CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY 
_..._... FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL SPRING NUMBER, 1914. 
ei. £ NORTHERN GROWN TESTED SEEDS. 
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‘arded Three Grand Prizes and Ten Gold Medals at the World’s Fair, St. Louis, 1904, by the Jury of Awards for FARM 
GARDEN SEEDS, 
r constant aim is to furnish Seeds, Bulbs and Plants of Strictly First-Class Quality at the Lowest Possible Prices, and 
utation for handling the Best Things for the Garden and Farm is fully demonstrated every year by many flattering 
nonials whieh we receive, and by the rapidly increasing demand for our goods. Not only does this Annual give a list of 
Best Seeds Known, but it also furnishes directions for the successful cultivation of the same, which may be safely relied 
a few changes in the time of sowing and planting necessitated by peculiar climatic conditions, being left, of course, 
the good judgment of the cultivator. In the case of Flower Seeds, partly to economize space, but particularly to make 
more convenient for the gardener, we give instructions on each Seed packet. See hints on page 59. 
STATE FAIR AND COUNTY FAIR PREMIUMS. 
All Vegetables and all Flowers to be grown from our Seeds and not less than 10 varieties in each competition. 
At the WISCONSIN STATE FAIR to be held at Milwaukee we will offer the following cash prizes: 
Yor the best collection of Vegetables—tist prize, $6.00; 2nd prize, $4.00; 3rd prize, $2.50. 
For the best display of Cut Flowers—Itst prize, $6.00; 2nd prize, $4.00; 3rd prize, $2.50. 
At the WALWORTH COUNTY FAIR to be held at Elkhorn: 
_ For the best collection of Vegetables—ist prize, $5.00; 2nd prize, $3.00; 3rd prize, $2.00. 
Yor the best display of Cut Flowers—tst prize, $5.00; 2nd prize, $3.00; 3rd prize, $2.00. 
the DODGE COUNTY FAIR to be held at Beaver Dam: 
Yor the best collection of Vegetables—ist prize, $5.00; 2nd prize, $2.00; 3rd prize, $2.00. 
For tke best display of Cut Flowers—tst prize, $5.00; 2nd prize, $3.00; 2rd prize, $2.00. 
IF YOU ARE A MARKET GARDENER 
ising garden truck for SALE and your annual purehases of buik seed amount to considerable, you are entitled to 
arket Gardeners’ prices, and we will quote you these speciil prices on request. Our seed stocks are especially adapted 
for the market gurdeners’ use, their extremely high quality making his profits certain. 
WARRANTED AND TESTED SEEDS—Cur Seeds are all tested, a precautionary measure of great value to our customers 
to ourselves, :ind none are allowed to leave our establishm nt until we are satisfied that they possess the greatest possible 
lity 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, 
WE GUARANTEER 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 
nh a reasonable time, they should inform us and at the same time send a copy of their order so we can trace the goods. 
INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. 
FREE DELIVERY—At the prices quoted in this Guide, we kindly write such letters on a sheet of paper separate from 
ver all Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces, 44 that containing an order. 
nds and pounds, FREE to any post office in the United 
except Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Field Corn, Grass ORDERS FROM NEW CUSTOMERS—Persons unknown to 
us, to avoid delay, will please send remittance or satisfactory 
nd Farm Seeds offered on pages 44 to 58, on which, if ; : : : ! ATIST AC’ 
= . E ae eeds 8c per Jb.: | to city reference with their orders. We decline to ship CG. O. D. 
eepy mail add to Grass and Farm S Pp to unknown customers unless sufficient money is sent to guar- 
antee acceptance, 
Field Corn and Beans Se per pint, 15c per quart, and 
WHEN TO ORDER SEEDS—We cannot emphasize too 
strongly the great necessity of ordering early. Try to make 
veet Corn 5c per pint, 10c per quart, to cover cost of mailing. 
out and send in your order as soon as possible after receiving 
URCHASERS OF SEED in bulk, (pecks, bushels, barrels, 
r expense. the Catalogue. In this way you will avoid the rush durine 
will have their orders shipped by freight or express at 
WHEN ordering enough Seeds for a freight shipment, 10c the very busy months of spring near Seed-time; it will be a 
“pound may be deducted from all Seeds quoted by the reat convenience to us and will give you every advantage. 
d, except on Farm and Grass Seeds. HOW TO ORDER SEEDS, ETC.—Purchasers will greatly 
BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT all Seeds, Bulbs and Plants oblige us by writing out their orders on the sheets we enclose 
delivered by express to any Express Office in the United for that purpose with each Catalogue; it greatly facilitates 
tee A : : tie our work. It is most important that the full name and ad- 
es at about 20 per cent. less than regular tariff rates. dress be given, and plainly written. Often we receive orders 
PURCHASERS will also pay shipping charges on all Tools, with neither name nor address attached, and delays which we 
lizers, Insecticides, etc., unless otherwise noted. are powerless to avoid occur in consequence. Hull shipping 
: ‘ ry directions should be given us, stating distinctly whether large 
We make no charge for packing cases or barrels or deliv- quantities are to be sent by express or freight, otherwise we 
ry to freight depots. We, however, charge for Cloth Bags at must use our own judgment regarding the best route. Give 
ost, 1 peck 5c; % bushel 10c; 2 bushels 21c. Grass Seed bags name of Hxpress Company or Railroad running to your place 
urnished free, except for Timothy and Clover, or Stage Route. 
PARCEL POST SHIPMENT—Seeds, Bulbs and-Plants do 
not take the usual Parcel Post rates, but are mailable only, SPECIAL OFFER TO CASH BUYERS. 
unless sent first-class, at the rate of le for each 2 ounces 
regardless of distance. Express shipment, therefore, is fre- As an inducement to purchasers of our Seeds in PACKETS 
|quently less expensive, and we would urge our customers not AND OUNCES, we make this most liberal offer: 
o request parcel post shipment of bulky or heavy orders un- 
less they live at a great distance from the nearest express $1.00 $1.25 
office. j 2.00 May Select Seeds in 2.60 
> » i Incke 1e 
HOW TO REMIT—Money may be sent at our risk in the * Ec haeeye scones + 3.00 Ravouetie 7 3.95 
following manner) P. ©; Money Order, Bank Draft on New . = 3) —— *)*s""** 4.00 = Bsns 5.20 
lYork, Chicago or Milwaukee, Express Money Order or Regis- 5.00 (See note below.) 6.65 
Itered Letter. Money sent in any other way than as specified 5 
above is entirely at the risk of the sender. We accept Postage 7 a “ ; rat NY J ISS TH UNITE 
es for small amounts, same as cash. DELIVERED BY Beare oO ae ces S IN THE UNITED 
4 STATES SANADA, 
A WORD TO CORRESPONDENTS—A great many letters 
re received by us through the year asking for information N. B.—Please understand that items on your order for 
m horticultural subjects, all of which we are most happy to SEEDS in collections, 14 pounds, pounds, pints, quarts or more, 
wer. To facilitate this work and avoid confusion and or for PLANTS, MERCHANDISE or BULBS are NOT subject 
ors we will be greatly obliged if our correspondents will to the above discounts, 
CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, — | 
: 10S Wisconsin Street, H ~ - Greenhouses: 
Stores fa Broadway. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nursery, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. 
