WHITE SINGLES, Auten Originations 
These all have green seed pods. Pink or pink tipped seed 
pods in a white Single are to me a serious defect. Also, 
all have good stems and substance. This is an outstanding 
list which sets a new high standard, and from which you 
may select for any special want. 
Graduation Day. A charming white single, good in 
eVEryirerard ees Se RSS: Nice een «cit aeoU 
June Moon. A large tall white single, fine bloom, 
andclate), 2..W itor Miwa, LOA RI LAL ME aes 2.00 
Morning Song. Early, with two rows of petals. Very 
wellsvhked: iveus seni eres tee ee ner Tees ee 1.50 
Puritan Maid. Distinct, with two rows of crinkled 
petals: Makes quite’ a show:.3..3:....¢.ce+2- 1.00 
Snow Sprite. Very early, not over medium height, 
trim plant. Heavy substance, yellow center holds 
its color a long time. In wet weather center may 
blacken a bit, otherwise is of exceptional quality. 1.50 
Watchman. Late, tall, trim bloom, usually one row 
of petals, nicely cupped. Valuable for its late- 
ness for a single. Large and fine........... THO 
Wedding Day. Similar to Morning Song, but follow- 
ings atin blooming: time. fil... eee ew ee ee 1.50 
White Perfection (9.18). Midseason, medium size and 
height. All that the name implies, a prize win- 
ner, and universally admired. An indispensable 
varietyiiis. ves Yi MIR VOTE Ms “Ne tee see oe 200 
1948 INTRODUCTIONS 
Galena. (No. 2491) An entirely new shade, mulberry, 
or maybe very deep rose. Bomb type, late, on 
tall stiff stems, with low foliage; a perfect plant 
for commercial cut flowers, much admired by 
many people. It is not fragrant, but has excep- 
tional substance. Recommended for the north- 
ern half of the Peony belt only. Ample stock, 
hence: the:low, Prices <p Geis ele Saale ee ee 1.50 
Detroit. (No. 2194) <A very large red bomb, fairly 
early, medium height. This is an extra fine 
addition to the list of red doubles............ 10.00 
Robert W. Auten. (No. 2864) An Officinalis Hybrid. 
A large high built semi-double, with stamens 
hidden. Very dark red entirely free from purple, 
fine substance. On tall stiff stems. My most 
outstanding double hybrid and one of unbeliev- 
able beauty. Stock very limited............. . 50.00 
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From Iowa—My “Andy” this year was magnificent—so many blooms 
and so nice inside the house. Dance Caprice is a wonderful, beautiful 
flower. Pink Monarch! Oh—that man. I had 13 simply huge blooms, 
almost shoulder high. 
FROM NEBRASKA—Received the peony plants in good condition. Thank 
you for the fine plants. 
FROM OHI0O—The peonies I got from you two years ago bloomed pro- 
fusely this spring. I especially admired Arcturus and Monterey. 
FROM ILLINOIS—TI still remember Fanchon as I saw it the first time 
in your fields. It sure takes your eyes as far as you can see and is one 
fine little red. 
FROM UTAH—Your own origination Mischief which is a darling. 
FROM TEXAS—My peony plants arrived in perfect shape. They are 
indeed the nicest plants I have ever received. 
FROM MICHIGAN—‘“‘Nippon Brilliant’? which I think is one of the most 
beautiful flowers I’ve ever seen. 
From ALBERTA—Big Ben has all the qualities that made Richard 
Carvel a desirable variety, plus far greater vigor—and that means more 
and better flowers and a more enduring plant. There aren’t any among 
the older reds with which I could compare Radiant Red. Of fine form 
and suntast, it is the purest red of any variety I know. I’ve been trying 
to collect as many as I can of the best reds of recent introduction, and 
now have more of them (14 bloomed this summer, all three years old) 
and I think Radiant Red promises, in one respect or another, to take 
precedence of them all. 
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