Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 127.  
 
AUGUSTE GAUTHIER.
Species—P. albiflora.
Originated by Dessert and Mechin, 1890.
Donated by Cottage Gardens Company.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom semi-rose. Form of bloom globular, medium compact. Not differentiated. Not entirely transformed. Color (total effect) tyrian rose 4 (155) ; guards clear; collar same as guards; center clear; secondary staminodes absent. Noticeably silver tipped, imbricated, wide petals throughout. Fragrance unpleasant XX. Blooming time mid-season. Large size.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium height, compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium long, medium strength, red. Blooming habit free. Buds borne in clusters, healthy. Foliage well furnished, dark green, medium size; veins reddish green.
Commercial value — For cut bloom medium; landscape value good. Variety as a whole good.
 

Website/Catalog  (1909)  Page(s) 2.  
 
Auguste Gauthier. Large; broad lively violet-red petals at center, broad silvery border; flowers in clusters; extra ...$ 1 25

Magazine  (1892)  Page(s) 124.  
 
Pivoines herbacées; Nouveautés et Culture.
Parmi les nouveautés signalées dans les derniers temps il y a eu de véritables surprises au point de vue de la coloration.  En voici quelques-unes:
Auguste Gauthier (Dessert et Méchin, 1890).  Grande fleur bien faite, large pétales rouges, violet vif au centre bordé d'argent, d'un grand effet.