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CURRIE BROTHERS' 



HORTICULTURAL GUIDE 



FOR GARDEN AND F r ARM. 



SPRING NUMBER, 1898. 



Following onr ipvariable_custom, we catalogue in our "Guide," and offer seeds of only the best and most useful Vegetables, 

 Flowers, Grains and (.Trasses, new as well as standard, all of which hare been thoroughly tested and found adapted to and entirely 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. 



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 possible 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. 



FARM SEEDS. 



We make a specialty of the handling of clean and reliable seeds. On our pages 27 to 34 will be found a complete list of Cereals, 

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



We Guarantee 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. 



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 reli- 

 able 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 27 to 34, on which if 

 wanted by mail add to Farm Seeds, 8c per lb.; to Field Corn, 7c per pint, 15c per quart; to Peas, Beans 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, 10 cents per pint and 20 cents per quart of Beans, Peas and Field Corn; 10 cents per pint and 20 cents per quart of Sweet 

 Corn to our prices. 



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



INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. 



Orders from A'ew Customers. — Persons unknown to us, to avoid delay, will please send a remittance, or satisfactory city ref- 

 erence 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 nearing 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 impor t ant that the full name and address be given, and plainly written. 

 Often we receive orders with neither name nor address attached, and delays consequently occur which we are powerless to avoid. 

 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 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 ou a sheet of paper separate from that containing an order. 



Special Offer to Cash Buyers. 



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 OXLY, and not to orders for an ounce or more: 



Purchasers remitting SI.OO may select Seeds, in Packets Only, to the value of SI.30. 



"2 OO " " " " " " 2.65. 



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4.00 " " " " " " 5.50. 



5.00 " " " " " " 7.00. 



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



CURRIE BROTHERS , '^^Si^S^ MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. 



PRESS OF EVE. W,S CO , MILWAUKEE. WIS. 



