CURRIE BROTHERS' 



Horticultural Guide 



— FOR 



GARDEN AND FARM 



SPRING NUMBER, 1896. 



IN extending to our patrons our heartfelt thanks for their past favors we wish to emphasize the statement that we are in abetter position 

 than ever, in every branch of our business, to supply all their wants. We have earned the reputation of carrying only -first-class 

 goods, and conducting our business with strict integrity. This reputation we are confident of maintaining, and we hope by unremitting 

 attention to business, careful consideration of the wishes of our customers, and our usual promptness in filling orders, to retain the 

 patronage of old friends, and continue to add new customers to our lists. 



During the years in which the experienced cultivator his been engaged in his business he has probably become acquainted with all 

 the prominent seedsmen, and has learned in whom to place confidence. But the gardener or farmer who is making his first venture, per- 

 haps, yet is aware of the importance of securing good and reliable seed, is sometimes at a loss where to send for it. From him we respect- 

 fully solicit a trial order, in the full confidence that we can give him entire satisfaction and secure his future patronage. 



OUR SEED DEPARTMENT. 



Following our invariable custom, we catalogue in our " Guide," and offer seeds of only the best and most useful Vegetables, Flow- 

 ers, Grains and Grasses, new as well as standard, all of which have been thoroughly tested and found adapted to and entirelg reliable 

 in our climate. Directions for their cultivation, aimed to meet the requirements of the several plants in our latitude, are given, which 

 may be followed with confidence, a few changes in time of sowing seeds and planting, according to locality, being of course left to the 

 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 full cultural instructions on each seed packet. Our seeds are the very best, and we know them to be absolutely pure 

 and of the very finest grades. That they invariably give entire satisfaction to our numerous customers is fully testified to by the many 

 flattering testimonials we annually receive from them. 



IN FARM SEEDS. 



We make a specialty of the handling of clean and reliable seeds. On our pages 29 to 35 will be found a complete list of Cereals, 

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



Our two leaders for 1896 are New Mandscheuri Barley and Sand or Winter Vetches. The latter is destined to be the greatest of all 

 the forage plants for the Northwestern States. 



Our Seeds Are All Tested, a Precautionary Measure of Great Value to Customers and Ourselves, and none 

 are allowed to leave our establishment until we are satisfied that they are absolutely of the very best quality, possessing the greatest pos- 

 sible vitality and certain to grow under favorable conditions. 



We, however, cannot warrant good crops or hold ourselves responsible for failures, which are very often beyond human control. 



We Guarantee tbe Safe Arrival of Seeds. — In the event of the non arrival of packages, or their receipt in bad condi- 

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



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

 Our facilities 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 reasonable prices. We are confident they compare favorably with those of any reliable seedsman 

 in the United States. Our motto is first-class goods at reasonable prices. 



N. B.— See our Special Offer to Cash Buyers on next Page. 



Special List of Seeds mailed to Market Gardeners on application. 



FREE DELIVERY. 



At the prices quoted we deliver all Vegetable and Flower Seeds free to any post-office or express office in the United States or Canada, 

 Farm Seeds on pages 29 to 35 excepted, on which, if wanted by mail, allow 8 cts. per pound for postage. 



On page 28 we give a special list of rock bottom prices to buyers who prefer to have seeds shipped by express or freight 

 at their own expense. 



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