Dahlias of Quality Kemp's Gardens 

ROYAL PENNANT~—EF. D. (No. 109-K). This is the richest colored 
dahlia we have ever seen. It might be described as a rich pur- 
plish violet, nearest to a Royal Purple of any dahlia we know. 
Plant is a very strong grower, reaching a height of 7-8 feet, is 
well branched and extra good foliage. Blooms average 8-9 
inches in width with corresponding depth, and are held 8-9 inches 
out of the foliage on stiff stems. If you like the unusual in dah- 
lias, here is one that will please you immensely. 
Divisions each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
Recent Introductions 
from Various Sources 
ROBERT RIPLEY~—I. D. (Salem, 1937). Believe it or not, this is 
one of the most outstanding dahlias ever introduced. Its great 
size and attractive color entitles it to first place in the ranks of 
the really great dahlias. Its distinctive color of Rhodamine pur- 
ple, with deep rose pink suffusion radiating throughout the entire 
flower presents a never-to-be-forgotten picture. The immensely 
large blooms are held well out of the luxuriant foliage on strong 
stiff stems. Bush is vigorous, attaining to a height of 6 feet 
and over. Awarded many first prizes at both national and local 
shows. A sensation wherever shown. 
Roots each $1.50, Plants each $0.75, 3 for $2.00 
GREATER GLORY~—(Salem). This is a fitting companion to the 
Robert-Ripley, and is in every way quite as desirable. It’s a tall 
vigorous grower with healthy, leather like foliage, and its 11 x 5 
inch blooms are supported on long stiff stems well out of the 
foliage. 
Color is a deep rose pink, occasionally shading to sulphur yel- 
low in the center. It is classified as a semi-cactus, but the pet- 
als roll at the end of the season, coming close to a true cactus. 
One of the most artistic dahlias we have ever seen. Height of 
plant 6-7 feet. 
Plants each $0.75, 3 for $2.00 
RAILSIDE KING~—I. D. (Railside Gardens). This 1938 introduc- 
tion has fully proven its right to a place among the leading ex- 
hibition dahlias. The blooms are of great size in width and 
depth, and the color combination piric yellow at base of petals, 
blending to jasper pink, deeper at tips of petals, produces an 
effect of marvelous beauty. Stems are long and stiff, and the 
blooms are borne in reasonable quantity by sturdy plants 4144 to 
5 feet in height. An Achievement Medal winner and many other 
prizes. 
Roots each $2.00, Plants $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
DIRECTOR CARL DAHL~—I. D. (Scott). This giant variety was 
introduced in the spring of 1938, and has made good everywhere. 
The color is brilliant old rose, and while the blooms are the 
very largest it does not look coarse and unsightly as many 
extra large ones do. Blooms average extra large the entire season, 
-and it is no uncommon thing to see several blooms on a plant at 
a time that will measure up to 12 inches and over in diameter. 
lt can be grown much larger by extra feeding. At the 1939 A. 
D. S. Show it received the award for the largest and best bloom 
in the show, with a 1544 inch bloom. The stems are strong and 
straight, holding the flower well out of the luxuriant foliage. Plant 
attains to a height 5 feet or over, is wide spreading and very 
prolific bloomer from early season till cut down by frost. 
Roots each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
MRS. WM. S. KNUDSEN~I. D. (Dixie.) This large white is in 
our opinion one of the best white dahlias introduced in recent 
years. It is not only a strong vigorous grower, but a bountiful 
producer of large exhibition blooms of first quality. 
Weather conditions that spotted every other white dahlia in 
our gardens last season, never injured the blooms of this dahlia, 
they coming through spotless and in fine condition in all other 
respects. The blooms have been grown up to 12 inches in 
diameter, and 7 inches in depth. Stems are long and stiff, hold- 
ing the flowers high out of the foliage. Height of plant 6-7 feet. 
Has many prizes to its credit. 
Roots each $1.00, 3 for 2.00 
FREDA GEORGE~I. D. (Australian). One would have to look 
long and diligently to find another dahlia of such artistic beauty 
as this variety possesses. The color is helio and cream so per- 
fectly and artistically blended it would seem that nothing more 
could be added that would enhance its beauty. The flowers’ are 
of perfect informal decorative type, are very large and have 
excellent stems that hold the flower high out of the foliage. Plant 
is a strong vigorous grower, attaining to a height of 5 feet and 
over. 
Roots each $1.50, Plants $0.75, 3 for $2.00 
Root stock very limited. 
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