CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY 



FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL 



Spring Number, 1909. 

 NORTHERN GROWN TESTED SEEDS. 



Awarded Three l.r.ini! Prizes at the World's Pair, 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 PRIZE 

 GIVEN. In addition we were awarded Ten Gold Medals. 



Our reputation for handling- the Best Things for the Garden and Farm is 

 fully demonstrated every year by the many nattering testimonials we receive, 

 and the rapidly increasing- demand for them. 



Our constant aim is to furnish Seeds, Rulbs and Plants of Strictly First- 

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

 list of the Best Seeds Known, 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 planting, 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 instructions on each Seed packet. See hints on page 50. 



WARRANTED AND TESTED SEEDS — Our Seeds are all testetl, a precautionary measure of great value to our customers 

 ■nd to ourselves, and none are allowed to leave our establishment until we are satisfied that they possess the greatest pos- 

 ihle vitality and are certain to grow under favorable conditions. That under favorable conditions they do grow and give 

 ntire satisfaction, is fully testified to by the many flattering testimonials we annually receive from our customers. 



We warrant our Seeds to possess strong vitality, but owing to the many conditions under which failures may occur we 

 annot and do not guarantee crops. 



FARM SEEDS We make a specialty of the handling of clean and reliable Seeds. On our pages 35 to 45 will be found a 



omplete 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 

 hould be sent us at once and we will cheerfully replace the same free of charge. When customers do not receive their goods 

 .i 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. 



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

 eliver all Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces, % 

 ounds and pounds, FREE to any post office in the United 

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

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

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

 .1 per pint, 15c per quart, and Sweet Corn 5c per pint, 10c per 

 uart, to cover cost of mailing. 



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

 EC), will have their orders shipped by freight or express at 

 leir expense. 



WHEN ordering enough Seeds for a freight shipment, 10c 

 er pound may be deducted from all Seeds quoted by the 

 ound, except on Farm and Grass Seeds. 



BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT all Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 

 i-e delivered by express to any Express Office in the United 

 '.ates at 20 per cent, less than regular tariff rates. 



PURCHASERS will also pay shipping charges on all Tools, 

 ertilizers, Insecticides, etc., unless otherwise noted. 



We make no charge for packing cases or barrels or deliv- 

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

 >st, 1 peck 5c; % bushel 10c; 2 bushels 22c. Grass Seed bags 

 'rnished free, except for Timothy and Clover. 



Hon" TO REMIT — Money may be sent at our risk in the 

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

 ork, Chicago or Milwaukee, Express Money Order or Regis- 

 ! red setter. Money sent in any other way than as specified 

 _>ove is entirely at the risk of the sender. We accept Postage 

 lamps for small amounts, same as cash. 



A WORD TO CORRESPONDENTS — A great many letters 

 .•e received by us through the year asking for information 

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

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

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

 jr ability. To facilitate this work and avoid confusion and 

 ■rors we will be greatly obliged if our correspondents will 

 indly write such letters on a sheet of paper separate from 

 .at containing an order. 



ORDERS FROM NEW CUSTOMERS — Persons unknown to 

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

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

 to unknown customers unless sufficient money is sent to guar- 

 antee acceptance. 



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. 



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 

 be given, and plainly written. Often we receive orders with 

 neither 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. 



SPECIAL OFFER TO CASH BUYERS. 



As an inducement to purchasers of our Seeds in packets 

 and ounces only, we make this most liberal offer, but we wish 

 it thoroughly understood that it applies to orders for Seed in 

 PACKETS AND OUNCES ONLY, and not to orders for collec- 

 tions, Yi pounds, pounds, pints, quarts, or more. 

 $1.00 



Purchasers Sending . 



2.00 

 3.00 

 4.00 

 5.00 



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May Select Seeds . 

 Packets or Ounces J 

 Amounting to 1 



$1.30 

 2.65 

 4.00 

 5.35 

 6.75 



DELIVERED BY MAIL TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE UNITED 

 STATES OR CANADA. 



GURRIE BROTHERS GOMPANY. 



108 Wisconsin Street. 

 312 Broadway. 



Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 



Greenhouses: Cor. State and 27th Sts. 

 Nursery, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. 



