Abstract: The invention relates to a bag-shaped container with a receiving capacity r receiving seeds or the like and with a releasable marker section. Preferably the marker section can be released from the remaining part of the container without additional tools, for example by a perforation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for bringing pregerminated seed n a sowable and for some time storable form. The invention further relates to pilled pregerminated seeds.According to the invention the pregerminated seed is pilled, whereas in the pilling mixture at least one compound which slows down the germinating process is included under formation of a moist pill in which a suitable micro-climate is secured until the time of sowing.This required micro-climate inside the moist pill is obtained by addition of compounds which have a retarding action to the germinating process, such as compounds having an osmotic effect, e.g. water soluble sugars and their derivatives, salts, or glycols and their polymers; or having a growth retarding action, e.g. absicine acid.

Abstract: A Dahlia plant named Elly, having white ray florets, double flower form, compact growth habit, dense foliage, a compact flower bouquet above the foliage, and an adaptability to pot plant or outdoor cultures.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dahlia plant named Connie, having bright red-purple flower color, double flower form, dense foliage, continuous flowering, compact flower bouquet carried above the foliage, compact growth habit, and an adaptability to pot plant or natural outdoor cultures.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dahlia plant named Margaret, having bright yellow flower color, double flower form, dense foliage, continuous flowering, compact flower bouquet carried above the foliage, compact growth habit, and an adaptability to pot plant or natural outdoor cultures.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dahlia plant named Simon, having orange flower color, double flower form, dense foliage, compact flower bouquet carried above the foliage, compact growth habit, and an adaptability to pot plant or natural outdoor cultures.

Abstract: A new and distinct dahlia plant named Carol, having bright red-purple flower color, double flower form, dense foliage, continuous flowering, compact flower bouquet carried above the foliage, compact growth habit, and an adaptability to pot plant or natural outdoor cultures.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dahlia plant named Betty, having pure, intense, red-purple flower color, double flower form, dense foliage, continuous flowering, compact flower bouquet carried above the foliage, compact growth habit, and an adaptability to pot plant or natural outdoor cultures.

Abstract: A new and distinct dahlia plant named Linda, having pure yellow-orange flower color, double flower form, dense foliage, continuous flowering, compact flower bouquet carried above the foliage, compact growth habit, and an adaptability to pot plant or natural outdoor cultures.

Abstract: A variety of Dahlia with low plant growing habit producing attractive pink flowers is described.