THE AUTEN JAPS | 
The Japanese type Peonies of Auten origination are a 
vast improvement on those kinds which originally came 
from Japan. They are more refined in color, more vigor- 
ous in growth, and with an entirely new range of colors 
and color combinations that mark a new era in the 
history of the Peony. For garden effect they make large, 
strong plants loaded with bloom, and are not beaten 
down by storms as badly as the large doubles. They are 
unsurpassed for unusual and charming arrangements in- 
doors. To see them is to want them. Sales of the Auten 
Japs have increased regularly every year. 
RED JAPS. Auten Originations 
Arapahoe. A rich, black red Jap, the color holds. 
Trim bloom, trim center. Center red, heavily 
edged and tipped light yellow. Midseason...... 5.00 
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 respect to Nippon Brilliant............... 1.50 
Dress Parade. Light red Jap, lighter center. One 
of first Japs to bloom, fine vigorous plant....... 1.50 
Goblin. Bright red, center petaloids tipped and 
streaked lighter. Midseason. A free bloomer, 
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Mount Palomar. A very dark red Jap, lustrous; with 
heavy substance, contrasting sharply with the 
usual rich yellow markings of the typical Jap. 
Tall, very stiff stems. Very early for a Jap which 
adds to its desirability. Limited stock......... 15.00 
Nippon Beauty (9.27). Rich deep red, with some 
yellow edges on center petaloids. At the top in 
clarity and refinement of color. Blooms stay 
good in hottest weather. Strong grower, free 
bloomer, stiff stems. No other Jap of its color 
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Nippon Brilliant (9.46). Generally considered the 
finest red Jap. Brilliant red, with some yellow 
markings. Late, on tall stiff stems. Outstanding 2.50 
Nippon Chief. Very rich dark red, large bloom, very 
late, fine plant. An outstanding dark red rival- 
ing Nippon Beauty in quality...............06. 1.50 
Nippon Maid. A rich dark red Jap of distinctive 
form. Red carpels, medium to dwarf stems, late. 
Occasional tufts. Quality at low price......... 15 
Nippon Parade (8.95). Deep red Jap, bright and 
cheerful, quite distinct. Center flushed lighter. 
Midseason. A free bloomer and strong grower. 
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Nippon Spiendor (9.06). Dark red Jap, extra fine, 
yellow edges on center petaloids. Midseason. 
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Sentinel. All red, in the American beauty shade, with 
small yellow dots on the narrow red central 
petaloids. Tall, and a strong grower.......... 2.00 
Signal Station. Grow as a specimen plant. Ex- 
tremely late medium red Jap, small to medium 
size, with center flushed to white. Plant habit 
very distinct, a low compact mass of foliage, 
with blooms held stiffly erect above it, often 14 
inches and side blooms on 6 to 12 inch branches. 1.50 
Sun Dance. A very dark red Jap, brilliant and en- 
during, on stiff, wiry stems. Medium size...... 5.00 
Sword Dance. (9.10). Large medium dark red Jap, 
very large and showy, the yellow center mak- 
ing a brilliant contrast of color. Tall plant. 
Most effective for garden display.............. 2.00 
War Hawk. A very outstanding Jap, clear red with 
yellow in center. A much improved Mikado, 
outstanding for quality. Lighter than Nippon 
Brilllant.ise 0ivee ee A a ee. 2.50 
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