CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY 



ESTABLISHED 1875 



FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL SPRING NUMBER, 1918 



NORTHERN GROWN TESTED SEEDS 



Awarded Three Grand Prizes and Ten Gold Medals at the World's Fair, St. Louis, 1904, by the Jury of Awards for FARM and GARDEN 

 SEEDS. 



Our constant aim is to furnish Seeds, Bulbs and Plants of Strictly First-Class Quality at the Lowest Possible Prices, and our reputation for 



handling the Best of Everything for the Garden and Farm is fully demonstrated every year by many flattering testimonials which we receive, and by the 

 rapidly increasing demand for our goods. Not only does this Annual give a list of the Best Seeds Known, but it also furnishes directions for the 

 successful cultivation of the same, which may be safely relied upon, 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 cultivaror. 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. 



IF YOU ARE A MARKET GARDENER 



raisin? garden truck for SALE and your annual purchases of bulk seed amount to considerable, you are entitled to Market Gardeners' 

 prices, and we will quote you these special prices on request. Our seed stocks are especially adapted to the market gardeners' use, as they 

 are erown under the most careful supervision from specially selected, pedigreed strains and are rigorously tested for vitality. Their 

 extremely high quality makes the profits certain. 



WARRANTED AND TESTED SEEDS — Our Seeds are all tested, a precautionary measure of great value to our customers and to our- 

 selves, and none are allowed to leave our establishment until we are satisfied that they possess the greatest possible vitality and are certain to grow 



under proper conditions. That under such conditions they do grow and give entire satisfaction, is fully testified to by many flattering testimonials which 

 we annually receive from our customers. 



We warrant our Seeds to possess strong vitality, but owing to the many conditions under which failures may occur we cannot and do not guarantee 

 crops. In conformity with action taken many years ago by the American Seed Trade Association, of which we are members, our goods are sold under and 

 subject to the following non-warranty clause: We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter 

 of any set is, bulbs or plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. 



WE GUARANTEE THE SAFE ARRIVAL OF SEEDS — If, in the event of the arrival of express or freight shipments in bad condition, notice is 

 j,ent us at once, we will cheerfully replace the same free of charge, providing paid freight or express bills, upon which the agent's notation of the damage is 

 shown, accompany the notification. Mail or parcel post shipments will be replaced, unless in following customers' shipping instructions we do so against 

 our best judgment. When customers do not receive their goods in a reasonable time, they should inform us at the same time sending a copy of their order 

 so we can trace the goods. 



INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS 



FREE DELIVERY — At the prices quoted in this catalogue, we deliver 

 all Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces, ?4 pounds and pounds, 

 FREE to any postoffice in the United States. Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, 

 Field Corn, Grass Seed and Farm Seeds offered on pages 40 to 47, except in 

 packets, delivered at purchaser's expense; it wanted by mail, add to prices 

 quoted an amount sufficient to cover the postage at Parcel Post rates. See 

 table on page 1. If in doubt as to the zone you are in from Milwaukee, ask 

 your postmaster. 



PURCHASERS OF SEED in bulk (pecks, bushels, barrels, etc.), will 

 have their orders shipped by freight or express at their expense. 



PURCHASERS will also pay shipping charges on all Tools, Fertilizers, 

 Insecticides, etc., unless otherwise noted. 



We make no charge for packing cases or barrels or delivery to freight 

 depots. We, however, charge for Burlap Bags at cost, 1 peck 10c; ]/i bushel 

 20c; 2 bushels 35c. Grass Seed bags furnished free, except for Timothy 

 and Clover. 



WHEN ordering enough Seeds for a freight shipment, 10c per pound may 

 be deducted from all Seeds quoted by the pound, except on Beans, Sweet 

 Corn and Peas and on Farm and Grass'Seeds. 



BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT all Seeds, Bulbs and Plants are de- 

 livered by express to any Express Office in the United States at the 2nd class 

 rate, which is about 20 per cent less than the regular tariff or 1st class rate. 



HOW TO REMIT — Money may be sent at our risk in the following man- 

 ner: P. O. Money Order, Bank D/aft 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. 



A WORD TO CORRESPONDENTS— A great many letters are received 

 by us through the year asking for information on horticultural subjects, all 

 of which we are most happy to answer. 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. 



ORDERS FROM NEW CUSTOMERS— Persons unknown to us, to 

 avoid delay, will please send remittance or satisfactory city reference with 

 their orders. We decline to ship C. O. D. to unknown customers unless 

 sufficient money is sent to guarantee acceptance. 



WHEN TO ORDER SEEDS — We cannot emphasize too strongly the 

 great necessity of ordering early. Try to make out and send in your order 

 as soon as possible after recei\-ing the Catalogue. In this way you will avoid 

 the rush during the very busy months of spring near Seed-time; it will be a 

 great convenience to us and will give you every advantage. 



HOW TO ORDER SEEDS, ETC. — Purchasers will greatly oblige us 

 by writing out their orders on the sheets we enclose for that purpose with 

 each Catalogue; it greatly facilitates our work. It is most important 

 that the full name and address be given, and plainly %vritten. Often 

 we receive orders with neither name nor address attached, and dela%-s which 

 we are powerless to avoid occur in consequence. 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. Give name of Express Company or Railroad running to your 

 place or Stage Route. 



Errors in filling orders, in spite of every precaution, will sometimes creep 

 in. As we will always gladly rectify such errors, however, if they are brought 

 to our attention in time, customers should notify us promptly upon arrival 

 of goods of any mistake that may be found. 



FLOWER DEPARTMENT 



We maintain a thoroughly up-to-date Flower Department, and our equipment for filling orders for local and outside delivery is un- 

 excelled. Telephone^ telegraph and mail orders for Cut Flowers, Wedding Bouquets, Funeral Bunches and Designs, Wedding and Table 

 DecorationSr etc., are always given prompt and careful attention. Masonic and other Society or Secret Order 6oral emblems a specialty. 

 Cut Flowers and Designs shipped by express to any point within a reasonable distance guaranteed to arrive fresh and in good condition. 

 Reliable correspondents in all the chief cities of this country and Canada enable us to fill orders for quick delivery at distant points with 

 certainty and dispatch. 



CURRIE'S 



SEEDS 

 "Pure 



and 



Reliable" 



CURRIE BROTHERS CO., MUwaukee,Wis. 



Established 1875; Incorporated 1903 



Now occupying four floors and basement 



384 East Water Street 



All departments combined under one roof 



Pleaae mail all orders €md letters to this address, using enclosed envelope, 



if possible* 



LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, MAIN 188 



CURRIE'S 



ROSES 

 "Always 

 the 

 Best" 



