Dahlias of Quality Kemp's Gardens 
Dahlias of Quality 
GENERAL LIST 
DOLLY MADISON~—I. D. (Kemp, No. 16-35). The color of this fine 
dahlia is a rich veridine yellow, shading to light bronze, bitter- 
sweet reverse. Flower 10-11 inches across and of ample depth 
to make a well balanced and attractive flower. Stems long and 
stiff, holding the flower facing, high out of the foliage. Plant 
is a strong grower, averaging about 5% feet high, with long slen- 
der stems, making it possible to cut with stems 3-4 feet in length. 
Fine keeper when used as cut flowers. Fine for exhibition. 
Roots each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 

ZENITH—(Kemp No. 1414-35). This fine dahlia is on the border 
line between formal and informal decorative. Color, Orange Buff, 
shading.to pale yellow toward the ends of the petals. The blooms 
range in size from 9-11 inches across, are of corresponding depth, 
and are borne freely on medium length stem that hold the flower 
facing. Height 6 feet, many branched, wide spreading and quite 
prolific of splendid exhibition blooms. Fine general purpose 
variety. 
Roots each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
MONARCH OF THE EAST~—F. D. (Almy-Kemp). That this is a 
great dahlia has been amply proven by its performance over a 
wide range of territory. Its large golden-bronze blooms (Buff 
reverse) frequently reach the enormous size of 13 inches and over 
in width by 6-7 inches in depth, and are held high out of the 
foliage on stiff stems. The plant is a fine grower, attaining to a 
height of four to six feet, with many long branches, and are very 
prolific of huge blooms. 
Roots each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
MEMORIAL~—I. D. (Kemp). We believe this is the most beautiful 
yellow colored dahlia ever introduced. It has a richness of color 
not duplicated by any other dahlia we have ever seen. It stands 
out clear. and above any other yellow variety, no other dahlia 
like it in commerce. It can be grown up to 11 inches in diam- 
eter, has medium length stiff stems, and is produced in abund- 
ance throughout the season. Plant 4% to 5 feet in height, wide 
spreading and vigorous grower. 
Dedicated to the memory of the members of the old guard in 
the A. D. S. who have passed on to their reward. 
Roots each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
KEMP’S RUFFLED BEAUTY~—F. D. Probably the most unique for- 
mal decorative ever introduced. Its outstanding, distinctive feat- 
ure is its ruffled and fluted petals producing an effect that might 
be likened unto a ruffled petunia. 
The color is capusine orange, shading to salmon orange at the 
tips of the petals, center shading to rose doree, peach pink and 
orange blend reverse. Flower 9 to 10 inches wide by 5 inches 
deep, stems long and stiff holding the flower high out of the 
foliage. Plant averages about 5 feet in height, foliage dark bronzy 
green. 
Roots each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
GREAT EASTERN~I. D. (No. E. K.) This big fellow is the re- 
sult of crossing Oringo with Lady Moyra Ponsonby, and is one of 
the largest and most spectacular we have ever introduced. It 
can be easily grown to 14 inches in diameter, with a depth of 
six inches and over. The color is a blend of orange and reddish 
bronze, a beautiful color combination that reminds you of the 
various hues of the forests in late fall. Plant grows to a height 
of 4-5 feet, has many long side branches, and is very prolific of 
huge blooms from early till cut down by frost. Foliage, thick, 
tough and very resistent to sucking insect injury. 
Divisions each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
FRECKLES~—I. D. (No. P-K). Seedling of LaFiesta crossed with 
Lord of Autumn, inheriting the good qualities of both parents. 
The color is a Lemon Chrome, striped, blotched and speckled bright 
scarlet irregularly distributed over the yellow ground color. 
Blooms of this spectacular dahlia were grown up to 14 inches in 
diameter, and great depth the past season. Plant averages about 
5 feet in height, is many branched and wide spreading, and is 
tremendously prolific of large bloom from early to late season. 
The 8-10 inch stiff wiry stems hold the flowers facing, and well 
out of the foliage, which is luxuriant and very resistant to suck- 
ing insect injury. 
Divisions each $1.00, 3 for $2.00 
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