OFFICINALS HYBRIDS Auten Originations, Cont. 
Dandy Dan. An officinalis hybrid. A very striking 
large red semi-double, with some stamens in 
center. Tall stiff stem, a rugged plant and bloom 10.00 
Good News. An officinalis hybrid. Early, very bril- 
liant deep red showing orange, with deep yellow 
CONLG Iamet tamiicer Pret trate Ty) acco ain ea ese nat Meets 5.00 
Janet. Very large, full double bright cerise red, late. 
Tall stems. Named at insistence of many who 
saw it in the field. OK if you like cerise....... 2.00 
John Harvard. A magnificent peony that has won 
high awards. Very dark red single with two or 
three rows of petals, with yellow stamens. Color 
is clear and does not fade. The plant is a strong 
CVOWCEMWILNEStallestitL Stelic wens eater ee. 5.60 
Maytime. Medium dark red single with orange tone 
rather than purple. Dwarf plant, bloom not 
ALCOR DUL LINCM ee Aleks ot eae Oe one 2.00 
Nevada. Large black red single with two rows of 
petals. The color holds. Tall and commands 
ALCON COM Pes pie nae tate tne ate tao. ed eyes BR te aeee ee atlas 5.00 
Queen of the Dawn. Large cupped single, very light 
creamy pink, with harmonizing pale yellow sta- 
mens and filaments. Very early. Stock very 
LVINIVCO Camere tether ae eee ree EY gh, oaede. cit stay aee wectas 15.00 
Red Ensign. “Black red” semi-double, brilliant and 
glossy. Small to medium sized blooms held above 
trim, dwarf foliage. Very distinctive and very 
SEINE oo Re oy MERE ea Cg ay Su aa eR ee i 6.00 
Red Monarch (9.03) (Auten-Glasscock). Large red 
bomb with some rich purple, on tall stiff stems. 
Muchsadmired. slirst class’ Certs. <2 scm cio oo 6.00 
Robert W. Auten. One of the grandest of all Peonies. 
A large, high built double, on tall stiff stems. 
Very dark red, entirely free from purple, fine 
StDSCAnCe BOLOCKSStILINLIMILed eirrsit seen 2 40.00 
Rosedale. A dwarf red semi-double, very outstanding. 
Blooms often resemble a rose, and the color is 
aneextremely-_brilliant.clear red ye.a- 1 +e tee one 2.50 
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- 
LTV SIZ Oe CALL Y ceeiue Sekt ee Mee aires nee eID ona 5.00 
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 
Soothsayer. Large coral cerise single on an extra 
fine plant. A novelty color, admired by many...... 5.00 
Topeka. Full double bomb type, large bloom on tall 
stems. Clear, brilliant light red. Very much ad- 
TULL OC) ete op Pee ea Repo ere ea ea Re Oe Ee 10.00 
Veritas. Unusual type of bloom, narrow pointed 
center 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 
Nentiones all yeep uLOn es SlTOWeGern see er, 3.00 
—e oe 
TESTIMONIALS — Auten Singles 
FROM CONNECTICUT. The ones I purchased from you are in bloom and 
exceedingly lovely. Elfin Pink is a gem. 
FROM INDIANA (a grower). We also have your Arcturus and Kickapoo, 
singles, which we like very much. 
FROM NEw JERSEY. Arcturus and John Harvard (Hybrid) were the best 
single and best Hybrid in our New York regional show (1950). 
FROM WISCONSIN. Mischief is good, also White Perfection. 
FROM MASSACHUSETTS. The Angelus was the loveliest that I have seen. 
FROM ILLINOIS. Sun-up was grand. 
du 

