I usually plant at least 1 full flat from other year's seeds. Last year - 2011- we got the most fully double seedlings from 2009 seeds. I haven't noticed any...
so then that supports my theory. That the most open centered dahlias will be found with last year's seeds, and more fully double ones from 2 year and older...
I haven't noticed a lot of difference of the quality of seedlings from one year's seeds to the next. 2009 just happened to be a really good seed year- we got...
Thank you all for the input/advice. I will probably unearth the problem, and proceed to wash the soil off to separate the triplets... If I don't, it will be a...
If you grow open centered dahlias you will have a high percentage of open centered dahlias. Seeds taken from fully double dahlias where open centered dahlias...
Well, Ted. You've got me there. I do grow open centered dahlias in the same bed with the others. For a good reason. Along with my campaign to get the Rochester...
Try bottom heat for germination. Do a batch with heat and another without for comparison if you wish. Age of seed - seed viability declines with time.... for...
It is my understanding that the genes contained in seed are not changed by age. When seeds fail to sprout it is not the genes that fail or change but the...
Since I still have not succeeded in hand-pollenating yet, When my AA's and A's are past their peak in the bloom, instead of me pulling out the petals if they...
Cutting seems like a good idea. I may try that on a few of my trusty favorites. I've had luck with Sunny, and with Just peachy. Also Camano Grace. Those are...
Wayne Holland claimed that the ray florets needed to be puled out completely to prevent rot. Let us know if the scissors method works. It would be nice to...
I always give Edna C a haircut before pollinating. I trim her down to about the size of a ball- just above the pollen  Any of our seed parents that are really...
The haircut method of encouraging pollination and viable seed was widely used in the 1960 when I first started growing and saving seed. The complete floret ...
I see the wisdom in leaving color to attract the bees, but isn't it important to know both parents in your crosses? Especially if you want to back cross your...
Some dahlias have such tight petal formation that I give them a haircut so I can get at them- not necessarily the bees. Also- with breeding for AA & A sized...
This year I had a lot of pom seeds germinate and they are starting to bloom. I let all the bees do the work and my poms were with my min. balls and miniature...
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John, You always add interest to shows ; ). Great idea of people showing gardens. Much more interesting than the usual chatter. I will try to post soon. ...
Bill McClaren of Alpen Dahlias started with poms to create many of the miniatures he bred. As a breeder, I like really small miniature flowers especially SC. C...
We have marked to keep several nice first year seedlings. I took this yellow pom seedling to the judges training in Olympia, Washington and the judges gave it...
Nice pom Ted. I will like to see it next year. Steve B ... From: Ted <e4449@...> To: dahliacreating <dahliacreating@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wed, Aug 1, 2012...
That is an excellent yellow! Billy William F. Matthews 65 Witch Hazel Road Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL Canada A1M 3N3 Attachment(s) from Ted 1 of 1 Photo(s)...
i have one. It's not exactly a perfect water lily, but I've been trying to get a show-worthy bloom with dark foliage, and so far this one fits the bill. To:...
Nice Yellow. In my area I have not been able to grow a decent yellow pom . The either dont fill out or blown center to soon. Hope it does well with heat. John...
Here is a new seedling I have out in the garden. I think it would be considered laciniated . The split goes all the way to the bottom but they are involute. I...
This orange incurved cactus/semi-cactus didn't bloom in 2011 (worst season ever). It is 8" in diameter, and 40" tall (in a very dry summer). The bloom stem...
Here in Oregon virtually everything blooms the the first year. I understand that the great Hamilton Lillian did not bloom it's first year either and it became...
Update: It has grown a bit more - over eight inches in diameter now so it's an 'A'. Slow to open, longer time to admire as well. The seedlings for this year...
Well my first seedling has bloomed. A pale pink mignon single with dark leaves. I think I'm going to like this one. Lots of blooms and only 14 inches tall...
I certainly like it, and I don't have any Mignons yet. Billy William F. Matthews 65 Witch Hazel Road Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL Canada A1M 3N3 ... From:...
