OFFICINALS HYBRIDS Auten Originations, Cont. 
Rose Marie (9.45) (Auten-Glasscock). A full double, 
rich dark red, clear and unfading, fine substance, 
and surpassing any rose in these respects. Medi- 
um size, early 74 M0 ie visa ate a eel ee 5.00 
Rosedale. A dwarf red semi-double, very outstanding. 
Blooms often resemble a rose, and the color is 
an extremely brilliant clear red.............. 3.00 
Smoky Joe. (No. 2233) An enormous black red semi- 
* double, on tall heavy stems. The blooms are 
loose petalled and some are too ragged. The 
* good ones are superb, and I have had most en- 
‘thusiastic reports from two growers in Minne- 
sota. Best for cool climate. Stock very limited 10.00 
Topeka. Full double, bomb type. Clear, brilliant 
light red. Similar to Old Main, not so large, 
color slightly better. Both are extra fine...... 10.00 
Veritas. Unusual type of bloom, narrow pointed 
' - eenter petals with yellow stamens fastened to 
the edges of some, and some stamens forming a 
collar. A very brilliant dark red, glistening and 
enduring, like varnished mahogany. Honorable 
Mention. Early. Strong grower.............. 3.00 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS 
IMPORTANT—Open your package of roots immediately 
when they arrive. Plant as soon as possible but if you 
have to wait a few days, either keep moist in open box 
in cool cellar, or better yet, bury in garden. 
Plant Peonies in good, well drained soil, in full sun if 
possible, and away from trees, buildings, etc. Do not plant 
where a peony has been before, unless all old soil is taken 
out and replaced with fresh. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart; set 
so that the eyes point upward and are 2 to 3 inches below 
the top of ground (very important). Give each root 2 
quarts of water when planted, and then make a 6 inch 
mound of dirt above ground level to prevent heaving, 
scrape mound away late next spring. 
In northern states, a mulch the first winter is advisable. 
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NOTE: While we have been enabled to reduce prices on 
many of our finest kinds this year, we have also been 
obliged to withdraw many kinds from sale in order to build 
up adequate stocks. It is not possible to keep an even 
supply of over 400 varieties. We can supply most of the 
kinds omitted this year, if arranged by special corres- 
pondence, but we believe the printed list covers an ample 
range of types, colors and seasons of bloom for all but 
the advanced specialist. 
LILIES—UMBELLATUM ERECTUM 
Orange red with dark dots, shaped like a wine goblet. 
One of earliest lilies to bloom, early June. Tall and very 
strong grower, in partial shade or full sun. Plant 10 
inches deep after Sept. 20th. Can be easily forced in house 
in winter. 2 for 50c, 6 for $1.25, 12 for $2.00. 
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FROM ILLINOIS—Arcturus, Nippon Brilliant and Nippon Beauty are good 
in every respect. 
FROM ALABAMA—Cherry Hill, Richard Carvel, Felix Crousse, Red God- 
dess, Topeka and Tempest were good, but my best red was Auten’s Big 
Ben. Prudence and Siloam are free and desirable in every way. Virginia 
Lee is a most promising late pink. It is worthy of trial by all who seek 
the best. 
FROM MINNESOTA—Rose Marie—this one is a deep velvety red with 
absolutely no blue in it. When compared to some of the older reds it 
certainly is a standout. 
FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE—John Harvard is a beautiful rich crimson that 
I would not be without. 
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