Dahlia ‘Beauty of Bedford’

Mayles’ ‘Beauty of Bedford’.  ‘Most beautiful shaded purple, and may sometimes be obtained good enough for show, although not a first rate form.’  [FC p.12/1838].

Horticultural & Botanical History

For more information on the botanical and horticultural history of the Florist’s Dahlia see Dahlia pinnata Cav.

History at Camden Park

‘Beauty of Bedford’ is probably one of the ‘about 20 others’ referred to in reference to Dahlia Dodds’ ‘Mary’, which see.  It was listed in a letter to Mrs. J. C. Wickham dated 16th August1844, and included in a consignment of plants which accompanied the letter.  [MP A2933-2, p.6].

Notes

Published Apr 21, 2009 - 04:30 PM | Last updated Sep 26, 2011 - 08:42 AM


More details about Dahlia ‘Beauty of Bedford’
Family Asteraceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, England

Synonyms
Common Name

Florists’ Dahlia

Name in the Camden Park Record

Dahlia Beauty of Bedford 

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