84 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 
SS no =| INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 
RBUGS AND BLIGHT PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
Spraying is an insurance against failure and depleted crops. 
In some seasons 1t may seem unnecessary, but the effects will 
inevitably become apparent the next season. It must be done 
thoroughly to be effective, but should not be done without pre- 
cise knowledge as to the nature of the attacking insects and 
how they destroy. These may be divided into two classes, leaf 
eating and sucking. Both require separate treatment. ‘The leaf 
eating caterpillars, potato-bugs, etc., require a stomach poison, 
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which is sprayed on to the plant and intended to be eaten. 
sucking insects, plant lice, aphides, etc., require a contact pol- 
son such as the Tobacco Extracts, 
irritants which cover the entire body and close the 
The fungicides listed are to be used for plant diseases. 
cheapest and most effective way to combat these is to apply a 
preventative spray early in the season. 
tomatoes, beans, etc., thus treated will thrive, where others fall. 
The 
Kerosene Emulsion, etc., 
The 
Fruit trees, potatoes, 
“Spraying Calendar” pamphlet sent upon request. 
NN. b.—unly articles marked * are mailable; when wanted by mail please add postage at parcel post rates to prices given. 
See table page l. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD—Remedgy for all insects that eat leaves. 
Unusually adhesive and will not burn. In powder form. 
Powder, % lb. 30c; 1 1b. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25; 10 lbs. $4.00. 
ARSENATE OF CALCIUM—A specific for potato-bugs, effec- 
tive as Paris Green and cheaper; also for apples and all 
fruits excepting stone fruits. Powder, % 1b. 25c; 1 Jb. 35c; 
5 Ibs. $1.50; 10 Ibs. $2.90. 
BLACK I.EAF “40"—Concentrated Nicotine Sulphate. Recom- 
mended by all experts as the best for spraying, sheep dip- 
ping and similar uses. 1 0z. bottle 35c; % lb. can $1.25; 
2 Ibs. $3.50; 10 lbs. $13.50. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE (Fungicide)—"t is cheaper, better and 
safer to buy the already prepared mixture. All that is 
needed is dilution according to directions given on the 
package. Arsenate of Lead can be added thereby spraying 
for two purposes with one operation. Put up in powder 
form. % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.90. 
*BUG DEATII—A non-poisonous insect-killing powder used on 
potatoes, currants, cabbage, cucumbers, etc. Use 12 lbs. per 
acre. 1 lb. 25c; 3 lbs. 50c; 5 Ibs. 70c; 12% Ibs. $1.50. 
CARDRON BRISULPIUME—A most effective remedy for ants in 
lawns, also for cut-worms. 1 Ib. tins 65c. 
DY-SECT—A powerful insecticide that kills rose bugs, aster 
beetle, mealy bug, red spider, aphis and most rose Pests. 
Also used for soil spray to kill grubs and larvae in ground. 
Pts. $1.00; qt. $1.75; gal. $6.00. 
PYROX (Bordeaux-Arsenate of Lead Paste)—Kills insects 
and prevents fungus. Used on all kinds of large and small 
fruits, cabbage, gingseng, potatoes, corn, shrubs, etc. 1 1b. 
jar 50c; 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 1bs. $3.50; 25 lbs. $6.60; 50 lbs. $11.25. 
*GRAPE DUST—Excellent for the prevention of mildew and 
blight, either in the greenhouse or outdoors. 11b.30¢e3.5 
lbs. 95c; 10 lbs. $1.80. 
Simply dilute with ten parts of wa- 
ter and apply to pernicious vegeta- 
“Al TILES tion with a sprinkling can. 
Will Cae all undesirable 
z vegetation—including poison ivy— 
NON-POISONOUS as easily as watering a garden, 
without endangering human or ani- 
WEED KILLER mal life. One gallon is ample to 
PATENTED clear 500 square feet of densely 
_ vegetated area. 
Each 
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Other articles are not mailable and must be sent by express collect. 
*GRAFTING WAX—} Jb. 35c; 1 Ib. 60c 
HELLEBORE—Being less poisonous than Paris Green, etc., is 
safer to use on fruits and vegetables. Dissolve one ounce 
to three gallons of water. 1 1b. 50c; 6 lbs. $2.35; 10 lbs. $4.60. 
*KEROSENE EMCLSION—One of the best Insecticides for all 
suft-bodied insects. Ready for-use by adding 25 parts of 
witer to one of emulsion. 1 qt, 70c; 1 gal. $1.85. 
GRASSELLI LIME SULPHUR SOLUTION—A combined insect- 
icide and fungicide that will contro] San Jose and Oyster 
Shell Scales on fruit trees. Dilute 1 gallon into 9 to 11 gal- 
tors of water, apply during dormant season, either in fall 
or spring before buds open. The summer spray is diluted 
Sitetar one to 60 gallons of water as a fungicide. 1 gal 
MELROSINE—An effective _ remedy for rose bug, aphis and 
other sucking insects. Pt. can $1.00; at. $1.75. Directions 
on each can. 
*NICO-FUME PAPER—For fumigating greenhouses. Does not 
injure plac. ae ar anee BE) Sales: method of fumi- 
gating ever devised. ns of 24 sheets $1.25; 144 sheets, 
$5.50; 288 sheets, $10.00. r 
NIKOTEEN LIQUID—A powerful insecticide for spraying and 
fumigating. 30% nicotine. In bottles. 1 oz. 25c; 1% oz. 
40c; % 1b. $1.20; 1 lb. $2.25. 
PARIS GREEN—¥ lb. 20c: % Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 55c; 5 Ibs. $2.50. 
Subject to market change. 
SCALECIDE—Considered by many the most efficient remedy 
for San Jose scale. 1 quart 70c. 
*SLUG SHOT—Used from ocean to ocean as a reliable de- 
prnoyer of a Bo Tees 1 Ib. carton with per- 
orated top 25c; 5 an - lots Yc per 1b.; 25 to 60 ; 
llc per 1b.; 100 Ibs. $10.50. ~ ; aes 
*SUGAR SULPHATE OF IhON—Sprayed on lawn to kili dan- 
delions and cther broad-leaved weeds without injury to 
grass. 2 lbs. to gallon of water wiil cover about 3,000 sq. 
ft. Per 1b. 10c. 
*SULPHUR—Powdered, 1 1b. 18c; 5 lbs. 75c; 10 lbs, $1.25. 
*SULPHO TOBACCO SOAP—Invaluable to all lovers of flow- 
ers. 3 0z. pkg. 15c; by mail 20c; 8 oz. pkg. 25c; by mail 30c. 
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TANGLEFOOT ROACH AND ANT POWDER —Kills R 
and Ants; % Ib. 60c. oaches 
*TOBACCO DUST (Corona)—*% lb. 10c; 1 lb. 18c; 5 Ibs. : 
10 Ibs. $1.35. 8. 75c; 
*TOBACCO STEMS—100 lbs. $2.25. 
*TREE TANGLEFOOT—The finest thing on earth for banding 
trees to prevent worms and crawling insects from ascend- 
ing the trunks. Sticky like Tanglefoot Fly Paper, remain- 
ASS an peaec re 1 lb. tin 60c; 5 Ibs. $2.75; 10 lbs. $5.25; 
s. .00. 
BIRD SEEDS 
Nothing is more important than the proper selection of foo 
We exercise great care in offering the best money can buy. 
d for your bird. Pure, fresh, clean food is necessary at all times. 
We offer these seeds in bulk only. 
If wanted by mail, add postage at Parcel Post rates. 
See page 1. 
Prices subject to market changes. 
RAPE—Of the various kinds of seeds used for feeding birds, Rape is the most important. 
10 lbs. and over, 15c per Ib. 
CANARY—Stands next in importance. 
found in the already mixed brands offered in package form. 
MILLET—Should form part of the food, especially for finches. 
1 1b. 10c; 3 lbs. 27c; 5 lbs. 
HEMP—Is the richest of all seeds and should be regarded as a dainty rather than as a food. 
Give three or four seeds at a time, but never mix with other seeds, as the canary will waste other seeds 
cheap mixtures. Recleaned seed. 
injures the voice. 
in searching for it, hence the importance of buying the vartous seeds separately. 
We offer the Russian variety. 
SUNFLOWER—Is the principal seed for parrots. 
birds, therefore poultry men purchase it for feeding their fowls a few weeks before poultry shows. 
65c: 10 lbs. $1.20; 25 lbs. $2.85. 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
6 lbs 
1 lb. 20c; 3 Ibs. 55c; 5 lbs. 80c; 
Our stock is bright, plump, clean and clear from dirt, not the inferior grade very often 
1 1b. 20c; 3 lbs. 55c; 5 lbs. 80c; 10 Ibs. and over 15c per lb. 
a is the cheapest of all seeds, therefore mixed largely in the 
Cc. 
It has a fattening tendency and 
1% Ib. 10c; 1 1b. 16c; 3 Ibs. 45c; 5 lbs. 65c. 
It tends to give a lustre to the feathers of 
1 Ib. 16c; 3 Ibs, 45c; 
