OFFICINALIS HYBRIDS 
These hybrids, secured by crossing the Officinalis species, 
which is early, on the common species (Albiflora of^ 
Chinensis) comprise one’ of the most outstanding addi- 
tions to the list of fine Peonies. They give a full ten 
days season of bloom before the common Peonies 'gfart, 
in all types, single, Japs, semi-double and double; and-in 
new shades of light to dark coral, cherry, salmon, and 
orange, together with clear dark reds finer than any other 
red Peonies in commerce. As yet no whites have beten 
secured. The work takes many years, and many kinds are 
not yet available in numbers sufficient to offer for sale. 
Beacon Hill. (Auten). A magnificent very dark red 
single, dark bloom on tall stiff stems. Valuable 
for its extreme earliness. $15.00 
Dainty Lass. (Glasscock). Soft coral pink Jap, with 
yellow on narrow central petaloids. Fine plant. 
Of rare beauty. 15.00 
Golden Glow. (Glasscock). Very large red single 
with a touch of orange. Creates a sensation when 
shown. 5.00 
Jewell. (Glasscock). Extra large red single, on tall 
stiff stems. Will fade some in extremely hot 
weather, but usually very fine. 1st Class Cert.. . 1.50 
Legionaire. (Glasscock). Dark red single, medium 
size, color extra fine. Strong grower, good stems 1.50 
Red Glory. (Auten). Best described as a very large 
“five layered” single, rich dark red which fades 
little if any. Very scarce. 35.00 
Red Monarch. (Auten-Glasscock). Large red bomb 
on tall stiff stems. Carries some purple, but is 
much admired. 1st class Cert. 10.00 
Rose Marie. (Auten-Glasscock). A full double, rich 
dark red, clear and unfading, fine substance, 
and surpassing any rose in those points. 1st 
class Cert. Early. Good plant. 20.00 
Rosedale. (Auten). A true dwarf, about 19 inches 
tall, stiff stems. Bloom about four inches in diam¬ 
eter, semi-double, with stamens showing plainly 
in center. Brilliant red. Very decided resem¬ 
blance to a rose. Early. 10.00 
Topeka. (Auten, new 1938 introduction). Full 
double, bomb type. Clear brilliant light red. 
Good plant. Must be seen to properly appreciate 
it. 10.00 
Hybrid No. 131. (Auten). Very large full double 
bloom on a 30-inch stem. Brilliant shade of cerise 
red which many people like. Needs to be well 
established to do its best. 2.00 
Hybrid No. 1843. (Auten). Typical bomb, brilliant 
red, which shows a little purple at times. Reminds 
one of Felix Crousse. Has extra good stem, tall. 
Blooms with first of the common peonies, later 
than most of the hybrids. 5.00 
Hybrid No. 1841. (Auten). Another red bomb, bril¬ 
liant, with pointed petals. Not so large nor tall 
as 1843, but better color. 4.00 
Testimonials 
“The Hybrid Peonies I bought of you last year have done 
fine, likewise Sword Dance, which was wonderful this year.” • 
From Massachusetts—^“Arcturus is still (1938) the best 
red single. Nippon Brilliant is the best red Jap. Prudence, 
White Delight, White Beauty, Eloise, Dearborn, Pelham, 
Naomi were all good.” 
