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AR 4 1916 



CURlfEBROfHERS COMPANY 



KSTAULISUED 1ST3 



FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL. SPRING NUMBER, 1916 



NOKTHERN GROWN TESTED SEEDS 



Awarded Three Graud Prizes and Ten Gold Medals at the World's Fair, St. Louis, 1!M>4, by the Jury of Awards for FARM 

 and GARDEN SEEDS. 



Our constant aim is to furnish Seeds, Bulbs and Plants of Strietly First-CIass Quality at the Lowest Possible Priees, 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 direetions 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. 



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. 



WE 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. 



FREE DELIVERY— At the prices quoted In this catalogue, 

 we deliver all Vegetable and Flower Seeds tn packets, ounces, 

 V* pounds and pounds, free to any postoffice in the United 

 btates. Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Field Corn, Grass Seed and 

 *arm faeeds offered on pages 40 to 51, except In packets, de- 

 livered at purchaser's expense; if wanted by mail, add to 

 prices quoted an amount sufficient to cover the postage at Par- 

 cel Post rates. See table on page 4. If in doubt as to the 

 zone you are in from Milwaukee, ask your postmaster. 



PURCHASERS OF SEED in bulk (pecks, bushels barrels, 

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

 their expense. 



T7i PURCHASERS will also pay shipping charges on all Tools, 

 fertilizers, Insecticides, etc., unless otherwise noted. 



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

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

 cost 1 peck 5c; y z bushel 10c; 2 bushels 20c. Grass Seed bags 

 rurnished free, except for Timothy and Clover. 



WHEN ordering enough Seeds for a freight shipment, 10c 

 per pound may be deducted from all Seeds quoted by the 

 pound, except on Farm and Grass Seeds. 



BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT all Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 

 are delivered by express to any Express Office in the United 

 ?! ates L at the 2nd cla ss rate, which is about 20 per cent, less 

 than the regular tariff or 1st class rate. 



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

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

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

 tered Letter. Money sent in any other way than as specified 

 above is entirely at the risk of the sender. We accept Postage 

 Stamps for small amounts, same as cash. 



A WORD TO CORRESPONDENTS — A great many letters 

 are received by us through the year asking for information 

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

 answer. To facilitate this work and avoid confusion and 

 errors we will be greatly obliged if our correspondents will 

 kindly write such letters on a sheet of paper separate from 

 that containing an order. 



INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. 



ORDERS FROM NEW CUSTOMERS — Persons unknown to 

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

 city reference with 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 — We cannot emphasize too 

 strongly the great necessity of ordering early. Try to make 

 out and send in yo.ur order as soon as possible after receiving 

 the Catalogue. In this way you will avoid the rush during 

 the very busy months of spring near Seed-time; it will be a 

 great convenience to us and will give you every advantage. 



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 ad- 

 dress 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 

 directions 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 DISCOUNT TO CASH BUYERS 



As an inducement to purchasers of our Seeds in PACKETS 

 AND OUNCES, we make this most liberal offer: 



$1.00 1 

 2.00 ! 

 3.00 



Purchasers Sending 

 with order 



4.00 

 5.00 



May Select Seeds In 

 Packets or Ounces 

 Amounting to 



(See note below.) 



DELIVERED BY MAIL TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE UNITED 

 STATES OR CANADA. 



N. B — Please understand that items on your order for 

 SEEDS in collections, % pounds, pounds, pints, quarts or more, 

 or for PLANTS, MERCHANDISE or BULBS are NOT subject 

 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, Wedding 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. Reliable 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 



384 East Water Street. 



Milwaukee, Wisconsin 



Nursery, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. 



