OFFICINALIS HYBRIDS, Auten Originations (Cont.) 
Janet A very large bloom, typical bomb type. A 
definite cerise, outstanding and very attractive 
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John Harvard A magnificent peony that has won 
high awards in competition. Very dark red 
single, sometimes almost double. Color is clear 
and does not fade. A strong grower with tall 
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Nevada A very spectacular black red single. The 
color holds. On a plant of exceptional vigor, with 
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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 _ 5.00 
Queen of the Dawn Very early. Large single which 
stays cupped for a long time. Very light creamy 
pink, with harmonizing pale yellow filaments 
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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 - 
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Red Ensign Very dark red, trim bloom held above 
low foliage, some stamens show. Outstanding 
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Red Monarch (Auten-Glasscock) A beautifully pro- 
portioned red bomb. Red with slight purplish 
cast. Ab strong grower. Tall) stiff stems: 2i70..2. 4.00 
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 .............. 17.00 
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 
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Style Show (first named Valencia) Dark red single 
with decided orange cast. Two rows of petals, 
Gocd size, with tall stiff stems. Fine ..............:... 5.00 
Topeka Full double bomb type. Clear brilliant red, 
a distinctive shade of great refinement. Tall 
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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. 
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N.B. Prices on many ofthese Hybrids have been re- 
duced for 1955, possible because of increased stocks. We 
hope you will be sure to include some of them in your 
order. If you like red peonies you are missing the great- 
est thrill possible until you grow some of these wonder- 
ful varieties. 
