





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—eighty 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. 
A. M. BRAND 

This spring this nursery has entered upon its 80th year of continuous operation here at 
Faribault, Minnesota. In 1868 my father, Oliver F. Brand, founded this nursery and it 
was practically on the frontier. Indian settlements were common all over the State. 
At that time Minnesota was just beginning to build up. The southern part of the State, 
mostly adapted to agriculture, was practically prairie and naturally was settled first. Settlers 
came in from States farther east where they were used to good Apple orchards. These 
early settlers demanded Apple trees and naturally growing Apple trees was at that time 
our main business. 
We grew trees in great quantities and many of the old orchards which are still standing 
received their stock from us. 
It is hard for an old nurseryman to change his ways. Although we operate as the Brand 
Peony Farms, we still grow large quantities of all kinds of fruits and ornamentals. However, 
growing first-class Peonies and Own-Root French Lilacs is now our main business. 
THE 2 
MINNESOTA STATE 
: ‘S ASSOCIATIONS 
PRESENTS THIS PLAQUE 
TO 
ARCHIE M-BRAND 
PREGIATION 
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OUR CATALOG 
Fach 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. 

VISIT US AT ANY TIME 
We are located about 60 miles south of the Twin Cities. 
Cross viaduct and drive two blocks east, then one block 
south, and then two east. 
We have a succession of blooming periods from Lilac time 
until our Phlox and Asters bloom in the fall. We will always 
make you feel welcome whether you purchase or not. 

LINCOLN PLASTIC 
PLANT MARKERS 
THE ALL-PURPOSE HOE 
This is our 80th 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. 
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 
Just right 

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using. 
The whole marker makes for perma- 3 $1.35 each, 
nence, neatness, legibility. Price: Doz., postpaid. 
$1.00, with ink, postpaid. OUR 
Furnished in quantity in bulk: $5.00 GUARANTEE: 
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$23.50, te included, by Hapeess col- 10° dave, Tf 
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If Ink is ordered separately, 25c per 
and we will 
bottle. A Real return you 
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Garden Aid 
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 =) 
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For Shrubs and Trees 




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MRS.F.A. GOODRICH 
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