Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp’s Gardens 
Kemp's 1936 Introductions 
CLARA CARDER —I. D. One of the greatest pink decorative 
dahlias we have ever grown. It has made good everywhere 
the past season, winning many first prizes in the shows 
throughout the country. Color is a bright Cyclamen Pink, 
the only dahlia we know of this color. The blooms are 
produced on medium high plants, in the greatest profusion 
from early to late season,, and can be grown to 12 inches 
without forcing. A great dahlia that you will be pleased to 
have in your garden. 
Divisions, each $3.00, 3 for $8.00; Plants, each $1.50, 
3 for $4.00 
KITTY MAC —I. D. Here is another sensational dahlia of great 
merit. The color is Petunia Purple, flowers are 10-12 inches 
in diameter, by 6-7 inches in depth, and are borne on long 
stems facing upward. Plant very rugged, with exceptionally 
insect resisting foliage. Height 6-7 feet. Stock very lim¬ 
ited. 
Roots, each $5.00; Plants, each $2.50, 3 for $6.00 
EDITH MENCKE —I. D. Orange Buff, with slight sheen of pink 
on the older petals. Blooms, 10 inches and over in width, 
by 6 to 7 inches in depth, and are freely produced on plants 
4 to 4 V 2 feet high. Stems stiff, holding the blooms high 
above the foliage. A fine dahlia you will like. 
Roots, each $2.00; Plants, each $1.00 
1936 Introductions from Other Sources 
MILTON J. CROSS —I. D. (Johnson). Achievement Medal Win¬ 
ner 1935. The color of this magnificent dahlia is a clear 
gold at center, shading to light Orange Buff on outer half 
of the petals. RichV bright, beautiful and of great width 
and depth. The long stems hold the giant blooms high out 
of the foliage, and are produced on vigorous plants 6-7 feet 
high. We have a limited amount of root stock to offer and 
while it lasts, will fill orders in the rotation in which they 
are received. 
Divisions, each $5.00; Plants, each $2.50, 3 for $6.00 
BAUER’S IDEAL —Dec. Of all the red dahlias we have seen 
and grown during our many years of experience, this in 
our opinion is the most beautiful and most desirable of all. 
The color is a brilliant carmine. Flowers grow to great 
size, and are borne on stems or branches three feet and over 
in length. This dahlia has every desirable quality. Large 
perfect, brilliantly colored blooms that do not fade nor 
burn, long stiff stems, wonderful plant growth, insect re¬ 
sisting foliage, good root maker. What more could be de¬ 
sired or expected of any dahlia? We hope to have a lim¬ 
ited supply to offer. 
Divisions, each $5.00; Plants, each $2.50, 3 for $6.00 
CHARMER —I. D. (Lloyd’s) Seedling of the famous variety 
JANE COWL, possessing all the fine qualities of its parent. 
The 10-12" by 5" blooms are of a beautiful hue of Zinc- 
orange around the center, petals of apricot yellow', blend¬ 
ing to maize yellow. The entire flower is overlaid with a 
lively sheen of apricot yellow, producing a bright glistening 
effect in the sunlight. Blooms are held high out of the 
foliage on stiff stems. Plant attains to about 5 feet in 
height. An early and prolific bloomer. Good keeper when 
cut. If you have a cut flower trade*, you cannot afford to 
be without this fine addition to your collection of utility 
varieties. 
Divisions, each $2.50, 3 for 6.00; Plants, each $1.25, 
3 for $3.00 
OAKLEIGH MONARCH —Dec. (Hook). Oakleigh Monarch is a 
big broad petaled informal decorative of clear brilliant cerise 
red. Flowers 8-11 inches in diameter, depth 4-6 inches, and 
are borne on strong stems well out of the foliage. Plant 4-5 
feet in height. Early, prolific. Scored 86.9 at Lansing, Mich. 
Trial grounds 1935. Root stock very limited. 
Roots, each $3.50; Plants, each $1.75, 3 for ^4.00 
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