JAPANESE TYPE PEONIES 
So called because the Japanese people prefer them to 
all other types of bloom, and were the first to develop 
many new kinds. This type is the first advance toward 
the double type, with narrow center petals, usually edged 
with yellow. They furnish color contrasts in the same 
flower obtained in no other type, and are especially valu- 
able for cutting. In the anemone type, the narrow center 
petals have no contrasting yellow marking, though some, 
like Nippon Gold, have all yellow centers. 
The AUTEN ORIGINATIONS, Japanese Type 
These are a vast improvement over those from Japan. 
They have better color, better stems, and are much more 
vigorous. 
RED JAPANESE, Auten Ariginations 
Arapahoe A rich black red, the color holds. Center 
is red, heavily edged and tipped light yellow. 
Midseason. Has shown exceptional keeping quali- 
ties as a cut flower. Distinct and outstanding 2.5C 
Creve Coeur Very distinct. A mass of color on a 
large, tall plant. Clear dark red, rose fragrant. 
As bloom ages a narrow white line appears down 
the middle of the outside of the narrow center 
petals, Very popular. ciuiaececccstsotrere stascaiersceretn er 1.00 
Dragon’s Nest Medium red, typical Jap except that 
many blooms have a large tuft in the center (the 
dragon’s nest). Very brilliant for garden effect. 
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Dr. Jekyll Brilliant dark red, some of the side 
blooms have more petals than the Japanese type. 
Tall stiff stems. It is very late, and very valu- 
able for garden effect near the end of the season 1.50 
Gallant Red One of the earliest. Rich dark red, 
almost solid color, does not fade. Stiff stems, 
Very Vigorous. Planters coerce reese eee eee 2.50 
Nippon Beauty Rich red, with the typical yellow 
edges in center of the Japanese type. Color 
clear and unfading. Good even in hottest weath- 
er. Late. Tall stiff stems. Plant very vigorous 1.00 
Nippon Brilliant (9.46) The highest rated red 
peony, irrespective of type. Brilliant red, almost 
an orange shade, with usual yellow markings. 
Late, on tall stiff stems. Outstanding in every 
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Nippon Parade A bright red Jap, center flushed 
lighter. Midseason. Tall, good stems, very strong 
grower. One of the best for landscape effect. 
Very popular, a best seller at our fields............ 1.50 
Sun Dance A dark red Jap, one of our later intro- 
ductions. Very brilliant and enduring. Out- 
Standino- bimiteds stock. cusses tewcteretrsee ere 4.00 
Sword Dance Large medium dark red Jap, very 
showy, the yellow center making a brilliant con- 
trast of color. Tall plant. Very effective for 
garden display, and one of the finest Japs........ 2.00 
People living as far south as St. Louis should choose 
mostly early doubles, singles and Japanese type. 
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