I wrote an article for Dahlia Week about the Utah Dahlia Society Show that I had the pleasure of attending last Saturday but I wonder if it will be published. It's Dahlia week and the article today is on fruit flies. Anyway I assume this forum is for Dahlia Lovers so I'll share here.



The winners table



Show n Tell....best specimen. It was spectacular.


Show Entries








Show n Tell



Weston Spanish Dancer



Tomo



Hissy Fitz


Mixed Bouquets that they sell at the show.


Best Design



Lovely Lois



Outta de Blue



Comano Sitka


More pictures tomorrow..........

All so lovely. Looking forward to more photos.

me too

Wow, there are some great beauties at the show. It is no wonder Show n Tell won the best of show. It is truly exciting and beautiful.

I agree, it's stunning! Thank you for sharing your pictures!

I made it to the MN dahlia show last year, and Show and Tell was a big winner there too - when its nice - its gorgeous!

And yeah - whats with the fruit fly article?

Just called and added Show N Tell to my order because of your pictures, Paul. I need to stop looking at the pictures from this forum!

Liz, what companies are taking orders already?

Lynch Creek, Swan Island, Old House Gardens and Brecks are the ones I've ordered from. Do most start selling for the spring much later? I saw a few that didn't have selections for spring 2016--is that more normal for dahlias?

Yes, some always lag behind. I love River's selections! Lynch Creek couldn't possibly have friendlier customer service. Swan Island is as reliable as any company could possibly be.

I had a question about yellow open centers on some of the early dahlias so I wrote to Andy at Lynch Creek and Eugene at River's. Both replied in less than 24 hours and the answer was the same - genetics and weather. I really respect both men for their help.

I know Hollyhill Dahlias doesn't start taking orders until Jan (I think)

The smaller venues want to wait until they dig their tubers and actually see what they have available.