OUR STORE POLICY

In the beginning of our dahlia days, we had grown and wasted the entire summer on "blind tubers,"

only to be met with heartache.

It is our promise to do our utmost in making sure you do not relive our experience.

Each of our tubers are hand-dug and processed. Tuber sizes vary - even within the same cultivar.

At time of your purchase, each tuber is individually checked

to ensure they are viable with visible eyes/bumps/nods prior to shipping.

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We've been so fortunate to have the guidance of seasoned growers, breeders, hybridizers, and dahlia lovers showing us the ropes of growing this beautiful genre of Mother Earth. Currently, there are 42 recognized species of dahlias, plus several subspecies. The genetic potential of dahlias appears to be simply inexhaustible.

We try our hardest in researching, verifying, describing, and capturing the varieties from our own field blooms

and are, by no means, "Dahlia Varieties Experts".

 

We subscribe to the theory that you cannot grow dahlias in the real world without virus.

That the objective of doing so is futile.

If you want good stock, cull those plants that look bad and supply the nutrients that dahlias need

to fend off the appearance of viruses. Lack of iron and or manganese can cause veining in leaves which can be misidentified as virus. Without proper testing, anyone's guess on virus can only be a best guess.
If the vectors in concern are not properly dealt with, a plant that tested negative today can and will quickly test positive in the subsequent days and rapidly infect the rest of your garden. 

It is estimated that at least 80% of the dahlias currently circulated are at least positive

for one or more virus. Testing and subsequent testings of one virus is expensive,

let alone testing all the known viruses. 
We cannot grow a negative tested plant in a bubble...

Until virus testing is sustainable in at least 80% of the dahlias being circulated worldwide,

until every gardener and every club that sells tubers and cuttings mandates testing,

we believe random testing by handful of growers on selective few plants yield no solution.

OUR PLANTS/CUTTINGS ARE NOT TESTED FOR VIRUS. 

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We continue to cull plants that looks questionable, and follow the “if in doubt throw it out” principle,

diligently following a strict insecticide control regime based on life cycle of vectors,

beyond that, we don't believe there needs to be a ton of anxiety over viruses.

Mother Nature has the ability to comfort, to calm, and to throw curveballs.

 

When available, descriptions are listed as they are on the Composite Listing Of Dahlias.

With few photo credit to Mr. Ken Greenway, all images are captured from our own field blooms.

We add footnotes, observation to the best of our ability, based on our dahlia field crops.

Environmental factors such as light, temperature, water, humidity, soil,

and nutrition will prevent proper plant growth if in incorrect proportions.

By purchasing from us, the Recipient/Buyer shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify

Jess’s Dahlia Garden from any and all claims, actions, suits, charges and judgments

whatsoever that arise out of the purchase of our product.

If we accept your cancellation request as a courtesy,

a restocking fee of 15% will apply to all non-cash transactions and 10% to all cash transactions. 

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Jess's Dahlia Garden is a registered nursery retailer in the State of Washington and tubers will ship

with the State of Washington Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Plant Services Program endorsement

in compliance with the WA State requirements. 

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Jess's Dahlia Garden reserves the “Right To Refuse Service” to anyone.