OFFICINALIS HYBRIDS, Auten Originations 
This new race of hybrid Peonies starts blooming about 
ten days before the regular Peony season. They are of 
surpassing beauty, giving us reds more brilliant than we 
have ever had, and new shades in coral, cherry, salmon, 
and orange; reds free from any purple cast. They were 
obtained by crossing the common species, Alfiflora, on the 
Officinalis species, which is much earlier. The result is a 
longer Peony season, a vast improvement in reds, and 
beautiful variations in form of bloom. Until one has seen 
them, he can have no comprehension of their beauty. They 
make an outstanding addition to any garden. We suggest 
that for first order you select from Chocolate Soldier, John 
Harvard, Rose Marie and Veritas. 
Auten’s Red A full double, bomb type, with slight 
yellow markings. Very rich velvety dark red, 
large bloom, on a fine plant. One of the finest 
double Hybrids we have S€eM  ..........cccssessssssscceceee 20.00 
Beacon Hill Very early dark red single, large bloom 
on tall stiff stems, one of earliest to bloom ........ 5.00 
Black Gold Probably the darkest red of my Hybrids 
Glossy, with a very few yellow markings. Med- 
LUM “SIZE, V Very .CIStINCUs ssc. ccaete ee 4.00 
Bright Eyes A very bright red double, with con- 
trasting yellow markings. As snappy as the 
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Chief Justice Very rich deep red, color exceptional- 
ly fine. Semi-double, showing some beautiful yel- 
low stamens in center held erect on long red fil- 
aments. Good size, with stiff stems. One of the 
latest Hybrids, blooming with the first of the 
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China Boy A brilliant red single, almost scarlet, on 
short stiff stems. Trim foliage, making a very 
distinctive-plant=.cs.r...., use 2.50 
Chocolate Soldier Darkest “black red’. No other 
peony like it. Some blooms have yellow mark- 
ings, some do not. Blooms on the same plant 
may range from full double with no markings 
to Japanese type with brilliant yellow markings. 
When full double the petals have absolutely per- 
fect, precise formation. One of our greatest 
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Dakota Very early red single, with a definite or- 
ange scarlet tone. Prominent yellow center as 
both stamens and the filaments are yellow. 
Trim petals, fine plant and foliage 2:.....0......s.... 4.00 
Dandy Dan _ A brilliant red bloom with some stam- 
ens showing. Beautiful form, on tall stiff stems. 
Color very fine. Greatly admired by visitors to 
ourstieldss Sivite kita ee) nae eet oe 6.00 
Dusky Dinah Dark winey red, usually with three 
rows of petals and lovely yellow center. Sub- 
stance outstanding. Late, blooming with the first 
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Early Scout (R. Carvel x Single Tenuifolia) A very 
dark red single, blooms very early, before the 
other Hybrids. Cut foliage, distinct. Better 
bloomithan=Smonthiise .e ee kee ee 6.00 
Fancy Free A brilliant orange red; Japanese type 
of bloom, with yellow markings and occasionally 
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Good News Distinct shade of deep orange red, 
single with deep yellow stamens in center. 
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