NDS · National Dahlia Society

The National Dahlia Society was formed in 1881 and for over a century has given unbroken service to gardeners interested in this wonderful flower. We are now a registered charity, which seeks to promote the dahlia by means of exhibitions (shows), trials and conferences. We are the world's largest all-dahlia society and annually hold our main exhibitions at RHS Wisley and the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, Yorkshire, with reduced admission for members of course!

Twice a year - with our Winter Bulletin and summer publication, The Dahlia Annual - we keep members informed on every aspect of dahlia news, with items covering culture, trials, shows, cultivar selection, etc. These books are issued free to members, and in addition, on enrollment, our current Classified Directory (containing lists of recommended cultivars) and 'Dahlias For You' by Ted Collins are also sent free of charge to the new member.

Other events are organized annually, like our conferences, held around the country in March. Mention must be made of the Society's unique information service, that helps members with any problems they might have and provides for personal contact with our representatives in Wales, Scotland and Ireland. We also have linking contacts with international dahlia societies, this forming a chain of information for our members that spans the globe.
Posted By Gremelin Posted on September 18th, 2018

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