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Auten Varieties
The following eight varieties of my own origination have been named and are offered as being of possible interest to many. They have been carefully watched for from five to eight years in my own garden, and have been approved by many people as they saw them in the field or at shows. All have outstanding qualities which distinguish them from the general run of average new seedlings. At a moderate price they offer a chance for journeys in Peony Land over new paths, and if some of them win a permanent place in the affection of Peony lovers, I will be deeply gratified.
Alaska—(1925) A very unusual shade of red, salmon I call it, with lighter shadings in center. Typical anemone bloom, delightfully rose fragrant, and it seems to meet the strictest commercial requirements as to substance and keeping qualities. Has attracted much attention both in the field and at exhibitions, and is entirely different in color from any peony now in commerce with which I am familiar. This is offered for those who desire something different in color and general effect. Stock extremely limited, and only four roots for sale this year....$20.00

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Pink Japanese, Auten Originations.
Alstead Deep pink and all yellow center, on an extra fine plant. Very strong grower and free bloomer...$2.00

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Pink Singles, Auten Originations.
Angelus Generally considered the best light pink single. Large bloom on a fine plant. Even, soft pink, outstanding for its charm and refinement....$2.00

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Red Japanese, Auten Originations
Arapahoe  A rich black red, the color holds. Center is red, heavily edged and tipped light yellow. Midseason. Has shown exceptional keeping qualities as a cut flower. Distinct and outstanding....$2.50

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Red Singles, Auten Originations.
Arcturus Clear, rich velvety red, fine form and substance, on a good plant. Does not fade. Has won many awards, and is of the very highest quality....$3.00

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Pink Doubles, Auten Originations
Auten's Pride  One of the world's finest peonies. Light pink with lavender shades, deepening toward the center. Large bloom, sure to open, rose fragrant. Late. Stems stiff, just above medium height. A strong grower. None finer in its color. Approved by commercial cut flower growers....$2.50

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Officinalis Hybrids, Auten Originations.
This new race of hybrid Peonies starts blooming about ten days before the regular Peony season. They are of surpassing beauty, giving us reds more brilliant than we have ever had, and new shades in coral, cherry, salmon, and orange; reds free from any purple cast. The Royal Horticultural Society of England in 1956 gave their most highly prized "Award of Merit" to John Harvard, Red Monarch, Dandy Dan and Rosedale, and "Highly Commended" to Rose Marie. In the 1956 popularity poll of the American Peony Society, Chocolate Soldier, Rose Marie, John Harvard and Veritas stood among the top six kinds out of 59 red hybrids voted on.
Auten's Red  A full double, bomb type, with slight yellow markings. Very rich velvety dark red, large bloom, on a fine plant. One of the finest double Hybrids we have seen....$15.00

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Officinalis Hybrids, Auten Originations.
This new race of hybrid Peonies starts blooming about ten days before the regular Peony season. They are of surpassing beauty, giving us reds more brilliant than we have ever had, and new shades in coral, cherry, salmon, and orange; reds free from any purple cast. The Royal Horticultural Society of England in 1956 gave their most highly prized "Award of Merit" to John Harvard, Red Monarch, Dandy Dan and Rosedale, and "Highly Commended" to Rose Marie. In the 1956 popularity poll of the American Peony Society, Chocolate Soldier, Rose Marie, John Harvard and Veritas stood among the top six kinds out of 59 red hybrids voted on.
Avelyn   A most beautiful and outstanding red bomb, very dark and velvety. Very early for a full double. One of the finest of all the hybrids....$15.00

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Officinalis Hybrids, Auten Originations.
This new race of hybrid Peonies starts blooming about ten days before the regular Peony season. They are of surpassing beauty, giving us reds more brilliant than we have ever had, and new shades in coral, cherry, salmon, and orange; reds free from any purple cast. The Royal Horticultural Society of England in 1956 gave their most highly prized "Award of Merit" to John Harvard, Red Monarch, Dandy Dan and Rosedale, and "Highly Commended" to Rose Marie. In the 1956 popularity poll of the American Peony Society, Chocolate Soldier, Rose Marie, John Harvard and Veritas stood among the top six kinds out of 59 red hybrids voted on.
Beacon Hill  Very early dark red single, large bloom on tall stiff stems, one of the earliest to bloom....$5.00

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White Doubles, Auten Originations.
Belle Chinoise (Pretty Chinese) An immaculate full double creamy white. Sure to open, near to bomb type. Very fragrant. Medium size and height. Late midseason. A most exquisite peony....$1.50