This handbook on growing show quality dahlias was written by Jim Dore, award winning grower and Senior Judge. The instructions are simple, straight forward and easy to follow. He has listed instructions sequentially by months. Dahlias win the "WOW" award for their great versatility. Flower size ranges from one to twelve plus inches in diameter. A variety of flower forms are available including decorative, cactus, ball, pompom, water lilly, anemone, and orchid. A wide range of colors are available except there are no blue dahlias.