The Mid-South Daffodil Society and Dixon Gallery & Gardens host their ninth annual Daffodil Show. Identified species may be entered in the American Daffodil Society-accredited exhibition and competition. Daffodils whose names are not known are welcome in the ‘Just for Fun’ section. Entries of daffodils and photographs of daffodils will be received on Friday, March 22, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 23, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. The schedule for the accredited show will be found at www.dixon.org. Call Ruthie Taylor (901) 767-4591 or Molly Hampton (901) 829-2598 or Vicki Duggins (901) 751-2667 with any questions.  Free admission.  Bring a friend and enjoy seeing the many different varieties of daffodils that can be successfully grown in our area. For additional information about daffodils, see the American Daffodil Society websites:  www.daffodilusa.org and www.daffseek.org . 

Photography Division in the 2019 Daffodil Show

The Photography Division celebrates the daffodil.  Ten different classes are available to enter, such as daffodils in the landscape or garden, daffodils and children, daffodils with animals, and youth (20 years of age or younger) entering a photograph incorporating daffodils.  Please see the show schedule for all ten classes and other information about entering photographs.  Minimum print size is 5×6 inches, and maximum mounted size is 11×14 inches.  Photographs should be mounted on lightweight neutral, stiff card stock or foam board.  An exhibitor may make up to two entries in each class.  Exhibitors should register in advance by contacting the Photography Chair, Hannah Underhill, at hkunderhill@comcast.net or call (901) 409-8801 to indicate the intention to exhibit and the number of photographs, if known.  Photographs entered in the 2018 daffodil show are not eligible for the 2019 show.