Mary Fisher wrote:
"Bob Williams" wrote in message
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The nurseries in San Diego are putting out their bulbs for Spring
planting. I took a picture of this attractive and unusual specimen last
year at a Dahlia Show. Today I bought an assortment of bulbs that
included this one. I was astonished at how many different types of
Dahlias there are. Many do not resemble each other in the least.
Bob Williams

Not my favourite group, they're on a par with chrysanthemums.

True!
But they are VERY showy, come in a huge variety of colors and textures
and, I am told, they are easy to grow.
They should be an easy way to add color and drama to my garden.

However, the shot of a single one, like this, shows their beauty. Well
caught - if you can please me with a dahlia you've done well!

Thanks. I am actually more interested in creating dramatic images than I
am in growing the plants. My wife is more interested in the gardening
aspects. She has a green thumb and I have a brown one. :-)

Hmm - can't see the earwig ... :-)

Mary