SOME FINE AUTEN DOUBLES 
GROWING PEONIES 
Peonies are not only the finest of all hardy perennial 
plants, they are also just about the easiest to grow. Plant- 
ed in good soil, well drained, with full sun if possible, they 
last many years, and require a minimum of care. 
Since a Peony is so long lived, it pays to get only the 
finest kinds. The added satisfaction and enjoyment every 
year in having the very best makes first cost not an ex- 
pense, but an investment. 
The varieties we offer are outstanding for quality. The 
roots we send out are fresh dug, properly cut, vigorous. 
OUR PRICES are most reasonable for such service. Even 
in the face of increasing labor, material and transporta- 
tion costs, we lower our prices as we are able to increase 
our stocks of these new kinds. Our 1955 list contains 
several price reductions over 1954. We appreciate your 
confidence and your orders. 
TESTIMONIALS 
All unsolicited, all received in 1954 
From Connecticut. Cathie Ann is our favorite peony. It was beyond 
a] expectations this year. 
From Missouri. Radiant Red is a real thriller. Big Ben was perfect. 
Was loaded with buds that opened over a long period and lasted 
well. The rose fragrance was to me, as delightful as any peony 
I know. 
_ From Massachusetts. Your selection has always pleased me in the past. 
From Ohio. The pecnies I bought from you last fall are doing fine. 
From Conneticut. Our order from you last year “performed” beauti- 
fully this year and we are thrilled with every one. 
From Washington. Chief Justice, along with Gay Paree attracted 
mcre comment and happy exclamations than any others. 
From Virginia. The Auten peonies I have seen are indeed beautifu!. 
From Iliinois. Still think Nippon Beauty one of the best, perhaps 
the very best of your Japs—It is wonderful! 
From Massachusetts. Your peonies I bought last fall were wonder- 
ful. I would like to purchase more. 
From New Hampshire, Both plants of Gay Paree purchased from you 
last fa!l flowered beautiully. It certainly is an outstanding peony. 
From Mississippi. I received the peonies and have them planted. 
They were such fine specimens am sure I shall be suecessful. 
From Conneticut. The dwarf plants are perfect for the bed that 
they are in. 
From Indiana. The peonies you sent looked fine and were planted 
immediately. 
From Oregon. The peonies you sent me had their best year this 
year— they were magnificent. 
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