Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarcoxie. Mo. 
PRIDE OF BLASDELL (Kelsey, 1934) Each $3.50 
Japanese type. Dark rose-pink guard petals. Yellow tipped pink 
staminodes. Green seed pods, rose tipped. Midseason. Named 
by Mrs. H. A. Blasdell. A variety with increasing appeal from 
year to year. 
RED EMPEROR (Auten, 1931) Each 75c 
Very large light red Jap. like Mikado, but with fuller center. 
Fades at last, but is much admired. A mature plant making 
fine effect. 
RED STAR (Nicholls, 1941) Each $3.00 
Tall, deep brilliant red with gold tipped staminodes of the same 
color. Carpels deep vermilion. Not yet rated but will rank 
among the good ones. 
RUBIE BATTEY (Auten, 1933) Each $1.50 
A very distinct dark red Jap. with an exceptionally clear pur- 
plish cast. Has exceptional substance and lasting qualities. 
Late. Fine plant. Very worth while. 
SALUTE (Kelsey, 1936) Each $4.50 
Japanese type. Very large, pink guard petals with light yellow 
staminodes to a deeper yellow at base. Midseason bloomer. 
SAN DIEGO (Auten, 1931) Each 60c 
A striking light red and yellow Jap.; very distinct; a mixture 
of colors. 
SENTINEL Each $2.00 
All red in American Beauty shade, with small yellow dots on 
the narrow red central petaloids. Tall, and a strong grower. 
SHAYLOR’S SUNBURST (Shaylor, 1931) (9.1) Each $2.50 
Midseason. Color white with a blush cast at first. Yellow stami- 
nodes and yellow tipped carpels. Most artistic and delightfully 
interesting and fascinating. One of the best. 
SNOW WHEEL (Origin unknown) (8.3) Each $2.00 
Japanese type of bloom, medium sized, midseason. Regular cup- 
ped guard petals of pure white. Slightly fluted at the base. 
Small, yellow center. Staminodes shaded golden buff. Carpels 
a pale yellow green. Flowers are handsome and make fine ar- 
rangement material. 
SOME GANOKO (Origin unknown) (9.0) Each $1.50 
Japanese type, large, midseason. Color a dark clear crimson 
with a broad flat center of many crinkled light buff stami- 
nodes, tinted with rose-red marking. Carpels pale yellow. Fairly 
strong growth with a spreading, sprawling habit. Height about 
two feet. Foliage dark green, broad and ruffled. 
SUNMIST (Nicholls, 1942) Each $4.00 
Late midseason. Very large blush guards with deep yellow sta- 
minodes. Tall and extra good. 
SWORD DANCE (9.10) Each $2.00 
Red Jap., medium dark red, very brilliant and showy. Com- 
pletely outclasses the old Some Ganoko. Fine plant; late. 
TAMATE-BOKU (9.4) Each $5.00 
The finest and highest rated of the Japanese type. A glorious 
bright carmine-pink, exquisitely fragrant, very large, with a yel- 
low center, tipped pink, irregularly crinkled and margined gold. 
No description can do it justice. 
THE BARON Each 75c 
Odd shade of red, some yellow in center; bold and striking. 
Medium height. 
TOKIO (8.9) Each $1.00 
A beautiful large flower with guards of rose-pink and center of 
pink, yellow and buff. 
TORPILLEUR Each 60c 
Fine large flowers held erect on tall, stiff stems. Guard petals 
deep rose red with center petals of the same color, tipped 
cream. A splendid variety and distinctly different from all 
others. 
VISTA (Kelsey, 1940) Each $3.50 
Midseason. Japanese type. Pink guards and fine yellow stami- 
node center. Very large bloom. Rather dwarf grower. Mr. Kel- 
sey states that this is a better variety than Ama-no-sode. 
WESTERNER (Bigger, 1942) Each $10.00 
Here is a new and grand origination not yet officially rated. To 
date only a few plants disseminated. Stock scarce and exceed- 
ingly limited. Japanese type, midseason. The guard petals are 
very large of a beautiful shade of light pink. The center is filled 
with yellow staminodes that are extremely firm and erect. The 
combination of yellow and pink is most pleasing. The real 
charm of this variety lies in the cup-shaped form of the flower 
and the sturdy recurved petals so graciously poised and held so 
rigidly erect. A charming introduction of exceptional merit and 
appeal. 
YELLOW KING (Origin unknown) (9.06) Each $4.00 
Early, large pale pink guards, vivid yellow staminodes. This is 
a very beautiful flower that came from Mrs. Harding’s garden 
but is not her origination and she does not know its origin. A 
very good Jap. variety. 
YESO (Origin unknown) (7.7) Each $1.00 
A very interesting and attractive white with tints of yellow in 
its makeup. Strong, upright grower that adds greatly in pro- 
ducing a charming landscape effect. Flowers excellent for floral 
work. 
ALBIFLORA-THE BRIDE (Dessert, 1902) Each $1.00 
Pure white single. Large, saucer shaped blooms with long petals 
rounded at the ends. Medium height. Very prolific. Quite close- 
ly resembles La Fiancee. 
ANGELUS (Auten, 1933) (9.17) Each $3.00 
Very large, soft, even light pink single on fine plant. Generally 
considered the best light pink single. Took ribbon as best pink 
single, 1941 National Peony Show. 
ARCTURUS (Auten, 1933) (9.30) Each $3.00 
Extremely rich, clear dark red single, color holds. Tall, stiff 
stems. One of the earliest. Took first at 1941 National Show 
over President Lincoln. Top notch in every way. 
BLACK HAWK (Auten, 1933) Each $1.00 
Very dark red single; early. Foliage and stems dark red until 
near blooming time. Distinct tone. 
CORNIE MOORE (Kelsey, 1934) Each $5.00 
A deep, single red (garnet), with a glossy sheen. Flowers large 
and showy. Plant strong; a vigorous grower with red stems. 
Foliage dark green. Here is a fine, outstanding single that will 
be freely grown when better known. There is room for good 
singles and this is one of them. We are indeed fortunate in 
being able to offer stock as we are co-purchasers of the origina- 
tor’s entire stock. 
DAINTY (Nicholls, 1941) Each $2.50 
Barly single. Light silvery pink. Very large flower. Attractive 
and desirable. This is one of the new ones that we predict will 
go places when better known. 
EARLY MORN (Kelsey, 1936) Each $2.00 
Single, rose pink. Very early bloomer. A good pink that should 
be well received. 
FORTUNE TELLER (Auten, 1936) Each $1.00 
Light red. Large bloom carried with distinction. For those who 
like the American Beauty shade, this is one of the best. 
GOPHER BEAUTY (Franklin, 1933) Each $2.50 
Single, early, very bright red. A very attractive color that is 
most pleasing. Mr. Franklin devoted most of his attention to 
doubles, but did bring out a few outstanding singles to his 
credit. This is one of them. 
HABANERA (Auten, 1930) Each 75c 
Light red, edges fade lighter. Very large bloom on large, tall 
plant; fine landscape effect; very early. Stems brilliant red 
before blooming. 
HELEN (Thurlow, 1922) (9.0) Each $1.00 
Single type, early. Double row of broad, round, shell-like pink 
petals with a mass of golden stamens in center. Foliage dark 
green. This is a very dainty variety, and is grand for landscape 
effect. Flowers also excellent for floral arrangements, 
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