Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp’s Gardens 
BURGUNDY—I. D. A giant bloomer of great width and depth. 
The color is a rich burgundy red of great beauty, and the 
finest of its color to date. Plant is a rugged grower, and 
very resistent to injury from chewing insects. 
Plants only, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.00 
YOUR LUCKY STAR—Str. Cac. (American D. F.) The color 
of this outstanding, distinctive dahlia is amaranth pink with 
white center. Symmetrical formation, rather inclined to 
semi-cactus. The ideal stems hold the flower in perfect posi¬ 
tion. Plants are healthy, medium tall and easy doers. An 
achievement medal winner, and grand prize winner at Latrobe, 
Pa., 1938. 
Plants only, $3.00; 3 for $7.50 
BURCH FORAKER—I. D. (Slocum). A seedling of Son of 
Satan and has the reputation of being Michigan’s most out¬ 
standing and highest scoring dahlia to the Mid-West Trial 
Gardens. Stems are long, straight and strong enough to 
carry the huge 12 inch bloom without drooping or breaking 
easily under pressure of stiff wind. The color is a brilliant 
flame red. Plant attains to a height of 5 feet and over, well 
branched and prolific of huge blooms. 
Plants only, $2.50 each; 3 for $6.00 
Kemp s 1935 Introductions 
DADDY KEMP—I. D. This is every inch a man’s dahlia, and 
one of the most spectacular varieties introduced in recent 
years. Color, rich purplish red, and may be grown up to 14 
inches in diameter, and 6 to 7 inches in depth. Under cer¬ 
tain soil and cultural conditions the stems may be some¬ 
what weak, like Satan and some other great dahlias, while un¬ 
der favorable soil and cultural conditions the stems are en¬ 
tirely satisfactory. Plant is a rampant grower, and tre¬ 
mendously prolific of giant blooms from early to frost. 
Roots each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
BLACK KNIGHT—I. D. Blackest of black dahlias. Color, dark 
velvety maroon, almost black. Flowers can be grown up to 
14 inches in diameter, and are held well out of the foliage 
on cane like stems. Plant a most rampant grower, attain¬ 
ing a height of 6-7 feet. Late bloomer, and should be 
planted early', and not pinched back, as pinching out the top 
retards blooming. 
Divisions each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
KITTY MAC—I. D. Here is aother sensational dahlia of great 
merit. The color is Petunia Purple, flowers are 10-12 inches 
in diameter by 6-7 inches in depth, and are borne on long 
stems facing upward. Plant very rugged with exceptionally 
insect resisting foliage. Height 6-7 feet. Stock very lim¬ 
ited. 
Roots each, $1.00 
Variegated Dahlias 
TRIUMPH D’ANVERS—I. D. (Nagles). This is not only a 
beautiful bi-color dahlia, but is equally beautiful in its for¬ 
mation, the petals curling and twisting in an enchanting color 
combination of crimson and white. Flowers are of medium 
size, and are produced in profusion from early to late sea¬ 
son, are held well out of the foliage on stout stems. Plant 
about 5 feet high, end many branched. 
Divisions each, $1.00; 3 for $2.00 
PHANTOM—F. D. Not in many moons has a more beautiful 
bi-color dahlia come upon the scene than we have in the 
Phantom. The colors are rich purple, beautifully tipped 
white, making it one of the most attractive dahlias one could 
wish to see. The blooms ere quite large, ranging in size up 
to 9 inches and over, are of good depth, and are held high 
out of the luxuriant foliage on perfect stems. Plant grows 
well on to 5 feet in height, is quite productive of large 
perfect blooms from early season until cut down by frost. 
Plants each, $1.25; 3 for $2.50 
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