CURRIE BROTHERS CO. FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL 



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MIGNONETTE. 



This old favorite is so well known that.it is hardly necessary to attempt any de- 

 scription of it. Of late years several new varieties of decided merit have been added 

 to the list. H. A. 



Red Goliath — Double Flowering- Mignonette, the most beautiful Mignonette in Pkt. 

 existence, unexcelled for garden culture. It is strong and compact in growth 

 with luxuriant rich green foliage and stiff, erect giant trusses of flowers, often 

 7 inches in length and over 2 inches in diameter, thickly covered with very 

 large double florets, measuring y 2 inch across. The color of the flower is a 

 bright red. surpassing all other red flowering sorts in brightness. It is de- 

 lightfully fragrant 10 



White Pearl — A magnificent sort, a white companion to the Red Goliath; the stems 



are stiff and long, with well-rounded blooms of a pearly white color 10 



Allen's Defiance — A favorite forcing variety, the spikes of which often grow 12 

 to 15 inches long. It is also one of the best for outdoor culture. Very fra- 

 grant. Oz. 50c 10 



BLsmarek — Produces strong, bushy plants, with dark green and somewhat 

 crimped foliage, bearing immense, strong spikes of flower of a reddish color, 



on strong, stout stems, borne well above the foliage 10 



Maehet — A variety of dwarf, vigorous growth, with dark green foliage and de- 



liciously fragrant red flowers; very fine and distinct. Per oz. 60c 5 



Hiiles Hybrid Spiral — Is a strong grower and a most abundant bloomer, producing 



flower spikes from S to 14 inches in length; deliciously fragrant. Per oz. 50c. . 5 

 Golden Queen — A very pretty and distinct Mignonette, with ""thick, compact tufts 



- of a beautiful golden color. Per oz. 40c 5 



Victoria — A new. dark red variety; very fine 5 



Large Flowering- Sweet- Scented (Reseda odorata) — Per oz. 15c 5 



Large Flowered Pyramidal (Reseda ameliorata) — Distinct from the old large 



flowered variety, of a pyramidal growth. Per oz. 25c 5 



Bird's Mammoth — A variety with very large and deliciously fragrant flowers. ... 5 



MORNING GLORIES. 



Convolvulus Major. 



Undoubtedly one of the most profuse flowering vines in cultivation; easy of cul- 

 ture; it thrives well in almost any situation. The beauty and variety of its flowers 

 are unsurpassed. 



Choice Mixed Varieties — Per oz. 10c; % lb. 20c large pkt. 5 



Aurea Superbus — Beautiful golden yellow; 6 feet 10 



IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNING GLORIES. 



These Japanese Morning Glories are indeed a revelation in the size and 

 beauty of their flowers. The vines are strong and of robust growth, the 

 rich green foliage being in many cases spotted, striped and mottled in a 

 quaint and beautiful fashion; others have silvery gray foliage. The flowers 

 display a most enchanting variety of colors, both in solid, striped, splashed 

 and edged flowers, and are of enormous size, measuring from 4 to 5 inches 

 across. Sow early in good, rich soil in a sunny spot in the garden, and 

 water during dry, hot weather. Pkt. 



Choice Mixed Colors — Oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; M lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00, postpaid. .5 

 "Fringed and Ruffled" Japanese Morning Glories — Magnificent large 



flowers, often as large as saucers, beautifully frilled and ruffled. 



Choice mixed colors. Oz. 30c; J4 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00, postpaid 10 



MIGNONETTE 



RED GOLIATH. 



Soak Seeds of 

 Japanese Morn- 

 ing Glory for 12 

 hours in warm 

 water, or scrape 

 off the outer 

 shell at one of 

 the ends before 

 sowing. to aid in 

 germination. 



JAPANESE MORNING GLORY. 



DWARF MORNING GLORY. 



Convolvulus Minor. Pkt. 



Minor Tricolor — Mixed colors, oz. 15c large 5 



Mauritanicus — Hardy trailing plant, about 1 ft. high, 

 and produces an abundance of rich, satiny lavender 

 blossoms. Especially adapted for rock work or bas- 

 kets 5 



IPOMAEAS. 



EVENING GLORIES. 



Grandifiura Moon Flower Vine — A grand climber, 

 when planted in rich soil and well watered attains 

 a height of 50 to 70 feet, produces immense quanti- 

 ties of fragrant white flowers, measuring from 5 to 

 7 inches across 10 



Bona Nox, Good Night or Evening Glory — Flowers 

 large, violet color, fr.agrant 5 



Coccinea — Sometimes called Star Ipomaea, with small 

 scarlet flowers 5 



Grandiflora Superba — Fine large flowers, sky-blue 

 with border of white 5 



Limbata Elegantissima — Large blossom, rich maza- 

 rine blue, with a showy white margin 5 



Heavenly Blue — A splendid climber, either for the 

 conservatory or out-doors. Flowers large, light 

 blue with yellow throat, produced in clusters; foli- 

 age large, heart r shaped. . •■ 10 



DAWN FLOWERS. 



Setosa (Brazilian Morning Glory) — A very handsome, 

 rapid grower, producing large clusters of rose-col- 

 ored flowers. Foliage large and dense. The vines 

 are covered with short, reddish hairs and at fre- 

 quent intervals clusters of curious seed pods are 

 formed, making a decidedly tropical appearance . . . 10 



Leari (Blue Dawn Flower) — Splendid bright blue; 



grows in large clusters 10 



