24 
CURRIE BROTHERS’ FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL. 
< 
We deliver all Seeds offered on this page Free to any Post-office in the United Siates, except whe 
EST A i 
Mushroom Spawn. 
Splendid results can be obtained by using our English 
Mushroom Spawn. The brand we offer is made by one 
of the best makers in England. Our pamphlet on ‘‘ How 
to Grow Mushrooms”’ we will furnish free with all orders 
for Spawn. Single copies, by mail, 5c 
1 pound to every square yard, 
English, by Express, customer paying 
- = charges—Per Ib., lic; 8 Ibs. for....__.2..--..2....---2- $1 00 
By Maii, postpaid—Per Ib.......... 25 
French, by Express—In 2b.” boxes.......:.-------2--------------- Seon skhe ate 75 
FERS fed a ee ere ee I PS IN oer Dee reese craic mmmmened (AN) 
‘MUSHROOM CULTURE.’ 
Falconer. Illustrated. 
Gloth;- by maths 25 scot as ee eee $1 00 
Mustard. 
Gerr 2n. Senf. French, Moutarde. 
A pungent salad. Sow thickly in rows and cut when about two inches high. For 
winter use, sow at intervals in boxesin the greenhouse or hot-bed. 
White Londen—Besi fcr salad. Pki., 5c; oz.. 10c; % Ib., pe Tibi. ene 40 
Brown—More pungent than the white, Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % % \b., 15c; 1 I beseeeeees 40 
= oe 
Martynia. 
1 ounce to 200 hills. 
The seed-pods, when gathered green and tender, are 
used for pickling. Sow in the open zround in May and 
transplant twe feet apart. 
Martynia Proboscidea—Pkt., 
$1.00- 
eSturtion or Indian Cress. 
The seeds, when young, are picked and used as capers. 
Maw—Pktsderwoznpl0cs s4eibsp20Gy 1 ID... sseece see 
Dwarf—Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % !b., 20c; 1 Ib 
5c; 0z.,30c; % Ib.. 
IMARTYNIA, 
Okra, or Gumbo. 
German, Gszbarer ,,Okrra."’ French, Gombaud. iG 
The pods, when young, are used in soups, stews, etc., 
and are very nutritious. Itis of the easiest culture, and 
grows freelyin any ordinary garden soil. Sow at the usual 
time of all tender vegetables, and set the plants from two } 
to three feet apart in drills. 10z. to 100 hills. 
Pmproved: Bwart Green Parly and productive. 
$ 
Pkt; 5¢°%0z7,10c; 74 (Ib: ,-20cs al Ip: = eterno 50 
Leng Gesen-cLene ribbed pods: Pet, 5c; 02., 10¢; | 
% |b., 20c; 1 Ib... waveqaedpandess2<a=5pec teen eee Roa DUR 
Parsley: 
German, Peterstlie. French, Persil. 
Parsley thrives best in a 
tich soil. The seeds germi- | 
nate very slowly, three or 
four weeks generally elaps- 
ing before it makes its ap- 
pearance. Sow early in 
spring half an inch deep, 
| 
previously soaking the 
seeds for a few hours in tep- 
id water. 
1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 
Plain—Leaves plain. It is hardier than the curled variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
BalDss QO cep el Diceaa eet cee oe cet ceene Sea tet SS eet Seem eRe Valens tay $ 50 
Extra Double Curled—A dwarf, beautifully curledicode excellent for garnish- 
PAKSLEY, 
ime Pte DC hOzesOG egal by 4 20C) (el bee) c tates ae RR a Se ue Soe 75 
Champion Moss Curled—A beautifully crimped and curled variety. Pkt., 5c; | 
; oz., 10c; % Ib., 20c; 1Ib.. 5 75 
Fern Leaved—A beautiful Ravien SARS For: table: decorations: y 
: 10c; %4 Ib., 20c; 1 Ib.. ee = Sears 65 
damburg, or Large-Rooted— Riese rooted: the reetae are mater for Aavorion 
SOUPS mee Kt OG; 1OZs10C7 4 S1D>, DOCH ELA ID sccm cece ee ee ee BO) 
re otherwise noted. 
Parsnip. _ 
German, Pastinake. French, Panais. 
Sow in spring as early as the weather will admit, in 
drills 15 inches apart and half an inch deep. When 
well up, thin cut to5 or 6 inches apart. Unlike Car- 
rots, they are improved by frost, and itis usual to take 
a quantityin the fall for winter use, leaving the restin 
the ground until spring, to be dug up as required. 
One oz. to 200 feet of drill; 5to6!bs. per acre in 
drills. 
Leng Smooth, or Hellow Crewn—A favorite 
variety. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; % Ib.,15c; 11b....$ 45 
Student—Not so generally used as the pre- 
ceding, but by many highly esteemed. Pkt., 
e075 1 0c scalp eoc lil Dea. eee 45 
Guernsey (Improved Half-Long)—An improve- 
ment on the old Hollow Crown, forming 
roots shorter and thicker than that variety. It 
is alarge cropper, very smooth, and the flesh 
is fine-grained and of excellent quality. Pkt., 
5cseozael Gre fal bon lo crab Drcee scence tees aeeenses 50 PARSNIP. 
Pepper. 
German, Pfeffer. « French, Piment. 
Sow in het-bed early in April, and transplant to the open ground when the weather is 
favorable. Plant in warm, mellow soil, in rows 30 inches apart, 1 oz. to 1,000 plants. : 
Ruby King—A most excellent variety. The fruit is large and of a beautiful ruby 
red color, and is remarkably mild, often being eaten sliced with pepper and vin- 
egar like tomatoes. Pkt., 5c; 0z.. 20c; % Ib., 60c} 1 Ib... eee $2 00 
Large Bell, or Bull Nose—Early and mild; rind thick and fleshy. Much 
used in its natural state, and for pickling. The best of the large peppers. 
EY Baa oon p apie demas Moly had epi bs |yjsee a ea ee aie Ron nS a a ine jealous 2 00 
Ceiestial—A very preling variety, with small fruits 2 to 3 inches long. Pkt., 5c: 
oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c; 1 
Long Red Cayenne—Fruit bright red, conical, from 3 to 4 inches in length; 
very productive. Pkt.,5c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 60C} VW eeceeceseeceseecee ceeeeeeeee ee 2 DB 
Sweet Spanish—A large and early variety; flesh sweet and mild. Pkt., 5c; 02z., 
20c; % Ib., 60c; 1 lb 
Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth—Similar to the preceding in shape and color 
but larger and milder. Pkt., 5c; 0z.. 20c; % Ib.. 60c; 1 Mb.ooe-eee eee eee eee 2 00 
Golden Dawn—A beautiful variety, similar in size and shape to the Bull Nose. 
but altogether different incolor, being a peaulral olden yellow. Itisofa EINE 
Superiomiavore Pty oc; Oz, 20CiE. Ibs,.00G; cl bb aeceenn sore eee a 2 co 
Chili Red—Largely used in the manufacture a pepper sauce; very prolific. 
Pie 5s 206 4 bes OO Cs ab I bese ee ol oe ee eee 2 09 
Mixed in Waretyaqconamine the most desirable for sauces, SHICEIEs and man- 
goés: Pkt:,-dSesfor: 22! = = rere oes oe 7.5 | 
RUBY KING PEPPER, 
Pepper Plants. 
lf wanted by mail, 15c per dozen for postage. 
Leading sorts ready May. Per doz., 20c; by express per G0 Sac ak Aas Rp ae $1 00 
sane 
rs i | 
I Desi et ees ee ce 2 25- 
ee es eee 
Agha’ 
