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'R. BRAND, as has been true for so many years, gives much time and thought 
to the production of new varieties of Peonies. He also gives personal atten- 
tion to the supervision of the field work, thus insuring welbgrown nursery 
stock. About ten years ago Mr. Brand became keenly interested in the new so-called 
French Lilacs. He has now built up a collection of about two hundred of the new 
Lilacs. He is now testing these and discarding all but the very best. 
In propagating Lilacs he uses a special method by which it is practical to grow 
French Lilacs on their own roots. He now offers only “own root" Lilacs. 
But not satisfied with growing and distributing the work of other hybridizers 
only, he is now at work in producing his own varieties. He has an immense bed of 
seedlings. From this bed he has already selected and is propagating many new 
varieties. Before many years he hopes to offer to the public not only Brand Peonies 
but Brand Lilacs. 
A. M. BRAND 
Born in his father’s nursery 
Spent his boyhood among plants. 
Has given his life to the nursery 
busiaess. Has specialized in the 
Peony, originating many of the 
world's finest varieties. Has con* 
tinued to operate the business that 
was established in Faribault in 
1868, 70 years ago. 
Distributor of the world’s best 
Peonies. The finest varieties of 
Irises. Lilacs propagated on their 
own roots. The best in orna¬ 
mental shrubs. The newest fruits. 
The choicest seeds. 
~ISS GENTRY was formerly a High School teacher but twenty years ago she 
gave up teaching and accepted Mr. Brand’s offer to take charge of his office. 
Through her association with Mr. Brand and his work, her interest in the 
Peony itself, as v ell ; s in the sales department of the business, developed rapidly, 
and in 1920 she became Mr. Brand’s partner. 
In 1929 the business was incorporated and she is its Secretary and Treasurer. 
Miss Gentry presides over the office and answers your letters. Both she and 
Mr. Brand give their personal attention to the filling of your orders, and this means 
you will receive satisfactory stock. 
MYRTLE GENTRY 
