Dahlias of Quality Kemp's Gardens 

RICHARD WATTS~—F. D. In this dahlia, we have a very unusual 
color, it being burnt orange, with shadings of gold. The formal 
decorative blooms are quite large, attaining to around 10 inches 
across by 8 inches in depth. Stems good, and plant a strong 
grower. If you are partial to the orange hues, you will like this 
dahlia. 
Plants (only) $3.00 
SAN FRANCISCO~I. D. (1939). This giant is a true shrimp pink 
in color, and easily takes its place among the Jumbo size varieties. 
it is built on a massive scale in every detail. The plant growth 
is very strong, with blooms of massive size, many measuring up to 
12 to 14 inches across by 7 to 8 inches deep, and has a refinement 
seldom found in so large a bloom. A sensation in the garden, 
the show room or wherever seen. Rated by many as one of the 
finest pinks they have ever seen. An honor roll dahlia of great 
merit. Roots stock very limited. 
Roots each $4.00, Plants $1.50, 3 for $3.00 
RITA WELLS~—I. D. (Ruschmohr, 1939). This great dahlia ranks 
with the largest and best in the giant section. It grows naturally 
to about 11 inches across by 7 inches deep, but can easily be in- 
creased to 12 inches and over across with very little forcing. 
The color is Rose Buff with reverse subdued lilac pink. Plant 
attains to a height of 5 feet, is well branched and good bloomer. 
A certified variety, with an American Home Achievement medal 
to its credit. Root stock very limited. 
Roots each $4.00, Plants each $1.50, 3 for $3.00 
VICTORY~—F. D. (Asther). This pink formal is a decided acquisi- 
tion to the formal section. In size, it easily takes its place in 
the ranks of the giant varieties, as it can be grown up to 11 
inches across by 7 inches in depth. Has excellent stems that hold 
the flowers well above the top foliage. A splendid keeper on the 
plant and when cut. Plant and foliage good. 
Plants only $1.50, 3 for $3.00 
GLAMOUR~I. D. (Salem 85E). The color of this huge variety is a 
purple veined violet, one of the most unusual and distinctive 
colored varieties ever introduced. It can easily be grown up to 
11 to 12 inches across by 7 to 8 inches in depth, has excellent 
stems that hold the flowers well above the top foliage. Height 
of plants 5 tn 6 feet, very rugged and a good doer. A great ex- 
hibition dahlia. Root stock very limited. 
Roots each $4.00, Plants each $1.50, 3 for $3.00 
PINK GIANT~—I. D. (1940). This is unquestionably one of the 
greatest and most beautiful pure pink dahlias in commerce. Of 
the many thousands of bloom we saw on display at the World's 
Fair A. D. S. Show, this in our opinion was the most outstand- 
ing. It easily merits a place in the ranks of the big fellows. 
has perfect long stems that hold the big blooms well out of the 
foliage. Plant attains to a height of around 5 feet, and is a 
healthy, vigorous grower. On 4 Honor Rolls. 
Plants only $2.00 each, 3 for $5.00 
BRILLIANT LADY~—I. D. This giant was one of the most satis- 
factory doers in our garden the past season. The plant is a very 
strong grower, and a prolific bloomer from early to late. Its 
giant bloom of 11 to 12 inches across by 6 inches and over in 
depth, are French Purple with a reddish tinge, reverse of petals 
silver. The medium to long, strong stems hold the flowers mostly 
facing upward. Height of plant 5 to 6 feet. Healthy vigorous 
grower. 
Roots each $3.00, Plants each $1.50, 3 for $3.00 
MAYOR FRANK OTIS~—I. D. (Score 85E.) A couple years ago this 
dahlia was introduced at $25.00 per root, and as the largest variety 
ever originated. It is of California origin and out there it may 
be all that was claimed for it, but here in our eastern gardens, 
we have not found it any larger than many other giant varieties, 
and not as large as some. The largest bloom it produced for us 
last season was just under 13 inches in diameter by 6 inches in 
depth. In color it is a soft, rich golden yellow, with a pro- 
nounced coppery tone. A color combination that is very beauti- 
ful. The long stems need some support until they harden, when 
they will carry the heavy blooms without artificial support. The 
plant is a very sturdy grower, attaining a height of 6 to 7 feet, 
: ae branched and a moderately prolific bloomer. Root stock 
imited. 
Roots each $3.00, Plants each $1.50, 3 for $3.00 
DAHLIAMUM— (1940). Similar to a huge Japanese Chrysanthemum. 
Color Cadmium Apricot. Size 12 inches across by 10 inches in 
depth. Stems are long and rigid, holding the giant blooms high 
above the top foliage on the 6 feet high bush. Honor roll, and 
certificate at Storrs. 
Plants only $1.50, 3 for $3.50 
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