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SIZE OF ROOT 
It is unfortunate that Peonies have to be 
sold at a certain 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 quab 
ity of root now generally known to the 
Peony world as “A Brand Division.” Our 
Brand Divisions have a large, welbbalanced 
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 the quantity of 
yield—then you will find that no other 
Peonies cost so little as those which are 
grown from Brand Divisions. 
TRANSPORTATION 
We have always been willing to give 
our personal attention 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 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. 
CREDIT and TERMS 
Our terms are cash with order unless 
you have already established credit with us. 
To regular customers or to new customers 
who establish credit with us, our terms are 
60 days net. 
Cash should accompany all orders 
amounting to less than $5.00. 
If you wish C. O. D. shipment send 
25% of the value of your order. 
Remit by money order, draft, or check. 
If you inclose stamps or cash your letter 
should be registered. 
We know from our long experience with the Peony that just as good results are 
obtained by planting roots in the spring as in the fall if you plant roots that have 
been held in proper condition in storage through the winter. However, we do 
believe that these dormant roots should be planted just as early in each locality 
as the season permits. By planting early our large divisions will give some bloom 
within a few weeks after they are planted. 
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PlantuUf 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 plant¬ 
ing, remove the labels so the wire will not cut the roots. Dig a hole 
2 feet in diameter and from I to \/z 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. 
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 customers 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. 
BRAND PEONY FARMS, i- 
A. M. BRAND, President Box 408 
MYRTLE GENTRY, Sec'y-Treas . FARIBAULT, MINN. 
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