Hi Ken Hope the wrist is not causing too much pain...for both of you...Baileys and ice in a decent size glass is nice to drink and Vanda likes a shot glass...
We're coping, but the other thing is worse, but not so much a dahlia grower can't cope with. It is sad to see the change though, in a wonderful wife. I have...
I admire you greatly, Ken, for vowing to keep her with you. My step-dad died of Alzheimer's. My Mother kept him at home (with the help of my sister) as long...
Thanks for your thoughts Teresa, I was telling Cristy not many people escape some form of hardship when they get into their seventies, but hard luck if people...
I was going to send this to the dahlias group but have decided to send it to our breeder's group instead. Petalage apparently is a synonym for petal count....
Hi Gang, If you care about a guy who is past his best, and is trying to support his wife with an ever diminishing fund, the next question is vital because I...
I forgot, trust me, they have to be from what I've got in my collection. Ken UK. ... From: ken stock To: dahlia-net@yahoogroups.com ; dahlias@yahoogroups.com ;...
Ken, Any type that has long stems and blooms heavy. We even sale collarette types as cut flowers, they are our best sellers. Our prices are $.75 for doubled...
Sorry for the delay over xmas, was off my feet a bit, now catching up on what I missed... mostly saying thanks! Many many thanks to you Ken, Wayne, Cory, and...
Thanks for your help Wayne much appreciated. Best Always Ken. ... From: Wayne Lobaugh To: dahliacreating@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 12:23...
Very quiet on this breeder’s forum. I thought I might throw out a few items for the crew to chew on: At Swan Island, I understand that Nick Gitts Jr. and his...
Ted, I have sold seeds a few times when I got far too many on hand. Also given seeds and seedlings away. Some people have gotten some nice things from these....
Just because I may not find out if I don't ask.... If I use the same parent plants in repeated crosses, am I able to expect the same result each time, or is it...
I once crossed Dahlias Brookside Snowball and L'acresse, both ways. The progeny were very similar to the respective seed parents. However, there could have...
Once you've found a winning formula stick to it, there are lots more in there. Do a back cross, and a father to daughter cross, and reverse. All sorts of...
Ted you are so like me in your thoughts you could be a cousin. I'll tell you a tale of a time when I was a enthusiastic chrysanthemum grower of twenty nine, it...
In a message dated 1/16/2008 6:36:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, mg.thompson@... writes: Just because I may not find out if I don't ask.... If I use the...
No, I mean that dahlias are octoploid, and most other organisms on the planet, including us, are diploid. You do the math. Of course the NUMBER of and...
Thanks Wayne you not only know the answers, but you know how to answer a dud guy. Exclamation was perfect to understand. Next question, where can I get...
I once crossed Dahlias Brookside Snowball and L'acresse, both ways.  The progeny were very similar to the respective seed parents.  However, there...
I would say what is written below is some of the most valuable stuff any budding breeder of anything should want to grasp, take it in with all your might. If...
Elaine; Well, it has taken a lot of research to even come up with a plausible explanation to your problem of seeing replies to emails you never received. ...
Okay Don, Elaine, Here goes, if I send an email to the groups I use, which are dahlia creating, and dahlias, and add both your personnel email addresses to the...
This is for all to enjoy in this off season, but especially for those that have seen the new originations presentation. Number 22 is Wyoming Wedding. I feel...