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September is a time for dahlias, the beautiful flowers that emerge in so many forms from collarette and mignon to ball, stellar, novelty and giant forms. To set off your dahlias for a good show at home or on the road as a gift for a friend, here are three flower tips: Flower Preserving Tonic, Tangy Sweet Bouquet Scents and Foundational Greens for Height, Sway and Froth, and a simple shortcut on how to Build a Bouquet.