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A Brand Division 
SIZE OF ROOT 
It is unfortunate that Peonies have to be sold at a cer¬ 
tain price per root. Unless due discretion is used as to 
the size, kind, and quality of the root, the price alone 
means nothing. 
We have standardized a type and quality of root now 
generally konwn to the Peony world as “A Brand Divi¬ 
sion.” Our Brand Divisions have a large, well-balanced 
root system and each one carries three, five, or more eyes. 
PRICE PER ROOT 
Only a large, clean division, handled by specialized 
labor, can qualify as “A Brand Division.” This is why 
no Peony in our list is priced lower than $1.00. A root 
that can be produced and sold for less is not comparable 
in quality and size to a Brand Division. Figure the cost 
of your Peonies, not according to the price per root, but 
according to the size and beauty of bloom—the quality 
and quantity of yield—then you will find that no other 
Peonies cost so little as those which are grown from 
Brand Divisions. 
We realize how difficult it must be for one who wishes to make a planting 
of Peonies and does not know varieties to choose from the long lists he finds in 
catalogs. To save our customers from mistakes, we have discarded varieties we 
do not consider worthy of garden space. 
We feel sure that if one decides what colors he personally prefers to have in 
his own garden, and then chooses from our classified lists he will not be dis' 
appointed. 
OttiiAuciicmi. 
Plcuituuf. PEONIES 
If you are ready to plant your Peonies when they arrive, wash off all packing 
material and drop the roots into water. Just before planting, remove the labels 
so the wire will not cut the roots. Dig a hole 2 feet in diameter and from 1 to 
IJ /2 feet deep. Place the Peony root in the hole so the eyes on the root are 
2 inches below the level of the ground. It may be necessary to place more soil 
back into the hole in order not to have the eyes more than 2 inches below the 
level of the ground. Be sure the soil is tramped down well so it will not settle 
any more. Hold the division erect in the center of the hole with one hand, with 
the other draw in the soil and pack it firmly about the root so that just the eyes 
show. Give the root a pail of water and then fill in the balance of the hole and 
firm the soil tightly. Just as soon as the Peony appears above the ground, begin 
to cultivate at least twice each week until August 1st. By keeping the soil loose 
during the first growing season, there should be no loss. 
TRANSPORTATION 
We have always been willing to give our personal atten¬ 
tion to all of our orders no matter how small they may 
be. But we do ask our customers to send an additional 
amount to cover the postage and the extra cost of handling 
all small orders. 
When one Peony root is ordered allow 25 cents for 
postage and an additional 10 cents for each root until your 
order amounts to $5.00. We prepay on all Peony orders 
amounting to $5.00 or more in the United States. 
Brand’s 
Peony 
Manual 
This instructive book, consisting of 64 
pages, is sent free with every order amounting 
to $5.00 or more. For this reason we are not 
using valuable catalog space to give all the 
information on the Peony we feel our custom¬ 
ers need. To those who do not purchase from 
us, we make a charge of 25c for the book. 
Order one and we feel sure you will not be 
disappointed with your purchase. 
1. When Will Brand Peony Roots Bloom? 
Brand divisions will produce blooms next spring if roots are planted in 
September. 
2. Why Do Some Plants Fail to Bloom? 
A. They may be planted too deep. If they are planted too deep, the buds 
turn brown and do not mature. Your plant will produce many stems that 
are thin and weak. 
B. You may not be cultivating them thoroughly. Plants should be cultivated 
each week from the time the red shoots appear above ground in the spring 
until after the blooming season. Then they should be cultivated several times 
before the first of September. 
C. They may be planted where they receive too much shade. Peonies 
should be planted in the open where they get sunshine at least half the day. 
D. They may be near large trees and shrubs which deprive them of suf' 
ficient nourishment. 
3. How Deep Should They Be Planted to Give Best Results? 
The buds on the crown of the plant should be two inches below the 
surface of the soil. In setting the root, be sure the soil in the bottom of the 
hole has been well tamped down so the plant will not sink below this level. 
4. When Should the Tops Be Cut Off? 
Cut the foliage from your plants between August 15 and September 15. 
Then remove these stalks and burn them. 
BRAND'S PEONY MANUAL 
This book answers all the above questions in detail and many, many more. Price, 25c, 
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