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2025 NM Dahlia Festival, September 28, 2025

  • Oct 17, 2025
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(Legacy of a Dahlia Hobbyist – Eldon Wilson)

Held at the Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd. NE


Eldon Wilson lived in Washington State and was a friend of Les Connell, who grew and developed many new dahlia varieties. After Eldon died in 1991, Les dedicated a dahlia to him, and it has been grown by his son, John, ever since. John moved to Placitas, NM, and in early 202,5 offered 50 tubers to the NMDS. The Flower of the Year 2025 is the Eldon Wilson, a yellow Stellar with orange reverse. A special ribbon is awarded to the best Eldon Wilson in the show.


Tom Taylor and Howard McCall with all of Howard’s dahlias and awards from the 2025 show.
Tom Taylor and Howard McCall with all of Howard’s dahlias and awards from the 2025 show.

If you would like to view photographs of the award-winning dahlias, please check out our website nmdahliasociety.org


 
 
 

Legacy of a Dahlia Hobbyist

  • Sep 3, 2025
  • 1 min read

2025 Dahlia Festival

Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 1 pm to 4 pm

Free admission @ the Albuquerque Garden Center


The New Mexico Dahlia Society will be having their Dahlia Festival on Sunday, September 28.


Anyone interested in bringing dahlias, floral arrangements or photographs to the show are encouraged to read through the booklet below or contact Edith Iwan, edithiwan@gmail.com, 505-240-2698.


Ketchup & Mustard Dahlia
Ketchup & Mustard Dahlia

 
 
 

2026 Daylily Meetings & Events

  • Jun 9, 2025
  • 1 min read

Unless otherwise specified meetings are held on Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.  Location of meetings varies by date.  Email membership@albuquerquedaylilysociety.org for addresses of private homes and member garden tours.


March 14 – Daylily “Eye Candy” Pattern Focus at the ABQ Garden Center

April 11 – Garden/Plant Prep Panel & Giveaway at private home

April 24 & 25 – Daylily Spring Sale – 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the ABQ Garden Center

May 9 – Companion Plants – Via Zoom

June 13 – Daylily Flower Show Preparation at private home

June 20 – Members’ Garden Tours  at private homes

June 28 Annual Albuquerque Daylily Society show and sale (open to all growers) 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

July 4 – Open Gardens 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

August 8 – ELITE Sale at private home

September TBD – Hybridizer Speaker at private home

September 25 – 26 - Daylily Fall Sale – at the ABQ Garden Center, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

November 21 – EOY Members Slideshow & Election of Officers at the ABQ Garden Center


 
 
 
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