GURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY 



FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL 



Spring Number, 1910 

 NORTHERN GROWN TESTED SEEDS. 



Awarded Three Grand Prizes at the World's Fair, St. I is, 1004, 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, hut to us ulone was the high honor of GRAND PRIZE 

 GIVEN. In addition we Here awarded Ten Gold Medals. 

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

 Class Quality at the Lowest Possible Price, and our reputation for handling- the 

 Best Things for the Garden and Farm is fully demonstrated every year by the 

 many flattering testimonials we receive, and the rapidly increasing demand for 

 them. 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 1 and planting, neces- 

 sitated 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 gardner, we give instructions on 

 each Seed packet. See hints on page 54. 



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 favorable conditions. That under favorable conditions they do grow and give entire 

 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 

 cannot and do not guarantee crops. 



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

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

 in 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 

 deliver all Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces, x /4 

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

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

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

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

 8c per pint. 15c per quart, and Sweet Corn 5c per pint, 10c per 

 quart, to cover cost of mailing. 



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

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

 their expense. 



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 ABRANGEMENT all Seeds, Bulbs and Plants 

 are delivered by express to any Express Office in the United 

 States at 20 per cent, less than regular tariff rates. 



PURCHASEBS 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; \' 2 bushel 10c: 2 bushels 20c. Grass Seed bags 

 furnished free, except for Timothy and Clover. 



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 

 .hat containing an order. 



ORDERS FROM NEW CUSTOMERS— Persons unknown to 

 is, 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 AND HOW TO ORDER SEEDS — Order early, is our 

 invariable advice to customers. 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 purchasers, if orders are sent to us early. 



HOW TO OBDEB 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 OL'NCES ONLY 



tions, Vi pounds, pounds, pints, 



Purchasers Sending. 



and not to orders for collec- 

 quarts, or more. 



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2.00 



< 3.00 > 



4.00 



5.00 



May Select Seeds in 

 Packets or Ounces < 

 Amounting to. 



$1.25 

 2.60 

 3.85 

 5.25 

 6.65 



DELIVERED BY MAIL TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE UNITED 

 STATES OR CANADA. 



GURRIE DR0THERS COMPANY. 



Stores: 



108 Wisconsin Street. 

 312 Broadway. 



Milwaukee. Wisconsin. 



Greenhouses: Cor. State and 27th St«. 

 Nursery, Waawatosa, Wisconsin. 



