RED DOUBLES, Auten Originations 
Cleopatra. Brilliant dark red double, some fragrance. 
One of the very last to bloom. Good late reds 
are scarce. Color near G. Cleveland but not so 
tightly petalled. Was grand in 1942........... $ 5 
June Brilliant. A late full double red, following 
Philippe Rivoire. Very brilliant, held aloft on 
slender wiry stems. Bloom trim and a bit flat, 
not fragrant, lasts a long time when cut. Un- 
opened bud is like a rosebud. Very distinct.... 
Lucky Star. Very late full double red, small, high 
built bloom held high above foliage. Distinct 
form, with Jappy markings. Good substance, 
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Mandarin. Dark red bomb, early. Might show too 
much purple some years, but well worth trying 
Paul Revere. Dark red double, late midseason. Full, 
high built bloom on good plant. Stock limited.. 
RED SEMI-DOUBLES, Auten Originations 
Andy. A very rich, dark red semi-double. Medium 
size. Midseason Honorable Mention........... 
Blazing Star. Probably the finest brilliant clear red 
color in this list. Medium sized bloom on stiff 
stems, some blooms may be a bit ragged. Out- 
standing for Scolonagt ihe soe ee aca eee 
Captain Kidd. Dark red semi-double, rich with 
purple. Large, nearly full double, tall. Color 
holds except in extreme heat.................- 
Daniel Boone (8.91). Dark red semi-double, rich, 
brilliant and enduring, on tall stiff stems. Sub- 
stance extra. A prize winner. An aristocrat 
that needs cool weather to do its best.......... 
Dearborn. Brilliant dark red, large high built bloom, 
the few stamens well hidden. Midseason, on 
stiff stems. Resembles Louis Joliet, but has just 
a bit of purple in it, follows it in season. Extra 
fine except.in extreme) Neate.) sis i vaeinale cele. s 
El Capitan. Very large light red semi-double, show- 
ing some purple. Loose petalled but high built, 
on tall stiff stems. Showy and much admired. 
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June Giant. An enormous dark red, practically a 
double as the very few stamens are well hidden. 
Late, with a good stem. Color is fine, and the 
only really good red I ever saw that could com- 
pete in size with the enormous white or pink 
doubles on the show table. I don’t know how big 
it can be grown, as I have never had it on large 
plants. ‘Stock very’ limited {72.4.0 wees ee ee 
Louis Joliet (9.00). Outstanding in every way. Color 
exceptionally fine, does not fade, stamens hidden. 
Medium height, stiff stems a strong grower and 
free bloomer. Early midseason. Try it........ 
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: . <\°; stele dae tee 
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..... $ 5 
Ruby (8.47). Tall light red semi-double, early, with 
exceptional clarity and substance. Fine plant, 
blooms last a long time. Of especial value for 
garden effect and for further breeding......... 
Santa Fe. One of the finest, a very brilliant red 
semi-double, medium sized blooms on a nice, 
strong growing plant. Color holds 
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