Geof - we have a foot of snow and more is falling every minute. More expected on Thursday. No chance of planting them outside until mid to late May here.
You're right! Last year a package of two, labeled Lady Darlene, ended up being Pineland's Pam and one that might be Kalinka. This year I ordered Lady Darlene from a reliable nursery so I hope it's right.
Mary and I have a great dahlia buddy, Dan, on "the other channel", who warns about checking to see the tubers aren't soft. Good idea. I did check and the tubers I bought are firm.
