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. And we have fun doing it. 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!
Show photo credit: John Kwak
Banner photo credit: KA's Cloud dahlia in Sonia Harmon's garden.
Upcoming events
November 8: Annual Holiday Party
It is time for the election of officers and CSDS’s annual holiday party. Please bring a dish to share and be sure to label if your dish contains nuts. We have resumed collecting non-perishable grocery and personal care items for the Elk Grove Village Food Pantry They are particularly in need of jars of peanut butter and jellies/jams! Let’s help brighten our neighbors’ holiday seasons!
All monthly meetings are held at Elk Grove Village Township Office at 600 Landmeier Road. Doors open at 1:00 pm and meeting begins at 1:30 pm.
Dahlia show success!
CSDS's 94th Fall Dahlia Show was held at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20. Hundreds of blooms were on display by growers from across the midwest competing for top honors.
