“Blowers prom the Wilds of Missowr” 
SINGLE 
IMPERIAL RED (Hans P. Sass, 1932) (9.5) Each $1.50 
A midseason variety first called Imperial Pink. The color is 
rosy red or very deep pink. Produces an immense flower borne 
on very heavy stems. A pale pink, semi-double, has been found 
masquerading under this name. 
INCA (Nicholls, 1941) Each $2.50 
Bright scarlet rose single. We have a good stock of this fine 
single peony and we feel it is a worth while addition to your 
planting of single peonies. Rarely seen in peony plantings or 
at peony shows due to the searcity of stock. Col. Nicholls has 
a very fine single in this variety, but he has never been as 
much impressed with the singles as he has been with the full 
doubles and for that reason has not offered it for sale. 
KEWANEE (Auten, 1930) (9.07) Each $1.00 
Early medium dark red single, brilliant and unfading. Has 
proved itself in many places. Fine plant. 
KICKAPOO (Auten, 1931) (9.17) 
Dark red single on tall, stiff stems. 
fine as Arcturus, clear and unfading. 
LA SALLE (Auten, 1931) (9.08) Each $1.00 
Another Auten origination of merit. Color light red. A very fine 
landscape variety. Well worth a place in any garden. Stock 
rather limited. 
LE JOUR (Shaylor, 1915) (8.6) Each $1.00 
What a lovely white single this one is. Early, very large, with 
two rows of long, wide, overlapping petals. Center a broad ring 
of golden yellow stamens, a group of reddish carpels tipped 
darker and having a pink line at base. Tall, free bloomer. 
Stands erect with good foliage. Keeps exceptionally well when 
cut. Gives a most charming landscape effect. 
LUCKY DAY (Auten, 1934) IBevelay Faye 
Deep pink single, opening rather violaceous, but soon changing 
to a pleasing cast. Valuable for landscape because it lasts 
longer than most singles. 
MAN O’ WAR (Brand, 1936) (9.33) Each $2.50 
Single, early bloomer. Very large, bright red. Strong stems. 
Very showy. Makes a splendid showing in the garden planting. 
Feathers slightly some seasons. 
MISCHIEF (8.66) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Late. The finest late single pink; keeps exceptionally well as 
a cut flower. Gracefully carried on tall stems. Very vigorous 
and free. 
OTHELLO (Dessert, 1908) Each $3.00 
A single, fine dark red peony. Little known or grown in Amer- 
ican gardens. Have a fair stock to offer at this time to our 
customers. 
PEORIA (Auten, 1931) 
Early medium dark red single in a different tone. 
height, stiff stems. 
Each $2.00 
Large bloom. Late. As 
Each 75c 
Medium 
Officinalis 
This new race of early bloomers is of surpassing beauty, giv- 
ing entirely new shades, and reds more brilliant than any reg- 
ular red variety. They start blooming about ten days before 
the common peonies, and the latest of them bloom with the first 
of the common kinds. They should be represented in every gar 
den. All are Auten originations. 
AVELYN (Auten) Each $40.00 
Officinalis Hybrid. A magnificent clear dark red bomb, loose 
petaled and opening easily. Early. Sets an entirely new stand- 
ard of quality in Hybrid doubles. No description can do it jus- 
tice. 
CHOCOLATE SOLDIER (Auten) Each $6.00 
Black red Jappy bomb type with some yellow dots on center 
petals. Color is unusually rich and free from purple sugges- 
tions. Honorable Mention. 
PEONIES 
PINK BONNET (Kelsey, 1935) Each $3.50 
Seedling K-5. Single, clear light pink. One of the first to bloom 
of the sinensis varieties. Petals are mostly cupped and shaped 
like a tulip. 
PICO (Freeborn, 1934) Each $10.00 
Early. Very large pure white with white stigmas. Medium 
height with exceptionally strong stems and large foliage. May 
be the best white single yet introduced. 
PRAIRIE ROSE (Brand, 1936) Each $4.50 
Single early, very large, deep rose pink. Color similar to that 
of Edulis Superba, which is most pleasing. 
PURITAN MAID Each $1.00 
White, distinct, with two rows of crinkled petals. Makes quite 
a show. 
SEA SHELL (Sass, 1937) Each $1.50 
Midseason. This pink single was always one of the most ad- 
mired exhibits at our peony shows. Large flowers of a bright 
lively pink with a full center of yellow stamens on tall, strong 
stems. A center of attraction in the garden and simply beautiful 
as a cut flower. It is one of the best pink singles we have ever 
seen. 
SENECA CHIEF (Kelsey, 1942) Each $7.50 
Wine color with yellow center. Edges of petals crimped and 
cupped a lighter shade of wine. Medium height. Harly. Heavy 
dark green foliage. The crimping and cupping of the petals 
produce a striking effect. Stock limited. This is an unusual 
color and very attractive. 
SLEEPY HOLLOW (Auten, 1935) Each $1.00 
Large, early, opens blush white. Tall. Lasts a long time. 
SNOW SPRITE (Auten, 1930) Each $1.00 
Very early white, 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. 
SUN-UP (Auten, 1937) Each $1.00 
Rich, dark red single; color holds. Late. Trim plant, medium 
height. 
THELMA (Kelsey, 1935) Each $4.00 
Single early, light pink, 8 to 9-inch bloom. Good substance of 
petals produce a lasting flower. Fine staminodes with green 
carpels, white tipped. An intense showy bloom that makes a 
big splash in the garden. 
TONTI (Auten, 1933) Each $1.00 
Light red single. Large bloom carried gracefully on tall stems. 
Another one for those who like American Beauty shades. 
TOWN CRIER (Auten, 1931) Each $3.00 
A very large single shading from light red to nearly white on 
a very fine plant. A striking novelty. 
WATCHMAN (Auten, 1933) Each $1.00 
Late, tall, trim bloom, usually one row of petals, nicely cupped. 
Valuable for its lateness for a single. White. 
Hybrids 
ROBERT W. AUTEN (Auten, 1948) Each $50.00 
An Officinalis Hybrid. A large high built semi-double with sta- 
mens hidden. Very dark red, entirely free from purple; fine 
substance. On tall, stiff stems. My most outstanding double 
hybrid and one of unbelievable beauty. Stock very limited. 
TOPEKA (Auten) Each $10.00 
Full double, bomb type. Clear, brilliant light red. Is much ad- 
mired. Good plant. 
VERITAS (Auten) Each $5.00 
Unusual type of bloom, narrow pointed center petals with yel- 
low stamens fastened to the edges of some, and some stamens 
forming a collar. A very brilliant dark red, glistening and en- 
during, like varnished mahogany. Honorable Mention. Early. 
Strong grower. 
Ss 00s 
