Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp’s Gardens 
Recent Introductions from Other Sources 
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MISS PARKERSBURG—I. D. (Smith, 1938). A West Virginia 
origination of much merit. The color is Ochraceous buff, rear 
petals carrot red, with slight tones of jasper red and flesh 
color. It has been grown to over 12 inches across by 8 
inches in depth. Extra good long stems, hold the blooms 
facing well above the top leaves. 'Plant is a strong healthy 
grower, and exceedingly prolific of large exhibition blooms. 
It throws up branches from the ground to a height of four 
to five feet, each crowned by a bloom of the largest size. 
Winner at Cincinnati, Ashland, Ky.; C'hillicothe, Ohio, and 
Akron, Ohio. 
Plants, only $3.00 
VOLCANO—F. D. (1937). While this fine dahlia is generally 
rated as formal, it is near the border line between formal 
and informal and often is exhibited in the informal class, all 
depending on the way it grows. The color isi Orange-Flame 
red that does not fade nor burn. The 11x7 inch blooms are 
held well out of the foliage on stiff stems. The 4% foot 
plant is clothed with dark green foliage, is very rugged and 
prolific. A consistent prize winner in the largest bloom 
class the past two years. 
Roots, each $2.50; Plants, each $1.25, 3 for $2.50 
DARCY SAINSBURY—(Australia) F. D. This beautiful white 
is rated very high, and is considered by many expert grow¬ 
ers to be the best white introduced in recent years. The 
blooms are not overly large, usually about 9 inches wide by 
3 to 4 inches in depth under ordinary culture. Forcing will 
increase size very materially. The blooms are held high out 
of the foliage on stiff stems, and are borne on plants 5 feet 
or over in height. The well proportioned foliage is very 
rugged. A fine white that is a leader and winner in the 
white section. 
Plants, only $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
GREATER GLORY—(Salem, 1937). This fine variety is a very 
strong grower, attaining to a height of 6 feet and over, with 
healthy, leathery foliage and very artistic blooms. It is 
classified as a semi-cactus, but late in the season the petals 
roll back close to a cactus. The color is deep rose pink, oc¬ 
casionally shading to sulphur yellow at the center. Stems 
good. Winner of many prizes at the leading shows the past 
two years. 
Plants, only $3.50 each, 3 for $9.00 
SUNRAYS—I. D. (1938). This spectacular variety will pro¬ 
duce blooms up to eleven finches in width by 7 inches in 
depth. The color is a pleasing, clear buff with apricot suf¬ 
fusion, with a distinct peach red reverse. Plant is a strong 
sturdy grower attaining to a height of 4-5 feet. Is well 
branched and prolific of large blooms that are held well out 
of the foilage on stiff stems. A great prize winner. 
Plants, only $3.00, 3 for $6.00 
PRIDE OF AUSTINBURG—I. D. (1936). This grand dahlia 
produces blooms up to 12 inches across, has good long stems, 
making it ideal for exhibition purposes. Color is a grenadine 
pink, suffused light yellow, center and reverse rich rose. 
Plant is a strong grower, attaining to a height of 4 V 2 to 
5 feet, is wide spreading and many branched. Very produc¬ 
tive of large exhibition blooms throughout a long season 
from early to late. Requires only a minimum of disbud¬ 
ding. Awarded certificate of merit at both the Stoors and 
East Lansing trial grounds. Scored 87. Highest score of 
all dahlias. 
Roots, each $2.00; Plants, each $1.25, 3 for $2.00 
MAD RIVER CHIEF—I. D. (Mad River Gardens). This great 
dahlia has been proclaimed by many dahlia fans as the best 
red dahlia they have ever seen. The flowers are very large, 
and of a rich velvety carmine red, shading darker in the 
center. Stems are long and perfect, holding the giant 
blooms high out of the (foliage; all facing upward. The 
blooms can be cut with three to four foot stems. When 
cut, this fine dahlia will actually grow in water, and is one 
of the longest keepers. Plant attains to a height of 5 feet 
and over, is very vigorous and quite resistant to injury 
from common insect enemies. 
Plants, only $2.00, 3 for $5.00 
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