The Dahlia

Author : Linda van der Slot
Publisher : Lannoo Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9089898255

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The Joy of Dahlias by Linda van der Slot Pdf

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.

Author : Richard Dean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Dahlias
ISBN : CORNELL:31924019132913

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The Dahlia by Richard Dean Pdf

Author : Sir Joseph Paxton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Dahlias
ISBN : NLS:V000369087

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A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation of the Dahlia by Sir Joseph Paxton Pdf

Author : Erin Benzakein
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781452181851

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Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias by Erin Benzakein Pdf

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.

Author : Brion Sprinsock,Kristine Albrecht
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798660046179

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Dahlia Breeding for the Farmer-Florist and the Home Gardener by Brion Sprinsock,Kristine Albrecht Pdf

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

Author : James Ellroy
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780446504461

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The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy Pdf

The highly acclaimed novel based on America's most infamous unsolved murder case. Dive into 1940s Los Angeles as two cops spiral out of control in their hunt for The Black Dahlia's killer in this powerful thriller that is "brutal and at the same time believable" (New York Times). On January 15, 1947, the torture-ravished body of a beautiful young woman is found in a Los Angeles vacant lot. The victim makes headlines as the Black Dahlia -- and so begins the greatest manhunt in California history. Caught up in the investigation are Bucky Bleichert and Lee Blanchard: Warrants Squad cops, friends, and rivals in love with the same woman. But both are obsessed with the Dahlia -- driven by dark needs to know everything about her past, to capture her killer, to possess the woman even in death. Their quest will take them on a hellish journey through the underbelly of postwar Hollywood, to the core of the dead girl's twisted life, past the extremes of their own psyches -- into a region of total madness.

Author : Tom Douglas,Shelley Lance
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780062183750

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The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook by Tom Douglas,Shelley Lance Pdf

New York Times Bestseller When it comes to delectable, freshly baked cakes, pies, cookies, and muffins, nobody beats the world famous Dahlia Bakery of Seattle, Washington. Owner, Iron Chef, and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Tom Douglas offers up the best loved recipes from this incomparable bread and pastries mecca in The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook—featuring everything from breakfast to cookies and cake to soups and jams and more—demonstrating why the West Coast wonder has long been a favorite of foodies and celebrities, like Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis and Serious Eats founder Ed Levine.

Author : Andy Vernon
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604694161

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The Plant Lover's Guide to Dahlias by Andy Vernon Pdf

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.

Author : Elisa Albert
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743291309

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The Book of Dahlia by Elisa Albert Pdf

A young Jewish-American woman learns that she has brain cancer and through a series of flashbacks examines her wasted life.

Author : Connie Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 103910732X

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Connie's Dahlias by Connie Thompson Pdf

If you're interested in growing dahlias, you will find everything you need in these pages. Connie Thompson has 30 years of experience in everything dahlias, from growing to showing to selling her tubers. After years of educating others through her Facebook pages, she has now brought her wealth of knowledge together in this easy-to-follow guide. Connie's Dahlias will help newer growers find their way with these wonderful flowers. For every climate zone, she teaches readers how to get flower beds ready, buy the right dahlia tubers, successfully plant them, and get them through their first summer. Learn how to make cuttings to increase your stock, deal with pests, and even join a Dahlia Society to gain expert help for all your many questions. Find your way to floral success with Connie at your side.

Author : Naomi Slade,Georgianna Lane
Publisher : Pavilion
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1911595253

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Dahlias by Naomi Slade,Georgianna Lane Pdf

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.

Author : Dahlia Society of California
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1917
Category : Dahlias
ISBN : UCBK:C118499912

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Bulletin of the Dahlia Society of California by Dahlia Society of California Pdf

Author : W. W. Wilmore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1916
Category : Dahlias
ISBN : PSU:000013419622

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The Dahlia Manual by W. W. Wilmore Pdf

Author : Piu Eatwell
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781631492273

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Black Dahlia, Red Rose: The Crime, Corruption, and Cover-Up of America's Greatest Unsolved Murder by Piu Eatwell Pdf

“[A] juicy page turner . . . capturing both the allure and the perils of the dream factory that promised riches and fame.”—New York Times Book Review The gruesome 1947 murder of hopeful starlet Elizabeth Short holds a permanent place in American lore as one of our most inscrutable true-crime mysteries. In a groundbreaking feat of detection hailed as “extensive” and “convincing” (Bustle), skilled legal sleuth Piu Eatwell cracks the case after seventy years, rescuing Short from tabloid fodder to reveal the woman behind the headlines. Drawing on recently unredacted FBI and LAPD files and exclusive interviews, Black Dahlia, Red Rose is a gripping panorama of noir-tinged 1940s Hollywood and a definitive account of one of the biggest unsolved murders of American legal history.

Author : Albert Thomas Barnes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Dahlias
ISBN : CORNELL:31924002802753

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The Dahlia Grower's Treasury by Albert Thomas Barnes Pdf