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2010 Calendar of Events
NATIONAL CAPITAL DAHLIA SOCIETY

February 10th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Monthly Meeting, Bethesda Library,
Topic: 2009 New Introductions, Pot-Luck Desserts

February 24th Deadline for March Dahliagram.

March 10th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Monthly Meeting, Davis Library,
Topic: Ask the Experts..How to Grow Dahlias
March 25th Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Board Meeting – at the home of Don Dramstad
March 24th Deadline for April Dahliagram.

April 14th Monday, 7:30 p.m., Monthly Meeting, Bethesda Library, TUBER SALE.
Workers needed at 7:00 p.m.
April 15-17th American Horticultural Society’s Spring Garden Market, Alexandria, VA
Workers needed
Thursday April 15th, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday April 16th, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 17th , 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
April 24th Deadline for May Dahliagram.
April 25th Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Arbor Day, Agricultural Farm Park, Derwood, MD.
TUBER SALE, Volunteers Needed.

May 1nd Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., PLANT & TUBER SALE, Brookside Gardens,
Conservatory Entrance. Workers are needed.
May 12th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Monthly Meeting, Bethesda Library, PLANT &
TUBER SALE. Workers Needed at 7:00 p.m.
May 23rd Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Planting Day, Mid-Atlantic Display Garden,
Derwood, MD.
Volunteers needed. Lunch provided.
May 24th Deadline for June Dahliagram.

June 9th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Monthly Meeting, Bethesda Library, FINAL PLANT
& TUBER SALE. Workers needed at 7:00 p.m.
June 23th Board Meeting at the home of Alan Fisher
June 24th Deadline for July Dahliagram.

July 11th Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Garden Tour/Picnic at the home of Don Dramstad,
Food: Pot-Luck
July 24th Deadline for August Dahliagram
August 1st Sunday, 10:00 a.m., Monthly Meeting, Display Garden Derwood,
Judging Refresher Course
August 22nd Sunday, NCDS Mid-Summer Dahlia Show and Picnic/Monthly Meeting,
Derwood Agricultural Center/Mid-Atlantic Display Garden, Derwood, MD
Setup begins at 7:00 a.m. Entries 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Judging 11:00 a.m.–
12:15 p.m. Open to public 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Picnic 1:00 p.m.
Pot Luck Picnic. Bring your favorite dish!
August 24th Deadline for September Dahliagram.

September 5th Sunday, Maryland State Fair & Dahlia Show,Timonium, MD
September 7th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Monthly Meeting, Location: TBA, Topic: Blooms for Show; Cutting/Transporting/Staging.
September 10th Friday, Gettysburg Dahlia Show, Contact Annie Radcliff

September 18th-19th Saturday-Sunday, Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show, at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. Contact: Steve Thomas, 610-644-4581
September 23-26, National Show in Chattanooga, TN, Hosted by the TN Dahlia Society
September 24th-26th NCDS 74nd Annual Dahlia Show, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD.
Chairpersons: Don Dramstad, Karen Nordahl, Jeanne Edwards. Staging on Friday, Sept. 25, 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Volunteers needed everyday.
September 26th Saturday, 6:00 p.m., NCDS Show Banquet, Location: Crowne Plaza, Silver Spring
September 27th Deadline for October Dahliagram. Please submit your articles earlier if you can!

October 2nd Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Bloom Sale, Display Garden, Derwood, MD.,
Rain date 3rd Please bring blooms by 10:00 a.m. Helpers needed! Rain Date Sunday 3rd!
October 13th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Monthly Meeting, Bethesda Library, Post-show dahlia display and judging demonstration. Bring your best dahlias and containers.
October 24th Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Dig up Dahlias at Display Garden, Derwood,
MD. Volunteers needed. Lunch provided.
October 24th Deadline for November Dahliagram.

November 10th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Place TBA – Board Meeting and Elections
November 24th Deadline for December Dahliagram.

December 8th Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Special Holiday Party, Bethesda Library,
Potluck! Bring your favorite dish.

There may be schedule changes. To verify schedule check out our website at: http://nationalcapitaldahlia.org/


DIRECTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION


Directions to Derwood Agricultural Center/Mid-Atlantic Display Garden: Take 270 North to Exit 9A and 370, Metro Station. Proceed 2 miles to Shady Grove Rd. East. Go 1.4 miles on Shady Grove Rd. Turn right on Muncaster Mill Rd. At first light make a left on Muncaster Rd. Go 1.3 miles. On your left will be stone columns and a sign to Farm Park. Proceed to red silo. Up on the hill is the dahlia garden.

Directions to Brookside Gardens: From the Beltway (495) take Georgia Ave North. Go about three miles and turn right at Randolph Rd. In about a 1/2 mile, turn right on Glen Allan Ave. Another half mile takes you to Brookside Gardens, which is part of Wheaton Regional park.

Directions to Bethesda Library: (Gaithersburg/Rockville area ) South on I-270. Take left fork (Wisconsin Ave./Silver Spring) to Old Georgetown Rd exit. South on Old Georgetown Rd past Beltway, Cedar Lane Firehouse, NIH, Suburban Hospital to 5-way intersection where Wilson Lane, St. Elmo and Arlington Rd converge. Right on Arlington Road Library is 3 blocks down on the right. (Virginia) Take I-495 across the American Legion Bridge at Cabin John to the River Rd exit. Turn right on River Rd to left on Goldsboro Rd. Turn slight right onto Bradley Blvd. Turn left Arlington Rd. Library is on the left adjacent to Caroline Freedland Park.

Directions Maryland State Fair Grounds in Timonium: Take the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) toward Towson. Take I-83 North (toward York, PA). Take the second exit from I-83, Padonia Rd., to the right (east). Take the first right, onto York Rd. Turn right at the entry gate. Ask for directions to the Horticultural Building for the Home Arts exhibits

If there is inclement weather, we will follow Montgomery County Schools evening activities cancellation alert for events in Maryland.

If you have any questions, need more information or would like to be mentored please feel free to contact:

Charles Miehm (540) 338-0549 - President miemoss@rstarmail.com
Karen Nordahl (301) 384-5187 – Vice President kkndahlia@verizon.net
Don Dramstad (540) 882-3602 dramstaddental@hughes.net
Cheryl Shores (301) 368-3316 dahlianet@hotmail.com
Kathleen Hoxie (703) 435-1882 kathleenhoxie@aol.com
Jeanne Edwards (540) 349-8698 majiedw1@netzero.net
Alan Fisher (301) 424-6641 AFisherADS@yahoo.com
Nick Weber (301) 774-2806 heritagero@aol.com


Dahlia Tuber Sales
You can grow beautiful dahlias in 2010!


Plan now to attend the spring 2010 tuber sales sponsored by the National Capital Dahlia Society. Start with high quality, time tested, climate appropriate tubers from your local growing area --- all very affordable. More variety, better plants, valuable growing tips, and all the free advice you can handle. Join us for another exciting growing season with the world’s most beautiful flower. Mark your calendar!


Bethesda Library
7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda
Thursday, April 14 7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 12 7:30 pm
Monday, June 9 7:30 pm

Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton
Saturday, May 1 10 am

Montgomery Country Agricultural Farm Park
(Derwood)
Sunday, April 25 11:00 am


Directions to Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Md.
From the Beltway take Georgia Ave North. Go about 3 miles and turn right at Randolph Rd. In a about a half mile, turn right on GlenAllan Avenue. Another half mile takes you to Brookside Gardens, which is part of Wheaton Regional park.

Directions to Derwood Agricultural Center/Mid-Atlantic Display Garden: Take 270 North to Exit 9A and 370, Metro Station. Proceed 2 miles to Shady Grove Rd. East. Go 1.4 miles on Shady Grove Rd. Turn right on Muncaster Mill Rd. At first light make a left on Muncaster Rd. Go 1.3 miles. On your left will be stone columns and a sign to Farm Park. Proceed to red silo. Up on the hill is the dahlia garden.

Directions to Bethesda Library: North (Gaithersburg/Rockville area ) South on Interstate 270. Take left fork (Wisconsin Ave./Silver Spring) to Old Georgetown Rd exit. South on Old Georgetown Road past Beltway, Cedar Lane Firehouse, NIH, Suburban Hospital to 5-way intersection where Wilson Lane, St. Elmo and Arlington Rd converge. Right on Arlington Road Library is 3 blocks down on the right. West (Virginia) Take I-495 across the American Legion Bridge at Cabin John to the River Rd exit. Turn right on River Rd. Turn left on Bradley. Continue to intersection of Arlington Rd with Bradley. Turn left on Arlington Rd. Library is on the left adjacent to Caroline Freedland Park.

Montgomery Country Agricultural Farm Park

(Derwood)

 Beautiful Dahia Display Garden

Closed for the Season