Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp’s Gardens 
1938 Introductions (Other Sources) 
MRS. WM. S. KNUDSEN—I. D. (Dixie). This large white was 
a winner of a certificate of merit at Lansing, 1937, and is 
rated as one of the outstanding white dahlias of 1938 intro¬ 
ductions. The blooms have been grown up to 12 inches wide 
by 7 inches in depth, high centered and long stems. Plant 
is a tall grower, with heavy foliage and large leaves. Win¬ 
ner in informal Decorative Undisseminated classes at Detroit, 
Indianapolis, Toledo and Chicago. Grows large naturally. 
Plants, only $3.00 each 
MRS, C. E. WILDON—I. D. (Dixie). The color of this fine 
dahlia is scarlet red, with orange buff reverse, size 11 x 7 
inches. Long stems. Plant is of medium height, foliage 
heavy, leathery like, and quite resistant to sucking insect 
injury. Winner of a certificate of merit at East Lansing, 
1937, with a score of 86.6. 
Plants, only $3.00 each 
Kemp's 1937 Introductions 
GREAT EASTERN—1. D. (No. E, E. K.) This big fellow is the 
result of crossing Oringo with Lady Moyra Ponsonby, and 
is one of the largest and most spectacular we have ever 
introduced. It can be easily grown to 14 inches in diameter, 
with a depth of six inches and over. The color is a blend of 
orange and reddish bronze, a beautiful color combination that 
reminds you of the various hues of the forests in late fall. 
Plant grows to a height of 4-5 feet, has many long side 
branches, and is very prolific of huge blooms from early till 
cut down by frost. Foliage, thick, tough and very resist- 
ent to sucking insect injury. 
Divisions, each $5.00, 3 for $12.50; Plants, each $2.50, 
3 for $6.00 
FRECKLES—^I, D. (No. P-K). Seedling of Lafiesta crossed 
with Lord of Autumn, inheriting the good qualities of both 
parents. The color is a Lemon Chrome, striped, blotched 
and speckled bright scarlet irregularly distributed over the 
yellow ground color. Blooms of this spectacular dahlia were 
grown up to 14 inches in diameter, and great depth, the past 
season. Plant averages about 5 feet in height, is many 
branched and wide spreading', and is tremendously prolific of 
large bloom from early to late season. The 8-10 inch stiff 
wiry stems hold the flowers facing, and well out of the fol¬ 
iage, which is luxuriant and very resistant to sucking in¬ 
sect injury. 
Divisions, each $5.00; Plants, each $2.50, 3 for $6.00 
ROYAL PENNANT—F. D. (No. 109-K.) This is the richest col¬ 
ored dahlia we have ever seen. It might be described as a 
rich purplish violet, nearest to a Royal Purple of any dah¬ 
lia we know. Plant is a very strong grower, reaching a 
height of 7-8 feet, is well branched and extra good foliage. 
Blooms average 8-9 inches in width, with corresponding depth, 
and are held 8-9 inches out of the foliage on stiff stems. If 
you like the unusual in dahlias, here is one that will please 
you immensely. 
Divisions, each $5.00; Plants, each $2.50, 3 for $6.00 
MRS. IDA CHASE—Str. C. (No. H. H. K.) Named for the 
late Mrs. Ida Chase of Michigan, who was one of the out¬ 
standing dahlia lovers of her state. We believe this to be 
one of the most beautiful colored dahlias introduced in many 
years. The colors are a combination of bright Lemon Yel¬ 
low and Spinal Pink, pale lavender pink reverse. Under 
ordinary garden cultural conditions, the blooms average about 
7 inches, but can be easily grown to 9 inches in width 
under high culture. Heighth of plant 4^2 to 5 feet, which 
is many branched and wide spreading. Stems are perfect, 
and hold the blooms out of the foliage 8-10 inches. Mid¬ 
season. 
Divisions, each $5.00; Plants, each $2.50, 3 for $6.00 
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