“Blowers from the Wilds of Missouri” 
SINGLE PEONIES 
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. 
PRESIDENT LINCOLN (Brand, 1928) (8.93) Each $5.00 
Single, midseason. Red. Large rounded petals of deep dark red, 
very heavy texture, tall. Probably the best exhibition flower in 
the singles. It lasts better than most singles when cut. Great 
for the garden also. 
PURITAN MAID Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
White, distinct, with two rows of crinkled petals. Makes quite 
a show. 
SEA SHELL (Sass, 1937) Each $1.00 
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. Early. 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 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Large, early, opens blush white. Tall. Lasts a long time. 
SNOW SPRITE (Auten, 1930) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
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 75c, 3 for $2.00 
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 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Light red single. Large bloom carried gracefully on tall stems. 
Another one for those who like American Beauty shades. 
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. 
AVELYN (Auten) Each $30.00 
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 $5.00 
Black red Jappy bomb type with some yellow dots on center 
petals. Color is unusually rich and free from purple sugges- 
tions. Honorable Mention. 
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 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Late, tall, trim bloom, usually one row of petals, nicely cupped. 
Valuable for its lateness for a single. White. 
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Colored Mouies Auatlalde 
We have six rolls of colored movies, 400 feet per roll, 
which we have taken of many varieties of our IRIS, 
PEONIES and HEMEROCALLIS or Daylilies. These rolls 
are available to all garden clubs and organizations that 
would like to see our flowers in colored films, at the mini- 
mum cost of paying postage and insurance in forwarding 
the films plus repair of film should they break while in 
your possession. Once in a while the film will break and 
they must be repaired before sending on to the next gar- 
den club for showing. The film requires a 16 mm projec- 
tor. Each roll contains about 50 different varieties, which 
are titled. We have two rolls of Iris, two rolls of Peonies, 
and two rolls of Hemerocallis, which require 20 minutes 
to run per roll, making a total of two hours for the six 
rolls. Write us if you want any of the films; state how 
many of them you want and the ones you want; give us 
the date which you prefer and list alternate dates on 
which we can book your films if your preferred date has 
already been taken. Each rentor is responsible for the 
films while in his care, and agrees to send the film back 
to us or to the next user the day after date requested. 
Requirements for use of our film: First, paying postage 
and special delivery fee plus insurance in forwarding; 
Second, should film break while showing, it must be re- 
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paired the next day before forwarding; Third, film must 
be forwarded the next day after showing, otherwise they 
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may not arrive in time for their next booking. 
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MARTA (Saunders, 1938) Each $5.00 
Double hybrid. Very tall, brilliant, lustrous, deepest mahogany 
red with touches of white on some petals. Often much like a 
Japanese type in its composition. A very interesting and desir- 
able addition. Early bloomer. 
ROBERT W. AUTEN (Auten, 1948) Each $40.00 
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 steme. 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 $4.00 
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. Harly. 
Strong grower. 
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