AUTEN RED PEONIES 
These represent the' most successful attempt to date to 
secure red singles, Japs and Semi-Doubles that do not fade 
as the bloom ages, that are brilliant, of good substance, 
and on good plants. It is never possible to eliminate entirely 
the fundamental purple of a red peony, but it can be reduced 
to a point where it is not objectionable. Also, clear purple 
shades have been secured which are rich and of decided 
beauty. So many of the old reds turn to a dirty purple that 
few people realize how fine a red peony can really be. We 
are situated far enough south, with sudden hot spells, that 
our reds are thoroughly tested as to durability of color. 
Where a variety carries a definite purple cast, mention 
is made in its description. The Novelty Red shade's from 
their very nature may fade at the end, but they are distinct 
and well worth while. They are listed separate' from the 
regular Reds. 
RED JAPS. Auten Originations 
Goblin. Bright red, center petaloids tipped and 
streaked lighter. Midseason. A free bloomer, 
tall stiff stems.$ 2.50 
Meteor. Rich red, typical center, carpels green, tipped 
white. Medium height, stiff stems. 4.00 
Nippon Beauty. Rich deep red, with some yellow 
edges on center petaloids. Very late. A strong 
grower and free bloomer, tall stiff stems. This 
is generally conceded to be the finest dark red 
Jap in commerce, and its rating of 9.38 is the 
highest given to any red peony of any type, even 
exceeding the fine red double, Philippe Rivoire. 
One of the first divisions was sold for $110.00. A 
bargain at my new low price. 10.00 
Nippon Billiant. A medium dark red Jap, almost a 
clear scarlet, very brilliant, with much contrast¬ 
ing yellow on the center petaloids. Late, on tall 
stiff stems. As this becomes better known, I 
expect it to become the most popular red Jap 
because of its extreme brilliancy. The present 
price is far too low, and only a limited number 
will be sold, as stocks are still small. 15.00 
Nippon Chief. Very rich dark red, large bloom, very 
late', fine plant. An outstanding dark red at a 
lower price. 3.00 
Nippon Maid. A rich dark red Jap of distinctive 
form. Red carpels, medium to dwarf stems, late. 
Honorable Mention. 4.00 
Nippon Parade. Deep red Jap, bright and cheerful, 
with center flushed lighter, distinct. Medium 
height, midseason. 3.00 
Nippon Splendor. Dark red Jap, extra fine; yellow 
edges on center petaloids. Tall stiff stems. 
Midseason. 5.00 
Nippon Warrior. Another distinct red Jap, center 
petaloids tipped yellow. Very bright. Stiff 
stems. 5.00 
Pixie. Red Jap, early, tall, medium sized bloom, car¬ 
ies considerable purple. Lighter casts in center.. 2.00 
Red Crown. Medium dark red Jap, one of the latest 
of all peonies. Substance extra, color holds in 
heat, medium sized bloom. 7.00 
Rubie Battey. A very distinct dark red Jap, with an 
exceptionally clear purplish cast. Very fine in 
every way. One expert said it was the first pur¬ 
plish peony he ever liked. Has exceptional sub¬ 
stance and lasting qualities. Very late. 12.00 
Sentinel. Dark red, carries some clear purple. Late, 
tall, distinct. 3.00 
