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Annual Dahlia seeds

12 years ago

Wanted: Annual Dahlia seeds. Annual Dahlia seeds are my favorite seeds to harvest, and I had a HUGE stash of seeds. I did not plant them for a few years, though, and so this year when I tried again, most of them had dried out. I only got 11 plants and some kind of bug (I think snails) ate them terribly. Does anyone have any fresh seeds that you would like to trade? I currently only have fresh marigold seeds and white cosmos, but I would be happy to send a SASE. I would like as many different types and colors as possible. Thanks. Donna

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