WHITE JAPANESE, Auten Originations 
Undoubtedly the finest white Jap that ever came from 
Japan is the variety Isani-Gidui. It has white guard petals 
of wonderful form and substance, and a center of yellow 
petaloids. But the stem is not the best and the plant also 
lacks vigor. The Auten white Japs, most of them seedlings 
of Isani Gidui, are the same type of bloom, some are larg- 
er.Most of them have deeper yellow centers than Isani 
Gidui, and all are on vigorous plants with good stems. 
You need look no further for top quality white Japs. 
Christine Tall, fairly early, large bloom, very vig- 
orous plant, stiffly erect. Highest quality........ 4.00 
Cordova Very large bloom, white with light yellow 
center. Fine plant. Outstanding...................000 2.50 
Fairbanks Distinctive in this list because it is the 
latest to bloom and opens palest pink, fading to 
white, with the usual yellow center. Very tall, 
the most vigorous of the list and first class in 
QVOCEV DWV Door crctererc resets oe acr en eeeete oe ee tetera 2.50 
Moon of Nippon (9.26) (R. W. Auten). Combining 
the high quality bloom of Isani Gidui and the 
fine stiff stem of Marie Lemoine, its parents, 
this white Jap ranks with the very best. Beauti- 
ful pure yellow center. Has won many awards 6.00 
Nome Probably the earliest, and with the fine 
pointstot. the others.) 1. 4.00 
Roberta Very large, and tall, a refined bloom, plant 
lesseformal) than thes others.:.se.1ee ee 2.00 
Sitka Pure white outer petals, center petaloids are 
broader than in the others and are a very rich 
yellow. Tall, the bloom carried in stately fashion 
above. lowsiolia vege eee ee, 2.50 
TESTIMONIALS 
All unsolicited, all received in 1953 
From Washington. Hybrid Dakota opened May 13th this year, 
earliest ever, It has proved a vigorous grower and bloomer. This sec- 
ond year for it, Rosedale is bigger and better, a real rose shape, and 
a rich red, indeed. 
From Washington. Chocolate Soldier—immense in_ size and very 
beautiful. 
From Maryland, Of sixty some varieties of peonies that I have 
my wife still thinks your Rosalie is tops. I like it too. 
From Missouri. Cathie Ann and Pink Glow were wonderful this 
spring. Believe Siloam is my favorite. Everybody that sees Fairbanks 
wants it. 
From Ohio. Shipment arrived in fine condition. Extra nice divisions. 
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