
FARIBAULT , MINN. 

8.6 MISCHIEF. A uniform shade of soft pink. A late va- 
riety. A Brand Division $2.00 
NIPPON BRILLIANT. We think this is the best red 
Japanese Peony. You will like it. A Brand Division $4.00 
8.8 PRAIRIE AFIRE. A fine rose-pink with fiery red stami- 
nodes. A very distinct Peony. A Brand Division $5.00 
Fort Smith, Ark. 
“The Peonies you sent me last October did wonderfully as usual, 
and I was particularly pleased with your own ‘Prairie Afire. I bloomed 
one blossom in the house and it was stunning.” 

8.9 PRIDE OF LANGPORT. 
single. 
A dainty soft peach-pink 
A Brand Division $2.00 
8.7 RASHOOMON. Large rose-red guard petals enclose a 
center of slender staminodes edged yellow and pinkish 
buff. A beautiful. flower. A Brand Division $2.50 
SCHMIDT. A violet-rose single that should not be dis- 
budded. A Brand Division $1.00 
8.0 
TORPILLEUR. A fine flower with deep rose-red guard 
petals enclosing a center of staminodes of the same color 
tipped pink and yellow. 
A Brand Division $1.50 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 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 be- 
fore planting, remove the labels so the wire will not cut the roots. 
Dig a hole 2 feet in diameter and from 1 to 112 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 hale in order not to have the eyes more than 2 
inches below the level of the ground. Be sure the soil is tamped 
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 lightly. Just as soon as the Peony 
appears above the ground, begin to cultivate at least twice each 
week until August Ist. By keeping the soil loose during the first 
growing season, there should be no loss. 
ST TE TE IT IT LE, 
BRAND PEONY FARMS 


8.8 VERA. A tall crimson with silky petals surrounding a 
mass of yellow stamens. 
A Brand Division $1.50 

Make up a collection of these Single and Japanese types 
to suit your taste. Choose a $10.00 value for $8.00, post- 
paid. 

From reports we have received from other southern cus- 
tomers, we feel sure the Single and Japanese types prove more 
satisfactory in the South than do the full double varieties. 
A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER 
Brand Divisions are large and cannot help but please you. 
Brand Divisions will bloom yet this spring if planted early. 
Brand Peonies give satisfaction Bice aca 
Brand Peonies are known the world over. 
SURPRISE BOXES 
An Offer You Cannot Afford to Pass 
For several seasons we have offered what we termed “Surprise 
Boxes” of Peonies. We have decided to make this same offer 
again this season as this is a good way of disposing of all the 
roots we have in storage in small quantity. We have never had 
a complaint from any of our customers who have received these 
boxes, but we have had many compliments. 
All the roots that we send out will be labeled correctly and of 
sufficient size to give bloom this spring if planted early. We will 
do our best to give you an excellent assortment. 
We will place in each box from 3 to 5 roots with a total value 
of at least $10.00. All roots will be taken from those we are 
offering this spring, including a few of those we had left over 
from our fall sales in quantities too small to list separately. We 
shall be glad to include Single and Japanese types if you wish 
them. 
We have a few good red and also white varieties. We shall be 
able to include at least one good red and one good white in every 
box if you wish these colors. 
Take advantage of our offer and get a fine box of Peonies. 
At least a $10.00 value for $7.50, postpaid. 
COMPLIMENTS ON OUR SURPRISE BOXES 
Charlotte, N. C., May 27, 1941. 
“IT received the Surprise Package of Peony roots in fine shape 
and truly they are SURPRISE PACKAGES. I am just thrilled 
to have such a lovely collection and I never would have gotten it 
any other way. I'm sure you couldn’t have sent them to anyone 
_that will enjoy them more or be. more appreciative of their beauty. 
I feel very fortunate to have sent my order just when I did. We 
have an ideal climate and soil for Peonies and I can hardly wait 
to see these bloom. I thank you very much.” MRS. D.J.C. 

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