Little Silver, N. J. Dahlias of Quality 

General List—Continued 
ROYAL PENNANT —F. 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 
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 
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 EEN SRE and local 
shows. A sensation wherever shown. 
Roots each $1.50, Plants each $0.75, 3 for $2.00 
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 HARE~I. D. Here is another sport of the variety Daddy 
Kempt, 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. Certifled 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 
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