Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp’s Gardens 
Recent Introductions from Other Sources 
(Continued) 
DADDY WALKER 
DADDY WALKER—I. D. (Retzer). This beauty is a sport of 
the well known variety “Daddy Kemp.” In this variety we 
offer one of the most distinctive dahlias introduced in many 
years, as well as one of the most attractive. Its ground color 
is deep pink, heavily dotted and striped mahogany red. Flow¬ 
ers are very large and spectacular instantly attracting the 
attention of all who see it. The bush is a vigorous grower, 
attaining to a height of 5 feet or over, is wide spreading, 
and quite prolific. Early bloomer and good root maker. 
Roots, each $5.00; Plants, each $2.50i, 3 for $5.00 
PLEASE NOTE: This Dahlia was listed in our 1939 advance 
list as “MILDRED HAIRE.” This was an error on our part, 
as we misunderstood the originator when he gave us the 
names of his various sports of the variety “DADDY KEMP.” 
After lists had been sent out he informed us of the error 
and that the correct name of it is Daddy Walker. There¬ 
fore those receiving our 1939 advance lists will please bear 
this in mind. 
BERNICE GEER—Cac. (Geer, 1938). The color of this out¬ 
standing Cactus is old rose; slightly veined and tipped gold, 
and was picked by the best dahlia critics as the best and 
most outstanding cactus introduced in 1938. The brightly 
colored blooms average 8-9 inches in width, are of good depth 
and full centered, and are held high out of the foliage on 
stiff stems. Plants 4 1 /2 to 5 feet tall are luxuriantly fur¬ 
nished with heavy insect resistant foliage. Good root maker. 
Roots, each $5.00, 3 for $10.00; Plants, each $2.50, 
3 for $5.00 
(Winner at New York, Cleveland and other shows). 
PINK ELEGANCE—This is one of the most beautiful dahlias we 
have seen in many a day. The color is a brilliant rose pink 
that never fades. Blooms up to 10 inches in diameter, with 
corresponding depth, are held well out of the foliage on 
strong stems. Has remarkable keeping qualities and can be 
cut when flower is quite young. Plant is a strong vigor¬ 
ous grower attaining to a height of about 5 feet. Is wide 
spreading and quite prolific of large exhibition bloom. 
Winner of certificate of merit at Storrs 1937, and at Louis¬ 
ville and Indianapolis it was awarded the American Home 
Achievement medals at both shows. 
Plants, only $3.50 each, 3 for $9.00 
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