Dahlias of Quality 
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KEMP’S GARDENS 
1935 Introductions from Other Sources 
CAVALCADE—F. D. Groll, 1935. This is another good dahlia of the Jersey Beauty Type that 
bids fair to become very popular for exhibition, home decoration, or florists’ use. The 
flower is larger, and two or three shades darker than Jersey’s Beauty. Stems are almost 
identical. Bush 5 to 5 % feet in height, foliage good. Good root maker. 
Plants, only $3.50 each 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH—(Oakleigh 1936). Oakleigh Monarch is a big broad leaved informal 
decorative of a clear brilliant cerise red. Flowers 8-11 inches in size, strong stems, and 
are borne on plants 4-5 feet in height. Scored 86.9 at Lansing, Mich. Trial grounds. A 
good keeper and fine for exhibition and house decoration. 
Plants, only, net $5.00 each 
HUNTS VELVET WONDER—I. D. Hunt, 1935. The color of this dahlia is a bright violet 
burgundy. Flower very large, and judging from what we saw of it at Norfolk, Va., last 
October, it seems especially well adapted to the more southerly sections of the country. 
The plants were at least two feet taller and the stems longer than any we saw growing in 
the more northerly sections. The plants we are offering are propogated from stock pro¬ 
cured from the garden in which we saw it growing at Norfolk.. 
Plants, only $3.50 each 
CHARMER—-I. D. (Lloyd). The description of this 1936 introduction is by the originator. 
Blooms 10-12 inches across by 5 inches deep. Apricot yellow, blending to maize yellow. 
The entire flower is overlaid with a lovely sheen of apricot yellow that glistens and reflects 
in the sunlight. Plant growth ideal, height 5-6 feet, profuse bloomer, with stiff, but not 
heavy stems that hold the huge blooms facing. Seedling of the famous Jane Cowl. Scored 
85 at Storrs, 86 at Ohio trail grounds. 
Plants, only, $5.00 each 
JUDGE SAMUEL SEABURY—I. D. (Ethrifigton). Color of this fine, large dahlia is amaranth 
pink shading to creamy white in the center. It is uniform in color and form and those 
who like the soft pastel shades will be pleased with this dahlia. Plant is a rugged grower, 
stems good. Height about 6 feet. 
Plants, only $3.50 each 
MRS. GEO. LE BOUTILLIER—I. D. (Ruschmoor). This huge dark red dahlia is a close 
competitor of Murphy’s Masterpiece, as it grows fully as large, is of a brighter hue of 
red, but plant is not as tall and robust a grower as Murphy’s, and stems with us not quite 
as good as Murphy’s, but nevertheless it is a great red dahlia and has proven superior to all 
other reds in some sections of the south. It withstands heat well, and is a good root maker 
which keep well in storage. 
Plants, only $3.75 each 
TOWERS EMPIRE—-I. D. (T-P). This is one dahlia you will like, and one that we can un¬ 
hesitatingly recommend. The very large, clear golden color, with amber shadings in the 
center present a picture of such great beauty, it instantly attracts and holds the atten¬ 
tion of all who see it. Plant grows up to 7-8 feet, and is enormously prolific of large 
bloom. Stems long and stiff, holding the flowers high above the foliage. 
Plants, only $5.00 each 
ROYAL OURCHASE—(Nuenviller 1936). Originator’s description. An immense incurved 
cactus in a deep straw yellow, with outer petals suffused with pink ; petals twist and turn, 
giving the bloom a shaggy appearance. Bloom high out of a clean growing bush on long 
straight stems. Shown three times, three firsts. Maximum size of bloom about 11 inches. 
Plants, only, $7.50 each 
1934 INTRODUCTIONS 
BARBRA HAWKS—I. D. (No. 22-B). This distinctive dahlia is light phlox purple in color, 
flowers up to 10 inches and over in diameter, and are held well above the luxuriant foliage 
on stiff stems. The plant is an unusually robust grower, attaining to a height of 7 feet, 
many branched and wide spreading, is very prolific of large blooms, that can be cut with 
stems up to three feet or longer. Good keeper when cut. All in all, it is a fine dahlia 
with much merit to recommend it 
Roots, each $3.50, Plants, each $1.75 
CROYDON GLORY—-F. D. (No. 20-B). Formation similar to Monmouth Queen, slightly deeper 
hue of yellow, and blooms somewhat larger. The color is a buff yellow with gradation 
of light sulphur and creamy yellow effect as the flower ages. Flowers are full centered, 
10-12 inches in diameter, and 4-5 inches in depth, and are held high above the foliage on 
long stiff stems. Height of plant, 5-6 feet. Liberal producer of large exhibition blooms 
from early to late season. Fine exhibition variety. 
Roots, each $4.00, Plants, each $2.00 
CROYDON SUPREME—F. D. The color of this splendid dahlia is orange buff, shading to 
lighter hue at the tips of petals. Reverse rose pink, reflecting through to surface of the 
flower giving the flower the unique appearance of pink shading, fused with the orange buff 
ground color. Flowers average 9 inches and over in diameter, and four to five inches in 
depth, and are held well above the foliage on long stiff stems. Plant 4% feet, wide 
spreading and a very healthy, sturdy grower.. Early bloomer. Root stock very limited. 
Roots, each $3.50, Plants, each $1.75 
