RED DOUBLES, Auten Originations 
Big Ben Large medium dark red bomb, fragrant, on 
tall stiff stems. Very early, as early as Richard 
Carvel, but surpassing it in every respect. Has 
proven most desirable in the South, the East, and 
central U. S. Highly praised by commercial 
growers who have tested it several years. It 
should be in every commercial planting........ 
Cieopatra A very brilliant red double, some fra- 
grance. It blooms with the very latest kinds, and, 
most important, it is a reliable bloomer, an ad- 
vantage enjoyed by very few of the very late 
kinds. Blooms after Philippe Rivoire and June 
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Daniel Boone A very large rich dark red, midsea- 
son. On tall extra heavy stiff stems. A bouquet 
is a thing to remember. At its best in cool 
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Detroit A large deep red bomb, fairly early, med- 
ium height. Form of bloom and plant suggestive 
of Felix Crousse, the most widely used commer- 
cial red variety, but Detroit is darker and much 
more refined in color. Should have a great future 
Drummer Boy A very brilliant dark red bomb on a 
stiff stemmed dwarf plant, the trim foliage, the 
beautifully formed blooms carried boldly erect, 
all combine to make an especially effective dis- 
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Fanchon Brilliant black red bomb, fiery, unfading 
and long lasting. Narrow center petals. Just 
below medium height, very stiff stems. Very 
unusual, very fine, one of my favorites......... 
Highlight A rich dark red, blooming late midseason. 
Stiff stems, of medium height. Has been well 
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June Brilliant Late full double dark red, very bril- 
liant. Tall stems. Trim bloom, not fragrant, 
lasts well when cut. Wins prizes. A rival of 
Philippe Rivoire, blooming at about the same 
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June Giant An enormous dark red. Has given me 
the largest red bloom I ever raised. Late. Won 
as best red red double, 1946 National show, best 
three blooms red double, 1952 National show... 
Louis Joliet. Our most popular red double. One of 
the most sought after kinds in our fields. Color 
is dark red, clear and unfading. Produces an 
enormous number of blooms on stiff stems. Early 
midseason. A, mustahAVes Variety... wane. eee 
Paul Revere Dark red double, late, blooming just 
before Cleopatra. Large bloom, grand color, an 
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Radiant Red An entirely new color break in reds, 
Cochineal red in ordinary temperatures; late 
midseason. Very trim bomb, on very stiff stems 
of medium height. Very distinct, and one of the 
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Rosalie Close to the true American Beauty shade of 
red. It looks like a rose, is especially beautiful 
in bud. Not tall, but a very strong grower, gives 
many blooms. Lasts a long time, fine for cutting. 
We have customers returning repeatedly to get 
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Santa Fe Brilliant dark red double, color does not 
fade. Midseason, blooming just after Louis 
Joliet. Strong grower, many blooms on stiff 
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