Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp’s Gardens 
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NANCY GENE—A brilliant dahlia of outstanding merit. Its 
color is a deep sulphur yellow, without any shadings, being 
a true yellow self. Although this dahlia is huge, it is at no 
time coarse, and might easily be described as a Yellow Kath¬ 
leen Norris, on a perfect clean stem as strong as iron. It is 
essentially a back row flower, the blooms always facing in 
the best possible angle for the Show bench. The plant is 
a very vigorous grower, with beautiful foliage, which is in¬ 
sect repellant. One of the biggest Giants, and a wonderful 
doer. Height 5 feet. 
Plants, each $3.00, 3 for $7.50 
BRONZE GLEAM—I. D. (Brand). Referring to the originator’s 
description, we find it couched in the following words: This 
dahlia is of a most striking color, being an apricot bronze 
with beautiful glistening sheen, making the color very at¬ 
tractive. A free producer of perfectly formed deep blooms 
up to 11 inches across. It has very long, strong stems that 
hold the blooms well above the foliage. The plant is a strong 
grower, reaching a height of 5 to 6 feet, is many branched, 
wide spreading and very productive of large perfect blooms. 
It was one of the outstanding dahlias in our trial gardens 
f geason of 1938. 
Plants, each $3.00', 3 for $6.00 
Kemp's 1937 Introductions 
GREAT EASTERN—I. D. (No. 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. Eoliage, thick, tough and very resist- 
ent to sucking insect injury. 
Divisions, each $2.00, 3 for $5.00; Plants, each $1.00, 
3 for $2.50 
FRECKLES—I. D. (No. P-K). Seedling of Lefiesta 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 $3.00; Plants, each $1.50, 3 for $3.00 
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 $2.00; Plants, each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
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 Vz 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 $2.50; Plants, each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
POWHATAN—I. D. (No. R. R. K.) Color, brilliant carmine, 
beautiful beyond imagination. Blooms up to 10 inches in 
diameter, are held on stiff stems and are borne of medium 
high sturdy bushes. Early, prolific, sun proof, and insect 
resistant. A beautiful dahlia good enough to grace any gar¬ 
den. 
Divisions, each $2.00; Plants, each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
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