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 .............. 
Cleopatra <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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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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ies Brilliant black red bomb, fiery, unfading 
and long lasting. Narrow center petals. Just 
below medium height, very stiff stems. Very 
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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 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. Ear- 
Ty midseason. Fine for cut flowers. A ‘must 
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Lucky Star A very distinct dark red, medium sized 
bloom held above the foliage on a tall, vigorous 
plant. Near bomb type, with yellow markings 
on some center petals. Very late, makes a fine 
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Radiant Red An entirely new color break in reds 
attracting immediate attention here. Late mid- 
season. 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 
more roots of Rosalie. Mid season .................0.--200 
Santa Fe Brilliant dark red double, color does not 
fade. Midseason, blooming just after Louis Jol- 
iet. Strong grower, many blooms on_ stiff 
stems. Highest quality 
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From Pennsylvania, The 25 varieties of peonies purchased from you 
in 1952 came along very fine this year, have some wonderful blooms 
of Virginia Lee before me and all people who have seen it in my 
garden want it. 
From Michigan. I have one of your peonies and am go satisfied I 
should like to try a few more. 
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