Capturing the spectacular presence of these extrovert plants, The Gardener's Guide to Growing Dahlias will delight dahlia lovers, convert those new to the genus, and inspire a new generation of growers.
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Rowlands, who has been growing and showing dahlias for more than 30 years, begins with a brief history of this beautiful plant, which now boasts more than 20,000 varieties. One chapter describes physical characteristics, and another explains the breakdown of groups within the genus. Rowlands gives detailed instructions on cultivation, which include data on pest and disease control, watering, and storing the tubers. There are chapters on propagation, raising new varieties, and exhibitions at horticultural shows. Rowlands lists more than 400 cultivars, giving their origin when known, along with a brief description of each plant. This comprehensive guide has 70 stunning color photographs and 15 line drawings. George Cohen
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Few people have had the opportunity to sit at the fount of knowledge and drink of composite lore. Rowland's bookprovides dahlia growers that distinct pleasure. -- Wayne Shantz, Dahlias of Today 2000
It is a thoroughly good read and a book no self-respecting dahlia grower would want to be without.(Dave Spencer, The Garden (Royal Hort. Soc) , December 1999) -- (Royal Hort. Soc, December 1999)
The book is very well organized with all pertinent information necessary to grow these flowers. -- Marty Figley, Garden Spot - Observer & Eccentric, March 30, 2000
It is a thoroughly good read and a book no self-respecting dahlia grower would want to be without.(Dave Spencer, The Garden (Royal Hort. Soc) , December 1999) -- (Royal Hort. Soc, December 1999)
The book is very well organized with all pertinent information necessary to grow these flowers. -- Marty Figley, Garden Spot - Observer & Eccentric, March 30, 2000
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Whether you are a serious grower or just need some extra flowers for your garden this is a great book.Dahlias are generaly easy to grow, but can be tricky to grow well.It contains a lot of info on the history, culture, habit,propagation and care. It is relevent to both northern and southern hemispheres as it has a season converter and is in metric and imperial.The photos are sharp and clear and cover everything from petal shapes to full heads.This is a great general reference book.
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I am brand new to the Dahlia world and bought this book as a primer. I had done some research online and everything I found online was nicely condensed in this book. It teaches you the basics such as planting and care plus teaches you all of the 'codes' for sizes, colors, forms, etc. It really is very helpful to someone who knows little about dahlias. Plus, the pictures are beautiful and nicely identifies the plant form, so you can learn some of the various types.
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THIS IS A GREAT BOOK ON DAHLIAS, MY FAVORITE FLOWER. SINCE THERE ARE SO MANY DAHLIA VARIETIES IT IS HARD TO GET THEM ALL IN ONE BOOK BUT THIS BOOK GIVES IT A GOOD SHOT. THE PICTURES ARE BIG AND BEAUTIFUL AND THE CULTIVATION RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SPOT ON. GREAT BOOK IF YOU LOVE THIS FLOWER.
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The garden dahlia, Dahlia x variabilis, is a plant of cultivation, derived from wild relatives found growing in Mexico. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dwarf bedder, lovely garden plant, national dahlia society, dwarf bedding variety, leading show variety, lilliput variety, dahlia nurseries, ball dahlias, dahlia enthusiasts, dahlia trials, giant decorative, medium cactus, cultivated dahlia, exhibition blooms, waterlily type, exhibition variety, bronze blooms, dahlia varieties, miniature decorative, fine garden plant, dahlia growers, medium decorative, excellent garden plant, ideal for cut flowers, exhibition potential Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North America, New Zealand, South Africa, Northern Trials, British Isles, Lady Bute, American Dahlia Society, Jeyes Fluid, Bronze Certificate, Cheshunt Compound, Dahlia Annual, New York, Second World War, Anglesey Abbey, New World, Norman Williams, Professor Paul, Royal Horticultural Society, Central America, Richard Salisbury, Shepton Mallet, Silver Certificate, The Priory New!
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The garden dahlia, Dahlia x variabilis, is a plant of cultivation, derived from wild relatives found growing in Mexico. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dwarf bedder, lovely garden plant, national dahlia society, dwarf bedding variety, leading show variety, lilliput variety, dahlia nurseries, ball dahlias, dahlia enthusiasts, dahlia trials, giant decorative, medium cactus, cultivated dahlia, exhibition blooms, waterlily type, exhibition variety, bronze blooms, dahlia varieties, miniature decorative, fine garden plant, dahlia growers, medium decorative, excellent garden plant, ideal for cut flowers, exhibition potential Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North America, New Zealand, South Africa, Northern Trials, British Isles, Lady Bute, American Dahlia Society, Jeyes Fluid, Bronze Certificate, Cheshunt Compound, Dahlia Annual, New York, Second World War, Anglesey Abbey, New World, Norman Williams, Professor Paul, Royal Horticultural Society, Central America, Richard Salisbury, Shepton Mallet, Silver Certificate, The Priory New!
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