Dahlias of Quality 
Kemp’s Gardens 
DOLLY—F. D. (Geer). A beautiful dark rosy magenta formal 
Miniature. The blooms are held on stiff stems 6 to 10 inches 
above the top leaves. An early and consistently prolific 
bloomer throughout the season. A fine Miniature of the 
Fairy type, of which it is a seedling. 
Roots each, $1.00; three for $2.50 
GLOW OF DAWN—(Geer). This beautiful miniature two tone 
cactus of radiant pink, with wax yellow center has been a 
great winner at the leading shows the past season. It is just 
about the most beautiful miniature cactus we have ever seen, 
and we heartily recommend it to our customers. Blooms 
average slightly over three inches across, are of good depth 
and are held well above the top leaves on straight stiff stems. 
Plant is dwarf in habit, and very prolific of exhibition blooms. 
Roots each, $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
ROYALETTA—Dec. (Geer). This miniature decorative is the 
most attractive royal purple miniature ever introduced. 
Stems are long, stiff and graceful, holding the brilliantly 
beautiful blooms high above the foliage. 
Roots $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 
EASTER GREETING—This attractive, pure white miniature was 
greatly admired by visitors to the March, 1938, Flower Show 
in Grand Central Palace, New York City, where it was ex¬ 
hibited in full bloom in pots. We are pleased to have a 
limited root stock of it to offer to our customers this year. 
The dainty little flowers are borne in profusion on dwarf, 
wide spreading plants, have good stems, and can be cut with 
stems up to about 15 inches in length. Flowers average 
around 4 inches in diameter, are full centered and excellent 
keepers when cut. A most useful dahlia for garden decora¬ 
tion, the home and for florists use. 
Roots each, $1.00; Plants each, $0.75; 3 for $2.00 
SYLVIA—(Lakeside D. G. Score 86). This lovely little red 
miniature produces exhibition blooms that average about 
2\h inches wide by 1 % inches in depth. Plant grows about 
four feet high, is well branched and very prolific of fine, full 
centered exhibition blooms. Fine keeper as a cut flower. 
Plants only, 40 cents each; three for $1.00 
Miniature Dahlias—Earlier Introductions 
FAIRY—This dainty miniature still heads the list as an exhi¬ 
bition variety, and for florists’ use in design work. It hgs 
won more first prizes in the miniature classes than any ever 
introduced. If you are a florist, or an exhibitor at the shows, 
you need this dainty rose pink miniature. It is a good grow¬ 
er, good root maker, and above all, is tremendously prolific 
of blooms, that keep longer when cut, than any dahlia we 
know. 
Divisions each, 35 cents; three for $1.00 
TOOTSIE—Here is another miniature of refined beauty. The 
color is a clear, soft pink-salmon blend. The dainty blooms 
average around 3 V& inches in diameter, are full centered 
decorative - type. Plant a good grower, and heavy producer 
of blooms, perfect stems. 
Divisions each, 40 cents 
LITTLE NEMO—(Miniature). This showy little dahlia will 
have a strong appeal to all who love bi-colored flowers. Its 
bright scarlet, white tipped blooms are very effective for 
house decoration, and for exhibition in the bi-color miniature 
class, it is without a peer. 
Divisions each, 75 cents; 3 for $1.50 
BISHOP OF LANDSDAF—(Min. Duplex). This small bedding 
dahlia is one of the most distinctive and attractive dahlias in 
commerce. Its small two to three inch blooms are of a vivid 
scarlet color with bright yellow stamens bracing the center 
presents a most pleasing contrast to its dark bronze red, 
feathery foliage. 
Plants each, 40 cents; 3 for $1.00 
BABY ROYAL—Semi-Cac. This little salmon pink, shaded apri¬ 
cot miniature is a royalist of the first rank. Its tiny 3x2 
inch blooms are produced in the greatest profusion on three 
foot plants. A gem deserving of a place in every garden. 
Don't fail to buy it this year if you do not already have it. 
Roots each. 40 cents; 3 for $1.00 
TWINKLES—(Orchid Flowering). This sensational orchid flow¬ 
ering dahlia is not only graceful but very beautiful. Its 
beautiful combination of white suffused violet rose with dis¬ 
tinct tyrian rose mottlings on the reverse of the petals are 
very striking. Petals roll forward and mottlings show on 
face of the flower. Stock limited. 
Roots each, 60 cents; 3 for $1.50 
[ 18 ] 
