Magazine  (Nov 1911)  Page(s) 71.  
 
AUTUMNUS.
Species — P. albiflora.
Originated by Kelway.
Donated by Farr.
Description of bloom — Type of bloom single. Form of bloom flat. Color (total effect) amaranth red 4 (168) ; guards clear. Fragrance unpleasant X. Blooming time extra early. Size medium.
Description of plant — Habit of plant erect, medium to dwarf, medium compact. Growth strong and healthy. Stem medium length, medium strength, red. Blooming habit medium. Buds of laterals developed (seldom). Foliage well furnished, medium green, medium size; veins red.
Commercial value — For cut bloom poor; landscape value medium. Variety as a whole medium to poor.
Remarks— Same color as ".Austin Chamberlain" but not as free bloomer and more dwarf.

Website/Catalog  (1910)  Page(s) 11.  
 
Single Herbaceous Peonies
9—Autumnus. Purple; very tall; early. First-class Certificate Royal Horticultural Society. First-class Certificate Royal Botanical Society...25¢

Book  (1907)  Page(s) 30.  
 
223. AUTUMNUS; P. albiflora.
(1) 1891, The Gardening World, Vol. 7, p. 699.

Website/Catalog  (1890)  Page(s) 27.  
 
New Single Herbaceous Pæonies for 1890. (Kelway's.)
Autumnus, purple; First=Class Certificate R.H.S., Manchester.