Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. | Fi Yr. ‘ +s, - we. ao oy ey LIBRARY RECEIVED CURRIE BROTHERS CO. 406-408 E. WISCONSIN AVENUE MILWAUKEE = WISCONSIN GARDEN ANNUAL: SPRING 1932 RSS VaR ce, Vm rh UU sr I Yai ec ND, (NN AR CI a al es eee 7 SSS TENGE MNS ES MSR TRS STN RR a aC SA IA EMEA LS LISLE TORE | | 7 f } ~\ ; 2 wae - F = ie ee ee CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Rock Garden Collection HARDY SEEDS FOR THE ROCK GARDEN -- See Page 7 Currie’s Floral Department This is an important department in our business, one that has grown to great proportions, and steadily increasing. Our many years of practical experience enables us to produce the most effective arrangements with cut flowers and plants for all occasions. With our improved methods we ship Cut Flowers and Floral Emblems by express to distant points so as to arrive in perfect condition. When the distance is too great we have a reliable florist in the vicinity take care of the orders. For this purpose we have a correspond ent in all main cities in the United States and Canada. Flowers Delivered Anywhere at Any Time Our membership in the F. T. D, A. (Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association) enables us to do this. There is no better way to remember your friends at a distance than to ““Say it with Flowers” HOW TO ORDER: Give us the name and address where you wish the flowers delivered, stating the amount you wish to spend for the flowers. For example:—Send Mrs. Jones, 700 Fifth Avenue, New York City, Flowers, $5.00. A night telegram will be 60c extra, making the total $5.60. We will then telegraph our Agent in New York City and the flowers will be delivered at once. The prices of flowers vary and if the selection of flowers is left to us, we can usually give greater value. We are members of the Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Asso- ciation and have connections in all towns in the United States and Canada and many other parts of the world. an an alan alan atten atte alan atte alte alin alte ttn alan lan atte olan in ttn alan oie olin alan, olan alt alan, tn olan ln alan, alan ain sian, ln, alten, ian li, olen, olan. al Ga dh dh Sh & ehchchchahchchhhhbhbhhrbhhahbrahrp>hbhhbhhhhhchhhr aL GKe Ws Ak AL At AL AL NUK Nt WU AL Cn Sy ay Be aes ae eae MILWAUKEE. __ WISCONSIN: LY £o CURRIE BROTHERS CO. —e@ JAN 3.9 1998 Currie’s Novelties and Specialties in Flag Seeds Department of Agriocin nye Sa PETUNIA HYBR. NANA COMPACTA “COCKATOO” was introduced in Europe last year. The are round and compact, “Cockatoo” plants attain a height of 8 inches, covered with small round blossoms and are splendid for beds and borders. The flowers are a velvety deep violet purple with irregular sized white spots and stars which give to the plant and bed and extraordinarily gay and vivid appearance. Pkt., 25c each. PETUNIA, BLUE BEE Medium sized flowers of deep blue, very desirable for Pkt., 15c. blue gardens. Petunia Cockatoo CURRIE’S SWISS GIANT PANSIES A Giant Flowering strain consisting of many colors unheard of in the pansy family, brilliant colors of orange, scarlet blue, golden yellow, sulphur and carmine shades. The flowers are perfectly round and of gigantic size, they bloom early in the spring and continue throughout the summer. Pkt., 50c; 7s oz., $1.25. PETUNIA DWARF GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA The plants are very dwarf and bushy, the flowers very large and cover a wide range of colors. Excellent for pots and borders. Pkt., 25c. PETUNIA FLUFFY RUFFLES A valuable addition to the list of large flow- ering Petunias. Although the flowers are not quite as large as Giants of California, they cover a wider range of colors and markings, all being beautifully fringed and ruffled. Pkt., 25c. MARIGOLD, NEW AFRICAN ORANGE ALLDOUBLE A new developm'ent in this popular annual; heretofore the average was about 50% double, but. this new strain will produce practically 100% double flowers. Pkt., 25c. MARIGOLD, NEW AFRICAN LEMON ALLDOUBLE We are pleased that we can offer the lemon color in the all double strain. “Lemon All Double” has come 95% true. Pkt., 25c. PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA FIMBRIATA CLAMOR Large flowers of a brilliant crimson color, with white specks. The contrast makes it a very beautiful Pet- unia. Pkt., 20c. DIANTHUS, SWEET WIVELSFIELD This new annual is a hybrid, being a cross between Dianthus Alwoodi and Sweet William; seed started in- doors in January and planted out in April will commence to flower in May, blooming profusely all summer in a great variation of colors. Pkt., 25c; $1.00 per large pkt. Marigold All Double Page One a CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds NEW DOUBLE SWEET SCENTED NASTURTIUM Golden Gleam Double Nasturtiums are not new, but up to this time have been propagated only by cuttings, and it has been gen- erally believed they would not reproduce themselves from seed. ‘Therefore it gives us great pleasure to offer for the first time this unique novelty in Nasturtiums, which has been named Golden Gleam. The plant form's a vigor- ous, large bush which throws out short runners, averaging eighteen inches. The flowers commence to come as soon as the plant nears complete development, and at the time it is in full bloom the entire plant including the runners, is a blaze of color. The large, golden-yellow flowers average two and one-half to three inches across. They are borne on erect, stiff stems six inches in length. Consequently the flowers stand well above the foliage, an arrangement which adds immeasurably to the showy appearance of the plant. When well grown these flowers have the appearance of a fully double flower, and are most attractive. An ordinary sized bouquet, when allowed to remain in a room for a short period of time, will fill the room with frag- rance. Pkt., 25c. : ASTER GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE MIXED The color in these new Asters is start- lingly beautiful. A dual-tone effect is ob- tained through the contrasting tints of the SWEET WILLIAM “PURPLE BEAUTY” disc-like center and the outer or guard petals. Gracefulness of form is a dis- The Dianthus barbatus assortment is greatly enriched through the tinguishing characteristic. The full cen- introduction of this new sort. ters of tabular, bifurcate petals surround the center, creating an airy, lace-like ef- It is a noteworthy colour so far un- known among the Sweet Williams. The bright deep purple makes them fect, which is altogether charming. In especially suitable for effective bedding out purposes. It should also color, the flowers may be described as rapidly attain popularity as a cutting flower. The same method of cultivation should be adopted as with all Sweet Williams. Pkt., 25c. varying shades of Enchantress-pink, Ap- pleblossom, Deep-rose, Blue and Laven- der, but the disc, sometimes light yellow, sometimes blue, brings additional variety in tint. A bouquet comprising the com- plete ensemble of shades, presents delicate graduations of color as well as startling color contrasts which enchant the eye of the beholder. We feel confident this glorious new strain will be acclaimed a distinct acquisition to modern floriculture. Pkt., 25c. DELPHINIUM ELATUM “ICEBERG” This is the first white perennial Delph- inium which comes true from seed. It belongs to the elatum class and grows 48 inches high. The 20 in. long spikes are thickly covered with large pure white blooms. These plants are especially noted for their strong healthy growth; they flower from June to August. In the sec- ond year when the plants are fully grown the big white spikes are particularly beau- tiful and form an effective contrast to dark and pale blue varieties. The Iceberg seedlings will be the starting point for creating splendid new varieties, since al- though great progress has been made with all blue shades of Delphinium. Pkt., 25c. Aster Giant California Sunshine Mixed. Page Two CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds ANTIRRHINUM TOM THUMB “DAINTY GEM” We herewith offer a color, which has hitherto been lack- ing in this section, and a plant with the real compact Tom Thumb habit. The plants stand evenly like ranks of soldiers and the strain comes true from seed, not throwing a percentage of taller plants like most other varieties of its class. The flowers are of a beautiful delicate shade of rose, closely resembling the favorite sort, Fascination, and nothing better can be ima- gined for flat dwarf bedding schemes and ribbon borders. It will also be exceptionally valuable for cultivation in window boxes, the Tom Thumb Antirrhinum being a favorite plant for this purpose and one of the most suitable. Antirrhinum Tom Thumb ‘Dainty Gem.” Pkt., 25c. ANTIRRHINUM NANUM GRANDIFLORUM TANGERINE A distinct achievement in the Nanum Grandiflorum group. The flowers are a brilliant fiery orange of great intensity holding its orange brilliancy till the flowers drop, throwing many long spikes with fine large flowers. Tangerine will make an excellent bedding variety having a color much in demand lending itself to color schemes for the garden beautiful. Pkt., 25c. ARCTOTIS HYBRIDA Undoubtedly this new variety of Arctotis is one of the most beautiful novelties introduced during the last few years. It is a hardy annual, height about 12 inches. The flowers are of beautiful shades of colours with a dark disk at the center. The leaves are crested and fringed, on the upper part of a green and underneath of a silvery color. Pkt., 25c. AGERATUM GRANDIFLORA FARAONE This is a new variety of Ageratum, which surpasses all the other varieties known to horticulture. Its great value is due to the dwarf and compact habit and to the very long flowering. The flowers are of a beautiful blue color, which after many days, changes slightly into a rosy color. This, together with the bright blue color, is of a marvelous effect. Pkt., 25c. Page Three CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds Larkspur White Spire ANCHUSA ANNUAL BLUE BIRD Plants grow about 18 inches high and bear its flowers in a luxuriant bouquet at the top of the plant and are of a vivid indigo blue and form a brilliant effect in any scheme for the decora- tions of beds or borders. Pkt., 15c. Page Four NEW ANNUAL LARKSPURS LARKSPUR Giant Imperial Blue Spire—A valuable addition to the stock- flowered Larkspurs. With flowers of an intense oxford blue the plant has the same upright base-branching habit as the Exquisite Pink Improved. Pkt., 20c. Giant Imperial Lilac Spire—This is the beautiful color so pop- ular in Larkspurs, bred into the base-branching habit of the Giant Imperial group. Pkt., 20c. Giant Imperial White Spire—A beautiful pure white variety, in other respects similar to the foregoing. All are ex- cellent for garden decoration. Pkt., 20c. Giant Imperial Exquisite Pink Improved—Upright growth and color a soft pink shaded salmon. Pkt., 15c. Giant Imperial Exquisite Rose—Beautiful shade of rose-pink, several tones deeper than Exquisite Pink Improved. Pkt., 20c. For other varieties, see page 36. ASTER AURORA This Aster is an innevation and quite different from others we offer. The center of the flower is a bright yellow with an outer circle of delicate blue forming a striking contrast. The plants are of robust growth, averaging 2 feet. Pkt., 25c. ASTER AURORA AZURE BLUE New class of Asters with large flowers, full of petals. Those at the extremity are large and open, and of azure blue color. All petals are quilled and of yellow color. Height of plant 24 inches with upright stems. Pkt., 25c. ASTER AURORA GOLDEN QUEEN The form of- flower is the same as that of the variety Aurora Azure Blue. The outer petals are of a creamy white colour and the center yellow. Pkt., 25c. Aster Aurora CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds NEW HOLLYHOCKS HOLLYHOCK DOUBLE TRIUMPH This new variety brings out an entirely distinct strain growing 4 to 5 feet high and is of a branching habit, all the stems being studded with prettily waved and fringed flowers. As many as 45 distinct colorings have been noted in one plantation and it blooms fully ten days ahead of the ordinary varieties. Pkt., 25c. ; HOLLYHOCK DOUBLE IMPERATOR This splendid new Hollyhock grows about 6 feet high and has flowers measuring 6 inches across, consisting of wide outer petals elegantly frilled and deeply fringed and they come in many beautiful colors. Pkt., 25c. NEW DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK, “EXQUISITE” Resembles a beautiful, double fringed Petunia. Flow- ers 4 to 5% inches across, range in color from light rose to deep purple, each petal margined with white delight- fully fringed. Blooms all summer. 2 pkts., 45c; pkt., 25c. Hollyhock Double ‘‘Imperator.” E- NEW PERENNIAL POPPY PAPAVER “ORIENTALE” “THE FELTHAM” Some fourteen years ago our growers originated at their Feltham grounds a new departure in Oriental Poppies, and by dint of continual selection have now succeeded in fixing a distinct and valuable strain. It has all or nearly all the various shades of the type—scarlet, orange scarlet, apricot, etc.—but with no black blotches at the base of the petals. The flowers are thus all self-coloured, the difference being comparable with that between the Shirley Poppy and its pro- totype the Papaver Rhaeus. We have no doubt that the Feltham strain has a great future as a brilliantly decorative border plant. i Price Pkt., 25c. PAPAVER NUDICAULI FAKENHAM HYBRID This beautiful poppy differs from other Iceland varieties in many ways, the flowers are of good size and are borne on long slender wiry stems, it is exceptionally free and graceful and is practically perpetual flower. Many new tints such as apricot, biscuit, mauve, deep tangerine, lemon in all shades are to be found, oP cut flower it is beautiful, lasting i ter if picked young. ete Eprice rae 35c. Papaver Orientale ‘‘The Feltham.” Page Five CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds SALVIA SPLENDENS “HARBINGER” SALVIA HARBINGER The best of all the Salvias, the plants are dwarf and compact. Plants raised from seed sown the end of February commence to pro- duce in profusion their long spikes of dazzling scarlet flowers early in June and maintain a blaze of color until frost. Pkt., 25c. SCABIOSA CAUCASICA GOLDINGENSIS This is the finest strain of Scabiosa caucasica yet produced. The flower is very large, of a rich deep lavender colour, and borne on long, strong stems. We are sure that this strain will find a large measure of favour amongst the rapidly increasing number of those who grow this very popular flower. It received an Award of Merit from the R. H. S. last summer. Pkt., 25c. SCABIOSA GIANT LOVELINESS Loveliness is a glorious new color in annual Scabiosa, the blos- soms range through varying tones of delicate Salmton Rose, it is un- surpassed as a cut flower. It has long stiff stems and a delightful fragrance. Pkt., 25c. Salvia Splendens ‘‘Harbinger.” NEW ZINNIA Cut and Come Again Pinkie Medium sized flowers of a light Rose-Pink with long stems especially suitable for cut flowers and for massing in the garden. A continuous succession of blooms are produced throughout the summer, making the name Cut and Come Again most appropriate. The dainty color and form of Pinkie are so charming as to quite overcome the criticism of coarseness so often complained of in Zinnias. Pkt., 25c. ZINNIA SCABIOSA FLOWERED This new Zinnia is entirely different to all the other classes. The plant reaches a height of about 40 inches and is abundant flowering. Its curiosity consists in the form of the flowers, as the outer ring is formed of long petals, whereas the center shows many small flowers which at first sight have a great likeness with the Scabiosa. Pkt., 25c. Scabiosa Caucasica Goldingensis. DIANTHUS “HIGHLAND QUEEN” The most brilliant perennial Dianthus in cultivation, bearing in profusion flowers of a lustrous scarlet vermilion color, which captivates the beholder at first sight. It is extremely hardy, of vigorous growth, and ideal for bedding, borders and the rock garden, continuing in bloom, as it does, from the end of May until November. Pkt., 25c. Page Sia CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Rock Garden Collection It is very easy to have a beautiful and interesting rock garden by sowing the seed of either annuals or perennials of certain varieties that are particularly adapted for this PERENNIAL SEEDS FOR THE ROCK GARDEN ACHILLEA Plarmica FI. Pl., The Pearl—Double white; flowers continuously all summyer; 2 feet...$0.10 AETHIONEMA (Persian Candytuft) Grandifiora —A fascinating plant for rock work. Strong, twiggy bushes, covered with long slender spikes of rosy pink flowers; Gyinches. onset secsie ees os 35 ALYSSUM (Saxatile Compactum)—Early flower- ing; bright golden yellow; 1 foot. (Oz., $1.25).. .10 Saxatile Sulphureum—Sulphur yellow, 9 in. June als} ANEMONE (Pulse alae ae lilac, 12 in. April- IW IER gee Ran sera Cie mar Kaan oie clon One Ost aceon 10 Syivectte Whe I2sin= vAprila|anessas 0. 2. 15 AQUILEGIA (Long Spurred eto nonce of many‘rich and varied colors; 2 feet ........... 10 Pkt. Alpina—Blue, 12 in. April-July ................ 15 ARABIS. (Alpina)—Dwarf spring flowering; flow- ers: pures whites OsinChesi-jtusecalevetersiierier iscsi 10 ARMERIA (Formosa)—Pretty deep pink flowers; U2 in Cheeses esas tae wine ese ae Te ee oe 10 Laucheana—Bright rosy red; 3 to 6 inches ....... 15 ARENARIA (Sandwort) Montana—Close tufts, profusely covered with small silvery white flow- erspearlyeimetherSeaSOM weverei.acs selsielircet eee ei sleie 15 ASTER (Alpinus) Goliath—Soft blue, large, 10 in.. .20 ASTRANTIA (Major)—Pink ................... 15 BETONICA (Grandiflora)—Dish-violet, good for (GAD ene Ge aE CI aM ROO cs cb DOS b On oo ee ee a 15 CHERIANTHUS (Siberian Wallflower) Allioni— A beautiful rock plant with dazzling fiery orange : HORS eRe AE eR CODED GUIS ao Saloon near 10 CRUCIANELLA (Crosswort) Stylosa—Hardy per- ennial, suitable for rock work, flowers bright pur- plewpalléshaped 7Ovinchesitsseeacyyrre ie 15 DIANTHUS (Pinks) DELTOIDES (Maiden Pink)—Bears a profusion of small crimson flowers. Splendid for rock work .15 ERINUS (Alpinus Roseus)—Invaluable for rock work. Pretty rosettes of foliage and racemes of LOSY. Dunple” Towers). cierto soyoieaenereric erent: 25 FORGET-ME-NOT (Alpestris)—Blue; 4 in. May- [GINS acuacaccocnogsucobOdcoDcKGOOCUScHONoU COONS 10 GLOBULARIA (Trichosantha)—Dark blue, 12 in. .20 HEUCHERA (Sanguinea)—Crimson, 30 in. June .25 HELIANTHEMUM (Rock Cistus, Sun Rose) Mu- tabile=—Viarious; «beatititul’ Seren ccoeeloeeateeereiee tert eal) HYPERICUM (Elegans)—An elegant hardy per- ennial with yellow flowers ...............-.0000- ALS) LEONTOPODIUM (Edelweis) Alpinum ........ .20 LYCHNIS (Alpina)—Very dwarf, rose, charming .25 LINUM (Flax) Perenne—Flowers beautiful pale blue onsslendersstemsm arcs seer tisielere lecrereresteeiees 15 NIEREMBERGIA (Cup Flower) Gracilis—Flow- ers white, shading to and veined lavender........ 10 purpose and also very interesting to watch their develop- ment. We offer a select list, especially adapted for grow- ing in the rock garden. Pkt. PYRETHRUM (Rosette Mullein) Ramondia Py- renaica—Purple; ‘charming .. 005. <..20.cescseess $0.25 SALVIA (Pratensis Atroviolacea)—Deep violet... .15 SAPONARIA (Soapwort) Ocympides Alba—F lowers pure white ........... -10 Ocymoides Splendens—Rosy pink SAXIFRAGA Deecipiens (Crimson Moss)—Dwarf mossy plants bearing white flowers in May and June. The green foliage turns bright crimson in WHITE EIy eita CCS) serenay aicwevoversicheveloveieal © rotsio sete ioc sieia eras 25 SEMPERPERVIVUM-—Small hairy rosettes of a brownish red color, the panicles of bright red flowers are 4 to 6 in. and bloom in June and July .15 SILENE (Catchfly) Schafta (Autumn Catchfly)— A charming border or rock plant with masses of bright pink flowers from July to October ....... 15 ‘SSEDUM (Stone Crop) Acre (Golden Moss)—Flow- er) brightyellow,, leaves ‘green 3. ses.ce eee ccse ve 7X) Coeruleum (Blue Stonecrop)—Leaves pale green, spotted red. Flowers: pale blue... ... 5.05 ..00.8. 6% 5 Spurium Coccineum—Flowers beautiful rosy Goh" SE aeAnE Scan deDUOd CeO oGN aacoud bape UNeaE 20 fCUNICA (Coat Flower) Saxifraga—aA pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers all summer ....... 15 VIOLA CORNUTA (Tufted Pansy) Jersey Gem— Color pure rich violet, slightly perfumed ........ of) VERONICA (Speedwell) Repens—A useful rock plant one to two in. high, with light blue flowers .25 ANNUAL SEEDS FOR THE ROCK GARDEN AGERATUM (Blue Perfection)—Deep blue flow- ers; 12 inches $0 CARPET OF SNOW-—A compact and very dwarf ~ Alyssum, producing a solid mass of white flowers all season.- The plants begin to blossom when quiteysmalliat4eoze 250 OZ J 5Cue aeier eel ietrereeiare 10 CANDYTUFT (Mixed)—Oz., DIANTHUS (Pink) Double China—Choice mixed Colorss| OZ olhOO mete eo eae oe ee rele 10 ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy)—Choice romp ral COlloyes, OAS GINS Gaguccon onde GdooobobUdS 10 GODETIA (Satin Flower)—Mixed colors ........ 10 LOBELIA (Crystal Palace Compacta)—Very com- DACt te Geepw Ditties ery saetare Seo essr arse ener sionese Rete 10 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM Crystallinum (Ice Plant )—Dwarf trailing annual; flowers white ... .10 MIMULUS (Tigrinus)—Fine mixed tigered and spottedmvarietiess I2minchesman jac sere iie a trieier 10 PETUNIA (Rose of Heaven)—Rich brilliant rose (Zo) lol Gere IH OO CAa SAS OPEC MOGs GOs SAeRO Ooms 15 PORTULACA—Double mixed .................. .10 Sumo sovenk OVA, We ccbebsoocsuccouguscoseDe -10 VERBENA (Currie’s Mammoth Fancy Mixed)— OZR ASUS Oger oe eal oe ae 10 Page Seven CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CURRIE’S LAWN GRASS SEED Produces A Rich, Thick, Velvety Lawn in SIX WEEKS A Beautiful Lawn and How To Secure 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. But to be perfect and a pleasure to walk on this should have a firm yet elastic and carpet-like surface, and the first consideration in laying out or renovating old grounds should be to secure this condition. Turfing with fine old pasture sod, at one time a popular method of making a lawn, is now largely superseded by seeding, because of the expense and difficulty in obtaining good, clean turf. Seeding is not only inexpensive 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 exhaustive experiments with all kinds of lawn grasses have demonstrated beyond a doubt that while many kinds are valueless, being too coarse or bunchy or otherwise unsuitable, one kind of grass alone cannot be reiied upon, in our climate, to produce and maintain a fine lawn. It is only by using a proper combination of several suitable varieties, sown liberally, that satisfactory results can be obtained. CURRIE’S SPECIAL LAWN GRASS MIXTURE THOROUGHLY TESTED AND ANALYZED FOR GERMINATION AND PURITY Composed of Evergreen Grasses, best suited to our American Climate, only the finest and cleanest grades of Seed being used. This splendid mixture is composed of only the finest dwarf-growing evergreen grasses; absolutely free from weed seeds or other impur- Page Eight CURRIE’S LAWN GRASS MIXTURES are the resullt of years of study and careful observation, and, if our directions are followed in seeding, they never fail to produce quickly a thrifty growth of fine, velvety, rich green grass, 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 seed- ing is a waste of time and usually disappointing. A beautiful lawn may be produced in a few weeks, or it may mot approach per- fection for two or more seasons, according to the quantity of Seed sown. When in a hurry for a fine, close turf, we have frequently sown at the rate of seven, or even eight, bushels of 20 lbs. to the acre, with the most gratifying results, but in general the following quantities will produce satisfactory results: 1 pound to 300 square feet; 5 pounds to 1,500 square feet; 20 pounds to 6,000 square feet; 100 pounds (5 bus.) per acre. In thickening up established lawns slightly smaller quantities, depending on conditions, may perhaps be sufficient, but it is always well to put on enough. ities; especially adapted and mixed in the proper proportions 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 actual weight per measured bushel of our mixture is 20 pounds or more, while that of most mixtures is only 14 pounds per bushel. To obtain this exceptionally heavy weight per bushel, we must and do use only the heaviest and best samples of the various grasses which compose our mixture. This is in itself a guarantee against sowing weed seeds, as the heavier the mixture the more thoroughly cleaned have been the component grasses. Price per lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00; 20 Ibs., $7.75; 100 Ibs., $35.00. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Grass Mixture for Shady Places LAWN GRASS MIXTURE FOR SHADY PLACES If wante d by mail add for postage at zone rates To maintain a nice growth of grass under trees and in places where the sunlight only reaches part of the day was long considered almost hopeless. This can now be overcome in a great measure by our mixture, which is com- posed of dwarf, compact growing grasses that naturally grow in partial shade and will maintain a close, thick turf throughout the entire season. It frequently happens that the ground under trees becomes impoverished by the roots of the trees, making it almost impossible for grass to thrive unless a liberal top dressing of fertilizer is sup- plied, or when the ground has soured and before sowing the seed. YZ Ib., 35c; 1 1b., 60c; 23% lbs., $1.45; 5 covered with moss an application of ground lime will be found beneficial Ibs., $2.75; 10 lbs, $5.65; 20 Ibs., $11.00; 50 Ibs., $26.10; 100 lbs.; $51.00. If wanted by mail, add for postage at zone rates. GRASS MIXTURE FOR TERRACES This mixture is made up of fine dwarf grow- ing grasses, with strong creeping and fibrous roots that form a compact growth of turf, resisting drought* and exposure remarkably well, and when established prevents washing. 1 1b., 60c: 5 Ibs., $2.85; 10 lbs., $5.50; 20 Ibs., $10.50; 100 Ibs., $50.00. LAKESIDE GRASS MIXTURE This mixture is specially prepared for country homes where a close, even velvety turf is not easily secured, owing to the difficulty of watering, etc., so necessary for the maintenance of a perfect lawn. The grasses used are such as endure drought and rough usage to a remarkable degree. We have made up this mixture in a great mea- sure for the formation of lawns at Lakeside Sum- mer Homes that can only have attention during the summer months, and for this purpose it will be found invaluable. 1 Ib., 40c; 5 Ibs., $1.90; 10 lbs., $3.75; 100 lbs., $32.50. GOLF COURSE MIXTURE Forms a close turf that bears hard usage and re- mains ‘green throughout the season. Per Ib., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.75; 10 lbs., $5.25; 20 lbs., $10.25; 50 lbs., $26.00; 100 Ibs., $50.00. GOLF MIXTURE FOR PUTTING GREEN A. mixture of dwarf, compact growing fine leaved grasses that withstand constant wear. : Per Ib., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.65; 10 lbs., $7.20; 20 Ibs., $14.60; 100 Ibs., $65.00. WHITE CLOVER Extra choice recleaned seed for lawns. % lb. 4@c; 2 Ib., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50. KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS The most valuable and permanent lawn grass, Very slow in getting started and becomng established. Where a quick growth is _desired it is best to use “Currie’s Special Lawn Mixture,” which has in addition to Kertucky Blue other excellent lawn grasses that will make a sod the first year, while the Blue Grass is establishing itself. Price, 1 lb., 40c; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.85. Golf Links Mixture for Putting Green. Page Nine CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN SELECT LIST OF HAY AND PASTURE GRASS MIXTURES FOR SPRING AND FALL SOWING Where a field is to be put down to grass for a number of years a mixture of grasses that are more permanent than Timothy and Clover should be used, such as will produce good crops of hay and pasture for many years without reseeding. We prepare mixtures of grasses for a wide range of soils and condi- tions, and there is hardly any land so poor or climate so unfavorable that we cannot furnish a mixture for it that will yield one or more crops of hay every year. The first cost of seeding with these mixtures is generally more than Tim- othy and Clover, but the returns fully warrant the extra expense. Only the best recleaned grass seeds are used by us in these mixtures, and if the soil and conditions are described, the proper proportions will pes used to produce satisfactory re- sults. Sow 25 lbs. to the acre. Price, 25 Ibs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $17.50. CHOICE RE-CLEANED GRASS SEEDS See Parcel Post Rates If Wanted By Mail All our Grass and Clover Seeds are thoroughly cleaned, free from. impurities, and otherwise first-class in every respect, and true to name. PENT, CREEPING (Agrostis Species or South German. Mixed ; Bent)—This is undoubtedly one of the finest grasses for putting greens. The distinctive feature of this species is its compact, creeping rooting stems. It is of rapid growth and spreading habit; the stoloniferous roots form a strong enduring turf which withstands hard usage. Does well on all soils, particularly on light, moist land. . Per Ib., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $14.00. ROUGH STALKED MEADOW (Poa Trivialis)—A splendid grass for shady places and valuable for use in golf course turf forma- tion. Sow 100 lbs. per acre. 14 lbs. per bu. 50c per Ib. FESCUE, CHEWING’S NEW ZEALAND (Festuca Chewings)— This variety of Red Fescue imported from New Zealand is now recognized as one of the leading grasses for Putting Greens and Fairways. It is adapted to practically all conditions. Growing exceedingly well in sandy soil. Making a fine compact turf of a dark green color. Price: 60c per lb.; $9.25 per bushel of 20 lbs.; $43.50 per 100 lbs. FESCUE, MEADOW (Festuca Pratensis)—An excellent hardy grass; valuable in mixtures for permanent pastures. Sow 100 lbs. per acre, 22 Ibs. per bushel. 30c per Ib. SUDAN GRASS—A valuable annual grass, yielding two heavy hay crops in the season, and like Millet does not live. over. winter. It is a better dry weather crop than Millet, and is especially well relished by stock. Per lb., 20c; 10 Ibs., $1.50; 100 Ibs., $10.00. TIMOTHY—We offer Wisconsin grown, strictly choice recleaned seed (subject to market changes). Per Ib., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $7.50. WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa Nemoralis)—This grass is adapted for moist shady places and should be included in mixtures for Prices of Grass Seeds are subject to market changes without notice. BLUE GRASS, FANCY KENTUCKY (Poa Pratensis)—Our stock of this is extra fine, thoroughly recleaned; sow 70 to 85 Ibs. per acre on lawns, 50 to 70 lbs. on pasture fields. 14 lbs. per bu. 40c per lb.; 10 lbs., $2.85; 100 lbs., $25.00. RED TOP, FANCY RECLEANED—It is a perennial grass with a creeping habit of growth, leaf blades narrow. Red Top is a remarkable grass accommodating itself to a variety of soils and conditions. It grows well on wet land. It is strongly drought- Tesistant and flourishes on soils so very poor in lime that most other grasses fail. It is a vigorous grower and thrives from Canada to the Gulf. A very valuable grass for Fairways es- pecially on land lacking lime. Fancy Cleaned, Solid Seed, Free from Chaff. Per lb., 35c; 10 Ibs., $2.65; 100 lbs., $22.00. ORCHARD GRASS—An exceedingly valuable grass for pasture and hay, on account of its earliness and its ability to recover quickly after being cut or closely eaten. It is greatly relished by all kinds of stock. Grows well on almost any soil, but does best on rich, moist or clay lands, and succeeds splendidly i in shady places. ‘Per Ib., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $15.00. RYE GRASS, PACEY’S PERENNIAL (Lolium Perenne Pacey’ s) —tThis variety used in a mixture is an excellent “nurse” grass under some conditions for Fairways and where a quick turf is desired. It produces a verdant growth four or five weeks after sowing. The leaves are narrow, flat and smooth. The under- surface of leaves is bright and glossy which gives an attractive appearance to the grass. Price: per lb., 40c; $9.00 per bushel of 30 lbs.; $28.00 per 100 Ibs. | RYE GRASS, ITALIAN (Lolium Italicum)—Very desirable for shady lawns and Fairways that are overshadowed by trees. pasture; comes to maturity the first season; the ideal seed for Weight about 14 lbs. per bushel. Price: 70c per lb.; $7.50 per southern lawns in winter. Sow 100 Ibs. per acre. 18 Ibs. per bushel of 14 Ibs.; $52.00 per 100 lbs. bushel. 25c per Ib TESTIMONAL I received the flower and garden seeds all in good condition and have always found them the hest [I have ever sown. They are perfectly clean, select seed. I am thanking you by mail. Yours, Mrs. George D. Norris, Monroeville, Ind. Page Ten CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Pe | Ageratum Imperial Dwarf Blue AGERATUM Blooms constantly throughout the year, flowering equally well outdoors in summer and indoors in winter. BLUE PERFECTION—A fine bedder of dwarf, com- pact, bushy growth; color deep amethyst blue. %4 oz. 40c; pkt. 10c. IMPERIAL DWARF BLUE—Clear blue. 6 inches. 14 oz., 25c; pkt., 10c. : LASSEAUXI—Dwarf rose, 6 inches. Pkt. 10c. LITTLE DORRIT—Dwarf white, 6 inches. Pkt. 10c. LITTLE BLUE STAR—A dwarf, bushy variety; only 4 or 5 inches high, perfectly covered with bright blue flowers all summer. % oz., 75; pkt., 15c. AGROSTEMMA (Rose of Heaven, Mullein Pink) i CORONARIA—A ffree-flowering hardy perennial, with glowing crimson flowers like a single pink and silvery white foliage; blooms first season; fine=for cuttings coleet) ssncmenaeiee ee $0.10 COELI (Rose of Heaven)—Remarkably pretty, hardy annual of light, graceful habit; flowers light rose, shaded white. This is an annual which should be sown in the vegetable garden (as you would rad- ishes) at different intervals, and a continuous supply of lovely cut flowers can be had all summer. % oz. 25c; pkt. 10c. ALYSSUM Grows freely in almost any situation, producing its fragrant flowers profusely all year. SWEET—Flowers white and very fragrant. Pkt. 5c; per oz. 25c. : LITTLE GEM—Dwarf white. Pkt. 10c; per oz. 50c. CARPET OF SNOW—A compact and very dwarf variety, producing a solid mass of white flowers all season. The plants begin to blossom when quite small. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 25c; oz. 75c. : LILAC QUEEN—A free flowering variety of dwarf compact habit with pretty deep lilac-colored flowers. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c. NEW YELLOW—Pale primrose yellow, very dwarf, erect and compact, suitable for borders. Pkt. 10c. SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Basket of Gold)—A hardy perennial variety with bright yellow flowers; _ splendid for rock-work. Flowers the first year from seed. 1 ft. Pkt., 10c. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN OOO LL OLS OL LSE OG GS) LS SO OSS) SS) SS) ED | ED) NC SED: ED (ND (yen e SELECT LIST of FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1932 The Best That Up-to-Date Methods Can Produce LOLOL SLL LSS) SS SSE A SS 0S SOE A) AS 0) AS 0 0D) SD SE) ND ED () OD) ED) ED EEC =>) = => aa) a> ABRONIA, Umbellata Resembles the Verbena in its style of growth, with rosy- lilac fragrant flowers. Hardy annual. Pkt. 10c. ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood, or Wolfsbane) Napellus—A hardy perennial, bearing long spikes of hood-shaped blue and white flowers. Grown in any ordinary soil; adapted to shady places. 3 to 5 feet. Pkt. 10c. Fischeri-—2 ft. September. Dwarf variety with pale blue flowers. Seeds, 15c per pkt. Wilsonii. 4-6 ft. September. Clear blue hooded flow- ers. Excellent for cutting. 15¢ per pkt. AGROSTIS Nebulosa (Cloud Grass) 1% ft. An airy and graceful annual grass; looks like a line of mist when in bloom. Beautiful to mix with cut flowers. Pkt. 10c. ABUTILON (Flowering Maple) Rapid growing perennial plants with bell-shaped flowers of various shades, which are produced freely from seed the first season. Fine mixed hybrids. Pkt. 10c. ACHILLEA, Ptarmica, fl. pl. (The Pearl) A fine hardy perennial, producing an abundance of double white, button-like flowers all summer. Blooms the first year from seed if sown early. 2 feet. Pkt. 10c. ALLEGHENY VINE, Adlumia Cirrhosa (Mountain Fringe)—A pretty hardy perennial climber, with flesh colored flowers and finely cut foliage. Blooms the first year from seed sown outdoors. Pkt. 10c. ARCOCLINIUM—See page 28. ADONIS Showy plants in almost any location, remaining a long time in bloom in partially shady places. Aestivalis (Flos Adonis)—_A hardy annual, flowers scar- let. 7 ft. Pkt. 10c. Alyssum Carpet of Snow. Page Eleven CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Anchusa Annual “Blue Bird.” ANNUAL ANCHUSA (BLUE BIRD) The perennial Anchusa, in its highest development, the Dropmore variety, is deservedly popular by its lovely bright blue flowers. This esteem is now shared by the annual Anchusa, which grows about 18 in. high, is of compact habit, and bears its flowers in a luxuriant bou- quet at the top. of the plant. The latter are of a vivid indigo blue and of brilliant effect for the decoration of beds and borders. Pkt., 15c. ANCHUSA ITALICA (PERENNIAL—“DROPMORE” VARIETY) A fine, large, hardy, herbaceous plant; 4 to 5 ft. high. This new ‘“Dropmore” variety is a great improvement on the type, the beautiful Forget-Me-Not-like flowers being much larger than others and of a lovely Gentian blue produced in long, loose sprays. Invaluable for the hardy border, as flowers are produced during the entire season and until late in the fall. Pkt., 10c. TESTIMONIAL May 23, 1931 Your Columbines are by far the finest I have ever seen, and I plant new seed every year and have a beautiful bed of them. Also the Pansies raised from your seed are beau- tiful, and so large. My plants are all blooming fine now. Mrs. Ralph Fowler, Bellefontaine, O. _—————— Page Twelve MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN AQUILEGIA - (COLUMBINE) Columbines are among the most beautiful of early summer flowering perennials; the New Long Spurred varieties being marvels of beauty, and should find a place in every garden. They are very effective in the herbaceous border, remaining in bloom a long season. The cut flowers are in- valuable for vases and table decoration. Seed sown early in spring will in most cases flower the first season, or if planted late in sum- mer will make strong plants for the following year. They are perfectly hardy. NEW LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS Pkt. Mrs. Scott Elliot Strain—A magnificent class of long spurred sorts in many beautiful shades of pink, blue, lavender, mauve, cream, scarlet, rose, yellow, white and combinations of colors hitherto unknown in Columbines, the result of many years of careful hybridisation. 2 pkts., 25c ....$0.15 Long Spurred Blue Shades ................ 15 Long Spurred Pink Shades .....::-......-. 15 Long Spurred Rose Queen ................ 15 Long Spurred Orange and Scarlet Shades... .15 Long Spurred Snow Queen, white... 15 Canadensis—Native, scarlet and yellow ...... 10 Chrysantha—Bright yellow with long spurs.. .10 Chrysantha Alba—Large, pure white; long Spurned < o23c.0id SSRs oe See eee 10 Coerulea—Beautiful light blue with white cen- ter-and longSspurSecce:ascicsie orci ieee 10 Fine Mixed Varieties ..............--ee00- -10 Double-flowering — Large, double flowers, formed of several rows of cornucopia-like petals and in various shades ............ -10 AMARANTHUS Hardy annuals with strikingly beautiful Thrive best in a hot, sunny place. flowers: 5 Pkt. CAUDATUS (Love Lies Bleeding)—Flowers borne in long, drooping sprays. Blood red ........... $0.05 TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat)—2% ft. The inner foliage is of blackest bronze, tipped with green, while the outer foliage is bright scarlet and gold. .10 AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston Ivy)—A handsome, hardy climber, clinging to stone work, changing to very pretty shades of red and yellow in fall .......... e=t10 ARTEMISIA SACRORUM VIRIDIS (Summer Fir)—Forms handsome pyramidal bushes 3 to 5 ft. high. Fol- felero atsel Genie PACEOM Goesoogoucousoooe FeCUa ISS 5 ANEMONE WINDFLOWER—FPleasing perennials, large showy flowers; fine for cutting. Coronaria (Poppy Anemone)—Choice mixed colors. .10 St. Brigid—Bears a profusion of beautiful double and semi-double flowers in many colors ........ 15 ANTHEMIS HARDY MARGUERITE (Tinctoria Kelwayi)— A popular hardy perennial, bearing golden-yellow daisy-like blossom's all season; excellent for cut- HinGei 2, Leetin cise iee ee eee emer 10 bearing CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN ANTIRRHINUM (SNAPDRAGON) Showy perennials, unsurpassed for bedding, bearing their hand- some flowers in great profusion all through the season. The new Giant varieties are especially handsome, the flowers being exceedingly brilliant and varied in color. They blossom the first year from seed. MAXIMUM OR SUPER-GIANT SORTS A new strain of tall strong growth producing long spikes of gi- gantic flowers; 3 feet. Pkt. Salmon Rose—Is always the most popular color in flowers and this variety adds another color. As its color implies, it is a most beautiful shade of Salmon combined with the begonia rose color which makes it the most popular of all Antirrhi- nums. The plants have a vigorous growth and the flowers ANC MIIMINNETIUS CS osc syste sv at cesoy el eS Oe See $0.25 Canary Bird—Flowers extra large; color, canary yellow, with goldensy.ellowsAcentensarsa asec aoe n oe as 15 Cattleya—A pleasing shade of Rosy Lilac ...........cccccceeeees 15 Copper King—Rich bronze copper .........cccccecccecccceccees 215 Indian Summer—A new color in Snapdragons, it being more than a pleasing ‘color —a velvetyscopper $82. .<.c)s5c cues oe nc dees 5 Snowflake—Blooms extra large and well formed; lovely white with VEllOWAthrOats seceecsee are Ciel stese a Tae is clone: SIO Meena ale 15 Wallflower—Brownish’ orange and copper red shades ............ <5 Maximum or Giant Flowered Mixed. All the above and others. YZ oz., 50c; pkt., 15c. SPECIAL FORCING VARIETIES Pkt. Ceylon Court—Very large beautiful Canary Yellow fine for forc- SbOy ea ca crs ey atts EH CRE PRIS EERE RG CSO Si onc Orc GENE EIEIO eR 50 Helen—A beautiful shade of Salmon, fine for forcing............. .50 Jennie Schneider—Beautiful salmon pink ..............0...00008 .25 @ld'Gold—Deep golden ‘yellow® ou. 6: 220 2%. «5... ooo ee ca dew cece 15 Antirrhinum—Giant Flowering. Roman Gold—Deep golden yellow, suffused pink ................ 25 GIANT TALL ANTIRRHINUMS ANTIRRHINUMS—Semi-Dwarf Flowers very large, produced on long spikes and in- The Semi-Dwarf sorts grow about 18 inches high, valuable for cutting; height 2% to 3 feet. Large with large flowers over most of the stem; excellent for Pkt. Pkt. bedding. Giant Brilliant Rose ...........2.e+-eeees $0.10 $0.30 Plet. Giant Harmony—Orange shaded rose .... .10 30 Catan ee yellow, overlaid ae At Pitt kegs opaiee ease NSS sade avis oe ese Te sss ; Giant; Viale se cies ieie 2 te ciao aes 10 30 Climax—Brillignt rose: carmine, 1: 8:55:62 4sse6 054: 10 GianteScatletusrs sick dace ce ecicrcniel O 30 Empress—Rich Vvelvetyuchimsonins ie. poor wee 10 Giant: Stripeds © ei: ioct-/ate ciclelooneieloto’s ter -beraouene 10 .30' = Gloria—Rich deep: rose-pink .5...:¢s<0..0++-0 08 cs 10 Giants Whites te 13552 Wo. Sisose seas eese eee .10 30) -Nelrose—Deep) rose-pinky 2 2./;c029..- 044.2455 55 10° Giant! Yellow <2 275. ROU aes eens: 10 30 Philadelphia Pink—Pure pink .................... 10 Giant Torchlight—Orange with yellow Fawn—Amber-yellow, overlaid with chamois-rose.. .10 CSniean Gao pooopHvadgeaouoossdouGdoDO 10 30 Silver Pink—Delicate rosy-pink suffused with a sil- Giant Venus—Pink with white tube ...... 10 30 very sheen. Collection of 6 sorts, 50c ......... .10 Giant Delila—Carmine with white tube ... .10 30 Choice Mixed Half-Dwarf Giant Flowering Snapdrag- Each, per pkt., 10c; collection of 10 sorts, 85c. on—Pkt., 10c; % 02., 30c. Choice Mixed Giant Snapdragon—A fine mixture of the above named sorts. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. NEW TOM THUMB ANTIRRHINUMS Antirrhinum Rock Bye a governing, bybrids Mas desudeition Gas ose & forming small compact bushes with variously colore : ; deere shades of rose, pink, purple, mauve and Dainty Gem Tangerine bi-color. Pkt., 15c. Each, per pkt., 25c. Page Thirteen CURRIE BROTHERS CO. _ MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CURRIE’S CHOICE AMERICAN ASTERS GIANT OF CALIFORNIA ASTERS A new mammoth flowering class of the Non- Lateral Branching type. They combine a flow- er of extraordinary proportions, measuring 5 to 6 inches in diameter, with a long stem prac- tically free from laterals. Pkt. Pkt. Peach Blossom..$0.15 Light Purple ...$0.15 Light Blue ..... .15 Dark Purple .... .15 Deep: -Rose»......- 15. White sets. lS Mixture of above, pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. Giants of California—Aster. SINGLE GIANTS OF AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS CALIFORNIA Similar in type of flower and growth to the weil-known American Branching Asters, but dif- eee : Pkt. fers in that all the large blossoms are produced .15¢ Light Blue .... . Cammine on much longer and heavier stems. The flowers are fully double to the last. EARLY BEAUTY TYPE Planted at the same time this type flowers with American Branching and Crego, but not as early as Queen of the Market. Azure Fairy—Pleasing light blue. Peach Blossom. Lavender—Beautiful clear lavender. Lavender Pink—Beautiful Lavender Pink Shade. Purple—Rich deep purple. Rose—Pleasing bright rose. September Beauty—Delicate soft-shell-pink. Crimson—-Glowing crimson. White—Giant White. Each, per pkt., 15c; 9 pkts., $1.00. Fine Mixed as above, % oz., 35c; pkt., 15c. LATE BEAUTY TYPE Flowers large, borne on long stems, from 18 to 24 inches, of branching habit, commencing to bloom early in September and lasting until frost. Lavender—Light grayish lavender. Peach Blossom—Very desirable. Crimson—Glowing crimson. Carmine Rose—Bright carmine-rose. Each, per pkt., 15c; 4 pkts., 50c. Fine Mixed of above, % oz., 35c; pkt., 15c. SENSATION A new large red Aster, the color being a rich garnet, glistening like live coal in the sunlight. The flowers are very large measuring 3% inches ‘ across, and are borne freely on long stiff stems. American Beauty Aster. Pkt., 15c; % 0z., 50c. Page Fourteen CURRIE BROTHERS CO. American Branching Aster. CREGO’S GIANT COMET ASTER Our illustration can do but partial justice to this grand flower. The twisted and curled petals give the flower the appearance of a huge chrysanthemum. The flowers are very large, often measuring 5 inches in diameter. The strong, erect stems average 20 to 24 inches in length. Though the flowers are large they are produced in abundance. Crimson Light Blue Lavender-pink Deep Pink Peach Blossom Violet Dark Blue Rose White Each, -pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 6 pkts., 40c. Finest mixed colors, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; % 0z., 40c; oz., $2.50. GIANT COMET SALMON QUEEN This is a new color in Asters, it is the brightest and purest salmon rose and should be planted in all Aster collections. Pkt., 15c. ASTER BALL’S WHITE This is a pure white medium early Aster and is the branching variety, one of the finest of the white Asters. Pkt., 25c. HEART OF FRANCE ASTER This recent introduction is the largest flowering of the very dark red sorts; plants grow about 24 inches high, nicely branched, bearing in September their large, rich, deep ruby-eyed flowers on long, strong stems; a fine, dark variety. Per pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; l~ oz., 50c. NEW GIANT SUNSHINE ASTER For description see page 2. Pkt., 25c. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN AMERICAN BRANCHING A beautiful class of Asters of strong and vigorous habit. The flowers are large and double with twisted petals and borne on long, strong stems, from midseason until late in fall. Crimson Deep Pink Rose Blue Lavender Scarlet Purple Shell Pink White Each, per pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 6 pkts., 40c. Choice mixed colors, pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., $1.75. QUEEN OF THE MARKET An extra early class, coming in three or four weeks ahead of any other. The flowers are very double and are borne on long stems. Light Blue Pink White Peach Blossom Purple Choice Mixed Each, per pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. ASTERS ASTERMUM A magnificent class of Asters of the Comet type, bearing immense flowers of perfect form on strong, straight stems 18 to 24 inches tall. Each plant yields from ten to fifteen mammoth flowers of sur- passing beauty. White, Pink, Lavender ] Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; Choice Mixed Colors §% oz., 50c. NEW FANCY YELLOW ASTER ‘This is by far the best yellow we have yet of- fered; it is fairly large and fully double. Pkt., 15c. New Early Flowering Asters EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS OR EARLY WONDER The earliest Asters to bloom, coming in ahead of Queen of the Market. The flowers are large and full, of the Comet type. Pkt. Pkt. Carmine Rose ....$0.15 Lavender ...... $0.15 Rose Pet sis acl 15 Light Blue..... 15 Dark Blue ....... SUS VWI tee crs cies or te S15 Finest Mixed .... .15 New Aster Everlasting Flesh This curious variety was discovered in a field of Cal- ifornia Asters a few years ago, and it has retained its peculiar characteristics since that time in open field cul- tivation. It resembles a large Helichrysum, and when cut and dried, it retains its color and shape as an ever- lasting flower, rendering it a valuable acquisition to the list of straw flowers for winter bouquets. Pkt., 10c Everlasting Rose A new color in the everlasting class as the name im- plies, it is beautiful Rose Shade. Pkt., 20c. Single Marguerite Aster Very effective for bedding, Deauing large single daisy- like flowers on long slender stems, fine for cutting. Fine Mixed Colors, % oz., 40c; pkt., 10c. Mixture of Giant Flowering Asters To enable those of our customers who want a mixture of the best Asters for cutting, we have prepared this mixture of the finest flowering varieties, blended so as to make the best assortment of colors, coming into flower at different times, from early summer until late in the fall. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c; oz., $1.75. Hardy Perennial Asters Fall blooming hardy plants bearing a profusion of single flowers. Will flower the first year from seed sown early. Y% oz., 50c; pkt., 10c. Page Fifteen CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Arctotis Grandis. ARABIS (ROCK CRESS) Alpina—A hardy perennial and one of the earliest and prettiest spring flowers. The spreading tufts are covered with a sheet of pure white flowers as soon as the snow disappears. Unequalled for rockeries or edging; withstands the drought, and is always neat. 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c. ANAGALLIS Pkt Grandiflora Mixed—Lovely dwarf plants, exceedingly effective as edgings, also charming on rockwork and in pots. Pkt., 10c AUBRIETIA (RAINBOW ROCK CRESS) Large-flowering Hybrids—A beautiful dwarf rock plant, covered with sheets of bright - flowers in-spring and early summer; 6 inches .15 ARGEMONE Grandiflora (The Prickly Poppy) 2 ft. They have branching prickly stems with glaucous leaves with spiny margins. The large Poppylike, white flowers of silken texture with a mass of golden anthers in the centers makes them additionally attractive. Pkt., 10c. FLOWERS FROM SEED FOR SHADE OR SEMI-SHADE Achillea Kenilworth Ivy Aconitum Lobelia Aquilegia Lychnis Asperula Mimulus Balloon Vine Myosotis Begonia Nemophila Bellis Pansy Campanula Platycodon Cowslip Poppy (Perennial) Coreopsis Primulus Digitalis Trollius Godetia Viola Cornuta Heuchera Violet Impatiens ee 2 PON ee Page Sixteen MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN ARCTOTIS GRANDIS (African Lilac Daisy) A handsome hardy annual of the easiest culture, bearing large, showy flowers which are pure white on the upper surface with a pale blue eye, surrounded by a narrow yellow zone, and pale lilac- blue on the reverse side. The plants are heavily branched, form- ing large bushes from 2 to 3 feet high. There are few annual flowers grown in the garden more valuable for cut flower work than the Arctotis. It is easily grown from seed, and may be started in hotbed, in the house, or in the open ground, the seed germinating in about five days, and the plants may be expected to come into bloom early in July and continue until hard frost. It delights in a sunny situation. As a cut flower it is especially valuable, the blooms lasting a week or ten days in water, and if undeveloped buds are cut and placed in a sunny window every one will open and produce as fine flowers as though left on the plant. Pkt., 10c; % oz.. 30c. 3 ARCTOTIS HYBRIDA (For description, see page 3). Pkt., 25c. ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus (Asparagus Fern)—Graceful plants, easily grown in the dwelling house. Pkt. (15 seeds), 10c. Sprengeri (Emerald Feather)—-A pretty plant for pot culture ~ with drooping fronds. Pkt., 10c; 100 seeds, 25c. ARMERIA (SEA PINK OR THRIFT) oe Laucheana—Bright rosy red, 3-6 inches. May-June Pkt., 15c. ARENARIA (SANDWORT) Montana—Close tufts, profusely covered with small silvery white flowers early in the season. Pkt., 15c. ASPERULA ; Pkt. Setosa—Hardy annual with sweet blue flowers..$0.10 AURICULA (PRIMULA AURICULA) A well-known favorite of great beauty; seed saved from splendid choice mixed varieties; half-hardy perennial; 6 inches .......... Spee Ut Arabis Alpin: CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN BLUE LACE FLOWER “DIDISCUS COERULEUS” None of the easily grown garden annuals have within re- cent. years attained greater popularity than the Blue Lace Flower. The plants grow about 2 feet high, producing umbel- shaped flowers of the most beautiful clear, cerulean or heaven- ly blue. Seed sown outdoors after danger from frost will pro- duce plants which should bloom continuously from. July to October. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. TRACHELIUM COERULEUM An exceedingly attractive hardy biennial forming masses of lavender blue flowers. The umbel-shaped blossoms which are similar in appearance to the Blue Lace Flower, but larger, are borne freely on long, stiff stems and are excellent for cutting. Pkt., 25c. Didiscus Coeruleus. “Blue Lace Flower’’ BALSAM (LADY’S SLIPPER) A handsome annual, forming dwarf, bushy plants, which are covered with flowers through- out the season. “We offer strains unsurpassed in beauty and doubleness of the flowers. Sow in rich soil and transplant two or three times so as _to dwarf the plants and make the flowers more double. Double Camelia Flowered—White, extra fine. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. Double Camelia Flowered—Finest mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. BALLOON VINE An annual climber with white flowers, fol- lowed by balloon-like seed pods. 10c. BOCCONIA (PLUME POPPY) Cordata—A stately hardy perennial growing 6 to 8 feet high with glaucous green foliage and bearing freely long spikes of creamy- white flowers. 10c. BRACHYCOME (SWAN RIVER DAISY) Iberidifolia—A hardy annual, bearing a profu- sion of blue and white daisy-like blossoms on dwarf growing plants. 1 foot, 10c. Balsam Page Seventeen CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN BEGONIAS EVERBLOOMING BEDDING VARIETIES The following varieties rank as bedding plants with Geraniums and Coleus, doing equally well in full sunlight, and surpassing both in positions partially or wholly in shade. Pkt. Erfordia—Btight rosy-carmine: «secant eee eee $0.20 Luminosa—Brilliant fiery dark scarlet ............ccccceecceeees 25c Vernon—Orange-carmine flowers; deep red foliage ............. -10 TUBEROUS ROOTED VARIETIES Hinest “mixed= colors! vias 3s acceso is oe ioe Care eee ee ee 35 BROWALLIA Beautiful free flowering hardy annuals thriving in any good garden soil, bearing a profusion of pretty blue flowers all season. They are also excellent pot plants for winter flowering. Pkt. Specicosa Major—A splendid bedding or pot plant, with brilliant ultra-marine=bluefowersses eee eee ee eee .20 Elata Coerules—Sky-blue, with white center .................... 05 BARTONIA Aurea—12 inches. The little known Bartonia makes patches of pol- ished gold in sunny situations, even if the soil is poor. The foli- age is gray and thistle-like, and is exceedingly brilliant in the sunshine. It will not stand transplanting, so should be sown where intended toy bloomer ceriaciscre eric eee aeeeine 10 CHERIANTHUS ALLIONI OR SIBERIAN WALLFLOWER Pkt. Browallia Speciosa Major. A fine variety of hardy Wallflower used mostly as an annual hav- ing bright orange-colored flowers with dark green foliage; a splendid’ rockjplantigas «csr eae See ieee eee 0.10 CARNATION CHABAUD’S GIANT IMPROVED A new acquisition in the line of Carnations; coming into bloom six months from seed and continuing to bloom throughout the summer. The plants are of robust upright habit; they form ten to twenty stalks, bearing huge flowers of fine form; they come about 90% double, are quite true and are highly clove scented. s Pkt. JeanesDionis——Pureswhiters «uses een cee eee eee $0.15 Sparkler— Brilliant cardinal) ned Ws sve scree sl cislereccrciers esr sierorelorevoye 15 The, Pearl—Beautifuljrose, pinks). miesece lacie ee ee Celosia, Thompson’s Magnifica. Cockscomb. COCKSCOMB (CELOSIA CRISTATA) Exceedingly handsome half-hardy annuals, making a grand display in the open border. As pot plants for the conservatory they are very decorative and always attract a good deal of attention for their brilliant colors and unique form. Pkt. Glasgow Prize—The finest strain of dwarf Cocks- comb, bearing immense dark crimson combs. .$0.10 Diwaries Crimsoneenerainieeree Seek erica 10 Dwarf Yellow ......... Rts as ME NA AG RGR OLED 10 CYNOGLOSSUM AMABILE (CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT) An annual recently introduced from China; of the easiest culture, forming strong plants about 18 inches CHINESE WOOLFLOWER high and producing through the summer months sprays of intense blue Forget-me-not-like flowers. A splendid Chinese Woolflower. (CELOSIA CHILDST) » addition to the comparatively short list of real blue Cs Striking hardy annuals, bearing numerous large heads of rich flowers. Pkt., 15c; V 0z., 40c. colored flowers resembling balls of silky wool. The plants grow two Pkt. to three feet high with scores of branches, each producing a ball. Pure White .............eeceeeccccecceerccees POLS The flowers cut and dried retain their bright color for weeks. Mixed Pink colors, pkt., 15c. in Re Teerevereriers SdovodbndvobooonGOdDodOKddUOOd CLE) Page Twenty-three CURRIE RROTHERS CO. Centaurea Cyanus. CERASTIUM (SNOW IN SUMMER) Tomentosum—A very pretty dwarf hardy perennial with silvery white foliage, bearing small white flowers, fine for edging or rock work.......... $ CLARKIA Handsome annual plants used extensively for mass- ing, making a brilliant display. They are excellent for cut flowers, in colors from white through various shades of pink, orange, scarlet and crimson, and do well in Pkt. either sun or shade. 1% feet. Pkt. DoublesBrillianty. .9e- a0 eee eee eee $0.10 Doubles Salmon" Queen. =ss.04-c-e oe heen nee 10 DoublesOrangesKing ers cece on eeree re 10 Double=Scarlets@Qucené sewer eee 10 Choice Single Mixed, pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25c. Choice Double Mixed, pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. COBAEA Beautiful annual climbers, making a growth, attaining a height of 30 feet.. The flowers are bell-shaped. The seed should be planted edgewise, so as to prevent rotting, and cover lightly. Scandens—Blue. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. Scandens—White. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. COIX LACRYMAE (JoB’s TEARS) A broad leaved grass bearing hard shining pearly seeds. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. very rapid Page Twenty-four er MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CENTAUREAS CENTAUREA CYANUS (BACHELOR’S BUTTON) Also known as Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor, Bluet, etc.; an old favorite garden annual; excellent for cutting. Pkt. Oz. Emperor William— Double Blue...$0.10 $0.60 Single deep Pkt. Oz. Double Rose... .10 .60 bluess-e-eceee $0.10 $0.40 Double White.. .10 .60 Single Pink ... .10 .40 Double Mixed.. .10 .60 Double Ruby, rich deep ruby 15 .75 Single White .. .10 .40 Single Choice Mixed ...... 10 = .40 CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS (GIANT CORNFLOWER, OR SWEET SULTAN) The finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut flower pur- poses; gigantic, beautiful, sweet-scented flowers borne on long stems. 2 to 3 feet. Oz. seg esRigeaekt: Amaranth Rede..-3.55.00 eee $2.00 $0.40 0.10 Deep “Rose2 328 ie so eee 1.25 30 10 Laverider: ox. 22.0. Shae coe 1.25 30 10 Lilacs. eee 1.25 30 10 Brilliant Pinker 1.25 30 10 Purple: 2.2. eee eee 1.25 -30 10 White. 22... ose soe eee 1.25 30 10 Choice@Mixed=eehe-e eee eee 75 225 10 Collection—One packet each above 7 colors...... -60 VARIOUS CENTAUREAS pt. Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan)—Showy bright yellow; tragrant blossoms) sy.0- c= sere ence Montana (Hardy Cornflower)—Violet blue; 18 INCHES: 15.G aie chistes ea ese Se Ee 10 Americana—3 ft. A splendid native variety; bears immense thistle-like blooms of rosy lavender COlOF +25 50.c)s6 aaalugs oe RE ee ee ee -10 WHITE LEAVED CENTAUREAS (Dusty Miller) Very effective for ribbon beds and borders. Candidissima—Fine silvery leaved plants. 1 foot.... .10 Gymnocarpa—Finely cut silvery leaved foliage .... .10 Giant Sweet Sultans. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN SHASTA DAISY (CHRYSANTHEMUM LEUCANTHENUM MAXIMUM) A splendid hardy perennial, bearing large flowers, often measuring over 4 inches across, on long, stiff stems. Valuable for cutting. Sow in spring and transplant to permanent quarters in fall. Perfectly hardy. Alaska—Pure white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. CHRYSANTHEMUM SINGLE ANNUAL VARIETIES (Painted Daisies) Showy summer-blooming plants, bearing pretty daisy-like flowers on long stems. The colors are ex- ceedingly brilliant, mostly in distinct bands or zones. Pkt. Segetum. Evening Star—Golden yellow flowers 3 inches EXT ROSS YAW OPA TATS. Saidtoss eee OED eS oO KORO OD SCOOUOE 0.15 Eastern Star—Clear yellow petals with dark disc. 4% oz., 25c .18 Morning Star—Petals canary yellow, with halo of deeper yel- lowradisckdark=sy.ellowrmat/4mozsseeoCcciiscicierocies elton 10 Northern Star—Very large daisy-like flowers, 3 inches across, with pure white fringed petals and canary yellow zone around a dark brown eye. % 02., 25¢ .....2ceceeeee .10 Frutescens (White Paris Daisy)—Single white, star-shaped PLO WiET Sie tes as eat Eee ea Seo eps ea 10 W. E. Gladstone—Rich Crimson ©... yo. 0s.c ccc ce occcecce 10 Choice Single Mixed Colors, 1% 0z., 15c ....:.-.-.ceersexe .05 DOUBLE ANNUAL VARIETIES Coronarium—Double choice mixed shades of yellow and Wiltitesaet/4 a Oz al SCur penal ce aistimecis staat ait oats ieee See -05 Double Fringed, Finest Mixed—Very graceful and brilliant infec OlUnShise reraderes ere en ee ne re en De 10 Inodorum Plenissimum—A pure white, double variety, flowering freely all scason, fine for cutting. % oz., 40c... .10 PERENNIAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS King Edward VII (Moon Penny Daisy)—Pure white of . mammoth size and perfect form, blooms profusely. ™% —— - OVA RE Oo baits 6.5 bids OOM CBC SOU AD OC AUs US ON oh Osan -10 Shasta Daisy. Japanese Double Flowering—Showy varieties, blooming out- doors from August to November .............cs+00+ 15 COLEUS Leucanthemum Grandiflorum—Early large single hardy Handsome plants grown for their ornamental foliage, used WDItG ae epee Se ey cea Raeie papas ene Die) Ribera ren eats iag Sy -10 extensively for bedding. Sow indoors early in spring. Choice Hybrids—Contains many new and beautiful varieties. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. (CIGAR PLANT) Pkt. Miniata New Hybrids—Pretty annuals about a foot high, bearing a profusion of small tubular flowers of various GOONS -SSabesacsonocodaacs couoddsdoo0W sudododoabooCS 10 An interesting annual climber, bearing oval-shaped fruit, which explode with a loud noise when ripe. The flow- CLSMARG MS Mall mand emw biter -cp-teteletenrleletarerelotehesarsielefatetaraicre 10 (UMBRELLA PLANT) A half-hardy perennial, fine for table decoration ........... 10 CYPRESS VINE A pretty annual climber, with feathery dark green foliage - and star-shaped flowers. 20 feet. Finest Mixed, pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 20c. CUCUMBER, WILD See Gourds. E Chrysanthemum (Inodorum Plenissimum). Page Twenty-five CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN COSMOS Strikingly beautiful free blooming hardy annuals, bearing an abundance of handsome flowers like min- iature single Dahlias, on long stems, during summer and fall. They are excellent for cutting for vases, etc. NEW COSMOS EARLY EXPRESS PINK An extra early Cosmos flowering in from forty five to fifty days from the time the seed is planted. The Plant grows about two and one-half to three feet high and is covered with medium sized bright pink flowers. Pkt., 20c. EARLIEST LARGE FLOWERING HYBRID COSMOS < Will bloom in July from seed sown in the open ground in May, and continue in flower until frost. Early Crimson Early White Early Pink Early Choice Mixed Any of the above, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 4 oz., 25c. LATE MAMMOTH PERFECTION COSMOS ' These come into bloom in fall when other flowers are scarce. The flowers are larger than the early sorts. Mammoth Crimson Mammoth White Mammoth Pink Mammoth Choice Mixed Any of the above, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 20c; 1 oz., 60c. COSMOS NEW EARLY DOUBLE CROWNED AND CRESTED The plants are similar in habit to our famous strain of early flowering Cosmos, and a fair percentage have double crowns, which give the flower a very dainty and exquisite appearance. Pkt. Doubles Grimson seh se cere elon oleic > + $0.20 Double Pink Beatty sess soe soe eee ee .20 DoublesWhite_Oueenhs 4 aac srs coe Saabs Al) Double’ Mixed). 3.34. eee ee Seeiraeler os ee ELS KLONDYKE Orange-yellow; Pkt esas eee Sore tie $0.10 LADY LENOX COSMOS A vigorous grower, attaining a height of 6 feet and forming large bushes 4 to 5 feet through: The flowers are of extra large size, frequently measuring 4 inches across, and are borne on long, stiff stems in great pro- fusion. White, Shell Pink, each, per pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c. Cosmos—Double Crested. Page Twenty-six CURRIE BROTHERS CO. = — White Leaved Cineraria (Dusty Miller). CINERARIA HYBRIDA VARIETIES Tender perennials, with broad foliage growing about a foot high, and covered with gorgeous colored flowers, ranging in color through all shades of blue, crimson, maroon, etc. Many of the flowers are margined with the most brilliant colors. Pkt. Hybrida—Large-flowering, finest mixed. Unsur- passed in size of flowers and brillianey of col- ORS res re eee iste e SIGAT Ee sig ula c wae soNie meee Maree $0.25 Stellata—New Hybrids, quite distinct class, very handsome, tall growing, star-shaped flowers, Wn ses, WOosmibles aaboccdbcseoousauoosobuEcOD 29 WHITE LEAVED CINERARIAS (Dusty Miller) Hardy annuals, used principally for edging, borders, etc. ‘ Maritima—Dwarf, with silvery leaves. Pkt., 5c; %4 oz., 25c. Diamant—A splendid foliage plant, the leaves and stems _ being pure white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c. _-A Simple Guide to Rock Gardening—by J. L. Cotter. Tells briefly how to build rock, wall, and bog gardens, how to plant, what to plant, and how to care for and cultivate the plants. Written for English conditions but equally valuable in America, as thousands of pur- chasers will tell you. 126 pages. $1.00. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CYCLAMEN (ALPINE VIOLET) Beautiful, free-flowering, bulbous plants, with graceful, orchid-like blossoms, blooming during the fall and winter months, the flowers ranging in color from white to dark crimson. Giant Bright Crimson Giant Dark Rose Giant White with Crimson Eye Giant Pale Pink Giant Pure White Giant Salmon Colored Giant Finest Mixed Any of the above, pkt., 25c. 100 Seeds, $2.00 GIANT BUTTERFLY OR ORCHID FLOWERED CYCLAMEN A splendid type with very large flow- ers, which are beautifully fringed or waved. Mixed colors. Pkt., 25c. Cyclamen—“We had splendid re- sults in using Semesan for rust and black spot on the Cyclamen crop.” CLEOME PUNGENS (GIANT SPIDER PLANT) A strong growing tender biennial, bearing beautiful rose-colored flowers, with long, slender stamens. Should be grown by beekeepers for its honey-producing quali- ties. Seed sown in March will yield flowers in July. Pkt., 10c. Cleome Pungens. Page Twenty-seven CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN DIANTHUS GARDEN PINKS For beauty and profusion of bloom, few plants equal the Pinks. The plants flower continuously all summer. Sow in the open ground early in spring. New Perpetual Hardy Pinks Dianthus All- woodi—A beautiful strain of Hardy Pinks from a noted English specialist, producing deliciously clove scented flowers in many colors, mostly double. - They are perfectly hardy, blooming continuously from spring until late in fall. Pkt of 25 seeds, 35c; 3 PEts:. suios: seas SSeS ESEee Seas . .$1.00 DIANTHUS SWEET WIVELSFIELD A new hardy annual, good for borders, as a cut flower and especially adapted for rock gardens. Pkt. 25c. DOUBLE ANNUAL VARIETIES Pkt. Chinesis (Double Chinese Pink)—Double @hoice=Mixed= 400751 25Cs-- ee eee $0.10 Double Royal Pinks—The flowers are very large, with finely fringed and twisted pet- als. Colors very brilliant. % oz., 50c ... .10 Double Diadem Pink—Flowers large and very bright fringed, edged white. % oz., 40c.. .10 Fireball—Large blood red. ™% oz., 40c ...... 10 Snowball—Large double white ..... vase 10 Choice Double Mixed—A grand mixture of the bestavarietiess 4007 ses0C eee eee O SINGLE ANNUAL PINKS Pkt. Royal Pinks—Very large flowers, remarkable Dwarf Erfurt Hardy for their great range of exceedingly bril- Double Pinks. liant colors. The flowers frequently eS garden should include some of measure 4 inches across and are beauti- HARDY these Japanese or Chinese Pinks be- 3 I PEINES (iy etia Gy GAG Taree arial WAS fully fringed. % oz. 40c............... .10 PERENNIAL such a wonderful display with their Snowflake—Beautiful pure white flowers. wh brightly colored flowers. O25 S400 0558 Sinise eee Ea deen dees 10 PINKS NEW PERENNIAL The Bride—Beautiful > white flowers, with a rosy-purple eye. % oz., Bc tee 10 fl Wes og oat es PINK Choice Single Mixed—A grand mixture of the eereeinly desirable for the HIGHLAND QUEEN best sorts, embracing the richest and most edges of herbaceous borders, For description, see page 6. Pkt., 25c. varieducolorss. 9/45 Oz sec DC se eee eeeeO where they can remain un- disturbed for many years. The flowers have a _ delicious, spicy fragrance, fine for cut- ting. z Pkt. Plumarius Diadematus— (Sweet Scented Dia- dem Pink)—A _ re- markably attractive free flowering single class, containing many beautiful colors with a delightful fragrance $0.10 Plumarius (Single Pheasant’s Eye) — Choice mixed colors. Vy 0Z., AOC ..eeeeeeeveeeeee 10 Plumarius f1. (Double Hardy Saat —Choice mixed col- OLS) YE 10255) POC acvennpeonse 10 Dwarf Erfurt Hardy Double Pink—An early flowering dwarf compact grow ing class, producing an abundance of beauti- fully colored flowers that are delightfully FLAQTANE ....ceseecsecceneceserse -10 Deltoides (Maiden Pink) —Bears a profusion of small crimson FIO WEES Dtccsssrcecncapessseoreae 15 Dianthus Bath atle sere t William. Co ie Dianthus—The Bride. Page Twenty-eight CURRIE BROTHERS CO. African Golden Daisy (Dimorphoteca). DAHLIAS FROM SEED Seed sown early in spring will produce flowering plants the first season. Pkt. Cactus Dahlia—Extra Choice Mixed from handsome varieties. .$0.15 Collarette—The flowers of various colors have a collar of short petals of a different color around the center .............. 10 Double—Showy and decorative, extra choice mixed ........... .10 Pompone—Extra choice mixed double ....... Rilorstdetertieicierare ene O Single—Extra choice mixed ..........----- eee eee eee eee .05 New Single Dahlias, Coltness Hybrids—A splendid new class of single Dahlias exceedingly valuable for bedding. The plants are of neat compact habit, averaging about 18 inches high, bearing full and continuous succession of bloom from July until frost. The well expanded flowers are about 3 inches in diameter. The colors are most varied, embracing many shades of red, yellow, purple, mauve, white and bizarre combinations. Seeds sown early in spring will produce flowering plants in July ...........-++++..s--0e. $0.25 DAHLIA BULBS—See pages 99 and 101. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN DOUBLE DAISIES (BELLIS PERENNIS) Popular dwarf early flowering perennials, easily raised from seed, and if sown early will bloom the first year. With slight protection they live over winter outdoors. Pkt. Longfellow—Extra large, double dark rose ...... $0.10 Snowball—Large, pure white, very double ...... -10 The Bride—Large, double, pure white ......... -10 Double Finest Mixed. % oz., 50c ............ -10 GIANT DOUBLE DAISIES The flowers are of enormous size, measuring 2% to 3 inches across, and might readily be mistaken for finely shaped Asters. Giant Pink, pkt., 10c. Giant Mixed, pkt., 10c. . DATURA (ANGEL’S TRUMPET FLOWER) Showy hardy annuals, growing 3 to 4 feet high, bearing very large trumpet-shaped fragrant flowers in various colors. Finest double mixed. Pkt., 10c. DRACAENA (DRAGON PLANT) Indivisa—Beautiful ornamental-leaved plants; narrow, green foliage. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 25c. DIMORPHOTECA Giant White, pkt., 10c. long, Aurantiaca (African Golden Daisy)—A showy, hardy, compact growing annual of neat branching habit, bearing large, daisy-like flowers of a rich, glossy, orange-gold in great profusion. from 2¥% to 3 inches in diameter and have a dark colored disc in the center which is surrounded by a black zone. flowering early, and in sunny situations will con- tinue to bloom Sow in dry, sunny place. Aurantiaca Hybrids—Splendid new hybrids of the African Golden Daisy, ranging in color from white through various shades of yellow, orange to a rich salmon and reddish tints with many colored zones and black disc. 50c. Ecklonis—A beautiful species of the Cape Marigold, of light graceful habit and bearing elegant white flowers, 3 in. across, with dark blue-spotted cen- ter, reverse of petals blue and mauve; in bloom from spring to autumn. The flowers are It is a splendid border-plant, throughout the entire season. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. Pkt., 10c; % oz., Pkt.. 15c. Cactus Dahlia Plant Names—by T. S. Lindsay. If jaw-breaking plant names puzzle you, this little book will make the sys- tem and the reasons clear. word form, prefix or suffix means, 99 pages. $1.00 It tells how plants are named, why they are named as they are, and just what each Page Twenty-nine CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN EVERLASTING FLOWERS The seeds of all the varieties may be sown outdoors early in spring, with the exception of Gomphrena, which sometimes does not germinate well in the open ground, and it is best to sow it indoors and transplant. For winter bouquets the flowers should be cut before they are fully open, tied in bunches and suspended with the heads down, to keep the stems straight. Pkt. ACROCLINUM—Mixed rose and white. % oz., 25c .......... $0.05 AMMOBIUM—Pretty, small white flowers. ™% oz., 20c ......... -05 GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth)—Smal!, globe-shaped flowers. Hine mixed: 4402.5. 2oC ecieatsiecieiceieeeee eee -05 HELICHRYSUM—Flowers large, double and brilliant double flowers) ine mixed=colorsies34 80252250 Ieeieee eeesee eee ee eee 05 For separate colors, see opposite. column. RHODANTHE—Brilliant colored flowers. Fine mixed .......... .05 XERANTHEMUM—Showy double flowers. Fine mixed ........ -05 Everlastings) mixed\ = atmpneci enna oee reer eter ence eer -10 STATICE (SEA LAVENDER) _ Hardy plants, bearing a profusion of dainty flowers all summer, which when dried can be used for winter bouquets. Pkt. Sinuata Rosea Superba—A beautiful shade of pink ............... $0.10 Sinuata Blue—New deep blue .......... ccc cece eee cece ec crcccvee -10 Bonduelli—Numerous heads of bright yellow flowers .............. 10 Latifolia—Purplish blue, perennial .......ccceccccceccecccccecce -10 Russian (Suworowi)—A new annual Statice. Long, rat-tail spikes of smallispink flowers); everlastings eee eee eceee eee eee 15 ERAGROSTIS Elegans (Love Grass)—of erect growth about 18 inches high. With feathery panicles, nice for cutting .................... -10 ERYTHRINA Crista Galli (The Coral Tree) 4 Feet—A fine plant for south walls with protection and for subtropical gardening. Produces in summer handsome racemes of rich deep scarlet flowers ........ .15 ee HELICHRYSUM ROSE QUEEN Gigantic flowers of a rich, deep rose color; extremely beautiful under artificial light; a wonderful addition to the HELICHRYSUM ever popuuar straw flower. Pkt., 15c; large pkt., 25c; oz., 85c. (STRAW FLOWER) One of the best of the “Everlastings”, flowers large and double: Canary Yellow Rose Carmine Crimson Silver Ball, clear white Fire Ball, bright red Salmon, rosy salmon Golden Ball, golden yellow Violet Queen, violet Each pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; YZ oz., 30c; collection of 8 pkts., 60c,. Mixed colors, pkt., 5c. HELICHRYSUM SILVERY PINK A soft pleasing shade of delicate silvery cameo pink. The dainty delicate color is something quite new and heretofore unknown in Helichrysums. The blooms are quite large, slightly over two inches in diameter. This will prove to be a very good commercial variety. Pkt., 15c. EUPATORIUM (Through Wort) Strong-growing hardy perennials, well suited for na- turalizing and deserve a place in every hardy border; they will grow and thrive in almost any situation. Ageratoides—A very useful variety, growing 3 to 4 feet high, with dense Heads of minute white flowers from August to October.............. $0.10 Fraseri—A very pretty dwarf variety, producing clusters of snow-white flowers; fine for cutting andmbouguets: 132 feetiescrtates wielomt ote ciclerneiereelete 10 Page Thirty CURRIE BROTHERS CO. 4 * ay My aa s 4 ‘is Larkspur ESCHSCHOLTZIA CALIFORNIA POPPY Best Da Showing, free flowering annuals, of dwarf spreading habit. The seed should be sown in the open ground where wanted, as they do not transplant well. Crimson King—Bright crimson, inside satiny carmine. % 02z., 65c Golden West—Bright yellow with deep orange blotches at the base. % 0z., 25¢ Lovely—Rose pink suffused salmon.... Orange Flame—Vivid orange scarlet... The Geisha—lInside petals brilliant gold, outside orange-crimson, fluted Tango—Rich bronzy red overlaid terra COLTATy siciciens ci SO CDUBB OOO DO NOCD OUOOO UD Mandarin—Inside rich orange, outside bright scarlet. 14 0z.., 25c Mikado—Large lustrous orange-crimson Vesuvius—Wallflower red Finest Mixed—All colors. O2z., 25c . Currie’s New Hybrids—Contains many wonderful new. colors. % oz. 30c.. Double Mixed ...........-.0022+eee0: Bush Eschscholtzia—See Hunnemannia eeceees eo ree Pkt. 10 10 10 10 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN DELPHINIUM (HARDY PERENNIAL LARKSPUR) Seed may be sown any time from spring till autumn. Sow in fine soil to the depth of the seed, not deeper than 4% inch, Firm the soil and moisten thoroughly, Keep shaded and moist, with a free circulation of air at all times, and examine daily to make certain that the soil is moist. In 20 days the pointed seed leaves will appear, remove shade and when the true, or round leaves appear, transplant to their permanent places. Keep the seedlings shaded until the roots take hold and then let the sun and rain do their work. _ Early spring sowings will produce some flowers in the early fall and will be at their best the following spring. Sr oar : Pkt. Blackmore & Langdon’s Prize Strain, from their world-famed collection of the finest hybrids in existence........... ..-$0.50 New Hollyhock Strain—A Striking and valuable addition to. ~ the numerous varieties of Delphinium producing one large spike with double and single flowers of enormous size in many colors. This is the popular Wrexham variety.... ..35 Currie’s Gold Medal Hybrids—Finest mixed hybrids containing every imaginable shade of blue to white, single and double. i CL Ae ine G ORAS SOHNE S Mare oes slokere)ofalolsieroteds lens 25 Currie’s Gold Medal Hybrids—Light blue shades............ 25 Currie’s Gold Medal Hybrids—Deep blue shades.............. 25 Cardinale—Scarlet ...... PAIS Brea SOOT EE Ha AGE SHOE mae oi Butterfly Delphinium—Bloom the first -year from ‘seed sown early in spring. Deep blue. Pure white. 2 pkts., 25c .... Zalil—Sulphur yellow ...... ER hatansieteestereiore aateisisiars wieievesh a tae ee 25 Chinese—Grow about 18 inches high with fine, feathery foliage. Blues Wihites34202540c seach. sees ee iuadats 10 Nudicaule—Dwarf, bright scarlet ....... bee eee, 6 Sa re eae 15 Belladonna—Blooms continuously from June until frost. Color, clearturquoiseublues 246.022.1750 Camis aero ae acted Bellamosum—A dark blue form of Belladona ........2:.ese002. 015 Formosum—Beautiful spikes blue with white center ..... PAS aK) Double Hybrids—Finest double flowering, mixed in great)” ” variety of charming colors. % 02., 75c .......2. Meqesisle eel California Poppy. HUNNEMANNIA (BUSH ESCHSCHOLTZIA) Fumariaefolia (Giant Yellow Poppy)—Bears large, bright sat- iny yellow flowers freely on bushes 2 feet high. %4 oz., 25c $0.10 Page Thirty-one CURRIE BROTHERS CoO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN ECHINOPS (GLOBE THISTLE) Pkt. Ruthenicus—Stately, hardy perennial with thistle-like foliage and steel-blue round flowers, excellent for the : back of herbaceous borders. 3 to 5 feet.............. $0.10 ERYNGIUM (SEA HOLLY) Amethystinum—Hardy ornamental plants, with finely cut, spiny foliage and thistle-like heads. Color amethy- stinum blue. Fine for winter bouquets ............. 10 ERIGERON DIVERGENS This very pretty annual species forms neat, freely-branch- ing shapely bushes 12 to 18 inches high which are thickly strewn with small white lavender-shaded flowers about 34 inch across, showing up well against the light grey-green foliage. Erigeron divergens is of great value for planting in clumps in the annual border. It may be sown in the open, or under glass Gaillardia. EUPHORBIA Pkt. Heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant)—A striking annual foliage plant with smooth glossy leaves, changing as the season advances to a beautiful orange-scarlet. The plants grow 3 to 4 ft high with many branches $0..10 Variegata (Snow on the Mountain)—A beautiful, hardy annual with green and white variegated foliage. Sow in open ground early in SPRin Ges c2 lee tim 2/4 O22, el OC hesiareketeorele ators cies ee caw esas Gl oaicio eee .10 Four O’clock—See Marvel of Peru. GAILLARDIA THE DAZZLER We offer here a reselected strain of a giant perennial Gaillardia, which is now becoming very popular. The flowers are very large, of dark, rich red with a bright orange tip on the end of each petal, making it a very attractive flower for florists and for table decoration. This strain has been selected for the length and strength of the stems and we highly recommend this. By far the largest and most attractive Red Giant Gaillardia on the market today. Pkt., 25c. GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA PORTOLA HYBRIDS This superb new strain of perennial Gaillardias produces flowers of im- mense size, the colors ranging through shades of bronzy red, with golden tipped petals; splendid for cutting. Pkt., 25c. GRANDIFLORA HYBRIDA—New perennial varieties, bearing profusely large, brilliant colored flowers, with beautiful maroon and orange mark- ings, from June to October. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. Pkt. ANNUAL GAILLARDIA INDIAN CHIEF—An exceptionally rich col- ored variety, having a dark brown center, the petals a glittering metallic bronzy red. In all other respects sinyilar to the popular annital (Gaillardia-sec) DKtS:5 COG cin tas ire eile iia eye) ieonevers. eepee eos $0.15 SINGLE ANNUAL GAILLARDIA—Finest mixed. % oz., 20c ...... .10 PICTA LORENZIANA—Double annual varieties, finest mixed......., 10 Page Thirty-two if very early flowering is required. Pkt., 15c. MUSA-ENSETE (BANANA PLANT) Six feet. A splendid plant for the open air in summer, produc- ing a most striking effect when planted singly or in groups. The seeds must be started in hot-bed or on bottom heat in greenhouse. 10 seeds, 20c. "ne vee as © Carew Gaillardia Grandiflora, Portola Hybrids pa lt CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Foxglove GILIA Capitata (Blue Thimble Flower). 2 ft. Beautiful bushy plant of erect habit with fine feathery foliage cov- ered all summer with rich lavender- blue flowers, 1 inch across, much like Scabiosa. Makes a good cut flower as the blooms last well in water. May also be used as ever- lasting, as the flowers retain their beautiful color when dried. Pkt., 10c. Incarvillea, FOXGLOVE (DIGITALIS) Remarkably handsome, hardy perennials, bearing beautifully mottled thimble-shaped flowers in great abundance on tall, upright stems. Sow in spring and transplant in fall. Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c. GIANT SHIRLEY FOXGLOVES Digitalis—This magnificent strain raised by the late Rev. W. Wilks, to whom we are also indebted for the Shirley Poppies, is unquestionably the greatest improvement ever made in Foxgloves. The very vigorous plants attain a height of 5 to 7 feet, with spikes of bloom 4 feet in length, closely set with flowers of unusual size, ranging in color from the purest white to dark rose, handsomely spotted and blotched with crimson, maroon and chocolate. ‘This is certain to super- sede all other strains of Foxgloves. Seeds sown this spring will produce plants that will make a glorious show next season. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts, 25c. GERANIUM ~ Seed sown early in the season will produce flowering plants the first year. Pkt. Zonal—Choice Mixed ........c.2+..+--90.10 Lady Washington (Fancy Pelargoniums) —Choice Mixed ..... . eecceccee ccc oe INCARVILLEA Hardy Gloxinia VARIABILIS HYBRIDS A new perennial, which, if planted early in the spring, can be handled as an annual. It is quite valuable for filling and border work and produces a good showing of medium-sized, at- tractive trumpet-shaped flowers the entire sum- mer. ‘The colors range from yellow and white to deep pink, with many shades of pink in the collection. It is also good as a filler in bouquet work and is a very prolific grower, being easily own from seed. This mixture of hybrids nearvillea is a result of several years of pains- taking hybridizing by our plant breeder and we consider it a valuable addition to the per- ennial border. Pke., 15c. Wi i) Ze AN ! iy e : i . \ ait yy Geranium. Pre ELENIUM Mrs. Bradshaw—A beautiful hardy peren- H nial, bearing a profusion of large, double, (SNEEZE WORT) scarlet flowers all summer until late in Pkt. fall, fine for cutting. 1% feet .........$0.15 Autumnale Superbum—Hardy perennial Lady Stratheden—Double golden yellow.. .25 with golden flowers late in summer ....$0.10 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA HEUCHERA 3 F (CORAL BELLS OR ALUM ROOT) A graceful, half-hardy perennial with large, : ‘. f : fern-like leaves. Very desirable for pot culture. Sanguinea—Hardy perennial with coral-red Pkt., 10c. NO Osan AnD TOU OD EO On SOOO OeeOBeoE 015 (ORNAMENTAL) Rapid growing annual climbers bearing ornamental fruits. They are useful for covering fences, trellis, unsightly fences, etc. Apple-shaped. Beautifully Pear-shaped. Striped yellow striped. and green. Bottle Shaped Dish Rag (Chinese Loofa) Calabash or Dipper Nest Egg Hercules Club Flexousa (Snake Cucumber) Turk’s Turban Fine Mixed Any of the above, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. Wild Cucumber Vine—Grows to a great height, bearing small white flowers in great profusion, followed by small spiney fruits. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. Gourds. Page Thirty-three CURRIE BROTHERS CO. GERBERA HYBRIDA An exceedingly handsome, hardy perennial, bearing large brilli- iant daisy-like flowers of the most delicate and exquisite colors with long pointed petals radiating from a yellow center. The flowers are borne singly on long stems and measure about 4 inches across. Pkt.. 20c. GNAPHALIUM EDELWEISS The true Edelweiss of the Alps. The flowers are of a downy appearance, pure star-shaped. ee eeeee eee $0.15 Repens—A pretty dwarf, trailing perennial white and MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Gloxinia. GLOXINIA Handsome, free flowering, tender perennials for pot culture, suc- ceeding best in partially shaded places. Extra) ChoicesiMixedia).-ceciecieieiecrleeeeet iets Laine reas - $0.20 GYPSOPHILA (BABY’S BREATH) The small, star-shaped flowers, produced in feathery sprays, are splendid for mixing with cut flowers, or in bouquets. Pkt. Elegans Grandiflora Alba—A rapid growing annual variety with small white flowers in feathery sprays. Oz., 25c ..........$0.10 Elegans' Rosea—Soft, pink: Sicjcenis seis enivicienie cic eee eeeLe Elegans Carminea—Carmine 2.5<)..« «cis cieicwicieiccle ns cyolecice spe eiterea Paniculata—A hardy perennial sort with fine, white flowers..... .10 GYPSOPHILA New Double Paniculata—Similar to the pre- ceding, except that the flowers are double...20 Elegans Grandiflora Paris Market—An im- proved strain with pure white flowers larger than the old type. Oz., 30c...........:.. 10 plant for the rockery; tiny white flowers... .10 Page Thirty-four GODETIA Popular, showy, hardy annuals bearing a profusion of brilliant colored flowers during the entire season. Pkt. Finest Mixed, % oz., 20c...$0.10 HIBISCUS (MARSHMALLOW) Handsome, hardy perennial plants bearing very large, beau- tifully colored flowers in great abundance. They bloom the first year from seed if planted early. Pkt. New Giant Flowering Marsh- mallows—A wonderful blend- ing of many shades and col- ors, from pure white through various pink tints to deep rose and rich dark red. The flowers are of immense size, frequently measuring 12 inches across. % oz., 25c.$0.10 4 ee etyie tate Hibiscus CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Hollyhock New Double Triumph, See page 5 Variegated Japan Hop. CURRIE’S SUPERB HOLLYHOCKS 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. CHOICE DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS Hollyhock—New Double “Imperator”. For description SCG! Pag ee geen he ickcwstexe aioe cra olen a eo ea mie Bees Pkt. $0.25 Hollyhock—New Double ‘Exquisite’. For description see Page 5 Merete eter ee ber recsta rere se ncnte LR sek Pkt. B25) Hollyhock—New Double ‘‘Triumph” ................ Pte 25) Pkt. Pkt. Doubles Whitere si: ie 0c Double: :Pink)/.\. 3201. .ciosc 10c Doubles Redteyerec cence 10c Double Salmon ......:... 10c Double Crimson .......... 10c. Double Yellow .......... 10c Double Maroon .......... LOchi2-DoubleBlack/2.7350\...0%.6 6 ..10c . Choice Double Mixed. Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; %4 oz. 85c. Newport Pink—An exquisite shade of pure pink ......Pkt. $0.10 CHOICE SINGLE HOLLYHOCKS Preferred by many owing to the beauty of the flowers, which are produced in great profusion and in varied shades. Mixed'‘colors; 34 02. 30C.. i. csccpecccrcccces = 10 MAMMOTH FRINGED ALLEGHENY HOLLYHOCKS The mammoth flowers are formed of loosely arranged pet- als, which look as if made from the finest China silk. : ( The colors are shell pink, rose and ruby red, shading off ka ; Bs deeper at the center, and exquisitely tinted towards the »e / Currie’s Ed PES ISD KES eaClepeeietarcterotote eine elaerel ccraveinioieioteraaloloveie once) sy Superb ge Hollyhocks. ANNUAL HYBRID HOLLYHOCKS Sown in the house or hot-bed in March, they will bloom by July, while sown outdoors in May they can be flowered by cities kt. Double—Mixed 3:3: pkts; 25c° ve. cis ccicinc ciccisecieiie ec G00 10 Sin gle—=Mixed Saaaewrtrertelersveractel neverctorciovolersveteiteretotcietnree noone ol) Double Fringed—Mixed ............-cececees RacronteresteraeeO HYACINTH BEAN (DOLICHOS) Annual climbers, of rapid growth, 10 feet high, with Wistaria- like clusters of flowers, followed by bronzy-purple seed pods. Giant White—Long spikes of clear white flowers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. Giant Crimson—Blush deepening with age to dark red. Pkt., 10c; A= oz., 30c. Lablab—Mixed colors, purple and white. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c. Lignosus (Australian Pea Vine)—Bears clusters of rose-colored flowers. Pkt., 10c. HUMULUS (JAPAN HOP) Splendid hardy annual climbers, making a very rapid growth of luxuriant foliage, useful for covering fences and stumps of trees. Pkt. Japonicus—The leaves are deep green and are pro- duced abundantly. % oz., 20c ...........-.0.- $0.10 Japonicus Variegatus—The foliage is beautifully blotched white and green. % Oz., 30c ........ (BUSH ESCHSCHOLTZIA) nS = a Fumariaefolia (Giant Yellow Poppy)—Bears large, Hyacinth Bean. bright satiny yellow flowers freely on bushes 2 feetphighsst/4WOZ ee aCuielele/sretateicic| sintcisteleisielalcteetcrete -10 IMPATIEN (SULTAN’S OR ZANZIBAR BALSAM) Charming plants for the decoration of the greenhouse or dinner table, producing bright, waxy-looking flowers profusely and almost continuously. The young seedlings should be care- fully handled, as they are exceedingly brittle at the outset. Sultani—Flowers of brilliant rosy-scarlet color .......... tee eisenieeess cece eee eee pete ee eee $0.15 Holstii Hybrids—Forms strong bushy plants, about 2 feet high. covered with attractive flow- ers; when grown as pot plants, they bloom the year round. Choice mixed, all colors.... .15 KENILWORTH IVY Linaria Cymbalaria—A neat and charming perennial climber, suitable for vases, baskets, pots etal poy Cyid!s Goescnocnnounaecadsucducecuoa poco es OudE ob obuDe od buDdoonoUn Dobe 66-00) KUDZU VINE (JACK-AND-THE-BEANSTALK) Pueraria Thunbergiana—For rapidity of growth this hardy vine has no equal. It will grow 8 to 10 feet from seed the first year. Afterwards a single season’s growth of 60 feet is not unusual. The leaves are large and abundant. It bears racemes of pea-shaped rosy purple flowers. Sometimes planfed on steep banks to prevent soil washing. % oz., 30c ....... 10 Page Thirty-five CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN HELIOTROPE It is not generally known that this favorite plant can be grown from seed to flower the first season. The seed should be sown early in spring indoors, and transplanted so as to have a constant supply of flowers during the early summer months until late fall. Tender perennial. one trusses of flowers about double the size of the ordinary varieties.....$0.10 Fine Mixed Varieties ........ccccccccccccccccccccccceees BQagaD0000RDS Jl King of the Blacks—Deep purple, almost black .................-.----- 15 LANTANA Rapid-growing, constant-blooming, tender perennial plants for pot culture in the winter or garden decoration in the summer; clusters of flowers, orange, white, pink, etc.; 2 to 3 feet. Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c. LAVATERA ROSEA SPLENDENS, “SUNSET” The Lavateras or ‘“‘Mallows” are ex- ceedingly popular in Europe. Lavatera “Sunset” is by far the most striking of its kind, bearing large bowl-shaped flowers of a charming rose-pink color on stems 2 feet or more in length, which with their foliage make a beautiful decoration for large vases. Lavatera ‘‘Sunset’’ is also very desirable for beds on the lawn or as borders. The branch- ing compact bushes, 2% feet in height, are well furnished with bronzy-green foliage, and’ stems which make a fine foil for the shining rose-pink flowers. Pkt., 15c. LAVENDER (LAVANDULA VERA) Hardy sweet-scented perennial; %4 oz., 30c; pkt., 10c. Heliotrope. Lavatera Splendens. ANNUAL LARKSPURS This is one of the best known garden flowers, and in recent years a vast improvement has been effected, by careful selection in size and color of the blossoms and the general habit of the plant. Seeds sown in the open ground before the close of April will produce flowering plants by the beginning of July, and give a continuous suc- cession of flowers from then until frost, a record that is not surpassed by any other annual. They make handsome beds or lines, and their free graceful habit and bright colors are very effective when interspersed in the old-fash- ioned flower or shrubbery border. They stand well when cut, and a vase of one or mixed colors is indeed charming. Larkspur Giant Imperial—These Larkspurs are ideal for Double Tall Branching Stock Flowered—A grand var- cut flowers as the flower stems, three to four feet iety, bearing beautiful spikes of double flowers 2 long, branch from the base of the plant. a to 3 feet tall, nearly all summer. BluewSpire—Darikablucs-ace teenie ee Cece cee $0.20 Dark Blue Newport Pink Lilac Spire—Beautiful lilac color ................. .20 Flesh color Light Blue White Spire—Pure white flowers................. 20 Lustrous Carmine Rose Exquisite Pink—Improved salmon pink........... -20 White Mixed Exquisite,” ROSe maitistssiis cere iis crereral «artes oe etek .20 : : : ; Each, kt., 10c; 1 pkt. : ; Improved Giant Hyacinth-Flowered—The plants grow in Soe ata edi ooh bel S | one big spike, broad at the base and tapering to a Mixed, % oz., 20c. point at the top, resembling the best of the English type of perennial Delphinium. Pkt. Blue White Dwarf Rocket—Finest Mixed Colors. % oz., 15c..$0.10 Lilac Mixed, all colors : : Pinte Tall Rocket—Finest Mixed Colors. % oz., 15c.... .10 Each of above, Pkt., 10c. Emperor—Free-flowering, double. Mixed Colors. TANOZ, *20C HOR wi cteeiee.s ce ioe OE eee 10 Blue Butterfly—A new dwarf variety of compact habit, bearing large brilliant blue spikes of flow- TESTIMONIAL The seeds I got from you this spring were just fine. They came up so thick it seemed as if every seed germinated. Am recommending your seeds to my nce. whe plants Stow, about a foot high friends. and are splendid for bedding. They also make Mrs. W. Cripps, excellentepot plants n= 4nOZ a5 0G ant een ae als Columbus, Wis. f Perennial Larkspur—See page 31. Page Thirty-six CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN KOCHIA (SUMMER CYPRESS OR BURNING BUSH) Trichophylla—An easily grown annual, which, sown | thinly in spring, soon forms a cypress-like hedge of the most lively green and of perfect symmetry; by midsummer jit attains a height of about 3 feet, and on the approach of autumn the whole plant becomes a deep red; a splendid plant to divide the vegetable from the flower garden, or for forming a hedge for the summer for any purpose. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c. LINARIA Maroccana Hybrida Excelsior—An attractive annual bearing in great profusion dainty flowers in a great range of colors including blue, crimson, chamoise, pink and many lighter shades. Extra choice mixed. Pkt.. 15c. CYMBALARIA KENILWORTH IVY Lavender and purple. A charming, neat, hardy perennial trail- ing plant, suitable for baskets, vases, pots and rock work. le Pkt., 10c. Kochia Tricophylia. LOBELIA Pretty plants for edging and vases. Pkt. Bedding Queen—Dwarfest, best for ribbon bedding. Flowers deep purplish® violet, with clear white eye ..............0.0..-0-+--- $0.10. Emperor William—Clear sky-blue, with green foliage ........... 10 Crystal Palace Compacta—Deep blue, dark foliage, dwarf. % oz., AB OCR acca Se oa apse aso eee sa Zein csiesertonedeie re stieherel lace eyaiore site eloceleveuc oie 10 Dun AS ara) White Gem—Pure white, dwarf .......... cece eceeeceecceeees .10 : Woe. GS Pumila Magnifica—Very dwarf, dark blue. % 0z., 50c............ .10 TN OS Gracilis—Trailing, light blue. % 02., 25c...............2eeeeee 10 SoA Tory iS Tenuior—Dark blue with white eye .......... eee eect eee e nes 10 \ NS ) Cardinalis—(Cardinal Flower)—Perennial with spikes of intense aes NYA : Sarl e tice ae eee a San ee OE as TE ere wot 10 ~~ eSB b N LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS (PERENNIAL SWEET PEA) _A hardy vine, valuable for covering fences, etc. Pink, Crimson, White, Mixed. Each, per pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. LUPINUS LUNARIA Lobelia. (LUPINE) (HONESTY)—SILVER DOLLAR PLANT Showy Border Plants Easily Grown From Seed Pkt. are : Pkt. Biennis—An early flowering hardy biennial, flowers Annual Varieties Mixed—Oz., 25c ................ $0.10 purple and white followed by round, flat, sil- Berentiel Lupines, Polyphyllus—Blue, Rose, White. very pods used for winter bouquets ........... $0.10 DG Tier ge ce Rah rc Fh aprsicidh aliadslis va o; Sisters ok acede leis avetalswe cee 10 Mixed Perennial Varieties—Oz., 30c .............. 10 LILY REGALE New Perennial Hybrids—A new strain bearing (LILIUM MYRIOPHYLLUM) | handsome spikes of flowers in a great range of Perfectly hardy and also excellent for forcing; color, colors, including pinks, fawn, purple, rose, etc., pure waxy white with yellow throat; very fragrant. deliciously--scented ........<-. Sop ccasboud0 0% 220 Per 100 seeds, 60c; $3.50 per 1000 seeds. Lupinus Polyphyllus Luteus—A new strain of yel- ES low shades, something new in Lupins.......... 25 LIATRIS LINUM (Flax) (BLAZING STAR OR GAY FEATHER) Showy, hardy perennial, with long pikes of rosy-pur- Pkt. ple flowers. Pkt., 10c. Grandiflorum Coccineum—A beautiful dwarf an- . 2M am nualeawith: crimson flowers: -<......5...6se00 0 $0.10 ag VE 2 ae Perenne—Hardy perennial with bright blue flowers. UBS He BYAS (OV Ay GOST Oa ier Sienna eke Bi Ons Roe CO 10 LYCHNIS Showy hardy perennials. Bloom the first year from early sown seed. A genus of handsome and highly ornamental plants of easy culture, strik- ingly effective in mixed flower and shrubbery borders. H. P. Free-Flowering, Pretty Plants Pkt. Chalcedonica—(Jerusalem Cross)—Dense flat heads of scarlet.......... $0.10 Haageana—Large heads of bright orange scarlet ..............+..----- 10 LEPTOSIPHON Free flowering dwarf hardy annuals bearing bright flowers profusely in many colors, suitable for edging or rock work. Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c. LOPHOSPERMUM Scandens—A beautiful climbing annual with rosy-purple flowers........ $0.10 Lychnis Freereanal Page Thirty-seven CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN MARIGOLD The African and French Marigolds are old favorite free-flowering an- nuals of easy culture; both are extremely effective. The former have uniformly large yellow or orange-colored flowers, and are well adapted for large beds or mixed borders, the latter are dwarfer in growth, with beautifully striped flowers, and better suited for bedding purposes, or for pot culture; they succeed best in a light soil, with full exposure to the sun. e DOUBLE TALL AFRICAN MARIGOLDS Pkt. Lemon Queen—Flowers large, double quilled ball shaped lemon- Vellowseey4 OZ SoC ace eE eee een eee eee weeeeees 90.10 Orange Prince—Flowers large, densely double quilled, ball shaped, rich deep golden- Oranges. Y45O0Z--5) SoC uel oleic ieteleein later -10 Double, Finest Mixed—'% oz., 25c......... -10 El Dorado—Large double flowers, colors yel- low and! orange. —%4 0 02:,. 20C- ~~ <1 <= icles 10 Primrose Queen—This is a delightful shade of creamy primrose with a touch of gold large, very quilled flowers. A worthy companion to this |X CELE|N tes SHOUD seer wcsrered reser ccncnen eceancaceeenesoneeenanris 15 TWO EFFECTIVE BEDDING DOUBLE DWARF FRENCH MARIGOLDS The two sorts here offered are especially de- sirable, forming symmetrical globular plants not over 9 inches high and covered with good-sized brilliant blossoms from early summer to late autumn. Pkt. Golden Ball—Rich golden yellow. % oz., CUS “Sa ogaon Barcelo cle neni eee $0.10 Lemon Ball—Densely double, light lemon yellow. % oz., 40c ....... Joss SsooGse se oO French Double Finest Mixed—Colors red- ish brown, striped gold. % oz., 20c...... .10 Tall French Double Mixed SINGLE VARIETIES Legion of Honor—Dwarf, single bright gold- en yellow, marked velvety-brown. %4 oz., 2SC gireterolatale (oleteis evaletetals fete fovelole]eloyeieatetetchsteve rate 10 Gold Star—Flowers are golden yellow with ma- roon stripes running through the petals... .10 - : Tall French Single Brown ..............-. -10 African Marigold. Miniature Marigolds—See Tagetes. page 52. MARIGOLD NEW AFRICAN ORANGE (ALL DOUBLE) A new development in this popular annual; hereto- fore the average was about 50% double, but this new strain will produce practically 100% double flowers. Pitizacs MARVEL OF PERU (FOUR O’CLOCK) Showy annuals, with brilliant, fragrant flowers which open during the afternoon withering the next morning. Plant 12 to 18 inches apart. Fine Mixed, MATRICARIA GRANDIFLORA FL., PL. (FEVERFEW) A half-hardy perennial bearing double button-like pure white flowers profusely. Pkt., 10c. Double Dwarf French Marigold. Page Th irty-eight ’ CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MATTHIOLA Bicornis (Evening-scented Stock)—This old-fash- ioned annual has no beauty to recommend it, the flowers being a dull purplish lilac, but it is well worth growing for the entrancing fragrance which it emits during the evening. % oz., 25c; Pkt., 10c. MAURANDIA A slender perennial climber useful for vases, etc., flowering the first year from seed. Finest mixed colors, blue, purple, white and rose. Pkt., 10c. MESEMBRYANTHEMUM Crystallinum (Ice Plant)—Singular icy foliage; flowers white. Pkt., 10c. MIMOSA (SENSITIVE PLANT) Pudica—A curious annual plant with small pink flowers; its leaves close and droop at the slight- est touch. Pkt., 10c. 12 hours in warm MIMULUS water, or scrape off aeie i the outer shell at one Dwarf, tender perennials, thriving well in shady of the ends_ before places, blooming the first year from early sown seed. Pee to aid germ- Moschatus (Musk Plant)—The yellow flowers and leaves are muskscented. Pkt., 10c. Tigrinus—Flowers large, spotted and_ blotched. Pkt., 10c. MINA LOBATA Splendid annual garden climber of luxuriant growth; 18 to 20 feet. Adapted for trellis, verandas, arbors, etc. The flowers, about an inch across, are borne in large clusters; color, blood-red, changing to orange. They flower profusely until killed by frost, and make a fine show. Pkt., 10c. IPOMOEAS EVENING GLORIES AND MOON-FLOWERS _ Handsome flowered varieties with ornamental foliage. Cardinals (Cardinal Climber)—See page 20. Pkt., 15c. Bona Nox (Good Night or Evening Glory)—Beautiful, large flower- ing, fragrant, violet color. Pkt., 5c. Heavenly Blue—Beautiful, extra large, sky-blue flowers borne in clusters and large heart-shaped leaves. Pkt., 10c. Setosa (Brazilian Morning Glory)—Bears large, handsome foliage. The flowers are bright rose with a deeper colored star in the center and borne in clusters, followed by curious seed pods. Pkt., ic. NEW GIANT WHITE MOON FLOWER Ipomoea Grandiflora—A greatly improved variety of the popular Moonflower Vine. With im- mense saucer-shaped flowers. The flowers open about sunset and close the next morning. Pkt., 10c; per oz., 50c. Soak Seeds of Jap- anese Morning Glory and Moon-Flowers for MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Japanese Morning Glory. IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNING GLORIES Remarkable for the great size and beautiful colorings of the flowers. The foliage is also splendidly marked and attractive, many of them being blotched and varie- gated white and yellow. Sow the seed as soon as the ground is warm, previously soaking it several hours in warm water. Finest Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% |b., 60c. “Fringed and Ruffled’ Japanese Morning Glories—Magnificent large flowers, often as large as saucers, beautifully fringed and ruffled. Choice mixed colors. Oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.50; Pkt., 10c. MORNING GLORIES CONVOLVULUS MAJOR 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.,, 15c; %4 leMiG Die Ger eas a ocho BOee Bao aOmcD Oa pe ous 10 anes Superbus—Beautiful golden yellow; Oyeah tachecspe roe tevee Tat ctaiotons ioxeiclerokersreusterore nisteieverare 10 Dark BluetoIilactuROSeh< coeieinicieininirestelorcterere 10 DWARF MORNING GLORY ~ CONVOLVULUS MINOR The Dwarf Morning Glories produce a brilliant effect when grown in masses in beds, or borders, the rich colored flowers remaining open all day in fine weather. Finest Mixed Varieties—Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. Ipomaea, Bonna Nox. MECONOPSIS BAILEYII (One of the Finest Introductions of Recent Years) This beautiful blue perennial Poppy, brought over from Tibet by Captain Kingdon Ward, throws up from its root-stock half a dozen leafy stems 2 to 3 feet high, well furnished with broad sea-green leaves and bearing freely at their heads large four-petalled blooms of a glorious sky-blue color, the effect of which is enhanced by a central zone of golden yellow anthers. This superb plant has been accorded by the Royal Horticultural Society a First Class Certificate and an Award of Merit. It is hardy, and should soon become one of the most popular plants in.cultivation. Pkt., 35c. Page Thirty-nine CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN MIGNONETTE No garden is complete without a bed of this old favorite. Seed sown outdoors early in spring will keep up a succes- sion of bloom until frost. ne - t Defiance—A profuse bloomer with very long spikes. Very fragrant and remains a long time in bloom. BAS) FRY +n] SASSO ATE OLE HOC O OC REEB OOO SOD OObe $0.10 Golden Queen—Produces large spikes of a golden col- OMS 4NOZs USC i acsccioicttelotsei race oe iaereroere -10 Machet—It is the best Mignonette for all purposes, either outside or inside. It is an ever-bloomer, the flowers lasting until late in the fall. 44 oz., 25c.... .10 Large Flowering—Sweet Scented. Oz., 25c.......... 05 Goliath—A large flowering red variety with very heavy spikes of double flore‘s, delightfully fragrant. %4 oz., KNO=- Gan obadusoeoubnns cooSUud DUOC ODO ORO oD duSUCOCONS 10 White Pearl—A mammoth flowering variety with long, heavy spikes, color pearly white. %4 oz., 50c..... 10 One packet each of 6 varieties of Mignonette ..... 35 MYOSOTIS (FORGET-ME-NOT) Charming half hardy perennials admirably adapted for damp, shady places, flowering the first season from early- sown seed, or they may be sown in summer or early fall; and if bedded out and given protection like pansies they will winter over and commence flowering in early spring; par- ticularly effective as an undergrowth for bulb beds. Pkt. Alpestris Alba—Dwarf white ...............ccee0- - $0.10 Dissitiflora—Very early, rich blue ........... Boscao ay) Palustris (The true Forget-Me-Not)—Early, clear blue .10 Ruth Fischer—A grand new dwarf variety, producing large clusters of clear blue flowers measuring about half an inch across. The foliage is a rich, glossy green. It makes a splendid pot plant ....... s 15 Semperflorens (Quick and Everblooming)—Blooms from early spring until late in fall. Clear blue ..... .10 Victoria—A favorite, with large heads of clear azure- Mignonette. 1) Ei Cae eye eee ire aia I eens Hint icicle bs Sa. .10 NEMESIA Dwarf, Large Flowering Hybrids—Free blooming pretty annuals ranging in many beautiful colors, including blue, rose, yellow, orange, etc. Seed sown in March and transplanted to the open ground in May, will furnish a con- tinuous supply of flowers from June to frost. Pkt., 15c. NEMOPHILA Beautiful, dwarf-growing, hardy annuals, bearing cup-shaped flowers in great abundance all through the season. The colors are mostly blue. Choice mixed, pkt., 10c. NICOTIANA (TOBACCO PLANT) Beautiful hardy annual bearing fragrant tube-shaped flowers. Affinis—Flowers pure white, borne abundantly. Pkt., 10c. Sanderae—Bears numerous carmine-rose flowers. Pkt., 10c. Hybrids of Sanderae—A splendid strain with splendid flowers in many shades and colors. Pkt., 10c. NIEREMBERGIA Gracilis—Flowers white, shading to and veined lavender, an exceedingly grace- Myosotis Ruth Fischer. ful plant for hanging baskets, rockwork, etc. Pkt., 10c. ‘TESTIMONAL Permit me to add that I have used your seeds for many years (I frequently buy them directly from your store when I am in Milwaukee; sometimes I order by mail) and I have found them absolutely satisfactory. I wanted you to know this. We have a country place of two acres all of which is landscaped. There are many and very large beds. To date, I have had no disappointment in the annuals and perennials obtained from Currie’s seeds. Most sincerely yours, Mrs. E. F. Stone, Beloit, Wis. Page Forty CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CURRIE’S | NASTURTIUMS. Unlike most plants, they grow and thrive in almost any soil, flowering more profusely, how- ever, in light, gravelly ground. When planted in rich soil the tendency is to produce an abundance of foliage at the expense of a dearth of flowers. TALL OR CLIMBING VARIETIES These are very effective for covering outhouses, fences, etc., and equally useful for planting at the top of slopes and allowed to trail. Butterfy—Lemon, with red blotches. Chameleon—Flowers of many different colors. Dark Crimson—Deep, velvety crimson. Edward Otto—Brownish lilac. King Theodore—Velvety crimson, leaves dark. Moonlight (Pearl)—Pale yellow, of unusual size. Dunnett’s Orange—Orange blotched crimson. Prince Henry—Yellow with carmine blotches. Sunlight (Jupiter)—Rich golden yellow. Twilight—Buff suffused rosy-salmon. Vesuvius—Rosy salmon, leaves dark. Any of the above sorts, pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 45c; lb., $1.40. ANY 11 PACKETS of above named Nasturtiums 50c; 11 ozs., (1 oz. each of 11 varieties). $1.50. DWARF-GROWING VARIETIES Beauty—Golden yellow, suffused scarlet. Chameleon—Flowers of many different colors. Crystal Palace Gem—Yellow, blotched carmine. Empress of India—Rich, salmon-scarlet. Golden Queen—Rich, orange. King of Tom Thumbs—Scarlet with dark leaves. King Theodore—Rich crimson, leaves dark. Lady Bird—Yellow, flamed crimson. Moonlight (Pearl)—Creamy white. Prince Henry—Yellow, mottled scarlet. Rose—Bright rose. Ruby King—Ruby red, dark foliage. Any of the above sorts, pkt.. 5c; oz. 15c; % Ib., 45c; lb., $1.40. 12 PACKETS, one each of above named Nastur- tiums, 50c; 12 ozs. (1 oz. each of the above), $1.50. DWARF LILLIPUT NASTURTIUMS A very dwarf, compact growing class with small, light green leaves, and exceedingly brilliant, small flowers of many beautiful colors which are borne in great abundance. Sees Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; % I\b., 1.00. LOBB’S NASTURTIUMS The flowers and leaves of this class are smaller than other. sorts, but the brilliancy of their colors and the abundance of flowers render them very desirable. They are climbers, attaining a height of 10 feet. Finest Mixed, pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; Ib., $1.40. NEW DOUBLE SWEET SCENTED NASTURTIUM For description, see page 2. Pkt., 25c. Nasturtium. MIXTURES OF TALL NASTURTIUMS CURRIE’S EXHIBITION MIXTURE—Composed of choice named sorts, including the latest beautiful hybrids, and put up in the proper proportions to produce the finest combination of colors. Large Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.40. Tall Hybrids of Madam Gunter—A beautiful, free flowering class with : wide range of brilliant colors. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 45c; Ib., 1.40. Tall Fine Mixed—The usual mixture of colors. Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00. Tall Ivy-Leaved Varieties—The foliage resembles the English Ivy. Finest Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; % Ib., 50c; Ib,, $1.50. Tall Variegated-Leaved Varieties—The foliage is beautifully mottled and striped cream gold, silver and green. Finest Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % MIXTURES OF DWARF NASTURTIUMS CURRIE’S EXHIBITION MIXTURE—Made of the handsomest large flowering varieties, including the latest beautiful hybrids, blended to produce the best combination of colors. Large Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lIb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. Dwarf Fine Mixed—A good mixture of colors. Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00. Dwarf Ivy-Leaved Varieties—The leaves are shaped like the English Ivy. Finest Mixed Colors—Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; % lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. Dwarf Variegated-Leaved WVarieties—The leaves are striped and blotched white and yellow. Finest Mixed Colors—Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % Page Forty-one CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Balcony Petunias. BALCONY PETUNIAS A splendid free flowering type for window or porch boxes, vases, etc.; also valuable for bedding, giving a display of flowers throughout the entire summer. until frost; the flowers are large, averaging 3 inches across. Star of California—A magnificent new variety, especially bred for window boxes and hanging baskets; color, velvety violet, with a touch of crimson, starred with five pure white blotches. Pkt., $0.20 Pkt. Blue—Rich indigo blue .....-..--- eee ee eee e eee tet teers $0.20 Crimson—Rich velvety crimson 20 Rose—Brilliant rose-pink ........-. eee ee eee eee ete t eee ete eeee .20 White—Pure white ...........- .20 Wiixeds Colorsiaccietetaciotersietalcvelovestelercvele[lsoleiofofele.siale/eie’slelaisrelalslels rete 15 PORTLAND PETUNIAS For planting of veranda boxes and for choice potted plants, or for bedding out these Petunias in select colors, never fail to please. Pkt. Elk’s Pride—Large size; deep royal purple ............-.+--- $0.25 Pride of Portland—Large, deep rose pink, fringed flowers...... .25 Scarlet Beauty—Flowers fringed; color, shading from cherry red to deep maroon ......cee cece ee ee cert eee eeteeeee .25 White Beauty—Pure white flowers with finely fringed edges.... .25 NEW DWARF HYBRID PETUNIA Cockatoo. Pkt., 25c. For description, see page 1. NEW PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA FIMBRIATA Pkt., 20c. for description, see page 1. Glamor. Page Forty-two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Petunias Useful and highly ornamental free flowering plants, growing almost anywhere, producing an abundance of brilliant colored flowers throughout the season until frost. Care should be taken with seeds of the double sorts, as they do not germinate as easily as the single, nor will they all produce double flowers. SINGLE LARGE-FLOWERING PETUNIAS Pkt. Largest flowering, Finest Mixed—Handsome- ly striped, bordered and spotted, the throat being distinctly veined .................- 0.1% Largest Flowering Fringed, Finest Mixed— A beautiful strain, the edges of the flowers being distinctly fringed and frilled ........ .b Giants of California—Mammoth flowers of many- beautifull *colorS® amc .s siete steieieietsteietetes 15 Ruffled Giants—Very large flowers, the edges of which are beautifully frilled and ruffled.. .15 The Two Giants, 1 pkt., each, 25c. Dwarf California Giants, Mixed—The habit of the plant is very dwarf, flowers very large and of the finest substance. All with open veined throats of the superbissima type. Very fine range of color .......... .25 SINGLE-BEDDING PETUNIAS Alba—Pures whites secijactacijeioeiieiieieteieeie -10 Blue Bee—Medium sized flowers of deep blue, very desirable for blue gardens .......... = Howard’s New Star—Early and _ profuse bloomers. Color, purplish crimson, with a distinct five-pointed star in the center, changing from white to pink ............ -10 Rosy Morn, Improved—Soft carmine-pink - with white throat; makes a very dainty and at the same time very effective border. % OZ SBC] ernie = laloteralototalostatelel steteteleintahetercterete reine -10° General Dodds—Blood red. % oz., 35c ...... -10 Rose of Heaven—Very dwarf, brilliant rose. YB OZ:, SOCsnickiserermioiom enc re Lee .10 Violacea—Rich deep violet. % oz., 50c ..... -10 - Hybrida, Choice Mixed—Medium sized flow- ers striped and blotched... ¥% oz., 35c .... .10 Fine Mixed—Of good bright colors, % oz., 25c .10 PETUNIA NANA ERECTA VIOLACEA A decided acquisition. The plants are of the dwarf compact habit, bearing beautiful, small steel blue or deep violet flowers, with no trace of magneta in the greatest confusion throughout the entire season. A splendid variety for window boxes and borders. Pkt.; 25c. Fringed Rose—This is a wonderful acquisition to the Nana Erecta group, having the popular Rich Rose Pink color, with the edges beautifully fringed. This is sure to become a general favorite, not only with the florist, but with all garden lovers. Pkt., 25c. PETUNIA FLUFFY RUFFLES A valuable addition to the list of large flowering Petunias. Although the flowers are not quite as large as Giants of California, they cover a wider range of colors and markings, all being beauti- fully fringed and ruffled. Pkt., 25c. CHOICE DOUBLE FRINGED MIXED PETUNIAS Pkt. By carefully hybridizing this strain produces a large percentage of flowers that are beautifully fringed and marvels of beauty $0.25 Petunia Giant Double Fringed Shepherd’s Pride—Shrimp DUM ALIN CC ereteteretere eich ete velelayeistole onete mieke SGGOUD Bo Mh ub Go BH Giia eh) CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Currie’s Giant Pansies. ; CURRIE’S SWISS GIANT PANSIES ‘ i : family, A Giant Flowering strain consisting of many colors unheard got eee Pansy amily: brilliant colors of orange, scarlet blue, golden yellow, sulp se a LGOLaLRE eae dowee are perfectly round and of Gigantic size, they bloom early in p throughout the summer. Pkt., 50c; ys oz., $1.25. CURRIE’S INTERNATIONAL PANSY MIXTURE i i i isi the picked strains of the ination of Giant Flowering Pansies, comprising ore o Sat : eee ae in this country and Europe. The blooms are of athe Pssst pele, distinct aa vacien in their markings, of fine substance, containing fall giRe a richest =r hoicest colors to be found in Pansies, embracing the newest ae pe ORE Conca tease stindes glowing reds, clear yellows, bronzes and blues, blotched, shaded a t) 1,000 seeds, 90c;_ pkt., 25c. CURRIE’S SUPERFINE SCOTCH PANSIES in Scotland, from f the largest and most noted Pansy growers in _ efron i Se oreue ereane is one of the finest strains of Pansy in cultivation at ae oy Bel d by any in aicetotiflower (many of the single blooms measuring 2 asain ee ages and re tehaeo of color and beautiful markings it has no equal. 1,000 seeds, . ; MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CURRIE’S GIANT PANSIES Giant Bugnot’s Finest Mixed—Flowers beautifully blotched Giant Cassier’s Finest Mixed—Very large. rich colored flowers, beautiful- ly blotched Giant Odier—Each petal has a distinct blotch, with a margin another color. .10 Giant Orchid-Flowered—_A splendid mixture, mostly light, delicate shades. The upper petals are arranged in small folds, giving them an orchid- likeappearance, s,2 ste Seine 10 Giant Parisian Stained——A grand mix- ture of beautiful colors, with distinct blotches and splendid substance ... .10 Giant Ruffled—Masterpiece Mammoth flowers of many bright colors, most- ly dark. The petals are heavily ruf- GG GagponGaa aaa ren wee tee 15 Pkt. GIANT PANSY MIXTURE FOR FLORISTS AND AMATEURS— We have carefully blended a mixture of all the Giant Trimardeau sorts in Proper proportions of colors, and have added to it the magnificent strains of Bugnots, Giant Parisian Stained, Masterpiece, Orchid- Flow- ered. and the rich colors of Madame Perret. The best possible combina- tion of the Giant sorts. 1,000 seeds 50c GIANT TRIMARDEAU PANSIES The flowers are extra large and showy, generally marked with three distinct blotches. Giant Black—Very -dark, almost black. Giant Lord Beaconsfield—Violet, shaded white at top. Giant- Golden Queen (Goliath) —Very large, golden yellow with 3 large black blotches or friiled petals. Giant Pure White—Pure white. Giant White—With purple eye. Giant Yellow—Yellow with dark eye. Giant Pure Yellow. Any of the above Giants, pkt., 10c; 4 pkts., 30c. Giant Trimardeau—Finest Mixed, pkt., 10c; % o2z., 50c. : Soya F ORDINARY BEDDING ~ PANSIES : Good mixed, all shades. % 0z., 35c; Pkt., 5c. PHYSALIS FRANCHETI (Chinese Lantern Plant) This wonderful decorative plant is easy to grow and multiplies rapidly. The fruits are becoming more popular each year for decorative purposes in the early fall and winter. The color of these lantern fruits is orange-vermilion and are everlasting after dying. Introduced to horticulture from the Cape of Good Hope. Single plants produce as many as thirty lanterns. They are beautiful for home dec- oration, being an everlasting. We offer_ strong root divisions to mature the coming summer. Per pkt., 10c; Plants, 25¢ each. Postage 10c each. Page Forty-three CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PHYSOSTEGIA oe (FALSE DRAGON’S HEAD) A hardy, free-flowering perennial, producing its flowers freely on strong, upright branches all season. ie Virginicia—Flowers pink, borne Lonisstems) 3)-ft. high aitaneye erste elereietenelecetolaielelnl lelole $0.10 PLATYCODON (CHINESE BELL FLOWER) A handsome, hardy perennial, bearing flowers freely on upright stems, about 3 feet high. The plants-form large clumps and are excellent for planting in permanent bor- ders. Seed sown outdoors in April will begin flowering in August. Pkt. Grandiflorum—Produces its attractive blue bell-shaped flowers continuously during thebientine eSeaSOMm mc once bic cies s crola loin ele bic eretaperelacebosetelotezetereialsleleiels/=ieferthaloini=iptep=tnl= Grandiflorum Album—Pure white .........ccecseeesccee cee cee ees tecsecececes 10 (JACOB’S LADDER) ve t. Coeruleum—A popular hardy perennial with bell-shaped bluish-purple flowers about one inch» acrossson2= feet caw stasis cielslstosateicioielclelstofelolojolele/s\eleletelete(epoleielateley= $0.10 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. Laciniatus—Cut=-leaved variety ......2cccccccccctecvcccccccceeviornecenrcccess $0.10 Nankinensis—124> feet sco cc viciererersvereiessicieic/cloieje eefsrvleyelsiolelole)oiwieleisfoloiale/ehapetetcteraislafolo -10 Pentstemon. OENOTHERA ee (EVENING PRIMROSE) PENTSTEMON Free flowering, hardy plants, the flowers opening towards evening and early morning. Beautiful peccauials, bearing a constant supply Pkt. of flowers of many colors on stiff, upright spikes Lamarckiana—Bears spikes of large bright yellow flowers profusely. Hardy peren- from 2 to 3 feet high. They are excellent for the nial, but blooms the first year from early sown seed. Height, 4 feet ........ $0.1@ | herbaceous border. Pkt. Giant America—This is a striking variety, as white as snow and as large as a Finest Mixed Varieties .....0..2c-ceecsoves $0.10 MOON MO W.Cr ei cccscrcvscecstecesseecsecccsatscnsnsdeccticosedestencstiese Rassccnstuoassersecestioveneiereiinicte Macrocarpa dwarf yellow. Blooms all summer. Good for rock garden......... 15 ‘PASSIFLORA (PASSION FLOWER) ae Coerulea—A rapid growing vine for the conservatory or window. The flowers are a beautiful sky-blue, and are produced freely on a rich background of handsome) green\:foliage ~ccc cc ceicie ccieclen eee eee REE Eee eee 10 PENNISETUM (FOUNTAIN GRASS) Ornamental grasses with beautiful feathery plumes, useful for edging beds of Cannas and other tall grow- ing plants. Pkt. Longistylum—Graceful soft green- ish white feathery heads ....$0.10 Ruppelianum — Long _ purplish feathery plumes ............ .10 PHORMIUM Tenax Variegatus (New Zealand Flax) o t. Pretty, grass-like variegated foli- age, used for vases, etc. ..... $0.10 NIGELA F (LOVE-IN-A-MIST) Showy, hardy annuals with unique flowers and finely cut foliage, easily grown from seed sown outdoors. Pkt. Nigela Damascena—Double blue and white .........ccccceeecceccccccccccccecees + «$0.05 Patycodon. Miss Jekyll—A fine flower for cutting. Color lovely sky-blue .............. SHo050 Sadas, Page Forty-four CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Hardy Perennial Phlox. LARGE-FLOWERING DWARF PHLOX A type combining the size of the individual flower and head of the finest Grandifloras, but of dwarf, compact growth, a perfect combination; and while they do not come in the large variety of colors found in the taller-growing sorts, they will be found very effective for beds, borders, etc., etc. 6 inches. Finest Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; % 02z., 75c. HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX (P. DECUSSATA) : Pkt. Hardy herbaceous perennial and quite distinct from the varieties of Phlox Drummondi which are annuals. For best results the seed should be sown as soon as frost is out of the ground in spring or as soon as gathered in the autumn. The seed we offer has been saved from an unrivalled collection and is supplied in mixture only. % 0z., 75c ............ $0.10 HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX PLANTS Small Plants 25c each; Large Plants 50c; Postage 10c each For Varieties see page 109. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PHLOX DRUMMONDI The annual Phlox is unsurpassed as a bedding plant, being one of the most brilliant and at the same time the easiest and most satisfactory plant for the garden. It grows and thrives in almost any soil if given a sunny position, but in a light, rich loam it is at its best. Seed may be sown in the open ground soon after danger of frost is past in spring, and in a few weeks the plants are covered with a mass of bloom, continuing to bear freely until cut down by frost in fall. For massing in beds or borders few plants are as showy, and they are equally serviceable planted in vases and window boxes. The Phlox is a native of Texas, and is commonly known as ‘‘Texan Pride.” Height, 1 foot. SELECT LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES (Phlox Drummondi Grandiflora) This is the finest type, having the largest heads of blooms, as well as the largest individual flowers; of strong, sturdy growth, attaining a height of about 12 inches. Atropurpurea (Warrior)—Dark purple Alba—Pure white. Brilliant—Rose, with dark eye. Carmine—Bright red. Coccinea—Fiery red. Tsabellina—Y ellow. Kermesina Albo-Oculata—Crimson, with white eye. Rosea Alba-Oculata—Rose, with white eye. Rosea—Bright rose. j Stellata-Splendens—Glowing scarlet, with white, star eye. Splendens—Brilliant scarlet. White—With crimson eye. Large Flowering Extra Choice Mixed—A splendid mixture of the best sorts and colors. Any of the above, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c; oz., $1.25. STAR PHLOX (P. Cuspidata) Pkt. Of dwarf habit, with very pretty star-shaped flowers. Petals pointed like a star. A novel variety; mixed colors. % oz., 40c .......... $0.10 Phlox— “Semesan treatment of annual Phlox seed produced an almost per- fect stand.” Dwarf Annual Phlox. Page Forty-five CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Shirley Poppies. Currie’s Poppies wanted to flower, as they do not bear transplanting well. SINGLE ANNUAL POPPIES American Legion—New; dazzling orange scarlet of enormous size, borne Flanders Poppy—tThe brilliant scarlet poppy found on the battlefields in Flandersises4 (ozs 250 =scicceicnic cis ieee smite eice ee eee eee eee Improved Shirley—The flowers range in color through the various shades of pink, white carmine, etc. Many of the flowers are bordered white. Finest@mixed colors: 2/4/02.) (25Cs 102s, d2C ww viele eles cise se coe eine Admiral—White with a border of scarlet. 1% oz., 25c...........---+- sacs English Scarlet-—The common scarlet Field Poppy. Oz., 40c............ King Edward—A magnificent new Poppy, growing about 2% feet high and bearing a profusion of very large, deep scarlet, single waved flowers, shaded crimson, with a large black blotch on each petal, about half the length from the base. From the center of the flower yellow anthers stand out in striking contrast with the brilliant colored flowers, pro- ducing ia sgorgeous seftect.s en emremocecieciinceic eee aposgooscSeas Mephisto—Scarlet with large black blotches ...... sG4596C So5SS655055a0s0¢ The Bride—Large, pure white. Oz., 25c..........2+-20--e- Ssoaccnacelc c Tulip Poppy—Glowing scarlet. % oz., 25c............. soc SoSsostanccs Virginian Poppy—A handsome variety. Color white, beautifully fringed soft pink. % oz., 40c........ eieleteleielelaleieteieinieleisrsieictemicte siaosonss Scie Single Fine Mixed—Oz., 20c................. Sa5csaD60s6S AGaunooSse505 Single Extra Choice Hybrids—A splendid mixture of the latest and best SOFtSio SO Zip SNC eyake sae ee cain ol wet teichetteloretoleras ele SoUDpeOdeTsaaSos Sass DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES Fairy Blush—Large globe-shaped flowers, beautifully fringed. Color white; stipped> delicate) rosesss O25 7 20Ce sete cic ienechbeeeeeren Mikado—Large, white and crimson, beautifully fringed. Oz., 25c........ White’ Swan—Pure, white: (O72. 30% <)2.0.-< «cin cinicieinic cis eicls cieioisisione See soi Double Carnation-Flowered—Finest mixed. Oz., 25c..... SS0aSbosnaaaSos Double Penny-Flowered—Finest mixed. Oz., 25c..............-. “SOGDD Double Extra Choice Hybrids—A grand mixture. Oz., 35c.............. HARDY PERENNIAL POPPIES ORIENTAL POPPIES Onbvlongsstoutsstems] 24802-8255) 1OZ.5 09 Cec eisicioatn ol ieie sete eee MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Popular plants of the easiest growth, producing a wealth of brilliant colored flowers throughout the entire season. Sow the seed in the open ground where -10 -10 -10 10 -10 -05 -10 -10 -10 -10 05 -05 -10 Oriental Poppies should be scwn in early spring in the open ground as soon as it is fit to work. The plants disappear during July or August, appearing again as soon as the weather gets cool. When this fall growth starts is the time they should be transplanted to their Permanent flowering quarters. It is well to mark the places they are planted with a stake to insure the roots against disturbance during their annual resting period. NEW ORIENTAL POPPIES Mahoney—Large maroon, shaded crimson. ie Mrs. Perry— Orange Apricot, very, large sflower -cise secon ee eee $0.15 Princess Victoria Louise—Lovely salmon pink ................--ccceeevcscecscee 15 Dhe Keltham—Rorsdescription; see: page) 3:0.) saws see ne so | ence eee eee eee .25 Salmon! (Queen—Salmon)y yellow? sicmjncerise coco so cietinad Os ok cee oon EE eeEee .25 Onicatat Magnificent large dark red with block blotch on inside of each petal. % OZ OUCH eleeericotn eine eee Oriental Hybrids—Grand large flowers in various shades, pink, scarlet, etc. ¥% oz., 50c .10 ECHEYn mM Unite Oriental—Large, pure white, with a crimson blotch on base of each petal eee cence eae eee ICELAND POPPIES (PAPAVER NUDICAULE) While these are hardy perennials, they flower the first year from spring sown seed, blooming almost as quickly as the annual sorts. They are of graceful, neat habit, with bright green, fern-like foliage, formed in tufts, from which issue slender stalks about 12 inches high, bearing their brilliant flowers in endless profusion; most useful for cutting, for which purpose pick when in bud, and, if the seed pods are picked off, continue in bloom early the following spring. Iceland—Choice Single Mixed. % oz., 40c flower the entire season. They remain evergreen throughout the winter, coming into King Ed a Poppy. Pkt. SHODOUNOSGOMCaA BoE ooops doodusodas «+ $0.10 Miwle\alele ole 0\n)01e\s,0\cle\m\v ale sie eiuiatdinlanin nia Ge ke cies 10 Iceland—Choice Double Mixed....... Iceland (New Hybrids)—Contains many delicate shades of pink, white, yellow, etc... 10 Page Forty-six Tees ate es iy CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Single Portulaca. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA px. ‘he finest of the Obconica or Everblooming Primroses. The blooms are ex- tremely large, borne on strong stout stems. or conservatory decoration. Gigantea Hybrida Mixed .................. $0.15 irandiflora Kermesina—Rich crimson .. PRIMULA MALACOIDES . very pretty new Primula, somewhat like the dainty Baby Primrose, but much more sturdy. The flowers, a delicate shade of lavender, keep remark- ably when cut and are very graceful. Coy Sis Bano Ro Aaas DO OC BOmCen Eta noe BOS PRIMULA KEWENSIS . very fragrant, soft yellow variety of the ever-blooming type; the flower stems often 12 to 15 inches in length. Verbena scented ................ .20 PRIMROSE GIANT FRINGED CHINESE (Primula Sinensis Grandiflora Fimbriata) Chinese Primroses are among our finest winter and spring blooming pot plants; f healthy, sturdy growth, 8 to 12 inches high, and free from insects; while they roduce for weeks large trusses of flowers, verage from 4% to 6 inches in circumference. riant Single, Mixed Colors .................. Pyrethrum Roseum Hybridum. A splendid plant for window Will flower in four months from PORTULACA (MOSS ROSE) One of our finest hardy annual plants, of easy culture, thriving best on a rather rich, light loam or sandy soil, and luxuriating in an exposed sunny situation; the flowers are of the richest colors, and produced throughout the summer in great profusion; fine for massing in beds, edgings or rockwork. Finest Mixed Single, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c; oz., $1.00. Finest Double Mixed, pkt.., 10c; % oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. GIANT STAR PRIMROSES (PRIMULA STELLATA HYBRIDA GIGANTEA) This beautiful type is an unrivalled winter and spring flowering pot plant. The attractive dark foliage on purple stems makes a striking contrast to the innumerable star-shaped flowers borne in graceful pyra- midal clusters. : Pkt. Mixed=: Colors so aisiecateereiaioraneeste erator Weare tates at Tae eis ieee ne eee $0.25 in our new Giant varieties, Pkt. HARDY PRIMROSE Primula Japonica Hybrida—A magnificent strain of hardy Japanese Primroses. The colors range from pure white, through shades of pink to deep crimson... .$0.15 Pkt. Auricula (Primula Auricula)—Finest mixed ...-........ eee cece ccc cccccccce . 10 Cowslip (Primula Veris)—Early spring flowering, finest mixed ................ - 10 Polyanthus (Primula Elatior)—Bunch-flowered. Showy, early, free-flowering hardy perennial plants, fine for either pot or outdoor culture; containing all colors from purest white to the richest crimson. 9 inches .............. sone tC) English Primrose (Vulgaris)—Fragrant, canary-yellow ..............eeeeeeeees 10 ‘PYRETHRUM Handsome, hardy perennial, herbaceous plants. : Pkt. Aureum (Golden Feather Feverfew)—Valuable for edging, the yellow foliage mak- ing a fine contrast with bedding plants. % oz., 25c .......... se eceecee ee - 0.10 Hybridium Roseum—Hardy - perennial bearing large single daisy-like flowers freely, / ranging in color from white, various shades of pink to deep red, with bright yellow centers; excellent’ for cutting. 114 feet ..cccceesceucseceee ayatsicrteieieireee LD. Double Mixed Hybrids—The large flowers are borne freely in many beautiful COlor Ste lortoterteratetere creole fers) cletolalaialelaierorefel-eietalereie sero kee eee er ee HARDY PYRETHRUM PLANTS, PAGE 109 Page Forty-seven CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Ricinus. SOLANUM A very useful ornamental pot plant for winter decoration, bearing in the greatest profusion, bright scarlet globular berries. Pkt. Capsicastrum Nanum (Jerusalem Cherry) ...$0.10 Clevelandi, or Cleveland Cherry—An improve- ment on the foregoing, carrying the fruits well above the foliage and in greater pro- FUSION iveicisls. creveraeclotole heise bodaand SOUS ice) OSI RO Rose, Little Midgets. Page Forty-eight RANUNCULUS ASIATICUS IMPROVED PALESTINE STRAIN (RAGIONIERI) A remarkable creation of the talented horticulturist, Dr. Attilio Ragionieri, to whom we are already so much indebted for the beautiful Florentine Ranunculus which we introduced three years ago. The race we here present originated from a wild large- flowered single sort of a fiery red color, found on the plains of Palestine. In culti- vation, however, it showed a tendency to become double and after some fifteen years of intensive selection a strain has now been evolved bearing large semi-double, double and extra-double flowers and with a wider range of more brilliant colors than in any existing type. They often show towards the center colors differing from that of the rest of the corolla, markings for instance of yellow or of pale green, adding to the kaleidoscopic charm of the mixture, in which the reds and the yellows are especially vivid and striking. The plants being very robust and extremely floriferous, we have no doubt as to the future of this excellent new strain of Ranunculus. Award of Merit, R. H. S., 1927. Pkt., 35c. RICINUS (CASTOR OIL PLANT) Grand semi-tropical plants with highly ornamental foliage, strikingly effective for outdoor bedding. Hardy annuals. Borboniensis Arboreus Pkt. Wweaves: large=purpless 15s feet OZ eZ 0 Cm cere nicitaicinieenteeiee nie hieenieeaiine $0.10 Cambodgensis Large, palm-like leaves, color bronze-red. 15 feet. Oz., 20c.........--eeeeeee -10 Gibsoni z Koliage}dark; ireds|6)afeetza NOzau 25 Cater a oete dentist eee .10 Red Spire Large palm leaves of bronzy green with prominent red ribs and veins.......... mS, Sanguineus Large leaves with red stems and red fruit. 10 feet. Oz., 25c.....+--seeeeees .10 Zanzibariensis Mixed Attains a great size with gigantic leaves ranging in color from dark green to coppery-bronzem si Oz ys Z5C es sarereisicieeiye Gd00 Sdobo den catinoo ol!) Finest: Mixed Varieties —Oz?) 20) cersicrscciaiclteieloierorn nie cisiolorcininioieleloieiersicereloisicitsieteinints -10 (CONE FLOWER) : ; Bicolor Superba Pkt. Free-flowering annual, bearing bright yellow flowers with brown spots at the base;/cand: brows (disc cticte.ctsescecsescscsc tester era RU ERE EEE OSLU Newmani A showy hardy perennial with bright orange flowers and a black come.s..cscssesseeee -10 : Purpurea A hardy perennial bearing large, showy. reddish-purple flowers with a large cone- shaped icenter jess scsearirris sence ro OMenuNdanwonTog ys so2 1S ROSES Pkt. Little Midgets — (Polyantha Multiflora) — Dwarf, hardy little Roses, blooming six weeks after sowing the seed. The flowers are produced free- ly in many colors, double and semi- double. ...$0.10 New Hybrids —Hardy var- ieties in finest mixture .. .15 Tea Scented— Choice mixed varieties ,, 15 CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN SALPIGLOSSIS (PAINTED TONGUE) This is undoubtedly one of the most attractive annuals and should be in every garden. The blossoms are tube-shaped much like a Pe- tunia but rivalling the latter in the beautiful and unusual range of colors displayed. Each flower is gracefully netted, penciled and veined with golden-yellow and other shades. They bloom profusely during the entire season, and are excellent for cutting. Seed sown outdoors early in spring will flower from July until frost. The best results are ob- tained from plants set a foot apart. The salpiglossis is deservedly known as the Orchid of Hardy Annuals. BE ts Emperor—A grand strain producing exceedingly brilliant flowers in great profusion. Choice Mixed Colors. % oz., 50c ......$0.10 Finest Mixed Colors—¥4 02., 35€.......cccccssvccccesscccs -. 10 SILENE (CATCHFLY) Pendula Compacta—Dwarf, hardy perennial, bearing pretty, pink flowers freely, 6 inches ......... Bl Voredeveceieretevers Bete conor nicl O Schafta—(Autumn Catchfly). A charming border or rock plant with masses of bright pink flowers from July to Octoberin esata ioe ret teen ice reeled Crete rete eiieae 15 SMILAX Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides—A tender climber. %4 oz., 25c.... .10 SALVIA (FLOWERING SAGE) Few plants are more attractive. They are easily grown from seed, pro- ducing their brilliant colored flowers in the greatest profusion throughout the season until cut down by frost. Sow indoors inMarch. Pkt. America, or Globe of Fire—A new Salvia or dwarf, bushy, compact growth which is literally aglow with large spikes of brilliant scarlet flow- ers from early in the season until SWEET ROCKET late in fall. If oz, 75c ..........$0.20 Salpiglossis. Bonfire—Dwarf and compact in habit (HESPERIS) producing long spikes of brilliant Pkt. scarlet flowers in great profusion, Mixed—An excellent perennial for natural- Duel eet nce) OZ: (SOC), cic\creisctcieie’s ee peoreco izing among shrubbery or for planting Harbinger (New)—Long spikes of in a permanent border; fragrant white dazzling scarlet flowers, dark green and purple flowers in mixture; 2 to 3 OIE Bo aeAcongadobosuaceT sralefoseienieutees [Gay Sovicauanaoe BYciehaiaiersysiexelcielsielciojeicie'« DO:L0 Splendens—Bears an abundance of long, gorgeous scarlet spikes of flow- ers all summer. ¥% o2z., 40c........ 10 Zurich—A dwarf, early blooming var- iety, proucing vivid scarlet flowers freely.y 3/6023; 250 ein sincere sce sense . 1 Farinacea—3 ft. Tall spikes of the most lovely pale cloudy blue. Blooms form a dense mass of foliage............ -10 Pratensis—2 ft. A violet blue... (Perennial). SCHIZANTHUS Handsome annuals, popularly known as the Poor Man’s Orchid. The _ flowers are exceedingly graceful and produced in many beautiful colors. Sutton’s Superb Large Flowering Hy- brids—Surpasses all other strains of Schizanthus in size of flowers and beautiful shades of colors, form- ing bushes 1% ft. to 2% ft. high... .25 Wisetonensis—A handsome pot-plant ‘bearing a profusion of beautiful flowers ranging in color from soft pink to dark brown. 3 feet........ 15 Dwarf Hybrids—Finest mixed colors. 6 inches ......... HoooOdoCcoOODHOUG. -o) Bridal Veil—A new _ Schizanthus forming compact bushes which are literally covered with snow-white Schigzanthus WIEN \Goododbosdgdoduoanbcoobo. watt Salvia Bonfire. Page Forty-nine CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Scabiosa (Azure Fairy). SCABIOSA COLUMBARIA This is a South African form of the European Scabiosa and although reminiscent of Caucasica, is a dis- tinct type. There is a decided place for this on the perennial list, as well as on the florists’ cut flower list. It can be briefly described as a hardy, low growing per- ennial with fine, light-green foliage, some of the flowers measuring from two to two and a half inches across with short, compact petals, borne on long, slender but strong stems. We offer this in two favorite colors— pink and lavender. We consider Columbaria a valuable addition to the perennial list, especially the pink shade which is a new color for Perennial Scabiosa. Pkt. ColumbariayPinkgeseeee eerie eeicnicsie tiethiciee $0.25 Columbarniaslavendenmeast encores ene 25 SWEET WILLIAM Old favorite perennials flowering freely all summer. Pkt. Choice Single Auricula Flowered—Mixed. % o2z., SOCE IN ra severecsl cna rere rote levers telstcvers. cero) shey shenepeutners te $0.10 Choice Double—Mixed. % oz., 30c .............. 10 Pink Beauty—Bears large heads of strikingly beauti- Uli SAlmMOn=pit eo w Ensim creates cie\sieislelele elie 10 Scarlet Beauty—A very effective rich deep scarlet. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. Annual Hybrids—Choice mixed colors. % o0z., 50c. .10 Page Fifty MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN SCABIOSA (MOURNING BRIDE) Excellent border plants, producing an abundance of long stemmed double flowers in many colors. Splendid for cutting. LARGE FLOWERING ANNUAL SES t. Azure Fairy—While all of the colors of Scabiosa offered are desirable we consider Azure Fairy the most beautiful of all. The large flowers of lovely lavender blue, borne on long strong stems make them an ideal cut flower, and their ease of culture and long flowering season warrants their extensive use in every garden. % oz., 30c ....$0.10 4 oz Pkt. Cherry Red—Rich cherry red ............ $0.30 $0.10 Dark Purple—Velvety black purple ...... 30 10 Flesh color—Shellipinkea.eee eee eee -30 10 - King of Blacks—Deep purple ............ .20 10 Rose—Softeroseucolor =..ee eee eee 5) seat) 10 Snowball=SWhites asses eee eee Boe) 10 Yellow: si .Ssstinroe ne ee eee eer Selo) cet) 10 Collection of seven packets 50 cts. Large Flowering, Finest Mixed .......... 25 10 DwartsDoublesMixedikacas eee eee oe) 10 NEW ANNUAL SCABIOSAS The two varieties below are improvements on those of similar color now in commerce, being larger and more double. Pkt. Loveliness—Delicate Salmon rose, (for description S€é" page 6)! a5 css eis Me ee ee 0.25 Peachblossom—Soft peach-blossom pink .......... 15 Shasta—Very large, pure white .................. 15 PERENNIAL SCABIOSA Beautiful hardy perennial plants, very useful for border. Pkt. Caucasica—Flowers large, pale blue .............. $0.10 Japonica—Beautiful, large lavender flowers ........ 10 Caucasicas Goldingensis=-6-seee eee eee 25 For description see page 6. S S CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Stock Cut-and-Come-Again. SANVITALIA Pkt. >rocumbens FI. Pl.—An annual of dwarf com- pact in growth; useful in masses in beds, or edges of borders, or in vases, baskets, etc. Showy bright yellow, double flowers: insbloomeallesumme;n «ccc sacs ccc ecce ees 0.10 SAXIFRAGA DECIPIENA (Crimson Moss) Ywarf Mossy plants bearing white flowers in May and June, the green foliage turns bright crimson in winter, fine for rocks. HNC hits ta ciaese ras eee ae eisie cles wie ee « a2) SAPONARIA °* (BOUNCING BET) Pkt. Jcymoides—Very showy hardy perennial rock plant, producing during the summer months masses of small, bright rose MOWERS SOLINCheS) acer ce elo acinar Jaccaria—A pretty annual variety, grows about 2 feet high and bears masses of satiny pink flowers somewhat like en- larged Gypsophila; fine for cutting, add- ing grace to any arrangement of flowers. Several sowings should be made to keep up a succession of bloom. Per oz., 30c.... .10 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CURRIE’S STOCKS LEVKOJEN (GILLIFLOWER) Exceedingly hardy popular annuals, bearing delightfully fragrant flowers freely, easily grown from seed. EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL STOCK (Improved Bismarck) A splendid addition to the early forcing class; of tall, branching habit, 24 to 30 inches high and produce a very high percentage of double flowers. af t. Old Rose—A beautiful shade of old rose, it is very double and has very large individual florets................ $0.25 Golden Rose—A rich light rose enhanced by a pleasing golden effect in the center of each individual floret. Very double, large flowers on long stems. A wonder- ful Seutslo went sce erenaeIetomeaate oc iotione .25 Antique Copper—Rich Hellebore red, overlaid with cop- per, the whole giving a very pleasing reddish antique copper effect. The strain is very double with indi- vidual florets two inches in diameter on long stems... .25 Elk’s Pride—Is a new shade of the Early GiantImperial group, being an intense royal purple of vigorous growth, attaining a height of twenty-four to thirty inches. It is very early blooming, the florets are quite large and sweetly scented. The strain is very double .25 PERPETUAL GIANT STOCK (Cut-and-Come Again) Plants of strong branching habit. A splendid variety for cutting, throwing out numerous side branching flowers as fast as cut. Brilliant—Blood red. Princess Alice—Pure white. Creole— Canary yellow. La France—Pale blush. May Queen— Pale blue. Finest Mixed Any of the above, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 5 pkts., 40c; 1% oz., 40c. CURRIE’S EARLY FLOWERING “NICE” STOCK An early flowering strain of branching habit; remarkably free bloomer; large, double fragrant flowers; fine for garden bedding or cutting. Pkt. Beauty of Nice—Charming delicate pink ............... $0.15 CrimsoneKing=——D cep rede s sce ks ook eto: aL'5 Monte Garlo=Canaty- yellow: accacca satires so cee dees 15 Mont: Blanc=Pureswhiteso2 se cncos Shine ack ies ee ES Old-Rose—An extrasfine? varietyacs anu eee ea ee 15 Queen Alexandra—Delicate lavender .................-. 15 Choice; Mixed==All’ colons tesserae et oe eee L5 LARGE FLOWERED DWARF TEN-WEEK STOCK This is the leading variety for bedding out, for summer blooming; also fine for pots. Pkt. -Pkt. BloodRediacee eee SOMORIERink= isn cee eee $0.10 Grimsonis eis nce STOR EWihiteencniise ace oa: 10 Darks Blues cane ee A102 |evellowietssmacse ie -10 Wight: Bluew wens ieccas oO ze Med Sree acse olnccene 10 EVENING SCENTED STOCK. See Matthiola Bicornis STOKESIA (Cornflower or Stokes’ Aster) Plants grow about 18 to 24 inches high, bearing freely from July to October handsome Centaurea-like blossoms, each measuring from 4 to 5 inches across; of easy culture, and one of the most desirable plants for the hardy border; excellent for cutting. Pkt. A beautiful hardy perennial, flowering the first year from seed bearing large, lavender flowers resembling Corn- loyal eae DU Ono SOU MOO OD DOH DIG On Dae ona ae mae Page Fifty-one CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Statice Latifolia VIOLA (Tufted Pansies) Popular, ‘hardy,’ free-flowering plants, bearing an abundance of flowers throughout the season. Seed sown in April will produce blooming plants in June and con- tinue in flower until frost, flow- ering again the following spring and early summer. Finest mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. Jersey Gem (New)—Possesses the dwarf habit and contin- uity of bloom of the Viola Cornuta but is of more vi- gorous growth, making it one of the finest bedding varieties; color, rich violet, slightly perfumed ....... $0.25 Violet VIOLET (Viola Odorata) Single blue; sweet scented ....$0.10 : , Pkt. White Perfection—A fine pure White.......cccccsccsssescessseesseseseececseseeeeeeeee 0.15 Lutea Splendens—Rich golden yellow mo. ol) Blue Perfection—Deep purplish blue ..ccccscscccsssesssscssssscsseseseseesseeneeeee 015 Page Fifty-two MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN STATICE (SEA LAVENDER) Hardy plants, bearing a profusion of dainty flow- ers all summer, which when dried can be used for winter bouquets. Sinuata—Rose, blue, yellow; annual. 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. Sinuata—Mixed. Pkt., 10c. Latifolia—Purplish blue; perennial. _ Each, per pkt., Pkt., 10c. Russian (Suworowi)—A new annual Statice. Long, rat-tail spikes of small pink flowers. Very ef- fective, and are everlasting. Pkt., 15c. SUNFLOWER Pkt. Chryrsanthemum-Flowered—A perfectly double fringed variety. The flowers are large and borne on long stems. Color, bright golden yellows OZ 30 seem cee erie Giant Russian—Flowers large, single. Oz.,10c.. .05 Maroon Prince—A Dwarf growing variety, the color is a deep maroon color ......... Pei oe LS New Single Annual Red Sunflower—The ower are surrounded by a broad band of a brown- ish-red color with a dark center, the tips of the petals retaining their original yellow COlOreaocian een eee S noe ee ee LO CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN SUNFLOWER Dwarf branching varieties producing small single and double flowers measuring 3 to 4 inches across, in great abundance. 4 feet. Pkt. Single Varieties—Finest Mixed. % oz., 20c.....$0.10 Double Varieties—Finest Mixed. % oz., 30c ... .10 HARDY PERENNIAL SUNFLOWER Varying in color from light pink to deep red. Some form a distinct disc of purple or pink on a yellow ground, while others have pink- tipped petals Sas te! New Annual Red Sunflower. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Verbena Hybrid ‘‘Colossea.” VERBENA HYBRIDA “COLOSSEA” “Colossea”—A very fine new race bearing large umbels of flowers, each of which exceeds an inch in diameter, the difference in size between them and the Mam- MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN VERBENA Valuable hardy annuals producing an abund- ance oi brilliant colored flowers. Seed sown in May outdoors will produce blooming plants in July. NEW VERBENA DWARF COMPACT FIREBALL Pkt. A dwarf compact Verbena but six inches high. literally covered with bright scar- let blooms excellent for borders, beds. Orspoteplantsarrcis arccsrrcis tericlsioisieoereia ace $0.25 VERBENA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA ROYALE Pkt. Grandiflora Royale—This is a Verbena of enormous size, the individual florets measuring over an inch and a quarter in diameter. The color of this new Verbena is a rich deep royal blue with a large creamy yellow eye. A wonder- ful acquisition to our group of Grandi- Morapavernbenastercrse ste oicieicleveleien sree $0.20 Verbena Hybrida Grandiflora Etna—Large trusses of intense Paul Crampbell gera- nium red with a small creamy yellow eye. The individual florets are over one inch in diameter ........ Malaya fase ee tage a5 VERBENA LAVENDER:GLORY Pkt. Verbena of immense size. For twelve years we have worked steadily to true up and improve this selection and finally we have succeeded in producing what we consider the most glorious color in Verbenas—a true Lavender, which has not heretofore existed ...... ero erne $0.25 Mammoth Verbena ‘“‘Lucifer’’—Intense brilliant scarlet with no eye. % oz., 40c ...... Mrcieketevsvelarcietereleialeveveistevele/slaleiehers 10 Pkt. New Verbena Luminosa—Gigantic flame pink toning to softer shades of salmon, Hesherands (coral ies.-\ctenezerctaretelesreneiesekeeleneters 15 moth class being as great as that between the latter and the ordinary Verbena hybrida. _It is not therefore the case of an improved Mammoth, but the creation of an entirely new class. We may add that it is fixed in character and is already available in Rose Shades and Rose Auricula Eyed...... Erte esate VIAN ty ay Abs Lg aM pr det gag oe a PEON ak 7) LAN, i me BPD Aim UX Frenowonye TMK Tritoma Mammoth, Choice Mixed Colors—Con- tains many beautiful colors. % oz., POUOUOUD OO RUS aces $0.25 Cie Bogdaaasdagcancacsnguedugo oD OGesr eo) Venosa (Hardy Garden Verbena)—This variety is largely used for bed- ding purposes. It is a strong, thrifty grower about 1 foot high, and covered from early summer until late fall with its bright purplish heliotrope flowers. 4% 0z., 30c .........-2--eseee Gabo OOOORONOGdO 10 Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Citridora)—-Every garden should have a few plants of this fragrant favorite. Its pale green delightfully scented foliage goes well with any flower. Start indoors ..............++5- 15 TAGETES. Bushy Dwarf Showy Annual Marigolds Pkt. Signata Pumila—Yellow, striped brown .........--2e- sees ee eee eees $0.10 Golden Ring—Golden yellow ........... cece c cece cence eee e eee enees 10 THUNBERGIA Annual climbers with pretty buff, orange and white flowers. Splendid fOr, VASES.) DMIMESt se MIKE pererercee co esteie cioclotelelelololclone [oleic eiereloreleleiotelesesercieicleleye 10 VALERIANA (Garden Heliotrope) Showy hardy border plants, fragrant. Red and white ............... 10 VINCA Splendid free-flowering, tender perennials with glossy green foliage and pretty pink and white flowers. Bright Rose Pure White White, with Rose Eye Each, per pkt., 10c. ROOTS Price, each, 30c; per doz., $3.00. Extra large roots, each, 50c; doz., $5.00. VERONICA (Speedwell) Longifolia—Perennial. Bears spikes of bright blue all summer. 2 ft. ..$0.10 Repeneras useful rock plant one to two inches high, with light blue OWED SehbscooucooroduoocbooncOOOOO elolaleleteyeietelstchsieleveretete fakeleeTLotere coma TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker or Flame Flower) Hybrida—A magnificent new class of early and continuous flowering Tritomas, ranging in color through various shades of yellow apricot and orange to deep red. Many of the plants will bloom the first year from =(seedS#2SOWM Wear) ys ei siicvcracrseiaiel vic olete ois lens ole eeeitin leleke lots lwo raioreaes -10 Page Fifty-three CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN SELECT SWEET PEAS NEW EARLY FLOWERING GIANT SPENCER Pkt. Bon-Bon—Rich Pink with a glori- ous shading of amber combined with great vigor of growth, tre- mendous length of stem and flow- ers of enormous size SWEET PEA STANDARD SPENCER “CATTLEYA QUEEN” Cattleya Queen—A charming rosy mauve tinted orchid variety of gay and pleasing shade. There is sufficient of the Cattleya Lilac color to give it a brilli- ancy and richness so famous in this shade which call your immediate attention and SWEET PEAS Beautiful, Fragrant, Fashionable HOW TO GROW THEM Sweet Peas should be planted as early in spring as the ground can be worked. Rich loam with an abundance of well rotted manure is an ideal soil. A trench about 6 inches deep should be made, sowing the seed thinly in the bottom, and cover with an inch of soil, pressing it down firmly. Gradually fill in the trench as the plants grow, and thin out to 2 to 4 inches apart. When too close they make a weak growth with inferior flowers. Brush or wire netting should be placed in the rows as soon as the plants appear above the ground. During dry weather water thorough- ly and stir the surface soil frequently to prevent evaporation. Keep the flowers cut and never allow seed pods to form, as that at once ends the flowering season. Late fall planting of Sweet Peas is practical, and is best done just before the ground freezes up, sowing the seed about 3 inches deep, cov- ering the rows with manure or leaves after the ground is frozen. EARLY WHITE Early Picotee—Color pure white with an edging of violet blue on Pkt. standard and wings. Very attractive..............+. SeOOOORON - Early Snowflake—Large pure white flowers waved, borne on long i101 CIMA rES CER Ope CE Ado raDare pabrocoanododabpudpasoDDouases 10 Early Song Bird—Soft pink on white ground, borne on long stems Ofathree sand (LOUL Arete see cise he eet lelerers ealele hevelolo ieee Polenta ols lelataletetot 10 Snowstorm—Improved pure white SUC tole B 5d MAAR BADAOMODT 10 Page Fifty-four admiration. The flowers have massive, beautifully frilled standards that measure over two inches across. Bold wings of the most delightful shade of rosy lilac. The flow- ers are well placed on excellent stems. For garden decoration or exhibition this splendid variety will become a general favorite. Pkt., 25c. INOCULATE SWEET PEAS Inoculation increases the growth producing large luxurious vines, and increases the number of blos- soms. The blossoms also will be larger, much larger. All this is due to the increased amount of nitrogen supplied the plant. INOCULATE THIS SEED N PN tome cstanunstey Small Garden Size, 25c. arge Size, 60c. Currie’s Special Mixture of New Early Flowering Long Season Giant Spencer Sweet Peas. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.50; 1 Ib., $5. Currie’s Special Mixture of Giant Spencer Sweet Peas A splendid mixture of the latest and best of the Giant Spencer type put up in a well balanced variety of colors. Pkt, 10c; oz. 25¢; % Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (CURRIE’S SWEET PEAS Late Flowering Spencer BLUE AND PURPLE Fortune—Rich dark blue. Heavenly Blue—A most beautiful soft tone of Delphin- ium blue. It is a pure blue self that does not show a trace of violet. The flowers are of immense size on long stiff stems. Mrs. Tom Jones—Bright delphinium blue. Royal Purple—Rich purple; one of the finest varieties. LAVENDER Asta Ohn Spencer—Rich lavender; one of the best; flowers large. Austin Frederick Improved—Giant lavender. Orchid—Rich, deep lavender, slightly suffused pink, suggesting the beautiful color found only in the Cat- telya family of orchids. The flowers are extra large and are borne freely on long, stiff. stems. DEEP PINK OR ROSE Charming—Rose cerise: George Shawyer—Giant salmon rose. Renown—Carmine rose. LIGHT PINK Elfrida Pearson—Large, shell pink. Mary Pickford—Dainty cream pink, suffused salmon. Picture—Flesh pink, suffused creamy apricot. Valentine—Blush pink. SCARLET Fiery Cross—Large, intense orange scarlet. Grenadier—Geranium red. Royal Scot—Brilliant orange scarlet, does not fade in hot sunshine. PRIMROSE OR LIGHT YELLOW Dobbie’s Cream—Deep primrose. Primrose Spencer—Light primrose yellow. MAROON Warrior—Maroon. ORANGE AND SALMON Helen Lewis—Orange pink; wings orange salmon. Illuminator—Rich salmon pink. Tangerine—New glowing orange. WHITE Edna May—Improved pure white. King White—Gigantic flowers; pure white. Constance Hinton—Flowers of very large size, the best white for outdoor planting. Youth—Large white, pink picotee edge. Any of the above Choice Giant Sweet Peas, pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % Ib., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50. 60c Sweet Peas for All Growers 60c SPENCER COLLECTION of Ten Varieties Priced 10c Early Flowering Spencer SCARLET Red Cross—A glowing poppy scarlet, the flowers are of great size, three to four flowers on extra long stems, it is a free grower, profuse bloomer and a decided improvement over all other scarlets.$0.25 Grenadier—Dazzling scarlet. oz., 75c. .......... 15 Vulcan Vivid scarle tai aia Sie ciclonicieine ss shee eres .10 DEEP PINK OR ROSE Early Rose Charm—Bright rose with four very large blooms on very long stems, remains clear LFOSEMalleSeasOménsren syne Caner eremte Verelionnyioisi cul ekscolers 10 Giant: Rose—Rose pink 22.2 eee ee 10 Ball Rose=-Roser pitikes iiagica ee at sie cis oie sit eieueiel 10 Majestic Rose—Color, deep, brilliant rose pink, which is more evenly diffused than in any other Vanlety ne this color Classmcsespis sant uens ways exe lors: svelte 25 LIGHT PINK Lady Gay—A delightful shade of soft shrimp pink; y one of the best of the newer varieties .......... UZ Imperial Pink—The last word in early pink sweet peas. A clear pink of the normal size, it has a vigorous growth. with an abundance of blooms over a long: pertods: 02.) BS Cs os). secrete sieeve aie 0 15 Peaches—A magnificent variety, with extra long stems; produces four large blooms to a stem; color, a new shade of bright apricot rose, with a touch ‘of lemon in’ the keels c02 cil sn ae otniet es 25 LAVENDER Sweet Lavender—A pure lavender self, of enorm- ous size, beautifully frilled and with good stems. It will undoubtedly become the most popular variety among lavenders for forcing ........... 10 Blue Bird—Violet Blue .............c. ce eeecccees 10 Harmony—Clear Lavender .............eeeee eens 10 BLUE AND PURPLE Early New Blue—The best deep blue, of robust habit, good stems, carrying four large flowers. OY ARYA Sens gn Gobind Au Sidi nb obo,b:0.n dogma olo cas br 15 Ball (Blue=- Gleam Blue igsaiers< teniy aio los iansiasslogersielele obekere 10 Blue Bonnet—Best clear deep blue................ 10 MAROON Early Othello—Deep maroon. .................-. 10 ORANGE AND SALMON Blaze—A glistening fiery orange of great substance, under artificial light it’s gorgeous, the flowers are large and bold, well placed on long stout stems. This blazing orange is a distinct improvement and willitbecaveneatstayonite: cutee senses feuenesossee 29 Pink Cherokee—Pink suffused salmon ............ 10 Orange King—Glowing intense orange .......... 10 Gilda Gray—Salmon cerise overlaid deep pink.... .10 Eldorado—Deep orange ..........-.+2+- Tnnee mee 10 Tllumination—Salmon cerise ............eeeeeeeee 10 Valencia—Color bright orange and is sunproof. Im- mense vigor in growth, length of stem and size of ALOK AT AEG OS DORIA OMrao ches Da ero BIOS ales aI 25 Any of the above named Early Flowering Giant Spen- cer’Sweet Peas, pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; %4 Ib., $1.50; 1 Ib., $5.00, except where otherwise noted. Page l'ifty-five CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN NEW GIANT DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIAS Purple Prince—A fine, deep purple, large and well-formed. Scarlet Flame—A large, beautiful bright scarlet, with a _ delightful blending of orange throughout the petal. This is not a_ bicolor. Any of the above choice named New Dahlia Flowered Zinnias—Pkt., 15c; 4 DEES odie wieieleeie eerie eee eee $0.50 Currie’s Special Giant Dahlia Flower- ed Zinnias— Choice Mixed, Pkt., AS C5154) 0Z:, DUC SIOZ lente ieee eta GIANT PICOTEE ZINNIAS A very attractive class, bearing large flowers in many brilliant colors in the lighter shades; each petal is distinctly tip- ped with a contrasting color. Golden Pheasant—Gold ground, tipped with maroon. Pkt. ...... sa00 70 .- 90. Lemon Queen—J-emon tipped chocolate .25 Choice Mixed—In many shades_and colors from white to scarlet. Pkt. LUSH 3 Cy MSaabocodoscoSodesborS 50 ‘GIANT QUILLED ZINNIA VICTORY The flowers are very large with quilled and twisted petals of a coppery golden color on the outside, various shades of rose and Giant 7innias lilac on the under side, producing a pleas- ing effect. Giant Dahlia Flowered Zinnia. PEt 1505) Yan OZ ences ice tenia - $0.35 NEW GIANT DAHLIA FLOWERED NEW ZINNIAS ZINNIAS Cut and'Come Again Pinkie Scabiosa Flowered 3-4 Ft. Price each, per Pkt., 25c. The densely double flowers covering a wide range of For description see page 6. beautiful colors are of immense size, often measuring six inches in diameter, and are borne freely on stout stems. Buttercup—An immense deep creamy yellow. A very desirable flower, which should be included in every collection. Canary Bird—A delicate shade of primrose—very large and kelds its color well until out of bloom. Crimson Monarch—By far the largest and best of the red shades. Flowers often eight inches in diameter. Plants very vigorous. A marvelous production of extraordinary merit. Dream—A fine, deep lavender, turning to purple (Mallow Purple) a new, desirable shade of Zinnias. Exquisite—By far the most pleasing of our collection. Truly Dahlia flowered as regards form and size. Color light rose with center a deep rose. (Tyrian Rose). Golden State—A very rich orange yellow (Cadmium). ‘Yellow in the bud, turning to an attractive orange, when in full bloom. Illumination—Similar to Exquisite, but a striking self color of deep rose. (Tyrian Rose). Lemon Beauty—This is next to Crimson Monarch in size and form. It may be described as a golden yelow on brown. Decidedly a pastel shade, and should be in every collection. Luminosa—A new shade of clear. bright pink. Meteor—A rich, glowing deep red (Spinal Red) and the darkest of all the red shades. Fine form, with good depth of petal. Very large and more floriferous than other reds. Oriole—We consider this the most beautiful of its class. It is an immense orange and gold bicolor, changing slightly as it ages, but a all times worthy of the beautiful bird for which it is named. Polar Bear—A very large pure white, the best white yet seen in Zinnias. Picotee Zinnia. Page Fifty-six CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Giant Flowering Zinnia. ZINNIA ELEGANS DOUBLE LILLIPUT _Form pretty little bushes 1 foot high, fairly covered with miniature very double flowers all summer until late in fall. Golden Gem Scarlet Gem Salmon Rose Hach perzpkt:,elOcshO- pKtssiksajniscicls eels ecsiabio osiose $0.50 Double Dwarf Lilliput Finest Mixed— oz., 30c; pkt..... .10 Crimson Gem White Gem Canary Yellow VIRGINIA STOCK Mixed—6 in. Sown early these pretty annuals are gay in the period between the spring and summer flowers, their fresh bright colors in edgings and beds producing a charming effect. % I1b., 60c; OZsgeee Citas pemOz apm 0 Chia terenererele revere {orelere(a/e\eis: vleleieieleis|e sla wic/e\e o\e.efejsceseece $0.10 (GOLDLACK) Popular half-hardy perennials, greatly esteemed for their delightfully fragrant flowers. Belvoir carte inl Vel Owapetestarcrererclereielcisivicisicicisisiere cie'sielsicieie ticveievejaie $0.10 Blood Red—Single; deep) red ices cc cece ccc cece ce ccc cee cecccsace 10 Sint ple Hires tem lVii ed wictercleie eicverercictaletercloiciciclc sleicicicleicis cle cleicieisicicieleciscc.e .10 Dowblexstinest os Mixed =s.jcujecjciccicisisicicicicieicls cicieisio ale clcicc/sle'cls.eie vcirislviois 10 Early Parisian—A new annual flowering variety, with beautiful single flowers, deliciously fragrant; mixed colors ..........--e+eeeereee (Siberian Wallflower) Sees Cheiranthuse page ol) tsi. cisleiccelciel« cierele oisie vcinccie afs cielsis ciieisic cele eipiers $0.10 ZEA JAPONICA Dwarf ornamental Corn, with striped leaves ........-..+eeeeeeeeees $0.05 CURRIE’S SPECIAL MIXED FLOWER SEEDS A flower garden may be made by broadcasting and raking in at the rate of 1 oz. per 100 square feet, mixed with sand or dry soil to secure even distribution. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN ZINNIA Showy hardy annuals, easily grown from seed sown in the open ground. They bloom freely all season. CALIFORNIA GIANTS 3 TO 4 FT. They are larger than Colossal and a cross be- tween them and the Dahlia flowered types. They have smaller flat centers with more loosely placed petals. The petals are decidedly imbricated and the flower from bud to full bloom presents a grace- ful appearance. Cerise Queen—Beautiful cerise rose. Lemon Queen—The petals are light canary on the upper and cerise on the lower side, the two shades blending as the flower develops. It is the only Zinnia with fragrance. Miss Willmott—Soft pink. Orange Queen—Golden yellow. Salmon King—Salmon pink. Scarlet King—Bright scarlet. Each of the above, 4% oz., 75c; pkt., pkts. for 50c. California Giants Mixed—Oz., pkt., 15c. COLOSSAL OR GIANT FLOWERED 3 FT. The flowers are of enormous size, thickly set with velvety petals. The plants are healthy, vig- orous, branching freely, and make excellent mater- ial for groups or cutting. 15c; any 4 $1.50; %4 oz., 50; Apricot Orange Yellow Purple Blood Red Orange Salmon Crimson Rose Scarlet Flesh Pink White Any of the above Giant Double Flowering Zinnias, . each, Per pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 12 pks., $1.00; l/, 0z., 40c; oz., $1. 25. Currie’s Special Mixture of Giant Double Flower- ing Zinnia. Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 30c; oz., $1.00; % Ib., $3.00. DWARF DOUBLE FLOWERING ZINNIAS A beautiful strain growing 1% feet high. Sep- arate colors. Crimson, Lemon, Salmon-Rose, Golden Yel- low, White, Scarlet.. Any of the above, pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; 6 pkts., 50c. Extra Choice Double Mixed, pkt., 10c; % oz., 25C: Pkt. Double Curled and Crested Zinnias—Apricot orange, blood red. Large flowers with twisted petals. % oz., 40c .............. $0.10 Double Pompone Zinnias—Pretty cone-shaped flowers. 25c Tom Thumb Zinnias—A compact class, grow- ing about 1 foot high. Finest mixed. yy oz., 30c Haageana (Mexican Zinnia)—A dwarf bushy variety with bright yellow flowers ....... 10. Zinnia Red Riding Hood—A little gem, grow- ing about a foot high and covered with small bright scarlet very double flowers about an inch across throughout the entire season. Very effective. %4 oz., 40c Page Fifty-seven CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Ben Se 3 ete ARTICHOKE The Globe Artichoke bears large round heads with thick fleshy scales, which are cooked and served like Aspara- gus. Sow the seed early in March and transplant when warm in rows four feet apart and two feet in the rows. Cut the tops off in winter and protect with a heavy covering of straw or leaves. The first season will only yield a partial crop. The second year thin the shoots to three of the best and these will begin to form heads early in sum- mer. Another use is to cut back the stems close to the ground early in summer. The young shoots which starts up rapidly may be tied close together, filling in between with soil to exclude the air until they are blanched, and these are used in various forms of cookery or as a salad. LARGE GREEN GLOBE—PKt., 10c; oz., 75c. ASPARAGUS Asparagus may be grown in almost any soil, and under nearly all conditions, but succeeds best in a rich, sandy friable loam with good under drainage, and yet not too dry. Avoid planting near trees or tall shrubs, because of the shade and heavy draft on the fertility of the ground. Choose an open space with a southern exposure. Put the soil into the best possible condition before planting by working in a liberal quantity of well rotted manure, or commercial fertilizer will do where barnyard manure is not available. For family gardens dig a trench 18 inches wide for each row, placing a few inches of manure in the bottom. covering it with two or three inches of soil to prevent the roots coming in contact with the manure before active growth has begun. Set the plants from 15 to 18 inches apart in the rows, and 36 inches between the rows. In field culture it is best to set the plants three to four feet apart. In planting, the roots should be spread by dividing them in the middle, setting them over little hills of soil placed in the bottom of the trench, thus raising the crown a few inches above extremities of the roots, and at once cover with three or four inches of soil for green, and eight to ten inches for White Asparagus, taking care to press the soil firmly about the roots. The plants may be set either in spring or late in fall. We advise planting in this latitude as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. The Asparagus plant is slow to die down in the fall, so the roots cannot safely be dug until about November Ist. By this time the soil is so cool that the plants do not root readily, consequently many are winter killed. Frequent cultivation is required to keep down weeds and to provide a mulch of loose earth for the retention of moisture, care being taken not to injure the young sprouts in the opera- tion. Cutting should not hegin until the plants are strong and vigorous, which is generally two or three years after planting, and should be discontinued after the first of July. Later cropping is done at the expense of weakening the roots. The plants should be allowed to fully mature before cutting off early in winter, and a top dressing of three or four inches of barnyard manure applied. Asparagus being a gross feeder. naturally requires heavy fertilizing, and an application of commer- cial fertilizer early in spring will he beneficial. Asparagus may he found suffering from blight, a condition frequently brought on by pro- longing the cropping season, thereby weakening the roots, or it may be due to a want of fertility. So as to prevent it, apply a liberal quantity of manure every year, and above all avoid extending the cutting period too long. Should blight appear, however, spray the plants freely with Bordeaux Mixture, and destroy the affected parts. ASPARAGUS Washington Rust Proof—A new variety. the result of breeding by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture to obtain a rust-proof Asparagus. Is nearer to heing rust-proof than any other variety. The shoots are large and deep green in color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; 1 1b., $2.50. Columbian Mammoth White—A large white variety. ; Giant Argenteuil— A popular main crop sort, grows to a large size. Palmetto—An early green sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 35c; 1 Ib.. $1.00. A 2 doz 100 1000 SPaneeys: Dalmeon ea oo ne Pea) Mins $3.00] $17.00 Columbian Mammoth White ......... -45 | 85 | 3.00 17.00 Washington Rustproof ..........-..- -60 | 1.10 | 3.00 | 20.00 If wanted by mail, add 5c per dozen; 25c per 100. Page Fifty-eight CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Brussels Sprouts BRUSSELS SPROUTS Sow seed in June and cultivate the same as cabbage. The miniature cabbage-like heads are borne at the axles of the leaves. The leaves should be broken off in fall to give the sprouts room to grow. They are de- licious when cooked late in fall or winter. IMPROVED DWARF—Pkt., 10c: oz., 20c; % |b., 60c; 1 lb., $2.00. SWISS CHARD OR SPINACH BEET Swiss Chard is a _ beet grown for its leaves. The mid-rib when boiled makes delicious greens, or the leaves may.be boiled and served as spinach. Sown in the spring the leaves are soon ready to eat, and will continue to grow all through the summer and fall. If given a little protection it will survive the winter and make excellent greens early in the spring. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. LARGE WHITE Grown extensively for the leaves, which are used the same as spinach. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % |b., 30c; 1 Ib., 90c. GIANT LUCULLUS The leaves are very large and crumpled with heavy, broad, mid-ribs, which are a good substitute for aspara- gus. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 35c; 1 Ibs., $1.00. Swiss Chard. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Italian Broccoli ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING BROCCOLI A new and distinct variety of the popular branch- ing type. The plant grows about two feet high, is branching, each branch terminating in a green sprout. When the green sprouts which are act- ually a mass of flowers have developed to two or three inches across—and before the flowers ap- pear—they are ready for use. This splendid veg- etable seems to thrive anywhere. It has the com- bined flavor of cauliflower and asparagus, and is cooked and served the same as cauliflower. For an early crop sow the seed in a cold frame and transplant the seedlings in the open ground when danger of frost is past. For a later crop sow the seed in the open ground in May and the sprouts will be ready for use in August. Pkt., 25c; 14 0z., 30c; 0z., 65c; % lb., $2.00. BROCCOLI WINTER CAULIFLOWER Resembles cauliflower and requires the same cul- tivation. It, however, is more hardy, and with- stands greater extremes of heat and cold. Snow’s White—Forms large creamy white heads of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c; % lb., $2.25. Page Fifty-nine CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Currie’s Rust-Proof Wax Beans. BURPEE’S KIDNEY WAX MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN BEANS --- Wax or Yellow-Podded Varieties Culture—Begin sowing Dwarf or Bush var- ieties 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 15th of July. Mature in 45 to 65 days. ~ 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. Never cultivate beans while the foliage is wet or covered with dew, because the bean- spot or anthracnose will spread very rapidly if carried on the clothing or hoe, with detrimental effect to the crop. Beans should be picked daily in order to have them tender and string- less. One pound to 100 feet of drill, 2 bushels (120 Ibs.) to the acre in drills. NITRAGIN i CURRIE’S RUST-PROOF WAX The Earliest and Most Prolific of All Wax Beans. The Best Wax Bean for the Market Gardener. Tender and Absolutely Stringless. Proof Against Rust. For many years a standard sort of nation-wide popularity, and still sur- passed by none. Not only is it rust- proof, but it possesses the most ex- cellent quality of being exceedingly crisp and tender, with no approach whatever to stringiness, and of a most delicious flavor. Pods uniform in size, long, straight, flattish oval. Pkt., 10c; 4 |b., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c (pre- paid); 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.50; 25 Ibs., $5.75; 50 lbs., $10.00. UNRIVALED WAX An immensely productive, first early sort. Pods 5 to 5% inches long, rather narrow, either perfectly straight or slightly curved. Plants large, vigor- ous, and nearly disease resistant. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c (prepaid); 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.25; 50 Ibs., $10.00. Burpee’s Kidney Wax—Pods brittle, absolutely stringless and rustless, lemon- yellow. 6 to 7 inches in length, fleshy and superior in quality, plants 18 to 20 inches high; seed nearly pure white, having but a single brownish mark at the eye. Pkt. 10c; 1% lb., 25c; 1 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c prepaid) ; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.25; 50 lbs., $10.00. HODSON WAX Hodson Waz—A strong grower, bearing a great profusion of long, flat, fleshy pods late in the season which are generally free from rust. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80 (prepaid); 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.25; 50 lbs., $10.00. IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX LAT Golden Wax—Bears an abundance of straight, flat pods. Very free rom rust. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c (prepaid); 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 Ibs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $4.25; 50 lbs., $9.00. PENCIL POD BLACK WAX Pencil Pod Black Wax—One of the best for home use. The pods are long, straight, round and fleshy, very tender and stringless. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c (prepaid); 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $4.25; 50 lbs., $9.00. SURE CROP STRINGLESS WAX Sure Crop Stringless Wax—Resembles Currie’s Rust Proof Wax in many re- spects, but s thicker and longer pods, which are uniformly crisp and tender. The plant is strong and vigorous, holding the pods well off the preend cane is very productive, bearing handsome golden-yellow pods in great abun Pkt, 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c (prepaid); 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.25; 50 Ibs., $10.00. Page Sixty The price of beans up to 2 lbs. include de- livery. Ten pound prices and over do not in- clude transport- ation. Frequent shal- low cultivation of Beans is bene- ficial, but avoid working the ground while the plants are wet, aS a pre- ventative against rust. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN DWARF GREEN PODDED and LIMA BEANS MASTERPIECE—tThe best bean for growing in the greenhouse. If grown outdoors the pods shoui¢ be picked young. Pkt., 15c; 1% lb., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c, prepaid; 10 Ibs., $2.50. BOUNTIFUL—Early and very productive; continues to bear a long time. The pods are large and fleshy. tender and stringless. Pkt., 10c; %4 ib., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c, prepaid; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 ibs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.25; 50 Ibs., $10.00. STRINGLESS GREEN PCD —Early and productive. The pods are round, long, slightly curved and entirely stringless, retaining their fine flavor and crispness when almost fuily matured. It is unusually hardy, very early and wonderfully productive, combining more excellent qualities than any other. Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c, prepaid; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.50; 50 Ibs., $10.00. Extra Early Red Valentine—The pods are round, fleshy and tender. Very prolific. Market garden- ers use this variety extensively. The plants grow erect, bearing medium long curved pods freely. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; prepaid; 5 lbs., $1.30; 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $5.00; 50 lbs., $9.25. Black Valentine—A very productive round-podded sort, excelling somewhat the well-known Early Val- entine. The pods are much longer, straighter and more handsome, and are solid, tender and of fine flavor. A favorite market garden variety. Pkt, 10c; % lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.30; 10 Ibs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $4.75; 50 lIbs., $9.50. Full Measure—Very productive; pods extra long and round, remaining firm and tender much longer than most sorts. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; pre- paid; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.50; 50 Ibs., $10.00. Refugee or 1,000 to 1—A popular main crop sort; pods round, fleshy and tender. Very prolific. A favorite canners’ variety and used extensively for pickling. The pods are handsome in appearance, about five inches long, tapering to the end and light green in color, Planted at the same time as other green podded sorts, it comes into use two or three weeks later. Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 Ibs., 65c; prepaid; 2 Ibs., $1.30; 10 Ibs., $2.25; 25 Ibs., $5.00; 50 lbs., 9.50. BUSH LIMA BEANS Henderson’s Bush Lima—The earliest of the Bush Limas. Beans small. Pkt., 10c; 4% Ib., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; prepaid; 5 Ibs., $1.30; 10 Ibs., $2.00; 50 lbs., $9.50. Fordhook Bush Lima—Very productive. The pods are large and well filled with large beans of unusual thickness. Both the pods and beans are almost twice the size of the old Bush Limas. Pkt., 10c; 1% lb., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 2 Ibs., 90c; prepaid; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.00; 50 Ibs., $14.50. Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima—(New Wonder Lima) —The earliest of the large Dwarf Bush Limas, Compared with the old Burpee’s Bush Lima it is about 10 days earlier, the pods and beans are much larger. Pkt., 10c; %4 lb., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 2 Ibs., 90c; prepaid; 5 Ibs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $2.75; 50 lbs., $13.50. Burpee’s Improved YARD LONG OR ASPARAGUS BEAN = Bush Lima Bean A climber bearing pods of extraordinary length, often measuring over 3 feet long. The seed should be planted in a warm situation and a trellir provided for the vines to cling to. Pkt., 15c. Page Sixty-one CURRIE BROTHERS CO. CURRIE’S Kentucky Wonder Bean NITRAGIN aS. Garden Size ¥%-bu. size, for 30 lbs. seed, 40c. 1-bu. size, for 60 Ibs. seed, 60c. S-bu. size, for 300 lbs. seed, $2.50. Page Sixty-two Boston Small Pea Bean NITRAGIN INOCULATING BACTERIA sOswosc 25c Plus postage, 5c. Plus postage, 6c. Plus postage, 10c. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN POLE OR RUNNING BEANS One pound to 100 hills; 30 lbs. per acre. YELLOW-PODDED VARIETIES Golden Cluster Wax—Deep yellow, flat pods, frequently 8 inches long; quite stringless and matures in about 85 days. A heavy yielder, the pods being borne in large clusters. One of the best of the pole beans and a splendid variety for the home garden. Pkt., 10c; ¥% lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $2.75; 25 Ibs., $6.25. Kentucky Wonder Wax—A very prolific sort, producing long, thick and almost straight pods, which are of a light yellow color and of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Ib., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $2.75; 25 lbs., $9.00. GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES Kentucky Wonder—(Old Homestead)—Bears_ great clusters of long green podded delicious beans from top to bottom of the vines. Very early. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75c; prepaid; 5 Ibs., $1.65; 10 lbs., $2.25; 50 lbs., $10.00. : Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry—Much esteemed as a shell bean. Pkt., 10c; 1 Ib., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75c; prepaid; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.65; 50 lbs., $12.00. Scarlet Runner—An excellent shell bean of fine flavor, although it is generally grown for its brilliant scarlet blossoms. ee 10c; 1 lb., 50c; 2 Ibs., 90c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., RAY POLE LIMA BEANS Early Leviathan Lima—The earliest, largest and best of all the Pole Lima Beans. Pkt., 10c; ¥% lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1. 50; 10 ibs., $2. 125 50 Ibs., $13. ‘00. Carpenteria Lima—Yields an abund- ance of large pods, well filled with large, thick beans of a greenish tint and of the finest flavor. Pkt., 10c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $2.75; 50 Ibs., $13.00. ; King of the Garden Lima—A strong grower, bearing extra large pods well filled with large beans. Pkt., 10c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 Ibs., 50 lbs., $13.00. DWARF SHELL BEANS Subject to Market Fluctuations A strong grower, very early and ex- ceedingly prolific. The pods grow in clusters. Plant in rows 3 feet apart and 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. Pkt., 10c; 1 lb., 35c; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 50 Ibs., $12.50. White Marrowfat—Pkt., 10c; 1 lb., 35c; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $12.50. Red Kidney—Pkt., 10c;-1 lb., 35c; $3.00; 50 Ibs., $12.50. $1.75; 10 lbs., $2.75; 10 Ibs., CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN BEETS Culture—Where a variety and choice of soil is at command, select that which is rather light for this crop. oughly enriched. As early in the spring as the ground can be properly cultivated, lay out the drills for the seed about a foot apart. seed thinly, covering to a depth of 1 inch; when large enough to handle, thin out the plants to about 6 inches apart. may easily be transplanted elsewhere, avoiding loss. It must, however, be thor- Sow the The plants pulled up 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill, 7 Ibs. to the acre in drills. Crimson Globe, Detroit Dark Red, Edmand’s Early. CURRIE’S FIREBALL A distinct extra early perfectly globe-shaped Beet, with the finest table qualities. The flesh is a brilliant fiery red, fine grained, very solid, crisp and sweet. It has a small tap root, slender leaf stalks and a smooth skin, making it valuable for early frame work, and equally desirable for the open ground. It is as early as the earliest of the flat sorts of the Egyptian type. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ™% lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25; 5 lbs.. (by express), $5.50. EARLY MODEL One of the best for first-early crop, combining most of the good qualities of the best early varieties. It is perfectly globe-shaped, the flesh of the deepest, solid red, fine grained and of unsurpassed flavor, and the foliage is small. A favorite market garden sort. Hee 10c; oz., 20c; % lb, 50c; 1 Ib., $1.25; 5 Ibs, (by express) 5.50. EARLY WONDER A type somewhat like Crosby’s Egyptian but more globe-shaped, flesh is a deep, blood red with very little zoning, top small but large enough for bunching, small tap root. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ™%4 Ilb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25; 5 Ibs., (by express), $6.50. CRIMSON GLOBE Round and smooth. Flesh rich crimson, tender and sweet. Leaves small, purple colored. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 90c. CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN TURNIP Currie’s Selected Stock—A rounder form of the Extra Early Egyptian; top small; fine tap root and blood red color. A grand market variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c; 1 lb., $1.25; 5 Ib., (by express), $5.50. ECLIPSE A valuable globe-shaped variety, coming in almost as early as Egyptian. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; “% 1b., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., (by express), $4.00. EDMAND’S EARLY Of superior quality, grows very uniform in size, with a single tap root, color deep blood-red. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb.. 30c; 1 Ib., 0c; 5 lbs., (by express). $4.00. HALF LONG Color dark red, crisp and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00. LONG SMOOTH Dark blood. Long and slender. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % lb., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00 : : Crosby’s. ii ci aa ah i ale ni i SE Early Egyptian. Eclipse. Early Model. DETROIT DARK RED Currie’s Selected Stock—Early- medium in size. Flesh bright red and fine grained. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.25; 5 lbs., (by express), $5.50. EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN The standard extra early sort. Color deep crimson. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00; 5 lbs., (by express), $4.00. Beet, Early Wonder Page Sixty-three CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Copenhagen Market Cabbage. CABBAGE Sow early sorts in a hot-bed early in spring and transplant as soon as the ground can be worked, setting the plants in rows inches apart and 12 to 18 inches apart in the the rows. The late varieties should be sown in May and planted in July in rows 2 feet by 3 feet. One ounce to 5,000 plants; % Ib. to transplant upon an acre. EARLY CABBAGES EARLIEST BABY HEAD Earliest Baby Head—A new, small, round headed Cabbage com- ing in the earliest of all. It forms a compact, solid head of fine texture and excellent quality. Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; % Ilb., $1.75; 1 1b., $6.00. CURRIE’S IMPROVED GOLDEN ACRE Currie’s Improved Golden Acre—A new extra early round head Cabbage with compact heads of fine texture. Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; 1% Ib., $1.75; 1 lb. $5.50. COPENHAGEN MARKET Copenhagen Market—Extra Selected. An early variety of ex- ceptional merit. The heads are round and uniformly large, averaging 10 lbs. each. It has few outside leaves and a short stem, so that plants can be closer together than most large- headed sorts. Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; % Ib., $1.35; 1 Ib., $3.75. CURRIE’S ECLIPSE Currie’s Eclipse—The earliest of all large Cabbages. It is con- siderably 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 mid-ribs 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., 10c; % oz.,. 20c; 1 oz., 30c; % Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.50. All Seasons Cabbage. Page Sixty-four MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CABBAGE Currie’s Early Market—An excellent pointed head cabbage. 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. This Danish production is highly praised by all who have grown it. For home use its fine quality and tenderness will be greatly appreciated. It has no coarse veins and leaves, and also has the quality of some of the best sorts of hardening the head before it has attained its full size. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage. CURRIE’S SELECTED EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD —A popular extra early sort, with pointed heads, uniform in size and few loose leaves. Our stock of this Cabbage is unsurpassed. Pkt., 10c; oz, 25c; % lb., 90c; 1 lb., $3.00. SECOND EARLY SORTS Glory of Enkhuizen—An excellent large heading second early Cabbage. Heads round and solid. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; Y% 1lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.50. Early Summer—Has large, flat, solid heads of fine quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. Succession—Larger and later than Early Summer, quality ex- cellent. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 85c; 1b., $2.35, - Sure Head—Of the Flat Dutch type. Heads large, firm and fine in texture; sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 4 |b., 75c; 1b., $2.75. Early Flat Dutch—A popular main crop variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 75c; 1b., $2.35. All Seasons—Heads large and solid., Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 85c; Ib., $3.00. " Premium Flat Dutch—A selected stock of Late Flat Dutch. Heads large, solid and fine grained and of excellent quality. Pkt, 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 85c; Ib., $2.50. Our cabbage seed is all grown from selected stocks which are carefully inspected when growing. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE. WISCONSIN | CABBAGE Succession Cabbage. LATE OR WINTER CABBAGE WISCONSIN HOLLANDER No. 8—A “Yellows” resistant strain developed under the direction of Dr. L. R. Jones of the Uni- versity of Wisconsin from Danish Ball Head Cabbage, which is practically immune from the disease known as the yellows. Pkt., 10 ozs., 65c; %4 lb., $2.00; Ib., $7.50. LONG KEEPING—Is without a rival for winter storage. The heads are uniformly large, firm and solid and of superior flavor, . with few loose leaves. If placed in a cool cellar it keeps in excellent condition until well along in the following summer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; %4 Ib., $1.35; lb., $5.00. HOLLANDER—Selected Danish Ballhead—Like Long Keeping, it possesses remarkable keeping qualities. It is a compact grower, the heads being large, hard and solid and of fine texture, with small veins and mid-ribs and unsurpassed in flavor. The stems being shorter than Long Keeping, the plants can be planted closer in the rows. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; ™% lb., $1.15; lb., $3.50. DANISH ROUNDHEAD—Unexcelled for winter storage. Heads large and round with few outside loose leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 14 Ib., $1.15; Ib., $3.50. SAVOY CABBAGES DWARF ULM SAVOY—Farly, sweet and tender. 30c; % lb., 90c; 1b., $3.00. AMERICAN DRUMHEAD SAVOY—Heads large and finely crumpled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ™% Ib., 90c; lb., $3.00. Pkt., 10c; oz., RED CABBAGES HACO, EARLIEST ROUND RED (New)—This new sort orig- inated in Denmark, and the seed we offer was grown especially for us by the originator. The color is intense dark red through- out, heads trimmed average 3 lbs. each. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.50. MAMMOTH ROCK RED—The largest red cabbage. Heads large -and solid. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ™% Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.50. RED HOLLANDER (Stonehead)—The best red winter Cabbage. Heads are large and solid, with few loose leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.15. : RED HOLLANDER (Yellows Resistant)—A disease resistant type raised in Wisconsin. Pkt., 20c; % oz., 75c; 1 oz., $1.35; 14 Ib., $4.00; 1 Ib., $12.00. CABBAGE PLANTS Early and late sorts, per 100, 85c. Add 20c per 100 by mail. Hollander Cabbage. CHINESE CABBAGE ~ Wong Bok Chinese or Celery Cabbage—Forms tightly folded, elon- gated, compact heads which may either be used as a salad or cooked like ordinary cabbage. The inner leaves blanch creamy white, with heavy mid-ribs, which may be served as asparagus. Pkt., 10; oz., 35c; % lb., 90c; 1 lb., $3.00. Chinese Cabbage (Pe-Tsai)—-Forms tall, loose heads of mild flavored light green leaves. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; % lb., $1.50; 1 1b., $5.00. Use SLUG SHOT to destroy Cabbage Worms. Does not injure the tenderest leaves. 1 lb. carton, with perforated top, 25c (by mail, 30c); 5 and 10 lb. pkgs., 12%4c per lb.; 25 and 50 lb. pkgs., llc per lb.; 100 Ibs., $10.50. Celery. Cabbage. Page Sixty-five CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CAULIFLOWER Early Snowball Cauliflower. CURRIE’S DANISH MARKET CAULIFLOWER “DRY WEATHER”—Extra Selected” Comes in about three weeks later than our Selected Early Snowball. Heads larger and firmer. Our stock of this grand Cauliflower cannot be surpassed. For packers and pickle growers it has no equal, yielding, as it does, im- mense, solid heads, many of which weigh over ten pounds each of solid flower. 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 abil- ity to resist without deterioration extremely droughty such as have been experienced during recent seasons. conditions Because of this constitutional hardiness many growers, especially those in the drier, hotter sections, pin their faith to this fine sort as against all other varieties. Pkt., 20c; % oz., 80c; % oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50; 2 ozs., $4.50; 4 Ib., $8.00; 1 Ib., $30.00. EXTRA EARLY SNOWBALL OR DANISH PERFECTION The leaves, very closely enfolding the head, give it a particularly at- tractive appearance when displayed for sale, and as the inner leaves almost cover the snow-white flower, the necessity of early tying up as in the case of other early sorts is largely avoided. It is the earliest strain of its type and recommended for extra early market- ing. Pkt., 25c; %4 oz., $1.00; %4 oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00; 2 oz., $4.75; Y% 1b., $9.00; 1 lb., $34.00. Cabbage, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables—By Allen. Of Great Value to Growers, $2.00 postpaid. Page Sixty-six Culture—The Seed for early planting should be sown in February or March in a hot-bed, trans- planting the plants when large enough into an- other or the same frame, and gradually hardening them off, preparatory to planting them out as early as the ground is in a fit condition. For late plant- ing the Seed should be sown in May in a cold frame or open ground in soil that is well pulver- ized. Any good garden soil made rich by manur- ing, will suit. When the heads begin to form the leaves should be tied together to prevent the flow- er’s becoming sunburnt and tough. In order to have them tender and of good flavor they must be gathered before they become too large. 1 oz. for about 3.000 plants. Set in rows 2% feet apart and 1¥% feet in the row. 3 to 4 oz. to the acre. Our Cauliflower Seed is grown in Denmark and is the best that can be procured. EARLY SNOWBALL Extra Selected. For years this has been 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 dis- colored 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 Cauli- flower growers in Europe, and the great care taken to keep it up to the highest standard is manifested in the superiority of the crops grown from it every year. It is of dwarf, compact habit, heads very large and pure white. Pkt., 20c; %4 oz., 80c; ™% oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50; 2 ozs., $4.50; % Ib., $8.00; 1 1b., $30.00. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt (Extra Selected)—-Previous to the intro- duction of the Snowball this was the best variety for forcing, and the strain we offer is superior to much of the so-called Snowball Cauliflower. Pkt., 20c; % oz., 80c; % oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50; 2 ozs., $4.50; 1% lb., $8.00. Danish Market Cauliflower. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CARROT ful cultivation of this root the soil should be light (sandy loam is best, enriched the previous year with manure) and RE erie wee as ERT erOD the seed should be sown as early as the ground can 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 11% 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. 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 lbs. per acre in drills. se CURRIE’§ MILWAUKEE MARKET—In shape, color and general appearance this sort is an improvement on the well-known Danvers. It is broad at the neck and grad- ually narrows down to a blunt, pointer base. In color it is an attractive 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 ap- pearance makes it an excellent bunching Carrot for market. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50; 5 lbs., $5.50 CHANTENAY IMPROVED—The market gardener’s and trucker’s favorite. It is an early, very productive, halflong, stump-rooted variety, smooth-skinned, fine in appearance and entirely coreless. The shoulder is unusually thick and Saas» the root tapers slightly down towards the blunt point so =! : that it is pulled very easily. The color is a rich orange and Re the texture and quality are unsurpassed. For table use many regard this variety—because of its form, color, texture and delicate flavor—the finest of all sorts, and it is undoubtedly the best bunching Carrot for early market re Pkt., 10c; 1 0z., 20c; %4 1b., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00; 5 lbs., 4.25, DANVER’S SELECT STOCK—No Carrot will produce more to the acre, with a minimum length of root, than this one. It is of medium length, heavy at the neck and quite . smooth; color, rich orange. A very superior table sort and largely used also for feeding purposes. Pkt., 10c; 1 0z., 15c; Y% Ib., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.25. EARLY FRENCH FORCING—A valuable forcing variety, with short stubby roots. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ™%4 1b., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. EARLY SCARLET HORN—Largely grown for early use; one of the best. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 45c; 1 Ib., $1.25. NANTE’S HALF-LONG RED—(Stump-Rooted)—-As che name implies, this is a Carrot intermediate in length, between the short and long varieties. It is medium early. -Pkt., 10c; 1 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 45c; 1 1b., $1.35. OX HEART OR GUERANDE—A variety with short, thick roots, the diameter often exceeding-the length. Color, bright orange; sweet and fine grained; good for table or stock. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 15c; 14 lb., 40c; 1 1b., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.25. LARGE WHITE BELGIAN—This variety is amazingYy proauctive, and is extensively grown for feeding stock. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00. = 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. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.40. ST. VALERY (New Intermediate)—Medium long, tapering gradually from the shoulder which averages 3 inches in diameter. It is smooth, color bright, very productive. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.40. IMPROVED RED CORED CHANTENAY—The tops are shorter and the foliage finer cut than the regular Chantenay. How- ever, the tops are not brittle and are strong enough to bunch easily. The surface of the root is smooth and free from large eyes and side rootlets. The exterior color is a rich orange, the cores are small and nearly the same color as the flesh, under favorable conditions the roots grow about 5% to 6 inches long, are 2 to 24% inches in diameter at the shoulder and are broad at the bottom. It is the finest of all Carrots for slicing or for dicing in soups and salads. It is also 10% sweeter than other varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.75. Page Sixty-seven CURRIE BROTHERS CO. oe ake e 3 be a 7 » pio caraaay dba hs a i “ah Golden Self-Blanching Celery. Celery is a crop that requires a very long season. If an early crop is to be grown from seeds, the latter must be started indoors in boxes about the last of Feb- ruary, the plants being.-set in the ground, six inches apart, in May. The-crop should be ready in August. Celery for winter may be grown from seeds started in the open ground in late April, but it is advisable to have a seed bed and to transplant the seedlings to the open field when large enough. It is well to cut off the lower half of the roots at transplanting time, and firming the soil around the plants is very important. CELERY GOLDEN PHENOMENAL The general characteristics are those of Golden Plume, but it is decidedly taller and the stalks are much longer to the joint. It is practically as tall as.the Tall strain of Golden Self-Blanching. The season for planting and ma- turity is the same as Golden Plume, being intermediate between Tall and Dwarf Golden Self-Blanching. The plants are heavy, compact and full hearted. The stems are broad and thick, brittle and free from strings. Of fine flavor and excellent quality all through. In other words, this is Golden Plume with all the good qualities of Golden Plume but in addition is taller with longer edible stems and the plants are more upright and more compact. The stock is very even and the plants very uniform in size and appearance. Pkt., 25c; 44 oz., 75c; 1 oz., $1.40; % 1b., $4.50. Page Sixty-eight MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CELERY One ounce will furnish 3,000 to 5,000 plants. GOLDEN PLUME, OR WONDERFUL—It is similar to Golden Self Blanching, but matures earlier, is larger and more blight, and blanches in half the time. It possesses all the excellent qualities of that well known celery, and we believe it is the most profitable sort to grow. Pkt., 20c; % oz., 45c; oz., 80c; % Ib., $2.40; 1 Ib., $8.00. : EASY-BLANCHING (Originator’s Extra Selected Stock)—The plants make a rapid growth of thick, very tender stalks of excellent quality, and while it bleaches very early, it is unsurpassed for winter storage. Pkt., 10c; 3% oz., 25c; oz., 45c; %4 Ib., $1.40; 1 Ib., $4.75. COLUMBIA—Early, with thick round stalks of a rich yellow color, unsurpassed in quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.40; 1 Ib., $5.00. = GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING (Paris Golden)—Originator’s Ex- tra Selected. The earliest and best of the self-blanching sorts. The plants are of dwarf compact habit, with thick, solid stalks of a waxy-yellow color. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c; oz., $1.00; % Ib., $3.25; 1 Ib., $12.00. WHITE PLUME (Extra Selected)—-A favorite early self-blanch- ing variety. It requires: very little earthing up. ails crisp and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; %4 lb., $1.00; 1 1b., $3.00 WINTER QUEEN—A compact variety with large, broad, creamy white stalks, crisp and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % ‘Ib. 90c; 1 Ib., $2.75. SOUP, OR FLAVORING CELERY—Not for planting purposes, but seed is used for flavoring. Oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; Ib., 60c. Jes Winter Queen Celery. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. % lb. 50c; 1 Ib., $1.60. he y ads. Large Smooth Prague Celeriac. CELERIAC | (TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY) Grown for its bulbous roots which are excellent for soups and stews, or cooked and sliced as a salad. Seeds are sown and plants transplanted the same as ordinary celery, orly that it is not necessary to earth up the plants. Set the plants in rich soil in rows two feet apart and six inches apart in the row. The roots will keep over winter in a cellar packed in sand, or outdoors covered with earth and straw. LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE—Extra Selected Stock—An improved strain with very large, smooth roots, Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 Ib., 90c; 1 Ib., $2.50. CHERVIL An annual plant resembling parsley, possessing a pleasing aromatic flavor. The young leaves are used for flavoring soups and in mixed salads. Sow the seed early in spring in rich soil in drills 1 foot apart, where it will have partial shade. The seed germinates slowly. One ounce to 100 feet of drill. CURLED—Used for flavoring soups and salads. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ™% lb., 70c; 1 Ib., $2.50. CORN SALAD Sow in shallow drills one foot apart during August and September, covering the plants with straw be- for hard frost. One ounce to 40 feet of drill. LARGE LEAVED—Used as a fall and winter salad. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 40c; 1 lb., $1.50. CRESS EXTRA CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS—Grown for its pungent leaves which should be cut when about : 2 inches high for use in mixed salads. Sow the seed in rich soil, either in shallow drills or boxes. One ounce to 100 feet of drill. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. UPLAND CRESS—A hardy perennial sort growing flat on the ground, doing best in cool weather. Only the young leaves should be used, as it becomes bitter with age. Pkt., 10c; oz.., 20c; % Ib., 45c; 1 Ib., WATER CRESS—Grows readily in shallow fresh water or along the edges of shallow streams. Sow the seed in pans of wet earth and transplant when well started. Pkt., 1@c; oz., 45c; % lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $4.50. CHICORY LARGE-ROOTED OR COFFEE—Sow the seed early in spring in moderately rich ground in rows 2% feet apart and thin to 3 inches in the row. The young leaves are used as a salad. The roots when dried and ground are used to mix with coffee. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; See MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN WITLOOF CHICORY (French Endive)—Used as a winter salad. Sow the seed in June in drills 12 inches apart, selecting deep, rich soil. Long parsnip-like roots are formed which should be taken up early in November and the leaves cut off about 144 inches from the neck and all shoots trimmed off; the lower end of the roots may also be cut so as to have all a uniform length of 8 to 10 inches. A trench should be opened 16 to 18 inches deep and the roots placed upright in it 1% inches apart, and filled in with light soil, which places the neck of the roots about 8 inches below the level. If a quick growth is desired a covering of manure 10 inches deep may be used. In a month’s time the leaves will be ready for use, and should be taken up cutting off the blanched head with a portion of the root attached. The roots may also be forced in a cellar covered to exclude light. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % 1b., 85c; 1 Ilb., $2.25. CHIVES SCHNITTLAUCH Used principally for seasoning sal- Sow the seed early in spring, or divide clumps of plants, which are hardy and multiply rapidly. d—Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00; %4 Ib., 3.00. Plants—Per clump, 25c. Whitloof Chicory Page Sixty-nine CURRIE BROTHERS CO. CUCUMBERS MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Davis Perfect Cucumber. is GARDEN HERBS Plant the seed about an inch deep in rich soil in hills 3 to 4 feet apart, thinning out to four of the strongest plants after danger from insects is past. Pick the fruit before maturity, as if left to ripen the productiveness of the vines is destroyed. One ounce to 50 hills; 2 Ibs. to the acre in hills. Pound MIWAUKEE MARKET FORCING CUCUMBER— An extra long slender variety used extensively for greenhouse forcing, excellent for slicing. It is almost spineless, uniform in size, dark green in color, averag- _ing 18 inches in length. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; % Ib., GU ZS ear folete evs vorois erororciolaiels fevctelelelereieieietareinicisteisioiotcnereieiciete MILWAUKEE PICKLE—Unequalled in productive- ness and quality. It is the best pickling Cucumber in cultivation, the fruit being very uniform in size and at all times firm, crisp and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., ZO C ste tg LD rate OO) es erofetotakatelay~ s’'s/oie eferelofele) cfoteletolsloiciere(ereis WESTERFIELD’S CHICAGO PICKLE—An ex- cellent variety of medium size, tapering at both ends, with prominent spines. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; CLUE 5 50,0000 0 GO COT SOD SOO GOD OODOD OUD OObO SUD OuUG OO aS SNOW’S PICKLING—A small dark green sort, square ended, short and tapering. Pkt.,10c; oz., 20c; ™%4 lb., DOG ier salereredeveteieicverctaretovatciatetersvere ciotsieverstuieie fein ie iclersictereiete DAVIS PERFECT—A favorite early variety. Color dark glossy green. It is perfect in shape, with an average length of ten to twelve inches. An excellent shipperes Pkt nl Ocskozap20c st 4lbsw50Creeinicieetcen EARLY FORTUNE—The best market Cucumber. {ft grows slightly longer than Arlington White Spine, and more perfect in shape, with a very dark green skin. The flesh is thick, with a small seed cavity, ond the quality is excellent. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; y% Dapp OCR ajactareterhexcrarclcle tertiles) arate lonarvaeieicioeraci eo tiroe IMPROVED ARLINGTON FORCING WHITE SPINE—An excellent forcing variety, very regular in shape and color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 40c...... IMPROVED LONG GREEN—Very prolific, flesh firm and solid. Excellent for pickles. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y% |b., 60c JAPANESE CLIMBING—A strong grower, with num- erous tendrills which enable it to cling readily to a pole or trellis. The fruit is dark green, flesh firm and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; IAI WOUCeeeniaeistcoe IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE—A favorite early variety and one of the best for the table; very productive and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y% |lb., 40c EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE or EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE—Largely used for forcing by market gardeners. Fruits 8 to 10 inches long; fine for slic- he Se SOR Oya. Aieo SAG hs 7 een 5 Sook ous ENGLISH FRAME CUCUMBERS—Improved Tele graph—Pkt. of 12 seeds, 25c; Rochford’s Market— Pkt. of 12 seeds, 25c; Sutton’s Delicacy—Pkt. of 12 seeds, 25c. Page Seventy % Ib. . 1.00 1.40 1,25 1.50 1.25 ANISE—Used for garnishing, sea- soning and for cordials. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. leaves are stews PEt., BASIL (Sweet)—The used for flavoring soups, and highly seasoned dishes. 10c; 0z., 35c. BORAGE—Flowers excellent for bees. Leaves used in salads. The flower spikes can be used in cool- ing drinks. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. CARAWAY-—Seeds are used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. CATNIP or CATMINT—Grown for bees, also for seasoning. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c. CORIANDER—tThe seeds are used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. DILL—Leaves are used in pickles and for flavoring soups and sauces. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 30c; Ib., 90c. FLORENCE FENNEL or FIN- OCCHIO—This is a delicious Italian salad vegetable worthy of much more extensive use in this country. The thickened bases of the leaf-stalks overlap each other so as to form a “head’’, and this is usually eaten raw like celery or head-iettuce, although it makes a delightfully palatable dish when boiled. The flavor is somewhat like celery but with an aromatic sweetness peculiarly its own. Seed may be sown from early spring until midsummer. Thin out to 5 or 6 inches apart in the row (rows about 15 inches apart), and when the “heads” are about hen’s egg size draw the soil half way up over them. Cutting may begin in about ten days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 70c. FENNEL (Sweet) —The leaves boiled are used in fish sauces and are beautiful for garnishing. The seeds are used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, HOREHOUND—tThe leaves are used for flavoring and also in the manufacture of cough remedies. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. LAVENDER —The leaves are some- times used for seasoning, but the plant is chiefly grown for its flow- ers, which are used in making perfumes. Two kinds. Lavender (Lavandula vera)—True Lavender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. Siaaen each, 25c; doz., $2.50; 100, 00. Lavender (Lavandula spica)—Not quite so strong as above. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 75c. MINT—For mint sauce and juleps. Strong pot plants. Price, each, 25c; doz., $2.50. By mail, add 5c each; doz., 20c. MARJORAM (Sweet)—The leaves and the end of the shoots are used for flavoring in summer and they are also dried for winter use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % Ib., $1.00. ROSEMARY—The leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. SAFFRON—Used for coloring and for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c. SAGE—Leaves and tops are used for seasoning and stuffing. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.00; 1 ib., $3.00. SUMMER SAVORY—The leaves and young shoots are used for flavoring, especially for boiled string-beans. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; T% Ib., $1.00. THY ME—Used for seasoning; a tea is also made for nervous headache. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 30c; oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.50. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN DANDELION Sow in shallow drills in spring and keep free from weeds in summer. Mulch over winter and the young blanched leaves will be ready for use early the following spring. Large Leaved—Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. EGG PLANT Sow seed in March in hotbeds, and when 3 inches high transplant into boxes or small pots. Plant outdoors in May or June or after the weather has become permanently warm, in rows 3. feet apart, with the plants set 2 feet apart in the row. 1 oz. to 1,500 plants. Lb. BLACK BEAUTY—tThe earliest large fruited variety. Color rich, glossy, purplish black. It is entirely free from _ spines. Pkt: 10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.50 ..$5.25 GARLIC SETS Divide the bulbs and plant in rows a foot apart and four inches in the row, covering two inches. GARLIC SETS—% lb., 20c; Ib., 50c. HORSE RADISH SETS ORDINARY HORSE RADISH. Roots produce good Radish, fit for use in one season’s growth. Plant the set small end down, so that the top will be 2 inches under soil. 100, $2.00; 500, $8.00; 1000, $15.00.. MUSTARD Sow the seed in shallow drills 6 inches apart, Green Curled Endive. or in boxes during winter. 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill. WHITE LONDON —Used extensively for salads. Pkt lOc? 0zZ;,a1 SCs YaclbsZ25cosilolbse7 5c. ENDIVE Sow the seed in June or July in shallow drills and thin the plants out to 6 inches apart. When nearly full grown tie the outer teaves together to blanch. 1 oz. to 500 feet of drill GREEN CURLED ENDIVE THE “CHICOREE FRISEE” OF THE FRENCH An excellent salad plant, available long after the season for Lettuce, and more easily grown. The flavor is pleasantly bitter, stimulating and zest-giving. Is used also boiled as greens. Green Curled is the best for general use, and is easily blanched by covering the full-grown plants with boards or pieces of slate. After severe frost the plants may be removed and planted closely in a cellar’ for winter use. The seed should be sown in rows about 2 feet apart and % inch deep in the drill. When sufficiently grown, thin the plants out to 8 inches apart and cultivate thoroughly while growing. A very early crop may be grown by starting the seed in hotbed, greenhouse, or window box. Good results come from early spring sowing, and even better, when treated as a fall crop. Successional sowings during July give a continuous supply after cool weather, and with a slight covering the plants may be kept in good condition well into November. : Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ™% Ib., 45c; Ib., $1.50. White Curled—Finely cut and very tender, easily blanched. PkEt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 45c; Ib., $1.25. Moss Curled—Forms large compact clusters of divided leaves, which are rich creamy white and very tender when blanched. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 45c; Ib., $1.50. Broad-Leaved Batavian Endive (Escarolle)—Heads and leaves large. Excellent for salads, when blanched. It is also boiled as greens. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib., 45c; Ib., $1.35. Black Beauty Egg Plant. Page Seventy-one CURRIE BROTHERS CO. If Sugar Corn is wanted by parcel post, add for postage as follows: | es p meee eee baw eee bus MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN CURRIE’S SELECTED SUGAR CORN Early Mayflower. 1 Ib. will plant 100 hills; 12-15 Ibs. to the acre. CURRIE’S EARLY MARKET The earliest white variety of sweet corn in existence, maturing in sixty days. It has a good, large ear and of very good quality. Height 3 feet ears to 12 rowed, 6-7 inches in length. Pkt., 15c; Y% lb., 30c; 1 Ib., 45c; 2 Ibs., 85c; 10 lbs., $3.50. EARLY MAYFLOWER Extra early, coming in ten days ahead of Extra Early Cory and bearing larger ears than that variety. The cob is white, with eight to twelve rows of deliciously sweet corn. The stalks grow only about 4 feet high, permitting of close planting. Pkt. 10c; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 2 Ibs., 60c; 5 Ibs., $1.40; 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 Ibs., $5.00; 50 Ibs., $9.50. EARLY SURPRISE A selection from Early Mayflower, maturing a few days earlier, with twelve rows_of white corn on a white cob. Pkt., 10c; ™% Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $7.50; 50 Ibs., $14.00 BARDEN’S WONDER After several years of selection from the best types of the well known Golden Bantam Sweet Corn this greatly improved type has been developed. It retains all the good qualities of the Golden Bantam and has larger ears, measuring eight to ten inches in length, and filled with eight rows of rich, golden yellow kernels with the ears set higher on stalks of sturdy growth. It is a variety that will ap- peal to the Critical Market and Home Gardener as well as the Canner who has been looking for a Bantam Corn yielding a heavier crop without sacrificing its high quality. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 Ibs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 lbs., $7.00; 50 lbs., $12.00. GOLDEN SUNSHINE The earliest of the Golden Bantam. Maturing ten days earlier than the Vanity dwarf perfect, ears 6 inches long, 12 rowed. Pkt., 15c; % Ib., 30c; 1 1lb., 50c; 2 Ibs., 90c; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 Ibs., $3.90; 25 lbs., $8.00; 50 lbs., $15.50. 20c for 5 lbs.; 30c for 10 lbs.; larger quantities by express or freight. GOLDEN BANTAM UNSURPASSED FOR THE SMALL GARDEN, QUALITY. ONE OF THE SWEETEST. Golden Bantam is a dwarf medium early yellow sweet corn of exceptionally good quality. It is the most popular Sweet Corn for the amateur. The ears are about six inches long, with eight rows of broad kernels, and generally borne two on the stalk. The plant grows akout 5 feet high, with heavy foliage. OF REMARKABLE Golden Bantam. — It is particularly adapted to small gardens on account of its small size; to larger gardens on account of its productiveness, and to all because of its excellent quality and delicious flavor. Its compact growth permits of close planting. If planted in hills drop from four to six kernels in each hill three feet apart each way. If planted in rows make the rows three feet apart, dropping the kernels nine inches apart in the row. For a continuous supply of this variety make plantings every ten days up to the middle of July. Pkt., 10c; 4 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib. 40c; 2 Ibs., 70c; 5 Ibs., $1.60; 10 Ibs., $2.25; 25 lbs. $5.50; 50 Ibs., $10.00. Page Seventy-two CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN BANTAM EVERGREEN—A cross be- tween Golden Bantam and Stowell’s Ever- green, combining the delicious flavor of both. The ears are of medium size. The kernels are broad and deep, of excellent quality; color golden yellow. Matures with Early Evergreen. Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75c; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.25; 50 Ibs., $10.00. MAMMOTH WHITE CORY—A popular extra early variety yielding two or three good ears to the stalk. Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 85c; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.50; 25 lbs., $5.50; 50 Ibs., $10.00. 4 HOWLING MOB—A splendid sort for the market gardener, as well as tor home use. Might be classed as worm-proof, since the husk covers the ear completely and in a tight fashion. Pkt., 10c; Ib., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75c; 5 Ibs., $1.60; 10 lbs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $5.25; 50 Ibs., $10.00. ——. * 47% 44 Ptrbesas a Stowell’s Evergreen Corn. BLACK MEXICAN—FEars long, with eight rows of remarkable sweet corn, which turns purple as it reaches maturity. Pkt., 10c; IZ Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 2 Ibs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 Ibs., $5.25. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN—Ears large with a small cob and very deep, clear white kernels, tender and sweet. Pkt., 10c; % lb, 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs.,.65c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 Ibs., $5.25; 50 lbs., $10.00. WHITE EVERGREEN—Earlier than Stowell’s EVERGREEN. 4 The ears are large, with sixteen or more rows of pure white corn of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.25; 50 Ibs., $10.00. STOWELL’S EVERGREEN—A standard late variety, with large ears and deep kernels of superior quality. Very productive. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 2 Ibs., 65c; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $5.25; 50 Ibs., $10.00. POP CORN QUEEN’S GOLDEN—Fars large, corn golden-yellow, pops white. YZ Ib., 20c; 1 lb.. 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.25. Pkt., 10c; WHITE RICE—Used more extensively than any other. Pkt., 10c; ™% lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.15; 10 lbs., $2.00. BABY RICE OR JAPANESE HULLESS—This is a dwarf variety and produces an immense yield. Pkt., 10c; Ib., 35c; 5 Ibs., $1.15; 10 lbs., $2.00. Country Gentleman. Page Seventy-three CURRIE BROTHERS CO. __MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN BIG BOSTON LETTUCE Currie’s Selected Stock—This var- iety is considered by many market gardeners to be the finest head lettuce in existence. It forms ‘large compact heads with few out- side leaves and stands a long time before bolting to seed. The color of the leaves is a light green, with a slight tinge of brown on mar- gins of outer leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 Ib., 59c; 1 1b:, $1.50. UNRIVALLED WHITE BIG BOSTON LETTUCE Selected Stock—A sure-heading var- iety, suitable for growing at any season. Forms large, compact, buttery heads, and is slow to run to seed. The general character is similar to “Big Boston,” except that the color is a lighter green and leaves are not tinged with brown. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 65c; 1 Ib., $2.00. Mignonette—A beautiful little First Early Lettuce. The heads are ex- Lettuce, Big Boston ceptionally solid and compact, with few outside leaves. The general LETTUCE color is a bronzy green, the in- side leaves a beautiful creamy Sow in shallow drills 1 ft. apart and thin out the plants to 4 white, crisp and tender. It is inches apart in the row, and 8 inches for the heading varieties. The very hardy, and can either be soil should be rich and friable to promote rapid growth. planted for an extra early lettuce 1 oz. to 300 feet of drill. 3 Ibs. to an acre. or for a late fall crop. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ib., 65c; 1 1b., $1.75. New York—(Worderful or Los Angeles)—A good summer Head Lettuce, one of the slowest to run to seed; of excellent flavor; very crisp and tender, heads of immense size and very solid, so solid, in fact, that when seed is wanted the heads must be slashed to permit the seed stalk to come through. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., 85c; 1 1b., $2.25. BUTTER LETTUCE Salamander—Large, solid heads, bright green in color; leaves thick, smooth and tender, does not readily run to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.50. California Cream Butter—A very large ‘‘butter-head” variety, golden-yellow inside, crisp, tender and sweet. It is heat-proof and slow to run to seed; unexcelled as a summer and autumn sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.65. Wayahead—An extra early, large, solid-headed variety, adapted to cold-frame or garden culture. Outside leaves light green, inside and heart golden-yellow, crisp and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y% \b., 65c; 1 Ib., $2.00. May King—Grows rapidly, forming large heads, very tender and sweet. The outer leaves are tinged brown, heart rich yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; \% Ib., 60c; 1 lb., $1.75. Iceberg—Forms a compact head with large main ribs which curve inwards, protecting the center, so that it is always thoroughly blanched, remaining crisp and tender at all times. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 65c; 1 lb., $1.75. Immensity—An enormous Solid-Headed. Lettuce, one YELLOW-SEEDED BUTTER—Selected Stock—A compact-growing variety, a hee plowesie run to seed. ‘ Not a early aoe forming large, dense heads of yellowish-green, thick, smooth leaves, which ut of great heat-resisting qualities. t is tender, as ' ity i 7 s (Oz, crisp and sweeet, even to the outside leaves. Pkt. blanch inside to a rich, creamy color. The quality is excellent. Pkt., 10c; oz., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4'lb., 65c; 1 Ib., $2.00. 20c; 1% Ib., GSc; 1 Ib., $2.00. Page Seventy-four CURRIE BROTHERS CO. PE eS ep MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Grand Rapids Lettuce CURRIE’S GRAND RAPIDS EXTRA SELECTED STOCK The most popular of all Forcing Lettuce. On account of its upright habit of growth it can be grown closer than other sorts, and is less liable to rot; the leaves are light yellowish-green, excellent for shipping and keep a long time without wilting. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.50. : BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON Selected Stock—A favorite forcing variety; forms a compact mass of leaves and differs in being lighter colored, and in nearly double the size of the Curled Simpson. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 4% Ib., 55c; 1 lb., $1.50. CURRIE’S PRIZE HEAD Forms a large head of loose leaves, bright green in color, tinged at the edges with red; very crisp and tender. and of excellent flavor, and has the faculty of keeping its good qualities throughout the entire season. We re- commend this as one of the best for family use. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ™%4 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. EARLY CURLED SIMPSON White Seeded. Does not head, but forms compact mass of leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.35. PARIS WHITE COS One of the best known. Plants erect, and tightly folded, leaves pale green and of good quality, which it retains for a long time. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 25c: ¥% Ib.. 45c; 1 Ib., $1.35. TRIANON COS Sown at the same time as the head Lettuces, this variety perfects com- pact, upright, tightly folded cones within sixty days of sowing the seeds. It folds of its own accord, no tying being required, and inside leaves bleach naturally to a most attractive greenish white. It is an ideal Lettuce for sowing again during June for use during August when regular head Lettuces will not form solid plants. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 45c; 1 Ib., $1.35. 2 MARTYNIA Martynia Proboscidea—The seedpods are used for pickling when gath- ered young and tender. Sown in open ground in May in hills 3 feet apart each way, or in a hotbed and afterwards transplanted. If once planted in the garden voluntary plants are likely to spring up the following year from scattered seeds. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 50¢, All Seasons—A_ splendid mid-summer variety, forming large solid heads of broad, thick leaves, light green outside, the inner leaves being blanched ‘creamy yellow, crisp and tender and of a delicate buttery flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.75. Romaine Lettuce Page Seventy-five CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Kohl- Rabi. KALE (BORECOLE) 1 oz. to 2,000 plants. Grow and cultivate the same as Cabbage. the seed early, and transplant in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet between the plants in Excellent fall and winter greens. the row. DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—Leaves beautifully curled bright green, very Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 35c; 1 lb., SIBERIAN—Dwarf, large, broad leaves, very hardy. LEEK The entire lower portion of the is used, which is smooth, solid, and generally the same thickness throughout. The flavor is mild. Sow the seed early in the spring and transplant in rich soil when 6 inches high into drills 6 inches deep, 12 inches apart and 6 inches in the row.~ Fill in the drills tender. 1 Ib., $1.00. The Leek is closely allied to the Onion. boiled whole, or used in soups. to blanch. 1 ounce to 1,000 plants. LARGE AMERICAN FLAG LEEK AMERICAN FLAG is the best variety for general use. stock of this popular variety, so largely grown for fall and early winter use. of quick, strong growth, producing long stems of uniform shape and size, averag- ing 2 inches through by 10 inches long, blanching beautifully white and of fine, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN KOHL-RABI Sow the seed early in spring and transplant first of June in rows 18 inches apart and 6 inches apart in the rows. 1 oz. to 3,000 plants. The seed may be sown in open ground in drills and the plants thinned out to 6 inches apart. One ounce of seed will sow 300 feet of drill. KOHL-RABI is especially adapted to the back yard garden. It resembles a turnip in flavor, and is prepared for the table in the same way, but it does not grow underground, forming a bulb instead, a few inches above the roots, from which numerous leaf stalks shoot out. When kohl-rabi is about the size of a baseball, it is ready to be cut for the table. If aliowed to grow much larger it gets tough and woody. Kohl-rabi will grow in almost any soil, and is ready for use in a few weeks from the time the seed is sown. Moreover, a succession can be obtained all summer by sowing seeds at intervals of two weeks, and the crop can be stored in sand in the cellar-for winter. EARLIEST SHORT-LEAVED FORCING WHITE VIENNA KOHL-RABI SELECTED ; For forcing in open ground. White flesh, very tender, short leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., 90c; 1 Ib., $3.25. EARLY PURPLE VIENNA—A favorite early variety, with purple skin, flesh white. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.00. EARLY WHITE VIENNA—Generally used for open-ground cultiva- tion. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.00. Sow $1.00. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 35c; lant t is We offer a very superior It is mild flavor. It makes attractive and salable bunches. Y% \lb., 75c; 1 1b., $2.50. MUSSELBURGH OR SCOTCH CHAMPION LEEK This is the best variety for winter and spring use, being very hardy; it keeps well when earthed up. It is of slower growth than American Flag, making immense, stocky stems about 3 inches through by 6 to 8 inches long. The leaves are broad and flat, and Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; little injured by snow. Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 75c; 1 lb., $2.50. American Flag Leek. PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWNS Put up in pressed bricks weighing about 1% pounds each and pre- pared as recommended by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 1 brick to a square yard. Price) per-=brick \by/expresseie aeiteceterio eiemeieienee siee te OES SS DrICKS fai.teleis ore cso veretersin sero eee een 5 ok) Wr bricks) aatecuevecislecnte ommercrarstacelercronea een ereietee eee jean 2.75 25. Bricks: 56055,5.5, 305.5, lessee we eee tepeaeeistels 5.50 100=bricks';and). over, each s..:oru ouicl cle cniefeicisfoee ioe eee eee .20 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch Kale. Page Seventy-six See parcel post rates if wanted by mail. _ : Leaflet, ““How to Grow Mushrooms”, furnished with each brick of spawn. a CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN MUSK MELONS CURRIE’S MILWAUKEE MARKET MUSK MELON Plant in warm, rich soil in hills 4 feet apart, placing eight or ten seeds in each hill, and when danger from insects is past, thin out the plants to four of the strongest. Pinch the ends of the most vigorous vines. : _ .In this latitude it is advisable to start the seed in paper pots indoors, or between two pieces of inverted turf to insure an early crop. To keep off insects use Pyrox for the striped beetle and a nicotine spray for aphis. To prevent blight, after the plants have four or six leaves use Bordeaux Mixture, to which may be added arsenate of lead for eating insects. For the home garden use Milwaukee Market for main crop, and the small Gem type for extra early. 1 oz. to 500 hills; 2 to 3 Ibs. per acre. PAUL ROSE (Petoskey) Paul Rose (Petoskey)—Resembles Netted Gem in appearance, but larger and heavily netted. It is a cross between Osage and Netted Gem, combining all the excellent qualities of both. The flesh is a rich salmon color, thick and sweet, with a very small seed cavity. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. TIP TOP Tip Top—An excellent yellow fleshed variety of large size. PKt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. GOLDEN BEAUTY Golden Beauty—The Cassabas are primarily for winter use. They require a long season for maturing, but the fruits are exception - ally good keepers. The skin of the fruits is usually furrowed and they possess little or none of the common musk melon odor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; 1 lb., $2.00. IMPROVED MILWAUKEE MARKET MUSK MELON POSSESSES MORE EXCELLENT QUALITIES THAN ANY OTHER MELON g IS LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE IN APPEARANCE HAS THICKER AND MORE LUSCIOUS FLESH THAN ANY OTHER EVERY MELON IS A GOOD ONE OUR STOCK OF THIS VARIETY IS GROWN FROM EXTRA SELECTED MELONS THE ANNUAL DEMAND FOR OUR MILWAUKEE MARKET MELON INCREASES BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.50. NETTED GEM OR ROCKY FORD Netted Gem or Rocky Ford—An excellent shipping variety and one of the best of the small early sorts. It has a thin, tough rind, close- ly netted, is oval in shape, very uniform in size and thick greeen colored flesh slightly tinged yellow towards the center, with a very small cavity. The flesh is deliciously sweet and luscious. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. EMERALD GEM Emerald Gem—An extra early variety and a prolific bearer, with the most delicious flavor. Just the Melon for home use. It is med- ium in size, the outside skin is emerald green. The flesh is thick and juicy, of a beautiful salmon color, and ripens clear through to the rind, which is very thin. For sweetness and rich aoe flavor it is unequalled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.25. PROLIFIC NUTMEG Prolific Nutmeg—An old favorite and an excellent variety, yielding an abundance of oval-shaped small Melons which are sightly net- ted and attractive in appearance. The flesh is yellowish green, rich and sugary. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. Page Seventy-seven CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK Extra Early Hackensack—Is similar in ap- pearance to the preceding, possessing al] its good qualities and is about two weeks earl- ier, making it a valuable market gardener’s variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ilb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. e OSAGE (Extra Selected Stock) Osage (Extra Selected Stock)—A popular variety unsurpassed in delicacy of flavor. It is medium in size, comes in shortly after the small extra early sorts, and is very pro- ductive. The flesh is deep salmon, thick and juicy, retaining its sweetness throughout and close to’ the rind. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; YZ lb., 60c; 1 1b., $1.75. HONEY DEW MELON Honey Dew Melon—An exceedingly popular melon. It cannot, however, be recommended for planting in northern latitudes, for the reason that it takes a long season to ripen. The melons are large, round in shape, with very thick light green, solid flesh of a luscious honey-like flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ™% lb., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.75. HEARTS OF GOLD OR HOODOO Hearts of Gold or Hoodoo—An excellent medi- um-sized melon with very thick, firm, orange flesh of splendid flavor. It is nearly round and beautifully netted. As a shipper it has no superior. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.25. Extra Early Osage VINE PEACH (Vegetable Orange or Mango Melon) Vine Peach—Vegetable Orange, or Mango Melon—The fruit is oval shaped and about the size of a peach which they resemble very much, the color being bright orange. They make splendid preserves and excellent sweet pickles, and when ripe they are esteemed as a delicacy sliced and served raw with sugar. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50; 1 Ib., $1.75. CURRIE’S CHOICE STRAIN WATERMELON Plant in hills 8 feet apart, selecting warm, rich ground. When well grown thin out to two or three plants to each hill. 1 oz., to 30 hills; 4 to 5 Ibs. per acre. COLE’S EARLY Cole’s Early—Is without a rival for earliness, ripens with us in August. It is the best variety for the northern states, where the seasons are usually too short for most sorts. They grow to a fair size, usually about a foot long. The flesh is bright red, remarkably solid, crisp and free from stringiness, with a small seed cavity, and deliciously sweet throughout and close to the rind. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c: 1% lb., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.00. PEERLESS (Ice Cream) Peerless (Ice Cream)—Grows to a fairly large size. The flesh is bright scarlet, thick and solid, and deliciously sweet with a small seed cavity. The skin is light green mottled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lIb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.00. KLECKLEY’S SWEET Kleckley’s Sweet—A popular oblong shaped sort, medium early with solid bright red flesh, which is remarkably sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. Cole’s Early Watermelon CUBAN QUEEN Cuban Queen—A large oblong variety with remarkably firm, bright HARRIS’ EARLIEST red ese of luscious flavor. While the rind is thin it is tough Harris’ Earliest—Ripens very early and is one of the best on this pious ae render it a good shippng sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ™%4 account to raise in the northern states. Fruit oblong and marbled «5 35C; -» $1.00. with light and dark green; flesh bright red and of good quality. Pkt., 10c; 20c per oz.; ™% Ib., 45c; $1.50 per Ib. HUNGARIAN HONEY Hungarian Honey—Early, perfectly round, medium in size, with CITRON bright red flesh of a rich honey flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15¢; % |b., Citron—Fruit round and small, much used for preserves, Pkt., 10c; 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. OZ) LUC; 34 1b edoce lbs oletos Page Seventy-eight CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Culture—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 thoroughly so as to get the soil fine and level. Sow thinly in drills half an inch deep, rows 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. The small onions pulled may be eaten green and the balance allowed to mature. Along in July the tops may be broken down by lightly trampling upon them, or if a large quantity is planted a good method is to take a barrel and roll them down. This tends to stop the top growth and the bulbs then develop more rapidly. I oz. to 100 feet of drill; 4 to 5 lbs. 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 Yellow Globe Danvers commonly sold. It is a true globe shape with very small neck; slightly flattened at the root end. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 Ib., 85c; 1 lb., $2.50. By express, 5 lbs., $11.25. 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., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.25. MICHIGAN YELLOW GLOBE Same as Ohio Yellow Globe—A popular, perfect globe-shaped Onion, slightly flattened at the base. It is a large yielder and splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; \Y% |b., 75c; 1 lb., $2.25. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS Choice Stock—The standard variety, 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., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 Ib., 85c; 1 lb., $2.25. By express, 5 lbs.. $9.00 Southport Yellow Globe—A handsome oblong-shaped variety, with a _brownish- yellow skin and fine grained white flesh. It is a fine cropper and commands a ready sale on the market. Pkt., 10; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.25; by express, 5 lbs., $10.00. Southport Red Globe—The handsomest globe-shaped red onion’ The quality is excellent, and it is a splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; ™% lb., 85c; 1 lb., $2.25. Page Seventy-nine CURRIE BROTHERS CO. _MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Ailsa Craig—Has become immensely popular, and deservedly so.- as it possesses more excellent qualities than any other Onion. It grows to a very large size, is handsome in appearance and wonderfully mild in flavor, being superior to the best of the Spanish varieties. The skin is a beautiful straw color, flesh white and remarkably tender. We offer extra selected English grown stock. Pkt., 15c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 75c; 1 lb., $2.50. Southport White Onion—The largest and handsomest white globe-shaped onion. The skin and flesh are pure white, the flesh being firm, fine grained and exceptionally mild flavored. It commands a high price on the market at all times, and is a splendid keeper. The onions should be harvested at once . after they are ripe and placed in a cool, airy loft or shed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % Ib., 90c; 1 Ib., $2.75; by express, 5 Ibs., $12.10. Large Red Wethersfield—A favorite market variety in the northern states. It grows to a large size. The skin is dark red, flesh slightly tinged pink, very firm and solid. It is unsurpassed for winter stor- age. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 60c; 1 lb., $1.75. By express, 5 lbs., $9.00. White Portugal or Silverskin—A handsome, mild-flav- ored variety, grown extensively for pickling. It is a splendid keeper and a large yielder. Skin and flesh white. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; % Ib., 95c; 1 Ib., $2.45. By express, 5 lbs., $10.75. White Bunching (White Lisbon)—-Extra early, ma- turing long before other sorts are ready. It is not a good keeper, but is unsurpassed for early bunching green. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.00; 1 1b., $3.25. Mammoth Silver King—Matures early and grows to a large size. The skin and flesh are pure white. It is remarkably mild and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.20; 1 Ib., $4.00. Ailsa Craig Onion White Welsh Onion—Grown only as a green bunching onion with no bulb. It is perennial, living through our severest winters without protection. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., 90c; 1 Ib., $3.00. Ebenezer, or Japanese—A very mild yellow onion, growing to a large size and a fine keeper. Pkt, 10c; oz.. 30c; % lb., 75c; 1 1b. $2.25. BERMUDA ONIONS The seed we offer is Teneriffe grown. White Bermuda—Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c; % Ib., $1.35; 1 Ib., $4.50. Crystal White Wax—Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c; ™% lb., $1.35; 1 lIb., $4.50. BOTTOM ONION SETS These produce green or bunch Onions in much less time than they can be secured from seed, and permit the use of the land for a second or other crops. Prices subject to market changes. If more than one pound is wanted, add postage at Parcel Post rates. Yellow—1 lb., 25c; (by mail, 32c); 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.50; 1 bu., (32 Ibs.), $3.50. White—1 Ib., 35c; (by mail, 42c); 5 Ilbs., $1.50; 10 lIbs., $2.50; 1 bu. (32 Ibs.), $4.00. ONION SETS = White Multiplier Sets—Pure white, and mild in flavor. Principal points White Queen in their favor are extreme earliness, yielding the first bunch Onions of the season, long-keeping quality and productiveness, each set often pro- ducing several stalks and bulbs. 1 lb., 40c (by mail, 47c). PICKLING ONIONS Silver Skin Pickling—The standard pickling sort, ripens early and has good keeping qualities. Sow thickly to produce BERMUDA ONION PLANTS nice, small, hard pickling onions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; %4 Ib., 95c; 1 lb., $2.85; 5 lbs., by express, $13.50. acre ae new, end sccially suleeble for home gardens. Seed is Soren P a 3 F : = early in Texas, and the plants are lifted, to be replanted in Northern Ee ae asa Moi aren SNe ies erowalzanidly, cure garden, to produce sweet, mature onions of Bermuda quality. Ready white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.00; 1 lb., $2.50. April Ist. Per 100, 30c, post paid. Per 1000, $2.00, postage extra. weight, about 6 lbs. Extra Early Barletta—Similar in shape and growth to White Queen, but earlier. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; %4 lb., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.00. Page Eighty matias + Healers CURRIE BROTHERS CO. PARSNIP 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 4 lbs. per acre. Sow the seed after the ground is warm in well enriched soil that has previously been thoroughly pulverized, placing the seed about half an inch deep in rows fifteen to eighteen inches apart. Thin out to four to six inches apart in the rows. The roots are improved by leaving them in the open ground over winter, taking the precaution to draw a little soil over the rows before hard frost sets in. GUERNSEY (Improved Half-long)—The roots are not as long as the old Hollow Crown, but thicker and easier harvested. The roots are smooth, flesh fine grained and of splendid quality. It is a heavy cropper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 5c; % Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.10. LONG SMOOTH (Hollow Crown)—A large cropper; sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % \b., 40c; 1 Ib., 95c. PARSLEY 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. Sow the seed in rows 1 foot apart, covering it about an eighth of an inch in rich soil as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. It germinates best when the ground is cool and moist. Thin the plants when about 2 inches high to 4 inches apart in the row: For winter use transplant to a cold frame or box and place in a light cellar. CHAMPION MOSS CURLED—A vigorous variety with dark green, moss-like leaves. Pkt., 0c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.25. EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED—A fine dwarf sort with beautifully curled leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.25. FERN LEAVED—A handsome variety, used ex- tensively for garnishing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ~Y% \b., 50c; Ib., $1.50. PLAIN PARSLEY—Very hardy and _ highly flavored, leaves plain. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; %4 Ib., 30c; 1b., $1.00. HAMBURG LARGE-ROOTED PARSLEY— Has long, fleshy roots, resembling a parsnip, which are used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 3% Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.35. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Guernsey Parsnip OKRA (GUMBO) 1 oz. to 100 hills; 20 Ibs. to the acre. Plant in hills about two by one foot apart in rich soil after the ground is warm, placing two or three seeds in each hill about one inch deep. \ IMPROVED DWARF GREEN—Pods long, green, slender. Very productive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 20c; 1 1b., 65c. WHITE VELVET—Tall growing, with long, white velvety pods. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 15c; % lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 65c. RHUBARB (PIE-PLANT) VICTORIA—The popular red variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 45c; 1 1b., $1.50. RHUBARB ROOTS VICTORIA—Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. By mail, add 5c each. By express, $7.50 per 100. MAMMOTH RED—Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. By mail, add 5c each. By express, $7.50 per Champion Moss Curled Parsley Page Eighty-one CURRIE BROTHERS CoO. yield and quality. $2.50; 50 Ibs., $8.50. 10c; % Ib., 20c; size. Height 2% feet. Thomas Laxton *LITTLE MARVEL—An extra early dwarf pea, coming in with Nott’s Excelsior, but far superior to that variety in size, yield and quality. The vines grow about 15 inches high, bearing a profusion of well filled pods which are well filled with large, deep green peas of delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.75; 50 lbs., $10.50. *LAXTON’S PROGRESS—A new early dwarf pea recently intro- duced by Laxton Bros. of England, who are the originators of many of our best peas. This variety they consider the best early, large podded sort raised by them. It is a large yielder, bearing large, dark green pods well filled with peas of delicious quality. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 Ibs., $1.85; 10 Ibs., $3.25. *THOMAS LAXTON—Matures with Gradus, and similar in growth. The pods are large, dark green, straight and square ended, and contain seven or eight very large wrinkled peas of the richest flavor. Height 3 feet. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.60; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $10.00. *NOTT’S EXCELSIOR—Dwarf and compact; vines vigorous, yield- ing an abundance of well filled pods that are closely filled with large, wrinkled peas of very fine flavor. Height 15 inches. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 2 Ibs., 70; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.75; 50 lbs., $10.00. Page Eighty-two EXTRA EARLY PEAS NEW EARLY EIGHT WEEKS—A dwarf extra early smooth Pea, growing only about 12 inches high, bearing large well filled pods abundantly. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 85c; 10 Ibs., $3.50. DEFIANCE EXTRA EARLY—Unsurpassed in earliness, The vines are slender, grow rapidly, and yield an abundance of pods well filled with round peas of remarkably fine flavor. Y% |b., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 2 Ibs., 65c; 5 dbs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., NEW PROLIFIC EXTRA EARLY—A selected strain of the pedigree extra early stock, bearing larger pods and more of them a few days later than the original. 1 Ib., 10 Ibs., $2.50; 50 Ibs., $10.00. 35c; ALASKA—Fxtra early, bearing well filled pods of medium Pkt., 10c; % lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 2 Ibs., 65c; 5 Ibs., $1.25; 10 Ibs., $2.25; 50 lbs., $9.00. —_—_—_—_—_—__— eee PEAS FOR THE HOME GARDEN We recommend Little Progress and Onward, all being prolific yielders and dwarf growing, requiring no support. Marvel, —_—_—_—__—_—_—_—_—_—_—_———————— — MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN GARDEN PEAS Two pounds to 100 feet of drill; 120 lbs. to the acre in drills. Sow the Extra Early round seeded varieties as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, and the wrinkled sorts later, when the ground is warmer, as they rot readily in cold, wet soil early in the season. should be made at intervals until the end of May. Discontinue sowing until August, as Peas suffer very much during the hot summer months, after which the early kinds may be planted with good results. Sowings Varieties marked * are wrinkled. The price of peas up to 2 Ibs. includes delivery by parcel post or express. Five pound prices and over do not include transportation. See zone rates. The quality is excellent. Height 2% feet. Pkt., 10c; Pkt., 2 Ibs., 60c; 5 Ibs., $1.50; Laxtonian, Laxton’s IMPORTANT! Growers of Beans, Peas, Sweet Peas and all legumes should know that crops are grcatiy improved by inocu- Jating the seed with Nitragin before sowing. ————— Little Marvel *LAXTONIAN—The largest podded dwarf early pea. The pods are green, similar in shape and size to Gradus, but earlier. It is a vigorous grower, very productive and unsurpassed in quality. Height 18 inches. Pkt., 10c; %4 Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $12.50. LAXTON’S SUPERB—A new extra early large podded dwarf pea as large and as early as Laxtonian, and very prolific, the quality being excellent. The peas are smooth, and can be safely planted earlier than the wrinkled sorts. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00; 50 Ibs., $12.50. CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN MAIN CROP PEAS *ALDERMAN (Admiral Dewey or Im- proved Telephone)—A_ spelndid, large podded, mid-season pea. It is a strong grower, yielding large, dark green pods in great abundance, that are well filled with very large, wrinkled peas of excellent quality. Height 4 feet. Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.25; 50 Ibs., $8.50. *TELEPHONE—The market’ gardener’s favorite late pea. The pods are large, containing seven or eight very large, wrinkled peas of a rich, sugary flavor. Seight 4 feet. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 2 lIbs.. 70c; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.25; 50 lbs., $8.50. ‘“*IMPROVED STRATAGEM—A strong grower, with large, dark green foliage. The pods are large and well filled with richly flavored extra large, wrinkled peas. Height 2% feet. Pkt., 10c; 1 Ib., 40c; 2 Ibs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.75; 50 lIbs., $11.50. Alderman *ONWARD—A very distinct and valuable new mid-season variety, coming in just ahead of Telephone. A heavy cropping pea,. 3 feet in height, with vigorous, strong, medium-green foliage. Pods are. 4 inches long, large, broad, straight and blunt ended, deep green in color containing 6 to 8 deep green sweet peas. De- ~ cidedly the best pea of recent introduction. Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c; prepaid; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 50 Ibs., $15.00. Onward *MARVELOUS—Similar to Little Marvel, except that the pods are larger and the.vines stronger. Pkt., 10c; 1% lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.60; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $10.50. *GRADUS OR PROSPERITY—A large podiled wrinkled pea, coming in a few days later than the small, round podded, extra early sorts. It is a vigorous grower, yielding large, handsome pods that are well filled with large peas of delicious flavor. Height 3 feet. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $3.00; 50 Ibs., $10.50. CHAMPION OF ENGLAND—An old favorite. The vines grow from 4 to 5 feet high and - bear a large number of well filled pods. Pkt., 10c; %4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 2 Ibs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $12.00. : MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR—(Edible Pods)—Of delicious quality and very prolific. Height 4 feet. Pkt., 10c; %4 lb., 30c; 1 lb.,-50c; 2 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., 2.00; 10 Ibs., $3.50; 50 Ibs., $14.00. WHITE MARROWFAT—Late, tall; very productive. Height 4 to 5 feet. Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 2 Ibs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.35; 10 lbs., $2.35; 50 lbs., $8.00. Za 5 PRICES: --¥4-bu. size, for 30 Ibs. seed, 40c. Plus Postage, Sc. * ~ 1-bu. size, for 60 Ibs. seed, 60c. Plus Postage, 6c. ~ 126-bu. size, for 100 Ibs. seed, 90c. Plus Postage, 10c. _ 3Y%4-bu. $1.80, Plus Postage, 15c. Garden Size ........0cccsccsccccsecsssetSC Telephone INOCULATE THIS SEED Page Eighty-three CURRIE BROTHERS CO. See Chinese Giant Pepper HUNGARIAN HOT OR BANNA PEPPER A Favorite Market Gardener Variety This is a very prolific grower, the peppers are long yellow and are very sharp and hot. Pkt., 20c; “% oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3.00. HUNGARIAN SWEET PEPPER Unrivalled for stuffing. They grow to a very large size and are remarkably mild and sweet. The flesh is thick and of delicate texture. We offer them in two colors—red and yellow. Each, raeee? 15c (2 pkts., 25c); % oz., 45c; oz., 75c; % lb., $2.50; 1 Ib., $7.50. CALIFORNIA WONDER PEPPER _. A new variety of excellent quality. It is one of the largest with remarkably thick and sweet flesh, and a very heavy yielder. Pkt., 20c; % oz., 60c; oz., 75c; %4 lb., $2.25; lb., $7.50. PUMPKIN 1 oz. to 30 to 50 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. QUAKER PIE—Oval in shape, tapering to ends. creamy white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 45c; 1 Ib., $1.25. LARGE CHEESE, OR KENTUCKY FIELD=—Large, round, flattened fruits much ribbed and creamy buff in color; flesh yellow and very deep. Fine quality and very good for can- ning purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 15; %4 lb.. 25c; 1 lb., 75c. EARLY SUGAR-—Fine grained; smaller than the Field, but very prolific. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ™% lb., 40c; 1 1b., $1.00. MAMMOTH TOURS—Grows to an immense size. Oblong in shape, color green, mottled yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. JUMBO, OR KING OF THE MAMMOTHS—Often weighs 250 Ibs. Cheese-shaped, color usually pale yellow, although sometimes green when ripe. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50. CONNECTICUT FIELD—Very productive. Largely grown for feeding stock. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., 90c. Page Eighty-four MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PEPPER Culture-—Sow in hotbed in April and transplant to the open ground when the weather is favorable. Plant in warm mellow soil, in rows 30 inches apart. 1 oz. to 1,500 plants; Y% Ib. to the acre. GIANT CRIMSON—A vigorous, upright growing, very prolific new Sweet Pepper, producing pepper nearly as large as Chinese Giant. Fruits deep crimson in color when mature, ripen very early and are unusually thick- fleshed and mild. Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 49c; 1 oz., 70c; % Ib., $2.00; 1 1b., $7.00. CHINESE GIANT—Double the size of Ruby King. Early and prolific. Flesh very mild and thick. Excellent sliced for salad. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 45c; oz., 75c; ™% Ib., $2.25; 1 Ib., $7.50. : PIMENTO—Fruits large, smooth and glossy. Flesh thick, solid, mild and a good sweet flavor. Deep green when young, becoming deep red as they mature. Plants are larger and more upright than the Chinese Giant. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; % Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.50. NEAPOLITAN—Two weeks earlier than Ruby King Flesh thick and mild. Fruit medium size; very prolific. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.20; 1 lb., $4.00. RUBY KING—The fruit is large and of a beautiful ruby red color, and is remarkably mild. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; 1 9z., 40c; % 1b., $1.20; 1 Ib., $4.00. RUBY GIANT—(World Beater)—A good, fine shaped, large pepper. A cross between Chinese Giant and Ruby King, making it a hardy and productive variety with flesh sweet and mild. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 45c; Y% Ib., $1.35; 1 lb., $4.50. LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE—Early and mild; rind thick and fleshy. Much used in its natural state and for pickling. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.20; 1 Ib., $4.00. LONG RED CAYENNE—Fruit from 3 to 4 inches in length; very productive. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 40c; % lb., $1.20; 1 1b., $4.00. GOLDEN DAWN-—Similar in size and shape to Bull Nose, but a beautiful golden yellow. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c; 1 oz., Gc; % Ib., $1.75; 1 1b., $6.50. CHILI RED—Largely used in the manufacture of pepper sauce; very prolific. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 45c; Y% Ib., $1.35; 1 Ib., $4.50. MAGNUM DULCE—Grows to a very large size, excel- lent for salads and stuffing. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c; oz., 70c; % lb., $2.00; 1 1b., $7.00. TABASCO—Bears large quantities of small, very hot, scarlet pods, about an inch long. Fine for pepper sauce. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.50; 1 Ib., $5.00. Mixed Peppers—All varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz. 50c; ™% Ib., $1.30. Early Sugar Pumpkin CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN iv x Golden Custard White Bush Scalloped 5 Summer Crookneck ° SQUASH Plant the Bush varieties in hills 5 to 6 feet apart and the Marrow sorts 9 to 10 feet apart. Plant in rich, warm soil and thin to three plants to the hill. 2 Marrow Squash, 1 oz. to 15 hills; 4 Ibs. to the acre. Bush Squash, 1 oz. to 25 hills; 3 lbs. to the acre. SUMMER SQUASH Giant Bush Summer Crook Neck—Early and productive and of fine Delicata—The earliest and most prolific of the vine Squashes, and quality; fruit orange-yellow, covered with warty excrescences. Pkt., although of small size, the flesh is wonderfully solid, with a small 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.75. seed cavity. It cooks dry and is rich flavored. Pkt., 10c; oz., . 20c; % l|b., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. “Straightneck Summer—A selection from Crookneck with comparative- ly straignt neck rendering it more easily packed for shipment. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 75c; 1 lb., $2.00. Vegetable Marrow—A variety used extensively in England. The fruit is oblong, of a greenish-yellow color; flesh’ white, soft and of ex- Mammoth White Bush Scalloped—A large early variety, excellent for , cellent flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz. 20c; 74 Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.65, shipping. Flesh clear, waxy white, tender and delicate. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % \b., 45c3 1 lb., $1.25. Cocozelle (Italian Vegetable Marrow)—A summer variety of bush Golden Custard Bush—A very productive early scalloped sort. Color habit, fruits oblong. 12 to 16 inches in length and 5 inches in rich golden yellow; quality excellent. Pkt., 10c3 oz., 20c; % lb., diameter; color dark green, marbled with yellow and dark green 45c; 1 Ib., $1.25. stripes, very fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. AUTUMN OR WINTER SQUASH Table Queen (Acorn or Des Moines)—A new dark green squash of delicious flavor weighing about a pound each. I¢ is just the right size to split, bake and make an individual serving of a half in the _ shell. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 1b., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. e Delicious—A splendid, medium-sized variety, with thick, dark orange flesh of very fine quality. A splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y% I|b., 65c; 1 Ib., $1.75. Fordhook—Early, very prolific, oblong in shape with smooth yellowish skin. Flesh like yel- low, sweet and dry. A good keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 45c3 1 Ib., $1.20. Hubbard—Grown more extensively than any other. It is a vigorous grower, fruits large, with deep green skin. Flesh rich golden, fine grained, dry and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., SOc; 1 Ib., $1.35. Warted Hubbard—Similar to tae preceding, ex cept that it is more heavily warted. It is an excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 50c; 1 lb., $1.50. ia Golden Hubbard—Possesses all the ‘excellent qualities of the Green Hubbard, and the ' same in all respects except that the skin is rich orange. The flesh is a deep salmon color,. and of splendid flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % l|b., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. — Kitchenette Hubbard—A small type of Hub- bard, two weeks earlier, with all the good qualities of that variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Yq |b., 60c; 1 lb., $1.75. ~-—~ Banana Squash—Long whitish green, flesh fine grained. Pkt., 10c; oz. 25c; % Ib. 60c; 1 Ib., $1.58. Warted Hubbard Squash Page Eighty-five CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Scarlet Globe Radish CRIMSON GIANT—Grows rapidly to a very large size and is very attractive in ap- pearance. The skin is bright crimson, flesh. white and tender, with no tendency to become pithy or hollow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. WHITE TIPPED SCARLET TURNIP (Rosy Gem)—A popular early variety. PEC 10C570Z.,. LSC sa v4aniD., SoCs aD. <7 5c, Saxa Radish Page Eighty-six RADISH Light rich ground is best for Radishes. Sow in shallow drills 12 inches apart every week or ten days for a succession. During the hot summer months the summer or winter sorts should be sown, as they do not become tough and stringy. 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill; 8 to 10 lbs. the acre. EARLIEST SCARLET GLOBE FORCING (Cardinal Globe) (Extra Selected Short-Leaved™ Stock)—-The Standard for either early forcing or open ground work. Our stock of it is unsur- passed; every radish is a good one. The skin is bright carmine, flesh white, firm and crisp. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 34 lb. 35c; 1 Ib., 85c; 10 Ibs., $8.00. SAXA (Earliest Rapid Red Forcing)—The earliest to mature. Growers claim to have had them ready for use two weeks after planting. The radishes are round, with a thin, bright red skin and crisp white flesh. The leaves are very short and few in number. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ™%4 Ib., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $10.00. SPARKLER—Extra early; color, rich carmine- scarlet, with a well-defined clear white tip. It is a splendid forcing sort, and equally valuable for open-ground cultivation. The leaves are small, but long enough for bunching. Pkt., 10c; oz.. 15c; % Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.00; 10 Ibs., $6.00. EARLIEST SCARLET TRIUMPH FORCING (Selected Stock)—An extra early round-scarlet forcing variety, often ready for the market 18 days after sowing the seed. The leaves are very small, skin bright scarlet, flesh white and crisp. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; 1 Ib., 85c; 10 Ibs., $8.09. EARLIEST DEEP SCARLET FORCING (Non Plus Ultra)—The skin is darker red, but similar in other respects to the preceding. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., 90c; 10 Ibs., $8.50. Sparkler Radish CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Icicle (Improved Strain)—A magnificent white variety of fine taste; grows 3% to 4 in. long in 22 days. Valuable for forcing as well as for open ground. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.00. French Breakfast—A popular oval-shaped variety. Color bright scarlet, tipped white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % |b., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c. White Olive-Shaped—An excel- lent summer sort. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.25. Scarlet Olive-Shaped—Very early. Color rich scarlet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % |b., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00, Earliest White Turnip-Shaped— An early round variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.10. Chartier—Long, crimson at top, SS Se ene shading to white at the tip. French Breakfast Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ™% lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00, ~ SUMMER AND WINTER VARIETIES Large White Summer Turnip—A desirable summer sort with round, smooth roots two to three inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ™% lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. Long White Vienna (Lady Finger)—White and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y |b., 40c; 1 Ib., $1,00. Long Scarlet—Root long and tapering, very tender. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ib., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00. : : Wood’s Frame—An extra early long scarlet variety of fine quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., Icicle Radish 15c; % Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00, White Strasburg—A pop- ular half-long summer variety, growing to a large size. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.00. Long Black Spanish—An excellent winter sort, flesh firm. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 40c; 1 Tb., $1.10. Round Black Spanish— Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; +) Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.10. California Mammoth White—Grows to a very large size. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % I|b., 40c; 1 Ib., $1.10. Rose China Winter—An excellent winter sort. Skin rose color, flesh white and firm. Pkt., 0c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 40c; 1 lb., $1.10. Long Blacif Spanish Page Eighty-seven CURRIE BROTHERS CO. PLANT THE BEST Spinach, ‘“‘Long Season Triumph” ROUND THICK LEAF—A favorite market variety, with thick, dark green leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 20c; 1 1b., 50c. (By express at purchaser’s expense, 10 lbs., $3.00.) BLOOMSDALE SAVOY-LEAVED—tThe leaves are crumpled like the Savoy Cabbage. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 20c; 1 1b., 50c. (By express at purchaser’s expense, 10 Ibs., $3.00.) NEW ZEALAND—Produces an abundance of leaves during the summer months, withstanding extreme drought. The plants grow large and enould ce planted 2 to 3 feet apart. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 1% lb., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.00. SALSIFY OR OYSTER PLANT Culture—Grows best in light, well-enriched soil, which, previous to sowing the seed, should be dug up to a depth of 18 inches. Sow early in spring, in drills 15 inches apart, and 1%4 inches deep. 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill. Lb. LARGE WHITE—PEt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 34 Ib., 90..............000- $2.50 MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—A arger-growing variety than the preceding of great value to the market gardener. Pkt., UR Orth EPR SY li £0) Soodagoacao afslotatetersleielerereicicisiatcholevele dg00)-74) SCORZONERA OR BLACK OYSTER-PLANT One of the most nutritious of vegetables. Skin black, but flesh Purelwhites kt wl0cWozss0chm/4nlb) wS>Ceeee nner iene nenen 3.00 SEA-KALE The blanched shoots are cooked as Asparagus. Sow the seed out of doors and transplant the following spring to a sheltered place setting the plants about a foot apart, and cover with litter to blanch. Pkt., 10c; Y%% oz., 35c; oz., 60c. SORRELL Sow in drills early in spring and thin to six inches apart. BROAD LEAVED FRENCH—Mtch relished when cooked and served the same as spinach. Pkt., 10c; oz., 2@c; % Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. Page Eighty-eight MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN KING OF DENMARK— (Antvors- kov)—Resembles Long Seasons, but more crumpled and darker green. The leaves are thick, and remain in good condition about two weeks after other sorts have gone to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 50c. (By express at purchaser’s expense, 10 lbs., $3.50.) : LONG SEASON’S TRIUMPH— Yields an abundance of large, thick dark green crumpled leaves, slow to run to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb. 50c. (By express at purchaser’s expense, 10 lbs., $3.50.) ESKIMO GIANT—An excellent market sort with large, dark green leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % 1b., 25c; 1 Ib., 50c. (By express at purchaser’s ex- pense, 10 Ibs., $3.50. VICTORIA—The leaves are dark green, heavy, broad and crumpled, remain- ing in good condition a long time without running to seed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 50c. (By express at purchaser’s expense, 10 lbs., Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Purple Top White Globe Turnip PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE—A favorite for market use, yielding heavy crops of handsome roots of excellent quality. Flesh, white, of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; o0z., 15c; 1% lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 65c. POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE—A large white stock Turnip. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c. WHITE EGG—Oval in shape, with thin white skin. Flesh white, fine grained, sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 5c; Y Ib., 35c; 1 lb., 75c, YELLOW ABERDEEN—A_ very productive globe-shaped variety, with purple top. Flesh pale yellow, sweet and firm. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lIb., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c. RUTABAGA RUSSIAN OR SWEDISH TURNIP ‘ Sow in drills 30 inches apart, from the middle of June to the middle of July, and thin out to 10 inches apart in the row. 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill; 2 Ibs. to the acre in drills. IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE-TOP—The best for either table or stock. Grows to a large size. Flesh yellow, firm, sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c. LARGE WHITE OR SWEET GERMAN—Grows to a large size. Flesh white, sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Y% \b., 20c; 1 lb., 65c. TOBACCO Sow the seed early in spring and when the plants are about 6 inches high transplant in rows four to five feet apart. Cultivate thoroughly, CONNECTICUT—Seed Leaf—A hardy cigar variety suitable for: er northern states. Pkt., 10c; oz. 50c; % Ib., $1.50; 1 Ib., $5.00. HAVANA—Has a Iarge leaf of fine texture. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; % Ib., $1.50; 1 Ib., $5.00. COMSTOCK SPANISH—The standard cigar tobacco, a favorite in Wisconsin. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.60; 1 lb., $6.00. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN TURNIP 1 oz. to 200 feet of drill; 2 lbs. to the acre in drills. Sow the early varieties in rows a foot apart or more as soon as the ground is warm in spring and thin out to three or four inches apart, and for a succession sow every two weeks until June. For fall and winter sow in July and August, thinning to six inches or more apart. The roots may be kept until spring by storing in a cool cellar or pit outdoors. EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN—The earliest of all. Skin white with purple top. Flesh clear white, sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 15c; %4 lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25. EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN—Similar to the preceding, except that the skin is pure white. Flesh white, tender and sweet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; ™% lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00.. AMBER GLOBE —A large yellow fleshed variety. Skin yellow, with green top. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c. GOLDEN BALL—A handsome globe-shaped yellow variety. Elesh sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 25c; 1 «» 75C. EARLY SNOWBALL—A round medium sized pure white variety of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c. LONG WHITE OR COWHORN-—Shaped like a carrot, white, with green top. Grows about half above ground. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c. PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF—The standard early flat variety. Flesh white, sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; o2z., 15c; % lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 75c. Mt American Purple Top Rutabaga Page Eighty-nine CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Currie’s Select Tomato Seed Culture—Sow the seed in a hot-bed the first week in March, in drills half an inch deep. When the plants are about two inches high. transplant into another hot-bed or into small pots, one in each pot; in that way the plants are strengthened and branch out better. Set the plants out about the first of June, about three feet apart, for early crop, mixing a shovelful of well-rotted manure in each hill. For late crops, or where the soil is heavy plant four feet apart. Water freely when transplanting, setting the plant deep, and protect from the sun for a few days until the plants are fairly started. A few plants may be raised by sowing seed in a pot or a box in the house. Where only a few plants are grown, the vines may be trained to a single stem, removing all suckers, thus inducing earliness and superiority of fruit. 1 oz. to 1,500 plants, %4 lb. for transplanting on an acre. Cream City CREAM CITY TOMATO BREAK O’ DAY—Developed by F. J. Pritchard, of Washington, D. C. A new wilt resistant tomato that is nearly as early < A 3 as Earliana and as productive as Marglobe. Its fruits are The First Large Tomato to Ripen. Remarkably Prolific. large, smooth, meaty, red and globular, very similar to Flesh Thick and Solid. Marglobe but usually larger. Pkt., 20c; % oz., 40; oz., 75c. A variety of exceptional merit, coming into use as early as Early Ruby and other small and unshapely extra early sorts. It is perfectly smooth and symmetrical in shape, and as large as Perfection. The plants are strong and vigorous, bearing an abundance of large, smooth fruit of a beautiful purplish crimson color. The flesh is remarkably thick, firm and solid, and of very fine quality with very few seeds. It is an excellent shipper. Does not crack or rot, as is the case with many of the old sorts. It is known to be the most profitable tomato for the market gardener and trucker, and is unsurpassed for canning purposes. Pkt., 10c; YZ oz., 25c; 1 oz., 45c; 2 ozs., 85c; % lb., $1.50; 1 Ib., $4.75. COOPER’S SPECIAL—A great treat for tomato lovers, free from acid, medium in size and globe shaped and matures early. The color is a rich pinkish red and it is quite free from all the diseases to which tomatoes are liable. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. BONNY BEST—Very early, large, smooth variety. The color is scarlet, the flavor fine. A heavy cropper and a good forcing sort. Pkt} l0c3) 24 ‘0z.,, 20csalsoz., s5C> 24 ibs wolel 0s) dlelp: $3.25. EARLIANA—Extra selected. Of this favorite early sorf, we offer a strain saved from selected fruits only. This variety is the earliest of all the large, smooth, bright red sorts, is wonderfully prolific, and is a particularly profitable tomato for market gard- eners and truckers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; 1 oz., 40c; % lb., $1.15; 1 lb., $3.50. CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL—A very popular, extra early to mato. Not as early as Earliana, but fruits are smoother and larger. Color bright red; flavor excellent. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz, 20c; 1 oz., 35c; ™% lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.00. Earliana Tomato Page Ninety CURRIE BROTHERS CO. Avon Early Tomato JOHN BAER—An early red variety, similar to the well- known Chalk’s Early Jewel, and earlier. It is one of those ‘‘Can’t Be Beat’? varieties, smooth and_ prolific. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; 1 oz. 35c; % lb., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.25. CRIMSON CUSHION OR BEEFSTEAK—A vigorous grower, producing large red fruits with few seeds. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz. 50c; % |b., $1.75; 1 lb., $6.00. DWARF CHAMPION—Grows in strong, dwarf, upright bushes. The fruit is medium in size, round and smooth, purplish-red in color, and very productive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; % lb., $1.30; 1 Ib., $4.50. GOLDEN PONDEROSA—Similar to the Red Ponderosa in every respect except the color, which is a rich golden yellow. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 50c; % lb., $1.75; 1 lb., $6.00. GULF STATE MARKET—Medium early, possessing excel- lent shipping qualities. Fruit purplish pink, large, round, smooth, free from cracks and solid. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; Y% |b., $1.20; 1 lb., $4.00. STONE IMPROVED—A fine main crop variety, large, smooth and solid. Color bright scarlet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., 90c; 1 lb., $2.75. SMALL FRUITED TOMATOES Pkt. 4 oz. oz. FRedimeP eatecncceis sje vie Sivieisi nee eins © sieiele et $0.10 $0.30 $0.55 Red SP litters oie c) s+ ci isisiese Pisieha eto sts -10 .30 55 SWiellow A@hernyoce cis ctereiceie s eceiene sis ie seis .10 .30 55 WrellowserPlumie os Seiicsacictcigs shes cie ein me 10 -30 55 Rediss Curran tits iqeiicisciels cilscivicie s cteicis .10 30 55 Strawberry or Husk ...............-. -10 .30 55 FORCING TOMATOES BEST OF ALL—A large yielder. Color deep red, smooth and solid. Pkt., 25c. COMET—Medium in size, solid and smooth. Color bright red, very productive. Pkt., 25c. LORILLARD—FEarly, bright red, smooth, fine for forcing or outdoors. Pkt., 25c. STIRLING CASTLE—A large cropper, medium size, smooth and solid. Color clear red. Pkt., 25c. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN TOMATO JUNE PINK—The Earliest Pink Tomato Grown—An extra early selec- tion from Earliana, differing chiefly in outside color, which is of the pink color preferred in some sections to scarlet. The fruit runs uniform in shape and size, about 3 inches in diameter, almost round, and borne in clusters. Fresh, solid and fine. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c: z., 40c; % Ib., $1.35; Ib., $4.50. MARGLOBE—A new midseason scarlet, globe shaped sort, immune from rust and wilt. Its strong growth enables it to withstand long periods of wet and unfavorable weather. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 45c; % Ib., $1.35; 1 Ib., $4.50. AVON EARLY—A very productive extra early variety. The fruits are large, round and smooth; color deep scarlet with thick flesh. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.50; 1 Ib., $5.00. BIG DWARF (Dwarf Ponderosa)—A cross between Ponderosa and Dwarf Champion, combining all the excellent qualities of both. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; % Ib., $1.75; 1 Ib., $6.00. BONNY BEST—Early and very productive. Fruits round and smooth. Color bright scarlet. Forces well under glass. -Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; Y% Ib., $1.10; 1 lb., $3.25. LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE—Among the very first to ripen, very smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds, ripens evenly; color a beautiful glossy rose, tinged purple. Flavor very delicate and agreeable; splendid slicing variety. One of the very best for greenhouse growing or first early crop on stakes or trellis. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 2 ozs., 75c; Y% lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $4.25. e EARLY DETROIT—A comparatively new, large, early variety. The fruits are purplish-pink in color, similar to Acme in shape, but more nearly globe-shaped and are smooth and uniform, with no tendency to crack around the stem end. Vine vigorous, unsusceptible to blight and very productive. Pkt., 10c; ™% oz., 25c; 1 oz., 45c; % I|b., $1.30; 1 Ib., $4.50. 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 purple. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c; 2 ozs., 85c; 1% lb., $1.75; 1 lb., $6.00. Page Ninety-one CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN MANGEL-WURZEL AND SUGAR BEET Sow early in spring in deep, rich soil, in rows 18 to 24 inches apart. 5 Ibs. to the acre in drills 2 feet apart. Thin out to 9 inches apart in the row. For feeding stock few crops equal Mangel_Wurzel and Sugar Beets. Canadian farmers appear to appreciate this more than we do. The roots are stored in barns or pits before hard frost sets in and fed during the winter months. The Giant Half-Sugar Beets are much more productive than the Sugar Beets and fully equal to the best of them in feeding qualities. A large portion of the root being above ground renders them easy to handle. Every stockman should give them a trial. Mangel-Wurzel are also very nutritious and yield very heavy crops, often exceeding 1,500 bushels to the acre. It is not unusual to grow roots weighing upward of 20 Ibs. each on fairly rich soil. ZZ Prepare the ground thoroughly, using a liberal supply of barnyard manure, previous to sowing the seed. 3 IW IMPROVED MAMMOTH LONG RED--The largest and heaviest cropper of all fhe Mangels. The roots are often more than 2 feet long, and a half to two-thirds above ground, so that they are easily harvested. Oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 1 lb., 60c. By express at buyer’s expense. 5 Ibs., $2.25. \ EEA ANN : GIANT INTERMEDIATE (Mammoth Long Yellow)—Similar in shape to the Mammoth Long Red, but shorter. Very prolific. Oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. By express at buyer’s expense, 5 lbs., $3.25. | x GOLDEN TANKARD—Grows largely above ground. Roots are heavy and half long; color yellow. Oz., 10c; % 1b., 25c; 1 1b., 55c. By express at buyer’s expense, 5 lIbs., $2.25. GIANT HALF SUGAR BEET FOR FEEDING STOCK These combine the large size of the Mangels with the excellent feeding qualities of the Sugar Beets. The roots grow about two-thirds above ground, making them easily harvested. GIANT HALF-SUGAR ROSE —Grows to a large size. Oz., 10c; % Ib.. 25c; 1 Ib., 60c. By express at buyer’s expense, 5 lIbs., $2.25. o/h GIANT HALF-SUGAR Va CYL WHITE—An excellent varie- Mammoth Long Red Mangel tye" 207% -10cs5 4 1b: 25c371 lb., 60c. By express at buyer’s expense, 5 lbs., $2.25. Octs7 1h y1929: Currie Bros. Co.: I wish to inform you that the flower seeds and bulbs from you have given me wonderful results during the past season. Comet Asters, Nasturtiums, and Dahlias all received First Honors at the Racine County Fair. Thanking you for your accommodations, I remain, Yours truly, Mrs. Harvey Whitely Sturtevant, Wis. Yellow Globe Mange! Page Ninety-two CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN FIELD CORN All our Seed Corn is carefully selected and fire dried, after which it thoroughly tested for vitality and none is allowed to go out that does not show strong germination. ; All varieties subject to market fluctuations. See Parcel Post Rates if wanted by mail. Corn shipped in Seamless Bags, add 35c for each bag required. WISCONSIN COLD RESISTANT YELLOW DENT CORN—The Wis- consin Agricultural Department bred this corn from Wisconsin No. 12 with all its good qualities, in addition to which it will germinate and grow at a lower temperature. Wisconsin grown, shelled per lb., 15c; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.00. Nebraska grown, one year from Wisconsin seed, shelled per lb., 15c; peck, 75c; bushel, $2.00. WISCONSIN No. 25 YELLOW DENT CORN—Matures two weeks ahead of Golden Glow. Ears borne low on the stalk, with twelve to sixteen rows of deep kernels. Wisconsin grown, shelled per lb., 20c; peck, $1.50; bushel, $3.25. Nebraska grown, one year from Wisconsin seed, shelled per Ib., 15c; peck, 85c; bushel, $2.25. SILVER KING (Wisconsin No. 7)—An excellent white dent variety, matur- ing early. Wisconsin grown, shelled per Ib., 25c; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.00. Nebraska grown, one year from Wisconsin seed, shelled per Ib., 15c; peck, 75c; bushel, $2.00. GOLDEN GLOW (Wisconsin No. 12)—The ears are large and closely filled with deep golden dent corn. Wisconsin grown, shelled per lb., 15c; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.00. Nebraska grown, one year from Wisconsin seed, shelled per Ib., 15c; peck, 75c; bushel, $2.00. KING OF THE EARLIES—Dent—Grows to an average height of 8 feet bearing ears medium length, with very small cob, closely set with deep, yellow. Shelled per lb., 15c; peck, 90c; bushel, $2.50. WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT—The stalks are strong and stocky, with an abundance of leaves. The ears are large, with deep, flat, yellow kernels, white at the tip. Shelled per lb., 15c; peck, 90c; bushel, $2.50. EARLIEST OF ALL—A small, exceedingly early variety, maturing in 60 days, small ears that are well filled with white kernels. Shelled per Ib., 20c; peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.00. LONGFELLOW FLINT—Very long, handsome ears with eight rows of golden-yellow kernels, maturing in 75 to 80 days. Shelled per lb., 15c; peck, 90c; bushel, $2.50. SANFORD WHITE FLINT—Matures very early. The ears are exception- ally long, with eight rows of broad, dusky white kernels; each stalk bearing two or more ears. Shelled per lb., 15c; peck, 90c; bushel, $2.50. MAMMOTH RED COB FODDER CORN—A very large yielder, with immense stalks and an abundance of leaves. Shelled per lb., 15c; peck, 50c; bushel, $1.50. SEED POTATOES GROWN IN THE NORTH All our potatoes are sold by weight (60 lbs. to the bushel). The price is subject to change as the season advances. Potatoes are shipped at purchaser’s Tisk. IMPROVED EARLY OHIO (Red)—Our seed is grown in the Red River Valley in Minnesota, and is ten days earlier than other strains. IRISH COBBLER—A popular early white skinned variety, and a very large cropper. RURAL NEW YORKER No. 2—The most popular late variety, with smooth white skin and shallow eyes; an enormous yielder. CARMEN No. 3—A standard late sort with white skin. Price, per peck, 50c; bushel, $1.50. Page Ninety-three CURRIE BROTHERS CO. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN ALFALFA LUCERNE Prices subject to market changes without notice. z The great value of Alfalfa to the stockman cannot be overesti- mated. No other forage crop combines so many excellent feeding qualities. The fact that three or four heavy crops of it can be cut every season should alone be an incentive to every farmer to put down at least a few acres of it. Alfalfa can be grown successfully in every state in the Union; the soil, however, should be deep and well drained. It will not succeed on heavy, sticky clay ground, or where water stands a short distance below the surface. Before sow- ing the seed see that the ground is well prepared by being thoroughly pulverized. Any extra work put on the ground at this time will be well repaid in the crop. If sown in spring, wait until the ground The crop should be cut for hay just as it is coming into bloom. A safe guide is to watch for the starting of the new basil shoots, which form the growth of the next crop, before cutting. If the weather is fine the morning’s cuttings should be raked into windrows the same afternoon, and cocked the following day. We recommend using Northern grown seed. The U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture in its investigation finds that the farther north the seed is grown the hardier it is likely to be, and to meet these requirements we have secured a stock of strictly pure, recleaned Northern grown seed. is warm, sowing from 20 to 30 lbs. of seed to the acre. GRIMM’S CERTIFIED ALFALFA —Choice recleaned seed. Per lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00; 100 Ibs., $27.50. Alfalfa Seed is shipped in Seamless Bags. EXTRA CHOICE HARDY NORTHWESTERN AND MON- TANA GROWN RECLEANED SEED—Per Ilb., 30c; 10 Ibs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $20.00. When ordering, add 35c for each bag required. INOCULATE YOUR ALFALFA SEED a 15 Ibs. seed, 49c. 1%-bu. size, for 30 lbs. seed, 60c. 1-bu. size, for 60 Ibs. seed, $1.00. 5-bu. size, for 300 lbs. seed, $4.75. Postage, 3c. Postage, 5c. Postage, 6c. Postage, 10c. NITRAGIN INOCULATING BACTERIA Price: %4-bu. size, for Sold on Bushel Basis—Not Acre Sizes This Means Nitragin Costs Less TESTED FARM SEEDS All seed on this page subject to market fluctuations. Peck Bushel Ib. 10 lbs. 100 Ibs. OATS}Wisconsin «White, eset net ee $0.40 $1.10 MILLET] Commoneee nee $0.10 $0.50 $3.50 BARLEY, Wisconsin Pedigree ...........--0-ee0: -50 1.25 MIL LEDS Japaneses enc im teiereete eet -10 75 5.00 RYGE SS DEIN Saar ceicteyers tetera etek ee eee Ee -60 1.75 RAPES