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A. M. BRAND 
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-nine 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. 
Nov. 25th, 1946. 
Our fall shipping season is practically over and our spring catalog material goes to our 
printer today. But before sending the copy, we wish to take this opportunity to thank our 
many customers from every state in the union, from Alaska and from Canada for the won- 
derful business they gave us this fall. We also want to thank them for their extreme pa- 
tience in waiting for their orders. 
Our fall months were exceptionally rainy, which prevented us from digging our stocks 
as rapidly as we should have liked to do. Often by the time our ground was about dry 
enough to dig stock again, another rain came and so it was throughout the two fall months. 
It takes time to give personal attention to every order and this we always try to do. From 
the many fine letters we have received from those who purchased from us, we feel sure 
they think that “Patience Pays.” 
ARCHIE M.BRAND 
IN APPH ATION 
OF Bia DN 
BAD OR 
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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 pur- 
chased 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 a 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. 
DELPHINIUM SEED—PACIFIC GIANTS 
We have Delphinium seed to offer this spring, from what 
we consider the finest strain of Delphiniums in existence 
today, the Pacific Hybrids strain. Composed of the last 
word in Delphiniums in mostly great doubles in all shades 
that the Delphinium is found in. You will be more than 
pleased with this. Liberal pkt. of seed, $1.00, postpaid 


LINCOLN PLASTIC 
PLANT MARKERS 

1. New Plastic Label. Not affected by 
weather; remains clean and bright; 
indestructible. 
2. Plated Metal Support. Holds label 
in rigid easily read position. 
3. New Water-Proof INK. Resists 
weather for years; indelible. 
The whole marker makes for perma- 
nence, neatness, legibility. Price: Doz., 
$1.00; with ink. Furnished in quantity 
in bulk, 100 for $3.46; 500 for $16.00. 
Ink, 15c bottle. Express collect. 
We are so impressed with this new marker 
that we used over a thousand of them in our 
fields this fall with our various plantings. 

Hillandale, Md. 
“The plants are fine, and as far as the hoe is con- 
cerned, I only wish I had secured one from you years 
ago as it is the best garden tool on the market. I would 
not part with it for any price if it was the only one to 
be had. A fine help.” 










THE ALL-PURPOSE HOE 
This is our 78th year in the nursery 
business. We have used all kinds of 
hoes in the meantime. This hoe is 
made right here in Faribault. 
We were one of the first to try the 
hoe out and were so pleased with it 
that we immediately purchased one for 
each hand in our nursery and use the 
hoe constantly. 
1. It is light to handle. Just’ right 
for a woman’s hoe. 
2. It has a small blade. Just right to 
\ hoe among small plants. 
3. It is made of best 
steel and is very sharp. 
4. The angle of the 
blade enables one to 
stand more erect in 
using. 
$1.20 each, 
postpaid. 
OUR 
GUARANTEE: 
Try this 
hoe out for 
10 days. If 
not satished, 
return hoe 
postpaid 
and we will 
return you 
$1.20. 
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TWO NEW TYPES OF 
PLASTIC LABELS 
For Shrubs and Trees 


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A special plastic material which 
withstands all weather conditions 
and with Lincoln Water-Proof In- 
delible Ink forms a permanent 
marker. 
Conveniently attached—does not damage plant 
as it expands with the growth of the shrub or tree. 
1. The SNAP-ON Type—has spiral coil at one 
end, snaps around plant, locks on permanently. 
4 
q 

2. The KEY-RING Type—strip Label (54x3 
in.) perforated to receive Spiral Plastic Ring (5% in. 
diam.), slips onto plant as a key onto a i ring. 
Permanent, durable. Other dimensions available, 
quotations on request. 
Prices: Either type, including ink, postpaid, 25, 
$1.50; 100, 5.00; 200, $9.50. 
