A Cordcal Juuitation 
Each summer thousands of tourists on their way to the 
North Woods stop to visit us, for here you find one of the 
principal scenic beauties of Southern Minnesota. Here in 
the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, you will find many acres 
confined exclusively to the growing of the world’s finest Peo- 
nies. It is not only tourists who stop, pause, and marvel but 
flower lovers from coast to coast come to see our annual Peony 
show which is held every June in our show room. Peony en- 
thusiasts, the world over, send to us for strong, vigorous roots, 
productive of large and handsome blossoms. 
Our Lilac fields also attract as much attention as do our 
Peonies, for we have one of the finest collections of Own 
Root French Lilacs in the world. From coast to coast and 
distant lands, flower lovers come to Brand’s. 
We extend a special invitation to all of our friends to visit 
us during the blooming season of our Lilacs, Iris, and Peonies. 
If you contemplate a trip to Faribault and wish to be here at 
the time when any of these flowers are in bloom, please write 
us and we shall be glad to give you approximate dates. Our 
Lilacs are usually at their best the last 10 days in May. Our Iris 
begins to bloom around Decoration Day and the Peonies dur- 
ing the month of June. 
WHY WORRY ABOUT PRESENTS! 
Let us worry for you. Gifts for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s 
Day, Easter, and birthdays often become a real problem. 
A common slogan is: “Say It With Flowers.” But fresh flowers last 
but a short time and are then discarded. Our slogan is: “Give Plants 
That Will Produce Flowers.” Then your present will be enjoyed year 
after year. 
You can do this by sending your order to us for Peony roots, a 
Lilac bush, an ornamental Crab Tree, or other catalog items. We will 
send an appropriate card and send the stock at the right planting time. 
Marcella ( New) 
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New and Scarce Varieties 
Originated by E. H. Lins 
BURMA (Lins) 
A. beautifully formed brilliant deep red coming into bloom mid- 
season. The fine plant has strong stems that hold the bloom per- 
fectly erect. When first shown in Minneapolis in 1945, it was the 
champion red and also won first prize in the 1 bloom and 10 
bloom classes. Champion red also in the 1950 Minneapolis Show. 
A Brand Division $6.00 
CASABLANCA (Lins) 
A fully double pure white of extraordinary size and beauty. The 
stems are thick and strong which enable them to hold the giant 
blooms erect. The plant is tall with heavy foliage. A late blooming 
white that ranks with the best. A Brand Division $15.00 
DOLORODELL (Lins) 
A. beautifully ‘formed, full double, rich pink. Plant has strong 
stems that hold the large flowers erect. Plant has heavy foliage and 
comes into bloom late midseason. This excellent pink won the 
Home Achievement Medal in 1943. An outstanding new variety 
that deserves a place in the most distinguished garden. 
A Brand Division $15.00 
ENSIGN MORIARTY (Lins) 
Very large, fully double flowers are borne on heavy stems, strong 
enough to hold the great blooms erect. The color is a medium dark 
pink, petal edges blending to light pink. A midseason blooming va- 
riety that comes good every year. Was Champion Dark Pink in the 
1945 Minnesota State Show. A Brand Division $10.00 
GARDENIA (Lins) 
A midseason blush-white that is loaded each year with large, dou- 
ble, beautifully formed flowers of excellent texture. A splendid 
show flower and an equally good garden variety. It won the champion 
ribbon in the flesh class at the Minneapolis Show in 1950. You can 
win with Gardenia. A Brand Division $10.00 
KING MIDAS (Lins) 
A full double, midseason, pure brilliant red of beautiful rose form 
with a perfect rosebud center. A fine garden flower and a good 
show flower. This variety has won the American Home Achieve- 
ment Medal and was also champion red. Plant strong with excellent 
stems. Flowers hold well in storage. A Brand Division $6.00 
MANDALEEN (Lins) 
A worthy addition to the list of fine Peonies. The color is a bright 
warm medium light pink of perfect rose form. The flowers are fra- 
grant, borne on strong 38-inch stems. A medium late blooming va- 
riety. A Brand Division $10.00: 
MARCELLA (New) (Lins) 
This is a late midseason white that was awarded the American 
Home Achievement Medal in 1952. It blooms consistently year 
after year. The plant has glossy foliage clear to the ground. The stems 
are strong and hold the fully double flowers erect. A new variety 
we are offering for the first time. For fall delivery. 
A Brand Division $10.00 
OLD LACE (Lins) 
A beautiful blush-pink that gradually fades to blush-ivory. The 
flower is fully double with narrow petals precisely arranged. The 
plant is tall, the stems willowy, but adequate to hold the flowers 
erect. Stock scarce. A Brand Division $5.00 
RAMONA LINS (Lins) 
This is definitely not a light pink but neither is it a deep pink. The 
flowers carry tints of Tourangelle and Solange. The blooms are 
often 8 inches in diameter. The strong stems hold the flowers erect. 
A reliable performer coming into bloom late midseason. 
A Brand Division $15.00 
TONDELEYO (Lins) 
This is a new dark pink that was introduced in 1940 at the 
National Peony Show held in Rochester, Minnesota. Here it was 
recognized by the seedling committee for its deep pink color of un- 
usual fire and brilliance. It has continued to grow in favor. The 
plant is tall with an abundance of foliage, coming into bloom late 
midseason. Immediately spotted in the field or show room. A great 
addition to the class of deep pinks. A Brand Division $8.00 
TULAGI (Lins) 
This brilliant red is one of the Japanese type. The plant is tall with 
excellent foliage and always straight stems. The bloom is refined 
and does not feather. A Brand Division $4.00 
