CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY 



ESTABLISHED 18to 



FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL SPRING NUMBER, 1917. 



NORTHERN GROWN TESTED SEEDS. 



Awarded Three Grand Prizes and Ten Gold Medals at the AVorld's Fair, St. Louis, 1904, by the Jury of Awards for FARM and 

 JAKUEN SEEDS. 



Our constant aim is to furiiish Seeds, Bulbs and Plants of Strictly First-Class Quality at the Lowest Possible Prices, anfl our 

 •eputation for liaudliug the Best Tilings for the Oarden and Farm is fully demonstrated everj' year by many flattering testimonials 

 vliieh 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 directions for the successful cultivation of the same, which may be safely relied upon, a few changes in the 

 ime of sowing and planting necessitated by peculiar climatic conditions, being left, of course, to the good judgment of the cultivator, 

 n the case of Flower Seeds, partly to economize space, but j^articularly to make it more convenient for the gardener, we give instruc- 

 ions on each seed packet. 



IF YOU ARE A MARKET GARDENER 



raising garden truck for SAXE and your annual purchases of bulk seed amount to considerable, you are entitled to Market Gar- 

 deners' prices, and we will <iuote you these special prices on request. Our seed stocks are especially ailapted to the market 

 gardener's use, as they are grown under the most careftil supervision from specially selected, pedigreetl 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 

 lurselvcs, and none are allowed to leave our establishment until we are satisfied that they possess the greatest possible vitality and 

 ire certain to grow under proper conditions. That under such conditions they do grow and give entire satisfaction, is fully testified 

 o by many flattering testimonials which we annually receive from our customers. 



We warrant onr Seeds to possess strong vitality, but owing to the many conditions under which failures may occur we cannot 

 ind do not guarantee crops. In conformity with action taken many years ago by the American Seed Trade Association, of which we 

 ire members, our goods are sold under and subject to the following non-warranty clause: We give no warranty, express or implied, 

 is to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out, and we will not be in any 

 nay responsible for the crop. 



WE GUARANTEE THE SAFE ARRIVAL, OF SEEDS — If. in the event of the arrival of express or freight shipments in bad con- 

 3ition, notice is sent us at once, we will cheerfully replace the same free of charge, providing paid freight or express bills, upon which 

 the agent's notation of the damage is shown, accompany the notification. Mail or parcel iiost shipments will be replaced, unless in 

 ;ollowlng customers' shipping instructions we do so against our best judgment. When customers do not receive their goods in a 

 reasonable time, they should inform us, at the same time sending a copy of their order so we can trace the goods. 



Beans, Sweet Corn and Peas will this year and hereafter be offered and sold by the pound instead of by the measured unit, pint, 



quart, peck, etc.. as heretofore. This system is being adopted by leading seedsmen all over the country, and its adoption from the 



seedsman's standpoint will considerably simplify the handling of these varieties. To avoid possible misunderstanding and confusion, 



■ and as an aid to customers in making out orders, we are showing on the Bean, Sweet Corn and Pea pages the quantity value of the 



pound in terms of the pint and the number of pounds to the bushel. 



INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. 



FREE DELIVERY — At the prices quoted in this catalogue. A WORD TO CORRESPONDENTS — A great many letters are 



we deliver all Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces, % received by us through the year asking for information on horti- 



pounds and pounds, FREE to any postoftice in the United States. cultural subjects, all of which we are most happy to answer. To 



Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Field Corn, Grass Seed and Farm Seeds facilitate this work and avoid confusion and errors we will be 



offered on pages 40 to 47, except in packets, delivered at purchas- greatly obliged if onr correspondents will kindly write such letters 



er's expense; if wanted by mail, add to prices quoted an amount on a sheet of paper separate from that containing an order, 

 sufficient to cover the postage at Parcel Post rates. See table on nnnirRsi i^Rnir vi?\v rTTsxnAiirRs T->o,cr„ic ,iT,i.r,,^-n.v, t-r, „=, 



rifla-e 4 Tf in donht- n^; to the rnnc vnn nra in frTim A-TiKvnnboo ORDERS 1< ROM JNEW CDS1031EKS I'erSOnS Unknown tO US. 



PM\*- . " A° '^"Ji" "'^ *° "^ ^^'^^^ ^*^" ^^^ '° ^^°^ Milv^aukee, ^^ .^^,^^^ delay^ ,^,.ill ^jg^^g^ g^^j remittance or satisfactory city 



dsK youi posimasiei. reference with their orders. We decline to ship C. O. I), to un- 



PURCHASERS OF SEED in bulk (pecks, bushels, barrels, etc.), known customers unless sufficient money is sent to guarantee 



will have their orders shipped by freight or express at their acceptance, 

 expense. WHEN TO ORDER SEEDS — We cannot emphasize too strongly 



PURCHASERS will also pay shipping charges on all Tools, the great necessity of ordering early. Try to make out and send 



Fertilizers, Insecticides, etc., unless otherwise noted. in your order as soon as possible after receiving the Catalogue. 



We make no charge for packing cases or barrels or delivery ^2 "'^? ^'^^' 5°" ^vlU avoid the rush during- the very busy months 



to freight depots. We, however, charge for Cloth Bags at cost of. sprmg near Seed-time: it will be a great convenience to us and 



1 peck 5c; % bushel 10c; 2 bushels 20c. Grass Seed bags fur- ""'^^ ^ive you every advantage. 

 nished free, except for Timothy and Clover. HOW TO ORDER SEEDS, ETC. — Purchasers will greatlv 



WHEN ordering enough Seeds for a freight shipment 10c ?^^\^^ "® ^^' ^Tjti"8' ?"* their orders^ on the sheets we enclose for 



per pound may be deducted from all Seeds quoted by the pound, l^""^ pm-pose with each Catalogue; it greatly tacihtates our work, 



except on Beans, Sweet Corn and Peas and on Farm and Grass *t is most miportant that the full name and address be given, an.l 



Seeds v^iaoo plainly written. Often we receive orders with neither name nor 



nv cBx-riTAT *T>D .■vT^^^rx.T^Tnn 1, c 1 T> „ , T^, . uddrcss attachcd. and delays which we are powerless to avoid 



o..^oH,?oT5 K ^ ARRANGEMENT all Seeds,. Bulbs and Plants occur in consequence. Full shipping directions should be given 



are delivered by express to any Express Office m the United States us, stating distinctly whether large quantities are to be sent bv 



at the 2nd class rate, which is about 20 per cent less than the express or freight, otherwise we must use our own judgment re- 



reguiar tana or 1st class rate. garding the best route. Give name of Express Company or Rail- 



HOW TO REMIT — Money may be sent at our risk in the I'oad running to your place or Stage Route. 

 following manner: P. a Money Order, Bank Draft on New York, Errors in filling orders, in spite of every precaution, will some- 

 Chicago or Milwaukee Express Money Order or Registered Letter. times creep in. As we will alwavs gladly rectify such errors 

 Money sent in any other wa.y than as specified above is entirely at however, if they are brought to oiir attention in time, customers 

 the nsk of the sender. We accept Postage Stamps for small should notify us promptly upon arrival of goods of any mistake 

 amounts, same as cash. that may be found. 



FLOWER DEPARTMENT. 



Long Distance Telephone, Main 188. 



„„ ^f. !?'*'^*^"'^ 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 

 1 able 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 

 * f"? 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 



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