The National Dahlia Society also works in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society towards the better appreciation of the dahlia. The instrument here is the Joint Dahlia Committee, composed of an equal number of members from both societies. This committee is responsible for the classification of the dahlia into its differing forms and sizes, but not for the actual listing of varieties in accordance with this classification which is done by the National Dahlia Society.
In addition the committee is responsible both for the selection of dahlias for trial at the Royal Horticultural Societies Gardens at Wisley and for the judging of such varieties. It advises both societies on matters of mutual interest, and is concerned with maintaining good relationship between the two societies and other kindred bodies.
Certain members of this committee are responsible for the compilation of the National Register of Varieties, a register which is maintained to try to eliminate confusion and duplication of naming wherever possible.
Scotland also has its own society. This society, the Scottish National Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society, organises at least one big show each year, usually at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, and also issues a classified list of varieties. This in the main is similar to that of the National Society but omits many varieties in the major list, adding a number of others of Scottish origin.
It is perhaps a pity that the National List does not include all of these Scottish varieties, but it is not possible for the N.D.S. Committee to classify varieties which they have not seen, so it is only these Scottish varieties which are distributed outside Scotland- and the majority of the worthwhile ones to become so distributed - which can he classified by the Classification Committee. It has been suggested there should be a scheme whereby Scottish blooms could be seen at a Scottish show for classification and perhaps selection for trial at Wisley.
The National Dahlia Society presents a Gold Medal to the outstanding seedling of the year: this, however, is not awarded if, in the opinion of the committee, no dahlia is worthy. These honours are much sought after, as they are the hall-mark of a great dahlia, one which can be bought and sold with confidence.
In addition the committee is responsible both for the selection of dahlias for trial at the Royal Horticultural Societies Gardens at Wisley and for the judging of such varieties. It advises both societies on matters of mutual interest, and is concerned with maintaining good relationship between the two societies and other kindred bodies.
Certain members of this committee are responsible for the compilation of the National Register of Varieties, a register which is maintained to try to eliminate confusion and duplication of naming wherever possible.
Scotland also has its own society. This society, the Scottish National Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society, organises at least one big show each year, usually at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, and also issues a classified list of varieties. This in the main is similar to that of the National Society but omits many varieties in the major list, adding a number of others of Scottish origin.
It is perhaps a pity that the National List does not include all of these Scottish varieties, but it is not possible for the N.D.S. Committee to classify varieties which they have not seen, so it is only these Scottish varieties which are distributed outside Scotland- and the majority of the worthwhile ones to become so distributed - which can he classified by the Classification Committee. It has been suggested there should be a scheme whereby Scottish blooms could be seen at a Scottish show for classification and perhaps selection for trial at Wisley.
The National Dahlia Society presents a Gold Medal to the outstanding seedling of the year: this, however, is not awarded if, in the opinion of the committee, no dahlia is worthy. These honours are much sought after, as they are the hall-mark of a great dahlia, one which can be bought and sold with confidence.
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