Little Silver, N. J. Dahlias of Quality 
1940 Introductions—Continued 
SHAWNEE~E. D. (Pittman-Kemp, No. 23). The color of this giant 
is brilliant carmine, with radial lines of pink on reverse of petals. 
The plant is a very strong grower, averaging 6-7 feet in ordinary 
garden soil, and is tremendously prolific of bloom the entire sea- 
son. Blooms are of giant size, reaching a diameter of 12-14 inches 
and a depth of 6 inches and over. We believe this dahlia will 
take its place among the really great dahlias, and that it has a 
great future before it. 
Roots each $5.00 Plants each $2.00, 3 for $5.00 



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RED CHALLENGER 
KEMP’S RED CHALLENGER~F. D. (1940). This sensational red 
dahlia is a seedling of our well known and popular variety 
Freckles, crossed with Murphy's Masterpiece. We believe it is 
a real challenger for the crown of popularity that has been worn 
so long by that old and well known variety. It has the same for- 
mation as our 1939 release, Radiant Beauty, and is an exact dupli- 
cate in plant growth and habit, foliage and blooming habit. The 
color is a brilliant carmine, blooms are held facing well out of 
the foliage on long stiff stems. The plant is of medium height, 
many branched and very prolific of large exhibition blooms from 
early to late. We had many blooms the past season measuring 
up to 11 inches in diameter and 5 inches and over in depth, 
without forcing. We do not know how large the blooms will 
grow with heavy feeding, but we do know its blooms will grow 
much larger than Murphy’s Masterpiece the past season, right 
alongside of it, both varieties receiving exactly the same treatment. 
On flower growing honor roll. 
Root each $3.50, Plants each $1.75, 3 for $3.50 
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, 
ayd 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 tore. A color combination that is very beauti- 
ful. The lonq 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, 
is many branched and a moderately prolific bloomer. Root stock 
limited. 
Roots each $2.00, Plants each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
MARYLAND DIXIE QUEEN~I. D. This fine bright buff colored 
variety is just about the best dahlia of fhis color we have ever 
grown. The flowers are 10 to 12 inches wide by 5 inches deep, 
and are held high out of the top foliage on perfect stems. Plant 
is a very vigorous grower attaining to a height of about 6 feet, 
is well branched and prolific bloomer from early to late. Extra 
fine for exhibition and house decoration. 
Roots each $3.00, Plants each $1.50, 3 for $3.50 
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