959. Large medium red single'. 
889. White double, late. 
699. White single, early, fine plant. Good. 
637. Late white single. 
463. White semi-double with the most buds per stalk I 
have ever seen. Pinch out the large center bud and 
you will get a large bouquet on one stem. 
OFFICINALIS HYBRIDS. Auten Originations 
Rose Marie. The joint work of Mr. L. D. Glasscock 
and myself. A full double 1 , rich dark red, clear 
and unfading, fine substance, and surpassing 
any rose in those points. 1st Class Certificate 
1933. Early.$25.00 
Rosedale. A true dwarf, about 19 inches tall, stiff 
stems. Bloom about four inches in diameter, 
semi-double, with stamens showing plainly in 
center. Very decided resemblance to a rose. 
Brilliant red. An absolutely distinct variety of 
great charm. Early. 10.00 
Officinalis Hybrid No. 131 (Auten). A very large full 
double bloom on a 30 inch stem. Blooms with 
Officinalis Rubra. A brilliant shade of cerise' red 
that attracts much attention. Plant needs to be 
well established to do its best. 2.00 
Three hybrids are listed in 1937 introductions. 
Testimonials 
We receive unsolicited, many words of appreciation both 
of the quality of the roots we send out, and also of the' new 
Auten originations. 
From Illinois—“of the eighty roots received from you 
last fall, every one bloomed this year.” (We do not guar¬ 
antee such results.) 
“The roots you sent last fall are just grand this year.” 
From Massachusetts—“Arcturus is tops.” 
From Iowa—“Arcturus is the best red single.” 
From Virginia—“Arcturus, that big brilliant beautiful 
new red single of Mr. Auten must head the list” (as best 
bloom in a garden of over 2,000 varieties, in 1936.) 
“Warrior and Goblin are both good.” 
From Illinois—“I take a chair into the garden, sit down 
by Flower Girl and marvel at its beauty.” 
From Massachusetts—“The roots you sent last fall all 
did well.” 
Glasscock Originations 
Golden Glow. (Hybrid) Very large red single with 
just a tinge of orange. Strong plant. Very early, 
5 days before regular se'ason.$ 5.00 
Jewell. (Hybrid) Extra large red single, on tall stiff 
stems. First class certificate. 1.50 
Belle. (Chinensis) Full double, deep pink, large 
bloom. Very late', sure bloomer, fragrant. 
Strong stiff stems. 10.00 
Mrs. Eva Barron. (Chinensis) Full double white 
flushed pink. Midseason, very fragrant. 1.50 
Edward Auten, Jr. 
PRINCEVILLE, ILLINOIS 
