Dahlia Adventures in Colorado
Aaron Greenwood
NMDS President Edith Iwan represented the NMDS at two Colorado Dahlia Society shows in Colorado
The first show was on August 23rd and 24th in Arvada, CO where she brought home multiple awards including Queen of Show and the Founder’s Trophy.
The second show was on September 6 & 7 in Flower Bin in Longmont, CO where she brought home the Small Grower Showcase for most blue ribbions and points.
What is equally amazing is that her award winning dahlias arrived in Colorado after a 562 mile road trip still looking fresh from the garden.
Colorado Dahlia Society Show
Arvada, CO
August 23rd and 24th, 2025
NMDS President Edity Iwan with her prize winning dahlias.
Top row – left to right:
- Eldon Wilson with “Best Stellar Type”
- Frank Holmes with “Best Pompon”
- Bloomquest Jean with 2025 Club Flower, Founder’s Trophy (Will be engraved with her name but trophy cup is retained by the CDS)
- Just Married with Best “B” single bloom, Queen of Show, and Best Lacinated Entry.
Front row – left to right:
- Kelsey Tinker, Blue Ribbon (Just wanted to be in the picture),
- Lo Grape, Micro-single for Best Exotic 1 Bloom and Best Exotic 3 Blooms
Colorado Dahlia Society
Longmont, CO
September 6 & 7.
NMDS President Edity Iwan with her prize winning dahlias.
Small Grower Showcase for most blue ribbons and points
- Best New Introduction – Raeann’s Altair
- Best Heritage Entry – Little Beeswings
- Best Novelty Type – Sandia Brocade
- Best Exotic Type – Alpen Cherub
- Best Pompom One Bloom – Pride of Place
- Largest Blue Ribbon Entry – Hollyhill Red Funhouse oms