Voter Favorites (Left to right starting in top left corner):

1st - Dalaya Yogi, 2nd - Gallery Matisse

3rd - Starsister Scarlet/Yellow Imp.

4th - Pompon Yellow Red

5th (4-Way Tie) Dahlinova Hypnotica Sangria, Dalina Maxi Tampico, Mystic Spirit, Temptation Yellow

6th (3-Way Tie) Dahlinova Hypnotica Tequila Sunrise, Dark Angel Star Wars, XXL Alamos

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2014 Blind Dahlia Comparison Trial

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Consisted of 180 vegetative dahlia varieties from thirteen breeders. Trial was

planted week 24 from 7 week old 50 mm cell elles. Plants were fed 150 ppm 17-5-17

for the first two weeks and then 300 ppm for the remainder of the trial. Trial was

removed week 39. Performance ratings were based on a combination of vigor,

floriferousness, uniformity, color, durability, and resistance to disease, fading,

shattering and splitting.

Top Green Leaf Performers by Color: Left to right starting in top left corner:

Dalietta Leanne (Burgundy), Grandahlia Sunrise (Multicolor), Dahlinova

Hypnotica Bronze Bicolor (Orange), Decoretta Rose (Pink), Hypnotica Lavender

(Purple), Delicious Raspberry (Red), Dalina Maxi Lopez (White), Dahlinova

Hypnotica Yellow Imp (Yellow)

Consisted of 180 vegetative dahlia varieties from thirteen breeders. Trial was

planted week 24 from 7 week old 50 mm cell elles. Plants were fed 150 ppm 17-5-17

for the first two weeks and then 300 ppm for the remainder of the trial. Trial was

removed week 39. Performance ratings were based on a combination of vigor,

floriferousness, uniformity, color, durability, and resistance to disease, fading,

shattering and splitting.

Top Dark Leaf Performers by Color: Left to right starting in top left corner: Dark

Angel Star Wars (Multicolor), Mystic Memories (Orange), Temptation Pink Bicolor

(Pink), Temptation Lavender (Purple), Mystic Enchantment (Red), Happy Cream

(White), Dark Angel Taxi Driver (Yellow)