On 2009-07-07 18:45:47 +0100, Dave Hill said:

Thanks Sacha for the picture
Like others I am sure that the flowers had been dyed, as to Chrysanth
or dahlia then the best way to tell is by the stems, Chrysanth stems
are more woody than dahlia stems.
I aminclined to think they were Chrysanths as it is a little early for
dahlias, though there are some comming into flower, but on the other
hand it is also a bit out of season for chrysanth blooms.
I have posted the picture onto a dahlia site to see what comments I
get from there.
http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/f..._and_white.jpg
I'll

end now as it is getting uncomfortable sitting on this fence.
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries.

;-) It's a weird one. At first I thought 'silk flowers' until I
noticed the dying off petals at the base. There's authentic and
there's ridiculous!! If the OP can send a pic of a leaf - assuming the
flowers aren't in the bin - that would help a lot.
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics.
South Devon