Download or read book Floret Farm s Discovering Dahlias written by Erin Benzakein and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm. World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements. In these pages, readers will discover: • Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias • A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system • An A–Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties • Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion Expert Author: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her book Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers was a New York Times bestseller and her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award. Filled with Wisdom: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, DISCOVERING DAHLIAS is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for anyone who loves flowers, including flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers.

Download or read book The Flower Grower written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dahlia Classification 1974 written by National Dahlia Society of Victoria and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dahlias written by Naomi Slade and published by Pavilion. This book was released on 2018-08-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years dahlias have been dismissed for being garish, gaudy additions to gardens and arrangements, but when you find the right variety it's hard to think of a better garden plant or more striking cut flower. The next title in Pavilion's series of stylish floral gardening guides celebrates the diversity and return to fashion of the dahlia. This title explores the history of the dahlia from its Aztec origins and its highs and lows as a cultivated plant, to its current status as one of the most adored flowers on the planet. Pavilion's guide to over 60 beautiful varieties reveals their charms and assets together with practical cultivation tips for any garden. Including classics like Café au Lait and Karma Choc, together with modern, dark-leaved stunners like the Mystic series, the varieties and forms range from perky pompons and lush dinner plates to those that resemble sea-anemones or spectacular fireworks! With contemporary commentary on each bloom, easy-to-follow advice and glorious photography, this book will appeal to everybody who appreciates the glamour and versatility of the dahlia.

Download or read book Bulletin written by American Dahlia Society and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 1018 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bulletin of the Dahlia Society of California written by Dahlia Society of California and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Dahlias written by Bill McClaren and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2009-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this delightful and profusely illustrated encyclopedia, noted hybridizer and nurseryman Bill McClaren provides an authoritative account of garden-worthy dahlias for every garden design. Nearly 700 selections are included, complete with notes on their history, awards, and cultural peculiarities. Additional chapters on dahlia care and propagation, dahlia species in nature, hybridizing, and showing dahlias add to this well-rounded overview. Thorough appendices with resources on dahlia societies, nurseries, and gardens complete the book. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.

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Download or read book Bulletin of the American Dahlia Society written by American Dahlia Society and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Plant Lover s Guide to Dahlias written by Andy Vernon and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dahlias are the showgirls of the garden. A favorite of floral and landscape designers, they come in a wide range of jewel-like colors—rich reds and vibrant oranges, shocking pinks—and an engaging variation of form and petal shape. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Dahlias is packed with everything you need to know to grow these fantastic flowers including tips on using dahlias in garden design, growth and propagation information, and lists of where to buy the plants and where to view them in public gardens. The bulk of the book is devoted to profiles for over 200 varieties, organized by color, with information on type, height, and spread. Gorgeous color photographs bring the plants to life.

Download or read book The Dahlia Primer written by Eleanor Welling and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written to remove the cloud of mystique that has always surrounded the dahlia. The Dahlia Primer introduces the dahlia its history, its parts, and its forms/types, and varieties, to those gardeners who like to experience the old and the new in horticulture. With its 15 plus different forms/types, six sizes of blooms ranging from two inches to twelve plus. There are thousands of ways this beautiful flower will give the gardener much pleasure whether grown for the home or for show. The writer's wish is that, after reading this book, you will go out and buy a dahlia tuber or two or three...

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Download or read book The Joy of Dahlias written by Linda van der Slot and published by Lannoo Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideal gift book on this flower that has seen a rise in popularity, illustrated with beautiful color photographsThe ultimate book for every flower lover"Dahlias have enriched my life. By making this book, I want to share my passion and show how versatile and special dahlias really are;" - Marlies Weijers"Everyone is capable of letting dahlias flower. And what we love the most is spreading the love for flowers with #spreadtheloveforflowers." - Linda van der SlotThe dahlia, a flower that was once thought of as old-fashioned, has surged in popularity over the past few years due to the development of new varieties and an uptick in appreciation from Royals and celebrities. They appear in a broad spectrum of beautiful colors and eccentric shapes, and thanks to their long flowering time they are garden crop favorites. This inspirational book explores every aspect of the dahlia from its history to its sustainable cultivation.

Download or read book The Flower Garden Containing Directions for the Cultivation of All Garden Flowers Etc By Charles MacIntosh With Plates written by and published by . This book was released on 1838 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Flower garden Containing Directions for the Cultivation of All Garden Flowers written by Charles McIntosh and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dahlia Breeding for the Farmer Florist and the Home Gardener written by Brion Sprinsock and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-13 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kristine Albrecht is an influential dahlia breeder who has introduced award-winning dahlia varieties that are a must-have for the show circuit and the floral trade. In this step by step book she explores pollinating strategies for producing unique dahlia seeds, breeding goals, seed germination, seedling care, marketing your new varieties, and more. Kristine has 14 years of breeding experience that she shares with the reader in an informal and intimate style. She also shares beautiful pictures of some of her most popular dahlia hybrids from her urban farm."Bravo! Thank you so much for sharing your hard-won knowledge with us all. This fantastic book is a gift to the world." -Erin Benzakein, Floret Farm"As an experienced dahlia grower and amatuer hybridizer I found this book easy to read, informative, and practical with nuggets of information throughout." - Brad Freeman, Senior Judge, American Dahlia Society"Lively and clearly written guide to hybridizing dahlias to generate new varieties. Suitable for the novice and with tips experienced hands will appreciate." -Dr. Virginia Walbot, Stanford University "A pleasure to read a book from the first hand experience of a hybridist who knows what she is talking about." -Dr. Keith Hammett ~ QSM Plant Breeder