Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY ISTABLISHED 1875. INCORPORATED 1903. 384 EAST WATER STREET, MILWAUKEE, WIS. OUR 50th ANNIVERSARY Autumn Catalog, 1925 All Goods in This Catalogue are offered subject to being unsold Remittances should be made by Express Money Order, P. O. Money on receipt of order, and the prices quoted are subject to change Order, Bank Draft or Registered Letter. Money sent in any other manner is done entirely at sender's risk. ‘ : Orders from New Customers.—Persons unknown to us, to avoid The Prices are Net. We offer no premiums, discounts or gratui- delay, should send remittance or satisfactory Milwaukee references ties. with their orders. We decline to ship C. O. D. to unknown customers unless at least 25° (14) of the value of the goods ordered is sent to fuarantee acceptance. Errors in filling orders, in spite of every precaution, will some- without notice. 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: Currie Bros. times creep in. As we will always gladly rectify such errors, how- Co. give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, ever, if they are brought to our attention in time, customers should productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we notify us promptly upon arrival of goods of any mistake that may send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. be found. PLANTING TABLES Table showing the number of Tulip bulbs required to fill a round To ascertain the approximate number of bulbs required for a bed bed of given dimensions, the number in each row from the center of any size or shape, the area being known, divide the number of square inches in the bed by the product of the distance of the bulbs apart both ways; for example, a bed of 12 square feet contains 1,728 square inches if bulbs are to be planted 6 inches apart one outward indicated, the rows five inches apart and the bulbs five inches in the rows. : Total way by + inches the other, divide 1,728 by 6x4 or 24 will give 72 Diameter of Bed number as the number of bulbs required. 3 Sharia tekere iat ak eo wt LO Rei ctor, cater seis Pete tac eet a RAO eS Et. Table of distance and depth to plant leading varieties of bulbs MARRS oo erates win rigs 1 5 11 17 23 57 3% ft. outdoors in good, well-drained soil, the figures indicating inches. yt ak re ee BR T2102) ee ce oe ck ese TA Ae at ; rel a 1. 6 12918 25°31 62 2 os oe 108 F4IR fb Distance Depth to a ne eee 3 10 16 22 28 35 114 5 ft. oye oon: BI, ft 3 718 20 26 32 39 140 514 ft Grocuses “care ecesinse sts oa aes ues ce 2 2 aerogenes fee an a0 ee ade Caters Hyacinths ............ oe Rene 6-7 5 6 Ge Sisco samigre. ge lansiae 1 5 11 17 28 30 36 42 ...... 165 6 ft. Jonquils ........... eae White d anne : 'S 3 De oe ia acess oes 3 815 2127 33 4046... .. .. .. 193 614 ft. DiliesGandidum : 10 3-4 7 PW iaicls dscereigaia fe Le 6 12 28 25: 31-37. 46) 600i... 5 anaees “FT i Ihilies, Japanese 2... 22s cccccwe sc. oe 12 6-9 WABBECS jo cis olites « sss L016) 22 28°35 41) 47 5A 46. 5, v- 256 Tah Et. Lilies; --Native ‘a. ane syatcite aie Seeds Sd 8-10 8-4 cy as tease se 7) 19020026082, -a804h ib] 57) po 202s Son ate. Narcissus ...-..-- 00+ +00 eee ee eee 6-10 4-5 SME ioe Secs eye 1 5 1117 2% 30 36 42 48 55 G1 .. 329 8% ft. Tulips... 1... sees eee eee eee eee eee 4-5 4 = ft. eee cere eee 8 8 15 21 27 33 40 46 52 59 65 a 369 9 : {t. Bulbs planted in pots or pans should be set with the top of the QUA EGS oases elsie: 5, sisce'sis 1 6 12 18 25 31 37 43 50 56 62 69 410 91% ft. bulb just showing above the ground. Lilies low enough to permit 10 Dts cis otis dantteacins. 3.10 16 22 28 35 41 47 54 60 66 72 454 10 ft; addition later of an inch more of soil to cover the stem roots. STANDARD FLOWER POTS, AZALEA POTS AND BULB PANS. All With Rims. 2in. 21 in. 3in. 3%in. din. 5 in. 6 in. Tin. 8 in. 9 in. 10 in. 12in. 14in. L6in. Pea TNS a, ane ana sr io) WheRs iat TE aR Ne antares Denies Ora S$ .03 04 05 06 -07 -ll -16 24 235 50 -70 1.40 2.60 5.50 Doz ey a sieersga ator tliat ie we ceahaT el ote, elenciecscie -30 35 45 255 -70 1.10 1.60 2.65 3.90 5.65 7.80 15.00 i aie Syetaie L QU age ven 5 nc tachnee esayod Soro va Pinata Pian Giaaieeiee 2.00 2.50 3:20 4.00 4.75 8.00 11.00 16.50 26.50 Gare aes Siete LOO etatarte! ae cis near nets. tote 3.5 18K nat tere see 12.00 15.50 20.00 25.00 32.00 57.50 85.00 Pets tees SAUCERS. s 1 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. § in. 9 in. 10 in. 12 in. 14 in. 16 in. Fee Hpretetetecol> octane shiner arated any ab acerk S$ .04 -06 .09 ale 16 20 «25 37 -60 1.00 DGOEy rae ces aivivs mie baw ones awe goes 40 25 -90 1.20 1.66 2.15 2.65 3.90 6.50 10.85 Will pack carefully but assume no responsibility for breakage. Prices subject to change. HYACINTH Soul GLASSES Fertilize bulb beds or bulb potting soil with Bone Meal or Sheep Manure, spreading on Bone Meal at the rate of 1 pound to 40 Various Colors. sq. ft. Sheep Manure 1 pound to 20 sq. ft., | Low and tall. or using one part Bone Meal to about 50 parts soil or one part Sheep Manure to about 25 parts soil. See prices on page 16. Each 40c; by mail........ $ .50 7 Per dozen, $4.40, by express at purchaser's ex- expense. . DIBBLES for planting Tulips, Hyacinths and other bulbs, wood handle, steel point, or all iron, each 75c. Dibble. : Prices subject to change. TEAR OFF HERE Pacem coe eer oH SSS Se Se6 eS ber Sea a SS SSS eae ere Se See eo Senses If your post-office address has changed, please give the old as well as the new. CURRIE BROS. CO. Name of Person fs Post Office ORDER SHEET FOR BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. ss (CLOT OSE a AS A Gg Streets ee pew 0) BOX eres 2k ered R. F. if R. R. Station @ Different or Ex. Office \from P. O. Write your mame and address plainly on each order. 384 EAST WATER STREET MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Enclosed in cash, “cc “ce Draft, P. O. Order, Postage Stamps, If more than one Express Company runs to your place please designate by which we shall ship. Quantity Articles Price Dollars 50th ANNIVERSARY Quantity Articles Price Cents Dollars Write any remark about your order inthis space. If, WHEN ORDERING, you will give us the names and addresses of your neighbors (or friends elsewhere) who are interested in gardening, we will send them our Catalogue. CURRIE BROS. CO. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1925 DUTCH HYACINTHS Single Dutch Hyacinth. DOUBLE RED AND ROSE. Bouquet Tendre—Bright red, fine truss. Grootvorst—Rose, very fine truss. Lord Wellington—Finest pink, large bells. Prince of Orange—Dark rose, striped, large truss. DOUBLE WHITE. Bouquet Royal—Pure. Isabella—Blush-white, splendid spike. Prince of Waterloo—Pure. La Verginite—Blush-white, large bells and spike. DOUBLE YELLOW. Bouquet de Orange—Orange. Goethe—Sulphur yellow, fine truss. Jaune Supreme—Pure. Sunflower—Salmon tinted yellow. How To Grow Them Pot Culture—Use a 4 or 5 inch pot for each bulb, or plant three in a 6 inch pot; a light, rich, sandy soil is best. The upper surface of the bulb should show above the soil. After potting, water thoroughly and put in a dark, cool cellar, covered up with sand or ashes until well rooted; this generally takes from two to three months. Outdoor Culture—Plant in October or early No- vember, in well fertilized soil, about 6 inches apart and 5 inches deep. Cover the bed with straw, leaves or short manure during the winter. Choice Named Hyacinths Price 25 Cents Each; $2.50 per Doz., Delivered to any Postoffice in the United States. $20.00 per 100, buyer paying transportation charges. 6 OF ONE KIND AT DOZEN RATES AND 25 AT i100 RATES. SINGLE RED AND ROSE. Garibaldi—Brilliant carmine, early forcer. Gertrude—Rosy pink, fine truss. Gigantea—Blush pink, very fine truss. King of Belgium—Bright red, good truss. La Victoire—Brilliant scarlet, very fine spike, excellent for pot culture. Lord Macaulay—Bright, rosy carmine, white eye. Moreno—Waxy pink, large bells. Robert Steiger—Bright crimson. Rosea Maxima—Delicate pink, fine truss. SINGLE WHITE. Albertine—Purest white, early. Baroness van Thuyll—Pure white, large truss. La Grandesse—Pure white, large truss. L’Innocence—Pure white, large. Mad. Van der Hoop—Pure white, large bells. Paix de l Europe—Pure white, large spike. SINGLE BLUE. Baron van Thuyll—Dark, large truss. Czar Peter—Porcelain, large spike. Enchantress — Porcelain blue, white eye, hand- some spike. Grand Maitre—Deep porcelain, large truss. King of the Blues—Deep glossy blue. Lord Derby—Silvery porcelain, large spike. Marie—Dark blue, shading purple. Queen of the Blues—Azure blue, large bells. SINGLE YELLOW. Ida—Golden yellow, very fine. King of the Yellows — Bright yellow, compact spike. MacMahon—Pure yellow, large, heavy spike. Yelicow Hammer — Beautiful, pure yellow spike, early. DOUBLE BLUE. Bloksberg—Porcelain, large bells and truss. Delicata—Fine pale blue, good spike. Garrick—Azure, fine truss. ; ; General Anthink—Porcelain blue, dark center. General Koehler—Large, bright blue, fine forcer. 6 CURRIE BROS. CO. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1925 rg. Bf N rULIPS Garden Culture of Tulips—Any good soil, well enriched, will suit Tulips. October, or early November, is the proper time to plant them. Set them 4 or 5 inches apart, and about 4 inches deep. Protect during severe months of winter with a covering of straw or manure. All the early Tulips are adapted for pot culture in the house. Plant at least three or four bulbs in each pot. The earliest blooming varieties are marked a, next b, and so on in their order. The number before the name denotes the height of their growth in inches. 25 bulbs of one kind at 100 rate: 250 at 1000 rate. Early Single Tulips fi Fach Doz. 100 1000 ¢ 9 Artus—Pure scarlet....$ .07 $ .75 $5.00 $38.00 c¢ 9 Belle Alliance — Bright scarlet, sweet scented. .08 S80 6.00 44.00 b 9 Canary Bird—Yellow .. .08 80 6.00 44.00 ec 9 Chrysolora—Fine Yellow .08 75 8©6©5.00 = 42.00 c 8 Cottage Boy — Yellow edged orange, very distinct, fine bedder.. .08 80) 6.00 44.00 c 8 Cottage Maid — Rose, border white, true ... .08 80 6.00) 44.00 d10 Crimson Brilliant — Dazzling crimson scarlet, fine early TOT CGY = are ener ee 07 7 5.00 38.00 * 10 Duchess de Parma — Orange yellow, fine... .10 1.00 7.50 c 8 Flamingo—Brilliant rosy red on white ground, flowers _ large, fine LOTCER. nee eile 10 1.00 7.00 c 9 Joost von Vondel — : Rosy red and white... .08 80 66.00 46.00 c¢ 9 Joost von Vondel White (Lady Boreel) — Pure | white, large flower... .09 85 6.25 47.00 | ¢ 12 Keiserkroon — Red, bor- dered yellow ........ 12 #1.20 8.50 70.00 c 9 LaReine, (Queen Vic- toria) — White, very fine forcing ......... .07 ars 5.00 38.00 c 9 Le Matelas Bright rose, fine forcer...... 10 1.00 7.00 ees b 9 Pottebakker Scarlet. .08 80 66.00 = 44.00 b 9 Pottebakker—Pure yel- LOW tot Agr eee 08 80 6.00 44.00 b 10 Pottebakker—White one of the finest whites... .08 80. 66.00) 45.00 c¢ 9 Primrose Queen— Unique sport of Le Reine, fine form, delicate primrose-yellow shade .07 75 5.00 38.00 d 10 Prince of Austria—Fine, deep red with an Early Single Tulip, ‘‘Keiserkroon.” ceental ines eT b 7 Rose Gris de Lin—Very desirable for forcing.. .09 .85 6.25 46.00 TING FOSEM ss c,-c.2 « See eas AWWA aie 5.00 38.00 @ 12° Proserpine-=— Rich. dauk d 9 Rose Luisante — Extra se Pee splendid anaes fine, deep rose ...... 10 1.00 7.00 65.00 Anwed peenann eet. ea 12 1.20 8.50 70.00 ec 10 Sir Thomas’ Lipton — 10) Peosnerite (Lackemne Finest of all searlets. .10 1.00 7.00 65.00 c Bee Renee) td) Deep ¢ 9 White Hawk (Albion)— Saree ease ane: \ : . Large, pure white ... .08 80 6.00 44.00 pink, grand forcer.... .08 80 66.00 44.00 c 9 Yellow Prince—Fine yel- ec 8 a of ae id low, sweet scented ... .08 80 6.00 44.00 Beautiful, soft, rosy Single Fine Mixed...... -06 60 4.00 33.00 WAI KEs src scacechekehote chore 09 90 6.50 48.00 Tulips at dozen and 100 prices delivered free to any Postoflice or Express Office in the United States. At 1000 rates by express af purchaser’s expense. TK" lL "> CURRIE BROS. CO. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1925 7 ' fas Early Double Flowering Tulips Each Doz. 100 1000 } c 8 Boule de Neige (Snowball)—Fine large, sey ea beh Bs pure, double white ............-+.-- § .069 $ .85 $6.25 $46.00 e 8 Cochineal—Large vermillion scarlet... .08 80 6.00 44.00 ec 9 Ceuronne des Roses—Finest Rose...... a) «85 6.25 48.00 | b 10 Couronne d’Or—Orange............-- -08 80 6.00 46.00 \ ~ | b 6 Due Van Tholl—Red and yellow...... 08 80 866.00 =©=44.00 | ec 8 Duke of York-—A lovely violet» white ; yokIral GagubooovoopvoneebouauUES 09 285 6.25 48.00 ec 9 Gloria Solis--Brown and yellow....... -08 80 6.00 44.00 c 8 La Candeur—Pure white finest........ 08 -80 ~=6.00 46.00 ys ec 8 La Grandesse—Deep rose..........--- -08 80 6.00 44.00 i e 8 Lucretia—Beautiful deep rose......... 09 85 6.25 48.00 | 2 ve, ieMurillo =bightirosed a. setae). ++ cr 08.80 6.00 44.00 ce 8 Rex Rubrorum—Fine scarlet.......... 08 .80 6.00 44.00 e 7 Rubra Maxima—Deep crimson, fine Deddermancishorcereryeleclsiencis| esis evorelere 08 -80 6.00 44.00 b 7 Salvatcr Rosa—Fine rose............. .08 80 ©6.00 ©=644.00 ce 7 Tearose—Pale yellow, flushed salmon... .08 -80 6.00 44.00 ec 7 Toreador—Scarlet, margined buff yel- lownemacniticent, forcer .. . ee hee 10 1.00 7.00 Eee a 9 Tournesoll—Bright red and yellow.... .08 -80 6.00 44.00 bes8) sMowrnesoll=_Wellows 2 oi. )s ailsrerey aie nie, we wise 08 -80 6.00 44.00 ce & Wuurbaak—Dazzling scarlet large, very double; fine for bedding or medium, i CAT VMPROLCINSHeyricheiet-vehelsie islets lusyeleve lets: 10 1.00 7.00 60.00 Fine Mixed—Early ................4% -06 -60 3.50 25.00 ! LATE DOUBLE TULIPS © 17 Blue Flag (Blue Celeste) Violet blue, ENOLMOUSMHLOWELS)S cle tien (eres ie ale! e tiene -09 85 6.00 44.00 fe 16 Marriage de Ma Fille—Magnificent late sort,. white feathered, cherry crimson .09 85 6.25 52.00 gx 10 Yellow Rose—Splendid late golden yel- low, very large flower............. -08 80 6.00 44.00 Double Tulip Murillo. Single Late Flowering or Cottage Tulips A magnificent class of late flowering Tulips, coming into bloom during the latter part of May. They are much more showy than the early varieties, on account of their brilliant colorings and long flower stems, and remain in bloom for a long time. Each Doz. 100 Bouton d’Or (Golden Beauty)—Sometimes called the Yellow Darwin. Pure yellow, very fine. (Per 0 08:S36200)) cerca spersycl teste alotscrae se eiatesehenever atone §$ .07 $ .65 $4.25 Elegans—Dark crimson, reflexing petals............. 07 65 4.25 Fairy Queen—A very large, beautiful flower, rosy heliotrope margined with yellow................ .06 pre rls Gesneriana Major—Large dazzling, brilliant scarlet, blue center (Per 1000 $4000) 120k ce wean cee wea» .07 310) ae Gesneriana Lutea—Beautiful yellow (Per 1000 $38.00) .07 .70 4.50 Inglescombe Pink (Salmon Queen)—Salmon rose. A bea wtilwlstuli—as Ce secaietensts acces ever crascate) sptyayevadsee « arekevere -07 -65 4.50 Inglescombe Yellow—Canary yellow, in shape re- sembling the Darwin tulips (Per 1000 $36.00)... .06 -60 4.00 Tsabella (Shandon Bells)—Large, salmon pink...... .06 S00) B21, John Ruskin—Apricot-rose, shaded mauve, edges pale VSL OW asec aicednztuzacetanedepee (ellesg. cueife eter alcansnabeuena near naetceake. oe “epta -08 -80 6.00 La Merville—Scarlet, suffused with apricot orange... .07 65 4.25 Maiden’s Blush (Picotee)—Large white, edged pink GR eriLO00KS32 200) Meee crevecve. cettsctsactetenete teiertelot a tetecle 07 -70 = 4.50 Rembrandts—A class of beautifully colored Tulips, MIXESCAVATI STIS Melati cers sels o'o.cgsialeettebenmtets ss lalehelcierets -07 70 3=4.75 Royal White—Very large, white.................... -09 85 6.25 Striped Beauty—Large, showy flower, flamed white ae AN CUCHEL YAY Cee: systaletnis iinite “oi 0s cea enetiettehe) ocerayar ate ce) save .. 08 80 5.50 Maiden’s Blush or Picotee. Sweet Nancy—White, edged pink.'....... Uh en ere .08 -75 ~—-5.00 8 CURRIE BROS. CO. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1925 Darwin Tulips rfully ¢ the past few years, a fact not surprising to those acquainted with the perfect beauty of th rick ‘ rs, their long, straight, stiff stems, the persistence of their blooming period and _ their : wing x under ss. Most of the varieties may easily be forced indoors by mid-winter or the end of Pe ire plant the bulbs 6 inches deep in light soil and 4 or 5 inches in heavy soil. Each Doz. Baron de La Tonnaye—Vivid rose, one of the best........... $ .08 §$ .75 Bartigon—Fiery red, good forcer...................0eeeeeeees ..09 85 Clara Butt—A lovely shade of soft salmon pink............... -08 Py Dream—Large lilac rose. 25 inches...............ccceceeees -08 waa Erguste—Dark heliotrope, inside violet, white base............ .08 Py fi Europe—-Fine scarlet with striking white base................. .09 wS5 Glow—Brilliant vermillion, center blue, margined white....... .09 Gretchen—Charming, soft blush shading to rose............... .08 Harry Veitch—Brilliant deep red, blue base................... -09 Le Notre—Rose shaded blush, small flower but extra early fore- ANE VALICEY! j5cics oie o:clouess Getele Glee oie ee eee ie ean eee -10 1.00 7.00 La Tulipe Noire—The famous black tulip...................... .09 S85 6.25 Loveliness—Fine soft, rosy pink................. -08 75 5.00 Madame Krelage—Bright rose, light bordered; FLOWER voce .c:c.5yc elatelsteteyel cicls al ae ciel ee .09 85 Marconi—Large purple violet with conspicuous white base..... -09 285 Massachusetts—Bright rosé*.. .c.2.~ segue ans eemeiessccls emus -08 75 May Queen—Soflt, rose, large and beautiful................... -08 (Oo Mr. Farcombe Sanders—Extra fine, brilliant orange scarlet, 25 INCHES) 5 cinio, 5, = cies ssretiere trots orateret ieee eee ee -09 85 6.25 Mrs. Cleveland—Soft, flesh color ............ccecceecccceceecs -08 -75 5.00 Ouida—Fiery red, very fine, tall, erect, brilliant tulip......... -08 75 5.00 Painted Lady—Creamy white ................ ccc ecccccceccces .08 75 5:20 Pride of Haarlem—An immense flower, brilliant carmine rose, blue ‘at, ‘base. 2925 “anchesic.,.. cyictaaysoltlcc.e eee eae ee cae. = .08 75 5.25 Professor Rauwenhof—Bright cherry red, shaded salmon, good LOR COX s ieiieseiciehes's.at'n:<)ja.0.5 0, 00 eecane ec eter ie eee 10 1.00 7.00 Princess Elizabeth-—Soft lilac rose edges a paler shade on clear white base, good forcer............cccccccccscccccecececes -10 1.00 7.00 Psyche—Soft rose, silvery rose inside, large long-stemmed HOWenM os dislee's oven dec >t vislocs wnldale a eee re ee ee .08 75 Rev. Ewbank—Heliotrope lilac, with paler edge, fine bedder.... .08 By £5) 4 Scarlet Beauty-—Fiery scarlet, very fine.....................-- 10 1.00 7.00 The Sultan—Velvety black maroon, large and glossy........... .08 75 5.28 Sieraad van Flora-—Very fine rose pink, large flower.......... -10 1.00 7.00 White Queen—Large and soft, white, tinged blush............ -08 75 5.00 Wm. Copeland—Bright rosy lilac...............00 cece eee ee cues -08 By f° 5.00 William Pitt—Deep scarlet tinted purple, blue and white center .10 1.00 7.00 Fine Mixed Darwin Tulips, ..............ccccccccecectecases 07 -70 4.75 AUTUMN CROCUS—Colchicum Autumnale An interesting novelty. Blooms without water or soil. | If planted in fall the leaves make their apperance in spring, while it does not come into bloom until fall. 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 in the ground. Large bulbs, 35c each; dozen, $3.50. Breeder Tulips Old Dutch self colored Tulips which have been neglected for many years. The present taste for artistic colors has, however, called them into prominence once more. Nature's happiest color combinations of Purple and Bronze, Grey and Lilac, Yellow and Bronze, Brown and Orange, are revealed to us in this group. The flowers are mostly large, but of perfect form and ¢ borne on tall, strong stems. These Tulips have the same height, size and time of flowering as the Dar- wins. Black Chief—Dark purple black. Bronze Queen—Buff, tinged apricot; fine for pot culture. Cardinal Manning—Blend of mauve and rose changing to orange. Jaune d’Oeuf—Golden, outside petal shaded apricot. Mary Hollis—Soft cerise carmine. Prince of Orange—Terracotta with orange edge, very fine. Yellow Perfection—Bronze yellow, shaded deep golden. Each, $ .10 Doz., £1.00 100, $7.00 Parrot Tulips Parrot tulips, so called because of their brilliant, parrot- like colorings, are large, fantastically showy flowers with curled and crested petals. They come into bloom about the middle of May and remain in bleom for a long time. Each Doz. 100 1000 € Admiral Constantinople—Red ....... $ .08 $ .75 $.5.00 $40.00 Chamoisie Brilliant — Deep crimson, | with large, black, star-shaped COTI DOL, secosoioynte cane eee a hole a area hh alraieae .08 ar 59 5.00 40.00 Dutea— GOW wccece ofelee aes onan acca .08 ay As) 5.00 40.00 Perfecta—Yellow and scarlet ........ .08 ay} 5.00 40.00 Finest Mixed—All colors ........... -07 -65 4.50 35.00 Autumn Crocus CURRIE BROS. CO. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1925 9 NARCISSUS DAFFODILS No class of bulbs is more satisfactory and none so easily taken care of as the Daffodils. They appear just after the snow and ice of winter and enliven our gardens and lawns. Nothing can excell the beauty and chastity of their blooms, and they have the advantage of being good for an unlimited number of seasons, if planted out in some spot where they can be allowed to mature their foliage. They are perfectly hardy and withstand severe Winters without protection. Should be given the same treatment as recommended for Hyacinths, either for indoor or outdoor cultivation. The Poeticus varieties have short crowns or cups; the Incomparabilis, medium crowns; the others listed, long trumpet shaped crowns. Each Doz. 100 1000 Bicolor Victoria—Extra large flower perianth pure white, trumpet yellow. Mammoth Bulbs, producing two or more HORAK shade wodns Denon e Oo UDO Ooo iecon $ .12 $1.25 $9.00 $70.00 Emperor—-Very large, deep, full yellow, of fine SRS) ese soooc0 OS HURO OD GOO ERO TCD arnaae 10 1.00 7.50 55.00 Mammoth Bulbs, producing two or more owes Soins 08 501005 GOOD UR OU UTS CEDURE OT ODOR 12 1625 9.00 68.00 Empress—Flowers very large and of great sub- stance, and a robust grower, trumpet large, rich, full yellow, petals white.............. Mammoth Bulbs, producing two or more FL OWIELS eran trees ete tere usoueyer at sere) o/c e.ers: eel ane o%s |e Narcissus Poeticus. Each Doz, 100 1000 Poeticus (Pheasant’s Eye)—Snow white, bright orange—scarlet cup.$ .07 $ .70 $4.75 $35.00 Lucifer (Incomparabilis) Handsome white perianth, cup glowing OVANSE-LEGU tag esc cette sea eine -09 285 6.00 50.00 Sir Watkin (Incomparabilis) — Enor- mous flowers, trumpet rich yellow, suffused with orange, sulphur Deriant hte sce ac. hae wiesseihtat eke 10 1.00 7.00 NOTE—The Federal Horticultural Board has given notice that no Narcissus or Daffodil Bulbs may be imported for sale after January Ist, 1926. Last chance to get Holland-grown bulbs which produce large, perfect flowers. Make permanent plantings of Narcissus bulbs in clusters or patches in odd corners, in the herbaceous or shrubbery borders, in the woods or on the bank of lake or stream. The effect is invariably charming. Poeticus is particularly effective when “naturalized” in this manner, but all the hardy varieties may be so treated. Narcissus at dozen and 100 prices delivered free to any Postoffice or Express Office in the United States. At 1000 rates by express at purchaser’s expense. Narcissus Bicolor Victoria. 10 CURRIE BROS. CO. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1925 Narcissus, Double Von Sion. Polyanthus Narcissus PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. “Paper Whites” are much esteemed for pot culture indoors, continuing in bloom a long time, and are largely used for forcing for early cut flowers. They flower very freely and produce large trusses of bloom of the purest snow white. They can be readily brought into bloom for Christmas or earlier. May be grown in water in a bowl with a few pebbles to keep the bulbs in place. Three or four bulbs should be used in a 6-inch bowl. Grown in this manner, there is no more pleasing object for the parlor. Each Doz. 100 1000 Extra. Selected Bulba si .5.::0¢0vecceews $ .08 $ .75 $5.00 $40.00 Mammoth Bulbs ...........0. 20.0000 00005 -10 1.00 7.00 46.00 YELLOW PAPER WHITES Each Doz. 100 Grand Soleil d’Or-—Golden yellow.............. $ .20 $1.95 $15.00 Poetaz Narcissus Each Doz. 100 1000 Elvira—Pure white, yellow cup, three to four large flowers on a stem. Easily grown in water. Also per- fectly hardy and therefore very de- sirable for outdoor planting......... $ .10 $1.00 $7.00 $56.00 NOTE—The Federal Horticultural Board has given notice that no Narcissus bulbs may be imported for sale after January Ist, 1926, and so far as Double Narcissus DAFFODILS. While the double Daffodils are not considered as at- tractive as the large flowering single trumpet sorts, they are no less desirable, and are especially adapted for naturalizing in odd corners, where they will thrive and increase for many years. DOUBLE VON SION (True Dutch) Rich golden yellow, the finest of all double yellow Datfodils, used extensively for forcing as well as for bedding outdoors. Does best north of Central Wis- consin if given some winter protection. Each Doz. 100 1000 Extra selected bulbs............ . ane ..$ .10 $1.00 $7.50 $55.00 Mammoth double nosed bulbs’ producing two or more flowers..... is ele 1.25 9.00 68.00 Jonquils A species of Narcissus with fragrant, bright yellow flowers, which are produced in great abundance suitable for house and gar- den culture; requires the same treatment as Narcissus. All! the varie- ties are perfectly hardy, requiring no protection in winter. Each Doz. 100 1000 Large Double—Sweet scented ............. $ .06 $ .60 $4.25 $32.00 Single-—Sweet scented ............2.0e0000- -06 -60 4.25 32.00 Campernelle—Large yellow ................ -09 285 6.00 50.00 Rugulosus — (Giant Jonquil) Rich yellow imbricated perianth with large, wrinkled Al) Perera eerie cicada tue 7 -09 85 6.00 50.00 Daffodils and Jonquils should not be confused. The former is a general term for all varieties of Narcissus, except Poeticus, although in this country it is usually applied only to the large, yellow Trumpet-flowered varie- ties. Some erroneously call the latter class ‘“Jonquils” and Jonquils are frequently ordered when the Trumpet- flowered Daffodils are wanted. Jonquils bear compara- tively small, though dainty, flowers with shallow cups, and, unlike the Daffodils, have narrow, rush-like leaves. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. we know no American grown bulbs of Paper White or other Polyanthus Narcissus have been produced that will give satisfactory returns when forced. CURRIE BROS. CO. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1925 11 FREESIA. An attractive Cape Flower, exquisitely perfumed, originally pure white or faintly yellow, but developed latterly to pro- duce many colors. The flower trusses are strikingly beautiful and unexcelled for cutting. The unexpanded blooms opening in the water, fill the air with a moist, delicate fragrance, and their endurance is really remarkable. The bulbs are not hardy and must be grown inside. Plant several in a 6-inch pot about two inches below the surface. They will begin to bloom in six weeks. Each Doz. 100 1000 Purity-—A pure white Freesia. The flowers are very large and are borne freely on _ long stiff stems; excellent for cutting. Mammoth Bulbs ssncis ers wis delete teenie cl east ei isl'n ein: share leis $ .07 $ .70 $4.50 $35.00 RAINBOW FREESIAS. As the name indicates, these Freesias come-in a number of beautiful colors, Yellow, Blue, Violet, Mauve, Pink, Lavender. They are a new variety developed in Japan, and should be grown by all lovers of bulbous flowers. They are easily grown Crocus. in the house and do not have to be started in the dark. ROCUS. Each Doz. 100 Cc Mixed? COLORS (su csjcistnmte's Oi eian sce ace agua tole tehaicd alisha eaten. eteted lente suai $ .08 $ .75 $5.25 Planted in clusters by themselves in the garden or lawn Crocuses are very effective. A favorite method of planting is to put the bulbs just below the sod in the lawn so that the flowers will come up through the grass in the early spring. They may be grown successfully in the house or green- house, the pots or pans in which the bulbs have | been planted being kept in a cold cellar until the middle of January, as even a moderately mild tem- perature before that date will spoil them. GIANT NAMED CROCUS. Doz. 100 1000 Cloth of Gold—Golden striped, brown; early..... 5) Cloth of Silver—White striped, lilac; early..... David Rizzio—Large, purple .................... Kathleen Parlow — Purest. white; large orange anthers: flowers of fine substance.......... $ .35 $2.50 $20.00 Mont Blanc-—Large, white ....................055 King of the Blues—Large, dark blue............. Non Plus Ultra—Purple, with white tip.......... Sir Walter Scott—White, striped, purple......... MIXED CROCUS. Wi Ce Ravel CELCSHMR es elses) cers te els sieler ee decays o elebe eae 'e ISITE amor OWE eieicietssetthalachu she sieledeierv-c'v oblate Cokien FAlOTh ood voesiolicte Sao OOS RoC BEE ene § .25 $2.00 $12.50 MEMpeumanduvariesated ee sieliid weleiels sie ccs sie ae oe MnSce ema MC OLOTS Mites lefednvela cSsaheca cele wis outs elese cela sin eieee J) SCILLA. Siberica—One of the most beautiful, early spring blooming bulbs, bearing a profusion of remarkably pretty, rich blue flowers as soon as the snow has disappeared from the ground. Each Doze 100 Grown in masses or with Crocuses + and Snowdrops, it presents a charm- ing effect. It is perfectly hardy and remains in bloom a long time. It also makes a very showy plant for the conservatory or parlor in winter. No Scilla bulbs may be imported after January Ist, 1926. Be sure to get a stock of them, they last for many years. Bowls for Paperwhites, etc., 50c to $2.00, according to size, material : Freesia. and quality. Write for particulars. $ .08 $ .75 $5.00 All bulbs on this page delivered to any Postoffice or Express Office in the United States at prices named, except where otherwise noted, 12 CURRIE BROS. CO. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1925 Snowdrops. SPANISH IRIS—FLEUR-DE-LIS The Spanish Iris is one of the finest bulbous flowers; its charming beauty as a cut flower is unsurpassed. All varie- ties are beautiful and very effective in the home or garden. For house culture they should be planted in a light, rich soil. For outdoor culture they should be planted in good, light soil and covered lightly to protect from severe frosts during the winter. Each Doz. Alexander von Humboldt—Clear, deep blue...........+.+- 10 $1.00 British Queen—Large pure white............ see eee ees -10 1.00 Cajanus—Canary yellow with orange-yellow blotches..... 10 1.00 Louise—Very pale blue and white.............+-eeeeeeees 10 1.00 Thunderbolt—Dark bronze, golden blotch, large flower.... .10 1.00 SNOWDROPS. The little nodding flowers of this well known plant are generally the first to appear in spring, often rearing their delicate heads above a light covering of snow in early March. Each, $.07; Dozen, $.60; per 100, $5.00. PAEONIES Choice Herbaceous Varieties. Paeonies have continued to increase in popular favor with each succeeding year as pre-eminent among our hardy perennial plants. In response to the increasing demand, cultivators of this beautiful piant have enthusiastically en- gaged themselves in introducing and propagating new varieties, alming at more perfect flowers of more delicate tints and deeper, richer shades. The new varieties them- selves sufficiently attest the success of these efforts. Not to have seen any of them at its best is to have missed a flower exquisitely lovely. No class of plants is more easily grown than Paeonies and few repay the care given them.so generously. They are perfectly hardy and thrive in almost any soil, but any extra attention given them will be amply repaid; deeply cultivat- ed and well enriched loam suits them best. In shady places, where few plants will succeed, Paeonies will grow luxuriant- ly. Such spots are usually to be found, and the colors of the flowers are brighter and they last much longer than if fully exposed to the sun. The plants, however, thrive equally well in sunny situations, and planted in front of shrubbery or on either side of walks they are very effective. Edulis Superba—Large flower, dark pink with silvery flush, CAVly ie sana Sete ccc eaten valars Ataleinintet lela ate aati alate oe eae 75c each Festiva Maxima—The most popular of all whites, a tall vigor- ous grower and free and early bloomer; color pure white flecked with crimson at center................. 75¢ each Fragrans—Compact full flowers of deep red; strong vigorous grower and free bloomer; late..................0000. 75e each Mad. Emile Galle—Large cup-shaped double flowers of a deli- eate shell-pink with touches of lavender. A _ beautiful 75e each WA DLOCY o20-16,5- oles rersonesl oiel anne tafiealtoy ate ie alialia sk a Neien eheaaietenene anole a terete For best results plant Paeonies in Fall. Paeony CURRIE BROS. CO. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1925 13 LILIES CANDIDUM LILIES ARE READY TO SHIP IN AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER; THE OTHERS IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER. All of the species named are perfectly hardy.. L. Candidum should be planted in September or early in October, in deep, rich, sandy soil, covering the bulbs about 3 inches. The Japanese sorts should be planted in November, covering the bulbs about | 9 inches. Hardy Native Lilies . Each Doz 100 BATEMANNI — Elegans type; flowers reddish-orange, 5 to 10 in. SLO RARLOOCESLO Me cietecrtcere oictehaseie ee a tateeeiaievalelaye sicvce sierevele.ccaleieneese «aiais,e' 000. Soc O0MESzara0 CANADENSE—A beautiful, hardy, native lily: flowers varying red and yellow, beautifully spotted, nodding, bell-shaped. 8 to 5 feet... .25 2.00 15.00 DAVURICUM—A native of Siberia. Stems 2 to 3 feet high, bearing 32tor5 «beautiful; upright, scarlet! flowers: oc sj =< oic'o.-e0isie sais evereie eve teisicts 25 2.00 15.00 ELEGANS—One of the most valuable hardy lilies for general garden use. Upright flowers 2 to 5 on a stem in some brilliant shade OL vellow, OrangemOre creda) Maxed: COLOLSmcreyete rel epeteve teveveiere\s\ hei oy etere: a /eitelere vas 2.00 15.00 PARDALINUM (Leopard Lily)—A magnificent, free-flowering, robust garden lily. Stems 2 to 3 feet high, bearing 3 to 10 rich scarlet and yellow flowers, strikingly marked with large, purplish brown SDOCS PHNOM IN Ceres etre eet ete crete eee a ots aay SHAR ore oe iDicto areal ale ua sheng over avaie eens Yay 2.00 15.00 SUPERBUM (Turk’s Cap Lily)—3 to 6 feet high, flowers 5 to 40 on a stem, nodding, brilliantviorange-redi.... ij 0. ees cos sels ale on vis es 25 2.00 15.00 Japanese Lilies LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM (Dark Stem). Flowers trumpet shaped, pure white, delightfully fragrant, perfectly hardy; may be planted outdoors in fall for summer blooming, or indoors for winter flowering. This is the best of the Easter Lily types. Although blooming later than the others, the flowers are larger and of better substance. Each Doz. Wear eem DUDS: M1 CO. 9) TCH ee ayesetevere vara sear cues el eueiey oheperar coe oie \ si quate sai otseere ar’ Satokalatavers ie: seonmierece $ .50 $5.00 LONGIFLORUM FORMOSUM. The earliest of the Japan Longiflorum or Easter Lily type, and almost entirely free from disease. Each Doz. Easter Lily Marc em bl bss Or Orrlda CM ters: cvar