Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp’s Gardens 
KEMP’S GOLDEN GIANT 
KEMP’S RUFFLED BEAUTY—F. D. Probably the most uni¬ 
que formal decorative ever introduced. Its outstanding, dis¬ 
tinctive feature is its ruffled and fluted petals producing an 
effect that might be likened unto a ruffled petunia. 
The color is capusine orange, shading to salmon orange at 
the tips of the petals, center shading to rose doree, peach 
pink and orange blend reverse. Flower 9 to 10 inches wide 
by 5 inches deep, stems long and stiff holding the flower 
high out of the foliage. Plant averages about 5 feet in 
height, foliage dark bronzy green. 
Roots each, $2.00; Plants each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
MONARCH OF THE EAST—F. D. (Almy-Kemp). That this is 
a great dahlia has been amply proven by its performance over 
a wide range of territory. Its large golden-bronze blooms 
(Buff reverse) frequently reach the enormous size of 13 
inches and over in width by 6-7 inches in depth, and are held 
high out of the foliage on stiff stems. The plant is a fine 
grower, attaining to a height of four to six feet, with many 
long branches, and are very prolific of huge blooms. 
Roots each $2.00; Plants each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
DOLLY MADISON—I. D. (Kemp, No. 16-35). The color of this 
fine dahlia is a rich veridine yellow, shading to light bronze, 
bittersweet reverse. Flower 10-11 inches across and of 
ample depth to make a well balanced and attractive flower. 
Stems long and stiff, holding the flower facing, high out of 
the foliage. Plant is a strong grower, averaging about 5 Va 
feet high, with long slender stems, making it possible to cut 
with stems 3-4 feet in length. Fine keeper when used as a 
cut flowers, fine for exhibition. 
Roots each, $2.00; Plants each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
ZENITH—(Kemp No. 14Va-35). This fine dahlia is on the bor¬ 
der line between formal and informal decorative. Color, 
Orange Buff, shading to pale yellow toward the ends of the 
petals. The blooms range in size from 9-11 inches across, are 
of corresponding depth, and are borne freely on medium length 
stem that hold the flower facing. Height 6 feet, many 
branched, wide spreading, and quite prolific of splendid exhi¬ 
bition blooms. Fine general purpose variety. 
Roots each. $3.00; Plants each, $1.50; 3 for $3.00 
