2INK DOUBLES, Auten Originations 
Auten’s Pride. One of the world’s finest Peonies. 
Light pink with lavender shades, rose fragrant. 
Large bloom, sure to open. Late. Stems stiff, 
just above medium height, a strong grower and 
free bloomer. None finer in that color......... 5.00 
Dance Caprice (8.73). Flesh semi-double, loose, fad- 
ing white. Trim blooms on tall stiff stems. 
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Eloise. An extra fine bright pink, fragrant. Large 
bloom, sure to open. Late, medium height...... 5.00 
Joyce. Late full double medium pink in a rich shade. 
Mediui sized blooms, on tall stiff stems. Should 
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Maxine. Pink double, a bit lighter than Therese. 
A high built bloom on good plant of medium 
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Moline. Very late light pink double, fading toward 
white, with creamy casts. Fragrant. Together 
with fine quality it combines substance and 
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Naomi. Rich creamy flesh, very large, on tall stiff 
stems. Practically full double. Early midseason 1.50 
Pathfinder. Full double, medium pink, late mid- 
season, eavy substance, good for cutting...... 1.00 
Peggy. Should be in every garden—an early stiff 
stemmed dwarf, the blooms a warm bright silvery 
pink, petals notched and crinkled. Most charm- a 
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Pink Monarch. An outstanding bright, deep pink. 
Very tall. Not all blooms come perfect in hot 
weather, but a good bloom carries exceptional 
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Pink Solange (8.81). A fine late pink double; darker 
than Solange, the bud and bloom are often shaped 
like it. Large bloom, and a strong grower..... 2.00 
Prairie State. Very large pink semi-double, much 
deeper toward the center. On tall stiff stems. 
A rugged, upstanding plant that has won high 
praise. Midseason. Should be sure everywhere.. 10.00 
Virginia Lee. Full double pink, outstanding for 
charm and beauty. Very late, should open well 
in any climate. Large bloom, not fragrant. Of 
irresistables beauty... oe beens ae 8.00 
CATHIE ANN. (Auten, 1942) 
A deep rose pink double, no stamens nor seed pods. 
Rose fragrant, 40 inches tall, leaves start near the ground. 
A stiff stem. Bloom 15 inches above the foliage. Heavy 
substance, good out of cold storage. Late midseason. My 
best seedling for commercial pink out of many thousands 
during 27 years of Peony breeding. 
Price, 1, 2, or 3, $20.00 each; 5 for $75.00; 10 for $100.00 
2 pe 
FROM IowA—“I was much thrilled with Tempest. It was large and fine 
and stood like a soldier. Louis Joliet was extra too and it is a close 
approach to Tempest.’’ 
FROM CHICAGO—“As a matter of fact, all your originations are fine.’ 
FROM MICHIGAN—‘“‘The roots I bought were fine.’’ 
FROM NEBRASKA (a commercial grower)—‘Peonies received and wish to 
say I am well pleased. These are very fine roots.’’ 
FROM NEW JERSEY-—“It is a pleasure to do business with people like 
you.”’ 
FROM MASSACHUSETTS—“The peonies you sent me last year are fine 
healthy plants.’’ 
FROM THE FLOWER GROWER—‘“Arcturus, the loveliest red single that I 
have seen.”’ 

