Little Silver, N, J. 
Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp's New Wonder Dahlias 
FOR 193 8 
MONARCH OF THE EAST 
On Johnston's Honor Roll 
MONARCH OF THE EAST—F. D. (Almy). In our many years 
breeding and growing dahlias we have not seen any that 
surpasses this fine origination, and very few,, if any that 
equals it in size, beauty and perfection of bloom. It comes 
about as near being a 100% dahlia as it will ever be possi¬ 
ble to attain. The blooms have been grown up to 13 inches 
in diameter by 6 to 7 inches in depth, and the large Golden 
Bronze (Orange Buff Reverse) blooms are held upright on 
stiff cane like stems of just the right length to give it cor¬ 
rect balance. The plant is a medium tall grower, has bright 
dark bronze foliage, is wide spreading and very productive 
of extra large exhibition blooms from early midseason ’till 
cut down by frost. We grew it this year, and can unre¬ 
servedly recommend it to our friends and customers as be¬ 
ing one of the outstanding dahlias of the year. This is what 
others say about it who grew it the past season. “It is an 
A1 dahlia and one I believe hard to equal”—Geo. Burkatt, 
Mich. “Your seedling ‘Monarch of the East’ is doing fine, 
has extra large blooms and fine stems”—Mrs. J. W. Lee, 
Wash. “With over 400 varieties on display, it is a wonder¬ 
ful dahlia. Had bloom after bloom on it 12 to 14 inches in 
diameter. Grand bush and stem and color that does not 
fade”—R. G. Huey, Supt., Display Gardens, Ewing, Ky. “It 
is one of the greatest dahlias I ever saw. I believe it will be 
heard from for years to come. Giant size, grand bush and 
stem. I cut a bloom October 5th of immense size and per¬ 
fect form. Congratulations to you and best wishes for a 
great season.”—C. B. Ambrose, Norfolk, Va. 
We add our indorsement to all that has been said about it in 
the above testimonials. Half the story of its greatness has 
not been told. You must grow this great dahlia to get the 
remainder of the story. 
Scored 85 at Storrs’ Trial Gardens season 1937. 
Root 3 each» $20.00 up to March 20th, after that date, $15.00 
Plants, $7.50 each, 3 for $15.00. 
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