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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 known 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. 
For a number of years we listed our Peonies according to color, thinking it would make it 
easy for our customers to order special colors without reading the many descriptions. But a 
few of our friends have requested us to go back to our original method of listing our varieties 
in alphabetical order. 
This season we are dividing our double Peonies into three distinct groups and each of these 
is listed in alphabetical order. 
Group I—New and Scarce Varieties 
This group consists of new originations of which the stock is scarce. The price 
of these new ones must therefore be higher than that of older sorts. We are, 
however, offering them for less than has usually been asked for new varieties. 
Of course, these new Peonies have as yet received no rating. But we are sure 
that they will rank with the best when they become known. 
Group II—Choice Varieties Reasonably Priced 
In this group we place those varieties which are real show flowers, and most 
of which are equally good in the garden. The Peonies in this group have also 
been grown over a long enough period so that we are able to offer them at 
reasonable prices. 
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 out 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 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. 
SUBSTITUTION 
Sometimes an order reaches us late in the season after 
our stock of some varieties is exhausted. If you send in an 
order and you are not particular about receiving just the 
varieties in your list, give us permission to substitute a 
variety of the same color of equal or better value. As a 
rule our stock is sufficient to fill our orders just as they 
are given. 
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. 
Group III—Garden Varieties 
In this group we have placed good kinds that we have grown in large numbers 
over a period of years. Many of them are not real show flowers but all are 
good garden varieties, and for those who do not wish to exhibit and who wish 
good Peonies at a price within the range of all, we certainly recommend this list 
We are located in the 
southeast section of Fari¬ 
bault. Visitors coming to 
Faribault will find this map 
helpful in locating us. 
Visitors always welcome. 
We try to make the time 
you spend with us an enjoy¬ 
able one. 
"Rigid" 
PEONY SUPPORTS 
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THE NATIONAL PEONY SHOW 
will be held in Rochester, Minn., in June, 
1940. Plan to attend. 
Choice Peonies should be protected by 
good supports so that the blooms will not 
be beaten to the ground in a wind storm 
or heavy rain. 
We can supply the “Rigid” Peony Sup¬ 
port (shown in the illustration) which is 
the kind we buy for our own use. This 
support is well 
made of 3-gauge 
galvanized wire 
—24-inch tops; 
48 inches tall. 
Price f. o. b. 
Faribault or fac¬ 
tory: Each, 70c; 
12 for $ 7 . 00. 
Shipped by 
freight or ex¬ 
press. If ordered 
ahead of time, 
they can go by 
freight at a good 
saving. 
Write for 
prices where 
larger quantities 
are wanted. 
SMALL ORDERS 
If you order only one root, allow 25c for 
postage. But this amount will usually carry 
three fine divisions within the 5th zone. All 
orders for Peonies amounting to $5.00 OR 
MORE will be sent PREPAID in the United 
States if cash accompanies order. 
Our Catalog 
Each year we go over our mailing list and 
take out the names of those who have not 
sent us an order for several years. We do this 
to save expense. However, if you fail to re¬ 
ceive our book and wish a copy, do not hesi¬ 
tate to write for one. 
If you keep our catalog on file, you can 
always order from it and we shall be glad to 
make any adjustments if prices vary. 
Many people request our catalog who are 
constantly moving from place to place. For 
this reason, if we do not receive an order after 
sending out our book, that name is dropped 
from our active list. 
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