Dahlias: A Colour Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (886 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1861265824 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Dahlias have long been overlooked in the gardening world as brash, common, loud, vulgar and garish, a showman's province only. An excellent, long-overdue book on the subject, expertly written and produced. Easy to grow, relatively pest and disease resistant and a dream to overwinter and propagate, they have received a bad press until now, belying these facts. Arranged alphabetically by name, many photographed, it is a guide to the myriad of colours available today. For those who have just discovered the dahlia desire or those already smitten and looking to show, flower arrangers and exhibitionists, this excellent book by one of the country's leading dahlia experts, Ted Collins, will prov
Four Stars great source for show information. Dahlias: A Colour Guide A very informative book about every aspect of growing dahlias. The book has a lot of colored pictures and detailed information on many dahlias.. "Nice book! Helpful in identifying the different varieties" according to K. Wiebeld. Nice book! Helpful in identifying the different varieties.
. He has judged competitions in Canada, New Zealand and America and has been General Secretary of the National Dahlia Society since 1990. Ted Collins has grown, shown and judged dahlias throughout the UK at all levels for over thirty years
Each entry includes a short description of growth habit; type of bloom and color; advice on the variety’s potential for garden, exhibition, or cut flower use; the raiser, country of origin, and year of introduction; and the source of the supply of plants or tubers. This unique guide also explains the different forms of dahlias and gives a calendar for their care.. Practical advice on methods of propagation and successful cultivation is given, along with a brief history of the dahlia, tips on exhibiting, and ideas for garden use. Dahlias: A Colour Guide profiles some 1,800 varieties of this stunning popular flower. Arranged in alphabetical order, and illustrated throughout with over 500 color photographs, it is essential for both dahlia enthusiasts and exhibitors