WHITE JAPS. Auten Originations. 
Undoubtedly the finest white Jap that ever came 
from Japan is the variety Isani-Gidui. It has white guard 
petals of wonderful form and substance, and a center 
of yellow petaloids. But the stem is not the best and 
the plant also lacks vigor. The Auten white Japs, most 
of them seedlings of Isani Gidui, are the same type of 
bloom, some are larger, most of them have deeper yellow 
centers than Isani Gidui, and all are on vigorous plants 
with good stems. You need look no further for top 
quality white Japs. 
Christine. Tall, fairly early, large bloom, very vig- 
mermeeniant. Highest quality:......... 0.060808 7.00 
Cordova. Very large white Jap with light yellow 
Peer rine plant. Wxtra fine. ...........c00; 6.00 
Fairbanks. Guards open palest flesh, fade, white. The 
latest of this series. Very tall, the most vigorous, 
SeeIee 1) CVETY WAY ss... so 201s ee ew toe pele dun 5.00 
Moon of Nippon (9.26) (R. W. Auten). Combining 
the high quality bloom of Isani Gidui and the 
fine stiff stem of Marie Lemoine, its parents, 
this white Jap ranks with the very best. Beauti- 
ful pure yellow center. Has won many awards... 8.00 
Nome. Probably the earliest. Tall, stiff stems, fine.. 6.00 
Roberta. Very large, and tall, a refined bloom....... 2.00 
Sitka. Paper white guards, medium to large bloom, 
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WHITE JAPS—TWICE ADVANCED SEEDLINGS 
The named white Japs listed above were selected from 
over 70 new, twice advanced seedlings, probably the finest 
lot of new white Japs ever developed. 
_ PRICE, $2.00 each; 8, alike or all different, for $5.00 
(Not to be counted toward the free peony offer.) 
No. 2379. Trim, refined bloom, late, good substance, rather 
tall, stem fairly stiff. 
No. 2384. Midseason. Refined bloom, good substance, 
above low trim foliage. 
No. 2385. Rich yellow center. Medium height to tall. 
No. 2418. Large, trim bloom, nice stem, medium height 
to tall. 
No. 2425. Early. Low foliage, stem bends some. 
No. 2464. Medium size, good bloom, late, tall stiff stems. 
OUR PRICE POLICY 
Our prices for Auten Peonies are low, for developing 
new kinds and increasing stock is a very slow and expensive 
process. In comparison with the prices asked for new roses, 
iris, dahlias and gladiolus, all of which increase very 
rapidly, our Peony prices are absurdly low. 
We reduce our prices as fast as we can without depleting 
our stocks, and this year have made many reductions. Also, 
we have been obliged to raise the prices of a few kinds. 
Please judge quality by the descriptions in this list, and 
not by price alone. Many of our finest kinds are now priced 
at $1.00 to $2.50. Any kind priced at $5.00 or more is not 
only very fine but still in limited supply to meet an increas- 
ing demand as it becomes well known. 
eve 
FrRoM Missouri. Enclosed is another small order. The more peony varie- 
ties I obtain and see bloom, the longer my want list seems to grow. 
Nippon Beauty, as always, Creve Coeur and The Baron gave some 
lovely blossoms. 
FROM OHIO. Your notice of shipment received. I can scarcely wait to 
see them bloom. (If they average near half as fine as the Mary 
Auten and Plymouth I have I will be delighted.) 
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