Dahlias of Quality 
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KEMP’S GARDENS 
1933 INTRODUCTIONS-Continued 
KENTUCKY RED —I. D. (White, 1932). This is one of the brightest dahlias of recent 
introduction. We have seen nothing that surpasses it in brilliancy nor attractiveness. 
The color is flaming scarlet, which does not burn, nor fade in strong sunshine. Flow¬ 
ers are uniformly large, averaging 10 inches and over wide by 4 inches and over in 
depth. Stems long and stiff, holding the large blooms well above the foliage. Bush 
6 feet and over in height. 
Plants, only $2.00 each 
PALO ALTO —S. C. (Ballay-Success, 1933). The color of this fine dahlia is bright salmon 
with deep primrose shading at the center. The flowers full centered, of good sub¬ 
stance, and range in size up to 12 inches across by 6 inches in depth, and are held 
high above the foliage on straight, stiff stems. Plants are strong healthy growers 
and good all round doers. An honor roll dahlia of great merit. 
Plants, only $5.00 each 
EAGLE ROCK SUPERBA —Dec. (Broomall-iSuccess, 1933). Mr. Broomall considers this 
to be one of his very best originations. The color is difficult to define as there is no 
color in the color chart that matches it. The nearest being a light Amaranth Pink. 
The originator considers it a better dahlia than Eagle Rock Fantasy. It is about 
the same size as Fantasy, and habits of bush about the same. In fact it is a dupli¬ 
cate of Fantasy in every particular excepting color. This fine dahlia undoubtedly 
has a great future. 
Plants, only $5.00 each 
CHAUTAUQUA SUNSET —I. D. (Wallace). We tested out this beautiful dahlia in our 
trial garden, 1932 and 1933, and of the numerous varieties in the Garden, none was 
more generally admired than this fine variety. No more exquisitely beautiful dahlia 
was ever originated. The coloring is a magnificent combination of sunset colors,— 
gold, orange and peach red. Flowers are large, full centered and are held erect on 
strong stems, well above the dark green foliage. Plant medium high and wide spread¬ 
ing. A magnificent dahlia for garden and house decoration and a most excellent exhi¬ 
bition variety. Root stock quite limited. 
Divisions, each $10.00, Plants, each $5.00, 3 for $12.50 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE —I. D. (Murphy, 1932). This giant red dahlia could have been 
very appropriately named SEEK NO FURTHER, for when it comes to winning in the 
largest bloom class, it is the recognized leader. It is quite safe to say, it was the 
largest winner in this class of any dahlia exhibited in the 1933 eastern show. If you 
expect to carry off the blue ribbon in the largest bloom class you have simply got to 
have Murphy’s Masterpiece to do the trick. The flowers can be grown up to 14 
inches and over in size, and it grows large without much encouragement. The color 
is dark red, shading toward garnet, and it will withstand much sun heat without fading 
or burning. The plant is a strong grower, and is a generous producer of large, per¬ 
fectly gorgeous exhibition blooms, that are held high above the top leaves on rigid 
stems that never go saxaphone shape. The greatest red dahlia to date, and the great¬ 
est prize winner of all the dahlias of its color. 
Plants, each $3.00, 3 for $8.00 
CROYDON —I. D. We introduced this fine white spring of 1932, but were compelled to 
omit it from our 1933 catalog on account of scarcity of stock. We now have a small 
stock of good roots to offer and at a price you can afford to pay. The flowers are pure 
white, and grow to 10 inches and over across, and the flowers are borne on very sturdy 
stems facing. If the center bud is taken out and the best one of the side buds be 
allowed to develop, the flower will be held high above the foliage. The plant is a tall 
sturdy grower, well branched and quite prolific of large exhibition blooms. 
Plants, each $2.00, 3 for $5.50 
KAWEAH —I. D. (Meussdorfer). This new dahlia attains to enormous size, and ranks 
as one of the largest grown. In color it is a rich fuschia shade, and the giant blooms 
are held far above the foliage on faultless stems. The plant is a strong grower, and 
insect resisting to a remarkable degree. It has won from coast to coast in the larg¬ 
est flower classes. 
Plants, only $5.00 each, 3 for $12.50 
JERSEY’S MAJESTIC —I. D. (Waite). With good cultivation and liberal feeding this dah¬ 
lia will grow to very large size. The color is quite distinct from all other dahlias, ns 
it is a pleasing blend of salmon, old gold and rose. The almost bronze color of the 
foliage, adds to the beauty of the flower. Plant is of very robust growth. 
Plants, only $3.75 each 
TESTED EXHIBITION DAHLIAS OF EXCEPTIONAL MERIT 
AMERICAN LEGION —S. C. (1932). Named in honor of wounded veterans of the World 
War. Since its introduction it has been awarded many prizes, and is considered by 
many as being the best yellow dahlia in commerce to date. 
Plants, each $1.25; 3 for $3.50 
THE COMMODORE —I. D. (1932). Very large loose petaled lemon yellow, overlaid with 
golden sheen. One of the largest exhibition varieties. 
Roots, each $2.00, Plants, each $1.00, 3 for $2.75 
