OFFICINALIS HYBRIDS, Auten Originations (Cont.) 
Nevada A very spectacular black red single. The 
color holds. On a plant of exceptional vigor, with 
StILAStEM Sever Vata lliec ee cesta ea occ sere ae 3.00 
Old Main A large bomb, full petalled. A very bril- 
liant red, with a slight bluish cast that gives it 
carrying power. Distinct and much admired _ 7.00 
Queen of the Dawn Very early. Large singles which 
stays cupped for a long time. Very light creamy 
pink, with harmonizing pale yellow filaments 
and stamens—See illustration...............c.cccseeeeees 10.00 
Red Dandy Very large dark red bomb, like a round 
ball. No other kind like it. Full petalled, opens 
easily. Very outstanding, and always greatly 
admiredibyrvistars ete ce tain 15.00 
Red Ensign Very dark red, trim bloom held above 
low foliage, some stamens show. Outstanding 
forequality.. oeimi-douvlemecn. preter et ee 3.00 
Red Monarch (Auten-Glasscock) A beautifully pro- 
portioned red bomb. Red with slight purplish 
cast. A strong grower. Tall, stiff stems............ 5.00 
Robert W. Auten A standout even among high class 
kinds, instantly sought out by visitors. On ma- 
ture plants practically full double, “a mass of 
dark red ruffles’’. Color deep, rich, unfading 
red, brilliant and appealing. Fine plant ............ 20.00 
Rosedale A brilliant medium red, petals somewhat 
incurved, showing some stamens.:’A striking re- 
semblance to a rose. Blooms held erect above 
low foliage. Very popular as a cut flower........ 2.00 
Rose Marie (Auten-Glasscock) A full double, rich 
clear red, with no trace of purple, unfading. 
A beautifully formed bloom, the arrangement 
of center petals unlike any other. Early. Fine 
Dlant and. WADI cca. caste sere-cs- tee ee ee eee 4.00 
Smoky Joe An enormous black red semi-double on 
tall stiff stems. The blooms are loose petalled 
and some are too ragged. The good ones are 
superb and worth waiting for. Best for cool 
Clin A Gel Ne ce tere te eect cat aden eecec atin: teins 8.00 
Style Show (first named Valencia) Dark red single 
with decided orange cast. Two rows of petals. 
Good size, with tall stiff stems. Fine ................ 5.00 
Topeka Full double bomb type. Clear brilliant red, 
a distinctive shade of great refinement. Tall 
stems=. Much madimited seme cescoss eae eee eae. 7.00 
Veritas Unusual type of bloom, narrow center 
petals, pointed, with yellow stamens fastened to 
the edges of some, and other stamens forming a 
yellow collar. A very brilliant dark red, glisten- 
ing and enduring like varnished mahogany. 
Early'and' a' very ‘strong’ grower. ..../40.2...5......00. 2.00 
From Virginia, Thank you for sending such fine roots. 
From Illinois. Words won’t tell you how I love Chocolate Soldier. It’s 
beautiful. 
From PennsylvaMia. Just want you to know Red Dandy is all that 
you said it was, a real beauty. 
From Ohio. Beacon Hill and Rosalie have been fine. 
From New Jersey. Stock landed O.K. Thanks. Will give you a much 
better order next year. 
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