CURR1E BROTHERS CO. FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL. 



Novelties and Specialties for 1905. 



ASTER EXTRA EARLY HOHENZOLLERN. 



In this class of Aster we have a strain of exceptional merit. They are extra early, coming in ahead 

 of the well-known Queen of the Market, and at least 2 or 3 weeks in advance of the ordinary Aster? 

 The flowers are similar in form and size to a good Comet Aster; very durable and do not show their 

 centers so readily as the Comet sorts do; the stems are stout and long, making them excellent for cut 

 flower work. This is without doubt the Aster for early cutting. 



White 10; Rose 10; The Bride (white changing to rose) 10; 3 pkts. 25c. 



AUSTRALIAN STAR FLOWER. 



(Cephalipteruni drammondi.) 



A half hardy annual lately discovered in West Central Australia. This' surpassingly unique and beau- 

 tiful plant grows readily from seed in any garden soil. Blooms early in the season and continues in 

 bloom for a long time. The fragrant flowers are of a pleasing rosy crimson shade, sometimes approach- 

 ing pure white, are produced in large graceful clusters which when cut retain their form and color 

 no other flower in any way equalling it in grace and keeping: qualities. Plants' are bushy, one foot in 

 height. Sow early in the open ground, or may be started early in the house and transplanted., pkt 10 



BUSH HYACINTH BEAN. 



(Dolichos.) 



The first Bush Dolichos ever oo 



A most unique novelty. 



This remarkable Japanese novelty comes 

 entirely true to the distinct bush habit of 

 growth. The compact bushes present an 

 attractive appearance surmounted by enor- 

 mous spikes of pure white flowers, which 

 are succeeded by large creamy white pods 

 The flower spikes are magnificent and are 

 borne from ten to fifteen inches above the 

 foliage. The flowers are snowy white 

 about one inch across, and resemble those 

 of the flowering pea. When the topmost 

 flowers are fully opened the silvery pods 

 begin to form at the bottom of the spikes. 

 A most showy plant, either grown singly 

 or in the mixed border. Easily raised from 

 seed planted in the open ground after dan- 

 ger of frost is past pkt. 15 



SHASTA DAISY. 



(Chrysanthemum Leucanthenium 

 Hybridum.) 



A magnificent Daisy or Marguerite, the 

 flowers of which are snow white with a 

 yellow heart or center, and are produced 

 in great profusion on long, stiff stems, 

 ■which makes it valuable for cut flowers' 

 and decorative uses. The plant is per- 

 fectly hardy and will bear flowers the first 

 season from seed, but it is the second year 

 before it reaches perfection, after which 

 it is one mass' of beautiful flowers all 

 summer pkt. 10 



BUSH DOLICHOS. 



Any three 10c pkts. on this page 

 for 25c. 



Any three 15c pkts. on this page 

 for 35c. 



ANNUAL HOLLYHOCK. 



D1ANTHUS NOBILIS 

 FL. PL. 



Double Royal Pinks. 



This double flowering 

 Royal Pink represents the 

 choicest of all the Chinese 

 Pinks. The flowers are of 

 immense size with elegant- 

 ly fringed and twisted pet- 

 als. The colors are always 

 solid and very brilliant, 

 running through blood red 

 to scarlet and rose to white, 

 while the flower stalks are 

 strong and excellent for cut 

 flowers. Comes into bloom 

 two weeks ahead of the 

 common Pinks pkt. 15 



SWEET SCENTED 

 DIADEM PINK. 



(Dianthus p hi marius 

 diadematus.) 



A striking and peculiar 

 class of Pinks, having all 

 the beautiful markings' of the Diadem Pinks combined with the sweet 

 spicy fragrance of the. old fashioned Pinks. It is a remarkably free 

 bloomer increasing in flowering each season. The plants are quite 

 hardy, requiring only a slight protection during winter. Pkt. 15c. 



HOLLYHOCK, ANNUAL HYBRIDS. 



FLOWER FROM SEED THE FIRST SEASON. 



In these new Hybrids we have a class of Hollyhocks showing all 

 the beauty and varied colorings of the old fashioned garden favor- 

 ites' "with the additional advantage that they can be flowered the first 

 season from seed. 



Sown in the house or hotbed in March they can be had in flower 

 by July, while sown outdoors in May they can be flowered by August. 

 They are remarkably free flowering and contain a great diversity of 

 colors and type — some extremely double, others semi-double, while 

 others come single. They will without doubt become popular, as they 

 save all the trouble of the old fashioned sorts which require two 

 years before flowering. Pkt. 15c. 



PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA "VESUVIUS." 



A new and striking color addition to the now 'well known Primula 

 Obconica. The flowers are of large size and borne continuously 

 throughout the year. The color is a true bright carmine red. They 

 make excellent pot plants and are easily grown in a light window or 

 greenhouse. Pkt. 15c. 



ANNUAL WALLFLOWER. Mixed. 



These old garden favorites have not had the extensive cultivation 

 they deserve, owing to their half hardy nature requiring a great deal 

 of protection during winter. In this new annual sort we have one 

 which if sown in Mar,ch or April can be had in flower by July. They 

 furnTsh nice cut flowers of exceptional fragrantfe. Pkt. 10c. 



HOHENZOLLEEN ASTER. 



