CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY 



FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL SPRING NUMBER, 1915 



NORTHERN GROWN TESTED SEEDS 



Awarded Three Grand Prizes and Ten Gold Medals at the World's Fair, St. Louis, 1904, by the Jury of Awards for FARM 

 and GARDEN SEEDS. 



Our constant aim is to furnish Seeds, Bulbs and Plants of Strietly First-Class Quality at the Lowest Possible Prices, and 

 our reputation for handling the Best Things for the. Garden and Farm is fully demonstrated every year by many flattering 

 testimonials which we receive, and by the rapidly increasing demand for our goods. 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 57. 



IF YOU ARE A MARKET GARDENER. 



raising garden truck for SALE and your annual purchases of bulk seed amount to considerable, you are entitled to 

 Market Gardeners' prices, and we will quote you these special prices on request. Our seed stocks are especially adapted to 

 the market gardeners' use. as they are grown under the most careful supervision from specially selected, pedigreed strains 

 and are rigorously tested for vitality. Their extremely high quality makes his profits certain. 



WARRANTED AND 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 satisfied that they possess the greatest possible 

 vitality and are certain to grow under proper conditions. That under such conditions they do grow and give entire satis- 

 faction, is fully testified to by many flattering testimonials which 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 

 cannot and do not guarantee crops. In conformity with action taken many years ago by the American Seed Trade Association, 

 of which we are members, our goods are sold under and subject to the following non-warranty clause: We give no warranty, 

 express or implied, 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. i 



AVE GUARANTEE THE SAFE ARRIVAL OF SEEDS — If, in the event of the arrival of packages in bad condition, notice 

 is sent us at once, we will cheerfully replace the same free of charge. Paid freight or express bills, upon which the agent's 

 notation of the damage is shown, should accompany the notification. When customers do not receive their goods in a reason- 

 able time, they should inform us, at the same time sending a copy of their order so we can trace the goods. . 



INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. 



FREE DELIVERY — At the prices quoted in this Guide, we ORDERS FROM NEW CUSTOMERS — Persons unknown to 



deliver all Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces, % us, to avoid delay, will please send remittance or satisfactory 



pounds and pounds, FREE to any post office in the United city reference with their orders. We decline to ship C. O. D. 



States, except Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Field Corn, Grass to unknown customers unless sufficient money is sent to guar- 



Seed and Farm Seeds offered on pages 42 to 56, on which, if antee acceptance. 



wanted by mail, add to Grass and Farm Seed prices 10c per lb.; WHEN TO ORDER SEEDS— We cannot emphasize too 



to Pea. Bean, Sweet Corn and Field Corn prices an amount strongly the great necessity of ordering early. Try to make 



sufficient to cover the postage at Parcel Post rates, based upon out and send in your order as soon as possible after receiving 



the pint or quart weights as given on the respective catalogue the Catalogue. In this way you will avoid the rush during 



pages, lour postmaster will furnish the zone rates which the very busy months of spring near Seed-time; it will be a 



apply, great convenience to us and will give you every advantage. 



PURCHASERS OF SEED in bulk (pecks, bushels, barrels, HOW TO ORDER SEEDS, ETC. — Purchasers will greatly 



etc.), will have their orders shipped by freight or express at oblige us by writing out their orders on the sheets we enclose 



their expense. for that purpose with each Catalogue; it greatly facilitates 



WHEN ordering enough Seeds for a freight shipment, 10c our work - Jt is mos * important that the full name and ad- 



per pound may be deducted from all Seeds quoted by the " ress be Siven, and plainly written. Often we receive orders 



pound, except on Farm and Grass Seeds. Wlth nether name nor address attached, and delays which we 



¥>i- ct»e,«--t»t .iin.»tf.n«r,»™ it n a t» n t -r^, are powerless to avoid occur in consequence. Full shipping 



.,., }*il 552 v^ A o R n KA1SG t EMEJ, V !1 Seeds, Bulbs and Plants directions should be given us, stating distinctly whether larg? 



%\tft ft in by express to any Express Office in the United quantities are to be sent by express or freight, otherwise we 



f,f' a ' the , 2nd f cl . a » s ra , t( v *' hlch V s about 20 per cent - less must use our own judgment regarding the best route. Give 



man tne regular taritt or 1st class rate. name of Express Company or Railroad running to your place 



PURCHASERS will also pay shipping charges on all Tools, or Stage Route. 

 Fertilizers, Insecticides, etc., unless otherwise noted. 



We make no charge for packing cases or barrels or deliv- SPECIAL OFFER TO CASH BUYERS. 



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



cost, 1 peck 5c; % bushel 10c; 2 bushels 22c. Grass Seed bags As an inducement to purchasers of our Seeds in PACKETS 



furnished' free, except for Timothy and Clover. AND OUNCES, we make this most liberal offer: 



HOW TO REMIT — Money may be sent at our risk in the f-t un ~| f», o« 



following manner: P. O. Money Order, Bank Draft on New i'on ' May Select Seeds in ,«X 



York, Chicago or Milwaukee, Express Money Order or Regis- Purchasers Sending J *•"" 1 Packets or Ounces J *"5" 



tered Letter. Money sent in any other way than as specified w,th °rder -\ • C Amounting to } 2"£' 



4 00 i*.«i»i»u««i»««B •«» - oft 



above is entirely at the risk of the sender. We accept Postage Vno '«'«-; 



Stamps for small amounts, same as cash. *■ -> ( Sec not « below.) I "• w *» 



A WORD TO CORRESPONDENTS— A great many letters nn ivFnpn nv m*ii to aivv uimti .-«* ii\r thp tttvitfti 



are received by us through the year asking for information DELIVERED BY MA JV,™«^» rAW^n* IN THE UNITED 

 on horticultural subjects, all of which we are most happy to siaih.» uh v ajyaija. 



answer. To facilitate this work and avoid confusion and N. B — Please understand that items on your order for 



errors we will be greatly obliged if our correspondents will SEEDS in collections, % pounds, pounds, pints, quarts or more, 



kindly write such letters on a sheet of paper separate froir. or for PLANTS, MERCHANDISE or BULBS are NOT subject 



that containing an order. to the above discounts. 



FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 



Long Distance Telephone, Main 188. 



_ We maintain a thoroughly up-to-date Flower Department, and our equipment for filling orders for local and outside 

 delivery is unexcelled. Telephone, telegraph and mail orders for Cut Flowers, Wedding Bouquets, Funeral Bunches and 

 Designs, A\ eliding and Table Decorations, etc., are always given prompt and careful attention. Masonic and other Society or 

 Secret order floral emblems a specialty. Cut Flowers and Designs shipped by express to any point within a reasonable distance 

 guaranteed to arrive fresh and in good condition. Bellable correspondents in all the chief cities of this country and Canada 

 enable us to fill orders for quick delivery at distant points with certainty and dispatch. 



CURRIE'S ROSES — ALWAYS THE BEST. 



CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY 



Stores: 108 Wisconsin Street. ■m.jr -w a-t ESTABLISHED 1875. 



384 East Water Street. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Nursery, Wauwato.a, Wisconsin. 



