Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. Zz cal a < io ol re _ Z Z ct 2 BROADWAY, MitwaukEE Wis. AnD. [O38 WISCONSIN STREET. FARM 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS. ADODrA: eis celeieicio1ejeieteiciniejels S. 56 Abronia -S. 56 Abutilon S. 56 Achillea.... Poe Aconitum : P. 98 Acroclinum ... .-S. 68 Adlumia eles 100 Adonis S. 56 Ageratum P93 Agrostemma S. 56 Ailanthus .P. 106 Alfalfiaaresreyisiejsiclelelers .S. 50 Allegheny Vine .... S. 56 Almond, Flowering .P. 106 Alyssum -........ AO ots: ar Amagdalus ..........- -P. 106 Amaranthus .S. 57 Amaryllis =P} 3 Ammobium .-5. 68 Ampelopsis .......S. Bisa Juul Anchusa... ee 298 Anemone mee Antirrhinum bo 5 Aquilegia pt PAT ADISS vererarersreletalelafoleters w\cYelore 8. Aralia 50 Geleh Araucaria uso Arctotis Grandis ......... Ss. Aristolochia ...... RE ays. 156 Arnebia ah Artichoke . EF Asparagus... (pa Ae FTE orpaoodaboopooobae Aster....S. 4, 58, 59, 60, P. Auricula S Azalea Batchelor’s Button........ 65 Balloon Vine S. 61 Balsam tjerelectessts 62 Balsam Apple -s. 61 Balsam Pear ... 5 fail Barleyieertsitete nS ee 46) Bartonia ..... epevey eters sian OIL IBEADS Wer ieyesevasclevereial< S3165585 195010, Beets 11, 41 Zegonia..S. 4, Boden ly Bellis .. Fodsh Sth IEP aGosooobonuuDodododooe 115 (Berberlsmyei-reis eee LOG Bignonia Sot abl Blackberries Pada G i} Bleeding Heart.. eek, 98 IBluebelise.wycc 2. Sees 3oltonia ..... iz, Bone Mills ... IBOOKSies. -oenie Borecole Boston Ivy Brachycome Bridal Wreath Broccoli Browallia 3russels Sprouts . Bryonopsis Buckwheat Cabbage... Cacalia ... Caladium Calampelis Calceolaria Calendula California Poppy Gall aiiireraciterstereie siete Calliopsis ..... Calycanthus Campanuw'a ....... Canary Bird Flowe Candytuft S Canna Canterbury Cape Mar Carnation Carrot Carts Castor Catnip Cauliflower Celery Celeriac Celosia Centaurea Centrosema Cerinthe Chervil CONT) wal Gooacsodban Chinese Lantern Chionanthus Chivesiasnrct enn. Chrysanthemum.S. Cinerarla........ s. Cinnamon Vine... Citron Clarkia Clematis Bean .. | Page. Cleome rar seis istereie'elsie elercicietelsis Ss OU Clethra .P. 107 Clianthus . nosh CXS |Gloverstrerssiecieletcveiseicinins b Ph 51) Cobeaiieciecleie P94) CockscOMD’ “ 1e2, Theristiceretets --letere Impatiens The recent establishment, also on Wisconsin Street, of a firm in the same line of business and having a name very similar to ours, is causing confusion and wrong delivery of mail. address all orders and letters IN FULL thus: CURRIE BROTHERS CoO., Please be careful, therefore, to 108 WISCONSIN ST. If possible, kindly use the addressed envelope enclosed herewith. Mushroom Spawn............ 21 Musk Plant 75 Mustard ..... 21 Myosotis 75 Myrtle. 4... 96 Nasturtium..... SB be einer Wire Nemophila Sey i) Nicotiana 77 Nigella 78 Nitragin 51 Oats eri iatieinciiatesteerteistsieer Oenothera. Okra Onion Onion Paeonies Palms IPANSYeceiers Parsley Parsnip Insecticides Pelargonium .............. 71 Ipomaea ...-. Pennisetum 78 Tris Pentstemon .. 78 Tyies Pepper 34 Pepper Grass 19 Japan op veenistleseee ei: S. 72) Perilla ...... 78 Japan Quince ..P. 109] Periwinkle »-P. 105 Jerusalem Corn .:.....+..% S. 49] Pecunia ..............00-- S. 7S Philadelphusy, \ INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. When customers do not receive their goods city reference with their orders. We decline to ship C. O. D. to unknown customers unless sufficient money is sent to guar- antee acceptance. WHEN TO ORDER SEEDS— Order early, is our invariable advice to customers. To avoid a rush and perhaps delays in the very busy months of Spring near SEED-TIMHE, it is a great con- venience to ourselves, and very often an. advantage to pur- chasers, if orders are sent to us early. How TO ORDER SEEDS, -ETC.—Purchasers will greatly f oblige us by writing out their f orders on the sheets we enclose s - for. that purpose with each Long Distance Telephone, Main 188. | Catalogue; it greatly facilitates Blower | our work. It is most important that the full name and address be given, and plainly written. Often we receive orders with neither name nor address at- tached, and delays which we are powerless to avoid occur in con- # Sequence. Full shipping direc- } tions should be given us, stating distinctly whether large quanti- ties are to be sent by express or freight, otherwise we must use our own judgment regarding the best route. Give name of Express Company or Railroad running to your place or Stage Route. SPECIAL OFFER TO CASH BUYERS. As an inducement to purchasers of our Seeds in PACKETS AND OUNCES, we make this most liberal offer: Telephone, tele- Wedding and Reliable correspondents $1.00 $1.25 2.00 May Select Seeds in 2.60 Purchasers Sending. 3.00 Packets lor’ Ounces 3.95 with Order ....... D 4.00 Amounting to .... 5.20 5.00 6.65 DELIVERED BY MAIL TO ANY ADDRESS IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA. N. B.—Please understand that items on your order for SEEDS in collections, 4, pounds, pounds, pints, quarts or more, or for PLANTS, MERCHANDISE or BULBS are NOT subiect to the above discounts. GURRIE BROTHERS GOMPARY, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Greenhouses: Cor. State and 27th Sts, Nursery, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 1) a CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. CURRIE’S LAWN GRASS SEED PRODUCES A RICH, THICK AND VELVETY LAWN THE FIRST SEASON. A BEAUTIFUL LAWN AND HOW TO MAKE IT. It is universally conceded that nothing contributes so much to the beauty and attractiveness of the Home Grounds, the Park and the Cemetery, as a smooth, uniformly rich-green, well-kept lawn, which, to be perfect and a pleasure to walk on, should have a firm yet elastic and carpet-like surface. To secure this should, therefore, be the first consideration in laying out or renovating old grounds. Turfing with fine old pasture sod, at one time a popular plan for making a lawn, is now almost entirely superseded by seeding, because of the expense and difficulty in obtaining good, clean turf. On the other hand seeding is not only inex- pensive but is in reality the only means of securing a fine and permanent lawn, depending only for its complete success on the thoroughness with which the ground is prepared, the quality and quantity of the Seed sown, and the subsequent care-.of the lawn. Our extensive experience in the seeding of lawns and ex- haustive experiments with all kinds of lawn grasses have demonstrated beyond a doubt that many kinds are valueless, being too coarse or bunchy, and that one kind of grass alone can not be relied upon, in our climate, to produce and main- tain a fine lawn. It is only by using a proper combination of several suitable varieties, sown liberally, that the most satis factory results can be obtained. CURRIE’S LAWN GRASS MIXTURES are the result of years of study and careful observation, which, if our direc- tions are followed in seeding, never fail to produce quickly a thrifty growth of fine, velvety, rich green srass, continuous in verdure from early spring to winter, and creating a springy, dense, carpet-like turf and permanently beautiful lawn. ; THE QUANTITY OF SEED REQUIRED.— There is no fixed rule, but a liberal sowing is always satisfactory, while a light seeding is a waste of time and usually disappointing. A beau- tiful lawn may be produced in a few weeks, or it may not ap- proach perfection for two or more seasons, according to the quantity of Seed sown. We have frequently, when in a hurry for a fine close turf sown at the rate of seven bushels of 20 lbs. each to the acre, with the most successful results, -but in general the following quantities will produce the best results: 1 quart to 250 square feet; 1 pound to 400 square feet; 5 pounds to 2,000 Square feet; 20 pounds to 8,000 square feet; 100 pounds per acre. For renovating old lawns about one-half the above quantities, on the average, is required. : we ee CURRIE’S SPECIAL LAWN GRASS MIXTURE. THOROUGHLY TESTED AND ANALYZED FOR GERMINATION AND PURITY. Composed of Evergreen Grasses, Suitable for our American Climate, and made up from only the finest and cleanest grades of Seed. from weed seeds or other impurities; This splendid mixture is composed of only the finest dwarf-growing evergreen grasses; absolutely free 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 the natural weight per measured bushel of our mixture is 20 pounds per bushel, while that of most mixtures is only 14 pounds per bushel, of the various grasses which compose our mixture. To obtain this exceptionally heavy weight per bushel, we must and do use only the heaviest and best Samples This is in itself a guarantee against sowing weed seeds, as the heavier the mixture the more thoroughly recleaned have been the component grasses. Quart 20c, (by mail 25c); 1 Ib. 30c, (by mai 40c); 21% Ibs. 70e; 5 Ibs. $1.35; 10 Ibs. $2.60; 20 Ibs. (1 bushel) $5.00; 50 Ibs. $12.00; 100 Ibs. $23.00. Bags free. 7 FINE MIXED LAWN GRASS SEED—A\lso an excellent mixture, equal in quality to the best mixtures usually offered in the trade. $17.50. WHITE CLOVER—Extra choice, thoroughly recleaned seed suitable for fine lawns. by express not prepaid. ya ra Quart 15c, (by mail 20c); 1 Ib. 20c, (by mail 30c); 2% lbs. 50c; 5 Ibs. 95c; 10 Ibs. $1.85; 20 lbs. $3.60; 100 Ibs. “al 1 Ib. 45c, (by mail 55c); 5 Ibs. $2.00, LIST OF CHOICE LAWN GRASS SEED FOR 1912. eg, CURRIE’S LAWN GRASS SEEDS. When Grass Seed is ‘Wanted by Mail, Add Se per quart; 10c per 1b. for Postage. CURRIE’S GRASS MIXTURE WOR SHADE—The growing and maintaining ofa nice fresh green Sward or Turf below trees or in shady places has long been regarded as a hard and difficult proposition. In our Grass Mixture for shade we have an excellent combination of the sorts which grow naturally in shady places and under any ordinary circumstances will furnish a close, green, velvety turf dur- ing the entire season. However, it often is the case that under trees the ground becomes so impoverished by the action of the multitude of fine tree roots as to render the growing of a nice, close sod of grass almost impossible; in such cases we would recommend a liberal top dressing of Currie’s Complete Fertilizer at the rate of 400 pounds per acre. Pint, 15¢e; quart, 25c; 1b., 35c; 2% Ibs. 85c; 5 Ibs. $1.60; 20 Ibs., $6:00; 100 Ibs. $27.50. : TERRACH AND SLOPES GRASS MIXTURE, OUR GRASS MIXTURE BOR SHADE. Grass Mixture for Terraces and Slopes—Is composed of [Sane 2 : ee dwarf-growing evergreen grasses, possessing’ strong be e es LOS oN ras fibrous and creeping roots, especially adapted for Srowing Reine on ao : F on sloping banks, and when once established will prevent |. °. Rita csi : Rig hepa washing out, the sward being close and compact, com- | cae a i posed only of the finest leaved grasses, which will with- - stand drought and exposure, giving a continuance of fine velvety green grass all season. Pint, 15c; quart, 25c; 1b., 85c; 2% Ibs., 85c; 5 Ibs. $1.60; 20 Ibs., $6.00; 100 Ibs., $27.50. Golf Links Mixture for Putting Green—The grasses compos- ing ths mixture are dwarf-growing and compact, yet so hardy as to be able to stand the constant wear necessary for the Putting Green. Pint, 15c; qt. 25c; 1 1b., 35c; 2% Ibs., 85c; 5 Ibs., $1.60; 20 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs., $27.50. Golf Links Course Mixture—A mixture of grasses that will Stand the wear incidental to the game of golf or other outdoor sports, forming a nice, close turf that will hold out even in the dry part of our American summer. Quart, 20c; 1 lb., 25¢e; 2% lbs., 60c; 5 Ibs., $1.00; 20 Ibs., $4.00; 100 Ibs., $18.00. An application of our Lawn Fertilizer at the rate of 5 pounds to 250 square feet; 10 pounds to 500 square feet; 25 pounds to 2,500 square feet; 50 pounds to 4,000 square feet; 100 pounds to 8,000 square feet, will. greatly benefit your Lawn, and can be applied any time during the grow- ing season. 5 Ibs., 30c; 10 Ibs., 50c; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 50 Ibs., $2.00; 100 Ibs., $3.50; 600 Ibs., sufficient for one aere, $17.50. ; 3 Be dip ies Nae GOLF LINKS GRASS MIXTURD, CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ASTERS. eerless Pink and Peerless White—Two truly magnificent Asters of the late branching type introduced two years ago and now considered by many to be two of the finest varieties in existence for cutting purposes. The flowers, as large as a fair-sized Chrysanthemum, perfect in form, very double and full with beautifully arranged petals of fine depth and substance, are borne in profusion on very long, stout stems often -18 inches in length. The plants grow to over two feet in height and are sturdy and vig- orous. Offered only in two colors, one a glorious Pure- White, the other a rich Shell-Pink of the same desirable shade as the Daybreak or Enchantress Carnation. 2 pkts 25c; pkt. 15c. Crimson King—A superb, late branching Aster of upright growth. The flowers are of the largest size, full and double, color a rich glowing crimson, making a brilliant bed and very fine for cutting. Packet 10c. Crego’s Giant Comet—This beautiful Aster has been brought to a wonderful state of perfection. The lovely, graceful, fluffy flowers frequently over 5 inches across are borne on long, strong stems, the plants themselves being over 2 feet in height. The petals curl and twist across each other in a manner greatly enhancing the beauty of the blooms. The flowers keep longer when cut than any others of the same type. Begins to bloom in August. Colors White, pure and glistening, and Shell-Pink. Each per packet 10c. ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS NANUM. Half Dwarf Albino Mixture—A splendid new Mixture of delicate shades including creamy-white tinted mauve, yellow tinted rose, deep cerise with white lip, primrose, reddish-brown and other shades. The flowers are large; ~ the plants compact and bushy and thickly covered with bloom. Much prized for bedding in Europe. Packet 10c. Antirrhinum—New Giant Flowering Double White—A gen- uine novelty in-Snapdragons. Between the upper and lower lips of the flower abnormal petals are projected which produce a very striking, bearded effect. The plants grow about 3 feet high and put forth their pure white flowers in continuous profusion. Packet 20c. ASTERS. PEERLESS PINK AND PEERLESS WHITE. DIMORPHOTHECA AURANTIACA. New Hybrids Mixed—A splendid mixture including many DELPHINIUM BELLADONNA. striking colors. For extended description see page 68. Blue Perennial Larkspur—A continuous bloomer, remaining in Packet 15c. flower from June until frost. Color a beautiful sky or turquoise- blue. A valuable acquisition in any garden. Packet 15c. ANCHUSA CAPENSIS ATROCOERULEA. This novelty so closely resembles the Myosotis that it is very well named “Summer Forget-Me-Not.” It grows to a height of two feet and furnishes valuable material for cut-flower purposes as all the buds will open in water. Packet 10c. BEGONIA. Gracilis Luminosa and “Triumph of Stuttgart” (Erfordia).. These two varieties of Begonia Semperflorens (Everblooming) are without doubt fully the peers of Geraniums and Coleus as bedding plants, doing equally well in full sunlight or shade. See further description on page 94 in the Plant section. Each per IM SAG LINC CINERARIA HYBRIDA MINIATURE. A delightful, tiny race, a miniature replica, as its name implies, of the well- known gorgeous-flowered Hybrida. The flowers are small, but numerous and brilliant, and the plant is hardier than the older sort, which is an ad- vantage. Seed should be sown in July. Packet 20c. DELPHINIUM. Tom Thumb Blue—Iror some years hybridizers have been interested in pro- ducing a dwarf Delphinium which should combine the dwarf, bushy habit with profusion and richness of bloom. Their efforts now seem to have been crowned with success in this charming novelty. The plant reaches a height of but 8 inches, is broad and well branched and is completely enveloped in bloom throughout the summer. Blooms the first year from early sown seed. Flowers ultra-marine blue. Very valuable for bedding and will stand pot- ting well also.. Packet 10c, DELPHINIUM TOM THUMB BLUE. -- LIST OF LATE INTRODUCTIONS AND NOVELTIES FOR 1912. 5 GERBERA JAMESONI HYBRIDA. New Hybrids Mixed—Richness of color and diversity of form chiefly distinguish these new Gerbera Hybrids. Nearly all shades of color from white to yellow and orange, as well as from rose to blood-red have already been found and each sowing brings forth new surprises. The size of the flowers and of the individual petals has been increased over that of the original Cape Daisy and the flower stalks have become longer and stronger without loss of beauty and charm. Unfavorable weather conditions also affect the new varieties less. An* invaluable acquisition indeed, especially desirable for cutting. Packet 15c. GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA. Double White—A great improvement over the old hardy Gysophila or Baby’s Breath, a large proportion of the flowers being very double and the plant exceedingly vigorous, this novelty will prove of unusual value. The touch of lightness and airiness which a spray or two of Baby’s Breath gives to the summer bouquet is still preserved, with additional vigor of growth and pro- fusion of bloom, in the slender, feathery habit of the new variety. The flow- ers are pure white and are borne continuously for several weeks. The seed should be sown quite early, or not until mid-summer for the following sea- son’s bloom. Packet 25c. GLADIOLUS. Wild Rose (Childs)—This beautiful new Gladiolus has the “Wild Rose” tinge. It will grow in favor and prestige as it becomes known as it ranks with the very best. Color, very bright rose or blush tint, exceedingly delicate and pretty, and needs only to be seen to be appreciated. In its particular color it stands alone. Bulbs each, 20c; per doz., $2.00. IMPATIENS HOLSTII. Dwarf Hybrids—Wanderers from East Africa resembling their relative the popular Impatiens Sultani, but considerably excelling that variety in vigor of growth and luxuriance of bloom. They form dwarf, compact plants 9 to 11 inches in width by about 8 in height, freely branched. The growth of the plant outdoors is/rapid and vigorous, and the flowers, which vary in color from flesh-pink through shades of blush-pink, rose and orange to scarlet and vermilion and are unusually large, measuring about 11% inches across, are. produced in continuous profusion all summer, from June to frost. They make very effective and satisfactory bedding plants because of their wealth and long continuance of bloom*and do well also in pots. Sow the seed in- doors in March and transplant to open ground in May. Packet 1dc. GERBERA—NEW HYBRIDS, a= NIGELLA. Miss Jekyll—A beautiful variety of the well-known, attractive NASTURTIUM. : apes 5 Z annual, “Love-in-a-Mist. The color is a lovely cornflower- New Scarlet Geranium Leaved—A really beautiful type, the blue and it is a splendid flower for bouquets. Packet 10c. wavy, strikingly colored, heavy leaves attractive in them- selves as a handsome Pansy. Against this magnificent foliage the scarlet flowers, borne in profusion on long, stiff stems, stand out very effectively. Packet, 10c; 0z., 25c. SCHIZANTHUS WISETONENSIS. Improved Dwarf—The Schizanthus is one of our fairest, daintiest flowers, fittingly called the ‘‘Poorman’s Orchid.’ The new type possesses the remarkable free-flowering propensities of Wise- tonensis, and is also compact and dwarf like the latter, but it produces flowers of much larger size and of a much wider range and greater beauty of color. The plants stand about one foot in height and are completely enveloped when in bloom by their lovely, fantastic flowers. Unexcelled as a pot plant, : for which purpose it should have the same treatment as the Cineraria. Packet 15c. STATICE SINUATA ROSEA. Sea Lavender—A splendid, half hardy, very free flowering an- | nual, the rose color of this novelty being a welcome addition to the previously known colors. The flowers are borne, in great quantities from early July until the plants are cut down by hard frost. The plants grow 27 to 30 inches in height and - being almost smothered in bloom are very effective either for massing or as single plants in the lawn or garden. Their long ' flower-stalks make them highly desirable for cutting purposes. The seed should be sown inside in March. Packet 10c. SHASTA DAISY. Burhbank’s Strain, Single and Semi-Double Kringed Mixed—A _ wonderful new strain of the exceedingly popular Shasta Daisy which was introduced by Luther Burbank about 10 years ago. The petals are laciniated, fluted and frilled, especially in the single flowers. The plants are vigorous growers and their white, cream or light-yellow flowers are produced.in the same remarkable profusion which characterizes the parent variety. Packet 15c, VERBENA HYBRIDA GIGANTEA. New Giant Flowering Verbena—This is a distinctly new class of Giant Flowering Verbenas excelling all other varieties hitherto known in the size and noble shape of the flower and the rich display of colors and shades which come true from seed, not varying as many valuable strains do. This novelty contains a large percentage of red shades such as Tyrian Rose, Purple Garnet, Turkey Red, Geranium Red, bright Rosy Scarlet and others. It is remarkable in this respect as most Verbena mix- ‘ tures preponderate in blue shades. Packet 15c. ; VERBENA HYBRIDA GIGANTEA, One packet each of the above 9 Seed Novelties and one Wild Rose Gladiolus bulb for $1,235, 8 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKE#, WIS. AILSA CRAIG ONION. EXTRA SELECTED STOCK. The most popular Onion in the English mar- Ket, and where known in this country takes the lead of all others, commanding a better price than any of the famous Spanish or Ber- muda sorts. For perfection of form, size and weight it is unrivaled. There is no Onion equal to it for exhibition purposes. As shown in the illustration it is a handsome globe shape, the outer skin being a beautiful straw color. To get the best results from this Onion the seed should be sown indoors or in a hot-bed early in spring and transplanted. By this treatment enormous crops can be raised, a yield of over a thousand bushels to the acre not being uncom- mon. The Onions grow to a very large size, fre- quently weighing 2% to 3 lbs. each. It is re- markably mild in flavor, and for slicing to be eaten raw is superior to the best of the Span- ish ene Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25; 1 NEW EARLY DWARE PEA “LAXTONIAN.” This is the best early Dwarf Wrinkled Pea ever introduced. It comes in several days ahead of Gradus and has pods double the size of American Wonder. The large pods equal in size to Gradus or any of the late, large-podded Telephone types, are well filled with dark green Peas of excellent quality generally 9 to 10 Peas in a pod. It is wonderfully hardy and vigor- ous and a remarkably profuse yielder, 11% feet. Pkt. 15c; pint 50c; quart 75c. (By mail, pint 60c; quart 90c). LITTLE MARVEL—For many years Nott’s Ex- celsior has ranked as the very best of the Dwarf Peas, either for the home garden or for market sales. In Little Marvel, however. we have a sort far superior in size, color of pods and quantity and quality of Peas fur- nished. The pods are of a rich dark green color filled to the ends with large sized Peas of fine flavor. The vines are strong and robust, 18 inches in height, heavily set with pods often produced in pairs. This sort is a distinct advance on any of the Dwarf Peas and will become very popular both with home and market growers. Pkt. 15c; pint 35c; quart 60c; % peck $2.00; peck $3.50; (by mail, pint 45¢c: quart 75c). AILSA CRAIG ONION. For general list of Garden Peas, see pages So and ots SUTTON’S EXCELSIOR OR MELTING MARROW PEAS—One of the finest of the Dwarf Wrinkled Peas, height 18 inches, coming into use immediately after Little Marvel. The handsome pods are of a light green color filled square to the ends with large peas of the finest flavor. The vines are strong and robust and require no support. The large broad and well filled pods make this a popular sort for market sales and private gar- dens. Pkt. 10c; pint 30c; quart 50c; % pack $1.70; peck $3.00; (by mail, pint 40c; quart, 65c). NEW BEANS. SURE CROP WAX—A handsome semi-round podded sort coming into use about a week later than our Rust Proof Wax. The vines are very vigorous in growth bearing long handsome pods of a golden yellow color, very fleshy, tender and meaty. On account of its handsome appearance and delicate flavor, this variety we predict will become a strong favorite. The quality is all that can be desired and it is entirely free from strings or tough fiber. Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; quart 35c; % peck $1.15; peck $2.25; bushel $8.25; (by mail, pint 30c; quart 50c). KEENEY’S STRINGLESS REFUGEE—A great improvement on the well-known Refugee or 1,000 to 1 which has for many years been the standard sort for late crop pickling and eanning purposes. In the Stringless Refugee we have a bean fully equal to the old sort as a cropper, and far superior in quality. The handsome pods are of a light green color. almost perfectly round, very fleshy, tender and meaty, absolutely free from strings and ~ of the most delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; quart 35c; % peck $1.15; peck $2.25; bushel $8.25; (by mail, pint 30c; quart 50c). BURGER’S STRINGLESS GREEN POD POLE—The best of the Green Pod Pole Beans for growing in the North. Matures early and bears handsome green Pods. Excellent for snaps or as a green shell bean. It has the additional advantage of having when ripe, pure white seeds, which are excellent for baked beans. Pkt. 10c; pint 15¢e; quart 30c; peck $1.60; bushel $6.00; (by mail, pint 25c; quart 45c). KENTUCKY WONDER WAX POLE—A new bean of the old green-podded Kentucky Won- der type and habit but golden-yellow wax podded and of much superior quality to the other sort. The vine is a heavy bearer, beginning when quite dwarf and continuing to put forth its long, very fleshy pods until cut down by frost. The pods are round, very meaty, entirely stringless and of delicious flavor when cooked. Pkt. 10e; pint 15c; quart 30c; peck $1.60; bushel $6.00; (by mail, pint 25c; quart 45c). MORSE’S GOLDEN CREAM SWEET CORN—An absolutely new thing, created in Cali- fornia, the result of crossing Golden Bantam and Country Gentleman and combining the delicious, juicy, sweet flavor of both those eminently popular sorts. It is eream-col- ored when ready for use, turning an attractive light-yellow when cooked, and is un- surpassed for table use, being handsome in appearance and sweet, tender and delicious in flavor. The stalks make a vigorous, rapid growth and bear 2 to 4 fine ears which are ready with the first of the medium early sorts. A variety which no corn lover should miss. Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; quart 35c; 1% peck $1.25; peck $2.25; (by mail, pint 25c; quart 45c). E MILWAUKEE MARKET MUSKMELON—The finest, most delicious Melon in existence (see page 24). Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. 85c; 1 Ib. $3.00. TOMATOES—NEW BIG DWARF AND EARLY DETROIT, < Two recent introductions of more than ordinary merit, which should have a place in every garden. (For description and prices, see page 38.) Per packet, each 10e. LAXTONIAN PEA, One packet each of the 12 yegetable specialties offered on this page for $1.00, LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. 7 el LS) ae | Lag EO : wenn (f Our Vegetable Seed Department contains all the good standard varieties also many novelties introduced by ourselves and others in recent years, and we ASPARAGUS. German, Spargel. French, Asperge. As early in the spring as the ground can be worked, sow the Seeds—previously soaked in water for about 24 hours—in rows about a foot apart. Cultivate between the rows frequently, to keep the soil loose and the weeds down. The second year the plants will be ready for planting in permanent beds. Pre- pare the ground by working in a liberal quantity of barnyard manure. Set the plants from 15 to 18 inches apart, or when large quantities are grown for market, set 3 or 4 feet apart, which permits horse cultivation. In planting spread out the roots carefully and cover with about 6 or 8 inches of soil. A rather sandy soil is best. Sow 1 ounce to 60 feet of drill. Colossal—A_ well-known and excellent variety. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; % 1b. 20c; 1 Ib. 50c. Palmetto—An earlier and more productive variety than the preceding. Pkt.5c; 0z.10c; % lb. 20c; 1 Ib. 50e. Columbian Mammoth White —A distinct variety fur- nishing white shoots. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; % lb. 25c;.1 Ib. 75c. Giant Argenteuil—A favor- ite market sort; grows to a very large size. Pkt. 5c; 0z.15¢c; % 1b. 30c; 1 1b. 85c. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. If desired by Mail, add 40c per 100 for Postage. Barr’s Mammoth—A large green sort, 2-year-old roots by express, per 100 $1.00; per 1,000 $6.50. Colossal — 2-year-old roots, by express, per 100 60c; per 1,000 $5.00. Palmetto—2-year-old roots, by express, per 100 T5c; per 1,000 $6.00. Giant Argentenil—2-year-old roots, by express, per 100 $1.00; per 1,000 $6.50 Columbian Mammoth White —2-year-old roots, by ex- press, per 100 $1,00; per 1,000 $6.50. WE DELIVER 1 58°"S Creo Doep SrATes EXCEPT WHORE OTHERWISE ; = 5 flatter ourselves that none better can be obtained anywhere. By comparison with the prices of other reliable dealers, ours will be found exceedingly reasonable, XPRESS OFFICE IN NOTED. ARTICHOK E—6lobe. German, Artischoke. French, Artichaut. Sow in April in hot-bed, and when the ground is ready, transplant in hills 3 feet apart, and the rows 2 feet apart. Large Green Globe—The stan- dard variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; %4 lb. $1.40; 1 Ib. $5.00. Artichoke—Jerusalem. (See Farm Seed Section, page 41.) The Globe Artichoke is grown for its flower heads, the fleshy scales and_ bot- toms of which are used for GREEN GLOBE ARTICHOKE. food; the Jerusalem or French for its tubers which are most commonly used for hog- feed though not altogether unpalatable as human food. BROCCOLI. German, Spargel- kohl, French, Chou Brocolis. Allied to and closely resembling Cauliflower, but much more hardy. Sow the Seed in the early part of May and £ trans- plant in June. Purple Cape—A hardy and very popular variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35e; % lb. $1.00; 1 1b. $3.50 BROCCOLI. > BRUSSELS SPROUTS. German, Gruener Kopfkohl. French, Chou de Bruxelles. _ The Sprouts resembling miniature cabbages, are produced in the axils of the leaves. To promote a perfect growth of Sprouts, the leaves should be cut off as close as convenient to the stem, as the Sprouts are forming. Dwarf Improved—An excellent variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; T/A Cpe POLO exolnvn oils elerocsietele -efcte ene elaRehofs fen! oa-) ele -j/ei-laselatoneleleye $1.50 Bonavallet’s Giant—A remarkable Asparagus, its chief characteristics being freedom from rust, great productiveness and earliness. The shoots are purplish-green, or blanch-white when planted deep, and grow to an immense size. Pena errata ee era aa eheieicncieleneleintecicleleclelecel sisted ecekeierscopenenemenele $8.50 2-year- KF, M, Hexamer. 50c, postpaid, 8 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY. MILWAUKEE, WIS. SURE CROP WAX—New. For description see page 6. Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; quart 35c; % peck $1.15; peck $2.25; ANS IES So Gado SoGoo6 S006 CO.6 5 HOCUS OUOOUD OOCOU SS 5GG0UeLaT Davis Wax—The plant is a vigorous grower, carrying the pods well above the ground. The pods are long, straight and of a clear light waxy color, often grow- ing to a length of 7 or 8 inches, of fine flavor, and an excellent shipper; white seeded. Pkt. 10c; pint 15c; quart 25¢e; 14%, peck 85c; peck $1.50; bushel..... shel sleia « SO ORTO Golden Wax—One of the best snap Beans, with golden yellow pods of excellent flavor. Medium in length, straight and-oval.. Pkt, 10c; pint 15c; quart 25c; '% peck 85c; peck $1.50; bushel............. Sroieheneroieiolelerereustp Dai) Golden-yed ‘Wax—aAn early variety, very hardy, pods = slightly curved, flat, light yellow. Pkt, 10c; pint 15c; quart 25c; 4% peck 85c; peck 1.50; bushel........... ere ig aeriD) improved Prolific Black Wax—Pods light yellow, medium_ » short, round, curved, very tender and productive. Pkt. 10c; pint 15¢c; quart 25c; % peck 85c; peck $1.50; bushel..$5.75 Improved Golden Wax—An improvement on the old Golden Wax. Pods larger and more prolific. Pkt. 10c; pint 15c; _ quart 25c; % peck 85c; peck $1.50; bushel.............$5.75 Flageolet Wax—Pods large, flat and curved. Pkt. 10e; pint 15c; quart 25c; % peck 90c; peck $1.65; bushel. . ~$6.00 Round Pod Kidney Wax—tThe pods are long and hand- some, slightly curved, round, and very tender. Pkt. 10c; pint 15c; quart 30c; % peck $1.00; peck $1.75; bushel. .$6.50 Yosemite Mammoth Wax—The pods grow to an enormous size, frequently a foot in length, and as thick as a man’s finger, round and curved, a rich golden color, very tender and of very fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; quart 30c; '% peck $1.10; peck $2.15; bushel.................-$8.00 Wardwell’s Kidney Wax—Moderately prolific, hardy, and a strong grower. The pods are large, flat and slightly eurved, and of fine quality. Pkt. 10c; pint 15c; quart 25¢e; % peck 85c; peck $1.50; bushel.........2-eee+-+- 90010 CURRID’S RUST-PROOF WAX BEAN, BEANS. DWARF OR BUSH. Begin sowing Dwarf or Bush varieties the first week in May, if the ground is in fit condition. For successive crops sowings may be made every two or three weeks until the first of July. Sow thinly in drills 2 or 3 inches deep and from 18 inches to 2 feet apart. If the soil is rather poor, the former depth will suffice; if rich, the latter. One quart to 100 feet of drill; 2 bushels to the acre in drills. WAX PODDED OR BUTTER VARIETIES. CURRIE’S RUST-PROOF WAX—The Earliest and Most Prolific of all Wax Beans. The Best Wax Bean for Market Gardeners, ; Tender and Absolutely Stringless, and Proof-Against Rust. Grown side by side for many years with other Wax Beans, all of them more or less affected by rust, many of them completely ruined by it, this-Bean remained entirely free from rust. Not only is it rust-proof, but it possesses the most excellent quality of being exceedingly crisp and tender, with no approach whatever to stringi- ness, and of a most delicious flavor. Pods uniform in size, long, straight, flattish oval. Pkt. 10c; pint 15c; quart 25¢e; % peck 85c; peck $1.50; bushel $5.75. Burpee’s White Wax—A strong grower, bearing abundantly long, thick pods that are remarkably brittle and free from stringiness. The dry beans are pure white, large and plump, fine for succotash. Pkt. 10c; pint 15c; quart 30c; ‘14 peck $1.00; pec SIMD MDUSHEl pao vcreie tere eke lorenexencoreter cies eieleiele ley oNonerelols ele 6.50 Burpee’s New Kidney Wax—A very robust growing, remarkably prolific variety destined to supercede the well-known Wardwell’s, being superior to that sort in all respects. Its brittle, absolutely string- less and rustles lemon-yellow pods are longer—6 to 7 inches in length—more fleshy and superior in quality; the foliage is proof against blight even in a wet season; the plants are erect—18 to 20 inches high; seed is more nearly pure white than Ward- well’s, having but a slight brownish mark at the eye. Pkt. 10c; pint 15c; quart 30c; % peck $1.00; STA EE peck $1753) Dushel soe ci ehice, Beet 45) SWISS CHARD. SILVER OR SEA-KALE BEET. Grown for the leaves alone, which are cooked the same as Spinach, or:the mid- ribs may be cooked and served the same as Asparagus. Large White—Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. ADC ANAND errata ki nals s sists shee averethiad ote MO ROD Lucullus—Has very large crumpled leaves with heavy, broad mid-ribs which make a good substitute for = Asparagus during summer. Pkt. 5c; - SWISS CHARD. 04 10c; %4 Ib. 80c; 1 Ih...+++++--- $1.00 NEW BEET “FIREBALL,” 12 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. German, Kraut. French, Chou. CABBAGE. We deliver all Seeds offered on this page to any Post Office in the United States. All our Cabbage Seeds are saved from carefully selected stocks, and it is impossible to get better at any price. Early Cabbage Seed should be sown in hot-beds during February or March. When large enough the plants should be transplanted into cold frames, and as early as the ground is in fit condition they should be planted in the garden, in rows about two feet apart and about 18 inches in the row. The late varieties should be sown about the first of May, and set out in the garden in June and July. As these grow larger than the early varieties, they should be planted in rows about three feet apart and about two feet in the row. 1 oz. to 1,500 plants, 4, Th. of Seed | in beds to transplant upon an acre. : FIRST EARLY SORTS. Early Spring or Flat Parisian—An ex- tra early flat-headed sort. As early as Jersey Wakefield, with heads twice the weight of Wakefield. It is very solid and regular in shape, has few outside leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; TAD 36 0. Che Merle fejche ls) ekelevenetetens Rforeisielareieip aio} €urrie’s Early Market—Comparing it with Jersey Wakefield, we find it earlier, besides having a much larger and finer head with few loose outside leaves. In form the head is conical. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 2 ozs. 35e; 4% Ib, 60c; 1 Ibh...$2.25 Currie’s Eclipse—The earliest of all large Cabbages. It is considerably larger than Henderson’s Early Summer and fully two weeks earlier. The heads grow very uniform in size, with few loose leaves, remarkably solid, very tender, and of the finest quality. The veins and midribs of the leaves are much smaller than other varieties. Color dark green. The Eclipse is all that can be desired as an early Cabbage, and a valuable sort for main crop. The stem is very short. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 2 ozs. 40c; 4 Ib, 75c; 1 Ib....$2.50 Express—Probably the earliest Cabbage in cultivation. It is smaller than Wakefield, but. comes in four or five days earlier. The heads are solid and uniform in size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 ozs. 25c; % Ib. 45c; 1 Ib Early Jersey Wakefield—(Extra selected stock.) Exten- sively grown for an extra early. With careful selection we offer a strain that is unexcelled. The heads are uni- form in size, pointed, small outside leaves and very solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 2 ozs. 40c; % Ib. 75c; 1 Ib...... $2.50 EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. COPENHAGEN MARKET—A superb new round-headed variety developed through careful selection by one of the best: growers in the celebrated Danish Cabbage . ‘country. - It matures as early as Charleston Wakefield, but produces much larger, heavier heads, averaging ten pounds each, very solid although small cored, and. of excellent quality... The heads mature so evenly that one cutting suffices to gather the crop. It is very short stemmed, the heads forming almost on the ground; the leaves. are light-green and always tightly folded, per- mitting. close planting. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 60c; oz. CWEKNUR MSS Gacodod DDO DUD DODD OUDOOUD DODO OOOO DDD DOO SOU CHRO Charleston Large Wakefield—Is half as large again as Jersey Wakefield, although a few days later. Our stock has been carefully selected from the earliest and most solid heads, and is the finest that money can procure. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 2 ozs, 35c; 1% lb. 60c; 1 Ib........%...$2.25 SECOND EARLY OR MAIN CROP SORTS. Glory of Enkhuizen—The best of the early, large headed sorts maturing with Early Summer, but producing larger and solider heads than that variety. The heads have very few outside leaves, keep in condition for a long time and are fine grained and tender, An excellent sort for shipping and the home garden. Pkt. 10c; OZ» SbCs= IZ Ibe eS1l 0.0 balealb ees cies en erroeiere ye aera eae $3.25 Henderson’s Succession—Medium early of the Early Sum- mer type, but growing fully one-half larger; of very fine quality and a long keeper; heads of uniform size, finely formed and very solid. Pkt, 5c; oz. 30c; 2 ozs. FOe Wasabi iSOCse we lb)ererctepener as oladaigheteke tues Riebeneterote CiepeteeentehecOO Henderson’s Early Summer—An excellent variety, twenty days later than Wakefield, but grows to fully double the size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 2 ozs. 35e; 4 lb. 60c; 1 lb....$2.00 Sure Head—One of the best main crop Cabbages. Pkt. 5e; oz. 30c; 20zs. 50c; % Ib, 85c; 1 Ib . seeee wee ee ewww eae $3.00 Early York—An old favorite, with solid, pointed heads. Pkt. 5c loz W503 ZS IDSA be AUB bere claret J asommon recast! <0) Early Winningstadt—One of the most popular for general use; heads large and conical. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; ™% Ib. CO Grea erie cucserercielsveiaemonenetetenersns sieierebaeusinetere cuscoaaevennetetor $2.00 Early Flat Duteh—A standard second early variety. Pkt, 5e; oz. 20c; 4% Ib. 60c; W)ss5occc0000 Nraeiereucersere Sierelie croc) Fottler’s Improved Brunswick—A favorite variety for second early and late planting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4 TDenOO0Cs Wa iD sree wi tye teeter he RYolcioreteteiet netererercieciae a aiiare SQLCOD All Head—An excellent second early Cabbage growing uniformly large, compact and solid, and of fine quality with small veins and mid-ribs. Pkt. 5c; oz, 20ce; %& Th, 60¢; trey 92000 TL Mirerrerererrerrrerrrerreeteresegees _— LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. x 13 "y Wine : | —_— 2 Sanne SORTS. C AB B AG E e CURRIE’S LONG KEEPING withstands drought and frost bet- ter than any other sort. Keeps longer than any other Cabs bage. Is without a vival as a shipper. ‘The best sort to grow for keeping over for Spring and Winter sales. Not only are its keeping qualities superior to any other Cabbage we have ever seen, but it is unsurpassed for main crop. Heads remarkably uniform, large, firm and solid and of very superior flavor; color dark green, with few outside leaves. As a Keeper it is the best we have ever known. If placed in a dry, cool cellar or pit, it will keep in excellent condition until well along in the following summer, Pkt. 10c; oz. Wniy pe lz GZ Z MOS 2 O78 AMOR JA Mo BHO@R i Mos edeedosocoganocoaddodoa0d .--$3.00 ——S Stone Mason—A variety of the Mason Drumhead, but a de- = LE cided improvement. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 2 ozs. 35¢e; %4 Ib. EOC Meas et Wesrctle okey et aiispeohsess s:rerevehicitonetiowe nel atetons tousksuemesers tere teliechenteue ten emnp alta Large Late Drumhead—Heads very large. round and solid. Ted BOS Cyn VADO2 2 OAs BOR = YAS Map SUXe2 a Noe sae doom ooo $1.75 Marblehead Mammoth Drumkead—The largest Cabbage grown. . It is no uncommon occurrence to find a head weighing from 50 to 60 pounds. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 2 ozs. 35c; % Ib. 60c; ( | allsiin chon AS ota eee RODIN O TRAE Uo SRO hoe mcanis $1.75 ( elect Late Hlat Duteh—A low-growing variety with large, \ re round, solid heads, well flattened on top and of excellent : == iit 1 : Musee errr! quality. We have a stock that has been selected with excep- CURRIB’S LONG KEEPING CABBAGE, tional care. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 2 ozs. 35e; % 1b. 60c; 1 1b... .$2.00 Ail Seasoms—One of the very best for all the year round, forming a_ solid and compact head of very fine quality;. Pkt. 5c; oz: 20c; % Ib. 60c; 1 Ib....$1.75 Currie’s Selected Premium Flat Duteh—The strain we offer of this favorite variety is of genuine merit and cannot be sur- passed in size and even- ness of growth. Pkt. 5c; OZ 20 CHEe MOZS HOD Cy 2A, alb: GOH AL Moose csocsoodcsond $2.00 SAVOY CABBAGES. The Savoy Cabbages are of much finer flavor than the other Cabbages. Early Dwarf Ulm Savoy— A dwarf variety, very early, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz 20ce; 2 ozs. 350; % Ib. 50c; 1 Ib.....: $1.75 American Drumhead Savoy —An excellent variety, heads large. showy and finely savoyed. Pkt. 5c, lili The Hollander—A splendid late cabbage with perfectly solid, round heads, very regular in growth; a sure header and a grand keeper. As a shipper it is only equalled by Currie’s Long Keeping. Our stock of Hollander is per- fect; has few loose leaves, and must not be confounded with the cheap stocks generally offered under the names of Holland, Danish Ball Head, ete. Our annual sales of it in the large Cabbage growing sections are enormous. ict OCsOZs ater 2 eyes bye3 A “iho, EXeg al We slg oo go OOo caUeee cadres $3.00 Autumn King—Has enormous heads with few outside leaves. An excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50¢; Ib.....$1.75 Red Hollander—A splendid Red Cabbage, similar in shape to the White Hollander, de- scribed above; heads solid, has few loose outside leaves. A sure cropper, always grow- ing to a large size. The only sort to grow for winter and spring sales. Pkt. 10c; 02 35c; 2 ozs. 60c; % lb. $1.00; 1 — ALL SHASONS, MD. oc bao OE OC IO Ione $3.50 Early Blood-Red Erfurt—Harlier and smaller than Mammoth Rock Red; valuable for pickling. Pkt. 5c; 02. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; 1 l1b...... $2.00 Mammoth Rock Red—A splendid large Red Cabbage; heads are fre- quently grown to 12 pounds each. Color deep red through to cen- ter of head, with few out- side leaves. A sure crop- joe, leak, LYOPR Oy, MoxeR 9H ozs, 40e; 24 lb: Tae. 1 lib: -$i2850 CABBAGE PLANTS, When wanted by mail add 20c per 100. Currie’s Eclipse ........... 50 Early Wakefield ........... 50 Henderson’s Summer ...... 50 Premium Flat Dutch....... 30 Fottler’s Brumswick ....... 30 ile Gr cag cousmoodcgonoT 35 Currie’s Long Keeping..... 35 Red Pickling ...........-... 30 : DWARF ULM SAVOY. Dwarf Ulm Savoy........ co RY CUBBIN’S SELECTED PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH. 14 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. CAULIFLOWER. German, Blumenkohl. French, Choufleur. The Seed for early planting should be sown in February or March in a het-bed, transplanting the plants when large enough into another or the same frame, and gradually harden- ing them off, preparatory to planting them out as early as the ground is in a fit condition. For late planting the Seed should be sown in May in a cold frame or open ground in soil that is well pulverized. Any good garden soil, made rich by manur- ing, will suit. 1 oz. for about 1,000 plants. Set in rows 2™% feet apart and 114 feet in the row. EARLY SNOW BALL—Exstra Selected. The Earliest of All Cauliflowers. By far the best early sort for the market gardener and trucker’s use, and the standard variety for the amateur. Sure to head and remain pure and white when others are discolored and unsalable. The heads measure eight to ten inches across when grown in good soil. The Seed we offer is of very superior quality and is grown for us by one of the most reliable Cauliflower growers in Europe, and the great care taken to keep it up to the highest standard is manifested in the superiority of the EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER. crops grown from it every year. It is of dwarf, compact habit, heads very large and pure white. Pkt. 25c; %4 oz. 75ce; OZ. $2.50; 2 ozs. $4.75; % lb. $9.00; 1 Ib............ $32.00 CURRIE’S DANISH MARKET Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt (Extra Selected)—Previous to the introduction of the Snowball this was the best variety CAULIFLOW ER. for forcing, and the strain we offer is superior to much of the so-called Snowball Cauliflower. Pkt. 20c; 4 oz. 75c; “Dry Weather’—Extra Selected. 0Z. $2.25; 2 Ozs.°$4.25; 14 Ib: $8,005 2 1lb..-. 0. oo. 7 30.00 yeek Selected Earl Comes in about three weeks later than our Selecte y CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. Snowball. Heads larger and firmer. Our stock of this grand Cauliflower cannot be surpassed. If wanted by mailadd De per 100 for postage. For packers and pickle growers it has no equal, yielding, as Early Snowball—Per doz. 20c; per 100.................... $1.00 it does, immense, solid heads, many of which weigh over ten Danish Market—Per doz. 20c; per 100.....................- $1.00 pounds each of solid flower. Early Paris—Per doz. 15c; per 100.................:....... -60 One of our customers, who grows from 70 to 100 acres of this Cauliflower every year, pro- duces an average of 10 tons of solid flower to the acre. Every plant produces a head, many of them so large that three fill a bushel basket and all perfectly solid. As the name “Dry Weather” implies, this variety possesses to a marked degree the ability to resist without deterior- ation extremely droughty condi- tions such as obtained during the seasons of 1910 and 1911. Be- cause of this constitutional hard- iness many growers, especially those in the dryer, hotter sec- tions, pin their faith to this fine sort as against all other var- ieties. : Pkt. 20c; 4%, oz. 75e; Oz. $2.25; 2 ozs. $4.25; % Ib. $8.00; 1 Ib. $30.00. Extra Early Paris—Heads smaller than any of the preceding. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; BVA oa CRIA A Il ey555'5 o.6:0 Cala $6.00 Lenormand’s Short Stemmed —A compact grower, very hardy, heading late, and producing many leaves which protect it. Pkt. 5c; oz. 65c; % Ib. $2.00; 1 lb. .$7.50 Veitch’s Autumn Giant—A large late variety of vigor- ous habit. Pkt. 5c; oz. 60c; 4 Ube SLT Pel bieeretcistoiers $6.00 LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. 15 CHANTENAY. OUR CARROT SEED is all grown from carefully selected roots, of Uniform Size and Shape. German, Moehre. WE DELIVER ALL SEEDS offered on this page TO ANY POST OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES. DEDUCT i10c PER LB. IF SHIPPED BY EX- PRESS AT PURCHASER’S EXPENSE. Milwaukee Market—In shape, color and gen- eral appearance this sort is an improvement on the well-known Danvers. It is broad at the neck and gradually narrows down to a blunt pointed base. In color it is an at- tractive bright orange, the flesh is tender and sweet throughout, and is almost entirely free from core. It is one of the heaviest croppers and its handsome appearance makes it an ex- cellent bunching Carrot for market, in fact, market gardeners in our vicinity proclaim it one of the very best for their purpose, and we sell them large quantities of the seed annu- ally. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4% lb. 75c; 1 lb one. illoy, yee Tal al PAT Oe 70¢; 5c; oz. 25c; % Ib. T5c; feeding stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; pense =. . % 1b. 70c; 1 1b length. oz, 25c; % Ib. T5c; 1 Ib ENG NESE 2S 3 inches in diameter. GOCE OGh be Lbiagrelviclelsts olvrolere ST. VALERY. $2.75 Chantenay—The market gardener’s and trucker’s favorite. half-long, stump-rooted variety, smooth-skinned, fine in appearance and entirely coreless. The shoulder is unusually thick and the root tapers slightly down towards the blunt point so that it is pulled very easily. The color is a rich orange and the texture and quality are unsurpassed. For table use many regard this variety—because of its form, color, and delicate flavor—the finest of all sorts, and it is undoubtedly the best bunching Carrot forecanivnimatcetenlsScustktaDChmOZsZ0 Cr Agel oCr Lal) vit. cmistecins cclels 65 ed ele sss 6 oalee alse ae $2.75 Danvers—No Carrot will produce more to the acre, with a minimum length of root, than this It is of medium length, heavy at the neck and quite smooth; color rich orange. very superior table sort and largely used also for feeding purposes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Ae. a occ OO BEDE OO OC OU SUS CORO HOC COERBIOIOID cholo Ee CEL ola Pie Een CuCnC ID eaOIERCr ae anoint Re ane 2. Early French Forecing—A valuable forcing variety, with short, stubby roots. Pkt. 5c; oz. VM WO. TGS WW De 6S c:0b.0 610 GO. O.0 0 O18 SID Bib OCs CHS EO eG CREE eT REE en este eae 2.75 Early Searlet Horn—Largely grown for early use; one of the best. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. ao Oy Half-Long Red (Stump-rooted)—As the name implies, this is a Carrot unuenmae diate in length between the short and long varieties. Half-Long Searlet Carentan—A good early sort; color deep orange, almost Baines core. Pkt. Large White Belgian—This variety is amazingly productive, and is extensively grown fo: Y% Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.25; Long Orange Improved—It has long been a favorite. stock sort, and in recent years has been much improved by selection of the best formed and deepest colored roots. Ox Heart or Guerande—A variety with Bont thick OVI the diameter often exceeding the Color, bright orange; sweet and fine grained; good for table or stock. St. Valery (New Intermediate)—Medium long, tapering gradually from the shoulder, which It is smooth, color bright, very productive. Pkt. 5c; ey EARLY FRENCH FORCING, French, Carotte CARROT. For the successful cultivation of this root the soil should be light (sandy loam is best, enriched the previous year with manure) and deeply tilled. Foran early crop the Seed should be sown as early as the ground ean be properly worked. For later crops it may be sown any time until about the middle of June. Be careful to compress the soil over the Seed after sowing. Sow in rows about 15 inches apart, or for field culture 1% to 2 feet apart, covering the Seed about one-half to one inch deep. Keep down weeds. Thin out young plants as soon as they can be handled, leaving them about 4 inches apart. 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre in drills. Weather conditions in the great Carrot grow- ing districts of France (where the choicest stocks are grown) were so miserably unfavor- able during the past year that Seed crops were virtually a total failure. Im many cases there were no returns whatever. The supply of Seed this year is therefore very short and the price correspondingly high. We have succeeded, how- ever, in securing what we believe will be suffi- cient Seed for our trade, and we have kept prices down as low as cost and a narrow margin of profit will permit. It is an early, very productive, texture It is medium early. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 75c; 1 1b.$2.75 and is extensively grown for 5 lbs. by express at buyer’s ex- $11.00 Pkt, 5c; oz. 20c; Pkt. bye8 $2 LARGH WHITH BELGIAN. OZ. $2.50 16 : CURRIN BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. : Fy CELERY. German, Sellerie. French, Celeri. 1 oz. to 2,000 plants; 1 Ib. to the acre. We Deliver All Seeds Offered on this Page to any Post Office in the United States. Sow the Seed in a cold-frame, or in the open ground, early in April, and in June and July transplant. On the surface of the ground, thoroughly enriched and cultivated beforehand, lay out lines 3 feet apart, not trenches, as was formerly the custom. Set the plants in these rows, about 4 inches apart. Until about the middle of August the only work to be done is frequent cultivation and watering in dry weather. Earthing up may then begin and continue as long as the plants grow, to bleach the stems and render them crisp. White Plime (Perfected)—A very superior stock. Does not re- quire to be earthed up, but if only loosely tied and soil drawn close around the base of the leaves to keep them close jogether, all-the inner leaves and stalks will turn white and crisp. Pkt. KOS G4 Aor WA ios UG Ib Wsacocnccouns0cubooUDGCO ODN OS atoooaoo erly) Golden Selft-Blanching—Originator’s best French grown stock. Like White Plume, this Celery requires very little earthing up and in many other respects it is similar to it, differing, how- ever, in color, which is yellowish, the heart being large and solid and of a beautiful golden hue. French crop this year extremely short. Pkt. 10e; oz. $1.00: 2 ozs. $1.90; %4 Ib. Seis 7/558 du riienknurmelemisitehyn ites YT SD seatayaiesctole bere ne eat aS A rerecaeenaeioke Coma pepee enn Ryon sien -Vetevoncione tice) ietsg (4010) Golden Self-Blanching—American Grown ‘Seed. Bit =5es10Z: ,00¢; Va lpecilyiijp, ab-Won sso ouogodoebionGo 6° RP RIAntcIa io Er O OLO.O'Oa sicher oO D0) Winter Queen—A robust, stocky Celery of medium height, re- ~ quiring very little earthing up. It forms a large number of broad solid heart stalks of a rich creamy white color, which are delightfully crisp and tender, and posséssing a sweet, nutty flavor. Unsurpassed for winter storage. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4 LbsE6 0.csieliel bo eisryscrerey fetes ate oreretsteter ote sent epe ence eee eee eielelalsieponkO WHITE PLUME CELERY, Perfection Heartwell—An excellent large, solid-growing variety ot ereamy white color, one of the very best market sorts and a good keeper. =sPKt: oc; ozs 1be3244- 1bst40G7eLi dbs hse « oa $1.59 Evan’s Triumph—A profitable Celery for the market gardener. Jt-is a splendid keeper and the stalks are large, very solid, and creamy white in color. Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; 4% Ib. 40c; 1 Ib.:..-.. $1.50 Pink Plume—lIs a self-blanching variety, after the style of White Plume, requiring very little earthing up. PkKt. 5c; oz 20c; % Age QV APM Op adiando Kode aoo SOU CGE UISD Sooo ton SoS Bibi eicron aa eRe Gia oo $2.10 Giant Golden Heart—lIts rich golden color alone would suffice as a recommendation, but it has the additional merits of size, ex- ~cellent quality, crispness and very fine flavor. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15c; TAM lsd O Gesell Uo) se-3 Sie Sis hieteleheres ay cis saversteieyersvelene eis ieishals oucee ls kere ieeeeieters $1.50 Giant ‘Paseal—A selection from the Golden Self- Blanching, pos- “sessing all the good qualities of that variety, but much larger “oaind.a better keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 Ub. 40c; 1 Ib..........$1.50 Golden Dwarf—Waxy golden yellow when fully blanched. Crisp, solid and*of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 40c; 1 1b..$1.50 New Rose—Color a beautiful rose shade, of very fine flavor, crisp and solid. Pkt.5¢3-s0z. 5c: It Wb a40G3% 1 blaine RAI A eRe, 37 $1.50 Soup elery, (Old Seed)—Excellent for flavoring. Oz. 5c; 1 lb. <3 TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY—Celeriac. AS Svariety. of Celery having turnip-shaped roots, which when cooked and sliced and used with vinegar make an excellent salad. Large Erfurt—Pkt. 5c; oz.-15c; %4 lb. 50c; 1 Ib.........5.......$1.50 Large Smooth Prague—Round in shape, smooth, with few side TOOtS PKs SCHOO loc! ta Mbs, DO Cee UD) conreiaier~ oreiredenenetetepen tel els retake $1.50 Large’ Smooth Prague—Extra Select—In our Extra Select Stock we claim to have the finest strain of Root Celery it is possible to produce. The bulbs are globe-shaped, large, smooth, and are entirely free from side roots. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25e; %4 lb. 65c; 1 1b..$2.25 CELERY PLANTS. The leading market varieties. Ready June 15th. Per 100 50c. Celeriac or Root Celery, per 100 50c. If by mail add 15c per 100. BVAN’S TRIUMPH CELERY, i as a —_ <= =e LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. 17 Gne quart to 200 hills; 8 to 10 COR V--S W EET. If wanted by Mail, add 5c per pint, quarts to the acre, in hills. 10¢c per quart, to cover postage. FIRST EARLY SORTS. LIVINGSTON’S EARLY SUGAR. A very beautiful new sort of finest flavor. Produces, in favorable seasons, perfect ears 60 days after planting. Ears average 7 inches in length by 2% inches in diameter, are filled with 12 to 14 rows of pearly white, broad and deep kernels of delicious quality. ; ’ Packet 10c; pint 20c; quart 35c; % pk. $1.25; pk. $2.25. Goldent | Bantam= “ne lcarivdwa ce variety anitn 5 small compact ears; is deliciously sweet; the =) # ripe Corn is golden yellow. Pkt. 5c; pint her quart 25c; % peck 85c; peck $1.50; bushel...... $5.50 Peep O Day—Extra early and very dwarf with ears averaging 6 inches long. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck 70c; peck $1.20; bushel...... $4.50 Metropolitan—The largest of the extra early va- rieties. Ten to twelve rowed. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck 70c; peck $1.10; bushel...... $4.00 Extra Early Cory or First of All—A _ favorite early eight-rowed Corn; dwarf in’ habit; each stalk producing two or three good ears. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck 70c; peck $1.20; DUIS NE “eboioavAcMonno Sos eens oe Secs Ouid,clodo dub $4.25 Mammoth White Cob Cory—About double the size of the old Cory. Twenty-rowed. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck 70c; peck $1.20; bushel. .$4.25 Early Minnesota—One of the best. Stalk short, bearing two large ears, eight-rowed. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; peck $1.10; bushel.......... $4.00 Extra Early Adams or Burlington—Very early but not as sweet as most sorts. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quarnte20cyipecks.90.cs bushelee seen nen $3.25 MEDIUM EARLY SORTS. Black Mexican—Medium early, with eight rows of remarkably sweet Corn, cooks white when in condition, but turns purple as it reaches matur- ity. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck 70c; DECK Sil OFM USI eeeccietcriere es. stacy ta paul Saercle entire $4.25 Chicago Market—A favorite trucker’s Corn, large and very productive. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck 70c; peck $1.20; bushel............ $4.25 Crosby’s Early—A favorite variety, ears medium size, twelve-rowed. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; 4% peck 70c; peck $1.20; bushel................. $4.25 Kendel’s Early Giant—The ears usually measure from 8 to 10 inches and average 12 rows; sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peckai0cipeckssieZ0pepushelomeen erence ee $4.25 Moore’s Early Concord—Has large ears, 14 to 16- rowed. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck (40.C3 up CCK SLL Os MD USITE] siete rerciieictene te icicle oreo $4.00 MORSE’S GOLDEN CREAM—A cross between the old favorite, Country Gentleman, and the de- licious Golden Bantam, the result being a variety of surpassing excellence. See page 6 Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; quart 35c; % peck $1.25; peck........ $2.25 Perry’s Hybrid—Twelve to 14-rowed; each stalk produces two ears. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; Y% peck 70c; peck $1.10; bushel................. $4.00 Shaker’s Early—Comes in one week after Crosby’s Early; ears much larger than that variety. Pkt. 5e; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck 60c; peck $1.10; | OUUSS BWey Lie ae hererctitace ieee atts tio rene: carat OL REECE RPUERE: Caco neonate $3.75 LATE AND MAIN CROP SORTS. Country Gentleman—The ears are large with a small cob, and very deep, clear, white kernels, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck 70c; peck $1.20; bushel................. $4.25 Egyptian—A large 12-rowed sort, about ten days later than Stowell’s Evergreen. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; 1% peck 70c; peck $1.10; bushel. . $4.00 Hickox—Earlier than Stowell’s Evergreen; ears long, with deep kernels, very prolific. Pkt. 5c; pint 10¢c; quart 20c; % peck 70c; peck $1.10; DOSING Merrcdener nese eg sesh arevey ave, suc ite ara’ oi asta cclitvaleboranei one tore atone $4.00 Late Mammoth Sugar—Late, with very large ears of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; TE TOC S Wes joxeig LaleNOZ lowwicieyl, Sobouscvaususuoe $4.00 § oe og ee & fae. eae do BOL 6 CORE OURO O OU TEE IO IDOE aon repr anion Marron eee CUA Stowell’s Evergreen—The standard late sort. It is very productive and bears large ears, with deep kernels. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart 20c; % peck 60c; peck $1.00; bushel.............. 6.60. 0 0 CABS BOOS -OTRRE: CLI SAC ETERS ERE Cae nia ne bt Ueieeo $3.75 : POP-CORN. If Pop-Corn is wanted by mail, add 10c per pint, 15c per quart, for postage. § Queen Golden—A handsome variety, producing large golden ears. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart...... pete t ence etter ee serneensie alls Silver Lace—As the name implies, is of a beautiful thansparenet color, wery prolific: Sekt. 5¢e; pint l0cs quart. .......... - 715 White Rice—The most popular variety for parching. Pkt. 5c; pint 10c; quart..........sccececceeeeesee Serine erent care Sell FIELD-CORN—(See Farm Seed Department, pages 42 to 44.) CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. : IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE, We deliver: ail Seeds offered on this page to any Post Office in the United States. Deduct 10 ects. per lh. by Express at purchaser’s expense. CUCUMBERS. German, Gurke. French, Coneombre. Plant in hills four feet apart, or in continuous rows five feet apart, in well-prepared, rich, loamy soil, to which should be added a liberal quantity of well-rotted manure. The fruit should be picked when large enough, whether wanted or not, as it destroys the vitality of the vine if left to ripen. i oz. to 50 hilis; 2 Ibs. to the acre in hills. DAVIS PERFECT—Unequalled in quality, shape and color, for forcing indoors, or for outside growing. The color is a dark glossy green, shape slim and symmetrical, with an average length of 10 to 12 inches. It is as early as White Spine, a strong grower, and very prolific. It is a splendid shipper and retains its excellent quality and brittleness long after being cut. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 1 lb...... $1.25 CURRIE’S MILWAUKEE PICKLE—tThe best pickling Cucum- ber in cultivation. For productiveness it is unequalled, and the quality of the fruit is the very best. We cannot speak too highly of its merits, and judging from the numerous letters we have received in its praise, its fame has become widespread.:. Pkt. 5c; -027.°100;2 4 1b380e351 Ibe ewe $1.00 Cool and Crisp—Early and prolific; valuable either for pickling or slicing, being exceptionally tender and crisp; color dark green. Pkt.-5c; oz. 10¢;-%4 Ibs. 30c; 1 Ibu... .. $1.00 Cumberland—A vigorous grower, and very prolific. The fruit is symmetrical in shape, and. thickly set with fine spines, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb...... $1.00 CUCUMBER, 5 Eee [. SS Improved Arlington Foreing White Spine—The earliest and “by far the best forcing strain, growing very uniform in size, color a rich green with light green spines. Not only is it the best for forcing, but is unsurpassed for open ground cultivation. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 30c; 1 1b....$1.00 Improved Early White Spine—A favorite early variety; very productive and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 30c; 1 1b $1.00 Improved Extra Long White Spine—Largely used for forcing by market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; 1 1b..$1.00 Extra Early Green Prolifice—Similar to the old Green Prolific, but two weeks earlier. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10c; 144 lb. 30c; 1 1b.$1.00 Long Green Turkey—Good for pickles or slicing; dark green; flesh firm and solid. PkKt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1%4 lb. 40c; 1 Ib....$1.25 Early Frame, Short Green or Gherkin— $1.00 CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS. German, Laemmersalat. 1 oz. to 20 square feet. French, Mache. Used as a salad. Sow any time during winter. CORN SALAD, OR FETTICUS. 30c; 1 Ib. 75e. CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS. German, Kresse. French, Cresson. 1 oz. to 16 square feet. Pkt. Se; oz. 10e; % early in spring in drills, or, for very early use. sow in fall and -winter over same as Spinach. If grown in cold frame and covered with straw mats, it can be used at the Ib. A favorite pungent salad. Sow thickly at frequent intervals, to keep up a succession, as it soon runs to Seed. Extra Curled—Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 20c; 1 Ib............. Upland Cress (Barbarea Vulga- ris)—In many respects. re- sembles the Water Cress, hav- ing the same agreeable and highly prized flavor. Sow the Seed in April or May in rows 12 to 15 inches apart. Pkt. 5c; oz. Cress, Water—Grows in great abundance along the margin of running streams and ponds. It has a very pleasant, pungent taste. Pkt. 5c; oz. 80c; %4 Ib. WATER CRESS. -60 -30 $1.00; 1 Ib. ......0.. eee eee $8.68 LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. 19 CHERVIL. German, Gartenkerbel. French, Cerfeuil. 1 oz. to 100 feet-of drill. Rows 1 foot apart. Curled—The young leaves are used in soups and salads. Sow’ in May in drills half an inch deep. PKt, bes oz. L0c3 34 lb: 25¢c; I lb: .. 2... choopoad .85 EGG PLANT. German, Kierpflanze. French, Aubergine. Sow in hot-bed the first week in. March, and plant out in June about 2% feet apart. Fora garden a few Seeds may be raised in common flower pots in the house. 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 1% Ib. to the acre. Black Beauty—Is ten days to two weeks earlier than New York Improved. The fruits are large, of a rich, glossy purplish black color, very handsome and attractive. It is entirely free from spines. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; %4 1b. $1.10; 11b..$4.00 New York improved Spineless—A favorite market variety, very productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 iy GULOOS MWS oS ocoes oo godcoooUD GEO doooc0DDDo0N $3.75 Black Pekin—The fruit is jet black, round and very solid... Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; % lb. 85c; 1 1b....$3.00 Early Long Purple—The earliest variety, pro- ducing fruit of an oblong shape. Pkt. 5e; oz. ROS MA Moy, THOS ab MOGn codon svdoodactonopnoGd no $2.50 BLACK BHAUTY BGG PLANT. 20 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKER, WIS. - ENDIVE. An excellent salad for fall and winter use. Sow seed in drills in June or July, thinning out later to a foot apart. When the plants have attained their full size the leaves should be tied up so as to become bleached. 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. Green Curled, Winter—Very hardy; leaves dark green and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 35ce; dea eee Gian co cnocase OSEMUOS GOSS. $225 Large Green Curled—Darly and vigorous, forming a dense mass of finely cut leaves which blanch very readily. A highly esteemed variety. Ege COP O74 Ieee 2A VIoy SoxeR TMs danccucoocccs 6 SLPS Broad-Leaved Batavian—Used in soups and stews. Ie GOS Cy aber A ish SaxOs I No) Goo onono oOod00 $1.25 KALE, OR BORECOLE. German, Blaetterkohl. French, Chou Vert. Sow in prepared beds, middle of April to beginning of May, and transplant beginning of June, same as Cabbage. Half Dwarf Green Curled Seleet—The leaves are deep green and beautifully curled, making a very ornamental appearance, spreading out to about 3 feet in diameter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 DE S25 Ce SLMS vate teen re aye erasers 600605 GUbOdd Go KOC Sts GREEN CURLED ENDIVE. DANDELION. A healthy spring salad. Sow in drills in April; thin out to 6 inches apart; culti- vate all summer; next spring it will be fit to use. Broad Leaved—Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25; DAUD cistereve cislelsisisicisiereieo 4500 GARLIC. Geerman, Knoblauch. French, Ail. The sets should be plant- ed in well-enriched soil early in spring, the rows 1 foot apart, and about 3 inches between the plants in the row. Harvest same as Onions. ? Sets—% Ib. 15¢3 1 Ib. 35e. German, Knollkohl. HALF DWARF GREEN CURLED KALE, KOHL RABI. French, Choux-raves. A popular vegetable, intermediate between the Cabbage and the Turnip. Sow in drills from May to July. One oz. to 3,000 plants. Earliest Short-Leaved White Vienna, Forecing—This variety is especially adapted for early forcing in frames, on account of its short leaf habit; flesh white and very tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. DH CIA cel Osan O.C)unlanl Dierctslsfove sioloievsielelofaieleelepa.50, Early White Vienna—A favorite market sort; flesh white and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz 20c3 % Ib. 60c; P Ib... ..ccccces eveda.00 Early Purple Vienna—Differs from the above in color only. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; y Ib. 60c; 1 TD viercieletelereletctenieriavateieieieieietnin cea Dwarf Green Curled Scotch— Grows about 12 inches in height and spreads, under good cultivation, to 3 feet in diameter. The leaves are bright green, beautifully curl- ed and very tender. Pkt. 5c; OZ.) LCs A lbs aD Cee len eareneiens Bio) Siberian, or Winter Sprouts— Extensively grown as winter greens. Sow in September in rows, and treat as a Spinach for use in early spring. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20ce; 1 Ib.. .60 EARLIEST SHORT-LEAVED WHITH VIENNA KOHLRABI, — - Oy Se ee eee LIST OF HERBS, MUSHROOM SPAWN, ETC., FOR 1912 We Deliver All Seeds Offered on This Page to Any Post Office in the United States, Except Where Otherwise Noted. SWELL MARJORAM, SUMMER SAVORY, THYME. HERBS—sweet, Pot and Medicinal. Anise (Pimpinella Anisum)—Culti- Pkt. vated principally for garnishing. Oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 Ib. $1.00.... 5 Balm (Melissa officinalis) Used for making Balm tea, or wine. Oz. 20c; % Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2:00......-. oO Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum) —Used for soups, stews and sauces. Oz. 15c; 4 lb. 45c; 1 Ib. SILO couse dechaooodoonann00 Doon 5 Bene (Sesamum orientale )—Oz. 20ce; % Ib. 50c; 1 Ib. $1.75....-.. 5 Borage (Borago officinalis) —Ex- cellent for bees. Oz. 15c; 4 Ib. So, il Moy, Cibo gacnsodoesboaneoo 5 Caraway (Carum carui)—The Seed is used in confectionery and med- icine. Oz.10c; % Ib. 25c; 11h. Tic. 5 Catnip (Nepeta cataria)—Oz. 35c; % Ib. $1.00; 1 lb. $8.50........-. 5 Corlander (Coriandrum sativum)— Seeds are used by confectioners. Oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; 1 lb. 75c...... 5 Dill (Anethum graveolens)—_Used in soups and pickles. Oz. 10c; %4 ip, BOGE IAN RHNC so ohoooonecoocuTs 5 Fennel (Anethum foeniculum)—The leaves boiled, used in fish sauce. Oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00.... 5 flyssop (Hysoppus officinalis)—The leafy tops and flowers are dried for making Hyssop tea. Oz. 25c; Y% Ib. 70c; 1 Ib. $2.50........-.-. 5 MUSHROOMS, These bricks weigh about 1% lbs, each. By mail postpaid, per brick ddc. Horehound (Marrubium vulgare— Pkt. Used for m2dicinal purpwses.* Oz. 25¢e; 4% lb. 60c; 1 ib. $2:00........ Lavender (Lavendula spica)—Oz. 20CHELE Ub. Oe i lbs Slvoiien se a) Maxrjoram, Sweet (Origanum ma- jorana)—For seasoning. Oz. 20c; Yip. 60c; 1 lbs. $200.5. ......... Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)... 5 Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) -—An aromatic herb. Oz. 35c; % lip, RUS al Wo, Sebo eascopncco0 Rue (Ruta graveolens)—Used for medicinal purposes, also given to fowls for the roup. Oz. 25¢e; %4 oe OCS I Nos SADC PAs oS Gablodo Saffron (Carthamus_ tinctorius)— Oz. 15¢e; % lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.50.... 5 Sage (Salvia Officinalis)—Used in stufing and sauces. Oz. 20c; % iS); BOSS iW Woy, Sils"Bs ooncupocooc0Ge 5 Savory, Summer (Bohnenkraut)— Satureia hortensis—Oz. 15c; 4 Ib. SA@S I tl, GiLPHoboeocodono6ooneneb Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)—Oz. 35c; 44 Tp. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.50. --... Tarragon—Used for seasoning. Plants each 15c; 2 for 25¢e; doz. .$1.00 Thyme, Broad Leaved (Thymus vul- garis)—For seasoning, ete. Oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25; 1 Ib. $4.50...... 5 Wormwood (Artemesia absinthium) —Used for medicinal purposes. Oz. 25¢e; % Ib. 70c; 1 Ib. $2.50.... 5 MUSTARD. White London—Best for salad. Brown —- More» pungent than the white. ; of Oz. 5e3; % Ib. 15c; 1 Ib. 40c. Southern. Giant Curled—A_ variety popular in the South for fall plant- ing. Pkt..5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 75c. - Z- growth is therefore quicker and Standard from the Direct. Bricks, purchaser paying express charges. 12YDh 7 | opale) ey a eainese go SOIC O AINE each 25c 10 bricks or over,,....... each 20¢c 25 bricks or oOver,../...... each 18c 100 bricks or over......... each 15c Standard Bricks 10% less. Prepared -in America from selected Mushrooms grown under cultivation. The: Spawn is perfectly fresh and its and more vigorous than that of imported “Spawn. We carry both Direct Bricks, inoculated from laboratory cultures, inoculated Prices of Direct Bricks, by express, LARGH AMDRICAN FLAG LHDE. LEEK. German, Lauch. French, Poireau. Sow early in spring and when about 6 inches high transplant into rows about 6 inches apart each way and as deep as possible, to perfect the blanching process. The richer the soil the finer the Leek will grow. One oz. to 100 feet of drill. Pkt. Large American Flag—A_ favorite market variety. Oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50c; Tb oy, Sb odo oc.cud0 66 OOUOUO0000000 5 Musselburg, or Scotch Champion— Grows to a large size. Oz. 20c; %4 ily Mes I Moy, Geo cooo6K JoobpcooDDNG 5 Large Rouen—An excellent large vari- ety. Oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; 1 Ib. $1.75.. 5 ® MUSHROOM SPAWN. Maybe easily grown by following directions given in our pamphlet on “How to Grow Mushrooms,” which we furnish free with all orders for Spawn. Sample copies by-mail 5e. 1 pound to every square yard. PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. < SPAWN. (In pressed bricks weighing about 20 ozs.) by express, customers paying the charges. Tee lym sapeatouecaednnooooOoU Edo $) 15 1M ike, 1O~ooguccesooocadhooonGONO 1.00 NS WO THC, ouo ooo ON eb go ODeo oo aoo 2.00 LOO) WI, WOW, oKoccococdes00N Br osistcks 6.50 By mail, postpaid—per brick...,.. By4b) By mail, postpaid—5 lbs.......... 1.00 “Mushrooms, How to Grow Them” —Faleconer, Price $1.00 postpaid. “Mushroom Culture” — Robinson. The English Method. Price 50c post- paid. 22 tie OURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. LETTUCE. German, Lattich. French, Laitue. The Lettuce is of easy growth and will thrive in any ordinary garden soil. Sow thinly in rows 1 foot apart, and when large enough thin out the plants so as to leaye room for growth. To obtain good Lettuce all through the season it is neces- sary to make sowings at short intervals, as during the hot months it is apt to become bitter and run to seed. For home use we recommend the Head Lettuce in preference to the loose-leaved varieties; they are finer flavored, more ~ solid, tender and crisp, and usu- ally without a trace of the bitter flavor so common in the loose- leaved sorts. 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. CURLED OR LOOSEe LEAVED LETTUCE. GRAND RAPIDS—Extra Selected Stock. Delivered to any Pest Office in the United States. Deduct 10 Cents per pound if shipped by express at purchaser’s ex. pense. The most popular of all Fereing Lettuce. On aceount of its up- right habit of growth it can be grown closer than other sorts, and is less liable to roc; the leaves are light yellowish-green, excellent for shipping and keep a long time without wilting. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35¢e; 1 Ib. $1-25. BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON—Selected Stock. A favorite forcing variety; forms a compact mass of leaves, and differs in being lighter colored,- and is nearly double the size of the Curled Simpson. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 35C; Mignonette—A beautiful little First Early Lettuce. The HANSON. 1 Ib. $1.25. heads are exceptionally solid and compact, with few out- Early Curled Simpson—White seeded. Does not head, but side leaves. The general color is a bronzy green, the inside forms it CRORE mass of leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. leaves a beautiful creamy white, crisp and tender. It is very 30c;- 1 Tb. $1-00. hardy, and can either be planted for an extra early Lettuce Currie’s Prize Head—Forms a large head of loose leaves, or for a late fall crop. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; % 1b. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.25. bright green in color, tinged at the edges with red; very crisp and tender, and of excellent flavor, and has the facul- Denver Market—Forms a large loose head ty of keeping its good qualities throughout the entire sea- of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. son. We recommend this as one of the best for family use. 30c; 1 Ib. $1.00 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. $1.00. HEAD OR CABBAGE LETTUCE. BIG BOSTON—A large Head Lettuce exceedingly valuable either for foreing oroutdoor work. The leaves are light green and tender. To get the best re- sults this sort should be grown early or very late, as it does best in cool weather. When forced un- der glass should be grown a num- ber of degrees cooler than other sorts. Grown largely in _ the Southern. States, for shipping north. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; % Ib. 35c; 1 lb. $1.25. All Seasons—One of the best of the “Butterhead” varieties. Heads medium to large, round and com- pact, the broad pale-green leaves, blanched golden-yellow at the cen- ter, are crisp and tender and of a delicious buttery flavor. Slow to run to seed and a great heat resister, it may as its name im- plies be grown in the open with equal success throughout the sea- son. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; % Ib. 35c; 1 Ib. $1.25. Boston Market—White-Seeded Ten- nis Ball—Grows very compact and is beautifully ‘white and crisp. Sao 5¢e; on. 10c; % Ib. 30c; 2 Ib. 1.00. Hanson—The heads are large, very solid, sweet, tender and crisp throughout, and entirely free from any bitter taste. A stand- ard Summer Head Lettuce, very slow to run to seed. Pkt. 5c; 0Z, 20c: % Ib. 30c: 1 Ib. $1.00. BIG BOSTON. LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. 23 ee LETTUCE. Head or Cabbage Lettuce. GOLDEN @QUEEN—A desirable early Head Lettuce, of a pleasing golden yellow color, crisp and very tender, with few loose leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 Ib..$1.25 All-the-Year-Round—Forms a hardy, com- pact head, suitable for sowing at all sea- sons. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. ee te thoys 5 oka) MAY KING LETTUCE. MAY KING—A rapid grower, heads large, firm and well closed, per- mitting of close planting; heart clear yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 35¢; 1 Ses aN eae iy eS Ee Deg IR UROL SH 4 Buttereup—Has medium-sized solid heads, leaves smooth, of a beau- tiful yellowish green color, Very erisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. SOD ODOUOD LORD DUN OAS UE OO OOOO C0000 10 PEO a seat) Large White Sammons Cabbage “A good summer variety; heads of good size, close and well formed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 30c; 1 1b. .$1.00 The Deacon—Forms a very large, solid head, very crisp and tender; keeps well during the hot summer months. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. BOGS Ibias Goocbosoustcodcco onde oo OUR G6 OU S.C OOOO RO OU Dion ctoe oc OO CooL) Immensity—An enormous Solid-Headed Lettuce, one of the slowest to run to seed. Not an early sort, but of great heat-resisting qualities. It is tender, crisp and sweet, even to the outside leaves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; 1 RSFSR RUE cr PS ERS ioe aie SHED Sd SPIRES Nbore oi SSL B COS OR ROMAINE LETTUCE. Trianon Cos—Forms close upright heads, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; COS OR ROMAINE LETTUCE. oz. 10ce; % Ib. 30c; 1 Ib.. BGoODDDOO ODOC UOUbaUOdaUDO DOGO dadOUd otk Giant White Cos—The Karas narrow leaves produce loose sugar-loaf Defiance—A long-keeping sort. It forms a heads, unequaled for Hawn: erispness and tenderness. Pkt. 5e; good head, and remains crisp and tender OA, G3 TA ils, BOGR A MNOgcsooodossdaoasobodagucacconuCdnooboontHS . - $1.00 throughout the entire season. Pkt. 5c; oz. NOCHE bet 0. Corelle “ND izpe rene clarstos tiexcls) vuahecerorepererstere p L.00 Henderson’s New York—A g00d summer sort, slow to run to seed, of excellent flavor; very crisp and tender, heads large. Pict wwe OZ loCs 4a b+ 00s dlp eiece staeiels cgle20. YELLOW - SEEDED BUTTER — Selected Stock—One of the best either for the mar- Ket or private use. It is a compact-grow- ing variety, forming large, dense heads of yellowish green, thick, smooth leaves, which blanch inside to a rich, creamy, color. The quality is excellent, crisp tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % Ib. '35c; T es. 25 Salamander—Large, solid heads, bright green in color; leaves thick, smooth and tender, does not readily run to seed. Pkt. NER oy7, Ker 7 thes Sites at Woes noon hola oleae ce BUX!) St. Louis Butter—Forms a large, solid head, is very crisp and tender, and withstands the summer heat admirably. Pkt. 5c; oz.. 10c; Hb 3 0 Crm Lies tbat ol ebsr alate ol nenaiel cretelnte enereta eg eOO: California Cream Butter—A very large “but- ter-head’’ variety, golden-yellow inside, erisp, tender and sweet. It is heat-proof and slow to run to seed; unexcelled as a summer and autumn sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; WA We BER Al Mie Sse cdoeecebocdnucobe noob wore Binck Seeded Butter—Forms a close, hard head, with a few outer leaves. Pkt. 65c;- OZ LOCH AA lipase UCs sli Dati ceichetetcisiete scree i cee edcO0 Brown Duteh—Very desirable for winter use, forms a large, solid head, the inner leaves of which are very sweet and tender. Pkt. = a a IDE, EARS ps Be; oz. 10c; % Ib. 30c; 1 Ib... eee soe eee - $1,000 YELLOW SHDHDED BUTTER. oH, ele CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. = We deliver all Seeds offered on this page Free to any Postoffice M l S KK MELO N S in the United States. Deduct 10 cents per pound if shipped 0 by Express at purchaser’s expense. German, Melone. French, Melon. % , , The Melon grows best in light soil. Plant in hills about 6 feet apart, mixing in each hill a shovelful of well-rotted manure. Sow about a dozen Seeds in every hill, early in May, and when well started thin out to three or four of the strongest plants. Pinch off the shoots and thin out the young fruit if it sets too plentifully, so as to increase the size of the remainder. 1 oz. to about 60 hills; 2 to 3 Ibs. to the acre. CURRIE’S MILWAUKEE MARKET. THE BEST MELON FOR THE MARKET GARDENER. Exceedingly Prolific, Strong, Vigorous Grow- er. Unsurpassed in Flavor. A wonderfully luxuriant grower, combin- ing more good qualities than any other now on the market. It is exceedingly productive and especially fine flavored; very attractive in appearance, medium in size and ripens medium early. The flesh is a deep salmon color, thick, firm and solid, and possesses a rich, aromatic flavor. The fruit is very uni- form in size, and every Melon is a good one. sweet and lucious to the rind. As a market gardener’s Melon we believe it has no equal, and it is an excellent shipper. Pkt, 10e; oz. 306c; 14 Ib. S5e; 1 Ib. $3.00. There is one thing you don’t tell the truth about, and that is the Milwaukee Market Musk- melon—it is much better than you describe it— the best melon in existence I believe. You don’t exaggerate like-so many seedsmen. : A. S. CHRISTENSON, Dodge Center, Minn. MILWAUKEE MARKET, Princess, or Perfection—Is round, large, heavily netted, dark green skin and thick flesh, which is a beautiful salmon color. It ripens early and has a most delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 1b. 30c; 1 lb....$1.00 Surprise—An early sort, having a thin, cream-colored skin, and thick, salmon-colored flesh; very productive and of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c; CP MKiSr eA hoy ENS se No, eo Gboucuo aon pdooLoOoo UAC PUD ood ODIdT.6.0'0 10 oekere ol 0,0. CURRIE’S SELECT OSAGE. One of the finest Melons ever produced in this country. Its outward appearance will at all times command a ready sale. It is of medium size, very productive, and unsurpassed in the delicacy of its flavor. The flesh is reddish-orange, thick and juicy, retaining its sweetness close to the rind. Pkt. 5e;3 oz. 15¢e; 4 Ib. 50c; 1 Ib. $1.50. NETTED GEM. (ROCKY FORD.) NETTED GEM, OR ROCKY FORD—SELECTED STOCK. “Gems,” as they are familiarly known on the market. One of the best of our small early or basket Melons. During the last few years they have largely increased in popularity on account of the excellent quality and flavor of this Melon as shipped from Rocky Ford (Colo.) Growers and seedsmen are undecided as to whether it is owing to any particular quality of soil or climate, or to persistent selection that has brought the Rocky Ford type of Gem into such great prominence. We are inclined to the theory of close selection and offer a selected stock of the true Rocky Ford type. The Melons are oval in shape, very uniform in size, with thick-meated green flesh of a melting and delicious flavor, Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢e; %4 Th. 30c; 1 Ib. $1.00. BURRELL GEM. This Melon, introduced a few years since, has found much favor among market gardeners for its unsurpassed shipping “qualities and equally desirable table value. In shape it is somewhat elongated, averaging 6°*inches in length by 4%4 in thickness, sharply taperingytowards the ends. Uniformity of : 3 size permits of even crating:’ The flesh is orange-salmon, fine = Sie has grained, sweet and spicy down t@the‘thin rind. The dark green ae - skin and well-arched ribs are cavered with .a closely-laced gray CURRIP’S SELECT OSAGE. netting. Pkt. 5e; oz, 10c; ™% Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. $1.00. ae: _ Seo eS a cae LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. be Ot \\' ‘Za a Y } Y OT l| | ll i} my PAUL ROSE. We Deliver ALL SEEDS offered on this page to any Post Office in the United States. Deduct 10 Cents per Pound if shipped by Express at Purchaser’s Expense. -— -- < MUSKMELONS. CURRIL’S SELECTED PAUL RGSE, or Petoskey—The re- sult of a cross between the well-known Osage and Net- ted Gem. It combines the sweetness of the Gsage with the fine netting of the Gem. Added to this, the firmness of the rind, heavy texture of flesh and small seed cavity make it a most desirable market growers’ Melon. Flesh salmon. JE OR C4, be3 AY Thon BEKCR Io sg con ae $1.25 HOODOO—In shape slightly more rounded than the well known Rocky Ford, a point strongly in its favor as a shipping Melon. The flesh is deep-orange in color, finely grained and of delicious flavor. Fruits of medium size. and finely netted. Vines vigorous and almost entirely blight- resisting. Commands top prices in all markets where-a basket Melon is appreciated. Pkt. 5c; OZ LoerA by 45e2 1 bse. ue. $1.50 Emerald Gem—Where an extra early Melon for home use is wanted nothing can equal this superb sort. It is of medium size, outside skin emerald green and smooth. Ripens clean through to the rind, which is very thin. The flesh is thick and juicy, of a nice salmon eolor; for sweetness and A prolific bearer and just Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; 4% Ib. 35¢e; 1 Wo rccm perl Pay With ordinary cultivation this variety has produced Melons weighing isi BOR C4 eS 4A. ily BKCS Tl), gaa soeeee oe rich aromatic flavor it is unequalled. the Melon for the small grower. Bay View—A very prolific and fine flavored green-fleshed Melon. from 10 to 15 lbs. in diameter; flesh green and of rich, delicious flavor. * 10c; % Ib. 30c; 1 Ib an ordinary peach, which they resemble very much. delicacy sliced raw and served with sugar. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c. 06 oon $1.25 Green Citron—Shape nearly round, deeply netted, from 6 to 8 inches Pkt. 5c; oz. VINE PEACH —vVeeetable Orange, or Mango Melon. This fruit is a bright orange color, oval-shaped and about the size of They are excellent for preserves or sweet pickles, and when fully ripe are considered a Li e4 == Bb By é ste OS EXTRA BARLY HACKENSACK, Hackensack—A popular variety of large size. It is round in shape, flattened at the ends; is of the most delicious flavor and-wonderfully productive. Flesh green. IPE XO, OZ MOOR AA. Md; BOOS Il Ms cochoasdansuoscocnes nc $1.00 Extra Early Hackensaek—Similar to Hackensack, but about two weeks earlier, making it a valuable acquisi- tion for market growers. Flesh Ssieeeils Its Ce wrx, OC ERAS Al ied 0, Chantal One a tensa ant lek ve mpree Meteo ee cit aie $1.00 Tip-Top—Of handsome appearance, round in shape and beautifully netted. The flesh is of excellent flavor, firm, sweet and juicy, and can. be eaten almost down to the rind, In production it is unex- celled, setting freely and contin- uing to bear from mid to late season. Flesh yellow. Pkt. 5c; OM ALOR YA Noy BEVOR TE INN) 5 ow tao co cee $1.25 Acme or Baltimore—Oval-shaped, medium in size, slightly ribbed and heavily netted; flesh thick green and of fine quality. Pkt. BOF Oo aes: Yr Moe sKe0 al illo. 5 4 $1.00 Jenny Lind—An early variety of small size, but excellent flavor. Flesh green. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; Ye Moh BOGE Ul UN)n ooh coodoasou > $1.25 Nutmez—Nutmeg-shaped. Fine- ly netted; flesh greenish yel- low, rich and sugary. Pkt. 5c; OV IO; 2 Moy BOS Milas. oe $1.25 JENNY LIND, 28 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKER, WIS. We deliver all Seeds offered on this page to any Post Office in the United States except in 5 Ib. lots and over, Deduct 10c per pound from 1 Ib, price if shipped by express at purchaser’s expense. WATERMELONS. German, Wasser-Melone. French, Melon d@’Eau. Watermelons require a rich, sandy soil for best develop- ment and do best in warm latitudes. Cultivate same as Muskmelon, except that the hills should be nearly double the distance apart. 1 oz. to 30 hills; 4 to 5 Ibs. per acre, COLE’S EARLY—tThe earliest and Sweetest Watermelon. Ripens with us during August. By far the best Water- melon for the Northern States, where the seasons are usually too short for any other sort. The Melons are a fair size, generally measuring about 12 inches long. The flesh is a beautiful bright red color, crisp and free from all stringiness, and very solid, with a small Seed cavity; is deliciously sweet and refreshing. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; %4 lb. 25c; 1 Ib. 75¢; 5 lbs. by express.......... $3.00 Tom Watson—A new Melon similar in shape, color and splendid quality to the famous Kleckley Sweets, but larger and tougher in the rind, making it superior for shipping purposes. Vines vigorous and very produc- tive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % 1b. 25c; 1 1b. 85c; 5 lbs. by ex- FIG GC DEO OOS DOO ODI DUH OM OOOO oD OCU ORE HOOD COD. $3.50 Kleckley Sweets or Monte Cristo—A favorite long medium early Melon; flesh solid, scarlet and very sweet. Pkt. 5e; oz, 10e; % th. 25c; Ib. 75c; 5 Ibs. by express. ..$3.00 Cuban Queen — In quality equal to the best; very solid, weighing one-third more than Melons of the same size of other varieties, specimens often weighing 80 Ibs. and upwards. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Y% Ib, 25c; 1 Ib. 70c; 5 Ibs. by ex- presgs........ $2.76 Boss—Early oblong-shaped. Flesh deep scarlet and un- usually sweet flavored; skin dark green, rind very thin and tough. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢c8 1 Ibi tae wee) Dark Ieing—Very prolific, of good size and delicious flavor. Oblong, thin rind. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; %4 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 70c; 5 lbs. by express.......... MUO OWOD O00 eleteken amare planeie Dixie—Early and very productive, surpassing the cele- brated Kolb Gem in many respects. It has a fine ap- pearance, is very hardy and is an excellent shipper, and its eating qualities are the best. Pkt, 5e; oz. 10e; Y% lb. 25c; 1 lb. 70c; 5 lbs. by express........ Selo iene entO Hungarian Honey—Early, of medium size. red and of rich honey flavor. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib, DH Gieel elipiecar : sama. (hs Kolb’s Gem—A valuable variety. The fruit is large, weigh- ing from 25 to 50 pounds. It has a delicious flavor, and its keeping qualities are the best. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10ce; w% lb: 20c¢; 1 1bms0c 3-5 lbs) by. exnressn.ceniaeie engrak sete s $1,756 Mammoth Iron Clad—Large, of delicious flavor, keeping its fine quality to quite near the outer skin, It is a good shipping variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; %4 lb, 20ce; 1 Ib. 60c; 5 lbs. by express....,. Aine coin crt eeienres ECBO irons Di $2.25 ete ew ew wwe ee Ce ee ed Mountain Sweet—Large, oblong, dark green; flesh solid and very sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c; 5 lbs. by express .,... oy evarsheleceverelel wieisiaterevele)etelstevanyiaceralantiandes ere Peerless (Ice Cream)—Of medium size, thin rind, light mottled green, flesh bright scarlet, solid to the center and sweet as honey. Pkt, 56; oz. 10c; 4 lb. 20c; 1 Ib. 60c; 5 lbs. by express....,.. Hreiericacn iar Seeriec OOS NAS one $2.25 Phinney’s Early—Flesh deep red, of fine quality; early and productive. Dy. VOXDRESS) ~ sleet e PERI C OOO lis ooo Viersteepeteus $2.25 Sweet Heart—A splendid shipper, early, large, oval, light green. Rind thin, but firm. Flesh bright red, sweet, very tender, firm and solid. Very productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 1b. 60c; 5 lbs. by express..........$2.25 True Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gypsy—Large, oblong, striped, flesh red, of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 20c; 1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. by express........ Abo osossnose rad: Citron—A round fruit of small size, used in making pre- serves. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20C; 1 Wereccovecccececs LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912, 27 PARSNIP. German, Pastinake. French, Panais. Sow in spring as early as the weather will admit, in drills 15 inches apart and half an inch deep. When well up, thin out to 5 or 6 inches apart. Unlike Carrots, they are improved by frost, and it is usual to take a quantity in the fall for winter use, leaving the rest in the ground until spring, to be dug up as required. One oz. to 200 feet of drill; 5 to 6 Ibs. per acre in drills. Long Smooth, or Hollow Crown—A favorite variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. PAYOR Gt, Bogod FIGS RO OPE IO OCIOEROS OCR ec ree ORIC ioc Breietenets aisteleiavelorereicieholeieteretskerares OAS O Student—Not so generally used as the preceding, but by many highly esteemed. Stary CO ZemeO Cem gies DO sic) Coster elles TO staxetaveire ie erste ay a/acovel sites Sey av chat, loko clale, wiecelas lense euler a Sb Guernsey (Improved Half-long)—An improvement on the old Hollow Crown, forming roots shorter and thicker than that variety. It is a large cropper, very smooth, and the flesh is fine-grained and of excellent quallty. Pkt. 5c; Zo! CEM AML aro Comer Le Ds rire Rayiselaiar stills kane, et oinilocass iotenie, acje tasecereBedever siotel ele pL eve letetal aiete aoacoea — Sint PARSLEY. German, Petersilie. French, Persil. Parsley thrives best in a rich soil. The seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks generally elapsing before it makes its appearance. Sow half an inch deep, previously soaking the Seeds for a few hours in tepid water. 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. Plain Parsley—Leaves Plain. It is hardier than the curled variety. Pkt. 5c; OA, O32 3A 119, B70" a= epocdbooodoopCS Seronwas POC SE Soo ho ood ciclelstevelorernpiliacD: Extra Double Curled—Dwartf, beautifully curled; excellent for garnishing. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ib. 35ce; 1 tb......... sala laiaroteroronevelalaieversvens aeeeeas « BOO oOODDS aieveledeiigilireD Champion Moss Curled—A beautifully crimped and curled Parsley. Pkt. 5c; om, wes TA 118, Biber ibe toss onobdobo006 RataconacotAeauG chelelalancheloielereietelehekerstateverereie pil etc D) Fern Leaved—A beautiful variety; valuable for table decoration, Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; % Tb. 40c; 1 Ib.......... Sg0m0 G0 d600 000000000 Dedoioncreheeveccie alolekoleisicerereretoo lit O) Hamburg, or Large-Rooted Parsley—The roots are used for flavoring soups. Pkt! 5e; oz. 15c;° 14 tb. 40c; 1 tb.............. opo0DCCdosOUOOCOONOO GO ceeeee ee Gl.40 We Deliver All Seeds Offered on This Page to Any Post Office in the United States. GUERNSEY PARSNIP. MARTYNIA. 1 ounce to 200 hills. The seed-pods,, when gathered green and tender, are used for pickling. Sow in the open ground in May and transplant 2 feet apart. Martynia Proboscidea—Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; % tb. SUC Oa LPN Ds. i dactecee amrampereretanelove Siohelchel el etetese -.--$3.00 NASTURTIUM, OR INDIAN CRESS. The seeds, when young, are pickled and used as capers. Tall—Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; 4% Ib. 20c; 1 Th......... .60 Dwarf—Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % tb. 25c; 1 th...... .70 OKRA, OR GUMBO. German, Essbarer “Okra.” French, Gombaud, The pods, when young, are used in soups, stews, etc., and are very nutritious. It is of the easiest culture and grows freely in any ordinary garden soil. Sow at the usual time of all tender vegetables and set the plants from 2 to 3 feet apart in drills. 1 oz. to 100 hills; 20 Tbs. to the acre. White Velvet—Early maturing and very pro- ductive. Pods white, long, smooth and ten- der. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢e; 1% Ib-20¢c; 1 tb.%.... 5. -60 Improved Dwarf Green—Early and productive. Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; 1 Ib.......... o6) Jou) Long Green—Long ribbed pods. Pkt. 5c; oz. LOGE AID 20 CMa eaperapohcl cies rotevatevet she OooonpoG cbt!) CHAMPION MOSS CURLED PARSLEY. (TOP VIBW OF PLANT.) 28 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. CURRIE’S EXTRA YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS ONION. German, Zwiebel. ONIONS. French, Ognon. We deliver all Seeds offered on this page to any Post Office in the United States, except in 5-Ib. lots. lb. from pound prices if shipped by express at purchaser’s expense. It pays to plant only the best. Our Onions are saved from Selected Bulbs only, and are sure to produce the best crops of sound and long-keeping bulbs. We handie omly choice American Pedigree Stocks. ~~ The Onion is most successfully grown in a deep, rich loamy soil, and, unlike most vegetables, does best when cultivated in the same ground for a succession of years. Manure the ground well in the fall, and turn up in ridges during the winter, and as early as it will work in the spring rake or harrow thor- oughly, so as to get the soil fine and level. Sow thinly in drills half an inch deep, twelve inches apart, and cover with fine soil, pressing it down. Keep the ground free from weeds and thin out the young plants so they may stand three or four inches apart. 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill; 4 to 5 Ibs. to the acre. CURRIE’S EXTRA YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS—The Largest Cropper and best shape of any Yellow Onion at present on the market. It is saved from Picked Bulbs only, which for color and keeping qualities cannot be equalled, and should not be confounded with the Yel- low Globe Danvers commonly sold. It is a true globe shape with very small neck, slightly flattened at the root end. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 45c; 1 lb. $1.60; 5 Ibs. PCIE. “Goodoos Do OUO bo dO do DUCDa CO OUOO SOUIad D0 GOO 00 NOLS Yellow Globe Danvers (Choice Stock)—-The standard va- riety, both for market gardeners and private use. _ It grows very uniform in shape, is very productive, mild- flavored, ripens early, and is a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5e;: oz. 15c; 2 ozs. 25c; %4 -Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.40; 5 Ibs. by Gioeces coc GoogoocdaGdCN SoOaacuoadoDodc oo 00O OO Roeioreksip Gs20) Round Yellow Danvers—Same as preceding, but flatter, grows to a good size, ripens early, is a first-class mar- ket sort, and as a keeper is unexcelled. This variety_is better than the globe-shaped for low ground. Pkt. bc; ‘oz. 15c; % Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.85; 5 Ibs. by express.......-$6.00 Deduct 10c; per Michigan Yellow Globe—A popular, perfect globe-shaped Onion, slightly flattened at the base. It is a large yielder and a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; 1 Ib. S1S60 MDDS WD yAMeXDLESSepieicle cis clercieicistetelelets leicletcintcleleerterioiiesco) Large Red Globe (Southport Type)—Of handsome globe- shape and rich deep red color making it a very de- sirable sort. It is a splendid keeper and of excellent quality. We offer the true Southport strain, which is unequalled. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4% Ib. 45c; 1 Ib. $1.65; 5 lbsiwibynexXpLress eeaeseice cia eravaiere cisysls apate wiper ee en Riot oe pe, Southport Yellow Globe—A very handsome Onion, oblong- shape like the Large White Globe, and resembles that variety in every respect except in color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20cy 2 ozs. 85c; %4 Ib. 50c; 1 Tb. $1.85; 5 lbs. by express.$8.50 Large White Globe (Southport Type)—A large, handsome, globe-shaped Onion. The skin and flesh are a beautiful clear white. Flesh firm, very fine grained and exceed- ingly mild in flavor. It is also a splendid keeper and always commands a high price in the market. Pkt. 5c; OZ. 25¢; 144 Ib. 75¢e; 1 Ib: $2275; i> Ibs! by expressie. rae $13.00 Extra Early Flat Red—A medium-sized flat variety, pro- ducing abundantly and coming into use about two weeks earlier than Red Wethersfield. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 15c; ; 14 lbs -45.¢3 8 db: S156 5515) lbshibya expreSSm try -lremicctereene $7.50 White Portugal or Silver Skin—An excellent keeper and good yielder. Extensively grown for pickling. The bulb is handsome and mild flavored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25¢c; 2 ozs. 40c; 4% Ib. 70c; 1 Ib. $2.50; 5 lbs: by express... .- $11.75 Australian Brown—An extra early long-Keeping, medium sized, globe-shaped Onion, ripening three or four weeks ahead of Red Wethersfield. The color is clear brown amber and they are remarkable keepers, Onions haying been kept a whole year in first-class condition. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; 1% Ib. 40¢; 1 Ib. $1.35; 5 Ibs. by ex= DIESSiereie reco ee ver oneeereerreertertereer es eeeliatiaeasls «iQ Os) LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. EE SEIS PALA LL ILD RT LE CURRIH’S PRIZETAKER ONION, ONIONS. Allsa Craig—For description, see page 6 Pkt. 10c; oz. Ayes WA oe GULAHs rl Wisco obennsobotomoobbosuD ae dosomunaes $4.50 Currie’s Prizetaker—Our pure American-grown stock is large and handsome. The skin is rich golden, while the flesh is white, and so mild and sweet that it may be eaten raw like an apple. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 ozs. 25c; WA May AOS wae oe CHS aayel ll CRM ones. 4 ESI c Ge ot or CASTE cia oc $6.75 Yellow Strasburg, or Dutch—A good keeper, bulb flat and of fair size, skin darker yellow than Danvers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 ozs. 25c; %4 lb. 40c; 1 GA OS caERIS Coren aE Co RRR CLRCES $1.35 Large Red Wethersfield—One of the best market and shipping sorts. It grows to a larger size, color of skin dark red, flesh slightly tinged purple, stronger-flavored than the white and yellow varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 2 ozs. 25c; % lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. by express...... $6.75 White Welsh Onion—A hardy perennial variety grown only as a green bunching onion. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Pelee OO. Cs MD Pees pemaiece, «chs sesicpces Detects visas, o Mieiotcns wparetena usscaee $2.00 White Bunching Onion (White Lisbon)—An extra early variety maturing large snowy white onions of very fine quality, long before other sorts are ready. It is not a good keeper but for early bunching, or using green, it is unsurpassed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 70c; Dee Se cid S.ckeapes GO SO OE ORR O Cer oe DiC rae ootace OOD oo 56 OO ORD) ITALIAN ONIONS. Mammoth Silver King—Grows to an enormous size; weighing 3 lbs. It matures early. The skin and flesh pure white and remarkably mild. Pkt. 5c; oz. We Ways sisal: Nd. oS coop a Sle Oks 6 'c-0-0 10.0 ClE.o GO OERER OK Cae Pr Bechenene eee $1.75 Mammoth Red Victoria—A handsome oblong-shaped Onion of a large size, frequently weighing 3 to 4 lbs. each. Skin dark red, flesh white, slightly tinted rose, of mild flavor and very tender. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; 44 lb. FiOGsEMa Ds. <:creicvarshsiedtietctersteten7« COG.b'S 0.0 SIO OEE OOPS eet ole $1.75 Mammoth Pompeii (Red Gargangus)—Grows to an enor- mous size often weighing from 4 to 5 lbs.; skin pale reddish brown, flesh white, fine grained, very mild and tender, pistmoecwozmclcei, Ibi 50% Albis ete sa creteter« oiled D BERMUDA ONIONS. Much esteemed for their mild flavor. Teneriffe grown. Red Bermuda—Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 70c; Ib............. $2.50 White Bermuda—Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 85c; lb.......... $3.00 Crystal White Wax—Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c; %4 Ib. $1.00; 1b... .$3.50 PICKLING ONIONS. White Queen—An excellent white variety for pickling. Remarkable for the rapidity of its growth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.75; 5 Ibs. by express........ $8.00 Extra Early Barletta—Similar to White Queen, but earlier. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; 1 Ib. $1.75; 5 lbs. by express. $8.00 Silver Skin Pickling—A splendid Pickling Onion of quick growth and good keeping qualities. Sow thickly to pro- duce nice, hard Pickling Onions. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 2 ozs, 40c; % lb. 70c; 1 lb. $2.50; 5 lbs. by express........... $11.75 Early White Pearl—Bulb flat, skin and flesh pure white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % 1b. 50c; 1 lb. $1.75; 5 Ibs. by express. $8.00 ONION SETS. Price of Onion Sets subject to variation. of large quantities before ordering. apart and three inches in the row. The Seed we offer is Write for prices Plant in rows one foot One quart to 20 feet of drill. BOTTOM ONION SETS. White—Pint 10c; quart 15c; (by mail, pint 15c; quart 2D) Sp CC seep ele v0 Chm DIS IGM. rete reise creer sistas elie chetei sire $2.50 Yellow—Pint 10c; quart 15c; (by mail, pint 15c; quart 25ce); % peck 40c; peck 65c; bushel...............2..-. $2.00 Red—Pint 10c; quart 15c; (by mail, pint 15c; quart 25c); UB oKerene COs 4 oyexol< (BKOPR HWISINGIG oo seachudeeoUncoboeacdroc $2.00 TOP ONION SETS. Egyptian or Winter Top Onion Sets—Their main value is extreme hardiness, producing young green Onions as soon as spring opens. Pint 10c; quart 15c; (by mail, pint 15c; quart 25c); % peck 65c; bushel............... $2.00 CHIV ES—Scbnittlauch. Very small hardy Onions, used for salad. Plants—Per clump 15c; by mail 25c. Seed—Per pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 45c; %4 Ib. $1.50; 1 Ib. $5.00 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 30 German, Erbse. PEAS. French, Pois. For first early Peas sow in a light, rich soil, as early in March or April as the ground can be worked; for later varieties, sow in April or May. “Discontinue sowing from June to August, after which, by sowing an extra early sort, a good crop can generally be secured. As Peas suffer considerably from drought during the hot summer months, it will be found of great benefit to sow in a trench six inches in depth, covering the Peas to a depth of two inches. As soon as sufficient growth has been made draw the earth about the vines. In this way more moisture is kept about the roots than if sown on the level. The wrinkled varieties are not so hardy as the smooth sorts and should be planted later, owing to their liability to rot in the ground. One quart to 100 feet of drill. Two bushels to an acre in drills. N. B.—For two seasons now the Pea crops everywhere in this country and in-England have been almost total failures, and 1911 was worse than 1910, which was held to be the most disastrous year experienced in Pea growing in half a century or more. In many cases in the past season less than the sowing was harvested. Tremendous prices prevail throughout the country this spring as a result, and much inferior seed is on the market. We have only a very limited supply of seed, but what we do have is good, and our prices have been kept down below the level of legitimate profit. EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES. Those marked * are wrinkled. CURRIE’S EXTRA EARLY CHALLENGE. No extra early Pea has ever given the universal satisfaction that this one has. Grown alongside other extra early varieties the Challenge not only proved earlier, but much more productive. It is an enormous bearer and very early, the vines may be cleared off in two piekings and the ground prepared for another crop be- fore other early varieties come into use. The pods are large and well filled with round Peas of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; ChueyAe GOs Ay Toole CLAYS JOM SododscodenouscocscGoosourDOGSS $2. 25 Alaska—Extra early of superior quality. The vines grow about | 2% feet and produce abundantly. Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; quart 35c; EVA Rao LANE: TXAM od Boa coodaGHo SOD EO Og UNDGOCOCODOSCON Baeigie 25 *NEW EXTRA EARLY PEA, VELOCITY. This, we believe, is the earliest Pea in existence. The vines srow about 2 feet high, and are very productive; the Peas being very uniform in size. For the early market this new Pea cannot be overestimated. Pkt. 15c; pint 30c; quart 50c; % peck $1.75; peck..........$3.00 IF WANTED BY MAIL, Add Se per pint, 15c per Burt to GRADUS. cover postage. *LAXTONIAN—TFI or description see page 6. New early, dwarf wrinkled Pea. eveashae tales Nona Pkt loc pin tab Css quanthaetkic ree nee ean etenalathas a oeeateaucuereys $0.75 *LITTLE MARVEL—New early, dwarf, wrinkled Pea. For description see page 6. Pkt. 15c; pint 35c; quart 60c; 4% peck $2.00; peck................-.. $3.50 *KING EDWARD VII—New dwarf wrinkled Pea. An astonishing yielder, pro- ducing large, broad, dark green pods in great profusion, filled with large Peas of excellent quality. The plant is dwarf and the growth is strong and vigorous, and it is a continuous cropper. A fine dry weather variety. 1% fecta eke > exepiInt5.0 Css quantey a hientote eae ole eee AIG De Gio rb $0.85 (By mail, pint '60c; quart $1.00.) *SUTTON’S EXCELSIOR or Melting Marrow—A new, early wrinkled sort much like but much larger than and superior to the old Nott’s Excelsior. its light-green_ Square-ended pods are long and broad and are uniformly well-filled, averaging six to eight immense, “rich green, delicious Peas. The vines grow about 15 inches in “height, are very hardy, bear monstrous pods in great abundance and are practically self-supporting. Peas remarkably Sweet and tender. Pkt. 10c; pint 30c; quart 50c; % peck $1.70; peck........ $3.00 *Thomas Laxton—A Wrinkled Pea, coming in with the First Earlies with pods double the size. In earliness it is within a day or two of “Challenge Extra Early.” The pods are rich dark green, straight and square ended, and con- tain on the average 7 to 8 very large marrow Peas of the richest flavor. We consider it superior to “Gradus,” being hardier in constitution and a better yielder.) Pkt 15¢c; pint35¢e-.quart.60cs2I4)peckag2s00sepeckwarc uc. ookiaaee eee $3.50 *Gradus or Prosperity—As early as Challenge or Alaska, producing dark green handsome pods as large as Telephone. Large Peas with that rich, sugary flavor found only in the wrinkled sorts. 2% feet. Pkt. 15c; pint 35c; quart G0 As peck $2: 00a eChesintheeinen Pane e sae OE oe ane Ce eee $3.50 *Nott’s Excelsior—One of the best Extra Early Dwarf Wrink!ed Peas. The vines are vigorous and very prolific, while the pods are closely packed with large Peas of very fine flavor; 1 foot. Pkt. 10c; pint 30c; quart 50c; % peck bib Eyam eXe\o) canner nuns Atcos AOA cic OlO INIT D.COMISAG TOONS UD. Good ooono do UDO OD USU OO $3.00 *American Wonder—Oue of the earliest wrinkled Peas of the finest quality and flavor, and very productive. Jts great distinctive feature, however, is its compact and dwarf growth. seldom exceeding 10 inches in height. Pkt. LOcS pint 3s0cs.quartib0 Cae peckasinDmmpeChewiustercleltcne sieserelelederustenelohekenehedcrsnstns $3.00 *Premium Gem—A Dwarf Pea of the Little Gem type, on which it is a great improvement; 1% feet. Pkt. 10c; pint 25c; quart 45c; 1%4 peck $1.50; peck. 7$2.75, *MeLean’s Little Gem—An early dwarf Pea, of superior flavor and very roe lific. 1 foot.” Pkt. 10c; pint 25c; quart 45c; % peck $1.50; peck............ $2.75 Improved Daniel O’Rourke—A favorite early. Pkt. 10¢c; pint 20c; quart 35c; PV ARS YX) et plerANPP geGhS Ganon cd Une A COcOadoO Ono coo OdOooUpE ND — | oosolsbodcone $2.25 Owing to the extreme scarcity of Seed, we do not quote bushel prices. (Write if interested, Se ya ~ I a- 5 Ol Le LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. If Wanted by Mail, add 8 cents per Pint, 15 Cents per quart to Cover Post- age. MAIN CROP PEAS. *alderman (Admiral Dewey) or Improved Telephone—A splendid new large podded Pea of vigor- ous habit. The pods are larger than Telephone, color dark green, and are well filled with large peas of excellent flavor. Pieteal0e pint ove) quart. -b0c* Pempeck ‘Siaibivmpeclkins sitter cmkele $ *Bliss’ Abundance — Remarkably productive and, of excellent qual- itveiooetiae kt. 0G pint 20c, quart 35c; % pk. $1.20; pk...... $2.25 *Bliss’ Everbearing—Grows about 18 inches high, throwing which in turn bear pods, thus prolonging its duration of bearing. Pkt. out from the axil of each leaf branches, 10c; pint 20c; quart 35c; 4% peck $1.20; peck *Horsford’s Market Garden—Very prolific and sweet, 2 feet. Pkt. 10c; pt. 20c; qt. 35c; % pk. $1.20; pk *Heroine—Medium early, of very superior quality. large, well-filled pods in great profusion. 35c; % peck $1.20; peck *TELEPHONE—The favorite market gardeners’ mense pods, well filled with large Peas of a rich, sugary flavor. We have a very finely selected stock of it. peck $1.75; peck *McLean’s Advancer—An excellent variety of very fine flavor; 2 feet. Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; quart 35c; % peck $1.20; peck Very productive. 10c; pint 30c; quart 50c; % Pride of the Market—Strong growing, from 18 to 24 inches high; The pods are large, and the Peas are of Superior Pkt. 10c; pint 25c; quart 45c; % peck $1,50 peck, ; very productive. quality. 21% feet, bearing Pkt. 10c; pint 20c; quart Slee) slefe\elele) eles) sielele sv s\s\ se aie cia «/ 0 sunvejaretanetetenenstnie Pea bearing im- ‘IMPROVED Stratagem. eropper producing Pea. *Juno—A main crop Pea, growing to a height of 2% pods are large and broad backed, being filled up to the dark green Peas of immense size. with delicious, pint 25c; quart 45c; *Shropshire Hero—Of vigorous habit, taining eight to ten large Peas of delicious flavor; Pkt. 10c; pint 25c; quart 45c; Pkt. eee ere eee bBo SRTB STRATAGEM—A great This improved stock is of medium height, a heavy large, dark green, with peas of a superior quality. Pkt. 10c; pint 35c; quart 60c; % peck $2.00; peck PEAS. improvement on the old showy pods, A grand market well filled gardener’s feet. Pkt. Ve voyeolks, SEOs iNXKeOla oanaoocdo00HDedoUOOUD bearing large pods, 246 1 peck $1.50; peck............ *Champion of England—One .of the most popular Peas; 5 feet. Pkt. 10¢; pint 25¢e; quart 45¢e; % peck $1.50; peck....$2.75 White Marrowfat—Pkt, 10c; pint 15c; qt. 20ce; % peck 65c; peck $1.15; bushel. ..$4.50 Black-Eyed Marrowfat—Pkt. 10c; pint 15e; quart 20c; % peck 65c; peck $1.15; o's Tae essa a tyvoarseavieoxte Cel ade aliate satielccenane alle ehever a $4.50 Mammoth Melting Sugar (Edible Pods)— Very prolific and of delicious quality. Pkt. 10¢c; pint 25c; quart 45¢e; % peck Sel DOPEB DC Clisaengscasateleietc- «|e vesre)ele) a 4.icreyel eile vehotehsjre Peas—Field Varieties. See page 48. manor, éyestle 82 Bais CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. EPICURE, POTATOES. . Jit ska sgood plan to change your Seed occasionally secur- ing stock grown in another locality. Our Seed Potato stock is carefully grown for seed purposes only and is true and vigorous. TEN BUSHELS CUT TUBERS TO THE ACRE. We deliver all Potatoes f. o. b. cars, and they-are shipped at purchaser’s risk. White Early Ohio—In quality, productiveness and every way the same as Red Early Ohio, except that the skin is white. Peck 65c; bushel $2.50; barrel (165 Ibs.):...... $6.00 Early Rose—A standard early Potato of fine quality and very prolific. Peck 60c; bushel $2.00; barrel (165 Ibs.) .$5.00 SNOWFLAKD JUNIOR. USE THE PLANET JR. No. 8 HORSE HOE FOR CULTIVATING AND HILLING POTATOES, NEW EXTRA EARLY POTATO “EPICURE.” An imported Extra Early Potato that only a few years ago * sold at fabulous prices in England, and is today the most pop- ular variety in the London market. To supply the demand hun- dreds of carloads of this sort are used daily during the earliest season in London. It is an enormous cropper, six to eight hun- dred bushels to the acre not being an unusual crop. We have grown this variety in an experimental way for the past three seasons and have become fully convinced that the Epicure is by far the best Extra Early Potato that has ever been grown here. It comes in ten days ahead of Early Ohio, and in productiveness easily outdistances any of the old early sorts. One grower says “the Epicure is not only ten days earlier than Early Ohio, but it yields three times as many large sized tubers.’”’ The Potatoes are uniform in size, skin and flesh white and of excellent flavor. The vines are few, but robust and vigorous... We pre- dict a big future for this grand potato in this coun- try. % peck 60c; peck $1.00; bushel........$3.00 Red River Early Ohio—The most popular Po- tato in this country. Eastern stocks of it are run out so badly that in order to get renewed vigor and purity we have them grown in the Red River Valley, famous for the excellent quality of the Potatoes it pro- duces. One has only to see the stock to at once realize how superior it is. Peck 60c; - bushel $2.00; barrel (165 lbs.)........... SDL 00 Snowflake Junior—Main Crop, resembles the old Snowflake in appearance and in cooking qualities. It is, however, much more prolitie and has the further merit of being the nearest to BUG-PROOF of any Potato we have ever grown, the bugs only attacking it after all other varieties in sight have been disposed of. As an all-round family or market Potato, we consider this one perfect. It is handsome in appearance, grows to a large size, clear white, cooks evenly and mealy. The tops are remarkably strong, growing upright, color dark green. Peck 60c; bushel $1.75; barrel (165 lbs.)........ } OUR PRICE $8.50. LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. 33 BRITISH QUEEN. Our stock of the three new English Potatoes is entirely Wisconsin grown and is clean, pure and carefully graded. We will send by mail, postpaid, 1 Ib. each of Epicure, British Queen and Up-to-Date—Selected whole tubers, carefully packed—for 75ce. | TWO GREAT NEW POTATOES. ORIGINALLY IMPORTED FROM GREAT BRITAIN. BRITISH QUEEN. A grand second early Potato at this time commanding a great deal of attention in the British Isles. It is an extraordi- nary yielder, possesses exceptionally fine table qualities, always cooking dry and mealy with no sign of hollowness. The tubers are uniformly large and handsome in appearance, oval and smooth with very few and shallow eyes; skin and flesh white; has no tendency to disease. As an exhibition Potato we consider it superior to all others. During the past two extremely unfavorable seasons this Potato more than justified our faith in its ultimate success in this country. The crops secured were in those cases which have come to our attention truly remarkable. The Potato will, we have little doubt, prove itself the most valuable inter- mediate variety yet introduced. . ¥Y% peck 60c; peck $1.00; bushel $3.00. 3 IRISH COBBLER. A comparatively new extra early sort grown in large quantities in some sections, where it is always the first variety ready for market. The flesh is clear white and of good flavor, always cooking dry and mealy. Skin is creamy-white and sometimes netted, an indication of quality. It is a very heavy, reliable cropper, producing handsome, almost round potatoes very uniform in size and shape and containing very few small tubers. It is several days earlier than Early Ohio and is ready two weeks before Early Rose. Peck 60c; bushel $2.00; barrel (165 lbs.) $5.00. Carman No. 3—A standard main crop variety yielding enormously. It is of perfect form, even in dry sea- sons, almost every Potato being of uniform size and shape. It has very shallow eyes, which are few in number. The skin and flesh are white, with no hol- z low or dark parts: cooking qualities very fine. Peek 60c; bushel $i-75;- barbell 2+. . 0c. «mee. . 94.50 Rural New Yorker No. 2—An intermediate variety of robust habit, and a very abundant yielder, produc- ing well-shaped tubers of slightly oblong shape and very uniform in size. The skin is white and smooth with few and shallow eyes. Peck 60c; bushel $1.75; barrela. Smite ane re RB oto) ance se shoe ogee $4.50 The Acme Hand Potato Planter ig a conyenient and useful tool, 75¢, UP-TO-DATE. A new main crop Potato that won the Highest Awards in many of the leading Exhibitions in England during the past few years. It is a remarkably heavy cropper and has a grand constitution, being at all times free from disease. The tubers grow to a uniform size and are wonderfully attractive, with very few eyes, and those exceedingly shallow. The skin and flesh are white. Its cooking qualities are the very best, being at all times dry and floury, and the flavor is excellent. Crops of this Grand Potato equal to 20 tons per aere are not Y% peck 60c; peck $1.00; bushel $3.00. unusual. UP-TO-DATH, 34 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. CHINESE GIANT PEPPER. PEPPER. German, [I feffer. French, Piment. PUMPKIN. German, Kuerbis. French, Potirons. 1 oz. to 30 to 50 hills. 3 to 4 Ibs. per acre. Calhoun—Flesh deep salmon, very thick and fine- grained. It is round in shape, slightly flattened at WN Carelspe> IPs HOR O UOCGs 2 Moye Waxes Sl Wise odqoun -75 Quaker Pie—Oval in shape, tapering to ends, creamy WAM = Ice FyYOs. yz ike HA jo, Dao AL MG SG ab aeo se .75 Jonathan—A good keeper; very prolific. Pkt. 5c; oz. | ore AR Nos 7KOs eM Gr oS onMN oo Go el See RAO DOUeH Hee oes SD Large Cheese—One of the best. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% ijopaA None si Endl wees moon oO MOO OO On MOOG EEO B os Ser 60 Early Sugar—Fine grained; smaller than the Field, but very prolific. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb... .60 Negro or Nantucket—Shell dark green with black warts, and very hard. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 25c; fell eoeeeerin sO 6 Oto CISCO DEO U LD GD-du Oa ou ieee mii) Mammoth Tours—Grows to an immense size. Ob- long in shape, color green, mottled yellow. Pkt. BCS O77 UM@2 2% Mos BOGS ALM) sso osoacososu goa so boo DOS $1.00 Jumbo, or King of the Mammoths—Often weighs 250 ' Ibs. Cheese-shaped, color usually pale yellow, al- though sometimes green when ripe. Pkt. 5c; oz. Dayo eect os seein lanl oye at 5 dca ois GaSiea Grn aEOrne Unio mb nae $1.25 Connecticut Field—Very productive. Largely grown for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 15¢e; 1 1b. .40 RHUBARB, OR PIE-PLANT. German, Rhabarber. French, Rhubarbe. Sow in April in drills 1 foot apart, thinning out to about the same distance apart in the rows when a few inches high. Transplant into deep, rich soil in fall or the fol- lowing spring, about 3 feet apart each way. Mammoth—A very superior variety. Pkt. BOR KOYA, ALAS AS Moy, BHO ILM) Soooaccnucooo abs $1.25 Vietoria—Early and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Sow in hot-bed early in April and transplant to the open ground Yb. BoC lbh & Porc et cad a nee $1.25 when the weather is favorable. Plant in warm mellow soil, in rows 30 inches apart. 1 oz. to 1,000 plants. Chinese Giant—Double the size of Ruby King. Early and prolific. Flesh very mild and thick. Excellent sliced for salad. CLANCKOR Ee eal deka NSH eareertG cob oO OUI Coad pbldo oOo Go Oo OD Ose ooh aD Neapolitan—Two weeks earlier than Ruby King. mild. Fruit medium size; very prolific. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 70c; Al ei tomigae ou doo. OOo SOOM USOUUOUCO UO OD ON OO ODS UOGODOSOU.GDUoOO OOo CON Large Bell, or Bull Nose—Early and mild; Flesh thick and $2.50 rind thick and fleshy. RHUBARB ROOTS. Victoria—By Mail, prepaid, 10c each; $1.00 per doz. By Express, purchaser’s expense, Dew 10 Opesier chats Pore oy heer ee eae eee $6.00 Mammoth Red—By Mail, prepaid, 15c each; $1.50 per doz. By Express, purchaser's ex- pense; per 10.0 Uaiake ae Be a eee $7.50 With one dozen Mammoth Red Rhubarb we furnish free “Rhubarb Culture,” by Fred S. Thompson. (Cloth bound 50c; paper 25ce). Much used in its natural state and for pickling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Ae Mss. MCR r I Woe 6 oo goo codomoo oUt. oOo 0bOOO0d OO O0000'0'0.0.0 PioteNal-ilehovelononcven- $2.50 Celestial—A very prolific variety, with small fruits 2 to 3 inches Mo} of- Deere Oy pera, Sen lope (ioR tile oe gn tood ooboud osbo moma GOSS $2.50 Long Red Cayenne—Fruit from 3 to 4 inches in length; very pro- duectivietpesbPlct b ChOZ 2b Coal Dressel enlioeaeicnouateterencucesacte rotons 600005 no SHOW) Sweet Spanish—A large and early variety, flesh sweet and mild. PISS C320 756 25.0 AA DEO Col Sibert vstyetctetsinorciuichecerorewetelen ectenerercicreneions $2.50 Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth—Similar to the preceding, but larger andymilders Pity 5 ¢Cs 70 Z20.C; maul DanC mol aul Dpdercuctelerelctelelerstercnonenaichoneie $2.50 Golden Dawn—Similar in size and shape to Bull Nose, but a beauti- ful golden’ yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz 25¢e: 14" Ibset0 creel beacons «3 5 $2.50 Chili Red—Largely used in the manufacture of pepper sauce; very prolific. Rkt: 1503072725 Cy iallosmncO Chanlanl Dleperere: sceciie) wleucicnenceeyicheusheielerenerele $2.50 Mixed in Variety—Pkt, 5c; 02, 206; 4 Ib. 606; 1 UDire ener srrere assy $210 LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. 35 PANESE. _ NEW BIG-DWARF—Ponderosa Fruits on Dwarf Champion Vines. A remarkable new sort, found by the introducer in his Ponderosa field, who claims it to be the largest-fruiting dwarf variety in cultivation, probably a cross between Pon- derosa and Dwarf Champion. The plant is but 20 to 24 inches high, stiffly erect and marvelously productive, bearing numerous, great clusters of immense fruits resembling Pon- derosa in size and color (rich purplish-ecrimson) but smoother and more regular in outline and a few days earlier. The fruits have few seeds and are filled with solid meat of un- equaled flavor. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c; 0Z.......... wehebeisicter Ost 1D) Dwarf Stone—In habit of vine it resembles Dwarf Champion, but it is of stronger growth and more erect. The fruits are the same color and size as the regular Stone, with the addi- tional advantage of the Dwarf Champion habit. Under or- dinary field culture this sort completely outclasses Dwarf Champion. PKt. 5c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 75c; 1 Ib.......:.... $2.50 Atlantic Prize (Early Ruby)—A favorite early variety. Color rich crimson. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; 1 lb $2.00 Beauty (Livingston’s)—A very fine variety of large size; grows in clusters of four or five; color glossy crimson with a purplish tinge. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; 1 Ib...... $2.00 Favorite (Livingston’s)—Ripens evenly and as early as any good variety, holding its size to the end of the season; very prolific; good flavor; few seeds, flesh solid. Pkt. 5c; CYA ANOS EASA NOR aL Wo coo bud oDoD DCAD ODDS DO OOOO AU ONS $2.00 Perfection (Livingston’s)—Uarger in size than the Acme; color blood-red; it is one of the first to ripen, almost round in shape, perfectly smooth and very solid; of the best quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % 1b. 60c; 1 Ib . . $2.00 ikado (Turner’s Hybrid)—A variety of very large size and ado quality. Color purplish red, perfectly solid. Pkt. OR CY AAO AE op KNOR ahalys Cb spababduddibsdhouosodond +. $2.0 Livingston’s New Globe— Among the very first to ripen, very smooth firm- fleshed, few seeds, ripens evenly; color a beauti- ful, glossy rose, tinged purple. Flavor very deli- cate and agreeable; splen- did slicing variety. The fruit is borne on short, jointed, branching plants in great abundance—lit- erally loaded with fruit. LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1912. 39 TOMATOES. Ponderosa—This variety is the largest and heaviest in cultivation, frequently attaining a circumference of from 15 to 18 inches and a weight of a pound or more. It is particularly fine for slicing as the seed-cells are small, the flesh solid and of superior flavor and the form very regular considering its enormous size; color, crimson- | Dunple; seakte oC; OZwoOCs TWh eS oGeel! TDs... lleiesesiocrs ciieinia sen siaaieren $3.00 Buckeye State (Livingston’s)—A magnificent main crop Tomato com- ing into use along with “Stone,” and averaging at least one-half larger crop than “Livingston’s Beauty.” The fruits are borne in clusters, often from 4 to 8 Tomatoes on a single vine, deep fruits, perfectly solid and meaty, of a slightly darker shade of color than “TBS bt AG? | TEN OR OYA PAKOR OA Wo, TKO al IND) sooo eoacboconancodoncdde $2.25 Stone—A handsome Tomato, ripens for main crop; of bright scarlet color, very smooth, ripening evenly to the stem without a crack; exceedingly solid and firm-fleshed, not subject to rot. Pkt. 5c; oz. PANGS A Ds OCR sles) 0 Gs Baan bg Ob Gp. Oo did GO BN oo aid.clds Onions ose SO IEIEEa $2. Golden Trophy—In form and size like the well- known “Trophy,” but in color a beautiful yellow, sometimes streaked with red. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % WO GOOF ab WDs6 soo obboUG 6 $2.00 Honor Bright—The fruit at first is light green, then waxy white, then lemon, changing to a rich bright red. It is a remarkable Keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; VA Mas GUYOR Aloe soa oud4 $2.00 bo or A good general cropper, and one of the very best for greenhouse growing or first early crop on stakes or trellis. Per pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. SO Chale ors. cei etainis chele ctebe $2.75 Dwarf Champion — Differs from others in style of growth, being dwarf and more compact. It is early and productive. The fruit is purplish pink, round and smooth, flesh solid Imperial—An early Tomato of more than ordinary merit, coming into .use ahead of Dwarf Cham- pion. The fruits are per- fectly smooth, solid and thick-meated. It is an immense cropper and a long keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20ce; % Ib. 60c; 1 Ib....$2.00 Peach—The color is a deep rose, covered with that i , delicate bloom peculiar and of fine quality. Pkt. res eae Be: oz, 25c; % th. 75c; "eae : = to the peach. Pkt. 5c; oz. iE 0S oad Goon COO COORD OO DDE ae LIVINGSTON’S NEW GLOBE. 20ce; % Ib. 60c; 1 Ib....$2.00 | June Pink—An excellent early Tomato, in habit similar to Farliana, the only difference being in the color of the fruit, which is pink instead of red. It is exceedingly productive, and uniformly large and smooth. A CoO ZO OC EE ent SOD Comal ealOnre mictelereiotsvetelcisieat. sis islc.s)sielefersce sc ce ses «e's $3.00 Chalk’s Early Jewel—An excellent very early Tomato. Fruit large, smooth and fine flavored. Color bright red. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; 1 Ib...$2.50 Livingston’s New Coreless—A magnificent globe-shaped Tomato. It is immensely productive, uniformly large and free from green core, mak- ing it a grand slicing variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % Ib. $1.00; 1 Ib....$3.50 Trophy—A vigorous grower, fruit smooth, deep red. Pkt, 5c; oz. 20c; We MD- CWOS Wo Ws cocstoapecce Ago pooss cog DONO GaUDO DOU sO DOOSCO NOU DODDS $2.00 Yellow Plum—A small variety, used principally for pickling. Pkt. 5c; On URS We hs OCS WMD. coco adosotou do obeuoCoUCoDUD OOOO OUODOG contention rises pia, ear Red Cherry—Used for pickling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1% Ib. 70c; 1 Ib........ $2.25 Red Pear-Shaped—Pxcellent for preserves. Pkt. 5c; oz, 25c; % Ib. N62 il Nose osoudcuococ ado ode 6ob0 ucts odDonvouGoOo.OHOto po apodoaOGOn AOD OHO Strawberry or Winter Cherry—Small, yellow, sweet fruits, very fine for preserves. The fruit is enclosed in a husk and may be kept within these husks in excellent condition all winter. Pkt. 5e; oz. 25c; % Ib. oC emie Line Dcrislalerte no eyaono poGode notes 0 A Om ROG COED Coa Won Gncmiga pedo Como Zo O) ENGLISH FORCING TOMATOES. Sutton’s Best of All—Sets freely in bunches and is an immense cropper. Fruit deep scarlet, smooth and very solid. Incomparable for growing under glass. Pkt, 25c; 02. 50C; 4 ID.... ccs seer en nee e cece nce cerevees $2.00 Sutton’s Winter Beauty-—Possesses a strong constitution, and is a great bearer. Fruit deep red, large and smooth. Equally good for forcing or out-doors. In Sutton’s sealed packets. PkKt............+++. GoCOGdGDOGO: 2. OLN) Comet—A splendid Tomato, valuable either for forcing or out-doors. Fruit medium size, rich scarlet, smooth and LIVINGSTON’S HONOR BRIGHT. TOMATO PLANTS. If wanted by mail, add 15 cents per dozen for postage. very solid. Very prolific. Pkt. 25c; 0Z...........+.4-- -50 All the Leading Sorts, Seedlings—By express, per 100....$1.00 Stirling Castle—A very heavy cropper. Fruit of medium Strong Transplanted Plants—Per doz. 25c; by express, per size, clear red, smooth and delicious flavor. Pkt....... .26 NS coor dovotmC dos Iossoocuupoc dour bobo doCUbooDO «++ $1,560 We deliver all Seed offered on this page to any post office in the United States, 40 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ~ WHITE MILAN. SNOWBALL. German, Steckruebe. TURNIP. French, Nacee Light, well-manured soil is best suited for turnips. Sow the earliest varieties in April in drills about 16 inches apart, and thin out to 6 to 9 inches in the rows. For a succession sow at intervals until the middle of August. Turnips may be preserved until spring’ by cutting off the tops about 1 inch from the bulb and storing in a cool dry shed or cellar, and covering with dry sand. 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 2 Ibs. to the acre in drills. MILAN PURPLE TOP. Extra Early White Milan—The earliest White Turnip, flat ‘in shape and clear white throughout. Very tender. It is fit for use at least a week earlier than other Turnips. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10ce; % Ib. 30c; 1 1b.$1.10 Extra Early Milan Purple Top—-The earliest of all the Turnips. Pur- ple topped above ground, white underneath, flesh clear white. Pt C320 Zl C22A iG STipt73 0.6) 186) iseeaencest oto iemaeteakeon okony 45c; > lbs» by express) not prepaidia. 0. iver esters $1.50 MOC PREDAIGK. op sie s sieves tar etw Seeteie Sooo ozs ceiey eterno Rae se yet ay Large White, or Sweet German Rutabaga—An excellent variety; flesh white, firm and solid, grows to a large size and has a very rich flavor. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 15c; WE DELIVER ALL SEEDS offered on this page TO ANY POST OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES, except in 5 Ib. lots. Deduct 10c per Ib. from Pound Prices if Shipped by Express at Purchaser’s Expense. DID. wow cece ccc cecebeererev reser ecvsrrevresvrre penne po, LIST OF CHOICE FARM SEEDS FOR 1912. 4i FARM SEEDS. OUR FARM SEEDS are grown from carefully selected stocks and every effort is made to keep them pure and free from foreign matter. Our prices include boxes and delivery to any depot or express office in Milwaukee. 2-bushel Grain Bags Charged for at Cost. We Tay Postage or Express Charges on All Seeds on This Page, Except Where Otherwise Noted. ROOT CROPS FOR FARM STOCK. MANGEL-WURZEL AND SUGAR BEET. Mangels and Sugar Beets make excellent winter feed for eattle, producing on good soil from 1,200 to 1,500 bushels per acre. Sow in June at the rate of 5 lbs. per acre, in drills 2 feet apart, and thin out to 9 inches in the rows. Store in barns before freezing weather sets in, for use during the winter. Currie’s Improved Mammoth Long Red—An exceptionally large-growing variety, and of finest quality, grown from a selection of the most perfect and largest speci- mens year after year, so that it is today the best stock of Mangel in existence. The roots grow well above the ground, so that they are easily harvested. Specimens sometimes weigh over 50 lbs. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; 1 lb. 50c. By express or freight 1 Ib. 40c; 5 lbs...$1.85 Champion Yellow Globe—Admirably adapted for shallow soil, although its roots attain to a very great size, weighing from 15 to 18 lbs. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; 1 lb. 50c. By express or freight 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs.. .$1.85 Giant Intermediate—In shape between the Long Red and the Yellow Globe sorts, very productive, flesh solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 50ce. By express or freisht 1 lb.s40c mM belbShere oa. screcse oe $F LE SOC Soc $1.85 Golden Tankard—A good cropper of fine form and excel- lent flavor. Color bright yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 20c; 1 1b. 50c. By express or freight 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs.$1.85 White Sugar—The variety so extensively grown in France for the production of sugar. A large grower, excellent for feeding stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ™%4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 50c. By express or freight 1 lb. 40c; 5 Ibs...... $1.85 Lane’s Imperial Sugar—A great improvement on the common sugar beet, containing a very large percent- age of sugar. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 Ib. 50c. By express or freight 1 Ib. 40c; 5 Ibs................ $1.85 GOLDEN TANKARD MANGEL. ARTICHOKE—IMPROVED WHITE FRENCH. CURRIE'S IMPROVED © AMM Produce 1,500 Bushels Per Acre. Easily Grown. Great Disease Preventers. The eS oe dale Hogs Do the Harvesting. Their wonderful productiveness and the ease with which they can be produced is always a surprise to those who cultivate them the first time. Forty head of hogs and pigs may be kept without other food on an acre of Artichokes from the time frost is out of the ground until they grow again, and from October ist until the ground freezes solid. Hogs taken from Artichokes to Blue Grass and Clover will not root up the sod, as they are free from intestinal worms, constipation, indigestion and fever, caused by feeding corn in winter. They can be planted either in fall or spring, for while in the ground freezing and thawing does not hurt them. Cut to one eye like potatoes, and plant in rows 3% feet apart and 18 inches in the row. When dug in the fall and stored they should be mixed with one part of soil to ten parts of Artichokes, to prevent shrinking. Per peck 60c; per bushel $2.00; per 3-bushel lots, sufficient for one acre, $5.50. By express or freight only. TOBACCO SEED. Sow as early as danger of frost is over, covering very lightly; afterwards trans- plant into rows 4 or 5 feet each way and cultivate thoroughly. Connecticut Seed Leaf—Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Y% lb. 60c; 1 lb. by mail............. $2.00 Havana—Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4 lb. 75ce; 1 NDUM Dyammal eVect chee). farehevers iiaickor cts $2.50 Wavana Imported—True Vuelta de aba- jo. This tobacco brings in the high- est price for cigar stock. Pkt. 5c; tines oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25; 1I1b..... pateleverre 400) FRENCH ARTICHOKE. Sumatra—Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; % Ib......$1.50 TOBACCO. 42 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ; CORN. SILVER KING CORN— wis. No. 7.) This Corn was originally obtained by the Wisconsin Experiment Station from northern Iowa, and by a careful selection of the best and earliest ears we now have a White Dent Corn with large ears, small cob and deep Kernels that is suited to our Wisconsin conditions. The ears of this Corn average 8 to 9 inches in length and are always well filled out to the tips. As a yielder it has no superior. A few years ago 275 members of the Wisconsin Experiment Association reported an average yield for this Corn of 10 bushels per acre more than any other sort. The same year Prof. Moore of the Wisconsin Experiment Sta- tion reported a yield of 75 bushels per acre of it and since then yields of over 90 bushels have been reported. These are remarkable yields when taking into consideration that the average crop of Corn in Wisconsin is only about 35 bushels per acre. Price on the ear: Sample ear by mail, postage paid, 25c; peck $1.00; bushel $3.50. Price shelled and graded: Quart 20ce (by mail 35c); 80c; bushel $3.00. EARLY YELLOW DENT CORN— (Wis. No. 8.) : This Corn was secured by the Wisconsin Experi- ment Station from Prof. Hays of the Minnesota Ex- periment Station in 1902, as Minn. No. 13. It is noted for its early maturity, and can be depended on to ripen anywhere, in Wisconsin, and is especially adapted for the lake shore counties and northern Wis- consin, where the seasons are too cool and short for Silver King and other large sorts. It makes a fairly large stalk growth. wel! clothed with leaves. The ears average 7 to 8 inches long. : Price on the ear: Sample ear by mail, postage paid, 25¢e; peck $1.00; bushel $3.50. Price shelled and graded: Quart 20c (by mail 35c); peck 80c; bushel $3.00. GOLDEN GLOW CORN— (Wis. No. 12.) This variety, introduced lately by the Wisconsin Experiment Station, is especially adaptable for the central and southern sections of the state, being some- what earlier than Wis. No. 7. It is a golden-yellow Dent; ears average 7 to 8 inches in length, symmetri- eal and well-filled with closely-set deep kerneis. . Price on the ear: Sample ear by mail, postage paid, 25c; peck $1.00; bushel $3.50. Price shelled and graded: Quart 20c (by mail 35c); peck 80c; bushel $3.00. MINNESOTA KING CORN— HALF DENT. For the North we consider this the most valuable Corn grown. Matures a week earlier than any of the Dent Sorts. This is an exceedingly valuable Corn for the North- west, where the Dent sorts cannot be depended upon to mature a.crop in cold, unfavorable seasons. The ears are a fair size, with eight rows of broad yellow kernels, half way between Flint and Dent. The stalks average 7 feet in height, the ears being set about $ feet from the ground. It possesses a remarkably healthy and vigorous constitution, thereby enabling it to withstand all extremes in the weather much bet- ter than any other, so that it continues to grow and mature under conditions that would render any other sort a failure. Whatever the reason is it appears to possess the faculty of growing under adverse circum- stances, and is just the Corn for wet, cold seasons. Quart 15¢c (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel SILVER KING, $1.75; 216 bushels $4.00. WIS. NO. 7. WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT CORN. E : i The Best Corn for the Northwestern Stockman. Our Seed Corn is all grown. Yields More First-Class Fodder Than Any Other. Un- from carefully selected pedi- excelled for Silage. greed stock. This variety maintains its high reputation, and from all quarters our customers assure us that is the best and earliest of the large Dent Sorts. It combines ; mre more solid merit than any Corn grown, being suitable for all kinds of soils but especially suited for poor, thin soil, where it has out-vielded the well-known Leaming by at least 30 per cent. It matures along with Pride of the North, but produces much larger ears and a greater bulk of fodder. The grain is deep, flat and closely set together on handsome ears, white at the tip end, balance yellow. Ripens in 90 to 95 days and is a sure variety to use in Wisconsin. Fodder strong and stocky, well fur- nished with leaf stalks; height from 7 to 8 feet. Quart 15c (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel $1.65; 2% bushels $3.75. HARLY YELLOW DENT Above prices are subject to market changes. Place your order early, Wis. Ne. .8. j LIST OF CHOICE FARM SEEDS FOR 1912, 43 KING OF THE EARLIES DENT CORN. One of the Earliest True Dent Corns in Culti- vation. Yields an immense crop of No. 1 shelled Corn... Ears medium in size. Cobs Wie MIS Ne ea 5) small. ve The importance of planting only the ear- liest varieties of Corn has been demonstrated to the farmers of the Northwest during the past few years. In King of the Earlies we have without doubt one of the earliest and best Dent Corns in existence. Color bright golden yellow. The stalks grow from 6 to 8 feet in height, and are thickly covered with leaves close to the ground, yielding a large amount of excellent fodder, unsurpassed in feeding qualities. eh, 0" 0) $ 3 2 ‘\ The ears are medium in length, cob very small, closely set with long deep kernels very rich in oil and starch. ASS This Corn is eminently adapted for planting in high latitudes, and will mature a crop in 80 to 90 days. It can be husked earlier, will shell easier and makes better fodder than any other known sort. It ripens earlier, dries out quicker, stands drought better and will yield more No. 1 Shelled Corn than any other early variety. ag e) ein) a King of the Earlies can be depended upon to mature a very heavy crop of first-class Corn in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Our stock of it is carefully selected every year from the earliest and best ears, making it as nearly perfect as possible, and is unsurpassed in uni- EARLIEST OF ALL CORN. formity of type. Quart 15¢e (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel $1.50; 214 bushels $3.50. CURRIE’S EARLIEST OF ALL CORN. The Earliest Corn in Existence. Matures in about 60 days from time of planting. Yields two to three ears to the stalk. Furnishes Fodder in the hot, dry summer months, Planted at the same time as other Corn, Currie’s Harliest of All will be ready for use in July, coming in at a time when fodder is generally short, and filling in a gap until the main crop of corn can be used. The stalks grow about 6 feet in height, well clothed with leaves with rich feeding qualities. We do not advise growing this Corn for main crop in this section. It will not take the place of King of the Harlies for that purpose, the yield of Corn being much less, but where extreme earliness is desired there is no other variety equal to it. Quart 20c (by mail 35¢ per quart); peck $1.00; bushel $3.00. PRIDE OF THE NORTH—No variety of Corn has been more extensively grown in the Northwestern States than this. It is early, with a fairly large ear and small cob, closely set with deep kernels; color bright yellow. —~ Quart, 15c (by mail 80c per quart); peck KING OF THE EARLIES. 50c; bushel $1.50; 2% bushels $3.50. Brazilian Flour Corn—In this section grown mainly for fodder. It is a wonderful producer, stalks growing about 8 feet in height, stooling out so much that one kernel frequently produces as many as eight stalks, each stalk yielding two to three ears of beautiful white Corn. The Corn contains a greater percentage of starch than any other, and if ground and bolted the same as wheat, makes a fine flour, much esteemed by many for making bread and pastry. It is a splendid variety for ensilage, producing about four times as much fodder as the ordinary Corn. Plant two kernels in each hill, and cultivate the same as any other corn. Quart 20c (by mail 35¢e per quart); peck 85c; bushel $3.00. Purchasers of one bushel Corn or more will add 20c extra for each bag required. Above prices are subject to market changes. Order early. BRAZILIAN FLOUR CORN. 44. CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Early Wisconsin White Dent Corn—The stalks grow to an average height of 8 feet and are thickly furnished with foliage close to the ground. The ears are large, with 16 to 20 rows of large, deep kernels, which are closely set on a small white cob. It Occupies the same place among White Dent sorts that King of the Earlies does in the yellow. In sections of Wisconsin where other varieties of Dent Corn are almost an entire failure immense crops of this handsome White Dent Corn are secured. Quart 15c (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel $1.50; 2144 bushel $3.50. Iowa Gold Mine—A handsome, early Corn, ripening a few days after Pride of the North; ears are of a good size, very even and uniform in shape, cob small, with very deep grains of a bright golden color, which dry out very quickly as soon as ripe. Ears have been shelled of this variety which produced 64 lbs. of shelled Corn and only 6 lbs. of cobs to the bushel. Quart 15c (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel $1.50; 2% bushels $3.50. Iowa Silver Mine—A very popular White Dent Corn, maturing medium early. The stalks grow 7 to 8 feet high, in many cases yielding two and three good ears, which are set about four feet from the ground. Quart 15c (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel $1.50;, 2%, bushels $3.50. Reid’s Yellow Dent—This variety has during the past few years become the standard Yellow Dent Corn of the Corn Belt, and it has been awarded many prizes at the great corn shows. The ears average 8 to 11 inches in length by 2 in diameter, tapering slightly. The kernels, set very closely in 18 to 24 rows on a medium-sized cob, are light-yellow and deeply dented. It is a very heavy yielder, maturing in 110 to 115 days. We do not recommend it for latitudes north of 43° except for silage purposes, for which, however, its heavy stalk and abundant foliage make it excedingly well adapted. Quart 15¢c (by mail 30c); peck 50c; bushel $1.75; 2% bushels $4.00. Improved Leaming—Early large: grain deep orange color; small red cob. We do not recommend it north of latitude 43 or 44 degrees. Quart 15c (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel $1.50; 2% bushels $3.50. Early Mastodon—The largest of the Yellow Dent varieties. It is a strong-and rank grower, and matures in about 100 days. Quart 15c (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; jbushel $1.50; 2% bushels $3.50. EARLY FLINT CORN. Angel of Midnight Flint—An extra early yel- low Flint, 8-rowed variety. The ear is per- fect in shape; length 10 to 13 inches. Rows straight and even, and filled from tip to tip. Stalks are of medium size. Quart 15¢c (by mail - 30c per quart); peck 50c;- bushel $1.50; 2% bushels $3.50. Longfellow Flint—A prolific early 8-rowed yel- low variety of very handsome appearance. The ears are close with large broad kernels. Very desirable for the Northwest. Quart 15¢c (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel $1.50; 2%, bushels $3.50. Wisconsin White Flint—An excellent variety of good size; grain a dusky white color. The best and earliest of all the Flint sorts. Quart 15¢e (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel $1.50; 2% bushels $3.50. Extra Early, Canada Flint—For Minnesota and North Dakota this should prove an exceedingly valuable variety. The ears are long with eight rows of bright gold- en yellow Corn. Quart 15c (by mail 30c per quart); peck 50c; bushel $1.50; 2% bushels $3.50. ; EARLY WISCONSIN WHITE DENT. SWEET FODDER CORN. This is made up of any unselected stock we may have of Sweet Corn and is valuable for feeding, the stalks and stems being so sweet and juicy that cattle eat it up greedily, leaving no waste of stalks, which is common with other Fodder Corns. Quart 15c (by mail 25c per quart); peck 65c; bushel (measured) $2.50. CURRIE’S PEDIGREE RED COB FODDER CORN. This variety is now grown in the large dairy regions of Wisconsin so extensively as almost to exclude all of the other so-called Fodder Corns, and the verdict is that it is the best. It is sweet, tender and juicy; has short joints, abundance of leaves, and grows to a great height, furnishing more than double the bulk and much more nourishment than ordinary field Corn. Every lot is tested and re-cleaned, hence you buy no cobs or dirt. Peck 40c; bushel $1.25. Above prices are subject to market changes. Order early. LONGFELLOW FLINT CORN. gee & \— 0. ee ee LIST OF CHOICE FARM SEEDS FOR 1912, SUPERIOR RE-CLEANED GRAINS. SEAMLESS BAGS, 21e EACH. OATS. KHERSON OATS. A heavy yielding, hardy extra early variety originally imported to this country from Russia and now well established here. It matures a week to twelve days earlier than the ordinary varieties, producing full heads of surprisingly heavy grain. Its earliness and inherent hardi- ness. make it less subject to rust than other sorts. As a dry season variety and for rich prairie soils where most Oats lodge badly it is unequalled. Peck 35c; bushel $1.20; 5 to 10 bushels at $1.15 per bushel. BIG FOUR OATS. An old favorite, medium early, grain white and heavy with a thin skin and free from awns. The straw is strong and stiff and stands up well. Peck 35c: bushel $1.15; 5 to 10 bushels at $1.10 per bushel. SWEDISH SELECT OATS. (Wis. No. 4.) Introduced by the U. S. Department of Agri- culture a few years ago and now the most popu- lar Oats on the market. Its good points are earli- ness, yield, fine appearance of grain, stiffness of straw and freedom from rust and smut. It appears to be best adapted to high land, the best returns being obtained on clay loam. Yields as high as 85 bushels per acre have been se- eured in this State. Peck 35c; bushel $1.15; 5 to 10 bushels $1.10; 15 to 50 bush- els $1.00. REGENERATED SWEDISH SELECT OATS. Canadian Grown. The stock we offer was imported originally from the Gar- ton Seed Co., England, who are the originators, and has been grown for the past three of four years in Canada where enor- mous yields have been secured. The Oats this year actually weighs 43 Ibs. to the bushel. The yield of Canadian grown Regenerated Oats in Wisconsin is about 35 per cent. more than the maximum yield of ordinary Swedish Select Oats. Peck 65c; bushel (32 Ibs.) $1.75; 5 bushels and over $1.65. BUCKWHEAT. Silver Hull—This variety sown at the same time ag the common Buckwheat, matures a few days sooner, and yields nearly double. The flour is whiter and more nu- HPLC, “APXOlS VOR” ovis Ka S 34 beg Do oon nieln oop dine old cloos, Japanese—An early and very prolific variety, with kernels about double the size of ordinary sorts. It ripens a week earlier than the Silver Hull and yields at least Bwicesas! much er eeok 0c 7wbuUSel= occ. cence e eee oe $1.50 Subject to market fluctuations SPELTZ OR EMMER. Sheuld Have a Place on All Farms. A Sure Cropper in Any Kind of Soil. Grand Drought Resister. Withstands the extremes of heat and cold better than any cereal we know of. It is read- ily eaten by all kinds of stock and its feeding qualities are excellent, is enormously productive, and can be treated in the same manner as other grain. Sow broadcast, using 60 lbs. per acre. Weight per bushel 40 lbs. Peck 40c; bushel $1.25; 5 bushels............ $6.00 RYE. Rye is a crop that should be more extensively grown by all our farmers. It is a paying crop, even on poor sandy soils. It is also a very valuable crop with which to seed down grasses. New “Petkus” Winter Rye—A new Rye from Germany that will be of great value to the farmers of Wisconsin. This new Rye came through the United States Department of Agri- eulture, Washington, to the Wisconsin Experiment Station, where it has been thoroughly tested four years. We have the following report from the Wisconsin Experiment Sta- tion: “Your letter of the 14th of November in regard to ‘Petkus’ Rye to hand. Have ex- amined the record of this grain and find that it has yielded an average of 40.3 bushels per acre for four years. The Rye grows tall and has long and well-filled heads. The grain itself has the largest kernel of any Rye we have ever grown. It is rather light in color and should make a very good grade of flour. In fact, it is reeommended by the United States Department of Agriculture as one of the best bread ryes grown in this country.’’ In Ger- many this Rye is much esteemed for making bread, and this together with its great pro- LEGENERATED SWEDISH SELECT OATS. ductiveness and strong stiff straw makes it particularly desirable. Peck 50c; bushel..... $1.60 Spring—This Rve is invaluable as a catch crop for sowing where winter wheat has failed. — Pecks p0CHrDUSMeUGtEG OM DEI SH Elsie ie ait imie chien ciictlcier att sualela hohe crcl. ol eloiebclel eile \ete « ale ela afejels mife\elane $7.50 Subject to market fluctuations. JUPNESE ‘fe ie SPELTZ OR EMMER, 46 ha CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEER, WIS. ODERBRUCKER BARLEY—WISCONSIN No. 55. The Wisconsin Standard Barley introduced by the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station in 1906. The Heaviest Yielding and Plumpest 6-Rowed Barley ever introduced into the United States. : Since Barley has long been one of Wisconsin’s leading crops, this state producing far more of that aie highly important cereal than any other state in the Union, the Wisconsin Experiment Station early real- izing the need and advantage of improvement in Barley types has for some years. given particular attention to Barley breeding, starting with varieties of certain known good qualities, and by laborious selection and _ reselection developing those qualities to their utmost perfection, with the result that there have already been disseminated from the Ex- periment Station new Barleys of such marked superiority over the old sorts that the attention of the entire nation has been arrested. Oderbrucker, originally secured from the Ontario Experiment Station, was one of the first of these new strains and so pronounced are its superior qualities, that it is now, after but five years, the standard Barley in this and neighboring states. It has been conclusively shown that it yields from 5 to 10 bushels more per acre than any other Barley, is unusually good for malting purposes, and on account of its high protein content, nearly double that of other varieties, it is an ex- ceedingly fine feeding variety. It is rust resistant, has a plump, very heavy kernel and the stiffness of its straw is unusual. The Seed we offer was grown from clean, pure, vigorous stock obtained originally from the Wisconsin Agricultural Experi- ment Station. Per peck 50c; bushel $1.65; 5 bushels and over at $1.60 per bushel. NEW WISCONSIN PEDIGREE BARLEY. This new Barley disseminated during the past two years, has in abundantly conclusive trials at the Experiment Station Farm, and atXother specially selected points in different sec- tions of the state, demonstrated its marked superiority over all the commonly sown varieties. It is fully equal to Oderbrucker, if not in some respects superior to that excellent sort. Like Oderbrucker it is derived from the Manshury, received originally in 1899 from the Ontario Station at Guelph, and it has gone through a breeding process (the centgener method) requir- ing ten years of careful selection. It has the special merit of stiff straw so that it does not lodge easily, produces a very high yield, malts perfectly and has the advantage of being absolutely pure. The fact that 1175 of the members of the Wisconsin Experiment Station As- sociation grew Pedigree Barley last year is a strong indication of the high value placed upon this new variety by the progressive farmers of the state. We offer two strains, disseminated as No. 6 and No. 12, which are practically identical and are considered at the Experiment Sta- tion to be the best of the several strains developed. Per peck 50c; bushel $1.75; 5 bushels and over at $1.70 per bushel. MANDSCHEURTI BARLEY. An early 6-rowed variety, maturing in 80 to 90 days from time of sowing, very strong- strawed and stools well, bearing large, well-filled heads of beautiful, plump-berried grain. possessing malting qualities of a high order, and adapting itself readily to a wonderful variety of soils, We offer specially grown, thoroughly re-cleaned Seed. Per peck 45c; per bushel $1.60; 5 bushel lots and over at $1.55. WHITE HULLESS BARLEY. It Has no Beards or Hulls. It is Early and Gives Enormous Yields. Nothing to Equal it as a Hog Food. This remarkable Barley is entirely distinct in grain from other sorts, being more like a very plump, hard wheat, remarkably solid, weighing over 60 lbs. to the bushel. It is extremely early and on this account is invaluable in the northern tier of states, where corn does not ripen well. It is an enormous cropper, yielding from 50 to 60 bushels per acre of grain, possessing feeding quali- ties superior to other Barley. The straw stools well and is heavily leaved and makes an excellent hay. Sow 2 bushels per acre, Peck 50c; bushel of 48 lbs. $1.65; 5 to 10 bushels at $1.60. CHAMPION BEARDLESS BARLEY. A remarkably heavy cropping Barley. Equal in feeding quality to any of the bearded sorts. It is earlier than the bearded sorts, better for feeding and easier to handle. Peck 60c; bushel $1.90; 5 to 10 bushels at $1.85, SUNFLOWER. Large Russian—Single heads measure 15 inches across and contain an immense amount of seeds which are highly prized by poultry raisers. Oz. 5c; 1 1b. 10c (by mail 20c per lb.); 4 lbs for 30c; 100 lbs. $6.50. i WILD RICE. Zizania Aquatica—The Seed should be sown during September and October, or in the early spring. Sow WHITH ILULLESS broadcast in water from 6 inches to 6 feet deep, with a mud bottom. Previous to sowing, sink the Seed in bags in water over night to soak it thoroughly, so it will sink to the bottom at once. there- BARLEY. by preventing loss from drifting into deep water, or washing ashore. Per Ib. 25¢c; (by mail 35¢ per lb.); 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $20.00. LIST OF CHOICE FARM SEEDS FOR 1912, 47 WHEAT. DURUM OR MACARONI (Variety Kubanka.) The Most Valuable Wheat for Dry and Semi-Arid Sections, Yielding Heavy Crops Where Other Sorts Fail. Durum Wheat is particularly adapted to dry and semi-arid districts, being ex- tremely resistant of drought, the attack of fungus pests, rust and smut, always furnishing an excellent hard grain. Enormous yields of Durum Wheat are reported from Kansas, Dakota, Nebraska and the extreme Western States, in some instances reaching 80 bushels per acre. We have before us reports of crops of Blue Stem Wheat in North Dakota not worth harvesting, while in the adjoining fields Durum Wheat yielded close to 30 bushels per acre. It is now considered a Wheat of the highest class, ranking with Hard Spring and Hard Winter Wheat in its milling and baking qualities. Peck 50c; bushel $1.75; 214 bushels.........$4.25 MINNESOTA No. 169 SPRING WHEAT. The only Wheat awarded a “Grand Prize” (the highest possible award) at the World’s Fair, St. Louis, in 1904. In 1902 the result of trials made by 89 farmers in Minnesota show the average yield of Minnesota No. 169 Wheat to be 18 per cent. more than any other variety of Wheat. . Minnesota No, 169 Wheat was first sent out by the Minnesota Experiment Sta- tion in 1902, ten years after being started from a single seed of Blue Stem Wheat. During that time it was carefully grown and watched, and the greatly increased yield at all times over the parent variety encouraged the growers to foster the crop until a sufficient quantity should be secured to make an extensive and thorough trial of it in all sections of the state. These trials produced marvelous results, the average yield of it being 18 per cent. more than any other sort on the same soil. Its milling and baking qualities have been thoroughly tested and found equal to the best of the older and well-known sorts generally grown in the large wheat produc- ing sections. Peck 50c; bushel $1.75; 21% bushels....................0000s $4.25 ASSINIBOIA FIFE SPRING WHEAT. The Hardest and Best Milling Wheat Known. Other good qualities are earliness, vigor of growth and productiveness. Adapted to all states where Spring Wheat can be grown. Peck 50c; bushel $1.75; 21% bushels..........,$4.25 VELVET CHAFF OR BLUE STEM WHEAT. A popular Spring Wheat in the Middle West. It is a large yielder, producing heavy crops where other sorts fail. Its milling qualities compare favorably with Fife. Peck 50c; bushel $1.75; 2% bushels............ Sh0'd 6510 COD OOO $4.25 Winter Wheat—Turkey Red and Red Clawson. Prices on application. MINNESOTA NO. 169 WHEAT. RAPE--TRUE DWARF ESSEX. Beware of the kind of Rape Seed You Sow—There is only one sort of any value in this country for sheep feed, and that is the True Dwarf Essex. Look with suspicion upon all others, no matter under what name they appear. Some are worthless as fodder plants, while others are offered under new names with glowing descriptions, for the purpose of extorting a higher price from the buyer. The easiest cultivated and most profitable plant for sheep, hog or cattle feed known. The cost per acre never exceeding 45c, is so small as to be scarcely worth taking into account. It can be sown in early spring along with Oats or Rye, and eaten off by sheep within a week or so after harvest. It can also be sown on Oat, Rye, or Wheat stubble, or on any vacant land up to the end of July, and will yield an immense crop of green fodder in six to eight weeks from the time of sowing— nothing like it for sheep feed. The feed furnished by Rape is unsurpassed’ as a fat- tener for sheep and hogs, being superior to clover, and sheep pastured on it gain rapidly in weight. Rape should be sown in drills at the rate of 3 lbs. per acre, or broadcast, using 4 to 6 lbs. per acre, all through the summer months, so as to furnish a successive crop of sheep feed. Owing to its being a great grower in coo] weather, it can be sown up to the first days of August. Per lb. 10c; by mail 20c per Ib; 12 Ibs. for $1.00; 25 lbs. for $1.75; 60 lbs. for $3.25; 100 lbs. for $6.50. ONE ACRE OF RAPE WILL PASTURE 36 SHEEP FOR TWO MONTHS. DURUM OR MACARONI WHEAT. ee 9 eal Ss = 48 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Vicia Villosa. SAND OR HAIRY VETCH. Sandwicken. One of the most valuable fodder plants for the West and Northwestern States, owing to its. adaptability to withstand severe drought, heat and cold. The vines are very similar to Pea vines, but are more slender and much more thickly clad with leaves and side stems, which fur- nish nice, succulent feed. Individual plants will make a 10-foot growth before going to seed. Sand Vetch is without an equal. From sowings made in August an excellent late Fall pasturage for sheep or hogs can be had in 50 davs, Late Fall_and Early Spring. the plants being by that time two feet in height. After close eating it can be left to prevent soil washing during Winter and Spring. It is one of the first plants to start into growth in spring and will be again ready to pasture by May, or it can be allowed to mature for green cutting or for a Hay crop. Hogs, sheep and cattle eat it with great relish. The Washington Department of Agriculture estimates the value of a plowed-under crop of this Vetch as equivalent to putting into the ground $16 to $45 worth of commercial fertilizers per vere. Sow in either fall or spring, at the rate of 30 Ibs. per acre, broadcast, with the addition of one-half bushel Rye or Oats to furnish support for the vines. On rich soil it yields enormous crops of green fodder, from 10 to 15 tons to the acre; equal to 3 to 4 tons when cured as dried Hay. It is also a remarkable grower on sandy and thin land. §0 lbs. to the bushel. Per Ib. lie, by mail 25c; 10 Ibs., $1.30; 25 Ibs., $3.25; 100 Ibs., $12.00. As a Pasture Plant for Value as a Fertilizer. SOY BEAN. The Seed we offer is Northern Grown, the only kind of any value for the Northwestern States. When the ground is warm in spring, plant in drills 30 inches apart, using 8 to 12 quarts of Seed to the acre for forage. If for seed use two quarts more. Ito San (Early Yellow) bushel, $3.75. Guelph (Medium Early Green)—The favorite variety in the Northern States, either for the production of seed or forage. Quart, 20c (by mail 35c); peck, $1.10; bushel, $4.00. Early Black (Buckshot)—Plants stocky, of medium height. Quart 20c, (by mail 35c); peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.75. Dwarf growing, early, yielding a large quantity of seed. Quart, 20c (by mail 35c); peck, $1.00; COW PEAS. Highly valued in the South as a forage crop; in fact it is to the South what clover is to the North. Its feeding qualities are very high. As a soil renovator and fertilizer it is quite equal to clover. The dry peas ground make a rich feed for cattle. Sow either broadcast or in drills—covering ‘the Seed from 2 to 3 inches—after the ground is warm,as the Peas rot very readily in cold, wet soil. When sown broadeast use from 1 to 2 bushels Seed to the acre. If in drills, half the quantity is enough. Michigan Favorite—Northern grown. Quart 20c, (by mail 35c); peck $1.00; bushel, $3.75. Write for prices on other sorts. LUPINE. Besides being an excellent forage plant, much relished by cattle, the Lupine is valuable for enriching poor, sandy soil. We offer only the yellow variety which is by far the best. Sow 90 lbs. to the acre. Per 1b., by mail, 20c; 10 Ibs. 90e; 100 lbs. $7.50. LENTILS, Largely used for soups. The leaf stalks make good fodder. They grow best in dry, sandy soil. Per lb., by mail, 25c; 100 lbs. $10.00. ue 4, ¢ _ ah SY VE ys AS FR WE FIELD PEAS FOR FEEDING. Canadian Field Peas can be very profitably sown along with oats and either eaten off the field by cattie or hogs, or allowed to ripen, when they can be readily separated by any farm seed mill. In this way two crops can be grown at the one cultivation. Sow broadcast if alone, 3 bushels of Peas per acre, or in combination 1% bushels of Peas to 1% bushels of Oats, mixed, to the acre, Canndiam , White—Bushel on ic toe irincane wissen ace sqeliop eo) efsyeley a) ol obeucl chabert eis ben= tale. Bete Reigts aaiian $2.75 Cana diiim 2 Blwe—Biu She] ae Se ic ARTA Sa a eescteene, ws oene Ne tette) ot cule l pasion ite al ceWeMelteh met a ate $3.50 Scoteh—Bushiel Galore oo, ihilewe a licwed subeoy chen mnauereecuseelonete opatame pti tech edeieielagion® oleae ieee ieteieas teinmnin EE iis $4.00 Subject to market fluctuations, GARDEN PEAS pages, 30 and 381. LIST OF CHOICE FARM SEEDS FOR 1912. NON-SACCHARINE SORGHUMS. Kaflir Corn—White or red seeded. Cultivated for both forage and grain. Grows from 4 to 6 feet high. It is generally grown in drills from 2 feet 6 inches to 3 feet 6 inches apart. Thoroughly pulverize the soil before sowing, and do not sow until the ground is warm, using about 12 Ibs. of Seed to the acre. Per lb. 10c Gonz secret al hss, ZX) G 17) Worse BKes aK) WhosjoodueondoobubGoD $3.0( Broom Corn, Improved Ever- green—Grows 7 feet high. The ceultivation is similar to that of corn or sor- ghum. It may be planted in hills or drills, the rows to be 3 or 4 feet apart. If sown in driils. use about 18 lbs. ofSeed to the aere. Per lb. 10¢e (by mail 1 1b. PANO) S al} hoy, WECR TL) AOE 5 a oroe colo 0 $5.00 EVERGREEN BROOM CORN, Yellow Branching Doura—A_ strong tall-growing sort, attaining a height of from 9 to 12 feet. Cul- tivation same as for Kaffir Corn. Per lb. 10c (by mail 1 lb. 20c); 12 Ib SenGOCe MOOR LDS. che or relale clad cel ercieve $3.50 SUGAR CANE. Sorghum. Wisconsin Karly Amber — The most widely used in the Northern States. Its distinctive features are earliness and great yield of syrup. Sow when the ground is warm so as to in- sure good germina- tion. If wanted for fodder sow from 50 to 100 lbs. of Seed broadcast to the acre. For syrup 25 lbs. is sufficient. If drilled in continuous rows so as to cultivate one way 12 to 15 lbs. Is required. Per lb. 10e (by mail 20e per Jerusalem Corn—A sure cropper even in dry seasons, growing to about 5 feet. Cultivation same as for Kaffir Corn. Per lb. 10c (by mail 1 lb. 20c); 12 Ibs. $1.00; 100 Ibs.$6.50 TEOSINTE. Yeosinte is a valuable forage plant, resembling corn very much in its habit of growth, but throwing out side-shoots or suckers in much greater profusion. It is very rich in saccharine and altogether fur- nishes a more desirable fodder than ordinary field corn. It is greedily eaten by all kinds of stock, either in the green state or when cured as hay. Sow at the same time as corn, in hills; just as close as they ean be conveniently worked. It should not be planted until the ground is warm; 80 degs. to 85 degs. is the most favorable tempera- ture for its germination. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4% lb. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00; by KAIFIR CORN. mail, 2 lbs., sufficient for 1 acre.......... BOUL OO God Rc.0 Dio lore Seas $3.75 illo) o> abs MEK Weg LOW) EARLY AMBER SUGAR CANE. MELA a6 6500000G0000 $3.50 MILLETS. (Subject to Market Eluctuations.) Japanese Millet (Panicum crus-galli)—Is entirely distinct from any other. It yields an enormous crop of forage, which is greatly relished by stock. Vhen cured it makes excellent Hay. A splendid silage may be made by mixing two parts Japanese Millet with Sand Vetch or Soy Beans, ° forming a complete balanced ration for milch cows. Sow the Seed broadcast at the rate of 30 lbs. to the acre, or in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, using 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. (36 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 10c (by mail 1 lb. 20c); 1 MOS BACs. INNO WS 6 occcaec ooo bio On biG b:oe oa.0 UroloNd GiotnD boromiarD $4.00 Common Millet—Very early; grows 38 to 4 feet high; foliage broad. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. (50 Ibs. to the bushel.) Per Ib. 5¢ (by mail 1 lb. 15c); per bus. $1.75; per 100 lbs. .$3.50 German or Golden Millet—Matures about two weeks later than Common Millet. The Seed we offer is Southern grown, and so much better is it than Northern grown that more than double the quantity of fodder is produced on the same ground. It grows from 4 to 5 feet high. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. (50 lbs. to the bushe!.) Per Ib. 5c \\) (by mail 1 lb. 15c): per bushel $1.75; per 100 lbs........ $3.50 Hog or Broom Corn Millet—Sow 1 bushel to the acre. (50 Ibs. to Ss the bushel.) Per lb. 5e¢ (by mail 1 lb. 15c); per bushel $1.75 per ; MO OMMUED SH Rb crete penstanet tetera seavcne em ciate [cleric heuane ster etetele: csi eile lets, sleiete epee sieis.elsiclie $3.50 Hungarian (Grass) Millet—Medium early; grows 8 to 5 feet high; withstands drought and yields well on light soil. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. (48 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 5¢ (by mail 1 Ib. TEOSINIE. 1b¢c); per bushel $1.75; per 100 IWS. .veccseveserserceesersrvsees eG ds00 50 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wa (Pui, Aas CURRIE’S ALFALFA (Lucerne) I BAy\p We pe Ni oy p > ( W STRICTLY CHOICE DOMESTIC. SS] ar YW x NORTHERN GROWN. Ql) Alfalfa has long been in many states and is fast becom- < ing in this state a crop of inestimable value. Its chief merit lies in the fact that it may be cut 3 or 4 times a season, each cutting bringing enormous yields of sweet and nutritious forage which is much relished by all kinds of stock. Care should be taken when cattle are first WARS =< NZS / turned in not to allow them to overfeed, as it is liable M »y. aol to cause bloating. It is an excellent soiling crop and SS (Ce Si) Zo makes the best hay when properly treated, being in . SAN Vy w=. ASS = itself the nearest approach of any farm product to a é ANY j Biff = ; : perfect ration. In hay making it should be put in cocks instead of windrows, which will tend to prevent the shattering of the leaves. The Seed should be sown broadeast at the rate of 20 to 30 pounds per acre about the middle of April or earlier, should the ground be in good condition, without a nurse or cover crop. The soil must be deep, rich and well-drained, and the seed-bed well prepared. The greater the effort and care taken in the latter respect the more certain the probability of a successful catch. The soil should receive a deep, early plowing, followed by frequent rolling and har- rowing until the surface is in as perfect a condition for seeding as possible. Two additional soil conditions are essential for a successful catch and an abundant crop; the first, a thoroughly sweet, non-acid property, and the other a highly nitrogenous fertility. To secure the former the wise farmer will spread lime, marl or land plaster over his field; as to the other the soil from an-old Alfalfa or Sweet Clover field, or the inoculation of his seed immediately before sowing, will cause the growth of bacteria nodules upon the roots of the young plants with a consequent power of fixing and making use of the free nitrogen of the air, without which they will not thrive. The seed should never be sown on heavy, sticky clay land where water stands-a short distance below the surface. A large crop once established, the results are wonderful—three cuttings a year being the regular thing, averaging 10 tons green fodder to the acre. Not only this, but it will continue to give 10 tons to the acre, for 10 to 15 years. As a land enricher it is unsurpassed. The long roots 10 to 15 feet under ground, bring up lots of buried mineral fertilizer, while, like all the Clover family, it is a great nitrogen gatherer. No farmer should be without it. Choice re-cleaned Seed, per lb. 25c (by mail 1 lb. 35c); per bushel $14.00; per 100 Ibs. $23.00. (Subject to market fluctuations.) TURKESTAN ALFALFA (LUCERNE.) MEDICAGO SATIVA VAR, TURKESTANICA. Perfectly Hardy. Withstands Drought, Heat and Cold. The climate of Turkestan is not unlike that of our interior states. The summers are very hot and long, and in many places the evaporation exceeds the quantity of moisture that has fallen during the year. The inhabitants are mainly employed raising cattle and here it is this Alfalfa grows and flourishes. Withstands Extreme Cold Without Injury—At the Experiment Station, Brookings, S. D., with a minimum temperature of 40 degrees below zero, with the ground bare, common Alfalfa was killed, while Turkestan came through unharmed. At the Wyoming Experiment Station the Turkestan Alfalfa was exposed to a minimum temperature of 45 degrees below zero without harm. Turkestan Alfalfa is the chief forage in use throughout Central Asia. There are no meadows in certain parts, as soft herbs and grasses that grow up in early spring are quickly dried by the hot rays of the sun. Parallel experiments have been made in the Merv Oasis in growing Turkestan and common Alfalfa under widely different conditions, and the results have shown that the Turkestan is greatly superior to the common in the crop it yields, and is able to grow satisfactorily with a minimum supply of water. Turkestan Alfalfa has a very large root system, and its leaves are covered with thick down. The former enables the plant to imbibe the moisture from the deeper layers of the soil, and the latter prevents its too rapid exhalation. Not only does it endure extreme drought and cold, but excellent crops of it have been raised on strongly alkaline soils. Pkt. 10c; 1 Ib. 25c (by mail 1 lb. 35c); 10 Ibs. $2.40; 25 lbs. eer (by2 al NS oso op douse ob00 Fob Ooo Dennett tee e creer ee $21.50 SAND LUCERNE—MEDICAGO MEDIA. This is one of the most valuable Clovers, unfortunately not sufficiently appreciated in this country. The directors of the Michigan Experiment Station reports 5 tons of cured hay of Sand Lucerne to the acre on a sandy knoll, and says it is one of the best hay crops in use on the Experiment Station farm. It is specially adapted to sandy land. Per lb. 35¢ by mail; peck $4.25; bushel $16.50; 100 1bs......., 2. eee e eee reece SoDdnoouD ooo Meveroccher hevexsiane Sifalies saree Riot a coh tone -..$27.00 FLAX. When grown for Seed without regard to fibre, sow from 2 to 3 pecks of Seed to the acre. If fine fibre is wanted, sow from 1% to 2 bushels to the acre, so as to grow clean, straight, slender straw. Primest—An improved variety bred from Seed secured by the Minnesota Experiment Station from the Department of Acriculture about 15 years ago. It is considerably earlier than Common Flax, yieids about a 25% larger crop and is more wilt-resistant. Also known as Minnesota No. 25. 1 Ib. 10c (by. mail 20c); peck $1700; bushel! (56 WDS.) eo eee oe eae ww enn woe en wie wa we eRe cle joie elm cat ool maleapm lene mire yee $3.50 Russian—The Standard sort. Choice re-cleaned Seed. 1 1b. 10c (by mail 20c); peck 85c; bushel (56 [DSH iseemicieroeie $3.25 THOUSAND-HEADED KALE. Like Dwarf Essex Rape, this is a valuable forage crop. Sow the Seed in spring in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, using about 1 lb. to the acre. Pkt. 5e: MY WbysdbeseL Wes by. mails «oo ee ee. he ee renee whe tenegeie lasese cig ahel™ aleyleyn Fa a= pole cnd = eNala elise Andis) onjaileji>) isinjiel age ial tai ee ese eee By express or freight, 1 lb. 30c; 5 Ibs. $1.25; 25 Ibs. $6.00; LOO PADS ree iat tapanvaseendeletake Soto All Seeds on this page subject to market fluctuations. : LIST OF CHOICK FARM SEEDS FOR 1912. 51 CLOVER AND FORAGE PLANTS. Subject to market fluctuations. Red or June Clover, Medium (Trifolium pratense)—The grade we offer is choice re-cleaned Wisconsin-grown Seed, free from all weeds and other impurities. (60 lbs. per bushel.) Choice re-cleaned Seed. Per lb. 25¢ (by mail 1 lb. 35c); per bushel $14.50; EM ANNNT MoS Bos ot Ge 86S do Ot oo Totes ols $24.00 Mammoth Clover (Trifolium pratense pe- renne)—60 lbs. per bushel. Per lb. 25c; (by mail 1 lb. 35c; per bushel $14.50; Ee AMO Moris ceo oo owe oOeo Ss Ao o Ono o $24.00 Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum)—The hardiest of all the clovers. It adapts itself to all kinds of soils, and is capa- ble of resisting extremes of wet and drought alike. It makes a finer and DG ji1 better hay than Red Clover. (60 Ibs. ei per bush.) Per lb. 25c; (by mail 1 Ib. 35c); per bush. $12.75; per 100 lbs....$21.00 ALSIKE CLOVER, Crimson Clover (Trifolium in- carnatum)—A rapid and quick growing Clover. Sow 20 lbs. per acre (60 Ibs. per bushel.) Per 1b. 20c (by mail 1 lb. 30c); per bush. $8.75; per 100 lbs..$14.00 White Clover (Trifolium re- pens)—(60 lbs. per bush.). Choice Seed, per lb. 40c; per bushel $22.75; per 100 1) OFS > tines Gineneeent REN EeO EuET archictio eae $37.00 White Clover—Extra choice Seed for lawns. Per lb. 45c (by mail 55c). iy White Bokhara (Melilotus alba)—Excellent bee food. (60 lbs. per bushel.) Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25c (by mail 1 lb. 35c); 10 lbs. $1.85; per 100 1bs.$17.50 RED CLOVER. SERADELLA (Ornithopus sativus). An annual forage, especially valuable dur- ing the hot, dry months of summer. Yields heavy crops on poor soil. Sow 45 lbs. to Seamless Bags for Clover the acre.. Per lb. 15¢c; (by mail 1 Ib. 25c); SSSA WEA Seed, ete., 21e. OMENS Ste O00 sper! DOOM OSecisceniareiteterelacts $9.00 SAINFOIN. SAINFOIN, OR ESPARSETIE—Onobryechis Sativa. A deep rooting perennial, desirable for feeding, either green or dry, to milech cows. Sow 80 to 100 lbs. per acre. Per Ib. 15e (by mail 1 lb. 25c); 10 Ibs. $1.00; per 100 lbs......... Ney ae NN se als Kec cannre MOO LTCC este eet ec raua ariever cre leue eoterers bel ors uenisco reece rauetenes ence aes $9.00 GIANT SPURRY—(Spergula Maxima). A valuable annual forage crop for sandy soil or worn-out land, where almost no other will grow. It is a splendid catch crop in short seasons, coming into use in eight to ten weeks from sowing, making excellent pasture for sheep and milch cows. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 15c (by mail 1 lb. 25c); 10 lbs. 90c; 100 lbs.................--200- $7.50 SOIL INOCULATION WITH “NITRAGIN” FOR ALFALFA, CLOVERS, ETC. We recommend the use of “NITRAGIN,” the farmers’ Reliable Soil Inoculator for ALFALFA, CLOVERS, PEAS, BEANS, VETCH, ETC. ; Every farmer knows that the soil must be inoculated in order to secure a “catch” of Alfalfa, Clovers and other legumes. The old method of soil transfer from old to new fields is expensive, cumbersome, unreliable and carries with it the danger of infecting new fields with dodder and blight, weed seeds and all kinds of parasites. HITRAGIN IN STOCK FOR The famous German Scientist, Prof. Hiltner, Dean of the Royal Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, Munich, Germany, has invented a process which is called the “Nitragin’’ method. This method ACEACEA,ICEOVERS, is practical, reliable, simple and inexpensive, assures results on any ordinary soil, increases the PEAS, BEANS, 4 a A F VETCH, Ete. yield, improves the quality of the crop as well as of the land and avoids the many dangers con- nected with the old method of soil transfer. PRICES BY EXPRESS Garden Size Package $ 0.50 “Nitragin” comes to the farmer in cans, in an earth-like powder form, ready for use. One pound of Nitragin does better work than one ton of ordinary inoculated alfalfa soil. Write for descriptive literature containing hundreds of testimonials from practical farmers, and opinions of the highest agricultural authorities of America and the old country. 52 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ‘‘Grass is King;”’ ‘‘No Grass, no Cattle;”’ CURRIE’ “No Cattle, no Manure; ”’ “No Manure, no Crops.” Superior Grass and Clover Mixtures For Spring and Fall Sowing. GRASS AND CLOVER MIXTURES VS. TIMOTHY. For many years Timothy or Timothy and Clover were the only varieties used to obtain a crop of Hay or Pasture, and while Timothy is of itself an excellent grass, and Clover the basis of all successful farming, the fact that the life of either of these, even under the most successful conditions, does not extend beyond a few years, consequently have to be re-sown, with all the attendant expense of seeding, plowing in a proportion of the taller ones for the Hay crop, and the dwarfer and close-growing sorts to fill up the bottom and give a close and compact pasture. We also arrange to have varieties that come into maturity both early and Jate in the season, thus keeping up a continuous growth and fur- nishing grazing until late in the year. Mixtures of this kind are of great value to dairy farmers, for they not only and harrowing, led furnish a rousing us to look for some- = i Hay crop, -early..in thing that gives a the season (three or greater return of Hay per acre, and at the same time be of a more permanent character and not so likely to fail as Tim- othy. This can be accomplishedby sow- ing a mixture of grasses, as no matter how good one _ indi- vidual grass may be, there is always more or less chance of a total failure, as has often been demon- strated in Timothy sowings, while with the mixtures the fail- ure of any one variety of sufficient to endanger or the sowing; again, by we get in such ticular purposes and soils. Where a Hay crop only is desired, we use the taller growing grasses and such as will all ripen about the same time; where a Hay crop first, and pasture afterwards, is desired, we select the grasses, putting grass composing it is not materially affect the result of sowing a well-arranged mixture varieties as are best adapted for par- four weeks ahead of Timothy), and the grasses recover so quickly that they are ready to be pastured within a few days after cutting, and will continue to fur: nish good pasturage until very late in the fall. Where quick re- sults are desired, we advise sowing grass mixtures without a cover crop, such as Rye, Oats, or Barley It is of the utmost importance to sow on clean land, finely pulverized and in good tilth, that which has been the previous season in a hoed or cul- tivated crop being best. Sow broadeast by hand or with a Broadcast Seeder, covering the seeds by light har- rowing, after which all should be well rolled. This roll- ing is important, as it makes a firm seed-bed, bringing the Seed in close contact with the soil, and helps to retain the surface moisture. HAY AND PASTURE MIXTURES FOR ONE TO THREE YEARS. The following tables are composed of the different varieties of Grasses and Clovers suitable to produce big Hay crops in our Northwestern States, and are the result of years of Actual Experience. No. 1. If sown in fall, a good Hay crop can be secured from this mixture, followed by a large second crop, which, in favorable seasons, has equalled the total crop from Timothy and Clover. Kor One Year’s Hay and Pasture. Orchard Grass, Timothy, English Rye Grass, Alsike Clover, English Blue Grass, Red Clover, Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre.. .$3.25 50 Ib. lots..... 7.50 Tall Meadow Oat Italian Rye Grass, TOOMIR Aloten ee 15.00 Grass, No. 2. For One Year’s Hay and Two Year’s Pasture. This mixture is composed of grasses which will produce an immense Hay crop the first season, followed by a large second crop. If no second crop be taken off, luxuriant pasture ean be had all summer and fall. Meadow Fescue, Timothy, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, White Clover, English Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Orchard Grass, Tall Oat Grass, Sheep’s Fescue, NOTE. Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre.. .$3.25 50 Ib. lots..... 7.50 100 Ib. lots......15.00 misled. We do not offer cheap Grass Mixtures; only one grade, and that is the best that money can procure. No. 3. Produces immense crops of Hay during the first two years, with grand second crops, or ywhere second crops are not de- sired, will furnish luxuriant pasturage from July to the end of October. Tall Oat Grass, For Two Years’ Hay and One Year's Pasture. Sheep’s Fescue, Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Meadow Fescue, Timothy, ee English Rye Grass, Red Clover, woz Were entsorc Pease Italian Rye Grass, Alsike Clover, 50 Ibs. lots.... 7.50 100 Ib. lots..... 15.00 Orchard Grass, White Clover, No. 4. This mixture is composed of varieties that will give the quickest and best results. A sowing made in the early spring will furnish a grand and luxuriant pasture by July of the same year. No hog raiser should be without an acre or two of this. Hog Pasture Grass and Clover Mixture. Sow 14 Ibs. per acre. Cost per acre. ..$2.25 50 Ib. lots..... 7.00 100 Ib. lots..... 14.00 Crimson Clover, Italian Rye Grass, Mammoth Clover, Alsike Clover, English Blue Grass, English Rye Grass, Do not be The quantity per acre and the varieties used make the price look large or small, as the case may be, LIST OF CHOICE RECLEANED GRASS SEEDS FOR 1912. 53 CURRIE’S SUPERIOR GRASS AND CLOVER MIXTURES. For Spring or Fall Sowing—With or Without a Cover Crop. A FEW OF THE ADVANTAGES WE CLAIM FOR OUR PERMANENT GRASS AND CLOVER MIXTURES. They are permanent, lasting for ten to twelve years without reseeding. They mature two or three weeks earlier than Timothy, produce more Hay to the acre, and on account of their earliness have a longer growing season in which to mature the second crop. After cutting, these mixed grasses recover quickly, and excellent pasturage can be had within a week or two after haying time. Your chance of missing a catch is reduced to a minimum, ag is the case with Timothy or any one variety of grass. One or other of the grasses may miss a eatch, but total failure is almost impossible. At first sight these Grass and Clover Mixtures look expensive to the average farmer (quite a little higher than Timothy), but he must bear in mind that they also last three or four times longer—and one second preparation of the ground to again sow Timothy which had failed would more than make up the difference of cost between these Grass Mixtures and Timothy. OUR SUEEP PASTURE, wl HAY AND PASTURE PERMANENT MEADOW MIXTURES. No. 5. For Light, Gravelly and Sandy Soil. No. 10. For Orchards and Shady Places. Composed of grasses that will produce a good, permanent A mixture of grasses adapted for growing where there is sod, besides yielding heavy hay crops. considerable shade. One of the best of our mixtures for giv- Gracinana Grass. Weadow Heseue, ing a large bulk of Hay of excellent quality. Meadow Foxtail, Sheep's Fescue, aw ge Orchard Grass, English Rye Grass, Crested Dogstaii, | S° 25 Ips. per Crees Mead oar Foxtail, ; 2 eae Rye Grass, MOEA, \ 25 ne sec eeee Rae Wood Meadow. Grass, ras Ibs. ane all eseue. -Re over, 50 Ibs....... 25 Kentucky Blue Grass, o Seee eee eee 3 3.75 Kentucky BlueGrass, White Clover, 400 Ibs ... 20.00 Red Top Grass, 50 Ibs......... 11.00 Red Top Grass, Alsike Clover, ge Meadow Fescue, ae Hard Fescue, Red Clover, 100 Ibs......... 22.00 White Clover, No. 6. For Medium or Rich Prairie Soils. Orchard Gangs Tanl MeAGOW Ont No. 11. For Renovating Old Pastures and Meadows. Red Top Grass, rass, Sow 25 Ibs Grass lands that have for years been giving good Hay 2 Ss . per acre. 8 & 8 Sean HY eee G3 Tie nscese $ 4.75 Crops, without receiving a top dressing of barnyard or com- Hard Fescue, Timothy, OMNI Sea 9.25 mercial fertilizers, become bare and thin, frequently wanting Sheen Hescie, Bee CLOVE 100 Ibs....... 18.50 in the more nutritive grasses. These pastures will be greatly nglis ye Grass, Alsike Clover, R inet hen : : ‘ TtaliansRive Grass, Sanne. (CNGNED improved by sowing this mixture at the rate OE 10 pounds per acre. Previous to sowing, harrow the sod with a sharp-tooth No. 7. For Heavy or Clay Soils. harrow. ; Meadow Foxtail, Tall Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, English Rye Grass, Tall Fescue., Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Meadow Fescue, ¢ Orchard Grass, RCs Fescue, 25 Ibs......- $ 4.75 Tall Oat Grass, ip pie Ibs. areas e op, e over, 7% = talian Rye Grass, Chapt cota 00 Kentucky BlueGrass, Alsike Clover, | DD Ue sonc09 Ree English Rye Grass, 50 Ibs......... 9.00 Italian Rye Grass, White Clover, 100 Ibs....... +o Hard Fescue, Hard Fescue, Red Clover, 100 Ibs......... 18.00 \ Alsike Clover, No. 8. For Hay on Wet Soils Which Are Occasion- ally Overflowed. PA ee nga ado Grass, : Red Top, : _ ~ Rough Stalked Meadow Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. Water Meadow Grass, ZO MDS sotecwiete othe $ 5.75 BOL C é 50, Tosh Varies. 11.00 a escue, Alsike Clover, 100 Ibs......... .. 22.00 Water Spear Grass, No. 9. For Hay Only. This is a permanent Meadow Mixture, composed of Grasses which will yield the largest possible 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 Tim- othy. Five tons per acre have been cut from this in one year.’ Orchard Grass, Meadow Fescue, - wan ee oy Oat Grass, Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. e op Grass, = - TOMEI SULA GREE, ae UD Sa oneucvan-s-ns -.-$ 4.75 Italian Rye Grass, BO MDS setov au systesans foun 9.00 Meadow fFoxtail, 100 Ibs,.....,,-,. 18.00 Red Clover, Alsike Clover, FIELD OCCASIONALLY OVERFLOWED, CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. RECLEANED GRASS SEEDS. OUR GRASSES ARE FREE FROM WEED SEEDS AND TRUE TO NAME. Prices Subject to Market Fluctuations Without Notice. Write for Prices on Clover and Timothy. If Wanted by Mail, Add 10 Cents Per Pound for Postage. Where a grass or grasses is desired for laying down for a period of 10 or more years we would earnestly draw the farmers’ attention to the first 7 mentioned grasses which have proven them- selves as thoroughly adapted to the Northwest and Western States, and as they become better known their cultivation is rapidly increasing. They do well in mixture with clover and should be sown at the rate of 25 pounds per acre, four-fifths grasses to one-fifth clover seed. BROMUS INERMIS, OR AWNLESS BROME GRASS. An exceedingly valuable grass, succeeds and produces immense creps of high nutritive value on the sterile and arid plains of our Western States, growing luxuriantly on dry, sandy soils, where other grasses would perish. It is perennial, and once sown down will stand for 10 years. It is one of the surest to obtain a catch from establishing itself very rapidly, so much so that a good Hay crop can be had the first season, followed afterwards by an immense amount of succulent pastur- age; two crops a year can be had from it, often running over 5 tons cured Hay per acre. When fully grown the plant stands from 4 to 5 feet in height and stools out freely; it is ready to cut the latter part of June. This is the Russian Grass or Russian Brome Grass of some writers. Sow broadcast at the rate of 20 lbs. per acre (14 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 17c; per bushel $2.15; per 100 lbs. $14.00. Beware of adulterations. Our Seed is pure and free from all noxious weed seeds. AWNLESS BROME GRASS. Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass (Festuca pratensis) —One of the best of the natural or permanent meadow grasses. It is very hardy and succeeds in almost all soils, but attains its greatest perfection in moist, rich jand, coming into use very early and again late in the Red Top—Fancy cleaned solid Seed, free from chaff. Per lb. 22c; per bushel of 32 lbs. $6.50; per 100 Ibs........ $20.00 Ked Top, Fancy Extra Re-cleaned Seed for Lawns—Valu- able for sowing down in lawns. (32 Ibs. per bushel.) Per lb. 25c; per bushel $7.25; per 100 Ibs.............. $22.00 fall. It should form a prominent part in all permanent Crested Dog’s Tail (Cynosurus cristatus)—A fine dwarf- pasture and meadow mixtures. (22 lbs. to the bushel.) growing evergreen grass, particularly adapted for hard Per lb. 32c; per bushel $6.75; per 100 lbs............-. $30.00 dry soils and hills pastured by sheep. (20 Ibs. per bushel.) Per lb. 30c; per bushel $5.25; per 100 lbs....$25.00 English Rye Grass (Lolium perenne)—One of the best and most nutritious grasses. It endures close cropping and recovers quickly after cutting. (24 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 12c; per bushel $2.00; per 100 lbs............... $8.00 Italian Rye Grass—An excellent variety, producing a nu- Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)—Is of exceptional value for permanent pastures and for Hay crops. It is very early, coming in ahead of all the other grasses, recovers quickly after being cut, and endures close cropping by cattle. All kinds of stock relish it greatly, and if cut when it comes into flower makes excellent Hay. Thrives well on all soils and attains its greatest tritious feed in early spring. (18 lbs. per bushel.) Per perfection on strong, moist and clay lands. (14 lbs. per lb. 12c; per bushel $1.75; per 100 Ibs........... Ohio OB $8.50 bushel.) Per lb. 25c; per bushel $2.65; per 100 lbs... . $18.00 Fowl Meadow Grass (Poa serotina)—Valuable for sowing on low, wet lands. (12 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 35c; per bushel $4.00; per 190 IDS... cece eee ee oe ate ree $30.00 Hard Feseue (Festuca duriuscula)—Should be included in all sheep pastures or in permanent pastures for dry, gravelly soils. (14 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 25c; per bushel $3:00; sper e100) WDSt tier eis iaetors uere. «lnetagyes ecieyePars $20.00 Timothy (Phleum pratense)—Wisconsin grown thoroughly Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior)—It is the first grass to show itself in spring and grédwWs rapidly in good soil, showing a height of 4 feet by June. It should be cut for Hay just as coming into bloom, will furnish 2 and 3 cuttings per year and is invaluable for early and late pasturage, furnishing a nice, sweet and tender herbage. Sow 20 to 25 lbs. per acre. (10 Ibs. per bushel.) Per lb. 25c; per bushel $2.00; per 100 lbs..... $18.50 Tleadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis)—Closely resem- bles Timothy, but flowers much earlier, and thrives in all soils excepting dry sand or gravel. It succeeds best in strong, moist, rich soils. It is highly relished by all kinds of stock, endures close cropping, and forms a lux- uriant aftermath. Many farmers confound this with our wild Foxtail or Squirrel Grass, which is a great mistake, as this is really a valuable variety. (10 lbs. per bushel.) Per Ib. 40c; per bushel $3.65; per 100 lbs...........-.. $35.00 Kentucky Blue Grass (Jume Grass or Smooth-Stalked Meadow Grass, Faney Cleaned) (Poa pratensis)—One of the first grasses to start in the spring; relished by all kinds of stock and succeeds on a great variety of soils. Fancy cleaned Seed. (20 Ibs. per bushel.) Per lb. 35c; per bushel $6.25; per 100 lbs...........-+...-4- $30.00 Kentucky Blue Grass, Extra Fancy Seed for Lawnus— (20 Ibs. per bushel.) Per lb. 40c; per bushel $7.25; per TOO) GOS aad adios CoE OOOO OOOO GOD cul Oolin ub DSO dc gt0o $35.00 Kentucky Blue Grass, in Chaff—A lighter grade of the above, but free from weeds and impurities. (14 Ibs. per bushel.) Per 1b. 30c; per bushel $3.50; per 100 lbs.. $25.00 Canadian Blue Grass (Poa compressa)—An excellent pas- ture grass for thin clay land. Very hardy. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Fancy cleaned Seed. Per lb. 25c} per bushel S320 Oper OOD Siareesterore tej etelolsueterChsser en otsPaLel hed oje)leliofonaketetetedenyi> $20.00 Red Top (Choice Unhulled Seed) (Agrostis vulgaris)— Grows on almost all soils; but does best on moist lands. (14 lbs. per bushel.) 100 Per Ib. 20c; per bushel $2.00; per TDS ae rear cet aswel ee en ater a Te oe He Welle eatahtelletene be te TeliineWakeytaMe mentee ante $14.00 ALT PRICES ON THIS PAGE ARE re-cleaned Seed. Subject to market changes. (45 Ibs. per bushel.) Per lb. 20c; per bushel $8.15; per 100 Ibs.... - $18.00 Red or Creeping Feseue (Festuca rubra)—Valuable for sowing on dry pastures, ight soils and railroad em- bankments. It is of a creeping habit, and the roots penetrate so deeply into the soil that it remains green after many other grasses have dried up. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 30c; per bushel $3.50; per 100 Ibs... .$25.00 Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis)—An excellent grass for moist meadows and stiff clay. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 40c; per bushel $5.30; per 100 Ibs. .. .$37.50 Sheep’s Fesecue (Festuca ovina)—-Should form a large part of all mixtures for sheep grazing. In growth it is short and dense, deep-rooted and not easily affected by drouth. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 25c; per bushel $3.00; per 100 1DS..... cece eee eee ete teers $20.00 Tall Feseue (Festuca elatior)—A tall-growing grass par- ticularly adapted for strong clay and wet soils; stands overflowing and should form a part of all mixtures for marshes and wet land. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per Ib. 40c; per bushel $5.00; per 100 IbS......-.-- see eeeeeeee $35.00 Water Spear Grass (Glyceria aquatica)—-A grass growing naturally on low and wet soils. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 50c; per bushel $6.50; per 100 Ibs.....-+-.++-: $45.00 Water or Floating Meadow Grass (Glyceria fluitans)—In- valuable for wet soils and marshes. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per Ib. 50c; per bushel $6.50; per 100 lbs....... ovdtleeeke $45.00 Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis)—Grows naturally in shady places and moist rich soils. Forms a close sod and should be sown in shady places in lawns. (14 Ibs. per bushel.) Per lb. 50c; per bushel $6.00; per 100 1bs.$40.00 SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES. SPECIAL OFFER TO CASH BUYERS. Flower and Vegetable Seeds in Pack- ets and Ounces. ($1.00 May $1.25 ALL FLOWER SEEDS 2.00 Seleectin 2.60 Purchasers 3.00 Packets 3.95 Sending | 4'00 da 5.30 SEEBED 5.00 @utiees 6.65 In making this most liberal offer, we wish it thoroughly understood that it applies to orders for Seeds in PACKETS AND OUNCES ONLY, and not to orders for collections 4% pounds, pounds, pints, quarts or more. FREE BY MAIL We have for years exercised the greatest care to have our strains of The best that Flower Seeds of an exceptionally high standard. Of such Seeds as Asters, money or skill can Carnations, Caleceolaria, Cineraria, Pansies, Primula, Stocks, Sweet Peas and produce. Verbenas, ete., these being sorts that are largely used by Florists and private gardeners in quantity, we have been careful to obtain our stocks from only the best and finest strains that can be bought from the most careful growers. USEFUL HINTS FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CULTIVATION OF FLOWER SEEDS. Cause of Failure. Many of the failures which occur in the sowing of the very small seeded varieties of Flower Seeds are the _—_=== result of covering too deeply—washing out by two heavy watering—or omitting to water in time, in which case they dry off or shrivel up. The best that money or skill can produce. The Successful Method. The most successful way is to sow the Seeds in shallow earthenware seed pans or wooden boxes 2 or 3 —_—_ inehes in depth, partially filling the bottom part with broken pots, ashes or small stones, to provide drainage; fill to within half-inch of the rim with finely sifted soil, which press down firm and level (it is a good plan to thor- oughly soak with water, say the day before sowing), scatter the Seeds evenly over the surface, cover with soil to three or four times the depth of the Seed you are sowing; the very fine seed shouid only be pressed down with a board. After sowing cover with a sheet of glass or a wetted sheet of paper until seedlings come through the ground, after which remove the glass at least enough to admit fresh air or your seedlings will damp or rot off. Transplanting. As soon as they can be handled, transplant into similar boxes 1 to 2 inches apart, and when large enough put in the positions where they are wanted to flower. For this additional trouble the amateur will be well repaid in the increased blooming period it gives to such Seeds as Asters, Heliotrope, Lobelia, Salvia and Verbena. Sowing of Hardy Annuals. Sweet Alyssum, Asters, Nasturtiums, Mignonette, Marigolds, and all Hardy Annuals may be sown —_,__._.-—“‘“< Wihhee:«tihey are intended to flower, as soon as the ground is free from frost, or better still, about the middle of May in this latitude, as nothing is gained by sowing in a cold seed bed. Seeds sown in a nice, warm seed bed will with good weather surpass those sown weeks before, as the latter usually have become stunted through weather set- backs, whereas the late-sown ones usually come right along with no checks; of course, care must be taken not to sow too late, as late sowings run great risk of drying out during our first warm weather—unless care is taken to water regularly until the seedlings become established. Thin out where they come up too thickly to at least 4 inches apart and over, accord- ing to the size of the plant. Sowing of Hardy Perennials. Hardy Perennials may be sown from January to October. Early sowings should be made in- $ doors in shallow pans or boxes,as described above, or they can be sown outdoors from May to August,j;and transplanted to their permanent flowering positions in early autumn, protecting during winter with a covering of leaves or manure, Many of the tender Perennials, such as Antirrhinum, Dahlias, Heliotrope, Salvia, ete., can be sown out- doors for late flowering as soon as good weather sets in..* HINTS ON°SWEET PEA CULTURE. DON’T expect Sweet Peas to thrive in soil too poor for any other plants, or in a sunless location. They need, as nearly as possible, a free clay loam, moderately rich and freely cultivated. DON’T overfeed. With a view to obtaining vigorous growth and profusion of bloom, bone meal is the best fertilizer. DON’T sow too shallow. A good plan is to draw out a trench 6 inches in depth, into which plant the Seeds not less than two uicuee deep, and as the plants become established bank the soil against them, repeating this two or three times through- ou e season. DON’T gather blooms grudgingly. The more you cut the longer the vine will continue to flower. Remember, when they go to seed Sweet Peas will cease flowering. DON’T water so as to only slightly sprinkle or wet the surface of the ground. When you water, see that it soaks thoroughly into the ground for at least 6 inches. THE FOLLOWING ABBREVIATIONS OCCUR IN OUR FLOWER SEED LIST, VIZ.: H. A. for Hardy Annuals, that grow, bloom and die the first year from Seed. H. B. for Hardy Biennials, that bloom the second year from Seed l i 1 i aby a spring, will flower the first eek Ay m Seed, and then die, although many, if sown early in the H. P. for Hardy Perennials, that usually bloom the second year from Seed 1 ti t fo} d bl f years. Some will also bloom the first year, if sown early. re gE HARE io Ee eter te eae id H. indicates that they are Hardy, and H. H., Half Hardy. T, indicates that they are Tender, 56 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. General Flower Seed List. i ee ee ! 7 = ENO: ANGI Ss Al wIePwZ ABOBRA. . a Viridiflora—A rapid growing, beau- tiful climbing Gourd, producing freely dazzling scarlet “fruits Which form a striking contrast against the dark glossy green of the) foliage HH. Pee - 5 Pkt. ABRONTIA. Umbellata—Pretty little plants re- sembling the Verbena in their style of growth. The flowers are very fragrant, and especially so in 2 7 the evening. H.H. A. Rosy lilac, Ew ADONIS VERNALIS, 1% foot ie Gc coo. OO te GaUigol Obes 5 e ABUTILON. ABUTILON. ACHILLEA. One of our best greenhouse plants, flowering freely during Ptarmica fl. pl. (The Pearl)—One of the best of our hardy Pkt. the spring and winter months; the flowers are bell-shaped, white perennials, height 2 ft., the double button-like crimson streaked with yellow; yellow grounds veined red; flowers are produced in great profusion all summer. pure white and clear yellow. Sown before April, they will Easily grown from Seed, flowering the first season if bloom the first season. Height, from 2 to 5 feet. P. sown early. Invaluable for cut flowers and cemetery George’s Hybrids—Very choice mixed colors.............. 10 GE COTALION 052 5.oi eis kis vcite to ahsieund Neleyeestenane: Port oe Mee ee 10 AGERATUM LITTLE BLUB STAR. ADONIS. AGERATUM. . 7. ; - Much prized for its constant succession of bloom throughout the year. It This showy plant is of unusual merit on ac- flowers equally well in summer and in winter, and has the further merit of count of its adapting itself to any cireum- being of the easiest culture. H. H. A. : Pkt. stances under which it may be placed. If par- Blue Perfection—An exceedingly fine, very tially shaded, it remains a long time in bloom. dark blue variety; bushy in growth. Pkt aes Dedder PEE SRO EI SK cremsrere ou i 2 . 5 bum Nanum—Dwarf white, 8 inches.... Bestivalis (Flos Adonis)—Scarlet. H. A. é Imperial Dwarf Blue—Very dwarf, 6 inches 5 Sat aie Sa aaa a ot OS SG OOo td CI LEE Y Lasseauxii—Dwarf Rose, 6 inches......... 5 Vernalis—A hardy variety with large yel- Little Dorrit—A new dwarf white variety. 5 low flowers. (See cut.) H. P. 9 inches. 10 eae Dorrit Blue—Very dwarf blue, 6 5 OE DNOMASE SS oO bCOOOUOU OO ORO UO aT Soom So bis wtrA ALLEGHENY VINE. Little Blue Star—An exceedingly dwarf bushy Ageratum attaining a height of Adlumia Cirrhosa or Mountain Fringe— only 4 or 5 inches, perfectly covered An attractive climber, well worthy of a with bright blue flowers from _ early place in every garden. The flowers are summer until fall. Invaluable for pesh colored and form a fine contrast to CO SIN SS eo cn gen hacia ane BAR SS UY) the pale green foliage of the plant. Height, 15 feet, HA’ 2c, een 5 SEU OIS SE Veitchii (Japanese or Boston Ivy)—A beau- AGROSTEMMA., tiful hardy climber. Foliage changes to very pretty shades of red and yellow Coeli Rosea (Rose of Heaven)—A free- during? the! sfalltis ys: .. «ocean ae eee 10 flowering hardy annual of easy culture 4 flowers on long slender stems, like a sin- ANCHUSA, gle pink; blooms the first season; 1 ft. Capensis Atrocoerulea (Summer Forget-me- 1S Baae Saerroianroninonas omen aac clicu doodd Go Gets 6 ALLEGHENY VINE. not) 2 ft. See description page 4. T.B... 10 LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. 57 ARCTOTIS GRANDIS. Pkt. African Lilac Daisy—A remarkably handsome annual from Africa, form- ing many branched bushes, 2 to 3 feet high. Its flowers are large and showy, being pure white on the up- per surface, the reverse of petals pale lilac-blue; a beautiful flower of the easiest culture .............. 5 ARISTOLOCHIA, Sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe)—A _ rapid growing hardy climber, growing to a height of 30 feet, with large, heart-snaped foliage, flowers yel- lowish brown, mottled and curiously Shape die Pra. 5 faa mere rere pa LO ARNEBIA CORNUTA. Arabian Primrose—An_ exceedingly pretty annual, producing a profusion of rich primrose-yellow flowers, marked upon first opening, with five black spots, which change the see- ond day to a rich maroon color, van- ishing altogether on the third aoe leaving the flower a clear yellow.. 5 ALYSSUM—CARPET OF SNOW, ALYSSUM. The delicate, honey-like fragrance of the flowers of this liltl plant, so much prized in bouquets and baskets, renders it mort unlikely that this old favorite will ever be cast aside. Useful for vases, beds and hanging baskets. H.'A. Pkt. Carpet of Snow—A very dwarf and compact growing Alyssum, the plants forming a solid mass of white throughout the sea- son. The plants begin to bloom when quite small. Oz. 50c.. 5 Sweet —Hlowers wiites per OZ 2 Crem sce cuclelsie sero eicsicceis «s eiyeec 5 Little Gem or Tom Thumb—Dwarf, white; per oz. 40c..... dan06 5 HARDY PERENNIAL ALYSSUM. Excellent plants for rock work. Bloom the first year from Seed if sown early indoors. Saxatile Compactum—Golden yellow flowers. H. P. 10 in..... 5 AMARANTHUS. A class of highly ornamental plants, many of which are grown exclusively for their handsome foliage, while others are equally desirable for their beautiful clusters of brilliant colored flowers, which are very effective for autumn decoration. H. H. A. Pkt. Atropurpureus—Blood red foliage, drooping flower spike...... 5 Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding)—Long drooping sprays of red HOWICUSM Ce tel Mer cies rer aciat tore Taletealsnsncaieace asl oihe cal chavs teresa) © Siege ace nicole 5 Henderii—A novel variety presenting in its leaf markings a LAWSenOtCOLoO ren Os OLtEM use Onxy sc) crcnspeiae tats receie eyes (elcpsitetey=erasnepare siete 5 Melancholicus Ruber—Toliage blood red...............-0.2+0+% 5 Salicifolius (Fountain Plant)—This magnificent variety attains a height of from 4 to 6 feet, with gracefully drooping willow- shaped leaves, banded and tipped orange, carmine and bronze. 5 Sanguineus (Prince’s Feather)—A showy plant with erect MAasSsSes jor edb AO; eyS eno sya Slphtces. suseetere steeds Geel avcls she ngand wtewaets ciaie 5 Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat)—Leaves red, yellow and green........ 5 ANTIRRHIN UM. Snapdragon. One of the most showy and useful border plants, of the easiest culture, and unsurpassed for summer and fall flowering. The most recently improved varieties of this valuable genus have large and finely shaped flowers, of the most brilliant and varied colors, with beautifully marked and spotted throats. They succeed in any gooa garden soil and are very effective in beds or borders, blooming the first year from Seed. For early flowering sow in hot-bed or indoors in early spring, or outdoors in May for later flowering. The new Giants are unexcelled for size of flower and beauty of markings. They are excellent as cut flowers. H. P. Pkt, Majyusynali—Choice;mixed 4 OZ. DC) ani. -pebalsract-valelates adevitetores siete ste 5 Tom Thumb—Dwarf, growing 1 foot; 4% oz. 25c...........+.055 5 Picturatum Nanum—A great variety of brilliant colors, %4 oz. 20c 5 Half-Dwarf Large-Flowering Snapdragon—A_ beautiful class, very valuable for bedding. Plants compact, 1% ft. high. Black Prinece—Nearly black; dark foliage. Queen of the North— White. Pink Empress—Charming dark rose. Golden Queen— Finest yellow. Half-Dwarf Mixed—¥ oz. 35c..........0-0000- 10 Antirrhinum Majus Nanum, Half-Dwarf Albino Mixture—Splen- did new mixture of delicate shades. See page 4...... poo GoC oe aly) NEW GIANT FLOWERING SNAPDRAGON, Giant Pink, Giant Searlet, Giant Striped, Giant White, Giant Yellow, Giant Garnet, Giant Mixed. Each, per pkt., 5c; 4% oz., 25e. Collection of 6 colors, 25c. Giant Double White—New. See page 4, Per pkt..-cccorcevccrs 20 ANTIRRHINUM—GIANT FLOWBBING, 58 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ASTERS. CURRIE’S COLLECTION OF SUPERB AMERICAN ASTERS. The best results are obtained from rich, well-prepared soil. Sow indoors in February or March for early flow- ering, transplanting into sha_low boxes or pots as soon as the seedings have formed three leaves; plant outdoors when danger from freezing is past. For late flowering they can be sown outdoors in May or June. Rochester—An unrivalled, mid-season, lavender-pink, Giant Comet type of Aster of vigorous habit, indi- vidual plants frequently bearing on long, graceful, strong stems as many as a dozen blooms four to six inches across. The color is exquisite; the petals are gracefully reflexed, those at the center bending and curling across each other in charming disorder. This is beyond doubt the premier shell— or lavender-pink Aster for the florist and horticul- LDH deren. polbOO CODD OOO DOOR OUD GU sanU G0 G5e 10 Viek’s Mikado Aster—A beautiful Aster of the Comet type, flowers often measuring from 4 to 4% inches, borne on long, stout, wiry stems, excellent for cut flow*r uses. This Aster flowers at mid-season, en- abling a grower, by planting with such sorts as Extra Early Hohenzollern, and the Semple’s Branching, to have choice Asters from July until frost. Colors White and Shell-pink, pkt. each..... 10 Crimson King—This beautiful Aster first introduced about four years ago has since been steadily im- proved each year by careful selection until it is now perfect in every way. It is of the late branch- ing type with extra large, very. double flowers easily 5 inches across, borne on long, stiff stems fully 15 to 18 inches in length. The color is a rich blood-crimson, and the plants in bloom are inde- scribably handsome. No Aster makes a more bril- liant bed or border and none excels it for cutting PUD OSCS rast ey Ke taperata ous) otsyoilelietWelelchc) eretekeienenekedateneson- Rete l-tenetcee 10 ASTER AMERICAN BEAUTY. = Pkt. Violet King—A distinct style of flower somewhat resemb- ling the quilled sorts. The petals, however, are larger and broader near the center; they are twisted, curled and incurved, completely covering the crown. The blooms often measure, 4 to 5 inches. The color is a Opus NAO ees Sooo ocugua goo LODO Ca HOOSo po opoO be OSS 19 Peerless Pink and Peerless White (Smith’s)—See de- scription page 4, 2 pkts. 25¢........... 222+ ee ween wee 19 Crego’s Giant Comet—New. See description page 4..... 10 Daybreak—A beautiful, compact, branching Aster, with large, globe-shaped flowers, of a charming shell pink color. It comes into bloom very early and continues throulghouts the entire> season... cn. cncns nceserercee ieee 10 Purity—A beautiful pure white Aster, identical in form and habit with Daybreak, to which it forms a worthy companion. It is early and a remarkably free bloomer 10 American Beauty—A grand new Aster of vigorous habit, bearing profusely large flowers on long stems similar in color to the American Beauty Rose. It comes in medium early, the plant growing 2 feet high. The petals of the flowers are unusually wide and heavy lastiniga slong -timert.ye cen aela ais eet cece nee ee ere eee 10 rere Ts Snowdrift—A valuable early Aster with large snow- white feathery flowers of the Ostrich Plume type; comes. into” bloom! aint July, - can cote roe eee ee ae ee 10 Cardinal—An exceedingly free blooming Aster, its vivid cardinal colored flowers presenting a striking appear- ance from mid-summer until late in fall. It is an excellent, variety, for INasSinies. flowers measure from 2% to 3 inches across, and are of the most fault- less Paeony form, all petals being beautifully incurved. The color is rich and brilliant. Pkt. Pkt. Deep Searlet and White....... 10 Deep. Scarlet: . -.ic.0 wi cepedeelene 10 ALOR Ord) (1 teen Einar Sn NG BL Sic cob ce Slo bidio abou s Udda ode soa) U0) ASTER PLANTS. Strong, well-grown, transplanted Plants of all the leading warie- ties offered on this and the two foregoing pages ready in May at 25c per dozen, $1.50 per hundred. LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912, . AQUILEGIA. Columbine. Exceedingly showy, early blooming, hardy plants, specially valuable for the peculiar formation of their flowers and the great variety of color. H. P. Pkt. Veitch’s Long Spurred Hybrids Mixed—A beautiful mixture of long-spurred sorts. Plants robust, flowers long lasting.... 10 Rose Queen—New long-spurred variety, flowers single, shad- ing from light pink to deep rose. Center white with yeliow EME Gh Seis eee teeth tae nee ayaa ctfeta cis lcrele rc isis) cles sete /oieiie steve ec, LO Chrysantha Grandiflora Alba—Large, snow-white flowers, which are produced in great abundance.................+:. 5 Chrysantha—Bright yellow, flowering freely all summer...... 5 Coerulea—F ine porcelain blue, center petals white........... 5 Glandulosa (True)—Blue and white, 11% feet.................. 5 Haylodgensis Delicatissima—A new, long-spurred hybrid. Col- or delicate light yellow; spurs satiny-rose.................. 15 SKinnerii—Scarlet and yellow, 1% feet..............0000+-++- 10 ROL COMIERS © Grates coteh fete a etka eU verona eee eo csie:e const ese suajareiehe odgheueyshonevelenanieals 5 ARABIS. Alpina—An early blooming plant, well suited for borders and rock work. Pure white flowers; height 6 inches............ 5 AURICULA. Of this beautiful little plant we have a very fine strain of Eng- lish-saved Seeds. The flowers, which resemble the primrose some- what, are of various shades of crimson, yellow, maroon, ete. Extra Choice Mixed...>...............2205- SOU aAY'O OH GN Oo oma 10 ASPARAGUS. Plumosus Nanus (Asparagus Fern)—An ex- ceedingly graceful plant for pots or when young for fern dishes. The foliage is more graceful than. the most delicate Maiden Hair Fern. Will succeed under ordinary house cultivation. 10 Seeds 2....... 10 ARABIS ALPINA. ASPERULA, Azurea Setosa—Blue, 1 LOO LEA Clow Avra Fo a1 cyotonre etate 5 Odorata (Sweet Wood- ruff)—When dried has a delightful odor, which is imparted to clothing if put in a wardrobe with them. 9 inches. H. 1 GES CSRS CR Oa aa BALSAM APPLE. Momordica. p Curious trailing vines, with ornamental foliage and odd- shaped fruit, which, when ripe, open, showing a brilliant red interior; make a nice dis- play on trellis and rock work. H. H. A. 10 feet. Pkt. M. Balsamina (Balsam Ap- DLO) ettaee oc av Natelotietsettr en 5 M.Charatina (Balsam Pear) 656 AQUILEGIA. Asparagus Sprengeri (Emerald Feather)—One of the easiest plants to grow in pots or hanging baskets, pro- ducing graceful fronds 4 feet long, flowers white, followed by red berries. IS) BEOCS.5 6 6a Sh sunc Grows readily from Seed. Cuoronoac oid Ce i ee ee ey Batchelor’s Button— See Cornflower. BALLOON VINE. Cardiospermum Halicaca- bum—A rapid growing annual climber. Suc- ceeds best in light soil and warm _ situations, flowers white. Seed ves- sels look like miniature baloons. H. A. 5 feet. BARTONIA. Aurea-—Showy plants with large golden flowers, which are exceedingly brilliant. The foliage is gray and thistle-like in . appearance. They re- quire considerable water. Sow Seed in open ground where it is in- tended to flower. H. A. 2 feet eer eee neon eres ooe 10 5 62 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. BALSAM—LADY’S SLIPPER. Old favorites which have been greatly improved, both in size of flower and variety of color. Grown in good garden soil they form nice bushy plants, which are perfectly covered with flowers. Our strains of these are unsurpassed for size of blooms, double- ness and beauty of colors. Double Camellia Flowered—White, extra ChoOice......... cee eee ee ee ee ee ee ete EG Double Camellia Flowered—Finest mixed. 4% 02. 25€......... 0. cece eee eee eee eee 5 IDL yd UTE ORG Sinica oOo F000 OOOO b GU GO 5 Double Peach Blossom............... 5 Double Red ........... Bao OOGOuOO Gano 5 Double White ....................... 5 Double Solferino—Beautifully striped scarlet and lilac on white ground............ 5 Double Mixed—Per 45 (022520 C3502) G0. Cipore een avarotay nerereneietener Webel cl'nliviis teucrellclevci sin oucheteliopeneteleleielene 5 Collection of) 6 Separate (Colors ici). oie cis seas eiciorese aise aciteuniie’ = «)0 + afoot edcitece «| » lsjislenebonel aieuenene 20 BEGONIA. Plants well worthy the admiration they receive. They are alike at home in the parlor or conservatory, bearing almost any treatment. T. P. Pkt. Eirfordia——HOS ep Imi Ky carerenetieiictoney oc iclsieuetelol relent olatehepcl oleh ote Roy oMes ne lsteiftrey(cii-tie tereicntaite tect Remarc 15 Gracilis Luminosa—Bright scarlet........6... cece eee ee ences 6 eke iehei edcsecehevleneks ashen ea meme meae 15 Both of above are wonderful bedders. See description on pages 4 and 94. Vernon—An excellent variety for be Gainey iii em wie le ts aneeh oe) << bate onere) sretetel els) oliersienonene) eis 10 Choice Mixed Single (Tuberous Rooted)—From prize varieties....................- 20 Choice Mixed Double (Tuberous Rooted)—I*rom prize varieties................--. ee PAD Choice Rex Varieties—Large leaved sorts, Mixed........... eee e eee ce ee ee et eee 25 BALSAM—LADY’S SLIPPER, BRACHY COME. ‘ i i Pkt. Iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy)—A very pretty dwarf-growing plant, covered all summer with a profusion of blue and white Cineraria-like blossoms, 1% foot. 1S Bis & Nica st near e Men ty Gin. G oon0 oso A.S'.0.0 siaibEetovede: sie Tepexenetenolev oie eteusvenielernis eceTeteRe ane 5 BROWALLIA. Elata Coerulea—Large, sky-blue flowers with a white center, 1% feet. H. H. A.... 5 Speciosa Major—A very profuse blooming plant growing freely in rich soil. The blooms are large, of a rare ultramarine blue color. Excellent for hanging baskets, and especially valuable as a pot plant for winter and spring flowering... 19 BRYONOPSIS. Lacinosa—A beautiful climber, bearing green fruits which change as the seasen advances, to bright scarlet, striped with white. 10 feet. H. H. A................ 5 CACALIA—Tassel Flower. Pretty free-flowering annuals, with tassel-shaped flowers, Known by some as Flora’s Paint Brush. H. A. Mixed colors.............. Soap CU OUD OR COO OUSOALE 5 BRYONOPSIS. CALAMPELIS—Bugle Vine. A beautiful climber with pretty foliage and bearing profusely bright orange tube-shaped flowers, produced in clusters. It attains a height of 10 feet in a season. H. A......-.- 1. eee ee eee eee eee HEUDOODODD OD OtUOGOOUaUOOoNd6 Soe CU OOu aS : § CALCEOLARIA. Splendid plants for greenhouse decorations, forming in spring dense masses of pocket-shaped flowers. Sow in September. T. P. Pkt. Hybrida Superba—Saved from the finest formed and most beautifully Man Ked Svia vie tlesrcnyeis ssosstevers ielceaie oearere meron wenelteraietenctciieneuaueiceeltet siehcnelenejeteuenats 25 CALENDULA—Cape Marigold. Showy, free-flowering hardy annuals, growing in any good garden soil, producing a fine effect in beds or mixed borders, and continuing in bloom until killed by frost; valuable also for pot culture, blooming freely in winter and early spring. 1 foot. Pkt. : Officinalis Le Proust—Double; nankeen, edged with brown.. 5 Officinalis Meteor—Fine for pot culture, bearing yellow flowers striped with bright orange; per oz. 25c.......... 5 Orange King—Dark orange, flowers large and very double; (oy Aer i Connon cin ria ciheo DOU Choo en ooto Bodoodonuae donb e noo 5 Pluvialis, Single—Pure white, 1 foot; per oz. 15c........... 6 Pongei, fl. pi. (Pot Marigold)—Double white; per oz. 15c... 5 Prince of Orange—An improvement on Meteor. Color a deeper shade and striped in the same way; per oz. 25c... 5 Pure Gold—Golden yellow, flowers extra large and double; OY PIC urchd dcocmaaguoudooddosooddodbobooadmooUNG sr otevotete seen. CALCEOLARIA, LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. 63 CALLIOPSIS OR COREOPSIS. One of the best annuals. Easily cultivated and make excellent cut flowers. H. A. Pkt. Golden Waves. Golden yellow, with brown center; 4 Ova UES dro Cor OCD CBOR COAT OD OOn ODEO Ce noe bn ocdoo 5 Golden Rag Worn dwarf compact bushes about 8 inches high which are literally covered with star- shaped flowers, like miniature Cactus Dahlias. Color bright brown tipped golden yellow................. 10 Tinctorin—Golden yellow with garnet eye, 4 oz. 15c. is Crimson ............. 5 Finest Mixed—Per \4 OVA UNOS Golo ousdcaode 5 PERENNIAL COREOPSIS. Lanceolata—A very showy, yellow sort. Perfectly Kear eee eesti aie ct ahhey atu cleat ated rte Pate ch SR eee re eee eaters Lanceolata Grandiflora—An improved strain of the pre- ceding; has large golden yellow flowers with long stems. Very useful for cutting. Perfectly hardy... 10 oa CANDYTUFT. One of the most popular hardy annuals; it is of the easiest culture. A. Pkt. Dwarf Hybrida Mixed—Contains many new and exquisite shades and colors. The size of the individual flowers are at least twice that of the older sorts. Per oz. 50c. 5 Giant White Hyacinth Flowered (Hmpress)—A hand- some pure white Candytuft of pyramidal form. The flowers are much larger than the ordinary varieties. IPS OH) BUC ocvsoocoddoooa dodo ooOaD ACOSO HooodoOC dod Tom Thumb—New dwarf, white; per oz. 30c........... 5 Dark Purple. Rose. Fragrant — Pure Dunnett’s Crim- New Carmine. white pinnated son. White. foliage. Lilac. White Rocket. Any of the above colors, pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. Fine Mixed Candytuft, 0z. 20c..................... aces 5 HARDY PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT. Gibraltarica Hybrida— Very fine white flowers, shading to lilac ..... BO Che CLOS Osea. OB IED Goma he ao Ge 5 Sempervirens—A profuse white blooming sort, flower- ing early in spring; useful for cemeteries, rock work, QUOs ceo CaS 6.0.06 OOO OIE 6 REINO OO teh ote A caio ene ace rane s 5 COREOPSIS—LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA. CAMPANULA. ° BELL FLOWER. Beautiful hardy herbaceous perennials, bearing a wealth of bell-shaped flowers, thriving best in a light, rich soil. H. P. ae Carpatica (Carpathian Hare-Bell)—Blue and white flowers, con- tinuing in bloom the whole season. Height 1 foot........... Persieifolia Grandiflora (Peach Bells)—One of the finest of the hardy bell flowers, grows 2 to 3 feet high with large blue or WT LOMO NCIS ame eIVIlEe eC OO TS a leteisborenal=naltis: «212 sletigee ac sie Scales eters Pyramidalis—A stately plant for hardy border culture, Se 3 HEU TENS), Erael yi ablines yoobisevela'a cs kan ciclo oe CANTOR CRORE C CR ER ero Oe : 5 CANTERBURY BELLS. CAMPANULA MEDIUM. Handsome, of stately growth, rich color and profuse bloom. Succeeds best in light, rich soil, and should be transplanted two feet apart. Their large bell shaped flowers are freely produced through- out the summer, and are strikingly effective. H. B. ih k is Pkt. Single Mixed, 4% oz. 15c... 5 Double Mixed, % oz. 15c... 5 IMPERIAL CANTERBURY BELLS. An early dwarf class of pyrimidal form, the flowers being larger and of better texture than the older strains. The colors are beauti- ful and varied, light shades predominating. Very desirable for pot eulture. Pkt. f5c; 2 pkts. 25c. a “CUP AND SAUCER CANTERBURY BELL.” A beautiful variety with large flowers in many brilliant colors, resembling in shape a cup and saucer. Pkt. ‘Pkt. MOD 6.44 ShaGdS Hose OOneeReo 5 WOOD cia copdpoonoudROCOno 5 : MEONG: . 3c oS OSs ltt Miele’. 5 Mixed Colors, % oz. 20c.... 5 CANTERBURY BELLS, 64 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. CARNATIONS. Universally admired for the beauty and fragrance of their blossoms, which are too well known to need extended de- scription. The Margaret sorts from Seed sown in spring will produce flowers all summer and fall, after which they ean be potted up for flowering in the window garden during winter. H. H. P. GIANT MARGARET CARNATIONS. A new giant form of the popular Margaret Carnation bearing very large flowers of fine form, delightfully fra- grant and produced in as great abundance and variety of color as that well-Known sort. Comes into bloom within a few months from time of sowing, and continuing throughout the entire season. Pkt. CARNATION GIANT FANCY EVER- Giant Margaret, White.......... Bap eee 10 BLOOMING. ee Giant Margaret, Yellow................. 10 : : ant Margaret, Red........... Sous ooa oo 10 The famous “‘Chabaud’s” new strain of ae ame ae ed 10 Carnations are surpassingly beautiful a SE ROUD Be Ur eotio cece eNeper ae ae AS, in form and coloring. The old style Giant Margaret, Choice Mixed Colors. GN SSEGISE BUX ooo anacoboonouGDUDGOeo DoS 10 Perpetuals flowered only once a year, ae fae a 15 hs fro owing. Margaret Carnation—The original semi- and: tot ut } mone eae = sires dwarf strain; the flewers are not so With this new strain one can ave large as the new Giant sorts, but are “Raney Pinks’ in 6 months from sow- produced in a great variety of colors; ing. The flowers are enormous, of D350 0 SCedsin2d Caer cuen-neteteteRerenen-mstenelts 5 great substance and sweetness, and Giants of Nice, Mixed—Blooms in four continue flowering indefinitely. This is months from Seed; the flowers are i ‘| sper large, borne on long stems, valuable for just. the Carnation for house culture CURE CIS eeregeleneneneaoteneneterens SOO So Oro DC OO 10 during fall and winter......... Sake awee hers 10 CARNATION. Grenadin—The flowers are large, bright searlet, very double and produced in DANE Ao wvewelkenyonoe Boosoooscsscccovesanos 5 CANNAS. Grenadin .White—Very early pure white flowers, invaluable for cutting......... 10 Cuan cseed) chouldcbe HARDY GARDEN CARNATIONS. cut at one of the ends to.a depth of one-six- teenth of an inch and soaked in warm water for 12 hours. Seeds sown in February in the house will produce blooming plants by July. For early flowering sow in May outdoors. transplanting when large enough. By fall they will make thrifty clumps which will give large quantities of delightful carna- tions early the following summer. They are perfectly hardy, only requiring a slight cov- ering during winter. The Perennial Pinks, page 66, can also be treated in this manne Choice Double Mixed—Saved from named i flowers; 500 Seeds 25c...............0. Good Mixed—Saved from border plants; FOOMSeGed Selb ches aeecl yercnenotonccuetsete ne ereieeaiene CANNAS. Large Flowering French. Handsome plants for centers of large beds or back ribbons for border, as winter flower- ing plants in pots they are also of great value. The foliage is luxuriant and the plants are dwarf in habit. The flow- ers are of immense size and of very brilliant colors, rang- ing through all the shades of yellow to the richest crimson, ; Seat. p searlet and vermilion. Many pati s \ .- are beautifully spotted. By COLLINSIA. Soy |) : soaking the Seeds for about Pkt. Ko 7A eS eS twelve hours in warm water Free-blooming HA 2 previous to sowing ina_ hot- annual. The mi) bed or greenhouse early in the flowers are in whorls, (ZF 3 ay season,they can be had in flower with several on each by the end of July. Pkt. stem. Usually a little Mixed Colors, per oz. 25c....... 5 over a foot high. H. H. Red-leaved Varieties, Mixed, per ye) Mixedivarietices-/-))-e 6 oz. 30c CANARY BIRD FLOWER. Tropaeolum Canariense—One of the most desirable climbing plants in cultivation, grow- COLEUS. New Hybrids — Indispens- able wherever colored- leaved plants are de- sired. The Seed we of- fer may be expected to produce many new ing rapidly to a height of 10 striking varieties. Hi. feet, and producing ‘an abun- GIANT H. P. 2 pkts. 25c........ 15 dance of yellow-fringed flow- ers throughout the season. 10 MARGARET CASTOR OIL BEAN. feet:© HvAN Per (oz e720 cela 5 CARNATIONS, : (See Ricinus.) HARDY GARDBN CARNATIONS. LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. 65 CELOSIA OR COCKSCOMB. Interesting and brilliant annuals of tropical origin. The feathered varieties bear profusely handsome spikes of feather-like blossoms, while _ the Cristata sorts are finely cut so as to resemble a cockscomb. H. H. A. Pkt. Glasgow Prize—A beautiful variety with very large crimson combs...... 10 Cristata Aurea—Dwarf yellow ...... AACA OOOH DOC OAOnG aoe Seon CO Deno O 5 Cristata Coccinea—Dwarf crimson........... MOBO OO Oud coo oo.OD sca0addea 5 FEATHERED OR OSTRICH PLUME CELOSIAS. Thompson’s Magnifica—A superior type of Ostrich Plumed Celosia, plants grow 3% feet high, bearing showy plumed heads of various colors. They last in bloom for a long time and are easily raised from Seed. Very showy and effective border plants................ cee eeeeceeeeee 10 Thompson’s Magnifica Dwarf Mixed—A fine class of dwarf plumed coeckscomb, excellent for pot plants as the height is but one foot. Very effective also in the garden..........-....eceeee odoou ODD OOOO bONND 10 Pyramidalis Plumosa Aurea—Golden yellow plume; very fine; 8 feet.... 5 Reid’s Perfection—Rich magenta plumes; 3 feet........... Sotooacnoounods 5 CENTROSEMA GRANDIFLORA. The Butterfly Pea—A perfectly hardy vine of great beauty, which blooms the first season from Seed sown in April, producing in great profusion large clusters of delightfully fragrant inverted pea-shaped flowers.... 10 CERINTHE. Honeywort—Showy annuals, much resorted to by bees on account of its honey seeretions, WH) ACP Mixed...) Soe. See ce ee p000006 O65 5 CHINESE LANTERN * The well-known corn flowers, Corn Bottle or Ragged Sailor, are per- fectly hardy and can be sown in the open ground during April or May; a light gravelly soil is the most suit- able. The Giant Flowering Sweet Sultans are really gigantic corn flowers, measuring from 8 to 4 inches across, but are much more decora- tive and useful for cut flowers, while many are sweet scented. They are of the easiest cultivation, flowering freely from outdoor sown Seed. Sow in April or May. The white- leaved or Dusty Millers are much used for ribboning beds and borders. GIANT SWEET SULTANS. Centaurea Imperialis. PLANT. Physalis Francheti. A showy giant variety of Winter Cherry, forming dense plants about 18 inches high and pro- ducing freely large balloon- like fruits, changing from green to bright crimson as the season advances ............. 10 WHITE-LEAVED CENTAUREAS. | Dusty Millers. The white-leaved Centaureas or Dusty Millers are much used for Tibboning beds and borders, where they make very effective plants. Sow the Seeds early in spring in a hot- bed or warm sunny house window. Candidissima—A very ffine sil- ver-leaved plant. 1ft. H.H.P. 10 Gymnocarpa—The foliage of this Aghiy , é variety is finely cut and sil- This is without doubt the best of Mery 4 at is peer naps the best ao, eae all the Centaureas or Sweet Sultans. variety for bedding purposes, Tho ; Ss . BTeySy ReSyeeyaeD : Sonaomced ateiete 5 GIANT SWEDT SULTANS. me PyanS erie Sree and Baeust s growers and produce noble flowers, borne on long, stout stems, which are excellent for vases, bouquets, ete. The colors run through white, lilac, rose, purple, dark red and many other tints, and all are deliciously fragrant. H. A. White, Pink, Lavender, Golden Yellow, Rose, Purple, cach.......ceseeeeee.. 19 Each color separate, 3 pkts., 25c. Mier Ol oh WeaGy7, Diy ceemoloris Hod on Naber Oe en on Bacto eee F docndoao0 dA 300 or Centaurea Margaret—Pure white flowers of the sweetest fragrance, borne on long stiff stems, which makes them most admirably suited for bouquets, vases and general cut-flower decoration..............eee0eeee ol Centaurea Chameleon—Very large, fragrant yellow flowers..............-- 10 Centaurea Suaveolens—Yellow Sweet Sultan. Sweet scented, large yellow flowers, blooms freely all summer, height 2 feet. ExceHent for bouquets. 5 CORN FLOWER. Centaurea Cyanus, Bachelor’s Button (Kaiser Blume, Ragged Sailor or Corn Bottle)—2 to 3 feet high. Pkt Bites (cars ermyvalaelim)——Per 12 (Oz. 0G. nie evcisls iste cvereleielcieleieie « c)e ovsieleielaleleleusieys 5 SinglesMixed— Pere nOZs 10 ci statien. ceceies. rested ale peed ate SNe ee ie ial «eters Ares 5 CHINESE LANTERN PLANT, Double Mixed Colors—Per 4% 02. 15C.......eeerveeenveneene nirdnad anon nn 5 66 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEK, WIS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. © This magnificent class of summer blooming annuals should be in every flower garden. We know of no class of flowers which will produce such results with so little care. The flowers are borne on long stems and are represented by a great variety of colors. The single ones are par- ticularly handsome, many of them producing tricolor flow- ers of great brilliancy in coloring. The Double Perennial sorts ee be sown early in the’ spring for. flowering the same fa SINGLE ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Painted Daisies. Pkt Burridgeanum—Crimson, white center................ 5 Lord Beaconsfield—Crimson, maroon edged........... 5 The Sultan—Rich, velvety crimson maroon with golden rim surrounding a dark brown centers. = ieee 5 W. E. Giadstone—Rich Chim SON ee ere Goeaeoass 5 Segetum Grandifiorum—yYellow ...... tage akes= 5 Segetum Evening Star (Giant Yellow “Daisy)—-The blooms are of a pure golden yellow color, 3 to 4 inNChHSS MACROSS = cist sdacke wie eo ene SPO TIG cactic.c cM) Mixed Colers-—\%4 oz. MOR Seis Gas Gas SEADOO NAC OOLSO 5 DOUBLE ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Coronarium—Double white, double yellow, double IMNIXC CsA OZ. OC hartede orev ane o Bydlexeys (finals eee eyes Reheresede 5 Bridal Robe—A fine compact variety ; growing about a foot high and covered with beautiful double snow- white flowers during the entire season. Fine for CUECIN Sue eee eaten eee adheres age LU) Double Fringed Mixea—A beautiful strain “which for brilliancy of color far surpasses any ever Offered.... 5 SINGLE PERENNIAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The white and yellow star-like flowers of these varie- ties, so popular for decorative purposes, are freely pro- duced from Seed the first season. Largely grown for cut flowers... 1% feet. Pkt. Frutescens (White Paris Daisy).....................- Comtesse de Chambord (Yellow Paris Daisy)......... 5 DOUBLE PERENNIAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Japonicum, fl. pl—New Japanese varieties, saved from choice flowers-....... A POGaID CO sooo: 2 EY Chinese—Double, finest mixed COlOTS......sseceeeeeees 10 SHASTA DAISY. Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum Hybridum—A magnificent Daisy or Marguerite, the flowers of which are produced in great profusion on long, stiff stems, which makes it valuable for cut flowers and decorative uses. The plant is perfectly hardy and will bear flowers the first season from Seed. Pkt. Burbank’s Strain, Single and Semi-double Fringed Mixed—A beautiful type with fringed flowers. See OUR Bye b> ore DIS ae cee aA DO Be oob OOO NES A eoreeae a eal Alaska—Large, pure white............... SMS RR Seah) i Pale yellow, changing to white...... SS al'0) Westralia—Cream color, semi-double............+..-.. 10 SHASTA DAISy, ave 4 pkts., one each of above, 35c. CINERARIA. The varieties known as C. Hybrida are well known and excéedingly brilliant greenhouse plants. Cc. Maritima is cultivated for its silvery foliage, and esteemed as one of the best plants of that kind for ribbon borders. H. H. P. Pkt. Hybrida (James’ Prize Strain)—The plants are dwarf in habit, flowers very large and beauti- fully marked, colors brilliant and of fine sub- Shieh XX (Gos oecEID COS cr aoU ome don obinGb acobandGos ay ale) Hybrida Miniature—A delightful, tiny race, 1912 novelty. See page 4. Sow in July........... 20 Double Large Flowering Hybrids—Saved from AM CHOLCEMSCEAIN :psrcnels) se eye oontnenroneie soy loksieveicfovatene ye mMeD Maritima—An ornamental foliage plant, with larezeiSilvieryeyleavies.ctemiciecsrenseret ster woneas epedahete ceneksoke 5 Maritima Diamant—The stems and leaves are pure white, without the green tint found in the old variety. Splendid foliage plant....... 10 CLEMATIS. A well-known hardy plant, fine for arbors. Flammula (Virgin’s Bower)—White, fragrant.. 5 Jackmanni Warieties—Mixed shades of blue, white, purple, ete. Flowers 3 to 4 inches ACTOSSw eal seas REO Sinn pm OCI DEO OS CDE OeS ost A Paniculata—Robust grower, bearing pure white fragrant flowers in great profusion........+» 5 EN Se —_ COBAEA SCANDENS. COBAEA. Pkt. Scandens—One of the finest of our summer climbers with fine foliage and large bell-shaped flowers. It grows very rapid- ly, often attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet, and spreading out correspondingly. In sow- ing, place Seed edgewise and cover lightly. 20 ft. H. H. P. Blue, pkt, 5c; White...... Sena, EO San Salvador Cobaea (Cobaea macrostemma)—The foliage is of bright vivid green and the flowers strikingly effective with long stamens...... socoos ko) CYPERUS. Alternifolius (Umbrella Plant)— One of the easiest cultivated foliage plants for parlor or window decoration CYCLAMEN. Valuable pot plants with orchid- like blossoms of great variety and beauty of coloring, varying from the purest white to the darkest crimson. They can be grown from Seed and brought to flower in about 11 months 1 foot Giant—Pure White ............ 15 Giant—Pale Pink ............ omokel wb Giant—Salmon Pink ..... Aeon 15 Giant—Dark Rose ............. 15 Giant—Bright Crimson ........ 15 Giant—White with Crimson Eye 15 Giant Flowered, finest Mixed— The flowers measure from 2 to 2% inches in length.......,,, 16 LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. CLARKIA. Very desirable plants, exten- sively used for massing where a brilliant display is wanted. 1% feet. SH.) A Pkt. Finest Mixed Single Varieties 5 Finest Mixed Double Varieties 5 CLEOME PUNGENS. Giant Spider Plant—A robust growing, half-hardy annu- al, growing freely from Seed sown in the open ground during April or May; height about 4 feet, The flowers are very showy, with long, slender stamens and _ rose-colored petals. A great honey-pro- ducing plant and should be grown by all bee-keepers; per % CLIANTHUS. Dampieri—Sow in the open air in May, in a dry, sunny position. Flowers in clust- ers, pea-shaped, of a bril- liant scarlet with black spots in center of each alone, Isl; Isis TeX CSG ocnocs 10 COSMOS BLOOMS. CYCLANTHERA—Explodens. Pkt. A curious climbing plant, bearing oval-shaped fruit, which explodes loudly when ripe, hence its name. MONEE Cte BEI MT Atre eles ovekereneteteset et = coo Alt A deservedly popular climber, with pret- ty star-like flowers and fern-like foliage, grows to a height of 15 feet. H. H. A. CYPRESS VINE. Pkt. ORC. = eos stualermny sys dino acca 45 atu Con 5 VALEORS Te BENS en a CO COS GOMOD ER OO CeO MEEEIS 5 SGU 15 iG so pocooneoogd FICTO: uo e.oo cider 5 Mixed, per % oz. 15c..... sasS8e We bused 5 Ivy-Leaved—Scarlet with ivy-shaped leaves and slender stems, of a violet WuGien hb . CUCUMBER WILD. See Gourds, page 7}. 67 COSMOS. Handsome and free blooming plants, producing an abundance of graceful flow- ers on long stems, like miniature Single Dahlias, furnishing an abundance of cut bloom during the fall. H. H. A. EARLY FLOWERING HYBRIDS. The earliest flowering. Seed sown in the open ground in May gives blooming plants in July, which continue in flower until frost. Early Dawn, Early White, Early Pink, Early Hybrids Mixed. Any of the above, pkt. 10¢; 3 pkts. 25c; Y% on. 50c;3 oz. $1.50. NEW LARGE SUMMER-FLOWERING COSMOS. This new German strain combines With extreme earliness of bloom the production of flowers of large size, an unusual characteristic in the early flowering type. The flowers average 3 inches in diameter and appearing at first scatteringly in June, are borne in great profusion in July, August, September and until frost. The plants are compact and not over 4 feet in height. Mixed COMO Mosse ao 86 occ oO con Foahone 10 MAMMOTH PERFECTION COSMOS. The flowers are large but later than the preceding. The seed should be sown in- doors and afterwards transplanted. White, Crimson, Pink, Mixed. Any of the above, pkt. 5c; %4 oz. 15c; oz. 59c. Klondyke—Rich orange-yellow, pkt.. 10 CYCLAMEN. 68 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. DAHLIA. Bloom from Seed the First Season. Nothing can be more effective than a bed of Dahlias or a few individual plants of them placed around borders. By sowing eariy in spring and afterwards transplanting, they can be had in fiower the same season. The single and Cactus varieties are valuable for decorative work in vases, ete. igh Isl ie, Pkt. Extra Choice, Double Mixed—From finest named! -flowershesoe. aetna ieee Pompon, Finest Double Mixed—Small flower- ho ER Ao conc sooo daldGeogne ds nh coon 10 Single, Finest Mixed—Very showy and fine for Cut: TlOw ers’ nek eee aiepen tote cene TI eee eee 5 Giant Perfection, Single Mixed—Extra ffine, ~ large flowers, often 7 inches across, beauti- fully striped” andemarkedrevacn ica) aeetoe ieee 10 Colossal—A new race, producing semi-double flowers of immense size and varied colors.... 10 Cactus, Finest Mixed—Of distinct and remark- able appearance, the petals being quilled and curved loosely and gracefully.........:..... 10 Collarette—A novel type, the frill or collar around the center being of a different shade from the other petals, ‘making a unique and striking flower. Mixed colors ~....2,...-20.. 2. 10 20th Century or Orchid-Flowered—One of the finest of the single Dahlias. The flowers are charming in color, a rosy crimson with white tips and white disc around the yellow center. As the season advances the color lightens DAHLIAS, 3 until finally they come clear white, suffused ALVIN N OUUOdoOONUODOdGOOoG eee saondGasoe 10 DOUBLE DAISIES. Dahlia Bulbs—See page 92. Bellis Perennis, fl. pl—One of the most charming of our early spring flowers. They are very easily raised from Seed, and can be had in bloom the first season. Require a slight protection during the winter. H. H. P. Pkt. Monstresa Albz, white; Monstrosa Rosea, pink—two new Giant English Daisies excelling the older sorts in size and quality Cone ilon Ao aS Mra eichn Comey ua 6 GUT Onno. col MR ADISIOO Oooo o coon Og PeaieciekG Din oie ope cnc OeIe OO=0 Co. Me lere iotetencie loreuclevelelcuseloe cekoieweie cn eaee nee eeisee The Bride—The best of the Double White Daisies, extra large and very double flowers, hope on long, stiff stems. Very early and free flowering.............. SS eee era cana ror erie tc caueaic site cee Pa botate san avclbarletteviey athe Qoaeg em atetie te Pete Sek= Melk otaae ane na Lonugfellow—F lowers large, dark roSe€...........ccceceeee 5 Double White ..... ayemeNes cieleloreucioreiercuene 5 Double 12X71 mead ok oinoscsointrs pon cic. Oloud. om DATURA. Ornamental, strong-growing annuals, attaining a height of o 3 feet. Very handsome and easily-grown: plants for beds or borders, producing a profusion of showy, trumpet-shaped flow- ers in various shades of white, yellow and purple. Sow in open ground in May and June. H. A. 8 feet. Pkt. Double Finest Mixed—....:.........-.... THOAUOCSbO ssa pues 5 Cornueopia—l lowers double, white inside, outside purple, averaging 8 inches long by 5 inches across; fragrant.... DIMORPHOTHECA AURANTIACA. (Afvican Golden Daisy.) An exceedingly beautiful dwarf compact annual producing freely large daisy-like flowers about 3 inches in diameter. Color glossy Gark orange with a dark brown center, ECE Gisbla Clhewiek csteslepenceete fete sdaeeNonci shel saetoienweuct dese ede «Pea eee 10 New Hybrid African Daisy. The wonderful suc- cess of the original African Daisy, introduced three years ago, was the inspiration for these beautiful new hybrids, which in brillianecy of bloom and diversity of colors bid fair to outrival anything yet introduced. In habit, growth and foliage, as well as height, which is 12 to 15 inches, like the parent, they vary in, color from the purest white through all the shades and tinges of reddish and bluish- white, yvellow and orange, pale rose and deep salmon. in- cluding also varieties with different colored zones, such as white with a broad sulphur-yellow zone around the‘black disk, or soft salmon with a deep salmony-red inner circle. 20 EVERLASTING FLOWERS. Below we give a list of the six best sorts of Everlasting Flowers. They are of the easiest cultivation, Seed of all the varieties can be sown outdoors during April and May. The Gomphrena should be sown in boxes in the house or in hot-beds, as it sometimes does not germinate well in the open ground. Suitable when dried for winter bouquets. For this purpose the flowers should be cut before fully expanded. H. A. AFRICAN GOLDEN DAISY. ACROCLINUM. Pkt. : = Pe Piste ; pS Siamietseig ee ee ae 5 SIE NZon MEMER DATE _Pusplieh 7 5. ae Double wale boro) see Double Mixed; Ye OZs LOC. ©. cic oo eje\0 5 G. Alba Prive aonicotule ae ae 5 M. Double—Finest Mixed, 44 oz. 15c. 5 AMMOBIUM. Mixed; 24502: 0 Cricccevrstersteisbeterenstcnete 5 RHODANTHE. Alatum Grandiflorum, 4% 0z. 10c.... 5 HELICHRYSUM. Finest Mixed Colors, 4%, 0z. 15c..... 5 GOMPHRENA. Fireball—Bright Crimson ......... 5 XERANTHEMUM. Globe Amaranth—H. H. A. Monstrosum, Double Red.,,,....... 6 Double Finest 1] Mixed, % oz. 15c.... 6 LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. 69 SINGLE ANNUAL PINKS. Heddewigiil—Finest mixed ............ POIPOTEED DCO Gene Gare 5 Crimson Belle—Large, rich crimson fringed flowers...... 5 Eastern Queen—A fine variety, beautifully marbled...... 5 Laciniatus—Flowers very large; petals very deeply fringed and beautifully colored........... SoU UtoO Ocoee 5 Snowflake—Finest pure white.............ceeeeeceereres 5 The Bride—Flowers large, dark purple in center, with an OULer ZONeNO Tae aceDeIrE Shad elwacvsnsr sien vtelenercter oberchonere aioe neiot: 5 Royal Pinks—Grand, large flowers, which are beauti- fully fringed. In color they vary from the deepest red, carmine and pink to pure white. % oz. 20c............ 5 Finest Single Mixed—A splendid mixture of all the choicest sorts, of the richest and most varied colors, running from the light shades to dark blood-red colors. VA OA MOS: OUiHoo ooGd Cool OM DA MObed Goo o ESE ee moriodS co 5 HARDY PERENNIAL PINKS. Dwarf Erfurt Double Hardy Pink. (Plumarius nanus, fi. pl.) —A dwarf compact class, coming into bloom at least two weeks in advance of other kinds. The flowers possess a delightful spicy or clove fragrance, are abundantly produced and profuse in the variety of shades and color.......... Saxsielavarsteveiers 600 SO'OA00 di Oo a0'd 10 Plumarius, fl. pl— Double Hardy Pink. Choice mixed col- Ons, tA O24 BOCsdedsacobddepoageuasor gondaaoDdGesons soe 10 Sweet Scented Diadem Pink (Plumarius Diadematus)— Has the beautiful markings of the Diadem Pinks com- bined with the sweet, spicy fragrance of the old- fashioned Pinks. It is a remarkably free bloomer; HOWE T:SWe SIM Gel Oumetersuoks/otelcirectieicuciel srs sesue che) onene velfoboseucietousimu enone ter orene 10 Perpetual Cyclop Pink (Plumarius Semperflorens)—A charming red Pink. The flowers are borne on stout stems and are delightfully fragrant; flowers single... 10 Plumarius (Pheasant’s Eye Pink)—Single hardy Pink. Choice mixed colors. % oz. 10C.............2-ceeeeees 5 Deltoides (Maiden Pink)—Rose-colored single flowers.... 5 DIANTHUS OR PINKS The China and Japan Pinks may be ranked the fairest gems of our flower gardens, flowering continuously all the summer and fall. They are of the easiest culture. Sow outdoors during May. %4-ounce of Seed will sow a bed 4 feet in diameter. DOUBLE ANNUAL PINKS. Pkt. Double Royal Pinks—The flowers are of immense size with elegantly fringed and twisted petals. Colors solid and very brilliant, ex- cellent for cut flowers. % oz. 25c......... paao.gOon CO. O0 ODM tet on 10 Snowdrift—A double pure white Pink, of great beauty, flowers very large with finely cut petals. Extremely free-flowering...... aE erate 10 _ Double Diadem Pink (Diadematus, fl. pl.)—A striking variety of luxuriant and compact growth. Flowers densely double, all shades of color. Per % oz. 20c......... pag DOO COo.0 5 Mourning Cloak (Heddewiggi Marginatus, fl. pl.)—Pretty, dark, rich colors; all beautifully fringed, with a white band around the aT EIN VeLVatnaetantesseer In OZ s2bCe sericeie cece cicle s/s. «es Double Imperia] Pink (Imperialis, fl. pl.)—Mixed...........e..ee00- Double Fringed Japan Pink (Laciniatus, fl. pl.)—Large, showy flow- ers with fringed edges, mixed colors. Per 4% oz. 20c.........ese2- 5 Double White China or Indian Pink (Chinensis albus).............- 5 China or Indian Pink (Chinensis)—Double mixed; per % oz. 10c.... 5 Finest Double Mixed—A splendid mixture of all the finest sorts. eres, OZ Crcuciscicie DWARF ERFURT DOUBLE PINK. ESCHSCHOLTZIA—California Poppy. Exceedingly beautiful free-blooming plants. Sow Seed in open border during May and June, where it is intended to be flowered, as they do not stand transplanting. Pkt. Carmine King—Carmine rose inside and outside............ 10. Dainty Queen—Pale pink shaded cream, deeper toward the CORES Rss Hidisnnsiansia che teiciehencuanencimiennie RH BUG OLA OO ODORS 5 Bush Eschscholtzia (Hunnemania)—Grows about 2 feet high, with large bright yellow tulip-shaped flowers, the petals of which are crinkled like crushed satin.......... 5 The Golden West—Giant Flowered California Poppies, with beautiful orange blotches....... Ie NSO OOS dar eer Ie NO 5 Douglasii—Very early, yellow with golden center........-- 5 Rose Cardinal—Rose Color......02.2... 2+ ccc e tween ce Saoo5 5 Mandarin—Large, bright scarlet, inside rich orange........- 5 Fime Mixed—Al]1 colors; per 02. 20C.......20-e ee ee eee teens 5 Doube White ..........0% 5 Double and Single Mixed, Double Yellow ........... 5 OZ AAD Ch eictere onsieier ei oxetsievete « 5 Double Mixed ........... 5 EUPHORBIA. Variegata (Snow on the Mountain)—A hardy annual, with ight green white-margined leaves. H. A............... 5 Heterophylla (Annual Poinsettia Mexican Fire Plant, Painted Leaf)—An annual in habit and color similar to the well-known Poinsettia. The plants are branching, 2 to 3 feet high, with smooth, glossy green leaves, which change to a beautiful orange-scarlet in summer, present- ing a brilliant and striking appearance...eecseseeess++++ 10 Feverfew—See Matricaria and Pyrethrum. FOUR O’CLOCKS. Marvel of Peru—They are exceedingly fragrant, expanding in the evening and withering the next morning. The roots may be preserved through the winter like Dahlias. 2 ft. H. A. ‘Fine Mixed, per OVAL ING sts So ceooeeubeN oC Onoo FOXGLOVE. Digitalis. Handsome, stately growing plants, FOXGLOVB. Fine Mixed, Single .......-- with beautifully mottled thimble-shaped flowers, produced in profusion on a stem usually about 8 feet high. The racemes of flowers are about 2 feet long. H.-P. Pkt. Winest Mixed .............-.. 5 Gloxiniaeflora—An improved Straincs, | WiC ais =.) yore ehoiesne 10 Gloxiniaeflora—Rose ........ 10 Gloxiniaeflora—Purple ...... 10 Monstrosa—(Mammoth Fox- glove)—A striking feature is the large bell or cup- shaped blossom surmount- ing each flower spike...... 15 FUCHSIA. Of this well-knewn plant we have a choice selectior of Seed. Pkt. Fine Mixed, Double......... 15 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. GAILLARDIA. One of the best annuals for bedding, being a constant bloomer and presenting quite a diversity of colors, all very handsome. For cut bloom in vases the Gaillardias are all excellent, and in fact are equalled by very few annuals for that purpose. The stems are large, and the flowers remain fresh a long time when in water. Pkt. Annual Varieties, all Colors Mixed—Per % oz. 15c...... 5 Picta Lorenziana—A fine double annual variety, with heads 2 mches in diameter. H. H. A. % oz. 20c...... Perennial Hybrids, Mixed—A class with very large flowers of new and brilliant colors and markings. Pro- fuse bloomers, worthy of a place in every garden.... 10 GERANIUM. Easily raised from Seed, and can be flowered the first season by sowing early in hot-bed or house. Our collection contains many new varieties. Pkt. Single, Zonal Mixed... ....-. 6-052 e eect ee teeta 10 Double, Zonal Mixed... .. 2... 6-0 ee tee teeta eee nee 10 Ornamental-Leaved Geraniums, Mixed..........--.+-++++++5: ceglee teres eee eee sees 15 Apple-Scented—This fragrant variety can be best grown from Seed. Sow in a light soil, keeping moOisc............. rene ees tees BCC omo On coerimonionicnrnn Lady Washington Geranium (Pelargonium)—Choice mixed.................-4..-- 15 GERBERA JAMESONI. Cape Daisy—Brilliant . large daisy-like flowers petals, radiating from a yellow center, rich in diversity of forms and colors. from Seed; sow in house or hot-bed, Pict Fimest Mixed ...........--+-+005 5 GNAPHALIUM—Edelweiss. The true Edelweiss of the Alps. The flowers are of a downy ap- pearance, pure white and star- Shapedss Vlle Piesaw. ste. et =o 0 10 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. Ornamental plants, suitable for room decoration. Their large finely divided, fern-like foliage gives them a very graceful appearance. H. H. P......-... 5 GYPSOPHILA. (Baby’s Breath.) The flowers are valuable for bou-— aking, either fresh or dried. Soa 2 Pkt. Elegans—Dwarf branching plants of quick growth, producing elegant feathery sprays of white blossoms. When used ~ along with bouquets of Sweet Peas the effect is quite charm- ing. H. A. -----se see eres 5 Muralis—Pink blossoms. H. A.. 5 Paniculata—White; fine for bou- quets. H. P......-.-- estes 5 Paniculata Double White—New. x, See description on page Drestatene 15 GIANT FLOWERED HELIOTROPH, with numerous long pointed borne freely on long stems...... CO aa SONG Hybrida—New Mixed Hybrids—A recently introduced strain of unusual merit, Bae pase Neogodvsdsocouuooo poo coo oe 15 GLOXINIA. These handsome plants can be had in flower, with a little care, the first season taking’ care not to bury or wash out the Seeds in watering; transplant as soon as large enough to handle. Pkt. Extra Choice Mixed.......... cee cee eee e neces 5 ‘ GODETIA. Hardy annuals of the easiest cultivation. V They are fairly covered with flowers of brilliant and delicate colors. H. A. 1 foot. Sow in the open ground during May. \\ \ N\ NY GERANIUM, GOURDS. rious forms which, if allowed in middle of May. T. A. vf | Ornamental, Handsome climbers of rapid growth. Very useful for covering fences and other unsightly places, producing fruit of peculiar and va- to ripen on the vines, can be kept for months as curiosities. Sow out doors Pkt. Hereules Club—Long, club-shaped 5 White Nest Egs................. 5 “iba A} MMU, no dooooouboddo ou on i) Bottle Shaped .................. 5 Calabash—The Old Dipper Gourd. 5 GPRBERA JAMBSONI. Wild Cucumber (Echinocystis Lobaita)=——Per oz. be... .). J. 5 ESTOS (Sine) ClO Lbho XO a podondudcoolluoncesoccocuccooooddnoguoOuU CC 5 Dish Rag or Chinese Loofa—An attractive variety, developing large green fruits, the inside of which, when ripe, form a tough, fibrous MINES WIC CispEy Loyzyel bb ayer oKon alte) lon IEDOAY. Cao mo noagde aAdocoucdoabeuound 5 Orange e——Mo Ck: \OF AM SOK jeeps se ee Shade oes no ee eos) Ceo emt eiieb ere uae erect edcleneietohe 5 Hine) Mixed—Per o07z.: 25 Cerne More anol leline) Cee Rea) aint lodswen erie ehavoroler erehemenote aie 5 Collection of Gourds, 9 varieties, 1 pkt. each, 30c. HELIOTROPE. From Seed the First Year. Everyone loves the delightful fragrance of Heliotrope, but very few are aware that they can be had in flower the first season from Seed sown in the open ground. By sowing in heat first and afterwards transplanting, an earlier and longer supply of bloom can be had. PMA h ea bb Cori i atibe nds the 5 oolmuoadletocjdcc clo DN Ginn COS CH LIni¢nC od oso GIANT FLOWERED HELIOTROPE. Dwarf and compact in habit, bearing immense umbels of flowers which are twice the (size of the older sorts... 2.5.0.0 see ewe eee eee eee King of the Blacks—A grand new mammoth flowering Heliotrope. The flowers are deep purple, and fairly cover the plant.................. HIBISCUS. MARSH-MALLOWS. Large ornamental plants, with showy flowers, 3 to 4 inches across. Africanus—Cream yellow. purple center, brown edge. H. A............ Crimson Eye—A robust grower, with dark stems and foliage, flowers pure white, with deep, velvety crimson center. It is perfectly hardy, and will bloom first year from Seed sown in open ground. H. P...,. Pkt. 5 10° 15 q2 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. CURRIE’S SUPERB HOLLY HOCKS. ‘rhe growing popularity of this grand hardy perennial has induced us to make a great effort to procure the choicest strains of Seed from every source. The Seed we offer has been saved from named varieties of every known shade of color, and can be confidently recommended. Seed sown in June or July will produce plants for blooming the next summer. H. P. Double White, Double Pink, Double Red, Double Salmon, Double Crimson, Double Yellow, Double Maroon, Double Black, Choice Double Mixed- Any of the above, pkt. 10e; 3 pkts. 25e; 44 oz. 40c. Fine Double Mixed, pkt. 5c; %4 oz. 20c. CHOICE SINGLE HOLLYHOCKS. Mixed colors; 3 pkts. 10c; % oz. 15c.. 5 MAMMOTH FRINGED ALLEGHENY HOLLYHOCKS. The mammoth flowers are formed of loosely arranged petals, which look as if made from the finest China silk. The colors are shell pink, rose and ruby red, shading off deeper at the center, and exquisitely tinted to- wards the edges; 3 pkts. 25c........ 10 SINGLE HOLLYHOCKS. HOLLYHOCK, ANNUAL HYBRIDS. These new Hybrid Hollyhocks show all the beauty and varied colorings of the old- fashioned garden favorites with the additional advantage that they can be flowered the first season from Seed. Sown in the house or hot-bed in March they will bloom by July, while sown outdoors in May Enevacan be flowered by August. t. Pkt. Double—Mixed; 3 pkts. 25c........-- 10 Single—Mixed .. ........ SDoeORO OCD 5 'Everblooming Annual Hollyhocks. An improvement over the above in the con- tinuance, variety and profusion of bloom. Plants flower in three months from Seed and continue blooming in a magnificent diversity of form and color until frost. The strain is entirely free from disease. Mixed colors, double and single, pkt...... TAT CCT DKS! seersusmuy eo etereter siieicle ali ceeireve emer taneds Annual Hybrids—Double Fringed Mixed. The flowers are fringed and as double as the best of the old-fashioned Hollyhocks. The colors range through light and dark yellow, chamois, flesh, rose, dark red, purples Ailacwand! blacks... s,s eevee 10 HUMULUS. a Japonicus (Japan Hop)—A rapid growing elimber with luxuriant foliage, excellent for covering verandas, ete. Withstands heat and drought well and is not troubled Dycinsectses be A eteo7Z ee LO Creer tere 5 Japonicus Variegatus (Variegated Japan Hop)—Like the preceding, except that the foliage is beautifully blotched.......... 10 HYACINTH BEAN. (Dolichos.) Rapid growing climbers, bearing a’ profusion of pea-shaped blossoms; the seed pods are beau- tiful in fall. Sow in the open ground in April and May, against trellis, arbors, ete. 10 feet. 1a) daly UNE Pkt. Lablab, Mixed Colors. % oz. 10c; oz. 15c... 5 Soudanensis—Beans and foliage purple vio- Ie Re Sem oY Bia by Ons arene Gal tai ON ihe coo Gao OO 5 Giganteus, Giant Crimson—Color from light pink to deep maroon; seed pods of a deep purplescolony=t6 (OZ lOO sn .eccrcrenteieiennieneeten Daylight—Snow-white flowers followed by cream-colored pods; % oz. 15c........... 5 Bush Hyacinth Bean—The showy compact bushes present an attractive appearance surmounted by enormous spikes of pure white flowers, which are succeeded by VARIEGATED JAPAN HOP, large creamy white pOdS...-rrerrerererer 10 HYACINTH BEAN, IMPATIENS—Holstili Dwarf Hybrids—Dwurf, compact growing plants, tine tor pots and bedding. See page 6. Pkt...+... 168 LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. q3 LARKSPUR. Annual Varieties. A beautiful and well-known class of hardy annuals, producing long spikes of varied-hued blossoms, which are very useful for cut flowers. Sow in the open ground in April or May. ; Pkt. Emperor—A profuse bloomer, very double, mixed colors, 1 foot................ 5 Stocks Mlowered— Tall mixedyo2te LEC ain wie cle ciecele o.0 ve cle eibvecavenalel sovargtel p wuevergce al 5 Double Tall Rocket—Fine mixed; 4% 02. 15C. 2... eee ce eee eects 5 Double Dwarf Rocket—Mixed colors; 14 0%. 15C.... cece eee ete ee ete 5 PERENNIAL LARKSPUR—Delphiniums. A beautiful genus, the prevailing color of the flowers blue; the perennial varieties make a splendid appearance; for planting in permanent places and massing in clumps in mixed borders they are particularly desirable. Pkt. Grandifiorum, Finest Mixed—Flowers of exceptionally rich colors, ranging through all shades of blue and violet, to pure white..............0.e0neeaee Formosum—Large blue and white flowers........... cc cece cece ence tet eecene 5 Nudicaule—Scarlet, fine ................6- SOG O10 CSCLORCE CHEN CENCE OND RC PERO DEORE ESPs 10 Vall Ashandsomer yellows Maniety:..cueseiceiecieeeseede ns aeeuce SOP OS a CeO OO ne 10 Le Mastodonte (Giant Bee Larkspur)—Large blue flowers............++0+-055 10 Belladonna—A variety of exceptional merit; color beautiful sky-blue. SEO WHEE. ob slob cloned poon ns UO.do DOO oOo CUD OOO O.6 OD COO OE HO TnOOdo OOOO Dine 15 Chinese Tom Thumb Blue—This year’s novelty. See page 4. A perennial LOBELIA. Dwarf-growing plant from 4 to 12 inches high with blue, white, crimson and rose flowers, adapted for ribboned borders. The trailing varietfes are invaluable for hanging baskets, vases, etc. Should be started in heat and afterwards transplanted. H. H. A. DWARKF COMPACT VARIETIES. Pkt. Crystal Palace Compacta—A beautiful deep blue variety. 1% foot............ 10 #5 Pumila Magnifieca—The finest of all GwWaALES, very Gant DENS. nee soot oe 5 < st 16 Speciosa White Gem—A new pure white variety, fine for bedding. 2 foot... SN eee Erinus Compacta “Goldelse”—Yellow foliage, flowers blue....... PR RL AN 10 Nana Compacta Coerulea—A fine dwarf bright blue bedding vartety.......... 10 KAULFUSSIA LOBELIA TENUIOR—Large flowered, dark-blue. A charming sort for vases : 3 EUG! TASS WIA, IHOS selOyiSrribaveny InCiEE AL SKOONES Gobo ododcdoGUddooooGoo Oo DKe DOO 10 Pretty free-flowering plants of com- pact growth. exceedingly effective in TRAILING LOBELIA. beds or borders. Mixed colors. H. A. 5 Gracilis—Light Blue ..............- 5 Rosea—Pink........... 00.0.0 eee 5 KENILWORTH IVY. Pkt. Raw FEENEY DG ERT SLE ES - : 5 Cardinalis, “Cardinal FKlower”’—F lower Linaria Cymbalaria—A neat and charming perennial climber, suitable spikes 8 inches long, of intense scarlet... 10 for vases, baskets; pots and rock’ worlksgss.c.-hss este tee ee em wns 5 Syphilitiea—Has long spikes of blue flowers.. 10 Queen Victoria—A beautiful variety with KIXOCHIA TRICOPHYLLA. dark bronze foliage and bright scarlet Summer Cypress or Burning Bush. MlOWTS 5 Soodpoo ponvondoooos HIed.o umd OOo 15 A handsome ornamental annual plant, growing easily from Seed sown LUPINUS. - in the open ground. The plants grow abont 3 feet high and are globe- Very desirable plants, bearing long spikes shaped: me qromis beine covered pelt slender: light ercen leaves, of brilliant-colored flowers. which change in fall to deep carmine. grand plant for small hedges al. Varieta — Sta or rows on the back of garden borderS..........0+.0+-00++ gogodoooos0 ~ it) Salen rend A anietiee Atieedl: Regie Sesietn 4, i Polyphyllus Roseus—A hardy, perennial sort. KUDZU \ VINE—(Jack-and-the-hean-stalk.) Rose-pink flowers borne on long spikes, Pueraria Thunbergiana—For rapidity of growth this hardy vine has no excellent for cuttim es) 0.2) c ee Via) dare equal. It will grow 8 to 10 feet from Seed the first year. Afterwards MATRICARIA CAPENSIS. a single season’s growth of 60 feet is not unusual. Tne leaves are large and abundant. It bears racemes of pea-shaped rosy purple Double White Feverfew—Bushy annual gar- : [SeaClear Soka Oc oreome core ee den plant, bearing quantities of double SNES TS SP RVREODLS cag Tea t Cae uy) white, button-like ‘flowers, very useful for . LANTANA. GUNES 6. Dd odGoacouoaLOoOLDdoCooDnGODD0 OC =5 Very desirable plants for home culture, the varieties of which are almost numberless. All the colors are very pretty. T. P. Pkt. Hybrida—Mixed . ............. SEDO OS GUOLO ROO G 5003 US A ERE OO EES 5 LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS. Everlasting Pea—Showy perennial plants. Hardy, withstand- ing our severe winters without protection. Very ornamental for trellis work, fences, ete. The flowers are produced in large clusters, after the style of Sweet Peas, but without the perfume. H. P. Pkt. a Pkt. LETS So GGin é Acc cmon O00 me 5 (Ore 11 60) 6 ne Seco 6 Chee 5 White . ......-.....2250-0- 5 Mixed Colors, 0z. 30c....... 5 LAVENDER (Lavendala vera). Hardyvasweet scented perenmials OZ. S0Cr sce. «ne «cic ces ac cciee sere 5 LEPTOSIPHON: Pretty little hardy annuals, suitable for borders. H. A. Pkt. French Hybrids—Mixed colors..... Sona Boomud Wo nts 602.0 CO ee 5oO8 5 LINUM. Free-flowering plants with brilliant colored flowers. Pkt. MFlavum—yYellow, 1 foot, hardy. H. P...............+- o aoa ean 10 Grandiflorum Coccineum—Scarlet, 1 foot. H. A........ Pexeneeverets 5 LOPHOSPERMUM. and handsome flowers. | Rapid-growing, ornamental climbing plants, with large peaves t. Hendersonii— Rosy carmine ........-..00 eee eee eee eee eee dgsog iW) Scandens—Pure violet ORM ge i RON at Bt to? rrrtesteetoeereser 6 O KOCHTA TRICOPHYLLA, 74 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. MARIGOLD. Very effective plants for beds or borders free-flowering, of easy culture. The Africar sorts are best for center of beds or backs 01 borders, the French for edges or as a fore- ground for larger plants. For other varieties see Calendula and Tagetes. H. H. A. Pkt. French Double Mixed—A strain of this fine annual hitherto unequalled, each plant forming a handsome bouquet in Ltselfie-Oz. 4256 ssh ee eee 5 Legion of Honor (Little Brownie)—The prettiest of all the dwarf Marigolds; height about 10 inches. The blooms are single, of medium size, rich golden yel- low with the center of each petal marked with velvety brown. Blooms continu- ously from July till cut down by frost. 5 African Mixed—Selected from the finest double flowers; very beautiful. Flow- ers often run to 3 inches in diameter; Coles from pale yellow to orange; oz. AXON EMO ODEO UO Ab Oe SOU ODOC On SO soocd 5 African El Dorado—A large flowering va- riety, producing abundantly flowers varying in color from pale yellow to MARIGOLD AFRICAN. deep, oran'sem O22 30Ce- eae LUNARIA BIENNIS (Honesty). Pkt. Beriyeum mer, free-flowering plants, with silvery Seed pods, much admired for winter decoration with ornamental grasses. see eee ee CC Cd LYNCHNIS. ce ee of handsome and highly ornamental plants of easy culture, striking, effective in mixed flower and shrubbery Ss. . . Pkt. Chalcedonica—Scarletin2: Leetiiaccicgere ce oe cies cvorcc 0 cvelsusversiorereneieis clloievs 5 Haageana—Bright scarlet, spléendid...............ecccsccceceee 5 Visecaria Splendens—2 feet. Deep red, double, fragrant flowers Oppealor ayes KiensiiGe so nnaach uo Go oU UOC OU OS buna Ome Oo Hob Sob OS MALOPE. Very pretty plants of a branching habit, producing large, showy flowers in great profusion of the easiest culture. H. A. Pkt. ’ Grandiflora Alba—Pure white................ rebsEatene eieteoicnehaistetaic ss 5 Grandiflora—Purple: flowers? = 20% oie 2c is)sjale: sic.c 010 ololois ofelers tre lciebelesere 5 MAURANDIA. This beautiful summer climber cannot be too Senn recom- mended. Blooms the first season from Seed. H. H. kt. Alb a=——Wani tec! Oy Cbs my ctsis aciclienetetetehece, scaeactenen cher ciencyaliotewenetaver ena, etatedenelete 10 Barclayana—Rich violet, 10 feet............. 20. cee ec wee cen 10 Ibs CYit Coe Selo poo UO OC oO ROO Nb GOs rODUboUEn GUO DOOOUadS : 5 MIGNONETTE. Red Goliath—Double Flowering Mignonette, the most beautiful Mignonette in existence, unexcelled for garden culture. It is strong and compact in growth with luxuriant rich green foli- age and stiff, erect giant trusses of flowers, often 7 inches in length and over 2 inches in diameter, thickly covered with very large double florets, measuring % inch across. The color of the flower is a bright red, surpassing all other red flowering sorts in brightness. It is delightfully fragrant. DMOZ Halo O. Cover temehetenerel-ietel cieievetoreiedcners SSaDu DOO dOSNOaDOUOOGOO Goa CODD 10 White Pearl—A magnificent sort, a white companion to the Red Goliath; the stems are stiff and long, with well-rounded blooms oryaspearlymawAhitemCOlOrmricicci-) cietekenerccekemsperenehoiere’ iors. clei erelene 10 Allen’s Definnece—A favorite forcing variety, the spikes of which often grow 12 to 15 inches long. It is also one of the best for-outdoor,_ culture: VieLy traerants OZ OO Chtevereteiaicne sie sels lle os 10 Bismarek—Produces strong, bushy plants, with dark green and somewhat crimped foliage, bearing immense, strong “spikes of flowers of a reddish color, on strong, stout stems, “borne well ADOVERENEG LOL Ae ielamnestennercceteneitenenee tener inelatecciole kone kononcyate oifele loteleeirene 10 Machet—A variety of dwarf, vigorous growth, with dark green foliage and deliciously fragrant red flowers; very fine and distinct. Per oz. 60c; %4 oz. z0C Miclocieichehoioronchatesereiatre SOC OS pOROD EG On 5 Miles Hybrid Spiral—Is a strong grower and a most abundant bloomer, producing flower spikes from 8 to 14 inches in length; deliciously fragrant. Per oz. 50c.................... 5 Golden Queen—A very pretty and distinct Mignonette, with thick, compact tufts of a beautiful golden color. Per oz. 40c.. 5 Victorin—A new, dark red variety, very fine...................- 5 Bird’s Mammoth—A variety with very large and deliciously LLASTANE TOWELS he cele ensivelonaheleieerendcnelereRekedeyerolateleneie oleic chscoo 5 Large Flowering Sweet-Scented (Reseda odorata)—Per oz, 15c.. 5 Large Flowered Pyramidal (Reseda ameliorata)—Distinct from the old large flowered varicty, of a pyramidal growth. Per ; OS BHC ge ee urnalecniep cue srateda stint eCsnelaneetecutetAT Tener nine el an ReTibar cha tets leer ene MIGNONEDTE, RED GOLIATH, eer LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. MORNING GLORIES. Convolvulus Major. J gt Undoubtedly one of the most profuse flowering vines in cultivation; easy of culture; it thrives well in almost any situation. The beauty and variety of its flowers are unsurpassed. Pkt. Choice Mixed Varieties—Per oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c....... 5 Aurea Superbus—Beautiful golden yellow; 6 ft....... 10 DWARF MORNING GLORY. (Convolvulus Minor.) Minor Tricolor—Mixed colors, 0Z. 15c.............56- 5 Mauritanicus—Hardy trailing plant, 1 foot high. Flowers of a rich lavender. Especially adapted for ROCK ework Orsbaskets-see nes eee > eA OBea oe OroL me IPOMAEAS. MOON-FLOWERS AND EVENING GLORIES. Grandiflora Moon-Flower Vine—A grand climber; when planted in rich soil and well watered attains a height of 50 to 70 feet; produces immense quanti- ties of fragrant white flowers........cc..ceccevece i0 Bona Nox, Good Night or Evening Glory—Flowers larrewnnolet. color hrarramitsaejae wiaicntsaie ccs «eke re as 5 Soak Seeds of Coccinea—Star Ipomaea, with small scarlet flowers.. & Japanese Morning 5 2 Bi Glory and Moon- Heavenly Blue—A splendid climber, either for the Flowers, for 12 conservatory or outdoors. Flowers large, light hours in warm blue with yellow throat, produced in clusters; foli- water, or scrape age wlanrses heart-shaped aes. 2 ss nema cations oe ates 10 off the outer shell Setosa (Brazilian Morning Glory)—A rapid grower, wen ae el nd a producing large clusters of rose-colored flowers. nid ecrmination: The vines are covered with short, reddish hairs and Pe Aen ORNTNORGLOnT at frequent intervals clusters of curious seed pods AULONO GIN Cmte ruetereer-e- Valery ersiene siete che renereueketencrchclehoie ney aol 10 Leari (Blue Dawn Flower)—Splendid bright blue; IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNING GLORIES. Brows in large clusters........ Sosodononsosoooonen. 1KY MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Pkt. These Japanese Morning Glories are indeed a revelation in Tricolor—Dwarf-growing plants of great beauty, well the size and beauty of their flowers. Sow early in good, rich suited for hanging baskets and the edgings for flower soil in a sunny spot in the garden, and water during dry, hot beds, and for covering rock work. % foot. H. H. P. weather. Pkt Mixed pe eta Sa sa a Hine Sa Syeke sh Pereira 5 Choice Mixed Colors—Oz. 15c; 2 02. 25c; 4 Ib. 35c........ 5 Oenothera Rosea—Beautiful free-flowering plant, making Psa ae peda Taeeelees aR aE a brilliant display during the evening and early morn- fully frilled and ruffled. Choice mixed colors. Oz. 30c; ing. Flowers beautiful rose. H. A...........0ceecceees 6 MA Moy BUG 50 onsbuboobcoCUgbOdOuUUONDODDDO LOND 510 coo alf) MIMULUS—Monkey Flower. Beautiful free-blooming plants, suitable for vases or hang- H. Moschatus (Musk Plant)—Yellow foliage and flowers, hav- ing baskets, luxuriant in damp, shady situations. hybrid, rivaling the Calceolaria in the variety of its OTE COME Gh 64 Goede vow obo CCeGOCr One FORGHT-ME-NOT—RUTH FISCHER, Ce eee a et Oe) MYOSOTIS— FORGET-ME-NOT. H. P. 4 They succeed well in damp and shady places 5 Dissitiflora—Clear blue; flowers very early. % foot...... Bat Alpestris Nana Alba—Dwarf, white. 4 foot............. 5 = Palustris—Blueing, Ve i £0 Oe iesepeiaie sciecheuctereneusy epee « ead oxcnele casio eee 5 ¥ Victoria—Compact, completely covered with azure blue flowers... Semperflorens—Blooms from early spring to autumn Quick and Everflowering—wW ill flower in 6 to 8 weeks from time of sowing. The plants are strong and bushy, and are perfectly covered with flowers of the most lovely blue Triumph—The earliest to bloom and continuing in flower until frost. Flowers large and borne freely on long stems; color bright blue with yellow eye The Sylph—Dwarf and compact with silvery white flowers which are borne in clusters on long stems Ruth Fischer—A splendid new Forget-me-not of dwarf compact habit with glossy dark green foliage, and bearing large clusters of lovely pure blue flowers measuring about half an inch across, larger than any other variety. An excellent plant either for out- door bedding or pot culture. Very hardy PILLAR-SHAPED FORGET-ME-NOTS. Grow straight and perpendicular without ever bending to the side, every plant forming a regular pillar. Pkt. Royal Blwe —Deep blue ..........-2-- eee eee cee cees Dootewo.o 6o0000c 10 Fair Maiden—Lovely pink .......... hia ADO oC OOOo GOOOHodo oodovon . LW WATS == Biting dou OobonOdOr sVoiwnohalevel shor ctoheteselstelaletcisiete late) efelalelofelal stalel otsteroma’. O) Any three 10e pkts. for 2e, 76 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. NASTURTIUMS. These are without doubt the most admired of any of our summer flowering plants, and succeed well in any good garden soil, even under the most ordinary conditions of culture. Light or gravelly soils pro- duce the best results, for in rich soils they show a tendency to run to leaf. Nothing can equal the tall varieties for covering fences, veran- das or unsightly outhouses, or by pegging down the stems to the sround a handsome bed can be had. They flower profusely, giving an immense blaze of color, which greatly tends to heighten the appear- ance of the garden. TALL OR CLIMBING VARIETIES. Black Prinece—Very deep maroon, dark foliage. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; VA i= foXoR 1 a)s SEBO Coquette—Brilliant flowers of various colors, the same plant bearing Son different shades and colors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 40c; 1 Ib. Croesus—Yellow, blotched crimson, the lower petals fringed Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 60c; 1 1b. $2.00. Ne ee large pale yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4% lb. 40c; 1 Salmon Queen—Velvety salmon color, foliage dark green. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40e; 1 lb. $1.25. Sunlight—Very large rich golden yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢c; % Ib. 40 cele lips $1325: Crimson. Edward Otto, brownish lilac. Heinemanni, chocolate color. Hemisphericum, lemon yellow, with throat blotches of deep crimson. King Theodore, flowers almost black, foliage bluish green. Orange. Pearl, white. Prince Henry, yellow marbled scarlet. Regelianum, violet crimson. Straw Color. Searlet and Gold, flowers bright scarlet, foliage yellow. Searlet. Vesuvius, salmon rose, dark foliage. Von Moltke, beautiful rose. Yellow. Any of the above, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; 1 Ib. TOc Postpaid, except where otherwise noted. COLLECTION of any 12 varieties, 40c. COLLECTION of 12 varieties, 1 oz. of each at 10c per oz. 85c. | Tall Nasturtiums—Fine mixed; Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c; HH : postpaid. TALL FRINGED NASTURTIUM. ; The flowers are beautifully fringed. GIANT CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS., Fine mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; %4 Ib. $1.50; 1 lb. $5.00. CURRIE’S CREAM CITY MIXTURE OF TALL NASTURTIUMS. In the mixture we have aimed to give our patrons the best possible combination of colors; we use only the finest named sorts in equal proportions of colors, and are adding each season all the new large-flowering hybrids, many of which are of great size and substance. Large pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.50; postpaid. IVY LEAVED NASTURTIUM. A striking class, bearing profusely star-like flowers of various shades of yellow, orange, scarlet, etc., all beautifully cut and fringed. The foliage is dark green, veined white, and resembles the English Ivy in shape. Tall Ivy Leaved Nasturtium—Fine mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25e; %4 lb. 75c; 1 1b. $2.25. Dwarf ivy Leaved Nasturtium—Fine mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25¢e; %4 lb. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.50. NEW SCARLET GERANIUM-LEAVED—A really beautiful type, the wavy, strikingly colored, heavy leaves attractive in them- selves as a handsome Pansy. Against this magnificent foliage the scarlet flowers, borne in profusion on long, very stiff stems, stand out very effectively. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. DWARF OR TOM THUMB VARIETIES. Ardoise—Large, perfectly formed flowers of a bright orange- Genl. Jacqueminot—Glowing crimson. yellow, marked clear slatey mauve, slightly tinged chocolate- Golden Queen, golden-yellow flowers on golden foliage. brown. Golden King, golden. Aurora—Chrome yellow spotted and veined purplish carmine. King of Tom Thumbs, scarlet. King Theodore, dark maroon. Beauty—Striped red and yellow. is 3 Lady Bird—Golden, with a flame of ruby crimson on each petal, Chameleon—The variously colored flowers of different colors and markings on the same plant are borne in great pro- Pearl, cream. fusion. Prince Henry, bright yellow, spotted and marbled with scarlet. Crimson. : Rose. Crystal Palace Gem, sulphur spotted. Ruby King, ruby. Empress of India, the most brilliant variety in cultivation, Rudolph Virchow—soft rosy pink, very free Dloomer. very dark foliage and flowers of a deep rich crimson. Spotted. Any of the above, except where noted, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; 1 Ib. 75e. COLLECTION of 12 varieties, 40c. COLLECTION of 12 varieties, 1 oz. each, 85c. Dwarf Nasturtium—Fine mixed, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 25c; Ib. 70c; postpaid. CURRIE’S CREAM CITY MIXTURE OF DWARE NASTURTIUMS. For this mixture we put up an even proportion of all the finest named sorts and colors. It is certain to produce a much more handsome effect than the ordinary mixed. Large pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.50; postpaid. VARIEGATED LEAVED NASTURTIUM. : The foliage is mottled silver, cream, gold and green; flowers various colored. Tall Variegated Leaved Nasturtium—Fine mixed. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c. Dwarf Variegated Leaved Nasturtium—Fine mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. 77 a —— = Q5C. NASTURTIUMS. DCs GEM COLLECTION OF CLIMBING AND DWARF. Contains Eight Separate Sorts, Including Our Superb GIANT CLIMBING MIXTURE—Unequalled for size and brilliancy of colors. HYBRIDS OF MADAME GUNTER (Climbing)—Comprising a hitherto un- known range of color in Nasturtium. CHAMELEON (Climbing)—A unique variety, showing various colored blos- soms on the same plant. RED AND YELLOW SPURRED (Climbing)—Pretty Nasturtiums, with dis- tinct red or yellow spurs. Very attractive. i VESUVIUS (Climbing)—The finest color in Nasturtiums, a beautiful salmon rose, well set off with dark foliage. CANARY BIRD FLOWER (Climbing)—A splendid climber, with finely cut foliage and fringed yellow flowers. DWARKE LILIPUT—A charming class of Dwarf Nasturtiums forming round little bushes, perfectly covered with blooms. DWARF CREAM CITY MIXTURE—An extra fine mixture, containing all the best colors and largest flowered sorts. For the small outlay of a quarter we will mail you our collection of 8 Nas- turtiums (which, if bought at Catalogue prices, would cost you 55c). Enough to start a small garden and provide cut blooms for the summer months. Collection contains eight full packets, six of climbing sorts, for growing on fences, trellis, tree stumps or any other unsightly objects you want covered up in your back yard, and two Dwarf or Tom Thumb sorts, for growing in beds or front borders. TYPES OF OUR GEM COLLECTION. GIANT CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS. NICOTIANA. (Sweet-Scented Tobacco Plant.) Pkt. A class of superb Nasturtiums, remarkable for their immense size, flowers Affinis—Bears a profusion of pure often measuring 3 to 3% inches across; of exquisite form and many rich and waite, OAT a mene ues: Riven varied colors. They are strone growers and remarkably free flowering. es sundown. The plants can be potted : : and taken indoors, where they will Jupiter—A beautiful flower with overlapping petals, rich yellow. Oz..20c.... 10 flower all winter. H. H. A. 2 feet.. 5 Twilizht—The flowers of full expanded form, color yellow overlaid with sal- Affinis, Hybrida—Mixed colors. P'ant mon pink, the two upper petals feathered with red in the throat. Oz. 20c... 10 ang slowiers hes ae pee and form : o the prece Loe ne flowers Butterfly—A fine flower, color lemon yellow, marked on the lower petals with are larger and of many colors, pur- ieee Heme Cee D LOL CHES sae @) Zi 2.0 Cheaper) eee sre vare «toe cuewetttene) css clensiiave’ sysieyicte cs ene 10 ple, white, light- and dark-red, sal- Chameleon—These Nasturtiums possess the interesting feature of having dis- ‘ KON, CMIWSIO a, violet, rose and pink. 5 tinct colors of flowers borne on one and the same plant. On some self-col- Sanderae (Carmine-Ilowered Tobacco ored flowers are found, while others are blotched, splashed, striped or Plant)—The plants are bushy and ORCAS, detyeullsp SueeS 3A i}, 2NOs CPA UbYOn op peas on eon ode Ube BOs gbiOn amomeeE 5 TAC hy bre melee Aker aly alazenwith : B ar -red soms.... Wybrids of Madame Gunter—In this variety we have a range of color hitherto Hybrids of Sanderae—A hardy annual unknown in Nasturtiums, running through shades of rose, salmon, bright rommnnicucasiectbeultnre succeeding in red, pale yellow, etc., either as self-colors or spotted and striped. Per lb. any ordinary garden eouill GimiGl Sea Re eo omel alien 4 0 Cras Cr OZ Crp mereen tiie ag -int cua icico eaten Geto arsi cic ecote'sis se eis els 5 aaa a Ra oe 2 9 $ 1 A ; ing most attractive plants for mass- ing in beds or borders. The plants are bushy and much branched, 2 feet in height, blossoms of many varied Giant. Climbing Nasturtiums in mixture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00. shades 10 1 pkt. each of the five Giant Climbing Nasturtiums, 25c. 1 oz. each of the five Giant Climbing Nasturtiums for 75c. NASTURTIUMS. CLIMBING OR TRAILING. These trailing Nasturtiums are unequalled for growing in window boxes or vases. When grown in beds, and the shoots pegged down with forked pieces of wood at intervals, they make an excellent show with their unique and brilliant colored blossoms. Pkt. Black Prince—The flowers are of an intense dark maroon, almost black, which, -with the golden yellow stamens makes a most showy contrast. Oz. 30c.... 10 Red Spurred—One of the most beautiful varieties of Nasturtium. The large flowers are creamy white with orange scarlet blotches, while the most uuidue feature is the red spurs with which all the blooms are ornamented. zs Ove PANO. 6b co 6 OBO CoO 04 Croiened. Obie ©.biGt AIOIOIGIC.C2OIG/ GIDL OI NCID C.OICEONDEEECNO-Cin 0 cra Ceoichoicia aaa Yellow Spurred—A distinct and beautiful Nasturtium with very bright flowers of a glowing rosy pink hue, backed up with unique rich yellow colored Sours VOR PVCs erased odo.o 14 Oh. odo O-O1d OUMIcOIGN Moto ohaald i5lo Girioom dc Dio tia cmole 10 Lobb’s Nasturtium (Tropaecolum Lobbianum)—The leaves and flowers are smaller than the tall Nasturtiums, but their brilliancy and richness of color. combined with the profusion of their bloom, render them more fitting for vases, rock work, etc., Mixed colors, per 02. LOC... cee eee eee tee eee renee NASTURTIUM. Dwarf Lilliput—A charming and distinct dwarf compact class; the plants form round, compact bushes of light green leaves, through which appear an immense number of blooms borne well above the foliage. The colorings are beautiful. Excellent sort for bedding or for ribbon borders. Per lb. TES ae HOE SOYA, SEXES o ban he arericl CREP AS It CRP Ree CAG Opa tic Cs Peon OURO IRERe Der amr 5 NICOTIANA IIYBRIDS OF SANDERAB. on 78 : : CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. PETUNIA. A highly ornamental and profuse flowering, easily culti- vated garden favorite. The brilliancy and variety of its col- ors, combined with the duration of its blooming period, render it invaluable for planting out in beds or mixed borders. The Seeds of the double Petunia do not possess as much vitality as those of the single, and a good deal of care must be used to get them to germinate, nor will they all come double. H. H. P. SINGLE PETUNIAS, Pkt. German Empress—A grand mammoth flowering Petunia. Color delicate lavender, shading to white and richly netted velvety violet=throatab lacks. teres een eee Eee 15 King Alfonrss—Very large dark crimson flowers with black throat, and so deeply ruffled as to appear double........ 15 Norma—fForms compact bushes bearing a profusion of small velvety blue flowers with a white star shaped GONEOMSisisie hee ve fonsy cderelopone tor nonenstem iene ne SOMOS OONOH ESO OO OGG 15 Rheingold—A giant flower with a wide throat of rich golden yellow, extending well out to the margin, which 1S; DUILE Wilt Cisrarernn-qveicuscrteteloulteicusfoteh wenevekchotete lore ie oiswie ee RES 15 Large Flowering, Finest Mixed—From a collection of su- perbly bordered, striped and spotted flowers.......... 10 Large Flowering, Kringed, Finest Mixed—A new strain with fringed and frilled edges, very distinct and beauti- ful; comings true fromeSeedkaeocee eek sloisiaveielelsrsicureeelo Wine Mixed—Splendid varieties, % oz. 20c...... ofevololereverutets 5 Hybrida, Finest Mixed—Striped and blotched varieties, Va O Zee O.0 Craisusereieteietels RienevereParehotene 5600 0B SOOO00D000BG00RD ONS 5 Hybrida Alba—Large pure White.........cccccccscevccsece 5 Hybrida—Rose ..............-. OO CRO0OOOG New Star—They are prolific bloomers. The ground color is dark crimson-maroon. From the center starts a five- pointed star, which is a very light blush pink, sometimes almost white .......... D600 GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. These wonderful Petunias have been specially selected and improved in California by a specialist, and are now famous for their great size, beauty of markings and combinations of color. Many have daintily fringed edges, others are ruffled and frilled and are exceptionally lovely. Pkt: Giants of California, Mixed—2 pKts. 25c.............008- 5 62313) Ruflied Giants, Mixed—2 pkts. 25C............ eee ee eee eee 15 DOUBLE PETUNIAS. Fringed, Choice Mixed—Our double-fringed Petunias are saved from one of the finest collections in existence, and will produce 30 to 40 per cent. of fine double-fringed flowers, the balance being extra fine single flowers; the weakest seedlings should be carefully preserved, as they invariably produce double flOWiersi. ooo cic ste cis iene 0 sic is ieee 2D tinimitable—Saved from carefully fertilized flowers and will produce a large pereentage of doubles, while such plants as are single are marvels of beauty in colors and Feats b -Ob oy =4— meni eeREES bo CG CID REGIE oon 6. REO eon Doma Ono boOo 25 Lady of the Lake—A large, pure white variety, very beau- bib) PMR Een Na. =o Os Ot ERC IELTS. OM iene Aone DEGAS Om tro 25 NEMOPHILA. Pretty dwarf-growing plants of compact habit, producing an abundance of beautiful flowers throughout the sum- mer months. H. A. Fime Mixed.............. Seoeuco bb 5 } NIGELLA. Love in a Mist or Devil in a Bush. H. A. Miss Jekyll—A lovely, new variety. Flowers cornflower- blue and fine for cutting. See page 5............ coeeee 10 Damascena Nana—Compact growing, free-flowering plants, with curious-looking flowers and seed pods.... 5 PLATYCODON. Chinese Bell Flower. An exceedingly attractive class of hardy border plants, closely resembling the Campanulas, with which they are often confounded. Pkt. Grandiflorum (Bell Flowers)—3 feet. A very handsome plant; blooms continuously all summer. Flowers blue and@ white; bell-shaped® « ./(eeyerewiererciela © © = «= 00 cl eseis}olsieroleley« 5 PENNISETUM. Fountain Grass. ornamental grass with beautiful feathery plumes of It is particularly adaptable to edging of Canna and other large beds. H. A. Pkt. Longistylum—2 feet. August. Singularly twisted downy plumes of a greenish-white color...........- Sadao ado. Rueppelianum (Purple Fountain Grass)—3 feet. A beau- tiful variety bearing above its graceful foliage a verit- able fountain of purplish flower plumes..............-. 10 An inflorescence. i . \ j PETUNIA LARGE FLOWERING, PENTSTEMON. These handsome herbaceous plants are deservedly growing in favor for bedding purposes. The flowers are constantly produced during the whole season. Sown in February in the house or hot-bed will flower during summer and fall. Choice Mixed .................. alate w/e] s ojefale sterstore elelelelcreteiote etal) PERILLA. This ornamental plant makes a fine contrast with any of the light or silver-leaved plants used for lawn groups or ribbon borders. H. H. A. Pkt. Laciniatus—Cut-leaved variety..........ceeccesccessesece 5 Nankinensis—1}¥ ft. ...............0008 ADDO DOG C OC OOOO 5 PHORMIUM. : Folius Variegatus (New Zeaiand Flax)—Handsome, grass- like foliage, suitable for lawn decoration, vases, etc. WEVA Nel TOMAS Sooggogondcnddusoood00 SHOW AoGod aS aor aw) PHY SOSTEGIA. False Dragon Head. Pkt. Virginica—A peautiful free-blooming perennial with lavender-pink flowers. If kept cut will flower from mid- summer until fall. An exceedingly desirable plant. Height 3 to 4 feet. .ovccccccvcec000e coco ee eeee00s0esKe02 Ry Ro LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. ee vk) PHLOX DRUMMONDII (LARGE FLOWERING.) PHLOX CUSPIDATA. Bel Star of Quedlinburg—Sharply toothed and fringed flowers; each flower is bordered white, and repre- sents the perfect form of a star. Mixed Colors...... on HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOXES. Beautiful, stately plants, and should be represented in all gardens. Our Seed is saved from a collection of the finest named flowers. Pkt. Fine Mixed Varieties................... ekoteheietamniateronetn eke 10 PORTULACA. Popular hardy annuals, producing flowers of almost every hue in the greatest profusion; succeed best in warm, sunny ' places, and will hardly ever suffer for the want of moisture. When other plants are dying for the want of water, this little beauty will continue blooming freely. SINGLE PORTULACA. Pkt. Pkt. Alba—Pure white ... 5 Splendens—A rosy purple. 5 Aurea—Golden yellow 5 Thellussonii—Fine crimson 5 Splendid Mixed—All colors; 4% oz. 20c................. 5 DOUBLE PORTULACA. Large Flowering. Flowers of the double variety make a grand dis- play remaining open all day in the burning sun. Carnation Striped, Yellow, Orange, White, Purple, Scarlet, Rose, Choice Mixed. Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts, 20c; % oz. 75e. Collection of 7 separate colors, 40c. PHLOX DRUMMONDII. Sown in the open ground during April and May, they pro- duce a perfect blaze of brilliant colored flowers until cut down by frost. The richness of color and the profusion with which the flowers are produced make them indispensable for massing in beds and borders. H. A. LARGE FLOWERING PHLOXES. Alba, pure white. Black Warrior, dark purple. Black Brown, the darkest color in Phloxes. General Grant, rich purple. Leopoldii, deep pink with white eye. Grandiflora Splendens, scarlet with white eye. Dark Purple with White Eye. Chamois Rose, salmon _ pink, dark scarlet eye. 2 Isabellina, yellow. Pure White with Crimson Eye. Rose D’Amour, silvery pink, shading to dark rose, Princess Royal, violet, striped white. Any of the above, pkt. 5c; 6 pkts. 25e; 144 oz. 30c; oz. $1.00. Pkt. Wime Mixed—Per oz. 50c; % oz. 15c...........000ceeeeeee &) Large Flowering, Extra Choice Mixed Phlox—Saved from the finest flowers and colors; a very choice mixture. Per oz. 75c; 4% oz. 25c........ doo oo mUU ORI OOD Oo DOO OO doe 10 DWARE COMPACT PHLOXES. Small, compact plants, growing about 6 inches high. Pkt. White, Rose, Searlet, 3 pKts. 25c, each................+00- 10 Finest Mixed, 3 pkts. 25c; % oz. 25c...... cocdoscouccGodoa — Al) DOUBLE PHLOXES. The flowers of the double varieties last longer in bloom than the single, and are invaluable as cut flowers. Pkt. Finest Annual Mixed................. ccc cece e teens coun ay) HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX so ss GURRTH BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKER, WIS. PANSIES. We make a specialty of choice Pansies, and our col- lection contains the finest varieties now in cultiva- tion. The Seed may be sown any time from Sep- tember to March, though Our experience teaches us that those spring sown that is, during January, February and March— bloom better during the hot, dry weather in sum- -mer than those that have = z = é EE = been exhausted before the eS : hot, dry weather sets in. GIANT TRIMARDEAU PANSIES. A distinct class, with im- mense, showy flowers; one of the best of the Large Flowering Pansy Mixtures, containing solid or selfs, blotched, striped and veined flowers. mu 5 Pkt. HH Giant Adonis—Light blue with white ; : PSViC ein: rolhsoteseaeke Sohabseehencuemebecsmeeere tse Oeaal mene Giant Beaconsfield—The ground color is purplish violet, shaded off in top petals? totabawiNite sin Gries cae teeaeric cee erate ee Giant Blaek—Rich blue black, splendid......................0----. 004. 10 Giant Emperor William—Lovely ultramarine blue, with distinct dark LN NDVESE CE cee tiny eee ps une ene UME CRE hs Ee Sa ann ean heon 10 Giant Fiery Faces—Purple-scarlet, with a yellow margin and yellow eye. The three lower petals are marked with black spots............ 10 Giant Golden Queen—Pure golden-yellow; solid color............... re 0 Giant Madame Perret—Perfect in form, and substance. The colors are pleasing shades of dark wine, pink and red, beautifully veined and frequentlysed sed: wathvarawihite sma crac rcoe net eects aren pe 10 Giant Snow-White—Pure white, without blotches; grand flower........ 10 Giant Striped—Lovely striped flowers..................0 cee cccccccevcs 10 Giant White with Purple Eye—Very beautful.........................-- 10 Giant Yellow—Very showy, with large, black eye....................-%. 10 : Giant] Mixed—"¢" (oz: about, 22.000 )Seeds! 40 cen sem 2s oc eke selene 10 TWO-THIRDS NATURAL SIZB, Any four of the Giants for 30c. The whole eleven Giants for 75e. CURRIE’S 3 PRIZE WINNER GIANT PANSY MIXTURES. Currie’s Superfine Scotch Pansies— Pkt. Currie’s International Pansy Mix- Pkt. Giant Pansy Mixture for Florists Pkt. Saved for us by one of the largest ture—A grand combination of and Amateurs—We have careful- and most noted Pansy growers in Giant Flowering Pansies, com- ly blended a mixture of all the Scotland, from varieties that have prising the picked strains of the Giant Trimardeau sorts in proper Peco vege isthe Tense CHE LAOS most noted Pansy specialists in proportions of colors, and have Tene auopal BOs NOG Os this country and FEurope. The added to it the magnificent papa ert ages te Ete blooms are of the largest size. SURLUDS of CSISENS Sh LEILA S, years, and to-day it remains pre- distinct and varied in_ their Qdiers, the new Giant Parisian eminently the finest strain of markings, of fine substance, con- Stained, and the rich colors of Pansy in cultivation. It is un- taining all the richest and choic- Madam Perret. The best pos- excelled by any in size of flower est colors to be found in Pansies, sible combination of the Giant (many of the single blooms embracing the newest and most sorts, ranging in color from clear measuring over 3 inches across), delicate rose shades, glowing white to the deepest shades of and for richness of color and reds, clear yellows, bronzes and blue and black, including beauti- beautiful markings, it has no blues, blotched, shaded and mot- ful shades of yellow, lavender, equal. 1,000 Seeds 75c tled varieties. 1,000 Seeds 75c... 5 ete. 1,000 Seeds 50c Pkt. Pkt. Parisian Giant Stained Mixed—A magnificent class of Bugnot’s Superb Bloteched—Extra large .................- 10 large-flowered Pansies of great substance and fine col- Cassier—A very rich and showy large-flowered sort, beau- ors, the distinctive features being the large and well- tifully: DlOteheds ape

L SALVIA. Handsome plants, excellent for beds or borders, with lonj spikes of flowers, which continue in bloom until late in the fal. For early flowering sow the Seed indoors in March or April, 0 outside as soon as the warm weather appears. Salvias plante on light or rather poor soils will come into flower much earlie than if planted on heavy, strong soils, where they develop 4 Bonfire—The plants are dwarf and compact in habit, grow- ing about 2% feet high, bearing in great profusion long spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers, which stand clear above the bright green foliage, producing a gorgeous Splendens (Scarlet Sage)—The long spikes of vivid scarlet are borne in such profusion as to fairly hide the foliage; WA OYA WYOc ooo dacoucne 6-0 RERERD LORE eecioec earch maemo sor cacocconoa sai Ball of Fire—A compact, dwarf-flowering variety unequaled for bedding; especially valuable as a border for large beds. Begins to bloom two weeks ahead of other sorts and con- BICTNUS: tinues a mass of brilliant scarlet bloom until late fall. ! i Helental Sein Chics sel Ze40 Zo Cha ate seciavey iainstascier ani e ner eee 1] RICINUS. Zurich—A dwarf, compact Salvia, Precocity—A new dwarf, compact coming into bloom very early, growing Salvia, forming well- Castor Oil Bean. and producing ne 1anee beiient shaped plants about 12 inches in - z ; F searlet flowers freely until cu height and producing continually SAE aes ee ee aes forage plants: dow: abysLRLOStame ace 10 an abundance of bright scarlet groups in ~center of large beds. Their Patens—Flowers of a _ delightful flower. spikes, making splendid brilliant leaves create a grand sub-tropi- DUC - eee eee ee eee teeta eee sae lO pot IONS and unsurpassed for cal effect. H. H. A. Coceinea Lactea—Pure SHEER 50 5 bedding; % 02, 50C.......1---.-, 1 Bismarkiana—A vigorous grower, and very ornamental; its large dark green leaves being tinged with metallic bronze and ribbed purple. The stems are almost black, with silvery white stripes............2.-2e+ees 10 Borboniensis Arboreus—Very large and handsome foliage; 15 feet. Oz. 10c. 5 Cambodgensis—The leaves are large, palm-shaped and of a bronze-red color with red veins. The stems of the leaves are of a reddish-brown, and the main stem of the plant is black, making a beautiful ornament for the lawns) ROSF LITTLE MIDGETS. 2 pkts, 256 yerpererreper 25 SALVIA BONTIRD. The Golden Feather is a valuable yellow-leaved variety mucl® P. much more rank plant and consequently later in flowering. Hj) H. P. PIE CLEC OES IZ FOZ BDC iiatcie clels wlel once oenota stoke Naleyeb-kou-Ralcnemieckeh aceon aoa 1} LIS’ OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. 85 SALPIGLOSSIS. Very pretty autumn blooming plants with funnel-shaped flowers, beau- tifully veined and marbled. H. H. A. Pkt. Large Flowered, Finest Mixed, 4 02. KNGs Gannon aoocoonoocoou Gogo cd 5 Emperor—Magnificent and brilliant flowered, rivaling the Orchid in the beauty and brilliance of their blooms. Mixed colors.......... SAPONARIA. Compact-growing plants, producing beautiful star-like flowers freely all summer. Good for bedding. H. A. Pkt. Calabrica, pink; Calabrica Alba, white, ecach........-. eee cree ee erees SCABIOSA. Mourning Bride, or Sweet Seabious. Very desirable plants, producing very pretty flowers of many colors in zreat profusion. Good for 2utting for vases, ete. H. A. Pkt Dwart Double—Flowers very double and globular; oz. BWOsssasaabooos 5 Leviathan Mixed—Large and beautiful double flowers; oz. BNO. Gaoon 5 PERENNIAL SCABIOUS. The Scabious or Mourning Bride are amongst the most beautiful per- ennial plants we possess and should be grown in every garden if only for cut flower purposes. They are very free flowering, lasting from June till late in fali. Pkt. Caueansien-—Soft lilac bDlue..... 1... eee ee eee eee eee cacooaobodcomun so 6 2k) Japoniea—-Lavender blue «1.1... eee eee ee eee eee boposaceocodcucon, al) SCHIZANTHUS. Few annuals can surpass in beauty the Schizanthas, so much so that it has been aptly called “The Poorman’s Orchid.” Pkt. Dwarf Large Flowered Hybrids.........-.---++seeee seen eres e tees 10 Wisetonensis—A remarkably free flowering variety, presenting a grand appearance with its myriads of flowers, the ground color of which is white, dotted with delicate rose, and a large spot on the upper lip varying in color from golden-yellow, carmine rose and light brown. Used largely as a XO IMIEVMES Ge covo GOOD GoOUCOROd 15 Wisetonensis, Improved Dwarf—New introduction of value. See fi SRS SIS So nO bene bn OIUbIC U0 Oa OO SOIC ODIO DIDICIDOOIoOIOIciD Soper coe boo odoooO 15 : SILENE. Pkt. Pedula Compacta (Catchfly)—Beautiful free-flowering plants, very attractive for rockwork, etc. H. A. Mixed.............+-+--++++-- SMILAX. Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides. OZ. 40C.......ese sees reer eee reece eens 5 SANVITALIA. Pkt. Een bens fl. pl.—Very pretty dwarf-growing and free-blooming SCABIOSA OR MOURNING BEIDD, HEL nes SUG VON a ee eee STOCKS OR GILLIFLOWERS. Sown in heat, in the early spring and afterwards in the open ground as soon as nice weather has set in, a continuation of bloom can be had all sea- son. They are of delightful fragrance, and are much used as cut flowers. Our strains of stocks | are all that can be desired. H. H. A, i LARGE FLOWERING DWARF 10-WEEK STOCKS. | of dwarf habit, with large spikes of very large | IF double flowers. Blood Red, Rose, Canary Yellow, Dark Violet, Carmine, Chamois, | Light Blue, White, 1 Choice Mixed, % 02. 75c. |All of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25e; 8 pkts. oes i \Dwarf German, Ten Weeks, Mixed, Second Qual- ity, %4 02. 50C....---+++--> COs 2 odpin oO Mono oe - CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN STOCK. (Perpetual Giant.) This is a*valuable Stock for cutting, branching out las fast as cut, and _ every shoot bears a cluster of | flowers, which are finely shaped and very Sees |Pure White...... pkt. 10 Mixed, % oz. 75c.... 10 Snowflake—A_ splendid dwart-growing variety with very large pure white flowers, very early. 10 Beauty of Nice—An attractive Stock for early and late flowering. The plant throws up a gigantic main flower spike, bearing blooms of large size, beautiful in form and of delight- ful shades of color. It is exceptionally early and can be had in flower 12 to 15 weeks from time of sowing. Canary Yellow—% 02. 50C...--.--- essere rte 10 Crimson King—% 02. 50cC....-----e sere eee 10 Queen Alexandra (Rosy Lilac)—% oz. 50c....--- 10 Pink (Daybreak shade)—%%0z. File: bas oie picroRe ORO 10 Whitea—% 02. 50C ...-- eee etter at Miixed—140z. 50C. 0.20. sere reer ster STOCKS—Intermediate. Valuable on account of their flowering late in autumn or as pot plants for early spring blooming, for which purpose the Seeds should be sown in July or August. kt. Emperor, Finest Mixed—H. H. 1 Sete Ono DPA . 10 Lae : : Early Autumn Flowering—H. H. V Ne) $8 Mie 5 Bet sis .. 10 ——— 10 STOCKS—BEAUTY OF NICH, Brompton, Finest Mixed—H. H. Bieirarerstatere et svore eres 86 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. : SWEET PEAS. BEAUTIFUL, FRAGRANT, FASHIONABLE. The last few years has seen a wonderful development in Sweet Pea culture. For many years previously the “Grandiflora” type had are vigorous, tall growers, and their flowers often measure over 2 inches across, 3, frequently 4, borne on each stem. The “Grandi-) floras” are somewhat better able to adapt themselves to adverse conditions and under such condition i Sowings of Sweet Peas should be made in well prepared ground as early as it can be worked. The plants should not, how- ever, be grown two successive seasons on the same ground. It will be found I5¢ SWEET PEAS FOR ALL GROWERS 5c EVERYBODY’S COLLECTION We will send postpaid seven of the finest named Sweet Peas in separate colors as follows: White, Pink, Deep Rose, Sear- let, Lavender, Pink and White, White Striped Salmon, and one packet of the New Giant Orchid Flowered Countess Spencer Seedlings, the sort which created the grand new Spencer class, which far supercedes the old Sweet Peas in size of flowers and beauty of coloring. We make this exceptional offer in order that all our customers may get a chance to see this mar- velously beautiful sort. A SELECT LIST OF THE BEST GRANDIFLORA SORTS. Agnes Johnson—Pink, shaded buff, wings pinkish buff. Open *Henry Eckford—A giant flower of perfect type, color an form. intense bright shining orange self unique and distinct. *Aurora—Orange rose, striped on white ground; large size. Open form. } : Rae? *Black Knight—Deep maroon, self-colored. Open form. Janet Scott—Clear, deep, bright pink, large size. Blanche Werry—Deep pink and white. Open form. ropes wawerd VIi.—The best of the bright scarlet sorts. seowuteea Gt Cana ee eee wits, Pew S oe *Lady Grisel Hamilton—The best of the light lavender sorts. Countess of Lathom—Cream pink, shaded with flesh pink. SEGCa Rune wba Bon aes rose; large flower. Dainty— White with pink edges. : Sia Lottie Eckford—White, edged with lavender blue. David R. Williamson—A grand flower, standards bright indigo Lovely—Beautiful soft pink. Very effective. blue; the wings of a slightly lighter shade. i *Miss Willmott—The best of the orange pink shades. *Dorothy Eckford—The best pure white. Splendid form. Mont Blanc—The earliest of all the white Sweet Peas. Open *Dorothy Tennant Deep reddish mauve, self-colored flower. form. 4 Duke of Westminster—Clear purple; flower of large size. Mrs. Geo. Higginson—Flowers clear blue. Earliest of All—Pink and white, grand forcer. Open form. Mrs. Walter Wright—A self-colored mauve flower. Earliest Sunbeams—An early forcing variety; color primrose. Navy Blue—Standard indigo, wings navy blue. em Aly UC eee a white flowers, extra large. Open form. Othello—Very dark maroon, self-colored flower. velyn Byatt—Rich orange, with wings of. a deeper color. *Phenomenal—White sha ded and edged with lilac. Very large and fine. *Extra Early Blanche Werry—Early pink and white; a good *Prima Donna-—Pure pink self-colored flower, very large. forcer. Open form. Prince of Wales—Bright self-colored deep rose. Flora Norton—Clear bright blue. Open form. Royal Rose—Deep rose, wings rose pink. Golden Rose—Primrose yellow, flushed with light pink. Salopian—Deep rich crimson, scarlet, self-colored. *Helen Pierce—Flowers pure white, veined, mottled and Searlet Gem—Dazzling scarlet color, closely resembling that | } marbled with bright blue. of a scarlet Geranium. Open form. | Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon—Light primrose, self-colored. *Senator—Maroon and violet striped on white ground. | For any of the above named SWEET PEAS, per pkt. 5e; 3 pkts. for 10¢; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 20c; 1 ID. 60ce. Any four separate ounces, 25e. THE BEST 15 SWEET PEAS, MARKED THU, * ONE PKT. EACH FOR 50c. Open form. LIST OF CHOICE SWEET PEAS FOR 1912. 87 LURORA SPENCER—Enormous flowers borne on long, stiff stems. | white, flaked and mottled with rich orange-salmon. Oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c........ ASTA OHN (SPENCER)—Large flowers with fluted standards and very large waved wings. Color a soft lavender, suffused with mauve. Oz. 25c; %4 lb. 7ic.. BLANCHE FERRY (SPENCER)—A beautiful variety with a pink standard and large white spreading wings. Oz. 20c; 4 b. 60C....-.. eee ee eee eee eee ee Bolton’s Pink—Standards self-pink, shaded delicate rose, wings pale pink. A very large flower, fine substance. OZ. 15c; 4 1b. 40C.... eee ee eee eee eee ees Countess Spencer—Grand flowers of lovely shell-pink, shading deeper pink at edges; an exquisite flower. Oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60C......- eee eee eee teen ete eee Sountess Spencer Mixed Seedlings—The colors vary from blush pink, through all the beautiful shades of pink, salmon pink, and rose, deepening at the edges and wavy undulations. Oz. 15c; % Ib. 40C...- eee eee eee eee eee eee tee eee E. J. Castle—Rich Carmine, shaded Salmon. Unwin type. Oz. 15c; \%4 Ib. 40c.. ETHEL ROOSEVELT (Spencer)—A beautiful variety. Ground color soft-primrose or straw color, overlaid with dainty flakes of blush crimson giving warmth and golden tinting to the yellowish ground. Blossoms of the largest size. 'Y% oz. B30c; 0%. 50C; % Id. $1.50... ee eee ee te tet eee ttt ee ee eee eee . Florence Morse (Spencer)—Light pink, edged darker pink. Oz. 25c; % Ib. T5c.... IFLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (Spencer)—Charmingly soft, yet rich lavender, enliv- ened by a very faint sheen of rose-pink. Wings large, well-spread, frilled and waved. Plants flower profusely, the stout stems attaining a length of twelve to sixteen inches. The variety bunches beautifully, and attracts universal admiration. % oz. 40c; 02. 75c; %4 Ib. $2.00... 2... eee ee eee ee ee eee ee eee eee es Frank Dolby—Large lovely pale blue. Unwin type. Oz. 10c; buat (Gladys Unwin—Clear, bright, light pink, self-colored, except for a slightly deeper | tint at the edges. Oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20C......... eee eee eee eee eee e te tenet e eee Helen Lewis—Orange pink seedling of the Countess Spencer class. The color is an intense rich crimson orange. Oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60C......+5seeeeeeees tees tees John Ingman Spencer)—Deep, rich carmine rose standard, deep rosy pink wings, | almost a self color. Oz. 20c: % ID. 60C... 1. eee e eee eee eee eee eee teeta NG EDWARD SPENCER—Immense flowers often measuring 2 inches across, 4 wings unusually large. Color a beautiful carmine-scarlet. Oz. 25c; 4 lb. 7dc.. MAUD HOLMES—Sun-prootf Crimson Speneer—This is undoubtedly one of the finest novelties of recent introduction; flowers are of the largest size, three and four to a spray, carried on long stems, of brilliant crimson, and blooms are of the true Spencer type, both standard and wings being well waved. The variety will not burn under the hottest sun and is of vigorous and strong growth. PZ ES IE O ol ee aieicteove ele chee keel lip ol t old viele elionens Bee Umedo 6 piso out akonour soboa 2b od 15 MARIE CORELLI (Spencer)—Brilliant rose-carmine. Possibly the brightest shade of all; flowers of immense size borne on fine long stems. Oz 35c; 14 Ib. $1.00... 10 Mars. Alfred Watkins—A grand large pink. Unwin type. Oz. 15¢e; %lb. 40e...... 5 One of the finest whites yet introduced. Oz. 15dc; Nora Unwin—Giant white. y% lb. 40c Oz. 200; 14 Ib. G0C.. 1... eee ee eee eee eee tees Bee \Primrose Spencer—A beautiful sort of a pronounced primrose ‘Queen Alexandra—The largest and finest brilliant scarlet-self in existence today. NEW GIANT FLOWERED SWEET PEAS. \All of these New Giants are the latest efforts of Sweet Pea Specialists and cannot be surpassed for size and quality of blooms. Color cream- Pkt. 10 10 10 5 MAUD HOLMES. GIANT ORCHID FLOWERED SWEET PEA, MIXTURE OF SWEET PEAS. BOUQUET COLLECTION MIXTURE OF THE LATEST IN- ground. ossibly a jth (Aen co cn IEO OOD bao Dp On OmID. OC Coe 000 On lb 2O cy SO D.AC.GO Boer 10 \Sybil Eckford—A unique colored flower, standard light apricot, wings cream and lemon. Open form. Oz. 15c; é Will, UC edouganonsocc cov UO RdODNGO ODOC DOUOOSOOOD GO ICE A White Spencer—Unquestionably the finest White Sweet Pea in existence. Large, fluted wavy petals; long, stout stems; delightfully fragrant. Oz. 25c; 4% b. 80c...... 10 Ww. T. HUTCHINS (Spencer)—Cream yellow, margined with blush-pink. Blossom very large on long stems. Oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00 The 10 superb Spencers named above in capital letters, one | packet each, for 95c; any 6 for 65c; priced at 10c, for 55c. VERMILION BRILLIANT—A magnificent novelty, de- scribed as the most brilliant, iridescent scarlet Spencer yet introduced. The flowers are perfect in form, of large size, absolutely sun-proof, the very long stout stems fre- quently producing four blooms. Wings and standard are of the same pure scarlet. In packets only TRISH BELLE or “DREA™M”—A superbly beautiful new Spencer variety showing quite a new shade in Sweet Peas. The color, a lovely rich lilac, flushed with pink. is uniform in both standard and wings and gives a very distinct, soft tone to the entire flower. Blossoms are of A fine hot weather sort. In packets only NEW “DUPLEX” or DOUBLE STANDARD SPENCER— “Duplex Spencer” produces uniformly large waved flow- ers of true Spencer type. Both standard and wings are a rich cream-pink, a large per cent of the flowers bearing double or triple standards. This is a grand variety for bouquets, as the color is exquisite, the tlowers borne profusely on long, stiff stems are glorious in size, form and substance. In packets only The 3 grand new Spencers above, one packet each, 40c. large size and well placed on long stems. BUSH SWEET PEAS. These comparatively new bush sorts grow to a height of 18 inches when fully developed and form compact bushes with no tendency to climb like the older sorts. As the plant begins to flower it spreads more or less and should be tied to a sup- port. Bush Sweet Peas are quite attractive if planted as a hedge, allowing about six inches to each plant. The flowers are usually borne on top of the plant, and when in full bloom shows a perfect mass of flower, Pkt, 5¢; 0z.10c; % Ib, 25c; Ib. 75¢, TRODUCTIONS—This mixture for many seasons has met with the unstinted praise of our numérous customers. We have again carefully selected the varieties and added all the meritorious new ones to the mixture. The colors are mostly pink and white. shades, with a sprinkling of the other colors to give it tone. Only the best of the large-flowering types have been used, and we claim this to be an Wxtra Select Mixture. Per large pkt. 10c; per oz. 15c; per %4 Ib. 40c; per lb. $1.00 SELECTED LARGE-FLOWERING MIXTURE—This mix- ture is composed of varieties all of the largest flowering, in even quantities of color. Per pkt. 5c; per oz. 10c; per % Ib. 20c; per lb. 50c. MIXED, ALL COLORS—A good mixture of all colors. oz. 5c; per %4 lb. 15c; per lb. 40c. DOUBLE SWEET PEAS. Double Sweet Peas have divided or multiplied standards, usually two, but sometimes three and four standards, each as large as the ordinary standard on the single sort. Under very favorable conditions this doubling is almost constant, but there is alwavs a tendency to run back to single flowers. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 6O0c. SWEET PEAS In Separate Shades of Color. Many of our customers prefer to grow Sweet Peas in patches of color, instead of a mixture of all colors. Grown in this manner they can be picked and more easily arranged into bouquets with effective color blendings. We offer shades selected only from our finest named sorts. Pink Shades. Lavender Shades. Red and Searlet Shades. Blue and Heliotrope Shades. Per Stri Sorts. White Sorts. ee White with Pink and Lilac Edges. Price of any of the above, per oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e. One oz. each of the 8 sorts separate for 50c. DWARF OR CUPID SWEET PEAS. Unique dwarf varieties forming compact plants, never growing more than six inches in height, and spreading to a diameter of fifteen inches. Pink Cupid—Standards pink, with white wings. White Cupid—Flowers pure white. Mixed Cupid—All colors. Any of the above Cupid Sweet Peas, per pkt. Se; 07%, Oe; Y% Wh, 25e; 1 Ib, 75e, 88 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. SUNFLOWERS. CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN SUNFLOWERS. A new class of branching Sunflower, yielding an abundance of flowers with long, stiff stems, measuring 3 to 4 inches across, from June until frost comes. They not only make a great display in the garden, but are excellent for cut flowers. The plants form pyramidal bushes from 8 to 4 feet high. Pkt. Fine Mixed, Single Varieties, % oz. 10c....................... Bye IA On 5 Fine Mixed, Double Varieties, 14 02. 15¢........ 0... cee ee eee ee eee eee 5 Apollo—A dwarf compact growing variety. The flowers are star-shaped, golden yellow with a black center, very attractive....... POS exter o AnD 10 Stella—Long-stemmed flowers of the purest golden yellow with black disc. 5 Double White—The white, however, is not constant...................... 10 Star-Shaped Double Mixed—Similar in style to a cactus Dahlia, sur- rounded at the edge with long loose-twisted petals arranged like spokes CONRAN A OVa\e} leeenicta cob GS Biome G SOS oe OU USSU ODO GObIGe Go S65 qo pdosogsssuo505 5 DOUBLE SUNFLOWERS. ; Californicus—Extra large, double, 5 feet. Oz. 10c...... ASOODODuOOaCCOOOpON 5 Chrysanthemum-Flowered—A magnificent Sunflower. The flowers are a : deep orange color, very double and slightly fringed, produced on long stems, rendering them valuable as cut flowers. Oz. 20c................- 5 ut Giobosus Fistulosus—Flowers very large and globular, of a bright, rich | Saferon= colons Gets = © Za ol\0 Cry pened owcreticestouokelstskatelohelebensualiehenensustele Senso eoacoos 9 m6 5 . SINGLE SUNFLOWERS. Mammoth Russian—The largest of all Sunflowers, specimens often ; measuring 18 inches in diameter. STOKD’S ASTER. (OV AN Seon ic bind os Boom On So amaooos Acc 5 H i Nanus Folius WVariegatus—The | STOKESIA CYANEA-- foliage variegated, green and : STOKE’S ASTER White; = dwant seas och coer kees Steen 5 ° ae ACY Hardy ee SRO ea noble One of the most useful perennial : ye pide Ore THe TE ance omer Se ares i plants, either for the herbaceous ing a height of 5 feet, bearing on } order Ortoemeplan tint pe long stems gigantic flowers of P s s purplish red with a yellow cen- fi shrubs, where it has a most ter. The fi Sone OG GU ODr 5 [iN See ASS AVE Na ae, Pe THUNBERGIA. Ornamental, free-blooming climber of rapid growth. Good for greenhouse culture or warm situations out of doors. H.H.A. hy GE ei ee eae Ah OL Sars atte odin Cito Ok OOO OUTU OS STISOO CSD oa 5 TORENIA. The Torenias are very pretty plants for borders or for house plants, hanging baskets, ete. H. H. P Baillonii—A free-flowering sort, bearing golden yellow flowers that have a brownish red throat......5....--- 260... cee 5 Fournierii—The flower is sky-blue, dotted with three dark blue spots, has a bright yellow throat, and is an exceed- ingly (ree bDLOOME eh We i elejerec excnet svete ous ehakemnr eters eenelakelalshohalete ee 5 TRITOMA, dh Uvaria Grandiflora—Interesting and showy plants, popularly it} known as Redhot Poker, on account of the color of ie i flower spikes, which are bright orange-scarlet, produced in Paw. eis: great profusion and remaining a long time in bloom. H. ; CHORYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED PB 4 t tveeecer eee ver eerveeererereseressrererrrce serge r eggs ee 40 SUNFLOWER, LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1912. 89 -CURRIE’S VERBENA. | This splendid class of dwarf-growing plants || should be well represented in every garden. They .|are of easy culture, and Seed sown early in the || spring will produce strong, nice flowering plants by duly. The flowers are large and represent a ~ ‘| great range of colors, from pure white to deep '|/purple, many of them being beautifully marked ||) with a distinct eye. H. H. P. Pkt. Aurora Borealis—Large flowering vivid scarlet 10 || Commandant Marchand—Rich velvety purplish maroon; very free, large flowering.......... 10 -|Mammoth White, Pink, Scarlet, Striped, Purple, Yellow, any of the above colors, % oz, 20c... 10 Currie’s Mammoth Mixed—A strain of large flowering Verbenas unrivaled in size and its great variety of beautiful colors; \% oz. 20c. 10 Hybrida—Extra Fine Mixed—¥% oz. l5ic....... 5 Golden Leaved—lIts foliage is a beautiful yel- low color, and contrasts admirably with the various pleasing shades of the flowers...... 10 Hybrida Gigantea, New Giant Flowering Ver- bena—A very important recent introduction of extraordinary beauty. See list of novelties page 5. Colors mixed...... “Gedae costa cles 15 VINCA. Highly ornamental, free-flowering, compact reenhouse evergreen shrubs, with shining green oliage and handsome circular flowers. T. P. Pkt. Alba—White, with crimson eye, 2 feet........ 5 Alba Pura—Pure White ..............0.022 eee 5 Rosea—Rose, 116 feet................ ee eee eee 5 ! WALLELOWER. A plant much esteemed for its rich, fragrant | flowers. H. H. P. Pkt. Double—Finest Mixed ....................002.- 10 Bin le—— Mies RES. sh ON. eS Bi 5 Blood Red—Single ............. cece cece cece 5 Belvoir Castle—Beautiful single, yellow....... 5 Annual Wallflower—An annual variety of the old garden favorites, which if sown in spring can be had in flower by July. The flowers have all the rich fragrance of the old sorts. Mie COLOLS ery eieisteleleveslcleisloknaisitetterererseircieiicns 10 CURRIE’S MAMMOTH VERBENA, ZEA MAIZE—Striped Japanese Corn. An ornamental species of corn, the leaves being beautifully striped with white and green. H. H. A. Pkt. ‘Japonica—Striped foliage. 6 feet............ A ee OD 5 Gracillima Variegata—Dwarf striped corn............... Burbank’s Rainbow Corn—Beautiful as the finest Dracaena and easy as Field Corn to grow. The leaves are broadly striped with crimson, yellow, white, green, rose and bronze. Unequaled for decorative PUTPOSES........ ccc e eee ee eee eee 10 ZINNIAS. Can be raised to flower by August, if sown in the open ground; but if sown under glass in April they will bloom in June and throughout the entire season. H. H. A. Pkt. Large-Flowering Dwarf Double—A handsome class of Dwarf Zinnias, very useful for beds or borders. Height 1% feet. Six separate colors. Yellow, Orange, Scarlet, Crimson, Pur- ple, Pure White. Very double; each color.................. 5 Collection of Six Separate Colors................c cece eee eee 20 Extra Choice, Double Mixed, 1% oz. 15c...................008. 5 Jnequeminot—Rich velvety crimson, flowers very double and produced in great abundance; % oz. 25b@............6..0--s 10 Double-Striped Perfection—The flowers are large and very double. and of the most novel and charming shades of color, each petal being distinctly striped or splashed............. 5 Curled and Crested—The flowers are very double, the petals being twisted, curled and crested in a most graceful manner, Bij oN gush! OS 5 gates a Goto CoO enn MiSiOls Ohh cb occ OD UGO GIGIO wie. cieIG el oe 10 Mammoth Flowering—Flowers perfectly double, measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter, colors brilliant. The plants grow about 3 feet high, making a handsome appearance. Fine mixed colors, 3 pkts. 20c; 4% 0Z. 30C:........00 ee eeeee 10 Elegans Tom Thumb—A dwarf, compact variety; 12 inches in height. The flowers are produced in great abundance. Double’ mixed colors; 14 oz 30c.......-2.......0- ee seen 5 Haageana, fl. pl. (Mexican Zinnia)—Of erect bush form, grow- ing to a height of 12 inches, covered with flowers of a bright golden yellow. The flowers retain their color beautifully PUVA GUYS Wem CLT © Gleam pewe amet oie estes sc ct eweiret's) ater ec PeEM ES ne ae Ea eg MAW ONS 5) aTs)\=)h0)s Double Pompon—Cone-shaped flowers; very pretty, Mixed,,. oon 90 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS AND ROOTS. BE G ONIA S—rTuberous Rooted. A charming class of Begonias, of great value for planting out-doors in the herbaceous border or shady nook in the lawn. No plants are easier grown. The tubers planted out-doors in May will bloom in July, and continue to produce an abundance of large, brilli- ant colored fiowers until frost cuts them down; or they may be planted in the house in March or April and transplanted to the open ground as soon as the weather permits, and have them in bloom in June. They also make handsome pot plants for the house. The flowers are large and exceedingly showy, many of them measuring more than four inches across. SINGLE GIANT FLOWERING BEGONIAS. A Separate Colors—Rose, White, Crimson, Scarlet, Saat Yellow. Each 5c; dozen 60c; 100 $4.00; 1000 DOUBLE GIANT FLOWERING BEGONIAS., Separate Colors—Rose, White, Crimson, Scarlet, Orange, Yellow. Each 10c; dozen $1.00; 100 $7.00; 1000 $60.00. NEW GIANT FRILLED BEGONIAS. Single Finest Mixed Colors, each 15¢; doz. $1.50. Double Finest Mixed Colors, each 20c; doz. $2.00. Begonias are mailed free at dozen rates, and shipped by express at 100 and 1000 rates at purchaser’s ex- pense. CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. ELEPHANT’S EAR. Magnificent sub-tropical plants; when planted out in beds or as single specimens on lawns they have a grand appearance. 4 First size bulbs, 1% to 2% inches in diameter, 10c J} each; per doz. 85c; per 100 $5.00; by mail 8¢e each extra. Second size bulbs, 2% to 3 inches in diameter, 12¢ each; per doz. $1.00; per 100 $7.00; by mail 5e each extra. Mammoth bulbs, 20ec each; per doz. $2.00; by mail | 10c each extra. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS, GLOXINIAS. Charming plants for house culture, bearing freely beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers, ranging in color from pure white through the various shades of rose to deep crimson and rich violet. In separate colors, red, white and blue. Price, each 10c; 3 for 25c; per doz. $1.00; per 100 $7.00. LILY OF THE VALLEY. 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 inches apart and about two inches deep. For house culture put 6 to 12 crowns in a pot and place in the dark until rooted. Set the erowns an inch below the surface. Selected Large Flowering Crowns. | “Giant Forcing.” Doz. 100 Biya euilLce nsec 35 $2.50 109 1000 By express at purchaser’s expense $2.00 $16.50 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Large Clumps, especially adapted for out-door planting. 380c each; $3.00 per dozen, by express not prepaid. GOLDEN YELLOW CALLA, Elliottiana—The flowers are as large as the popular white Calla, the color being a rich golden yellow. Extra strong bulbs, each 35c; doz. $3.50. TUBEROSES. One of the most charming and fragrant of our summer-flowering bulbs. Plant in the | ol \ open ground during May. By starting in pots during March a succession of bloom can | aa SS be had all summer. = a Mammoth Excelsior Pearl—By mail, each 5c; per doz. 50c; by express, purchaser paying — GLONINTAs charges, 3 for 12c; per doz, 40c; per 100 $2.50. i LIST OF SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS FOR 1912. 91 HARDY LILIES. Plant in a well-drained garden soil, covering the bulbs to a depth of 9 inches. At the time of planting cover all sides of the bulb with good, clean sand, after which fill up with ordinary soil. Auratum (Golden Banded Japan Lily)—Flowers pure white; gold band through center of petal; beautifully spotted chocolate crimson. Each Doz. 100 VENA LOUIS em gic o OO35 Soto oUcmaOOUde Got ona OOD 20 $1.25 $ 8.00 DP ince. ewe POWWOKIo ooo annnoooso0uennbonoGEDOO 25 2.00 12.00 Speciosum Album (White Japan Lily)— ILEHHSE) [OS Goabp oncocotoomononeboonooDDOnoOOD 20 1.35 10.00 iapaneey Meyer jOWUOE Ss oogsoocnodpenaauobavuOODK 25 2.00 14.00 Speciosum Roseum (Rubrum)—White suffused and spotted rose. [ASIST oacscocoadnodo do goo no ooAoOeCouE oD BOG 2 1.25 8.00 EER Larne Ce OULD Saepiemiermiaierccsiciele)svcleienebcyspatalstel ciel 25 1.75 12.00 Speciosum Melpomene—Rich crimson heavily SpOUte dae: Camere cwevctelstcaveney -t aite poles eh lelalalc) eivpsiia 20 1.35 10.00 IDp (heey le worexss Jovi, Wk co bona Mon oUOGUeDo babe oODGG 25 1.85 13.00 Lonzgiflorum Giganteum— IGEN ODM OS ao osh padthinoc cob dear e Oooo oO auU DO oD 15 1.35 9.00 LOPS Ah IPCI OWNS Soo cone boapemupo ao oDeecooed 25 2.00 14.00 Postpaid at single rates. Purchaser pays charges at dozen and 100 rates. Add 25c per dozen, $1.00 per 100, if wanted prepaid. One bulb each of the above 5 beautiful Lilies by mail, for 75c. GLADIOLUS. ALL LARGE FLOWERING BULBS. America—one of the grandest Gladioli yet introduced. - Color a beautiful soft flesh pink, slightly tinged with lavender, paler gives it the delightful 5 coloring of the loveliest orchid. LILIUM AURATUM, The flowers are unusually large. Each 10c; doz. $1.00; 100 $6.00. Mrs, Francis King—A fine, very large, light scarlet variety. Flowers excellent for cutting. Each 10c; per doz. 75c; 100 $5.00. Augusta—Pure white with blue anthers. Each 5c; doz. 50c; 100 $3.00. Brenchleyensis—An old favorite for massing. Fine vermilion-scarlet. One of the most satisfactory in cultivation. Each 5c; per doz. 30c; 100 $2.00. May—White flaked rose, fine. Each 5c; per doz. 50c; 100 $3.50. Peace (Groff’s)—The grandest white Gladiolus in the world. Flowers large, of good form and correctly placed on the heavy, straight spike. Color a beautiful white, with a pale lilac feathering on the under petals. Foliage broad, heavy and rich green, the plant as a whole massive in propor- tions, erect and vigorous in habit of growth. Each 50c; per doz. $5.00. Prineceps—A grand large flower, color brilliant scarlet-crimson, blotehed white on the lower petals. Each 15ec; per doz. $1.50; 100 $10.00. Wild Rose—A very beautiful sort with the wild rose tinge. See page 5. Each 20c; per doz. $2.00. Grofi’s Newest Hybrids — The flowers are magnificent, perfect in form, of splendid substance, and possess a wonderful range of color and combination of markings, including whites and lights, scarlet, crimson, rare blues, lilac and _ heliotrope shades. Fach 5c; per doz. 50c; per 100 $3.00. Giant Childsi, in Splendid Mixture—Of great substance and gigantic size. Flower spikes have been cut measuring 2 feet in length. Each 5c; per doz. 35c; per 100 $2.50. SPLENDID MIXTURES OF GLADIOLUS. Each. Perdoz. Per 100 LILIUM LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM. Winkle SHAGES | (.crercishessiovorchokeherelceepsicdetalateMelonsiciokcielslsksncicheleise pia OE $ .40 $2.00 Striped and Variegated............. 00sec eceeecneeee -05 .50 3.00 Searlet and Red Shades. ............ 0c eee eee erences .03 .30 1.50 Wellowis SWAGES rye teich enn olsnereelencLalio ler-tat-kev et ou etcr Wel rok ct 05 50 2.75 Choice Colors, Mixed...............¢-+ + sees eee eres .03 oo) 2.00 Single Bulbs and Dozen Lots Mailed Free, 100 Lots by Express, Pur- chaser’s Expense, or by mail for 50c per 100 Extra. Special Offer, One Dozen Each of the Above Eight Mixed Sorts of Gladiolus, All Separate, by Mail for $2.50. zi GLADIOLUS AMERICA, CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. CACTUS DAHLIA. DAHLIAS. CACTUS DAHLIAS. Ambassador—A long-stemmed very fine pure white. $3.50 per doz. Burbank—Rich, doz. Countess of Lonsdale—A profuse bloomer. shading to amber. Country Girl—Beautiful golden-yellow suffused with salmon- rose. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. Earl of Pembroke—Bright plum. Gen. Buller—Dark rich velvety maroon, tipped white. Harbor Light—A grand flower of immense size, orange red overlaid with flame, sometimes a beautiful golden orange. J. H. Jackson—Rich velvety maroon. One of the best. Kkriemhilde—A strong and vigorous grower, with flowers of an exquisite shell pink, shading to white in the center. Maid of Honor—A superb flower, color soft rose or peach blossom pink. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Mont Blane—Pure white of fine form. Oliver Twist—Very large, bright crimson, petals peculiarly twisted. Prince of Yellows—Rich canary yellow, fringed at tips. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Ranji—Dark crimson, shading to velvety maroon; form. Rosine—Pleasing shade of rose, very large flowering. Strahlein Krone—-Intense cardinal red. Winsome—Creamy white, perfect form. 35¢c each; brilliant, dazzling red. 25c each; $2.50 per Color salmon pink, petals broad and beautiful SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS. A. D. Livoni—Beautiful soft pink, with quilled petals and full to the center; an early and profuse bloomer. S. Arabella—Sulphur tipped pink. S. Bon Ton—Deep Garnet. S. Frank Smith—Dark maroon, tipped white. F. Lemon Benuty—Very large, color a beautiful shade of lemon yellow. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Pauls Searlet—Brightest scarlet. S. Penelope—White. flaked lavender. F. Prof. Mansfield—Immense flowers varying in color from cream through shades of yellow and red to deep crimson. 35¢c each; $3.50 per doz. FE. Progress—Soft rosy lake. F. Queen Victoria—Pure golden yellow. S. Storm King—The finest of all white show Dahlias, flowers large. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Any of the above named Dahlias, each 20c; 6 for $1.00; per doz. $1.75, except where otherwise noted. ' DECORATIVE DAHLIAS. Black Beauty—Dark velvety maroon. Blue Oban—The nearest approach to blue found in Dahlias. Catherine Duer—Bright crimson scarlet, very large. 25¢ each; $2.50 per doz. Clifford W. Bruton—A tall, vigorous grower and free bloomer: ot immense size, perfect form and of the finest canary yel- ow. Delice—The finest pink decorative Dahlia. The flowers are perfect in form and are produced on long, stiff stems. The color is a most delicate pink suffused with lavender. Strong roots 50c each; $5.00 per doz. Frank L, Bassett—Bright royal purple shading to blue. Grand Duke Alexis—A magnificent flower of large size and distinct form, with quilled petals. Pure white, delicately tinged lavender pink. Henry PatrickK—A superb pure white variety, of large size and borne on long stems; fine for cutting. Jack Rose—Rich crimson. Early and profuse bloomer. each; $2.50 per doz. Nymphaea (Water-lily Dahlia)—Clear shrimp pink. Very fine. Zulu—Rightly named “the Black Dahlia.” Jet black, changing to black maroon as the flowers fully expand. Of fine form and full to the center. a 25¢ POMPON DAHLIAS. Allie Mourey—Light pink, tipped deep pink. Elegante—Soft pink, tipped deep pink. Guiding Star—Pure white. Snowclad—Dwarf, pure white. Splendens Imbricata—Bright red. Sunshine—Brilliant scarlet. SINGLE DAHLIAS. 20th Century Orchid-Flowered Dahlia—Rosy crimson with white tips and white dise around the yellow center. Collarette—Maurice Rivoire—Outside petals deep velvety, ox- blood red, collar fringed and pure white. Collarette—Exposition de Lyon—Rich garnet; splashed with crimson. Danish Cross—Bright scarlet with a white stripe through each petal. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Gaillardia—Golden-yellow, with dise of red around the yellow center. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Gold Standard—Deep yellow. John Downie—Glowing crimson. Snow Queen—Pure white. Striking—Large rich maroon, white tipped. Twilight—Soft lavender, shaded rose, very fine. Any of the above named Dahlias, each 20c; 6 for $1.00; per doz. $1.75, except where otherwise noted. collar white DAHLIAS IN MIXTURE. C Choice named sorts, single. in mixture.. Double or 15e each; $1.50 doz. many colors Cannot designate color. COLLARETTE DAHLIA, SELECT LIST OF PLANTS FOR THE CONSERVATORY, WINDOW-GARDEN AND LAWN. 93 ee PLANT DEPARTMENT. SELECT LIST OF PLANTS FOR THE CONSERVATORY, WINDOW-GARDEN AND LAWN. THE PLANTS WE GROW. Our Plant Department contains a large and carefully select- ed assortment of growing plants suitable for culture in the dwelling house, green house and conservatory, and for the adornment of the flower garden and lawn. In the selection of the several plants we are governed by climatic conditions, the value and general usefulness of the plants, and the demands of our customers, Our object being to limit the number to only the very best and most useful kinds, being very careful to first prove the worth of each, so that we can, with the utmost confidence, recommend every one of them for the purpose for which it is intended. PLANTS BY MAIL. When so instructed in the order, and except where other- wise noted, we mail small plants at catalogue prices, postage paid; but no order for plants by mail amounting to less than 25 cents will be accepted unless accompanied by 5 cents extra to cover mail charges. PLANTS BY EXPRESS. We advise our customers to have plants sent by express where possible, as not only do we send larger and finer plants than is practicable by mail, but they invariably arrive in bet- ter condition, and we always add enough extra plants gratis te compensate for the additional expense of expressage. AS this plan, we find, meets with general approval, and believing it to be for the best interests of our customers, we always send plants by express (purchasers to pay charges) unless otherwise instructed in the order. DELIVERY PREE. All packages are delivered free of charge to all depots and express offices in Milwaukee, and no charge is made for boxes, baskets or packing, PACKING OF PLANTS. To insure the safe arrival of plants and without check to their growth, it is highly important that they be properly packed. By our system of packing our plants invariably reach their destination in perfect safety and as fresh as when they left our greenhouses. SAKE ARRIVAL OF PLANTS. We guarantee all plants to arrive safely and in good econ- dition, if sent by express, and will cheerfully replace any not received in good condition, if notice is sent us immedately on receipt of the plants, but we take no risk on plants sent in any other way than by express. HOW TO TREAT PLANTS WHEN RECEIVED. Plants sent by express usually arrive in such perfect con- dition that no special treatment is required. If they should be dry, soak the balls of soil in cold water before potting or planting them. When sent by mail to a considerable distance, they are liable to get dry. If they should look wilted, place them in tepid water for a short time, and they will soon re- vive; then put them into as small pots as will conveniently hold the roots, or, if planted immediately in the garden, press the soil, which should be well pulverized, firmly around the roots; water and shade for a few days. AGERATUM. Very povular bedding plants, extensively used for edging beds and for massing. A. Stella Gurney—A great acquisition, decidedly the best blue up to date. A continuous and most profuse bloomer. Hlach 10c; per OZ. cece cece eee eee tee et te ee eeee HoHoOceHbGHODOOdb dD eee $1.00 Color deep blue. AMARYLLIS. This is one of the most satisfactory house plants for the amateur, as it pro- duces under the most ordinary care and conditions two or even three long flower spikes each bearing four to six magnificent trumpet-shaped flowers, which last for a long time. The plants we offer are grown from the bulbs of Nehrling’s Florida Hybrids, a superb strain, which is the result of over twenty able to plant culture have apparently no deleterious ef- fect upon it. Excelsa — A very popular variety. Foli- age deep green, compact. Specimen plants $1.00 to $5.00 each, ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. ASPARAGUS. Very pretty and graceful Fern-like plants, rivaling beauty even the delicate Maiden Hair Fern. When cut for bouquets the sprays have much greater persistency than any Fern, retaining their freshness in water from three to four weeks. They are excellent house plants, and succeed well with ordinary care. Plumosus Nanus, better known perhaps as Asparagus Kern— An excellent pot plant. Foliage bright green, very graceful. Price 15e to 50c each. Bushy plants, 3 large plants ina pot. .$1.25 Sprengerii—A species remarkable for the beauty and delicacy of its rich green drooping fronds, which frequently attain a length of 4 feet, making it a most useful plant for decorative purposes. Price 10c to 50c each. . AZALEAS, The Azalea is undoubtedly the most attractive of our flower- ing house plants. When in full bloom the foliage is literally hidden behind a solid mass of inflorescence ranging in color ac- cording to variety, from pure white through all the shades of pink to deep crimson. It is perennial, and with little care may be brought into blooni in the house year after year. Our col- lection embraces all the best single semi-double and double flowered varieties, in every shade of color, including many beautiful mottled sorts. The plants as usual are large and bushy and thickly covered with blossoms and buds. Price, each. in SHIGUN ET Nee. 05-6 Glories REC EREEO > 2 REEERO RCE RERC IRE eet pMorO Gica meta $1.00 MVECONICLAN LZ C GLa Den S trees ees SEM Shners Discs teielacele) serve t's e o.e adedoy doy AE GmSI ACC) DlamlUSsats coker viele eee ctele helateleieidisrcvle «ies 2700' tO 3.00 . By exvress only. years of careful crossing and selection. range in color from almost UW, I 1 and scarlet to deep crimson, each color beautifully striped and variegated. Price, each, $1.00; ARAUCARIA. An admirable house plant of very easy culture; it is so hardy that the dry air, dust and other conditions of the ordinary living room usually so unfavor- The flowers are of enormous size and pure white through shades of pink, rose, orange $10.00 per dozen. Norfolk Island Pine or Xmas Tree Palm. = AZALDA, 94 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. BEGONIAS. Old favorites admirably adapted for both house culture and outdoor bedding. The two varieties we offer are wonderful bedders, ex- celling Geraniums in wealth of bloom and display of color and in hardiness, withstand- ing wonderfully the heat and drought of our summers. They succeed remarkably well also in pots in the house or conservatory, bloom- ing for months without cessation. B. Erfordia—Triumph of Stuttgart—Surely a “Triumph” in bedding Begonias. Note the remarkable profusion of bloom shown in the illustration. This photograph was taken late in September, and the bed had been a mass of bloom all summer in spite of the drought and though exposed most of the time to the blazing heat of the sun. The flowers are a beautiful rosy pink, foliage deep-green and glossy. B. Gracilis Luminosa—Similar to the forego- ing in habit, hardiness and general adapti- bility. The flowers, however, are bright scarlet. This variety is also remarkably well adapted for bedding in the open. fully exposed to the sun. We consider it the more desirable, however, of the two be- : cause of the dazzling red color of the flow- BEGONIA—TRIUMPH OF STUTTGART. (EDGE, COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII.) ers, Each 15c: per dozen $1.50. CALADIUMS. CASTOR OIL BEAN, Very handsome, almost indispensable plants for summer ; Ricinus. decoration. Culture very simple, the bulbous roots remaining A sub-tropical plant, especially valuable for the adornment 3 z A ‘ of the lawn, either planted singly or in groups i i i dormant all winter, to start again with little or no trouble with Cannas, Galanlinnis ade like ORR aE See e the following spring. eve ae ve varieties pice whens Lully: developed range in ; 4 eet. ip i ; Eseulentum—The variety so useful and so popular for sub- priceseachs 1c: per doz:: sere | yaya eee naar tropical beds on the lawn; also a good vase plant. Each ds ‘ 2 he 2 ASTOR DOT COZiz, specs: alepenensvoustisucnenelopevclocsvohever seelouonereieieteeksnetetereneraleyshs $2.50 2 CARNATIONS. Faney Sorts—An excellent assortment of the most distinct Of these very popular plants we carry an extensive assort- Kinds. YWach! S0CS per COZ sci ssier teks eterenere tole etere cue steleaonene $3.00 ment in White, Pink and Red. Hach 10¢; per doz........ $1.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We carry a select assortment of standard varieties in white, pink and yellow. Among them the following: Col. Appleton—Immense yellow. Major Bonaffon—Fine yellow, incurved. Ivory—Globe-shaped white. Timothy Eaton—Large white, incurved. Golden Glow—Early large yellow. MeNeice—Fine pink. October Frost—Early, pure white. Single named sorts—White, pink, yellow. Maud Dean—Bright pink. Pompon vwarieties—White, pink, yellow. Prices until July ist, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. After July 1st write for quotations. CINERARIA MARITIMA. Also known as Dusty Miller. Silvery foliage; excellent for ribbon borders or for edging beds. PriceMea chad Nes! Per dO Arai as. voteeceelcielove sic ee eee Dc aene henerenenct ey spent vispene $1.00 CINERARIA HYBRIDA. Exceedingly attractive winter flowering plants for parlor or conservatory culture, producing in great profusion flowers of marvelous beauty in almost all shades of color. Price, each, in 2%-inch pot, after Aug. 1st, 15c; per doz................- $1.50 Large plants invbloom®: during sthe swam terinc.si-).leaseve ore c:cletohevsleieverele sc 50c to 75¢e COBAEA SCANDENS. This handsome and rapid-growing climbing plant is considered to-day almost indispensable for decorative purposes. It is very useful for shading verandas or bowers or for covering unsightly fences and the like. PriCenreac Merz cco iavatorsnenstsielelelcuclozetavenersnesoverecenenen ever oNauciers SOO SOP DODO Oo 15¢e to 25c les Okey ANG Gor cea Op OOOO CO OU ODDUDUUOOD OODOUU EO sleheteleieisloleicle ersie.cigil D0) CO) 92450, COLEUS. “Foliage Plants.’—Considered indispensable for border and lawn decora- tion. The following varieties have proved themselves specially useful for mass- ing in beds or borders where it is desirable to produce a striking effect with solid colors: Chiecago—A clear, bright yellow. Milwaukee—Canary yellow, faintly veined with maroon. Her Majesty—Golden bronze. Paroquet—yYellow ground, mottled with crimson. Verschaffeltii—Maroon, a general favorite. Price each 10 Gs per id ozetry arisen rer cteroteicar tense arabe eieroopsistercickeneseioierelokereictsnees $1.00 ur Selection, per 190, by express omer’s Selection, per 100, by CYCLAMEN PERSICUM—Giganteum. For conservatory or parlor culture the Cyclamen has few equals. All lovers of plants are familiar with it, and all admire it. It is, as we have repeatedly said, perhaps the most popular plant in cultivation to-day. No trouble attends its culture. It succeeds equally well in the greenhouse and parlor window, producing freely its charming blossoms of great variety and beauty of coloring, from the purest white to the darkest crimson. Price; in early summer; 15 cvleach ! Per (dO Zire ciclels eleva icleleleleteletcisicvate Sderot LSD After Aug. Ist, 50¢ to $1.50 each. CARNATION, _ LisT OF PALMS AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS FOR 1912. 95 PALMS AND OTHER ORNAMENTAL PLANTS FOR HOUSE CULTURE. Palms are universally acknowledged to be the most useful, as well as the most attractive plants in cultivation. For conservatory adorn- ment they stand pre-eminently foremost, and for parlor or hall decoration they are without an equal. They are also extensively used for tropical bedding, for which purpose they are exceedingly effective; and as a center plant in a vase they excel all other plants in attractive- ness. The varieties we offer are the most popular, all in great demand and all very easy of culti- vation. KENTIA. A very popular plant in greater demand than any other species of the Palm family. This is the Palm, as will readily be seen from the illus- tration, which is observed with greatest fre- quency in our homes and offices and which forms the major part of Palm decorations. It succeeds splendidly in the house, being almost proof against dust and the usually dry atmosphere of the living-room, Kentia Belmoreana—Leaves dark green feath- ery in form and exceedingly graceful. The finest of the Kentias. 2 Kentia Fosteriana—A beautiful species with a bright green foliage; broader and heavier than that of the foregoing. Price each, $1.00, $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, $5.00, $8.00, $10.00, $15.00. PANDANUS VEITCHII—Variegated Screw Pine, so named from the arrangement of the base of the leaves. The leaves are bright green, beautifully ie ache OE d : Z Pte Poe variegated with broad stripes of pure or creamy KENTIA BELMOREANA,. white. $2.50 to $5.00 each. PHOENIX ROEBELENTI, : A beautiful variety of the popular Phoenix group, but recently FERN DISHES. introduced in the commercial world of horticulture. Its long, Fern Dishes filled with best varieties, well established drooping, pinnate, aimost fern-like leaves, covering the plant full ked d shi Al ieRP 1D) t x a from the ground up, the pinnae themselves gracefully recurved, carefully packed and shippe y iuxpress to any point. give the plant a dainty airiness and beauty not exceeded by These are very popular. any other Palm. Im addition it is surprisingly vigorous in Price—$1.00 to $3.00 each growth and indifferent to abuse. Fine specimen plants each A tea S uF ait ple f. Br Dish 10 ad $1.00, $1.50, $5.00 and $8.00. ssorte ma erns suitable for ern ishes ec an COCOS WEDDELIANA. 15¢e each; $1.00 and $1.50 per doz. The most graceful of all the small Palms; extensively used as seoe ornaments and as the center plant in ferneries. 25c to - each. BOSTON OR SWORD FERN.—Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. With increasing emphasis we again assert that the most pop- ular plant for house culture to-day is the Boston Fern, and well it deserves this recognition of its merits. It is very ornamen- tal, even when quite small; but as with age it attains size and its distinctive habit of growth, it makes a magnificent speci- men, its long, drooping and gracefully arching fronds descend- ing from a plumed mass of foliage which the young fronds form at the top frequently reaching a length of from 4 to 6 feet. For outdoor culture in shady places it is also excellent, Price—15c to $5.00 each. ASPIDIUM NIDUS AVIS—The Bird’s Nest Fern. Heavy, broad, bright green leaves. A most curious and withal beautiful species. $2.00, $3.50 and $7.00 each. JAPANESE FERN BALL.—Davallia Bullata, Makes a very handsome ornament for the conservatory or parlor. To start them into growth it is only necessary to place the ball in water about fifteen minutes and then hang up, dipping again at intervals as required. Nice plants in full growth, each $1.00 to $1.50. Dormant Balls, each 75c. By express. DRACAENA. Dracaena Massangeana—A very attractive hardy variety; foliage broad and gracefully drooping, deep green in color with a@ variegation lengthwise through the center of the leaf. D. Fragrans—Similar in habit to the foregoing but with dark green foliage. It grows thriftily under most adverse conditions. Specimen plants of each of the above, $3.50 and $5.00 each. D. Terminalis—Foliage a deep red, variegated with crimson, pink and white. An excellent’ variety for parlor and conserva- tory. $1.00 to $2.00 each. D. Indivisa—A very ornamental pot plant, also useful for vases. Foliage dark green; about 3 feet long and 1 inch wide, tapering to a point; very graceful. Hach....60c to $1.00 BOSTON HEN. Ey Ae ‘ a Sn iho v y 96 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. CANNAS. The following varieties are the best of their respective colors. Charles Henderson—3 feet; foliage deep green with narrow bronze margin; flowers large and produced in great abund- ance; color rich crimson. Egandaie—4 feet. A superb variety, blooms most profusely: color of flower cherry red; foliage dark bronze. Florence Vaughan—) feet. A magnificent variety; gzolden- yellow, dotted with spots of bright scarlet; foliage green. Gladio-Flora—314 feet. Remarkable for the unusual Gladioli- like shape of its flowers; color crimson changing to carmine- rose, each petal with an uneven border of gold. A beautiful variety. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. King Humbert—4 feet. A bronzed-leaved variety, nothing equal to it both in flower and foliage; color orange-scarlet flaked with carmine; a most profuse bloomer. . Madame Crozy—4 feet. Still the leading Canna of its kind and color. The flowers are borne in great clusters; color a glossy brilliant vermilion bordered with gold; foliage bright green. Queen Charlotte — 3 _ feet. A distinet flower; color rich erimson-scarlet, with wide golden border on every petal; foliage green. Price, except where noted, each 20c and 25c; per doz. $2.00 and $2.50. GERANIUMS—-SELECTED LIST. Jean Viaud—TIine. soft pure pink, a continuous bloomer; plants and flowers exceedingly well adapted for bedding; double. J. J. Harrison—Strong, vivid searlet. Very large trusses; fine for bedding; double. La Faverite—An excellent double white. Mrs. &. G. Hill—Soft, light salmon, bordered with rosy salmon and veined with deep rose; single. S. A. Nutt—Rich dark crimson; a splendid bed- ding sort, of perfect shape; double. PRICES OF ABOVE GERANIUMS. Each Perdoz. Per 100 Ist pSIZel ovens 0 $1.00 $ 6.00 2nd size .. .15 1.50 10.00 SLOMSIZ Cateyen oe 2 0 2.00 15.00 Geranium Madam Sallerei—Center of leaf deep olive green, with broad margin of pure white. The leading variety for ribbon bor- ders or edges of beds. Price, each 10c; per doz. $1.00. MARGUERITES. This very handsome and useful Daisy is still very popular and in steady demand. Our stock is in first-class condition. White and yellow distinct varieties. Price, each 10c; per doz. $1.00. PRIMULA. A very popular genus of plants, unsurpassed for parlor and conser- vatory decoration and for supply- ing cut flowers in winter. Ready in October. Chinese Single — All colors, . very beautiful. IBEVO Ns aga 64 YA) Obeoniea Grandifliora—One of the most popular plants ever introduced. An excellent ROSES. = HYBRID PERPETUALS—Hardy, Select Varieties, 4 American Beauty—Very large and very fragrant; brilliant— crimson, free-bloomer. > Anna de Dieshbaeh—Clear rose, very large; a splendid variety.— Coquette des Alps—Pure white, shaded with delicate rose. a Frau Karl Druschki—Pure white; perfect form, a very free~ bloomer. : : Gloire Lyconnaise—White, tinted yellow; very fine. Gen. Jacqueminot—Brilliant velvety red, vigorous habit and free bloomer. John Hooper—Bright rose, very fine. Magna Charta—Bright pink, suffused with carmine, very large: a grand variety. Madam Plantier—Pure white; a very free bloomer; a general favorite. Madam Chas. Wood—Scarlet, shading to crimson; very large and full. Paul Neyron—A very large Rose; color deep pink. Prince Camille de Rohan—Dark velvety crimson. Price: Strong plants in 4 inch pots, each 30c; per doz. $3.00. HYBRID TEA ROSES. Antoine Rivoire—Large, flesh color with deeper tints; base of petals yellow. Cherry Ripe—Rosy crimson, very free bloomer; flower medium in size. Duchess of Albany—A charming Rose; color a clear, rich pink. Etoile de FErance—Flowers very large. color dark crimson, center cerise. r Gen. MeArthur—A grand Rose; large and full; crimson. = Helen Gould—A_ charming Rose. Color rosy- crimson. Flowers large and perfectly double. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria—Bud very large and full; color pure snowy white; a profuse and continuous bloomer. “Ea Killarney—Bright shell pink, base of petals silvery white; very fine. La_ Franece—A_ great’ favorites Flowers very large; color a deep pink. Madam Abel Chatenay — Flower large and full; petals recurved. Color creamy rose, tinged with salmon. Rhea Reid—Crimson-scarlet, very large and very double. White La Franece—An_ excellent Rose; pure white. Price: Strong plants in 4 inch pots, each 30c; per doz. $3.00. TEA ROSES. . Select List of Everblooming Roses. Suitable for the Flower Garden in Summer or Greenhouse in Winter. Bridesmaid—Very large and full, color a deep, rich pink. Christine de Noue—Large and very fragrant; color brilliant red shading to bright rose. Duckess de Brabant—Soft, flesh, changing to deep rose. Golden Gate—An exceedingly beau- tiful Rose; color creamy white, flushed with delicate pink; plant robust in habit of growth. ; Ivory —A charming Rose; white, large and full. Maman Cochet—A vigorous grow- er and sure bloomer. A _ clear, beautiful pink. rosy pure Madam de Vatry—A large full bud; bright crimson-scarlet. Marie Van Houtte—Pale yellow outlined with rosy pink: a vigorous grower. é > Perle des Jardins—Clear golden yellow; is among the very best yellow Roses in eculti- vation. Rainbow—Coral pink, striped with crimson and glowing amber. The Bride—A superb Rose; color pure white. Wm. R. Smith—An excellent garden Rose, and very free bloomer; creamy white with pink shadings. Price: Strong plants from 4 inch pots, each 30c; per doz. $3.00. POLYANTHA ROSES. Clothilde Soupert—The flowers are borne in sprays, and are very double and perfect in torm. Color, pearl white, delicately shaded towards the center of the flower with rosy pink. Baby Rambler—Except that it is very dwarf, this charming Rose resembles its cele- brated relative, Crimson Rambler. The plant is bushy and produces all summer long a wonderful profusion of clusters of small, brilliant crimson flowers. : Crimson Rambler—A climbing Polyantha Rose, producing large trusses of bright erimson flowers, a great favorite. Dorothy Perkins—A hardy climber of rare merit; flowers small, produced in clusters; very fragrant; color shell-pink. Price: Strong plants in 4 inch pots, each 30c; per doz. $3.00. SALVIA, Handsome plants, most striking of all for beds or borders, with long spikes of gor- geous flowers, which continue in bloom-until late in the fall. “Bonfire” (Clara Bedman)—A great acquisition, far excelling any ef the older varieties. house plant. Color white, with a light tinge of lilac. IDEKO) Wey ES GIG Obe Oca DOOD 15 HELIOTROPE. This very popular sweet scented plant needs no introduction. We carry a large assortment of the leading varieties. Price, each 10c; per doz. $1.00. HY DRANGEAS. Well-known and very popular ornamental plants for house, porch or lawn decoration. Otaksa Monstrosa— The _ re- markable feature about this semi-hardy variety is the enormous size of its clusters of blooms so freely produced, too, on even quite small ‘plants: +, The colors ofthe flower is a beautiful and in-~ tense rose, shaded with The plants are dwarf and.compact in habit, bearing in great profusion long spikes of white. The plant is a free brilliant scarlet flowers, which stand clear above the bright green foliage. bloomer and of vigorous Price: First size, each 10c; per doz. $1.00. Second size, each 15c; per doz. $1.50. growth. Price, each 35c, 50c, WINCA—Green and variegated varieties, for vases and baskets. Each 10 to 25c; T5¢ and ..-.. eee e eee eee eee 31.00 f oY) Game Key Amar 3) IRs do RR eee an Stier eer Ot oeton Hoy Barina tech Ce tes Gos © cols < $2.50 Paniculata Grandiflora—(See list VINCA MINOR (Myrtle)—Extensively used in cemeteries for covering graves. Hach of Flowering Shrubs, page 108.) ZBCs PET GOZ: cis clvicca oielsl eletotetercvaerolvicl el vl eteretshevetalorsistehavchaneherabersteretare ier ieletetal eteccieie Ciel iets ieiianeta nn mnEEEDO) tt — a LIST OF HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS FOR 1912. 97 HARDY FLOWERING PLANTS. For the Herbaceous Border. and value which they have for many years commanded in Europe, where they enjoy a popu- larity not exceeded by any other class of plants. Our stock em- braces a carefully selected as- sortment, each variety being the best of its kind yet introduced. The whole, or a carefully selected number of them, will make a most effective bed or border, affording by its variety .and succession of bloom, a vast amount of pleasure throughout the entire season. In the description of each we give the height, color of flowers and the season it usually begins to bloom. Cultivation—Hardy Perennials succeed well in almost any location, but in general prefer a full exposure to the sun. Any good garden soil suits them, if well enriched with Bone Meal, or well-rotted barnyard manure. Frequent loosening of the soil during summer, and watering freely in dry weather, are the essentials after planting. A light covering of manure in fall is not a necessity, but is beneficial as a winter protection, and enricher of the soil. The manure, if rotted, is usually dug into the ground in spring. The demand for LARGE PLANTS of Hardy Perennials has now become so general that we now prepare and offer only this grade of stock; this insures a better and more immediate effect than is possible with small plants. In order to do this we have been obliged to slightly increase the minimum price, which is, however, more than offset by the increased value of the plants. ACHILLEA—Milfoil or Yarrow. A. “The Pearl.”—2 feet, July. This handsome perennial cannot be recommended too highly. The blossoms are pure white, and are produced in amazing profusion nearly all summer. Each 15c; per doz...............$1.50 AQUILEGIA—Columbine. Perfectly hardy. Last for years. Produce a wealth of brilliant colored flowers from May to September. Should be represented in all gardens. = A very popular, almost indispensable border plant, pos- sessing great beauty of form and coloring of flowers. Easy of cultivation in any good garden soil. A. Coerulea—i foot, April to July. Flowers large, sepals violet blue, petals pure white. A, Chrysantha—3 feet, May. A beautiful variety, having golden yellow flowers which are very fragrant. A. Glandulosa—1 foot, April and May. A _ conspicuously Bendsgme plant; flowers large, sepals deep blue, petals white. A. Skinneri—3 feet, June. A unique and very pretty variety, ~ sepals crimson, petals light green. eT OC MTV OT LOL. ey delsieis g.elniesalphn eo. warmers tite ataterren arabes LepO Hardy Flowering Plants, or Perennial Border Plants, have within recent years attained to a most important position in the domain of horticulture. Their usefulness in securing certain landscape effects and in carrying out color schemes in connection with shrubbery planting and their own indi- vidual beauty, not to mention their great usefulness in affording cut flowers at a time when other flowers are unobtainable, are surely winning for them in this country that recognition of their worth AQUILEGIA, 98 oe ke OURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ree ACONITUM—Monkshood. : 5 ANEMONE. Anemones, or Windflowers, are amongst the A very interesting hardy plant; suceeds admirably in shady places. most showy of our hardy autumn-blooming A. Napellus—4 feet, August to November. Flowers dark blue; very freely Bisnis Aon beaut pure white and rose- i i 2 irable. Each 25c; per doz.........-$2.50 colore owers are borne on long stems and in producedsinslonsts bikes ycladce he 223_P great profusion. They are indispensable for cut flowers. Should be represented in all gardens. ANCHUSA—Sea Bugloss. A. Japonica Alba—3 feet. August. A very hand- An invaluable hardy border plant; should be in every collection. SO eae acre variety. Flowers large, pure A. Italica—3 feet. Blooms all summer. Flowers deep blue, produced in ee ewonics Rosca fects apie ike ane g i “=D ened OZ me aa mieeroirts apooooDGeOUDGS 2.00 oregoing in habit but the flowers are a deli- large terminal heads. Each 20c; per doz $ eaterrose Bolom A. Whirlwind—3 feet. A very hardy and strong- , arate ile. growing variety, very similar to Japonica, Oe Ne eae sD ger eee 3 but the flowers are semi-double, are pro- Asteroides—4 feet, October. White. A beautiful plant, producing Aster- duced in great profusion and last a long like flowers in great profusion. Among the most useful of hardy time; color pure white. $1.50 A- Queen Charlotte—3 feet. A beautiful La France-pink variety; flowers large and semi- double. The color is unusual in hardy plants. CAMPANULA—Bluebells. Each 20c; per doz. $2.00. Perhaps the most popular of all border plants. C. Carpatiea—1 foot, June. Blue. Each 15c; per doz....... RO 0 OI Ons $1.50 C. Grandiflora—2 feet, July. Flowers a rich blue; a superb variety. Each PANO Yee OVA Go GaGooUDo DOGS SOO 6 OH TO OOD OUD GUO COU oS OOCOOUnS ean $2.00 C. Van Houttei—2 feet, June. Blue. Each 20c; per doz.............. $2.00 plants for supplying cut flowers. Each 15¢; per d0Z........+.++-+++-- CHRYSANTHEMUM— Marguerite. The hardy Marguerites are now general favor ites and in great de- mand. They are very easily grown, succeed- ing well in any good garden soil. C. Maximum—1 foot. Very desirable va- riety, producing quantities of flow- ers all summer. Each 15c; per doz.$1.50 C. Leucanthemum Hybridum, or Shasta Daisy — This new hardy Daisy is a great acquisition in the flower garden. it blooms continu- ously throughout the summer. Each SHASTA DAISY, 20c; per doz..... $2.00 CALLIOPSIS OR COREOPSIS. CALLIOPSIS OR COREOPSIS. The herbaceous border is incomplete without one or more varieties of Coreopsis. They are exceedingly attractive, bloom continuously from June till late in the fall, and are very easy of cultivation. The flowers are neat in form, are borne on light but wiry and graceful stems and arrange beautifully in vases. Cc. Grandiflora—2 feet, June. Deep yellow. C. Lanceolata—2 feet, June. Golden yellow. Wachw lhe per) COAievoi<)e dole. ons) eereterohmehedotedstelotepetotsrersTerororete Bicrorenckeieneral- aAjo viwite-icjoyeusieisieve -sheleierekeyaley ois eter rea e Rene SoWoOenoses.c ~--+- 91.50 DOUBLE DAISY—Bellis Perennis. English Daisy. One of the most charming and most useful of our early spring flowers. It is of easy culture and quite hardy. Snowball—Large double; pure white. The Bride—Early double white. Longfellow—Double dark rose. Hach 10¢e3) persdoz. $1.00); per 100) < ccc crete etre « crclers oleiein aicle eaoneterenteto rene earner $5.00 DICENTRA SPECTABILIS—Bleeding Heart. At home in almost any situation out of doors and succeeds admirably in shady places where few plants grow satisfactorily. Bach 15c; per doz...$1.50 EUPATORIUM—Snake Root. E. Ageratoides—5 feet, June to August. A very desirable and useful plant of vigorous growth, bearing very freely large terminal heads of fra- grant and handsome pure white flowers. Wach lic; per doz......-..---$1,.50 G. Paniculata—2 feet, July. One of the best for cutting. Each 15c; per doz..... er eat LIST OF HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS FOR 1912. DELPHINIUM—Perennial Larkspur. A most attractive perennial, which should never be denied a place in The long spikes of handsome flowers are very freely produced from early summer till late in fall, care being taken, how- They are exceedingly useful for the garden. ever, to remove all seed pods. cutting. Very choice Mixed Hybrid Varieties, each 25c; per doz..... D. Belladonna—2 feet. the best and is very popular. duced continuously throughout the summer season. Each 30c; per doz turquoise blue. DICTAMNUS—Gas Plant. Strong-growing, handsome plants of easy culture; the varieties we name being most interesting— D. Fraxinella Rubra—3 feet, May. Foliage showy and fragrant; flowers purplish red, produced in large spikes, which are very at- tractive. These in hot, sultry weather give off a peculiar and very inflamma- ble gas, which ignites with a flash when a match is ap- plied. D. Fraxinella Alba—3 feet, May. Similar to the above but produces pure white flowers. Each 20c; per doz. $2.00. DIGITALIS—Foxglove. Handsome, stately-growing plants, with beautiful thim- ble-shaped flowers, pro- duced in profusion (see cut). The recemes of flow- ers are about 3 feet long, ranging in color from pure white to purple. Each 15c; per doz..... Goithoe 60 06 OG $1.50 EUPHORBIA—Spurgzge. E. Corollata—3 feet, July. A plant of easy culture, pro- ducing quantities of pure white flowers with a small green eye, from July to Oc- tober. Excellent for cutting. Each 15c; per doz...... $1.50 | FUNKIA—Day Lily. This plant, from the shape | and appearance of its leaf sometimes called the Plantain Lily, is one of the most effec- tive plants for the decoration of the lawn. It does splen- didly as a low hedge or border |; In or out of flower it || plant. is very attractive. KF. Lanceolata—1% feet, Au- gust. Blue. KF. Ovata—1 foot, August. Lilac. F. Subcordata—1¥% feet, June. hite. Each 20c; per doz. $2.00. GAILLARDIA. Blanket Flower. G. Grandiflora— 2 _ feet, June. One of the showiest, most effective and most satisfac- tory perennials in cultiva- tion. Beginning to flower in June, it continues to pre- sent a mass of bloom until late in summer. The flow- ers are about 2% inches in diameter, borne on long, stiff stems, and are ex- quisite in coloring, crimson, orange and vermilion blend- ing most harmoniously. Each 15c; per doz......$1.50 GYPSOPHILLA—Chalk Plant. Of all the blue-flowered hardy border plants in cultivation this superb variety of Larkspur is unquestionably one of The flowers are very abundantly pro- Color a clear 100 OURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. : a HOLLYHOCKS. These deservedly popular plants are almost un- rivaled for the adornment of the lawn, being in themselves marvels of beauty and elegance, and when well arranged in clumps interspersed among shrubbery they produce an effect which is striking and pleasing beyond description. They succeed usually in almost any good garden soil, but if this is in any way poor, it should be previously well trenched and manured or strong spikes of bloom will not result. A top-dressing of well-decayed manure, or a prepared fertilizer, is beneficial when the flower-spikes are pushing up. In a sunny posi- tion in good soil and with good treatment Holly- hocks frequently reach a height of 8 or 10 feet, and flower from about 3 feet above ground nearly to the top of the stems. After flowering is over the spikes should be cut down to about 6 inches above the base. The plants we offer are raised from Currie’s Superb Strain of Seed, and are really ex- cellent. Best double varieties, each 10c; per doz. $1.00. Strong roots from open ground, each 20c; per doz. $2.00. HELIANTHUS—Sunflower. Valuable for the herbaceous border, or arranging with shrubbery. H. Multifiorus Plenus (Double Hardy Sun- flower)—4 feet, July. This variety stands unrivalled among hardy perennials as a deco- rative® plant and producer of cut flowers, its Dahlia-like golden yellow blossoms being produced in great profusion nearly all sum- mer Wachi Ab C2! peradOoZk ecicieiclocis cietdheretcleee eee HELIOPSIS—Ox-Eye. A valuable genus of hardy, very showy plants, similar in many respects to the Sunflowers. Very long-continued bloomers, supplying great quanti- ties of flowers. H. Pitecheriana—A very desirable early flower- ing variety, and continuing to bloom all season. Flowers 2 inches in diameter; a beautiful golden yellow. H. Piteheriana Semi-plena—Similar to the above, except that the flowers are semi- DOUBLE HOLLYHOCE. double in form. Each 15c; per doz..........$1.50 | MELENIUM—Sneezewort. Very handsome border plants, bearing large Daisy-like flowers, exceedingly useful for cutting. On account of its vigor of growth this perennial is admirably adapted for the margin of shrubberies or back of herbaceous borders. : Riverton Beauty—A superb new variety, flowers large, lemon-yellow with purplish-black disc. ~ Riverton Gem—New; very handsome, flowers old-gold suffused with bright terra cotta. Each 25c; per doz...... sae tata cnete ROS SOINIO.D aco Oe $2.50 HEMEROCALLIS—Day Lily. A very ornamental, hardy herbaceous perennial. Flowers are borne on long stems which rise from the base of the plant. The leaves are long and narrow. All species are of easy culture in ordinary garden soil and are admirably adapted for shrubberies or for massing in borders. The flowers are produced successively on their stems and in great abundance. H. Flava (Yellow Day Lily)—=3 feet, July. Each 20c; per doz......$2.00 H. Fulva (Orange Day Lily)—3 feet, July. Each 20c; per doz.... 2.00 H. Thunbergii—A large late flowering variety, sweet scented, lemon yellow; August and September. Fach 20c; per doz....... 2.00 IBERIS—Hardy Candytuft. One of the very best dwarf hardy herbaceous plants in cultivation. Of easy culture in ordinary garden soil, especially if the position is well exposed to sun and air. The variety we offer is admirably adapted for the fronts of shrubberies and herbaceous borders, I, Sempervirens—6 inches, June. Pure white, a very profuse bloomers; “Hache ZOGwW DEL GOZ. sie ermtaleisiate eve: nielavotarainiAtato nie ietaceratanietatarele $2.00 List OF HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS FOR 1912. 101 IMPERIAL JAPANESE IRIS, ht PHYSOSTEGIA—False Dragon Head. P. Virginicea—3 to 4 feet. A beautiful free- If kept cut will flower from blooming perennial. mid-summer until fall. Color, a shell pink. An Bach 15c; per doz..$1.50 exceedingly desirable plant. PLATY CODON—Chinese Bell-Flower. Attractive plants, resembling the Campanulas. P. Grandiflorum—3 feet; blooms continuously all summer. Flowers blue and white, bell-shaped. IDEIG]oy UGYORN TeX CIOVAR Go ba naan ae DUTLG ODA OOO D OcOn oO cidd $1.50 LOBELIA. A most effective plant of very easy culture, doing well in any good soil. ; ¢ L. Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)—2 feet, August. A very showy plant of easy culture. Fach 15c; NDPLCIOLNGE Omen cDocion Means ea dace) SoU OAD OOO r Are $1.50 § POPPY. Perennial Poppies stand almost unrivalled among hardy plants for beauty and general usefulness. P. Nudicaule (Iceland Poppy)—1 foot, June. Pretty dwarf-growing Poppies, producing a_ great abundance of white, yellow and orange-colored Mowers. “Hach The; per dozss. 2 si50.......0... $1.50 P. Orientale (Oriental Poppy)—3 feet, June. A magnificent Poppy, bearing flowers often measur- ing 6 inches across; color most brilliant scar- let, with black blotches. This is one of the most striking and showy plants of the perennial border, and a garden without it is incomplete. Its glory lies in the marvelous gorgeousness and Immense size of its flowers, which rear them- selves on leafy stalks well above the foliage of the plant itself. Each 20c; DO ChOAcsbosn acd USA LYCHNIS—Lamp Flower. A charming border plant; should be in every garden. L. Visearia Splendens—2 feet, June. * Large spikes. deep-red double fragrant flowers. Each 20c: per doz, hes the aek hed oss \nbsh3) oh rke\adkaletpie/e's eet svearo are Ql5 00 &. IRIS. The Iris has always been a very popular plant, but since the introduction of the several exceedingly handsome varieties now in cultivation it has really become indispensable. The flowers are almost indescribably beautiful and are produced in amazing profusion fer several weeks in early summer, All of the varieties are perfectly hardy and sueceed admirably in any good, rich garden soil, preferring, however, a rather moist situation. IMPERIAL JAPANESE IRIS—Iris Kaempferi. Of this magnificent class of Iris we offer twelve of the newest and best sorts, single and semi-double. The flowers, which mea- sure from 8 to 10 inches across, are unsurpassed in richness of color, exquisite form and beautiful markings. Excelsior—Shaded violet purple, white veined, center white and orange. Gold Bound—Large, pure white, with gold banded center. Granite—Grayish white, overlaid blue, single. La Favorite—Large white, blue veined. . Lavender Queen—F ine lavender. Mahogany—Dark red, shaded with maroon. Mars—Reddish purple, striped and blotched with white. Ondine—White, shaded light blue towards the center. Oriole—Deep crimson amaranth; yellow center. Pyramid—vViolet blue, veine@ with white. Snow Bound—Large, pure white, with golden bands. Spotted Beauty—Wavy, double silky white, spotted erimson. Any of the above choice varieties, each 25¢c; per doz. $2.50. GERMAN IRIS—Iris Germanica, This is the true “Fleur de Lis,’ the French national flower. They are perfectly hardy, bloom profusely, and the flowers are delightfully fragrant. Bluebird—Beautiful deep violet blue. Celeste—Delicate pale lavender. Donna Maria—White, shaded with lavender. Wlorentina—Pale blue, shaded and fringed orange-yellow; fra- grant, extra fine. La Tendre—Pale violet or lavender. Mme. Chereau—Snow-white, edged with delicate blue. Pallida Dalmatiea—Clear lavender. Pallida Speciosa—Pale Indigo blue. Sans Souci—Crimson-brown and gold. Any of the above, price each, 20c; per doz. $2.00. GERMAN IRIS. Mixed—We offer a splendid assortment of the finest named SOPUSS IBEI@la IGOR xe CloyAyeg & oid Coals opin Oe eGo Bano $1.50 violet ORIENTAL POPPY, 102 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKER, WIS. H PAEONIES. CHOICE HERBACEOUS VARIETIES. Paeonies have continued to increase in popu- lar favor with each succeeding year as pre- eminent among our hardy perennial plants. In response to the increasing demand, cultiva- tors of this beautiful plant have enthusiastic- ally engaged themselves in introducing and propagating new varieties, aiming 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. From these and our standard varie- ties one may find any shade or combination of colors he may desire to enhance the beauty of his lawn or herbaceous border. 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 atten- tion given them will be amply repaid; deeply cultivated and well enriched loam suits them best. In shady places where few plants will sueceed, Paeonies will grow luxuriantly. 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. CHOICE VARIETIES OF PAEONIES. Baron J. Rothschild—A grand paeony. Outside petals rose, center salmon, sweet, double. EBlegans—Outside petals dark pink, large salmon center; loose, fine, sweet. Festiva—A very fine dwarf variety. Flowers clear white, spotted with carmine. FWragrans—Light rose; very fragrant, early. Fragrantissima—Deep rose; fragrant; late; ex- ceptionally fine. Humei—Deep rose; very fragrant. J. B. Rendatler—An exceedingly beautiful pink; large and double; late. La Coquette—Salmon rose, tinged lilac. La Martina—Deep red; late. : Lady Darmouth—Pure white; very fine. Earliest white. Louis Van Houtte—Deep rose; early; a superb variety. Louis @’Estres—Deep rose pink; fragrant. M. Paillet—Flesh pink;. very double and sweet scented; an early bloomer. Madam Chaumy—A magnificent flower; beau- tiful satiny rose. Miss Brice—Pink center, cream tinted lavender. Ne Plus Ultra—Beautiful clear shell pink, retaining from first to last its exquisitely delicate color without FESTIVA MAXIMA, Festiva Maxima—Creamy white with small center of carmine; early. One of the very finest. Beaute Franeaise—Pink and cream points flecked with carmine; fra- grant; very desirable. fading in the least; very fragrant. Noemi—Blush white; very fine. Officinalis Rubra Plena—Deep crimson; very early; one of the best. Officinalis Rosea—Very early; salmon color. Pius IX—Dark red; semi-double. Plutareh—Dark red; semi-double. Triumph du Nord—Satiny rose, shaded lavender. Whitleyi (Queen Victoria)—White with creamy center. Small plants of above varieties, each. 25¢e; medium 50c; large $1.00. EXTRA CHOICE PAEONIES, Amabilis Lilacina—Fleskh pink, yellow center; very early. Armandine Mechin—Brilliant red; full flower. Alice Crousse—Outside petals rose, cen- ter white; a superb flower. Arsene Mernet—Semi-double rose; very ne. Caroline Mather—Crimson, large and ull. Charlemagne—Flesh shading to white chamoise rose; large flower; very late. Clarissa—A magnificent red; late. Cornucopia—Delicately shaded pink, very large; a profuse bloomer. Delachie—Deep wine red, a_ grand flower; late. Delicatissima—A beautiful clear pink. Dr. Andry—A beautiful large and very double. Dr. Nester Pelassy—Beautiful pink; very double and fragrant. rosy pink; blush Duchess de Nemours—Pure white, ex- tra large, one of the very best. Duke of Wellington—White, flushed with light primrose, very beautiful; ate, Eelair—Bright lavender pink; exceed- ingly attractive. Edouard Andre—Very deep _ brilliant amaranth red, unique color, Formosa Alba—Creamy white. Francis Ortegal—Dark crimson, very large, fine, deep, double and sweet. Grandiflora—Red; a magnificent flower; late. La Tulipe—Blush white with Tulip- like shading; very attractive. La Rosiere—Center sulphur-yellow with yellowish white border, large and globular. Madam Coste—Creamy white; petals tinged with carmine. Madam d@’Verneville—Pure white, very large full center, extra fine. Marie—White, faintly tinged flesh; large, beautiful flower; very late, Marie Jacquin (Pond Lily)—Pure white, yellow center; just like a pond lily. Mrs. Jules Elie—Flesh pink with sil- very reflex center, petals bordered carmine; very late. Modele de Perfection—Delicate pink, shading to white, a superb variety and very appropriately named. The flower is large and globular in form. Mile. Rose Rendatler—Beautiful rosy carmine; a superb variety. lower LIST OF CHOICE PAEONIES FOR 1912. 103 A BLOCK OF REIND DES FRANCAISE PAEONIES IN OUR NURSERY. EXTRA CHOICE PAEONIES (Continued). Perfection—RHose, inside salmon, grant. Phormis—Red. Large full flower. Porecupine—Outside petals rose; center white, quilled. Princess Nicholas—Blush, with cream center; fragrant. Reine des Francaise—A beautiful var- iety; outside petals rose, inner petals white. Souv de Expo Universelle—Flesh, beau- tiful large globular flower; a grand variety. Souvenir de Gaspard Calot—A grand variety; bright rose; edges of petals margined with delicate pink and blush white; very full and free. Tenuifolia—Single deep crimson with deeply cut fringed foliage. Tenuifolia fl. pl.—Same as the preceding except that the flowers are double. Thisbe—A beautiful flesh pink. Triomphe de WLExposition de Lille— Delicate pink; large and very double; late. Zoe Calot—Soft rosy pink; well formed flower. Small Plants of above, each medium 75c; large $1.50. A SUPERB COLLECTION OF 5 PAEONIES. Albatre—Ivory white, center striped carmine. Alexandriana—Delicate pink, with sil- very edge; very fragrant. Asa Gray—Bright carmine rose; petals spotted very deep carmine; late. Atrosanguinea Superba—Deep carmine; large and very fine. fra- 50c; slightly MIXTURE OF CHOICE PINK AND ROSE COLORED PAEONIES UNNAMED, Augustine d’Hour—Rich red. Belle Chatelaine—Grand full double flower; edge frilled carnation pink, center white salmon carnation. Bono—Rose, very fine, large double. Boule de Neige—White, margined car- mine, exceedingly beautiful. Bridesmaid—Single white with yellow center. Claire Dubois—Peach blossom large flower; very late. Coginta—Flesh pink, large full flower. De Candole—Deep red; very large double flower. Dr. Boisduval—Pink, creamy center. Eugene WVerdier—Blush, changing to pure white in the center. Faust—A very fine double; rosy white. Formosa Alba Rose—Beautiful white, tinted delicate rose. Gen. Dodds—Large flesh pink; late. Henri Demay—A striking light crim- son of fine form. Humei Alba—Soft lilac, changing to white; very fine, fragrant. Irma—Pink, yellowish center, carmine; late. Jussien—Deep red, beautiful and free. La Perle—Rose pink, end of petals washed white; very late. La Tendresse—Pure white with creamy center. L’Esperance—Large grant; early. Madame Barrillet Deschamps—Grand pink flower; petals edged white; late. Madam Crousse—Pure white; very fine and unique. and color, spotted semi-double; very rose pink; fra- LARGE $1.00. SPECIAL PAEONY OFFER. SMALL Madame Boulanger—Pale large flower; late. Madame Debinson—Shell pink, a grand flower; late. ; Madame Would—White, shaded lovely pink; enormous flower; late. TOS Ci Vea ss Madame UHelius—Grand, large, well- formed flowers; salmon rose. Madam Geissler— Rosy pink; very large; late. Madame Schmitt—Rose, reverse of petals white; large; late. Marie Lemoine—Ivory white; large and full; very double. Mile. Rosseau—Sulphur white, center flushed rose; late. M. Krelaage—A grand variety; deep wine red. M. Dupont—Ivory white, marked with carmine; very fragrant. M. Barral—Clear rosy pink. Mrs. Charles Leveque—Salmon pink, very free. Modeste Guerin—Bright purplish car- mine, extra fine, very fragrant. Mont Blane—Pure white with small yellow petals in center. Ornament des Massifs—White, shaded satiny pink; a very late blooming variety; enormous flowers. Potsii Alba—Delicate flesh pink, shad- ing to pure white; very free bloomer; large flower. Queen Mary—Rose; light center. Sea Foam—As its name implies, this variety is pure white; very desirable. Solfaterre — White, tinged sulphur, large and fragrant. Small Plants of above, each (75c; medium $1.25; large $2.00. PLANTS: EACH 25c; MEDIUM 50c; WE WILL FURNISH ONE STRONG PLANT EACH OF NE PUS ULTRA, OFFICINALIS RUBRA PLENA, FESTIVA MAXIMA AND REINE DES FRANCAISE, FOUR MAGNIFICENT VARIETIES, FOR $1.15. 104 CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. PHLOXES. Tall Choice Perennial Varieties. Hardy Phloxes have long been so popular that it is rare to find a garden without a collection of at least a few of the many beautiful varieties now in cultivation. No plant is more attractive or more useful, either for the adornment of the garden or for supplying cut flowers. The gardener’s art has succeeded wonderfully in produc- ing varieties which are marvels of beauty, both as to size of blossoms and variety, richness and delicacy of color. To those not familiar with these plants we desire to say that they are perfectly hardy, and succeed well in almost any kind of soil. Small plants are usually selected to start with, as they increase rapidly in size, not in height so much, which is from 2 to 8 feet, but in the number of flower stems, which multiply year after year. OUR PLANTS ARE WELL-GROWN AND STRONG. We offer below twelve of the choicest varieties, which will give a succession of bloom from June to August. Antonin Mercie—Light ground suffused with lilac; large white halo. z Consul H. 'Trost—Pure red, bright purple eye. Coquelicot—Fine scarlet, crimson eye. George A. Strohlein—Bright scarlet, crimson red eye. Le Mahdi—Deep reddish violet. with darker eye. Mme. Paul Dutrie—Delicate lilac rose. Flowers very large in immense panicles. Pantheon—Bright salmon rose, very fine. R. P. Sitruthers—Rosy carmine, claret-red eye. Selma—Pale rose mauve, claret-red eye. Siebold—Bright vermilion, overlaid with orange-scarlet; crimson eye. Von Hochberg—A very rich crimson; very desirable. Von Lassburg—Pure white; flowers very large; an excel- lent variety. Any of the above, each 20c; per doz. $2.00. The following three sorts we consider superior in every way to any varieties yet introduced: Elizabeth Campbell— Bright salmon-pink with lighter shadings and pink eye; a new shade entirely in Phloxes. Frau Anton Buchner—Unquestionably the finest white; trusses and individual flowers immense; dwarf in habit. Rosenberg — Bright red- dish - violet with deep red eye; in- dividual flowers as large as a dollar. Price 35e each3 $3.50 per doz. The HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX. set of 3 for PYRETHRUM. a NEW IMPORTED HYBRIDS. A genus of very hardy Herbaceous perennials of more than ordinary merit.