Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. i a y ms ¥ > 7 1 F as ‘ x oh got ; | é ~ P i : Ms . x “ ~ : ras Oe 1," : if i ; ; 7s . ; : iy 4 ’ Fi ; =i ‘ : : | Sr, e > Pn ‘ . . ’ ; ' bx ¥ Pa ‘ Le ; ; sf ' ; - - Ln . i ; ‘ i . =. 3 . ‘ . ‘ ” M ; : 3 . : 6 ; asl? ‘ Re! ” ’ oy ‘ ’ + 7 5h : \ > hy F ‘ \ ; ; . 1 \ 4 “ . : th t 4 M - . ' ] F ss ae , ; ‘ se ?) ) , | ae x | | ; 5 oe ER. see : : at 4 7 Seed ant Plant Rockfards, Uf. é ; : Us. ee eer kere eee Vein (a LOLOR-WONDERFUL SHIPPER. MBER! That Buckbee’s ion originated on our Rockford Seed Farms and that the secured only by ordering direct from H.W. Buckhbee at the following reasonable prices : Oe. O22 0 Le OZ. Jo fi ta 18.608, 2 1B, BHC; 1B. 2 200. POSTPAID. j THE GREATEST FEEDING AND YIELDING 100-DAY DENT CORN IN THE) WORLD Manufacturers bf Com) Products will Paya Higher. Price for * Them, Than Any Other Corn,” Always Grade No.1, H. W. BUCKBEE’S FAMOUS NOTICE? Thoto Great Varlotis Originated on ROCKFORD ROCKFORD SEED FARMS; . SEED FARMS and can be secured only whan ordered Rockford, illinois, * direct from H. WL BUCKBEE, U, Si A. REMEMBER! THAT BUCKBEE’S PROSPERITY, AND BUCKBEE'S EARLY ILLINOIS CORN ARE SOLD ONLY ON ibs GAR. PACKED IN BOXES HOLDING ONE BUSHEL EACH. Not Lasse THAN 1 BU. OF EACH Variery WILL Be SOLD) ou PRICES: . 1 ‘Bu, $3.00; 2 Ba, $5.75; 5 Ba. $13.75; 10 Bu. Lots or more @ $2.0 per bu. (cds a special favor, 1 will r allow you to onder I Bu. of Each Variety for $5.73 and so on.) Sf “ Py om i C OLD ONLY co; E AR ib, Cc) 2 VAE 7 ay eet LY LIES SM 4 C/Ss\ i C/ S/F LL / 1C/7 f $ ae tes “, : secrecy tantra LN LAT REL RO RIR ian e COPYRIGHTED BY H.W. BUCKBEE, 1905. Ser erate a a EZ ere. 48-C06 GROWING PEAS ON PPT a) ea ~e aos ROCKFORD, NL,US.A. aes ce grand, good, new is unquestionably the best s nparalled Pea re- e€ vines on ing 20ir . Withoutd t Buckbee’s Vigorosa rar St as an enormous yielder and the qu ar-excellence. Our supply of seed is ample we believe to fill all demands tt h would advise earty orders at the following very liberal } Le 7, Se 7574 ~ 1905 Successlal KMS! ‘qT: Sending this, my thirty-fourth aunual greeting to my friends and patrons, I desire first to acknowledge my indebtedness, and express my gratitude to those who, by their patronage covering a period of more than thirty-three years, have made my success possivle. Ido not think my patrons would have been foolish enough to purchase my seeds year after year if they had not been right—if they had not been ‘FULL OF LIFE.” Life Vigor, Vitality and Quality up to the brim, are characteristics peculiar to Buckbee’s -THE BEST SEEDS THAT MONEY CAN BUY. Letme repeat it: FULL OF LIFE. Whenever you think of LIFE, think of Buckbee’a Seeds and Plants. @ Of what use is a high-sounding name tacked on to a worthless or a low- vitality seed or plant? @| Ihave never asked my patrons to do experimenting for me at their expense. I do my own experimenting, and never ask my friends to do anything doubtful. I want you to remember that Buckbee’s Seeds are all tested by an expert, and that his word is law. _ If he says the seeds are rejected that settles it. ‘‘They must be FULL OF LIFE.” These are the only instructions he has and they are ample. Of course, I realize that cheap low-vitality seeds are put on the market year after year, and that some people are unwise enough to buy them, but that does not influence me one particle. I say that my seeds Must be Full of Life—that they Must the Best Seeds that Money Can Buy Each year sees me better equipped to handle the ever increasing volume of orders. My mammoth new seed warehouse is the finest and best equipped plant of its kind in the world. |My competitors, who have inspected the bui Iding, admit the truth of this assertion. @ It is this wide-awake, progressive, careful policy that has carried the fame of Buckbee’s Seeds and Plants all over the world, until today Buckbee’s Seeds and Plants take root and flourish in every crop-growing country in the world. My competitors say: ‘‘Buckbee is too liberal.’’ I am liberal because I can afford to be, because it is best to be liberal. ‘‘Liberality’’ is one of my watbhwords. I extend this to the size of my packages, to my premiums, to my business dealings. I tell the truth about my seeds and plants. My prices are the lowest at which it is possible to sell first-class seeds and plants. If you willstop and consider the Buckbee Q 1ility, the seeds and plants that are FULL OF LIFE, I am reason- ably sure of your orders. Remember that I want your orders, no matter how large or small they are. Send in your orders early. Make them larger than you did in 1904. Get the benefit of our large and liberal Premium Lists by telling your friends and neighbors about Buckbee’s Seeds and Plants. In conclusion, let me thank you again, and ask you to patronize the man who challenges competition, who deals on the square and who insists that his seeds and plants shall be FULL OF LIFE. Yours for success SOD? Wuthbar ’ 2 ¥ ° In addition to the low prices and RARE PREMI( IMS special offers abounding through- out my SEED AND PLANT GUIDE FOR 1905, besides the several hundred thousands of novelty presents which I annually distribute with all orders amounting to twenty-five cents or more, I make this Special Inducement to build new business and give my customers an opportunity of testing my new FULL OF LIFE Seed and Plant products a year in advance of the general public—the only reason that I do not offer them in my catalogue this season is due to the scarcity of stock. ; 4 Y lect f the followi 1 With All Seed Orders Amounting to 50c pr may sclect one ov ane tovewing Rare Seed Bargains With a dollar order, any two; with a dollar and a half order, anv three: with a two dollar order, any four, and soon. One packet free (if selected and named in the order) for each fifty cents worth of Seeds purchased. NOTICE {Please understand that it is necessary for you tostate very plainly in each and every order just which “Rare Premium” ° you desire, otherwise we shall take it for granted that you do not care for any of them. BEET—Buckbee’s Scarlet Ball—Earliest variety grown --------Pkt. 23¢ ASTER—Everbiooming —Latest novelty shades---- --- cone Pkt. 25c CABBAGE—Early June —Ready for use in sixty days --- -----' Pat 236 MIGNONETTE—Little Gem—Very fragrant---- ----- Bee ee Pkt. 25¢ CARROT—Home Queen—Best table variety --- -- -------- Pat. 256 COS MOS—California—Best mixture ever offered ------------Pkt. 25¢ CUuCUM3ER—Smuall Pickle—An ideal short, green variety ------ Pkt. 2536 NASTURTIUM—Dwarf Hybrids—Over 25 distinct colors ---- --Pkt. 25c¢ LETTUCE—Green Curled —Curly leaf variety of great promise-Pkt. 25¢ PANSY — Favorite Mixture—Large flowers, delicate markings-Pkt. 25c WATER MELON Iliinois Fine for table and shipping-------- Rat. 250 POPPY—Surprise Vilxture—Comprising many new shades ---Pkt. 25¢ RADISH—Red Beauty—Fourteen-day turnip variety ---------- Pkt. 25c SWEET PEAS—Purity—Large flower, pure white------------ Pkt. 25c¢ TOMATO—Peerless—Upright grown, very prolific ------ SAP Kt 256, Wi 1 4 amounting to $1.00 you may select any one of the following RARE PLANT PREMIUMS; any two ith All Plant Orders plants with a Plant Order of $2.00; any three for $3.00; the four with a Plant Order of $4.00 or more. ROSE, The Princess. One of the finest of all everbloomers, CARNATION, Innocence. Flowers of large size, white as being constantly in bloom. Hundreds of flowers and buds produced the driven snow and very fragrant. Three hundred buds and blos- and counted upon asingle plant. Color a most beautiful rich glow- soms often counted upon a single plant of this wonderful everbloom- ing pink, extremely fragrant, Worth 50c; price 25c. ing carnation. Worth 30c; price 25c. FUCHSIA, May Bicssom. The buds look likeafloralwed CHRYSANTHEMUM, Lovliness. Mammoth free ding bell, and when in full bloom they are perfection in coloring. blooming, glistening golden yellow; flowers often measure 11 to 12 5,000 flowers counted on a single plant. Worth 50c; price 25c. inches in diameter. Worth 500} price 25c. FULL OF. These Seeds and Plants Will Not be Soid Separately, being distributed only on =EipES general orders. Should any of our customers want more of these advance novelties for ZS" trial than the amount of their order entitles them to select free, additional varieties can UC Sa \WSe BUCKBEE S be ordered at the rate stated above for each variety. But not more than two packets or BUC KBEE 2 SEED plants of any one variety will be supplied, except on Club Orders for separate planters. SEEDS H. W. BUCKBEE, Rockford, Ill. U.S. A. FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD SEED FARMS —— BUCKBEE’S SEEDS Are Tested Seeds. SEEDS THAT ARE FULL of LIFE. The Best Seeds that Money BUCKBEE'S SEEDS It is a Safe Investment to buy BUCKBEE’S SEEDS FOR ALL PURPOSES BY MAIL. We Save Sou at Least 40 PER CENT.— The Dealer’s Profit, Save the Dealer’s Profit. Get Better Secds and more of them. I EEEEES|"’S=-~C H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Seeds and Plants are ‘FULL OF LIFE.” Sells the Best Seeds that Money can Buy. TELLS THE TRUTH. | GUARANTEE THAT ALL GOODS SOLD BY ME SHALL REACH THE CUSTOMERS IN GOOD CONDITION. g 7) a Every order, however large or small, is carefully filled, and, as a rule, forwarded with dispatch after it reaches my office. I take much pride in promptness and accuracy in filling orders. O d Please be careful to sign plainly your name, postoffice, county and state on OW to r er. each order that you send. Cash should accompany the order. Money can be sent safely either by postoffice order, bank draft. express order, or the cash by registered letter. Postage stamps are accepted the sameas cash forsmallamounts. Do not send personal checks. On orders over $1.00 the cost of remitting by any of these methods may be selected in extra seeds free. We are responsible for the safe receipt of remittances by any of the above methods, excepting postage stamps. Please write each item of your order ona separate line, and carry out the correct prices. Also please keep a copy of your order, with which to check off the goods when received, to be sure that you receive just what you order. We seldom make mistakes, but when we do, want to be notified immediately, so that they can be corrected. Corres ondence Have endeavored to make everything as plain as possible in this catalogue, but in case p further information is desired, make your wants known in as few words as possible and on a sheet of paper separate from your order, giving your complete adcress and enclosing stamp for reply. It would bea great accommodation to us if mere of our customers would order Please Order Early. their seeds during Jinuary and February, before the rush of our busy season. If, however. you should postpone ordering even until the seeds are actially needed, you can rely upon getting them promptly. o 4 Owing to the large volume of business which we annually give to the trans- Low Shipping Rates. portation companies, said companies have made very reasonable shipping tates to all points, and I cannot too strongly urge you to orderearly aud have your seeds shipped by freight, thus saving shipping charges, and avoiding, as it does, the heavy rush in the seed business, which occurs during the months of March and April. Remember that the freight charges on 100 lbs. amount to but little more than if the shipment weighs but 10 lbs. to 50 or 75 ]bs, In all instances we shall try to saye you shipping charges sending your goods by express or freight, whichever is the cheapest for you. I Prepay Shipping Charges On all goods except when selected from the wholesale pages, or on Beans, Corn, Peas, and field seeds by one-eighth bushel, one-fourth bushel, one-half bushe! nd bushel: or in cases where especially noted. In such instances I reserve the privi- lege of enclosing in the bags or packages such small packets as may be ordered as it does not increase the trans- portation charges,and in consideration of this I wiiladd enough extras to fully repay customers for this kindness, o C ‘ Many of my customers !ive on prepaid railroad stations or near sta- Prepaid Railroad Stations. tions where there are no Paiieaed peete in such cases be sure to give definite shipping instructions,as to where you wish your goods shipped, so as to ayoid any chance for delay; otherwise we willship the goods to the nearest station given in our shipping guide to this Prepaid Station, as I never prepay freight charges. . ‘ Customers will please notice that I state the number of seeds in Quantity of Seed ina Packet. a packet of the leading varieties of vegetable and flower seeds. Full count guaranteed. No less quantity than a packet can be sold. In comparing my prices with those of other seedsmen, you will readily see how reasonable my pricesare for liberally filled packets of the best seeds that grow. Culture On every packet of seeds that I send out is given clear and simple Directions for Planting, Grow- ¢ ing,and Cultivation. If more information is desired, I will gladly supply same on request. i For Market Gardeners, Florists, Farmers’ Clubs and Agents will b My Wholesale Catalogue mailed FREE ona aaieanan to all =He are entitled to eae aes : Plant Shipments. J always recommend having plants sent by express, when there is an express office near, as We can usually send somewhat larger plants, and do not have to wash the soil off the roots (as in the ease when sent by mail). own selection to help pay charges. We always try t> add enough extra plants of our We always pack express orders in light strong baskets or boxes (which we furnish free). Plants packed in thismanner witl c»rry nicely for a great distance, and keep for a week or ten daysina fresh condition. Please remember that purchasers must in all cases pay charges on allexpress plant orders. Unless otherwise instructed, we shallship the larger and two-year-old Rose plants, Hydrangeas and all other large plants, except where noted, by express at your expense, as they are in most instances too heavy to go by mail, When plants are ordered by mail I prepay postage, delivering the plants free of all expense to any postoffice in the United States. By carein packing, strong, well-rooted plants can be sent safely by mail and will arrive in good condition for growing at any postoffice in the United States. Kindly write your list of plants all together (not mixed up with the seeds),soas to prevent any mistake upon the part of our clerks in copying the order. ° A Few Words about ReliableSeeds from a customer who has plant- * ed my seeds for years. I took him through the Testing House, and he said: ““No wonder Buckbee’s Seeds are FULL oF Lire. Mr. Buckbee, I believe that this. and your liberality, explaims your wonderful suce * Tt has oftentimes been said that, ‘‘be- sides good seeds, good gardeners are necessary in producinga satisfactory crop.”’’ We all know how true thisis. Seeds of the best quality sometimes fail through improper treatmert by sowing the seed too deep or too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil. Some will germinate rapidly afta cegtain temperature, while others. if sown under the same conditions, are apt to decay. The young plants are liahle to various accidents. cold or dry air may check their growth or destroy them. Insects aboveand below the ground may attack them and a great many other contingencies may arise to prevent the best seeds from giving satisfaction, and for all these reasons we cannot, of course, guarantee or be responsible for a crop, as success is dependent upon natural causes, which are beyond human control. From good seeds only can good crops be grown: nothing shouid induce you to risk planting so-called “Cheap Seeds.” We always give value received in Fresh, High-Grade, Tested, Reliable Seeds, Free Gifts This year I will distribute one mitlion packets of new and valuable novelty seeds, both vege- * table and flower, among my customers. Everyone ordering will receive something, regard- less of the size of the order. The larger the order the more Free Gifts will be added. S ’ | Off Ss abound throuzhout this catalogue. Especially on pages 3.6, 7, 8, 9, will be found choice pecia er collections at low prices. Don’t fail to include them in your orders. H. W. BUCK BEE, Thad a visit in August, 1904, ROCKFORD SEED FARMS. FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES, Headquarters for Seeds and Plants of all Descriptions. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, U. S. A. | H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. ut FREE BULBS. \ \ F a \ \NNasan ease With overy order during 1905 SS i ett a \ for Prizo Medal Collection will A) LOT ASA S Ab Sareea or more Choice \ AGRE yauauuuee SV S | AWARDED GRAND PRIZE MEDAL AT THE WORLD’S FAIR. The Most Astounding ©Ofier Ever Made Comprising 35 Packages of the Earliest and Best Vegetable Novelties. Postpaid for Only $1.00. Novelty Extras Free With Every Order. THIS COLLECTION CANNOT BE BROKEN UNDER ANY CONDITION. Asparagus—Standard Variety. Meion—Water, Fine Variety Beet—Select Early Sort. Onion—Buckbee’s Danvers. Beet—Buckbee’s Improved Long Smooth Blood. Onion—I"ine Pickling Variety. Beans—Buckbee’s Rust Proof. Parsnip—Long Sugar. Cabbage—Standard Early. Parsley—Curled. Cabbage—Mammoth Late Bridgeport Drumhead. Peas—KEarliest Variety. Carrot—Best Long Variety. Pepper— Mountain Sweet. Cauliflower—Buckbee’s Early Favorite. Radish—Best Turnip Variety. Celery—Buckbee’s Improved Golden Heart. Radish—Lady Finger. Corn—Sweet, Best Early Variety. Sage. Corn—Salad. Spinach—New Round Leaf. Cress—Fine Curled or Pepper Grass. Squash—Select Winter Va- Cucumber—Fiine fable Variety. riety. Cucumber—Harly Cluster. Squash—New Crookneck. Lettuce—Best Head or Cabbage Variety. Turnip—Buckbee’s Purple Top. Melon—Musk, True Osage. Turnip—Ruta Baga. Melon—Musk, Select Early Sort. Tomato—Fine Red Variety. Melon— Water, New Dixie. Tomato— Best Fancy Sort. g NOTICE As these collections are made up before the busy season opens, We are enabled to sell them at 25 to 50 per cent. less than they would cost if the articles were selected separately; so if two or three varieties should be of no use to you, you will still be get. ting the remainder at much less than catalognerates. REMEMBER. NO COLLECTION CAN BE BROKEN UNDER ANY CONDITION. . Proyiue a means Give Your Boys a Garden (wei ee cise and deiightful recreation, and pliant in their young minds the love of nature. What health and lessons in care, order and patience in their play work. what enthusiasm is aroused by tie wonderful revelations from the sowing of the seed tothe plucking of the truit. To encourage gardening for the young [offerat 1educed rates the collection detailed below, composed of varieti. s sure to please. and at the same time most likely to succeed w.th in- different care. With each collection I will present a num- ber of choice novelties. BOYS’ STAR COLLECTION. . Prepaid by Mail for 25c. This Collection Cannot Be Broken. Comprising liberal packages ot the following 12 varieties of Vegetable Seeds: Beet—The Bismarck. Lettuce—Early. Cabbage—larly Wakefield Melon—Musk.Hackensack. Pop Corn—Buckbee’s Melon—Water, Ice Cream. Snowball. Onion—Buckbee’sDanvers. Cress—Or Pepper Grass. Radish—New Rosy Gem. Cucumber—Buckbee’s Spinach-ExtraRoundLeaf. Monarch White Spine. Tomato—Plum. Also 10 Flowering Bulbs. Boys’ Garden Tools (durable and useful, not Toys) — Cast steel, durable and of real use. Contains hoe, spade anda rake, Shipping charges to be paid by customer. Entire Boys’ Set for only $1.00. Shipping weight. five pounds. A Good Garden and Buckbee’s ‘‘Full of Life’? Seeds Reduce the Expenses of Living. = H W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. - SPECIAL WHOLESALE BULK PRICE LIST OF BEANS, SWEET CORN, PEAS, ETC. SEEDS BY MAIL-—If you want anything sent by mail, postage at the rate of 10c. per pound or 15c. ~2r quart must be added to prices given below. MOST ALI, VARIETIES OF SEEDS ARE SCARCE THIS FALL--ORDER EARLY. On a number of varieties such as Beans, Sweet Corn, Peas, Vine Seeds, Tomatoes, Etc., we car accept orders only in connection with other seeds. It is our purpose to protect, as usual, the thousands of customers who annuall look to us for a genera] supply of seeds BEANS—Uery Scarce at 4%4-bu 4%4-bu 144-bu bu qt %-bu 14-bu 42-bu bu Ballard’s Early Chicago Market..... - 12 .35 .60 1.10 2.00 Early Royal Dwarf Kidney............. 13 £0. 50 $0.85 31.60 $3.00 Kendall’s Barly Giant ...:2..2.......--- 2 .40 .70 130 2:50 improved Large White Marrow 13.50 «6.85 1.60 3.00 Henderson's Early New Metropolitan 20 .60 1.00 1.80 3.50 Improved White Navy....-------+.-++-- 52s BOC 2.30) i MarkyeCrospyiie.-eeceree ee er eae en sen eee 12.35 .60 1.10 2.00 marly Ghind Redl Eeyeresce cs ccccecs deem 13.45 68 «1.65 3.25 Extra Early Vermont 20 .60 1.00 1.80 3.50 impr: oved Long Yellow Six Weeks... 13 45 .85 1.65 3.25 Stabler’s. Barly) ences. cece nn eee nee 144 .45 .85 1.60 3.00 aT Ly WOM AWE (ate eich Societe saline iaiele tere 14 .5d 1.060 1.56 3.50 Early Adams, or Burlington ......... 12° (85 .. 220 295 wens Horticultural, or Cran- : Shaker’s Large Early ...... wove” 22 9 145) - SOS OD NA nal ibos suebensaarosaxacsauposocsene 15) «(5D «(21.05 2.03 4.00 Rockford Market Cl Ik aS 60 1.10 2.00 ‘Blectr Di Mb eG Reo he Soe ssece 15 .55 1.00 1.90 3.50 Early Marblehead ........ Joe 2© 285° Gah: 00 Round Pod Yellow ix New Elonex Sweet fios22 econ orean erence 20 .69 1.00 1.80 3.50 wioeieleletalelol= seccees 144 .55 1.00 1.90 3.75 Perrys DEY DEIO. = see eee eee tore ee 0 .70 1.30 2.50 ODS uOEe -- 14 .55 1.00 1.90 3.50 Moore's Early (Concord 2-225. -22.---5. 912,35) REIN 00 2 ” 1000 i : 14 .65 1.20 2.36 450 Black “Mexican. 2% 22255 css seessees undane 14 .45 .85 1.60 3.00 New Early Extra Refugee 4 .69 1:20 2.30 4.50 Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum .... 14 .45 .8 1.60 3.00 Buckbee’s Early fi 20.75 1.46 2.70 5.00 imibert Gren sence oe seca eee era 14 .45 .85 1.60 3.00 Buckbee’s Improved Early Valentine 20 .30 1.75 IVerpearins ie. ooo cocoon oes 20 60 1.00 1.80 3.50 New Stringless Green Pod............. 22 .85 1.60 ae BOnanZabe oeeeaees cee eee oe 12 235° =.60 2210>-2)m0 Mellow, Wy,cqunwWaresiee cere eee tear 18 .63 1.25 3 Ne SEs SOL Et Anette telat 144 4.45 66S «160_ 3.00 Improved *Golden Wax <..:...-..------- 2 .85 1.60 Oo Washington Market 14 .45 .8 160 3.00 le Ss) IDOE AW GR oschocsedncoscoesce 20 .75 1.40 &. Improved Shoe Peg 14 .45 .8 1.60 3.00 Gr List Rust=Prootsaywase een ceeteicie 22 .85 1.60 a IDFA OMEN enseae sinscconssccs oo eae suOeanOS 14 .45 .8 1.60 3.00 Buckbee’s Rust-Proof Golden Wax.... 22 .8 1.60 KO Zig Zag Evergreen 14 .45 .& 1.60 3.00 Buckbee’s Rust-Proof Golden-Eyed Sy Country Gentieman 14) 4D Soe fola.os AMES “S564 DU 6adusedooncaocodedeceacndonceD[° 22 .85 1.60 oO = OldV Colona ccscacewcee a seeree ee oeee en 14.45 «4.8 1.60 3.00 Pink-Eyed Wax 22 ~.85 1.60 Bet = TINMPLOVeEds VRUD Yee wee eee eee eee 20 + .60 1.00 1.80 3.50 Black-Eyed Wax 22 .85 1.60 = Buckbee’s Hickox Evergreen .......... 12) _<35 8 WG-20 2 ae Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wax ....... 22 .85 1.60 5 = Stowell’s Evergreen <..../225:...22.3.2. 12 .35 .60 1.10 2.00 ew Renae ee Wax peecndde eee cee 22 + .85 1.60 ana MaImMMOEn SIS ae eee aeeenmoceeceeeiee= 14.45) «8 «21.60 3.00 ew Prolific erman or Im ack U2 eB a et A vere 20. 75 140 | & PP PEAS~—UVery Scarce Improved ‘White Wax or Butter ...... 22.85 1.60 oS Buckbee’s Lightning Express (fine).. 20 .75 140 2.60 5.00 Challenge Extra Early Black Wax.. 20 .75 1.40 Ke a Harliest (ofMAD ior PAlasKkar es eee ae 14 45) «£85 «(1.60 3.00 New Crystal White! | Waxceees----c2s- 25 .85 1.60 es Buckbee’s Selected First and Best.... 15 .60 1.10 2.15 425 New Valentine Wax ...-..:...--.-.--... 28 1.00 1.95 Oa NG Ae Gl Sees ot acasascreccdescsnessecc 14 7345 085 Sa 6a New Flageolet Wax ............+2-+0+5- 22.85 160 > © Extra Early Philadelphia .............. 14.45 .85 1.60 3.00 Currie’s Rust-Proof Wax .............. 20) 551240. © 3 RunaleNe wey OLkermees eo eeeenee eee 14 45 95 16 3.5 NeW Davis axe eeereee ene reece 28 1.00 1.95. < & Carters mirsteCropie eee eee 14 .45 .8 1.60 3.00 Wardwell’s Improved Kidney Wax.... 28 1.00 1.95 Extra Early Dan O'Rourke . 14 6.45) (85 16 3. New Yosemite Mammoth Wax....... 28 1.00 1.95 n Tar ly) Wea Vee see ae eon e nee ene e eae 14 45 «4.8 1.60 3.00 Manleise Butter Wax eesercscet ee cece 22 .85 1.60 Buckbee’s New Early Honey Sweet.. 25 .90 1.75 3.25 6.00 New Violet Flageolet Wax.............- 22.85 1.60 S IDEN DEGRE Roe encosopagsdocccesdeced 2202 14 .45 «£8 1.60 3.00 INews USpeckledseiWiasces-ee ese ceecienienel= 28 1.00 1.95 3 Extra Early First and Best ............ 14 45) «£8 «(1.65 3.25 SaddletBa chai ware ee eteee seers eeteliereitecier< 20 .75 1.40 ( 1.40 260 5.00 Child’s Horticultural Lima............ 6 PAU fey Ry ee ie Shropshire ‘Hero’ hocassces eee eons 15 55 1.00 1.80 3.50 New Early Black Lima............-.....- 25. .85 1.60 3.10 6.00 Heroine! (fine)? scape che ee nee eee eee 15°60) 151068 2315 ae Seibert’s Early Lima 20 .75 1.40 2.60 5.00 Improved Pride of the Market........ 15 .55 1.00 1.80 3.50 IGE UA PUA AIR bee Seb omcbne sduodh suaccectnenss 18 .65 1.20 2.30 4.50 Buckpee;seotantlensese eee eee 1 55 1.05 2.06 4.00 Golden An dalusiagieessc-cesceeeeeeecee 20 .75 1.40 2.60 5.00 VWorkshire seeros = scp oe eee eee eeee 15 5 1.00 1.9 3.7% Buckbee’s Golden Lima ................. 20 .75 1.40 2.60 5.00 Improved Champion of England ..... 14.45) 85 1.60 3.00 Early Golden Cluster Wax Pole........ 22 80 1.56 2.90 5.75 improved Stratacem ioc eece cease Se OU, ab sa oe (NOU EIN Ses cece gccccodecmercotesaecosesce 20.. 4) 14 - ~ SWEET CORN-Selected. Uery Scarce. es White Marrowfat ......... 122 35 .65 1.20 29 Buckbee’s Early Sunrise .............. 20 .75 1.40 2.60 5.00 Laree Black Eyed Marrowfat.. wee) A S350 Goo a ae Buckbee's “Hirst (of “Ale asec. oceans 20 .60 1.00 1.80 3.50 Buckbee’s Snowflake Field_-_-__ : 10; 235°) 60) £200 ea Buckbeeis Best (om eA eee 26 «.60 1.00 1.80 3.50 Canada "Field Haguc bro sBAGt eens ce nna 5, D0 225, a SO eae Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen.. 20 .60 1.00 1.80 3.50 SING) Mee. Sante bese poctec ce eae 2S 20 .7 1.40 2.66 5.00 IDSayee dopidhe (Ota eoosco sascosn se loae £2) 23555-60910) 200 William Hurst . 20 .75 1.40 2.60 5.00 Mammoth Early White Cob Cory 12s 35) OU aia O00 Duke of Albany ve - 20 .% 1.40 2.60 5.00 Extra Early Adams eR ay) Ars) Dee ess Telegraph”... sas coarse eeee ke coe cae > ae {OO ASO, Dia marly MINNeSOCA emmecieceeieinciecinciete cielere 2 .35 «©.60 1.10 2.00 McLean’s Adv aN COL aces tern noe eee 14> 345) 9285) 4.65) 73:2 ASPARAGUS Mangels—Cont’d. % lb. Ib. BEET % Ib. Ib. *4-Td. TD. New Imperial Sugar ....-. 1S Buckbee’s Egyptian Turnip .2 -30 Conover’s Colossal ........- 10 $ .2 Klein Wanzleben Sugar.... 1d Golumbias 22ee 6 see ais 23 iBannicn iaromotheree sees 10 -25 Phe Bismarck sess ese 15 30 ey RES DenLG ocho eeleeios 2 3 BEET Black Queen ae Sos scscose 15 = analdts: Wihmira) S2so. ccc 15 a eae age Sind Swiss Chard, or Sea Kale.. .12 - Columbian Mam. White.... .15 .40 ee Improved Blood 10 5 New. Stinson #-c.0s-seeeeeee ari .30 BEET—Mengelis New Early Bassano (true) .10 25 TPO UM TOW EEN oo. sscckehiscneas 15 Lentz Blood Turnip........ 10 23 CABBAGE eZ Buckbee’s Mastodon ....... .35 Bastian’s Blood Turnip.... .10 <2 Early Large York.......... 5) -90 Yellow Leviathan -.......... 15 Buckbee’s Long Blood .... .10 25 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch.. .30 1.00 MOBS ECO Ws Chee ceneeeee 15 Imp. Extra Early Eclipse .12 .30 Vandergaw, or Midsummer .30 1.00 Giant Holstein: --....- <2 -o--. -15 BER SCE CS Early Blood Tur- Filderkraut .._......---..--- -30 1.00 viellowve O.woduee-ceceneseces 15 DIP oo soos ee ee .12 -30 Extra Early Winningstadt -.30 1.00 Buckbee’s Mam. Lone Red -_- 18 Buckbee’s Sunset (the best .20 -60 Extra Early Express .... -30 1.00 New Golden Tankard ...... 15 Imp. Early Blood Turnip. .10 .28 Very Early Etampes ...... 301.00 Giant, or Mammoth ........ 15 Early Yellow Turnip ....-- 12 -30 Henderson's Succession.... .35 one Buckbee’s Golden Monarch --- 18 Crosby’s Early _Egyptian.. -2 30 Henderson's, Early Spring 40 14 Giant Intermediate ........ 15 Detroit Dark Red Turnip .2 -30 Buckbee’s Great Dane..... -1 2.50 Champion Red Globe ...... 15 New Electric <...........-- 12 -30 True Dutch Winter or Hol- = Giant, or Mammoth ........ elt Market Gardeners .......... .2 .30 lander ~.- .-.----.------+5:- -50 1. Champion Yellow Globe.... 15 Imp. Late Blood Turnip.. .10 2 Genuine Lupton (true)..... -39 1.20 Orange Globe ................ 15 Buckbee’s Half Long Blood .15 -30 Buckbee’s New Race Horse .50 1.7% BUCKBEE GIVES VALUE RECEIVED EVERY TIME. CABBAGE—Continued. 14-Ib. True Early Jersey Wakefield---- Charleston or Large W: OS buckbee's tixtra Early Large New Queen......... Buckbee’s New Christmas King- Rockford Market Allhead Early .........+.... Buck ee’s New Century... Holland or Ballhead........ Hender son's mar ly Summer Gregory's All Season’s Buckbee’s Faultless Burpee’s Surehead Fottler’s Imp. Brunswick Shon WlaSOMereneateeieicislsls eller Large Late Drumhead Marblehead Mammoth Autumn Wing Buckbee’s Mam Late Fiat Dutch Frotscher’s Late Fiat Dutch -- Mam. Bridgeport Drumhead --- Premium Late Flat Dutch Acme Large Late Flat Dutch -- Red Dutch, or Pickling.. Mammotan Red Rock........ Improved American Savoy Danish Ballhead ............ CARROT. Long Red Altringham St. Vallery American Beauty New Scarlet Perfection New Early Long Forcing Ear'y Market Favorite .... Bucxsbee’s New Danvers... Improved Intermcdiate..... Improved Long Orange.... New Chantenay or Model Ox Heart, or Guerande.... Buckbee’s Earliest Forcing New Half Long Danvers Early French Forcing...... Long Red Surrey Early Scarlet Horn Half Long Searlet Nantes Buckbee’s Champion Buckbee’s Majestic Buckbee’s Victoria Buckbee’s Short White .... Large White Vosges Mammoth White Belgian Mammoth Yellow Belgian CELERY Boston Market White Solid ING WAR OSCiaerreriieitet so nctve ce Buckbee’s Golden Heart... New Giant Pascal ......... Golden Yellow Large Solid Perfection Heartwell Golden Heart or Golden Dwarf - Buckbee’s Kalamazoo New Golden Self Blanching White Plume (finest strain) New Pink Plume Blanching Celeriac, Large Smooth Prague-- CUCUMBER Early Cluster Buckbee’s Rockford Pickle Buckbee’s Monarch White Spine Buckbee’s Internationa < Buckbee’s New Alaska.... Cool and Crisp Thorburn’s Everbearing.... Improved Long Green...... Early Russian Early Prolific Short Green Westerfield’s Chicago Pickle Nichol’s Medium Green.. Fordhook Pickle............. Boston Pickling, or Green Prolific . Evergreen Ww hite Spine..... West India Gherkins Buckbee’s Early Long Green --- Hill’s Forcing White Spine LETTUCE Buckbee’s Superb ........... Early Boston Market........ ING WANIGCERONER «cela. seeiamico sie Imp. Black Seeded Simpson IMIS TIONGETE Mere ce tierce eos Buckbee’s Earliest Forcing Simpson’s Early Curled.... Early Tennis Ball Black Seed) - Improved Hanson Dwarf White Heart. or Celery New York Market Denver Market Gold Nugget MOM ANTIOCKR on tclectmienics Buckbee’s Ice Drumhead.. Early Prizehead 35 Tb. 1. ue a BRE ee WH Bo Sio4 oococococct H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, LETTUCE man 4-\b. SIV Srey alle rycteterelelclelclersicleietaterers ls Grande Rapids) Pioiccte cece e150 Mammoth Black Seeded ee +20 San Francisco Market .. .20 WON COr EU suerelencisicrdeiclereleteleieie -20 Philadelphia Butter ........ 20 SIS BOSLOM Ue alecisicteetadiele cistaicicice 20 MUSH MELON Baltimore or Acme ........ 2 PaullGROsen Ne wile ccccsteiee 18 lamous Rocky Ford New .15 ING Wie Drum pis ceoceceseee 20 WeSterniaGian ter aancecerc cee 220 True Osage (select) ........ as New Green IFleshed Osage .20 White Japanese ............. 1s Emerald Gem (Select)...... oD New Strawberry ........... 720) AAC) Whe asbaWele Gagodonoode milo. ING Wa Banquet tare cctonsenoe. 15 ING WDORES eaves ce scincemeenias 5. Long Persian, or Casaba... 15 Improved Cantaloupe ...... 15 Silver Netted Gem (Select). .1, Iextra Early Grand Rapids ) Henderson's Delmonico .... ) Montreal Market .......... Abye bye hoy MBojoy) Gooaaaedcnasoss i IVER O SOM rho dare jeacisiisiciea aeiercek Ws) Golden Netted Gem (select 15 Buck.iee’s Ideai ............ Si) New Karly Hackensack.... Large Hackensack ......... Beck’s New Columbus j Buckbee’'s Prolific Nut! ) Chicago Market (Select,.... .av ILLINOIS. WATER MELON Buckhee’s Monte Cristo (Sele Cb) ea a Re ess ce HOrVdnoOkm Marly, qeosmanscee Phinney’s Extra Early .... Buckbee’s Ice Cream, or ICEnleSSi aio emeeiasce ee eicoen Georgia Rattlesnake or Gypsy Biack Spanisnmees ech Improved Mountain Sweet Mountain Sprout ............ Kentucky Wonder (true).. Cie eaus New Triumph oss SS CoVaes aire Kareena tte ereeeere ie Kleckleys Sweets true ELOOSTEr KUM ase tees eae e Green and Gold ..........:. HlonridawMavoritely sic. Mammoth Tron Clad ...... TEOIDISUG emp es ese ee Seminole seen ce Round White Icing ........ Gray Monarch, or Long Icing - Cuban Queen HOOAOD AC OTe DEG Buckbee’s Perfected Kolb’s Gem Swectmbecartetecsccmen ae Maule’s Wonderful Sugar.. Cole's Early ! INAD ODM tet cence lee ines Black Diamond (new) Girardeau’s Favorite Duke Jones ING WED IGE REO wos eC ee een Jones’ True Jumbo 1at tai (CXC = 8S dan adooeboucose Colorado Preserving Citron s: ONION—My Own Govth Buckhee’s Yellow Danvers Select Yellow Globe Danvers---- EXtraeHanlkyerRedie. assent: Selected Yellow Strasburg OTs Dutchiy een seen Buckbee’s Pedigree Wethersnelda see Buckbee’s New Wampum.. Southport Yellow Globe.. New Genuine Prizetaker.. Buckhee’s Red Giant ...... Buckbee’s Mam. Silver King --- Buckbee’s New Golden Globe- Australian Brown Ohio Yellow Globe INC wiGnreoles isa cree a deuce Buckbee’s Early Combination —- White Silverskin or Portuagal —- Southport Red Globe (Select — Southport Selected White Globe- Extra Early New Queen.. ONION SETS. PARSNIP INGway Maltese sj aseone steers Buckbee’s New Sugar ...... Imp. Hollow Crown or White .-- RAD'’SH Searlet Turnip White Tip New ROS VeiGemiuere ences Buckbee’s Seeds are Always Reliable 1 1 oly Special Prices page 51. RADISH Tey AAD, Buckbee’s Crystal Forcing .20 New White Dresden ....... 20 New Golden Dresden...... 20 Buckbee s Kockford Market---- .20 ING Wee DEL pli eine nteveleie/ere .20 ING WHIGCATOSSI i eerinciciecicineece 225 Earliest Scarlet Turnip.... .12 Earliest White Turnip 12 Rocktord) Beauty ces. ces. 20 Improved French Breakfast ---- .10 Earliest Scarlet Olive shaped =e yt} Early White Olive Shaped .12 Buckbee's Improved Chartier--- .10 New White Lady Finger.. 2 Early Long Brightest Scarlet---- .12 INCA? HICKEY Be occoounoundonuen ails} Chinese Rose, Winter 10 Golden Globe Summer Turnip--- .12 Gray Summer Turnip speatelie WihitemStrasbiurewencnsdaces 10 California Mammoth White .12 Round Black Spanish, Winter-- .12 Long Black Span sh, Ww inter ey Buckbee’s Mammoth Celestial-- .20 i.ariest Radishes Mixed.. .lo Summer Radishes Mixed me) Winter Radishes Mixed 15 SALSIFY MongawWihiteseseoee eee ene ae a2) Buckbee’s All-America 30 Mammoth Sandwich Island .22 SPINACH Buckbee’s New Long Standing- WARPED isn) (an oohoonnoodnonben Bloomsdale Savoy Leaved Round Summer Broad Leaved - Improved Thick Leaved.... Long Standing Prickly .... Bricklyvor Winters vances ionstrous Viroflay ........ SQUASH Tuckhee’s Giant Crookneck .20 Buckbee’s Mam. White Bush 18 Buckbee's Mam. Yellow Bush.-- .18 Pineapple yy eases: Hejacterstec 18 PerfectiGemy wastaonereescc 20 COCOZECIVE Mette aersnaicatieiclelcieie:> 18 Pike’s Peak or Sibley 220, New Delicata .......... 18 IBYAye AWN Abal=e aAEBRRACOCHOLEoaCuCS 20 (COONS Gade oosoodsonoeoun 18 Ghia mM IGaAMt elec ees ciciee crcics $35 ING War UD atl ames cecinete siete 25 Ba yaS Cate: Wis. canacivesincemcrien 72D Prolific Orange Marrow.... .15 Improved Boston Marrow .18 AE SSM AK OMe crcciejec oetes lence -20 Blue Hubbard Marblehead: -20 INeGWAlE or dhook wee eee 25 New Chicago Warted Hubbard-- .20 Buckbee's Improved Hubbard-— .20 New Goiden Hubbard ...... 20 TOMATOES Atlantic rizemeercnsch eine 135 IN@WAStone) aienstcles cos cleisicisiere i) Buck ee’s New Beefsteak 1.50 Buckbee’s Earliest Market .75 Honor Bright (New)...... -40 Buckbee’s New Spot Cash .50 VOT CW icjs,ceoteiave a siniaiaia/olaiaeterere 35 UO Wi DIG EVE CI Rites cise etsteleteccierie -40 Buckeye Staterms.nscssecsceke -40 Henderson’s Crimson Cushion — .50 DEMO CUM ean eee ee coca 40 Improved Large Trophy.. .35 Early Acme (Select)....... +30 Livingston’s Beauiy ...... -30 Buckbee’s Dwarf Champion .50 Livingston’s Perfection.... | .35 ING waslimiperiallieepiicssceme ssc. -5U Buckbee’s Golden Prize.... .50 Hendersons Ponderosa or No. 400.50 Optimus reesei. 30 The Mikado or Turner’s Hybrid- .35 Buckbee’s New Tree or Station — .75 Dwart Aristocrat 50 PATA ON aN sesnveenecisemceeecior 39 Thorburn’ s Longkeeper 89 Mat Chiesse yaesraninae menace -50 TURNIPS Buckbee’s Purple Top Strap Leaf .10 New White Strap Leaf .... .10 Newer White Weer ies jc. sce. v2 New Golden Globe .......... 2 Early Purple Top Munich .10 Buckbee’s Extra Early Cardinal. .15 Imp. Early White Flat Dutch--- .10 Early Six Weeks or Snowball --- .12 Buckbee’s Extra Early Cameo-- .15 Large White Globe ........ 10 Extra Early Purple Top Milan -- .15 Iixtra Early White Milan.. .18 RUTA BAGAS Improved Purple Top Yellow--- .10 BUCK ReGYSimGiieuity fie sti)iee's alc 215 New Monarch or Elephant .10 Buckbee’s Mam. White Russian- .12 ms 6 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BARGAIN! GRAND Varieties of VEGETABLE C SEEDS-only One Liberal Packet of Each of these Tested Seeds, prepaid by Mail. we FREE icc! SELF E> Collection I will include a hr) fine selection of BUGKBEE'S Seeos 10 Fwetre, Bulbs An Unequaled Offer! Comprising the following Novelty and Specialty Varieties: Asparagus. Beet, ‘urnip. Cabbage, Best Early. Cabbage, Mammoth Late Flat Dutch. Carrot, Intermediate. Celery, Kalamazoo. ——— Corn Salad. Lettuce, Early. ~N IX Wcerral x ete bee’s Danvers. Spinach, Extra. Cress, Fine Curled. Musk Melon, Hackensack. Onion, New White Portugal. Squash, New Bush. Cucumber, New Prolific Musk Melon, Osage. Parsnip, Hollow Crown. Tomato, Longkeeper. Short Green. Water Melon, New Dixie. Radish, New Rosy Gem. Turnip, Buckbee’s Purple Top, Cucumber, Improved Long Water Melon, Improved Cuban Radish, Karly Long. Turnip, Ruta Baga, Elephant. Green. Queen. This Collection Cannot Be Broken under any Condition. MAKE BUCKBEE who sells FULL OF ee Oe Ca GUNNS ROON: of Aurora, Neb., one of the leading Agriculturalists and LIFE, Tested) 'Sceds, Real Estate men of the ‘West writes: ‘Buck- bee’s Seeds have given us splendid resuits. I ener ES YOUR SEEDSMAN aoa TEGe eee there is one firm who will ' BUCKBEE’S BLUE RIBBON ?2step VedeTaBLe SEEDS. 18 KINDS PREPAID ONLY Comprises 18 Liberal Packets. Beet, Edmand’s Blood Turnip. Cabbage, True Early Wakefield. Cabbage, Mammoth Bridge- port Drumhead. Celery, New White Plume. Carrot, Intermediate. Cucumber, Buckbee’s Mon- arch. Lettuce, Early. Melon, Musk, Best Variety. Melon, Water, New Dixie. Onion, Buckbee’s Danvers. Onion, New Silver Skin. Parsnip, New Maltese. Radish, Best Turnip. Spinach, New Round Leaf. Squash, New Crookneck. Tomato, New Beauty. Tomato, New Plum. Turnip, Buckbee’sPurpleTop. 10 FLOWERING BULBS. This Collection cannot be broken under any circumstances. il ey) oN SAhe ; AYA eo aR: WZ C. ead \ N S WN IN AKA UIN\\ M AW SV = AN ffi) bil Liz LO | ] ; Mf } Solid Facts. I give more attention to the details of my business than any Seedsman I know of. What does this mean to cus- tomers! THE BEST SEEDS. PROMPTNESS AND ACCURACY IN FILLING ORDERS. THE VERY LowEsT PricEs. Our reputa- tion for filling orders is “Quick as Lightning ” >@LLecTioN \| COPYRIGHTED BY H.W. BUCKBEE Buckbee’s Vegetable Seed Collections Make Paying Gardens. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. T = COLLECTION’ Ag F CHOICE, —— “Bona Fide Offer (much below cost) made to introduce my Superior Flower Seeds to New Customers. M15 VARIETIES EoD NN . se Kai 3 ae the Best and Most Popular Sorts. RR WH yy Naini ON 5) SA ee One Full-Si Varieti NSS): SEIRES ize arieties \t eR (= : GENS Packet each of mailed to any ANID) ff (1) 4 / ==? | iS BUCKBEES the above. . address for SEEDS i Here is the Collection: | Aster—Fine Mixed. Petunia—Single Mixed. Calliopsis—Best Mixed. Poppy—Grandest Mixed. H Butterfly Flower—Mixed. Phlox-— Good Mixed. NMignonette— Mixed Sweet Peas—Mixed. | Marigold—Choicest Mixed. Snap Dragon—Mixed. Pansy—World’s Fair Mixed. Verbena— Mixed. Mourning Bride—Mixed. Alyssum—Little Gem. Pink—Double Mixed. I cannot make a single change in this Collection NOTICE With each collection | emem er oh oth I will include 10 or more Beaue | and no other Varieties can be sold so Cheap. tiful Flowering Bulbs. Sie sCEeNT Covczenon 8Oc Collection @ | The Greatest Bargain in Flower Seeds Ever Offered. 25 festoriseeds, “postpaid. tor SOC (RESCENT HALF DOLLAR Abronia Candytuft Marvel of Peru Ageratum Catchfly Nasturtium YW Y'4,4%G4 YOK Ul’ 4 Y/44,4 Agrostemma Calendula Nemophila M. ¥ S44 Z by, ¢ Y. y by Yy “Ny SS Amaranthus Clarkia Nigella {itt “ld Van Cn a. tr 1, “GG SS Bachelor’s Button Cypress Vine Pansy SS Balsam Foxglove Salpiglossis Bartonia Gilia Sweet Pea Beta Gaillardia Zinnia Godetia This Collection Cannot Be Broken under any Condition. bt With each Crescent Special Offer Collection ordered this year, I shall include 20 or more Beautiful Flower- ing Bulbs. Never before has such yalue been offered for only 50c. Remember For only 50 cents I will send 5OQe postpaid to you these 25 sepa- rate packets of flower seeds as named above. ‘This col- lection of pretty and easily-grown annuals is put up es- pecially to advertise and introduce my flower seeds to new customers at actual cost, believing if you are satis- fied I can depend on your future orders. Buckbee’s Special Seed Offers Combine Quality as Well as Quantity. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. FOUR GRAND ROSES ONLY 25¢ DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL. I Guarantee Delivery in Growing Condition. ANY ONE OF THE THREE COLLECTIONS ONLY 25 CENTS. THE NEW_AMERICAN ROSE COLLECTIONS. WHITE BOUGIER. THE FIRST FOOR. White Bougier—Always in bloom. Most beautiful snowy white. Worth 20c. Mme. Camille—One of the most esthetic — Worth 15c. Meteor—The most brilliant and richly colored red known. Worth 15c. Marie Van Hautte—Pale yellow, a wonder in its class. Worth 15c. This Special set of First Four only 25c. pink roses. C. DE LA BARTFE. | THE SECOND FOUR. C. De La Barthe—Beautiful in bud, a dream when full blown, coior deli- cate rich pink. Worth 15c. Gen. Robt. Lee— Exquisite soft golden yellow changing to coppery bronze. Worth 20c. Mile. F. Kruger—In great demand, color deep coppery yellow. Worth 15c. Queen—A white that glistens like fallen snow. Worth 290c. This Special set of Second Four only 25c. Every Plant a Wonder in its Class. << o SRY MAMAN COCHET THE THIRD FODOR. Maman Cochet-—-Charming, delightful shade of pink; constantly in bloom. Worth 15¢ M. Hoste—Maenificent variety, creamy white «deepening to pale yellow. Worth 15c. Pink Bougier— Most lovely pink, beautiful in flowerand foliage. Worth 20c. M. Aggrippina—200 flowers counted ona single one-year-old plant. Lovely red, alwaysin bloom. Worth 15c. This Special set of Third Four only 25c These @ollections cannot be changed under any conditions. If you wish to make a beautiful present, what can you buy for ten times the money that will give such satisfaction? => THE FAMOUS “ELYSIAN” PLA Pt 3 Madeira Bulbs, (Mammoth)—One of climbers known. Worth 20c. 1 Geranium. varieties. Worth 25c. 1 Lily of the Valley—The sweetest and blooms. Worth 10c. 4 Gladioli Bulbs—Orchid flowered varieties. (Temptation)— One of the most handsome of all the most handsome 1 Canna. crimson spots in center of Hower. 1 Australian Palm.—A graceful and magnificent variety. Web worth 35c. dearest flower that 1 Fuchsia. counted on a singie vlant. Worth 50c. NT COLLECTION. Gorgeous Plants and Bulbs. Only 50c¢ Delivered FREE by Mail. Just think of it! Well Worth $2.50 ALL FOR 50c. More qood things for less money than you can secure in any other way. 1 Rose. (Golden Gate) Color creamy white. tinged witao gol- dn vellow and clear rose. Worth 20c. 1 Carnation (Dorothy South)—A novelty of great merit, color deepsalmon pink,very fragrant, always in bloom. Worth 25c 1 Chrysanthemum. (Yellow Queen)—A beautiful large glis- tening golden yellow. Worth 25c. 10 Summ r Flowering B ulbs— Assorted colors, producing thousands of the most charming flowers, always in bloom. (Caiifornia)—Ten thousand flowers have been Worth 25c. a eee es Buckbee’s Northern-Grown Seeds and Plants Flourish in All Climes. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFCRD, ILLINOIS. The “PRIZE WINNER” Chrysanthemum Collections. Buckbee’s Chysanthemums have a National Reputation. Most Liberal Offers on Record. Magnificent Varieties! Every One a Prize Winner! Guaranteed to Please You! ANY ONE OF THE THREE COLLECTIONS ONLY 25 CENTS. mts can be grown into a Magnificent Exhibition Specimen. They are all 7 THE SECOND ROUR. Gen. Hutton— Mammoth gold bronze.broad strap petals; first prize at every show. Worth 20c. Mrs. Henry Robinson—Beautiful white Japanese incurved of the largest size. Worth 20c, Glorie de Pacific—One of the most beautitul of all pink varieties, very early. Worth 15c. Modesto—Handsome, large, vellow. in- curved. Worth 15c. The Set of Second Four only 25c. LARS MUTUAL FRIEND. THE THIRD FOOR. Mutual Friend— Pure white, handsome, large, spreading flower. Worth 20c. Golden Shower—Florets fine as hair, 4 to 6 inches long, color yellow inter- mingled with red and bronze petals. Worth 20c. Henry Barnes—Very large. dark crimson, long strap petals. Worth 15c. Mad. Perrin—One of the most handsome pinks known. Worth 15c. GEN HUTTON. The Set of Third Four only 25c. The Superb “AURORA” Geranium Collections. ANY ONE OF THE THREE COLLECTIONS DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL FOR ONLY 25 CENTS. All High-Class Varieties, Magnificent in Quality, Wonderful in Color. THE SECOND FOUR. Snow Cloud—Single white of rare beauty. Gen. Millet—Large, double, rich, deep scarlet. Glorie de France--Changeable Silk. J. R. Lowell—Beautiful. large single salmon. This Set of Second Four worth 50c., my Price 25c. THE FIRST FOUR. L’Enfant Des Deux Mondes—Very large, symmetrical, snowy white; every petal covered witha soft down, mak- ing it apjear like feathery plumage. Worth 20c. Hon. A. J. Balfour—Handsome pink, per- fec'ly double, very closely incurved. Worth 20c. < Mile. Liger—Pinkish lilac, large. handsonie, incurved flower. Worth 20c. Mrs. Thirkell—-One of the highest colored yellow varieties grown. The very best. Worth15c. The Set of First Four only 25c. BEAUTIFUL BLISS. ENSIGN. THE FiRST FOOR. Beautiful Bliss—Rich. deep, double red. Marvelous—A symphony in red, a mar- vel of beauty, double. The Favorite—Double, puresnowy white. Crown of Gold—Nearest approach to a double yellow yet produced. THE THIRD FOUR. Ensign—Exquisite shade of red, single; very striking. S. A. Nut---Rich, double rosy crimson. Peach Blossom—-Lovely single peach pink with carminve veinings. Mad. Chas. Molin—A beautiful salmon == of rave beauty This Set of First Four worth 50c., my fl aoe This Set of Third Four worth 50c., my price 25¢c. SNOW CLOUD. price only 25c. These Gollections cannot be changed under any conditions. My Plant Collections this year are the finest I have cycer sent out. Quality up to the brim. The Best Seeds and Pianis are none too good. ee 10 H. W. BUCKGEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. MONEY IN ASPARAGUS = = Asparagus is the most delicious, healthful and desirable of the earliest sponse vegeiables, and would be grown in every garden, were it not for the mistaken idea thatitis difficult to gruw. The truth of the matter is _® that it can be grown very easily and cheaply, even by inexperienced people. BUC BEF’ LE } ee oN with every order for Asparagus Rocts, I send SPECIAL CONFIDENTIAL DIREC Kt 5 POxSPARACUS a FREE. TIONS, if requested to do so, that will insure success to the most inexperienced. i | | These Special Directions are the results of years of practical experience. They never fail E if followed Sa \ SA ay * ih NOTICE—A pkt. of Asparagus Seed contains from 200 to 250 seeds. One oz. of seed will produce about 600 plants. Fifteen pounds of seed is required to plant an acre. Columbian Mammoth White—The most distinct and yaluable Asparagus. : The immense shoots are Clear white, and in favorable weather remain so until three or four inches above the surface. The crown or bud of the young stalk is considerably smaller than the part just belowit. thus further distinguishing the variety. All but a few of ihe seedlings will produce clear, white shoots and the green ones can readily be distinguished and rejecied poor eel Ucie the permanent bed. PEt. 4c.; oz. 7¢.; 202. 12¢.; 34 lb. 18¢.; 44 lb. 34c.; Donald’s Elmira—This new variety, called by some Vick’s Mammoth, isat- $ tracting a great deal of attention throughout the country, originating with Mr Donald, a leading market gardener, of Eimira, N. Y. The stalks are ex- & ceptionally tender and succulent. Its mammoth size can be realized from & the fact that a bunch of. 12 stalks will average four pounds in weight. & Pkt. 40 5 oz. 7¢.; 2oz. 12¢ ; +4 Ib. 18c.;. % lb. S4c.; Ib. 60c. New Palmetto—This new Asparagus. from South Carolina, is now quite extensively grown by Southern gardeners for New York and Philadelphia markets. where it sells at very high prices, owing to iis Mammoth size and regularity. An average bunch of fifteen shoots will measure thirteen to fourteen inches in circumference. Im past seasons this Asparagus bas AGG reached northern markets ten days ahead of all other varieties.and sold at 16s ZL ND SS i= fabulous prices. Although of Southern origin, itisequally well adapted to north or south. P&t. 4c.; oz. 6¢.; 20z. 10c : 44 lb. 140.2 % Ib. 26c.; Ib. 45c. Barr's Mammoth—This fine variety has brought in market thirty cents a bunch, when other asparagus was selling for ten and fifteen cents. The stalks are very large, frequently an incn in diameter. with few scales. and retain their thickness completely up to the top of the shoots, and have clear, round heads. They are quick growing, stalks very tender and succulent, entirely free from woody fibre. and makes shoots fit for market or family use in one day. Pst. 3c.; oz 5¢.; 202. 8c.; 44 Ib. 12c.; Ye Ib. 220.: Ib. Sic. Conover's Colossal—A standard variety of large size and delicious quality. Certainly one of the best varieties grown. Pkt. 2c; oz. 5c.; 202. 8c.3 1418. 12c.; % lb. 22c.; lb. 35c. ; a ; My Asparagus Roots are grown from the choicest stock seed Asparagus Roots and are actually well worth double the price asked for them. i A saving of two to three years is effected by planting roots. Those offered below are Select, Strong, Tws-Year-Old Roots, and am confident they will please youin every way. Don’t be misled in planting one-year-old or inferior Roots. The following low prices are for Roots carefully packed and shipped by express or freight at purchaser's expense, with the exception of price per dozen. which is postpaid. (lf forany reason roots are desired by mail, postage must be added at the rate of fifty cents per hundred to the following prices): . Columbian Mammoth White .................. 220. ee eeeee Per dozen, 20c.; per 100, “5 x $5.00 SPECIAL NOTICE. Donald's Elmiratsesee- eee tee eee ee eens 11.» Per aoe 20 er 100: Be: +s Tit 35 On many occasions we have received] New Palmetto.................. --------Per dozen. 15c.; per 10u, 0c ; C requests from our customers to fur- Conover’s Colossal ..... .-- 2.2.2.2. esses cece ee eeee eee Per dozen, 15c.; per 100. £0c.; 0 nish excra large sized Asparagus Barts) Mammothisaccrnc tees cee orien eee nee Per dozen, 15c.; per 100, 50c ; per 1.000, Roots. To meet this demana we have Fifty Roots at 100 rate: 500 at 1,000 rate. | Specia! prices will be quoted for larger quantities on application. especially grown a few acres of these roots, which are particularly adapted for the home garden or those garden- ers who desire immediate results. John Myers, Nicholson, Ky., writes:—I am very much pleased with the splendid results of the planting of the 5,000 Columbiar Asparagus Roots sentme. They are ali upand growing nicely. As remarkable as it may seem I believe scarcely a root will fail. I assure you that I ap- preciate the care you have taken to select and forward me such a high class of goo.is and will be pleased to patronize you in the future when Our prices to one and all as long as our extra large sized 3 and 4-year-old last will be as foliows: Any ofthe deties listed on this page only $1 50 per 100, 1,000. shipped by express or freight at $12.51 = : ae for any reason roots are desired by BORECOLE, or KALE. mail, postage must be added at the rate of German, Blaetter-Kohl; French, Chon Vert; Spanish, Bretzn. $1.00 per 100 tc prices quoted above. ne OincclonSect Dwarf Green Curled Kale. 925 $338 Piacts, (GERMAN GREENS OR SPROUTS.) This is hardier than cabbage, and makes excellent greens for winter and spring use. The leaves are as curly as parsley, teader and of very fine flavor. Itis improved by frost. Sow the seed in May or June, trausp antin July and treat same as cabbage Immense quantities of this are grown in the south and snipped to northern markets. We have an excellent strain ofit. Pkt. 8c.; oz. 6ce.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4{1b. 18c.; 4s lb. 80c.: Ib. 55c. Tall Green Curled Scotch—This makes a beautiful plant about two and one-half feethigh Pkt. 8c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; lb. 18c.; +4 1b. 35c ; 1b. 6Oc. Sea Kale—Pkt. 5c.; oz, 30c. Siberian—Sometimes called “Sprouts” and “German Greens.’’ Not_so curly as the DwarfGreen Kale. The plant is low. but spreading, ard very hardy Pkt, 8c.; oz, 6c.; 2 oz. 10c. 44 1b. 18c,; %4 1b, 30c,; lb, 55e. BRUSSELS SPROUTS. A Most Delicious Vegetable. German, Sprossen-Kchl; French, Chou de Bruxelles; Swedish, Bryssel-Kal. One Ounce of Seed for &,500 Piants. Culture—Should be treated in all respects like winter cabbage or kale. - Improved Paris Market—Very fine new variety, dwarf growth. bearing handsome, solid, round sprouts of best quality, crowded together on the stalk, one to two inches in diame- ter, resembling cabbage in miniature. The sprouts are used as greens, and | ecome very tender and of rich flavor when touched by frost. Sow in May and treat same as winter. cabbage, Pkt. 4c: oz. 10c.; 2 0z. 18c. 34Ib. 35c. in need of anything in your line. SAMICO NOTICE. Pp roculs, 509 Plants. lture—Same as that given for Caulifiower. reatly resembles the Caulifiower, and *s grown in the same manner as the latter, more hardy can be grown in cooler locations and for late fall use. rple Cape—Best variety for our climate. Produces large heads of purple brown- very close and compact, and of excellent flavor. Pit. §o.: oz. 30c. hite Cane— Very desirable variety. Has medium sized heads, close and compact, eamy-white color. Asure header. Pkt8c., oz. 30c. rly rount at the bas 5 “ue Buckbee’s Asparagus Roots Guaranteed to Reach You Safely. ASPARAGUS CHICORY. Aside from its i valuable quali- 7 ties as an appe- ip/ # tizing vegetable, 7 ff it possesses such jg/ medicinal prop- yy, erties which f, should endear it to the hearts of everyone, espe- # cially to those who have an ex- hausted consti- tution or weak nerves. The benefit derived from the use of these stems, by persons troubled withstomach disease or weak digestion,issaid to be remarkable. It can be blanched and eaten raw the sameas celery, and is pre- ferred by many to that delicious vegetable. It can be kept all winter in the cellar the same as celery. Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.; oz. 30c. CAPER. Half hardy trailing shrub. Buds are nice just before ex- panding, and unripe fruit pickled. It makes the famous ‘‘Caper Sauce.’ Pkt. 8c.; 0z. 75c. CARDOON. German, Karpon: French,Carpon, Spanish,Carpo HorTENSE. LARGE SPANISH—A wonderful and very desirable vege- table, grown from the mid-rib of leaves, which are blanched same way ascelery. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. ldc. | | CHERVIL. German, GARTENKERBEL; French, CERFEUIL. Hardy annual, worthy of more general use for flavoring and garnishing. Curled variety more beautiful than parsley. CURLED—Greatly superior to the old, plain variety; earlier, ' more handsome, having fully as fine perfume and flavor. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 44 1b. 20c.; 1b. 35¢.; 1b. 60c. I CHICORY. German, CuHicoriE; Swedish, Crcorta. LARGE ROOTED, OR COFFEE—Dried and prepared roots are used quite extensively as a substitute for and an adul- terant of coffee. Pkt. 8c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 14 Ib. 18c.; 24 1b.30c.; Ib. 55c. CHIVES, (Schnittlauch. ) Perfectly hardy perennial plant of the onion type. Grown for their small leaves, which are produced freely very early in spring. Planted in small clumps in any garden soil, will grow rapidly. Tops appear early in spring; can be shorn off close to ground. If not allowed to flower will produce much longer. Se lected clumps prepaid by mail, 20c., by express at purchaser’s- expense, 10c. each; $1.00 per dozen. CHUEFUS, or Earth Almond. In sweetness and flavor very much resembles a cocoanut or almond, and are greatly liked by all children. Vary in size from a large pea toa hazelnut. The nuts grow under and very near the surface of the ground and very easily reached ; relished by pigs or poultry. Plant in April two inches apart in rows 214 feet apart. If the seed is dry, soak well beforeplanting. Very Pkt. 5c.; 14 Ib. 10c.; $41]b. 18c.: 1]b. 35c, COLLARDS. German, BL&?rrer-KouL; French, Cuov. A variety of cabbage known in different sections as ‘‘Cole,”’ “Colewort,” or simple ‘‘Greens.”’ South. GEORGIA, SOUTHERN,OR CREOLE—We offer the true white, or green stemmed sort so exclusively used in the south. Forms a large loose open head. or a massofleavesontallstem. Freezing does not injure but rather improves their quality. Sow thick in drills, in rich ground, transplanting when 4 inches high and thin to 2 or 3 feetapart in the row when the proper size. In the South sow from January to May, and August to October. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.: 2 oz. 15c.; 141b. 25c.; 441b. 40c.; 1b. 75c. CORN SALAD, Fetticus, or Lamb’s Lettuce. This small Saladis used during the winter and spring months as a substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used like spin- ach. In warm weather the plants will mature in four to six weeks. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 141b. 18c.; 1¢1b.; 30c ; lb. 55c. CRESS. German, KressE; French, Cresson; Spanish, Mastruco; Swedish, KRaAssE NEW UPLAND CRESS—Has the highly prized flavor of Water Cress. It is so hardy as to be green nearly the whole year, and is ready for use before any other salad in spring. Its prolific. It is extensively used in the Take Advantage of Buckbee’s Generous Premium Offer on Pagel. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. usage should be moregeneral,as itis of as easy } culture as spinach. It is a perennial plant, and can be grown for several years without g==p RSS renewal. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 30c. SCE = CURLED, OR PEPPER GRASS—This pio} 2) FE'S small salad is mnch used with lettuce, to the Ki flavor of which its warm, pungent taste SE = D makes a most agreeable addition, Pkt. 2c. ; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 1b. 15c. 461b 25c. ; 1b.40c. TRUE WATER—This is quite distinct from the last, and only thrives when its roots and stems are submerged in water. It is one of the most delicious of small salads, and should be planted wherever a suitable place can be found. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c. 2 oz. 40c.; 41b. 75c. DANDELION. German, ParRDEBLUME; French, PIssE-EN-LIT; Spanish, AMAR- GON; Swedish, SMORBLOMSTER. IMPROVED LARGE LEAF-—An improved variety,very early and largely cultivated for greens,orif blanched like celery makes a fine and delicious salad. The roots when dried and roasted are often employed as a substitute for coffee. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 40c. ENDIVE, often called Winter Lettuce. This isone of the most refreshing of all autumn and winter salads. Endive may be grown at any season of the year, but is more generally used late in the fall. FINE GREEN CURLED—Is the hardiest variety; very fine, dark green leaves, which blanch to a beautiful white, tender and crisp. Pkt. 8c. ; oz. 8c. ;20z. 15c. ; 44]b. 28c.; 441b. 50c. :1b.90c. NEW MOSS CURLED—Very fine variety, growing consider- ably denser and having the leaves much finer cut than the Green Curled variety; in fact the whole plant is more compact. Pkt. 8c. ; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 41b. 28c.; Wslb. 50c.; 1 1b, 90c. FENNEL. NEW FLORENCE CELERY ROOTED—A desirable variety from Italy,where, owing toitsdelightful sweet flavor,it ismuch preferred tocelery. Thrives wellin our climate, and is of easy culture. Cultivate same as parsley. Sow early in spring. Pkt. 5c. Mr. J. S. Shaffer, the leading Market Gardener of Smith Centre, Kans., writes:—‘'The Seeds I bought of you—over thirty different kinds; in- cluding such difficult ones to handle as Sage, Parsley, Pepper, etc., are the best I ever planted, everyone grew-not only grew but made No.1 results. I took five Ist Premiums at our Fair held early in August on vegetables grown from Buckbee Seeds GARLIC. German, KNoBLAUCH; French Att. A popular vegetable of the bulbous rooted family, with a strong penetrating odor. Pungent in its taste, and esteemed by many for flavoring soups, stews, etc. We frequently receive or- ders for Garlic seed, but can supply the bulbs only. Fine Bulbs: 14 Ib. 8c. ; Mlb. 15c. ; Ib. 25c. HORSE RADISH. This valuable vegetable is first grown by planting small lengths of roots called sets. Set out in April, small end down, the top 1 to 2 inches below the surface, in rich. well cultivated soil ;forms large sized roots in one season’s growth. Before plant- ing, the top of the set should be cut off slantingly to prevent decay from water resting on top. Nice Sets, 15c. per doz.; 75c. per hundred, postpaid by mail. KOHL RABI. German,Kouu Rast; French,CHouraBE; Spanish,CALpE NusBo. A vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and turnip combining the flavor of both. Edible part is a turnip- shaped bulb formed by swelling of stem. When used for the table this should be cut when quite small, as it is then very tender and delicate. EARLY WHITE VIENNA—Early and small. Handsome white bulbs. Best early variety for table. B Pkt. 4c,; 0z 18c. EARLY PURPLE VIENNA—Nearly identical with the last exceptin color, which is bright purple,with the leaf stems tinged with purple. Pkt. 4c.; oz. lic. LEEK. German, LaucH; French, PortreEav. Sow the seed and care for young plants the same as for onions. NEW FLAG—The variety more cultivated in this country than any other. Is hardy and of good quality. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 141b. 28c.; Yelb. 50c. , lb. 90c. 12 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. ——== We THREE. ust Las ~ He SONS BUSH SY BZ { A THE MOST VALUABLE VEGETABLE INTRODUC- TIONS OF RECENT YEARS ACH of these three splendid Dwarf Bush Lima Beans possesses 1tS Own peculiar poinis of merit. I earnestly hope that all will try them. No garden is complete, no table is properly supplied without them. New Jackson Wonder Bush Lima—Grows from 18 to 30 inches high, immensely productive and very early. Pods broad and flat, containing from three to four beautiful varie- gated flat Beans, similar to the well-known Lima, and in the dry state as shell Beans can be used the same as Lima, but when the pods are young they make excellent snap Beans. It cooks easily and quickly; in fact fills all the requirements of a good garden variety as well asa field sort. Pkt. 8c.; Yo pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c. Henderson’s Bush Lima—Valuable variety on account of its earliness and wonderful productiveness, continuing to ow and set pods until stopped by frost. Its popularity increases every year. Rich, puttery Limas—the true re ae (euen Better). ay ines ate, without Eunners; [saves Smalls bright green and Lima like: flowers small, yellowish white, borne in clusters and often above the foliage. Pods short, flat, and contain from thr 7 's, whi r deliciou quality. Try it. Pkt. 8c.; Yo pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c. SD IN SETS PELE SES) Shs EONENONS Burpee’s Bush Lima—The bushes grow 18 to 20 inches high, of stout growth and always erect, yet branching so vigor- ously that each piant develops into a magnificent circular bush from 2 to 3 feet in diameter. Enormously productive, single plants under favorable circumstances yielding from 200 to 350 pods. Handsome large pods being well filled with very large beans, identical in size and luscious flavor with the well-known large Pol2 Limas. Pkt. 8c.; > pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c. FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY, SEE WHOLESALE PAGES. Mr. W. D. De Young, of Oakland, Cal., writes: “If you will refer to your order books you will find that I have ordered from you fifteen years. The reason, have always received honorable treatment and quick attention.” NEW WAX BEAN. Refugee Wax—Among green beans the Refugee type has always been most valuable. This Wax variety has all the peculiar characteristics of the old Refu- gee, such as small, dense foliage, great productive- ness, roundness of pod and handsome appearance. It will readily be seen that the advantage gained in producing a Wax form of this must be great. A Great Favorite. It produces pods of a clear trans- parent color. It remains tender longer than any other wax variety, and is practically ever-bearing. It is free from rust, and its dense habit of growth renders it proof against long continued drought. This feature is valuable, and this is the only Wax Bean we Frow of that possesses it. Pkt. 8c.; 2 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. REMEMBER THAT I PREPAY CHARGES ON BEANS BY THE ONE- HALF PINT, PINT AND QUART. NEW REFUGEE WAX. A TABLE DISH UNSURPASSED FOR DELICACY OF FLAVOR: H. W. BUCKBCE, ROCKFORD, i ~~ RE 13 WARE WAX BEANS BUCKBEE’S RUST-PROOF GOLDEN WAX. Orr own original stock, unequaled in size, color and quality of pods and Superior to All Others. This bean. introduced by us, still continues To Standard Wax Variety For Generu.l Use. In this variety we have a Bean that possesses all the good points of the old favorite, Golden Wax, but is larger in pod and much more prolific; handsome appearance, being of a dark, rich, yellow color and of perfect shape. CAN’T BE BEAT. Of grand quality, showing no string or courseness even when past its best, but is of tender and melting flavor at all stages of its growth. Being so ex- ceedingly prolife, it is not injured by Bean rust. Tor market gardeners or ).i1v.te families no better variety can be planted. Try this great Bean in your orden once angie will always have a place there. t. 8c.; % pt. 15c.; pt. £5c.; qt. 40c, piace ‘ YOSEMITE MAMMOTH WAX In value, distinctiveness and sterling $ worth this Bean is a Wonder. We = would call attention to the necessity of ee YS Stegall, planting this grand variety nearly Warren Plains twice as wide apart as ordinary bush N C., writes:— I Beans. The plant is so large and yig- have ordered a orous, and the pods are so solid and great many seeds pulpy that they require a great deal trom yeu and of light and air to perfect them. ney, Rave ceive A GRAND GOOD VARIETY. pertect sSatistac- The pods frequentiy attai E C s quently attain a length tion. All tne of ten to fourteen ‘inches, with the Nov Ity Presents thicauess of a man’s finger, and are have done well, nearly all solid pulp, the seeds being andI will doallI very small when the pods are fit tus can to get you use. The pods are a rich golden color, many new custo- and are absolutely stringless, cookin mers in this lo- tender and delicious. This is the pop- Cality.’ ular wax Bean for family or market purposes. It is euormously produce ive, as many as 50 of its monster pods hay- ing been counted on one bush. Pkt, bury 72 Phe suv; pt. wuC,; qi. 2c, BUCKBEE’S KUST-PXOUF GOLDEN WAX. JONES’ STRINGLESS WAX. Suis is the result of crossing a white-seeded sort with the Yosemite, and in it the good qualities of the latter variety are developed to a super- lative degree, being wonderfully productive of uniformly well shaped and handsome pods. ‘he plant is exceedingly hardy, rust-proof and productive. Afi ne, white-seeded variety with round, stringless pods of unsurpassed beanty and quality. It matures the long, round, fleshy, stringless pods very early and ripens its crop of seed earlier than the earliest of field Beans, so that it will prove a valuable sort for the farm as well as the garden. The ripe Beans are saleahle as No. 1 medium and are of superior quality for eulinary purposes. This feature makes the sort of especial value to market garceners, since if from any reason there is no sale for them as snaps, the value of the dry Beans will make the crop a remunerative one. Every farm- er and gardener should try it. Pkt, 8c.; % pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. Narr eegie, ))/ y EE 2 Wil >. JONES’ STRINGLESS WAX. Sa | \\\ b e \\ in « \ W W I can also supply the following Dwarf a Beans var.iciies cf Dwarf-Wax Beans, which are too well known to need extended descriptions, at the uniform price of: Pkt. 5c.; 1% pt. 10c.; pt, 18c.; qt. 35c., Challenge Extra Early Black Ycilow Lye Wax Wax, Improved Golden Wax, Maule’s Butter Wax, Texzy’s “Dztzcit Wax. 40) Black Eye Wax. Purpee’s Perfection Wax. kink Eye Wax. rey iyo f Wax Violet Flageolet Wax. Currie’s Rust-Pron ax, Grenell’s Rust-Proof Wax, Mew Sneckled Wax. New Cryst7l Wlie Wax. Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wax, Saddle Back Wax. W-rdwell's Kidney Wax, New Flageolet Wax. Improved W1.ite Wax or Butter YOREMITE MAMMOTT WAX. ——I FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY, SEce& WHOLESALE PAGES. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. DEN NEw Dave > aa, _ » : >: Fee KIDNEY AX =< == — = {22 = For prices in Quanifity, A S i ° Y = Greatest Ese wholesale. pages: piendid Variety. German, Bohne; French, Harcot; Spanish, T:jjorenano; S:ve@ish, Bonar. One quart to 100 feet in drills. Two bushels to the acre in drills, KKemember that I prepay charges on Beans by the one-half pit, pizt and qnart, unless particularly noted. Quantities of one-eighth bushel, one-fourth bushel, one-half bushel and une bushel or more will be shipped by freight or express at purchaser’s expense. BUCKBEE’S NEW RUST-PROOF GOLDEN-EYED WAX. Absolutely Strinaless. Very Prolific. Positivety free from Rust. STRONG-GROWING bush variety. of remarkable vigor and freedom from rust. It sends out short tendrils, on which pods are formed, in addition to those near the central stalk of the plant, which accounts for its wonderful productiveness, amounting, under fayorable conditions, to 100-fold. The pods are meaty and well filled, thick-flat when young and semi-round later; of rich yellow color and fine quality, and entirely stringless, even when old enough te shell. They are also free from that parchment-like lining which makes many varieties tough, unless when very young. If the pods are picked as fast as formed, the plant continues to furnish a bountiful supply for a long season- Pkt. 8c.; 14 pt. lic.; pt. 25c.; at. 40c. NcW EARLY PROLIFIC GERMAN, OR IMPROVED BLACK WAX. We are so thoroughly satisfied with this improved strain of Black Wax that we have discarded the old sfock altogether, this being more vigorous and far more productive, with a longer, whiter, more fleshy pod. Vines medium size, very vigorous and hardy. Flowers reddish-white or purple. Best Early Black Wax Bean for the Market Gardener—Pods medium length, borne well up among _ the foliage, eurved, cylindrical, fleshy, and of a clear, waxy-white color, with long, slightly curved point; remain a long time in condition for use as snaps. Beans small, oblong, jet black. No one can afford to plant the old Black Wax or Butter Bean, as this is much better in every respect. Pkt, 7c.; % pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c, ROGER’S LIMA WAX. We claim for this yariety four essential points: (1) Productiveness, (2) Handsome Color and Tender Pods, (3) Delicious Flavor, (4) White Seeded and will make an Excellent Dry Bean for Baking. They require thin planting (two beans being sumecient for a hill) on very rich soil, and will rnn true and not sport. The pods are the broadest of all Wax Bush Beans; color transparent, glossy lemon wax, having the yellow waxy appearance very soon after the pods are formed. When picked, will retain their bright, attractive appearance for a long time, and will not become tough. Quality very tender, juicy, and flavor delicate, delicious. Seed small, oval, pure white, which is much in their fayor compared with a colored bean. Owing to its tenderness, fine quality and delicious flavor, it cannot help but please those who want the best. Pkt. 8c.; 4% pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; gt. 40c. DAVIS WAX. An exceptionally Hardy, Productive, White-Seeded, Wax-Podded Sort--All of the pods are very long, white, straight and handsome. ‘This is the most hardy and productive bush, wax-podded Bean in cultivation. The vine is rustless and very vigorous, bearing near the center many clusters, some of which extend above the foliage. When young, the pods are very brittle. crisp and tender. The dry Beans are kidney-shaped, clear white and excellent for baking. One of the best of all for shipping as snap Beans, and one of the greatest value for either the market or home garden. The perfect shape and fine colot of the pods, aud the clear white seed make this one of the best sorts for ecanners. It is just what they want—a long, straight, clear white pod, which does not discol- or in canning. Pkt. 7c.; % pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c, NEW YALENTINE WAX. An improved extra early Valen- tine Bean, with round wax pods. A striking acquisition has becn obtained in the list of Wax 3eans through the introduction of has been no variety of such las been uo variety of such prominence among Wax Beans that could compare with that of the Vaientine among green Beans. We now have an excellent wax- podded variety possessing, in a remarkable degree, the excellent features of this sort. It is very early for a Wax Bean. A Grand, Good Bean. A planting made June 12 gave us a fair picking by July 28—46 days. Its value as a shipper has been proven. It is very tender, and almost Without string: in fact, the pod is free from any toughness what- ever, but is remarkably solid throughout. It is handsome in appearance, and so far we have tound it perfectly rust proof. You will be pleased with it. Pkt, 8c.; ¥% pt. ldc.; pt. 25c,; qt. 40c. a = —— BUCKBEE’S SEEDS ARE ALWAYS RELIABLE AND SATISFACTORY. rays TA Ah CHOICE SELECTION OF MONEY-MAKING SORTS BUCKBEE’S EARLY WONDER. This is an ideal Snap Bean | Pods are4 1-2 inches long, soft green, perfectly straightand round. Free from that woody inner lining of tough skin. which we associate with old beans; what little string ex- ists is not developed until pod is quite old Flavor s most delicious; it has the peculiarity of preserv- ing its delicate color almost intact when prepared forthetable Remarkably early, ready for use four Gays in advance of any variety of merit. Its bear- ing qualities are unexcelied and it matures its crop very regularly, even under adverse conditions. Pkt. 8c.3 seg 15c.3 pt. 25c., qt. 40c- New Dwarf Horticultural—Vines compact, upright and very productive Pods Uepinm jength cylindrical and curved, with splas ‘hright red on a yellowish ground. The ripe Beans a> 7arge, plump, oval and neatly covered with splashes 05¢ bright green, and when in this condition the Beans are very large, easily shelled and about equal to the aoe in quality. Pkt., 5c.3 1-2 pt. {0e.: pte -3; qt. 35c. Earity Mohawk—This sort is so much hardier than the others that it can be planted earlier, fur- nishing Beans fit for use before any other kind. Vines large and stout, with large leaves which will stand a slight frost. Blossoms large, purple; pods long, straight, with long tapering point. eans lonz, kidney-shaped, variegated with drab, purple, brown. In favor forforcing; matures quickly, car- ries good weight of long, large pods. Pkt. 5c.3 1-2 pt. 10c.; pt. 16c.; qt. 30c. Best of All—This vine is very hardy, vigorous and healthy, producing an abundance of very straight, handsome pods, which, when fit for use as snaps, are round, very brittle and of a peculiar deep green color. As the pods mature they become lighter in color and splashed with bright red. When fit for use as green shelled, the Beans are large, mottled with red, very tender and of the best quality. The dry Beans are mottled in two shades of red, One of the hardiest and best of all, Pkt. 5c.3 1-2 pt. 10c.; pt. 18c.3 qt.35c, NEW EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE. i Earliest of the green podded kinds, fur- nishing a fleshy pod of fine quality. It is usually from two to three weeks earlier than ordinary Refugee. The vines, though a little smaller, are fully as hardy and vigorous as , and more upright. Pods of the id shape, except slightly flatter. me size, Shape and e>lor as com- . Our stock has been selected with great care, and is extremely uniform in ripening. Pkt. 6c.; 1-2 pt. 10c., pt. 18c.3 qt. 35c. _ , New White Vaientine—This varie kind entirely, and at the same time j Red Valentine. The plant is conside it may be planted at exactly the s: ne distance. istics of its parent, particularly in the absence of st much thicker and more meaty than any cf this t pe. any other variety we know of. [ can also supply the following varietie are too well kne n to need extended 5c.5 1-2 pt. 8c.3 pt. 15¢.3 at. 28c. Refugee, or 1000 to 1. Early China Red Eye. improved Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. Pee il waree White Marrow. Sarly Royal Dwarf White Kidney. Improved Navy Bean, ov VED EXTRA EARLY VALENTINE ‘ty presents improvements of a different is distinctly superior to its parent, the Early ibly larger than the Early Valentine, though It preserv 1 DP I wringiness in enormous quantities close to the center of the plant, ¢ 5 Another advantage which will recommend it to all is that the Beans retain their tenderness much long Pkt. 6c.; 1-2 pt. 12c.; 5 of Green-Podded Bush Beans, deseviptions, at the uniform price of Pkt. BUCKBEE’S ELECTRIC TREE BEAN, SEE FIELD SEED PAGES-ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THIS BOOK, ILLINOIS. BEST BEANS BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ive VADs DUG RAE HT . . Nw WSS SS : EARLY’ BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED EXTRA EARLY VALENTINE For snaps there is nothing superior to this variety among the green podded sorts, and many prefer it to the wax varieties. Vines erect. with coarse, dark green leaves and large white blossoms, Pods medium length, curved, cylindrical, with crease in back; very fleshy, crisp and tender. Beans medium size, long irregular, ink, marbled with red. Many different strains of Valentines are offered under slightly vary ing names, each claiming to be a great and dis- tinct improvement. We have carefully examined them all, both in trial and large yield, and have found none which we were willing to substitute for our stock, which combines all the good qualities. Pkt. %c.3 1-2 pt. 12¢c.3 pt. 20c.3 qt. 35c. MERITORIOUS GREEN-PODDED BUSH BEANS New Stringless Green Pod—Is most happily named. as it is quite unique--the only absolutely stringless green-podded bean in the market. Pod is round, full, larger and straighter than those of most varieties Quality is most superior. The Michigan State Agricultural College Experiment Station writes: ‘Plants of medium growth. Pod 41-2 to 51-2 inches long, nearly round, slightly curved, light green, flesh tender and of best quality Pods remain Jong in edible condition: even when the beans are large, the Rods are not stringy. Valuable for good quality and lack of stringiness.’’ Pkt. %c.3 1-2 pt. 2c.3 pt. 20c.: qt. 35c. i New Early Round Pod Yellow Six Weeks— While this variety does not differ from the Early Long Yellow Six Weeks in size or general appearance of the vine, the pods are shorter very much thicker. more fleshy and quite stringless [oreover, while retainipg the vigor and hardiness of the old sort, it is fully one week earlier. Dry Bean color of ordinary Six Weeks, but much shorter Pkt. 6c.3 1-2 pt. 10c.3 pt. 18c.3 qt. 35c. an @ 2s all the character: | The pods are borne } not only longer, but § Sg See NS ij Sh and ¢ r than BSC. which pt. 22c.3_ct. 16 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. ODS wonderfully broad, thick and entirely stringless. They sur- pass any other variety in the way vines cling to the poles, and every Lean grower will at once acknowledge this is the most import- ant qualiucation. Pods flattish, ov.l shape, and when fully growu are from 4 to 6 inches long, exceedingly rich, buttery and fine flayored when cooked. ‘hey are hardy. easily grown and most productive. Sirpassingly fine for an early and late snap sort, also as a dry shell or winter Bean it is unsurpassed, and such is the peculiar taste and pleasing flavor of this ean that we have known persons who would not eat any other varieties of String Beans after tasting Lazy Wife. Pkt. 8c.; 1% pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c. CHILD’S MAMMOTH PODDED HORTI- CULTURAL POLE. Similar in general character to the London Horticultural, but larger in every way. The mammoth pods are striped and splashed With exceedingly brilliant crimson. The beans when dry are marked like the pods; when fit for use they are an immense size and of the finest quality. This variety has been sold under many names, such as Worcester, Hampden and Mugwump Pole, but a great deal of the stock offered has been impure, mauy plants being lize Londcu Ilorticultural. We have developed a stock which is pure and sure to please all who plant it. Ps. 6c.; % pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c. Every Packet of Beans h Contains Two Ounces or = | More. NEW WILLOW-LEAF LIMA. Five thousand from one. This new and very unique Pole Bean was brought prominently be- fore the publie.lately. It has such popularity that it is now a standard sort. It differs from all other Beaus known by its beautiful deeply cut foliage, aptly described by its name, ‘*Willow Leaf.’’ Hardy and Productive—The beauty of this, although such an attraction, is overlooked as soon as it begins to bloom, because of the profusion of blossoms, which are truly astonishing. The vines are full of bloom, and later become loaded with pods. Vines bloom and bear pods of uni- form size for a long time. Pure white beans, exceptionally tender; fine flavor. Pkt. 7c.; 14 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c,; qt. 40c. EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. A well-known, early and very beavtiful sort. Vines large, strong-growing, vigorous, hardy; leaflets large, light gieen. crimped; flowers yellowish-white; pods 6 to S inches long, borne in abundant clusters, each containing from 3 to 6 pods, which are broad, very thick and fleshy, Geeply creased along the edge to which the Beans are attached; much curved; color bright golden yellow. Of the very best auality, and staying in condition for use a long time. The Beans are also excellent shelled greeu. We recommend this variety as furnishing the largest and hand- somest pods of any sort in the list. Pkt. 8c.; 1% pt. 12c.; pt. <£c.; qt, 40c, SEISERT’S EARLY LITA. The earliest trne Lima. No other sort so early or so good. As larse as the largest, making it the best Lima Bean ever odered. The vine is exceptionally hardy, vigorous, and not only produces pods earlier, brt continues kearing longer than any other sort. la earliness. ease of aelling, size, beauty and quality of the green beans, this variety is farin advance of all others sorts. The pods and green beans are as large as those of the King of the Garden Lima, and of better quality. Stock is limited this season. Order early. No progressive gardener will fail to try it. EEt. 8c.; 4% pt. 1éc.; pt. £2c.; qt. 40c, al ba a rr ~AT BUCKBED’S NEW KING CF THE GARDEN LIMA. (The Best W_ite Lima.) Practical yvaluc has been the object aimed at in the Ccvelopment of this grand variety. which is the outcome of skillful selection. It furmishes tke largest green Beans, and is the most easily shelled of any of the Limas, The yire is so productive that although the pods rarely contain more than four Beans, the yieid is enormous and is produced from the very first to the last of the season. The green shelled Beans are of immense sise, but so tender and succulent that they shrink in Grying to abont the size of the Large White Lima. It is the best Lima Bean ever offered for iaarket gardeners’ use. In yield, ease of shelling, size, beauty and quality of green Beans, this variety is in advance of all other sorts, and is recognized as the best of all the Limas for either the garden or the market. PEt, 7c.; % nt. 12c.; pt. 2£c.; qt. 40c, >| aT ha aT FAMOUS KUNTUCKY WONDER OR OLD HOMESTEAD. This splendid variety, introduced in 1885, has since been offered as Seek No Further, and was introduced in 1891 as a novelty under the name of Old Homestead. Vine vigorous, climbing well and yery prodnetive, bearing its pods in large clusters; blossoms white; pods green, very long, often reaching 9 or 10 inches, nearly round when young, and very crisp, continuing in use for an extended season. Has no Equal. Dry beans long, oval, dun-colored. An early and yery prolifie sort, with showy pods, which are most excellent for snaps. It is sometimes cata- Jogued as Southern Prolific, but this is an error, as the latter is two weeks later and has shorter pods. Send to Buckbee for the Best Secd. Pkt. 7c.; 1% pt. 12c.; pt, 22c.; at. 40c. POLE BEANS. I can also supply the following splendid varieties of Pole Beans, which are too well krown to require extended ‘description, at the following low prices: PEt. y% Pt. Pt, Qt. ; 0. Piaxlyselsere Ora wwiite welt B)nteicate ctereiersteteicielcielereletsiela/=tisicistelsie}spsiciereiatets INewihariygis lack iin det sticiicin seine ieteeietetee ele ieicteertertelioteion WARE) TOE NCEE G) UNE = BS beodgesGocoddusa aa scaggoCaenN Ses GoldensyAnidalusiateiceae ree cieirecteiels cerereieicieleieienietaiele/ateletuisteleraiors Red Speckled Cut Short or Corn Hill......................-.-- New White Runner... ....... dadodddoecoosoonnonSboDSanotodas Scarlet Runner... 0.0... eee eee eee eee eee eee Golden Champion........-...- dato dosbes bos soaDodoseearEEeosns Buckbee’s New Holstein................-...-...--.------ +e Buckbee’s New Golden Lima..............-.--0-- eee seer eee BUCKBEE’S NEW KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA IS BEST FOR MARKET GARDENERS. BUCKBEE’S MASTODON The greatest Man- gel of the century. Without doubt the greatest creation in Mangels’ ever placed before the public. Thelargest, heaviest and most profitable Mangel offered. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. YIELDS OVER 2000 BUSHELS PER ACRE. C I The best results are obtained on a deep, rich sandy loam, which Uu Ture should be well prepared and thoroughly enriched. Seed should be sown as soon as ground is nicely settled, in drills 30 inches apart. Cultivate well when young and thin out the plants to 1 foot apart in the row. If these thinnings are carefully handled and the larger leaves cut off, they can be reset to fill vacancies, and will make the largest roots. Care should be taken in harvesting not to break or bruise the roots as it hastens their decay. To preserve Mangels during winter, store them in a cool cellar similar to potatoes, or bury in pits in a dry situation, and cover them with a light covering of straw, then a covering of boards and lastly a goodly covering of soil to protect them in severe and wet weather. I would particu- larly recommend that those interested in growing roots for stock feeding send to the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., for a FREE copy of Bulletin No. 11, giving the analysis of American feeding stuffs. Sear ane EU OR ROR ATT eT A REVELATION AMONG MANGELS. Hon. A. J. Love: joy,of Roscoe, I1., the eminent stock specialist, writes: “The results which I obtained by planting Buckbee’s Mangel seed are truly amazing. I heartily recom- mend them to all.’’ a= The Greatest Mangel of the Century. = UCKBEE’S MASTODON is enormously, wonderfully productive. Its yield is exceedingly fabulous: 1,500 to 1,800 bushels per acre is nothing uncommon on good soil, and many experimental stations and trial tests the past year have produced at the rate of 2,009 to 2,500 bushels per acre. each, and many reaching the sensational weight of 75 pounds and over. j In length, Buckbee’s Mastodon is about the same as Buckbee’s Mammoth Long Red Mangel, its weight very much wonderful Mangel? particularly remarkable for its handsome shape and broad shoulders, The flesh is red, of very fine texture and quality,containing less water and more sugar than any other Mangel, except it ba Sheep and other stock thrive better when fed on it, heavier. the New Imperial Sugar, making it more nutritious and milk-producing. picking out pieces of it in preference to other kinds. most valuable and profitable of all stock-feeding beets. variety. its diameter being greater and Prominent Mangel authorities consider Buckbee’s grand Mangel at prices within reach of all, I offer it at the following exceptionally low: prices: Oz, 8c.; %4 lb. 20c.; % 1b. 35c.; lb. 6Uc.; 5 1b. $2.50, prepaid, Mr. Frank S. White, Beloit, Kan. A LEADING STOCKMAN. Writes: ‘Last spring I pur- chased Buckbee’s Mastodon Man- i wee4 ocl Seed and raised over 4,000 busbels. I consider this a fine and very prof- itable crop. J am greatly pleased with the niing Buckbees Seeds.”’ = = results obtained Mastodon by Please remember that I own and control the entire stock of this grand It is such a shy seeder that the seed cannot be grown as cheaply as other Mangels, yet being desirous of placing this We took many hundreds of specimens from our fields weighing over 60 pounds Could anything be more marvelous than this truly but it is far the » ———— Dre, ALENG PLEASE READ SCHEDULE OF CLUB RATES ON PAGE ONE BEFORE SENDING ORDER. 18 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE’ MANGELS ~~ hey ED s BUSKEEES My Thoroughbred Mangel Seed is the acknowledged leader throughout the land for mammoth yield. Desira- ble shape, uniform large size, long pd and good quality. The Value of Mangels for stoc feeding can- not be over estimated. The results from their use are wonderful, as is shown in the improved health and con- dition of animals, the increased yield of milk in cows and the great saving of hay. They can be raised at a trifling cost. Buckbee’s Mammoth Long Red Mangel. This grand Mangel of my own introduction stands with- outarival. It has created a great sensation wherever grown, on account ofits extraordinary size, single roots weighing from 30 to 40 pounds being of frequent occur- rence. Wonderfully productive, producing on an average the enormous quantity of from 1,000 to 1,500 bushels per acre. Beware of Imitations. The quality is of the highest order. Its keeping quali- ties are not excelled. The cropis always uniform. and the color isa beautiful dark red. You cannot afford to be without this best of all Mange's. Oz. 5c.; % lb. 15c,; % Ib. 25c.; lb, 40c., or 5 lbs, (for one acre) $1.75 prepaid. Golden Tankard Mangel. gs Thisdistinct variety isa most important addition to our list of roots for stock feeding, as it contains less waterand more sugar than most Mangels. The very best for dairy farming. Sheepand all other stock thrive wonderfully onit. Itisearly, hardy and a good cropper. for on ac- count of its shape roots can be left standing close in rows. Oz. 5c.; *4 lb. 10c.; % Ib. 18c.; 1b. 80c., or 5 lbs, (for one acrg $1.40 prepaid. New Golden Monarch Mangel. This entirely new and distinct Mangel grows to the largest size and is of a beautifulruss tyellowcolor. It is remarkably evenin shape, of vigorous growth; it hasa fine neck, large leaves with green stems and a very smooth fine skin. The fiesh is white, firm and sweet, greatly relished by cattle and otherstock Altogether it is a magnificent root, easily lifted. growing more than half above ground, producing enormous crops, and is an excellent keeper. Oz 5c; % Ib. 12c.; % lb. 20c.; lb. 35c., or 5 lbs, (for one acre) $1.60 prepaid. I can alsosupply the following new and standard ya- rieties of Mangels at the uniform price of oz. 5c.; % Ib. 10c.; % Ib. 16c.; Ib. 28c., or 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.30 prepaid: GIANT OR MAMMOTH JUMBO, GIANT INTERMEDIATE? GIANT HOLSTEiIN, YELLOW LEVIATHAN, LONG YELLOW: YELLOW OVOID, EIFFEL TOWER, CHAMPION RED GLOBE; ORANGE GLOBE, MIXED MANGEL SEED. Champion Yellow Globe Mangel. One of the best varieties grown for stock feeding; very productive, excellent keeper; smail tops and few leayes; uniformly globe shaped, color of skin deep orange yellow; fiesh white ana of excellent quality. The roots grow al- most entirely above ground: well adapted to shallow ground; very easy to harvest. Oz, 5c.; 4 Ib. 10c.; % lb. 16c; Tb. 28c.; or 5 lbs, (for one acre) $1.30 prepaid, Sugar Beets. HE SUGAR BEETS are used both for ] the table and stock feeding, as well as for making sugar, while the Mangels are used principally for feeding stock. ¢-lture—Same as for Mangels. I can supply the following new and stand- ard varieties of Sugar Beets, which are too well known to need extended description. at the uniform price of oz. 5c; % Ib 10c;3 ¥% lb- 16c.; lb. 28c., or 5 lbs. (for one acre)$1.35 prepaid: VILMORIN’S IMPROVED SUGAR DANISH SUGAR JERSEY SUGAR FRENCH WHITE SUGAR RED TOP LANE’S IMPROVED SUGAR ti mT) a i - "i BUCKBEE’S NEW IMPERIAL SUGAR. HE grandest and mostsuperior ofall I Sugar Beets, affording a larger per- centage of sugar than any known variety. Very productive, yielding 20 tons and over of the finest beets to the acre; roots are very Symmetrical and de- sirable in shape; grow slightly above the surface. The color is white, slight.y washed with red at top, while the balance isofaclear white, Flesh finely grained and very sweet. I sell thousands of pounds each year to the Jarge beetsugar factories through the country, always with the most satisfactory results. 02.5c.; 4 lb. 15c; “Ib 25c-: Ib. 40c.; 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.75 prepaid. KLEIN WANZLEBEN. (SUGAR BEET.) HIS is now acknowledged generally | throughout the continent of Eu- rope, and as far as triedin America also, as the best to grow for the manufacture of sugar. We offer German-grown seed the second year from polarized roots. The polarized parent roots tested eighteen to twenty per cent. of sugar, while the crop varied from fourteen to eighteen per cent. of sugar, according to the season. Special prices will be quoted for large quantities. Oz 5c; 4 lb. 10c.; 46 lb. 16c-.; lb. 28c., or 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.30 prepaid. Buckbee’s Mangels and Beets Are Famvuus the World Over. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. NIWA S SS = A packet of Beet | Seed contains more than 600 seeds. CD_— PROFIT OVER #30000 PER ACRE ~ = S = ESS JS Weal ae BAP ES PR ERBUELNG Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen. This Csveet Corn as now improved is the best for main crop. The illustration éistinctly shows the formation and depth of grains and the manner in which they are set on the cob, which is small in comparison to the size of the ears, making this strain of Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet Cora the most preferable variety ever offered for main crop. For table use the quality of Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen Sweet Corn cannot be excelled. lt is yery tender, sugary, and remains a long time in condition suitable for ee coming into market at a time when the main crops are being sold, these are very important conditions. For canning purposes Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen Sweet Corn will prove most satisfactory; its large ears, with long, slender grains, make by far the most saleable canned corn, and it out-yields all other varieties. Many of my customers who made trials of this splendid Sweet Corn_the past year, report yields of over 200 bushels of ears per acre. You cannot possibly be disappointed by planting Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen. My price to one and all as long as stock seed lasts: Postpaid, Pkt, $c.; 44 pt. 12c,; pt. 20c.; qt. 30c, At Buyer’s Expense, % bu. 60c.; %4 bu. $1.00; % bu. $1.80; bu. $3.50. 72 FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY, SEE WHOLESALE PAGES. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. a\ z Wh) My Spr ‘ Popular Varieties That Have No Equal. German, Welchkorn; French, Mais; My Svveet Corn is unsurpassed, is all my own growth, grown from the : It is grown so far north that it is adapted to any section of the country, and surpasses in earli- The earlier varieties should be planted as soon as the ground is nicely dried, carefully cured and eared for. ness and productiyeness that offered by any other seedsman. settled in Spring picked in just the right condition. that is, when mace frequently enough always to have a supply at this stage. CULTURE Gite eee alluvial soil is best, and thorough, but Remember that I prepay charges by the half-pint, pint and quart, more will be shipped by freight or express at purchaser’s expense. FIRST EARLY VARIETIES. New Metropolitan—One of the very earliest, best and sweetest early Sweet Corn. Big yielder, grows 51% feet high; ears 9 inches long, 10 to 12 rowed. General favorite for all purposes. Pkt. 6c.; % pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c. ; Kendall’s New Large Early Giant—Very productive; ears large and long; 10 to 12 rowed. Kernels white, sweet and tender. Very desirable for both market and family purposes. Sells well in any market. Pkt. 6c.; % pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 28c, Extra Early Cory—Certainly one of the most popular and best early varieties, only excelled in earliness by ‘‘Buckbee’s First of All.” Those that desire a first-class early sort can make no mistake in planting the Cory. Pkt, 5c.; % pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c. Mammotk Early White Cob Cory—Selected for white cob and white kernels from the original and earliest Cory. For a strictl, first-class early, for first market and home use, you will be delighted with Early White Cob Cory. Pkt. 5e.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c. Extra Early Adams—While not a Sweet Corn, this is a tender white Corn for table use. Dwarf stalk, small ears, hardy; can be planted earlier than any Sweet Corn. Pkt. 5c.; % pt, 8c,; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c. Early Minnesota—This popular variety is one of the best early sorts for the market, and the private garden. By careful selection we have developed a stock which is remark- ably uniform and in which all the good qual- ities that are so popular are intensified. Pkt. 5¢c.; % pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c. Ballard’s Early Chicago Market—Strong, stocky grower, always producing a reliable stand, having ears in great abundance of the finest quality. Desirable for market gardeners and very valuable for the family garden. Symmetrical growth, good yield and fine quality place it in a very enviable position. Mr. George R. Hill, a well- known Chicago market gardener, says: ‘‘Your strain of Ballard’s Chicago Market Corn suits me to a ‘T.’ Would plant no other for our_use.’”’ Pkt. 5c.; 4% pt. 8c,; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c, Early Crosby—A most excellent variety, remarkably early and of the best flavor. Ears of medium size, 12 or more rowed, grain very thick and sweet. This is the sort so largely grown in Maine for canning, and it is the use of this variety, rather than any peculiarity of the soil that has given Maine Sweet Corn its reputation for quality. Pkt. 5c.; % pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt, 25c, MEDIUM EARLY VARIETIES. New Honey Sweet—An exceptionally fine variety for second early use, The husks and stalks being of a deep red color, the corn itself is of a beautiful creamy white color, and has the deepest grains, smallest cob of any known variety. Productive, fine quality. Pkt. 6c.; % pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 28c. Perry’s Hybrid—Another very popular eastern variety. Stalks of medium height, bearing two large. 12 or 14 rowed’ears, which often haye a red or pink cob; grain medium size, cooking very white and tender. Pkt, 5c.; % pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c, perfection Spanish, Maiz; or about the same time as field corn is planted. ‘ the skin of the grain The quality is inferior if it is a few days too old or too young. and immediately shallow cultivation MR. A. R. AMES, a prominent Agricul- turalist and Real Estate Dealer of Madison, Wis., writes: ‘‘Have planted ‘Buckbee’s Seeds’ for over twenty years, and the re- suits have always been first-class is no use questioning the fact that ‘Buck- bee’s Seeds’ are grown as far north as is possible to secure the highest degree of I must add that our field of Sweet Corn the past season was a marvel to allin this locality.’’ Swedish, Majas-Sot, very best stock seed carefully selected, thoroughly fire- should be should be the finest the Sweet Corm of any variety, it slightest puncture, and_ plantings To have breaks at before planting, this should be thoroughly worked. until tassels appear. Quantities of one-eighth, quarter, half and one bushel or Moore’s Early Concord—Produces its large, handsome, 14 to 16 rowed ears very low on the stalks and comes into use after Perry’s Hybrid. An excellent sort either for canning factory or the garden. Pkt. 5c.3 15 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c, Black Mexican—Although the ripe grain is black, or bluish black, the Corn, when in condition for table, cooks remarkably white and is very tender. Desirable for family_use, and does especially well for the second early in the south. Pkt, 5c.; ™% pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; at. 25c. Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum—One of the sweetest varieties and is largely used for market and canning. A great favorite and is wonderfully productive. This is the variety used almost exclusively at the famous Rhode Island clambakes, which is sufficient evidence of its quality. Pkt. 5c.; 44 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c, Amber Cream—aA strong. vigorous grower of medium season; feet high, with dark foliage; ears of large size (10 to 14 kernels; very rich, sugary, and when fit for table use a handsome white. The dry ker- nels are amber colored and shriveled. Pkt, 5c.; % pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c. Everbearing—The ears are of good size and covered with kernels clear to the end of the cob. The husks and stalks are of a red color; each stalk will produce one to two well developed ears; now if these are picked When mature, one to two and even four more ears will set and develop on the same stalk during the next two to four weeks. Three or four dozen hills will supply a good sized family for weeks. . 63 % pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; at. 28c, LATE OR MAIN GROP VARIETY. Country Gentleman-—Fars of full size, retaining all the delicious sweetness and qualities of Ne Plus Ultra. Three to five ears to a stalk, small cob, sweet, tender. Pkt, 6c.; % pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; » 28c, at Buckbee’s Hickox—Popular wherever known. One to two weeks earlier than Evergreen. Large, attractive ear; has a white cob and grain and remains in condition for use a long time. Best sort for drying and canning. Pkt. 6c,; % pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 28c. Stowell’s Evercreen—The standard main crop. Hardy and _ pro- ductive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time iy condition suitable for boiling. Sown at the same time as earlier Corns, will supply the table until October. Pkt. 5c.; 4% pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; at. 28c. Mammoth—Produces the largest ears of any variety, a single ear often weighing two or three pounds. Of excellent quality, it is svreet, tender and Celicions., Pkt. 5c.; % pt. 10c.; pt. 10c.; qt. 28c, stalks 7 ) inches long) with deep There I can also supply the following standard ond new varictics of Sweet Corn. which are too well known to need description, at the uniforn rate of Pkt. 5c.3 half pt. 8c.3 pt. 15c.3 qt. 25c. Extra Early Sheffield, Improved Ruby, Old Colony, Egyp- tian, Extra Early Vermont, Early Marblehead, Improved Shoe Peg, Early Adams or Burlington, Ne Plus Ultra, Sta- bler’s Early, Washington, Bonanza, Shaker’s Large Early, Rockford Market.Zig Zag Evergreen,Sw’t Corn for Fodder PLANT BUCKBEE’S SEED AND BE SURE OF A MONEY-MAKING CROP. 31 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. ‘G3NDOLSHBAO 3B LAWYVW JHL HONOHL NAAT BIWS AGVSY HLIM LAIN TIM LI AVH. OGNIA TIM NO, *S3SOdUNd 11V LOW4 NI ONY ONIddIHS ‘ONINNWO ‘LaWYVIA ‘ATI YOs ‘SHSHLO T1V YSAO JSONANINOYd LI AAID ALAIUVA AVAV AAV ve LL A CET LL ¢ Teka { — —s wilt [reai} Yt H A\\\a \ er (\ BAN \ Fea\\ Z UWE WE \\\ venti { BIHAN \: LA 4 Za) AN\\\ YA eA y om B ey \\i" ; Nt MMe mi aK 1 i ‘ \s g H 1 \\ \ \ ~~ Py ie : : , a S\N WA Yi i : i OW, We H \ . 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It is the hardie-, easiest raised and most productive of any plant Leversaw. It matures early as corn and does well on every kindof soil. Youcanraise your own coffee foro e cent a pound. Ground and fed to milch cows it makes the richest and yel- lowest butter ever seen. It is as easily raised as corn and beans and is cultivated in the same Way. Full directions onevery packet. Py seed is genuine. Large Packet 5c.; 14 1b. 10c.; 4% lb. 17c.; 1b, 30c, Buy Buckbee’s Seeds—Direct from the Grower to the Planter. Lo FFER: 7 i \RARE, S LEADING POP CORN VARIETIES Pop Corn should be found in every garden, especially if there are chil- dren to enjoy it during the ionz winter evenings which bring young people together for social amusement. [bt isa fact not generally known that Pop Corn pops best when more than one year old, and that when well popped it becomes twenty times its natural size; thus a quart and wv half will make nearly a bushel of popped corn, In the illustration will be seen a conven- ient ‘popper,’ which may be bought for a trifle from a hardware store or easily made of wire netting. Did you evertry Pop Corn as amoney making crop? You will be surprised at the result. There is always a good market ata fair price, and if you plant my selected stock seed you will be able ti: sell your crop to planters in your vicinity at a greatiy advanced price, New Striped or Variegated—(1)—A fancy variety, very showy and of the best quality. Rather jarge ears filled out with clear, transparent, white ker- nels, beautifully striped with bright crimson. An early und productive variety, and one of great beauty. A good popper. Pkt, 5c; % pt. Lbde, pt. 25c,; at. 40c. Buckbee’s Snowball—(2)—The finest white variety in existence, belonging t the rice family; the best yielder and far in advance of any other yartets ears averaging six inchesin length. Beautiful shape; the best popper. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; at. 40c. New Red Beauty—(3)—I'ine variety. The stalks grow 6 feet high and aver- age 3 to 4ears each, from 5 to6 inches long, and covered with large, rice shaped kernels of a deep red color. Pkt, 5c.; % pt. 15c.: pt. 25.3 at, 40c. Queen’s Golden— One of the very best and most prolific varieties grown. Its quality and handsome appearance when popped are very noticeable. It pops perfectly white, ana a single kernel will expand to a diameter of nearly oneinch. he stalks grow 6 feet high, and the large ears are pro- duced in abundance. Mr. Queen, the originator, says: ‘‘Itissofarahead of all others that I have seen or tried as to be beyond comparison in every respect, especially in yield, in sturdy growth, in size and in color when popped —being of a delicate golden yellow.” Pkt, 5c; % pt. 15e.3 pt, 25c. ; at. 40c, Mapledale Prolific—This remarkable variety originated with Prof. R. L. Weth- erell, of Davenport Lowa, who states: ‘I selectedon my Mapledale Fruit Farm this year ten stalks with 12l ears, or an average of 12 ears to the stalk, one stalk having 19ears.’”’? Thestalks grow € feet high and the ears are alllarge in size, with grains nearly clear white in color. An ayer- age ear measured 6% inches longand contained 585 perfect kernels. Pops pure paper white, of fine quality. Besuretojnclude this remarkable var- lety in your order for Pop Corn. Pkt. 5c; % pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; at, 40c, For only 20 cents I will send prepaid one Liberal PackKet each of the above Five Pop Corns. g g a g g 7] a 77] USEFUL and ORNA- MENTAL | cou nDs| ik a ticles. Lasts for years. Pkt. 4c.; 02. 10c, New Japanese Climbing = Veautiful climber with jiandsome foliage, and of rapid growth. it. Pkt, 5e. Dipper Useful for bird’s hests, fancy hanging baskets, elc, Pkt. 4c.; oz, 12c. : True Nest Egg—Resembling in color, shape and size the eggsofhens. Do noterack. last for = years and make the best of nesteggs. Rapid grower and vood climber, ex- tremely ornamental and useful for covering screens, etc, Pkt, 4c.; oz, 12c, New Japanese Dish Cloth or Luffa—Ornamental enough for a house vine, and fru tis very useful Fruit enormous, two feet in length. and borne in great profusion. ‘he lining of mature fruit. when washedaud bleached, is porous, tough, elastic, sponge-like, making the nicest. cleanest substi- tute for dish cloths and bath sponges imaginable, besides being useful > for various articles of fancy work. Pkt, 4c.; oz, 12c, Sugar Trough—Enorm‘us, hard-sheiled fruit, holding from three to ten gallons each. just right to use as receptables for lard, sult, seed corn, etc. Pkt, 4c,3 oz. 10c.3 14 1b, 30c. New Serpent—A beautiful climbing variety of easy culture, heavy fcliage and serving as the best shade. Pkt, 5e. Finest Mixed—Combining in the largest mixture the most curious, interesting and useful of the entire Gourd family. Forms may be varied by tying strings around the young fruit or by exciasing the same in a curved mold while growing, thns stamp'ng on its surface any Pkt. 4c.: oz, 7e.; 34 lb, 20¢, Hercules’ Club-Pnor- rvyyie mous, longclubshaped == Z - wn I © ee fruit, useful to use in We | NN U “ A MUI D INI; BOO C > Wid HG storing various ar- | They hold from a pint to a quart and a half each. Try Are desired fizures or letters that may be carved on the mo!d. $100 CO REWARD I have deposited the sum of One ° Hundred Dollarsin the Winnebago National Bank of Rockford, Illinois—As a Reward to be Paid to Any Person who will prove that any Testimonial contained in my 1905 Seed and Plant Guide is not genuine or thai any testimonial has been solicited by me. I do not have to “Blow My Own Horn’”’ in order te seli my ‘‘Full of Life’’ Seeds and Plants—the Best Seeds and Plants that money can It is not whatI say, but what my Seeds and H. W. BUCKBEE, buy. Results count! Plants do. y EES" 34 H W BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. MWD SS SB. woo SLCC GGG - On GUGUGG GG My, Ms % "4 TZ, VOSS OLE “Ge YD WLLL dec Sliced and fried in batter and served v 1e place Did you Know that Egg Plant growing was one of the most profi- table crops? Many growers clear from $200 to $00 per acre. ’ Better variety than New York Purple, Buckbee S New Large Purple, large size and high quality of fruit, rani extreme productiveness makes it the most profitable to grow: plants large, spreading. Foliage light green. Fruit very large, oval or short; pear-shaped; skin deep purple; fiesh pearly white. Plants ripen 2to 6 large fruits. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c.; 2 oz. 40c. 341b. 75c. Black Pekin 2 Very early, of large size. Prolific and desirable for market gar- ’ dener’s use; fruit nearly round; skin smooth, dark and glossy; flesh white and fine grained. Pkt, 4c.: oz. 25c,; 2 aes ?41b. 70c. fr A F - ’ . is variety offered now for the Buckbee Ss New White Egg Piant, 3 first time. mitniontal doubt the pre- ferable by far of all to grow either for market, family and shipping purposes Pro-& duces much larger fruit andis more productive than the New York Purple. The fiesh is more tender and flavor more delicate than purple varieties. Donot confound this J with Old Large White or other varieties. I control the entire Stock, Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c: B02, 003: HDT. One of the earliest and most producti ne earlies st productive var- Extra Large Long Purple, 4 ieties, fruit long, dark, rich reals and of fine quality. Sure to give the best of satisfaction forall purposes. Pkt, 8c,; oz. 15c.3 20z.25c.: 14lb, 45c. Large, round or oval,: of excellent quality, Large New York Purple, highly esteemed in market, Pkt, 4c.; oz. Ree | 2 oz. 28c.: 4 Ib. 50c. Sexy JENNIE E. FRONK, Donnally Mills, Pa. TOMATO EGG-PLANT. A very greatcuriosity. Vine TOMATO EGG PLANT. has every appearance of an soy se put bears a bright red, solid tomato, as shown in Jie SHEE It : f d ields as high as 60 beautiful tomatoes toa single plant. Do not fail to try this customer. My neighbors all inquire y : - . oz . where I get my seeds, and you have re- UTE SO Ouess HSC SESH TRS ER pnmendation uersonny re | FIR RBS—Stweet, Pot and Medicinal. Writes.‘ Buckbee’s Seeds are Best of All.”” The success [have had wn the past with your seeds makes me a permanent —S Wild Cucumber Vine. The quickest climber for arbors trellis, fences etc., known. Makes the most mosaic covering. Never suffers from the heat, but retains its fresh and lively green colors, and what is of prime importance, hardly affected by warm or cold, hot or dry weather, and is sow itselfand come up every yearin the same place. Sure to please you. Pkt. 5c,; oz. lde, The varieties marked with an asterisk [*] are perenzial, and when once obtained ip the garden, may be preserved for years with bunt little care. Anise—Used for cordials, garnishing and flavoring. Pkt. 3e.: oz. 10c. *Balm—Leaves havea fragrant odor. Used for making a pleasant beverage known as Balm Wine; also for Balm Tea for use in fevers. Pkt. 3c.: oz. 20c. Basil, Sweet—Leaves used for flavoring soups and seasoned dishes. Pkt. 8c.: oz. l5c. Borage - Leaves used for flavoring, and the flowers furnish bee pasture. Pkt. 3c.: oz. 10c. *Catnip—Leaves and young shoots are used for seasoning: also used as a mild nervine for infants. Pkt, 4c.: oz. 30c. *Caraway—Seeds used for flavoring bread, pastry, candy, etc, Pkt. 8c.; oz. 7c. Coriander—Used in the manufacture of liquors, confectionery, etc. Pkt, 3c.: oz. 6c. Dill--Seeds used as a condiment and also for pickling cucumbers. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c. *Fennel, Sweet—Leaves ornamental: are boiled for fish sauce. Pkt, 3c.: oz. 10c. *Hyssop—Is a stimulant. and used for asthma and chroniccatatrh. Pkt. 3c., oz. lic. *Horehound - Leaves used for seasoning and making cough medicine. Pkt. 8c.: oz. ldc. *Hop Seed Pkt. 25c.: oz. $1.50. *Lavender An aromaticand medicinal herb. Pkt, 3c.: oz. 10c. Marjoram, Sweet -Leaves aud shoots used forseasoning. Pkt, 3c.: oz. 10c. Poppy, Opium—The plant f10m which opium is manufactured. Pkt, 3c.; oz. 25c. Pennyroyal—True sort. Particularly suited for planting in rock work. Pkt, 5c. Pot Marigold—A very pretty and useful p'ant. Pkt, 8c.; oz. l5c. *Rosemary—Ornamental Herb. Leaves used for seasoning. Pkt, 3c.; oz. 20c. *Rue —For medicinal nurposes. Good for coldsand croup. Pkt, 3c.; oz. ldc, Saffron Used 1n coloring certain dishes: also for flavoring. Pkt, 8c.: oz. 10c. *Sage Extensively used for seasoning and dressing. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 10c.; Ib. 35c.: dslb. 65c.; Ib, $1.25, Savory. Summer—Leaves and flowers are used in fl:voring soups. Pkt. 8c.; oz, 10c. *Savory, Winter—Leaves and young shoots used in flavoring. Pkt, 5e.; oz. 20c. *Tansy For mediciral use. Pkt. 4c.: oz. 30c. Thyme—Leaves and young shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 8c.: cz. 20c, Wormwood—Used wedicinally. Itis also beneficial to pouluuy. Pkt. 8c.: oz. 20c. ! never infested with insects. Profuse in bloom. It will 5 WE Z Wy . ee 3 { Piant Buckbee's Seeds And Be Sure of a Money Making C-op. H, W. BUCKBEE, ROCKORD, ILLINOIS. pasttllidddditdiennnnasetitany Whlitldl canned ppt tetsHUisistsnapeanMattettin “ MN MO CM Many ftlerereeacsttsttedteasssecteslitygs Mi yiietianuattitirnmmariiog Minette = yyttl ay, nly Melegey 3 SS LLL le New Garden Lemon. ERTAINLY one of the greatest novelties of recent introduc- C tion. Resembles the vine peach in manner of growth, butis distinct in that the unripe fruit is striped with very dark green spots, nearly black. and when ripe is not russeted like the vine peach. Fruit of shape shown in illustration. a trifle smaller than vine peach. Hasa finerflesh and most desirable a: id flavor, thus dispensing with sliced lemon, whichis so important in put- ting up thevinepeach. Unexcelled for general canning purposes Cultivate similar to musk melons, in bills3 feet apart each way. It is such an enormous yielder that it will prove a very profitable crop to grow for market purposes, and will give unbounded satis- faction for all family uses. Truestock seed, Pkt. 10c ; oz 25c. SINGLE PLA C= SLICED FoA Bu ea oe a The Mango Melon, or Vegetable Peach. in color, most wondertul yielder. (Seeengraviug from nat ure of a single plantin above illustration ) Vines of eack of the above are somewhat smaller than the musk melon vine th ugh requiring same cultivation. Fruitis about the size of an orange, orange shaped, and a hright orange-ye) ow coior. some what russeted. For sweet pickles. pies or preserving they are splendid. Inthe west and northwest. where truitis sc :rce, they are rapidly becoming popular, as they are easily cultivated, enormously productive and can be used in every way as the peach, except that they are not quite as sweet tainly be pleased withit. You wil) cer: Pkt. 10c : oz. 25c. Remember, that I send MUSHROOMS. CONFIDENTIAL DIRECTIONS FREE with every order for ROUND the production of the FRE ® Mushroom Spawn, CONFT- Mushroom there appears to éi] DENTIAL GROWING DIRECTIONS that, if | bein the minds of manv peopie a followed, will insure big success profound mystery, which can be = a i j y penetrated only by the initiated; ay } NOTHER splendid novelty of late intreduction. very striking | in reaity, however, the cultiva- tion of this highly esteemed and nutritious esculent is a very sim- ple matter, requiring ordinary in- teiligence and care. Full and ex- plicit instructions are contained in our circular, ‘How to Grow Mushrooms Successfully,” which is sent free with every order for spiwn. | BUCKREE’S HIGH GRADE d ENGLISH SPAWN _. |}comesin pressed biicks weighing a pound or more. Price, postpaid, lb. 25c.; 5 lbs, $1.00, Not prepaid lb. 15c.; 8 lbs, $1.00; 25 Ibs. $2 25; 100 lbs, $7.25 BEST FRENCH SPAWN Put up in boxes of two noundseach. Price, per box, prepaid, 90c. Not prepaid, =| 70c. The same loose, per lb, prepaid 40c., Not prepaid, 30c, Proboscidea. When young and tender are highly prized for pickling. Pkt, 3c.: oz. 15c.° 2 oz, 25c.; 14 lb, 40, MUSTARD. German, Senf; French, Moutarde; Spanish, Mostazoe. New Chinese - The large leaves, which often measure 14 inches, are ready for use in about six weeks after sowing, and will continue to yield until it is frosty weather. It has a pleasant, pungent flavor, exceptionally hardy, and can be eateu the same as other salads Pkt, 4c.; oz. 6c; 2 0z,10c.; 4 lb. 18¢.; Y% Vb. 30c.: lb. 50c. _ White Seeded—Useful for salads and greens. pickles. Pkt. 2c.: oz. 5c.; %4 lb. 10,; % lb. 15c,; Ib, 25c. _ Black Seeded- Is sharper and more pungent than any of the other varie- ties. Pkt, 2c.; oz. 5c.; 14 lb. 10c.; % lb, 15c.; Ib, 25¢, NASTURTIUM, ©r Indian Cress. The seeds. while yet young and succulent, are pickled and are very de- licious. The plants and flowers are highiy ornamental in the garden, bloom- ing continually tillfrost. Try it. Tall Mixed—Makes a nice growth; useful for climbing purposes Pkt, 2c,; oz. 6c.; 20z. 10c.; 14 lb. 18c.: % lb. 30c.; lb. 50c. Dwarf Mixed -Handsome and useful variety; very prolific. Pkt, 3c.; oz. 6c., 2 oz, 10c,: % lb. 18c.: % lb. 35c.: 1b. 60c. WP ie q » 4 ite Seeds pungent, nice for Zs MUSTARD)| Nature Inside Front Cover Page. The Famous Beefsteak Tumato See Painting From German, LatTicH-SALaT; French, LAITUE; Spanish, LrecHuGa; Swedish, LAKTUE. 1 oz. of Lettuce will sow a row 100 feet long. 3 to 4 1bs. will sow am acre. CULTUR Lettuce should growrapidly, and to attain this end it should be sown in a rich, thoroughly-prepared soil. For early crop sow under glass from November to February, and thin out as necessary to prevent crowd- ing. Keep ata moderate heat, and give all the air and light possible. For early out-of-door culture start plants in the fall, protecting them as needed with frames or coarse cotton, or start under glass from Jan- uary to March, and harden off before setting in the open ground, which should be done as soon as the ground and weather will permit. For gencral crop sow out of doors as earlyin the spring as tho ground can be worked, in drills 18 inches apart, and thinthe ycung plantsto 4 inches apart in tho row. As the plants bezin to crowd, thin them outas required. In this way a much lenger succession of cuttings may bs had from the same -round. Sow at intervals of from 2 to 8 weeks throughout the summer for a continuous crop. In this, as in every other garden crop, thorough cultivation is essential. We make a careful trial of the various varieties of Lettuce, both old and new, sack season, and feel sure that our list embraces all the kinds that are necessary to giye a constant supply of the best quality that can possibly be grown, New and Surprisingly Buckbee’s ice Drumhead—ltgrows very rapid)y and beadsoxtremelyearly; the heads are nearly as solid as cab- | bage. Theontez es are at tho first Ss : = | {inged with brownishred, changing = SESSA | toward the center of the head froma - = } besutiful golden yellow to a creamy &s white. Itisas palatable asit isbeauti- A Packet of Lettuce e ful: very tender; never bitter andof a Seed contains from sweet buttery flavor. It surpasses in quality most varieties of Cabbage Let- tuce. Itisready for use from the time it is 3 inches across untilitrunstoseed, and is always crisp andtender. I con- trol the entire stock of this varicty. Pkt, 6c. oz. 10c.3 2 oz. 16c.; 44 Ib, 30c.; 14 1b. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. 2,000 to 3,000 Seeds, or more. New Iceberg—Quick growing and of exquisite flavor. Tho large, curly leaves which cover the outside of the solid heads are of bright, light green, witha slight reddish tinge ontheedges. They have small indents which are con- stantly filled with dew-drops, keeping it fresh and showing a remarkable crystalline appearance. We can con- fidently recommend the New Iceberg. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15¢.; % lb. 25c.; 4% lb. 40c.; lb. 75e. BUCKBEE’S ICE DRUMHEAD. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. S ES py” >. Fine Varieties. New Asparagus Lettuce—A distinct new variety, and is already one of the most popularsorts, made 60 not only on account of its original features, but also by its superior quality. The young leaves are crisp and tender, and are desirable for all Lettuce purposes. When the ieavcsere large enough they can bestripped and the stemscooked like asparagus; makes a deli- cious dish. _ Byall means try it. PEt. 4¢.; oz. Sc.; 2oz. idc.; % lb. 25c. Buckbee’s Superb—Finest of all early varieties and unusually good sized and solid; has little ten- dency toruntoseed. Wonderfully crisp, exception- ally tender, and above all delicious in flavor. Asa forcing variety ithasnosuperior. Excels asa family ormarketsort. Pkt. 6c.; oz. 10c.; 2 0z.16¢.; 44 1b-.30c.; +4 lb. 55c.; lb. $1.00. Buckbee’s Earliest Forcing—For those who like a large, thin, exceedingly tender leaf,and for those markets which demand a large, loose cluster of leaves rsther than a solid head, this is one of the best varie- ties forforcing out of doors. Flants large, forming a large loose head; light yellowish green in color. The large outside leaves are tender and of good quality. A long time in condition. I contro) the entire stock of thisvariety. Pkt.5c.; oz.10c.; 2 oz. 16c.; 4 Ib. 30c.3; ¥% 1b. 55c.; 1b. $1.00, I can also supply the following new and standard varieties of Lettuce, which are too well known to require extended description, at the uniform price of Pkt. 3c.; oz. Tc.; 2 oz. ace 34 Ib. 20c.; & Ib. 35c.; lb. Cc: Simpson’s Early Curled, Improved Black Seed Simp- son, Early Denver Market, Improved Hanson, Henderson’s New YorrE Market, Early Boston Market, or White Seeded Tennis Ball, Early Black Seed Tennis Ball, Grand Rapids Forcing, Paris White Cos. “‘Buckbee’s New Queen’’—The Famous Early Cabbage—See Page 22. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Mignonette—A new Cabbage Lettuce. Entiro plant measures only 7 inches across, while the heads are solid and compact. The outer leaves are richly colored with russet redand pretty bronze green, and the solid hearts are of a light creamycolor. Is very hardy and fit for use five days after boston Market; it is also long standing, excellent even for mid-summer. kt. 6c.; oz. 10c.; A EH 1b. 30c.; 4 lb. 56c.; lb. Wonderful—Granp NEw Heap Let- TUCE—A very large-head variety, excellent for furnishing fine, crisp, well-blanched Let- tuce during the hot summer months, with- standing both heat and drouth to a marked ¢ degree. Plants are rich dark green, fre- quently growing morethan15 inchesin diam- eter; the heads are proportionately large, tightly folded and the inner leaves blanched toa puro white. to tho tasto. It is mild and refreshing Heads stand for quite along time, evenin hotsummer, beforerunning to secd. MIGNONETTE LETTUCE. Gold Nugget—Choice new variety;noted forits solidity and buttery flavor; quick growor, vory hard heading; leaves golden ycllow; is very pro- ductive and fine flavored. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 0z. 15c.; 1{ 1b. 25e.3 44 lb. 40c.; Ib. 70c. Warly Prizchead—This old standard sort still stands at the head of the large, thin-leayved, clustering sorts. The very large leaves aro savoycd or crimped, bright green, tinged with red, and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large, loose head. Pest for garden and market, PKt, 4c.; oz. 8¢c.; 2 oz. 15¢.; & Ib. 25c.; 4 1b. 40c.; lib. T5c. Dwarf White Heart, or Celery Lettuce—Earliest in culti- vation and is the slowest to shoot to seed. Theplants grow about 8 inches high and 4to6inchesacross. Outer leayes are well folded over, blanch- ing theinner leaves thoroughly with- outany “tying up’’ or any artificial aid. Of stiff growth, every plant making a well-developed head of the most excellent flavor and crisp and tendor. kt. 5c.3 oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 1Ge.; \ lb. 30c.3 35 lb. 55c.; lb, $1.00. _ Silver Bali—A remarkable va- riety, in that it is an excellent sort both for forcing and out-of-door cul- ture. The thick, light green leaves have so much sheen that they look —— Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.3; 2 0z.16c.3 % = 1b. 30¢.; 45 1b. 65e.3 1b. 8 1.00. . WONDERFUL. San Francisco Market, or the Deacon Lettuce—This magnifi- cent butter Lettuce is unsurpassed for family garden or for market. With The Deacon, even the amateur gardener can raise fine, solid, nicely blanched heads equal toany the market affords. It stands hot weather better than any otheroftherich butter varieties, and seldom becomes acrid in flavor even undor the greatest summer heat. Plants grow quickly and make firm heads nearly aslarge and tight as a cabbage, there being but few outer leaves when the hoad isfully grown. The heads are light green outside, while the inner blanched portion is beautiful cream yellow, of delicious, rich, buttery flavor. Itisthe result of more than forty years careful selection in the garden of a private family. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15¢c.; % lb. 25c.3 % lb. 40c.; lb. 7c. Tilton’s White Star—Of the Black Seeded Simpson type, but grows larger and morerapidly; hasa broader, thicker, darker colored leaf, less frilled at the edge; forms a larger, moro distinct and solid cen- tral cluster of leaves. Blanches per- fectly and is of excellent quality; plants remain long in condition for use before going to secd; good keeper when cut, owing to its thick leaves, Pkt. 3c.3 oz. 8c.3; 2 0z.15c.; 4% Ib. 25c.; 14 1b. 40c.; lb. 70c. Mammoth Black Seeded Butter—A strain of large, smooth- leaved head Lettuce, forming large, silvery white in some lights; and the good sized head is of a most excel- lent quality. Pkt.(3c-3; oz. 8e.3 solid cabbage-like heads of thick, brittle leaves, inner ones becoming very white, tender and fine flavored. 2 oz 15c.; & lb. 25c.; & lb. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; % 40c.; lb. 70c lb. 25ce.; % lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. DWARF WHITE HEART, OR CELERY LETTUCE. Tomhannock—This Lettuce doesn’t head; makes a loose bunch of leaves of very fine quality; forms a beautiful plant 10 to 12 inches high by9 to 10 inches across; edges of outer leaves are a reddish bronze; within, the leaves are almost white; very crisp and tender;it is a veryearlysort. Pkt. 4c.; 0Z.8c.; 2 0z.165¢c.; \% lb. 25c.; 45 1b. 40c.; Ib. F5e. Big Boston—Best Mtp-SEASON HEAD OR CABBAGE LETTUCE—Very popular variety with gardeners who wanta large-heading, forcing sort, and also for out-door winter culture; plants largo, very hardy and vigorous, with broad, comparatively smooth, thin and very hard bright green leaves; quite tender; indoors this forms a solid head, while outside is less distinct- ively aheading sort. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 0z.15¢-3 % lb. 25e.; ¥ Ib. 40¢c.; lb. 70c. Philadelphia Butter—OFrTEN CALLED CALIFORNIA BUTTER, OR CaBBAGE LETTUCE—Many prefer a large-growing, thick-leaved, smooth, rich flavored Lettuce, andto meet this demand we present this sort. Plant dark green, with many nearly round, thick leaves; formed into a very solid, round head which standsa long time without running to seed. Leavycs very thick, folded or puckered at the base, the inner ones blanched to a rich yellow color, and exceedingly rich and nuttyinflavor. Pkt. 4c.; oz, 8e.; 2 0z.15¢c.3 % lb. 25c.; 46 lb. 40c.; lb. T5e. Mrs. Lampe, St. James, Ill., writes: ‘The seeds you sent us wero very fine; we had the best garden here. All came up well and did splendidly, The Lettuce was the best I ever had.” A Packet of Lettuce Seed contains from 2,000 to 8,000 E seeds or more. Buckbee’s Rockford Seed Farms are Noted or Lowest Prices, Best Seed, Promptness and Accuracy. 38 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. UR GRAND MELONS’ z ae! sy = erent ~~ os 2 = a Rem, TAS = Pa d Dp Re ZA ee . : Ia Bo OE AUEEROSE=<7== ROSKEV-= GERMAN MELONE. FRENCH MELON. SPANISH MELON, Cre ounce of seed for GO hills; two to three pounds In hills for an acre. MAGNIFICENT AND Phenomenal Varieties NEW STRAWBERRY MUSK MELON, Flavor like that of a strawberry, hence the name. It grows to be a desirable market size; the fruits weich from 6 to § pounds each. Its outside appearance compares favorably with the green nutmeg of old, turning to a yellowish hue, as it were, over night, when fully ripened. Its smooth, deep flesh is of an attractive orange-red color, particularly seft and melting, and with that exceptionally delicious strawberry flavor leaves nothing more to be desired in a k Melon. Atr. Beck, the veteran Melon grower, who has honored me with the introduction of the Strawberry Musk Mclon, writes: ‘This grand Melon was originated by planting the most luscious variety of straw- berries between every other row of a New Hybrid Musk Melon that I hed previously perfected.”” While the stock of this new acquisition is but limited, I am going to offer it as follows as long as my Seed supply lasts: Tice, choicest seed of our own growing, Pkt, 5c.; » 10c.; . 16c.; %4 Ih. 30c.; % Ib, 55c.; lb, $1.00. oz 10c.; 2 oz. 16c.3; %4 a3; % Scns eR an be I ] 7 r¢, and some are It grows from 10 to 15 ponnds in weight, never S them at sight. A PAUL ROSE, OR PITCEKIY MUSK MILON, Unsurpassed in Quality and Unexcelled for Stipring.—In this new sort are combined all the gocd qualities of the Netted Gem and Osare, the varieties from which itoriginated. The fruit is oval, about 5 inches in diameter, and in shape and general appearance similar to the well-known Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. ‘The firm flesh is a rich orange red color like that of the Osage, but even sweeter and hizber flayored, retaining its gcod qualities quite to the rind. We have found the fruit the most uniformly good of ary Musk Melon we haye ever grown. It is rure that a Musk Melon of such superlative quality is a good market or shipping sort, but the firm, solid fle-h, and thin, bet strong rind of this sort make it the best shipper we krow of, while it is just the size for hotel and table use. We think it really hus no equal as a market Melon for professional Melon growers, and it is one of the very best sorts for the home garden. We offer an exceptionally pure and fine stock grown on our own farms, and the Melon grower or gardener who does not try it will certainly make a mistake. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 44 1b. 2O0c.; 45 1b. 35c.; 1b. 6Oc. BUCKBEE’S WLISTIRN GIAN, Largest of all Musk Melons, often weighing 30 pounds and over; the flesh is rich, melting and sugary. As an exhibition and large market variety it is grand. It will astonish every one by its merits, being exceptionally desirable for family and market purposes. For shipping it has no superior. Pkt, 5¢.; oz, 10c.; 2 oz. 16c.; %4 lb. 30c.; 14 1b. 55c,.; lb. $1.00, THE FAMOUS ROCKY FORD MUSK MELON, Unsurpassed in Luscious Flavor, Always brings the highest price on the market, Most desirable size. Ideal for dessert. A healthy, vigorous grower. Exceedingly prolific, This is an improved strain of Netted Gem, growing a little more oblong in shape, Originated at Rocky Ford. It is the most popular of all Melons for shippi) g in baskets. The fruit is oval and slightly ribbed, and densely covered with a fine netting. It has a thick flesh; very sweet; finely flavored. They will grow very wniform in_shape and color. Very productive. Send to Buckbee for Originator’s Selected Stock Seed. Large Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 14 lb. 25c,; 14 lb. 40c.; Ib. 75c. BEEFSTEAK IS THE BEST TOMATO. DON’T FORGET IT. SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER. BUCKBEE’S WESTERN GIANT. Buckbee’s New Prolific Nutmeg—The finest of all nutmeg melons. H. W BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Emerald Gem—The standard of excellence among the salmon-fieshed varieties. Fruits small to medium size, globular or very Slightly flattened at the ends, only slightly netted and ribbed. Skin deep green while young, becoming tinged with yellow as the fruit matures; flesh deep salmon yellow, thick. ripening close to the rind; unsurpassed in flavor. Leads them a)l in may large markets. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 80; 20z. 15¢.; 34 lb. 25c.; 46 Ib. 40c.; + (00. : e, or Improved Miller’s Cream—This Melon has made its way into pub- lic favor from the market rather than the garden, and is highly prized by those who like an exceedingly sweet and highly-tlavored Melon. It is medium sized, oval, slightly ribbed, dark green in color, covered more or less with shallow netting. The fiesh is deep salmon color and very thick, there being buta slight cavity in the center of even the largest fruit. A favorite variety forthe market We havetakena great deal of pains to develop the thick, deep, rich colored and fine flavored flesh of this sort, and a careful comparison on our trial grounds proves it to be unequaled even by ‘‘spe- cial selected seed” offered at very high prices. Pkt. 3c.; 02. 7c.; 20z. 12¢.; 34 Ib. 20c.; %4 lb. 86c.; lb. 60c. » a Now Winter Pineapple—A new Melon of much value owing to the fact that it can be kept until Christmas or later. Thecolor of the flesh is a deep lemon-yellow, and the outer skin is dark green, marked wich yellow, The quality is delicious, having a rich, spicy flavor tnat is not possessed by any other fruit. These Melons have much thicker and finer fiesh than ordinary Musk Melons, hence their long-keeping qualities. They very rarely ripen on the vines, so the Melons must be picked off in the fall and put in some cool place, where. however, there is no dan- ger of freezing until they are wanted. It is usually necessary to place them ina warm room for three or four days before us- ing,so as to ripen thoroughly; in this way they can be had for the winter months. Pkt. 6c.; 0z. 160.3 2oz. 25c. Fruit of medium size, slightly ribbed, globular. Skin dark green, becoming yellow when over-ripe and nearly covered with broad, shallow netting. Flesh thick, of fine flavor. This variety isin universaidemand. My stock is carefully grown ana selected and will be found first-class in every particular. Pat. 4¢.; oz 8¢.; 202. 15c.; 14 lb. 26¢.; 46 lb. 400.; lb. 75c. The Banguet -Medium sized Melon of perfectly round shape, densely netted over i's enti e surface. color. and uniformly thick. ing the Eme-ald Gem. 26 1b. 85¢ ; lb. 60c. The flesh is dark. rich salmon In flavor it is unsurpassed, rival- Pkt. 8¢; 0z. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; 34 lb. 20.; True Jennie Lind--(Green Flesh). Cannen Ball—This novelty was introduced from Texas as ‘‘the finest N©TICE—Our crop of Musk Melon Seed was Buckbee’s Ideal--‘‘The most delicious of all Musk Melons,” is the ver- dict of everyone who has tried this magnificent sort. Weighs from 16 to15 pounds; exceedingly thin skin. Good keeper and an excellent shipper. The flesn is of a rich salmon color, of a sweet, pleasing and delicious flavor. It will please you for all purposes. I am theintroducer ef this best of all varieties. Seed offered by other parties under similar name is spurious. Be sure to include this variety in your order. Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 10¢.3 2 oz. 15c; 14 lb. 25¢ ; % Ib. 40c.; lb 765c. This isthe earliest of the green- fieshed sorts, and one of the sweetest. It.is round or flattened. In size itis small, being from 3 to 5 inches in diameter; a very conveniert size for serving in halves. It is more largely growninthe great Melon-proaucing State of New Jersey than any other sort, aud is used in enormous quantities in the Eastern cities and at the seashore resorts. The vines are very prolifi:. and the culture profitable. My strain of seedis the best, Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 202. 12c.; 34 lb. 18¢.; 44 lb. 80c.; lb. 50c. flavored and best shipping Musk Melon in America.’’ It is cer- tainly a fice Melon! In shapeit is round asa ball, medium size, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, and heavily netted. The flesh is light green, melting and deliciously flavored, remarkably solid, with extremely small seed cavity. It is very prolific and con- tinues in bearing along time. Pkt. 3c. 0z- 7¢.; 2 oz. 120.; 34 lb. 20¢.; 1% lb 35c.; lb. 60c. I can also supply the following new and standard varieties of Musk Melons which are too well known to require extended description, at the uniform price of: Pkt 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 14 Ib. 15c.: ANNE ARUNDEL, TRUE TIP TOP, MONTREAL MARKET, COSMOPOLITAN, HENDERSON’S PERFECTED DELMONICO, MELROSE, GOLDEN NETTED GEM, NEW EARLY HACKENSACK, NEWPORT, BECK’S NEW COLUMBUS, CHICAGO MARKET, SILVER NETTED GEM, NEW GREEN FLESHED OSAGE, IMPROVED CANTALOUPE, WHITE JAPANESE, BALTIMORE, (or LONG PERSIAN RAPILS, (or CASABA), EXTRA EARLY GRAND LARGE HACKENSACK, ACME), very short again last season. When ourown growth seed is exhausted we shall have no more to offer. Send your order in early. H W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. va PPLLLL A ae 27 ight Kaa hans > = LP, 8 da orb SSF ah “ee SSSA giisiededdddiaz> > (ido PILLOP EPP po nost excellent quality. See variety. Superior in every re- AW ‘ = : = early and cf mag ificent _Keep- spect. Has beautiful crimson = . : : a \ ing qualities, remaining in an core, which is always fine Ss : = ; edible condition for an unusual- grained and cannot be ‘surpass- SN us + 3 5 = Cae ae ee ven Sm ed) in) flavor: Very prolific, yy —_= Tee ‘ : y ret une ery a ractive as a magnificent grower. Is one of 3 = Ris = . “ arket Melon. This variety : 5 SE : Mr. - Se = : certainly more than ordin- the best for market and home ' } xe = = : : mirposes. Pkt. 4c.; 02. Te.3_ 2 Al = 2 é ZA] ij ary Worth. Be sure and give it nu eS eos bee aa = a trial. Pkt. 4c.:; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 30e.: ie 50c : “72 . = . 2c.2 1% Ib. 18c.; % Ib. 30c.; Cush abs Cc. : Ib. 50c. DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE BUCKBEE’S GREAT PROSPERITY CORN IN YOUR ORDER. H W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, 43 BUCKBEE’S LUSCIOUS MELONS. Kleckley Sweets—l’irst intreduced and offered by me in 1895, in which year I purchased the entire crop of seed from Mr W. A. Kleckley. of Alabama, the noted Melon grower. Dur- ing that season I sent out severai thousand packet of seed for trial, The reports received from every sevtion, as well as our own trials, proved it to be a surpassingly fine new Melon, and in 1896 offered it on page 26 of my catalogue. Without question it is one of the sweetest flavored of a} Melons. Oblong in shape; skin dark green; flesh bright red, solid and luscious. Valuable alike for market or family purposes. The first original seed can be had from no other seedsman,. Beware of imitations. Proofs substantiating my claims freely furnished if desired, Pkt, 4c,3; 0z. 7.3 2 oz 12c,; 14 lb. 18c.; 44 1b. 30c.: lb, 50c. Buckbee’s Perfected Kolb’s Gem—For years I haye been work- ing to secure the one main feature which was lacking in the original Kolb’s Gem—quality. Atlast success has rewarded my efforts, ind I take pleasure in offering to my cnstomers this ‘perfected variety.’ Vines of medium size, but re- markably vigorous and healthy. Leaves of medium size, deeply cut with a peculiar frilled edge, Fruit of the largest size, round or slightly oval, marked with irregular mottled stripes of dark and light green, while the under side is of a creamy yellow color, suggestive always of the most superior quality. Outer rind or shell exceedingly hardand firm, making it a good sort for shipping long distances. Flesh bright red, solid, sweet, tender and melting. I control the entire supply of seed of this variety. Pkt, 4c.; oz, %c.; 20z. 12c.; 14 lb. 18c.3 % lb, 30c.; 1b. 50c. Duke Jones~ One of the most productive and largest of Melons, A Melon of fine ap- ; pearance, large, round, solid meat, and of'tine flayor and a heavy yielder and early, It is. very good sbipper, and suitable for the home garden. Pkt, 8.; oz, 6c.; 20z. 10.: 14 lb. 15.; % lb. 25.; Ib. 40c, Jones’ True Jumbo—This grand vew variety originated with Mr. Jones, of Georgia, and its claims are “The Best Water Melon in the World ” Phe color of the skin is solid green, and the flesh is a very bright red, particularly sweet, juicy and melting. It grows to a large size. fre- quently attaining the weight of 80, pounds. In shape it resembles ‘“‘Kolb’s Gem, and like that variety is one of the best shipping sorts. Invaluable for family and market uses. Pit, 8c.: 0z, 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.; 14 Ib. 15e.; % Ib. 25c.; lb. 40c. New Dixie —Grand new acquisition. possessing the rich, luscious flavor of the old ‘* Mountain Sweet.” combined with the excellent shipping qualities of *Kolb’s Gem.” The skin is of a dark green color and beautifully striped. The flesh is of a bright scarlet, very sweet, tender and juicy. sells readily on all markets, bringing the highest price. It is a great favorite, being strong and firm in growth, with th: valuable quality of rooting at almost every joint, thereby increasing the bearing of the vines, which, as every Melon grower will recognize, is of great importance to the maturing crop. Carefully selected stock, Pkt, 8c.3 0z. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.; % lb, 15c.; % Lb, 25c.; Ib, 40c, Seminole —One of the most popular varieties grown. Extra early, very productive, extra large and of splendid flavor. The seed will often produce gray and green Melons on one vine, but the number of the former predominates. It is undoubtedly one of the very best Melons ever introduced. Pkt, 8c.; oz. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c,; 14 lb. 15.: % 25c.; Ib. 40c. Green and Gold —(See Cut). ‘The largest early variety. Very productive and of dejicious flavor; rind very thin, being only three-eighths to one half inch in thickness. Independent of its delicious flavor, its rich, golden-yellow color will make it most desirable as an ornament for the table, especially if its golden slices are arranged in contrast with the crimson of other sorts, his is undoubtedly the variety you ure looking for, and you will make no mistake in ordering my selected seed. Pkt. 4ce.; 0z, 7c.; 2 0z, 12c.; 14 lb, 18c.; % lb. 30c.; lb. 50c, Phinney's Extra Early —A well-established, standard variety of western origin and well acclimated. It is sweet, of good size and very pro- ductive. lts market qualities are the very best; flesh is red, sweet and luscious. It will please you for all purposes. Include it in your order, Pkt 8c.: oz, 6c.: 20z. 10c.; 1% lb. 15c.; % 1b, 25c.; Ib. 40c, Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gypsy —.\ favorite standard variety. One of the largest and finest in our markets. Matures early and is of finest qual- ity for lamily or market purposes. Stands shipping well. Pkt, 3c.: oz, 6c, 20z. 10c.3 14 lb. 15c.; % lb. 25c.; Ib. 40c. Girard2au’s New Triumph— Plant in rich soil 3 to 4 seeds in a hill— make hills 12 to 15 feet apart each way. When the plauts have made a fair start cut out the King of the M ammoths. weakest plants so as to leave one or two of the strongest plants 11 each hil). Wonderfully grand and As the vines develop pidiproduce flowers and small pump. : oe soe kins in turn, then remove all but one of the best young pur p- colossal variety sastonishing every- kins on each vine: by doing this you will readily see that the one by its mammoth size and heavy fullistren at of each vine will Bo inte the one pumpkin and ae : 2 7 A cee produce alarge specimen, while if you let 5 or 6 pumpkins weight. Think of it, a single Pumpkin weighing 469 pounds. Many of develop to each vine you will readily ses that the arate and you saw this specimen on exhibition at the World’s Fair. It is always a Reunion mi cuuo! tHe vine wont be distributed among several = ef: P Sacre aie we a : pumpkins and the size would not be as great asin the instance prize winner at every fair and exhibition. Notwithstanding its enor- of letting but one pumpkin mature on each vine. mous size, it is one of the best pie and table varieties grown. A splen- It is wel to ice hillin which the vinesaregrowing.and eS Z C s any one having milk to spare will be repaid by its liberal use did keeper and exceptionally valuable for feeding purposes. I con- occasionally in watering each hill of pumpkins with it. trol the complete stock of this variety. Send to Buckbee for true Rain pump ens are EDS Srey omade their growth y z are remove them from the vines leaving about 3 or 4 inches of the stock seed. I do not save seed from specimens weighing less than stem attached so as to prevent any danger of rot. 200 pounds. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 20c.; 2 0z.35c.; 141b. 60c.; 1¢1b $1.10;1b$2.00. Store in a cool dark place until you are ready to use them. | Don’t Forget to Include Buckbee’s New Vigorosa Pea in Your Order. A Packet of Pepper Seed contains from 500 to — seeds. mild in flavor. garden should have flower garden. Every vegetable £row, when once up. Will wonderfully increase the quality of the fruit. Ruby King—10—An improved American sort, reaching the largest Size, yet retaining the symmetrical shape of the smallest sorts. It is very bright colored, temptingly sweetly mild flavored and one of ane best for stuffed pickles. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 18c.; 2 oz, 30c.; 14 1b. Large Bell, ‘or Bull Nose—A very large sort of inverted bell shape, suitable for filling or for mixed pickles. Flesh thick and less pun- gent than most other sorts. Pkt. 3c.; 0z, 12c,; 2 oz. 22c,; % lb. 40c. Sweet Mountain—Plants very yisorous and productive, growing up- right with moderately large leaves. Fruit very large, long, often § inches or more in length, by 2 or 3 in diameter, very smooth and handsome, being, When green, of a bright, deep green color, en- tirely free from any purple tinge, and when mature of a rich red. Flesh very thick, sweet and mild flavored. Well suited to use as a stuffed pickle. Pkt, 4c,; oz, 15c.; 2 oz. 28c.; 14 lb. 50c. tack Nubian—7—A most novel sort. Long. tapering, sharp pointed fruit, 6 inches long, and of a deep, glossy black color until fully ripe, when they change to a dark orange red. Fruit is very fiery, and is superior as a flavoring for picealilli chowchow, etc. Makes = unique pot plant. Pkt. 4¢c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 25c.; %4 Ib. 60c. Long Red Cayenne—9—A long. slim-pointed pod, and when ripe of a bright red color. Extremely strong and pungent. Pkt, 3c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz 22c.; 14 lb, 40c. New Long Yellow Cayenne—A very fine, new variety, identical to above, except color, which is of a beautiful golden yellow shade. PEt, 4c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; %4 Ib. 60c. Coral.’ article. mixture. stalks, anure roots. prepaid, THE FAMOUS ROCKY FORD MELON. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, GROW PEPPERS--ALWA YS MONEY MAMERS. German, Pfeffer; Te hot, pungent flayor of a Pepper is in inverse ratio to its size, ae small Pepper being the hottest, while the large varieties are quite several varieties, In the culture of Peppers use the same methods as for Egg Plant. but mature sooner and may be sown later or even planted out of doors after warm weather has fairly set in. Guano, hen dung or any other bird manure hoed into the surface soil when the plants are about 6 inches high, Coral Gem Bouquet—8—The illustration above fails to do justice to this beautiful little variety. set on the dwarf plant as to give each plant the appearance of a Pkt. 5c.; oz, 30c.; 2 oz. 55c.; 14 Ib. New Golden Uprisht—6—1I nlike all other yaricties, suff Stems: The fruits are 35c.; 14 lb. 60c. Finest Mixed Peppers—The above and many other valuable Peppers in choicest RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT. German, Rhubarber; HUBARB, which are used for pies and tarts. annually sold in all the large markets. Rhubarb succeeds best in deep. and the deeper stirred the better. Sow in drills an inch deep, ants to 6 inc hes ured soil : every plant snowed to exhaust itself by running to seed. Buckbee’s Western Market—Tinest variety, very productive. Fine, large size and very early. \ the finest variety in existence. Pkt. 5c.; oz, 10c.; 2 oz 18c.; 14 Ib, 60c.; lb. $1.00, Rhubarb Roots—A saving of from two to three years is made by planting the expense, 15c. each; ¢$ ILLINOIS. French, Piment, While some are sutiiciently beautiful to include in ibe The plants need quite as much heat to perfect them, No trouble whatever to Chinese CGiant—8—Dovble the size of Ruby King and equally as mild. Not only is it early ia ripening aud immensely productive for so large a pepper, bat its enormous size will cause it to sell readily. Very vigorous, hardy grower, and a valuable varjety for either the home or market garden. Large Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 2 oz, 50c.; 1% 1b. 90c. Celestiz1—_5—Very beautiful Chinese novelty. The plant starts to beur carly and continues until frost. Until fully ripe, the Peppers are of a delicate creamy yellow color, then suddenly change to an intense, vivid scarlet, carried upright. Superior quality, fair size, clear, sharp faycr. Valuable fer pickles and Pepper Sauce. Pkt. 4c.; oz. lic.; 2 oz, 28c.; 1% lb. 50c. Red Chili—4—Used in the manufacture of Pepper Sauce. Pods sharply conical, and exceedingly pungent when ripe. Requires a long, warm season. The plants should be started quite early in a hot bed. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; 14 Ib, 40c, Golden Dawn, or Queen—Plants quite dwarf, but very prolific. Fruit medium size and of inverted bell-shape, rich golden yellow color, with yery thick, sweet, mild-flayored flesh. Pkt, 3c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz, 22c.; 14 lb. 40c. Kaleidoscope—1—tLong, frat the ene of a hickory nut. 4, lb. Wayy branches are loaded with drooping Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 20c.; 2 oz, 35c.; The single fruit illustrated is of natural size and so thickly “Bouquet of As a potted plant for flor ists it 4 as proved a most rapid selling 1.00, the Peppers grow upright on large and handsome. Pkt, 4c.; 0z, 20c.; 2 oz. Price per 2kt., only 5c,; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; %4 Ib. 60c. French, Rrubarbe; Spanish, Bastardo; Swedish, Rabarber. is cultivated in gardens for its Immense quantities are now No private garden should be without it. The richer its condition and thin out the In_the fal! transplant the young plants into highly etting the 3 feet apart each way, and give a dressing of coarse penitt RES stalks should not be used until the third year, nor familiarly known as Pie Plant, somewhat retentive soil. apart. This is. without doubt, 14 1b. 35c,; Has a flavor similar_to the gooseberry. have well established roots of the above variety. Price, by mail, 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. By SIS Ne freight at purchaser’s $1.50 a dozen; 100 for only $7.5 (SEE PAGE 36.) 0 <<< ILLINOIS, 4T iii H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, TTI TIED i of SLE ni Lay Seesgee By ez SS ina fi Hifi ST thy fy Mil Hilt / Lh Ni Ay, / iN lll it yy \ ms 4 “ee \ \\ \ \\ \\ \\\ \ KA = ' Earliest Pea in the World. READY FOR PICKING IN 40 DAYS. 10,000 Bushels Sold Annually. Where earliness, productiveness, large-sized pods and sweetness of flavor are iJesired, this ts the variety to grow; it may be truly called the blooded stock of all finest Barly Peas, and stands at the head for the above fine qualities: in a favorable season ready for market in 40 days. ‘he entire crop can be taken off in two pickings. s Pt : . To the market gardener, earliness is of the greatest importance, as even a tew days frequently makes a great difference in price, often a depreciation of from $2.00 to $4.00 per barrel; the inexperienced find this out when too late, therefore the earliest is what is required, und Buckbee's Lightning Express is that variety; sow thein, you will make no mistake. Was introduced by us in ’87 and sold that year 2,000 bushels, and each year the demand for them kas steadily increased; they have heen the first Peas shipped north from the great Pen growing districts of Plorida, Louisiana, Mississippi and North Carolina since '88. which can readily be attested to by tho growers of those sections, and all through the United States and Canada, where hundreds of acres of them are annually grown they hayo attained EVERY PACKET OF PEAS CONTAINS 2 Please Remember that | I nt_ol the Entire Stock of this Variety. OUNCES OR MORE. the same reputation for both earliness 5 and Droductivene S Their. GNIS Ra from 2 to 214 feet, in accordance with the Season; | t hey pare, entirely ree em runners, and never require sticking; it is an easy variety to pick, as almost Please observe that the through our house only. 4 handful can be grasped at one time. true stock Buckbee’s Lightning Express canbe had of They are much hardier, more produc- tive, and withstand greater changes in the VER TRER than any other variety. They are not only the largest podded Early, but they are Entirely Free from Runners, and the. entire crop can be taken off in two pickings, LO)K AT THESE REPORTS. / A WORD TO MARKET GARDENERS Rey. J. Reynard Lawrence, of The Pea is one of the most important Lanesboro, Mass., (the prominent seed and profitable crops; you therefore can- specialist, whose tests at Eden ‘Trial not bestow too much care in selecting Grounds have a wide reputation) writes your seed, as the market is always over- under recent date: “‘It was a race from stocked with what are called Finest Ear- Start to finish between Buckbhee’s Light- i ee lies and offered at temptingly low prices. days jung Express and Gradus, ani Lightning Express came out 5 ahead, being ready to pick in 40 days from time of planting. Five days’ start in the market makes a big difference in price, and so_ || all who have market for the Warliest Peas should plant Buckbee’s i] These are generelly sown in Canada in a wild, broadcast manner, ful] of reimers and sold under this name to command a better price in the market. There is no yariety that deteriorates more rapidly, both in earliness and dwarfness of habit, than the Early Lightning Fxpress.” Frank D. Lee, Long Island, N. Y., writes: “I cleared over $1,100 from your Lightning Express Peas. They Were the first in the market and sold fast as we could pick them. Please ship by first freight ten Bushels Lightning Express; enclosed find draft. More orders to follow.”’ J. W. Boss, Paris, Texas, writes: “The Lightning Express Pea was just what you represented it to be. Positively it is the finest Early Pea I ever planted. It yields three times the quantity of other early sorts. I have made three times the money with this than with any other Peas I have ever planted.’’ The best Cabbage? See Page 22. Water Melon? That’s on Page 39. The best Tomato? BEEFSTEAK, tobesure. BUCKBEE’S NEW CARDINAL is the Best Onion for all pur= poses. See front cover page. You will also see Painting from Nature on inside second cover Page of the latest acquisition in Peas, Buckbee’s Vigcrosa. You Can’t Afford to Do Without the ‘‘Famous Quaker Oats.” Pen, and it requires a grower to exercise his greatest care in se- lacting his stock of seed, and its proper culture, in order to keep it up to its correct standard, both for earliness and free from run- ners. Ruckbee's Lightning Express has always maintained the highest reputation with gardeners for its earliness, productiveness and fine quality, and is today the best known and the most popular ‘unong all growers; it is the perfection of Peas, both for carliness and uniform dwarf habit in its growth. One of its great features is that the crop is almost ready for market at once, and the whole erop ean be harvested in ove or two pickings. These are very desirable features and just what the gardener requires, and evyery- one shoutd plant this world's. greatest money-making Pea. Note the low price: Prepaid, Pkt. 8c.; % pt. 15ce.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c, FOR PaICES IN QUANTITY SEE WHOLESALE PAGES, Don’t miss them. (See Center of This Book.) 48 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Prize Medal PE. A S$ German, ErBSE; French, Pots; Spanish, GUIZANTE; Swedish, ARTE. One Quart for 100 feet of drill. Two to three bushels in drills for an acre. | prepay charges on Peas, Corn and Beans by the one-half pint, pint, and quart. Quantities of one-eighth bushel, one-quarter bushel, one-half pushel and bushel are shipped by freight or express at pur- chaser’s expense. FORK PRICES IN QUANTITY SEE WHOLESALE PAGES, NEW EARLY GRADUS, proszeeny. The Kew Extra Early Wrinkled Pea. The most desirable sort for the home garden. Large podded, and of splendid quality. The vine of this most distinct sort is like that of Buckbee’s First and Best, ex- cept that it grows a little taller and produces Peas fit for use a few days later. The immense pods are as large as those of the Telephone, uniformly well shaped and hand- some, and more attractive than those of other first ear- lies. They ripen slowly and continue fit for use much longer than most varieties, making this by far the most desirable sort for the home garden. The Peas are very large. of splendid quality and beautiful color. which they retain after cooking. This variety is practically the same as what is being offered as ‘‘Prosperity.’”” We have taken great pains to secure true stock and have it well grown, so we are sure that everyone who purchases our seed will be pleased with the variety. Every gardener should try it. Pkt, &c.; 2 pt. 15c.; pt. 26c.; at. 50c. NOTT’S EXGELSIOR. Best Early Dwarf Pea. It combines to a wonderful degree the good qualities of the American Wonder and Premium Gem Peas without their deficiencies. The Vines are Larger and More Vigorous than Amer- ican Wonder, and Earlier and More Prolific than Premium Gem. The Peas in Sweetness and Quality are Unsur- passed. A most desirable sort for the market gardener, and unsurpassed for the home garden, Pkt. 7¢,; V2 pt. 45c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. BUCGKBEE’S FIRST AND BEST. By most careful comparison we are convinced that this is the earliest and most even stock of White Extra Early Peas in existence, maturing so well together that a single picking will secure the entire crop. Vines vigorous and hardy, 2 to \ 214 feet high, unbranched, bearing 3 io 7 straight pods, having 5 to 7 medium sized, smooth peas of good quality. The dry peas are medium sized, smooth, yellowish white. Pkt. €c.; > pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. EARLIEST OF ALL OR ALASKA. By careful selection and growing we have developed a stock of this smooth, blue pea, which in evenness of growth of vine and early maturity of pods is unequaled by any other extra early pea. Vine two and two and one-half feet high, are unbranched, bearing four to seven long pods, which are filled with medium-size dark-green peas of excellent flavor. Ripe peas small, bluish green. Ripens the crop all at once. and is an invaluable variety for market gardeners and canners. A yery excellent sort. Don’t fail to try it. Pkt. 6c.; Y2 pt. 10c.; pt. 16c.; gt. 30c. BUGKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY TCM THUMB OR STRAWBERRY. eerie ere pet Sa ees Arar Tines dwar i es high, completely covered with an abund- A xtremely early variety of superior merit. Vines dwarf, about 9 inches g iwletely ¢ : ance af the aneee well-filled pods. It is of such upright growth that it can be planted 1n rows 10 inches apart. Don’t fail to include this variety in your order. Pkt. 7c.; 12 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. TRUE AMERICAN WONDER. Variety whose stout branching vines grow about nine inches high. and are covered with lons, well-filled pods con- taining seven or eight large and exceedingly sweet, tender and well-flavored peas, nearly as early as First and Best. Dry peas are medium size. much wrinkled and flattened, pale green. We have taken great pains in growing our stock and know it to be pure and true. Pkt. 7c.; V2 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. BUCKBEE’S NEW MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR. > 7 a il C = = Ss @ ‘4 s a = This variety is far superior to all others of the edible podded class of garden Peas, aot Ont in sie OF eee Bueno. the large. sweet, brittle and suc- culent pods have none of the tough, inner lining found in the ordinary varieties of garden Peas; they are used in the same Way as snap or String beans: the pods are very large, straight, smooth, extremely tender. so brittle that they snap; without any string: of the most delicious flavor. borne in abundance on vines 3 to 4 feet high. Send to Buckbee for original stock seed. Pkt. 8c.; '% pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. Remember that I prepay the charges on Peas by '% pt., pt., and qt. BEEFSTEAK IS THE BEST TOMATO. DON’T FORGET IT. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 49 GRANT’S FAVORITE. HIS new variety of my own introduction is unquestion- ably the finest medium and late Pea ever offered, coming into use just after the early varieties are through bearing. This trait alone makes it an exceptionally valu- able sort. It is a luxuriant grower, growing from 3 to 4 feet high, is an enormous yielder, completely outyielding all other varieties, Grand Good Late Pea—The pods are of good size and al- . Ways weil filled with exceptionally sweet and highly- flavored Peas, It is nearly an upright grower, but will Po do better if staked or planted along a fence. It will - please you either for family, market garden or shipping EVER purposes. My original seed was secured from’ an old . } friend of General Grant’s, at Galena, Ill., who had received it from General Grant. I control the entire eaDDly of this vaiiety. Pkt. 7c.3 % pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. Ce NEW EVERBEARING, The great continuous everbearing variety, which gives it special value for lute Summer and autumn use; stout vines growiug 18 inches or wore high, bearing at the top large quantities of broad pous containing G to 8 large wrinkled Peas, half an inch or more in diameter; quality unsurpassed; if pods are picked as they mature, and if i the season and soil are favorable, the plant will throw out | from the axil of each leaf, branches bearing pods which || will mature in succession, thus prolonging the season. The | Peas cook quickly, are tender, of superior flavor and pre- ferred by many to any other sort. Try it. Pkt, 7o.3; % pt. 12c.; pt. 2Cc.; qt. 3bc. BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED STRATAGEM. One of the best of the large podded sorts. The peds are of immense size and uniformly: filled with very large, dark green Peas of the finest quality. All the good qualities of the Old Stratagem are highly de- veloped in our Improved, and it is vastly superior to the stocks now generally sold as Stratagem. Vine medium height, but very stocky, with very broad, light green leaves and bearing an abundance of large, handsome pods. The best Pea now on the market for those who want large, showy pods and Peas without any sacrifice in quality. One of the very best varieties for market gardeners. Pkt, 6c.; 14 pt, 12c.; pt. 20c.; at. 35c. HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN. A grand wrinkled variety, coming in between Little Gem and Advancer. The vines are two ‘i \ N\ feet high, very regularin growth. Itisa prolific bearer, and has yielded more shelled peas per : \ acre than any other American variety. The pods although of good size, are numerous, and are literally packed with peas of aa delicious, sweet flavor, Pkt. 6c; “rt. 12c.; pt 20c.; at 35c. ABUNDANCE. One of the very best standard medium early varieties. Vigorousin growth, producing good sized pods in great abundarce, henceitsname. The pods are well filled with peas of a good quality. Grows 20 inches high; does not require sticking. A splendid variety for the family and market garden. Pkt, 6c.; % pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; at. 35c. NEW TELEPHONE. This Pea has proved to be a valuable acquisition. Vines vigorous, growing ebout 4 feet high. with large, coarse leaves. Pods very large, filled with immense Peas, which are tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. Notwithstanding the large amount of inferior and spurious stock which has been sold, no Pea of recent introduction has gained more rapidly in pularity than this, thus showing that it has sterling merit which gardeners appreciate. The stock we offer is prolific and has been carefully selected. Pkt. 5c.; % pt. 10c.; pt. 16c.; qt. 30c. WILLIAM HURST. The Peas are ready for the table June 28th, as early as American Wonder, while the vines are much more pro- ductive. and it comes yery near to being a ‘‘one-picking variety.’’ Of handsome, dwarf growth, the vines are to 10 inches high, foliage of dark green color, haulms are close jointed and very prolific. The pods sre well filled with large Peas, each containing 6 to 8, so closely packed that the Peas are flattened against each other. Quality the very best. Pkt. 6c.; % pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. JUNO. A dwarf, main crop, wrinkled variety Pea, enormously productive, excellent flayor. We have now had seyual years’ acquaintance with ‘‘Juno’’ Pea, and every year we esteem it more highly. It is a main crop variety with Vigorous constitution, which shows itself in the strong, handsome branching plant. It is 2 feet in height, requiring litde or no brushing. It produces an abundance of the finest Peas possible, the vines being actually laden with pods, which remain tender aud retain their flavor for a long time. Pkt, 6c.; 42 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c, " e SE I can also supply the following new and standard Peas which are too well known to require extended descriptions: Pkt. Ypt. Pt, Qt. 4 Pkt, Ypt. Be, SCHOLD Ora S Cor ELCLOLNE sresereleseisroleterereiole) feleleistleiol cis)e efelelieleleletare 7 {Be. 20c, 35c, be. 8c. 15c. 28c. The Queen 12c. 20c. 35c. 5c, 8c, 15c, 28c. McLean’s Advancer, rood second e 10c, 16c. 30c, 5c. 8c, 15c, 28c, Improved Pride of the Market, great 5c. 8c, 15c, 28c. favorites nese cielo dandnetodandon 6 12c, 20c. 35c, bc, 10c, 16c, 30c, Shropshire Hero, well filled 3, a 5c. 10c, 16c. 80c, ya bisnaood -Adooen ADCHOOODE te 10c, 16c. 30c, Extra Early Premium Gem....... 6c, 12c, 20c, 35c, ‘Yorkshire Hero, standard, popular.. 5c, 10c, 16c, 30c. True American Wonder, fine early... 7c, l5c, 25c, 40c. Telegraph, favorite late sort........ 6c. 12c, 20c. S5c, McLean’s Improved Little Gem, early 6c, 12c, 20c, 35c. Improved Champion of England, stan- Duke of Albany.. 6c. 12c. 20c. 35c, Gardem laterite wmectentes -- 5c, 10c. 16c. 30c. The Admiral.... 5c, 10c. 16c, 30c, Large White Marrowfat... -- be, 8c. A ; Buckbee’s Startlcr. % Wc, 200, 35c, Large Black-Eyed_Marrowfa 5c. 8c, 5c. 28c, Improved White Field...... 5c. 8c, 15c. 28c, Improved Early Dan O’Rourke.. Rural New Yorker, very early Extra Early Kent........- Carter’s First Crop, earl arlyieMiay ovis sissteisicisclsiceline New Maud §., popular early Extra Early Philadelphia. eee eeeesesesseore FREE GIFTS. This year § will distribute One Million Packages of Seed for trial, Everybody will get some- thing, even {f order amounts to only 20c. The larger the order the more extras will be added. MONTE CRISTO IS THE BEST WATERMELON. SEE PAGE 41. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 60 VES : ad ef > i Peis DN | V2 NSA) met J.F. MUMMS, Hutchinson, Kansas, R. F. D. 5. Writes: ‘‘f took firet prize at our State Fai: her2 on September 21, on Sugur Beets raised from your seeds, Aiso a first prize on Buckbee's Egyptian Beets Mz Uab- bage crop wus the best I ever raised, Am very well pleased with all seeds purchvsed from you, and you canexpect my order again in the spring.” Sweet as Honey A Prodigous Yielder Does Not Require Sticking Extraordinarily Early Luxuriant Grower The Pea Fanciers Pride Succeeds Everywhere Delightful for Home Garden Excellent for Shipping Unsurpassed for Market Garden THE EARLIEST WRINKLED SWEET PEA in Existence Ready for Picking in F435 days You May now enjoy sweet, luscious and 3 ¢: tender Peas in early June :: 32 Buckbee's New EXTRA EARLY HONEY SWEET Ghe Werld Beating MONEY MAKER Never before have I taken such pride in offering such a distinct, new and valuable Pea; the result of years of careful hybridizing, im- provement and perfecting. There is no question but what this Grand New Pea has come to stay and will eventually take the place of all other sorts in its class. By actuai test for several years, Buckbee’s Honey Sweet Pea has been ready for the table in from 42 to 44 days from the time of plant- ing; an average of 43 days. The quality is beyond praise for such an early Pea, and the whole crop matures evenly. It is one of the very best Peas to sow for successive planting. A wonderfully luxuriant grower and a splendid drought resister. Thevines attain a height of 17 inches, consequently do not require sticking. Prodigously prolific, the pods are from 24g inches to 3 in- ches long, nearly rounad, and are always well filled. There is no question but what Buckbee’s New Extra Early Honey Sweet is one of the most superlative good Peas for the home garden— unsurpassed for the market garden and a veritable gold-mine for sbipping purposes. My SUBEly, of seed is limited this year and [ do not hesitate to advise ycu to send your orders in early. Prices to one and all as 1ong as my Choice Northern Home Grown Pedigree Stock Seed lasts will be as follows.—PEt. 8c.; %< pt. 18c.; pt. 35c.; qt. 60c. W. W. STOKES, Chester, South Carolina. Writes: Iwish to sendina statement of the seeds you sent me last yaar. The melon in particular was extra fine, Of ideal shape ana color, very sweet and juicy, ripening clear to the rind. Ihave been raising melons for sale for tinenty- Jive years and have planted all kinds; but will plant nothing Jor my crop but your melon seed hereafter. Sce Pages 4 and 5 for Wholesale Prices. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Es aK sate Hl Kt \ NS way SSOMJSETS Tc QUCHEST MONEY, = eee ——— RETURN = ——— A SURE PROFIT OF I prepay charges on Onion Sets by the pint and quart. or more, wiil be shipped by express or freight at purchaser’s expense. BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED TOP SETS~—By far the most su- perior variety. Mr. Minckler, the leading market gardener of Osh- kosh, Wis., writes: ‘‘L consider the Improved Top Sets far ahead of any othervariety. ‘They are the best Onions to eat, will yield at Jeast one-third more and ripen much earlier than any of the Secd Onions. [shall plant them for my main crop next season.” It is the best keeper that I know of, having kept perfectly solid for over a year. I should advise you to orderearly, 1s my stock is sure to be exhausted before the season is over. Give this variety a trial. Post- paid, pt. 22c.; at. 40c.; at buyer's expense, +g bu. 75c.; 4 bu, $1.25; % bu. $2.25; bu, $4.00. New White Multiplier—One of the most popular varieties, and in some markets se!ls in preference to all others. Extremely early and avery fine keeper; valuable for both home aud market pur- poses. You cannot possibly be disappointed with it, and will make a mistake if you fail fo include it in your order. Postpaid, pt. 20c.; at, 35c.: at buyer’s expense 144 bu. 75c.; 4 bu. $1.25, i BUCKBEE’S NEW WOAITE POTATO SETS-—0OI pure sil- very white color, producing 20 bulbs in a cluster from a single bulb planted; of excellent quality and size for bunching green; can be ripened for use as pickling Onions; for this latter purpose can be more economically grown than from seed. Keepsfora year. Its most important quality is its earliness, being ready for market sey- eral weeks ahead of therest. Postpaid, pt- 22c.; at. 40c.; at buyer’s expense. 46 bu. 75c.: 14 bu. $1.35. New Yellow Potato Sets—lIdentical to the above except color, which is of a rich straw yellow. They produce large, dry, ripe Onions earlier than any other kind. Postpaid, pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.; at buyer’s ex- pense, *4bu. 75c.; 44 bu. $1.25. Shallots, or Yellow Multipliers—A very desirable variety and resembles the Wkite Multiplier, except in color, which is of a very rich straw shaae You will be pleased with results by planting this variety. Postpaid, pt. 20c.; at. 35c.; at buyer's expense, 14 bu. 65c.; 14 bu. $1.10, $500.00 PER ACRE. Quantities of 4% bushel, 4 bushel}, % bushel, I bushel» Egyptian, or Perennial Tree Sets—This variety oever forms a large bulb. Specialiy adapted for producing green Onions for spring or fall use. Are immensely productive and perfectly hardy. Being perennial, they will, if left in the ground, continue growing for an indefinite time, increasing both from the bottom and from sets proluced on top of the stalks Postpaid, pt. 15c.; qt, 25c,; at bug- er’sexpense 14 bu. 40c.: 14 bu. 75c, BOTTOM ONION SETS—these are the product of seed and are used for ‘Green Onions” or to produce large Onions,which they do much quicker than can be grown from seed ©ur Sets are very choice, small and dry. : Onion Sets, Pt, 16 Bu, Choice White Bottom 12c, 40c. Choice Red Bottom (12¢ 40c. Choice Yellow Bottom 12¢. 35c. ONION SETS-—Special Bulk Prices. All varieties of Onion Sets are sold by weight. Buckbee’s Im- proved Yop and Egyptian, or Perennial Tree weigh 28 lbs, per bushel; al! other varieties weigh 32 lbs. per bushel. NOTICE—In order to get our Catalogue out on time, we have to go to press with some of our pages (this Onion Set page is one of them) in October, whch is before most varieties of Sets are harvested. Our prices are made as close as possible at this date. You will please understand, however, that they are sub- ject to market fluctuations. Ii prices are lower when your or= der is received, more Sets will be added, Write for Special Prices. If you will write to-day and send me an exact list of the number of bus’ els of Onion Sets that you desire to purchase, naming the varieties and quantity of each, I will be pleased to quote you by early mail our lowest spot cash price on your requirements. J. E. SWART WOOD, Sciota, Penn, writes: “T was J. W. WAGNER, Arlington, Wis. ‘‘Z have thought greatly pleased with the new varieties of seed that you sent me free for experimental purposes, they are deserv- ing of general use by all persons interested in the best seeds. Lalso wish to particularly recommend Buckbee's Earliest Sunrise Sweet Corn, Early Chief Cauliflower, g Snowball Popcorn and would also say that your Ped- igree Union seed can't be beat.” best lo write you in regard to the splendid results that Thave had with Buckbee’s Seeds and Plants. The plants all lived. My garden was a sight to behold; every seed grew—in fact, Buckbee’s Seeds have given splendid results while seeds purchased from other Jirms did not. I shall hope to continue to do business with youin the future,” BUCKBEES ; slew WHITE POTATO | \\ ( i Mv H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. This is my first year in raising Onions onalarge scale. I purchased 5 lbs. of Buckbee's Pedigree Onion Seed and planted them as directed in your Catalogue TI believe that every seed grew. and just think of it! Lhave raised a crop of over 500 bushels which I am confident you will say is pretty good for a beginner. Have made urrangements to dispose of them at a ISR price that will net me a handsome profit. R SS a NY) WS === ants SS \ AS == iS ws wes" = == e 6 r New Genuine Prize-Taker. Buckbee’s New Golden Globe Fee ora eG Ue Danvers. flavored of all;and always grows to a uniform shape,which FULL OF up large and fine without any stiff neck. The Prizetaker has eS Always inthe Lead. fab i f s CASS ; Li dee Ee eee eT man Mme E eChapes CPallenging Competition. eties under the name of Prizetaker. Prices more reason- 7 KE ~ SEEDS isaperfectglobe Hasa very small neck,andalwaysripens Nay Sz LL, able than ever before. I have harvested a larger cropthan Long Keeper—Best Shipper—Unrivaled Market Onion. ever, and will be pleased to offer it at the following low uae prices. My own growth, choicest northern grown, high grade This is the most perfect type of the globe-shaped i 5 557 . Onion ever offered. I have been years in perfecting DORA ee ie oaeion AC. ; 02. 8C.; 2 02, 14¢.; 74 1b. 266. ; this strain, carefully seiecting the most perfect type of bulbs 72 2 >’) D . for seed stock, so that nowl have an Onion entirely differe=t from the Yellow Globe Danvers. It ripens early, has a vw 9 0 small neck, the entire crop drying down at one time. UC ee § e€ lant It is an immense cropper and will yield more market- 0 able Onions to the acre than any strain I am acquainted The King of Red Onions—Magnificent new variety of my own with. Trial tests have shown this great variety to yield ae - et ees over 2,0C0 bushels per acre, while under ordinary cultiva- introduction; has met with the greatest success everywhere, and tion the past season, thousands of my customers have reported is now one of the most popular varieties in existence. Thelarg- yields of 1000 bushels per acre. Remember that I control the est Red Onion, often weighing from4to5 pounds. Many of my entire supply of this variety. My own growth Choicest Northern customers have grown specimens weighing 3 to 4 pounds. In frown high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 4c,; 02. 7¢.; 2 02. 14¢,; shape Buckbee’s Red Giant is round and symmetrical. Skin is thin, 7% 1b. 26¢; 74 Ib. 48c,; Ib. 90c. 4 of a beautiful reddish hue, while the flesh is delightfully pure white, very fine grained and of pleasing flayor. I control the en- _tire stock of this grand novelty, My own growth choicest North- ern grown high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 10¢.; 0z. 20¢.; 2 02z. 35¢.; 14 Ib. 60c.; 1¢ ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00. Buckbee’s Mammoth Silver King. The Largest White Onion, Grows toa Remarkable Size, The bulbs are of attractive form. flattened, but thick through The average diameter of the Onion is from 5 to 7% inches, thus making the cir- cumference from 15 to 22 inches. Single bulbs often attain weights of from 2% to4pounds each. Theskinis ofa beautiful silvery white. The fiesh is of asnowy white and of a particularly Si =e mild and pleasant flavor. Sosweetandtenderisthe flesh thatit RS e@es—=— sors can be eaten like an apple. Matures early and is of large size and perfect form. It cannot be too highly recommended. A good thing is always imitated, and many dealers are offering other varieties under this name. Don’t be misled. My own growth choicest Northern grown high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 15¢.; 2 0z. 25c¢.; 14¢ 1b. 45c.; 14 Ib. 80c.; 1b. $1.50 = = A Packet of Onion Seed con- tains more than 1,000 seeds, See Wholesale Prices pages 4 and 5 of this Catalogue. rr rw ee PEDIGREE MONEY MAKING ONIONS. German, ZwIEBeL; French, O1gNon; Spanish, CeBoLtLa; Swedish, Lox. One Ounce of Seed for 100 Feet of Drill. Four to Six Pounds in Drills for an Acre. The Soil How to raise Onionsis a question Iam asked many times every year, and will ¢ try to answer from my experience in raising thousands of bushels annually, A good crop of Onions can be grown on any soil which will produce afull crop of corn, unless it be astitf clay, very light sand or gravel, or certain varieties of muck or swamp lands, on which they invariably grow necky and cannot be made to ripen down well, while other muck soils give immense crops of the finest quality. We prefer arichsandy loam, witha light mixture of clay. This is much better if it has beencultivated with hoed crops; kept clean of weeds and well manured for two years previous, because if a quantity of manure toraise an ordinary soil to a proper degree of tertility is applied at once, itis likely to make the Onions very soft. The Seed Onion seed, as every gardener and Onion fancier knows. is one of the seeds in e the buying of which price should never be questioned. Why should youspecu- late on wild cat stock, or that which may be offered as good seed -cheap! Does it not take a great of money and an untold amount of care to produce the Choicest Stock Seed! Is the difference of a few cents in the cost of a pound of seed anything in comparison to the hundreds of dollars at stake inyour Onioncrop! Mostassuredly not. Ihave made a life-long study of Onion growing and the seed which I offer can be relied upon as being second to none—if not the best. 7 This should be done assoon as the ground can be gotten ready, and can be done Sowin e best by ahand seed drill. This ayoula be carefully adjusted . testing it by running it over the barn floor to Sow the desired quantity of seed, and about one-fourth inch deep. The quan- tity needed will vary with the soil, theseed used and the kind of Onions desired. Thin seeding gives much larger Onions than thick. Four to six pounds of seed per acre is the usual quantity needed to grow large Onions, while for growing pickling and set Onions from 20 to 50 pounds per acre 18 Te- quired. Iuseadrill witha roller attached, but if the drill has none, the ground should be well rolled with a hand roller immediately after the seed is planted. - + + Give the Onion the first hoeing, just skimming the ground between the Cultivation. rows, as soon as they can be SaaS Jength of the row. J refer the McGee Cultivator for operation, which you will find offered on drill page. This hoe allows the earth tu pass over the blade without moving it out of place. Hoe again ina few days, this time close up to the plants, after which weeding must be continued. This operation requires great care to be thoroughly done. The weeder must work on his knees astride of the rows, stirring the earth around tle plants in order to destroy any weeds that have just started. In 10 days or2 weeks they will 1equire another hoeing, andif necessary, another weeding. If the work has been thoroughly done at the proper time, the crop will not require further care until ready to gather. Plant Buckbee’s Celebrated Pedigree Onion Secd this Year. Insure a Crop. All Onion Seed that I Offer of My Own Growth is Fresh 1904 Crop. BUCKBEE’S ROUND OR YELLOW FLAT DANVERS—Magnificent sort in every way. After years of careful selection, [ have a strain of this popular sort that is seemingly per- fect. Reliability for bottoming and large yield are combined in this popular Danvers va- riety. Itis very handsome in appearance, round in shape, though thick through, of fine size; in fact, is ideal in every respect for market and family purposes; skin is thin, of a rich straw color, flesh is pearly white, fine grained, firm, mild, and of excellent quality. It ripens exceedingly early, keeps well, and sells readily. [also consider this variety one of the very best for growing sets. You will not be disappointed in the results by planting Buckbee’s Round or Yellow Danvers Onion, either for family, market or shipping pure oses. My own growth, choicest northern grown, high grade pedigree stock seed. PEt. 3c.; ox. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.; 14 lb. 18c.; 14 Ib. 30c.; lb. 58c. BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY COMBINATION—1—This distinct variety is the very ear- liest Onion in cultivation. Of a pure paper-white color, very mild and delicate in flavor; from | inch to 1% inches in diameter, and three-fourths of aninch in thickness. Its ex- treme earliness makes it very valuable forearly table use as well as bunch Onions for market. At maturity the tops die down directly to the bulb, leaving the neatest and most handsome little bulbs imaginable, which are exceedingly valuable for pickling purposes. Its extreme earliness and fine quality cannot fail to make it a favorite Combination On- ion ineyery garden. It pavs to plant the best. ‘ My own growth, choicest northern grown, high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 14 lb. 60c.; 14 lb. $1.10; 1b. $2.00. SELECTED YELLOW STRASBURG, OR DUTCH—2—Bulbs are quite flat and of good size, skin yellow, of darker color than the Danvers, flesh white, of mild flavor; keeps well This is the variety that is used the most extensively for growing yellow Onion Sets. Itis valuable alike for family and market purposee. A great yielder and splendid keeper. My own growth, choicest northern grown, high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.; 14 Ib. 18c.; 14 lb. 30c.; lb. 58c. NEW CREOLE—Popular Southern variety, grown in preference to other varieties of the South. ‘he Creole or Louisiana Onion shape is a medium flat globe, of a dark straw color. The flesh is a beautiful white, of excellent flavor, Many Southern planters are realizing very large returns from this valuable Onion. Great quantities are always on hand in theSouthern markets. At the great French market at New Orleans this is the favorite, and none of the commission dealers care to handle any other sort. Is in the market early and the supply has never yet equaled the demand for this favorite vegetable The best Onion for Southern markets. My own prow, choicest northern grown, high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 5c,; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 14 lb. 60c.; 14 lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. NEW WHITE SILVERSKIN, 0R WHITE PORTUGAL—3—Very desirable for family use. Flavor mild and pieasant; skin silver white of handsome appearance, highly es- teemed for pickling when young, also for market in early winter. ‘This is the variety from which white Onion sets are grown. You will make no mistake by planting this excellent sort. It will please youimmensely forany purpose. Buy your seeds from first hands, My own growth, choicest northern grown, high gate pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 9c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 14 Ib. 32c.; 14 lb. 60c.; lb. $1.10. BERMUDA ONIONS. Headquarters Seed — Teneriffe Grown. These Onions grow to an immense size and are of a beautiful form. The skin is very thin, flesh white, fine grained, of mild and pleasant flavor. It will grow an Onion from 1 to 1% pounds from seed, very early and profiteble. Grown in many sections of the South to the exclusion of all other sorts, for the northern markets. ae Island Red, choicest stock seed, Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 22c.; 14 lb. 40c.; % lb. 75c.; lb. $1.40. Bermuda Island White, choicest stock seed, Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 22c.; 14 Ib. 40c.; 1¢ lb. 75c.; lb. $1.40. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Us : a 63 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. y Yi THE GREATEST OF ALL RED ONIONS. The Grandest Variety Grown for the American Climate. s The best is what I find my customers always want, and that is M oney in wae Eney get by sending direct to Buckbee, the Best Onion Seed on Earth. If S ou plant ew customers should remember at Buckbee’s Reliable Onion aie Onions Seed is oulyjexown from carefully hand-sorted and selected bulbs, the right seed is always of high germinating quality, and of unusual vigor of growth by reason of its superlitive vitality. My Onion Seed has a reputation in ever rominent Onion growi i in America of being the best, unsurpassed by any other house in the trade. v2 ErOwiexdistce CHEAP ONION SEED IS EXPENSIVE. (Even as a Gift.) The country is fiooded with cheap onion seed but Iam satisfied that fresh high-grade pedigree Onion seed of the past sea- son’s crop cannot be purchased at lower prices than quoted inthis book. The figures given herewith are the lowest prices I will likely be able to quote for many yearstocome. Bearin mind, good, sound, plump seed has always been one of my great- est specialties, and that more than 100,000 onion growers look to me annually for their supply of seed. The risk is too great to take chances on cheap. poor seed. Get the best, and remember that cheap onion seec is tne poorest investment in the world The failure can never be known until an entire season's labor and outlay are lost. ‘“‘Buckbee’s Onion Seed Is Full of Life” and will give you the best results. BUCKBEES’ PEDIGREE RED WETHERSFIELD. My Leading Specialty. One of the chief departments of my seed growing business consists of growing Buckbee’s Pedigree Red Wethersfield Onion for seed purposes only. My stock has reached such a high point of merit that it is a household word everywhere that ‘‘ Buckbee’s Pedigree Red Wethersfield Onion Seed is the most reliable and produces more good marketable Onions per acre than any other offered.” And, from the many thousands of unsolicited testimonials which I have received from all over the country, I have every reason to believe that the time which I personally spend in my Onion fields is truly appreciated by my many thousands of custo- mers who stand by me and say: ‘‘Buckbee’s Seeds Are Full of Life.’ There are many strains of this justly celebrated onion offered, but I venture to say none that can surpass Buckbee’s Prize Medal Stock of this famous variety. The various strains, good, bad and indifferent, that are generally offered the unwary planter. come to maturity all the way from August up until as lateas October. This unreliability of cropping is very disastrous to most localities. THE GREATEST OF ALL RED ONIONS. The seed which I am offering {s of the earliest form, grown from hand-sorted bulbs that will produce very large Onions of immense size; 1% to 2%-pound Onions from seed the first year are of frequent occurrence. Buckbee’s Red Wethersfield grows with unusual regularity, scallions being unknown. Itis a magnificent keeper. Anenormous cropper. 700 to 1,000 bushels have frequently been raised upon a singleacre. Ihave received many letters from my customers stating their yields to be over 1,000 bushels per acre the past season. The shape is accurately shown in the illustration above. In color the skin isa deep rich, purplish red, while the flesh is of a beautiful white, finely grained and of good flavor. My customers throughout the country endorse it as the best Red Onion they have grown. NEVER HAS BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL. I trust no Onion grower that receives mv catalogue will fail to try at least a small quantity of Buckbee’ Onion, for all ought to know how much superior itis to other strains offered. This seed will produce highly eettees ween keeping Onoins, sure to command the highest price inthe market. Will yield double the amount of any seed youcan secure me own growth, choicest northern grown, high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7e.; 20z. 14c.; % Ib, 26c.; 14 Ib. ce. ; lb. 90c. Don’t Forget That Buckbee’s Beefsteak is the Best Tomato—See Inside Front Cover Page. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, 66 BUCKBEE S | THE GREAG MONEY MAKER. THE BARGAIN OF THE YEAR. New customers should remember that Buckbee’s Reliable Onion Seed is grown only from carefully prepared hand sorted and selected bulbs, 1s always of a high germinating quality and of unusual vigor of growth, by reason of its super- lative vitality. My Onion Seed has hasan excellent reputation 1n every prominent Onion-growing district in the country, and is unsurpassed by any other house in the trade, and in many sections is planted to the exclusion of all other strains. I am determined as usual! to furnish my customers the very choicest strictly fine stock: seeds that grow. Varieties with medals by the score for superior quality. Vouchers by the thousands as the most satisfactory strains for largest cash re- turns. I build business by giving satisfaction. Jf you buy ten pounds of any variety ask for special price. I can save you money on eyery deal. Over one hundred thousand customers are with me. Buckbee’s Great Pedigree Onion Seed is the brightest, freshest obtainable, and I advise early orders, as ‘ I cannot keep these ‘‘Bargain Offers” open after my own growth of seed is exhausted. Buckbee’s New Wampum—The Great Money Maker—This grand new variety, which was sent out for trial in 1898, has proven as its uame indicates, the Money-Making Onion, Its 2c.or is a beautiful golden yellow, very attractive and striking. It is the most perfect globe-shaped Onion in existence to-day, The bulksare firm and solid and excellent keepers. The necks are smalland cure down to almost nothing. Is an enormous yielder; various customers claim from 1,000 to 2,000 bushels peracre. Ifyou wish the best Onion you ever planted, try this greatest of all Onions. My own growtb: choicest northern grown, high grade pedigree stock seed, Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 15c,; 2 oz. 25c.; 34 lb, 45c.; ¥% Ib, 80c.; lb, $1.50, EXTRA EARLY RED. ‘ A favorite early variety of fine shape. Always good yielder and magnificent keeper. It is of the most excellent quality; with the excep tion, perhaps, of my celebrated Red Wethersfield, there is no red Onion that realizes such large priccs in market. Its beautiful shape and rich purplish crimson color make it extremely attractive and desirable for all general purposes. Money in Buckbee’s Ouion Seed. My own growth, choicest northern grown, high grade pedigree stockseed. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 20z. 10c.; 14 lb, 18c,: 4% 1b, 30c-; lb, 58c. : EXTRA EARLY NEW QUEEN. A silyer-skinned variety of quick growth and remarkable keeping qualities. If sown inearly spring it will produce Onions 1 to 2 inches in diameter early in summer; if scwn it July, will, with favorable weather, be ready to pull late in autumn, and be sound and fit for use the following summer. Particularly valuable for pickles. If sown thickly they will mature perfectly hard Onions from one-half to three-quar- ters of aninch in diameter. My own growth, choicest northern grown, high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 4c.; 0z 12c.: 2 0z. 22c.3 74 lb, 42c,; % lb. 82c,: lb. $1.60, SELECTED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. The finest standard Yellow Globe Danvers Onion ever offered. Of fine, symmetrical, large size, average specimens weighing from one to two pcurds each The butbs are very choice, finely grained, exceptionally mild and very early. Itis a grand, magnificent keeper. In many sections 1t will find ready sale at much higher prices than any other variety; frequently produces 800 bushels or more to the acre, from seed the first year 1control the best stock of this celebrated variety. My own growth, choicest northern grown, high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 3c-; oz, 74,3 202, 12c.; 74 lb, 22c.; % lb, 42c-; 1b. 80c. Australian Brown Onion The Most Valuable Variety Introe duced in a Generation. The Australian Brown Onion is of medium size, wonder- fully hard and solid, and most attractive for market, both as : to form and appearance. They are extremely early in ripen- 2 ing, and never make any stiff-necks or scallions. Every seed J. S. DEAL, Monree, seems to produce a good-sized onion, and the bulb begins to | Wis. ‘\Z have been buy- form very quiekly—when the plant is not over 3 inches high, |**9 seeds from you The Coming Onion, tor @ good man heer-| EXTRA EARLY LONG KEEPING. fills cogthae Thee yeetly say that I eaee Planted at the same time as Red Wethersfield it proved to I LN da! be nearly 4 weeks earlier and ripened off more A PAC ELLCE, ee eet From its firmness and hardness, it will keep in good condition iumon Buckbee’s New longer thanany other Onion known. Thecolor of the skin is Wampum Onion at 744 Clear, amber brown, So widely contrasted from any other our fair last fall = Onion is this color that it will be noticed on market, and when Send us new cat 64 oNce bought,purchaser’s will most likely call again for ‘those ey beautiful brown Onions.” My own growth, choicest northern grown, lo ie as early a8 pos-| high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 80,; 602, 0.3 20z 10c,; 4 lb, 18c.; i tN AL se % lb 30c.; Ib, 58, to send youmany new customers next sea gon”: See Wholesale Prices, Pages 4 and 5. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL NOIS. a if Globe = Shaped Onions, f are the Future Ontons. They are the most attractive in ap- pearance and most economical in use. They command the highest price in mar- ket. They are more profitable than the flat varieties to grow, as they occupy 00 more room ina row, but weigh more and measure better. Onions harvested in September keep perfectly soundand ™er- chantable until the following June. Southport Yellow Globe } Pedigree Seed. Entirely distinct from Onions of the Danvers Type, having notable and strik= ing characteristics of its own—excels in size—excels in yields—excels in keeping qualities—excels in mildness of flavor. Matures in early fall. 1t is sure to satisfy the one who buys a packet fs or the one who sows 501bs or more of g seed for carload shipments. A truly grand Onion whose large golden yel- low spheres make a beautiful appear- ance, sacked, cratedor barreled for§ the market. My own growth, choicest northern own, high-grade pedigree stcck seed. Kt. 4c. ; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 14c. ; 14 Ib. 26c.; 14 Ib. 48c.; 1b, 90c. yo Southport White Globe. Pedigree Seed. This is the handsomest of all Onions, we could fill pages with praise from our enthusiastic customers who have grown this grand variety. It is of true globe form, pure white, aard, small necked, ripening regularly and evenly; a splen- did keeper. The fiesh Is firm and fine graiued, and mild to taste, average yields of 500 to 700 bushels per acre are of fre- J quent occurrence. No Market Gardener or Onion Grower can afford to plant in- J ferior stock, with only cheapness of price ONA DUNBAR, Sodus, Mich, “Why sir! Buckbee’s Seeds are simply immense, and such vegetables they grow, are simply the wonder and admiration of everyone.” FULLOF Sed BUG ; Fulop The Best Onions Offered to the American Public. Write for Special Prices on Large Quantities. I take great pride in our special pedi- gree strains of Southport Onions. Our seed has been developed by starting in over 10 years ago with one perfect Onion of each variety, and none have been planted unless they havea 1] the necessary requirements of the truetype. The Oni- ons are almost perfectly globe shaped, with thin necks and clear skins. to recommend it when seed like ours is to be had so reasonable, the results of a few ounces often paying many times the first cost of the bestseed. My own growth, choicest northern grown, high-grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 4c. : 0z 12c. ; 20z. 22c. : 44 Ib. 42.3; Lg Ib. 80c.; lb. $1.50. HE g Southport Red Globe. Pedigree Seed. This is the Celebrated Blood-Red Globe Onion. This variety has for many years proven one of the most profitable for the market and shipping trade, commanding uni- formly good prices in car-load lots. Itis ot large size and splendid appearanceand frequently yields from 60 to 800 bushels per acre under average culture. Itisan Onion of unusual merit Flesh is firm, finely grained, very rich, yet unusually mild for a red Onion, andis sure to please the most fastidious. The cropis ready to harvest in early fall and keeps well until the late spring months. No one thatI |} have ever known has been dissappointed with the results obtained by planting this great Onion. 3 My own growth, choicest northern own, hiphsprade pedigree stock seed. kt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. ldc.; 14 Ib. 28c.; 1g Ib. 55c.; lb. $1.10. ———————— Thomas Robinson, NAVINA, OKLA. Writes: “Thanks to Buckbee's Seeds, we are the first to have early vegetables We are delighted with the novelty packages. I thank you for the promptness you have always dis- played in filling orders.” H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. WIZZ nn Cldagaaddiddddidddddipgddldddddddddddipbddddddddddddddddusiiésdbddddéisdddlid jpyiddeniypiidée pero —— eo — phd hed) A Packet of Salsify Seed contains from 300 to 400 seeds or more. SSS —————_—_—_ SALSIFY. German, HAFERWURZEL; French, SALsIFis; Spanish, SAnsiFI BLAMco. One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill—8 pounds per acre. Beso SALSIFY is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, whcn the supply of ceally good vegetables is so limited, It has a grassy top and a long, white, tapering root, nearly resembling asmall parsnip. Itclosely assim- ilates to the taste and flavor of the oyster,when properly cooked, and isa good 3ubstitute for it; very wholesome and nutritious. The roots are either boiled and mashed or made into fritters, in which form they are delicious. It succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred toa good depth. Coarse and fresh manureshould be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven andill-shaped. Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnips. The roots are per- fectly hardy, and may remain out all winter, but should bo dugearly in the spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. Store a quan- tity for winter use in a pit or cellar in damp earth or sand. Long White—‘The well-known standard variety. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; \ lb. 25c.; % lb. 40c.; Ib. 70c. O/T 11 reed 2. ITLL 11272 APLTSTLSAS A: BUCEKBEE’S ALL AMERICA. Atruly American variety of the highest merit now offered for the firat time. The long, white tapering roots are ofthe most superior quality, excallints by far any variety now on the market. My seed is limited this year and I advise early orders. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 30c.; % Ib. '30c.; 4% Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. Mammoth Sandwich Island—Of extra large size, in every way preferable to the older varieties, being larger, stronger growing, and less jiable to branch. Invaluatle to market gardeners. PEt, 4c.; OZ. 10C.3 & OZ 16c.; % lb. 30c.; 4% Ib. 50c.; Ib. BOC. SORREL. German, SAUERAMPFER; French, OsFILur. Ts cultivated for its acidity and used largely in salads. Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to6 or 8 inches apart in the row. One may commence cutting in 2 or3 months and plants will continue bear- ing for 3 or 4 years. Large-Leaved Garden—The best garden variety, having large pale green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 16c.; % Ib. 28c.; % lb. 50c.; lb. 9O0c. SPINACH. German, Sprxat; French, EpINaRD; Spanish, EsPrNnaco. One ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill—10 to 12 pounds in drills per acre, Spinach is very hardy, extremely wholesome and palatable Culture ane makes a deliciousdish of greens, retaining its bright green color after cooking. Itshould be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better. Sowin drills one foot apart, and commence thinning out the plants when the leavesare linch wide. All should be cut before ] hot weather orit willbetoughandstringy For early spring use the seed , should be sown early inautumn. Inthe North the plants will require a ) slight protection of leaves or straw, but in tho Southern states no protection | is necessary, and they will continue their growth most all winter. [ | Buckbee’s New none Standing—An improved round-seeded strain i of excellent merit, having all of the good qualities of the ordinary sorts and 3 continuing in condition for use much longer. The leaves are smooth and yery darkrich Oe Cannot be beat for .|] market andfamily purposes. Pkt.5c.; 1 oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 12c.3 *% lb. 15c.; 6 j Ib. 25c.; rb. 40c.; 4 lbs, $1.50 postpaid. A Packet of Spinach Seed contains from 600 to 800 or JNACH GROWING AT =" PockrorD SEED FARMS Round Summer Broadleaf—This variety is generally preferred for early spring sowing, and is the most popular with our market gardeners, The leaves are large, thick and fleshy; though not quite as hardy as the Prickly Winter, it stands the winter very well. Pkt. 2c.; oz. 4c.3; 2 oz. 9c.; & lb. 10c.; % Ib. 18c.; lb. 30c.; 4 lbs. $1.00. Victoria—A new sort which is quick to mature, and forms a very large, \ exceedingly thick leaf, which is somewhat savoyed inthe center. Itre- mains in use much Jonger than most kinds, and cannot fail to please whether grown for market or in the private garden. Pkt. 2c.; oz. 4c.3 2 oz. 7c.; % lb. 10c.; &% lb. 18¢.; Ib 30c.; 4 Ibs. $1.00. ican also supply the following new and standard varieties of Spinach which are too well known to require extended descriptions, at the uni- form price, | as follows: kt. 2c.; oz. 4c.; 2 oz. Ve.3 % Ib. 10c.: 4% Ib. 18c.; Ib. 30c.; 4 1bs. $1.00: Bloomsdale Savoy 4 Leaved, Monstrous War onsy, Piproxed pci eaveds Long rickly Seede inter. Standing Prickly Seeded, W) y Wi te J \( \ , WHEN YOU BUY FROM BUCKBEE YOU GET WHAT YOU ORDER—AND GET IT ON TIME. MATCHLESS-This is the_ best gare Eiber standard bright-red tomato. Our original strein has been critically sclected and developed by us for more than ten years. We are carcful each seg- son to save secd only from fine, large fruits which are solidly meaty. This selection has vastly improved the fruit, but greatly reduced the yicld of sced, and our superb strain should not be compared with seed of this varicty commonly offered atalowprice. Besides being of such large size and handsome appearance, itis of very superior flavor. Select seed is very scarce this year—sond to Buclzbee for the best. Per Pkt. 4c.3 OZ. £0c.3 2 Oz. 35c.;3 1-4 1b. GOc.3 1-2 Ib. 51.10; 1b. $2.00. F WY, idly, Z wh iyl\i' “bh. WN “< i ; WAY (i Fas | (HALLENGE (iil Ale AAS RELIABLE i G ) or \Z ») If you are offered lower \ prices on THE BEST SEEDS THAT GROW. Write Me. = a ere } H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 65 The Monster TOMATO. PONDEROSA OR HENDERSON'S NO, 400—This grand new variety is a monster of the Tomato family, the Tomatoes often weighing 2 or 8 pounds each, of a rich, bright crimson color and all solid meat; exceptionally free trom seed; extremely delicious in flavor, whether used raw or cooked; a_ single Tomato is enough for a meal. Very desirable for family and market purposes. Pkt, 5c,; oz. 85c.; 2 oz. 60c.; 44 lb, $1.00; 1% 1b, $1.75; 1b, $3.00, MIKADO, OR TURNER'S HYBRID—Often called Po- tato-Leavyed Tomato; also known as Maule’s $1,600 Tomato. A very large-fruited, purple Tomato, Weighing as much as 28 ounces, while the average Weight is not less than 12 ounces. Vines large, coarse growing, With leaves entire like those of the potato plant; very productive, and early for so large a Tomato; fruit extremely large, rough, solid, With few seeds. Demanded by those who want extru large fruit. Our seed is very choice. Pkt. Hor ee 18c.; 2 oz. 35c.; %4 Ib, 65c,; 14 Ib. $1.25; lb, 40. LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY—We have been perfecting this to a larger, smoother fruit than the original stock, and think we have made it the smoothest If you are offered lower and best of the large purple sorts. Vines large, rices by an vigorous, and heavy “bearers; fruit large, uniform DE TEBTORGed in size, very smooth, color of skin purplish pink, flesh light pink and of excellent flavor, Used con- Grower 8, : : “ siderably for canning. Pkt. 8c.; oz. 16c.; 2 oz write me. — ege —— a 4 80c.; 44 1b. 50c.; % Ib. 90c.; Ib. $1.75. a BUCKBEE’S SNOWBALL—Grand new variety, pearly white in color, and of excellent flavor. Great yielder, Unsurpassed for table, pick- ling and canning purposes. Pkt. dc.; oz. 25e, BUCKBEE’S GOLDEN PRIZE—New golden yellow variety. The flesh is thick and of extra good quality; grows in clusters; produces RAS a s200 if you are prejudiced against a yellow sort, this will please you. Pht. 4c,; 0z, 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 14 lb. 60c.; 1, lb, $1.10; 1b. 00. MANSFIELD TREE, OR MAMMOTH PRIZE—This is one of the largest Tomatoes grown, and possesses every good quality to be found in a Tomato, specimens often weighing 3 pounds. ‘This variety is almost seedless. It is a great curiosity, as the yines often attain the height of 15 feet. The fruit is very highly colored, smooth, and oue of the yery best table and market soris known. It will astonish and please you. Pkt, 5c.; 14 oz, £Uc.; oz. 35c. BUCKBEE’S NEW TREE OR STATION TOMATO—Grows on an upright stalk, never requires any support, always standing up like a tree; solid, great keeper. very best flavor, making it an ideal variety for family, mar- ket and canning. Pkt, 5c.; 1% oz. 25c.; 0z, 40c.; 2 oz, 75c.; %4 1b. $1.25, FINE MIXED HYBRID TOMATO SEED—Something entirely new and unique, An enthusiastic gardener has for several years past been crossing and recrossing all sorts of the Tomato, both large and small, yellow, white and red, early and late. Every known variety has beea used—large, smooth, pear-shaped, plum-shaped, currant, fig, peach, ete. The result is a most interesting mixture of all shapes, color and sizes, from the very largest to the very smallest. The most interesting and satisfactory to plant for the home garden, Lverybody will be delighted with the variety and quality of truit,produced. Pkt, 5¢.; oz. 2c, NEW STRAWBERRY TOMATO, OR WINTER CHER- RY—Soinetimes called Husk Tomato and Ground Cherry. Grows enclosed in a husk, excellent ror preserves; will keep within husk all winter; sweet- flavored, small, yellow fruits. This is well worth growing for preserves, both on account of its fine® quality and immense productiveness. The pretty bright yellow fruits also make a handsome dessert @ dish, while the flavor as fruit makes them popular. Ten plants in our trial grounds yielded a bushel of the smail fruits. It is much earlier and every way bet(cr than a similar variety advertised as a novelty under the name of Cape Gooseberry. kt, 4c.; 0z, 25c. ——F THE NEW STONE—BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED STRA —The Tomato foun Misia Crop chotcest seed. ay STRAWBERRY TOMATO. eall this the king o 1e Livingston kinds, which ar "Nes aii smooth, solid, ‘‘beefy’’ Tomatoes. If asked to Bence eee Deen we advise this. Color fine scarlet, stem (calyx) set high core Sarl and shall ? so that but little is lost when it is taken out of the fruit before sli ‘igs we G want to make what we say of this kind definite, because there are very ee ay Ma ; a kinds and a long list is confusing. If in doubt; buy the New Stone for marker BUCKBEL’S NEW TREE OR STATION TOMATO. ho sa aay Pf - Ew stone for market or ee OME USE LON that matters | Pkt. (ach-s0z, L6crs! 2) oz 30c.; % Ib. 50c.; 14 lb. 90c.; Ib, $1.75. ‘ I can also suppiy the following new and standard varicties cf Tomato, which are too well known to iequire extended descriptions, at the following very reasonable prices: Pkt. Oz. 20z. %Lb. % Lb. Lb. Atlarificu Prize -prercn eee ene scl co 40, 16c, 30c. 55c, $1.00 $1.90 Livingston's Favorite................... 3c. 16c, 30c. 50c. +90 1.75 IA Moe asdciche QUE AO Le OEie aeiae 4c, 16c. 3Cec. 50c, 90 1.75 ATV se A CIN@h smicineie pete siicierersia ce ated clayeleo,e:s 3c, 16c. 30c, 50c, .90 1.75 LIHAT codons CO OR LEE SUS EeSeoba 4c, 16c, 30c, 50c. -90 1.75 Trophy, Improved Large Red........... 3c. ‘16c, 30c, 50c, 90 1.75 Livingstun’s New Magnus ¢ 16c, 0c. 55c, 1,00 1.90 LEN OU 5.8 ce. cad ood tee SB RoMEoere loc, 30c, 50c, +90 1.45 Dwarf Champion ae 25c. 45c, 8Cc. BickOyep i starGrenedee coca: 4 16c, 30c. 55e. 1.00 Henderscn’s Crimson Cushion........... be. 35c. MOTIEMINN TL Giver oeatava tae cba referees ms ccacehe wre vis siete.e 3c. 16c, 30c. 50c, .90 1.75 IM a7 ENE EI. Oe One aeolian ick aeons 4c. léc, 30c, 50c, i) 1.75 WAN HPA PIS LOCKE asta cselaicls eer elelerric/neie oc 4c, 25c, 45c, 80c. TICES Abes ado nie BCoUC ain DOE cere 3c, 16e, 30c, 50c. .90 1.75 Thorbura’s Longkeeper.................. 4c, 16c, 30c, 50c, .90 1.75 Harive michiganese oc weicsise nes 4c. 20c. 35c. 2.00 New’ Eazly. Freedom.............-...-+. 4c, 20c, eee YoriyneysOnsagac sageouoednaoea ne ee. H SOTAUNGOKIPEANCY.. ore occ vciele sees sees Ce c. ss Mrs, - ’ crdhoo Rie Parstitnce ciel claeie el cretekes ctereie oe 4c, 25c. ; rs. A all Bond’s Early Minnesot : pee: Pilot Point, Texas. Wew Success........... or! 5 Cc. ss Be ; Spark's Earliana 35c. F I z pie, ays ING IROSOME CAC itiecls cicicjee stelelsysis ls ele) ersie ole 14c. sple n ve New Purple Peach.............. Betis 3c, 14c, results with Bucr- New Yellow Peach..............- Seeenoce 14c, bees Seeds, Your soU oder CoelOdL! Enda nod J6O.c Tomatoes are th? Wooue cucu edudaseouse eosoue : best by far that I Pet aS HOO OCINE PID OED CE OIG ever saiv. Buckhee's SK eC LOO SES Oar oDO Oot d Bees stcaks can't be beat. The Pon- pac buoacoSCOCeULdonuUee OO BORD ‘ derosa or No. 400 are also fine, I POCRY GORI IO GUGC EP 0 OOO AG have two Tomatoes that weigh over eae alee Gane eae oie ajo sns ele 5 pounds. BUCKBEE’S MONTE CRISTO IS THE BEST WATERMELON.—SEE PAGE 39. 66 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. German . . Liebesapfel Tomato French. . . . . Tomate Spanish . . . . Tomate BEWARE cf any other firm offering Buck- bee’s Beef- steak Tomato during 1905. Brand it as spurious, One Ounce <; Sced f2> 1,580 Planis. One-Fourt!: Pound 29 Trcxcp!act for an Acre. BUCKBEE S Tomato Seeds are grown from stocks raised strictly for seed purposes and from seed stocks carefully selected and sayed at the Rockford Seed Farms. No better seed can be found any- where. In fact, Buckbee’s Seeds have the reputa- tion of beino the best that money can buy! Tomatoes do best on _ light, Culture. warm, not ovyer-rich soil, oan success depends upon securing a rapid, yigorous and unchecked growth during the early part of the season. Sow in hot-beds from 6 to 8 weeks before they can be set out of doors, which is when dan- ger from frost is past; when the plants haye four : eaves, transplaut into shallow boxes or cold frames, - A setting them 4 or 5 inches apart; give plenty of uir and endeayor to secure a vigorous, but steady KK wud healthy growth, so that at the time of setting a in the open ground they will be strong and stocky. n (| ih a — di (lh Even a slight check while the plants are smal! will | materially diminish their productiveness. Set out of doors as soon as danger from frost is over, but before doing so harden off the plants by gradually exposing them to the night air and by the with- drawal of water until the wood becomes hard and the leaves thick and of a dark green color. Trans- planc carefully and cultivate well as long as the vines will permit. The fruit is improved in quality if the vines are tied to a trellis or to stakes. BUCKBEE’S BEEFSTEAK TOMATO See Painting from Nature on inside Front Cover this Book. Our crop of seed the past season has not been so | large as we expected, owing to unfavorable Tomato = = weather, However, our seed (what there is of it, and See Painting from Nature Inside Front Cover Page of this Book. Baeacaiies SOT SAD EE TS FS My price to one and all for a liberal packet contain- A TWENTIETH CENTURY WONDER, __ ite 10 or more sceds of my own growth, choice northern grown pedigree stock seed will be HIS grand new Tomato was not intended for distribution until next year, but PEt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.; +4 oz. 35c.; oz. 60c.; owing to the splendid crop of seed that we harvested the past season, I am 14 lb. $2.00; 144 lb. $3.50; lb. $6.00. determined ce) Slve ay pus tonierethe Benen Oe HEN ““BEEFSTEAK” a year in = - advance of the general public. © more than ree Packets will be sold to an ii one person, Please understand that I will not seud more than three packets of feet ee Hor seed to any one person. In this way all of my customers will have an equal very thoroughly 28 different varie- opportunity of Making an advance trial of this, the Greatest Tomato of the Age. enor LOTHEAD IES my gard The above generai introduction of this Worid-Seating Tomato appeared in a Chaseairron differe ae ECR OUT prominent position in our catalogue of 1901, Whiie ovr supply of seed last year the U; J, a St ig or pil i. amounted to a considerable stock; enough, as we supposed, to supply the demand— BOS CEOS LADS: STEUER consider our surprise, therefore, When we found our supply of seed exhausted some ing the truth when J state that ZZ time before the season was over. Never before in the history of ihe seed trade has Buchbee's Beef fsteak is The To- the demand been so great for a thoroughly reliable Tomato, mato to plant for size. flavor and Fully One Million or more Tomato Fanciers had an opportunity of testing this roductiveness and is a very good = 3 Grandest of All Tomatoes and I could fill this whole book and more too with the ooker. Jt is as good a Tomato as is grown—if kindly expressions that thousands and thousands of my customers have given after not better—and I can highly recommend the same planting Buckbee's Beefsteak in 1902. to gite satisfaction.” The following is a nut shell description of this wonderful variety: H. HUBER, Froitvale, Tex. rorites: “There is no H H westion OUL Wha uckbee's [4 are ‘Full o Matures Early, A Splendid Shipper, Best of All, Handsome Color, Fires PS I ee Hardy Grower, Enormously Productive, Large Size, The Bost Keeper. Beefsteak Tomato; while all other seeds have done exceedingly well.” PEDIGREE TOBACCO SEED. |. WRITE FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY. SUMATRA—Vigorous sort of Spanish origin, producing Cigar Wrappers of the highest quality, especially popular with southern growers. Pkt, 4c.; oz, 45c, | AVANA—Very choice Cigar Variety grown from the finest seed imported from the ‘Vuelta | d ° CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—YVery popular in the Middie and Northern States, largely grown to produce fillers; productive; robust habit. Pkt. 3c.; oz. iC, PERSIAN ROSE MUSCATELLE—TIiner than Muscatelle, and can be relied upon to make the | F finest cigar stock. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 30c. i IMPROVED SWEET ORONOKO—Used for first-class plug fillers, and makes, when sun-cured, | the best natural chewing leaf. A‘fayorite for the *‘Homespun’’ wherever known. Makes an eastern filler unsurpassed, Pkt. 3c.; oz, 20c. ; m GEN’L GRANT—One of the finest, earliest and most populer kind for Cigars, Matures as far north as Canada; leaves of large size. Pkt, 4c.; 0z, 35c. 2 IMPROVED WHITE BURLEY—This variety !s especially valuable to manufacturers either for cut or plug tobacco. It is often used for wrapper. Pkt. 4c¢.3 oZ 35¢. STERLING—O=e of ihe earliest; makes the silkiest of wrappers, brightest of cutters and sweetest of fillers. Pkt, 4c.; oz. 20c, 2 COMSTOCK SPANISH—Called by some Zimmer's Spanish. One of the finest Cigar Tobaccos, producing leaves of silky texture; grading very high for wrappers and fillers. Pkt. 4c.; oz, 35c, Es LACKS—Dark, rich export leaf. Broad leaf, tough, fine fiber. On gray soils cures bright and elastic, on dark soils rich and gummy. Known as Jesup or Beat All in some localities. Good and reliable. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 25c. : BRADLEY BROAD LEAF—A popular variety for several types—export, manufacturing and cigars, A good, reliable variety and succeeds where yellow tobacco can be grown. Pkt. 4c.: oz. 20c. LITTLE DUTCH—Popular variety, succeeds nicely in the Northern States. Valuable for all e Abajo’’ district in Cuba. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 30c | TOBACCO. purposes. Pkt, 4c.; oz. 25c. Buckbee’s Wampum Onion is a Great Money Maker—See Page 55. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. QUANTITIES TO USE: A standard weight bushel of Blue Grass and Lawn Grasses is 14 Ibs, BoP: Package,for 400 square eet. 6-lb. package, for 2,000 9 Square feet. 10-lb. bag, for 4,000 PEE OS feet. . 6-lb. bag, for 6,000 6quare feet. 25-lb. bag, for one- fourth acre. 60-lb. bag, for one-half acre. 100-lb. bag, for one S DS acre. EF F wr OT 6OH® 6 FOR A PERFECT LAWN | BUCKBEE’S GREAT GRASS SEED SPECIALTIES. Great care should be exercised in the selection of Grass Seed. The various varieties which I offer on this page are used and endorsed by thousands of the best authorities on grasses. There is nothing handsomer than a beautiful lawn—there is nothing more certain to produce a beautiful green, grassy carpet than Buckbee’s Grass Soed Specialties. BUCKBEE’S WORLD'S FAIR PRIZE MIXTURE -s Was awarded the great Columbian prize atthe World’s Fair. This mixture was used by the World’s Fair authorities to produce the beautiful lawns which were one of the greatest features of the Fair. With ordinary care, anyone can, by using this mixture, securea beautiful lawn. Complete and explicit directions on A Lawn maybe 2 ‘How to Make a Lawn” accompany every package of this seed. The quantity table on tablished pas this page shows the amount of seed to plant in agiven area. Insmall quantities, price, postpaid, 4 Ib. Y Po wsnoddine” | L8¢-ilb.30c._ Larger quantities, by express or freight at buyer’s expense, 6 lbs. $1.00; 16 Ok “seeding.” | 1Ds: $2.50; 265 Ibs. $4.25; 50 Ibs. $8.00; 100 Ibs.815.50. The latter is} ot only VELVET GREEN MIXTURE much less expensive, but | Is s careful selection of finer grasses which naturally thrive under the shade of trees or buildings. Especially mnuch more satisfactory, | suitable for lighteandysoil. Itis a fine mixture for dooryards and small lawns. It will give splendid as better grasses can be | results. One pound is sufficient for aspace of 400 square feet. Price, postpaid, 4 lb. 15c.; lb. 25. By aCe nak paclote ot on iEeespress at buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. 90c.; 15 lbs. 82:35; 25 lbs, $3.75; 50 Ibs. the grasses havea great | 87-*55 $-815.75. on ANDREW'S SEED MIXTURE. deal to do with the appear. A very new and special mixture, prepared expressly for Golf Links, Tennis Courts, Putting ance and permanency of | Greens, Outlying Grounds, and Fair Greens. This St. Andrew’s Seed Mixture wiil be found unusually the lawn. well adapted for all purposes, an extremely close, velvety turf especially. It is prepared by me expressly for the best results for golflinks, etc. This mixture is used exclusively on the famous De) Monte Tennis and Oro- uet Grounds in California, the celebrated Albermarle Grounds in Ashville, N. O., and thousands of the most ea ee intheocountry. Per 3s lb., postpaid, 20c.; lb. 32c. By freight or express at buyer’s expense, 5 Ibs. 81.005 5 lbs. $2.85; 25 lbs. $4.60; 50 lbs. $9.00; 100 lbs. $17.50. : BUCKBEE’S SPECIAL MIXTURE FOR PUTTING GREENS is prepared with special reference to securing the best results for this purpose. Itis unrivalled inits results. Price, postpaid, lb. 35c. At puyer’s expense, 25 lbs. $5.50; 100 Ibs. $20.00. BUCKBEP'S SPECIAL MIXTURE FOR OUTLYING GROUNDS and fair greens is another very excellent special mixture, prepared to producea close, velvety and very enduring turf. Itis a mixture of strictly perennial grasses, with an entire absence of clover of any description. Sow from 60 to 60 pounds per acre for a new lawn or bowling green; SPECIAL 15 to 20 pounds per acre will be sufficient to improve existing turf. Price, postpaid, 1b. 30c. At buyer's expense, | QUOTATIONS. 5 lbs. $1.00; 15 lbs. $2.75; 25 lbs. $4.25; 50 lbs. 8.25; 100 lbs. $16.00.' BUCKBEE’S KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. We shall be pleased to .quote special Many aeretes this to a mixture of grasses, and the fact cannot be denied that alawnof Blue Grass only is magnifi- 7A P rites to golf cent; itt astures, and pepeciatly excellent clubs, rnstitutions, bs. 7Oc.; parks and others who require Lawn BUCKBEE’S SELECTED WHITE CLOVER W Grass and Olover i es longer, however, to get it established. Very desirable for wood lawns, for winter pastures because ofits thick, heavy growth. Postpaid, lb. 25c. At buyer’s expense, 5 16 Ibs. $2.10; 25 lbs. $3.25; 50 lbs. $6.25; 100 Ibs. $12.00. . . . . : . de Isthe best of the Cloverfamily. Especially suitable to plant for pasture or to sow for lawns in, connection with the peons cs Blue Grass. It producesa delightful, smooth and attractive surface; also makes excellentforage for bees, This quanti- choice variety, postpaid.ver lb. 30c, Write for prices on larger quantities. : ties, BUCKBEE’S FANCY RED TOP, well cleaned, makes a good permanent grass and produces luxuriant growth on almost any soil. This is agreat variety, and you should send your orders for it early, as it usually sellsrapidly. Postpaid, lb, 25c. Write for prices on larger quantities. , BUCKBEE'’S EXTRA SPECIAL LAWN FERTILIZER. Especially prepared to furnish nutriment for all varieties of Lawn Grass, which being voracious in nutriment will not thrive and hold its dark green color and velvety appearance unless it be supplied with the best fertilizer, The lack of a good fertilizer is the reason there are so many poor, rusty-looking, unsightly lawns. Itis better than stable manure, because it acts quicker and is free from any waste. Use this Lawn Fertilizer if you would havea beautiful and sturdy growth of grass. This Fertil- izer, used in connection with any one of my special Grass Seed Mixtures, will enable you to producea pere fect lawn. Ifyou havea Jawn in fair condition, rake off dead leaves and grass in theearlyspring. Scatter some of the Fertilizer broadcast_over the surface, h using in connection a little of Buckbee’s World’s Fair Mixture on the thin spots and the resalts will wellrepay you. Thegrasscan be kept luxuriant throughout the season with a little care. Never HOW TO MAKE A LAWN Is fully described in our new pamphlet, which will be given free with every package of Lawn Seed, B e 67 The Famous Quaker Oats Wor or: The Hardiest and Healthiest Oat in Existence ITS CARDINAL POINTS. ONE—YIELD—It is a ereat natural yielder; thousands of our customers report yields of 100 to 200 bushels per acre. TWO—DROUGHT-PROOF—It matures so early that the crop can be gathered before the dry summer weather sets in—it seemingly withstands all elements of weather. THREE—QUALITY—No variety can excel it in superior quality; it makes better oatmeal than any other sort—all millers prefer it to any other variety. FOUR—COLOR—The color is extremely beautiful at all times, which aids it to sell readily at an advance price in every market. The Famous Quaker Oats grade No. 1 every time. SF FIVE—STRENGTH—This, as every Oat grower appreciates, is one of the essential points in a \S ] é good Oat. Quaker Oats never lodge and will withstand stronger winds and storms than any other \\ i} yy variety. ; \ I l ff, SIXTH—COST—Every Oat grower knows whatit costs to save a bushel of Stock Seed Oats and \\ ) 4/,/ we are asked thousands of times each season why we can sell Buckbee’s Seed so cheap. It is only by WWE My 4); growing them ourselves in such large quantities that we are able to sell them to our customers, who appreciate good seeds so cheaply. The mere cost of seed to plant an acre is not a drop in the bucket to what you make on your crop. SEVENTH—PROFIT—Just think a minute what profit you will realize by having an Oat with so many good points—the quantity you can sell your neighbors for seed next year—and remember if you market your crop you are sure of No. 1 grade price. EIGHTH TO ONE HUNDRED—We could enumerate fully this num- ber of additional cardinal points wherein the Quaker Oats excel others, z : but Buckbee’s customers know from experience when a seed of any or eee Sas description is offered by Buckbee that it can be banked upon as being with the thousands of Testimo- at nial Letters that I have received Tight. q from my customers in every part Quaker Oats never weigh less than 40 pounds per struck bushel of’ ‘the ‘country’ testifying ‘to their anaes £ f d bushel um Remarkable Success py planting measure, and nine times out of ten, from 44 to 49 pounds per bushel. Mm Buckbee’s Reliable Oats. 100,417 FIRST AND LAST THE QUAKER OATS ARE THE Oat Growers increased their Wealth HARDIEST AND HEALTHIEST [Wf !p 1004 by Planting Buckbee's Oats: OATS IN EXISTENCE. Straw is strong, stiffand free fromrust. The ‘yields of less than 68 bushels per acre, grain is the heaviest known; bright as anew silverdollar. Wonder- \WA 92¢,.°hS frpat majority om at ful yielder, producing from 100 to 200 bushels per acre underaverage A selling at a good strong fig- conditions. For absolute satisfaction, plant only “QuakerOats.” Send Wa “Woexisec’ oft Grime nee to Buckbee for choicest Stock Seed. \ accumulated fortunes? . YOUR BANK PRICE TO ONE AND ALL AS LONG AS MY STOCK SEED LASTS: Postpaid, Jb. SS ACCOUNT 20c.; Ib. 35c. By Freight or Express at Buyer’s Expense; 1% bu. 30c.; &% bu. 50c; a ¥ bu. 80c.; bu. $1 50; 2 bu. $2.90; 5 bu. or more at $1.35 per bu. SNe MAKE A SUCCESS THIS YEAR BY PLANTING BUCKBEE’S SEEDS. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINCIS. i i NS I LN Tall, A Mil! Kalli) | \\\\ —— A Aa) ir C 1 ) \Na ie ee hance! | ily zs Ba N sy RM Hh i fall aN rh \ ) Y \ Nh) TN See Om ING ‘ibs adalat MCU RUUHRANKAT AHH ius AHA i : i Ay : DPS AAUP usoug : | HH) \ INU Wilh In il bien ARERR ANT Hed \\ ZING \ \ ) \\ if i] i HN ay: : MIA A iyi i \ IONS SW A \ S QQ GG GG EST Gq SO \ \ Ws { as WY - sf YAS NN J COPYRIGHTED 1894 BSS SG y BY H.W.BUCKBEE SSG Z DMA Q NV ARON 9 The fistonishing Agricultural Wonder of the fige. oben NE Eraiet, Profitable Oat Growing Throughout the A Novelty That Stands Introduction on its Merits. This new Oat is the result of “Several Successive Seasons Successful Selection” and Hybridization. Having particularly noticed by careful experiment that many of the well-known sorts of Oats were not adapted to the rich soils of the prairies, owing to their straw being so weak, it occurred to me that they might be successfully crossed with kinds that had a more vigorous growth of straw. _ A few pounds were obtained of varieties that seemed to possess the requisite virtues, and the Oat I now offer is the result of this selection by careful hybridization. TYPE IS WELL FIXED. GRAIN LARGE AND WEIGHTY. STRAW VERY HEAVY AND OF GOOD LENGTH. EXTREMELY EARLY. PANICLES LARGE AND OPEN. I am able to add the views of my friend, Mr. J. H. Beagley, of Champaign Co., Ill, (no doubt one of the best-known authorities on Agricultural Seeds in the country), by whose careful_and painstaking work in the perfecting of this ‘Great Oat— Illinois” the introduction has been made possible. ‘‘Your New Oat—Illinois—yielded more the past season than the ‘Lincoln.’ It has outyielded all well-known varieties for several seasons, is an ideal sort for any soil, as it positively will not lodge or rust. Nothing short of a cyclone will get it down. In fact, there is no Oat I can so cheerfully recommend, combining as it does all the foe qualities of several of the most prolific varieties eyer introduced, viz.: Clydesdale, Race Horse, Welcome, Bonanza, White ussian, Lincoln, Centennial, and the leading new standard varieties, as well as some others not generally known. _ Although the past season was disastrous to the Oat crop in this section as well as other sections in which they were grown for trial, our stock is of excellent color and weight, weighing over 40 pounds per struck bushel. They easily yielded over 100 bushels per acre, and this on ground which was in no way prepared to produce a mamnioth yield (such as we hear of in cash prize offers and contests). REMEMBER 1 CONTROL THE ENTIRE STOCK || Have you decided to change that old worn-out stock which you have been planting OF THIS NEW OAT NOVELTY + || for years and sow the best variety in existence, ‘‘Buci:bee’s Illinois,’ this year? Decide now and turn the old farm into a Gold Mine by planting the grandest of all Oats—Buckbee’s Illinois. Notwithstanding the scarcity of seed, I haye decided to place this most astonishing of all novelties on the market at the following low prices, which are certainly within reach of all. Order early and have your friends and neighbors join with you. Price to one and all as jong as my Stock Seed lasts: Postpaid,!4 Ib. 18c.3 lb 30c. By express or freight at buyer’s exe pense, 4% bu. 25c.: 44 bu. 40c.; 14 bu. 70c.; bu. $1.25, 2 bu. $2.40: 5 bu. or more at $1.10 per bu. ee | NOTICE If any of my customers should be interested in the following varieties of Oats we shall be very glad OATS ne to submit samples and quote very low prices if you will send a list of your actual requirements: Price of ihe following varieties: Price of the following varieties: WHITE SWEDE, NEW ZEALAND, WELCOME, IMP WHITE RUSSIAN, BLACK PROLIFIC, WHITE SCHONEN, THE LINCOLN, MICHIGAN WONDER, BIG FOUR, WHITE SUPERIOR SCOTCH, WHITE BELGIAN, SUNOL, SILVER MINE, Bu. 60c.; 2 bu. $1.15;4bu.or |} IRISH VICTOR, GREAT NORTHERN, WHITE BONANZA, BADGER QUEEN, more at 55 cents a bushel. Bu. $1.00; 2 bu. $1.95; 4 bushels or more at 95c. per bushel. Write for Special Prices on Oats in Larger Quantities, 70 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. I have made a specialty for years of raising. carefully harvesting, hand oe fire drying, curing and preparing for planting purposes BUCKBEE’S PEDIGREE SEED CORN. I wish to particularly emphasize the fact that my corn is grown as far north as practical in attaining the bighest degree of perfection. Do not be misled by buying cheap, inferior stock, but send divect to the grower, thereby making sure of yourcrop. I cannot urge you too strongly to order at once and have your order shipped by freight, thereby saving ex- cessive charges. Remember that I prepay charges on quarts, half pounds and pounds, Quantities of one-eighth, one-fourth and one-haif bushels or more, will be Sores at buyer’s expense. Prices include bags for shipping. My seed will grow with more vigor, be earlier, return larger crops, and in every particular be superior to seed pro- duced elsewhere.- These points alone make my seed cheap at double the price asked. Even so, is it not better to pay a fair figure and know you are right, than take chances on southern and eastern seed as a gift? As long as my stock seed Jasts, I am pleased to offer the two varieties of GREAT WESTERN DENT CORN listed below at the following low prices: (SHELLED) Post- paid, % Ib. 15c; lb. 25c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense, 4 bu. 30c; +4 bu. 50c; 44 bu. 80c; bu. $1.50; 2 bu. $2.90. 10 bu, lots or core at $1.40 per bushel. Should any desire either of these two great corn (ON THE EA®R), we can supply a limited amount of carefully selected ears, as follows. By Freight or Express at buyer’sexpense; 1 bu. $2.50; 2 bu. $4.75; 5 to 10 bu. lots or more at $2.25 per bu. TWO BIG MONEY-MAKERS BUCKBEE’S GREAT WESTERN YELLOW DENT. By all odds the earliest, largest 100-day yellow Dent Corn in existence. Stalks grow toa height of 7 or 8 feet, and set the ears about 3% to 4 feet from the ground— just the right height for easy picking- A wonderful peculiarity of this corn is that it never produces a barren stalk, every one has anearand generally two, sometimes itbree. The type is very even, ears mea- suring 10 to 12 inches in length, often weighing 114 pounds or more. Very uniform in size and shape, with 16 co 18 rows of deep pure golden yellow kernels set on small sized cob, which is well fillled out over the tip and butt. The grains are of goodsize, long, fiat, and closely set together, deeply dented, and solidly fill the entire surface of the ear. We call thisa 1U0- day corn, but it often ripens in 95 days of average corn weather. Inits yield it will surpass all other yellow varieties; 70 pounds in the ear will make more than 60 pounds of shelled corn. Buckbee’s Great West- ern Yellow Dentis the hardiest and the greatest drought resister. It is adapted to a wider range of soil and variety of climate than any yeilow corn ever offered. It outshells and outyields all other yellow ccrn. After tke corn is husked the stalks generally remain in fine growing condition and make an exceptionally valu- able forage crop. — a — == Hon, A. J. Lovejoy, PLEASE REMEMBER jf ROSCOE,ILL. The eminent Berk- shire Ho Breeder, writes: “‘lam greatly pleased with the results that ZI have obtained by planting Buckbee's Great Western Yellow Dent Corn for the past number of years.” S GREAT WESTERN WHITE DENT. The most marvelous variety of White Corn ever offered, and which will sur- prise everyone who plants it. Thousands of ourcustom- ers from every part of the country are more than pleased with the wonderful results obtained by planting this grand, good, best of all White Dent Corn. It is, in- deed a fitting companion to Buckbee’s Great Yellow Dent- the one being the best White Denton record, and the other the best Yellow Dent in existence. The stalks generally bear two good ears each and frequently three are found. It yields splendid crops even on light soil. All ears are uniform and will filled out, and will easilymake 60 pounds of shelled corn e3 tothe bushel. So general has the demand forthis great corn becoine that we have found it impossible to supply all calls for it the past two years. Our crop the past season was very splendid, but while we expect to fill all orders, wecannot too strongly urge youto place your orders early. Cc. L. WHITACRE, Buckley, Ill. “You will remember that last spring I sent you a large Club Order for Buck- bee's Pedigree Seed Corn, We are all more than that if any of the varieties of Seed Corn that we make a — specialty of growing and offering are not entirely sat- isfactory upon arrival, you are at liberty to return the goods and we will return your money promptly. \S pleased with the results ob- iN inn \\ \ tained by planting Buck- i \KAS bee's Seed Corn.” I) SAAN pp You are at liberty to write any one whose testimonial appears in this book, enclosing stamp for reply- Tell your Friends and Neighbors About Buckbee’s Seeds. Get them to include Their Orders with Yours, H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, CORN oF PEDIGRE CORN CORN | SEED PEDIGRE Prepotency increased by breeding. Acorn high in both oil and protein is the ideal feeding corn. ononroQoury _————_————— GOLD STANDARD LEAMING. Bred from the original J. S, Leaming Corn, with increased size of ears, percentage of grain, depth and roughness of kernel, and feeding value, by increasing the protein andoil. Have also changed its type from a tapering to a cylindrical shape of ear. Deep golden color; striking uniformity. The ears range from 9 to 12 inches long, and from 74 to 8% inches in circumference, weighing from 10 to 120z each. 18 to 24 rows; no space between the rows. Kernels broad, thick, deep. rather rough, rounding wedge shaped, from % to %inch long and % inch wide. Redcob, medium in size with medium large shank. Percent of grain 88 to 90. The stalks are from 9 to 12 feet high. Great abundance of large sized leaves. often twenty toastalk. Gold Standard Leam- ing is the ideal feeders’ corn. High in both oil and protein; higher than any other variety grown. Matures from southern Wisconsin to southern Missouri. Matures in about 115 days. SILVER KING. Bred from Silver Mine. We have lengthened the kernel, improved the : butt, closed up space between the rows, : and increased the oiland yield. Thisis a pure white corn with white cob. The kernel is especially broad and deep, with well developed vigorous germ. Shells 90 per cent grain. Kernels are 8-5 inch long and 2-5 inch wide, moder- ately thick and square. The ears are from 8to 11 inches long, 7to 8inches in circumference with well-filled butts and tips and small shank. Stalks from 8 to 11 feet. Ears have from 18 to 24 rows. This corn will grow anywhere, matur- inginabout105toll0days. Isa favorite G YIELD, HIGH OIL, HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH PREPOTENCY. “Like produces like.” Offspring partakes of physical and chemical characteristics of BOTH parents. Purity maintained by selecting for seed only ears which are true to type; and by isolation. High Oil corn finishes beef and pork more rapidly and requires fewer bushels than ordinary corn. Oil is the most valuable by-prodnct of the glucose factory. They will pay youapremium on highoilcorn. High Protein makes corn a balanced ration for growing cattle. Ordinary corn contains 10 per cent protein; increase 12.80 per cent. Ordinary corn contains 4.25 per cent of oil; increase 5.60 per cent. The yield of high bred corn is from 10 to 40 per cent greater than that of ordinary corn. In pedigree corn the per cent of barren stalks is reduced to the minimum, while the per cent of good ears is raised to the maximum. 9 One hundred bushels and more of high bred;corn have been produced where ordinary corn yielded sixty bushels. “THE ILLINOIS IDEA”’ Of Shipping Seed Corn. mu su with growers who cut and shock their crop, or putitinthesilo. The ield of Silver King, yield test, was 212 bushels to an acre. BUCKBEE’S EARLY GOLD MINE. Bred from special and improved stock of Genuine Pride of the North, A magnificent varitey of fleld corn, the result of careful investigation and experiments on our Rockford Seed Farms. It has been grown and selected with great care, and stands today without ancqualanywhere. Ihave given my stock the most care- ful attention this year, aud I know it to be better than anything I have ever before been able to offer corn growers. This great variety will usually produce a crop in90daysorless Itcan be safely planted up to the middle of June and still be depended upon to ripen by the middle of September. It produces a magnificent ield, there generally being two good-sized ears tothe stalk, with mmense long oily Kernels, closely set and the cob well filled to the end. The cornis of a rich golden color. ILLINOIS. 77 SEED 5° PEDIGREE corn BOONE COUNTY SPECIAL. Bred from the Boone County White. Retaining all the valua- | ble characteristics of the parent, withincreased yield, size of ear, | depth of kernel and chemical contents. Contains a large per- | centage of oil. Requires 125 to 128 days for full development. The | ears are from 9 to 12 inches long, 7% to 8inches in circumference, } containing 18 to 20 rows and 50 to 58 kernels in a row. and weigh- } ing from 12 to 20 oz. Tips and butts are especially well filled. Kernels are creamy white, moderately rough, very deep, with fine large germ; they are % to % inch long, % inch wide, moder- } ately thick with little if any waste space between therows, The } great depth of kernels insures a large percentage of shelledcorn. } Boone County Special is a high grade milling and glucose corn. | THE corn for all kinds of soils and seasons in central and south- ern Illinois. and like latitudes eastand | west. Stalk 9 to 13feet high, exceedingly } thick up to the ear, moderately large | from ear to tassel, withstanding the de- structive effect of high winds. The fol- iage is abundant. leaves thick, broad and succulent, making peerless fodder. BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED PRIDE OF THE NORTH. A wonderful improvement over the old reliable standby—Pride of the Worth. Thissplendid pedigreed variety ts unquestionably one of the very best 90-day Field Corns for Northern Lati- tudes. It will ripenin Northern Localities hitherto able to grow only the flint Varieties, and hence is of the greatest value. On ordinarily fair to good grond it will yiela from 50 to abcve 100 bushels Produces a small cob, which dries quickly, and leaves The ears are of excellent size, and an It stands drought per acre. the corn sound and sweet. abundance of the finest fodder is assured. better than any other variety; husks and shells easily; it is the earliest corn to market, and will prove a verital ie money producer. Price of each of the above 5 varieties (ON LAL): By Express or Freight, at buyer’s expense, 1 bu. 72.60; 5 bu. $4.75; 5 to 10 bu. lots or more. $2.25 per bu. The same varieties (SHELLED): Postpaid, % lb. 15c; lb. 25c. At buyer’s expense, % bu. 30c; 4 bu, 50c; % bu. 80c; bus $1.50; 2 bu. $2.90; 10 bu. lots or more, $1.40 per bu. ES ee SAMPLE EARS SENT POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 20 CENTS EACH. Tn ED The following varieties, which are too well known to need extended description, I will furnish to one and all as long as my choice stock seed lasts. His Excellency Calico Golden Eagle The Great Iowa Silver Mine Improved Pride of the North New Leaming Should my supply of one or all varieties become exhausted, I will return your money promptly. New White Cap Yellow Dent Clark’s New Early Mastodon Buckbee’s Colossal Western Yellow Dent Western White Dent Riley’s Favorite Iewa Gold Mine Hickory King Extra Early Huron Dent Chester County Mammoth Boone County Frolific Cbampion White Pearl Price of each of the 23 varieties listed above (ON EAR): By Express or Freight, at buyer’s expense, 1 bu. $2.50; 2 bu. $4.75; 5 to 10 bu. lots or more, $2.25 per bu. a To those who wish to buy their seed ina (SHELLED) state, I will be pleased to furnish any of (20 varieties listed above 3 the uniform price of: Postpaid, % lb. 15c; lb. 25c. By Express or Freight, at buyer’s expense, % bu. SOc; 14 bu. 50c; 1% bu. 80c; bu. $1.50; 2 bu. $2.90; 10 bu. lots or more at $1.40 per bu. == a LD | IT PAYS TO PLANT BUCKBEE’S PEDIGREE SEED CORN ) v2 H.W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Wl Pee te sly A Vina wk l Ste: ree Se BRN AE ete eS fl Ante Aa dA g AAG 4 } : i iar an \j y _ ii FTN AMAA INR ee BA RMA AGL ae Aan PAR Wea WEA A WAL YAA OO Wn he 0 LA SL Leos oC RN ANE RAIN a 4 whee Se MTS Se SC IANS \ A a (iv NIN HK AT Ned ee SN) Ge a \\ i\ 2\ ke if A ¢ ‘> |s7? 4 +») i 4 Ae BH +f\ r Lyn ey Th Th ht ay ap \ wy {\\ vn A DEN elise’ MUR PAI TY ay hee SR AN a SI Fe A Tay sii Lee ’ = : Vea & RE y ye \: Zo Sa \ 7M 2 ren ELE | \ ~~ Sd (WS V; : \ \ . i m SA \ °F SAW a aN a3 Pee ee ey eg La ) GIANT has fallen during the year, and here it is that Alfalfa H(i > i ATE 2 grows and flourishes. We have every reason to be- fi} Ni f —— lieve it will prove equally as valuable in this coun- | ae pie try. The introduction of Turkestan Alfalfa permits i | ri Kh of a great extension of the area heretdfore devoted to Good Crops on Phe Cut vation OF a talta, ag Vhs Lco, an Alkali Soils, S°ctions where c imatic conditions have almost prohibited the growing of legum jinous forage crops. Not only does it endure extreme cold and drought, but excelJent crops of it have been raised on strongly alkaline soils. Sown alongside common Alfalfa last summer, the Turkestan made atop growth averaging 18 inches in height, with corresponding large root growth, while the common only grew a few inches high. The plants grow strong, more leafy, with slenderer and less woody stems than the common sort, thus making a finer and more nutritious hay. Plant and care for same as common Alfalfa. The seed we offer is warranted the best and imported by us direct from Russian Turkestan. (60 lbs. per bu.) Plant 12 to 14 los. per acre, Price, Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; lb. 40c.: 3 Ibc. $1.10. At buyer’s expense, !¢ bu. $1.65; 14 bu. $3.00; 14 bu. $5.75; bu. $11.25. Giant Incarnate or Crimson Clover (Trifolium or incarnatum)—A rapid and quick-growing Clover, valuable for cutting green or for plowing under as a fertilizer. Sow 10 lbs. per acre. (60 bs. per bu.) Price, Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; Ib. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. At buyer’s expense, |, tu. 75c.: 14 bu. $1.40; 14 bu. $2.60; bu. au83. sect una iat D (Trifolium hybridum)—This is the hardiest of all Clovers and never wlnter- Alsike Clover kills, even in our severe winters. It adapts itself to all kinds of soils and is capable of resisting extremes of wet and drought alike. Makes a finer and better hay than Red Clover and is relished by stock. Sow 10 lbs. per acre. (60 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid,pkt. 10c.; 1b.35c. : 3 1bs. 90c. At buyer’s expense, 1¢ bu. ane MA Pu $2.35; 1¢ bu. $4.50; bu. $8.50. . rifolium pratense)—Our seed is carefully grown Medium Red or June Clover ina selected for seed purposes. There is nonce better, ifas good. Sow 10 to i4lbs. peracre. (601bs. per bu.) Price, Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; Ib. 30c,; 3 Ibs. 80c. At buyer’s expense, 1¢ bu. $1285 4 bu. $2.25; 15 bu. $4.25; bu. $8.00. ‘rifolium pratense perenne)—Often called English or Sapling Mammoth Red Clover Clover. Valuable for hog pastures and for plowing awaee asa fertilizer. Sow 15 lbs. peracre (60)bs. per bu.) Price, Postpaid, kt. 10c.; Ib. 30c.; 3 Ibs. 80c. At buyer’s expense, 1, bu. $1.30; 14 bu. $2530, 15 bu. $4.35; bu. $8.25. nequalled drought resisting Clover. Plant 10 to 14 lbs. Alfalfa, or Lucerne Clover per acre. (60 lbs. per bu.) “Postpaid, Pkt. 10c.; 1b. 35c.; 3 1bs. $1.00. Atbuyer’s expense, AOU SES? ; 14 bu. $2.70; 14 bu. $4.75; bu. $9.00. . (Melilotus alba)—Sometimes called Sweet Clover. A tall, White Bokhara Clover shrub-like plant, 4 to 6 feet high, with branches, whose ex- tremities bear numerous small white flowers of great fragrance during the entire season,and constantly sought by bees. Sow 10 lbs. per acre. (60 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, pkt, 10c.;1b. 35c. ; 3 Ibs. $1.00. At buyer’s expense, '¢ bu. $1.75; 14 bu. 83.25; 15 bu. $6.25; bu. $12.00. . (Trifolium repens)—Valuable clover for sowing in lands intended for White Clover pasture. Will do well in almost all kinds of soil, except wet or moist ground. Sow6 lbs. per acre. (601bs. per bu.) Price, Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; Ib. 40c.; 3 Ibs. $1.10. At buyer’s expense, 5 ee 10 Ibs. $2.00. (Medicago media)—Especially adapted to sandy soils. Largely used in Sand Lucerne Europe. Sow 12 to 14 tbs. per eae (60 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; Ib. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. a buyer’s Expense) Vebu. $1.75; 14 bu. $3.25; 1¢ bu. $6.25; bu. $12.00. e, (Medicago lupulinaj—Allied to common Red Clover. Valuable for dry, Yellow Trefoil sandy or poor soil. Sow 12 to 14 lbs. per acre. Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; Ib. 30c.; 3 lbs. 80c. At buyer’s expense, 1¢bu. 31.25; 144 bu. 82.25; 1¢ bu. $4.00; bu. $7.50. (Onobrychis sativa)—Sometimes called Sainfoin. A deep rooting perennial, Esparsette desirable for feeding either green or dry, to milch cows. Increases quantity and improves quality of milk. Sow 2 bu. peracre. (20 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, pkt. 10c. ; Ib. 30c ; 3 Ibs. 80c. At buyer’s expense, 1¢bu. 40c.; 44 bu. 70c.; 14 bu. $1.30; bu. $2.50. « d ll (Ornithopus sativus) ~The greatest honey producing plant in the world. An a Mn Serradella annual forage, especially valuable during the hot dry months of summer, LIKE | Yields heavy crops on poor soils. Sow 25 to 50 lbs. per acre. (60 ibs. per bu.) Postpaid, pkt, 10c.; Ib. 25c ; 3 Ibs. 70c. At buyer’s expense, 1,bu. 85c., 14 bu. $1.60; 14 bu. 33.10; bu. $6.00 TURKESTAN ALALFA. iy. —))) Wy Lh ar i Ay Clover Seed Prices are Changeable. Write for Prices on Large Lots. H.W BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD | Ni AA ya G Vn ee fe i) VNCROWNED KING OF THE DESERTS AND DRY. SANDY SOILS s N toe” The Department of Agriculture has been experimenting with this erass at its ex- y Weg rerimenti] stations in the arid regions. The experimental Grass Station at i Garden City, Kan., says: ‘‘We have grown Bromus Jnermis suecessfuliv. and we think it is the coming grass for the »rid regions of the West. It is green from the midd'e of March to about November.” Prof. Shaw, of Minnesota, pertinently says: **This grass cannot he obtained too > » etd So “asd —< PNty ‘| soon by the farmers of the Northwest.” Jr is the grass for hot, dry climes and a4 soils. It wil] grow on all kinds of soil. even on yellow sand. and is equally good mb A. for pasturing, curing into hay, or cutting green, Ail kinds of stockeat it readily, ‘i and itis very rich in nutritive ~ vatue. Perennial, two to three It PAYS on jensen: f ANY GROUNDaa'saion obo: £ i Says: ys: “This is the best , 2 . E grass that hag vet been tried at this station. When properly sown, it catches well givinga good sod the first year; in favorable seasons a fair yield of hay may also be obtained. Up to the present the best resuits haye been ob- tained by sowing plenty of seed on well prepared ground as early as possible in the spring, Frem 2 to 2% bushels should be sown to the avre, depending somewhat upon the seascn and condition of soil. The forage, though coarse, is of ex- cellent qualify, and under ordinary circumstanees a Jarze amount of early spring and fall feed may be obtained, in addition toa good yield of hay. Thus farthe orass has endured drought per- fectly.and has never winter-killed in the least. It does well sown with clover or with clover and timothy. Use 20 pounds to the acre if alone; if withalfalfa 15 pounds; they will grow well together Tt may be sown ip the fall with win- ter wheat or in the spring. Cut when first i coming into bloom. Choicest Northern= grown stock seed, postnaid, % Ib. isc; Ib 25c. At buyer's expense, 10 Ibs. $1.40; 25 Ibs. $3.40; 50 Ibs. $6.50; 100 Ibs. $12 50. TS. . & : eo Z = : - - y - ~ = i, > ee Bockbeoe Reliable Northera Gann Re-cleaned Gra for the Southern States, as it withstands heat and drought cane-like roots. It is very tender and nutritious; good for wonderfully well. Is valuable for hay and pasture, and un- stock. Hardy only in the south and southwestern States. surpassed for lawns in the south, as it runs over the ground (25 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb, 30c.; 3 lbs. 85c. forming a dense turf. (35 1bs. per bu.) Sow 8 lbs. per acre. freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $3.00. Postpaid lb, 85c.; 3 lbs. $2 45. By express or freight at buyer’s KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS, BUCKBEE’S SUPERIOR—(Poa Pra- expense, 5 lbs. $3.25. tensis.) One of the first grasses to start in the spring; much CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis Stolonifera)—Somewhat reiished by all kinds of stock and succeeds on a great variety resembles Red Top. Does best on wet marshy soil. (14 lbs. of soils, particularly on rich, moist lands. Faney cleaned at buyer’s expense, bu. $2.50. press or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $1.50. growing evergreen grass, particularly adapted for hard, dry soils and hills pastured by sheep. It is very hardy and is little affected by fattening, and makes Postpaid, lb. 50c.; 3 lbs. $1.35. By ex- FOWL MEADOW GRASS—(Poa Serotina) Valuable grass for sowing onlow, wet | Seeds from any reliable seed grower, write Ibs. $1.10. By express or freight at buyer's expense, bu. $3.50. money on every deal. You Buy Your Seeds from tne Grower When You Buy from Buckbee. . =. Bromus Inermis: Our High Grade Pedigree Grass Seeds Are Free from Weed Seed and True to Name. Prices Subject to Market Fluctuations Without Notice. Write for Market Prices if You Desire to Buy in Large Quantities. BERMUDA GRASS—(Cynodon Dactylon)—The most valuablegrass JOHNSON GRASS— (Sorghum Halapense) —A perennialgrass with per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 35c.; 3 lbs. $1.00. By express or freight seed. (14]lbs per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. By ex- CRESTED DOG'S TAIL—(Cynosurus Cristatus)—A fine dwarf- MEADOW FESCUE — ‘Festuca Pratensis)- ENGLISH BLUE GRASS—One of the best of our natural grasses. It is greedily eaten by all kinds of stock, is very extremes of weathcr. (141bs. per bu.) | NOTICE—MARKET CHANGES It is very hardy and succeeds in almost el all soils, but attains its greatest per- press or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. WING to the unsteady condition of fection) eee dnd eemes $4.50. : . into us very early n gal ein ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE GRASS— the markets this season, prices are the fall. (14 1bs. per bu.) Postpaid, Ib. One of the best and most nutritious constantly changing. The prices 30c.; 3lbs. 70c. By express or freight grasses for permanent meadows and given on Field Seed pages are those ruling at buyer’s expense, bu. $1.30. pastures. Hncures close cropping: and | at the time this Catalogue was published, Oe on ee nes Pra- recovers quickly after cutting. oes : i tensis) -Closely resembles Timothy,but best on strong, rich soils. (14 lbs. per Dec: a; yO Tywonld therefore sevice eb: 9 flowers much earlier and thrives in all bu.) Postpaid, lb. 25c.: 3 lbs. 60c. By | Send in your orders as early as possible to soils excepting dry sands or gravel. express or freight at buyer’s expense, secure best possible prices. If you are offered It succeeds best in strong, moist, rich bu. $1.20. lower prices for the best Northern Grown | soils. Being of early and rapid growth it is particularly valuable for perma- : : = ; : nent pasture. It is highly relished by lands that are occasionally overflowed. me. Write for special prices when in the all kinds of stock, endures close crop- (12 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 40c.; 3 | market for large quantities. I can save you ping and forms a luxuriant aftermath. (10 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 35c.: 3 Ibs. $1.00. By express or freight at HARD FESCUE—Festuca Duriuscula—A buyer’s expense, bu. $3.25. very useful grass and should be included inallsheep pastures ORCHARD GRASS— (Dactylis Glomerata)—Of exceptional value or in permanent pastures for dry, gravelly soils. Produces a for permanent pasture and for hay crops. It is very early, very fine and succulent herbage. (12 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, coming in ahead of all other grasses, recovers quickly after Ib. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, being cut and endures close cropping. If cut when it comes bu. $1.40. into flower makes excellent hay, but if allowed to stand, how- ITALIAN RYE GRASS—An excellent variety,producing a nutri- ever, it becomes hard and pithy. On this account it should tious feed in early spring. If sown early will produce a large never be sown with Timothy. It thrives well on all soils. crop the same season. (14 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 25c.; (14 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, 1b. 30c.; 3 lbs. 85c. By express or 3 lbs. 70c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $1.20. freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $2.00. By express or exceilent hay. H. W BUCKBEE, ROCKFOR D, ILLINOIS a3 Buckbee’s Reliable Northern Grown Re-cleaned Grass Seeds. RED TOP, BUCKBEE’S SUPERIOR — (Agrostis Vulgaris) — Well- known and yaluable pasture grass; also makes excellent hay. Grows on almost all soils, but does best on moist lands. Should be included in all mixtures for sesding down wet or marsh lands. (14 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, Ib. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. By express or freight at buyer's expense, bu. $1.40. RED OR CREEPING FESCUE—(Festuca Rubra) —A valuable grass for sowing on dry pastures, light soils and railroad embank- ments. It is of a creeping habit, and the roots penetrate so deeply into the soil that it remains green after many other grasses have dried up. (14 lbs. per ba.) Postpaid, Ib. 30c. ; 3 Ibs. 85c. Byexpress or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $2.50. ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS—(Poa Trivialis)—An excellent grass for deep, moist meadows and stiff, heavy clays. (14 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, 1b. 45c.; 3 lbs. $1.30. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $4.75. SHEEP’S FESCUE—(Festuca Ovina) —This grass should form a large part of all mixtures intended for sheep grazing on high upland or dry pastures. In growth it is shortand dense, and of excellent nutritive qualities, deep-rooted and not easily af- fected by drought. (121bs. per bu.) Postpaid, 1b. 30c.; 3 Ibs. 85c. Byexpress or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $1 60. SWEET VERNAL GRASS, TRUE ANNUAL—(Anthoxanthum Odora- tum)—Valuable on account of the rich perfume which it im- parts to the hay when drying. (14 lbs. p2r bu.) Postpaid, 1b. 25c.: 3 Ibs. 70c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $2.00. TALL MEADOW FESCUE —(Festuca Elatior) —A tall-growing grass particularly adapted for strong clay and wet soils, stands over- flowing and should forma part of all mixtures intended for marshes and wet lands. It is much relished by stock and makes an excelleat hay. (14 lbs. por ba.) Postpaid, Ib. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $3.85. TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS—(Avena Elatior)—Very early and a luxuriant grower; produces a large quantity of early and late growth, which allo vs it to bo cut frequently. (141bs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 30c.; 3 Ibs. 85c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $2.75. TIMOTHY, BUCKBEE’S RELIABLE—(Phleum Pratense)—North- ern grownand thoroughly re-cleaned seed. Subject to market changes. (451bs. par bu.) Postpaid, lb. 20c ; 3 Ibs. 50c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $1.75. WATER OR FLOATING MEADOW GRASS —(Glyceria Fluitans)—An invaluable grass for wet soils, and marshes and lands which oczasionally overflow. (141bs. per bu.) Postpaid, Ib. 40c.; 3 Ibs. $1.10. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $4.25. WOOD MEADOW GRASS—(Poa Nemoralis)—A variety growing naturally in shady places and moist, rich soils. The herbage is succulent and much relished by cattle; formsa close sod, and should be sown in all shady places in lawns, ete. (14 lbs. per ba.) Postpaid, Ib. 50c.; 3 Ibs. $1.25. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. 54.75. Buckbee’s “Reliable Grass and Clower Seed Mixtures. FOR MEADOWS AND PERMANENT PASTORES. All authorities agree that for PASTURE and HAY best results are obtained from the use of grass seeds IN MIXTURE. The reasons ace obvious: First—A NUMBER OF SPECIES will insure a much DENSE GROWTH than the same number of seeds of one or two species, and prove Less exhausting to the soil, since they live to a greatextent on different constituents, Second—Seasons that affect some grasses adversely are FAVORABLE to other sorts. So that with mixtures failure is PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE, provided, of course, the seed is good. We take great pains in selecting grass seeds, in order to secure the HIGHEST GERMINA- TION, and our mixtures are based on a full appreciation of the requirements of different soils for which they are intended, EXTRA GRASS AND CLOVER MIXTURES FOR MEADOWS. No. 1. FOR RICH, DRY SOILS. Tall Meadow Oat, Timothy, Kentucky Blue, Italian Rye, Orchard Grass, Alsike Clover, Meadow Foxtail, Red Clover, English Blue, English Rye. Bu. (141bs.), 31.75. Sow 1to2bu. per acre. No. 2. Meadow Foxtail, Meadow Fes-cue, Orchard Grass. Crested Dog's Tail, Bu. (14 lbs.), $2 0, FOR RICH, MOIST SOILS. Rough-stalked Meadow, Sow 1t92 bua. per acre. No. 3. FOR MEADOW, WET SOILS. Creeping Bent, Creeping Bent, Fowl Meadow, Alsike, Tall Fescue, Timothy, Hard Fescue, Red Top, Alsike Clover, Red Top, Rougo Stalked Floating Meadow, English Blue. Meadow, White Clover. Bu. (14 1bs.), $2.00.. Sow 1 to2 bu per acre OUR EXTRA MIXTURES FOR PASTURE CONTAIN No. 4. FOR RICH, DRY SOILS. Meadow Foxtail, Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, No. 5. Meadow Foxtail, FOR RICH MOIST SOILS. No. 6. FOR WET SOILS. Wood Meadow, Creeping Bent, Tall Fescue, English Rye, Hard Fescue, Red Top, Rea Top. Rough-Stalked Sweet Vernal, Italian Rye, Orchard Grass, Dog's Tail, Fowl Meadow, Meadow, Meadow Fescue, White Clover, English Rye, Tall Fescue, Floating Meadow, Timothy. Dog's Tail, Red Clover, Italian Rye, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, Timothy, Alsike. Rough-Stalked Meadow, Alsike Bu. (1415s ), $2.09. Sow1to2bu. per acre. Bu. (14 1lbs.), $1.75. Sow 1 to2bu. per acre. Bu. (141bs.), $2.00. Sow to 2 bu. per acre. No. 7. FOR ORCHARD AND SHADE —This mixture contains sorts adapted for orchard and shady places. and will please. Sow1to2bu. per acre. Bu. (14 lbs.), $2.00. Gives rich hay ia MMA il Buckbee Always Furnishes the Best Seeds. = = 5 ————_—$$~sSS 2 EE GRASS SEED MIXTURES| 84 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. + BUCKBEE’S WONDERFUL DWARF BONANZA:RAPE - UN Ze SS Su FF f 7 S = z = ~ RES ; i Z BUCKBEE’S WONDERFUL BONANZA DWARF RAPE.— Professor Shaw, of the Minnesota Agricultural College, reports on Rape: n 54 acres Rape after winter rye had been removed, 537 sheep and lambs were fattened thereon; 18 steers fed thereon for 59 days, and several acres were uneaten when winter set in. * * * Further, 1 acre of Rape will pasture 10 to 16 lambs 2 to 2% months, when rye has preceded it. When sown alone, it will pasture 36 head for 2 months. * That the lowest average gain on lambs fed on Rape alone, is 7 to 8 pounds per month.”” There isa great need of Rape, especially in the fall of the year when the corn has been harvested, and just before the setting in of winter, Farmers are obliged to depend solely on their pastures to feed their stock. Now, after the pastures give out, they must begin feeding their hay. Buckbee’s Dwarf Bonanza Rape does away with all this and gives a luxuriant pasture and a tremendous yicld during the months when same is so greatly needed. If sown in May, it grows rapidly and can be cut or pastured the latter part of July. If sown the first half of July it will come into fine play as a fodder in Sentember, October andup to November. The main secret in the successful raising of sheep for mutton lies in the very general use of Iodder Rape for feeding them. After the corn is harvested and before winter sets in, there is need of nutri- tious green fodder, especially for sheep. Dwarf Bonanza Rape is easily grown, perfectly hardy and possesses remarkable fatten- ing qualities. One acre will pasture 36 head two months, and lambs will make a gain of 8 to12 pounds amonth. Pigs and cattle are also very fond of it. The plantis a rank grower, and should have heavy manuring as well as high cultivation. Sow the seed during the third or fourth week of June; it can then resist drought, and the crop can be ready to feed at a season when it ismost needed. Ifthe first crop were cut about 4 inches from the ground there would be an aftermath of second growth that would be useful after that time. It does weil sown with oats. If the soil isrich and clean, sow broadcast; if not clean, sow in drills and cul- tivate as for corn. Rape is especially adapted for a catch crop, succeeding when from any cause the other crops have failed. When sown broadcast, use 5 pounds, and if in drills 2 pounds to the acre. Postpaid, 25c. per ib. By freignt or express at buyer’s expense, 5 IDs. GOc.; 10 Ibs. $1.00; 50 IDs. $3.25; 100 Ibs. $6 00. ap ORUARE ees RAPE.—A standard variety. Postpaid, 20c. per Ib. At buyer’s expense, 5 Ibs. 45c.; 10 IbS. 75c.; 50 Ibs. : S. $4.75. NOTICE.—PRICES ON ALL FARM SEEDS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Please understand—if prices ARE LOWER the day your order is received, moreseed will be added; IF HIGHER, the amount will be decreased. The safest way—if you require considerable amounts of Farm Seeds, will be to send me alist of your actual requirements, and I will be pleased to quote you LOWEST MAREET PRICES by return mail. BUCKBEER’S GREAT SAND OR WINTER VETCH (Vicia Villosa). N 1897 we procured from Europe a large amount of seed of this grand, good forage plant and distributed it very generally with our customers throughout the country for careful trial. So glorious were the results that we were in receipt of thousands o testimonial letters in its praise. So greatly has the demand for seed increased, that we have been unable to fill thousands of orders in previous ycars. 1. Itis a wonderful, ra 9 It withstands cold. pid grower, and gets on with little moisture, and thrives. ss Sand Vetchcan be sown in April and May and mownin fall, and the next spring, where sheltered, will come forth fresh and green, and vigorous, and will form green herbage for cattle at once. 2 : ble. It is a tremendous yielder, producing all the way from 6 to 7 tons of the very best hay imagin- able per acre. ; 4. Quality. Buckbee’s Wonderful Sand Vetch makes the very best hay imaginable, the equal of clover. 5. Culture. Itisagreatstooler. If sown in rows it will soon cover the ground as a.complete network, furnishing a tremendous amount of luxuriant fodder. i . All agricultural colleges, all writers on agriculture, all practical farmers recommend the grow: ing of Sand Vetch. Itis especially soin Europe. You cannot find an agriculturist there who woul | not recommend it, and it is also the case hcre in America with those who have given same a trial. \| 7. As a fertilizer it has but few equals, as it enriches the soil very quickly, and can be plowed under twice in a season. - ei . When intended for hay, Buckbee’s Wonderful Sand Vetch should be left standing until the flowers have for the most_part given way to the pods, and some of the seeds become well-formed The crop is then ready for the mower, and will yield, according to the soil, from 6 to 7 tons of hay per acre. ? 9. All'summer long. You can have this excellent fodder plant, this excellent hay pro- ducer, all summer long by sowing at different times. You can have the pasturage from April until November by sowing two or three weeks apart, not only a little, but a great abundance, asSand Vetch produces heavily. 10 Don’t failtotryit. If you do you will miss one of the great treats of your life- time in farming, because we believe that our Sand Vetch will give results that you have never had before. It will give crops such as you never had before; and if your land is poor and you wish to enrich same this will doit as quickly as anything you have ever tried. Sow 25 pounds per acre. Our seed is the very choicest Northern-grown, and while we expect to have enough to fill all orders. would advise early orders Send to Buckbee for the best seed, Postpaid, Ib. 30c.;3 Ibs. 50c. At buyer’s expense, 80 Ibs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $2 30; 50 IDs. $4.50; 100 IDs. $35.50. — } one season by sowing them quite early in the spring after frosts are over, broadcast, at the rate of one bushel per acre, or in drills 12inches apart, and when they have attained the heighth of 30 inches plow them under and sow a second crop. It makes a magnificent todder for cattle. ‘The ripe peas contain no less than 18% per cent. of digestible protein. The seed or grain is ground and used for cat.le fodder; the leaves and stalks also make excellent fodder fed green. Poor sandy land may be greatly improved by plowing under a crop of Cow Peas, and thus made into a fertile loam. Piant in a thoroughly pulverized soil. If wanted to plow under for manure, sow 1 to2 bushels per acre with a grain drillin drills a footapart. If grown for seed plant 3% feet apart and one foot in the row and cultivate thoroughly, using % bushelof seed per acre. When pastured by swine, the cropshould be allowed to get nearly ripe. When plowed under as a fertilizer the plowing should be done when the plants arein full bloom. The yield of peas ina dry state is from 40 to 60 bushels per acre. NEW ERA—Choicest northern grown. A particularly good variety for northern sections. Price postpaid, ¥% lb. 16c.; lb. 25c. By express or freight, at buyer’s expense, % bu. 6O0c.; 14 bu. $1.00; % bu. $1.80; bu. $3.50. IMPROVED WHIPPOORWILL—Northern grown and ac- BUCKBEF’S EXTRA EARLY PROLIFIO—Choicest climated One of the best and most popular sorts for all climates. northern grown, Wellsuitedtoany soil. Very early and a won- Price postpaid, % lb. 12c.; lb. 20c. By express or freight, at derful yielder. Postpaid, %1lb.15c.; lb. 25c. By express or buyer’s expense, % bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 75c.; % bu. $1.40; freight, at buyer’s expense, }; bu. 45c.; 14 bu. 85c.; % bu. bu. $2.75. $1.60.; bu. $3.00. AUSTRALIAN SALT BUSH. A Forage Plant for Alkali Soils, and Regions Subject to Periodic Drought. This isamost wonderful forage plant,as it will grow freely in arid and alkali lands that will produce no other vegetation, yielding a marvelously liberal foliage, which is eagerly eaten by all kinds of stock. Itisofcreeping habit. From 20 to 30 tons of green fodder have been harvested from one acre. It has further been proven that after three or four crops have been grown on alkali land the soil is then capable of produc- ing any other vegetation. In many sections of the states this ,is in itself of priceless value. This plant has been very exten- sively tried where single plants grown on the poorest alkali ground have reached a diameter of 16 feet in one season. One pound of seed willseed anacre. _It grows readily from seed and requires no cultivation. Price postpaid, Pkt. 65c.; oz. 15c.; % lb. 35c.; lb. $1.25. \. Bucnsee’s GREATEMPIRE => \ (UITIVATOR mil é 5 ; fF oR SHALLOW CULTIVATION y 97 REVERSED a FOR HOEING rs ‘ b Here’s a Sample Bargain for only $5.35. You can’t Beat it. Five Machines in One. Shipped by Freight or Express at buyer’s expense for only $5.35. SEE! Complete List of all other Desirable Horse Cultivators, Plows, © Potato Planters, etc., Mailed Free upon Application. Buckbee’s Northern Grown Seeds Have a World-Wide Reputation. pn py pe 7p RP PERSE SE SE — ee 86 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. é g | RO N AGE” Farm and Garden Gools. Manufactured expressly for our Rockford Seed Farms. The ‘IRON AGE” Garden Tools have become immensely popular. owing to their new and up-to-date construction. They are equipped with high, steel wiee!s, very light tubular frames. connected with the best malleable iron castings—really high-grade bicycle construc- tion, and in consequence they are extremely light, convenient, easy to handle, and very handsome in appearance, THE NO. 6 IRON AGE COMBINED 2Bftbkhp oRILL SEEDER. XS AS AHILL AND DRILL SEEDER AS A CULTIVATOR Ghe Best Machine for the Money. ONLY $11.00. Please understand that we are headquarters for the complete line of well known and reliable "IRON AGE” machines, Which are manufactured expressly for us by the “IRON AG” Company. ‘Tne following are a few of them: EVERY ONE A TIME SAVER AND MONEY MAKER. No. 1 ‘Iron Age” Double-Wheel Hoe, complete..................$ 6,50 A JS plendid Machine. No. 4 “Iron Age”? Combined Double-Wheel Hoe and Drill RSX =XeI 0 (Sb ee SS ee eee eee oe 10 00 Conceded by allto NEW MODEL Seed DRILL be one of the best Seeders on the mar- ket for market gar- deners and critical No. & ‘Iron Age” Hill and Drill Seeder.. ........... .... -. 10.00 No. 9. “Iron Age’? Single-Wheel Hoe complete ... pean 5 No. 12. ‘Iron Age” Wheel P.ow and Cultivator............... 3,25 No. 15. CombinedSingle-Wheel Hoe. Hilland Drill Seeder 10,00 No. 16. Combined Single-Wheel Hoe, Hill and Drill Seeders (Seedergonliys yess caresses eee aaa eenceeenceeeseenenee 6.50 x No. 20. “Iron Age” Single-Wheel Hoe complete............... 5.50 planters. The best No. 22. ‘Iron Age’ Combined Tertilizer Distributor, value in material, Lethe avelA Dye SQC ere a ce canes Geceeceeoscoeee) GobecnceoseDecesoacee 10 durability and True Merit. The price is very low for the latest im- proved pattern, shipped at buyer’s expense, only $7.50. (Descriptive cata- logue of this ma- chine mailed free upon application.) STANDARD “Planet Jr.” Implements nigh Grade. Owing to the NorS) HilltandsDrill’Seed exces Sere reccseee only $12.50 large quantities NONSs Hullandprillgs eed ene eee Sseeaacernis only 10.00 oe Dame? Sik No : Hill and Drill Seeder,and Single-Wheel Hoe only 10.00 Gem Double-Wheel Hoe complete_.................. Gem Single-Wheel Hoe complete ....... ... ...... sicaraen eee 4.50 Gem Single-Wheel Hoe plain (with Cultivator Teethonly) 3.25 Also a Select Line of ‘Tron Age” Horse Hoe Cultivators and Harrows. ‘Tron Age” Riding Cultivators. Improved Robbins Potato Planters, FREE! Write today for free Catalogue describing and il. * lustratingthe complete line of “Iron Age”’Machines- Hill and Drill Seeder, plain (asadrillonly) only 8.00 goods which I an- No. 25. Hill and Drill seeder complete... .................only 18,00 nuallysell—more No.2. Drill Seeder., 2.0.0.0... Spee scereccon sasonrozco: only 7,00 Aa Ea. HAIL ByaSe No. 1. Combined Drill Seeder and Wheel Hoe (no rakes) 9.00 : ; , NO: SII Do WbleS Wine Cli ENO Gere cecene aotearoa OL IEG 00 other firm in the NO I2 eDouble=j Wilke elyblOe trea ee ec ae tone eens only 6.50 country —I have No 13. Double-Wheel Hoe. = .-.Only 4.25 rele mbalbillentrouie eh C2 omen ceAWile © EO =a eee soeeee OLY 5.35 TATE SAAS No. 17. Single-Wheel Hoe only 4.50 Bis @ Sono No, 17%. Single Wheel eeth, agreement with angslheatiiaktere eee: ..only 4.00 the manufactu- WNo.18. Single-Wheel = s+ OD1¥ 3,00 Gers) Ot. t heise Fire Fly Plow........... ... only 1,85 ZOOASH whereby Le Gira: Hic pera tenet ee ge Cy aE 50 am able to offer their machines at lower prices than ever before. Write at once for special prices on whatever ma- chine you may be inthe marketfor, delivered at your station. Send postal today for complete Planet Jr. Cata ogue giving description and prices on all machines in their lines, such as Seed Drills, Cultivators, etc. If you will mail me at once an EXACT LIST of your requirements for SEEDS, SEED DRILLS, CUL- TIVATCGRS, ONE AND TWO- HORSE CULTIVATORS, Eitc., I shall be pleased to make SPECIAL PRICES. Ifany other Reliable Firm quotes lower prices, write me, I Can Save You Money on Every Deal. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. The Wonderful Matthews Constellation. COMBINED One or Two Wheel Seeder, Cultivator, Hoe, Rake, Flo tw, Marker. GHIS MACHINE, TWELVE IN ONE-ALL COMPLETE ONLY $38.50. The Matthews Constellation Combined Machine is manufactured especially forour critical trade. We Know that itis a desirable machine because several of them are in constant useonour Rockford Seed Farms. The price too is very reasonable, ONLY $8.50, shipped by Freight or Express at Buyer’s expense. Sure To Please. Matthews New Universal Garden Drill................- Matthews New Universal Hilland Driil Seeder... ............ Matthews New Universal Gem Seed Drill, only..-.......... 5, Matthews New Universal Gem Gardening Set.. ............. 7%, New Universal Doub e Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and aK eM cteeeeeectlec New Universal Double Wheel Hoe (with Hoe Blades only).. New Universal Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and New Universal No. 2 Single Wheel Hoe, Cultiv’r and Plow.. New Universal Single Wheel Hoe (with Hoe Blades only)... New Universal Hand Wheel PloW......--...2 cece cccece cece cece New Universal Hand Draw PIOW....... 0.00 2-2-5 eeeeeeee sees dy New Universal Steei Frame Garden Plow and Attachmt’s 3.00 A Great Seed Drill. Sows all kinds of TEs garden seeds in an oN THE —cteiar exact line, so that ARON KING PDP con HOowawt aT Ao nom CO MO the cultivator can be worked close up to the row while the plants are small and therefore is especially adapted to sowing Onion Seed. Two pat- ent agitators go with each machine, which are easily adjusted and act as force feeds, ‘py PRICEQNLY 8 6.00. thus insuring an even and continuous flow. It has interchangeable hoppers; can be converted Shipped at buyer’s expense, from a seed to a fertilizer drill. With fertilizer attach- only $6.00. With disc coverer, $6.50. ment, $8.00. The Best Cheap Machine. BUCKBEES NEW DEERE SEED DRILL fm HF 4 BARG! oF THE YEAR My PRICE ONLy 4.50 The Best Machine on the Market for the Money. Just think of it! A first-class Seed Drill for only $4,50: Shipped by express or freight at buyer’s expense. (Special cat- alogue describing and illustrating this splendid machine mailed free upon application.) We are also Headquarters for the following well Known and reliable Matthews and New Universal GardenTools of the latest improved patterns WRITE TO-DAY for free, illustrated and descriptive Catalogue of MATTHEWS and NEW UNIVERSAL GARDEN TOOLS and sev- eral other valuable and useful tools At Lowest Prices Ever Known. Can’t Be Beat. New Universal Steel Frame Garde Drill ...- +2. .... eeee cess $ 8.00 New Universal Steel Fraine Hill and Drill Seeder.. ....... 8.75 New Universal Steel Frame 2=Row Hill and Drill Seeder...... 18.00 New Universal Expansion Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Pee owsandiRake mac cet ete cer acme assurance arenes New Universal Expansion Double Wheel Hoe (with Hoe Blades only) New Universal High Arch Expansion Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and Rake $8.00 New Universal High Arch Expansion Wheel Hoe (with Hoe Biades only).. 5,25 Matthews Hand Cultiva’rand Wheel Hoe 6.00 Matthews Hand Cultivator only (5 teeth) 5,00 Matthews Hand Wheel Hoe only(2tecth) 4,50 If you can buy cheaper from any other firm write me. The Best Cultivator. ENTS — witH Al TACT ste (vit \VATOR WARRANTED TO PLEASE. The Great Feature wherein it excels all others is in the fact that it straddles the row and that the handles can be moved independent of each other. Each handle has one of the knives attached to it and is held steady by a steel spring, so that the blades can be moved upto or away from the plants as desired. While operating, simply move your hands in or out, and the blades will close soas tocut out all the weeds. or open so as to pass by. (Special catalogue illustrating and describing this spiendid machine mailed free upon application.) My price, with all attachments shown in illustration, shipped at buyer's expense, only $4.00. Notice All prices on drills and cultivators are for machines ——-— shipped by express or freigut at buyer’s expense, unless otherwise agreed upon. Let me have your order early and thus take advantage of low shipping rates to all points. Please understand that all machines that I offer are the very latest 1905 patterns. Remember that All Our Machines Are Very Latest Pattern. Buckbee’s Fire King—A pleasing com- panion to “Buckbee’s Snowbail.’’ Dwarf variety. The individual flowers are of large size and of most faultless form. The color is distinctly rich and gorgeous, flowers when first opening being a pure scarlet, but when fully expanded change to a handsome satiny deep scarlet, pre- senting a most charming appearance. Pkt. 10c. The New Yellow Aster—After the many vainattempts of years pasta yellow Aster has really been produced. The form of the doubie flower is a perfect ball; the quills are close together and of the bright- est sulphur yellow. Flowers are borne on long. erect stems, excellent for cutting. From 12 to lainches high compact.bushy growth, an abundant bloomer _ PEt. 8c. New American Aster, Mary Semple— This is an American Novelty of unusual merit, sure to become popular even in Germany. Grown at Rockford Seed Farms, it attracted much attention when in full fower during August and Septem- ber. It grows 2 feet high, and owing to its free branching habiteach plant should be allowed sufficient space for its full de- velopment. Very soft but deep shade of rosy blush. Flowers are borne upon stems 12inches long and most desirable for cutting. Trulyagem. Pkt. 8c. New Harlequin—Very odd and attrac- tive new yariety. A constant bloomer, handsome double flowers, composed of New Giant Comet. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Buckbee’s Prodigous ASTERBS. HEREVER Buckbee’s Asters have been planted for the past two or three seagons, this beautiful flower has been growing steadily in popularity. This is due to the fact that [am responsible for its present high state of perfection, having succeeded in the breeding to such anextent that they now rival the Corysanthemum in beauty. My seed crop harvested during 1904is better than ever. As a bedder the Aster isso showy, so Magnificent that words cannot describe its wondrous beauty. They are easily and successfully grown and should have a per- manent place in every garden, They are especially desirable for cut flowers, as wellas pot plants, and are desirable to show at fairs and exhibitions. Mixed _Asters. My Mixed Aster Seedissimply grand this year. The seed has deen selected with great care,and the blending has been carefully supervised. I unbesitatingly recommend them to my patrons, because I know satisfaction up to the limit will be the portion of the thousands who will order. Buckbee’s Snowball—Magnificent and exceedingly dwarf,com- pact growing Aster Never exceeds 10inchesin height. Itis de- cidedly the handsomest pure white Aster ever introduced. In habit is very bushy, each plant bearing 30 or more heautifully formed and exceedingly large and perfectly double flowers, al. most completely hiding the foliage. Be suretotryit. Pkt.10c. “pure white petals quaintly interspersed inirregular manner, with deep blue and bright red markings. Height 12 inches. Pkt. 8c. New White Branching—The magnifi- cent large, double white flowers. quite 4 inches in diameter, are borne upon long stems,making themexcellent for cutting. It is quite different in several respects from any Aster known. Height 18 inches. Pkt. 8c.; 4{0z. '75c.; oz. $2.50. Shakespeare—Mixed-A novel dwarf variety 6 inches high. Many exquisitely brilliant colors. Large globular flowers. Pkt. 8c. Queen of the Market—Mixed—HRight beautiful colors and shades. A class of Asters characterized by extreme earli- ness and the profusion of their flowers. Plants average 1 foot in height, are much branched and carry 10 to 15 large flowers. PEt. 5c.; { oz. 30c.; oz. $1.00. New Diamond—Mixed—Has large double flowers of rich and varied colors. Height 18 inches. Pkt, 8c.; 4% oz. 75c.; oz. $2.50. Washington—Mixed—Flowers are very large and often measure 4to 6inches in diameter. Height2feet. Pkt. 8c. Dwarf Chrysanthemum—Mixed— Flowers about 3 inches in diameter. Height 1 foot. Pkt. 8c.; 4% oz. 50c.; oz. 1.50. Imbricated Pompon—Mixed—Of per- fect form and so double as to appear i For Big Bargains in Buckbee’s Best Sweet Peas See Pages 100 and IOI. 18inchs high. Pkt. 8c. Victoria and Perfection. German Quilled—Mixed—Flowers large, freely produced and of bril- liant colors. 18inches high. Pkt. 8c. Cocordeau or Crown—Mixed— An excellent variety. Flowers fine. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 8c.; 40z. 50c.; oz. $1.50. Buckbee’s Improved Victoria ASTER. Magnificent class, flowers massive and showy, measuring over 4 inches across. The plants grow very evenly, about 18inches high and carry fre- quently over 40 flowers. Choicest Mixed-Pkt. 5c.; 140Z. 50c.; OZ. $1.50. Snow White, Dark Crimson, Peach Blossom, Rich Purple, Flesh Color—Each Pkt. 6c.; 440z. 60c.; 0Z. $2.00. Gruffaut's Paeony Flowered Perfection. Certainly one of the most perfect and deservedly popular Asters. Very double. large and beautiful. Height 18inches. Finest Mixed—PKt. 5c.; }40z. 50c.; cz. $1.75. Bright Red. Clear White, Violet, Peach Blossom, White turning to Azure Blue—Each. Pkt. 7c.; 4{0z. 75¢.; 0Z $2.50. Netw Giant Comet ASTERS. This distinct class of Asters resembles very much the Japan Chrysan- themum in size of flowers. Extremely floriferous Finest Mixed—Pkt. 6c.; lf oz. 75¢; 0Z $2.50. Pure White, Clear Carmine, Lilac Bordered White, Light Blue, Bright Rose—Each, Pkt. 8c.; 140Z. $1.00; oz. $3.00. Buckbee’s Superb Mixed. The choicest and most varied strains of Asters ever offered. Pkt. 5c ; 14OZ. 50C.; 02. $1.50. > i Fine Mixed, A splendid collection of leading types of this wonderful flower in choice mixture. Pkt. 3c.; 440z. 20c.; 0z. 60c. | H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. - -re-Buckhee’s Pet Annuals. , eas yp | yy | 4 vg ee LASS Se WHI KUNST | 4 | LM OS aS‘ | SS ill A : SSS east — - a = SSE | ALYSSUM—Dwarf plants. Mach spreads ANEMONE—Among the earliest and ALLIUM-—The Bride—Always covered | so astocomplctely covera circular space brightest of spring flowers. Colors range With Howers,valuavic for bouquet work. | 12 to 2U inches in diameter. Remain 1 through several shades. Hardy annual. Pkt. &e. |} bloom from spring Liil frost. Fine mixed. Pkt. 5c. | Little Gem—Pkt. 150 seeds 4c. | Sweet—Pkt. 200 seeds 3c = MY EXPERIENCE Is that unbounded pleasure and un- alloyed satisfaction are to be had with very little labor from the beautiful Free Flowering Annuals. They are among my dearest pets. Therefore I give them special attention. Asarule Annualsmay be sown in the ground about corn-planting time, or they may be started in the house or in hot- beds earlier and transplanted to the garden when danger of frost is over. A rather light and moderately rich soil, thoroughly spaded, is most desirable. Do not grow the plants too thick. Keep the weeds down and the surface of the soil well stirred with a hoe or rake during the summer, especially if the weather is dry. ABRONIA—Beautiful trailing plant, with sweet-scented ver- bena-like flowers. Pkt. 4c. ADONIS —Often called ‘Pheasant’s Eye.’ Hardy anuual. Foliage graceful and feathery. Pkt. 8c. AGERATUM—Profuse and constant bloomer. Hardy annual. 6 to lb inches high. Flowers tassel-shaped. ._Best mixed. Pkt.3e. AGROSTEMMA—Often called ‘‘Crown of the Field,’ ‘‘Rose of Heaven,” *'Ilos Jovis’’ and‘ Rose Champion.’”? Much used for beds und borders. Finest mised. Pkt. 2c. SIRE ae == = ALONSOA— Known as ‘Mask Flower.’ Constantly covered with pins oth SSS flowers ihroughout the season. Fine Mixcd. Pkt. 2c. IDOLE el a TO ‘ ieee a : = ) 1 r flowers similar to, yet AMARANTHUS—Beautiful foli- ASPERULA—P retty dwarf growing annual, valuable for bedding aeOn finer than ne age plants, invaluableformassing purposes. Choicest Mixcd. Pkt. 2e. me-not.Blooms through- } where striking contrasts in color ANTIRRHINUM—6—Sce Snap Dragon. Page 103. out the spring and sum- are desired. Choice Mixed,Pkt. 75 mer. Pkt.100 seeds 4c. seeds 4c. BALSAMS. APOLLO—Flowers large. double, and of perfect shape, beautifully and minutely spotted and streaked. Pkt. 5c. DIANA—Flowers \ery large, double and handsomely formed, of the most delicate shades of flesh color; beautiful beyond imagination. Pkt. 5c. FAIRY QUEEN—F lowers pure snowy white, large, double and perfect. Great favorite with florists, and one of the most profuse bloomers, the plants being loaded with hundreds of delightful blossoms throughout the season. Pkt. 8c. ; JUPITER Superb color; glowing crimson. Flowers large and beautifully double. A strong and vigorous grower. Pkt. 5e. MARS—A rich glowing scarlet. Flowers large and tinely formed. Pkt. 5c. MERCURY -Elegant variety of the softest lemon color. Double and per- fectasa camelia, and large as arose. Pkt. 5e. é NEPTUNE—Flowers gayly striped, streaked aud spotted. Choicest mixed shades. Pkt. 5c. ; SATURN—Graud variety, clear frosted white, flaked and striped with rosy purple or scarlet. Fkt. de. VENUS—Flowe's suffused witn a soft shade of delicate lilac. Blossoms large and deuhle. Pkt. Se. SPLENDID MIXED—No finer mixture obtainable, comprised of the above erandest of all varietics of Balsams and a choice selection of numer- ous hybrid serts. Fkt. 25 seeds 5c.; !{0z. 30c.; oz. $1.00. GOOD MIXED—This mixture is comprised of the standard sorts and will give good results. Ek‘. 25 secés 3c.; 140z. 15c.: oz. 50c. Pairs. Louella Mabee, ALMA CITY, MINN. | 2 Writes: “Justimagine my surprise and delight if you can when I opened the box. of Seeds and Plants and found so many 4 Bautras and those Flower Plants: everyone is growing nicely, for “A which Iamever so thankful. The seeds I received this spring all 4 grew nicely and we are having splendid vegetables, and our ‘| flower beds arejust lovely. You may expect my future orders and Iwill do all ITcan for Buckbee’s Seeds and Plants.” Those Who Have Seen Our Tests Know That Buckbee’s Seeds Are Full of Life. 90 -- BUCKBEE’S BACHELOR’S BUTTON. (Centaurea Cyanus.) Also known as “Ragged Sailor,” ‘‘Corn Flower,’’ and “Blue Bottle; a beauty, the / national flower of Germany. Hardy annual; 2to3feet high. Pkt. 50 seeds 4c. a BARTONIA. Showy annual, bearing a profusion of fragrant, white flowers of large size. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 4c. BETA. Most effective bedding plant, producing large leaves of a beautiful color, Frost does not kill them, only coloring them prettily. Pkt. 5c. BRACHYCOME. (Swan River Daisy.) Free-flowering and dwarf-growing. Blos- soms are daisy-like in appearance, blue and white, very beautiful. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 4c. BROWALLIA. Beautiful free-blooming annual, often called “Amethyst.’’ Profuse bloomer, blue or white flowers. Splendid Mixed. Pkt. 2c. BURNING BUSH. Attractive garden plant, of bush form, about 2'4feethigh. Foliage fine and lemon-scented. Fragrant flowers, borne profusely. Pkt. 5c. COCKSCOMB (or Celosia.) Favorite everywhere. Huge combs, from inches to 1 foot across, of bright, fiery red color. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. DIAMOND FLOWER. (IONOPSIDIUM.) Very fine. The only annual flower that can be depended upon to bloom out of doors in the winter. Plant 2 to 3 inches high, covered from October till spring with innumerable blue and white flowers. Pkt. 5c. DATURA--Cornucopia. (“HORN OF PLENTY.’’) Very hardy and beautiful. Large branches, dark green foliage. Flowers are trumpet- shaped, measuring 8 to 10 inches in length and 5 to 7 inches across the mouth and form three distinct flowers, growing each within the other. Pkt. 12 seeds 4c. DATURA, or Trumpet Flower. A large, branching plant, producing hand- some double and single trumpet-shaped blos- soms, white, blue, yellow and lilac, of exqui- site fragrance. Pkt. 22 seeds 8c. COSMOS. New Mammoth Fancy Cosmos—The latest nov- elty from California. The flowers measure from 4 to five inches across. Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 7c. ; me) Giants of California Cosmos—This strain is noted both for beauty and the gigantic size of its flowers which measure 4 to 5 inches across; the colors are very varied and beautiful. Giant Pure White. Pkt. 4c. Giant Pink. Pkt. 6c. Giant Yellow. Pkt. 7c. H. W. One of the best of all summer and fall flowers; there is no equal to it for brilliant shades,none easier grown. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. From MRS. WALTER SCOTT, Montevallo, Mo: | WW “We have used your Seeds and Plants for twenty years i) FPS 4.) : L BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. i uire” ANNUALS of LIFE” CACALIA. Commonly called ‘“‘Tassel Flower.’? Fine for bedding or borders. Be sure and include this in your collection. Mixed. Pkt. 2c. CALENDULA. The name of this flower is derived from the fact that it will bloom eyery calendar month in the year. Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 75 seeds 4c. CALLIOPSIS (or Coreopsis.) This is one of our brightest, cheeriest annuals, and as easy to grow as any weed. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 200 seeds 3c. CANDYTUFT. Empress—This new, pure white Candytuft forms a dense bushy plant of a spreading habit,and bears its snowy flowers in endless profusion. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. Dark Crimson--Fine bright color. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. All Colors Mixed—Pkt. 100 seeds 3c. CATCHELY. An exceedingly beautiful annual of easy culture, producing delicate flowers profusely. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 3c CHINESE LANTERN PLANT, (PHYSALIS FRANCHETTL) The plant produces numerous large, inflated husks, much the shape of Chinese lanterns: at first a beautiful green color.changing to a yellow- ish hue and then to brightest scarlet, and as they hang suspended among the green foliage they pre- sent a most novel and strikingly beautiful appear- ance. Pkt. 30 seeds 5c. CLARKIA. Beautiful hardy annuals from California, with rose-colored, white and purple flowers, in delicate but very brilliant shades. Profuse bloomers. Fine Mixed Pkt. 3c. CANNA, One of the most popular of bedding plants, while even single specimens are most attrac- J tive inthe garden. They will bloom the first year from seed. The roots can be kept in the cellar over winter and each clump gives 6 to 8 good roots for planting out the following spring. Crozy’s Hybrids—Very beautiful. Pkt. 5c. Fine Mixed-—A fine mixture. Pkt. 3c. DOUBLE DAISY. Longfellow—Double, a dark, rose red flower. . 6e. Mammoth White—Double flowers, white. Pkt. 6c. Double Quilled Mixed—A new, pretty strain. Pkt. 150 seeds 6c. Mammoth or Giant Mixed—Finest ever of- fered. Pkt. 150 seeds 8c. Fine German Double Mixed—A good mixture. Pkt. 150 seeds 3c. COTTON Fine curiosity in the North. They bloom freely, and will ripen the pods if sown early and set outsidein real warm weather. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c. GLADIOLUS. A LI< SS Ped CK Sc unE CS. purest Sy il CANES RN PLANT] ee vricces Quoted inthis Ca:alogusc Represent On--half More Valuc chan You Ever Received frem Any Other Dealer. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. or |se=:Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Annuals EED EUPHORBIA, Heterophylla or Annual Poinsettia. This plant is often called Mexican Fire Plant, Painted Leaf, or Fire on the Mountain. Pkt. 40 seeds 4c. EUPHORBIA—-Variegata. Hardy annual; foliage beautifully veined and margined with white, very showy. Sometimes known as Snow on the Mountain. Pkt. 40 seeds 3c. ; ESCHSCHOLTZIA, or Giant California Poppy. The Eschscholtzia is one of the most hardy and easily grown of our annuals. It isa fine flower for blooming in pots, especially in winter. Pkt. 150 seeds 4c, EVENING PRIMROSE, or Oenothera. — : Large, saucer-shaped blooms of the purest white, or in the softest, richest shades of yellow, and deliciously frag- | rant. Pkt. 150 seeds 4c. FENZLIA. . The plants do not grow over 3 inches high, but spread outsikea portulaca, and are thickly covered at all times with perfectly charming blossoms 0. lovely colors. Pkt. 5c. | FORGET-ME-NOT, or Myosotis. One of the most charming and beautiful of all plants.either for open ground culture or for the house; the foliage is light and graceful, while the dainty little flowers, star-like in form, are of the most delicate suade of blue. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. FOUR O’CLOCK, or Mirabilis. Often called ‘‘Marvel of Peru.” The plants are large and require 4 feet of space; flowers are funnel- shaped, white, red and striped and are very fragrant, and open about 40’clock in the afternoon, remain cpen ailnight and perish before noon the next day. Pkt. 20 seeds 3c. FEVERFEW. White Gem—Very finest aud most beautiful of all double white varieiies. Pkt. 200seeds10c. _ Golden Fleece—Especially adapted for the edging of beds, as the foliage is beautifully serrated, of a rich golden color. Flowers smaller and pure white. Pkt. 200 seeds 4c. GAILLARDIA. Exceedingly beautiful annual, producing showy plants 1to 3feet high. Large flowers from 2 to 3 in- ches across, produced from carly summer until frost, Choicest Double Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. Choicest Single Mixed, Pkt. 100 seeds 3c. GENTIANA. J Charming hardy perennial, blossoms early in May. Mixed Pkt. 4c. GILIA—Tricolor. : Grows in almost any situation; flowers blue with yellow and purple center. Hardy annual, 1 foot high; = Finest Mixed. Pkt. 200 seeds 2c. GIANT GHOST FLOWER. Often called ‘- Wedding Bells.’”? The most wonder- ful plant. It blooms always, either in the house or out of doors in the summer. The flowers drooping, bell-shaped, over a foot long, and 8 or 9inches wide, of creamy white color. Very fragrant and choice sort. Pkt.10c. GLORY PEA. Curious green-house shrub, with singularly beautiful fol- iage and magnificent clusters of long drooping flowers some- what resembling a parrot’s beak. Pkt. 15 Seeds 10c. GODETIA. Beautiful hardy annuals, remarkable for delicacy of their fice large blossoms. Mixed Pkt. 200 seeds 3c. GYPSOPHILA. Delicate free flowering little early plants, covered with a profusion of white and pink little star-shaped blossoms. Well adapted for hanging baskets or edgings and valuable in con- nection with other flowers for making bouquets, either green or dry. Will thrive anywhere. Choicest Mixed, Pkt. 4c. ICE PLANT. Handsome and curious plant for hanging baskets, rock- work, vases and edgings. Six inches high; white. Pkt. 200 seeds 3c. LINUM. Excellent for clumps or edgings and one of the best and most showy annuals for bedding. Pkt. 50 Seeds 3c. LOTUS~— American. This is one of the most beautiful and valuable of all water lilies. The dark green leaves 12 to 15 inches in diameter, are surmounted by enormous double flowers. Pkt 10c. Dahlia. Double Largest Flowering Mixed—A superb mixture of the finest double varieties of the largest size and finest colorings. Pkt. 40 seeds 10c. Double Mixed. Pkt. 40 seeds 5c. Single Novelty Mixed—Brilliant flowers running through a wide range of striking colors; of large size; exceedingly popular for cut flowers. Pkt, 40 seeds 5c. LOBELIA. LOU Avery valu- able and beauti- ful dwarf-grow- ing plant, deli- cate drooping habit and profu- sion of charming little blue and white flowers. Choicest Mixed, Pkt.500 seeds 5c. LUPIN —Lupinus. Called ‘Sun Dial.’? Conspic— uous plant with spikes of pea- shaped blossoms of various colors, Harey annual 3 feet high. Pkt. 2c. LYCHNIS. The flowers are produccd in clusters, and are constantly coming out all summer. Mixed, Pkt. 100 seeds 5c. MATHIOLA. _ A variety of the ‘“‘Ten Weeks Stocks,’’ which is hardy and robust, so that seed can be sown in the open ground early. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. MONKEY FLOWER. (Mimulus Punchatus.) Tender looking plants with singular shaped and brilliant colored flowers, blotched and spotted in every conceivable manner. Fine Hybrid Varieties Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. MUSK PLANT. (Mimulus Moschatus. ) A well-known and favorite plant both for outside borders and for pot culture in sprring Cultivated on account of the musky odor of the plant. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. MRS. J. K. ZIMMERMAN, Mountain Grove, Missouri, Writes: ‘The collection of seeds ordered from you this season was a grand success. Cabbages and Tomatoes were two weeks ahead of alt others, and my Ponderosa Lemon was loadeddown with edible fruit”’ Get Your Friends and Neighbors to Include Their Orders for Buckbee’ Seeds with Yours. een i ASTURTIUMS have three cardinal points of merit that make them so justly popular. N the more you pick them, the more freely do they blcoin; the ease with which they can be giown on any kind of soil, and their rare beauty. 8 * 499 . Buckbee’s Famous “Splendid” Mixture. all the magnificent varieties oftered on this page, with the single exception of my ‘Louisiana Purchase”’ d In addition, there will be found many new hybrids of wondrous A BIG BARGAIN. Justthink ofit! Pkt, %c.; oz, 15c.; 14 1b. 50c.; 1b. $1.75, Mixture, listed at the bottom ofthis page. beauty. DWARER, or TOM THUMB. 2. Of recent years remarkable improvements have been made in Dwarf or Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, so that now we haveaclass of p!anis unrivaled in beauty and effect for beduiug and cut flower purposes. Buckbee’s Fancy Mixed —The best ever produced and not equaled tor gorgeousness of color and brilliancy of eftect, embracing every known good sort and a choice collection of new hybrids. Pkt, 5c.3 0z. 12c.: % lb. 45c.; lb. $1.50. Good Mixed—From a very fine collection. Pkt, 3c.; oz. 8c.; 14 lb. 25c.; 1b. 80c. Finest Mixed— Fine mixture, superior to that gener- ally sold. Pkt. 4c,; oz. 10c.; 34 1b. 35c.; 1b, $1.25, Price of the following Varieties, Pkt, 5c.; oz. 10c.: Aurora— Yellow, petals blotched, veined carmine. Beauty—Scarlet, splashed canary. Bronze Color—Beautiful burnished bronze color. Chameleon—Straw color, spotted and veined with red. Cloth of Gold— Foliage yellow; flowers scarlet. General Jacqueminot— Fancy deep red rose. Golden King—Golden yellow; very fine. King of Tom Thumbs—Intense scarlet flowers. Lady Bird—Yellow, barred with ruby crimson, Mystic Shrine— New dark crimson, nearly black. Ocean Wave—Rarte, flowers creamy white. Queen of Orange— Flowers large, rich orange. Prince Henry— Golden yellow, marbled scarlet. Rose—A very pleasing shade. Royal Scarlet— Most brilliant colored variety. Compact Lustrous—Flowers flashing scarlet. Crystal Palace Gem—Sulphur, spotted maroon. Empress of India— Dark leaves, crimson flowers. Intensity —Iutense crimcon, almost black. Spotted King—A handsome sort. Ruby King—Magnificent ruby rose, dark foliage. LOBB’S NASTURTIUMS. 4. Lobb’s Special Mixed—Besides the six types here de- scribed, this embraces seed of many other most beautiful varieties. Pkt, 4c.; 0z. 12c.; 44 lb. 35c.; 1b, $1.25. Price of the following Varieties, Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.: Cardinale—Striking cardinal red color. Giant of Battles—Sulphur color, spotted red. Gold Garnet—Shiuing yellow, mottled garnet. King of the Blacks—Rich deep brown. Lucifer—The richest; velvety, deep crimson. Spitfire—New, brightest, most glowing ofall. OF THE GORGEOUS “LOUISIANA PURCHASE” MIXTURE in back part of this book. SEE PAINTING FROM NATUR Look closely at the many brilliant colors, the rich markings, the giant size, combined with j its ever-blooming propensity, make it unquestionably the best and mest desir=ble Nasturtium Mixture ever offered. I will show my liberality by selli.g it at the low price of Packet consisting of 25 or more seeds, only 10c-; oz. 25c.; 34 lb. 75c- All Packets Offered on this Page Warranted to Contain 25 or More Seeds. Profuse bloomers, Without doubt this is one of the finest mix- turesever blended. This mixture comprises (See illustration No. 1.) TALL, OR CLIMBING. 5. Among the easiest grown and prettiest of climbers tor fences, trellises, etc., quickly running 6 to 12 feet, thriving welleven on poorsoil. Free bloomers, and the green seed pods make excellent pickles. > Canary Bird Flower. (TROPZZ:0LUM CANARIENSE.) Beautiful climber, the charm- ing little canary colored blos- som bearing a fancied resem-— blance to a bird with its wings half expanded. The plant has a luxuriant, rambling char- acter, and if sceds are to be planted by the side of arbor or trellis, will run about 20 feet and will blossom from July until frost. Teuder annual. PEt. 5c. Fine Mixed—From a very nice collection. Pkt, 3c.; oz. 8c.: 44 lb. 25c.; 1b. 80c. Select Mixed—Fully equal if not surpassing the mix- tures cftered by other seedsmen. Pkt, 4c.; oz, 10c. ; 14 lb, 30.; 1b. $1.00. Buckbee’s Superior Mixed— Without question the most superior mixture ever offered. Pkt, 5c.; oz. l5c.: 14 lb, 50c.; 1b, $1.75. Price of the following Varieties, Pkt. 5c,; oz. 10c.: Crystal Gem—Handsome pearly white. Dark Crimson—Deep. rich a: d velvety. Dunnett's Orange— Bright orange, blotched red. Eduard Otto—Velvety bronze, yellow spur. Fire King— Gorgeous scarlet, best ofall. Golden Leaved Scarlet (Golden Climber; also called Scarlet and Gold)—Light yellow foliage contrasts brightly with the deep scarlet flowers. Heinemanni—Silky bronze chocolate. Hemisphericum —Straw color, with rosy scarlet blotches. Regalianum—Purple violet. King Theodore—Rich deep crimson, almost black. Schuermani—Rich, striped yellow and crimson, Von Moltke—Bluish rose. Hybrids of Madame Gunter. New Climbing Nasturtiums. 3. These new hybrids make a strong growth, climbing from 5 to 6 feet, and covered from spring to fall with large, sub- stantial flowers of the most brilliant shades. They are remarkable for their wide tange of colors, embracing almost every color. Pkt, 5c.; oz. 12e, a y* vy H (Naveen 0% =] BUCKBEE'S FAMOUS NASTURTIUMS As long as this choice seed lasts. | H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, 93 FULL of. Buckbee’s Pet Annuals "= MIGNONETTE, (Reseda) Sasa 9 66 99 ® s I want to call ver Buckhbee’s “Rockford” Finest Mixed. (033) cure ass «= this mixture, which I consider THE FINEST MIGNONETTE MIXTURE ever blended by an expert florist. It possess- es a world of beauty and indescribable sweetness. So firm is my opinion, that I will pay $100.00 for an ounce of blended seed that will produce better or more satisfactory results. Itin- cludes the following well known sorts, together with many new Hybrids. DON’T FAIL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER. Pkt. 600 seeds 8c. ; oz. 50c, GABRIELLE—New, red flowering, very sweet. Pkt. 5c¢, IMPROVED GOLDEN QUEEN—Goiden yel- low flowers, powerfully fragrant. Pkt. 4c. LARGE PYRAMIDAL BOUQUET, or GIANT TREE—A robust grower, very sweet. Pkt. 4c. MILE'S GIANT WHITE SPIRAL—Pleasing Sse variety; very showy; fragrant blossoms. Pee Pkt. 4c. wets, NEW GIANT RED FLOWERED — Intense WES red, very sweet scented. Pkt. 5c. MIXED—A fine mixture including many NEW GOLDEN MACHET—A splendid vari- ety for pots and cut flowers; golden yel- low blossoms. Pkt. 5e. PURE MACHET—Of vigorous pyramidal growth, bearing massive spikes of deli- ciously scented gray flowers. Pkt. 5c. PARSON’S GIANT WHITE FLOWERING— Flowers almost pure white. Pkt. 4c. SWEET— (Reseda Odorata Grandiflora)-—— Large flowered. The old favorite Sweet Mignonette, improved. Pkt, 3c.;0z. 10c. IMPROVED VICTORIA—It is a robust and healthy grower and succeeds well even in dry soil and hot sun, where most Mi- gnonettes fail. Pkt. 5c. ~~. Stay P Souek WO” § Has : Sy sae Ne varieties. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c. NEMOPHILA, or Love Grove—Of dwarf, \ \e spreading habit, and well adapted for QL NWA\ y) borders or pot culture. The flowers are S \\\\\, single, each petal having a large dis- I tinct blotch. Pkt. 60 seeds 8c. NICOTIANA, Affinis—A handsome ge- s nusofgardenplantsofthetobacco. ° family, which are noted for the freedom and fragrance of their bloom. Half hardy annuals. 3 feet high. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. NIEREMBERGIA— A desirablo plant for baskets, vases and = bedding. Pkt. de. NIGELLA. or Love-in-a-mist — Hardy annual, known as the : A “Devil-in-Bush” and ‘‘Lady- in-Green,’’ pecause the blossoms are peculiarly concealed by the ve abundance of finely-cut foliage. Pkt. 8c. ; es : ‘ Y ty “Mh NOLANA—Beautiiul trailing plants, almost equal to the Portulaca for tpt ji} i, “NN erowing inmasses. Pkt. 4c.” A ag Wi ars II NYCTERINIA—Charming little plants well adapted for rockeries and : Yi; /} i) jit BY || y y) 9 |) } Uf baskets. Pkt. 5e. \ i Hy , My | GORGEOUS PETUNIAS. 4 sd Giants of California—A California strain of great beauty, size and luxuriance. Z Yyy YY i oe The flowers are of immense size, often measuring 5 to 6 inches across, but Wy YW ivr + the variety of colors, markings, veinings and blotching distinguish them from lly || all others. They are usually ruffled and fringed 0a the edges, and present a GIANTS CF CAL‘FORNNIA PETUNIA. great variety of beautiful effects,many colors being rich and glowing, while others are and delicate. Pkt. 130 seeds 10c. BUCKBEE’S NEW DOUBLE FANCY FRINGFD—Ffor years we have’ ding or massing, remaining in bloom the eatire summer. made careful trial of double Petunias, but this is better than any 200 seeds 5c, . ‘i seed we have previously been able to obtain. They embrace a ¥ordhook Fancy Fringed Bouble--Mixture of the best large-flowering wide range of colors and show finer combinations than we have and fringed double Petunias. Yields 20 to30 per cent. of doubles. heretofore found in any double Petunias, including delicate Mixed, @kt, 40 seeds 10c. ‘ u mauve, porcelain blue, white, garnet and velvet shades. The deli- _ Defiance, Large Flowering Single—Flowers unequaled in size, Mix- cate blue and white flowers, freeiy produced, are particularly ture s remarkable for its large proportion of dark crimson, noteworthy. Thiscarefully hybridized seed will yield a larger maroon and violet shades Pkt, 100 seeds 10c, percentage of double flowers than any other Petunia in cultiva- tion to-day. Mixed, Pkt, 40 seeds 15c, J Grandiflora, Single Large Flowering—The Jargest-flowering and rich est colored variety in cultivation. Single flowers frequently measure over 5inches in diameter, ruffled or fringed on the edges and beautifully veined ‘vith various shades of purple, rose, lav- ender, yellowandcrimson. Mixed, Pkt. 100 seeds 8c. Hybrida, Single Mixed—A splendid mixture, embracing all colors, including striped and blotched varieties. Areexcellent for bed- Pkt. PHACELIA—Hardy annual bearing erect cup-shaped flowers of alovely blue. Flowers profusely and along time’ Pkt, 4c PORTULACA ~—(Moss Rose)—Va2!uable for baskets, beds, etc. Plant is of a trailing habit, about 6 inches high. Choicest Double Mixed—Pkt. 300 seeds 4c, Finest Single Mixed—Pkt, 300 seeds 3c, : PYRETHRUM-—Roseum—From the dried and powdered Flowers large, yellow and rose flowers of this is made the famous Persiau Insect Powder. colored. Pkt, 8c, Late RAINBOW PLANT—A grand plant 3 feet high, bearing brilliantly colored leaves makinga fine display Pkt 100 seeds 5c, < : RICINUS —Zanzibariensis—F'rom seed sown in the open ground in May the plants are in full foliage earlyin July, and attaina height of 12 to 14 feet. The enormous leaves are fully 24feet broad, beautifully lobed. Shapely seeds. Mixed. Pkt. 6 seeds 4c.; oz. 5c, RICINUS—0r Castor 9il Bean—Tall. majestic plants for lawns, with leaves of glossy green, \ brown or bronze metallic hue, and jong spikes of prickly capsules of scarlet and green. Of very quick growth inrich soil, Tender annaa);6tol5 feet high. Best Mixed, Pkt. Gseeds 3c, 0z 10c¢ Marigold. Legion of Honor—A beautiful single, dwarf, bushy variety, bearing rich. golden yellow tlow ers with garnet blotches in the center of each petal; about one foot high. Pkt 150 seeds 4c. El Dorado—F lowers 3 to tinches in diameter, imbricated, extremely double. Pkt 150seeds 4c. African, Double Mixed—Very early; profuse bloomers of compact habit. Pkt. 150 seeds 4c. French, Double Mixed—A Class of showy and extremely effective plants; fine double flowers of rich and beautiful colors; very well adapted for large beds and borderings. Pkt. 150 seeds 4c, Perilla. Ornamental foliage plant similar to Coleus. Foliage metallic bronze. 2 et pe eenpeener Sarienterer Pht, 4c. ie MARIGOLD When You Buy From Buckbee’s You Get What You Order And Get It Oa Timo. BuckKbee’s ERY hardy annuals, thriving in almost any situation, annuals is the Phlox Drummondii. everything else in dazzling brilliancy of color, profuseness of blooms and Jergth of duration The newer sorts of Phlox are so far ahead of theolder varieties that we have dis- earded all] of the latter, and offer none bnt these beautiful new ones of recent introduction. in bloom. The various varieties of this flower surpass almost = = 7 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. PRIZE Medal Phlox. One of the very best of all bedding Hortensia Flowered PHLOX. 2. This is undoubtedly one of the handsomest species of the Phlox family. They are more floriferous than the others; the flowers are large, of good substance and of handsomest colors. Alba - Pure white, extra large. Coccinea Scarlet, rich,striking. Pkt, 6c, Leopoldii—Ri: h red, with white eye, Pkt. 6c, Fine Mixed—From a splendid collection. Pkt. 5c. Pkt. 6c, Gj 4 YW) SUSE C@ LAS’, Wy S\ (( PHLOX. Very desirable class. Flowers are double and semi-double and last much longer thin those \ of the single Phlox. The white is especially valuable as a cut flower. Weare sure our cus- tomers wi!l be greatly pleased with these. Price of any of the four following varieties: Pkt. 8c.; or the entire collection of 4 varieties for only 25c. DOUBLE WHITE. DOUBLE SCARLET. DOUBLE YELLOW. DOUBLE MIXED. Perennial, or Hardy PHLOX. 5. The varieties of the Perennial Phlox are among the choicest of flowers for bedding and border plants. Thy are hardy and need no protection; will flourish in any soil, suc- ceeding better, however, in deep, rich, tather moist ground. Pkt, of 25 seeds Te, Pkt. 8c.; 40z, 20c.; in splendid blend, many Invaluable for bedding and Special Phiox Mixture. a oS) n 2 =] n = = i a BS - «@ ead | OS cos fo 92 Hon & SO Sal RY aan an) Euckbee’s Rcckford Seed PRIZE MIXED. This strain of Phlox is far superior to any other. Flowers of great substance, beautiful form and uncommon size. The colors are ex- traordinarily rich and varied, glowing crim- son, dazzling scarlet, deep rose, soft pink, pale blush.maroon black,lavender purpleand numberless other rare shades, Many with contrastirg eyes,stripes or feuatherings They are of dwarf, stout branching habit, always erect. Grandest of a'l Phlox. In Finest Mix- ture, Pkt. 5c,, 40z, 25c.; 0z. 75c, NOTICE. All packets of Phlox quo- tedon this page contain 200 seeds or more, with the exception of the Perennial or Hardy variety, which contains 25 seeds. PRICE OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES, except where noted, Pkt. 5c. Atropurpurea—Rich, deep purple. Black Warrior—Nearest approach to black that we have in any flower; intense dark erimson, deep and clear. Carmine Red—Strikingly showy variety. Dazzler—An exceedingly brilliant variety of the clearest richest scarlet. Isabellina--Creamy yellow, desirable. Kermesina Alba Oculata—Rosy crimson, white eyes. Purity—A beautiful pure white variety. Rosy Chamois— Beautiful shade of Rose. Rosea— Deep rose, exquisitely beautiful, Splendens—Crimson. pure white eye; one of the finest of this strain. Stellata Splendens—Rich crimson, with star- shaped white eye. New Large Flowered Yellow Phlox. Among the many acres of Phlox growing at Rockford Seed Farms the past seasen few have excited such attention as the bed of this new large Yellow Phlox. Itis a rich straw yellow, of warm and glowing tone, while the flowers are of extra large size and fine form. Theclusters of blooms are magnificent, Pkt.5e. Buckbhee’s Mammoth NEW Dwarf A jovely strain, the plants growing only 6 to 8 inches high, Valuable for bedding alone or as borders in beds with taller varieties Fireball—Fine and showy scarlet. Pkt. 7c, Snowball— White excellent variety. Pkt. 7c. Chamois—Ros“: charming. Pkt, 7c, Striata—Beautifuls'riped, Pkt. 7c. Delicata B'ush: charming Pkt, 7c, Extra Fine Mixed A choice mixture of countless shades. Pkt, 6c. Buckhee’'s PRIZE MIXED Starred and Fringed Phlox. These Starred and Fringed Phloxes are really ing novelties in Phloxes ever introduced. In the frinced flowers the petals are partly fim- . briate and partly three toothed, all distinctly AX bordered with white, which, together with me the bright eve of the center, contrasts with ( A entitled torankasanew race, and the mos! strik- SELY the magnificent velvety colors, in more NS 4 than twentv distinct shades. In the Starred Phloxes the pointed central tooth of the petals are five to six times aslongas the lateral onesand project bevend them like little spines. viving the flowersa distinctly marked. reg- ular stur-like form. In finest mix- ure Pkt, 5c, POPPIES. REAT advance has been made in recent years in the development of the Poppy, which has brought it into deserved popular- ity, and it may be safely said that no other flower produces a more brilliant display of colors. Grandest Mixed—An elegant mixture of standard aud novelty varieties. Pkt, 4c.: %oz. 30c. 30z.50c. American Flag—Beautiful new variety; flowers large and double; snew white, bordered with scarlet. Pkt. 5c, Danebrog—Double flowers of deep red, petals being marked with a white blotch. Pkt, 4c. Carnation Flowered—Double; Jarge size; great variety of colors. Pkt. 8c.: oz. 20c. Iceland—A perennial variety: colors range from pure white and yellow to orange scarlet. Pkt. 5e, Mephisto Striking, rich glowing dark scarlet, blotched with velvety black. Pkt, 4c, Mikado—F lowers pure white at the back, fringed edges are of brilliant scariet. Pkt, 4c, Paeony Flowered—F lowers in size and color are equal to Ponies. Mixed Colors, Pkt. 8c. ; oz. 20c. Peacock- A striking feature of the floweris the glossy zone, which marks the petals, forminga Ting. Pkt, 4c. Rosebud—The prettiest of ail; like a rosette. Beautifui colors and shading. Pkt, 4e, Shirley - Similar to the wild Seactet Field Poppy of England. Strikingly handsome. Pkt, 4c, Snow Drift—Pure white, grand. Fkt, 4c, Tulip—A dazzling variety, resembling the Tulip in shape. Color intense scarlet. Pkt, 4c, Vesuvius—A rich beautifu: scarlet vaiiety. Pkt. 5c, Farms are Noted for Lcwest Prices, Best Seeds, Fromptness and Accuracy. put on the market. H: W. Buckbee. ing is too good to be placed in these mixed packets. than satisfied. Buckbee’s Mammoth Sunrise Mixture. as long as this seed lasts. Buckbee’s World’s Fair Prize Mixed. and markings. Liberal Packet, 8c.; 14 0z. 60c.; 0z. $1.00. Buckbee’s Mixed Hybrids. Buckbee’s Everblooming Mixture. 14 02, 60c.; oz. $1.00. Buckbee’s Sweet Scented Mixture. lous to sell it so cheap, but Buckbee is noted for bis liberality. SEEDS | BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH SUNRISE SET. | | se | BUCKBEt’S BEAUTY SET. | + | Bach—Beautitully marked. Pkt, 7c. Eeethoven—Creamy white ground, blotched with black. Pkt, 7c, Chopin—Immense flowers, delicately penciled. Pkt, 7c, Handel—A very lovely comb nation of violet and white. Pkt. 7c. Listz—Marked with heavy blotches of great beauty. Pkt. 7c. Lohengrin—A rich golden yellow. Pkt, 7c. Mendelssohn A uniqueiystriped beauty. Pkt, 7c, Mozart —A lovely combination of the blue shades. Very rich. Pkt. 7c. Schubert Beautiful ultramarine blue, with violet purple eye. Pkt. 7c. Strauss—Deep velvety black of large size and great beauty Pkt. 7. Wagner—Most superb, abounding in the richest colorings. Pkt, 7c. Weber—Magnificent white variety. Pkt. 7c, secret and exhaustive experiments for the further perfection of this gorgeous flower. have been handsomely rewarded, and I have met with far greater success than I had reason to hope for. liant shades and colors, the size, the prolific bearing, the vigor, as well as the ease with which I have been able to grow the plants from this new strain of seed, convinces me that I have producedastrain that is far ahead of anything that hasever been THE SUPPLY OF SEED IS LIMITED. and therefore I will not sell any to other seedsmen because I am determined to supply my many Pansy loving customers first. This is certainly a most desirable novelty in the Pansy family. the delicate perfume of the Violet, the Pansy size and also the rich colorings and ° markings of the Pansy. No matter what Pansy seed you order, you cannot afford not to include this in your order. Liberal Packet only 7 cents. BUCK BEE’S NAMED VARIETIES. Some of my patrons still desire to purchase named varieties. tate to say that no other seedsman can furnish you with better sceds ; my wonderful New Sunrise Mammoth Pansies; also Buckbcee’s Great Bcauty Collection. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 95 MAMMOTH \ SUNRISE -PANSIES \ Bret A(t i Ath A I can truly say that my efforts Pa lovers will be interested in my latest discovery in the Pansy line. For the past seven years I have been conducting The many bril- emember that this strain of Pansy Seed can be had only of BUCK BEE’S MIXED PANSY SEED, I pay particular attention to the blending of the Pansy seed that makes up Buckbee’s Famous ‘“‘Full of Life’? mixtures. Noth- Each year finds them gaining in popularity, these mixtures, and I can conscientiously recommend them to my friends, knowing full well that every purchaser will be more No ‘‘cull”’ seeds ever go into The flowers are of the largest size, most perfect shape and rich gorgeous colors; frequently the blossoms measure 21g to 4 inches across. ture comprises an assortment of all the varieties listed under the Sunrise Set. The mix- Liberal Packet only 10 cents, 3 packets 25 cents, I would advise my friends to order early so as to be sure of getting some of this wonderful seed. This mixture was awarded Grand Prize Medal at the World’s Fair. exceedingly fine mixture, producing flowers of rare beauty in both colorings It is an The Hybrid Mixture is a truly exquisite mixture of the best in the Standard varieties. Liberal Packet 5c.; 14 0z, 40c SOZ= 07, 5.Ce This high grade mixture will give you a profusion of flowers of the most beauti- ful and varied colors. Don’t fail to include it in your order. Liberal Packet, 8c. ; The flowers have It is ridicu- Pansies Jor Thought To those friends] do not hesi- This list includes Blue King—Rich sky blue; very beautiful Pkt, 5c, Butterfly The markings remind one of the butterfly. Pkt, 5c, Cardinal Nearest approach toa pure red Pansy. Pkt. 5c, Comet—Beautifully rayed from arich, fiery center. Pkt. 5c, Emperor William —Of a beautiful ultramarine blue, Pit, 5c, Fawn - Beautiful, refined variety; lovely fawncolor. Pkt. 5c, Giant Trimardeau -Flowers large; most beautiful of all. Golden Crest—Gorgeous and striking yellow variety Lord Beaconsfield—Beautiful violet color. Pkt. 5c. Oriental—Beautiful and exquisite shades ot royal purp’e. Pkt, 5o, Peacock—Of large size, the side petals are gorgeous asa Peacock. Petals a royal purple, shot with peacock blue and margined with terra cotta rose. Pkt, 5c. ; Rainbow—Beautifully blotched. Startling varieties. Pkt. 5c, Snow Queen—Grand; pure white. Pkt. 5c, } \ | Black Knight—Rich velvety shade of black. Pkt, 5e. | Pkt. 5c. Pkt, 5c. A Packet of Buckbee’s Pansy Seed contains from 150 to 300 Seeds. | ? rose, with a crimson shade. EE'S FL EED SCHIZANTHUS, or Butterfly Flower. Elegant and very free blooming annuals of much interestand beauty, and when full grown rival in singulariity of colors and markings the Orchids. Large flowers spotted with crimson, lilac, purple and yellow, and the petals are cut in picturesque manner, In pots in the conservatory or house few plants are more attract- ive; also elegant in a bouquet or vase, and fine for bedding. Choice Mixed, Pkt, 150 seeds. 4c. STATICE SUWAROWI. One of the showiest annuals that we possess. Pkt. 100 seeds, 4c. SCABIOSA, or Mourning Bride. Often called Sweet Scabius. The stock we offeris a wonderful improvement over the old and commen strairs. The plants pro- duce a profusion of large double flowers of striking shades of color, which are very useful in making bouquets. Hardy annual. Double Dwarf Mixed, Pkt. 75 seeds, 4c, Double Tall Mixed, Pkt. 75 seeds, 4c. SALVIA, or Scarlet Sage. One of the grandest plants in cultivation, a bed of them sur- passing the finest scarlet geraniums in brilliancy and continuous Color, bright ' bloom, the flower spikes otten measuring ten to twelve inches in | \ t ‘ length, and there are as many as two hundred spikes ona well grown plant. From the time they first begin to flower the plants are never out of bloom until killed by frost. Easily grown; con- Stantdelight toeveryone. Pkt, 25 seeds, 5c. SHELL FLOWER, or Molucca Balm. Although robust and easily grown everywhere, this interest- ing annual from Syria is but little known and annually ex- cites much attention when growing on our seed farms. Flower is verycurious’ Its large snell-like calyxis < green and veined; corolla white, striped with pur- ple. When cut itemits afragrance like balm. Pkt, 25 seeds, 5c, STOCKS. pyramidal Stock. A wagnificent race, with immense spikes of perfectly doubl+ flowers, the individual bloom often measuring from 2 to 2% inches in diameter. The large double flow- ers are produced in great profusion, the spikes being compactly APES midalin shape and the plant of neat habitofgrowth They are greatly prized for cut flowers on account of their fragrance and diversity of colors. Choicest Mixed, Pkt. 50 seeds 5c. White Perpetual. (Princess Alice, or Cut and Come Again.) Of strong growth and fire branching habit. Grows to the height of 1% feet, and if sown early will pro- duce uninterruptedly a great abundance of bloom from June until November. The\\\ individual flowers are uncommonly large, of\\s fine rosette-like shape, and the purest possi » ble white. The flowers appear on each shoot, and the oftener cut the better they like it. Pkt, 50 seeds, 5c. Dwarf German Mixed A splendid mixture of the most popular varieties of this most charming class. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c. The Best Seeds — ee ee H. W. BUOKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Buckbee’s Pet Annuals. months after sowing, so that seed sown in February in the house nnd Extra Values Rule at Buckbee’s. SALPIGLOSSIS. §2 Sew very showy vedaing WOR AS Very showy bedding BX &, or border pliant with hY& PR ) richly colored, erect, ) bt LA funnel-shaped flowers. EWMWIAK The colors are beauti- B% \ (= fully marbled and pen- Si ciled, purple. scarlet, crimson, yellow, buff, blue and almost black. EN Bloom from August to Re October. Half hardy AN KS annual. 1% to two feet Soy high. Pkt, 150 seeds, 4c. |RSS Wi SENSITIVE A PLANT. ra An interesting and curious plant, with globular heads of pink flowers. Tender an- nual, height 1% feet. Pkt, 4c. ROSE. ie WK SSS SQV NS “ SA ) \ ANB (New Dwarf Multiflora, also called Baby and Fairy Rose.) Roses f om seeds the first year. The plants bloom in three may be had in bloom in June in the open ground, where they continue to bloom throughout the season, giving about an equal proportion of single, semi-single and double flowers ; borne inclusters. The plants are dwarf and bushy, grow- ing only about one foot high, and very pretty in solid beds and borders, They are very hardy and may be treated asannuals. Pkt, 10c.; 3 Pkts. for 25c, SENECIO ELEGANS. A beautiful free flowering annual. Has dense heads of bloom and is of a very compact and regular habit of The flowers are of a fine 100 seeds, 3c. SOLANUM, or Jerusalem Cherry. Ornamental fruit-bearing plants. I useful for conservatory or draw- if ing room decorations. Tender per- "// ennial, 1% feet high. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c. egy |) / SANVITALIA. hy (Procumbens, Double.) Y} Very pretty, dwarf trailing plants. Double flowers of a brilliant golden yel- low, resembling a miniature double Zin- nia. Hardy annual. Pkt. 4c, SUNFLOWER, or Helianthus. (New Double Multiflora.) Unlike all other Sunflowers. The plant is pyramidal in shape and the handsome flowers are produced at the base of each leaf. Flowers are very double. full centered and surrounded by a fringe of broads ngle petals. Pkt, 5c, Finest Mixed—Adapted by stately growth for a background to a lawn or a screen to hide unsightly places. The seed is often used for feed and oil. Hardy annual. Pkt, 25 seeds, 4c.; oz. 10 2, TEA PLANT. A handsome half hardy shrub, bearing white flowers from November untilspring. A native of China, and grows from two tos'x feet high. ‘Che plant from whose leaves is made the fa- vorite beverage “Tea.”’ Pkt. 10c. - TORENIA. (Fournieri, cr Angel’s Wings.) —A fine annual, with large sky-blue blossoms, with three spots of indigo blue anda yellow stain in the center. Darkest spotted varieties, Pkt. 150 seeds, 5c. White Wings A very fine annual, unusually attractive. Flowers white with sometimes a tinge of bluish yellow throat. Pkt, 150 seeds, 5c, TREE CYPRESS. A handsome plant with fine feathery foliage somewhat like that of the Cypress Vine, with long spikes of beautiful flowers. Half hardy biennial. Pkt, 4c, VALERIAN. (Greek.) Standard border plant. often called Jacob's Ladder. Flowers blue, stalks upright. Perfectly hardy perennial. Pkt, 4c. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Seed contains from 150 to 200 or more seeds. : : Se es A packet of Verbena = Ss YERBENAS. Verbenas in Guantity are more easily obtained from sced than from cuttings, and the plants are more healthy and vigorous in growth, while they are also fragrant, particularly the white and light- colored varieties. Sown in spring, they flower quite early in the season,and each plant, in good, rich soil, will cover a space of 3 to 4 feet in diame- ter, producing, if the flowers are cut as they begin to fude, 2 mass of bloom until killed by frost. VEREENA HYBRIDA—CHOICEST PRIZE MIXED, From a most superb collection of named varie- ties. Very largein flower and corymbs,and of the Tichest and most brilliant colors, this is one of the finest Verbena Hybridas in cultivation to-day. The seed has been saved not only from a large col- lecvion of many bright and pleasing self colors,but nlso from the finest varieties of the auricula-eyed type, Pkt. 5c-; 14 oz. 50c.; oz. $1 50. HYBRIDA—FINE MIXED, A very good strain, and fully equal to that offered by many dealers at a greatly advanced price. Pkt, 8c.; 14 oz, 40c.; oz. $1.00. Auricula Flowered—Splendid flowers of large size and bright colors, each with large white eye dc. garden. sorts, and itis a perfect mass ot bloom all summer. perfectly true from seed. Pkt, 200 seeds 10c. Pkt. | VERBENA ODORATA—(Sweet Scented.) This lovely Verbena _ possesses three great points of merit over other varie- ties, and they are such important ones that it will become a necessity to every First, itis so hardy; seed can be sown in the open ground early in the spring, where they will quickly germinate, grow rapidly, and in a few weeks be in bloom and givea great profusion of beautiful blossoms all summer. den flower is easier grown, for itis as sure to thrive as a poppy or a pig-weed. Second, the blossoms, instead of being in clusters like other sorts, run up iuto spikes usually 3 or 4 inches long, as shown in cut. scented. We have probably said enough to make everyone want it, but we have yet to say that the flower is pure white, the plant short jointed and dwarf, not covering nearly as much ground as other It always comes Third, it is very sweet IKE the pansy, the asterand the petunia, the Verbena is a favorite With everybody, and one of the most universally popular of all ilowers, both for the garden and for pot culture. Tor constant and profuse flowering, and for brilliancy and beauty of colors it has few equals. Buckbee’s Celebrated Cosmopolitan Mixed. The mostmagnificent strain offered, producing uniformly magnificent large trusses with flowers of unusual size ‘The individual blossoms are frequently as large as a silver half dollar. Take a silver coin and try to cover one of the single flowers of the corymb illustrated herewith, and you will realize how magnificent in size are the single florets, as the illustration has been accurately reprcduced from photograph, naturalsize. Wamous as the finest strains of Verbenas known. We grow five acres of these superb flowers, and we know what we are talking about when we say they ure the finest of ali Verbenas. The plants are vigorous andshort jointed, and perfect sheets of bloom. The trusses are very large, the flowers of mammoth size, perfect form, and embrace the richest and most velvety colors. They are also delicately sweet scented. The range of color is great and shades are mostly very delicateand dainty. Incoloring they are in fact perfectly exqui- site. there being very littie of the old blue or purple colors among them In their place we have delicate blushes, lavenders, pinks, velvety indigoes, intense scarlets, Whites, mot- tled, striped, variegated. ete.—in fact, a thousand different colors and combinations. Pkt. 150 seeds 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 14 oz. 75c; 1 oz. $2.50. ° COSMOPOLITAN NAMED VARIETIES. Cosmopolitan Rose—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c. Cosmopolitan White—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c. Cosmopolitan Pink—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c. Cosmopolitan Scarlet— Pkt. 150 seeds 7c. Cosmopolitan Striped—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c. Cosmopolitan Blue—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c. “Buckbee’s Beauty” Verbenas. | Blue King—Grand new variety of a beautiful blue shade; fine size. A prime favorite with 211 lovers of this delightfulclass of plants. Pkt. 5e. Blue with White Eye—Large blue flowers, each With large white eye; veryshovwy. Pkt, 5c, Dark Cloud—A French variety, of arich black biue color, lighted by a white center. Fine. Pkt. 5c, Fordhook Famous— Mammoth Verbena. The best strain, both’as to size of flowers and variety of colors. Our seed ts originally from seed secured from the introducers aud can be relied on to pro- duce excellent flowers of all colors. Pkt, 7c. Golden Bedder—A. striking variety, with bright scarlet blossoms and golden yellow foliage. Pkt. de, Italian Striped—Very showy striped flowers of many bright colors. Pkt, 5c.; 4 oz. 50c.; oz. $1.50. Primrose—A great advance toward the coveted yellow Verbena. Soft, pale yellow or primrose Very pleasing. Pkt. de, Pure White (often called Ocean Crest, Sea Foam or Candidissima)—A fine strain of large-flowering, pure white hybrid Verbenas. Pkt. 5c.; 4 oz. 50c.; oz. $1.50. Scarlet Defiance—True, brightest scarlet. intensely rich and striking; by far the finest variety of this splendid class. Pkt, 5c.; 4 oz. 50c.; oz. $1.50. This elegant, fragrant plant is easily grown from seed and suc- ceeds everywhere. Have a good bed of itinthe garden over sum- mer,so that you can cut its fra- grant foliage and flowers to make up with bouquets. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c. No gar- Buckbee’s Seeds Are ‘‘FULL ©F LIFE”’ Every Time. A Levee H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, a ee = YS ILLINOIS. < is Buckbee’s Mammoth WHITLAVIA. Grandiflora—-A plant with a delicate, handsome foliage, pro- ducing a constant succession of beautiful violet blue, bell- shaped flowers about half an inch long, and borne in drooping clusters. Hardy annual;1foothigh. Pkt. 4c. THE WONDROUS WEATHER PLANT qo beautiful plant has during the last two years,created a great sensation throughout the world. It is said that the leaves, by changing their position, foretell the weather two days in advance. and extensive experiments, by order of Edward VII some time since, prove that it is in truth prophetic, Other tests and experiments have not been so successful, and it is yet an open question as to its merits in this re- spect. It is at least a graceful vine, with lovely foliage and flowers, My cut shows the posi- tion the leaves are supposed to assume in fore- telling the weather. If the leaves stand up- ward from the twig, making with each other an angle of 45 de- grees, the sky Eere is where Flowering Zinnias Buckbee’s Prize Mixed 2 ine Seca: their hats to Buckbee.”’ They all agree that I have produced the Prize Varieties of Zinnias. The Grand.Colorings in so many shades, the extremely double flowers. the profuse bloom, the prolific growth, all combine to make a mixture such as lovers of Zinnias have never seen. Notwithstanding all this, I have de- cided to make the Liberal Offer of Packet of 100 seeds 10c. NAMED VARIETIES. Mammoth Zebra—This is really the finest strain of striped or Zebra Zinnias in cultivation. Pkt. 100 seeds dc. Crested and Curled—F lowers large and double, the petals being twisted and curled beautifully. Range of color is remark- able. Bushy plants 2 fect in diameter. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c. Lilliput Mixed—Half the height of ordinary Zinnias. Blossoms small, double and of very brilliant colors. Pkt. 50 seeds dc. Fireball—Dwarf habit; large, double blossoms of intense scar- let. It makes a fine border or mass. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c. Snowball—Exactly like Fireball, except color, which is white as snow. Makes a charming contrast. Pkt. 50 seeds dc. Double Yellow— Pkt. 50 seeds 4c. Double Purple—Fkt. 50 seeds 4c. Douhle Violet — Pkt. 50 seeds 4c. Double Orange— Pkt. 50 seeds 4c. Double Black—Pkt. 50 seeds 4c. Double Blood Red—Pkt. 50 seeds 4c. Buckbee’s Superior Double Mixed—The grandest mixture of double flowers, large size, brilliant colors. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c. Fine Mixed—Al! colors mixed. Pkt. 50 seeds 8c. WILD OR MIXED RLOWER GARDEN. IT make no apologies when offering this mixture, containing as it does, a varied and select lot of beautiful, easily grown flowers, producing constant and varied multitudes of blooms the whole season, and especially suited for those who wish on-y a few seeds of the leading varieties, or a much more extensive collection than their means will permit. In no other manner can so many seeds be obtained for such small cost. Liberal pkt.8c.; oz. 25c. ;441b. 75c.; 141b. $1.25; lb. $2.00. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. Grandest evergreen plant we have for the lawn. Stately clumps of bayonet-like leaves bristling out from the center; extremely orna- mental, butin mid-summer they take on an added glory. Thick, woody flower stalks are thrown up which bear panicles of creamy, bell-shaped flowers. Panicle will contain 300 florets. Pkt, 8c, WATER LILIES. Many persons have been deterred from attempting the culture of water piants by theidea that a special greenhouse and water tank must be built for their accommcdation. True, the various varieties may be had in flower almost all the year ’round in such a structure, yet they can be grown with equal success out of doors in ponds or shallow streams of water having muddy bottoms, or in tanks. orin acquariumsin the house. Pkt. 10 seeds 10c, will be cloudless and the weather beautiful in all respects. If they stand out genus WEATHER PLANT. straight, changeable weather is indicated. As the leaves droop below the twig the in- dications range toward rain,until,when the leaves hang straight downward, water may some flowers. be expected to fal) in torrents. A local storm is indicated by the curling together of the leaves, and a fog by the bending of the twigs. Seeds are of good size and sometimes slow to germinate ;should be soaked in luke warm water before planting. Pkt. 10c. of crnamertal Plant in borders during summer; 15 inches high. Finest Mixed Colors. free flowering greenhouse perennials, fowering the first season, glossy-green foliage; hand- warm, sunny Pkt. 100 seeds 5c. WALL FLOWER. The gorgeous, massive spikes of theWal! Flower are very conspicuous in beds and borders, and are very useful in making bouquets. Sow the seed early in hot-beds and while the plants are sinall, prick them out into pots, and sink the pots in the earth. On approach of cold weather, remove the pots to the house and they will bloom all winter. Tender perennials; 1% feet high. Fine German Double Mixed, Pkt. 8c. Single, Finest Mixed, Pkt. 5c. Buckbee Gives Value Received—Every Time. Buckbee’s y FULL OF if apie stock seed is exceptionally choice le SEAR ES? best seed that money can buy. The space is too limited to permit the BUCKB 'S illustrating of all the varieties listed. ig “ is not a ‘cull’? among them. Every variety possesses the well-known or SEEDS Buckbee Merit. ADLUMIA—Cirrhosa—Frequently called Mountain Fringe, Wood Fringe, Alleghany Vine. A beautiful and graceful climber. Hardy biennial. Height 15 feet. Pkt. 5c. AMPELOPSIS VEITcHII—Often called the Boston or Japanese Ivy. Clings tightly to rock, brick, etc. Pkt. 6c. BALLOON VINE—A rapid and graceful climber. Tender annual. 6 feet high. The flowers resemble small balloons. Pkt. 4c. BRYONOPSIS—An ornamental climber bearing green fruit, which changes in color as the season advances to bright scar- let striped with white. Annual 10 feet high. Pkt. 15 seeds 4c. CALAMPELIS—Scabra—A beautiful climber from Chili, with delicate foiiage and bright orange blossoms, tender perennial 15 feet high. Pkt 4c. CANARY BIRD FLOWER — (See page 92.) CENTROSEMA, Sometimes called *‘Look at Me.” A hardy perennial vine that will bloom in June or July rom seed sown in April and bears in profusion, inverted pea- shaped flowers from 114 to 21g inches in diameter, ranging in ,7pcolor from a rosy violet to a reddish purple, with a broad- , #feathered white marking through the center, while the large .#buds and back of the flower are pure white, appearing as if one lant bore many-colored flowers. Pkt.15 seeds 5c. CLIMBING BEAN—A very valuable and beautiful climber of very rapid growth. Half hardy annual. Scarlet flowered, Pkt. 5c. White flowered, Pkt. 5c. CLEMATIS. Well known and universally admired climbers, some of the arieties being remarkable for the beauty of their blossoms. ‘)Fine for covering arbors. verandas, etc.,as they cling readily i to almost any object. Most of the kinds are hardy, herbaceous perennials, but some little protection in northern latitudes, through winter, is advised. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 5c. OBAEA—One of the finest of all climbers, and equally good for ' out-of-door or for house culture. Pretty foliage and large, beli-shaped flowers. Tender perennial. Scandens—Fine bluish purple. Pkt. 10 seeds 5c. Alba —Fine pure white. Pkt. 10 seeds 8c. OCCINEA—Indica A remarkably pretty climber. Ivy-like foliage, bright and luxuriant;never troubled with insects. Hardy annual. Pkt. 25 seeds 6c. COLUMBIAN CLIMBER. The most superb of all climbers and used almost exclusively for decorating pillars, etc., at the World’s Columbian Exposi- tion, where it was the admiration of all. It is a fine, rapid zrower, of easy culture and always amass of exquisite green, showing no bare spots. In addition to its beautiful foliage, it produces large and handsome bell-shaped blossoms in the great- est abundance and of the most varied beauty. You cannot af- ford to ve without this beautiful climber. Although it does zrandly outside, it is also a very fine house climber, and will do exceptionally well running over windows, etc. A _ well established plant will run from 30 to 40 feet in a season. It grows ene flourishes everywhere, and you (YPRESS ViNE should give it a fae {P» as it will not failgiving AW Gy Seo AG, you complete satisfac- > ~< Oasys tion. Annual. Pkt. 10 : seeds 5c. CRUEL PLAN T—A beautiful and a rapid growing climber, bear- ing an immense number of pure white, bell- shaped, fragrant flow- ers, and derives its name from the fact that various insects in suck- ing honey of its blos- soms are caught fast and securely held until they are dead. From 15 to 20 feet high. Hardy annual.Pkt. 8c. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. VW Beautiful Climbers. 4 | have had wonderful success with my vine seeds this year, and my The seed is ‘‘Full of Life’’—the They are all desirable. There WILD CUCUMBER VINE— The _ quickest annual climber known. Makes the most mosaic covering. Never suffers from the heat. Profusein bloom. It will sow itself every year, and comes up in the same place. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 25c. ORES mane: (LUNBIAY, BER A most beautiful climber, with delicate dark green feathery foliage and an abundance of bright, star-shaped rose, scarlet and white blossoms, which contrast most beautifully with the graceful foliage. Tender annual, 15 feet high. Pkt. 25 seeds: Scarlet, 5c. Rose, 5c. White, 5c. Mixed, 4c. DOLICHOS—(Hyacinth Bean)—Splendid climber, with abun- dant clustered spikes of purple and white flowers, which are followed by exceedingly ornamental seed pods; tender annual; 10 to 20 feet high. Mixed. Pkt. 25 seeds 4c. GOURDS, ORNAMENTAL MIXED. A tribe of climbers with curiously shaped fruit in various colors. Forms may be wonderfully varied by tying strings around the young fruit or by enclosing same in a carved mold while growing, thus stamping on its surface any desired figures or letters that may becarvedonthe mold. Always sure to at- tract the attention of children, who love to play with the pretty and oddly crooked fruits. Many of these fruits keep for years, being very hard shelled. The vines grow very rapidly and are fine to cover old fences, trellises, etc. Tender annual. Pkt. 25 seeds, 5c. ; 0z. 10c. HUMULUS. New Leopard Leaved Japanese Hop—A strikingly beautiful annual climber of exceedingly rapid and dense growth, attaining a height of 18 to 20 feet in a few weeks’ time. The leaves are arich green, blotched and marked with gray. Annual. Pkt. 12 seeds 8c. Japonicus—One of the most rapid climbers grown. Seed can be sown in the opengroundinspring and will attain enormous dimensions very quickly. Annual. Pkt. 20 seeds Ac. eee LINARIA, or Kenilworth Ivy—A very pretty and well known hardy trailing plant. Flowers are pretty and it is easily grown from seed. Annual. Pkt. 100 seeds 3c. IPOMOEA—This_ beautiful flowering the Morning Glory fam- ily, and gives beautiful foli- ageand varied color flowers in great profusion all the season. Sureto please andshould be in- cluded inevery order. Buck- bee’s Rainbow Mixed. Pkt. 8c. belongs to vine ae , t € ~~ WNesegiyr CLEMA: i CRUEL PLANT Uy WG? = S A ol) ee ZAIN Wy NW The Choicest and Rarest Plants are Grown from Seed—Buckbee’s are the Best. - SS a Se = Ts 100 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. BUCKBEE’S BEAUTIFUL CLIMBERS MORNING GLORIES New Imperial, or Giant Japanese. Finest Mixed Couors, These magnificent single and double Japanese beauties are entirely distinct,and vastly superior to all others in richness iage; flowers measure 4 to 6 inches across. Pkt. 50 seeds 10c. Morning Glory--Buckbee’s New Double. Novelty of my own introduction. Climbs forty feet or more. The fine double flowers give the vines an attractiveness which warrants their being placed in any position. Pkt. 50 seeds 10c. Morning Glory—Improved Climbing Mixed. tion. Of rapid growth; 15 to 20 feet high. Ourseed is selected from best varieties only, and isa great improvement over the old fashioned sorts. Pkt. 50 seeds 8c.: oz. 8c. MAURANDIA—Choicest mixed. Graceful climber. Rich pur- ple, white and rose, fox-gliove shaped blossoms; tender per- Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. beantiful changeable blossoms. Pkt. 12 seeds 4c. annual climber with yellow b:ossoms and foliage similar to the canary bird flower. Pkt. 4c. Beautiful for windows. Magnificent as an out-door summer climber. Choicest Mixed, Pkt. 5c. MOON FLOWER—New Cross-Bred or Hybrid Variety—Of great RHODOCHITON —(Volubile)—The prettiest of all climbers. value for the north, as it is in full bloom one month before Easily grown. Pkt. 26 seeds 8c. PASSION FLOWER—An elegant, easily grown climber. } and beauty of color. Vines grow 20 to 30 feet; handsou e fol- | (COXVOLYULts Mascor) Most popular climber in cnitiva- ennial climber, blooming first season. Grows 6 feet high. MINA LOBATA—Half hardy Mexican climbing annual, having ff MOMORDICA— (Balsam Apple)—Finest mixed. o) . erow 30 to 40 feet in a single season, and be covered with its eee hite flowers every evening and cloudy day. orange, and of each color there isa variety with white eyes, a . Ve MOON FLOWER—White Seeded—This is the variety most gener- SO SMU Cn Be ue Boone ath ¢ Pa ease te ally grown; the vines are almost covered with thousands of TRUMPET CREEPER—Rapid SONS hardy climbing Vines immense white flowers, many of them measuring over 7 covered summer and fail with charming and beautiful inches across. Pkt. 5c. masses of bloom. Pkt. 4c. BUCKBEE’S PEDIGREED SWEET PEAS <{%t- Grown, Tested and Perfected on the Rockford Seed Farms. pais New Pedigreed Cupid Sweet Peas I have still further perfected these magnificent Dwarf Cupids. The Cupid has established its supremacy over all competitors among this charming variety. Especially desirable for Pots and Edgings. COUNTESS OF RADNOR CUPID—Flower of immense size and borne in great profusion, Color of Hoyrers a deny HERE’S A NOVELTY cate lavender. Large Pkt. 4c. ;0z. 7c.; 2 0z. 12c. ;2<1b. 18c. : 2 BOREATTON CUPID—Flowers of good size. Running paraliad yd han Re MAS from mauve to purple. Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 7c.; 2 02Z.; 12c.; 14 1h. 18c. ote ! . . co . This is undoubtedly one of the most DUKE OF EDINBURGH—Small size; standard salmon red; beavtiful. interesting and easily grow n wings deep rose. Pkt. Ac.: OZ. 7c . 2 oz. 12¢. : Ib, 18c. plants injexistences low SOME DEG, FIREFLY CUPID—Flowers of good size and intense glow- | {s¢ly branching plant every prancn ing scarlet. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c ; 14 Ib. 18c. of beautiful, large Sweet Pea-like flow- PRIMROSE CUPID—Flowers are self colored in a rich | fs, These Rowers are of a ten Nel. primrose tint. Pkt 4c.;0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 141b. 18¢c. low color .except the keel in the cen- BLANCHE FERXY PINK CUPID—(The Best Pink)—Stan- pect EAD Sone Se De EC a dard good size; fine form and bright pink; wings large, smooth pods. Teanreccommend this rounded and nearly white. Pkt. 4c.;0z. 7¢.; 2 0z.12¢. | most magnificent variety, knowing bs thatit will give purchasers the great- 14 Ib. 18c. . est satisfaction. It blooms the first ALICE ECKFORD CUPID—The standards are a rich year SRO Sonik andin ne apes may yp + thi > >] ics be treated as an annual. his is cer- creamy white, suffused or blended with a delicate Se Ser the RHCMEmUTeioses ce shading of soft flesh pink; the wings are silvery white introduced. A piant in bloom reminds with a faint pink flush in the central portion. Pkt. 4¢. | one ofashowerof gold. Pkt. 5c. BEAUTY CUPID—Large flower of a beautiful rose color shaded CUPIDS—Finest Mixed—We have this year prepared a partic- with carmine. Pkt. 4¢.;0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 14 Ib. 18¢. ularly fine mixture of Cupid Sweet Peas, embracing the best ux SoA LAG IO so F 5 . “ known named varieties as well as many new Hybrids—the HIRE ree peso clear ite: PO OENG HO nEe OS, 2S result will be pleasing and gratifying to all who try them. Pkt. 4c. ; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 14 Ib. 30c.: 1b. $1.00 Get Your Friends and Neighbors to Include Their Orders for Buckbee’s Seeds with Yours. gant. The colors are pure white, light yellow aod deep} H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS FULL OF os Zo scire» Buckbee’s SS SEEDS beautiful blossoms I have grown. eood idea of their exquisite beauty Ruby Mixture. following low prices: BLANCHE BURPEE—A splendid pure white variety. Pkt. 3c.; \% Ib, 15c¢; 1b 45c. COLUMS8IA—Maegnificent, white ground suffused purple, penciled pink. Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 14 Ib. 18c.; 1b. 60c. EMILY HENDERSON—The earliest white. Pkt. 3c; tb. 15c ; Ib. 45c. EXTRA EARLY BLANCHE FERRY—Blooms fully two weeks before other sorts; rich pink. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 20z. 10c.; 1% Ib. 15c¢ ; Ib. 45c. FASHION—(The Richest and Finest Rose)— Large flowers, reddish lavender. Pkt 3c. ; 0z. 6C.; 2 oz. 10c.; 14 Ib, 15c.; Ib. 45c. FIREFLY-The earliest growing scarlet; self-colored, bright and vivid; retains a hot sunshine. Pkt. 3¢.; 0Z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 1g Ib. 15¢.; Ib. 45c. KATHERINE TRACY—Perfect form. is soft but brilliant pink. Pkt. 0Z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 14¢ Ib. 15c¢; Ib. 45c. LADY GRISEL HAMILTON—Most attrac- tive light lavender. Pkt. 3¢c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 14 1b 15c.; Ib. 45c. LOVELY—The most beautiful soft shell pink shaded to light rose. Pkt 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.; 14 Ib 15c.; Ib. 45¢. MAJEST!IC—Standard deep rose slightly hooded. Pkt. 4c.; 2 oz. 12¢.; 14 Ib. 18c.; Ib. 60c. MONT BLANC—The best white. New variety of German origin. Liberal Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c.; 20z 1dc. 14 lb. 25c.; 14 Ib. 40c.; lb. 75c. OZ5R OCs on OZ LOCS: pure OZ 166755 20z5 LOC:; Color 3 Ch: pink; aca OZ, ah WONDROUS BEAUTY, ECSTATIC FRAGRANCE and a WEALTH of BLOOM. SEE PAINTING FROM NATURE Liberal Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; ae FULL OF Pedigreed Sweet Peas. red Extra Fine Mixed— Pkt 5c, Cyclamen. Famous the world over. Beautiful foliage. Ex- quisite flowers. Persicum—Persian Splendid Mixed— Pkt. 20 seeds 5c. Giganteum—Mixed Large Size—Pkt. 15 seeds 8c. Ferns. Exquisite for decorative purposes. Finest Species Mixed —Pkt. 10c. Fuchsia. eens free y first year. My seed isfrom the est. Single and Double Varieties— Pkt. 20 seeds 10c. Geranium. Easily grown, flowers first year if started early. My seed is selected from hundreds of the finest sorts—no finer is obtainable. Single and Double Mixed—Pkt, 50 seeds 10c. Apple Scented Pkt. 10c, Gloxinia Magnificent pot plant. Handsome bell- shaped flowers. Mixed Pkt. 75 seeds 10c. Heliotrope—World renowned. Fragrance delight- ful. Blooms continuously. Choicest Mixed, Pkt 150 seeds 5c. f Lantana—Exceedingly fine for summer bedding. Popular everywhere as pot plants. Choice Mix- ture. Pkt, 25 seeds 5c. Dwarf Morning Glory—The Wonder sf the Age as a winter house blooming variety. Stocky grower. Flowers richly colored. Extra Mixed. Pkt. 25 seeds 4c. ®leander—One of the most popular of all specimen flowering plants. Choicest Mixed, Pkt. 5c. ©xalis—Very pretty plants for the house, conserv- atory, rock work and baskets. Selected Mixed. Pkt. 150 seeds 5c. : Palms—For decorating the greenhouse, lawn, pi- azza,parlor,dinner-table,etc.,they have no equal. Easily grown from seed. Soak in luke warm wa- ter and plantin light, rich, warm, soil. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 15c. Chinese Primrose. (Primula Sinensis.) Unequaled as winter bloomers Easily grown from seed. Prized for their beauty and delicate fragrance, Superfine Mixed. Pkt 50 seeds 10c. WViolet—Don’t forget to include this favorite in your Order. Splendid Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 5c. Py \ NES AZYNY CON GERANIUM : The Choicest and Rarest Plants are grown from seed—Buckbee’s are Best, ruvor SEEDS ADONIS—Autumnalis—Blood red flowers.Pkt. 6c. ADONIS—Vernalis--Fine border plant with yellow flowers. Pkt. 5c. ALYSSUM-—Saxatile--V ery hardy plant, which is a mass of bright orange blos- soms during spring and summer. Pkt. 4c. ANEMONE—Earliest of spring flowers. Pkt 8c. ARABIS—Hardy free bloomer. Pkt. 7c. AURICULA—Improvement over the old ‘“‘French Cowslip.”? Prize mixture of choicest var- ieties, Pkt. 8c. BOCCONIA—Japonica—Showy plant 4 to 7 feet high. Pkt. 8c, CANDYTUFT—Iberis Sempervirens—Unequaled for cemetery work, being perfectly hardy. Color of flower, white. Pkt. 5c. CANDYTUFT—Snow Crest-—-Pkt. 4c. CANTERBURY BELLS, or Campanula—Hand- some plant with large bell-shaped flowers. Double Mixed colors, finest strain. Pkt.100 seeds 4c. Single Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 3c. CEDRONELLA—Cana— Hardy evergreen plant crimson salvia-shaped flowers. Pkt. 4c. CHRISTMAS ROSE-—Elegant variety, blooming in December out of doors, regardless of ice and snow. Pkt. 5c. CLEOME, or Spider Flower—Deerp purple flowers with extra long stamens. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. COLUMBINE, or Aquilegia—Extra fine. Pkt. 5c. COREOPSIS—Lanceolata—Hardy, well known plant; golden yellow flowers. Pkt. 7c. FOX GLOVE—Splendid mixture. Pkt. 200 seeds Ac. FRAGRARIA—Indica—Hardy creeper from In- dia, withsmall red fruit and yellow blos- soms. Pkt. 3c. GAILLARDIA—Grandiflora—Continuous bloomer. All colors finest mixed. Pkt. 7c. GOLDEN ROD—The national flower. Pkt. 5c HIBISCUS—Hardy Hybrids —Bears an abundance of enormous flowers of bright colors, with distinct eye. Height2feet. Pkt. 5c. HOLLYHOCK— The indispensable well known flower. Very imposing for backgrounds, screens, etc. Double White-Pkt. 8c Double Magenta-Pkt. 8c. Double Lemon-Pkt. 8c. Double Pink-Pkt. 8c. Double Black—Pkt. 8c. Double Mixed—Very choice, embracing over twenty different varieties. Pkt. 50 seeds 5¢ IRIS—Kaempferi—Mixed. Pkt. 10c. Germanica—Fiine mixed. Pkt. 10c. Siberica—Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c, LARKSPUR, or Delphinium—Stately growing, bearing immense flowers. Height 18 inches. Choicest mixed all sorts. Pkt. 150 seeds 4c. LINUM—Perenne—Very beautiful hardy peren- nial. Mixed colors. Pkt. 8c. PAEONY—Well known plants which should be in every garden. Choicest selected seed. Double mixed colors. Pkt. 12c. PENSTEMON—Everblooming variety of great beauty. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. SA ‘ St Ni : —— iS Ms CHRISTMAS ROSE A) Ss) SS Seg nS a, SEES Hock SWEET WILLIAM H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS = WS = 4 < t S ) pceur Makes beautiful buds, an shaded and veined with fine cop- pie =—s, ; mmense bloomer and a glorious pery yellow and delicately ment : PINS 4 ROSA é View Rose in every way. 5 ciled with pale blush. Worth 25c.; Me Y J. B. Varonne—Superb extra long my price 15c eaeh. Near : PAW . MY si KES pom Buds, ap Weta es vase ins—Th e S SSS aly! Say Ys , shaped, full and double. Color PSUR en ao tina i Oss WYEANS poss HTSUS See Be TN Ee has absolutely no weak point. y WZ RY ai \ RAT) 2 rich and bright, and is beautt- The coloris faultless whether the S Z \- DD \ fF fully shaded with salmon yellow wary Peceienon ine richcream | ee EN ra Week seen Sy elke ine int of cool weather or take rich- z : = “eZ IIS AN, , . : er golden shades which a warm- 7S WS SY Vw each. ersun gives them. The foliage YW DSO TA oN TN 1¥ Kaiserin Augusta Victoria—As hardy is very thick, glossy and dark. \ : us SB as a ay brie peepee ao as - 5 : nan A i SS free blooming as an ea Rose. Bridesmaid—(TEA)—This exquisite ; It is eeieureeead ice over new Rose is a sport from the old F : for its elegant, large, pointed favorite, Catherine Mermet. The 1 5 Bridesmaid retains all the good buds andlarge, 4ull, double flow: AlitiesOfitamarcntandinel ers. The color is a delicate, qu > SD , al m- m wh deli 1S ad ilar except as to color, which is eset / aie aed ecns er z rant. 5c. each. two shades darker. Itis a valua- 2 . ahs ble acquisition. Niphetos—I consider this one of th very best and most satisfactory The Bride—Decidedly the best pure in the list. The superb extra white Tea Rose. The buds are long pointed buds are exceeding- very large, very double anda of ly beautiful, the flowers are —-x- beautiful form, carried high and tra large and double. The col r erect on bright smooth stems. is a beautiful gl‘stening snowy Would grace any bride in her white; strong, Vigorous grower wedding robes. Unsurpassed for and wili produce bloom without purity of color. LA PRINCESS VERA. end. Choicest Ever-Blooming Roses. Always in Bloom. Beautiful Beyond Description. Every Variety Wiil Give Positive Satisfaction. CLs YM es c UY Worth 20c., my price 1oc. each, except IT WILL PAY YOU to examine my grand where noted. The Set of 8 only 75c., post= paid. Larger plants by express 30c. each. novelty plant premiums on first page. White Maman Cochet—This is a superb va- Beauty Inconstant—A new ever-blooming riety, and to see it in bloom one is lost = : Rose. This is a pure Tea Rose, with to find words to express its wonderful 3 flowers oi good size and deliciously fra- beauty. Color a beautiful snowy white, : Se Z Wn 2 grant. The point of excellence in this sometimes faintly tinged with the oF - ~< Rose is that a plantin bloom shows flow- slightest suggestion of pale blush. Mag: ‘ 3 SESS ee ers of different colors; some will be yel- nificent buds and flowers which are AY AASZ YY low, others light tawny, or coppery yel- marvelously beautiful in their perfec- Nee | Sek ete Be IE Se) low, buff. saffron, pink and light and tion. It has the vigor of an oak. y3s pe RAE dark Gemsonete is apeaneee SEE to a. § er—Blooms in large clusters; (NS. zr: Ws RIS Als see a plant in bloom, bearing many dif- Med. Schwa flowers; due salmon Lites Fey eS ie, ferent colored Roses. Price, 15c. each. rose. finely edged with violet /carmine; SV AOR wy: VE Gee «= Champion of the World—This is the grand- highly perfumed; a strong healthy ‘| : ‘e estorail new Roses, Itis claimed that grower; very profnse bloomer and a one plant of it will produce more fiow- high class variety .n every respect. ers during the year than ten plants of I5c, each. : STI IL: Su MBAS any Tea Rose. Always in full bloom. Mme, Abel Chatenay—A great Rose of extra- BI: SON YS eS aR, Plants which have bloomeda l1summer ordinary merit. A free and constant NWA BS a SoResre™ : in the garden may be potted in the au- bloomer, with flowers of good size, rosy an = f Sy : tumn and will bloom profusely all win- Carmine with darker shadings. Full, sO, = SS OPA terinany wiudow Blossoms are per- double and of splendid substance. 15¢. ) y ah NA eS fectly doublein the center, good shape each, NOI eG SSS SES both in bud and bloom, while the color Mad, de Watteville—(THE TULIP ROSE)— Za At eS ey is deep, rosy pink. darker and richer The color is a remarkable shade of AS ZY ey 7) - x = than Hermosa—a shade of the delicate creamy yellow, richly colored with rosy = VEY a ANSE ROY richness thatisseldom seen. Itis very blush; the petals are large and eachone = > Sr es Y large for an ever-bloomer and is as fine widely bordered with bright crimson, Ay Ms Ng — wee 5 as La France or the best Hybrid Perpet- which gives it a very striking and beau- NNT a COPAN SS, a ual. Has a delicious frag-ance. Though tiful appearance. The flowers are large, 1p <=: PWS |= a a perpetual bloomer it is very hardy very tull and highly perfumed. Fine TAT Pw ON rah N= and robust as an oak, and is the most for allpurposes. Very profuse bloomer. Steen SAL re he healthy Rose extant. isc. each. Golden Gate—A glorious Rose. Full and TANS DS Vis FF PO NP & LARGER PLANTS, 35c. EACH. double, extremely beautiful buds. Color : : : SS. : a rite, senGIS LY tinged with rich golden yellow and clear rose. See Rich des WH 7, apr One of the most strikingly beautiful va- are RI NY Pay arn coareas or cae Rhea eae rieties ever offered, flowers of large NY y that there is no flaw in Buck- size and freely produced. , bee’s Seeds and Plants. I raised Mad, Joseph Schwarts— A lovely Tea Rose, 2c BURR Gon ee oes xtra large, globular flowers, very fu = Ss ; ichign 7 ills and sweet, pure white, eee, and aes ere eae Sree Sore shaded with pale yellow androsy blush, from here next year.” very fragrant, strong. healthy grower, CHAMPION OF THE WORLD. profuse bloomer. Buckbee Gives Value Received Every Time. SELECT LIST OF CHARMING MONTHLY je Ever-Blooming ‘Roses. 5» The very best in theirclass. Every variety is a gem. They are com- stantly in bloom, and will give extreme satisfaction. WORTH 20c.: MY PRICE 10c. EACH. Any 3 for 25c. postpaid. Larger Plants 30c. each by Express. ANTOINE RIVOIRE—Handsome Rose, of vigorous, hardy growth. Large camelia-shaped flowers. Color rose flesh ona yellow ground, shaded with a border ofcrimson. The monstrous flowers have been exhibited 5inches in diameter. A remarkable variety of good worth. COMTESSE DUSY—F'lowers are exceedingly large, full, deep and double; magnificently formed; the coloris apure satiny white; a strong, vigorous grower anda free bloomer, Be sure to try this variety GENERAL DE TARTAS—Carmine, shaded violet purple; one of the very finest Roses known. WHITE BOUGERE—Flowers are exceedingly large, full and double; long stiff stems, bearing throughout the season in great abundance; the color is pureivory white. COQUETTE DE LYON—The color isa pure canary yellow: flowers are exceedingly large, finely formed, deep and double; the buds areexceedingly graceful;astrong,vigorous and constant bloomer. ETOYLE DE LYON—Rich golden yellow; strong, hardy, vigorous grower; the flowers are very deep, rich and full; itis surely one of the most beautiful Tea Roses produced. ISABELLA SPRUNT—Bright canary yellow, grower, and a constant producer. QUEEN’S SCARLET—A constant and profuse bloomer: color rich, velvety scarlet, very brilliant and striking; an excellent Rose for bedding or pot culture. MARIE GUILLOT—The Queen of Roses. The coloris pure, snowy white, sometimes faintly tinged with pac yellow. The flowers are magnificently made, extra large, full and double; very fra- very handsome rant. e BON SILENE—Very vigorous; blooms in wonderful profusion the year ‘round; beautifully formed buds of arich carmine shade. LA FRANCE—One of the finest Roses known. Colora beautiful changeable silvery pink; very fragrant. SAFRANO It grows vigorously and produces a continuous crop of flowers the year ‘round; quite hardy. The color isa pure ap- ricot yeiiow,changing to orange and fawn, sometimes tinted with rose, very vigorous. YELLOW MERMET—Color a beautiful deep sulphur yellow; very hardy grower. and produces an abundance of bloom. VALLE DE CHAMOQUNIX—A Rose of great fragrance, color change- able yellow, tinged with pink and crimson,distinct and beautiful. CHRISTIAN DE NUE—The flowers are large and handsome, buds long and finely pointed;color clear rich maroon or deep purplish red; center sometimes streaked with silvery white. The petals are finely imbricated and flowers deliciously sweet. SOMBRIEUL—Pure white, edged with silvery rosea strikingly H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Five Famous Soupert Roses. PRINCESS DE SAGAN. beautiful variety. DUCHESS DE BRABANT—Rosy pink, edged with silver; a constant and profuse bloomer;oneof the most satisfactory varieties known. PRINCESS DE SAGAN—This is a Rose of great value and beauty; the color is rich velvety crimson, brilliantly beautiful; blooms quickly and abundantly. The flowers are very prettily made, while the buds are exceedingly handsome. HERMOSA—An excellent Rose; blooms in large clusters; large, very double and fragrant; color beautiful clear rose; a constaat bloomer. Hardy. One of the best. Absolutely Hardy. Bloom Continuously. 8 CENTS EACH. Special Offer Set of Five Roses for 35c. NEW PINK SOUPERT—The fiowers take their form from Chlo- tilde Soupert, and in color a deep Hermosa pink. It is a contin- uous bloomer, each branch terminating with a cluster of flowers. Single plants, when but 6 months old under ordinary treatment, often produce 50 perfect flowers. Blooms splendidly in open j ground and is hardier than Chlotilde Soupert. CHLOTILDE SOUPERT—It isimpossible to do this fine sort justice by description. It is of the Polyantha type, but larger and very double, and the flowers appear in such enormous clusters that they are really large panicles of bloom. Color, fine pearly white, shaded with lovely soft pink in the center. It blooms freely when plants aresmall, and continuesin the greatest profusion. Will standin the open ground over winter with a slight protection of straw or leaves. Be sure toorder this variety. A particularly handsome Rose; always greatly admired. MINIATURE—This is the smallest of all Roses, but of perfect form, regular, compact, fairy-like flowers, fully double and very fra- grant. Flowers in wreaths and clusters seem to cover the whole plant; color cream rose, flushed red. Be sure to include this lovely Rose in your order. MAD. CECIL BRUNNER—A very lovely Rose in every respect. Flowers larger than most of the others, perfectly double and of the most exquisite fragrance. Color a beautiful rosy pink on a rich, creamy white background. A rapid grower. MIGNONETTE—A splendid variety, one of the very best. Full, finely furmed flowers, perfectly double and highly perfumed. Color clear pink, passing to white, tinged with pale rose. A pro- fuse bloomer, and very valuable. Larger Plants 30c. each. Tne Larger Roses will be shipped BY EXPRESS. See page 2 of this Catalogue. Plants by Express at BUYER’S EXPENSE. A Fortune Quickly Made by Planting Buckbee’s Seeds. =a SS H. W. BUC* E, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Ss Wp. al rhe Roses if nm tunis 2 Hardy INEZ ive out- Eyty 6 si during the ! Winter monthsil BXAISeZ nicely mulched. FY7Ax weil covered and AYA protected. mE WA ANY 5h y LW Yl) => si DD Mae AZ N\l| i i) Vi a S 0: ul! Ng 7S Sy = we), =) SS Be jes ; : \ ~ é =) F) MAN Hl) , aa AL FY ra TH Nay 8 TMIESEN UY CU) Ti ue. = ARI SIN SL INAS YN CAN TITS ee’ V7 A AN aay) “i AE v ry = PUN ON \\ \\ Wy) (Ni NG : Magnificent Mammoth Flowered Oriental Rambler Roses 10 00 BLOSSOMS PRODUCED ON A SINGLE PLANT. YOU 9 CAN IMAGINE THE EFFECT OF THESE WONDERFUL VARIETIES WHEN IN FULL BLOOM. THEY ARE AS HARDY AS AN OAK AND THE WONDER OF ALL ROSES. LAST EASTER LARGE PLANTS SOLD IN NEW YORK AT $10.00 to $50.00 EACH. EAUTIFUL CRIMSON RAMBLER —This new climbing Polyantha Rose is the sensa- tion of the day, and well it may be, for it is indeed a marvel. Originating in Japan, it may well be considered the latest and best contribution from the ‘*Flowery Kingdom” to the gardens of the world. It is perfectly hardy in the open ground, and will grow eight to ten feet in a season. An ever bloomer, continuing from early spring until late fall, the flowers appearing in large panicles, of rich crimson color, like blood-colored velvet. The flowers when a cut last two weeks in water, and fully a month on the bush, which is a perfect mass of rich z Ai crimson at all times. It can be grown in various ways, either as a pillar rose, or a trellis rose, Y SY and for covering a wall it has no equal. IND _ Golden Beauty Rambler—The fact of this new hardy climbing Rose being identical WNT AZ" with Crimson Rambler, with the exception of the color of the flowers, which are deep golden- i ) yellow, is sufficient guarantce of its great excellence. Itis a notable fact that we have no hardy | | ii “a MIBY 4. KB 5 2 j i | | BYHW.BUCKBEE _| ous shoots eight to ten feet high in one season. AS many as 120 to 150 blossoms are yellow climbing Roses, hence we look upon the introduction of this Rose as perhaps more im- f i y_________—- portant than its renowned relative, Cr.mson Rambler. The habit of growth is very vigorous; | COPYRIGHTED 1894 if anything, somewhat stronger than Crimson Rambler, well established plants making numer- a frequently produced on a shoot. Thecoloris a deep, decided golden-yellow; the flowers = are cup-shaped, nearly full and very sweetly scented. = _ Pink Pearl Rambler—The flowers appear in large, full, handsome pyramida! trusses, Hh a= mu, similar to Crimson Rambler, and are borne in great profusion from three to five weeks during WIA AUD A a the season. The color of the flowers is pure shiny rose; the half-open bua is a brilliant light ta ANITA carmine, making a strong and effective contrast. The numerous yellow stamens lend an addi- tional charm to the flower. A most magnificent effect can be had by grouping the Golden,Whiteand Pink Ramblers with Crimson Rambler. Ne such important introductions have been made for many years as these new Rambler Roses. New Diadem Rambler—Flowers of the Diadem Rambler have the charm of being sweetly scented. Color a pure white, without a blemish. hey remain on the bush from three to five weeks and a well-established plant is a sight to behold. The habit of growth is vigorous, young plants throwing'up shoots eight to ten feet in height in a single season. SPECI AL OFFER Fine Plants 15c each, set of four postpaid 50c. Larger Plants 30c each. The set of four only $1.00 é i by Express at purchaser’s expense. Extra size plants 50c each, or the set of four only $1.75. The larger and extra size plants shipped by express at buyer’s expense. THE FINEST HARDY CLIMBING ROSES IN THE WORLD. IF YOU LOVE FLOWERS, PLANT ROSES. Empress of China—(The Apple Blossom Rose). Attaining a Queen of the Prairie—A great favorite; strong and rapid grower. height of 15 to 25 feet in a Single season. Produces hundreds of flowers large and globular, of a bright red color. handsomely-formed buds and flowers; color soft dark red, changing to Mareche! Neil—Grandest of all golden-yellow Roses. Flowers lighter red or pink, like an apple blossom. A great Rose. It will superh, of extra large size, double and deliciously fragrant. please you. Reine Maric Henrietta—Extra large, finely formed flowers; very Carmine Pillar—A large single Rose; color a glowing, glistening full and double, borne in clusters; color glowing crimson. _ carmine pink. Very fine and attractive. Climbing Wootton—Strong. free grower, it produces in most Baltimore Belle—One of the best hardy climbers. Flowers pale wonderful profusion its superbly-formed flowers, which are bright plush variegated carmine. Hardy everywhere. magenta red, passing to violet crimson, richly shaded and very Tennessee Belle—Strong, vigorous, graceful grower. Flowers of fragrant. bright, beautiful pink. Perfectly hardy everywhere. La Marque—Pale canary-vellow, almost white; beautiful buds, Greville, or Seven Sisters—I"lowers varying in color from light large, full flowers. very double and sweet. pink to crimson. Hardy everywhere. Climbing Meteor—It is a free, persistent bloomer, produc- Mary Washington—Named by the ‘‘father of his country”? in ing in great profusion magnificently-formed buds and flowers which honor of his mother. Flowers large, pure white and very double. Its in coler are dark velvety crimson, the equal of any Rose in fragrance is tinged with that old-fashioned musky flavor. cultivation. WORTH 50c, MY PRICE 10c EACH; $1.00 PER DOZEN. LARGER PLANTS BY EXPRESS, AT BUYER’S EXPENSE, 30c EACH; $3.00 PER DOZEN. NOTICE—TWO-YEAR-OLD ROSE PLANTS SHOULD BE SHIPPED BY EXPRESS, H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, Vil Nil i ANY \ ) = « pp N NIWA i Gy iG })) \ Wy \ All of the Roses offered on this} are hardy and will live out- side during the winter months if micely mulched, well covered and Roses that Live Forever. Alfred Colomb- Justly celebrated as one of the very finest; extra large round flowers, very double and full. Color is clear cherry red, passing to bright crimson. American Beauty—It is a vigorous grower and free bloomer. In color the flowers are of a rich shaded crimson, and are great keepers. Very large and double; exceedingly sweet. Anna de Deisbach—The color is the most lovely brilliant car- mine; long pointed buds and large finely formed flowers, very full, double, and delightfully sweet. Captaine Christy—Fresh delicate pink, with deeper shading in center of flower; beautiful. Clio—The flower is of flesh color with a rosy pink center; large and globular; very hardy. Coquette des Alpes—A lovely pure white Rose; very full and free in flower: delicious fragrance. Duke of Edinburg—One of the tinest dark red Roses known; very fragrant General Jacqueminot—The best known hybrid perpetual in existence. Buds ofa brightand shining crimson, very rich and velvety, exceedingiy brilliant and handsome. Giant of Battles—Fine, large, double, rich, red Rose, very fragrant. SPECIAL PRICE: Fine Plants postpaid; 20c.; 3 for 50c. protected Glorie del’ Exposition Bruxelles—Large, perfectly double bright crimson, of ve!vety texture Glorie de Margottin—Rich dazzling red: one of the most brilliant of all Roses. Mad. Alfred de Rougemont—Pure snow white flowers finely tinted with pale rosy blush :large,full and double,very fragrant. Mad. Chas. Wood- Color bright,fiery scarlet ; passing to fine rosy crimson, elegantly shaded with maroon. “Mad. Plantier—This iron-clad variety is as hardy as an oak. It bears thousands of snowy white, fragrant Roses and is un- equaled where a hardy white Rose is needed. Magna Charta—Large, full flowers, very double; fine form and sweet; color clear rosy red, beautifully flushed wita violet crimson; a profuse ploomer, extremely hardy. Marie Bauman— One of the very best dark red Roses. Paul Neyron—Deey, shining Rose, very fresh and beautiful, flowers of mammo** cize. The buds always develop fine and it is a strong grower. Prince Camille de Rohan—Rich, deep velvety crimson, pass- ing to intense maroon, shaded black, flowers are large, hand- some and freely produced. Large 2-year-old Roses, by express, at buyer’s expense, 35c. each; 3 for $1.90. PERPETUAL MOSS ROSES. Blanche Moreau— The flowers, which are borne in clusters, are very large, full, sweet und of perfect form. They »re pure waxy white in color, and daintily framed in the most exquisite green moss. Henry Martin—The ground colorof this exquisite Rose isarich glossy pink, richly shaded with the most beautiful tint of crimson toward the center. The flowers are of large size, of globu ar form and very full and double. Flowers and buds are furnished with an abundance of fairy-like moss. SPECIAL PRICE: Fine plants, postpaid, 20c. each; 3 for 50c. John Cranston—This elegant variety completes my set of Moss Rose beauties. When you nave planted a waxy white anda dainty pink Moss Rose, then you will only lack my superb red to make your collection complete. This rose combines the good qualities of the other Moss Roses, and is the most beautiful deep glowing crimsonimaginable, The flowers are of large size and perfectly double borne in the greatest profusion. An exceptionally grand variety. Large 2-year-old Roses, by express, at buyer’s expense, 35c. each; 3 for £1.00. Buckbee gives Value Received Every Time. Ie Bay 7 HOURS His ga: ee Qe e AG 853) 72S 38 Sse For Use in Cemeteries. the strong fragrance of the Banksia Roses. ATTENTION The Hardy Memorial Rose. (ROSA WICHURAIANA.) It is difficult to conceive anything more appropriate, beautiful and enduring for covering graves and plots in cemeteries than the Hardy Memorial Rose It _— creeps slong the pround/almost astcloselysasianiny nero wine 0 ee Lani Ore season, and forming a dense mat of very dark green, lustrous foliage. The Flowers are produced in lavish profusion, in clusters on the ends of the short side branches after June Roses are past, from the first week in July throughout the month, and sparingly throughout the season. are single, pure white, with a golden yellow disc, 5 to 6 inches in circumference, and have petals and the golden yellow disc is sharpand pleasing and is one of the distinct charms of the beautiful Hardy Memorial Rose, and they fairly cover the entire plant when in bloom, They CREEPS ON The contrast between the satiny white of the a mass of great snow-flakes with the rich.dark PLEASE All of the Roses offered on this page are Hardy and will live outside during the Winter monthsif nicely mulched, well covered and protected. Mrs. C. C. Coleman, Col- ony, Mo.,writes: ‘The box of Plants arrived safely and are looking nicely— nota withered one among them. Very many thanks for your kindness in send- ing me Extra Seeds and Plants. I always speak a ood word tor Buckbee’s eeds, Plants, etc.” green showing here and there. Butits use is not confined to Cemeteries. Plantedin the Rose garden, alone or among other Roses, and trained upright to a stake, it may be from 3 to6feet high, as desired, and it willsend sprays of flowers drooping downward, mak- ing the prettiest sight imaginable. It is largely used throughout the famous park sys- tem of Boston for covering rocky slopes. embankments and such places as it was de- THE GROUND dark green leaves; number- less satiny wh te flowers, with golden yellow dises; hardy as grass and will grow in sun or shade. Like Ivy; adapts itself to all conditions of growth, whether barren soil, rocky ledge, fertile garden, shady nook or sun-kissed slope, and no more | fitting place can be found for it than running through the grass, sired to cover quickly with verdure. It quickly Fine Plants postpaid 15c. each; by Express at buyers expense, Large Plants 30c. each; Extra Large Plants 35c. each. A NEW RACE OF ROSES, HYBRIDS OF ROSA WICHURAIANA. SPECIAL PRICE: The Following Seven New and Rare Hybrid Varieties; postpaid 10c. each. By Express at buyers expense, Large Plants 30c. each; Extra Large Plants 35c. each. Double White Memorial Rose, Manda’s Triumph—This is the gem of this excellent collection and may well be called the Double Memorial Rose, as it preserves the color of the parent, with its characteristics of growth and foliage, but the flowers are double and very fragrant. They are produced in clusters of from twelve to eighteen flowers in each cluster on small side shoots, literally covering the plant and standing well above the foliage, giving a very graceful appearance. This variety will be valuable for all purposes, whether for trailing on the ground for cemetery use, growing on fences and gate posts, boundary walls, or as specimens in pots or tubs. Double Pink Memorial Rose—(UNIVERSAL FAVORITE)—A fitting companion to the above, identical in growth, but with perfectly-formed double flowers 1% to 2 inches in diameter, of a soft light pink, and very fragrant. Evergreen Gem—F lowers double, yellow, buff in bud, opening to al- most white, 2 to 3 inches in diameter. perfectly double, and witha del- icate Swe«t Briar fragrance. Gardenia Buds bright yellow, open flowers cream color,and 3 to3% inches in dinmeter; delightfully fragrant. South Orange Perfection—This variety is similar to the preceding ones in growth. It has double flowers, soft blush changing to white, about 1% inches in diameter, The blossoms are, if anything, more freely pro- duced than on the preceding, and are more double: perfect rosettes in shape, Thisis a very pretty variety and entirely distinct from the others. Jersey Beauty—Flowers single,3inches in diameter. pale yellow, covering the plant entirely; very fragrant. Pink Roamer—This variety shows undoubted traces of descent from the Sweet Brier, both in the color and the shape of the blossoms and in its exquisite fragrance. The growthis much stronger than the preceding. The single flowers are over 2 inches in diameter, a bright rich pink, with a large silvery white center and orange red stamens, producing a — most charming effect. This variety, from its artistic appearance, will undoubtedly be very largely planted in parks and large private grounds. The fragrance is not the least charm of this beautiful Rose, and we believe that eventually will become one of the most valuable productions of recent years, The Double Varieties Will unquestionably make grand pot plants for the greenhouse or conservatory, and can be used as climbers, and we believe that the white variety wil] eventually take rank with the Crimson Rambler and form a splendid contrast to it. NOTICE-The Larger Roses will be shipped by Express at Buyers Expense. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. FINEST DOUBLE VARIETIES. 15 Cents Each. Special Offer—Set of Six for 75 Cents. FINEST SINGLE VARIETIES. 10 Cents Each. Special Offer —Set of Six for 40 Cents. BEGONIAS =a for 1905 ow Bird—White. Em ie— i ‘ Legion of Honor—Soft, peautiful double yellow. SO INE | Healer ese decree riot Ara Flamingo—Dazzling double red. FINEST Madame Andrea—Choicest single scarlet; a grand variety. Fortuna—Clear delicate double pink. ree Ida May—A dainty pure siugle white. Royal Red—Mammoth double scarlet; grand exhibition variety. EVER GREW Madame Carnot—Tine single silvery white. Lael—Clear soft pink, beautifully shaded. Princeton—Larze single red, beautifully shaded. EVER-BLOOMING BEGONIAS. 10 Cents Each, Except Where Noted. Set of Eight only 75 Cents. Emerald—Leaves bronze and green. Flowers beautiful pink, 15c. Erfordia—Rich glowing rosy salmon. President Carnot—F lowers rich coral red, large and beautiful. Dew Drop—Clear snowy white flowers, always in bloom. Argentea Guttata—Handsome glossy leaf, dotted with white, flowers pure white. Sandersonii—Bright waxy red; fine. Vernon—Wakxy white and pink. Scandens—Beautiful pink trailing variety. KING Of REX BEGONTAS. REX BEGONIAS. 15 Cents Each. Set of Six only 75 Cents. King of Begonias—Of a beautiful metallic luster. Center and edge a soft velyety green, with a broad silver zone terminating at the point. There is no handsomer plant. Queen Victoria—Solid silvery leaf of crepe-like texture, reddish veins, em- __broidered margins, and fluted reddish edge. Siebold—-Dark reddish green center, very broad; light metal band, this bordered with light shade of green; beautifully mottled. Edward Pynaert—An elegant discolor Rex, of fine, upright growth, and very beautiful bright coloring. Very showy. mze Beauty—One of the very choicest varieties, of a beautiful com- bination of yelvety green and bronze. leonde—One of the showiest; broad irregular zone follows the form of —= the leaf, terminating in a point; d with very dark green; red ee velvety stems. Gee caeG 7 2 FLOWERING BEGONIA EMERALD. NOTHING SO REDUCES EXPENSES OF LIVING AS A GOOD GARDEN. a = The New Hardy SER ese seoAEAMqogqwpgwows a SSS HAUT JAPANESE SNOWBALL. A Sight to Behold. Grand Beyond Description. 4 PES Japanese yariety of the old-fashioned Snowball is one of the most valuable of all hardy shrubs. It forms an erect, compact plant 6 to § feet in height, blooms in June and for a long time the plants are filled with hundreds of big snowy balls that glisten with ethereal whiteness like gems in the sunlight. One of the grandest and most strik- ing of all hardy decorative plants. Well worth 50c.; my price is 15c. each. Larger plants 25c. to 35c. each, shipped by express at buyer’s expense. New Lemon Verbena. s UNIVERSAL favorite and invaluable for its fragrant leaves, so graceful when mixed with bouquets. They will re- tain their fragrance for years when dried. As a plant for the garden or for pots it is equally valuable, its fine sprays of foliage, with its delicious fra- grance, making it always de- sirable for bcuquets, etc. They flower profusely, and eacl™@®& plant in good, rich soil will cover a space of 3 to 4 feet in diameter, prio“ucing, if the blooms are removed as soon as they begin to fade, a mass of bloom continually. This plant is well known and is very easy to grow. Admired by all foi its unrivaled splendor and brilliant beauty. A plant that is necessary to every collec- tion. You should include it in your order. Strong and THE NEW HARDY JAPANESE SNOWBALL. healthy plants only 10c.each. THE NAPOLEON CLIMBER. q pets greatest novelty among climbers. Most certainly will this greatest of all members of the Cinnamon Vine family reach a summit of popularity that will overshadow its rivals. This charming climber has a history that is really interesting. When Napoleon Bonanarte was in the height of his reign, all nations bowed to his conquering power. Many sent him costly presents and souyenirs almost without end. Among the latter, a province of China sent a bulb of this valuable climber, which =~ — was highly cherished by Napoleon, and the original may be X iy - seen growing at Versailles by all who may chance to yisit the Wf fayorite residence of the great French Emperor. ‘ih ty The plants are very nice for sill ornaments, or any out- fill } Yj door purpose, where a climbing vine can be used to good \ { Uy) advantage. They are perfectly hardy, the stem dying down L S\ Ty every autumn, but will grow again early in the spring, and so Za Lao 6, AM Ae 4 vapidly as to completely cover any trellis or arbor yery early FBO iG; iu the season. The vines often run 25 feet or more, and when trained over and above a door or window make an ornament much admired, while its many clusters of delicate white flowers send out an amount of fragrance that is truly wonder- ful, and the aroma to a great degree resembles cinnamon, which, to say the least, is very pleasing. The cordate foliage is exceedingly pretty, being of a glossy green hue. The Na- poleon climber, though easily grown, will fully reward any extra attention given it. Soil should be very light and rich, and the plant mulched thoroughly every fall. Fine roots, that will bloom this year, grown from stock secured from “origi i” at Versailles. 10c. each. Extra large roots, 20c. each. CYCLAMEN, New Giant ; Fiowered, Sy Z (PERSIAN VIOLET.) eu Z : P< Most beautiful =A" of all pot plants, giving the richestf Ye profusion of ele- - gant flowers; foli- Zage decidedly handsome, being & Z variegated with different shades @ ZZ of green, helping§ i to show off the® zvichly - colored Z flowers. In _ faci,§ y : . ; ga plant in bloom | Z resembles a tas- Z tily arranged vase Z of flowers and Z Z \) Sty, AW ye ; FT a (i ! \ Ne Hay WAN i MiNi iN MYA iM H AHR ANN \t NY Ni AAC \\ Wi me Wh SS © ESN Ss S NYY ZZ ( MN Z y, = \ Kris Y SS it PVA sy SS SSIS Suk ) SS G YA G Z % Z J Z S MSS Zee § _ SAAIXNOVOWyp) S beautiful foliage. =F INSEE 27 Price of choice g - s\n RBVUREE ag Za SSS by SS NSEE te = = 7mm». V== y A SSS Lalli) 4 bulbs 15c. each or LL, ee = oo Viuiiiiddlddiila 2&4 I5¢, NEW GIANT-FLOWERED CYCLAMEN NOTICE THE SPECIAL PREMIUMS ON PAGE i. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 113 TEFVASRRRRRREREZIRBSRIBRSREASESESER DEST ROUROH REE BetE TT, 4 Yj Yj == SS O(“§“__— ia am, Ne i STIs SSA i y, AN UNPARALLELED OFFER OF RARE BEAUTIES MAMMOTH EVER-BLOOMING WHITE CALLA—One of the grandest, most majestic of all Callas, being a great favorite everywhere. Its foliage alone makes it desirable as a decorative plant, being of THE SET OF LARGE perfect form with large, stately leaves of a bright green color, giving it a tropical appearance. Add to 4 BULBS BOc. this its profusion of superb white flowers, yielded throughout the season, and you have a plant you ONLY may well be proud of. My select stock is adapted for pot culture everywhere; also for aquariums, ete. Try this beauty. Strong bulbs which will please you. 15c, each; 3 for only 40c. TRUE LITTLE GEM—The pet of all is this new and beautiful miniature Calla, growing only about 8 inches high. It is indeed a beauty, completely enveloped, as it is, with its regal white blossoms, throughout the entire season. It is as easily grown as the other Callas, and will be a coustaut delight to you and your fricuds. Be careful of spurious stock. Send to me for true, fine bulbs. 15c. each; 3 for only 40c. NEW SPCTTID LLAF OR BOUVQUIT—A great favorite everywhere, each plant being a veritable bouquet in itself. It is of the dwarf, compact, bushy habit, producing a mass of amazingly beautiful leaves, and an abundance of small, pure white Callas, so small that they serve admirably for corsage bouquets. Foliage is deep green, covered with innumerable white spots, giving the plant a magnificent appear- ance. Tie bulbs lic.; 3 for 40c, WONDERFUL BLACK CALLA, OR KING SOLOMON’S LILY—This grand new variety is the wonder and amazement of all. Comes di- rect from the ‘‘Iloly Land.’’ The magnificent flowers are sweet scented, and often measure more than a foot in length by 5 to 8 inches in Width. The inside color is of the richest velvety purplish black imaginable, while the outside is of pleasing green. The center spadix rises to a heigth of 10 to 12 inches and is of the depest black. The foliage is of solid texture, rich, deep green, and elegantly reticulated. True original stock, strong, Well-grown belbs, £2c. each; 3 for only 50c, @PIRE A PReautiful hardy shrubs of easy cultivation, rapid growth, : furnishing an abundance of beautiful flowers. NIW CRIMSON: SPIRTA, Anthony Watcrer—-It outshines all the Spireas in bril- lianey of color, a bright crimson, and is a persistent bloomer; bearing continuously laree clusters of lovely bloom throughout the summer and autumn. Tine plants lic, eaca; 2 tor 2c. : SPAN D Hpa Meats bake ons BRIDAL WREATH. Spirea Frunifolia, Very hardy, flowers pure white and _ borne protusely in long sprays the exatire length of f branches; a beautiful f floral wreath is made at f once by bending and ty- # ing the ends of branch. } Oue of the most beauti- ful hardy shrubs in ex- q istence. Fine plants 15c, each; 2 for 25c. ORANGE TREE. (Otaheite Orange.) A grand new and bardy Orange. This is the most f% hardy of the Orange fam- ily and will stand our & northern climate with § little or no protection, and is also a_ grand plant for pot culture, where it blooms and fruits freely. It is very dwarf and symmetrical in its growth. Order one of these little beauties and enjoy the sweet fragrance of the orange blossoms as they are upon the tree. among the green leaves. The oranges are a sight that is inspiring as they hang I have grown a large stock of clean, healthy plants that will bleom and fruit at once. DON’T MISS THE GORGEOUS PAEONIES. 10c. each; larger plants, 25c. SEE PAGE 127. “7% 114 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Large Flowered French and Italian AN The Latest Crections. The Finest Varieties. NAS JX BEAUTY of growth, grace, dazzling coloring of flowers, which are exquisitely striped and spotted, rich in various hues, soft yet brilliant—all these charms coupled with their easy culture, have marked them the Most popular of all summer bedding plants. Souvenir de Mad. Nardy—Height 5 feet. Dark green foliage. Flower spikes extra large and long, every flower showing distinctly. Color is a rich, dark yellow, covered with blotches of bright crimson, making a most beautiful and striking variety. Worth 40c.; my price, 15c. Mandarin—Six feet. Large, handsome bronze leayes. Carries flower stalks well above the foliage, and with its large and well-shaped flowers makes a grand sight. The flower is a pure yellow. Worth 40c.; my price, l5c. zs Red Indian—lour feet. Dark bronze leaf, strong, robust grower, send- ing up numerous flower stalks well above the foliage, each stalk earrying from 5 to 6 flowering spikes. Color deep scarlet; petals large ard rounding. ‘The bronze foliage and scarlet flowers make a grand effect. Worth <0c.; my price, l5c. Chas. Henderson—Four feet. Deep crimson, yellow flame at throat. One of the most striking bedders ever produced, always in bloom and strictly first-class in every respect. Worth 20c.; my price, 10c.; $1.90 per doz. Alemannia—Six feet. The flowers are enormous and surpass in size even those of the Canna, Austria. Outer petals scarlet, with a bro2zd yellow border, inside scarlet and red. Worth 20c.; my price, 10c.; $1.00 per doz. Queen Charlotte—rour feet. A fine new variety from Germany; claimed to be the finest introduction up to date. The enormous flower spikes, towering grandly above the foliage, bear a beautiful bouquet of large flowers of perfect form, with petals of velvety grenade blood red, banded with border of cauary yellow. l5c, each; $1.50 per OZ. Alphonse Bouvier—Five feet. Color bril- jliant crimson, almost scarlet when it first opens, changing to a deep, daz- zling crimson as flowers develop. The snoots flower three or four times in succession, a large plant having as many as 40 clusters at a time. 10c. each; $1.00 per doz, Burbeank—Tive feet. The flowers when fully expanded measure 7 inches; in eolor they are rich, clear canary yel- low, having very large petals with fine crimson spots in center of the flower. Worth 25c,; my price, 15c.; $1.50 per doz, Grand Rouges—Four feet. Handsome red foliage, flower striking beautiful red, always in bloom. One of the very best Cannas grown. Worth 25c.; my GF Souv. de Antoine Crozy—Three and one half feet. Vlowers dazzling crimson- scarlet, bordered with golden yel- low. One of the finest varieties known. 10c. each; $1.00 per doz. Maiden’s Blush—Three feet. Color, soft foliage. Strong grower. Flowers light rose-pink of extreme beauty, one of the rarest and most beauti- ful varieties known. 15c, each; $1.50 per doz. Maiden Blush—Three feet. Color, soft, beautiful rose-pink, very delicately shaded. One OF ESE OSE handsome price,10c.; $1.00 per doz. varieties ever offered. Foliage ric / Ja Desloges—Four feet green. 1l5c, each; $1.50 per doz. I j | VY: Dark ARGS ARG Flower spikes Rossw2n—Three feet. Green foliage, : . are numerous and extra large: tho strong grower. Flowers highly col- petals are long and rounding, color a cred deep rose-pink, a very attrac- rich, dazzling scarlet orange. Worth tiv See ere a lic, 50c.; my price, 20c. each; : . Italia—Tive feet. Newest orchid- flowered Canna. Single flowers measure S inches across. In size and brilliancy of flowers, in mag- nificence of growth of foliage, this new departure in Cannas has not been equaled. The flowers of Italia are indeed of extraordinary beauty. The ground color of the flower is golden yellow, the three upper seg- ments being heavily blotched with two shades of scarlet. wane lower segment is the widest eing thus r enticely distinct from other Cannas, This and the fifth segment are bright searlet. edged with golden yellow. In growth this Canna is majestic. Re- markably free bloomer and stands hot weather better than other Cannas. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. : Mlle, Berat—Five feet. Green foliage. It is a soft shade of rosy carmine. A bed of this variety is simply superb in its rare coloring. Worth 25c.; my price, 15c.; $1.50 per doz. Souv. du Pres, Carnot—Five feet. Distinct variety, commanding attention wherever seen. Blooms are of extra size and a cross in color between a 4 eich orange and bright red, fayering the latter. The foliage is rich bottle / green, oyerspread with deep plum. loc. each; $1.50 per doz, Z Florence Vaughan—Five feet. Undoubtedly the finest sent out; color rich golden 7 yellow, spotted with bright red; flowers of great substance and perfect 7 i ne in large heads and in the greatest profusion. 10c. each; 7 doz. i The largest flowering Canna in the world today. Single , and distinct strain of \ r expected. In size of floy , in vigor of growth, in grand effect, Austria is not equaled by eyen Italia, its companion plant. Planted out early in the season, Austria begins to bloom when only two feet high, and immediately sends forth a large s+ of side shoots in rapid succession, so that in July a single plant has e from 15 to 25 enormous flowering stems, towering 5 to 6 feet in eS densely packed with immense musa-like foliage, which resists sun and Yj wind with impunity. The flowers, of which there are 20 to 5) on a Single shoot, ind are the Jargest of ary Canna known, measuring, when extended, over S inches ac The color is a pure canary yellow, the purest yellow of any large flowe nu SS. ing Canna known, merely two of the segments being slightly spotted with crimson : \ SY \ Worth 2&c.; my price. 10c.; $1.CO per doz, RI WRITE FOR SPECiAL PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. SUPERB EXHIBITION COLLECTION POSTPAID The Set of 6 worth $1.60. My price only 75c. Mrs. Potter Palmer—An ideal shade of scarlet, exquisite fra- grance. One of the most popular new Carnations. The plant is a strong grower and very free bloomer. Worth 25c.; my price 5c. Enchantress—Delicate flesh pink, the largest and most beau- tiful Carnation ever raised. A Giant among Carnations, not anything yet produced can approach it in size, color or freedom of growth. Worth 35c; my price 25c. Gov. Wolcott—A great new white, very fragrant. The lar- gest flower, longest aud best stems ot any white Carnations, thoroughly up-to-date in every respect. Worth 25c; my price 15c. Harlowarden—Brilliant crimson, a biz advance over all others of this color. The plant isa free and easy grower and always in bloom, a gem in every way. Worth 25c; my price 15c. Mrs. M. A. Patten —Beautiful light salmon pink. One of the most delightful Carnations ever offered. Fiowers of Jarge size, with perfect calyx and long stiffstems. Worth 25c; my price15c. Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson—The famous ‘‘Lawson Pink.”? This is the most popular Carnation of all, producing more flowers and of larger size than any other variety. The best of any of the dark pink Carnations. Worth 25c; my price 15c. Buckbee’s Carnation Seeds and Plants are the Best in the World. New LARGE FLOWERING So SS SS \ \ KY \ HER MAVEST Every Variety a Prize Winner—Best and Latest Novelties. = \ \ The Latest Gems of Beauty and Fragrance See Painting from Nature back part of this Catalogue. Be sure to include them in your order. THE PARADISE COLLECTION POSTPAID. The Set of 6 worth $1.35, Any 3 for 30c. President Roosevelt—Brilliant cardinal maroon, 2%4 inches in diameter ; fine stem 24 inches long. Strong, vigorous grower; very healthy; habit perfect; always in bloom. The color is magnificent, fully as rich as the cardinal flower. Worth 25c; my price 15c. Marshall Field—The best of all variegated Carnations. White with broad scarlet stripes. The flowers are borne in great pro- fusion, the plant making a vigorous growth. It has a stiff, wiry stem. Worth 25c; my price 15c each. Golden Beauty—Bricht golden yellow with pink markings, a high-built handsome flower of large size, the most productive yellow Carnation. Worth 25c; my price 15c each. Her Majesty—One of the most free blooming varieties ever offered ; color clear snowy white: flowers are very striking and fragrant; stem long and stiff. First class keeper. Worth 25c; my price 15c each. Geo. H. Crane—A fine large light colored scarlet; strong grower; iree bloomer. Worth 20c; my price 10c each. Mrs. H. H. Higinbotham—A perfect wonder; large, bright glowing pink, with excellent calyx and stem strong, vigorous grower; very free bloomer. Worth 20c; my price 10c each. My price only 50c. Strong grower with handsome foliage. H WwW ROCKFORD. Special Offer First Set of Six Varieties Upg-to- Date Worth $3.00; MY PRICE ONLY $1.00 my price 7Oc. Rockford—Splendid large, yellow pais NAT IMon DSS ee flower. Dwarf sturdy grower, per- Uk : Se ZS SAX fect in every way. Worth 50c.; my Price 25c,. Mrs.T.W.Pockett—Deep canary yel- low; long drooping fiorets. whick form one of the largest and most ; graceful flowers in existence. Strong Se grower; one of the best. Worth 50c.; my price 25c. Mad. P. Radaelli—A beautiful «ombinatior ot rose and white is a splendid strong grower with fine foliage; a noble flower. 50c.; my price 25c. Geo. Carpenter—Crimson Amaratth; a novel color. Among Chrys- anthemums promises to be one of the very finest Japanese varieties; makes a beautiful plant. Worth 50c.; my price 25c. Mrs_H. W. Buckbee—One of the finest white Chrysanthemums yet introduced; an immense bloom, very slightly reflexing its petals; an exquisite variety. Worth SOc ; my price 25c. F. J. Taggart—The most striking novelJty of recent years. Belong- ing to the hairy or plumed varieties. Color light yellow; a big ad- vance cver allothers in theclass, the hair-like filaments being very pronounced. A strong vigorous grower. Worth 50c.; my price 25c. SECOND SET OR FIVE PRIZE WINNERS Worth $1.50. My price 50c. Any 3 for 25c. Mrs. F. J. Taggart- The most pleasing shade of yellow yet pro- duced. One of the lurgest Chrysanthemums, fine in every way. Worth 25c.; my price 15c. Mrs. Coombes—An enormous reflexed rose pink, with broad petals. A big advance in pink Chrysanthemums. Worth 25c.: my price 15c. T. Carrington—Japanese incurved of great size. Color, magenta with silver re- verse, a fine variety. Worth 25c.; my price 15c. Brutus—Bright red shaded with orange. Broad flat petals, extra good grower with fine foliage. Worth 25c ; my price 15c. Mrs Barclay—Lovely rosy mauve, enormous fiower with broad flat florets; one of the best growers and largest flowers among Chrysanthemums. Worth 2 5c. ; my pricel5c. MRS. T. W YPOCKETT. This Worth THIRD SET OFR SIX HANDSOME WARIETIES Worth $1.20. My price 50c. Any 3 for 25c. Intensity—A large reflexed bright crimson, very doub‘e, one of the very finest. Worth 20c.; my price 15c Col. D. Appleton—A very large, bright, deep yellow, incurved; of fine finish and form. Worth 20c.; my price 15c each. Timothy Eaton—The great prize-winner. size, grand. Worth 20c ; my price 15c. each. Kate Broomhead—A grand variety, producing a massive fiower of golden amber or orange; a prize-winner everywhere. Worth 20c : my price i5c. Lavender Queen—A new color, decidedly distinct from any other in commerce, being a soft shade of lavender pink. _ Under artificial light is identical with the light colored orchids so much admired by all. Worth 20c.; my price 10c. each. Nellie Pockett—An Australian variety of great beauty; a fine white of elegant form, incurving and reflexing; a beauty. Worth 20c.: my price 15c. each. Pure white, of the largest possible ——,, ST SL A nS Thirty=Four Years’ Successful Busizess. BUCKBEE’S GRAND PRIZE WINNING CHRYSANTHEMUMS SPECIAL OFFER—One fine plant each of Alice Byron, H. W. Buckbee and Godfrey’s King, Postpaid for only 50c. Miss Alice Byron—The best of all white Chrysanthemums. Worth 50c.; my price 20c. t uckbee— Icep yellow reflexing flower. A beauty in every way. Worth 50c.; ‘old gold and crimson. i ouce, making a beautiful combination. Worth 50c.; my price 20c. RAND SPECIAL OFFER The Set of SIGHT PLUMED VARIETIES worth $1.50, Any three for 25c. F. J. TAGGART. A large incurved flower. The petals so arrange themselves to Beauty of Truro—A changeable glistening purplish bronze. Worth 20c. My price 10c. Golden Hair—Bright chrome yellow, suf- fused amber, petals broad and incurved. Worth 20c.; my price 10c. L’Enfant des deux Mondes—Maenificent large glistening white. Strong grower. Worth 20c.; my price 10c. Mrs. C. B. Freeman—Color varies from yellow to bronze, a handsome and striking variety. Worth 20c.; my price i0c. Mrs. Higginbotham—A large, rich bright pink, extremely beautiful. Worth 20c.; my Price 10c. Queen of Plumes—Very double, of a most beautiful shade of bright pink, one of the very finest. Worth 20c.; my price 10c. Leocadie Gen- tils—An ex- tremely hand- % some yellow. = Color is bright and pure,a grand variety. Worth 20c.; my price 10c. White Swan— One of the finest of all whites. Closelyincurved, high built flower and very heavily plumed. Worth 25c.; my Price 15c. | The Buckbee Chrysanthemums are famous the world over. WAV RNS Ope Ning oP & CONES, A 3 Ay) 6vi ws ase ACSA — tse Yo CEN H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Z Zp 1) a pA MY au AID Ha tos orem ETT AAT ARILING QUEEN Pres. F. Gunther—(Dounle)—A_ grand Thousands of Blossoms on a sunt GRAND SPECIAL OFFER yariety with immense double flowers. Single Plant. The Very Best Light prune corolla; rich red sepals. The Set f SEVEN P d Seen new F ene ieee peau ces sige (3 re) repat ousands 0 owers. or c.; my 10c. and Latest Varieties. .... by Mail ONLY 50 CENTS. price 10c Charmer—(Single)—The grandest of all Trailing Queen—(Single)—Nothing is so winter bloomers. Tube and_ sepals Any THREE for 25 CENTS. pretty as a pot suspended in a win- waxy carmine. Its clusters of long, dow filled with luxuriant foliage and drooping, tube-like, brilliant flowers, bricht blossoms. This new Fuchsia and very large, green foliage give it a never grows erect, but always trails most striking and beautiful appear- ai down or over the side of the pot. Ro- ance. Five thousand flowers have been bust and easy to grow, the branches counted upon a single plant. Worth reaching a length of four or five feet, 15c.; my price 10c. blooming nearly the whole year. Flow- Trophee—(Double)—Violet blue corolla; ors) and buds long and graceful, of a ary dark rich red sepals, waxy lustre. bright, rosy scarlet. 10c. each. Plant of fine form, easy to grow, con- tinually in bloom. Positively one of the grandest varieties ever offered. Worth 15c.; my price 10c. Carmeliata—(Double)—A decided acqui- sition to the Fuchsias. Plant is of a dwarf habit, forming round, beautiful shaped bushes, co.npletely covered with exquisite flowers. Foliage is small— exceedingly pretty and waxy. Flowers are of mammoth size, elegant form and exceptionally handsome coloring; a beautiful combination of white and coral red. The sepals are prettily re- flexed, giving an additional charm to this grand Fuchsia. These flowers have been grown to tl» size of a small tea cup and are so full of handsome blooms as to resemble a perfect ball in Shape. You will be amazed at the rare qualities possesseu by this magnificent Fuchsia, for w rds cannot convey half the beauties of this floral gem. Never out of bloom. You will find it even necessary to remove some of the buds, at times, or the branches will break under the weight of flowers: Fine plants, 15c, each. Beauty of Exmouth—(Double)—The lar- gest of all Fuchsias. Very distinct in its rich, dark coloring. The flowers are of enormous proportion, very dou- ble and broad, of great substance; well reflexed, tube and sepals of beautiful coral red, while the corolla is of the very richest violet shade imaginable. A plant of this variety in full bloom presents a picture never to be forgot- ten. 15c. each. Pres. Carnot—(Double)—Enormous dou- kle corolla of a rich violet purple with velvet reflex, with most beautiful car- mine sepals. One of the grandest of all Fuchsias, and is very striking from the immense size and_ beautifully marked flower. 10c. each. The Grandest and Most Lib- eral Fuchsia Bargain on Earth, DON’T MISS IT. BEAUTY OF EXMOUTH. YOU GET YOUR MONEY’S WORTH WHEN YOU BUY FROM BUCKBEE, 18 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. , f ihe Wii As, Tg Yh) oo iby 2g # # re VWs yee S ty Zs THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWER THAT BLOOMS. NEW IMPERIAL GLOXINIAS—GLOXINIAS are certainly among the handsomest of our summer fiowering plants, presenting as they do, such a variation of rich and exquisite coloring, equal to the orchidin novelty and beauty. The flowers are of hand- some shape and large size, and a great variety of co ors that are velvety in the depth and richness of shading. The flowers often measure 3 inches in lengthand 2in width, and areupright and pendulous They succeed well with ordinary care, and should be grown in a moderately shady place, as the sun burns the foliage when wet, causing brown spots toappear. Plant bulbs in a mix- ture of light loam, manure and sand, equal parts, giving but little water until signsof life appear. You will have a succession of WONDERFUL COMET PLANT. GRAND SPE=- CIAL OFFER. 1 Orchid Flowered Gloxinia Bulb. 1 New Comet Plant. 1 Giant White Scented Snapdragon. 2 Giant Flowered Tuberose Bulbs. 2 Orchid Flow- ered Gladioli. 20 Spring Flower- ing Bulbs. The 27 Bulbs and Plants, worth $1.00, delivered free by mail for only 50c. Snap Dragon} GIANT WHITE } SCENTED. Alwaysin bloom. This remarkable new plant ¥ has in one season jump- ed to foremost place among choice winter blooming plants. No novelty in our green- houses has attracted the attention or received the praise equal to this. Itisa perpetual bloom- er,compactand branch- ing in habit, sending. up ih : NEY flower spikes by tbe LAN i HUAI dozen, 1 to 2 feet in length, almost as large NEW COMET PLANT—(Acalypha Sanderii)—The most unique flowering* plant ot thecentury. Fluffy. trailing. tail-like blossoms, soft crimson scarlet. It is difficult to conceive anything more unique, more pleasing, or more satisfying than this new plant fresh from the Orient. It is easily grown,and must become immensely popular. There is nothing approaching it, with its soft, crimson scarlet, fluffy tail-lJike blossoms 20 to 30 inches long on specimen plants We have it growing in our greenhouses, and it has been the admiration of all visitors. Try one or more of these very beautiful plants, which are always in bloom. Fine Plants 15c¢ each. Remember, Buckbee’s Plants Are Guaranteed to Reach You Safely. and beautiful as Gladi- olus. Color pure white, with lemon tinged throat and lovely fra- grance. Flowers keep two weeks after being cut. It has created a sensation in the New York fiower market. Fine plants only 15c. each; 2 for 25c. ct ee tt a a i A CC CC I A LLL ALLL ALLL LLL LLL LLL Mrs G.L.Schoeny of Lena, Illinois, writes: Buck- bee's Seeds and Plants are favorites with Men) Che Deane grown Buck- bee's Beefsteak Tomatoes 17 in- ches around and weighed 1% lbs. Itis just grand. The Rad- ishes were fine, the Onions Turnips and Lettuce were good and tue pansies also; tne Glad- iolus were magnificent. I will try to secure you Many new customers. New Giant Gladiolus. (Gorgeous Colors and Marvelous Markings. Flowers Size of Tea Plates. This new race of extraordi: nary beautiful Gladiolus rep- resents the perfection of this genus since its introduction. The flowers have reached enormvuus dimensions, often 7 to 9 inches across, far sur- passing any others and much resembling Orchids of the brightest hues and most cur- ious designs. Every color known among Gladioli is rep- resented, and many never before seen, many having beautifully mottled and spot- ted throats, made up of white, crimson, pink, yellow, etc, of unsurpassed beauty. New Giant Mixed Gladiolus, 10c each: $1.00 per doz, Orchid, or Rainbow Gladiolus. (Extraordinary Beautiful Gladiolus.) This new race represents the grandest achievement in the perfection of this genus sivce ils iatroduction. The flowers are marvelous. _Con- tain all the colors of the rainbow and glisten in the sunlight. The blossoms are of enormous size, often being as Jarge as tea plates, freely produced on long graceful stems. Choicest Mixture of bulbs which ar~- well worth from 20c to 40c each, my price 15c each,4 for 50c,12 for $1.25. BUCKBEE,S SNOW-WHITE GLADIOLUS. Pure snow white, the only pure white Gladiolus in ex- istence. Italso has large, well open flowers, and an enor- mous spike of the most per- fect and beautifulshape. (See cut) 10c each, 3 for 25c. I have never failed to growa pure white Gladiolus from these buibs. However the soil hasmuchtodowithit. Ifthe soil conditions are not just right the petals will have a very delicate shade of pink in center. which is very pleasing, Buckbee’s American Gladiolus, ‘*cov'crmre whe 4 7 : 4 u 2 LCL This selection is made up from splendid named varieties, Special Offer! brightest and most varied colors, white, yellow. pink, rose, blush, intense scarlet, carmine, violet, striped, blotched, Lemoin Variegated, efc, NEW AND MAGNIFICENT GLADIOLUS. Dazzling in Splendor. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL'NOIS. 119 A Perfect Rainbow of Colors. Gorgeous Beyond Description. GLADIOLUS CHILDSI SPECIAL OFFER: 10c Each; Set of 5 for 25 Cents. Columbia—Light orange scarlet, freely blotched and penciled, with blush purple. Throat freely marked and mottled. Mobonk—A strong,rank grower;flowers of large size and great substance; deep dark pink with spotted throat; shaded orange and flaked with maroon. Mrs, Henry Ward Beecher—Beautiful deep rosy crimson; large, well opened flower with white throat, treely marked and spotted with bright carmine. Wm. Falconer—Spikes of great length and flowers of enormous size. Light pink and blush, two delicate shades, freely mottled and intermixed; throat spotted with crimson and white. Henry Gillman—Deep salmon scarlet with pure white bands through each petal. The throat showing the pe- cular spotting and mottling of this class. IF YOU LOVE FLOWERS, PLANT BUCKBEE’S GLADIOLUS. from early spring until late fall. A fine vine for a large trellis, or * \ to train at the end of a veranda, or over tall screens. SWAINSONTA GALEGIFOLTA ALBA. Ses Ar. Lhe oer THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE. BUCKBEE’S SEEDS, H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Perpetual Flowering The Wonder of All Hardy Ever-Blooming Climbers. Extremely Graceiul, every established pliant producing hundreds and thousands of picturesque and strikingly beautiiul biossoms. The flowers are produced so freely that the exquisite green drapery-like ioliage is completely covered wild a periect mass o} bloom, ist. As soon as plants are set out, shield them CULTUR with wire netting, 2 feet high by 2 feet in di- ameter, completely encircling the plant. ‘he best way of growing Clematis is to dig large holes about 3 feet across and 2 feet deep, and till in with fresh loam and well rotted ma- nure in the proportions of three-lourths loam and one-fourth manure. Place ore or more plants in the center of this hole and press firmly around roots; _also place two stakes for plants to climb on, which they will do very readily after being tied once or twice and given a fair start. Give a medium supply of water, not enough, however, to sour the soil. Beautiful Jackmanni—A perfect beauty. In growing Clematis, plant Jackmanni and Paniculata first, then think of others. 5,000 blossoms haye been counted on a_ single specimen plant, and I dare say when you have secured such a plant, that $100 in gold would not tempt you to Sell it. Jack- manni is of rapid growth, early, abundant and continuous bloomer. Perfectly hardy and adapted to all kinds of cul- ture. In flower from middle of June to middle of October. The blossoms are of large size, intense royal velvety-purple when in full bloom, varying through all the exquisite sbades of violet; 6 inches across, richly veined and hana- somely shaded. The most striking and picturesque variety known. Strong field-grown s-year-old roots, well worth $1.50; my price 50c. each; prepaid by mail; greatest bar- gain of the century. Our plants are ready from March until June 3 ae ans Notice Painting from Nature in back part of this catalogue of the Beautiful Japanese Virgin’s Bower Clematis Be Sure to include them in your order } CLEMATIS, PANICULATA. Clematis, Panicnlata—(Japanese Virgin’s Bower)—One of the most CLEMATIs, HENRYII. New Red Clematis—(MAD. EDOUARD ANDRE)—An entirely dis- tinct and most novel variety, and the nearest approach to a red eyer sent out. ‘’he plant is a strong, vigorous grower, be- ing a hybrid of the popular Jackmanni, which it resembles in freedom of bloom. Thousands of flowers produced on a Single specimen plant; blooms of large size; in color it is a most dis- tinet striking carmine-red of a very beautiful shade entirely different from all other varieties. Large 3-year-old roots, well worth $1.50; my price 50c, Ramona---One of the most striking beauties ever offered. In color if is a most exquisite lavender-blue of large size, often measur- ing 6 inches across. Thousands of flowers may be produced on a single plant. Every year’s growth adds to its beauty. It isa perpetual bloomer. Large roots 3 years old, well worth $1.50; my price 50c. Chinese Wisteria. PERFECTLY HARDY, STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL, One of the most elegant and rapid growing of all climbing plants; attains an immense size, growing at the rate of 15 to 20 feet in a single season. Bears an abundance of long, pen- dnions clusters of purple-lilac flowers in May and June and again in autumn. Single specimen plants are often valued at $100. Large 2-year-old plants worth $1.50; my price 35c, BUCKBEE’ BUCKBEE’S PLANTS ARE CAREFULLY PLANTS HAVE VIGOR, GROWTH AND FREE-BLOOMING QUALITIES: beautiful of our hardy flowering vines. The flowers of pure white, three-fourths of an inch in diameter, star-shaped, and are borne in great panicles or clusters of bloom, fairly covering the plant. These clusters are borne on long, slender stems, which stand out boldly from between the glossy-green leaves. The frag- rance is delicious, resembling the English hawthorne blossoms, and will fill the air with fragrance. It begins to bloom in August, at a time when most other hardy climbers are out of bloom— an inestimable advantage. It is a strong, rapid grower, quickly reaching a height of from 15 to 20 feet and spreading out when trained to wires or string. It is perfectly hardy in all sections of the country, and it is, in our opinion, the most valuable among hardy climbing yines. Large, strong 2-year-old roots, worth 50c.; my price 35c, each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid, Henryii—White as the driven snow, glistening like gems in the sunlight; flowers measure 6 inches across under good cultiya- tion, and thousands are often produced on a single well grown plent. Positively the finest white perpetual climber known. Large field-grown roots, 3 years old, well worth $1.50; my price only 50c. each. SPECIAL NOTIC bark on Clematis it cracks very easi- ly, and many people believe the plant to be permanently injured, when such is not the case. We wish to say, also, that we examine all plants carefully before shipping, to see that they are in good condition, and if they die after being planted, as must sometimes happen, we do not agree to replace them. SE On account of the brittleness of the In allinstances we would advise that Clematis plants be shipped VIA EXPRESS, though we can send safely by mail, if desired. Si \ CLEMATIS, MAD. EDOUARD ANDRE. EXAMINED BEFORE SHIPPING. 123 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Grand Hydrangeas ®e*ttif! Hardy, pants. THaE Hydrangea is the most magnificent and highly ornamental out-of- door shrub known; easy to grow; nothing is more striking or e“eci-ve. Tamsoin love with the beautiful shrub Paniculata Grandiflora that I will plant 600 plants of it this season to beauti plants by express, 25c. Paniculata Grandiflora—Most valuable and ornamental shrub in existence. Completely covered with gigantic pyramidical trusses of bloom from 16 to 18 inches long, and as much in diameter; it is composed of hundredsof floretsof amost dazzling white, changing to an exquisite pink, the whole pro- ducing aforgeous effect. These blossoms remain from 6 to 8 weeks without fading. Perfectly hardy in all parts of the country; needsno protection. Grand for cemetery use and all kinds of out- door bedding. Price 15c. each, by mail prepaid; large size, by express, not pre- paid, 265ec. each; extra strong plants, 3 years old, 5Oc. each, by express. SPECIAL OFFER. “Gr © Postpaid, Only (OC. 500,000 Pansy Plants. WELL-GROWN, STOCKY TRANSPLANTED Plants. Grown from finest seed last August, transplanted in October, and win- tered through in cold frames, Abso- lutely the finest stock I have ever grown. If you desire a magnific: nt flower bed, or wish to make a friend a beautiful gift, there is nothing that will equal them for ten times the money. Ready for shipment February 15th until Juneist. Ishipthem ty ex- press, not_ prepaid. HFRE I8 A GREAT Barcatn. LOOK AT THE PRICE: 25 Handsome Pansy Plants... UAE EO Handsome Pansy Pliants..... 9 100 Handsome Pansy Plants.... 1.50 GRAND SPECIAL OFFER. Bet of 6 Hydrangeas The 12 Lily of the Valley 32 Beautiful Large Pansies The 50 Plants by Exnvress, Not Prepaid, for $1.50 oe = The plant, producing delightfully fragrant blooms, esch; 6 for 2&c.; 12 for 40c. Sweetest, the loveliest and most charming spring-blooming Large flowering roots, 5c. ‘THEY ARE ALL TRAN SPLANTED, LARGE ROOTS, AND I GUARANTEE THEM TO PLEASE YOU. THIS IS THE MOST LIBERAL OFFER, QUALITY CONSIDERED, EVER MADE BY A SEEDSMAN OR FLORIST. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. eae KENT! SAFORSTERIANA S DAN ELEGANS Toaria-- > 7] = : —— 1 1 Strong, Thrifty Stock and Positively the Greatest Offer of the Age. Magnificent Decorative Palms GOMEANTEED toreachyousately, GUARAN IED to please you. ONLY SET OF SIX PALMS DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL '75¢ The Cream of Varieties; Worth Treble the Money. rn Latania Borbonica—This Palm is more largely used than any other, on account of its strong, healthy habit. Magnificent in appeurance. It is beauti- ful for jardinieres, baskets, etc. 15c. each. Kentia Belmoreana—The curly palm leaves pinnate, the divisions taper pointed. One of the very best for all purposes. 20c. each. Seaforthia Elegans—One of the most graceful of all, bearing long, curving pinnate leaves of rare beauty. A magnificent plant for jardiniere or center of large tropical bed. 15c. each. Phenix Canariensis—Beautiful strong-growing Palm with dark green glossy foliage. Is very easily grown, and is sure to please purchaser. 15c.each. Cocos Weddelliana—The most elegant and graceful of all the smaller Palms. Its slender, erect stems are freely furnished with grécefallyarching leaves made up of innumerable long, narrow pinna or segments of arich green color. The Cocos are admirable for fern dishes. 20c. each. Kentia Forsteriana—This is without exception the most) ardy of its class. It is very graceful, 57 and for table decoration scarcely has itsequal. 20c. each. E a If you desire Large Specimen Palms and Ferns, writotome. Mystockis fine, Never allow plant to become dry, but ' q ) ) Lad ay rE s & } oa 8 ) i) os = rat B nD d 2 ° i] a 3 a n 3 ey Oo o GB) 4 iy) Ki =] ad nm i] =) oughtore pota Palm, being careful not to break or cut 9 rootsin so doing, rive plenty of water, nota!lowing soil to become sour. Spong- ing the leaves occasionally will improve the health of tain the roots, giving gocd dra.nazo, and being careful not 1m is the most desirable. In most cases once ao yeur is often to bury the stem ofthe Paim. Asoil composed of stiff, sandy er t) 7 ne UAT wma ie eae : ae _ , Asparagus Sprengeri—Tho charming new decorative plant. When AV ] | { ih \ introduced, at a high pre, a liit:e over a veur ago, this variety was eT, iN received with some hesitation as to its desirability, but after only a limited The “ Boston’ Fern—(Nephrolepis Bostoniensis)—Ono of the trial it has come forward with snch prominence that the supply will be most useful and ornamentalof the ‘‘Sword Ferrs.’’ It is now grown by inadequate to the demand for sometime tocome. Not only is it useful for the thousand for the market in all large cities and is steadily increasing in Cutting in sprays for fine cut-flower work, more particularly in connection popularity. In well grown specimens the fronds rttain a length of 6 or with large roses, etc., but grown in suspended pots it makes one of the 7 fo2t, like plumes, arching over in every iirection, in a most graceful prettiest decorative house plants we know of. Used in decorations, as, for manner. This beautiful Fern is excellent for outside planting in shady example, in the decorations of mantles, nothing can equal it. 10c. and borders. Itis avery fine plant for hanging pots or baskets on the piazzain 15c. each, sumrmor and conservatory or window in wintcr. 15c. to 25c. each. SPECI.L PRICES ON LAnGE SPECIMEN PLANTS, THESE FINE DECORATIVE PLANTS QUICKLY GROW INTO $5.00 AND $10.00 SPECimcENS. et as BRADY BLGow ===> GOLD Lasandria—Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. Dieppi—Pure white; very fine. : ; Shamrock—Lovely clover-like foliage and pink blossoms, Mixed sorts—Several colors. Se ba oad, She 209 7g we LACINIAT Ak Serares Fl. Pie “cc Golden Glow” @ wis PACKAGE CON = TAINS SUFFICIENT = PLANT FOOD FOR 20 PLANTS FOR ONE fEAR A HARDY perennial plant grow- ing 8 feet high, branching freely, and bearing by the hundreds on long, graceful stems, exquisite double blossoms of the brightest golden color, and as large as Cactus Dahlias. The cut represents a plant in bloom as photographed. Mr. Wil- liam Falconcr, the best authority on plants in tiis country, says of it: “When I saw the double-flowering form of Rudbeckia Laciniata in bloom in yourgrounds insummer last year, I was amazed, for notwithstanding my long and intimate acquaintance with plants, I had nover before seen a double-flowered Rudbeckia, and I was dslichted with the fullness and gorgeousness of the blossomsand their clear, bright ycllow color. You gave mea plant last spring, and it was set out in good garden ground. It grew vigorously and threw up strong branching flower stems 6 fect high, laden withsheaves of golden blossoms as large as fair chrysanthemums, and all having an elegant graceful appearance, without any of the stiffnessin habit or blossom peculiar to sun flowers. Many eminent florists and amateurs haye seen it here and all admired it. Ascut flowers, the blossoms last well. In fine, I unhesitatingly regard it as the most desirable introduction among hardy perennials since we got Clematis Paniculata.”’ It is the most effective flower- ing plant for August and September in cultivation. Strong pane hich will bloom freely this season, 15c. each, 2 for Ce TUBEROSES Buckise's Monstrous Good Sized Bulbs, 6c. each; 40c. per dozen; $3.00 per 100. CLASSED among the finest of plants, producing hundreds of beautiful, pure white, double flowers on long z, i) H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD yt. ty) 2M Sy Price 25c. prepaid by mail. Gs and upright stalks, which are delightfully fragrant. ‘icy mcy be planted and cultivated in pots or in open ground. If planted in the open ground theyshould not be put out until the summer is well advanced. It is agood plan to buy the bults early, pot acd keepin the house until they have made quite a little growth, and by thus dcing the blooms will surely mature before frost. they begin to flower in September, continuing until frost. For flowering in pots lete intl-e autumn, the bulls should be kept dry and cool until July; pot thein and placein acoollocetion. My sclect strain of bults kas no equel, and will produce larger spikes of elegant doublesvweet-scented flowers than any otherstrain offered. Mammoth bulbs, 10c.; 3 for 25c.; %5c. per doz. SUMMER FLOWERING OXALIS. Noe BULBS areso valuable for edging the borders of walks and flower beds as the beautiful flowering Oxalis. When planted 3 inches apart, they prodtce en uxbrokcn row of elegantfioliago and pretty flowers, and as they bloom very quickly after planting, they furrish areat and attractivo border the wholo scu- son. They arealso splendid when planted in a mass, ard make a very showy bed. The bulbs can bo planted the first of May, or perhaps earlier, and will be in bloom by the fst of June. No flower is easier grown than this, as they are sure to succeed in all soilsand situations. Thcy are a!socharming when grown in pots, and make a very attractive mass of fine foliage and gay flowe=s. Theyccn bo plentedin this way at any time during the winter or spring, and will commence blooming at onco. Livery bulb will grow and flower beautifally. Price of fine bulbs, 10c. per doz.; 25 for 15c.; LOO for 40c. f bloom, at 6c. mammoth-sized Gladiolus, and = mz a (SI Ise} (e) = | v2 rea) =| =) ise] q BR o = = <= = n iss} o to, u a n Gs ie wu a oO fot a i) ¥ ie) o n o > we le) n 22. 3 we) s LJ ob ° =} 2 n Ss} a ° ay A 3 ol u oO ie) (=) fo) 5 ss) o o 3 =) joy = ial oO 2 BS 3) ite) a 8 a a Lal! 3) S ce H a Cy ag o 3 oO BUCKBEES MONSTROUS FLOWERING BUCKBEE’S PLANTS, BULBS AND SEEDS ALWAYS LEAD. H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 127 NEW HARDY PZEONIES 1)E salt, PALOMY THE PZZEONIES are among the showiest and most use- ful of all hardy plants. They succeed well in almost any situation, but flowers will be brighter and finer if planted in deep, rich loam, well manured. The flowers are of immense size, perfectly double and richly colored. Are gorgeous when planted alone on the lawn, attracting attention from everyone. VENUS—An elegant double white of the purest color. Of immense size and queenly initssplendor. 25c. each. ZADA—A delicate soft pink of exquisite shade and mrede beauty. Free bloomer of excellent merit, 25c. each. CHIEFTAIN-—tThe finest red variety, being a deep, rich red, of rare beauty, the favorite color of Our Grand- mothers, and very beautiful. Nothing can takeits place. 256c. each. SPECIAL OFFER. The Set of 3 Peonies Prepaid by Mail Only 5Oc. DIELYTRA, Or New Bleeding Heart. ONE of the best herbaceous plants in cultivation, and ORCHID CATTLEYA MOSSILE, ORCHID CATTLEYA MOSSI4& ‘THESE grand, celebrated, beautiful air plants will thrive and grow everywhere, and are of easy culture, requiring ; g ; a shady place and a considerable supply of water. Ihave the “ wey (Wo 2m . 5 eae one of the very ‘first to flower in finest collection of Orchids west of Rochester, and consider i A ; ve ' SSeS | thespring. An old favorite, bear- this one of the finestinevery respect. Flowersare large, of ex- : ; ae § iy: TRS pap 2 uisite shape and the most beautiful! colors, and sell readily at ; ; SM Pc i ing tong chains of graceful heart- 1.00 per bloom. Buyers or admirers of thisrare and beautiful : 144 SSAhY, Rigi «shaped pink flowers, Special pent will be well repaid by visiting my establishment from YAS me Beye TS price, 15c. each. arch to June, when one whole house, devoted to these ex- * rots pele WAG Z Bauite benuties, isin full bloom, showing a magnificent sight. ine plants from $1.00 to §10.00 each. THH LOVELY VIOLET PERFECT GEMS OF SWEETNESS NO OTHER FLOWER CAN TAKE THEIR PLACE. THE CALIFORNIA-—The ereatest acquisition to the Violet family can America claim in this splendid variety. We are indebted to Professor Emory E. Smith, of California, for the introductionof this grandest of all Violets. By our extensive trials of “‘California’’ the past season we have proved it to be vigorous and absolutely free from disease; flowers single, of immense size, suffi- ciently large to more than cover asilverdollar. Itscolor is clear violet purple and will not fade. The fragrance is delightful. The flowers are borne on strong steins 12 to 16 inches inches in length, and from 300 to 600 flowers may be picked from a single plantinone season. Finely grown plants 10c. each. _ Princess of Wales—Largest and most fragrant of, single Violets; color deep violet purple; strong grower and free bloomer. 10c. each. Improved Marie Louise—Surely one of the very finest double blue Violets grown. Color deep violct blue, very fragrant and acontinual bloomer. Itis of extremely arey. Erowth Be sure to include one or more of these charming plants in your order, c. each. Admiral Avellan—A French variety with distinct reddish flowers, which aré freely produced, of large size and fragrant. 10c. each. The Bride—A grand pure white variety. Flowers are double and immense in size, extra early and deliciously fragrant, A free bloomer, and will astonish all by its delightful beauty. 10c. each. La France—Of French origin; flow- érs single, renee as silver dollar; color soft, rich violet purple; stems 9 to 12 inches long. 10c. each. Lady Hume Camp bell—The choicest of all thenew double Violets. ‘The flowers are of a beautiful azure blue, and delicately pretty in form, of rarefra- erance. Good, strongplants. 10c. each. SPECIAL OFFER. Any three for 250. oroneeach of the above seyen beautiful Violets only 60 cents. ZZ a\\ XG, y N / LIBERALITY AND SQUARE DEALING ARE CHARACTERISTIC OF BUCKBEE. 123 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, |. 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The giant size, combined with its everblooming propensities make it unquestionably the best and most desirable Nasturtium Mixture ever offered. | will show my liber ality by selling the choicest seed at the following low prices: Pr. l0f, oz 25%; ‘ALp.75¢. Siert oo MIXTURE. As the “‘Ruby” is the most rare and valuable of all jewels ; so is Buckbee’s Ruby Sweet Pea Mix- ture, the rarest and best of all Sweet Peas. | challenge any Seed Grower in the World to place on the marketa Sweet Pea Mixture that will equal in gorgeousness, delicacy and tare beauty Buckbee’s Pedigree Ruby Mixture, The results obtained from this mixture have been simply astounding; such a wealth of color, such ecstatic fragrance, such a profusion of flowers was never seen on the Rockford Seed Farms until now. | have harvested a-splendid crop of the seed the past sea- son and propose to offer it—notwithstanding its newness at the following very liberal prices ; Per lOf, oz 156, 20z.25 Ff, ‘4 18.45%. 218.80 F., LB. $B 150. Posreaio. \ é 2 # Bp SOS By How SueKBeEr