The Dahlia Imperialis in my garden has been putting a bloom or two out pretty consistently all spring and summer. We had a mild winter and summer has gone from cool to hot to cool a lot. I am in Northern Calif. This is the second year I have had it. A friend has just sent me a white form in a pot. I am interested in the double forms and just got really excited reading about the Apricot ball form. Think I will try to pollinate some regular sized Hybrids with the tree Dahlias when they are in bloom. Think that will require putting a ladder next to the tree Dahlia. Carolyn in Los Gatos