BRAND PEONY FARMS, Inc. 
FARIBAULT , MINN. 


Marleyensis 
HIPPOLYTE MARINGER. D. Taken one year after another this is 
probably the largest of all Lilacs. Reverse of petals while in the bud 
are a deep violet-blue opening into an immense truss of lace-like petals 
in a delightful blending of pink and delicate shades of blue and 
violet. We always classify this as one of the sensations of the Lilac 
world. 2 to 3 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 ft., $4.00 
J. de MESSEMAKER. S. A tall, strong growing bush with heavy 
dark foliage. Trusses long, upright, pyramidal and in great profusion. 
Single florets very large. Color which lasts a long time in the sun is 
an intense deep, dark red-purple. Wine-red in general color effect. 
A good Lilac. 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 
JULES SIMON. D. An erect growing variety with very clean limbs and 
a heavy, clean, light green foliage. Expanding buds show much bright 
intense rose. Opening truss becomes a very rich clear velvety light 
blue. 2 to 3 ft., $2.00; 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 
KATHARINE HAVEMEYER. D. A splendid Lilac which we like more 
and more the longer we have it. It is always an outstanding variety 
among all our plantings. Trusses are immense, very full double, very 
rich and of a most beautiful mauve-pink. A very thrifty bush. One 
of the most persistent of bloomers. Nearly every 3- to 4-foot bush 
bloomed in the nursery row in 1938. One 4-foot plant had 18 large 
trusses and 3 small ones. 2 to 3 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 
LUCIE BALTET. S. A fine coppery old rose, entirely unlike any other 
Lilac in color. This variety is as distinct among Lilacs as the Peony, 
Walter Faxon, is among Peonies. We have tried for many years to 
propagate this fine Lilac in sufficient quantity to supply the demand, 
but the many visitors who come to our nursery during Lilac season 
usually purchase our available stock. However, this spring, we hope 
to supply everyone who orders with a fine 2- to 3-ft. plant. Orders 
filled in turn as we receive them. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 
MACROSTACHYA. S. In our show garden this variety is growing 
along with Lucie Baltet, and both of these varieties instantly arrest 
the eye of every visitor who comes to the nursery during the bloom- 
ing season. This is a very fine light pink single with immense panicles. 
This is a true light pink while Lucie Baltet is a real coral-pink. A 
lovely variety. 2 to 3 ft., $3.00; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 
MARECHAL LANNES. D. One of the most sensational and choicest of 
the entire list of French Lilacs. The panicles are large and shapely, 
composed of about the largest florets found among all the Lilacs. 
Many of them are over an inch in diameter. Color of unopened buds 
is reddish violet, of the expanded florets campanula-violet. . Mrs. 
Harding says of this Lilac: ““A beautiful and wonderful Lilac.” 
2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 
MARLEYENSIS. S. One of the most floriferous of all the Lilacs we 
have. A dwarf for a Lilac, the bush seldom growing over 5 feet high. 
In blooming time absolutely covered with medium sized panicles so 
thick as to leave no foliage visible. The color is a uniform deep old 
rose, It attracts the eye of every visitor. 
2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 
MAURICE BARRES. S. A very large single with showy, open, widely 
branched panicles. The plant is strong growing and blooms lux- 
uriantly. The general color effect is azure-lilac. A most worthy 
variety that is often overlooked by those making up a fine collection. 
3 to 4 ft., $3.50 
MILTON. S. One of the most floriferous of all our Lilacs. Panicles 
long, narrow, candle-like cones are held erect and cover the bush. 
The color is an even shade of light purplish red which holds well in 
the sun. A trifle late in season. 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 
MISS ELLEN WILLMOTT. D. A large bush with very stout limbs and 
large, thick, light green leaves. The flowers come in immense panicles 
of creamy white, made up of double florets almost twice the size of 
those of any other double white except Edith Cavell. Plant this va- 
riety and Edith Cavell and you have the two best double whites. 
Miss Ellen Willmott has a wonderful strong bush and we do not 
believe that it ever sends up a sucker. We have never seen one. 
2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 
Our Lilac Display 
If you wish to see one of the finest displays of French Lilacs in 
the country, come to our nursery the last two weeks in May. You 
will see panicles of French Lilacs that actually measure 13 inches 
in length. Our Persian Hedge is well worth driving many miles 
to see. Our grounds are always open to visitors. At this same 
time you will also see hundreds of varieties of Iris in full bloom. 
Many people bring their cameras and take pictures of our Lilacs 
in their natural colors. 

MME. FLORENT STEPMAN. S. Tall, upright grower, light, clean 
foliage; long, large, extremely rich panicles. Pure white with large, 
beautiful florets. It is exceedingly fine. The panicles are so large, of 
such beautiful form, and so rich in color, we know you will like it 
for a fine single white. 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50 
MME. CASIMIR PERIER. D. A very free blooming white with yellow 
stamens giving it a rich creamy appearance. A very strong, thrifty 
plant and always dependable. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.00 
MME. ANTOINE BUCHNER. D. This variety is really a semi-double 
that we have always regarded as one of our truly great Lilacs. It is 
a late, tall growing variety, with long, shapely, open trusses. When 
seen in the bud, it is a decided deep pink, but as the florets open 
they are a pinkish white, heavily overlaid with clear rosy pink. 
2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 

Decaisne 
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