DAHLIA AND CHRYSANTHEMUM 2017 CATALOGUE SARAH BRYANT JOSUDI HERCULES JOSUDI TELSTAR ROSIE LYTTLE (uSD) page 18-19 (uMinC) page 20-21 (uMinC) page 20-21 (29c) page 40-41 4 EXCLUSIVE NEW RELEASES FOR THIS YEAR New for 2017 - our own raising Hadrian's Midnight in the foreground (page 12-13). FAMILY RUN SINCE 1921 Growing with confidence Premier Gold Award www.facebook.com/hallsofheddon Harrogate 2016 @HallsOfHeddon W.N.Hall & Sons Ltd (T/A Halls of Heddon) Registered Office: West Heddon Nursery Centre DAHLIAS Heddon on the Wall, Norhtumberland, NE15 0JS The following pages give details of some of the finest Dahlias available.All varieties have been thoroughly tested on the Telephone: 01661 852445 Fax: 01661 852398 nursery and they can be offered with complete confidence. E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.hallsofheddon.co.uk DAHLIA CLASSIFICATION December 2016 Dear Friends and Fellow Dahlia and Chrysanthemum Enthusiasts, The classification of Dahlias in this catalogue is based on the NDS Classified List 2015, 32nd Edition. The“Classified Directory and Judging Rules” is available from the National Dahlia Society and is free to new members. Some varieties included in this With another successful season behind us our preparations for the 2017 Season are well under way so may I catalogue are either not yet classified or are no longer included (prefixed U). Where this is the case we have included them in welcome you to this, our new look 96th edition of our Main Catalogue. Thank you to all who supported us with what we believe to be the most appropriate section after trial at the nursery or from historical information. your custom last year and for the many favourable comments we have received throughout the season. One of the greatest rewards we have is knowing that the Dahlias and Chrysanthemums we supply, whether for We offer Dahlias in the following forms: - showing or simply growing for the garden, give so much pleasure, not only to the people who grow them but also to the neighbours who walk past and admire the wonderful display and late season colour that they bring! POT TUBERS AVAILABLE DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY We know that because of the many letters and photographs we receive. It is also a pleasure to hear first-hand Compact tubers grown in a 9cm pot and ideal for exhibitors or keen growers who have the facilities (e.g heated greenhouse or propagator) to produce and propagate their own stock. We strongly advise unpacking on arrival and, if necessary, storing in a from the people we meet at Shows and events as well as comments on our Facebook and Twitter pages. cool, frost free environment until required for setting away. A minimum of 50°F(10°C) is required for propagation. Water tubers sparingly until growth is evident. Early ordering is advisable. Some varieties already in short supply are only available through The only show we exhibited at in 2016 was Harrogate Autumn Show where we were once again awarded a our website where tuber availability is updated regularly. Premier Gold Award for our display of Dahlias. This show is always a highlight of the year for us as it gives SPECIAL NOTE. Any tuber which fails to grow must be returned to us by March 30th. We will then either replace with tubers us a great opportunity to meet as many you as we can face to face. I also get a good chance to look around or mini plants (if available), supply a credit note or refund. No action can be taken unless a tuber is returned. the show benches to see if there is anything new and exciting to include in our catalogue in future years. In the Dahlia world, it was very encouraging to see the strength and depth in the Novice sections of the shows MINI PLANTS AVAILABLE END OF MARCH TO END OF MAY The most popular form, these are strong rooted cuttings for those customers who have the facilities for potting up and growing at both Harrogate and Wisley. There were some very good exhibits at both and we expect to see some of the on under glass (minimum 50°F, 10°C). On receipt, they should be unpacked immediately and potted on into a 9-12cm pot entrants competing at Championship level in future years. using a good quality compost. Be careful to avoid over watering, particularly after potting. We will make every effort to supply during the period requested but orders must be in the office at least FIVE WEEKS BEFORE required as cuttings are taken to This year we are privileged and honoured to offer several new varieties, all having the potential to do well on order. No mini plant orders (unless for our special collections) can be accepted after 20th April. the show bench or in the garden. Josudi Hercules, one of a few long awaited new Miniature Cactus varieties from Peter Greenway, has just been awarded a Silver Medal at the NDS Exhibition Trials. This is a very free GARDEN READY PLANTS AVAILABLE FOR 2 WEEKS COMMENCING EARLY JUNE flowering variety and alongside Josudi Telstar, another of Peter’s seedlings, will make a useful addition to These larger plants, grown in a 7cm paper pot, are “garden ready” after allowing a few days to get over the journey! They are popular with customers who do not have the facilities for growing on, but do however come at an additional cost of £2.00 per this increasingly popular section. Rod Fox, very well known in the Chrysanthemum world, has also allowed plant on top of the mini plant price. Orders must be in the office by the 20thApril as cuttings are taken and plants are grown to us to release 3 more of his raisings including “Rosie Lyttle,” a pink double spray which he has named after order. Please Note we are unable to supply Garden Ready Dahlias to destinations outside of mainland UK. his Granddaughter, so he obviously thinks very highly of it. There are many more included throughout the catalogue, highlighted with a ♦ and pictures bordered in red. For the first time, we have been able to include QUANTITY DISCOUNTS - MINI PLANTS illustrations of ALL the varieties we offer within the following pages and we do hope you like the new look. Apply only when 3 or more of the SAME variety are ordered. Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you a successfull 2017 and we look foward to supplying your requirements for the forthcoming season. HAPPY GROWING! RATE £2.75 each £3.00 each £3.35 each £3.85 each £4.35 each Yours faithfully, 3-4 plants £2.55 each £2.80 each £3.15 each £3.65 each £4.15 each 5-9 plants £2.35 each £2.60 each £2.95 each £3.45 each £3.95 each 10+ plants £2.10 each £2.35 each £2.70 each £3.20 each £3.70 each P.S. Many of you will remember that last year we introduced Sheval Megan (SD). Thanks to everyone who purchased this variety, we were able to hand over a cheque for £1000 to Terry to pass onto the charity for Please remember to add £2.00 per plant for Garden Ready Cystic Fibrosis. ABBREVIATIONS AND AWARD DETAILS FOR DAHLIAS: AM/E - Award of Merit for Exhibition after trial at RHS Wisley FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 26. DAHLIA CULTURAL INFORMATION AGM - Award of Merit for Garden Display after trial at RHS Wisley Halls of Heddon growing guides can be found on ♦ - First appearance in this catalogue our website under the Dahlia heading. Alternatively THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF A NURSERYMAN C - Suitable for cutting hard copies can be supplied by post at a cost of Published just after his 90th Birthday and the year before he G - Recommended for garden display 25p each by ticking the relevant box on the order sadly passed away, Morton Stanley "Stan" Hall tells the story of E - Suitable for exhibition form. U - denotes unclassified in current classified list. Halls of Heddon, drawing from his and other family members' Dates shown indicate year of introduction. diaries, letters, jottings and memories. He recounts how, starting soon after the end of the First World War, the family business survived highs, lows and family tragedy to become one of the LOOK OUT FOR OUR SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF DAHLIAS AND country's leading Dahlia and Chrysanthemum nurseries. CHRYSANTHEMUMS DETAILED THROUGHOUT THE CATALOGUE. These come at great savings compared with individually priced plants and are an easy way to £14.95 (Inc. C&P) order, especially if you are not sure what to choose. 2 For more information and to order online please visit www.hallsofheddon.co.uk 3 GIANT AND LARGE DECORATIVES These “Dinner Plate” Dahlias will certainly create the wow factor either in the garden or on the show bench. Giants (G) produce flowers usually over 250mm (10") in diameter and can be up to 380mm (15"). Large (L) varieties have flowers between 200mm (8") and 250mm (10") in diameter. For exhibition purposes varieties classed as Large must not exceed 260mm. To achieve full size blooms Giants should generally be resticted to 2-3 flowerings stems per plant whilst Large should be restricted to 4-5. MINI TUBER PLANT ALVA'S SUPREME (G) BLACK MONARCH (G) BONAVENTURE (G) BRYN TERFEL (G) CAFÉ AU LAIT (G) Alva’s Supreme Lovely giant formal blooms of a pleasing soft yellow. AGM. 1.5m. E. 1956 £3.00 £6.95 U Black Monarch Dark crimson with black shading.