Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. YMA CZ \) VILL My 4 Yu) Mn AN ~ — WWMM ANN) Giff M MY] My a Y Y O) Uy ©) SSS S SS “My Wp, is UM Y, Val YM ly VI /p YJ pei Me Yy i MY pi sul y RE ey ly, : Gj (@ MMU’ My MUM; Wy V) Yyy >, Lp Mun MMOL As t ) NS W WD »”, \° Y HATTA | WN SRAM. RAL, Z Mi \\ HL | | : x . THE EVENINGSWISCONSIN COMPANY, MILWAUKEE. ‘ er... " fi BULBS, SEEDS, PLANTS, ETC. “WHEN TO ORDER.—Most of the bulbs will be ready early in September. Customers will be greatly benefited and ourselves much accommodated if orders are sent in as soon after the receipt of this catalogue as possible. Those who order early are assured of a first or early choice and a prompt delivery of the goods. As the season advances we are sometimes obliged to exercise the priy- ilege of substituting kinds, but we invariably furnish varieties superior in general and as near alike in color to those ordered as possible. HOW TO ORDER.—I0 making out orders, be careful to give your full name and address, plainly written, to prevent mistakes and delay. BULBS BY MAIL.—AII Bulbs sent free of charge to any post-office or express office in the United States, except where otherwise noted. HOW TO REMIT.—Money may be sent at our risk and expense in the following manner: P.O. money order, draft on New York, Chicago or Milwaukee, or express order. Money sent in any other way than as specified above, is entirely at the risk of the sender. stores: {312 Brosdway. CURRIE BROS., GREENHOUSES: Cor. State and 27th Sts. MILWAUKEE, WIS. General List of Seeds, Plants, Etc., Issued in January. Collections of Bulbs for Early Spring Flowering Nothing can excel the beauty of a few bulbs grown in pots for window decoration during the win- ter and spring months. They impart to a room the cheerfulness of a summer garden, and this during the dullest days of winter, when all outside nature is covered with its mantle of snow and ice. They are of so easy culture that even a novice can make a success of them at his first attempt. Popular Bulb Collection. (Fifty Bulbs for Window Garden Blooming.) 3 Hyacinths named. 2 Hyacinths, White Roman. 10 Crocus. 5 Scillas. 5 Oxalis. 1 Easter Lily. 9 Tulips named. 1 Polyanthus Narcissus. 3 Jonquils, Sweet Scented. 5 Ixias. 5 Freesia. 1 White Calla Lily. Price, $1.00. By mail or express, prepaid, $1.25. SURPRISE COLLECTION HYACINTHS GROWN IN POTS AND GLASSES. Of Hardy Bulbs for Spring Blooming Outdoors. THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE he ee 12 Narcissus or Daffodils. Collection of Hyacinths ohh ees 2 Crown Imperials. For growing in water or pots. 10 Scilla Siberica. oes 24 Tulips, Single and Double Mixed. COLLECTION A.—One each Red, White and 5 Tulips, Darwin Mixed. Blue, for growing in water............ sy mail; 25c 25 Crocus Mixed. 6 Jonquils, Sweet Scented. COLLECTION B.—One each Red, White and 10 Snowdrovs BUTE OLGD ObiCIUOlEC :seeaeneseacneete cee $y mail, 2d5c | 6 Tirta acented COLLECTION C.—Three each, nine bulbs in 1 Lily, Hardy. allRed Wihiterand Biie a nasc.ceseccosscennaness 75e | 125 Bulbs in all for $1.50; by mail or express, Svamail MOrepaidenccvceeenevs, cmosese anne mmacnee ere She | prepaid, $1.90. AUTUMN, 1897. = Se + HINTS ON THE CULTIVATION ee ba + AA CLIP Toei. Pot CULTURE IN THE WINDOW OR GREENHOUSE.—A four-inch pot is the best size for the successful growth of the bulb. It delights in a light, rich, sandy soil; when placed in the pot the upper surface of the bulb should show above the soil. After potting, water thoroughly and place them in a dark, cool place in the cellar, or out of doors well covered up with ashes, sand or such like material, there to remain until well rooted, when they should be taken in, a few at a time, to keep up a succession of bloom, and set in a warm and light place in the house or greenhouse,to bring them into flower. When in active growth they should have an abundance of water. Support the flower stems with light stakes if it becomes necessary to keep them erect. GLASS CULTURE.—Hyacinths are very pretty and very interesting when grown in glasses. Their management thus is simple and as follows: Fill the glass with clean rain-water, so that the base of the bulb when set in the receptacle for it on top of the glass will just touch the water. Set awayin a cool, dark place until well rooted. A succession may be kept up in the manner recommended in pot culture. Change the water frequently, washing out the roots, if necessary, to cleanse them of any foreign substance. A piece of charcoal in the glass will serve to keep the water sweet, and also afford nourishment to the plant. OutT-DoorR CULTURE.—Plant in October or early in November, in soil deeply cultivated and rich. Set the bulbs about six inches apart and about four inches deep, and, when convenient, placing a hand- ful of sand around each to prevent rot. Cover the surface of the bed with light, short manure, as a protection to the bulbs during the severe months of winter. Remove this covering as soon as the severe frost is gone in spring. After flowering, and when the foliage is well matured, the bulbs may be removed from the soil and kept dry until the following fall; or, if the bed is wanted for summer flowering plants before the foliage is ripened, the bulbs may be carefully removed and again covered with soil in any out-of-the-way corner of the garden until they have matured their foliage. Some cultivators allow their bulbs to remain in the beds for several years undisturbed, and with excellent success. ee » 2 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Choice Named Hyacinths. If by mail, add 15 cents per dozen; single bulbs mailed free. | We furnish 6 at dozen rates and 25 at 100 rates. Price, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; $6.50 per 100, except where otherwise noted. SINGLE YELLOW. Ida—Golden yellow, very fine, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. La Citroniere—Pure, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. La Pluie d’Or—Rich yellow. L’or D’Australie— Golden yellow, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. Herman— Yellow. ue Alba Superbissima — Pure, large fine truss. Baroness von Thuill— Pure, very large truss. Grandeur a Merveille—Blush, fine truss. Grand Vainquer— Pure, very fine truss, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. Grand Vedette—Pure, very early. La Candeur—Pure, compact truss. La Grandesse—Pure white, large truss. La Pucelle de Orleans—Snow white, large bells, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. Lord Granville—Blush. Madam van der Hoop—Pure white, very large bells. Mont Blanc—Finest pure white, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. Paix de l’ Europe—Fine silvery white, large truss. Queen Victoria—Pure white, early. Voltaire—Blush, good spike. SINGLE RED. SINGLE BLUE. VARIOUS SHADES. Argus—Dark, white eye. Amy—Dark red, fine spike. Baron von Thuill—Dark, large truss. Cosmos—Pink, tall. Charles Dickens—Light, fine truss. General Pelissier— Deep crimson, fine truss, 12c Czar Peter—Porcelain blue, large spike, 12c each, each, $1.25 per doz. $1.25 per doz. Gertrude—Deep pink, fine truss. Couronne de Celle—Light. Gigantea—Pink, very large truss. Grand Lilas—Lilac, fine truss, 12c each, $1.25 per Lord Wellington—Blusb, fine large bells, 12c each, doz. $1.25 per doz. | Grand Maitre—Light blue. Lord Macaulay—Bright red, with white center, King of Blues—The finest light blue Hyacinth in large spike. cultivation, large truss, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. Maria Theresia—Pink. Leonidas—Light. Norma—Pink, Jarge bells, fine spike. Lord Derby—Light, fine, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. Queen Victoria Alexandrina—Scarlet, low. Marie—Dark. Robert Steiger—Bright crimson, very fine. Mimosa—Dark, large truss. Sultan’s Favorite—Beautiful rose, fine truss. Uncle Tom—Dark blue. Von Schiller—Pink, crimson striped, large spike. William I.—Early, dark blue, very large truss. FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 2 \’ Wi) HYACINTHS—Continued. DOUBLE RED. VARIOUS SHADES. Bouquet Tendre—Bright red, fine truss. Czar Nicholas—Pink, large bells and spike. Grootvorst—Blush, very fine truss. Lord Wellington—Finest Pink, large bells, 12c each, $1.25 per dozen. Noble Par Merite—Very fine rose, large truss. DOUBLE WHITE. Anna Maria—Blush, fine truss. Bouquet Royal—Pure. La Deese—Pure. La Tour d’Auvergne—Pure, fine truss, 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, La Virginite—Blush, large bells and spike. Prince of Waterloo—Pure, 12c each, $1.25 per doz. DOUBLE BLUE. Bloksberg—Porcelain, large bell and truss. Charles Dickens — Light blue, large, compact truss. Garrick—Azure, fine truss. Lord Raglan—Dark, fine. Mignon de Dryfhout—Light, compact truss. Prince of Saxony Weimar—Rich purple, truss. fine DOUBLE YELLOW. Bouquet de Orange—Orange, 12c each, $1.25 per dozen. Goethe—Sulphur yellow, fine truss. Jaune Supreme—Pure, 12c each, $1.25 per dozen. CHOICE MIXED HYACINTHS. In Separate Colors. These mixtures are second size bulbs selected from the named varieties, for planting out doors or for forcing in the greenhouse, where a quantity of bloom is desired for cut flower work. Where only a few bulbs are wanted for specimen plants in pots or glasses, we would advise using the named sorts. Single—Dark red. Double—Dark red. fs Light red and ss Light red and rose. rose. Pure white. As Pure white. es Blush white. cs Blush white. os Dark blue. es Dark blue. a Light blue. ss Light blue. cs Yellow. sf Yellow. ‘s Mixed. os Mixed. Price, 5c each; 50c per doz., $4.00 per 100; 6 at dozen rates; 25 at 100 rates. By mail, add 10c per dozen. mailed free. Single bulbs Musk Hyacinths. A dwari growing, purplish-colored Hyacinth, the flowers having a strong, very pleasant musk odor. Excellent for borders or clumps in the lawn or border. Also highly prized asapotplant for the conservatory or parlor. 15¢e each; $1.50 per doz. Free by mail. Feathered Hyacinths. Unlike other varieties of Hyacinths, this species form pretty spikes of blooms resembling a feath- ery plume, very effective for outdoor culttre, 3c each; per doz., 25c; $1.75 per 100. Free by mail. Hyacinthus Muscaria. Grape Hyacinths. Pretty little spikes of flowers about six inches high, resembling miniature bunches of grapes. Very pretty for edgings. Blue, 20e per doz.; $1.25 per100. Free by mail. White, 25c per doz.; $1.75 per 100. Free by mail. Hyacinthus Candicans. (The Cape Hyacinth.) Ready in November. A plant although only half hardy and requiring a little protection in winter, is nevertheless well worthy of cultivation. Its flowers are drooping, pure white and exquisitely perfumed, and are borne on a stem which grows erect about four feet in height. It should be planted in fall. Price each, 15¢; per doz., $1.50. Free by mail. Water Hyacinth. (Eichornia crassipes major.) An interesting and beautiful aquatic, floats on the water by means of curious, inflated bulbous formations at the base of the leaves. The flow- ers are borne on spikes 6 to 8 inches long, like a Hyacinth, but much larger, the individual flowers being 2 inches across, very chaste and delicate, color a beautiful rosy lilac. It makes acharming house plant grown in a shallow glass dish, lily bowl or aquarium, and simply allowed to floaton the surface. Replenish the water as required. Each, 25c; per doz., $2.50. : CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. ROMAN HYACINTHS These are specially valuable for forcing and pot culture in the house, each bulb producing from two to six spikes of dainty, very fragrant flowers. If planted early in September they can be had in flower in November, and by keeping them un- der cover and bringing into the light when wanted, a succession of bloom may be had until May. They are not considered hardy as far north as this, but by protecting well from severe frosts we have had very pretty beds of them early in spring. Early White Roman Hyacinths. (Selected strong bulbs.) 5c each; 50c per doz., or by mail 60c per doz., $4.00 per 100, purchaser paying express charges. Pink Roman Hyacinths. 5e each; 40c per doz., or by mail 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100, purchaser paying express charges. Blue Roman Hyacinths. 5c each; 40c per doz,,or by mail 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100, purchaser paying express charges. Yellow Roman Hyacinths. A very pretty color, of recent introduction. 10c each; 85c per doz., or by mail $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, purchaser paying express charges. White Italian Hyacinths. Similar to Roman Hyacinths. 5e each; 40c per doz., or by mail 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100, purchaser paying express charges. Dutch Roman Hyacinths. Miniature Dutch Hyacinths, suitable for early forcing, each bulb giving one or more neat little spikes of bloom. Very pretty in cut flower work. Single—Red mixed. White mixed. Blue mixed. be each; 40c per doz., or by mail 50c per doz., $3.00 per 100, purchaser paying express charges. i vw | | CROCUSES. For massing in beds by themselves, for edging beds of other bulbs, or for planting in clumps in he grass on the lawn, these beautiful and earli- est of all spring flowering bulbs are unexcelled. We need not describe them, as every body—ev from childhood—is familiar with them; and all having any love for plants ap- preciate them. They are al- ways gladly welcomed after the long and dreary winter months. Plant in Oc- tober or No- vember, before hard frost sets in; set about three inches apart and two inches deep; protect with a light covering of straw or manure, remoy- ing the same as soon as winter is over. They may remain in the beds year after year, but if necessary May be removed and kept dry as soon as the foliage is matured, to be again planted the following fall. li by mail add 15c per 100. Doz. 100. 1000. Large White, Striped, Blue, Yellow, each color separate.. 10 50 $425 All Colors Mixed.................... 40 45 375 CHOICE NAMED LARGE FLOWERING CROCUSES. The large flowering named Crocus may be re- lied upon to give larger and more periect flowers, and should be.used where a special effect is de- sired. All are fine sorts, selected for their beauty of color and large size of flowers. If by mail, add 15 cents per 100. Doz. 100. David Rizzo—Large purple............. 15 75 Cloth of Gold—Gold striped brown... 15 75 Cloth of Silver—White striped lilac.. 15 75 Mont Blanc—Large white................ 15 15 Non Plus Ultra—Purple with whitetip 15 75 Sir Walter Scott— White, striped pur- DO we ost eee ee ee 15 75 AUTUMN CROCUS. Colchicum—A curious and interesting plant, known as the Autumn Crocus. If planted in fall the leaves make their appearance in spring, while it does not come into bloom until fall, and the following summer will finditin seed. One of its peculiarities is that it will bloom equally as well out of the ground as in it. If placed on a shelf without soil or moisture, its pretty pink flowers will appear just the same as if it had been left in the ground. Fine mixed, large bulbs, dc each; doz.,50c; $3.00 per 100. If by mail, add 10 cents per dozen extra. FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 5 Narcissus-Daffodils. If by mail, add 10 cents per dozen for postage. No class of Bulbs give so good results or are so easily taken care of as the Narcissus or Daffodils. They appear just after the snow and ice of winter and enliven our gardens and lawns. Nothingcan excel the beauty and chastity of the Daffodil blooms; they have also the additional advantage of being good for an unlimited number of sea- sons, if planted out in some spot where they can S be allowed to mature their foliage. They are per- 3 SZ Z — fectly hardy and withstand our severe Zs Yip = winters without protection. The Polyan- thus sorts require a little protection if planted in the garden, but with the care usually bestowed on the majority of spring flowering bulbs it will give entire satisfaction. Our collection embraces the finest varieties in cultivation, and all of the bulbs are of the very best quality, and our prices will be found exceedingly low. SINGLE NARCISSUS. Each. Doz. Per 100. Biflorus— White with yel- LOWe CUPS s5..ssceee ee ee 3 25 $125 Bulbocodium (Large yel- low Hoop Petticoat)— Rich golden yellow........ 6 60 450 Cynosure — Yellowish perinth, deep OLAN To Staine den cccesccesseescsee sess eee 3 Empress—Flowers very large and of great substance and a robust grower, trumpet large rich full yellow, petals WNTGGha rose ee heen eter ot ec nae rea 15 E50 Golden Spur—Early, large, deep yellow trumpet, perinth, large and broad...... 12 425 750 N. MAXIMUS. Horsfieldi (King of Daffodils)—Im- mense flowers, yellow trumpet, with white perinth, each, 12c¢; dozen, $1.25; per 100, $7.50. Leedsi Elegans—Silvery white per- inth, primrose cup, each, 3c; dozen, 30c; per 100, $2.00. Maximus—Early and large, color deep golden yellow, each, 12c; dozen, $1.25; per 100, $7.50. Poeticus (Pheasant’s Eye)—Snow white, with citron cup, each, 3c; dozen, 20c; per 100, $1.00. Poeticus Ornatus— Earlier than the preceding, flowers — white, scarlet eye, each, 3c; dozen, 30c; per 100, $2.00. Princeps—Large, yellow trumpet, with sulphury perinth, each, 5c; dozen, 50c; per 100, $3.50. Pseudo (Lent Lily)—Yellow Trumpet, each, 3c; dozen, 30c; per 100, $2.00. Stella—Early white perinth and yellow crown, each, 3c; dozen, 30c; per 100, $2.00. Sir Watkin— Enormous flowers, trumpet rich yellow, suffused orange, sulphur perinth, each, 20c; dozen, $2.00; per 100, $15.00. Trumpet [Major — Large yellow, each, 4c; dozen, 35c; per 100, $2.50. S Mixed Trumpet Varieties — Ali ESS : colors, each, 3c; dozen, 30c; per N, HORSFIELDI, 100, $2.00, SS 6 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. NARCISSUS—Continued. A DOUBLE NARCISSUS. DAFFODILS. Each. Doz. Per 100. Albus Plenus Odoratus—Pure white, sweet scented, resem- bles'a Gardenia....:....<...:...--.- 3 30 $1 50 Incomparable — (Butter and Eggs) Sulphur yellow, sweet SCOMLE CM esieeccs wine ee 3 30 175 Orange Phoenix—W hite and OLANL Oe eit ake ccc oocseeen meee 5 45 3 25 Von Sion—The finest of all double yellow Daffodils, used extensively for forcing as well as for bedding outdoors....... 4 35 250 Dy Wb Cara PE eames Se oe 3 30 475 POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS. The Polyanthus varieties are much esteemed for pot-culture indoors, continuing in bloom a long time. They. flower very freely and all the varieties are very fragrant. If by mail, add 15c per dozen. Gloriosa—Pure white, with or- QUNSC ICU cassstioscvassnioeeee ees 5 50 $3 50 Grand l[Monarque—Pure white, CLULONACUDccacd sete e ae ee eros 5 50 3 50 Grand Soleil d’Or—Golden yel- ; OW tices is ds sccanseamtteeteeanleet 5 50 3 50 Newton—Finest yellow........... 6 60 425 Paper White—Select. A pro- fuse blooming variety, with pure white clusters of flowers. It is largely used for forcing and pot-culture in the house. 4 35 200 Paper White Grandiflora—Sim- ilar to the preceding sort, but the flowers much larger and of more vigorous growth...... 5 40 2 50 Staten General—W bhite........... 5 50 3 50 Roman—White and yellow...... 4 35 2 00 Mixed Poly, Narcissus........,... 3 630 2 00 gan by mail, add 15c per 100. JONQUILS. A species of Narcissus with fragrant, bright yel- low flowers, which are produced in great abun- dance, suitable for house or garden culture; re- quires the same treatment as Narcissus. All the varieties are perfectly hardy, requiring no pro- tection in winter. = Each. Doz. Per 100. Large Double—Sweet scented... 6 60 $4 25 Single—Sweet scented.............. Shenley 425 Campernelle—Yellow............... cages 150 CHINESE NARCISSUS. SACRED CHINESE LILY. This deservedly popular bulb should find a place in every home where plants are grown. It is of the easiest culture, simply requiring to be put in a bowl or dish filled with pebbles, setting the bulb so it will be held firmly in place, then fill with water and place in a warm, sunny window, where it will grow up rapidly and produce an abundance of deliciously fragrant white blossoms, with a yellow center, in two or three weeks from time of planting. Its growth may be hastened very much by keeping the water warm. Fresh water should be added once a week. The bulb may also be planted in the open ground, but it gives the greatestsatisfaction grown as described above, in water. Plant from October to March. Each. Doz. Extra Large Bulbs......................... 10 $100 If by mail, add 8c each extra; 30c¢ per doz. Bowls for Chinese Sacred Lilies— Imitation cut glass,neat pattern... 25 2 50 UNG GY, PS CHINESE SACRED LILY OR JOSS FLOWER. TULIPS. If by mail, add 5c per dozen, or 40c per 100 to price; single bulbs mailed free at prices given. 6 SOLD AT DOZEN RATES; 25 at 100 RATES. For making a handsome display in the garden in the early spring, before we even dare plant our summer flowering plants, there is no plant so effective, nor none so reliable as the Tulip. It may also be successfully grown in pots for the house or greenhouse, and whenso grown is treated about the same as the Hyacinth. Nothing can be much more handsome than a good-sized pot with several bulbs of various varieties of these in it, and in full bloom. Garden Culture.—Any good soil, well enriched, will suit these bulbs. October, or early in Novem- ber, is the proper time to plant them. Set them four or five inches apart, and about three inches deep. Protect them during the severe months of winter with a covering of straw or manure. The after culture is the same as recommended for the Hyacinth. The earliest blooming varieties are marked a, next b, and so on in their order. The number be- fore the names denotes the height of their growth in inches. EARLY SINGLE TULIPS. Each. Doz. Per 100. ec 7 Artus—Pure Scarlet............... 3 ce 9 Belle Alliance—Bright scar- let, sweet scented................. 3 VOWeasatee oak a 3 ce 6 Bride of Haarlem — Silver, bright cherry, feathered with THEY ISA aah eppr een ae ee 7 e 6 Brutus—Brightred and yellow 3 b 9 Canary Bird—Yellow.............. 4 c 7 Chryselora—Fine yellow........ 4 d10 Couleur de Cardinal—Bronze, SCATICH Es tess cs a ceae ee 3 c 8 Couleur Ponceau—Rose and AVA IRHT Lemar ee a a ot meen ithe 3 c 8 Cottage Maid—Rose, border white, true (extra)............... 4 ce 7 Crimson King—Fine crimson. 3 ec 8 Duc de Orange—Yellow and OQVAMSOs eee ease eee 3 c 8 Duchess de Parma— Orange VEllOW; LMC iiesd stoke eee 3 a 6 Duc van Tholl—Red & yellow 3 ae Ohecs: ee UOS@ i cieesecs 4 (Ee ss Searlet--...-. 3 3 Hey Ga + Crimson....... 3 a 6Hes fs Whites: 2 4 Fay) {5} $e Yellow......... 4 ce 9 Dusart — Dark scarlet, large, very fine (extra).................. 4 a 8 Joost von Vondel—Rosy red and white, large .................. 4 ec 7 Jacht van Delfit—White......... 3 c 9 Keiserkroon— Red, bordered yellow, very large ............... 4 ec 7 La Reine (Queen Victoria)— White, very fine forforcing.. 3 b7 Pottebakker—Scarlet,............ 4 bs 8 NeWOwWrae: 4 b7 “se White, finest of all 4 —_— b7 Proserpine— Rich dark rose, splendid large flower ........... 4 25 25 $1 50 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. SINGLE TULIPS—Continued. Fach. Doz. Per100. b 9 Prince of Austria — Orange, shaded scarlet, very fine... 4 45 $350 b 6 Rachel Ruisch— Rosy pink, NG. . 5; tecksaceecee eee 3 25 225 “I a 7 Rembrandt—Crimson.......:.. 3 25 200 j ce 7 Roi Pepin — Crimson and Wihites.c.csscten oe aoe ees 6 70 5 50 c 6 Rose Gris de Lin—Very fine TOSC shee eee voeeendh anaes 4 35 215 VAS c T Rosa Mundi—Bright rose.... 4 25 2 50- ~ d7 Standard Royal — Silver white and crimson........... 3 30 200 d 7 Standard Royal—Golden bronze, red and yellow..... 4 40 3 00 c12 Thos. Moore—Oranee......... 4 35 250 b 7 Van der Neer—The finest of ~ Bile VIOle tics aes 3 25 b 7 Vermilion Brilliant — Fine NOG ess cance Pe eo ee 4 40 ce 7 Yellow Prince—Fine yellow, sweet scented:...............06. 4 35 0 One bulb each of the 35 named Single Tulips by zmail, postpaid, $1.25; 3 each, $3.25 EARLY SINGLE MIXED TULIPS. Doz. 100. 1,000. Fine Early Varieties—Mixed...... 20 $100 $600 Extra Fine Early Varieties — MEEK Oa eonnn concn: sssaceeseee nignosedes 25 125 900 EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS. If by mail, add 5c per doz., 40c per 100. Each. Doz. Per100. e 9 Couronne de Roses—Finest TOSOS. Joss eee eee 6 70 $550 b10 Couronne d’Or—Orange...... 6 60 450 b 6 Duc van Tholl—Red and yel- MOW2 os siscean bonne = ones TINE ccc 2 20 ih VAS ec 9 Duke of York— Red and MURLOCS ronnc aes eccce deren ties 3 25 175 e 9 Gloria Solus— Brown and VOM Wiecasoise ke acenceae cei etecn 3 25 s beta (hes b 8 Imperator Rubrorum—Very FITIOTSCATIOU sc .c3. «:aaceeencresene 4 40 3 00 ¢ 8 La Candeur—Pure white, fin- Citing cae eus ne As det eat. c arco 3 25 150 c 6 La Blazon—Fine rose.......... 4 40 3 00 Each. Doz. Per100. e 6 Murillo—Light rose............ 4 40 3 00 e 9 Pzony Gold—Scarlet, feath- ered yellowicnss tai 30 200 e 9 Pzony Rose—Scarlet.......... S 30 200 b 9 Purple Crown—Bronze red.. 3 30 175 ec 8 Rex Rubrorum—Fine scar- 1 Cy AR ecto esas SIE ORE OE SOLE 4 35 250 ec 9 Rosine—Light rose............. 4 35 250 b 7 Salvator Rose—Fine. rose.... 6 70 5 00 d 8 Titian—Brown and yellow... 3 30 475 e 9 Tournesoll—Bright red and VOL OWi wckos todos tes eh cece reenter 35 250 b 8 Tournesoll—Yellow............. 5 50 375 One bulb each of the 18 named Double Tulips by mail, postpaid, 60c.; 3 each, $1.50. EARLY DOUBLE MIXED TULIPS. Doz. 100. 1,000. Extra Fine Early Varieties — ii D218 fee Penner neg Eat at ee ose 25 $125 $900 LATE DOUBLE TULIPS. Each. Doz. 100. e17 Blue Flag—Violet blue........ a 25 $150 {12 Labelle Alliance (Overwin- nar)—Blue and white feathered .22257...c.eteeec ass 3 30 200 216 [Mariage dela Fille—White, feathered cherry crimson. 5 50 350 £10 Yellow Rose—Splendid gold- en yellow,very large flower 3 25 150 Fine Mixed—All colors.............. 2 20 125 oe ae a ngs FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 9 DECORATION DAY TULIPS. A magnificent class of late flowering Tulips, Tf by mail. add 40e per 100. coming into bloom the latter part of May. By planting such sorts as Gesneriana and the New Darwin a blaze of color can be kept up till Deco- ration Day. They are much more showy than the early varieties on account of their brilliant coloring andijong flower stems. Each. Doz. 100. Bizarres—Ground color yellow, feathered or striped crimson, purple or white, choice mixed, 3 25 $175 Byblemens—Blotched, striped or feathered, blue, lilac, pur- Hlesor plac kes s. sus-- sf -0-s2 055. -2 = 3 30 200 Breeders (Mother Tulips)— Large flowers of solid colors, scarlet, crimson, violet, etc... 3 30 200 Bouton d’Or— The only late pure yellow Tulip. Very fine. 4 35 275 Gesneriana—Large brilliant scarlet with blue centet.......... 30 200 Late Single—Mixed................ BIZARRE, SET of 10, one Bulb each, named on this page. for 30 BYBLEMEN. NEW DARWIN TULIPS. Brilliant self-colored late Tulips of immense size and borne on strong stems, many of them two feet high. The colors surpass in brilliancy anything hitherto known in Tulips, and are of almost every conceivable color,from pale blush to the brightest red, lilac, light blue aud purple to almost black, ete. Many of the named sorts are sold at enormous prices, and the mixture we offer contains many very desirable sorts. Fine tmnixed colors, 5c each, 50c per dozen, $3.00 per 100. PARROT TULIPS. Admiral Constantinople — Red. 3 30 Zi. Cramoisie — Brilliant— A great improvement, deep crimson with large, black, star-shaped center; flowers and bulbs larger than OuACr ANUS sr, oes ee 4 40 3 00 ees ait eee eee Sere oO 225 Perfecta—Yellow and scarlet ...... 3%). 30 2 25 Finest [Mixed—All colors.:-............ 3° 25 475 : DARWIN TULIP. wt = CURRIE BROS., } MARIPOSA OR BUTTERFLY TULIP. ASTILBE, OR SPIREA JAPONICA. (Ready in November.) This universal favorite is of easy cultivation, whether grown in the garden or in pots for house or greenhouse decoration. For the latter pur- pose it is exceedingly effective. Its white, feath- ery-like fiowers so profusely produced, are unsur- passed for beauty and delicacy. For pot culture the clumps should be potted in six to eight inch pots, according to size, as soon as received, and until well rooted should stand in a rather cool place; afterward removed to a higher tempera- ture if early bloom is required. When planted in the garden no special treatment is required. If by mail, add 10 cents extra for each root. Each. Doz. Spirea Japonica—White................... 10 $100 AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS. AFRICAN LILY. If by mail, add 5 cents each for postage. A highly ornamental plant ior the conservatory orlawn. The flowers, which are bright blue, are produced in large clusters on stems measuring three feet in height; foliage luxuriant and grace- ful; 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen. ARUM. Dracunculus (Dragon Arum)—A curious and ornamental plant, flowers large, purple shading to black, stem marbled, each......... 10 ALLIUM. Charming hardy spring-flowering plants. Each. Doz. 100. Neapolitanum — Flowers white, borne in umbels; useful for cut flO WCLB Si.) 2s so eee eros ene ne oe 3 25 $125 Molly—Bright golden yellow...... 3 25 150 Azureum — Intense blue, very showy and effective................+. 155450 IILWAUKEE, WIS. MARIPOSA OR BUTTERFLY TULIP. (Calochortus.) Beautiful California bulbs with brilliant Tulip- shaped flowers. Each. Doz. Mixed Varieties.—.-:..-..40... See 3 30 ANEMONE. Ti by mail, add 15 cents per 100. The Anemone is fully entitled to the distinction it receives, occupies a foremost place among greenhouse fiowering bulbous plants. It bears a profusion of beautiful flowers of various colors. Although not quite so hardy as many of our bulbous plants, it may nevertheless be very suc- cessfully grown if planted early in October, tak- ing care to set it about three inches deep in the ground and, when cold weather sets in, having a good covering of straw or leayes put overit. As the bulb keeps well in a dry state, it may be kept thus until spring and, if planted early, will prove very satisfactory. Eaeh. Doz. 100. Double—Mixed.................. 1.20.25 3 30 $175 Single—The Bride, pure white..... 3 zo - 150 ss Fulgens, the most bril- liant of all scarlets..... 3 30) size : Mixed .222263 3s 3 reyes BoA HARDY ANEMONES. Very desirable autumn blooming herbaceous plants, coming into bloom early in August and continuing to increase in beauty until frost cuts them down. Perfectly hardy. (Ready in November.) Each. Doz. Japonica Alba—Pure white............... 15 $150 Japonica Rosea—Beautiiul rose color 15 150 ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM., FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 1 CAMASSIA ESCULENTA. A hardy bulb with grass-like foliage and pretty spikes of clear blue flowers. The name is sup- posed to have been derived from the North Amer- ican Indians, to whom the bulbs were an import- ant article of food. The flower stalk grows about two feet high and produces a large quantity of beautiful flowers, each measuring about two inches across. It is very useful as a cut-flower, lasting a long time in water. 3c each; 30c per dozen; $2.00 per 100. CAMASSIA ESCULENTA. BABIANAS. Similar to the Ixias and Sparaxis in growth, but with dark green hairy foliage. The flowers are large, showy and of the most beautifulcolors. They succeed best in light, sandy soil. Each. Doz. Per 100. Mixed Colorssssseiccscsicos eee 3 35 $2 50 BRODEIX® COCCINEA. BRODEI-. Very pretty winter blooming plants with grass- | like foliage and slender flower stems, surmounted by a head or umbel of flowers. The flowers are odd in appearance and are produced very freely. Each. Doz. Volubilis — (Twining Hyacinth.) A curious plant commencing to twine when in bud and often reaching 5 feet in height before the bud un- | folds. Flowers delicate rose........... 10 $100 Mixed varieties of choice colors......... 3 30 BULBOCODIUM. SPRING COLCHICUM. One of the earliest spring blooming plants. Plant in clumps in good soil. Each. Doz. Per 100. eee Vernum—Rosy purple.............. 3 30 $175 By mail $2.00 per 100. BABIANAS. = 12 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. CALLA LILIES. Each. Doz. Alba Maculata—Variegated summer-blooming Calla. Fol- iage dark green, beautifully spotted white, making a very handsome plant when not in bloom. The flowers are pure white, same as the old favorite Calla, only SIAM LeM sie. cass eck snec act castes cnssec oa ceenee nc mmctoceemes neecisss ene at 15 $150 White Calla—Ethiopica (Lily of the Nile). Too well known to need. .deseriptiOn. 4%. skccsonaeccsdescseece ot eco meete as acteseaeee 15 ae 0 Sanctum (Black Calla)—A desirable novelty. The flow- ers grow fully a foot in height, is coal black and fragrant. After the plant is through blooming, the foliage dies down and the bulb should be kept dry until time to plant again in fall. Large bulbs...................... 30eeros00 NEW DWARF CALLA, “LITTLE GEM.” A perfect Calla in minia- ture, never exceeding 12 inches in height, foliage similar in shape to the or- dinary variety, but much smaller and more graceful and delicate. Likewise the flowers, which are perfect in form, but notmore than two and a half inches in diameter, and are pure white. It produces these beautiful flowers in great , profusion and almost con- tinuously. Price, 20 cents. $2.00 per dozen. CROWN IMPERIAL. Ss The Crown Imperial de- Svives its name from the crown-like appearance of its cluster of peculiar bell- shaped flowers, situated around the stem immedi- ately under the tuft of glossy green leaves which surmount the stem. It is one of the earliest spring flowering bulbs, and quite hardy. Thebulbsshould be . planted about five inches deep. They do not usually flower until the second year after planting, but from that time they con- tinue to increase and flower ‘without further care. If by mail, add 3 cents extra for each bulb. Each. Doz. Aurora Reais. oe sevewccwes ones oaeee meee cakes eons oon eee oro ewee 20 #200 ILutea— Yellows Sisco caboe eo teuan so soin soeeee cee eee eees 5 50 Gold Striped—A splendid variety, the rich green foliage of which is beautifully striped golden yellow, producing a striking effect to the bright red flowers which are borne in clusters............... 30 300 Sulphurea—Sulphur yellow, slightly striped red...25 250 Fine Mixed Varieties........... TR datces ode Toe ae ECE 15-3850 CHIONODOXA. Each. Doz. Per100. Lucillz (Glory of the Snow)—A beautiful, hardy spring flowering plant, very easy to cultivate. Resembling Nemophila Insig- nis in color, but more intense and bril- liant; flowers very large and numerous, of a brilliant sky-blue, with a white center 3 re ae W EEG) Sardinensis—F lowers of intense deep blue. * Veryietechiviers. sisted conecmeoscsbeattesameatincs cuss 3 25 1 Dy Aa) DIELYTRA. BLEEDING HEART, If by mail, add 5c extra for each root. Each. Doz. Spectabilis—This is one of our best hardy spring , blooming plants, with large drooping racem Sit BLACK CALLA. of pink and white heart-shaped flowers........., s. 45 “$150 ’ | eae’ 2s FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. DOG’S TOOTH VIOLET. ERITHRONIUM. Each. Doz Dens Canis—The flowers of this pretty little plant resemble the Cyclamen in shape, and are of three colors, red, Whiteanagh purple 22h Jcc a ee 30 300 -‘Speciosum Album—W hite Japan Lily. By mail; $2.75 peridO7Zs. ..4.2s..2es-kenene ATE ae |) Speciosum Roseum — Rose spotted Japan Lily. By mail, $2.25 perdoz. 20 200 Speciosum Rubrum—White and red spotted Japan Lily. By mail, $2.25 per 0025 5..c aes See 20 200 Longiflorum—W hite ....2.................... £5'c 24050 Tenuifolium—Flowers bright vermil- ion, foliage delicate and graceful...... 20° - 2725 Thunbergicum—(See Elegans)........... 10 100 Tigrinum (Tiger Lily)—Orange, spot- ted black. By mail, $1.50 per doz.... 12 125 Tigrinum FI. PI. (Double Tiger Lily) —By mail, $1.50 per doz.................. 12 125 Umbellatum—(See Elegans)............... : es Ba) LILY OF THE VALLEY. (Ready in November.) This beautiiul, dainty little flower needs no introduction. All plant lovers have already made its acquaintance. Its favorite spot in the garden is in some cool, shady place, in deep, rich soil—not too heavy. The roots should be set about six inchesapart and about twoinches deep. Plants, or pips, as they are called, are especially prepared for pot culture. They should be potted in good, rich soil, placing five or six of themin a four-inch pot and covering them with about an inch of the soil; set the pots away in some cool place in the dark to get the pips well rooted, when they may be removed to the warmth of the green- house or living room. Keep them well watered. In a few weeks the flowers will shoot out. Fine Pips—Per dozen, 25c, free by mail; per 100, $1.75; or by mail, $2.00 per 100. Zz > BERMUDA EASTER LILY. tiz,zgy Each. Doz. Elegans—Mixed yellow and red.......... seis ee L Harrisi—( Bermuda Easter Lily)—The most use- ful of all Lilies; flowers pure white, delightfully fragrant and produced freely. Planted in Sep- tember may be in bloom for Christmas, and a second crop may be had the same season by starting them into growth again after having rested a short time. E = Each. Doz. _ 100. ZZ = 2 ? as aa Fe ~ SS ___ irst size bulbs, 5 to 7 inches.....40 $100 $500 ZA Extra size bulbs, 7 to 9 inches....415 450 8 50 : Monstrous bulbs,9 to 12 inches..25 24S. 747.00 Postage free, except per 100, when the bulbs will be shipped by express at purchaser’s expense. Le 5| ——< — se = ee ee Oe LILY OF THE VALLEY. FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 19 Winter Flowering and Ornamental Plants. HE PLANTS we offer here are those especially adapted for the decoration of the parlor or conser- vatory during the winter or spring months, and we are careful to send out none but those in good health and first-class condition. All plants are carefully packed according to the season of the year, to insure their safe delivery to any part of the country. ASPARAGUS—Continued. indispensable plant for all decorative purposes.. Price each, 50c. Tenuissimus—Similar to the above, al- though not quite so attractive, but is an excellent pot plant; may be kept dwarf and bushy, and is easily grown. Price each, 25c. Sprengeri—Few plants are more desir- able asa pot plant or for hanging baskets in the house, thriving as it does in a dry atinosphere, and in almost any position. The fronds are of a rich green shade, and frequently grow four feet in length, and when cut retain their freshness for several weeks. Price each, 25c. ASPIDISTRA. As a house plant, cultivated for its foliage only, we can confidently say the Aspidistra is surpassed by none, and, in fact, has few equals. The leaves are ob- long lanceolate on long stems, justslender enough to give the plant a very graceful _ appearance, about a foot and a half in length and about four inches in breadth at their widest part. Thecommon species, Lurida, has plain dark green foliage. We have also a very pretty variegated var- iety, the leaves being alternately striped with white and green. Both kinds are : _ aes very easy of cultivation, in fact, nothing ners ot, SR but positive and continued neglect will ATA A) At . kill them. This plant should be in every ; iy ; HAT Ai s7. 3 collection. Price, green variety, each, 25c rel IN uf to 50c; variegated variety, each, 50c. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. “y gs An admirable house plant, bearing a Aten 5 striking resemblance to a small and per- (Gre fectly formed spruce tree, only far neater, more delicate and much more grace- ful in appearance. Very unique indeed and a great acqui- sition. It is a na- tive of New Zea- land. 18 inches high, price each, $3.00; 24 inches high, price each, $5.00. | ASPARAGUS. A very pretty and graceful fern- like climbing plant, rivaling in beauty even the delicate Maidenhair Fern. Few plants are more ornamental and none more useful. Plumosus Nanus—Foliage bright green, very graceful, and so delicate it has all the appearance of finely woven silk lace, yet when cut the fronds retain their form, substance and colorfor weeks. An a ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 20 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. CARNATIONS. These very popular plants need no introduc- tion. All plant lovers are familiar with them and everybody grows them. The varieties we offer | are the very best in cultivation. The plants are | large and well grown, and can be shipped with ease. Large plants, each, 25c; $2.50 per dozen. CALLA. The culture of this old favorite Lily is with us a specialty. We annually use in our cut-flower business thousands ofits blossoms, so that at all times in its season we have a largestock of bloom- ing plants. From these we select the very finest | for shipping. Ethiopica (Common Calla)—Each, %5ec #4 AZALEAS. AZALEAS. (We ship these by express only.) Our collection of these most popular plants, both in numbers and varieties, is fully equal to any we have ever offered. The plants are large and bushy, thickly clothed with healthy foliage and covered with buds, which, as the season advances, will burst into bloom, and, because of their great numbers, will fairly hide the plant in a mass of gorgeous bloom. Few plants equal the Azalea for parlor or - conservatory adornment. Price, each, $1.00 to $3.00. BEGONIAS. A select list of the newest and best varieties. Prices, 15e and 25c each. CLIVIA MINIATA. (IMANTOPHYLLUM.) A greenhouse plant, belonging to the Amaryllis family. Leaves long and strap- shaped, flowers bell-shaped, orange red and borne in clusters. An excellent house plant. Price, each, 50c to $1.00. NEW DWARF CALLA, “‘LITTLE GEM.’’ Alba Maculata—F oliage dark green, beautifully spotted white, making a very handsome plant when not in bloom. The flowers are pure white, same as the old favorite Calla, only smaller; each, 25¢. New Dwarf Calla, ‘‘Little Gem’’—A perfect Calla in miniature, it never exceeds twelve inches in height, bearing foliage similar in shape to the ordinary variety, but much smaller and more graceful and delicate. Likewise the flowers, which are perfect in form but not more than two and a half inches in diameter, are pure white. It pro- duces these beautiful flowers in great profusion CLIVIA MINIATA. and almost continuously. Price, each, 20e. FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 21 CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM. If we were asked to name the plant which appeared to be the most popular last winter and spring, being most in demand, we would promptly and emphatically say the Cyclamen. We had alarge stock of them, and all were disposed of in a very short time. To see them was to admire them, and so satisiactory did they prove to purchasers that they wanted more for themselves andtheirfriends. The unani- mous verdict was that they are the most satisfactory winter flowering house plant one can grow. In anticipa- tion of another big demand for them, we have again grown a large stock, all in splendid condition. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM. Each, 25¢ to $1.00. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. (Umbrella Plant.) An excellent house plant, too well known to need any description. We only wish to call attention to the fact that we have this season a large and very fine stock of them in all sizes. Price, 15c to 50c. DRACAENA. Very ornamental pot plants, also useful for vases. Indivisa—Foliage dark green; about 3 feet long and 1linch wide, tapering to a point; very grace- ful. Each, 25c to 50c. SABA PR FARFUGIUM GRANDE. A very unigue and interesting house plant of easy culture, grown especially for its beautiful and attractive foliage, which is a bright green, and blotched with spots of yellow. Price, 25c. AS . Bi aay = \ | 1 rt = i —, 3 ss GERANIUMS. General collection of large, fine plants, suitable for winter blooming in the parlor or conserva- tory. Each, 25c. ; Rose Geraniums, 10c to 25e each. CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS 22 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. | FICUS ELASTICA. (RUBBER PLANT.) . A plant now so well known as to require no description. We have a collection of finely grown plants in different sizes. Price, each, 50c to $2.00. HYDRANGEA. Otaksa— Very large pink flowers, and fine glossy | leaves. Good plants that may be had in bloom for Easter. Price, 25c to $1.00 each. : Otaksa [lonstrosa—Similar to the preceding, except that the flower is much larger. Price, 50c to $1.00. GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. A highly ornamental plant, having long, grace- ful, fern-like foliage. It is very easy of culture and is admirably adapted for parlor and table decoration. Price, each, 25c¢ to Tie. IVIES. English — Specially prepared for parlor and conservatory culture, in all sizes. Each, 25c to 50e. : MARGUERITES. This very handsome and useful Daisy is still very popular and in steady demand. Our stock is in first-class condition. All ready to bloom. Price, each, 25c to $1.00. NEPHRULEPIS EXALTATA. FERNS. | As conservatory specimens, parlor ornaments, or for general decorative purposes, the many delicate, beautiful species of Ferns stand almost unrivaled. The medium-sized and smaller kinds | are admirably adapted for planting in rock work in the conservatory and for the fernery in the parlor. Our collection is large and varied. Price, 15e and upwards, according to variety and size. We name a few of the most popular. Adiantum Cuneatum— The popular Maiden- hair Fern. Price, 25c to 50c. Adiantum Gracillimum— The smallest and most graceful of the Maiden - hair varieties. Price, 25c to 50e. Lomaria Gibba—The popular Tree Fern. Price, 25c to 50c. Nephrolepis Exaltata— The common Sword Fern. Price, ldc. Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta—Strong grow- ing, compact habit, dark green color. Price, 50c. Pteris Serrulata—A pretty basketFern. Price, 15c to 25e. Pteris Densa— A compact crested variety. Price, 20c to 30c. GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 23 KENTIA BELMOREANA. PALMS. Our collection embraces a large assortment of the leading kinds, prices and descriptions of which we cheerfully furnish on application. We here enumerate a few of the most popular. Areca Lutescens—Slender, plume-like leaves. a very handsome and excellent house plant. Price, each, 30c; specimen plants, 12 to 36 inches high, each, 50c to $4.00. Cocos Weddeliana—A charming plant, unques- tionably the most gracefulof all thesmall Palms; extensively used as tableornaments. Price,each, 35e. Specimen plants, 8 to 18 inches high, each, 50c to $1.00. Kentia Belmoreana—Resembles Areca, but the leaves are stronger and dark green; a splendid house plant and in great demand. Price, each, 35c. Specimen plants, 12 to 36 inches high, each, 50c¢ to $5.00. Kentia Fosteriana—A beautiful species with bright green foliage. Price, each, 35c. Specimen plants, 12 to 36 inches high, each, 50c to $5.00. Latania Borbonica (Chinese Fan Palm)—A great favorite, perhaps the most desirable of all the Palms for generalcultivation. Leaves broad- ly fan-shaped. Price, each, 50c to $5.00. Phoenix Rupicola—Resembles Dactylifera, the well-known Date Palm, but is more graceful, the arching pinnate leaves being more slender and drooping. Price, each, 30c to $2.00. Phenix Reclinata—Similar to the above, but of stronger growth and quite distinct. An excel- lent Palm; stands much abuse, therefore very useful for decorations. Price, each, 25c to $2.00. PRIMULA SINENSIS. CHINESE PRIMROSE. No winter blooming plant is more generally ad- mired than the Primula, and none that we know ofis more deserving of admiration. Althougha greenhouse plant, it always succeeds well in the parlor, giving general satisfaction. It prefers a cool to a hot atmosphere, therefore should be given a place at a window in the coolest room convenient; water carefully, taking care not to spill any in the flower buds or center of the plant, as it causesthem to rot. Propagate in spring by cuttings, division of the plant, or seed sown in May. The soil should be of a light rich nature. Double— White, each, 25c. Single and semi-double in many colors, from pure white to deep red, and light blue, each, 25c. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA. For house or greenhouse decoration it ranks among the foremost for beauty, usefulness and extreme ease of culture. As a bloomer it has few equals, for flowers may be picked from it all the year round, although it produces most profusely during the wintermonths. Thecolor of the flower is a beautiful pale lilac, at times almost pure white. Price, 25c each. PANDANUS—(Screw Pine.) So named from the screw-like arrangement of its leaves on the stem. It is one of the most use- ful decorative plants in cultivation. Utilis—An old favorite, leaves bright green. Price, each, 50c to $3.00. Veitchii—A variety having beautifully varie- gated leaves; they are bright green, marked with broad stripes of pure or creamy white, Price, each, $3.00 to $5.00. col TUN i SSS : Ten PANDANUS UTILIS. 24 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. - of 3 ; be S a > SS US — a = OTAHEITE ORANGE. Avery beautiful and most inter- esting dwarf Orange, very unique in appearance and an excellent pot plant. For house culture it has much to recommendit. It is easily managed and never fails to do well if properly caredfor. It fiowersiree- ly, in fact profusely, and producess fruit in abundance. LG Strong plants with fruit, price each, $1.00 to 22.00. - Ls 4 4, } Vip a SANSEVERIA ZEALANICA. In many respects this is a most re- markable plant. Itis highly orna- mental and very easily grown. Few plants equal it for house culture. Nothing but positive neglect can in- jureit. Gas, dust, heat, cold, drought or overwatering, through them all it seemsto flourish. It is equally at home in the full light or in the shady corner. The leaves are thick and fleshy, dark greenincolor, beautifully marked with bars of creamy white. Price, each, 25e to 50c. ROSES. EVER-BLOOMING. A good assortment of the best vari- eties for winter blooming, nice plants. Each, 25c; $2.50 per dozen. SALVIA SPLENDENS. Flowers scarlet. Nice plants for winter blooming, each, 25c. SMILAX. (Myrsiphylluam Asparagoides.) This charming vine is now consid- ered quite indispensable in all floral decorations. It is very easily grown. Price, each, lic. SWAINSONIA GALEGIFOLIA ALBA. A desirable plant for house culture, with pure white flowers resembling Sweet Peas, which are produced in great abundance. It blooms continu- ously throughout the season, and is of the easiest culture. Foliage grace- ful. 25¢ each. VIOLETS—Although quite hardy, these plants require the protection of a cool greenhouse or cold frame. Double Varieties—Blue, each, 25c. VIOLET. FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 25 CURRIE’S LAWN GRASS SOWN IN FALL PRODUCES A GOOD LAWN EARLY THE FOLLOWING SEASON. _— at: e~ i Zz y y Y sy Zz HOW TO MAKE A LAWN. Many inquiries reach us concerning the best and cheapest method of obtaining a nice, smooth, vel- vety lawn. We will here describe, as well as our space will permit, the method that gives almost univer- sal satisfaction. The turfing of large lawns is seldom resorted to now; it is too expensive, and good, clean turf is almost unobtainable. Seeding is the plan usually adopted, and the one recommended by all good landscape gardeners. After the necessary grading has been accomplished and the general formation of the surface established, let it all be thoroughly plowed, harrowed and well pulverized and finely raked to a smooth, even surface—as smooth as possible, and firm; not only that, but alike com- pact in every spot, to prevent unequal settling. Thismay be accomplished by treading downand again filling up to grade where necessary. Sow the Lawn Grass seed broadcast by hand, to insure an even distribution, of which it has been found a good plan tosow one-half the seed in one direction, afterward sowing the balance at right angles to your first sowing, covering it all by raking in with a steel or wooden rake and finishing off by rolling it with a moderately heavy roller. or by patting to an even surface with the back of aspade. This firms your seed-bed and helps greatly to retain the surface moisture, thereby helping along the germination of the seeds. There is much diversity of opinion re- garding the proper quantity of seed required for a given area. Weare always disposed to advocate a liberal quantity, for the simple reason that as the seed is but a very small item of the expense of mak- ing a lawn, and as it is always desirable to have a thick, close turf as soon as possible, it is advisable to sow thickly. With thick sowing we can accomplish in one season what with thin sowing may take two or three seasons, or even longer, to the bitter disappointment of the owner. We have had a very extensive experience in the seeding of lawns, and find the most satisfactory results are obtained from sowing the following quantities: For new Lawns, 4 bushels per acre; for renovating old ones, from 1 to 2 bushels; for 100x100=10,000 square feet, use 1 bushel; 50x50=2,500 square feet, use 1 peck; 25x25 feet, use 2 quarts. It occasionally happens that lawns the first season sometimes appear patchy, and it will be neces- sary to re-sow the spots or patches. This can be most successfully done during the fall months of August and September, or at the first break of spring weather. MIXTURES OF LAWN GRASS SEED. Currie’s Special Mixture—This splendid mixture is composed of only the finest dwarf-growing evergreen grasses; absolutely free from weed seeds or other impurities; especially adapted and mixed in the proper proportion to suit the American climate. In comparing the cost of our Special Lawn Grass with other mixtures sent out by the trade, remember that we give20 pounds per bushel instead of 14 pounds, as generally sold. This brings our Special Lawn Mixture down to an exceedingly low price per bushel. Pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, $1.35; bushel, $5.00; 4-bushel lots, sufficient to seed one acre, for $18.00. Fine Mixed—Also an excellent mixture. Quart, 15 cts.; peck, 75 cts.; bushel, 14 Ibs., $2.75; in 3-bushel lots, per bushel, $2.50. ‘ Grass [Mixture for Shade—A mixture of dwari-growing grasses thriving in shady places under trees. Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.65; per bushel, $6.00. Grass Mixture for Terraces and Slopes—A mixture designed to do away with the expensive method of sodding, it is composed of dwarf-growing evergreen grasses, possessing strong fibrous and creeping roots, and especially adapted for growing on sloping banks. Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.65; per bushel, $6.00. lf required by mail”allow 5 cents per quart for postage, 26 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Currie’s Superior Crass and Clover Mixtures for Fall Sowing. M ? Ge ALIN bo A BAY (eed) Han a /V vi ANN CER ect CN ATKRNA i hu ANWAR ee ee ily RN A FEW GOOD THINGS THAT CAN BE SAID IN FAVOR OF OUR MIXTURES. A sowing made this Fall will produce a crop of hay the next Summer, and will afterwards yield abundant pasturage. Owing to the early start these grasses make compared with Timothy you are - sure of a crop even in a dry season, as our mixtures are already well advanced in growth before the extreme hot weather begins. They also grow a closer and more dense turf, thereby retaining the moist- ure better than do Timothy and Clover. The grasses composing our mixtures recover quickly after being cut, and will furnish in favor- able seasons a large second crop. If no second crop is desired they will furnish grand pasturage for the remainder of the year. You cannot get this out of Timothy and Clover. Although more expensive to lay down they will more than pay the extra cost in the extra yield of Hay, not to speak of the second crop or the additional pasture. Our No. 9 Mixture has yielded as much as 5 tons per acre from two cuttings, in one season. Write us for Special Mixtures for special kinds of soil. FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 27 Currie’s Superior Grass and Clover [lixtures For Fall Sowing. The following tables are composed of the different varieties of grass and clovers suitable to pro- duce big Hay crops in our Northwestern States, and are the result of years of Actual Experiment. NotTEe.—We do not offer cheap Grass Mixtures; only one grade, and that is the best that money can procure. Do not bemisled. The quantity per acre usually makes the price look large or small, as the case may be. HAY AND PASTURE MIXTURES FOR ONE TO THREE YEARS. No l FOR ONE YEAR’S HAY. e 2e VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Italian Ryegrass, English Ryegrass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Timothy, Red Clover, Alsike Clover. Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $2.00; 50 Ib. lots, $4.75; 100 Ib. lots, $9.00. No 2 FOR ONE YEAR’S HAY AND ONE YEAR’S PASTURE. e #e VARIETIES USED—English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, Orchard, Tall Oat Grass, Sheeps’ Fescue, Timothy, Meadow Fescne, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $2.25; 50 Ib. lots, $5.25; 100 Ib. lots, $10.00. No 3 FOR TWO YEARS’ HAY AND ONE YEAR’S PASTURE. e Ue VARIETIES USED—Tall Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Italian Ryegrass, English Ryegrass, Sheeps’ Fescue, Timothy, Meadow Fescue, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $2.50; 50 Ib. lots, $5.50; 100 Ib. lots, $10.50. HAY AND PASTURE PERMANENT MEADOW MIXTURES. No 5 FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURE. (Light, Gravelly and Sandy Soils. e Ue VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Red Top Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, Meadow Fox- tail, Italian Ryegrass, English Ryegrass, Hard Fescue, Sheeps’ Fescue, Tall Meadow Fescue, Crested Dogstail, Meadow Fescue,-Timothy, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $3.25; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. No 6 FOR HAY AND PERIIANENT PASTURE FOR /SIEDIUSI OR RICH PRAIRIE SOILS. e Ve VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Red Top Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Kentucky Blue Grass, Hard Fescue, Sheeps’ Fescue, English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, Timothy, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $3.25; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. No 7 FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURE FOR HEAVY OR CLAY SOILS. e fe VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Meadow Foxtail, English Ryegrass, Red Top Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, Tall Fescue, Italian Ryegrass, Meadow Fescue, Hard Fescue, Tall Oat Grass, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover. Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre, $3.25; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. No 8 FOR HAY ON WET SOILS WHICH ARE OCCASIONALLY OVERFLOWED. e Ue VARIETIES USED—Fowl Meadow Grass, Rough Stalked Meadow Grass, Rep Top Grass, Timothy, Tall Fescue, Alsike Clover. Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Cost peracre, $3.50; 50 Ib. lots, $6.75; 100 Ib. lots, $13.00. No FOR HAY ONLY. e 7¢ This is a permanent Meadow Mixture, composed of grasses which will yield the largest pos- sible amount of Hay. The value of the aftergrowth or second cutting has,in good years, been equal to an ordinary hay crop, obtained from sowings of Timothy. Five tons per acre have been cut from this in one year. VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Red Top Grass, Meadow Fescue, English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, Meadow Foxtail, Red Clover, Alsike Clover. Sow 25 Ibs. peracre. Cost per acre, $3.25; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. No 10 FOR ORCHARDS AND SHADY PLACES. e ¢ A mixture of grasses adapted for growing where there is considerable shade. One of the best of our mixtures for giving a large bulk of hay of excellent quality. VARIETIES USED—Orchard Grass, Wood Meadow Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Kentucky Blue Grass, Red Top Grass, Meadow Fescue, Red Clover, White Clover. Sow 25 Ibs. peracre. Cost per acre, $3.50; 50 Ib. lots, $6.75; 100 Ib. lots, $13.00. No Il FOR RENOVATING OLD PASTURES AND MEADOWS. = * Grass lands that have for years been giving good Hay crops, without receiving a top dressing of barnyard or commercial fertilizers, become bare and thin, frequently wanting in the more nutritive grasses. These pastures will be greatly improved by sowing this mixture at the rate of 12 pounds per acre. Previous to sowing, harrow the sod with a sharp-tooth harrow, then handsow broadcast, passing over the field with a good heavy roller. Sow 10 Ibs. per acre. Price per acre, $1.50; 50 Ib. lots, $6.25; 100 Ib. lots, $12.00. When Grasses and Clovers are sent out for fall sowing, the Clovers will be sent separate and should not be sown till spring, owing to their liability 28 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. RECLEANED GRASS SEEDS. The fall months, August and September, the time to thicken up your pastures and hay fields. to a dose of our No. {! Crass Mixture. All thin pastures should be treated The result will pay you the first season from the increase of pasturage. PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET FLUCTUATIONS. Awaoless Brome or Hungarian Brome Grass. (Bromus Inermis.) A splendid grass producing a great wealth of forage of high nutritive value. This grass will succeed and produce heavy sm crops on the ster- Fy ile or arid plains of our Western States, growing luxuriantly on dry, sandy soils, where other grass would perish. Sown in the early spring it produces a heavy crop oi grass the same season, and con- tinues in bearing for years. Sow broadeast at the! rate of 20 Ibs. per acre. (141bs. per. bushel.) Bushel, $3.50; Pound, 30 cts.; 100 Ibs., $22.00 AWNLESS BROME GRASS. Crested Dog’s Tail (Crnosurus cristatus)—Ex- cellent for dry, hard soils. Valuable either for pasture orlawns. (21 ]bs. per bushel.) Bushel, $9.50; Ib., 50 cts.; 100 Ibs., $45.00. English Rye (Lolium perenne)—One of the best and most nutritious grasses for permanent pastures and meadows. (24 lbs. per bushel.) Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 10 cts.; 100 Ibs., $8.00. Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscuJa2)—A desirable grass for dry soils. (121bs. per bushel.) Bushel, $2.25; Ib., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $16.00. Italian Rye (Lolium italicum)— An abundant yielder, good for any soil. (18lbs. per bushel.) Bushel, $1.75; Ib., 10 cts.; 100 Ibs., $9.00. Kentucky Blue Grass, Double Extra Clean (Poa pratensis)—Also known as June grass. An excellent grass for pasture, comes into growth early and furnishes an abundance of fine herbage much relished by cattle and horses. (14 1bs. per bushel.) Bushel, $1.50; Ib., 12 cts.; 100 Ibs., $10.00. Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Clean—(20 lbs. per bushel.) Bushel, $2.75; Ib., 15 cts.; 100 Ibs., $13.00. Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis)—(English Blne Grass.) One of the best of the natural grasses, extensively grown in our Western States. It furnishes hay of an excellent qual- ity and endures close cropping by cattle. Should form a prominent part of all grass mixtures. (22 lbs. per bushel.) Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 10 cts.; 100 Ibs., $8.00. If by mail, add 8 cents per Ib. extra. Fowl Meadow (Poa serotina) —Makes rapid growth. Valuable for low wet lands. (12 Ibs. per bushel.) « Bushell, $2.00; Ib., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $16.00. sam@ow Foxtail (Aloprecurus pratensis) — One of the best pasture grasses. Comes into growth along with Orchard Grass, and fur- nishes excellent feed of very fine quality. is less affected by drought than most of the other grasses. We consider this one of the best all round sorts for Hay or Pasture and should be in every mixture. (7 Ibs. per bus.) Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 30 cts.; 100 Ibs., $25.00. Orchard (Dactriis glomerata)\—One of the earli- est and best of all the grasses either for past- ure or a hay crop. Comes into growth very early and furnishes a large quantity of excel- lent hay. Should be cut shortly aiter coming into flower, otherwise it is apt to become a trifie hard. Red or June Clover and Orchard do well mixed together. (14 Ibs. per bushel.) Bushel, $1.75; 1b., 14 cts.; 100 Ibs., $12.00. Red Top (Agrostis rulgaris)—A good grass for almost all soils: attains its greatest perfec- tion in moist, rich soil. Should form a part of all pasture mixtures. (14 Ibs. per bushel.) Bushel, $1.25; Ib., 10 cts., 100 Ibs., $8.00. Red bn Ppa extra recleaned. (32 Ibs. per bushel.) Bushel, $7.50; Ib., 25 cts.; 100 Ibs., $22.00. Red Fescue (Festuca rubra)—The best of the dwari growing sorts, Owing to its strong fibrous root formation. It is an invaluable grass for lawns; the herbage is fineand much relished by sheep. The name Red Fescueis derived from thereddish hue of theseed stalks when ripe. -(14 Ibs. per bushel.) Bushel, $2.75; Ib., 25 cts.; 100 Ibs., $18.00. Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa tririalis)— Excellent for damp soils. (141bs. per bushel.) Bushel, $4.00; Ib., 30 cts.; 100 Ibs., $25.00. Sheeps’ Fescue (Festucazorina)—A fayorite grass for sheep pastures. (12 1bs. per bushel.) Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $15.00. Sweet Vernal Grass, True (Anthoxantum odor- atum)—A good grass for pasture and lawn. (10 Ibs. per bushe].) Bushel, $7.25; Ib., 75 cts.; 100 Ibs., $70.00. Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuca elatior)\—Very pro- ductive and nutritive; does well in wet and heavy soils. (141bs. per bushel.) Bushel, $5.50; Ib., 45 cts.; 100 Ibs., $40.00. Tall Meadow Oat (Arena elatior)—A rapid and luxuriant grower. (10 Ibs. per bushel.) Bushel, $1.75; Ib., 20 cts.; 100 Ibs., $16.00. Timothy, or Herd (Phieum prateuse) — Choice Wisconsin grown seed. (45 1bs. per bushel.) Bushel, $2.00; Ib., 5 cts.; 100 Ibs., $4.25. Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis)—Thrives well under trees. (14]bs. per bushel.) Bushel, $4.75; Ib., 35 cts.; 100 Ibs., $30.00. Yellow Oat Grass (Arena flavescens)—Good for pasture and meadows. (7 lbs. per bushel.) Bushel, $5.25; Ib., 75 cts.; 100 Ibs., $65.00, - FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. WINTER WHEAT AND RYE. RECLEANED SEED WHEATS, ESPECIALLY GROWN FOR SEED WHEATS. hd ile) THE INTERNATIONAL No. 6. (Bald.) (The most Productive Wheat for thin land.) A new Wheat which now occupies a first place among leaders and Gestined to supersede many of the most popu- lar varieties. It makes a very stiff straw, which seldom lodges, even on very rich soil. It produces heavy crops on poor land, where most varieties of Wheat cannot be successfully or profitably grown. and has the iurther merit of being extremely hardy. On rich soil it yields very heavy crops, and is not much inclined to shell when Overripe, as many varieties do. It stools very heavily. In the section of New York State where many oi the best and most popular sorts of Winter Wheat were first in- troduced the farmers are very enthusiasticiniavor of the International No. 6. Peck, 75c; bushel, $2.00; 212 bushels, $4.50. EARLY GENESEE GIANT. (Half Bearded.) Remarkable for its thrifty fall growth and heavy root, with the ability to withstand spring frosts and sum- mer drought: stools out very early in spring: straw strong and short-jointed; heads well filled with fine hard amber grain of exceptionally fine milling qualities; is very productive, yielding over 62 bushels to the acre. Peck, 60c; bushel, $1.75. BEARDED WINTER FIFE. (Jones.) (The Queen of all Winter Wheats.) A grand wheat possessing all the excellent qualities of No. 1 Hard Spring for milling purposes, being very hard and flinty in grain, thin husked, and remarkably richin gluten. It is very early ripening with early Red Clawson, and is a strong, healthy grower, stooling rapid- THE INTERNATIONAL NO. 6. ly in the fall. Starts early in spring and is among the first to head. Straw of medium height, very strong and wiry and noticeably free from scattering in the field when ripe. This sort marks a great advance in quality, productiveness, and flinty character oi grain over the old and well-known Jones Winter Fife. It is the hardiest of all the Winter Wheats, and is one that will not freeze out or winter kill in any of the Winter Wheat States. It is a grand yielder, averaging 40 to 45 bushels per acre. Peck, 50c; bushel $1.75; 242 bushels, $4.25. EARLY RED CLAWSON. (Bald.) The earliest Winter Wheat. This variety is a cross between Golden Cross and Clawson, and in- herits all the good qualities of the parents—extreme hardiness, rapid growth, large kernels and enor- mous productiveness. It is especially desirable for heavy clay soils, and when sown on rich ground should be seeded very lightly, owing to its remarkable stooling propensities. Price, 50c per peck; $1.50 per bushel. RYE. Rye is a crop that should be more extensively grown by all our farmers. Itis a paying crop, even on poor sandy soils yielding as much as35 bushels per acre, while on light rich soils it would not be too much to expect up to 60 bushels per acre. It is also a very valuable crop to seed down Grasses with, Owing to the fact that it matures so early, giving the grasses a longer growing season after harvest- ing. HUNGARIAN WINTER RYE. A variety of recent introduction. very strong strawed, seldom lodges, and is a great yielder, often giving 50 to 60 bushels oi very bold, handsome grain (much larger than the common Winter Rye), and of superior milling qualities. Peck, 50c. Per bushel, $1.35. In small lots by mail add 8 cents per Ib. for postage. 30 CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. SAND, HAIRY OR WINTER VETCH. Withstands our Northwestern Winters. Hardier than Winter Wheat. Owing to its remarkable earliness and great feed- ing qualities, no dairy farmer or hog=raiser can afford to be without a field of it. This forage plant is here to stay in the West and Northwestern States, owing to its adaptability to withstand severe drought, heat and cold. It isa plant particularly adapted for hog pastures, as it withstands close eating and is much relished by all kinds of stock. A nice hog pasture can be pro- duced in a few months by making a sowing of these Vetches early in April. The hogs should be turned On as soon as the plants are from 2 to 3 feet in height and allowed to eat the Vetches almost to the ground: provided they are then taken off a second crop will very soon mature, which can be again pastured or allowed to run to seed. By this latter method a patch can be kept down for years, as they reseed themselves very easily. Sowings madein August or September withstand easily our Northwestern win- ters, and will furnish a handsome crop of greenfodder by the end of April, which, on good land, has equaled 15 tons per acre; if cut just before coming into bloom, it immediately restarts into growth furnish- ing a second crop, which can be eaten off by stock or turned under as a green manure. Sow in drills 3 feet apart, using 30 Ibs. of seed per acre, or broadcast with the addition of one-half bushel Rye or Oats to furnish support for the vines. One important feature is, that a sowing made in August or September covers the ground before winter sets in and prevents washing of the soil during the winter and spring, thus effecting a great saving of soluble mineral fertilizers contained in soil, which otherwise would wash or leach out. The Washington Department of Agriculture estimates the value ofa plowed under crop of this Vetch as equivalent to put- ting into the ground $16 to $45 worth of commercial fertilizers peracre. The yield of green forage varies from ro to 15 tons per acre, equal to 3 to 4 tons when cured as dried hay. Sow 30 to 40 lbs. per acre, mixed with a half bushel of rye or wheat to furnish support for the vines. Per Ib., 15 cts; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $6.50. Crimson or Scarlet — Clover. (TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM.) A valuable clover either for cutting green during the early spring and summer months or for plowing under. It can be sown amongst corn, tomatoes and turnips at the time of the last cultivating or after such crops as cucumbers and melons, or on oat or rye stubble and harrowed in. It is not sufficiently hardy to withstand our winters north of latitude 42° orin the States of Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa and Minnesota. Sow broadcast at the rate.of 15 lbs. per acre, from July 15th to September 15th. Choice American grown seed, 10 cts. per Ib.; $3.50 per bus. of 60 Ibs.; $5.50 per 100 Ibs. 24s In small lots by mail, add 8 cents per Ib. for SAND, OR WINTER VETCH. postage. FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 5 =) SUNDRIES. Gardeners’ Gloves. Grafting Wax. Per % pound........... 20c; 1 pownd.............. If by mail, add 10c per pound. : Hyacinth Glasses. Various colors, low and tall, j each, 15c; per MOVE «222s seeks $1.50 Per pair Knives. 4 Pruning, single blade, each .. ..-$1.00, 1.25, 1.50 runing, two bladed................. 1.75 “Bidding (English ivory handle) 1.00 - Bent Neck Plant Sprinkler. Made so as to sprinkle underneath the foliage. It is durable, quickly filled and throws a fine spray. Nos iss;. 60c, by mail..... 65 NO. 23525: 70c, by mail..... 80 The same with straight neck Nore. 50c, by mail..... a) No: 2:2... 60c, by mail..... .70 Seollay’s, each, $1.00, by 5 mail Putty Distributor. Scollay’s fe aie $1.00, by mail 1 rinkler. Scollay’s Rubber Putty Scollay Sp Distributor. Labels, Wooden. Per100. Se 000. Pot, tinches, painted.................. 10 85 5 2 ies a ees 15 ESS SS artes, * £5 [ot Ser era re 20 HED ££ es Rett areas sss: oohcme avec DU iy “A Ais. Sees SS Bee Sino. 5 tcacepanccsese GOir Sar eee PLPeRS die ANCHES = a2c-p2<5=.:-25c+ccscer es 10 75 Peat. For potting plants, excellent quality, per bbl.$2.50 Plant Protecting Cloth. This is one of the grandest devices for the pro- tection of plants from frost, cold winds, heavy rains, and a scorching sun ever invented. It is prepared in oil, and is almost transparent, so | that itis a first-class substitute for glass. It is light. very convenient when tacked on to wooden frames, and is very durable. Per yard, 10c. Per piece of 40 to 60 yards, 8c per yard. Plant Stakes. Canes pers d OO! cs. 3. cess cose ksestwes eee cass aeetecesees die $1.00 Raffia. For tying, per pound 25c; by mail................ 40 Saws. Lightning Pruning, 18 inch...........2....<........ 1.00 Pruning saw and chisel combined................. 1.25 | ea Shears. Pruning, AINPT OV COs s.5.225 es bso eee 1.25 MUS V AM oe occa an eotee oe ace eecateee Peers ed VAT By mail, 10c each extra. Syringes. SYRINGES, BRASS— No. 1, 124%x1 5-16, oie SDP AY s. oes. cscees- Seen es 2.00 No. 2, 134x1 5-16, 2 sprays and 1 stream.... 3.50 No. 3, 16x14, 2 sprays and 1 stream........... 4.00 No. 5, 18x14, 2 sprays and 1 stream, best FON STCCUHOUSCS*--.2..22s 20s seas ee ee 4.50 No. 6, 18%x1%, 2 sprays and 1 stream, pat- CMitnvahl MES ices sce: hear soso Senna eee 5.50 No. 7, same as No. 5, with knuckle joint.... 8.00 Syringes, tin japanned, one spray.............. 1.00 Tin Foil. POripOund soso 0 22-d- sate osc snsec eee ak snare eee .20 Trowels. SANETICA MN, G-INCHs CA. Cieectas. 00. so22ce-astecsonce esc sce ag English steel, solid blade, all one piece, no Tivets) G-in ch cach: rs: -c- 5. .25... BEB» cob osecesensse 50 Pe 20, 25, Cleve’s Angle, three SIZ@S........ Telegraph Pruner. Tree Pruners. 6 LOOT POlC Fg. Mee Sees es Scan cnc nee nee en sans 1.00 SiFO OU Ole erase. owe as cae os Saks aca on anon e eC ERO SES 1.15 EO TOG GIO C. seceran sso sc wd siac- ween cae cn eo ccnace=aeeeees 1.25 VD TOO Ole races ae oo. « Soa ccatet oo cena ten sapasesca-saeeneesss 1.40 Telegraph, without handles..........:............0. 125 BXtra Rives, CAC. -<5.. ..2.0cclc~. see ee 25 Pruning saw and chisel combined............ .... 1.25 Flower Pots and Saucers. Per Per Doz. 100. Doz. 100 Pots,$ in. diam. 30c $2.00 Saucers, 3 in. 15¢e $1.00 ‘oa ae 40c 3.00 4in. 20e 1.50 eet ce 50c 3.50 “s 5in. 30ce 2.00 Scta'G as 70ce 5.00 < 6in. 40c 2.50 fn eat 6 “1.00 =8.00 x Tin. 50c 3.50 sn § ee 1550-92-00 “s Sin. 70e 5.00 ano «2.00 16.00 x 9in. 85e 6,00 32 CURE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Made of Cypress. Pasir y 3] Aa ay === Wi: a 3 oul HIS ER over decay or fall YE TH al apart. S fl Natural varnish fin- H i ! HW HH ish on the wood, or if Ly ae ‘ | vat wanted can finish them u\ | HH in oil paint, but to order only. Each. ' ce PS 12 in. diam. by 11 | i Z 1m ie hc.s- se oe $1.00 i x My ai id | 15 in. diam. by 14 IN | Wi sa ins highs esos 1.50 i 18 in. diam. by 16% ine esheets MANN’S PATENT PLANT TUB. 2 y, . ee MANN’S PATENT PLANT TUBS. 24 in. diam. by 201% Neat, Durable and Cheap. i y In, Migs -sen-ce..< 3.00 Painted Green. UK 3S Nog ees. 1 2 oo — Larger sizesmadeto | width top, inches....... 1916 aig ib a ill COLUMBIA TUBS. MILWAUKEE WEEDER. The best device for pulling dande- lions, thistles, etc., we have ever seen. Price, 75c. LANG’S HAND WEEDER. Gives perfect use to the hand for pulling weeds and thinning plants without laying down the tool. Price, each, 25c; by mail, 30c. EXCELSIOR WEEDER. An implement that can be used to advantage among small and tender plants. Price, each, 20c; by mail, 30c. order. Depth, inches.e............ 144% 14 "19% 12 Price, CAchge.....--5 ansocee a : 85 7 HOLLY WREATHS 25e to 50e each. HOLLY, MISTLETOE AND CHRISTMAS GREENS. Write for prices. WHEAT SHEAVES. Standing Sheaf, solid............ A EXCELSIOR WESDER. fr 30 Vo Ma ey > SP Tice Lote eas $5.75 Flat Sheaf......... 50c. 75e. Lyd uann WEEDER, Ue LIFTER BARREL CART. For slops, water, pota- toes, ete. An old kerosene barrel will fit into the . .. ; frame. All the attach- A very useful tool for weeding lawns. ments are furnished with- PUPRCIIY, oiv dav Sas aetieroieat T5e Bye OITA taxes ste, cares 90c. out barrel. Price, $4.50. Fertilizers, Insect FRENCH. REGULAR STYLE.. Watering Pots—French Oval galvanized iron, 6-quart, $1.75, 8 quariee = 2 00 Watering pera galvanized iron, 6- GUarte GUC, °O-QU abs se: oe ose pets cuosests 75 Mastica for Glazing Greeaiouses. A,>-preparation for ing new or old eenhouses; much su- \ perior to putty, and more easily applied. Mastica does not be- | come hard and brittle | like ordinary putty, | but remains soit, pli- able and elastic for years, the outside skin which forms soon aiter applying retaining the heat and preventing leaks, while ordinary putty cracks through expansion of the wood- work, and allows heat to escape, and water to enter as if it had never been applied. One gal- lon will cover about 290 running feet (one side. ) WOT SAL ONE Peas 5. oa ese set ook Sea eesntecemeeeete $1 00 Machines for Applying—Each......... CURRIE’S COMPLETE MASTICA MACHINE. _ (=) oO FERTILIZER, For Lawns, Hay and , Pasture. y, a A preparation which; never fails to induce & rapid and healthy growth: to the lawn. It is ‘also of great value as a fertilizer _ for root crops, ete. 1 I1b., , 10c; 5 Ibs., 40c; 10 lbs., 60e; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 50 Ibs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. PURE BONE MEAL. Our Bone Meal is ground fine, and is of great value mixed with soil for potting purposes, for which one ea f part of meal to 50 of soil is about theright proportion. EUREKA FUMIGATOR. It is invaluable for top dressinglawns. 5 |bs.,30c¢; 10 Ibs. 50c: 25 Ibs., $1.00: 30 1bs., $1.50; 100 Ibs., $2.50; bag of 250 lbs., $5.50. PURE PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE. _Makes the richest and safest liquid manure. Use one pound to five gallons of water. 10 lbs.. ote; 100 lbs., $3.00. BOWKER’S PLANT FOOD. A high grade fertilizer, put upin small packages to suit the cultivator of house plants. It is clean, safe to use and has no repulsive odor. House plants treated to a few applications of it improve wonderiully in health and general appearance. In packages, with instructions for use. Each, 15e and 30c. By mail, 20c and 40c. Destroyers, Etc. INSECTICIDES. Gishurst’s Compound—An excellent remedy for Red Spider, Mealy Bug and Scale on plants. Dissolve 2 ounces in a gallon of water and apply either by sponging or spraying the plants. Per package, 50c; by mail, 6Ue. Fir Tree Oil—Like the preceding, is a remedy for Mealy Bug, Red Spider and Seale. Dilute ls pint to about 10 gallons of soit water, and apply with sprinkler. Pint, 75c: quart, $1.40; gallon, $4.25. If by mail, add 25c per pint. Flowers of Sulphur—Per lb., 10c; over, 5c per lb. Hellebore — Being less poisonous than Paris Green, is safer to use on fruit and vegetables. Dust on dry, or dissolve 1 ounce to 3 gallons of water and apply with asyringe. Per lb., 25c. Paris Green in Liquid—Mix a tablespoonful in 2 gallons of water. 1 pint cans, 25c. Slug Shot—Valuable for destroying slugs on cabbages, tomatoes, currants, ete., and is also very effective in removing potato bugs. Apply with duster. Per 1b., 5c; per 100 Ibs., $4.00. Grape Dust—A sure preventive and cure for mildew on roses, grapes. gooseberries, etc. Ap- ply with duster. Per lb., 10c: 51bs., 35¢; 101bs., 60e: 100 Ibs., $5.00. Tobacco Dust—Ffor insects on plants; apply with duster. Per lb., 10c. Tobacco Stems—For fumigating greenhouses; dampen before using, so they will not burn up brightly and thereby destroy the plants. Per lb., 3c; per barrel, $1.00. Whale Oil Soap—An excellent remedy for lice on roses, ete., also a valuable wash for trees ai- fected by insects. For insects on plants, dissolve about the size of an egg in a gallon of water and sprinkle with it. For insects in bark of tress, di- lute with water to the consistency of paint and apply with brush. Per lb., 15c; 2 lbs., 25e; 10 lbs., $1.00. By mail, add 10c per lb. Nikoteen—A liquid insecticide used extensively by florists and gardeners either as a spray or for 25 lbs. and fumigating. Instructions for using furnished with each bottle. Pint bottle, $1.50. EUREKA FUMIGATORS. For fumigating with tobacco stems; made of galvanized iron. INOS2= -ssess ee eee 1 2 3 4 Height, inches.... 12 16 20 24 Pm CG. eee eae es -$1.50 2.00 2.50 3.50 APPARATUS FOR APPLYING INSECT DESTROYERS. Bellows No. 9, 50e: No. 11, 75c: No. 14, $1.00: No. 16, $1.25; No. 19, $1.50; No. 22, $1.75; No. 24, $2.00. Tin Dusters for applying Slug Shot, 4 gallon, each, 35ce; 1 gallon, each, 50c. Atomizer “for applying insecticides in liquid. form, each by mail (see cut), 65c., ; ATOMIZER. ia Aw if ANN A NY Gd I IN | UR SURPRISE and POPULAR COLLECTIONS.OF BULBS for window gardens and outdoor culture planted this fall will bloom early in spring. at SEE PAGE ON INSIDE OF COVER.