CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIA DELICE. 



NOVELTY COLLECTION OF SIX SUPERB DAHLIAS. 



Each 



Armentine Desleins v Jactus) — A flower of exceptional color, 

 which is both distinct and pleasing- being- a soft creamy- 

 yellow, suffused with pale violet-rose. The tip of each 

 petal is cleft, giving- the flower a unique appearance. ... 40 



Deliee (Decorative) — The finest pink Decorative Dahlia. 

 The flowers, perfect in form, are produced on long-, stiff 

 stems. The color is a most delicate pink, suffused witli 

 lavender 40 



Dorothy Peacock (Show) — The flowers are of large size 

 and exquisite form, and the color is that beautiful, clear, 

 live pink that appeals to everyone. It is an early, free 

 and continuous bloomer, producing its flowers on long, 

 stiff stems. This variety has been the delight and ad- 

 miration of all who have seen it 40 



Mine. A. Lumiere (Decorative) — To admirers of the dainty 

 and fanciful, this unique variety will be' a genuine de- 

 light. It is indeed a beautiful sort; a soft, creamy 

 white, with distinct violet-crimson tips; the latter color 

 extends downwards, lessening towards the ce-nter and 

 producing a charming effect 35 



Phenomene (Decorative) — One of the finest of recent intro- 

 ductions. The form is of the Hybrid Cactus type so 

 much admired, and the color is most unusual and ex- 

 quisite, being a clear straw, suffused -with a rich shade 

 of rose - 50 



Rene Cayeux (Cactus) — At last we have found a Dahlia 

 that we can rightfully term "The Dahlia for the Million," 

 both for the uniform perfection of its beautiful flowers 

 and its wonderfully free-blooming qualities. Prior to 

 the introduction of this variety Countess of Lonsdale 

 was perhaps the best Cactus we had, but this variety 

 readily surpasses Lonsdale in every way. The color is a 

 bright, rich, blood-red, with a soft velvety texture, and 

 when in bloom the plants are a solid mass of red, little 

 if any foliage being seen 40 



The entire collection of six varieties, one strong root of 

 each, for $2.00. 



NEW PURE WHITE GLADIOLUS "ROCHESTER WHITE." 



This splendid new variety was first shown at public exhi- 

 bition in Rochester in 1910. Since that time the originators 

 have been steadily working on it, increasing the stock and 

 developing the type. Whenever the opportunity has afforded 

 they have put the flowers on exhibition and at all shows and 

 contests have run away with the highest awards. There Is 

 no question about Rochester White being not only the best 

 white, but the only pure white Gladiolus of commercial value 

 to-day. The petals are white clear into the throat, and the 

 anthers and pollen are also white. The spikes are well sup- 

 ported and average 2V 2 to 3 feet in length, the flowers being 

 correctly placed and developing evenly along the stem, open- 

 ing up perfectly to the topmost bud. The plants are strong, 

 vigorous and healthy, coming into flower quite early and 

 blooming profusely. Each 30c; per doz. $3.00; per 100 $20.00. 

 See cut on page 93. 



A SENSATIONAL NOVELTY FOR 1915. 



Giant Pansy World Record. 



The New Early Flowering Giant Pansy World Record — This 

 Giant Pansy develops its grand display of flowers about 

 6 weeks earlier than all known varieties. The flowers are of 

 massive size, perfect in form, and the most beautiful colors. 

 In Central Germany, where this Pansy was raised, they 

 begin to bloom in February, even beneath the snow, and arc 

 in full bloom early in March when other Pansies are only in 

 bud. They also continue in bloom all summer. A special 

 feature also is the delicate Pansy-perfume, developed in a 

 marked degree. We offer the above novelty in 4 different 

 colors and in mixture. Each, per pkt. (of 100 seeds) 20c. 



Celestial Queen — Lovely sky-blue, with very little center 



marking. 

 Ice King — Beautiful silvery-white, with black-blue center. 

 March Reality — A deep velvety-blue, extra large flowering. 

 Winter Sun — A splendid bright golden-yellow, with dark 



center. 

 World Record Mixture — 2 packets for 30c; 

 The above collection of 4 varieties for 60c; 2 collections $1.00. 



CELSIA ARCTURUS. H. H. P. 



This beautiful conservatory pot plant, though very little 

 known, deserves a place in every complete collection. The 

 long spikes of flowers, often measuring 36 inches long, are a 

 clear, bright yellow, with purple anthers, making a very 

 showy plant. They will flower in about 6 months from dat^ 

 of sowing, and will continue to bloom all the season. A 

 grower writes: "The Celsia Arcturus have been fine. Two 

 sprays measured 39 and 40 inches in length, and many -were 

 36 inches." Per packet 25c. 



COSMOS LADY LENNOX. 



The Giant Orchid Flowering Cosmos — This gigantic Cosmos 

 has been admired everywhere. It is of extraordinary siz A 

 and beauty. The flowers measure 4 to 5 inches in diameter. 

 which is about 3 times larger than the ordinary Cosmos. 

 The color is a delightful shell-pink, lighting up beautifully 

 under artificial light. The flower is oval, petals of splendid 

 substance, -which, -when cut, last an unusual time in water. 

 The plant grows 6 to 7 feet high and flowers may be cut 

 with stems 4 to 5 feet in length. Vi oz. 50c; pkt. 10c. 



Lady Lennox White — (Introduced in 1914.) This is the exact 

 prototype of the above in everything but color, which is a 

 glistening pure white. Per pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c. 



The above two varieties should be started in a hot-bed and 

 transplanted when large enough. Both were in full bloom 

 in this vicinity last year at the end of September. 



HELENIUM (Sneezewort) H. P. 



Riverton Reality — A beautiful daisy-like flower, blooming late 

 in the fall. The plants grow about 3 feet high, and are 

 literally covered with brilliant flowers, of a rich lemon 

 vellow surrounding a large cone of purplish black. Per 

 pkt. 15c. 



Riverton Gem — Flowers opening old gold, changing as they 

 mature to a rich wallflower red. Pkt. 15c. 



No perennial border is complete without these two. 

 One packet each for 25c. 



ORIENTAL POPPY. 



We are offering below six of the most beautiful colors in 

 the Oriental type. These magnificent Poppies make a glorious 

 show in a perennial border during the summer. 



Goliath — A large bright scarlet, strong grower. 



Mahoney — A large maroon, shaded crimson. 



Mrs. Marsh — Fine large orange scarlet, streaked white, a very 

 showy variety. 



Mrs. Perry — Orange apricot, very large flower. 



Queen Alexandra — Bright rosy salmon, with conspicuous crim- 

 son blotch. Very distinct. 



Salmon Queen — A large salmon yellow. 



Each of the above, per packet 15c. 

 Collection of 6 varieties for 75c. 



VERHENA — HELEN WILLMOTT. 



This beautiful novelty is the result of many years of con- 

 stant selection. It is a very pretty bright salmon rose, with 

 white eye. a color which, has been long- in demand. The plants 

 produce manv flowers of the true "Helen Willinott" color, with 

 a percentage of varied shades, which are also very fine, both 

 in size and color. Per pkt. 15c. 



