A. M. BRAND 
Born in his father’s nursery. 
Spent his boyhood among plants. 
Has given his life to the nursery 
business. 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, 71 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. 
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 attention to the supervision of the field work, thus 
insuring well grown nursery stock. About ten years ago Mr. Brand be' 
came 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 hy- 
bridRers 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. 
jpsi Planting 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 1 ]/-> 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. 
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 culti- 
vated 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 
sufficient 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 15th and September 
1 5th. Then remove these stalks and burn them. 
5. How Often Should Peonies Be Fertilized? 
Use welbrotted manure once in 3 years around your plants. Place 
this on in the fall. 
6. What Harm Do Ants Do? 
None. They are after the sweet juice on the buds. A spray with 
water will remove this juice. 
BRAND'S PEONY MANUAL 
This book answers all the above questions in detail and many, many 
more. Price, 25c. 
