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September, 2005 |
NEXT MEETING;
13th September @ 8 pm @ 9th & Lincoln.
Program: OPEN TO ALL Mini Show. AA, A, B, BB, M, BA, MB, P, ST, WL, AN,
CO, O, S, PE, MS, NX, NO, x3 & x5 of the same variety.
Doors open as early as 7 pm giving you
adequate set up time before 8 PM. Please bring labels with your name &
the flower’s name. If your flower is not in the ADS Classification
book, please have a senior judge classify it for you. Who will bring
treats? |
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WELL EARNED RETIREMENT:
After 10 years as Recording Secretary for
our monthly meetings and for our Board Meetings, Thelma Cornish
relinquished her swift pen. Known not only for accuracy but also humor,
Thelma will continue to contribute her insights and lovely flowers to
DSC occasions. Thank you, Thelma, for your years of dedicated service
to DSC. Barbara Jackson has graciously acceded to scribe as interim
Secretary until our annual elections in December.
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MULTIPLES MADE EASIER:
Lou
Paradise demonstrated three ways to stage three blooms: in a
descending straight line, or one of two triangles with two up and one
down or one up and two down. Lou’s aesthetics favors the heavier
flowers at the bottom. Using mathematically irrefutable logic, Lou declared, “A five is just a three with two more.”
A bonus: when you arrange
seven blooms for a show, leaves are optional! Lou likes to deploy
seven in a circle: Tallest one at the top of the circle then two more
in a straight line below it; two more on each side of the straight line
defining a full circle. Lou makes it seem so simple, but wrestle with
it at home a few times to get the knack.
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![](https://sfdahlias.org/newsletters/2005/sept/pix/aug4.jpg) SEEDS & STEMS:
DJ brought in a second year “Bonsai”
dahlia—a tradition in the making. Raffle Man struck
again. For the meeting’s final flourish, DJ raffled off three
vases of beautiful dahlias, three bags of Calcium nitrate, and a pin
frogs. How
clever of Marilyn to color co-ordinate her snazzy outfit with her
homemade toffee. The Dingwalls brought a basket of luscious
lemons to share with DSC members. Thanks to Baker Bill for delicious pineapple
upside-down
cake and to Joann for lemon cake from her own lemons.
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![](https://sfdahlias.org/newsletters/2005/sept/pix/aug2.jpg) NOVICE
ONLY MINI SHOW:
62
excellent entries in every category except MB & NO taxed judges Tinnee &
Deborah’s acumen. Soc brought in the best Ad Lib (A SC Var.) I’ve ever
seen to nab a natty third prize. The Dingwalls nailed best WL with a
lovely Pam Howden. DJ scored big & small with best AA, Kenora Clyde (AA
SC W) & best MS, Mathew Juul. His Starry ( ST PK) aced out the Stellars.
Not only did DJ’s Sean C accrue best CO but best x3 as well, narrowly
eclipsing his x3 Buffys (CO BR/br). Barbara’s humongous Elsie Houston
was crowned Best A, while her AA Penhill Watermelon & Hana Hitosuji had
everyone buzzing. Frank won big in the BB category with best BB,
Jomanda (FD, O) & third Woton Blue Streak (C L). |
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Lou Lombardo cleaned up with 7 firsts: Jeanie
(BB FD OR), Kathy’s Choice (M C Y), Poppet (P OR), Valley Porcupine (NX
LB W/pk), Bishop of Llandoff (PE DR), Powder Puff Polka (AN Y), & best
in Show Kenora Fireball (BA R) looking as though he dusted his previous
Best in Show out of suspended animation. Thank you all for bringing in
your beautiful flowers, exposing us all to new varieties, & showing us
the variations caused by different climates, soil, chemicals, & growing
conditions.
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TV DAHLIAS:
Baker
Bill led another group of DSC people (Rose, John B, Theresa, Joann,
Diana, the Cornishesall the way from Napa, and the Wilmarths) to help
man the phones at KQED’s pledge drive, all with bouquets of dahlias
dazzling callers. They raised over $50K.
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GROW
‘N SHOW:
Oscar
and Judy personify yet another twist to teaming up for dahlia fun.
Oscar grows A’s, such as Spartacus & Judy paints them. Together they
brought in the model bloom and her stunning water color. Judy's work is
represented in many galleries, local and out of state as well as being
hung in many museums.
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![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1Dsc01410.jpg) THE 2005 SAN FRANCISCO DAHLIA SHOW --
A
DAZZLING DISPLAY:
Thanks to
the crew of faithful that showed up to set the stage on Friday night.
And a special thank you to Louise Mueller who arranged for a magnificent
lunch that was enjoyed by all. Just delicious!
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Congratulations go
to Joe Norton who took Novice Sweepstakes as well as Best Novice Bloom
and Best BB (both Jomanda). |
DJ
Ecklebarger staged a wonderful display of the various dahlia forms.
What a great learning aide for those unfamiliar with the extent of the
dahlia's diversity. This year we presented the most fabulous rosettes
at our Court of Honor. And thanks again to DJ for ordering these HUGE
ribbons and preparing them for presentation. |
![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1Dsc01460.jpg) ![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1Dsc01478.jpg) ![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1sDsc01453.jpg) ![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1sDsc01441.jpg) Lou
Paradise won Amateur Sweepstakes, Best Small & Best BB (both Pink
Paradise), Best A (Pink Jupiter), Best ST (Camano Pet), Best MS (Matthew
Juul), Best Arrangement (Vincent Paradiso), x5 (Ruskin Marigold), a host
of x7s (Best A, B, BB, M) and the Mass Display (seedling 3602).
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Roy
Stier captured Open Sweeps as well as Largest Bloom (a looming Danum
Meteor AA SC R). |
Best
WL (Pam Howden), Best NO (2002 RS-3), x3 Large (Kenora Jubilee), x3
Small (Wildwood Swirls), 3x Flower of the Year (Formby Alpine) and x5
Large (Spartacus). |
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The
team of Kevin Larkin and Karen Zydner of
Corralitos Gardens
decorated the head table with Best Large and Best B (both Edna C), Best
Open and Best S (both 02 CA7), Best AA (Ailana Majesty), Best P (Willo
Violet), Best CO (Teesbrooke Redeye), Best NX (Valley Porcupine) and
Best Flower of the Year (Formby Alpine). |
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Erik
and Gerda Juul graced the Court of Honor with Best MB (Juul's Pearl),
Best PE (Brenda Sue), Best O (Juul's Allstar), x3 and x5 Disc centered
(both Matthew Juul), Best Basket (Barbary Gem), Best Pom Basket and
Smallest Pom (both Mi Wong), and the ADS Seedling Achievement Award (Juul's
Pearl).
The real Ricky helping Erik getting the displays organized. |
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Chloe
Lombardo skunked her dad by winning Best Junior (Urchin). The giant
rosette was larger than her head! |
![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1Dsc01379.jpg) ![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1Dsc01395.jpg) Tinnee
Lee won Best BA (Mary's Jomanda), x7 (Pam Howden), Floating Waterlily
(Pam Howden), and Peoples Choice (Lady Darlene) John and JoAnna Morton
took Best Anemone with Alpen Fury. Meanwhile, Janet Thelen won Best
Variegated (Rolf), Best Potted MS (CG Charm), and Best Vernon Rose.
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![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1Dsc01372.jpg) ![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1Dsc01387.jpg) ![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1Dsc01363.jpg) And
Chris Dix had the best Hall of Fame Candidate with Verda. Frank entered
the competition by putting on his running shoes Barbara crated in her
blooms from Marin the night before; Scott and his daughter "camped" out
all night helping out with the setup. |
![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1.020_20%20Weston%20Spanish%20Dancer%20for%208%20x%2010_sml.jpg) ![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/DSC%20Aug%202005/dsc2005.pix/1.DCS00810%20Butterfly%20on%20Mikey%20P%20for%208%20x%2010%20-%20H%20-%20B_sml.jpg) In
the photo section, Franck Avril
won Best in Show and Best Single Variety
(Weston Spanish Dancer) and Best Flora & Fauna (Mikey P); If you would
like to learn more about Franck's photography works, go to his
web site.
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Membership
table was manned by Rose and DJ throughout the two days and many new members
joined.
Thanks to all who
volunteered and helped to make this dazzling display possible. This
year's show was a little leaner than in recent years because, for
various reasons, several of our "heavy lifters" were unable to attend.
Conspicuous by their absence were Deborah Dietz, Ken & Marilyn Masurat,
and Serge Queant. You were all greatly missed! |
DJ
Ecklebarger won the Any Snapshots class.
For a bigger picture of the award winning pictures of Franck and DJ,
click on the smaller versions displayed here. |
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OUT THE LIBRARY:
For
the first show of the year in the Bay Area, led by John Morton, San
Leandro Dahlia Society amassed quite a few flowers. Well
contested, the Novice section represented with every type from the
giants to the bitzies. It was a wonderful show with plenty of tables for
staging and plenty of help. |
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Barbara Jackson’s novice Best AA
ID Penhill
Dark Monarch and Best AA C Inland Dynasty were trumped by her Best A IC
Belle of the Ball.![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/SL%20Aug%202005/pix/Barbara%20Jackson.jpg) |
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![](https://sfdahlias.org/events/2005/SL%20Aug%202005/pix/1Pict0060.jpg) Lou
Lombardo amalgamated a bunch of Bests including a great Pink Jupiter,
Gitts Perfection, Camano Rascal, and CG Paragon culminating in Novice
Sweepstakes. Lou also drove purists crazy by winning People’s Choice with a “blue”
dahlia, just edging out DJ’s harlequin Blackberry Ripple. |
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Hauling in two loads of stupendously glorious
flowers, Roy Stier handily won Amateur Sweepstakes. Roy’s monster
Spartacus ballooned to Largest & Deborah’s wee Poppet graced Smallest.
DJ’s stunning Tip Toe earned Best B FD; his Buffy won Best Novice x3.
Lou Paradise racked up Open Sweeps. Bea Paradise floated to glory for
Lou P.
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![](https://sfdahlias.org/newsletters/2005/sept/picnic.pix/1Dsc01306.jpg) Annual Picnic:
It
was warmer in Anchorage, Alaska but it didn’t matter to two hundred and
fifty people gathered in the Dahlia Dell for the picnic that Eric worked
so hard to arrange. They were the members of our Society and their
friends and family enjoying the fun, fellowship and good food. With
the backdrop of dazzling dahlias, they delighted in visiting with each
other and visiting the groaning table laden with hams, turkeys, salads,
sandwiches, desserts and special cakes, and you name
it. |
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The kiddies and some adults had fun with the face
painter and the balloon artist. Mike had painted his favorite
motorcycle, afraid to smile in case the motorcycle looked mangled.
Another lady had her face painted with a flower, of course, the dahlia.
The children also had the fire engine to explore and the mounted police
poised to pose for pictures. |
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![](picnic.pix/1Dsc01308.jpg) SCINTILLATING
SEPTEMBER: ROGUE MONTH:
By now most of your plants should have produced at least their first
bloom. Critically evaluate each bush. If it is substandard and not
worthy of passing on its tubers, chuck the whole plant in the garbage
now. (Do not compost—chuck!) If you have two or more of the same
cultivar, evaluate which is superior. Make note on your lable Now so
you will know which one to replant in the spring. CHECK ALL LABLES WITH
ADS CLASSIFICATION BOOK NOW. When you have good blooms to compare to
the ADS description is the best time to determine that you have the
right name with the right plant. October might be too late for some
varieties. I like to transfer my labels down to around the base of the
plant so that they will be attached even when I have whacked down the
bush in December. |
![](picnic.pix/1Dsc01291.jpg) Keep
up with all the dead heading, disbudding, and stripping off the “rags”
(limp brown leaves at the bottom of bushes). The more zealously you do
these things, the longer your plants will continue to bloom. Remember,
dead head down to the crotch where NEW growth grows. Do not let old
petals drape and dissolve on leaves; they form a nurturing medium for
bacteria. If you are fighting powdery mildew, strip off the dusted
leaves and spray with a MAJOR fungicide. (My favorite is Monterey Fungi
Fighter if you can find it on line.) Remember, you can combine
fungicide, insecticide, and superbloom all in one luscious concoction
and spray all three at once. If nothing else, FERTILIZE. Tie plants to
stakes at increasing heights to prevent toppling heartbreak; practice
dahlia bondage, they appreciate it. Throw a garden party to celebrate
the unique beauty you’ve welcomed into your home. |
Dahlia Society of California, Inc., San Francisco, CA -- Copyrighted
Chief Editor: Deborah Dietz
eNewsletter Editor: Ted Marr
Acknowledgement: DSC
Conference story by Lou Lombardo, Picnic story by Rose Marr, photos from
Deborah, Franck, DJ, and Ted. |