A single Peony. Queen of the Dawn, very early. 
A Hybrid, an Auten Origination. Pink. $10.00 
TESTIMONIALS 
All unsolicited, all received in 1953 
From California. (central) I am having wonderful results with the 
roots you have been sending me. 
From Illinois. I have been delighted year after year with the 
plants which have come from you—Auten’s Pride was So _ lovely 
this year. 
From Alabama. My peony roots arrived yesterday in wonderful 
condition. I am extremely pleased with the selection you sent me. 
From Illinois. Received the peonies last Friday—am very pleased to 
get such nice sturdy plants, 
From Virginia. The peonies were received this afternoon—they were 
fresh, moist and fine looking. 
From Washington. The bulbs (roots) arrived in perfect shape. 
From Illinois. Your little Flower Girl went to town for me last year. 
From Illinois. The roots planted last fall had good first season 
booms this year. One single pink was one of the most lovely we have 
seen, 
From Iowa. I have been pleased with all the flowers from you. 
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