I think Cafe Au Lait is over-rated. It has become incredibly popular, due to Martha Stewart, but it blooms late and I have never gotten many flowers from it. I do like the soft beige-ish color, but I am not sure I will bother growing it again.
I haven't heard of any really "serious" dahlia growers who like it much, unless they are selling to florists, who apparently can't get enough of it due to wedding order. Your Tartan and Thomas Edison look great !
