You have joined the right Email group for those who breed dahlias.? The Yahoo Group dahliacreating was set up by Ken Stock of England. Numerous dahlia breeders...
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Cheri Corriel
crazydahlial...
Aug 28, 2009 12:39 pm
Hi dahliacreating@yahoogroups.com, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see...
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William F Matthews
aguy1947
Aug 29, 2009 2:39 pm
There weren't any variegated dahlias in my patch until recently. One of my third yr seedlings has sported. The flower should be all red. Billy William F....
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e4449@...
hollyhilldah...
Aug 29, 2009 5:02 pm
If the sport is permanent, it should be a real winner. Variegated flowers with good form are few and far between. The only good variegated miniature FD I have...
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William F Matthews
aguy1947
Aug 29, 2009 8:27 pm
Many thanks for your comment. I have a personal bias against flowers "with stripes and spots" (I think they're ill). Friends of mine have commented...
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William F Matthews
aguy1947
Aug 29, 2009 11:51 pm
What are two pictures worth? .... as one? Minor faux pas in the picture frame. Still learning Photoshop! I wondered if I had a Pom..... A third year...
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sbgseattle@...
birchbaybirc...
Aug 30, 2009 1:41 am
I like that.Does the center fill in well? It is sure worth another look. Steve B ... From: William F Matthews <billym@...> To: dahliacreating...
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sbgseattle@...
birchbaybirc...
Aug 30, 2009 1:58 am
new pompon second year seedling This pompon I have to thank Bill McClaren for. He sent me the seed parent that he had gotten from Williams. It was Doria one of...
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William F Matthews
aguy1947
Aug 30, 2009 2:19 am
I will check it again in the morning. Frost warning , and rain starting towards noon.... Yes, I am concerned about the centre. mmm This is year 3 out of 4....
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William F Matthews
aguy1947
Aug 30, 2009 2:23 am
Very nice. Depth of colour is what I was hoping for in some others of mine - what I have so far is good lemon... in two seedlings, one a MD, and the other is...
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sbgseattle@...
birchbaybirc...
Aug 30, 2009 2:28 am
I did not get a picture to look at. Steve B ... From: William F Matthews <billym@...> To: dahliacreating@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Aug 29, 2009...
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William F Matthews
aguy1947
Aug 30, 2009 1:35 pm
Rain started early if slowly. I took this pic (as discussed) this morning. It has occurred to me that if I stopped this plant, I could have my own...
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e4449@...
hollyhilldah...
Aug 30, 2009 4:51 pm
Looks very good. I still say poms are very hard to breed. We are using some Doria pollen on a couple of? MBs. Margaret refuses to try to hand cross a pom.? ......
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sbgseattle@...
birchbaybirc...
Aug 31, 2009 12:47 am
Have Margaret cross Doria to Ms Kennedy. You may still get a pompon since Ms Kennedy was a seedling from Ginger Willo. If the right genetics match up you could...
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chromexanadu
Aug 31, 2009 12:53 am
Is anybody using tree dahlias in breeding? I have one in my garden that blooms well and thought about hybridizing it with 'David Howard' or another...
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e4449@...
hollyhilldah...
Aug 31, 2009 2:05 am
We were told by someone that our dahlia would not cross with "tree" dahlias because of the disparate number of chromosomes. Last year someone posted an email...
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chromexanadu
Aug 31, 2009 3:54 pm
Yeah, I know about the late blooming and all. I'm fortunate that I live in a climate that's warm enough long enough to allow for blooms, but also cool enough...
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garden@...
soapmaster2002
Aug 31, 2009 4:09 pm
Any way I could get a cutting or two of this one? We are shorter season here, but would make a great living room corner houseplant! til summer then it could go...
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David Hill
dabacus4u
Aug 31, 2009 6:11 pm
I am playing around with some Hybrid tree dahlias and have a lilac single that has flowers up to 9 inches accross. With me here in South Wales (UK) it grows to...
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Jeff Wincek
chromexanadu
Aug 31, 2009 6:52 pm
It would be GREAT to have some seeds from your Dahlia! I've only seen the single or doubles in white or lilac here. The peachy color is lovely! How shall we...
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Jeff Wincek
chromexanadu
Sep 1, 2009 4:18 pm
Happy to oblige... I'll see if I can get some cuttings rooted asap, but I have to warn you, the plant is enormous... At least 18' tall. Jeff I have a blog and...
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William F Matthews
aguy1947
Sep 7, 2009 2:54 am
This subsequent bloom closed its centre. The colour to me is between red and deep orange. Diameter is 3 inches. Close call with frost last night. Billy ...
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e4449@...
hollyhilldah...
Sep 7, 2009 3:00 am
Very nice. Diameter of 3 inches would be miniature ball. Looks very competitive to me. ... From: William F Matthews <billym@...> To: dahliacreating...
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Jeff Wincek
chromexanadu
Sep 7, 2009 3:58 am
What a lovely, lovely blossom! Jeff I have a blog and I'm not afraid to use it! http://youfoundxanadu.squarespace.com ________________________________ From:...
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crazydahlialady@...
crazydahlial...
Sep 7, 2009 7:34 am
what lovely flowers ?and I also raise mini dachshunds ... From: Jeff Wincek <jdouglasw2001@...> To: dahliacreating@yahoogroups.com; William F Matthews...
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Loney Kennedy
loneykennedy
Sep 13, 2009 12:38 am
I have just uploaded pictures of my dahlias to http://wyomingdahlias.spaces.live.com for those that may be interested. Loney Kennedy loneykennedy@......
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e4449@...
hollyhilldah...
Sep 13, 2009 1:27 am
Good work! Lot of interesting varieties. Looks like you have a waterlily seedling that cups up pretty well. Ted in Oregon City ... From: Loney Kennedy...
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William F Matthews
aguy1947
Sep 13, 2009 12:41 pm
A great bunch of Dahlias and wonderful pics! Thank you so much for sharing. Putting the names on them would help us make notes..... Thanks again. UP WITH...
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Loney Kennedy
loneykennedy
Sep 13, 2009 2:22 pm
Billy, If you open each picture by itself, the name is at the top left side above the picture. If you are looking at the thumbnails, put your cursor on the...
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e4449@...
hollyhilldah...
Sep 15, 2009 11:31 pm
Congratulations to the Boley's on Sir Richard's best in show win at Olympia. It was entered by another enthusiastic dahlia breeder, Roland Verrone. Sir Richard...
