NEW AUTEN ORIGINATIONS, 1951 
OFFICINALIS HYBRIDS 
Auten’s Red. Full double, bomb type, with slight 
Jappy markings. Very rich velvety dark red, 
large bloom, on a fine plant. One of the finest 
double Hybrids we have seen.................9$90.00 
Red Dandy. Very full large bomb, almost ball 
shaped, very distinct, dark red. Attracts immed- 
iate attention ...... Fe tds edna lave we tate cs bre Cone ec 25.00 
Fancy Free. Brilliant medium dark red Jap type, 
sometimes having tufts in the center. Color is 
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TESTIMONIALS — The Auten Originations 
Because of the great cost of color pictures, and the diffi- 
culty of getting the colors exactly right, we have never 
used color in our catalogues. We cannot use the stock 
cuts which appear in so many lists, and to have our own 
would have meant greatly increased prices for our roots. 
We trust you will read these testimonials, all unsolicited, 
and realize that Auten Peonies are worthy of most careful 
consideration by all who appreciate quality Peonies. 
FROM WISCONSIN. Eventually, when all of your Peonies which you have 
offered for sale have been raised, the public will find that no ex- 
hibitor im the world up to the present time has ever put forward 
such uniform, high-rating group of Peonies as you have. 
FROM CHICAGO. Your Peonies are very satisfactory. No disappointments 
in five years of dealing with you. 
FROM WASHINGTON. I have Iearned over a number of years to put a high 
value on Auten descriptions. 
FROM ILLINOIS. As a matter of fact, all your originations are fine. 
FROM ILLINOIS. We saw your flowers—they are beautiful beyond words. 
TESTIMONIALS — Quality Roots 
FROM OHIO. Your Peonies have always done well for me. 
FROM NEW JERSEY. I am pleased to recommend your stuff at every 
opportunity. 
FROM CONNECTICUT. Have had your peonies in the past and know they 
can’t be beat. 
FROM ILLINOIS (a large commercial grower). Nice roots—as nice as 
any we got last fall, and we got them from ten leading growers. 
FROM NEBRASKA. I want to thank you for the fine healthy Peony di- 
visions you sent me this year. 
FROM MASSACHUSETTS. My Peonies arrived today. Very nice plants, 
very satisfactory, you will hear from me again. 
FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE. Your plants in the past have been very 
satisfactory. 
FROM VERMONT. The Peony roots you sent me three years ago are 
doing exceedingly well. 
TESTIMONIALS — Auten Red Doubles 
FROM WASHINGTON (a grower). This year your Radiant Red was by 
far the finest red variety. We want to increase our planting. 
FROM WISCONSIN. Last year Cleopatra gave us some very fine blooms 
and it is everything you say it is. 
FROM MAINE. Louis Joliet is my favorite red. 
FROM Iowa. Cleopatra bloomed—lIovely. I am much satisfied with what 
I have got from you (from a grower). 
FROM ALBERTA. Radiant Red and Big Ben both made fgocd their 
promise as two year olds. 
FROM OREGON. Daniel Boone was just darn good, hard to beat. 
FROM Iowa. I think that any list of reds including more than one 
should include Tempest as top notch. 
FROM CANADA. Daniel Boone with me ranks next to Philippe Rivoire. 
FROM Iowa. Dearborn was beautiful for me this year. 
FROM VIRGINIA. For a downright good red there are few that can reach 
the perfection of Tempest. 
FROM PENNSYLVANIA (a grower). Three of your peonies that were very 
00d were Tempest, Mary Auten and Nippon Brilliant. 
FROM WISCONSIN. Louis Joliet is good. 
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. 
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