The evaluation period in N.A. is 4 years. The last 3 yrs have been an education in watching seedlings evolve. Next year I plan to investigate how to get...
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web4ken
Nov 4, 2006 2:35 pm
Then Billy this is what you should pursue. KES UK. ... From: William F. Matthews To: dahliacreating@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 1:42 PM ...
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William F. Matthews
aguy1947
Nov 4, 2006 1:50 pm
I have been crossing ball/min ball/FD types primarily. Too many of the large and extra large dahlias need above-average summer temperatures here to perform....
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web4ken
Nov 4, 2006 1:40 pm
Hi Billy, I think I'm the only guy on line at present so you're stuck with me, but as you say you are pleased with this creation, so why not get it to someone...
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web4ken
Nov 4, 2006 1:30 pm
Oh and for the more technical of you, why are my email that are sent to dahliacreating dumped in my delete tray? KES UK....
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William F. Matthews
aguy1947
Nov 4, 2006 1:26 pm
I have been growing Delta Red for a couple of years at least. Lots of blooms....... with some fading of the red. It was the only open centre Dahlia until...
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web4ken
Nov 4, 2006 1:18 pm
Hi, Please look at the two file photographs submitted. They are all in the album. Both are related, one is the mother, Anne Breckenfielder, (I pray I've spelt...
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web4ken
Nov 4, 2006 10:55 am
Wayne I agree, possibly because I've read your article on the `Perfect Ball' which is how an article should be written, clear and precise, unlike mine that...
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web4ken
Nov 4, 2006 10:21 am
Steve Boley writes: The seed parent for MS KENNEDY was Ginger Willo. We also have a Ball that was from a Glenplace seedling. Irish Blackberry was introduced a...
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web4ken
Nov 4, 2006 9:25 am
Hi Steve, If these back copies are available tell me where I can get them, and that will be a Xmas present to myself, as well as my Xmas read. Ken UK. ... ...
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Wayne Holland
hydahlia2
Nov 4, 2006 1:10 am
I consider symmetry to be the paramount characteristic of MB and Ball types. Poms too actually. The flattening is NOT as symmetrical as a round cross section...
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birchbaybirc...
Nov 4, 2006 12:21 am
In a message dated 11/3/2006 7:41:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, kesdahlias@... writes: the concept of using them to produce better miniature ball...
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e4449@...
hollyhilldah...
Nov 3, 2006 11:24 pm
It is interesting that most men admire ball dahlias. My wife, who is the primary dahlia breeder in our family, does not appreciate them, preferring incurved...
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hollyhilldah...
Nov 3, 2006 11:02 pm
Single dahlias are shown quite extensively in the Washington State shows. They are always looking for a good single that has excellent symetry and round tipped...
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sbgseattle@...
birchbaybirc...
Nov 3, 2006 5:23 pm
In a message dated 11/3/2006 7:41:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, kesdahlias@... writes: I've already ordered a new pom on the strength of what I...
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birchbaybirc...
Nov 3, 2006 5:04 pm
In a message dated 11/3/2006 1:36:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, kesdahlias@... writes: Ken Bournemouth. Hello Ken Last night I looked through back...
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web4ken
Nov 3, 2006 5:03 pm
I apologise Wayne bi-colour. (bi-color) No other comments so everything must have been almost believable, I hope so because I really do want to get all this...
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Wayne Holland
hydahlia2
Nov 3, 2006 4:01 pm
variegated? wayne...
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web4ken
Nov 3, 2006 3:39 pm
The only seedling singles, or near singles I could ever get interested in would be Collerette's, or perhaps the variegated singles like Moonfire Billy, but...
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William F. Matthews
aguy1947
Nov 3, 2006 2:04 pm
Are there many good Singles around?? I have one 3 yr old seedling (velvety wine colour) that catches the eye..... and is a good plant at 4.5 ft tall. Billy ...
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web4ken
Nov 3, 2006 9:36 am
Thanks for the advice Steve, Will look on the Internet, I have read an article by Keith, and found it very interesting, I think I'm lucky because my chief help...
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baronminer@...
baronminer
Nov 3, 2006 1:03 am
Regarding the issue of adding new genes to the 'pool,' I've enjoyed taking that idea to one of the extremes by growing seedlings from several of the species...
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sbgseattle@...
birchbaybirc...
Nov 2, 2006 11:44 pm
In a message dated 11/2/2006 10:23:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, e4449@... writes: We sometimes use our own seedlings as seed parents but mostly depend on...
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sbgseattle@...
birchbaybirc...
Nov 2, 2006 11:31 pm
In a message dated 11/2/2006 1:33:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, kesdahlias@... writes: When it comes to showing dahlias believe me all he is willing...
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Wayne Holland
hydahlia2
Nov 2, 2006 7:18 pm
I have often expressed my gratitude for the gene collecting efforts of those that preceeded me. In my case I am particularly grateful for the gene collection...
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e4449@...
hollyhilldah...
Nov 2, 2006 6:21 pm
When I attended Dr. Hammett's presentation at the Seattle National show, he made a very interesting observation that I will try to paraphrase: Professional...
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web4ken
Nov 2, 2006 9:33 am
Hi Steve, Dr. Keith Hammett has written a book on the subject? Any chance you can tell us how, and where to purchase it. A title would suffice. So far all I...
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birchbaybirc...
Nov 2, 2006 3:44 am
In a message dated 11/1/2006 4:48:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, kesdahlias@... writes: Don't keep breeding back, breed out. You must also keep bring in...
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web4ken
Nov 1, 2006 12:46 pm
Steve, In the attempt to clean up my Inbox, I come across this email of yours, it will be saved because it is a bit of common sense that isn't always realised,...
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web4ken
Nov 1, 2006 11:54 am
God Wayne, I either had to save this or delete it because my Inbox was up to 841, of course I saved it. We are both human beings, but unfortunately I am still...
