NOVELTY COLORS 
These supply much needed variation in tone. They liven 
up the garden picture, and give surprisingly brilliant and 
different effects indoors. They naturally carry some purple 
and may fade some at the end, but are still very much 
worth-while. We have many other Novelty varieties 
under trial. Write us. 
NOVELTY DOUBLES. Auten Originations 
Alaska. Salmon red, with lighter center. Anemone 
type. Tall. Fine plant. Fragrant, and good sub¬ 
stance. Distinct.$ .75 
Rosalie. Red semi-double, the American Beauty 
shade of red, and moreover it opens like a rose, 
and even when full blown still suggests a rose. 
It fades eventually outdoors, but if opened in¬ 
doors, keeps its beautiful color for a long time. 
A decided dwarf. Small bloom.$ 1.25 
Spoon River. An odd shade of even light pink. Full 
double, very fragrant. Large bloom. 1.00 
NOVELTY RED SINGLES. Auten Originations 
Habanera. Light red, edges fade lighter. Very large 
bloom on large tall plant, fine landscape effect, 
very early. Stems brilliant red before blooming $ 1.00 
Mad Cap. Medium red, flushed to white. Late, med¬ 
ium sized bloom. A striking color effect. 1.00 
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 
Fire Chief. Odd deep red Jap with golden red anem¬ 
one center, brilliant, tall. 1.00 
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. 1.00 
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. 7.00 
Hollywood. Novelty Jap. An unusual shade of 
creamy cerise pink. Large trim blooms on stiff 
stems of medium height. Late. 5.00 
Monterey. Light salmon; cerise and golden tints in 
center. Midseason. Extra fine. Honorable 
Mention. 2.50 
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. 6.00 
Testimonials 
From Iowa—“I have ordered several Peonies of you in 
the last two years and have been well satisfied with the 
plants you sent me.” 
From Kentucky—“The Auten originations show the 
greatest infusion of fresh, lively color in Peonies that has 
appeared in a quarter of a century.” 
From Virginia—‘T saw Eloise in several gardens and it 
was fine everywhere. Mary Auten was a great one, I think.” 
