NOVELTY RED JAPS. Auten Originations 
Creve Coeur. One of the most distinct peonies grown. 
A miniature' bloom, only 3 to 4 inches, rich dark 
red Jap, fragrant. As the bloom ages a white 
line appears down the middle of the outside of 
the center petals. Tall plant. Has real charm... 2.00 
Dragon’s Nest. Medium red, typical Jap except that 
many blooms have a large tuft in the center. 
Very brilliant for garden effect, comparable in 
that espect to Nippon Brilliant. 4.00 
Fire Chief. Odd deep red Jap with golden red anem¬ 
one' center, brilliant, tall. 2.00 
Red Emperor. Very large light red Jap like Mikado, 
but with fuller center. Fades at last, but is much 
admired, a mature plant making a fine effect.... 2.00 
Tarantelle. Light red anemone type Jap, early. Color 
unusual and ethereal when bloom is opened 
indoors . 3.00 
The Baron. Odd shade of red, some yellow in center, 
bold and striking. Medium height. 2.00 
NOVELTY PINK JAPS. Auten Originations 
Gay Paree. Guards deep cerise, center lighter cerise 
with creamy lights flushing toward white. One 
of the most distinct and striking of all novelties. 
Some blooms have a feather in the center, but 
they may be discarded. Plant habit fine. 
Monterey. Light salmon; cerise and golden tints in 
center. Midseason. Extra fine. Honorable 
Mention... 
Nippon Princess. Peculiar shade of brilliant cerise 
pink, with some darker reddish petaloids mixed 
in the center. A very unusual flower. Received 
the American Home Achievement Medal for most 
outstanding new seedling for year 1931. 7.00 
RED SINGLES. Auten Originations 
Arcturus. Extremely rich dark red single. Extra 
early, large bloom on stiff stems, tall. Color 
holds. Now considered by many experts to be 
the best red single. It is equalled or approached 
only by others of my own origination.$ 5.00 
Black Magic. Rich ‘black’ red single, early, on good 
plant. Very fine. 2.00 
Black Hawk. Black red single, early. Stems dark red 
till blooming time. Medium height. Extra. 3.00 
Fortune Teller. Light red single, large bloom on nice 
plant. It is difficult to get a satisfactory single 
in this shade, but this one is good. 3.00 
Hennepin. Rich ‘black’ red single, tall, stiff stems. 
Honorable Mention. 4.00 
Kahokia. ‘Black’ red single, early, fine. Medium 
height, stiff stems. 5.00 
Kankakee. ‘Black’ red single, late, extra fine. Stiff 
stems, medium height. Outstanding. 10.00 
Kaskaskia. Medium dark red single, extra early, bril¬ 
liant and durable color. Extra fine. 3.00 
Kewanee. Early medium dark red single. Brilliant 
and unfading. Outclasses old kinds like Vera... 2.50 
Kickapoo. Medium dark red single, late, very fine. 
Tall stiff stems. 3.00 
Kiowa. Light red single, a shade not easy to obtain. 
Very early. Lasts well, good stem and plant.... 2.00 
La Salle. Brilliant red single, early and outstanding 
Medium height. Earlier and lighter than Kas 
kaskia. Both are extra good 
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