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Deborah Dietz, the Dahlia Society of California's corresponding secretary, says hybridizing dahlias is a challenge, "a genetic lottery."

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Deborah Dietz, the Dahlia Society of California's corresponding secretary, says hybridizing dahlias is a challenge, "a genetic lottery."
A Dahlia named the 49er shows off it's brilliant colors at the Dahlia Dell in San Francisco Golden Gate Park.
A Pink Jupiter Dahlia offers it's brilliant colors at the Dahlia Dell in San Francisco Golden Gate Park
Deborah Dietz talks to Dahlia Dell visitors in Golden Gate Park.
The dahlias, such as 'Pam Howden,' are a big draw.
A Spring Flag Dahlia offers it's brilliant colors at the Dahlia Dell in San Francisco Golden Gate Park.
A Duo Dahlia shows off it's brilliant colors at the Dahlia Dell in San Francisco Golden Gate Park.
A bumble bee rest on a Wild Wood Marie Dahlia as it shows off it's brilliant colors at the Dahlia Dell in San Francisco Golden Gate Park. The Dell is in full bloom, drawing crowds from as far away as Sacramento. The flowers will bloom now through November and are located just steps away from the Conservatory of Flowers.
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