Hi,
I am not surprised that the chrysanthemums didn’t bloom since you started from seed. It isn’t unusual for perennials to take a couple years to bloom when new plants. You should see blooms next year. I also had dahlias that didn’t bloom for me once I over-wintered them even though the tubers looked OK when I started them in the spring. But I do know of plenty of people who save dahlia tubers year after year and even pass them unto another generation so I know it is done successfully. The gladiolas are also confusing.
I plan on letting our readers know about your posting on the Tip of the Week and ask them to help. So be looking for new postings.
Happy Gardening,
Diane