The American Dahlia Society – the Second 50 Years
THE AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY The Second 50 Years. "To stimulate interest in, and promote the culture and development of the Dahlia." CoMPILED BY HARRY R1.,,-o 1 Copyright© 2015 by The American Dahlia Society All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without permission from The American Dahlia Society. ISBN 978-0-692-52512-8 First addition, Parrot Press 2 Introduction In the beginning there was The Golden Year Dahlia Record, published in 1964, in anticipation of the AD S's Golden Anniversary in 1965. At 52 over-size pages, the publication by Lynn Dudley is a master piece of history, insight, and entertainment. When I first took on the assignment of organizing The American Dahlia Society the Second Fifty Years, I conceived a parallel publication in the same format. As the months went along, I concluded that I am not Lynn Dudley, and sequels usually disappoint. In looking for a different direction, I discovered that there was a wealth of history, insight and entertain ment in the last 50 years of the ADS Bulletins. The stories of the American Dahlia Society, the dahlia and the dahlia's people were right there. From that point forward, this publication virtually wrote itself. It is organized by year. There are no long lists or es says. Rather it is a buffet of tidbits-dim sum or tapas--of information that presents the ADS, the flower, and its people for your enjoyment. It is not intended to be read in one sitting, but rather, like an almanac to be visited from time to time.
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