Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarcoxie. Mo. 
Officinalis Mybrids 
This new race of early bloomers is of surpassing beauty, giv- 
ing entirely new shades, and reds more brilliant than any regu- 
lar 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, 1943) Each $30.00 
Officinalis Hybrid. A magnificient 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. 
BRIGHT KNIGHT (Glasscock, 1939) Each $5.00 
Extra early single, scarlet with tint of orange, very large, tall 
stiff stems, enormous roots. Similar to Golden Glow. 
CHOCOLATE SOLDIER 
CHOCOLATE SOLDIER (Auten, 1939) Each $4.00 
Black red Jappy bomb type with some yellow dots on center 
petals. Color is unusually rich and free from purple sugges- 
tions. Honorable Mention. You will like it. 
DAINTY LASS (Glasscock, 1935) Each $5.00 
Jap. Soft coral pink, cup-shaped bloom, yellow on narrow central 
staminodes. Very fine. 
FORTUNE TELLER PEORIA 
HABANERA SLEEPY HOLLOW 
KICKAPOO SNOW SPRITE 
. LA SALLE SUN UP 
LUCKY DAY WATCHMAN 
Select any 5 Prepaid for $3.00 
All 10 plus the extra fine “SEA SHELL” 
Prepaid for $8.00 
GOLDEN GLOW (Glasscock, 1935) (9.15) Each $10.00 
A hybrid peony of rare charm and distinction that is outstanding 
in any collection of peonies. Stock very scarce. Comes into 
bloom extremely early. Blooms are cup-shaped, brilliant orange- 
scarlet red, enclosing a mass of pure golden stamens. Tall grow- 
ing, with extremely heavy and sturdy stems. A real gem and one 
of the first to bloom in the garden. 
LOUISVILLE (Auten, 1940) Each $10.00 
NR. Single. Very early. Cerise pink. Hybrid officinalis x albi- 
flora. Clear deep cerise pink single. Brilliant. Stock very 
limited. 
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. Very interesting. Harly. 
ROBERT W. AUTEN (Auten, 1948) Each $40.00 
An Officinals Hybrid. A large high built semi-double with sta- 
mens hidden. Very dark red, entirely free from purple; fine 
substance. On tall, stiff stems. Most outstanding double hybrid 
and one of unbelievable beauty. Stock very limited. 
TOPEKA (Auten, 1938) Each $10.00 
Full double, bomb type. Clear, brilliant light red. Is much ad- 
mired. Good plant. 
VERITAS (Auten, 1939) Each $3.00 
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. 
GES PPPAESP APSA AAA AA AEA AOI. 
PEONY SPECIES 
MLOKOSEWITSCHI Each $10.00 
The most truly yellow herbaceous peony and one of the 
most beautiful of hardy plants. A very early bloomer. 
Although not always certain to succeed, it should at 
least be tried. Single flowering. 
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