIONS form is now available – Click here.… See entire post.
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: