Dahlias of Quality 
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KEMP’S GARDENS 
PINK AND LAVENDER SHADES-Continued 
DOROTHY STONE —I. D. (F&M, 1929). This exquisite rose pink dahlia has been a close 
rival for Kathleen Norris from the very beginning, and is still racing it for first honors. 
Many like it better than Kathleen Norris. The plant is a vigorous grower, and the 
large exhibition blooms are produced quite freely on long stiff stems, well above the 
Divisions, each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
KATHLEEN NORRIS —I. D. (F&M, 1929). This flower is of gigantic proportions, and is 
today without a rival in the pink section. The color is a rose pink, with slightly paler 
pink in the young central petals. Flowers are held 12 to 14 inches above the top 
leaves, on strong, stiff stems. Plant is a medium high, but sturdy grower. 
Divisions, each $1.25; 3 for $3.00 
FRED W. PATTERSON —S. C. (Kemp). Seedling from the beautiful white variety, Adda 
Patterson, but a heavier flower. Lavender pink, with deep amaranth pink reverse. 
With us the flowers average about 10 inches, but others have forced it to a much 
larger size. Stems long and stiff, holding the flowers high above the top leaves of a 
tall vigorous plant. 
Divisions, each $1.25; 3 for $3.,00 
ROSINA MEHAFFEY —F. D. (Broomall -Success). If you admire the big fellows, you will 
find this giant Tyrian Pink dahlia just what you are looking for. Flowers can be 
grown to 12 inches and over, and the stiff stems hold the flowers high above the foliage, 
perfectly erect. Plant is a tall sturdy grower and quite prolific of bloom. 
Divisions, each $2.00, Plants, each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
KEMP’S VIOLET WONDER —I. D. Although this beautiful dahlia is numbered among the 
older introductions no other Violet colored dahlia has come forward to displace it. 
It is still the best Violet in commerce. A great garden and exhibition dahlia. 
Divisions, each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
Autumn and Orange Shades 
KEMP’S MONMOUTH CHAMPION —F. D. (1930). No dahlia ever introduced has been a 
more consistent prize winner than Monmouth Champion. In the reports of shows 
over the entire country it is always mentioned as being among the winners of sweep- 
stake and class prize winners. Its beautiful, brilliant orange flame color and giant 
size of bloom, places it in first place as one of the outstanding dahlias of today. 
It is a magnificent dahlia, but hard to visualize from a brief description. You will 
have to see it to understand why it is called great. 
The plant is of medium height, wide spreading, and have yet to see its counterpart 
in prolific production of large, perfect exhibition blooms. Size of blooms are 9 to 13 
inches across and of sufficient depth to properly balance them, whether medium to 
largest size. 
Divisions, each $1.00; 3 for $2.75, Plants, each 60 cents; 3 for $1.50 
EAGLE ROCK WONDER —S. C. (Broomall-Success). If you are looking for tremendous 
size, form, habit of profuse blooming qualities and vigorous growth, you will find all 
of them in this variety. The color, according to Ridgeway’s color chart, is Mars 
Orange, shading to orange-buff, with tints of coral pink and coral red, the general 
effect being between orange and apricot. Flowers are of enormous size, and are pro¬ 
duced on long stiff stems, holding the flower high above the foliage. 
Divisions, each $1.25; 3 for $3.00, Plants, each 75 cents; 3 for $2.00 
GIRL OF HILLCREST —I. D. (Scott, 1932). The color of this fine dahlia is a brilliant 
Mikado Orange. Flowers average 9-10 inches across, of great depth, and are borne on 
long stiff stems that hold them high above the foliage. Plant is a strong, vigorous 
grower, attaining to a height of 7 feet and over. A prize winner that you will be 
glad to have in your garden, and to exhibit in the shows of your community. 
Divisions, each $2.50; 3 for $7.00, Plants, each $1.25; 3 for $3.25 
Red Shades Etc. 
CINCINNATUS —F. D. (Kemp, 1932). A distinctive and novel dahlia that differs from all 
others. The petals are curled and crinkled like crepe paper. Flowers are quite large, 
and the showy colors of blended salmon and scarlet produces a stunning effect. The 
large blooms are held facing on long stiff stems, which in turn are supported by a 
very sturdy plant. 
Divisions, each $2.00; 3 for $5.00, Plants, each $1,00; 3 far $2.50 
GREAT HARBOR —I. D. (Trossbach-Kemp, 1932). The dahlia is a bold flower as its name 
indicates. It grows very large, is of a rich carmine color, and are supported on long 
stiff stems well above the foliage. Plant is of medium height, but of very sturdy 
growth. A very prolific bloomer. This dahlia does particularly well in the northerly 
sections of this country, also in Canada. 
Divisions, each $3.00, Plants, each $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
