Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp’s Gardens 
MAD RIVER CHIEF—I. I). (Mad River Gardens). This great 
dahl.'a 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 
bloojns 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. iPlant attains to a height of 5 feet 
and over, is very vigorous and quite resistant to injury 
from common insect enemies. 
Plants only, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
WATCHUNG GIANT—I. D. (Smith). This big fellow is truly 
a giant among dahlias, and we believe it can be grown as 
large as the largest with the same kind of management. We 
do not know how large it will grow if heavily fed, but we 
do know we have had blooms around 12 inches in diameter 
under ordinary field culture. 
Its color is a beautiful light, definite yellow, with warm 
suffusion of rose, it has a refinement not generally found in 
the giant flowered varieties. Stems are long and stiff, hold¬ 
ing the flower facing well -above the foliage. Plant is a 
strong sturdy grower, reaching a height of 5 feet and over, 
is well furnished with long slender branches thus making it 
possible to cut blooms with stems three feet and over in 
length. 
Roots each, $2.00; Plants each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
AMERICAN PURITY—S. C. (Am. Dahlia Farms). We like this 
fine white semi-cactus dahlia not alone for its purity of color, 
but for its large size and perfection of bloom. Blooms average 
about 10 inches wide by 8 inches deep. Bush is a semi¬ 
dwarf but very sturdy, healthy grower, attaining to a height 
of 4Vz to 5 feet. A fine clear white, on strong erect stems. 
Roots each, $2.00; Plants each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
MILTON J. CROSS—I. D. This great dahlia continues a fav¬ 
orite yellow with almost every grower. In color it is clear 
gold at center of flower, shading to light orange buff on 
outer half of petals. Rich, bright, beautiful and of great 
size. The long stems hold the giant blooms high above the 
top foliage and are produced freely on 6-7 foot high plants. 
If you are looking for a great prize winner, buy this one, it 
will not disappoint you. 
Roots each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
DEAN ANDERSON—I. D. The color of this fine dahlia is rad¬ 
iant henna-orange, flowers are of true exhibition type, and 
are held in an ideal position on long strong stems. Plant 
4 Vs to 5 feet, luxuriant insect resisting foliage. A world 
beater in its color class. 
Plants each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
CHEROKEE—S. C. A positive semi-cactus of pleasing lavender 
pink with light center, which in some respects might be de¬ 
scribed as a very much improved Marion Broomall. Flow¬ 
ers large and deep, stems extra long and straight. Plant 
a good grower, and does best if the center is pinched out of 
it early. 
Roots each $1.50; Plants each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
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, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
RUDOLPH’S GIANT—(Rudolph). Here is another giant ex¬ 
hibition dahlia that has been a consistent prize winner in the 
shows throughout the country. The color is a live buff with 
apricot and pink suffusions which gives it a glowing effect. 
Flowers up to 12 x 7 inches are supported by good stems, 
and are produced on bushes 4-5 feet in height. 
Plants only, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.00 
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