Gilbert H. Wild & Son... Sarcoxie. Mo. 
ANGELUS (Auten, 1933) (9.17) Each $8.00 
Very large, soft, even light pink single on fine plant. Generally 
considered the best light pink single. Tcok ribbon as best pink 
single, 1941 National Peony Show. 
ARCTURUS (Auten, 1933) (9.30) Each $2.00 
Extremely rich, clear dark red single, color holds. Tall, stiff 
stems. One of the earliest. Took first at 1941 National Show 
over President Lincoln. Top notch in every way. 
BLACK HAWK (Auten, 1933) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Very dark red single; early. Foliage and stems dark red until 
near blooming time. Distinct tone. 
CORNIE MOORE (Kelsey, 1934) Each $5.00 
A deep, single red (garnet), with a glossy sheen. Flowers large 
and showy. Plant strong; a vigorous grower with red stems. 
Foliage dark green. Here is a fine, outstanding single that will 
be freely grown when better known. There is room for good 
singles and this is one of them. 
COUNTRY DANCE (Auten, 1931) Each $1.00 
NR. Single. Harly. Blush white. Early blush white single with 
tall stems and flowers that last well. 
CYGNET (Nicholls No. 58) (1951) Each $5.00 
Tentative name only. Very large and fine white single. Good 
strong stems. Coral stigmas. This is another one of Col. Nicholls 
fine seedlings that is now offered for the first time. 
DAINTY (Nicholls, 1941) Each $2.50 
Early single. Light silvery pink. Very large flower. Attractive 
and desirable. Very large with two rows of petals, of extra or- 
dinary width. Light silvery pink paling to a halo around the 
yellow stamens. Does not fade. Strong, thrifty and blooms well. 
DANCING NYMPH (Auten, 1933) Each $2.00 
Pearly light pink, practically white. Fine substance, keeps its 
wine goblet shape and lasts a long time. Tall stiff stem. Crinkled 
petals. Outstanding. 
EARLY MORN (Kelsey, 1936) Each $2.00 
Single, rose pink. Very early bloomer. A good pink that should 
be well received. 
FAIRY DANCE (Auten, 1931) Each $2.00 
Single. Early. Light pink. Tall stiff stemmed light pink sin- 
gle. Very good flower. 
FORTUNE TELLER (Auten, 1936) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
Light red. Large bloom carried with distinction. For those who 
like the American Beauty shade, this is one of the best. 
GOPHER BEAUTY (Franklin, 1933) Each $2.50 
Single, early, very bright red. A very attractive color that is 
most pleasing. Mr. Franklin devoted most of his attention to 
doubles, but did bring out a few outstanding singles to his 
credit. This is one of them. 
HABANERA (Auten, 1930) Each 75c, 3 for $1.50 
Light red edges fade lighter. Very large bloom on large, tall 
plant; fine landscape effect; very early. Stems brilliant red 
before blooming. 
HELEN (Thurlow, 1922) (9.0) Each $1.00 
Single type, early. Double row of broad, round, shell-like pink 
petals with a mass of golden stamens in center. Foliage dark 
green. This is a very dainty variety, and is grand for landscape 
effect. Flowers also excellent for floral arrangements. 
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 $1.50 
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 scarcity of stock. 
JOSETTE (Brethour, 1937) Each $10.00 
NR. Single. Midseason. Blush. Very large light pink fading to 
blush. Excellent stems and foliage. One of the finest singles 
we have. Very scarce. 
KEWANEE (Auten, 1930) (9.07) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Early medium dark red single, brilliant and unfading. Has 
proved itself in many places. Fine plant. 
KICKAPOO (Auten, 1931) (9.17) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
Dark red single on tall, stiff stems. Large bloom. Late. As 
fine as Arcturus, clear and unfading. 
KRINKLED WHITE (Brand, 1928) (9.04) Each $2.50 
First noticable in the bud which resembles the bud of a pale 
pink tulip just ready to burst. The bud is comparatively small 
and beautiful in effect. As it opens, it expands into a large 
flower with great broad, pure white petals, like krinkled crepe 
paper. Stems tall, straight, slender but strong; clean light green. 
In 1949 at the National Peony Show held in Milwaukee, Wis., 
Krinkled White won 4 first prizes, 3 second prizes, a Bronze 
Medal for the best single type Peony in the Show, and was also 
the best white single in the Show. Especially fine for cutting. 
LA SALLE (Auten, 1931) (9.08) Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
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 $2.00 
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 the base. Tall, free bloomer. 
LUCKY DAY (Auten, 1934) Each $1.00, 3 for $2.50 
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 
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. 
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