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DENISE (Lemoine) 
This very large white opens a faint blush-pink showing red mark- 
ings on its center petals. The flower has a delightful Rose fragrance 
and is most dependable. Strong, upright stems are of medium 
height. The flower is of exquisite form and appearance. A new 
Lemoine variety of the highest quality. A Brand Division $3.00 
DENISE DEBATENE (Doriat) 
A large midseason pink with a globular center of shorter petals of 
the same color mingled with lighter ones, with some petaloids of 
salmon-pink. The plant is of medium height with strong stems. The 
flower has a delightful Rose fragrance. A Brand Division $2.00 
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. Also was the champion light 
pink in the National Show in Minneapolis in 1954. An outstand- 
ing new variety that deserves a place in the most distinguished 
garden. A Brand Division $10.00 
DR. JOHN L. CRENSHAW (A. M. Brand) 
A fine red coming into bloom late in the season along with 
Philippe Rivoire, although a much larger flower. This is a bright 
crimson-red unlike in color to either Longfellow or Mary Brand. 
When the buds just begin to open, they might pass for a rich red 
Rose. The three or four outer rows of petals are very large, broad, 
and symmetrically arranged. The plant is of medium height, stems 
strong and erect, foliage narrow and dark green. When selecting 
your list, don’t overlook this fine red. See color page 4. 
A Brand Division $5.00 
EDULIS SUPERBA (Lemon) 
This is the first good early deep pink. It sometimes opens for 
Decoration Day with us in Minnesota. The flowers are large, borne 
profusely on tall, strong stems. A loose crown type flower, of a 
beautiful deep pink. One of the greatest of all cut flowers in its 
color and season. The flowers deserve a much higher rating and 
should be planted because of its earliness and general good quali 
ties. See color page 9. A Brand Division $1.50 
EDWARD FLYNN (A. M. Brand) 
We consider this fine red one of the very best that we have or- 
iginated. This variety was first selected from a block of seedlings 
because of its striking resemblence to Philippe Rivoire. We com- 
pared these two varieties for a number of years, planting them 
side by side. Neither of these two fine Peonies have any stamens. 
Edward Flynn is a stronger growing variety, has more foliage, and 
the flowers are somewhat larger. When this fine variety is rated by 
members of the American Peony Society, we feel confident that 
it will rate as well, if not better, than Philippe Rivoire. 
A Brand Division $10.00 
ELLA CHRISTIANSEN (A. M. Brand) 
Although not so deep a pink as Blanche King, Ella Christiansen 
is so distinct from the delicate pinks in coloring as to be a real 
acquisition. The flower is exceedingly large, both on the plant in 
the field, and when handled as a cut flower. Petals are long, narrow 
and heavily serrated on the edges. The flower first opens cup- 
shape, then flat. Irresistibly appealing—Ella Christiansen receives 
the unbounded praise of every visitor. We like it better every 
year. See color page 4. A Brand Division $3.00 
ELLEN FOSTER (New) (A. M. Brand) 
A medium tall growing variety with good plant habits and clean 
foliage. Rose type blooms of good size, large, broad, deep petals of 
almost uniform light flesh-pink flushed delicate lavender. A new 
variety of great promise. Selected by many of our visitors last 
season as the best flower in our show room. This choice sort of 
dainty pink is really a top notch variety. A Brand Division $3.00 
ELSA SASS (H. P. Sass) 
An attractive late creamy white that is admired by all who see it. 
The flowers are fully double and are borne on strong, stiff stems. 
This flower is a winner of the Gold Medal and fully deserves this 
distinction. Never disappointing. A Brand Division $3.00 
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 
1954 Minnesota State Show. Was also the champion dark pink 
in the National Show in Minneapolis in 1954. 
A Brand Division $10.00 
EVANGELINE NEWHALL (A. M. Brand) 
A very late, large, light pink. The petals are very long and the 
edges are both scalloped and ruffled. The flower has variations of 
deeper pink running throughout the petals. The variety is semi- 
Rose type. This is a comparatively new variety that we introduced 
in 1936. We consider it a very fine Peony. A Brand Division $2.00 
8.4 FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse) 
A deep rose-red showing no stamens. Consists of a central bomb 
of incurved petals surrounded by broad, prominent guard petals. 
A good all-purpose late red, the same type as the early red, 
Richard Carvel. See color page 9. A Brand Division $1.50 
9.3 FESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez) 
An early true Rose type white with broad guard petals surrounding 
a compact inner mass of rich white petals flecked crimson. This is 
a good early garden variety to use for cut flowers, but as a rule 
comes too early for a show flower. A Brand Division $1.50 
9.1 FRANCES WILLARD (Brand) 
A very fine midseason white which we believe gives universal 
satisfaction. It opens an exquisite blush-white, with a carmine 
touch on the edge of some of the central petals. Slightly fragrant. 
We feel we didn’t make a mistake in naming this Peony for a 
great woman. See color page 10. A Brand Division $2.00 
GARDENIA (E. H. 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 $8.00 
9.1 GARDEN PRINCESS (Dr. J. H. Neeley) 
A rich silvery soft light pink fading to white. Outer petals large 
and uniformly rounded, making a flower of pleasing form. Golden 
stamens intermingled with center petals add charm to the flower. 
Vigorous, tall growing, midseason. A Brand Division $1.50 
9.4 GEO. PEYTON (Nicholls) 
A very large Peony coming into bloom late in the season. It 
is a fine pale buff with a suffusion of pink all through the flower. 
The plant is medium in height, with strong stems. The flower is 
fully double and we feel sure it will prove a worthy addition to 
any fine garden. A Brand Division $3.00 
8.9 GEORGIANA SHAYLOR (Shaylor) 
A large, late midseason light rose-pink with pleasing fragrance. 
The petals are very broad with guard and center petals slightly 
splashed crimson. The plant is medium tall and of sturdy habit. 
One of the very best of Mr. Shaylor’s introductions. 
A Brand Division $1.50 
GOLDEN BRACELET (New) (A, M. Brand) 
A very high built yellowish white with a distinct collar of yellow 
petals encircling the center. General color effect yellow and a real 
addition to the small list in this color class. This variety, when dis- 
played in our show room is always greatly admired. One of our 
visitors suggested the appropriate name as the flower has a distinct 
band of creamy yellow petals through the flower that reminds one 
of a gold bracelet. A Brand Division $5.00 
8.6 GOLDEN DAWN (Gumm) 
Golden Dawn, Golden Bracelet, Laura Dessert, are three good yel- 
low Peonies. For best color effects all three should be cut in the 
bud and developed inside. Golden Dawn is a midseason variety 
with broad guard petals of ivory-white with a full yellow center. 
See color page 8. A Brand Division $1.50 
Al Cordial Juuitatiou 
To Visit Us At Any Time 
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 acres of rich land confined exclusively te the growing of 
the world’s finest Peonies. 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, pro- 
ductive 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. 
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