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Spring Meeting on
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at High Dive Pavillion in Elkhart.
See Important Dates for more info.
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THE DAHLIA
GARDEN
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Dahlia
Gardens can be filled with hundreds of varieties of colorful dahlias of
different forms, sizes, and shapes. Beginning in mid-summer and peaking in
late August and September, the garden erupts into a dizzying riot of colors
and shapes. The dahlia originated in Mexico. A magnificent flower for
summer gardening, the dahlia opens a whole new world of landscaping
possibilities. Large displays of flowers can be created at relatively low
cost because only a few plants are needed and they are easily propagated by
divisions or cuttings. There are many varieties of dahlias. The larger-flowering
decorative and cactus types make up the biggest and most popular group.
Most varieties in this category grow 3 to 5 feet tall and many produce
flowers as large as dinner plates. The dwarf types or small flowering
varieties are more effective in small gardens, borders or beds. They are
set off to the best advantage when planted in groups of similar colors.
They produce an abundance of flowers adding a dash of color just where it
is needed. The dwarf dahlia is low growing and bushy and does not need to
be staked.
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