Central States Dahlia Society
WELCOME
CSDS Welcomes You
Central States Dahlia Society (CSDS) was founded in February 1932 to encourage dahlia enthusiasts across Chicagoland and northern Illinois. We are one of the largest affiliated societies of the American Dahlia Society.
To learn more about CSDS, go to About.
Not a CSDS member? Memberships start at $10/year. Join now!
Our April monthly meeting
April 12, 2026
Doors open at 1, meeting starts at 1:30 pm
Elk Grove Village Township Office
Planting and Summer Care
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Planting tips: how, when and where
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Manicuring dahlias: topping, tying, lateral management, disbudding and timing for shows
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Summer care tips: watering, fertilizing and pest control
Please bring a dish to share and canned goods to donate to the EGV Food Pantry.
Photo Credit:
KA's Cloud dahlia in Sonia Harmon's garden.
Save the date!
Our Annual Dahlia Plant Sale
Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 2026