Your pictures are beautiful! They also make me long for spring already so I can plant some new tubers!

Your flowers are lovely and closed centers with temps that low. Where do you live in Zone 8 to be having temps like that? We have had one night in the 40's so far this fall and no rain until today here in Atlanta.

I live in the rain forrest about 60 miles east of Vancouver, B.C. Canada. We get loads of rain here with a little sun thrown in. I like to let my dahlias open before I cut them, but when I hear that a bad storm is coming I cut as many as I can before the rain and wind break them. I feel sad that the season is coming to a close. But I will be ready to plant again in April! I'm glad you like my pictures.

What pretty color combinations you put together. Looks like you have a great assortment.

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Mingus Alex, these are a sight for sore eyes about now! Thanks for posting your lovelies. You have a nice collection and when I saw your photo of "Mingus Alex" I knew why you chose that screen name- really a wonderful bloom.

they look like a luscious desert.

What is that black beauty? So gorgeous this time of year. Mine lasted until last week in Oct. zone 5