1936 PROGRESS IN 1936 
PEONIES 
AUTEN ORIGINATIONS 
STANDARD LIST 
Edward Auten, Jr. 
PRINCEVILLE, ILLINOIS 
We send out healthy roots, true to nam^, good 3 to. 5 eye 
divisions, fresh dug and properly cut to'insure quick" devel¬ 
opment into fine new clumps. We cannot impress" upon you 
too strongly the importance of buying healthy? roots. Our 3 
seven acres of Peonies is maintained in the finest possible 
state of health and vigor. We .plant'in rich black *' 
prairie soil in which Peonies have n^wsUie for e^giriSwn.. We 
do not knowingly plant a diseased root,no?>*tt* 4 nieh ; This 
practice continued for over 15 years gives both ma^fnfieent 
bloom and exceptional plant vigor. Please note that out 
prices are very low, in direct contrast to the high quality 
of our stock. 
TERMS — Cash with order. Prices include delivery in 
U. S. east of Rockies on orders of $2.50 or more. Under 
$2.50 add 25c for postage and packing. Pacific coast orders 
under $10.00 sent express collect. Shipment, fall only, 
beginning September 1. Any complaint as to condition of 
roots must be made' immediately upon receipt of package. 
We make no warranty as to growth as we do not control 
conditions nor care in our customers gardens. This list 
cancels all lists prior to July 15, 1936. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS 
IMPORTANT—Open your package of roots immediately 
when they arrive. Plant as soon as possible but if you 
have to wait a few days, either keep moist in open box 
in cool cellar, or better yet, bury in garden. 
Plant Peonies in good, well drained soil, in full sun if 
possible, and away from trees, buildings, etc. Do not plant 
where a peony has been before, unless all old soil is taken 
out and replaced with fresh. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart; set so 
that the eyes point upward and are 2 to 3 inches below the 
top of ground (very important). Give each root 2 quarts 
of water when planted, and then make a 6 inch mound of 
dirt above ground level to prevent heaving, scrape mound 
away late next spring. 
For Permanence, Plant Peonies 
If you purchase healthy roots, first cost of Peonies is 
practically the last cost. A healthy root in proper environ¬ 
ment should last a lifetime'. This is in striking contrast to 
the heavy losses flower lovers take every year in roses, 
dahlias, gladiolus and many perennials. Even the finest 
Peonies are' now cheap when their permanence and wonder¬ 
ful succession of bloom year after year is considered. Plant 
the best, and enjoy them. 
