Thomas: These are all of the dahlia shows being held this year in the North Atlantic Dahlia Conference. I'm the American Dahlia Society's Regional Vice President for the North Atlantic Conference. Email me at EBonci@msn.com if you have any further questions. Ed Bonci aka Dahliaboy North Atlantic Dahlia Conference Shows August 18 & 19 Washington County Fair, Richmond, RI, by the Rhode Island Dahlia Society August 25 CT Dahlia Society 49th. Annual Show, Elizabeth Park, Hartford September 1 & 2 Long Island Dahlia Society, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, LI, NY September 8 & 9 Rhode Island Dahlia Society, Wickford, RI September 12* Southern Tier Dahlia Society & NADC Show, Chemung County Fairgrounds, Horseheads, NY (*Note this is a Wednesday) September 15 &16 Mid Island Dahlia Society, Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay, NY & Rochester Dahlia Society, Fairport, NY September 22 & 23 No NADC Shows, but Philadelphia DS is on this date at the Longwood Gardens near Kennett Square, PA. Next year the Philadelphia Society will be hosting the 2008 ADS National Show on September 18-21. September 29 North Jersey Dahlia Society, Frelinghuysen Arboret., Morristown, NJ October 6 & 7 Long Island Dahlia Society, 2nd. Show, Bayard Cutting Arboretum October 13 & 14 Mid Island Dahlia Society, 2nd. Show, Planting Fields

I went to the show yesterday and enjoyed it very much. I would say that if you live within an easy drive, you might like to check it out. It has come a very long way from the last time I saw it--maybe 10 years ago? They have a nice number and quality of exhibitors. And especially if you live within an hour or so, it's a great chance to find designers and contractors. A good number of gorgeous forced specimens, tho I wish the labeling was better. It's no competition for Boston or Philly, but definitely a useful and fun show to visit for local folks.

Thanks, Hilda - looks like a great theme. I missed the show this year, but hope that doesn't happen again.

Isn't that azalea striking? Lahtay to answer your question...I blew up the original photo which is much higher resolution than the one in PictureTrail and I think it says 'Torch Azalea' for the common name on the hanging sign. The Latin name is there but not readable. One thing to consider, not all the plants in the gardens are available for sale at the nursery. But you can check the list of plants they are selling here: Sue Here is a link that might be useful: NEWFS Availability