Book  (Jan 2000)  Page(s) 164.  
 
Big Ben Herbaceous Peony. Auten 1943. A double red lactiflora

Book  (Jan 1999)  Page(s) 252.  
 
Big Ben Herbaceous Peony. Auten (USA) 1943. Double Red... Dark red, bomb-shaped flowers...

Website/Catalog  (1960)  Page(s) 8.  
 
Red Peonies
Big Ben (Auten 1943) Large deep red bomb type. Ideal for cutting because it blooms very early and has tall, stiff stems. Fragrant. $2.00

Website/Catalog  (1957)  Page(s) 6.  
 
Red Doubles, Auten Originations.
Big Ben  Large medium dark red bomb, fragrant, on tall stiff stems. Very early, much better than Richard Carvel. Has won high approval in all sections after thorough trial. One of the most valuable kinds for both home gardens and commercial cut flower growers....$3.00