
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 continued to operate 
the business that was established in Fari- 
bault in 1868—seventy-eight years ago. 
Distributor of the world’s best Peonies. 
The finest varieties of Irises. Lilacs propa- 
gated on their own roots. The best in orna- 
mental shrubs. The newest fruits. 
Visit 2 rand Peony Dorms 
We are located about 60 miles south of the Twin Cities. We take this oppor- 
tunity to invite our friends to visit us at any time. 











A. M. BRAND 

During the course of the flowering season, we have a succession of blooming 
periods. From about May 15th to June 25th, we have something in bloom that 
is well worth seeing. Following in rapid succession and in some cases over- 
lapping, come brilliant showings of Lilacs, Flowering Crabs, Iris, and Peonies. 
Then during the later summer months and early fall, our fields of Phlox, 
Chrysanthemums, and Perennial Asters are gorgeous. 
For many years during the Peony season, we have made a special effort to 
decorate our large packing rooms and stage a Peony show that was well worth 
coming many miles to see. We know that thousands of our Peony friends 
have looked forward each year for the time to come to make this trip. 
Due to gas rationing during the war we discontinued decorating our show 
room. But now that this restriction has been removed, we hope our Peony 
friends will visit our show room this June. If you can make the trip, please 
write us for the best dates to make your visit, as the blooming date of the 
Peony depends a great deal on weather conditions. 
If you pass through our city at any time during the year, we hope you will 
stop at our nursery. 




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We are located in the southwest section of Faribault. 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 enjoyable one. 
WE APPRECIATE YOUR ORDERS 
We take this opportunity to thank our many customers from every state in the Union 
for the excellent business they have given us over the seventy-eight years we have operated 
in our present location. 
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ARCHIE M. BRAND 
OUR CATALOG 
Each year we go over our mailing list 
and take out the names of those who 
have failed to order for several years. 
We do this to save expense. However, 
if you have purchased from us in the 
past and fail to receive our book and 
wish a copy, do not hesitate to write us 
for one. 
Many people who are moving about 
send for our catalog and are not really 
interested in making purchase. If we 
do not receive an order after sending 
out our catalog, we drop that name from 
our files and no further catalogs are 
sent. Our catalog is sent from season 
to season to all who purchase from us, 
without their asking for it. 
WAYS IN WHICH WE 
ASK YOUR HELP 
1.—Be sure to sign your name to your order. 
We are now holding orders containing 
money sent last spring, because there was 
no signature on the order blank. 
2.—Write your name and address plainly on 
the order, and use order sheet if possible. 
3.—Do not request C.O.D. shipments. They 
require extra help which we do not have 
at this time. 
4.—Send payment with order unless you have 
already established credit with us or wish 
to do so. In the latter case send bank 
reference. 
5.—Do not include sales tax with your order, 
as we have at present no such tax in 
Minnesota. 
6.—Read our catalog for planting instructions. 
