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Old July 11, 2010   #1
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Default Mr. Optomist Shows

Here is a pic of one of my dahlias. Showed today



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Old July 12, 2010   #2
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That's an absolutely gorgeous bloom! That shade of red is pleasing; combined with the yellow at the margins really makes it stand out. How do they smell?
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It looks as though the petals were painted by hand, with the subtle striping. I agree that it's a really attractive flower. I take it that the variety is named Mr. Optimist? Mrs. M. asked me to find out.
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MISCH,
Yes, you are correct. That is the name of the flower. TY for noticing

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What a beautiful flower.
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