Edison’s Dahlias 

KATHLEEN V. SMITH (C.) ; 
’ An English variety and one of the most beautifyl cactus grown. 
Very fine habits and strong erect stems hold the large blooms 
above the foliage. Color is a lovely pure pink with a_paler 
center. Ideal form, fine petals, and profuse blooming. One of 
the very best. 
Roots 75c 
KATIE-K (Koenig, 1938), I. D. 
Bloom 1lx6, bush 5% feet. Color is a deep rose pink, with 
white veins in the petal that lighten the flower considerably. 
Scored a certificate of merit at both Storr’s and East Lansing. 
Is on all the 1938 Honor Rolls. It is a giant. 
Roots 85c 

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Three beauties left to right 
Mrs. W. Keene — Massasoit— G. W. Cooper 
KEMP’S GREAT EASTERN (1937), I. D. 
This big fellow is one of the largest and most spectacular 
Dahlias. It can be easily grown to 14 inches in diameter, a 
depth of six inches and over. The color is a blending of orange- 
gold and reddish bronze, a beautiful color combination that 
reminds you of the various hues of the forest in late fall. A 
prolific bloomer from early season till cut down by frost. Good 
root maker, good keeper in storage. Scored 85E at East Lansing, 
Michigan Trial Grounds. 
Roots 65c 
KEMP’S MONARCH (Kemp, 1938), I. D. 
Giant bloom of deep salmon, changing to orange chrome and 
lighter salmon when in full bloom. Petals cupped and rolled 
back, making the huge flower nearly ball shaped; 10 to 12 
inches across, 7 inches deep, and held above the bush on 
strong stems. 
Roots 50c 
KEMP’S RADIANT BEAUTY (F D., 1939) 
Beautiful large canary yellow, striped and dotted scarlet. 
Strong grower, free bloomer. 
Roots 65c 
KEMP’S RED CHALLENGER (Kemp, 1940), I. D. 
Sensational red. A seedling from cross of Freckles and Murphy's 
Masterpiece and fine formation. Color is a brilliant carmine and 
blooms 11 by 5 are held well out of foliage on long, stiff stems. 
Plants medium height and a good brancher. 
Roots 85c 
KEMP’S RED PILOT( Kemp, 1939), I. D. 
A grand red Dahlia. The color is very brilliant and a new 
red between carmine and Napal red. Free bloomer and a 
full centered flower held on slender stiff stems above the 
luxuriant dark green foliage. Grows up to 6 feet. 
Roots 75c 
KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN (White, 1938) I. D. 
One of the finest and largest of the new bi-colors. Color, cen- 
ter lemon-yellow, outer 60 per cent of the petals a rich golden 
amber with old rose reverse and tipped white. 
Roots 80c 
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