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GARDEN MAKING 
THE SOIL—Any ordinary soil may be used, but that best adapted 
to the successful cultivation of most vegetables and flowers is a 
rich, sandy loam. The poorest ground may be put into the 
highest stage of fertility in one or two seasons by the use of 
a liberal quantity of manure and cultivation. 
PREPARATION OF THE SOIL—As it seldom happens that any 
soil will produce the best results without enriching, a liberal 
supply of manure should be applied. Well decomposed barnyard 
manure is best, but where that is not available,' commercial 
fertilizer will take its place. As even the best sfable manure 
contains only a small percentage of the necessary fertilizing 
elements it is advisable to add a small quantity of a complete 
commercial fertilizer for the best results. Spread the manure 
evenly over the surface and dig or plow the ground to a depth 
of at least ten inches, carefully avoiding a time when the 
ground is too wet, especially if it is a clay soil. The ground 
should then be thoroughly worked over and pulverized. The 
preparation of the seed bed at this time has much to do with 
the success or failure of the crops. 
SEEDS CAREFULLY PLANTED—Hasty or improper planting 
CURRIE’S SEED STORE, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 
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is the most prolific source of disappointment. In soil that has 
been well prepared small seeds the size of turnip should be 
covered to a depth of not more than half an inch, and larger 
seeds, such as beans and peas, from one to three ‘inches deep, 
taking care not to plant when the ground is too wet. After plant- 
ing, the soil should be firmly pressed over the rows so as to bring 
the little particles of earth in close contact with the seed: This 
is important, as it not alone hastens germination, but prevents 
evaporation and consequent evils of sudden drying of the soil. 
In small gardens a good plan is to place a board over the planted 
rows and walk on it. 
CULTIVATION—Frequent stirring of the surface soil is necessary 
for the development of the roots. At first deep cultivation is 
best, lessening the depth as the roots develop, until a mere 
scratching of the surface soil is all that is required. Deep 
cultivation at this time often injures the roots, and results in 
diminished crops of inferior quality. 
TRANSPLANTING—The plants should be taken up carefully so 
as not to injure the roots, setting them out as soon after as 
possible, pressing the soil firmly about them. Choose a cloudy 
day if possible. During warm, dry weather it is best to do the 
work in the evening, watering the plants freely, and cover the 
wet surface at once with dry soil. 
GENERAL INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS 
PARCEL POST RATES 
Packages by parcel post must not exceed 70 pounds in weight 
for the first three zones, and 50 Ibs. for the other zones. 
Packages of seeds weighing less than 8 ounces are mailable at 
the rate of 1c for every two ounces regardless of distance. 
To distant points beyond the 4th zone packages weighing 10 Ibs. 
or more can generally be shipped cheaper by express. 
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO CUSTOMERS! 
So as to avoid mistakes and delay we ask customers to use the 
addressed envelope enclosed with each catalog, or in the event of its 
being lost to write our full address on the envelope when commun- 
icating with us. 
WRITE YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS 
AS PLAINLY AS POSSIBLE 
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PARCEL POST RATES IN THE U. S. A. | Pound] pound 
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QUANTITY OF SEED REQUIRED 
GARDEN AND FIELD 
Quantity per Acre 
NSDATACUS see oe ee ee eee OZ OnOUeT Earlene eee 5 lbs. 
Beans, /Dwartein drills) 22s 1elbe toml0omit-rdrillaan eee ae 120 lbs. 
Beans, Pole, in hills iolbastoy7oehillsie. eee 20 to 25 Ibs. 
Beet; ' Gardenia. ean eases aes 1oz-e tom Omit drill neste 7 Ibs. 
Sucarebeetpinedrlisus series Ik yA) Tie) 10D) Rey GIR ooneeoe 5 lbs. 
Cabbage, for transplanting ....1 oz. to 4,000 plants........ Y% |b. 
Cauliflower, for transplanting..1 oz. to 5,000 plants ....3 to 4 oz 
Carotene See se oe ae ees 1vozs to 100) tt drills to-4 lbs: 
Carrots in) drills’ for stock) feeding sapere ecm ke eee 2 tGyesoe lbs: 
Celery, for transplanting ....... 1 lb. to 5,000 to 10,000 plants...... 
Conn PSweets seer ee Hel bastoysOOnhliseee rie 12 tom Selbs® 
Ghicoryin hve zt Se ee (ozs to 1005. drillee= 22> tors. 3) lbs. 
Cress Garde: eee oie eee LPOZEtoO wl OOmttynaril ler «creer ieee 
Cucumbers in hills ee eee lw OzarttomlOdmbillsine saree 27to oLlbs: 
Bigg UP laritict aie cho toner conan ers iB OZ. tOw 150) ft. drilleeeeer. 4 |b. 
BSTGIVe ee ee le ere el ee {Woz to 100 mite driller. Y lb 
Wales ae at thm Sele Ae ee i Oz-utowlOOMtt sarille mete eierier 
Koh ralpt ¥s csefevocys a) others lacche's oneteletes Ozsto 6, 000mplantsir sien 4 lbs. 
Ne LC He Fale a aratarope ich ccdls eiets Aiereumeuc tee i oz. to 150 ft. drill ee eres 
ISELtLICE’ 2. arteries oc eae ene iP oz tom sOutt. «drills eee 3 Ibs. 
Manpell 1mdtilis seen ie eee Inozyetoml00mttasartll: ae eae 5 lbs. 
Melon, Musk, in hills ......... 1 ozs itosOhillsty. eyelets 2 to 3 lbs. 
Melon, Water, in hills ........ 1HOZAELO SD nt ll siete teria 3 to 4 Ibt. 
Matshroommspawierineeeee eee oe Lobricks tot 9isq-aitoaeeeomicisicc cate: 
Onionsiindrills) See 150z.toy100 tt. drillae eer 4to 5 lbs, 
Onion Sets, for planting ...... ibs to Alte edrilleeer 8 to 10 bus 
Parsley eles ee. IP OZE tom Omit want leer rser 
Parsnip wexeven coe re ee: 1 oz: ‘to 200° it. drill. -- 5 to 6 lbs 
Peasuindrilisth son. sete. 1iby to 75. it. driul> -eel2Z. toc pls: 
Pepper, is Preretscc st tevinete hae thy eons 1Oz, LOW SOO Mplants/ seek. cicieiers Y |b. 
Potatoes: shiliswordriliss cutee ce enero dee es nee 10 to 14 bus. 
Potatoes, hills or drills, cut to single eyes ............. 8 to 10 bus. 
Bamplcimterrecce ore icientels cicleeci IVOZAEtOM OOM HUN Steers tats. 3 to 4 lbs. 
Vadis hiwar.ve cost eee Sree ice 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill 8 to 10 lbs 
Nssexpivape. | broadcast s)m nics see ie: Site cn omits belch 4 to 6 lbs. 
Essex papers invdrillstecssa ser tee cee lea ise 3 Ibs. 
Salsify sive oy tevs! hereievene tae eee ee loys, “ix0) 109) pies Gobo th COA ae 8 IBs. 
SPINACH) tests cis cvcrasioiteeetei ince cite 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill 8 to 12 lbs 
Squash, bush, in hills ......... i oz CoOMoOMOUNISE penta cte eens 5 to 6 lbs 
Sqttash}. vine. in) billsmey wie eee TORO M Se etete cl oheltese 3 to 4 lbs 
Sunflower, s.Russian, Gea peeks - ye tb. EO) LOO hts KALIL eye a aes csehekats 
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GARDEN AND FIELD—Cont. 
5 Quantity per Acre 
Tomato, for transplanting ...... 1 oz. to 1,500 plants Ib. 
Ae ts ZA 
Atrni ps) sacd enka aeeeeseceieielere 1 oz. to 150 fe drill) -eitAs tonzelps 
hurnip; ini drills; for» stock wfeeding wn em. sie eee eee 2 to 3 Ibs. 
Lurnip: ‘broadcast Giaagiacneacceirhen ee aes eee eae 5 to 6 lbs 
GRAINS 
Quantity per Acre ...... Weight per Bus 
Barleyen® sci Gite OOo Coe USA Te) PRA NBG Scooudascoer lbs 
Buckwheati sires 2 Gs ater cee Y% to % bus. 50 lbs 
Corn;einyhillssito) matures see IZ tetor lsh lbS. shear 56 Ibs 
Cornh WE lintae ctr. ce, oe eter: ISUe\toes20CIbs. a eerie 56 lbs 
Corn’ for foddersuin: drillses a e20 Pe torsO lbs ieee eee 56 lbs 
Corn}s for sfodderibroadcastarascic s aitOn 104 sibuS] ese 56 lbs 
Plaxicforiseed axa: ccc stars suas pier eke 4 to 3% bus 56 lbs 
Kathrin Coreen aon snc eee IDSSe Bieletsrsskelnis terete eee 56 lbs 
Datse: Ayo eyctke has Bamana ae anos 2 “ee 3Y BUS) occ cere scene ovetere 32 Ibs 
Gas) aerate rs Sioa oO tied oe eee Oe DUST a ein ee ce ee ae 60 Ibs 
ROO fecha dagoossoooedur ia Bis: Sia rah Mare ele eee 56 Ibs 
Rye, for fodder or pasture ..... 257) tO 214, busi.) 2este eae ee 
SpeltzaGEmmen) meceeaeaeeee 60°::to. 80). Ibs... oes neiacn ek eee 
Weetches i sea ee its tenn eee TIA Mto® W2° buss) nie eee 60 Ibs 
Vetches for plowing down ....2 to 3* bus: Rae shee cee 
Wiheat. a Spnincue eee ere eee TIA to 12540 busue eraser cae 60 lbs 
Wiheattawintereenie.t cae aes 134. topltZ bus: meas Oe 
CLOVERS AND GRASSES 
Quantity per Acre ...... Weight per Bus. 
Alfalfa: ti csi qeticte sie ce eee 1$\ tot 251 bs¥ "5.5 eee nesta oie Ibs. 
CloveryRediijie alvereta amt rather LO. ‘to.- 16) Ibsiiicd < Sate ieee 60 Ibs. 
Glover, VAlsike on. teem 8ito10 Ibs’ <. aap eomereikocts 60 Ibs 
Clover; UWihitemh i. cisterns St'to} 8: Ibs. "Soames tee 60 Ibs 
Brome (Broomus inermis) ..... 2 Val to ea Mean Ie Gm Gita core 14 lbs 
Ble! Grasse ere votes ciotsie sletee ane sxe SO IDS Satie ee ae eee 20 Ibs 
Orchard warilsmaaeer eee 25\'to: 35 Ibs: ASoeseneee 14 Ibs 
Red Top, drills—Fancy ....... 7A Lo eI Pie OL OS ROG Se 32 Ibs 
mimothyiarillst..iis © cleebeeicir ees 15: to 20 bse cece Seen 45 Ibs 
RV.Ciikajosnvete cokerelesiclevaitereshetelore mmetoior: 75 to A00 "I bse eit mote ere 56 lbs 
Euingarianie villleture ce eee 40). to 50. LSS: | oe ives, eee 48 Ibs 
Japanese Millet, broadcast ..... 30 Wbsimieracceeetute ence) ore eee 36 lbs 
Japanese Millet, drills ......... 15 :to22Z0iIbsh) S420. See a 36 Ibs 
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