CURRIE BROTHERS' 



HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



FOR GARDEN AND FARM. 



ST^FRINS NUMBER, 1900. 



In our Guide this year a very complete list of all the good things for the Farm and Garden will be found, all of which have 

 been thoroughly tried and found entirely reliable, each and every article being a valuable acquisition in its own way. All old 

 varieties that have been superseded by newer and improved sorts have been discarded, and only those of genuine merit retained. 

 Not only does this Guide give a list of the BEST SEEDS G1R0WN, but it also furnishes directions for the successful cultivation of 

 almost all crops, which may be followed with confidence. A 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. 



TESTED SEEDS. — 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 hest quality, possess the greatest possi- 

 ble vitality and are certainto grow under favorable conditions. That under favorable conditions they do grow and give entire satis- 

 faction, is fully testified to by the many flatten ug 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 30 to 38 will be found a com- 

 plete 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 weeks 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 in- 

 crease- And 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 low prices- We are confident they compare favorably with those of any 

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



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

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

 30 to 38, 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 havetheirordersshipped by freight or express at theirexpense. 



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 Beane, 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. 



INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOM&RS. 



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

 ence with their orders. 



How to Remit.— Money may be sent at our risk and expense, in the following manner : P. O. 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. 



iV. 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 pur- 

 pose 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 w^hich we are powerless to avoid 

 occur in consequence. Fidl 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 by 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. 



SPBCIA.L OFFER TO CASff BUYBRS. 



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

 derstood 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. 



" a 500 « « «« « „ 7 0Q 



DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA. 



CI IDDIF RPOTHFPS l05 W,SC0NSIN street AND 312 BROADWAV, 



