2 CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



Experienced gardeners and farmers fully understand the many adverse circumstances which may result in the failure of 

 seeds to germinate, or cause their total destruction even after they have passed that critical stage. It may be drought or too 

 much moisture, a too low temperature of soil or atmosphere, a too loose or too compact soil, or improper treatment, owing to 

 carelessness or lack of knowledge, which maj' cause the failure of seeds to germinate ; or during germination, when the young 

 plants are so small and delicate that even a sudden change of temperature, or a blast of cold or hot and dry wind, to say nothing 

 of the ravages of the numerous insect enemies, may at any moment totalh' destroy them, and the crop is lost. It will be readily 

 seen that the seedsman is powerless under all of the circumstances to avert failure ; but knowing how apt beginners 

 esijecialh' are to charge him with selling bad seeds, he, as in our case, adopts the precautionary measure we have mentioned. 



WE GUARANTEE the safe arrival of seeds. In the event of the non-arrival of packages, or their receipt in bad con- 

 dition, if notice is sent us within two weeks after date of shipment, we will cheerfully replace the same. 



REASONABLE PVHOZS—First-class goods at reasonable prices is our motto. We invite comparison of our prices with 

 those of any reliable seedsmen in the United States, and we are confident ours will be found as low as any. Eemember that 

 reliable seeds cannot be bought as cheaply as those of an inferior quality, and we do not deal in any of a doubtful character. 



TrtIS SEASO^fS STOCK OF SEEDS— This year we are unusually Avell pleased with our different stocks of all kinds 

 of grains, and vegetable and Hower seeds. They were harvested under the most favorable circumstances, and were thoroughly 

 matured and well cleaned. The tests prove them to be of a very superior grade ; Potatoes too are excellent, notwithstanding the 

 inferior crops in some sections the past season. In the north, where ours were grown, the weather was most favorable, our crop 

 was never better. We have therfore the utmost confidence in offering all our stocks to our customers, knowing all to be of a 

 superior quality. 



INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. 



WHEN TO ORDER SEEDS— Beyond question, the proper time to send in orders is just as soon after the receipt of this 

 catalogue as that can be conveniently done. Not only does it give us plenty of time to fill orders, but is sometimes in other 

 respects a great convenience to us, and likewise a benefit to those ordering, in this respect. Although Ave carry a large stock, it is 

 evident that, as we cannot foresee the demand, we are liable at times, particularly as the season advances, to run shoi't of some 

 kinds ; an early receipt of orders enables us to avoid that difficulty and customers get what they want without delay. It also 

 enables purchasers, on receipt of their seeds, should they then discover that they have omitted something in ordering, to send 

 again, and have the omitted articles arrive in season. 



HOW TO ORDER SEEDS, ETC.— ^i^ '^a.king out orders he'cureful to give jonr full name and address, plainly written, 

 to prevent mistakes and delay; and please state distinctly whether large quantities are to be sent by express or freight, otherwise 

 we shall use our own judgment regarding the best route. 



In ordering packages sent C. 0. D., sufficient mone.y must be enclosed with the order to pay express charges both ways, so 

 as to protect us from loss, as it sometimes happens that persons do not receive goods on their arrival, and the express charges 

 may be more than the value of the jjackage. 



SEEDS BY MAIL— Purchasers of seeds will please note that all seeds in packets are sent free by mail to any Postoffice or 

 Express Office in the United States; but those ordering quantities of one-half pound, or pint and upwards, will please add to the 

 catalogue price of seeds sufficient amount to cover expense of postage, namely, 8 cents per pound; 1-5 cents per quart of Beans and 

 Peas, and 10 cents per quart of Sweet Corn. 



Since these and larger quantities are most frequently ordered sent by express or freight, Ave deem it advisable to adhere to 

 Avhat has always been our custom of listing seeds at their true value, leaving it to the purchaser to add the necessary amount for 

 postage when he desires them sent by mail. Experience has taught us that this plan saves both ourselves and our customers 

 much trouble and annoyance. We wish, then, to direct particular attention to this important fact, that while Ave do not offer, as 

 some seedmen do to-day, to forward all seeds postpaid, it will be found, on making comparison, that the actual prices of our seeds 

 are as low as those of any first-class and reliable seedsman in the country. 



GREENHOUSES AND PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



A lifetime of experience in plant culture has taught us many valuable lessons in the construction of greenhouses, so that our 

 ranges, as they stand to-day, are not only the most extensive in our city, but they are in every respect most complete and service- 

 able. Briefly stated, the secret of our success in this branch of our business is a painstaking consideration of the wants of our 

 customers, and close and prompt attention to them; a careful selection of plants of the best kinds, neAvand old, and those best adapted 

 for the various uses they are to be put to ; a close study of the requirements of eA'ery class of plants, and a strict observance of the 

 best methods of cultivation. Our greenhouses, too, as Ave have said, are as near perfect and as completely fitted up as it is possi- 

 lile to have them, and all tlie gardeners Ave employ are active men of long experience and devoted to their profession. Further- 

 more, it has always been our greatest care to deal fairly, honestly and liberally with our customers. 



NOVELTIES— It will be seen that a number of the plants we offer are new or of very recent introduction, but all have been 

 thoroughly tried to test their qualities before giving them a place in our lists. All are really excellent of their kind, and should find 

 a place in every collection of plants. To place them Avithiu the reach of everybody, Ave ofi'er them at extremely low prices. 



ESDD8NC PLANTS-Our stocks of these this year are again, Ave are happy to say, fully equal to any we have ever oftered. 



