ARCTURUS (Auten, 1933) (9.30) Each $2.50 
V.E. S. Red. T. Extremely rich, clear dark red single. color holds. Stiff 
stems. One of the earliest. Took first at 1941 National Show over Presi- 
dent Lincoln. Top notch in every way. 
DEPARTING SUN (Vilkus) Each $2.00 
M. S. Red. This is a very good dark red single, not to be confused with 
the Japanese variety, Departing Sun. 
EARLY MORN (Kelsey, 1936) Each $4.00 
V.E. S. Pink. M.H. A good rose-pink that should be well received. 
ELFIN PINK (Auten, 1937) Each $1.50 
E. S. Pink. A soft, even toned true pink that holds its color. Charming. 
Probably the best medium pink single. 
FORTUNE TELLER (Auten, 1936) Each $1.00 
E. S. Red. Light red. Large bloom carried with distinction. For those 
who like the American Beauty shade. One of the best. 
GOPHER BEAUTY (Franklin, 1933) (9.0) Each $2.00 
E. S. Red. Very bright red. A very attractive color that is most pleasing. 
Mr. Franklin devoted most of his attention to doubles, but did bring 
out a few outstanding singles to his credit. This is one of them. 
HABANERA (Auten, 1930) Each $1.00 
V.E. S. Red. T. Light red edges fade lighter. Very large bloom; fine 
landscape effect; stems brilliant red before blooming. 
HELEN (Thurlow, 1922) (9.0) Each $1.50 
V.E. S. Pink. T. Double rows of broad, round, shell-like pink petals 
with a mass of golden stamens in center. Foliage dark green. This is a 
very dainty variety, and is grand for landscape effect. Flowers also ex- 
cellent for floral arrangements. 
JEANNE LAPANDRY (Doriat, 1925) (8.50) Each $2.00 
kK. S. White. Glittering pure white. A most lovely and desirable variety; 
reminds one of a cluster of Waterlilies. Good. 
KRINKLED WHITE 
KRINKLED WHITE (Brand, 1928) (9.04) Rach $2.50 
L.M. S. White. A large flower with great broad, pure white petals, like 
crinkled crepe paper. Stems straight, slender but strong, clean light 
green. In 1949 at the National Peony Show held in Milwaukee, Wis., 
Krinkled White won four first prizes, three second prizes, a Bronze 
Medal for the best single type Peony in the Show, and was also the 
best white single in the show. Especially fine for cutting. 
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JIMMIE FRANKLIN (Franklin, 1928) (8.60) Each $2.00 
E. S. Red. T. Large, fine dark red; two rows of petals, yellow center 
that charmingly sets off flower. Very upright, with dark foliage. Extra 
strong. 
KEWANEE (Auten, 1930) (9.07) Each $1.50 
E.M. S. Red. Dark red, brilliant and unfading. Has proved itself in 
many places. Fine plant. 
LA SALLE (Auten, 1931) (9.08) Each $1.00 
E. S. Red. Another Auten origination of merit. Color light red. A very 
fine landscape variety. Well worth a place in any garden. 
LE JOUR (Shaylor, 1915) (8.6) Each $2.00 
E. S. White. Very large, with two rows of long, wide, overlapping petals. 
Center a broad ring of golden yellow stamens, a group of reddish carpels 
tipped darker and having a pink line at the base. Free bloomer. 
LUCKY DAY (Auten, 1934) Each $1.00 
E. S. Pink. Deep pink single, opening rather violaceous, but soon 
changing to a pleasing cast. Valuable for landscape because it lasts 
longer than most singles. 
MAN O’ WAR 
MAN O’ WAR (Brand, 1936) (9.33) Each $2.50 
E. S. Red. Very large, bright red. Strong stems. Very showy. Makes a 
splendid showing in the garden planting. Feathers slightly some sea- 
sons. 
OPHA (Wild & Son, 1950) Each $2.50 
E. S$. White. A very beautiful white single which Mrs. Gouveneur of 
White Cloud Farms, Carthage, Mo., thought good enough to have 
named for herself. 
PEORIA (Auten, 1931) Each $1.00 
E. S. Red. M.H. Medium dark red in a different tone. Stiff stems. 
PICO (Freeborn, 1934) Each $7.50 
E. S. White. M.H. Very large pure white with white stigmas. Exception- 
ally strong stems and large foliage. May be the best white single yet 
introduced. 
PINK BONNET (Kelsey, 1935) Each $2.00 
V.E. S. Pink. Clear light pink. One of the first to bloom of the sinensis 
varieties, Petals are cupped and shaped like a Tulip. 
PRAIRIE ROSE (Brand, 1936) Each $4.00 
E. S. Pink. T. A brilliant deep self pink. The color holds well in the 
sun; the flower is large and beautiful in appearance. Stems strong and 
a clean light green. 
PURITAN MAID (Auten, 1933) Each $1.00 
E. $. White. Two rows of white crinkled petals. Makes quite a show. 
Good size; stiff stems. 
