The 81st Dahlia Show hosted by the Central States Dahlia Society takes place September 19 and 20, 2015, in the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois.

Hours are non to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday6.

Featured will be hundreds of dahlia blooms ranging in size from a silver dollar to a dinner plate — all to be judged and on display, with floral designs and photography completing the show.

Society members will be on hand to provide written information and to answer questions about dahlias.

(Photo courtesy of Chicago Botanic Garden)