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fall shows

Central States Dahlia Society Show
September 25 & 26

The Central States Dahlia Society's seventy-ninth annual show features a judged exhibit of nearly a thousand dahlia blooms ranging in size from a silver dollar to a dinner plate. Dahlias are known for their bright, vibrant colors and perfect petal arrangements. Society members will be on hand to provide written information and to answer questions about dahlias.

 

Youth Horticulture Competition Display
October 3 & 4

 

Illinois Orchid Society Fall Show & Sale
October 9 & 10

The Illinois Orchid Society presents this show, in which individual orchids in 128 classes will vie for red, white, and blue ribbons. Twenty-five entries will receive "best of class" green ribbons, and the best- appointed plant in the show will receive the Chicago Horticultural Society Award from American Orchid Society judges. Tabletop displays, from the rarest of species to cultivated hybrids, will be artistically arranged. The Society will provide an orchid sales area and (for $5) repotting services. For more information, visit www.iosoc.com.

 

Midwest Fruit Explorers Show & Sale
October 16 & 17

Freshly harvested fruit grown in the area by the Midwest Fruit Explorers is on display and for sale. Featured are apples, pears, paw paws, grapes, kiwis, and more. See apples turned into cider during apple press demonstrations. Visitors can enjoy tastings and information on growing fruit. Apples, cider, and more will be on sale.

 

Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale
October 16 & 17

The Midwest Daffodil Society's bulb sale features many varieties of unique and easy-to-grow daffodils for the gardener who wants some early color next spring.

 

Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Lily Bulb Sale
October 16 & 17

A wide variety of lily bulbs will be available for purchase at the Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society's annual sale.

 

Garden Photographic Society Show
October 30 & 31