CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY 



Farm and Garden 

 Annual 



SPRING NUMBER, 1906 



Awarded Three Grand Prizes at the World's Fair, St. Louis, 1904, by the Jury 

 of Awards for FARM and GARDEN SEEDS. This Great Distinction was won in 

 competition with Seedsmen from all over the United States, several of whom 

 were awarded Gold Medal, but to us alone was the high honor of GRAND PR8ZE 

 GIVEN. In addition we were awarded Ten Gold Medals. 



The rapidly increasing demand for our products is an evi- 

 dence that our efforts to supply the Best Things for the Gar- 

 den and Farm are appreciated. Our constant aim is to fur- 

 nish Seeds, Bulbs and Plants of Strictly First-Class Quality at 

 the Lowest Possible Price. Not only does this Annual give a 

 list of the Best Seeds Grown, but it also furnishes directions 

 for the successful cultivation of the same, 'which may be safely 

 relied upon. A few changes in the time of sowing and plant- 

 ing, necessitated by peculiar climatic conditions, being left, 

 of course, to the good judgment of the cultivator. In the case 

 of flower seeds, partly to economize space, but particularly to 

 make it more convenient for the gardener, we give instruc- 

 tions on each seed packet. See hints on page 52. 



TESTED SEEDS Our Seeds are all tested, a precautionary 



measure of great value to our customers and to ourselves, and 

 none are allowed to leave our establishment until we are satis- 

 fied that they are absolutely of the best quality, possess the 

 greatest possible vitality and are certain to grow under favor- 

 able conditions. That under favorable conditions they do 

 grow and give entire satisfaction, is fully testified to by the 

 many flattering testimonials we annually receive from our 

 customers. We, however, give no warranty, express or im- 

 plied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other 

 matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out, and we will 

 not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser 

 does not accept the goods on these terms they are at once to 

 be returned. 



FARM SEEDS. — We make a specialty of the handling of 

 clean and reliable seeds. On our pages 37 to 51 -will be found 

 a complete list of Cereals, Grasses, Clovers, and other forage 

 plants of great value to the farmer. 



WE GUARANTEE THE SAFE ARRIVAL OF SEEDS. — In 

 the event of the arrival of packages in bad condition, notice 

 should be sent us at once and we will cheerfully replace the 

 same free of charge. When customers do not receive their 

 goods in a reasonable time, they should inform us and at the 

 same time send a copy of their order, so we can trace the 

 order. 



Instructions to Customers. 



LOW PRICES — We grow and handle seeds in large quanti- 

 ties. Our business, both wholesale and retail, is ever and 

 rapidly on the increase. And our facilities for handling seeds, 

 receiving and filling orders, packing and shipping are being 

 improved, where possible. With all of these advantages, we 

 are enabled to make very low prices. We are confident they 

 compare favorably with those of any reliable seedman in the 

 United States. . , . • . 



FREE DELIVERY — At the prices quoted in this Guide, we 

 deliver all Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces. % 

 pounds and pounds, FREE to any postoffice in the United 

 States except Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Field Corn and Farm 

 Seeds offered on pages 36 to 51, on which, if wanted by mail, 

 add to Farm Seeds 8c per lb.; to Peas, Field Corn and Beans 

 8c per pint, 15c per quart, and Sweet Corn 5c per pint, 10c per 

 quart, to cover cost of mailing. 



PURCHASERS OF SEEDS m bulk (pecks, bushels, barrels, 

 etc.) will have their orders shipped by freight or express at 

 their expense. , . ;. .'. , ,„ 



WHEN ordering enough seeds for a freight shipment, 10c 

 per pound may be deducted from all seeds quoted by the 

 pound except on Farm Seeds. 



BY SPECIAL, ARRANGEMENT all Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 

 are delivered by express to any Express Office in the United 

 States at '0 per cent less than regular tariff rates. 



POSTAGE TO C4NAD1 on Seeds, Bulbs and Plants being 

 double that of the United States, customers will please add 8 



cents per pound, 15 cents per pint and 30 cents per quart on 

 Beans, Peas and Field Corn; 10 cents per pint and 20 cents per 

 quart on Sweet Corn to our prices. 



PURCHASERS will also pay shipping charges on all Tools, 

 Fertilizers, Insecticides, etc., unless otherwise noted. 



We make no charge for packing cases, or barrels or delivery 

 to freight depots. We, however, charge for Cloth Bags at 

 cost, 1 peck 5c, y 2 bushel 10c, 2 bushels 15c. Grass seed bags 

 furnished free, except for Timothy and Clover. 



ORDERS FROM NEW CUSTOMERS — Persons unknown to 

 us, to avoid delay, will please send remittance or satisfactory 

 city reference with their orders. We decline to ship C. O. D. 

 to unknown customers, unless sufficient money is sent to guar- 

 antee acceptance. 



HOW TO REMIT — Money may be sent at our risk in the fol- 

 lowing manner: P. O. Money Order. Bank Draft on New York, 

 Chicago or Milwaukee, Express Money Order or Registered 

 Letter. Money sent in any other way than as specified above 

 is entirely at the risk of the sender. We accept Postage Stamps 

 for small amounts, same as cash. 



WHEN TO ORDER SEEDS — Order early, is our invariable 

 advice to customers. We .plan to have our catalogue reach 

 them at what we believe to be a proper time to give seed 

 orders consideration. To avoid a rush and perhaps delays in 

 the very busy months of spring near seed-time, it is a great 

 convenience to ourselves, and very often an advantage to pur- 

 chasers, if orders are sent to us early; if the goods are not 

 wanted immediately, we will get them ready and ship at any 

 date desired. " 



N. B. — We fill all orders in the rotation in which they are 

 received. 



HOW TO ORDER SEEDS, ETC — Purchasers will greatly 

 oblige us by writing out their orders on the sheets we enclose 

 for that purpose with each catalogue; it greatly facilitates our 

 work. It is most important that the full name and address he 

 given, and plainly written. Often we receive orders with nei- 

 ther name nor address attached, and delays which we are 

 powerless to avoid occur in consequence. Full shipping direc- 

 tions should be given us, stating distinctly whether large 

 quantities are to be sent by express or freight, otherwise we 

 must use our 'own judgment regarding the best route. Give 

 name of Express Company or Railroad running to your place, 

 or Stage Route. 



" A WORD TO CORRESPONDENTS — A great many letters are 

 received by us throughout the year as.king for information on 

 horticultural subjects, all of which 'we are most happy to 

 answer, the subject in question, if it so demands, being most 

 carefully considered by us, and our reply given to the best of 

 our ability. To facilitate this work and avoid confusion and 

 errors we will be greatly obliged if our correspondents will 

 kindly write such; letters on a sheet of paper separate from 

 that containing an order. 



Special Offer to Cash Buyers. 



As an inducement to purchasers of our seeds in packets ancl 

 ounces only, we make this most liberal oiler, but we wish it 

 thoroughly understood that it applies to orders for seed : 

 PACKETS AND OUNCES ONLY, and not to orders ior % 

 pounds, pounds, pints, quarts, or more. 



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2.00 May Select Seeds in I 2.65 



Purchasers Sending.-; 3.00 V Packets or Oimccs-j 4.00 



4.00 Amounting to 5.35 



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5.00 ' 



DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL TO ANY ADDRESS IN Til 

 UNITED STATES OR CANADA. 



CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY 



Stores: 108 Wisconsin Street. 

 312 Broadway. 



Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 



Greenhouses: Cor. State and 27th Sts. 

 Nursery, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. 



