CURRIE BROTHERS' 



Horticultural Guide 



FOR GARDEN AND FARM. 



Sf^frino Number, IS©©. 



As has been our custom in previous years, we have again carefully prepared for our " Guide " a complete list of the best and 

 most useful Vegetable, Flower, Grass and Farm Seeds, new as well as standard, all of which have been thoroughly tried and found 

 adapted to and entirely reliable in our climate. For the successful cultivation of the different varieties we givedirections which 

 are aimed to meet the requirements of the plants in our latitude. The directions may be followed with'^confidence, the few 

 changes in the time of sowing and planting, necessitated 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 

 gardener, we give instructions on each seed packet. 



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 are absolutely of the best quality, 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 cannot, however, guarantee good 

 crops or hold ourselves responsible for failures which unusual conditions render unavoidable, and which are very often beyond 

 human control. - , 



Farm seeds. — We make a specialty of the handling of clean and reliable seeds. On our pages 28 to 35 will be found a 

 complete list of Cereals, Grasses, Clovers, and other forage plants of great value to the farmer. 



We (xnarantee the Safe Arrival of Seeds.— In the event of the non-arrival of packages, or their receipt in bad condition, if 

 notice is sent us within two tueeks after date of shipment, we will cheerfully replace the same free of all charges. 



Low Prices. — We grow and handle seeds in large quantities. Our business, both wholesale and retail, is ever and rapidly on the increase. 

 JncZ owr /aciZtiies for handling seeds, receiving and filling orders, packing and shipping are being improved where possible. With 

 all of these advantages we are enabled to make very low prices. We are confident they compare favorably with those of any reliable 

 seedman in the United States. Our motto is flrst-class ^oods at reasonable prices. 



FREE DELIVERY. — At the prices quoted in this Guide, we deliver all Vegetable and Flower Seeds, in packets, ounces, l pound, 

 pound, free to any post-office in the United States; except Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, Field Corn and Farm Seeds offered on pages 

 28 to 35, 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. 



Postage to Canada on Seeds, Bulbs and Plants being double that of the United States, customers will please add 8 cents per 

 pound, 15 cents per pint and 30 cents per quart on Beans, Peas and Field Corn; 10 cents per pint and 20 cents per quart on Sweet 

 Corn to our prices. 



Purchasers will also pay shipping charges on all Tools, Fertilizers, Insecticides, etc., unless otherwise noted. 



irsiSTRUc^Tiorsi© to c^ustoiviefrs. 



Orders from New Customers. — Persons unknown to us, to avoid delay, will please send a remittance, or satisfactory city 

 reference with their orders. 



How to Remit. — Money may be sent at our risk and expense, in the following manner: P. 0. Money Order, Bank Drafts on 

 New York, Chicago or Milwaukee, Express Money Order or Registered 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. 



When to Order Seeds. — Order early, is our invariable advice to customers. We plan to have our catalogue reach them at what 

 we believe to be a proper time to give seed orders consideration. 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. If the goods are not wanted immediately, we will get them ready and ship at any date desired. 



N. B. — We fill all orders in the rotation in which they are received. 



How to Order Seeds, Etc. — Purchasers will greatly oblige us by writing out their orders on the sheet 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 directions 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. 



A Word to Correspondents. — A great many letters are received bj' us throughout the year asking for information on horticul- 

 tural subjects, all of which we are most happy to answer, the subject in question, if it so demands, being most carefully considered 

 by us, and our reply given to the best of our ability. 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 that containing an order. 



SF=»Ec^iAL- cdf=-f^e:f=r tcd cash buxefrs. 



As an inducement to purchasers of our seeds in packets only, we make this most liberal offer, but we wish it thoroughly 

 understood that it applies to orders for seeds in PACKETS ONLY, and not to orders for an ounce or more: 



Purchasers remitting $1.00 may select Seeds, in Packets Only, to the value of $1.30. 



« " 2.00 " *' *' " " 2.65. 



« " 3.00 " " " " " 4.05. 



♦< " 4.00 " " " " " 5.50. 



" . " 5.00 " " " " •* 7.00. 



Delivered free by mail to any address in the United States or Canada. 



CURRIE BROTHERS, 



108 WISCONSIN STREET, 

 AND 312 BROADWAY, 



MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



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