RED DOUBLES. Auten Originations 
Cleopatra. Brilliant dark red double, very late, some 
fragrance. An outstanding new red, a much 
needed addition.$ 7.00 
June Brilliant. (New 1938 introduction). A very late 
full double red, extremely brilliant, rather flat 
bloom. Has exceptional keeping qualities. On tall, 
slender wiry stems, fine for cutting. About 5 
inches in diameter. A distinct and valuable 
addition .$ 5.00 
Lucky Star. (New 1938 introduction). Very late full 
double dark red, small bloom, less than 5 inches, 
high built flower, in form very distinct. On tall 
stiff stems, a very graceful garden effect. Good 
substance, not fragrant. Another winner. 4.00 
Paul Revere. Dark red double, late midseason, a full 
high built bloom on good plant. A quality red.. . 10.00 
RED SEMI-DOUBLES. Auten Originations 
Blazing Star. Very brilliant dark red semi-double 
which holds its color. Medium sized bloom sure 
to open; stiff stems. 4.00 
Captain Kidd. Dark red semi-double, rich with 
purple. Large, nearly full double, tall. Color 
holds except in extreme heat. 4.00 
Daniel Boone. Dark red semi-double, on tall stiff 
stems. Large bloom, color rich, brilliant and en¬ 
during. Substance extra. “A prize winner.” 
An aristocrat that needs cool weather to do its 
best. Good reports of its performance continue 
to come in. 3.00 
Dearborn. Brilliant dark red, few stamens, and they 
hidden. Large bloom. Medium height, very stiff 
much admired. Tall stiff stems. This has a future, 
among the best reds. 2.00 
El Capitan. Very large light red semi-double, loose 
petalled but high built, stamens usually hidden. 
Late midseason. A very lively color, distinct and 
much admired. Tall stiff stems. This has a future 
try it. 3.00 
Louis Joliet. Certainly one of the best dark red peo¬ 
nies. Very rich and brilliant dark red, does not 
fade. Medium height on very stiff stems. Mid¬ 
season . 1.75 
Mendota. A very large, high built red semi-double 
on tall stiff stems. Brilliant and attractive. 
Color lasts well, even though it carries some’ rich 
purple. Outstanding. 4.00 
Robin Hood. A very distinct semi-double medium red, 
trim and nicely cupped. Not much more than a 
single. Carried stiffly erect above a low growing 
mass of foliage. Much admired by experts. 6.00 
Ruby. Light red semi-double, early, of exceptional 
clarity and substance. Of especial value for 
further breeding . 1.00 
Santa Fe. An extra fine brilliant red semi-double, 
medium sized blooms on very stiff stems. Color 
holds . 4.00 
Tempest. Very brilliant dark red semi-double, almost 
full. Color holds. Stiff stems. I believe this is 
the best red semi-double in commerce today.... 5.00 
From Indiana —“Peony roots came today, they were very satisfactory.” 
From Ohio —“I am one who believes that some originators have put too 
many new varieties of commonplace value on the market to be of 
help in stimulating Peony interest, but these of yours that I have had 
the pleasure of knowing are a definite addition to the list of fine 
Peonies.” 
