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All events held at the Albuquerque Garden Center unless specified otherwise

Interested non-members welcome; meetings are at 2 pm in Grace’s Room


April 25 – Garden Center Plant Sale -- we’ll sell potted irises, 1-5 pm only

April 27 Meeting – Preparing Your Iris for the Show; artistic design & photography division instructions

May 10 – Set Up for Show, 2-6 pm

May 11 – MOTHERS DAY IRIS SHOW – open to public 1-5 pm

June 8 Meeting – Show Awards, preparing for Region Convention

July 18-19 – Garden Center Flower Show (enter flowers, group competition)

July 20 Meeting – Final preparations for Regional Convention. Annual Drawing for NEW IRIS purchased (Members Only)

August 15 – Set up for Region 23 Iris Convention

August 16 – AIS REGION 23 CONVENTION 9 am – 5 pm – we are host

August 31 Meeting — Class on Dig, Divide, Process Your Iris

September 19 – Set Up for Iris Sale, 1-5 pm

September 20 – ANNUAL IRIS SALE – open to public 9 am - noon

October 19 Meeting – Preparing Iris Beds for Winter; Demo with our two iris beds in Garden Center gardens

October 25 – Halloween Glow ‘n Stroll (participation encouraged)

Dec 20 Holiday Party at Garden Center; members may invite one spouse/guest


OFFICERS 2025:

President Rae Phillips 505-235-5992, raecyp65@gmail.com

Vice President Candy Scott 505-200-2046, candysbridgeclub@aol.com

Treasurer Linn Furnish 505-884-6626, swimsew@comcast.net

Secretary Jody Kennedy 505-288-1511, jodykennedy21@gmail.com

Member-at-Large Eva Barry 505-350-0382, eva13barry@gmail.com

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Dahlias of Yesterday and Today


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Best of Show Dahlia Kelsey Annie Joy by Edith Iwan







Best AA Dahlia KA’s Khaleese by Diane Kolb 

Best A Dahlia Holly Hill Red Funhouse   by Edith Iwan

Best B Dahlia Cafe Au Lait by Kelly Barrows

Best BB Dahlia Clearview Neta by Amy Matteucci

Best Miniature Dahlia Hurlin’s Carnival by Edith Iwan

Best Ball Dahlia Cornel by Howard McCall

Best Miniature Ball Dahlia Holly Hill Miss White by Dorothy Duff

Best Pompom Dahlia Ginger Willow by Edith Iwan

Best Stellar Dahlia River’s Crystal by Dorothy Duff

Best Waterlily Dahlia Sandia Nocturne by Diane Kolb

Best Novelty Double Dahlia Valley Porcupine by Diane Kolb

Best Peony Dahlia Lake Hills Creamsicle by Edith Iwan

Best Anemone Dahlia Sandia Brocade by Edith Iwan

Best Novelty Open Dahlia U2 Ania by Diane Kolb

Best Collarette Dahlia Kelsey Anne Joy by Edith Iwan

Best Orchid or Orchette Dahlia  Rae Ann’s Gemini by Diane Kolb

Best Seedling Seedling-unnamed by Howard McCall

Best 3 of a kind Dahlias Western Spanish Dancer by Howard McCall

Best 5 of a kind Dahlias Blizzard by Kelly Barrows

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Best of Show Design Class 3, Italy - features fresh dahlias by Debi Harrington








Class 1. Mexico – line mass 3rd place, yellow ribbon by Candy Scott

Class 2. Spain – incorporating water 1st place, blue ribbon by Julie Moss

2nd place, red ribbon by Sue Bond

3rd place, yellow ribbon by Trudie Meyes

Class 3. Italy – fresh dahlias 1st place, blue ribbon by Debi Harrington 2nd place, red ribbon by Sue Bond

Class 4. England – 1 single dahlia 1st place, blue ribbon by Trudie Meyes

2nd place, red ribbon by Maureen Carson

3rd place, yellow ribbon by Julie Moss

Class 5. Germany – parallel design 1st place, blue ribbon by Julie Moss

2nd place, red ribbon by Sue Bond

Class 6. France – line using dahlias 2nd place, red ribbon by Diane Kolb

3rd place, yellow ribbon by Candy Scott

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People’s Choice for Best Dahlia Ketchup & Mustard by Howard McCall








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People’s Choice for Best Floral Design France. Arrangement with water by Julie Moss








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People’s Choice for Best Photography Dahlia with animal or bug (Praying Mantis) by Edith Iwan










People found out about the Dahlia Festival from: family & friends, State Fair Flower building, media: paper and internet, marque & garden club, previous visits to the dahlia show.

 
 
 
  • Sep 5, 2024
  • 1 min read

Anyone interested in bringing dahlias, photos, or floral designs is welcome.  You do not have to be a member to enjoy the fun of our Dahlia Festival.  Read through the downloadable schedule for the types of things you can bring.


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