Dahlias of Quality Kemp's Gardens 

LORD OF AUTUMN~I. D. (Almy-Kemp). After five years con- 
tests in shows all over the country, this great dahlia continues to 
hold and is still tops in the large flowered class. Its beautiful 
golden yellow color, together with its immense size, both in width 
and depth, good keeping qualities places it in the ranks of the 
super exhibition varieties. 
Plants (only) $0.75 each, 3 for $1.50 
PURPLE WONDER~I. D. This spectacular Pansy Purple dahlia 
has many friends among dahlia fans. It is distinctive from all 
other purple varieties. Blooms range up to 11 inches in diam- 
eter, and 6 inches and over in depth, and are held high out of 
the foliage on cane like stems. Plant attains to a height of 6 
feet. Good bloomer, and good root maker. 
Roots each $0.75, 3 for $2.00 
MILDRED HAIRE~I. D. Here is another sport of the variety Daddy 
Kemp, and is an exact counterpart of its parent in all respects, 
excepting in color, it being a bright lavender pink. Flowers can 
be grown up to 12 inches and over in diameter by 6-7 inches in 
depth, has good stiff stems that hold the flower well out of the 
foliage. Plant is a rampant grower, averaging around six feet in 
height. Good root maker. 
Roots each $1.25, Plants each $0.75, 3 for $2.00 
KATIE K—(Lakeside). This giant, introduced 1938 created a sen- 
sation in the many shows for its great size and beautiful soft 
violet rose, with lighter. veining blend. The plant is an open 
grower, and prolific bloomer. Its 11 x 6 inch blooms are held 
high out of the foliage on stiff stems. Certified at Storrs and East 
Lansing trial grounds 1937. 
A fine dahlia you will be proud to have in your garden, and 
exhibit in the shows. 
Roots each $1.50, Plants each $0.75, 3 for $2.00 
MURPHY’S MASTERPIECE—This giant red dahlia continues to 
hold the lead in the red section, and well grown blooms carry 
off the blue ribbon in almost every contest with other red varieties. 
It is so well known by dahlia fans throughout the country it seems 
a waste of time to attempt to add anything to its great popularity. 
Plants (only)( $0.75 each, 3 for $2.00 
BURGUNDY~—I. D. A giant bloomer of great width and depth. 
The color is a rich burgundy red of great beauty, and the fin- 
est 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 position. Plants are 
healthy, medium tall and easy doers. An achievement medal 
winner and grand prize winner at Latrobe, Pa., 1938. 
Plants (only) $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
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 certain soil and 
cultural conditions the stems may be somewhat weak, like Satan 
and some other great dahlias, while under favorable soil and 
cultural conditions the stems are entirely satisfactory. Plant is 
a rampant grower, and tremendously prolific of giant blooms 
from early to frost. 
Roots each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
WHITE DADDY KEMP~I. D. Sport of the well known giant 
variety ““‘DADDY KEMP"’. The blooms are of giant size, and 
the same general character as the Daddy Kemp, but are white 
with an occasional rose red marking, more intense on some blooms 
than on others. Plant growth is identically the same as the 
Daddy Kemp. The most spectacular white dahlia in existence. 
Root stock limited, and while they last root orders will be filled 
at quoted price. 
Roots each $1.50, Plants each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
Variegated Dahlias 
TRIUMPH D’ANVERS~I. D. (Nagles). This is not only a beau- 
tiful bi-color dahlia, but is equally beautiful in its formation, the 
petals curling and twisting in an enchanting color combination of 
crimson and white. Flowers are of medium size, and are pro- 
duced in profusion from early to late season, are held well out 
of the foliage on stout stems. Plant about 5 feet high, and many 
branched. 
Divisions each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
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