Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. 3IUC. - BULBS and rT L. 4s ay fa y 10%, DS apt REINIER, AN ow i . BUCKBEE’S MASTERPIECE COLLECTION ay OF GORGEOUS FLOWERING TULIPS. ONE FULL OF LIFE BULB, EACH OF THE SEVEN UNRIVALED NAMED VARIETIES. PAINTED FROM NATURE, ON THIS PAGE EACH ONE A MASTERPIECE, ¥ ZB ONLY 33 CENTS POSTPAID. re FOR FULL DESCRIPTION SEE NEXT PAGE. : a Aes <5 We ey a ee eo my Sab re A A H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. TULIPS READY j P Uy ih a7) Single Early Tulips—Duc Von Thol. Beautifully colored flowers, early and strong bloomers. Red and yellow, 8c. each; 27c. perdoz ; $1 94 per 100, Crimson, 8c. each; 27c. per doz.; $1.94 per 100. Gold striped, 3c. each; 27c. per doz.; $1.94 per 100. White, 4c. each; 32c. per doz.; $2.29 per 100. Orange, 8c. each; 29c. per doz. ; $2.15 per 100. Violet, 3c. each; 27c. per doz. ; $1.94 per 100. Parrot Tulips. Singularly beautiful flowers of wonderfully brilliant shades of scarlet, crimson, yellow and green, curi- ously intermixed and variegated. The edges of the petals are feathered. In masses or in shrubbery borders they are very striking and effective. Per- fectly hardy. The following varieties 3c. each; 24c. per doz. ; $1.64 per 100: Crimson Brilliant, rich deep crimson. Perfecta, variegated, yellow striped red. Lutea Major, bright yellow, large. Mixed. Perfectly Hardy -:- Easy to Grow FOR DELIVERY IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER SINGLE EARLY ‘TULIPS--“Fvtt or tre” Best Results for early Spring ? flowering can be obtained 4a by planting in the open j Z ground in the fall months Good Results canlikewise be secured by growing them in the house or conserva- tory for mid-winter bloom- ing. Complete cultural direc- tions furnished free with every order. Single and dozen prices in- clude postage. The 100 rates are by express at purchaser’s expense. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates. White Falcan. Beautiful clear white, of fine form striking appearance, and with long strong stems. Selected Bulbs 6c. each; 57c. per doz. ; $2.94 per 100. Claermont A charming var- iety of blush-white color, very fulland large. Ex- teusively grown for bedding. Selected Bulbs 3c. each; 27c. per doz. ; $1.94 per 100. Queen of the Netherlands. A magnificent Tulip, large size of a rich light pink color, center of petals generally of a lighter shade. Se- lected Bulbs, 3c. each; 27c. per doz.; $1.94 per 100. New large handsome flower of glowing brilliant rose. Proserpine. Selected Buibs 6c. each; 57c. Finely tinted, Grand in every way. per:doz. ; $2.94 per 100. Bright red; fine bold flowers, dwarf; excellent for Selected Bulbs 6c. each ;57c. per doz. ; $2.94 per 100. Prince of Austria. out-door plantings. Cramoisie Brilliant. Brilliant crimson; flowers of great substance. Splendid for bedding or forcing. Selected Bulbs 6c. each; 57c. per doz. ; $2.94 per 100. Golden Queen. Pure yellow; one of the very best extra fine large flow- ers which hold their color well. Selected Bulbs 6c. each; 57c. per doz. ; $2.94 per 100. Little Dorritt. Golden yellow, sweet scented, large and showy; fine for bedding Selected Bulbs 3c. each; 27c. per doz. ; $1.94 per 100. Le Reve. Beautiful, silky violet, forces easily. large flowering, striking variety, very early. Selected Bulbs3c. each; 27c. per doz. ; $1.94 per 100. Giant Kaizerkroon. 2 bright yellow. Truly a very superior sort. 48c. per doz.; $2.43 per 100. Admiral Reinier. Delicate white, shaded rose. The colors blend nicely making the most beautiful flower imaginable. Selected Bulbs 7c. each; 69c. per doz.; $3.43 per 100. Buckbee’s ‘‘Full of Life’? Mixed. Selected named varieties mixed carefully together in such proportion as will give a beautiful array of colors. All blooming at the same time. Price 4c. each, 37c. per dozen, $2.48 per 100. Superfine Mixed. The sorts usually sold by dealers; good value for the money but not to be compared with the above mixture. Price 8c. each; 23c. per doz.; $1.64 per 100. Mixed—All colors —20c. per doz. ; $1.25 per 100. Pottebaker Tulips. Especially adapted for bedding purposes, as these sorts make a mass of color indescribably beautiful. White. 3c. each; 27c. per doz.; $1.94 per 100. Yellow, 8c. each; 29c. per doz.; $2.15 per 100. Scarlet, 4c. each; 32c. per doz. ; $2.29 per 100. Large crimson scarlet, beautifully edged with Selected Bulbs 5c. each; BUOKBEEP’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS 1 BLE EARLY TULIPS “ui cr ure: For Size, Color, Beauty and Fragrance Plant Buckbee’s Bulbs. The 100 rates are by express at purchaser’s expense. Not less than six of any one Complete Cultural Directions furnished free with every order. OU ’and dozen prices include postage. ( supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates. Ome = ain « ' ‘ | she Hative. A very large and semi-double pure white Lucretia. Selected Bulbs, 4c. each; showy and fine, Lovely variety, very double, carmine rose, very Selected Bulbs 5c, each; 48c. per doz. ; $2.43 culip of fine form and substance. 32c. per doz. ; $2.29 per 100. per 100. illo, Magnificent blush white, shaded rose, large full Gladstone. Extra large double flower of fine warm rose pink color. Selected Bulbs 4c. each; 82c. per doz,; $2.29 per 100. double flowers; the finest double blush for garden beds and ‘anrivaled for Winter flowering. Selected Bulbs 3c. each; 2i7e. per doz.; $1.94 per 190. c erator Rubrorum. A splendid right scarlet; a fine full double «desirable for bedding and unex- ‘celled for Winter flowers. Se- ‘lected Bulbs 6c. each; 57c. per «doz. ; $2.94 per 100. c thenille. A grand, large, double ‘flower of brilliant vermillion “scarlet extra fine. Selected Bulbs 4c. each; 82c. per doz.; $2.29 per , 100. Couronne @’ Or. A fine garden Tulip and one of the best double yellows for Winter forcing, very double, large and of perfect color. Selected bulbs 4c. each; 32c. per doz.; $2.29 per 100. Violet Fonce. Very dark violet. The darkest colored Tulip ever grown. Selected Bulbs 5c. each; 48¢e. per doz. ; $2.43 per 100. Raphael. Very large, blush white Tulip, shaded at edges with dark rose. One of the best of the varie- gated. Selected Bulbs 5c. each; 48c. per doz.; $2.43 per 100. Miaulus. Beautifully con- trasting colors red and yel- low make this one of the most desirable Tulips. Se- lected Bulbs 4e. each; 32c. per doz.; $2.27 per 100. Buckbee’s “Full of Life’’ Mixture. Over 30o0f the best varieties of Double early Tulips are comprised in this finest of all mix- tures. You will make no mistake by ordering this assortment. Selected Bulos 4c. each; 38c. per doz.: $2.56 per 100. Fancy Mixed. Selected named varieties mixed carefully together in such proportion as will give a beautiful array of colors. All blooming at the same time, Price 3c. each; 29c. per doz.; $1.99 per 100. c ‘nce of Orange. Bright golden - yellow, shadedorange. Very fine, clarge and showy flower; one of ‘the finest Tulips under cultiva- « tion. Selected bulbs 7c. each; 69c. © per doz. ; $3.43 per 100. Good Mixed.—All colors —20c. per doz,; $1.25 per 100. Double Tulips—puc von tTxot. Particularly desirable on account of earliness of bloom, profusion of flowers and richness of colors. Red and Yellow—4c. each; 38c. per doz. ; $2.56 per 100. Scarlet—4c. each; 43c. per doz.; $2.87 per 100. Late or May Flowering Tulips These most popular flowers come into bloom when the early Tulips are about through and remain beautiful until about the last of May. Grow on an average 10 to 15 inches high. BEST SINGLE LATE — a r ® . 4 ‘ q r) ) @ a e € ¢ t ¢ 3 ‘ £ ‘ ‘ € & yblooms, White Ground splashed with violet, purple, lilac Golden Crown. Lar i . S| i) e ge golden yellow flower with a narrow one ae Selected Bulbs 8c. each; 28c. per doz.; fringed edge of orange red. Selected Bulbs 8c. each; 28c. $1.47 per 3 per doz.; $1.47 per 100. -izares, Yellow Ground, feathered and striped with crimson, Se edie ere perce ae Pe eprad auch ; ‘ urpl white. > - a perp aay hite. Selected Bulbs 3c. each; 25c. per doz. ; BBe. per doz.; $1.98 per 100. 4 : : Darwin. Most gorgeous of the late sorts in splendid mixture. ‘ eneral Roberts. Dazzling crimson scarlet with violet black Selected Bulbs 4c. each; 38c. per doz.; $2.56 per 100. center. Tall stemmed late flowers. Selected Bulbs 4c. Fancy Mixed. All the above and many other fine standard each; 33c. per doz.; $1.98 per 100. and new sorts in finest mixture. Selected Bulbs 4c. each; 88c. per doz.; 2.56 per 100. Choicest Double Mixed. Comprising over 35 of the most popular sorts in finest mixture. 4c. each: 28c. per doz.; 32.56 per 100. ALL TULIP BULBS LISTED ON THIS PAGE READY FOR SHIPMENT IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. SINGLE’ HYACINTHS BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” VARIETIES Fine Form : Large Size : Very Fragrant : Strong Stems : Exquisitely Beautiful We consider the Single Hyacinths more useful and valuable than the double varieties. They are better for forcing, more vigorous in growth, and produce stronger spikes of bloom, which are generally of better substance and are at least as beautiful as those of the double sorts. Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rates are by express at purchaser’s expense. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates. Moreno—Beautiful Waxy-Pink. Se- lect Bulbs, 10c. each; $1.03 per doz. ; $7.86 per 100. Etna — New. A brilliant Scarlet- Rose with Carmine stripe. Select Bulbs, 10c. each; $1.03 per doz. ; $7.86 per 100. Lord Balfour—Color, Claret-Purple. Select Bulbs, 9c. each;, 97c. per doz, ; $7.18 per 100. Voltaire—Color, Blush, shaded darker. Select Bulbs, 8c. each; 88c, per doz.; $6.84 per 100. La Grandesse—Purest snow White. Select Bulbs, 10c. each; SL03 per doz.; 37.86 per 100. Schotel—Pale Porcelin Blue. Select Bulbs, 8c. each; 88e. per doz.; $6.84 per 100. Primrose Perfection—New. Pure Yellow. Se- lect Bulbs, 10c. each; $1.03 per doz.; $7.56 per 100. Garibaldi—Rich.glossy..Crimson....Select. Bulbs, 9eweach; 97e. per doz.;.87.18 per 100. | Gigantea—Soft delicate Rose. .Select Bulbs, 8e. each; 88c. per doz. ; $6.84 per 100. Enchantress —New. Pure “Baby Blue.”’ Select Bulbs, 10¢e. each; $1.03 per doz. ; $7.86 per 100. Gen. Havelock—Dark, glossy Indigo Blue. Select Bulbs, 9c. each; 97c. per doz.; $7.18 per 100. SAO OQQAY > Roi des Belges— Brilliant blood Scarlet; splen- did bedder. Select Bulbs, 9e- each; 97c. €I\\ iW) per doz.; $7.18 per 100. Snowball- Early fiowering pure White. Select Bulbs, IY) 9e. each ; 97c. per doz. ; $7.18 Tt uf per 100. an es King of the Yellows—Rich, deep Yellow. Select Bulbs, 8c. each; 88c. per doz. $6.84 per 100. Buckbee’s ‘Full of Life’ Mixture — All the newest and best varie— ties. Great care has been used in making up this very superior assortment to use nothing but the finest colors and free flower- ing sorts. Select Bulbs, 8c. each; 88c. per doz. ; $6.84 per 100. Superfine Mixed—All the varieties on this page and many others are included in this lot. Select Bulbs, 5c. each; 54c. per doz ; $3.72 per 10v. Mixed—All colors; very fine. Select Bulbs, 5c. each; 4c. per doz. $3.19 per LOO. ROMANS These flowers while smaller than the Dutch Hyacinths are produe- ed in greater abundance. Very beautiful and of exquisite perfume. Light Pink—7e. each; 69c. per doz.; $3 97 per 100. Rose—7c. each, 69c. per doz. ; $3.97 per 100. P White--7c. each; 69c. per doz. ; $3.97 per 100. BUOKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS CHOICE DOUBLE HYACINTHS LPULELIOMLIFS*/ Ss? SURE) TO PLEASE. —————————————————— VERY DOUBLE -:- PRETTY AND FRAGRANT PERFECTLY HARDY Our double hyacinths are the best obtainable, and can be depended upon to produce double flowers in a proportion unequaled in inferior grades. Single and dozen prices include postage. | The 100 rates are by express at purchaser’s expense. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than twenty-five at 100 rates. Complete cultural directions furnished free with every order. Chas. Dickens—Soft rose—Large double bells and fine spike. Select Bulbs—c. each ; 97c. per doz. ; $7.18 per 100. ie Van Speyk—A popular old variety of pure yellow. Very double and fui. Select Bulbs Se each; 88e. per doz. ; $6.84 per 100. Napoleon—New ; large double belis and fine spike. Color bright crimson. Select Bulbs—%ec. each; 97c. per doz. ; $7.18 per 100. Gertrude—One of the finest of the dark reds. Very strong and double. Select Bulbs—l0c. each; $1.03 per doz. ; $7.86 per 100. Ida—Really fine double bells of bright golden yellow; good full spike ;early. Select Bulbs—9c. each , 97c. per doz. ; $7.18 per 100. Blanchard—-Pure white. very early. Tall spike and large bells. Select Bulbs—Sc. each; 88c. per doz. ; $6.84 per 100. Minerva—Reddish orange tinged with yellow. Double bells and large spike. Select Bulbs—9c. each ; 97c. per doz. ; $7.18 per 100. Koh-i-noor—Very deep pink; fine large double bells; tall spike; good forcer. Select Bulbs—Sc. each; 88c. per doz. ; $6.84 per 100. Blandina—Creamy white; large spike, very large bells; distinctly double. Select Bulbs—l0c. each; $1.03 \per doz. ; $7.86 per 100. Marie—Dark lilac, extra large double bells, fine spike; early. Se- lect Bulbs—9c. each; 97c. per doz. ; $7.18 per 100. Waterloo—Bright rose, a very attractive double red. Select Bulbs — 8c. each ; 88c. per doz. ; $6.84 per 100. Rembrandt— Lilac tinted with mauve; fine compact spike of double bells. Select Bulbs—9ec. each; 97c. per doz. ; $7.18 per 100. Grand Vainqueur—Pure white; strong bulbs; very strong double large bell. Select Bulbs—10c. each; $1.03 per doz. ; 37.86 per 100, Laurence Koster —Bright blue, shaded purple; long truss, double bells. Se- lect Bulbs—l0c. each; $1.03 per EZ doz. ; $7.86 per 100. La Candeur—Pure white, very fine, long keeper and large. Select Bulbs— Yc. each; 97c. per doz. ; $7.18 per 100. Bloksberg—Bright porcelain blue; very large, full and double. Select Bulbs —9c. each; 97c. per doz. ; $7.18 per 100: Delicate—Good light blue, of fine form and sub- stance. Select Bulbs—S8e. each; 88c. per doz. ; $6.84 per 100. Buckbee’s ‘‘Fuli of Life’ Mixture—The best of all. Our European traveler personally selects the varieties contained in this Mixture and we know it to be the best ever offered. Select Bulbs—Sc. each ; 88c. per doz. ; $6.84 per 100. Superfine Mixture—Very fine mixture, composed of ail the varieties on this page and many others. Select Bulbs—ic. each; 54c. per doz. ; $3.72 per 100. Good Mixed—All colors; very fine. Selected Bulbs—ic. each; 49c. per doz.: $3.19 per 100. 4 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. BUCKBEE’S. “FULL OF LIFE” Narcissus, Daffodils and Jonquils READY FOR SHIPMENT IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rates are by express at purchaser’s expense. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than twenty-five at 100 rates. Complete cultural directions furnished free with every order. NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS. Amozrg Spring flowering bulbous plants the Narcissus family—which includes Daffodils and Jonquils—is one of the most important and of world-wide popularity. A They may be grown in garden beds, among hardy plants in herbaceous borders, or ‘naturalized,’ that is, grown as if wild in outlying portions of the lawn or grounds, on terraced slopes, stream side banks and along semi-shaded paths. DOUBLE. Double Von Sion—The weil- known popular, Double Yel- low Daffodil used for forcing. Imported Holland stock--True Extra Selected Bulbs—4c. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS. each; 48c. doz.; $2.89 per 100. Alba Plena—Double Snow White exquisitely scented. Late flowering. Extra Selected Bulbs—3c. each ; 29c. per doz.; $1.98 per 100. Double White—A great array of shades. Everything from pale white to blush and cream. 3c. each; 29c. per doz. ; $1.98 per 100. Double Yellow—The best sorts ranging in color from pale yellow to canary and orange. 4c. each; 39c. per doz. ; $2.44 per 100. Buckbee’s “Full of Life’? Mixed—aAll the best double varieties. Many of which are so scarce and expensive that they are offered.in no other way. 4c. each; 46c. per doz.; $3.10 per 100. Double Finest Mixed—Made up from the finest of the large double sorts. 3c. each; 38c. per doz. ; $2.32 per 100. Double Choicest Mixed—Not quite equal to the above, still they are very fine. 3c. each; 3lc. per doz. ; $2.29 per 100, SINGLE. Poeticus or Phesants Eye—2xcellent for outside work. Single pure white, orange cup—Hardy. 3c. each; 24c. per doz.; $1.73 per 100. Poeticus Ornatus—Four weeks earlier than above. 3c. each; 29c. per doz.; $2.11 per 100. Ajax Princeps—Very su- perior Forcing variety. Yellow trumpet, blush white perianth. Se- lected Bulbs 3c. each; oe per doz.; $2.07 per POETICUS NARCISSUS. Single Yellow—Rich array of colors which are sure to please. 3c. each; 24c. per doz. ; $1.73 per 100. Single White—aAll the whites including the delicate blush color. 3c. each; 22c- per doz. ; $1.64 per 100. Buckbee’s ‘‘Full of Life’? Mixture—The best assortment of|° Single Narcissus ever offered. All the best sorts and colors. Selected Bulbs 4e. each; 46c. per doz. ; $3.10 per 100. Single Finest Mixed—tThe best assortmentever offered. All the colors and varieties. 3c. each; 22c. per doz. ; $1.67 per 100. Single Choicest Mixed—tThe erade usually offered. Extra quality. 3c. each; 2le. per doz. ; $1.59 per 100. Polyanthus—very fragrant. Borne in clusters on long stems. Choicest mixed colors. 4c. each; 30c. per doz. ; $2.50 per 100. Paper White—tThis large flowering type is such an improvement over the ordinary ‘‘Paper White” that we have discontinued ine ti tra c + 29 DOUBLE VON SION NARCISSUS. ees On ceat Os Extra Selected Bulbs 3c. each; 32c. per JONQUILS—Hiehly prized for their graceful, fragrant blossoms. Our bulbs are sure to produce a profusion of large yellow flowers of great beauty. Single Sweet Scented—l7c. per doz. ; 83c. per 100. Double Sweet Scented—24c. per doz.; $1.49 per 100. BUOKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS; PLANTS AND BULBS. 5 THE TRUE “FULL OF LIFE” Bermuda Easter Lily (LILIUM HARRISIT) The Grandest Winter-Flowering Plant in Cultivation Is of the Easiest Culture, Blooming in Wonderful Abundance The flowers are delightfully fragrant, pure waxy white, of great sub- stance, and if cut as soon as they are open, or partially open, they can be kept with stems in water, for two weeks. A short time only is required to bring it into bloom. Bulbs potted in August can be had in flower in November, if desired. A succession of bloom can be kept up from November to May by bringing in a few pots of bulbs from cold frames at intervals throughout the winter. The quantity of bloom produced is marvelous; the average production of bulbs 5 to 7 inches in circumference, even when forced, is from 4 to 6 flowers, and of bulbs 7 to 9 inches, 8 to 12 flowers. Blooming plants in pots form typical Baster offerings and presents for decoration of the window, table, house or church. Nothing is more appropriately beautiful and highly appreciated. Thousands upon thous- ands are sold in the large cities every winter for this purpose. Prices of the True ‘‘Full of Life”’ Bermuda Easter Lily Bulbs: Monstrous Size Bulbs— 27c. each; 4 for $1.00, Extra Selected Bulbs — 23c, each; § for $1.00, Good First Size Bulbs— 15c, each}’4 for 50c, Chinese. Sacred Lily The flower is white with a yellow-tinted-cup.... The bulbs are large with from.three to six various sized offsets, and nearly-every,.offset sbears -a' flower stalk. Usually. grown ina bowl of water. We,can furnish them till the last of March,..when the supply isil usually exhausted, and. we do not. have more until fall. Bults 15e, each, postpaid, SSS Bermuda Haster Lily, Japanese Easter Lilies Beautiful fower. True type. About two weeks later than the Bermuda. ‘Memmoth Bulbs—ife. each; 3 for 50c. Fine Select Bulbs—18c. each; 2 for 25c. Lilium Candidum : The peerless white Lily, queen of the garden. Also called Annuciation or Ma- donna Lily. Although old and common, this is still one of the finest single clear white flowers In cultivation, and no garden however small should be without at least one plant of this beautiful variety. It should be planted in the fall. 20c, each; 3 for 50c, Lilium Auratum—Gold Banded Lily READY IN NOVEMBER The glorious gold bauded Lily of Japan, and one of the grandest plants in cultiva— tion. Its immense, ivory-white flowers are thickly studded with yellow and crimson spots, while in the center of each petal is.a golden band, fading at its edges into the white. Such choice bulbs as we offer if Well cared for will give from five to ten mag- nificent flowers the first yéar, and under good cultivation will, after becoming well established, give from ten to fifty. We are sometimes unable to deliver this varicty early enough in the fall for outdoor planting, but in thdt-case the bulbs can be successfully put out in the spring. , Monstrous Size Bulbs—30c, each; 4 for $1,00. Extra Select Bulbs—28c, each; 5 for $1.00, we Large Bulbs—18c, each; 3 for 50c.— - Complete cultural directions furnished free with every order. , Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rates are by express at purchaser’s expense. Not lessthan six of any one va- Tiety Supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates. j yg & “Lilium Auratum, BULBS ON THIS PAGE READY FOR SHIPMENT IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER EXCEPT AURATUMS WHIOH ARE NOT READY UNTIL NOVEMBER H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Buckbee’s “Full_of Life™ Bulbs Ready for Shipment in September and October SPANISH IRIS The flowers are of enormous size, and of indéseribable and charming hues and colors. See cut which gives only a faint idea of the beauty of this flower. British Qneen— Very beautiful pure White flowers, deliciously scented. Louise—Beautiful soft shade of Light Bine. Belle Chinoise—the best Golden Yellow ever grown. Reconnaissance—Bronze color. 3 Above four varieties—Selected Bulbs, 3c. each; 26c. per doz. ; $1.52 per 100. Pure White, Yellow, Bine, Bronze. 2c. each’; Zic. per doz.; $1.39 per 100. Buckbee’s ‘‘Full of Life’’ Mixed—Em bracing many of the new and peculiar shades and markings. Over 25 different and distinct varieties. Select Bulbs—i&c. per doz. ; $1.32 per 100. Choicest Mixed—A good assortment and well worth the price—dis5c. per doz.; 98c. per 100. ef RANUNCULUS Strikingly beautiful flowers, well adapted to pot culture in jhe house. The individual blossoms are about two inches in diameter, and perfectly double. The plants are not hardy and some pains must be taken to insure success when planted out in beds, but they will amply repay all care bestowed upon them. Like Anemones, they do best planted in very rich soil, and should have a northerly site protected from the sharp wind and too much sun. The beds should have good drainage, and the soil be light and warm. Persian—1l5c. per doz.; 65c. per 100. French—lic. per doz.; 65c. per 100. Turban—1i5c. per doz ; Tac. per 100. Buckbee’s “Full of Life’ Mixed—20c. per doz.; $1.08 per 100. Choicest Mixed—i5c. per doz.; 85c. per 100. CROCUS Everybody knows and admires the Crocus which is one of the earliest and daintiest of the spring flowers. Our Bulbs are of good size and can be de- pended upon to give good sat- isfaction every time. Adonis—Best Light Blue. Black Knight—Rich, dark, vel- vety purple. Above two— Selected Bulbs, 3c. each; 22c. per doz.; $1.43 per 1060. King of Orange—Large dark Orange. Selected Bulbs, 3c. each; 27c. per doz.; $1.74 per 100. Golden Yellow—Light Golden yellow. May—The one pure White that alwayscomestrue. Ranunculus. Albion—Seautiful Striped variety. Above three—Selected Bulbs, 3c. each; 22c. per doz. ; $1.43 per 100: Grandifiora Light Blue, Grandifiora White, Grandifora Purple, _ Grandifiora Striped, Grandifiora Orange. Grandifiora Cloth of Gold. Grandifiora Yellow, Grandifiora Cloth of Silver. Above 8 varieties—i4c. per doz.; d8c. per 100; $4.97 per 1,000. Buckbee’s “Full of Life’? Mixture— Composed entirely of named va- rieties, many of which are so rare that they cannot be listed separatelyowing to scarcity of stock. Selected Bulbs, 22c. per doz.: $1.43 per 100. Superfine Mixed—This mixture is indeed well named and is super- ior to most mixtures offered. Selected Bulbs, i4c. per doz.; 58c. per 100; $4.97 per 1,000. Choicest Mixed (not less than 100 sold)— Owing to the extremely low price we cannot afford to put up packages containing less than 100 Bulbs, Price per 100, 49c.; per 1,000, $3.97. Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 and 1,000 rates are by express at pur- chaser’s expense. Not less than six of any one rariety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at. 100 rates. Complete cultural directions fuinisted free with every order. «=e BUOKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS 7 Buckbee’s “Full of Life’ Bulbs Ready for Shipment in September and October Complete cultural directions furnished free with every order. Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rates by express at pur- chaser’s expense. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates. ANEMONE Highly ornamental winter, spring and summer flowering plants having both single and double flowers, the colors of which are wonderfully beautiful, run- ning through shades of blues, scarlet, rose, white, lavender, ete. For cutting they are grand. They are splendid for pot culture, flowering in the house or conservatory. i Celestiac—the best Blue—3e. each ; 27¢c. per doz.; $1.72 per 100. The Bride—the best White—3e. each; 27c. per doz.; $1.72 per 100. Fulgens—the best Scarlet—c. each; 27¢c. per doz. ; $1.72 per 100. Single Mixed—3c. each; 18c. per doz.; $1.20 per 100. Double Mixed—3c. cach; 18c. per doz. ; $1.20 per 100. CHIONODOXA OFTEN CALLED Glory of the Snow These are among the most exquisite of spring-flowering Bulbs, and should be grown in quantities. They produce flower spikes bearing 10 to 15 lovely Scilla-like flowers. They are perfectly hardy, and may be planted as an edging to a bed, or in masses, naturalized in the lawn they are charming; they flower with the Snowdrops and last a losg time in perfection. They wiil thrive well in any good garden soil, and are admirable for pot culture, for winter bloom- ing in the house, and for forcing for cut flowers. Remember that our Chionodoxa Bulbs are large cultivated Bulbs that will throw up several spikes bearing several flowers on each, not the col- - lected ‘-seconds”’ that can be sold at a lower price. Chionodoxa Luciliae—Bright Blue with large clear White center (large ( cultivated Bulbs)—18e. per doz. ; $1.21 per 100. + Chionodoxa Sardensis—Intense deep Blue (large cultivated Bulbs)— 22c. per doz. ; $1.24 per 100. Chionodoxa Gigantea—Unusually large flowers of lovely Lilac-blue, with conspicuous White center (large cultivated Bulbs)—22c. doz.; $1.36 per 100. Anemone, FREESIAS Freesias are the most popular and charming Bulbs for pot culture, flowering in the winter and spring in the conservatory, or window gar- den; 6or 8 Bulbs should be plantec in a 4-inch pot. = Giant White Snowstorm—4c. each; 47c. doz. ; $2.86 per 100. Refracta Alba—Extra large Bulbs —3c. each; 22c. doz; $1.47 per 100. Buckbee’s ‘‘Full of Life’? Mixed—20c. doz.; $1.34 per 100. / ph GERS y yz SCILLA, SCILLAS—The Blue Bell Most beautiful hardy spring Bulbs, producing in pro- fusion masses of exquisiterich Blue flowers almost before the snow has disappeared. Nutans—2c. each ; 2ic. per doz. ; $1.62 per 100. Siberica—sc. each; 32c. per doz. ; $2.07 per 100. Aiba—2e. each; 21e. per doz.; $1.62 per 100. SNOWDROP Tn the early spring months there is nothing more beautiful than a sheet of the snowy, graceful blossoms of the Snowdrop. Beds and. effects of surpassing beauty may be arranged with Snowdrops in the center, edged with bright Bine Scilla, Siberica or Chionodoxia, or by in- terminghng them. ae : Giant Flowering Single—3c. each; 15c. doz.; $1.53 per 100. Giant Flowering Double—3e. each: We. doz. ; $1.89 per 100. Za Giant Elwesii—3¢. each.; 15c. do; $1.53 per 100. Snowdrop. >” 8 H. W. BUOKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Buckbee’s “ Full gf Life”, Hardy Perennial Plants and Shrubs The Old Fashioned Hardy Garden Flowers. The favorites of old-time gar- den are again popular and deservedly so. No feature of the garden'can be more satisfactory than a good assortment of these hardy plants prc ducing from early Spring to late in the Fall a continuous succession of charming flowers which are much more interesting than the usual greenhouse yarieties and are equally valuable for garden ornamentation and cutting purposes. Many people seem to think that in order to get satisfactory results they must have large clumps of these, but experience has taught us that thisin most casesis a mistake. In fact a vigorous plant of proper size will in nearly every case give quicker and better returns than the best so called ‘“‘Large”’ or ‘‘Field’’ clumps... The eulti- vation of these is of the simplest and they can be grown on any good garden soil with good results. In order, however, to produce the most luxuriant flow- ers it is well to enrich the ground with any good fertilizer such as well decom- posed cow or sheep manure. A covering of such manure applied in the Fall will both enrich the soil and give protection during Winter. Achillea. (The Pearl). One of the very best white flowered plants for the border The flowers are borne in the greatest profusion the entire summer on strong erect stems, pure white in color; somewhat resembling Pompon Chrys- anthemums. As a summer cut bloom, it is invaluable. Select Plants postpaid—ldc. each; not prepaid, by Express— $1.20 per doz. GOLDEN GLOW Delphinium or Larkspur. (Formosum). These old fashioned fiowers are being used with telling effect im our parks and public grounds. They are about the only blue hardy flower of any note, and have a long season of bloom. Blooms from June until frost, and grows three to four feet high. Very dark blue in color. Select Plants postpaid, 15c, each; not prepaid, by express, $1.15 per doz. fg Bleeding Heart. (Dielytra, or Dic- entra). An old fashioned favorite; its long and graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are always attractive: Baby’s Breath. (Gypsophila Panic- ulata). A beautiful old fashioned plant possessing a grace not found in any other perennial. It formsa beautiful mass of pure white flowers of a charming gauze-likeappearance and is exquisite for cutting. “Plants two to three feet in height and about the same in diameter. is perfectly at home in any part of the garden, but is specially valuable for planting in the shade. Prices postpaid—lidc. each. Not prepaid, by Express—$1.15 per doz. Prices postpaid—lic. each. Not prepaid, by Express—$1.20 per doz. Canterbury Bells. (Campanula Me- dium). An old time favorite. Our stock has been grown from the very finest strains. Prices postpaid—l0c. each. Not prepaid, by Express—$1.00 per doz. Coreopsis. (Lanceolata Grandiflora). One of the most popular hardy plants. The flow- ers are of a rich golden yellow and invaluable for cutting; continues in bloom the en- tire Summer and Fall, does well everywhere. Prices postpaid—10c. each. Not prepaid, by Express—$1.00 per doz. Fox Glove. (Digitalis). Another good old fashioned but dignified and stately perennial. The strong flower stalks—often four to six feet high always give an appearance of strength wherever planted and during their period of flowering put other plants al- most in the shade. Prices postpaid—l5c. each, Not prepaid, by Express, $1.15 per doz. Gaillardia Grandiflora. One of the showiest and most effective hardy plants; about two feet high, and continuous bloomers from June till cut down by the frost.. The flowers are of gorgeous coloring; the center is of dark red-brown with petals marked with rings of brilliant crimson, orange and yermillion, and often a combination of all in one flower. Excellent for cutting. Prices postpaid—10c. each. Not prepaid, by Express—$1.00 per doz. Golden Glow. (Rudbeckia). It is a question whether any other hard perennial has ever met with greater popularity than this. lt is.a strong robust grower, of five to six feet, and produces masses of double golden yellow cactus dahlia-like flowers from July to September, Prices postpaid—l0c. each. Not prepaid, by Express—75c. per doz. Hardy English Violet. This Violet is entirely hardy of a deep violet-purple color and most deliciously fragrant, and perfectly double. It surpasses the well known “Marie Louise” Violet in richness of color, being many shades darker, and far excels it in its delightful odor which is one of its greatest merits. Will grow and bloom in any garden and in any situation. Nothing is more appropriate for cemetery plots than the Hardy Double English Violet. Prices postpaid—10c. each. Not prepaid, by Express—$1.00 per doz. BUOCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS 9 Buckbee’s “é°" Hardy Perennial Plants and Shrubs HARDY PHLOX No class of Hardy Perennials is of more importance than the Phloxes which suc- ceed almost under any conditions and flower from the end of June until late in the Fall; and while they will continue in good condition‘and flower freely for many years with- out attention, still they are much improved by liberal cultivation. Although there are quite a number of different varieties and colors, we have confined ourselves to six of the newest and rarest sorts, which are without doubt the choicest and most distinct assortment that has ever been offered. Selma. Medium tall variety. Dark-stemmed, light salmon color with violet eye. Very attractive and sure to please. Select plants, prices postpaid—l5c. each; not prepaid, by express—$1.25 per doz. Coquelicot. Beautiful orange red and scarlet variety with distinct violet eye. Large free bloomer with strong stems. Select plants, prices postpaid—1l5c. each; not pre- paid, by express—$1.25 per doz. | Pantheon. The peerless pink. Extra large, flat flowers of salmon pink. This is a sort that never fails to give the best of satisfaction. Select plants, prices post- paid—ldc. each.; not prepaid, by express—$1.25 per doz. Chateaubriand. Pure white with crimson, carmine eye; shading to violet purple. Long strong stems, very erect. Select plants, prices postpaid—l5c. each; not pre- paid, by express—$1. 25 per doz. F. G. Von Lassburg. The purest white in cultivation, Long stems bearing im- mense flowers, the individual florets of which are larger than any other white. Select plants, prices postpaid—lic. each. ; not prepaid, by express—$1.25 per doz. Inspector Peiker. Purplish mauve washed in white. Very unique and distinct color. A very satisfactory variety. Select plants, prices postpaid—l65c. each; not prepaid, by express—$1.25 per dozen. Haray Perennial Phlox, SHASTA DAISY Mixture of new named varieties HOLLYHOCK Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities as the Hollyhock. The flowers form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of color. It re- quires a rich, deep soil, wel? drained, and will repay in quantity and elegance of bloom any extra care. plants 50c. each. or the set of four for only $1.75. Pink Pearl Rambler. Golden Beauty Rambler. Beautiful Crimson Rambler. New Diadem Rambler. Larger Plants 30c. each. The set of four cost but $1.00, by express at purchaser's expense, The larger and extra size plants shipped by express at bityer’s e=pense, BABY RAMBLER tiicsx’ DWARF CRIMSON RAMBLER Fine young plants, postpaid, 25c. to 35e. each. Two-year-old plants, by express, buyer's expense, 50c. each. | THE FINEST HARDY CLIMBING ROSES IN THE WORLD Empress of China—(The Apple Blossom Rose.) Attaining a height of 15.00 25 feet ina single season. Color soft dark red, chang- ing to lighter red or pink. Carmine Pillar—Single; carmine pink. Very fine and attractive. Baltimes Belle—Pale blush yariegated carmine. Hardy every- where, Tennessee Belle—Strong, vigorous, graceful grower. tiful pink. Greville, or Seven Sisters—Flowers varying in color from light pink to crimson. Hardy everywhere. Mary Washington—F lowers large, pure white and very double. Queen of the Prairie—Strong and rapid grower; bright red color. Bright, beau- EUG eS NOTIOE.—All the Roses listed on this page are Hardy and will live outside during the winter months. ficiently protected according to the locelity where they are plant at: aaa . These Roses are Hardy and will grow outside during the winter months if nicely muiched, well-covered and protected. Marechal. Neil—Grandest of all golden-yellow Roses. - Flowers superb, of extra large size, double and deliciously fragrant. Reine Marie Henriette—Extra large, finely formed flowers; very full and double, borne in clusters; color glowing crimson. Climbing Wootton—Strong, free grower, superbly-formed flowers, which are bright magenta red, passing to violet crimson, richly shaded.and very fragrant. La Marque—Pale canary-yellow, almost white; beautiful buds. large full flowers, very double and sweet. Climbing Meteor-It is a free, persistent bloomer, producing in great profusion magnificently formed buds and fiowers which in color are dark velvety crimson, the equal of any Rose in» cultivation. ’ E Worth 50c.; My Price 10c. each; $1.00 per dozen; Larger Plants by Express, at buyer's expense, 30c. each; $3.00 per dozen. But should be suf- ed. SSS == S > BUOKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS 11 BUCKBEE’S ‘Full of Life? KVERBLOOMING ROSES Bon Silene—Very vigorous; blooms the year round; beautifully formed buds of a rich carmine shade, Bridesmaid — (Tea) —This exquisite new Rose is a sport from the old favorite, Oatherine Mermet, and is similar ex- cept as to color, which is two shades darker. It isa valuable acquisition. Champion of the World—This is the grandest ofall new Roses. Plants which have bioomed all summerin the garden may be pottedin the autumn and will bloom profusely all winter in any window. Color is deep, rosy pink, darker and richer than Hermosa—a shade of the delicate richness that is seldom seen. Though a perpetual bloomer it is very hardy and robust as an oak, and is the most healthy Rose extant. Price 15c, each, postpaid, Chlotilde Soupert—Oolor fine pearly white, shaded with lovely soit pink in the cen- ter. It blooms freely when plants are small and continues in the greatest profusion. Comtesse Dusy—Flowers are exceedingly large, full, deep and double; color is a pure satiny white; a strong, vigorous grower and free bloomer. Duchess de Brabant—Rosy pink, edged with Silver; a constant and. profuse bloomer. Golden Gate—A glorious Rose. Full and double, extremely beautiful buds. Oolor is creamy white, exquisitely tinged Helen Gould—Flowers largeand handsome, buds long. and finely pointed; color clear rich maroon or deep purplish red; center sometimes streaked with silvery white. Hermosa—An excetlent rose; blooms in large clusters; large; very double and fragrant; color beautiful clear rose. Hardy. One of the best. THE TULIP ROSE ps ——————————_ FOR HOUSE CULTURE Worth 20c.; Prices except where noted, 10c.each. Any 3 for 25c., postpaid. Larger Plants 30c. each, by Express, at buyer’s expense. with rich golden yellow and clear roses, Isabella Sprunt — Bright canary yellow, very handsome grower, and a constant producer, , La France—One of the finest Roses known. Oolor a beautiful changeable silvery pink; very fragrant. Mad, de Watteville—(The Tulip Rose)—The color isa remarkable shade of beauti- ful creamy yellow, richly colored with rosy blush. The flowers are large, very fulland highly perfumed. Fine forall purposes. Very profuse bloomer. Price 15c, each, postpaid. Niphetos—I consider this one of the very best and most satisfactory in the list. The color is a beautiful glistening snowy white; strong, vigorous grower and will produce bloom without end. Perle des Jardins—The one Tea Rose which you cannot do without. The color is faultless whether the waxy petals show the rich cream tint of cool weather or take richer golden shades which a warmer sun gives them. y Princess de Sagan—This is a rose of great value and beauty; the color is rich vel- vety crimson, brilliantly beautiful; blooms quickly and abundantly. Queen’s Scarlet.—A constant and profuse bloomer; color rich, velvety scarlet, very brilliant and striking; an excel- lent Rose for bedding or pot culture. Safrano—It grows vigorously and pro- duces a continuous crop of flowers the year round; quite hardy. Thecolor is a@ pure apricot yellow, changing to Orange and fawn, sometimes tinted with rose. The Bride— Decidedly the best pure white Tea Rose. ‘The buds are very large and } double. Would grace any bride in her wedding robes. Unsurpassed for purity of color. Any One of these Three Marvelous Col- 2 5 Cc ® The Triumphant America Rose Collections lections Delivered Free by Mail, for only SN S hae mcc)))y> a 0. DE LA BARTHE THE SECOND FOUR C. De La Barthe—Beautiful in bud, a dream when full blown, color delicate rich pink. Worth l5c. THE FIRST FOUR White Bougier—Always in bloom. Most beautiful snowy white. Worth 20c. Mme, Camille- One of the most esthetic Gen. Robt. Lee—Exquisite soft golden yel- pink roses. Worth lbc, low changing tocoppery bronze. Worth Meteor—The most brilliant and richly col- 200. ored red known. Worth léc. - Mlle. F. Kruger—In great demand, color 4 deep coppery yellow. Worth l5c. Marie Van Hautte—Pale yellow, a wonder Queen—A white that glistens like fallen inits class. Worth l5c, A : snow. Worth 20c. This Special set of First Four only 25c, This Special set of Second Four only 25c. § N\ y A = ANH \ SS LV Ay fi) il MAMAN COCHET THE THIRD FOUR Maman Cochet—Oharming, delightful shade of pink; constantly in bloom. Worth Lic, M. Hoste— Magnificent variety, creamy white deepening to pale yellow. Worth 15c, Pink Bougier— Most lovely pink, beautiful in flower and foliage. Worth 20c, M. Aggrippina—200 flowers counted ona single one-year-old plant. Lovely red, alwaysin bloom. Worth ldc. This Special set of Third Four only 25e, Be Sure to State Which Four You Want—First, Second or Third. These Collections Cannot be Changed Under Any Circumstances. All the Roses listed on this page are for House Oulture. 12 HH. W: BUCK BEE BOCGEFORD ILLINOIS. Buckbee’s “Full ‘of Life’ PALMS Latania Borbonica—On account of its ‘strong, healthy habit this»Palm is.more popular than any other. It is magnificent in ap- pearance and quite beautiful for baskets. jardinieres, etc. Fine, young plants 20c. each, postpaid. Kentia Balmoreana—Exceedinely popular parlor Palm. Decidedly rugged under all kinds of treatment. Fine, young plants 20c. each. postpaid. Phoenix Canariensis—Beautiful, strong-growing Palm withglossy, dark green foliage. Sure to please and easily grown. Pane = ei ae TTA : : - ; Fine, young gaets 20c. each, postpaid. Kentia Fosteriana— Without exception the most hardy Palm inits class. Quite graceful and e THE SET OF SIX PALMS scarcely has an equal for table decoration. pecia er ON THIS PAGE C. Fine, young plants 20c. each, postpaid. FREE BY MAIL, ONLY Seaforthia Elegans—A magnificent plant for jar- | dinieres or center of tropical bed. Most graceful. Leaves of rarely beautiful form- Larger Palms EXCELLENT SPECIMEN PALMS wey young plants 20c. each, postpaid. BY EXPRESS, x : i Cocos Weddeliana—Most elegant and graceful of BUYER’S EXPENSE, BY EXPRESS, BUYER’S EXPENSE, all the smaller Poe Slender act ‘ stems; abundant, gracefuliy-arching 75¢. to $2.50 each $3.00 to $5.00 each leaves. _Admirable for fern iste Fine, young plants 25c, each, postpaid. BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE’ DECORATIVE PLANTS INDIA RUBBER TREE. (Ficus Elastica.) The large, shin- ing green leaves bear the dry air of a living room better than al most any other plant. No wonder, thén, that everybody likes it. Plants 12 inches high 56c : Larger Plants $1.00 to $2.00 each. Rubber Piaats by Express only. Auraucaria Excelsis—Nothing more beautifulin the way ofa house plant. Resembles a pine tree in appearance, but is of very fine texture. Plants 12 inches high, $1.50; Larger Plants $2.00 to $3.00. Sent by express only. Nephrolepis Piersonii—(The Ostrich ey K R N S Plume Fern.) To fully appreciate the beauty and value of the Piersonii SOnCD LDS DE Ta one must. see it growing. The Rare and Beautiful fronds grow -broad and heavy and measure at Jedst six inches across when fully developed, increasing in rare beauty as they grow. It is wonderfully valuable for its beauty and forthe ease of culture, hardi- = ness and general adaptability to conditions. I can unhesitatinely re- = commend the Piersonii Fern to every one of my customers, for I know they will praisé it as highly as TI do When they have seen it dey elop 3 in all its wondrous beauty, Let me send youone. [have made the AURAUGARIA price extremely low and my stock is fine. : Fine, young plants 15c. to 25c. each, postraid. Larger plants, by express, not prepaid, 75c., $1.00, $1.50, $2.60 each. RUBBER PLANT, Admiral Togo Fern Ball q ede. : - Fern Roots, Nephroiepis VW hitmanii about the size ofa pencil, woven out- Maiden Hair Fern Always in demand for table and house decoration. It thrives nicely im almost every living room or parlor. Exceedingly graceful in appearance. and grows more beautiful year by year. One of the finest Ferns yet intro- Guced. It is. an improvement oyer . iersonil, = re compact and sige ana Pierso nil, being more ) c around a ball | |Staeefule of Fe Oss. Fine, young plants, 25c. and 35c | Easily grown and highly satisfactory. ach. Postpaid. 5 These roots S Ke Soom EiaDke Seen peskch- -produce Larger plants, by express, not. pre- beautiful paid, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 each. sprays of ferns from Lerger plants. by express, not pre- paid, 50c., 75c. and $1.00 Sach. Boston Fern eyes;or buds Nephrolepis Scotti at nearly A most) beautiful fern for growing 6very inch of The fan) dwar Boston bern. A in pots, yases or baskets, It thrives their length, All you. haye to do.to,start compact dwarf ferm of. the-iamous Bos- under ordinary conditions, requiring| them to grewing.is to,seak them, well ton Fern, -very beantifulatevery stage very little att ention. The fronds grow with tepid water for half an-hour and of its growth, growing SSS erand large 2,t0 3feet long and arch over in the} jangthem upin‘a warmroom: It usual- specimens. most graceful manner, ly tikes: about sixoweeks to Start them. spacing quae mianta 200. and 30e. eae RAD ag blunts 15¢.to25o0each,| They need noearih, dish or pot, Simply eae: nid: eu soak them and-hang thém up, - L = Win ee ee are Lerger plants, by express, not pre- ere ants, by , not paral, 50c.,'75ce-; $1.00, $1 50 each. Each 500:;32 for $5.00. «- paid, '75c.,$1. ows wa each. Larger size, 75c. each; ‘12 for $7. 50. Postpaid. BUOKBEE’S ie Le fe “hi ‘ oa figil i By y C b NEW Ale Hi Nn ad i pi Cer » EVER-BEARING ST. 4 Vass FRENOH JOSEPH. SY Oli) Zz Z = —<————_x —L ——— ———S—— — = S—>= —S —— = —> == ~ —SS3 —_ = = SS a oe Te H we y oe GREAT NORTHERN. SPECIAL OFFER Perfection Strawberry Plant Collections These collections haye been especially pre- pated to meet the requirements of both an early and continuous bearing season, and from the Thousands of Testimonial expressions that we have received from our customers from all sec- tions, J am confident that they will meet the re- quirements of Strawberry Fanciers everywhere. COLLECTION A—For only 99c. I will send post- paid 12 selected plants each of the four following varieties: Great Northern—New French Everbearing St, Joseph—Rough Rider and The Great Ruby. COLLECTION B—For only $1.47 I will send by Express not prepaid, 50 selected plants each of the four following varieties: Great Northern, New French Everbearing St, Joseph, Rough Rider and The Great Ruby. COLLECTION C—For only $2.87 I will send by Express not prepaid, 100 selected plants each of the four following varieties: Great Northern, New French Everbearing St. Joseph. Rough Rider and The Great Ruby. The above collections can not be broken under any conditions. SS “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS. 13 ‘Buckbee’s- Northern Grown Pedigreed ‘FULL OF LIFE STRAWBERRY PLANTS EVERY PLANT A PERFECT SPECIMEN We have a Large Stock of Extra Heavy Rooted Plants of all Varieties Quoted WHEN I SHIP STRAWBERRY PLANTS—In this locality, Strawberry Plants are ready for shipment the latter part of September and in October. Be sure to state the exact date you want your plants shipped when ordering. Otherwise will use -our best judgment. We are also | booking orders for next Spring shipment, so if;you'do not care to start your bed until then order now and we will reserve very choice plants for you. NOTICE—-All varieties marked (S) are. Staminate, Perfect Flowering and Bi-Sexual varieties. All varieties marked (P) are Pistillate and destitute of Stamens. Therefore, when planting varieties marked (P) it will be necessary to have every third row a Perfect Flowering or (S) variety to properly fertilize the bed; much finer fruit will be obtained by so doing. For example—If your order ealls for 200-Great Ruby (P) you should also haye 100 Great Northern (S) to properly fertilize the bed., Plant the first two rows with Great Ruby (P) and the third row with Great Northern (S) and so on; or you can use any other (P) and (S) varieties in the same manner. CULTURE—Strawberries require very rich soil and good cultivation while grow- ing. When plants are received, dip the roots in water, taking care not to wet the leaves or crown, Set the plants out in rows 2 or 3 feet apart and 15 inches in the row, using care that the crown of plant is set above the earth; press the soil firmly about the roots so as to exclude all air. In December cover the whole bed with straw about one inch deep, and in March uncover crowns of plants. NEW FRENCH EVERBEARING ST. JOSEPH (S) Medium Early Fruit of good size, color rich, glossy red; berries are firm, very juicy and. ofa sweet sparkling flavor. The plant is hardy, an abundant and continuous bearer. Price, Postpaid by Mail, Dozen 27c,; 100—88c, By Express at Buyer’s Expense, 100—59c.; 1000—$4,97 THE GREAT RUBY (P) Very Early Of fine shape, size and color. Wonderfully prolific, Magnificent size, Continu- ons Bearer, Rich Tempting Flavor: Price, Postpaid by Mail, Dozen 37c.; 50 Plants 83c,; 100 Plants $1.42. By Express at Buyer’s Expense, 100—$1.09; 1000—$8.24. THE GREAT NORTHERN (S) In this best early new Strawberry are combined the best qualities of many leading sorts. It isa strong, rank, healthy grower, with everlasting foliage and perfect blossoms, Very early to ripen, a great yielder. The berries are of uniform large size, of delicious sweet flavor. Its extreme earliness helps to give it its extra sweetness. Color a most beautiful glowing red. Price, Postpaid by Mail. Dozen 33c.; 100—$1,19 By express at Buyer’s Expense, 100—98c. ; 1000—$7,84 ROUGH RIDER (S) Main Crop Enormously productive, hardy and free from disease. Berries very large, roundish but elongated—somewhat flattened and pointed. Color, rich dark red. The firmest and latest Strawberry in existence. Its blossoms are perfect. Price, Postpaid hy Mail, Dozen 27c, ; 100—83c. By Express at Buyer’s Expense, 100—59c.; 1000—$4.97, The following new and standard varieties are too well Prices prepaid pauses notmronels known to need extended descriptions by Mail at Buyer's expense per doz.| por 100} per 100| per 1000 Aroma (§) Late ............... 22 Tle 49c $3.44 Aug. Luther (8) Extra Early.. 22¢ Tle 49c 3 44 Bederwood (S) Medium Early. 22¢ Tle 49c 3 44 Brandywine (8) Fine. Late.... 22c¢ Tle 490 3 44 Bubach (P) Medium Late.... 28¢ 130 62c 3 88 Climax (S) Medium Late...... 28c 730 520 8 88 Clyde (8) Medium Farly............. 28¢ 78¢ 62c 8 88 Commonwealth (S) Late................... 23¢ 718¢c 520 8 88 Cresent (P) Medium Early... ../...0.0.0.0.0... 22¢ Tle 49 3 44 Gandy (S)pldtevsen gst ieecn cram eters sah. Mee ant eran 220 Te 49c 8 44 Glen! Mary (S))Meditim/ Haters ty. ccecsoccescoe foster een 270 83c 59c 497 Haverland'(P) Medium Early, ........jimot..-s-sosvoccenn 28c 780 520 8 88 Klondike: (S)i Barly rs pie ne bec sttiaeas tae see eee Qe 83c 590 497 Michel’s Early (S) Extra Early. .......cc ccc ceeccesleseae esas 22¢ Z1c 490 844 Nettier(B) pater snes. sesh. ceehishe ae ocine sc ostecohemynicnte 270 83c 59c 4 97 Nick Ohmer (8) Medium Late ......0.....c.0ccecseceseeneee 270 8380 690 4 97 Parker Earle (S) Medium Early..............sceececeeceeces 280 "7830 520 8 88 Sample (P) Tater yes Se aah «a Ouhetell Sele pronto 270 83c 590 497 Sen. Dunlap (S) Medium Early.............2.2eceeeeeee cers 220 T1c 49c 3 44 Splendid (8) Medium Early ............cceee seen eneeceensece 22c Z1o 490 344 Steven’s Champion (8) Late..............ccccecceccececrers 230 78c 520 8 88 Uncle Jim (8) Medium Late ....--..... cee eee eeeensvsaees 230 780 520 8 88 Warfield (P) Medium Early........000cccccscecsescecsccoes 22c Tle 490 344 Wirt SHoltCo ye Meie nate atone onetoe ne eae tenes aera 270 830 59c 4-97 BUOKBEE’S PEDIGREED STRAWBERRY PLANTS ARE KNOWN AND GROWN THE WORLD OVER 14 ‘ H. W. BUCKBEE, ROOKFORD, ILLINOIS. BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE”——— BEAUTIFUL PANSIES TESTED AND RELIABLE IT know that everyone of the great host of Pansy lovers is deeply in- terested-in the development and improvement of this gorgeous fiower. After years of study and experiment I have succeeded in perfecting and have produced a strain of Pansies that are far superior to any other ever put on the market. You will observe the difference in the prices of the mixtures offered below which is accounted for by the fact that the finest strains of Pansies as a rule are shy seeders. For Spring flowering the seed should be sown in the Fall and protected during the Winter. Pan- sies do best in fresh soil enriched by thoroughly decomposed manure. Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Mixed Pansy Seed I pay particular attention to the blending of the Pansy seed that makes up Buckbee’s Famous FULL OF LIFE Mixtures. Nothing is too good to be placed in these mixed packets. Each year finds them gaining in popularity. No (enll) seeds ever go into these mixtures, and I can conscientiously recommend them to my friends. knowing full well that every purchaser will be more than satisfied. Buckbee’s World’s Fair: Mixture. Buckbee’s Mammoth Sun- rise Mixture. This is my finest mixture of Pansies; the flowers are of the larg- est size, most perfect shape, and comprise a blend of well balauced colorings that would meet the approval of the most critical enthusiast. Liberal Pkt. only 10c.; 3 Pkts. 25c. Buckbee’s World’s Fair Prize Mixed. This mix- ture was awarded Grand } Prize Medal at the World’s Fair. It is an exceedingly fine mixture; producing flowers of rare beauty both in colorings and markings. Liberal Pkt. 8c.; 3 Pkts. 20c.; 14 02. 60¢c.; 02. $1.00. Buckbee’s Sweet Scented Mixture. This is cer- tainly a most desirable noy- elty in the Pansy family; the flowers have the deli- cate perfume of the violet, the Pansy size, and also the Buckbee’s Everblooming Mixture. This mixture comprises a large number of colorings, and is intended to supply the want of a first class mixture at a moderate rich colorings and markings 5 ise i ae Ris : price. Pkt. 4c.;3 Pkts. 10c.; of the Pansy. Liberal Pkt, : = ; 3g 02. 40c.3 02. Tac. 8c.; 3 Pkt. 20ce. Beethoven. Rainbow. Giant Trimardeau Mixture. . Of very.large size-and containing a great many fancy colors, of strong robust growth, and well adapted to the trying conditions of our climate. Pkt. 8c,; 3 Pkts. 20c.; }¢ oz. 60c.; oz. $1.09. Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Pansies in Separate Colors Buckbee’s New Giant White. Mammoth flowering variety Handel. A very lovely combination of Violet and White. of pure White color; always comes true and makes.a pleas- Pkt. 7c. ing contrast to the other colors usually sold. Pkt..10c. Black Knight. Rich velvety shade of Black. Pkt. 5c. Beethoven. Creamy White sround, blotched with Black. Blue Kine .@Rich Sky-cigeeeey Hee eae ieee! Cardinal. Nearest approach to a pure Red Pansy. Pkt. 5c. blotches. Pkt. 5c. Emperor William. Brilliant Ultra-marine Blue with three Purple violet : ’. ay Faust. (King‘of the Blacks.) Almost Black, Pkt. 7c. Ne Antes Golden Crest. Gorgeous and striking Yellow variety. Pkt. 5c. At) AAT i 5 mn ey Lohengrin. A rich Golden Yellow. Price—Pkt. 7c. yo) Ae Lord Beaconsfield. Deep Purple Violet, shading to White on the upper petals; very effective. Pkt. 7c. Mahogany Colored: Riciand velvety. . Pkt. 7c. Peacock. A striking variety of large size, with side petals gorgeous as a peacock, while the lower petals are of a deep Claret margined with Terra- cotta Rose. Pkt. 7e. Rainbow. Beautifully blotched. Startling varieties. Pkt. 5c. Strauss. Deep velvety Black, of large size and great beauty. Pkt. 7c. Snow Queen. Very large; grand pure White. Pkt. dc. Wagener. Most superb, abounding in the richest colorings. © Pkt: Te. Weber. Magnificent White variety... Pkt. vc. Buckbee's. Mammoth. Sunrise Mixtures -Onr-Pansy Seeds are Acknowledged the Best in Taig, Country. BUOKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS 15 Buckbee’s “Full of Life’ Flower Seeds F BEAUTIFUL PERENNIAL PLANTS PERFECTY HARDY : EXQUISITE COLORS . FRAGRANT BEAUTY The more progressive lovers of flowers in the last few years have shown a tendency to go more into the planting of seeds that don’t have to be sown every season, but which when once in the ground will come up year after year and give an abundance of beautiful flowers which will bloom from early Spring till late in the Fall. And it is with this end in view that I have compiled the following list of HARDY PERENNIALS, assuring those who have hitherto been eoutent with the ordinary run of ANNUALS (which only last for one season) that they will be well repaid for the time, labor and the small outlay invested. The seeds of most Hardy Perennials may be sown at any time from January till Oetober. Early sowing should be made indoors in boxes or they may be sown out of doors in April after the frost has gone and transplanted where intended to flower in early Fallor following Spring. Many varieties succeed best sown in Autumn when they should be sown in cold-frame, transferring them to their permanent places the following Spring. In the Southern states the seed is sown in the open ground and a slight protection is sometimes necessary in very severe weather. Many of the failures in Flower Culture are due to improper treatment of seeds and young plants. The soil should be well prepared and the surface made as fine and smooth as possible. Do not plant any seeds when the ground is wet but water thor- oughly the day before sowing. When sown in shallow boxes in the house see that the drainage is perfect by boring holes in bottom of box and filling same about an inch with broken crocks, coal cinders, or any rough material that will furnish drainage. ‘ : ALYSSUM SAXATILA. Aiyssum—Saxatile (Gold Dust). Mass of beautiful bright orange blossoms during Spring and Sum- mer. Per Pkt: 4c. Arabis Alpina. One of the earliest Spring Plants showing the prettiest of pure White flowers as sdon as the snow disappears. Pkt. 7c. Candytuft—Iberis Sempervirens, A profuse early Spring White blooming hardy perennial; much used for cemeteries, rockeries, etc. Pkt. 4c. ; Canterbury Bells. A popular old fashioned garden plant producing handsome bell-shaped flowers in endiess variety. Double Mixed Pkt. (100 seeds) 4e ; Single Mixed Pkt. 3c. Carnations. One of the indispensible features both for greenhouse culture in Winter and for the garden in Summer. Extra Choicest Double Mixed Pkt. (100 seeds) 10c. MARGUERITE—Deservedly the most popular Carnations with the amateur as they begin flower- ing in a few weeks from time of planting. «Plt. (100 seeds, Finest Mixed) 5c. Centrosema (Butterfly Pea.) A hardy perennial vine of rare beauty; flowers from a rosy violet to reddish purple; white marking through center. Pkt. 8c. Christmas Rose. A most valuable hardy plant; often found blooming freely in December regardless of ice and snow. Pkt\ 8c. Chrysanthemum. Hardy perennial varieties. Quite easily raised from seed, and free bloomers. Pkt. 10e. : : Columbine—Aquilegia. The beautiful Rocky Mountain Coiumbine; large flowers, elegant foliage and other good qualities. Pkt. 1c. Coreopsis. One of the finest hardy plants with large golden yellow flowers; easily grown from seed. } kt. 8e. ; Fox-Glove—Digitalis. Handsome and stately plants; easily grown—will succeed under almost any eonditions. Wealth of long beautifully spotted flowers. Pkt. 4c. Gaillardia. One of the hardiest, showiest and most effective of perennials. Thrives almost any- where, and takes care of itself; continuous bloomer; fine for cutting., Splendid Mixed Varie- ties—Pkt. 8c. = | / Golden Rod. -The National flower. Well known golden yellow favorite. Pkt. 4c. Zh Hibiscus (Marshmallow.) Extremely showy and ornamental having large-sized: beautifully colored SWEET WILLIA flowers. Pkt. 4e. Hollyhocks. The indispensible well known flower. Very im- Pentstemon. Highly useful and attractive including a wide posing and majestic in growth; for forming background it range of brilliant dazzling flowers of all colors. Pkt. 4c. has no equal... Double. White; Double.Lemon; Double Hare shentace f Black ; Double Magenta; Double Pink; each Pkt. 8c. Double Phlox. , Hardy herbaceous perennial. Seed saved from the Mixed—Very choice, embracing over twenty different va- choicest specimens.” All Colors Mixed—Pkt 8c. rieties—Pkt. (50 seeds) 5c. Pinks—Dianthus. Hardy garden variety. Admirably adapted Larkspur—Delphinium, | Beautiful, showy, stately growing for beds and borders; delightful, refreshing,, spi¢y odor. hardy perennials, bearing splendid spikes of flowers in Should be in every garden. Rockford Favorite Mixed— great profusion. _ Finest and Choicest Mixed—Pkt. 4c. Pkt. 5c. > Paeony. Well known plants which should be in every garden, Plumarius—Pheasant-eye Pink. A beautiful single hardy Pink, Choicest Selected Seed—Pkt. 4c. fancy fringed flowers with a dark center. Pkt. 4c. ey Platycodon (Chinese Bell Flower.) One of the best hardy perennials, Easily grown from seed. Mixed ; Colors—Pkt._ 8c. ‘\ c Poppy—The large hardy Oriental Poppy. Charming, \Ny RX . fe flowering, hardy plant. Mixed—Pkt. 10c. \RS YiA7Fe Snapdragon (Antirrhinum.) One of the most valuable ‘SS , flowers for cutting or show in the garden. Best, Dwarf-Mixed, Pkt 8c.? Giant Tall Mixed, Pkt. 8c. Sweet Rocket. Old-fashioned garden plant bearing its g blossoms in clusters. Mixed—Pkt. (150 seeds) 4c. MINS Z Sweet William. Single Mixed Finest Varieties—Pkt. CH ‘} S / 4c. , Double Mixed Choicest Varieties—Pkt. 4c. : = Coe A, ik Wallflower. arly blooming perennial, Mixed, All , ICHRISTMAS. ROSE ff COE oe peuple pea See as 8c. 16 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS for FALL SOWING Buckbee’s Famous Pedigreed Sweet Peas Wondrously Beautiful Ecstatically Fragrant Prodigally Productive ernest) Unrivalled Mixtures MBIA ae Fine Novelties New Named Varieties Quite a number of Sweet Pea enthusiasts have sown these in the Fall in some of the Northern States with varied success, but it is quite a custom in the South to plant Sweet Peas in October, giving the plants slight protection during Winter. I take an especial pride in my Sweet Pea Stock and the results Ihave obtained have been astounding. I lead the world in Sweet Peas, and were you to pay three times what we ask the quality could not be improved. Ruby Mixture. I challenge any seed-grower in the world to place on the market a Sweet Pea Mixture that will equal my pedigreed Ruby Mixture. . Liberal pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 1b. 50c. SWEET PEAS Columbia. The best novelty color. purple, pencilled pink. Pkt. 4c., 0z. 7c., 14 1b. 18c., 1 Ib. 60c. Extra Early Blanche Ferry. The best true pink produced to date. Pkt. 3¢., 02; 6¢e., 2.02. 10c:, 3 Ub. 15e., 1 Ib, 45c. Mont Blanc. The very best white. New. : Liberal pkt. 5c., 02. 10c., 2 oz. 1lic., 14 Ib. 25c., 1¢ lb. 40c., 1 Ib. de. White ground, suffused Navy Blue. ‘he best true blue. Pkt. 4c., oz. 7c., 2 0z. 12c.; 44 lb. 18c., 1 Ib. 60c. Othello. Nearly black. The best dark Sweet Pea grown. Pkt. 4c., 02. 7c., 2 oz. 12¢., 34 lb. 18c., 1 1b. 60c. Queen Victoria. The best yellow. Perfect. Pkt. 4c., 0z. 7¢., 2102. 12c., f lb. 18c., 1 1b. 60c. Rough Rider. The.best scarlet. Rich. Pkt. 4¢., 02. 7c-, 2 02. 12c., 4 Ib. 18e., 1 1b, 60c. Red, White and Blue. Special Mixture. perior mixture ever offered to the public. Large pkt. 4¢., 02. 8c., 14 1b. 20c., 1 1b. dc. Listen. Miss Miriam Drehl, Leesburg, Indiana, writes us on April 21, 1908, “‘My Father and I have had large dealings with you, and I have found no flower seeds like Buckbees. The most su- For Oomplete List of Flower Seeds, See Our Annual Catalog. Abronia—Often called “Pheasant’s Eye.” A handsome graceful plant with beautiful feathery foliage. Pkt. 3c. Ageratum. A profuse and constant bloomer with tasse!- shaped somEts that are decidedly novel and highly attrac- tive. Pkt. 3c. Agrostemma—Often called “Crown of the Field,” “‘Rose of Heaven,” “Flos Jovis.”’ Very useful for cutting for bouquets and pretty in beds and borders. Pkt. 3c. Alyssum, One of the earliest fiowers to bloom in the Spring. Forms clusters of small white flowers and spreads itself from 12 to twenty inches in diameter. Pkt. 3c. Amaranthus—“‘Joseph’s Coat.” Beautiful foliage plants of striking colors. Pkt. 4c. Aster—Buckbee’s Superb Mixed. The choicest, most su- perb and most widely varied strains of Asters ever offered. Pkt. dc., 4 oz. 20c., oz. 60c. Aster—Buckbee’s Fine Mixed. Thisisa splendid collection of the leading types of this beautiful flower. Pkt. 3c., Y% oz. 17c., 02. d5dc. Aster—New Giant American Mixed. Different in many respects from all other Asters. Decidedly beautiful for cut Very double and large. Pkt. 10c. Aster—Semple's Mixed. This magnificent Aster may be briefly described as being quite different in several respects from any Aster known. The branching habit is accom- panied with great vigor of growth and profusion of bloom. Flowers very large, very double, and colors are clear and handsome. Pkt. 8c.; ¢ oz. 22c. Aster—Buckbee’s Improved Victoria, Magnificent class. Flowers massive and showy, and undoubtedly the most handsome Aster in cultivation. Choicest mixed —PEt. &c., 4g oz. 30c., 34 oz. 50c, Aster—New Giant Comet. . One of the handsomest of the tall growing sorts. The flowers with their long twisted petals strikingly resemble Japanese Chrysanthemums. Price—Choicest Mixed—PEt. 8c., 3¢ oz. 30c., 4 oz. 50c. Calliopsis. This is one of our brightest, cheeriest Annuals and is easy to grow as a weed. Pkt. (200seeds) 3c. Candytuft. One of the best known Hardy Annuals; flowers in endless profusion. Pkt. (100 seeds) 4c. Cosmos. Beautiful plants, producing thousands of charming flowers in white, pink and crimson shades. . Pkt. (100 seeds) 5c. Giant California Poppy—Eschscholtzia, One of the most hardy and easily grown of Annuals, . Pkt (150 seeds) 4e. flowers. Godetia. Beautiful Hardy Annuals, remarkable for delicacy of the fine large blossoms. Choicest Mixed—Pkt.. (200 seeds) 3c. Mignonette—Buckbee’s Finest Rockford Mixed. This is the finest Mignonette Mixture ever blended by an expert florist. It possesses a world of beauty and indescribable sweetness. Pkt, (600 seeds) 10c., 0z. 50c Phlox— Buckbee’s Mammoth Prize Mixed. Flowers of great substance, beautiful form and uncommon size; grana- est of all Phlox. Finest Mixed—Pkt. ic., 14 02. 25c., 0z. T5c. Poppies. I have the finest strain of this charming flower, and it may safely be said that no other flower produces a more brilliant display of colors. Grandest Mixed—PKt. 4c., 3< oz. 30c., 0z. 50c. “ Scabiosa, or Mourning Bride. The stock we offer is a wonderful improvement over the old and common strains. Double Dwarf Mixed— Pkt. (75 seeds) 4c. Double Tall Mixed— Pkt. (75 seeds) 4c. Stocks, or Cut and Come Again. These magnificent large double flowers are produced in great profusion, and are greatly prized for.cut flowers on account of their fragrance and diversity of colors. Choicest Mixed—Pkt. (50seeds) 5c. Salvia, or Scarlet Sage. One of the grandest plants in cul- tivation. Easily grown and a constant delight to everyone. Pkt. (25 seeds) 5c. te SSS BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS 17 BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” Negetable Seeds for Fall Planting HE American people in general and our Southern Gardeners, and Truckers in particular, should unquestionably pay more attention to the fall planting of vegetable crops, Agreat many vegetables can be plant- ed and grown during the fall to ad- vantage and profit. The late fall and early winter plapting of Cabbage, Lettuce, Kale and Spinach is proving particularly desirable and profitable. The List of Vegetable Seeds which we offer embraces the very best varieties in cultivation. We do not attempt to multiply the number of varieties, but simply to select the very best, and such as are particularly adapted to the different soils and climates. In selecting and growing our seeds, our constant aim is to supply the very ayy, | NUS WA Rel Z ay WS Ox) Sy Ai ee coe Bre best seeds that can be grown, at as ES = oe SNS t § reasonable prices as first-class seeds Vee Lae AW YRS. BY jw BucleBE: can be sold, CTU Tae MONEY IN IT, if you grow the Seeds and Roots produced on BUCKBEE’S Famous Rockford Seed Farms Asparagus is the most delicious, healthful and desirable of the earliest spring vegetables, and would be grown in every gar- den, were it not for the mistaken idea that it is difficult togrow. The truth of the matter is that it can be grown very easily and cheaply, even by inexperienced people. THE VARIETIES OFFERED BELOW ARE SUPREME IN THEIR POSSESSION OF THE ASPARAGUS WORLD ONE AND ALL WILL PLEASE Buckbee’s Perfection— Most valuable new yariety ever offered to the public. Deliciously tender, extra large, early, uniform, prolific, crisp, white. Postpaid Pkt. 5c.; 0z,10c.; 20z. 16c.; 4 1b. 80c.; #% 1b. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. New Palmetto—This New Asparagus, from South Oarolina, is now quite extensively grown by Southern gardeners for New York and Philadelphia markets, where it sells at very high prices, owing to its mammoth size and regularity. Although of Southern origin, it is equally well adapted to North or South. Postpaid Pkt. 4c.; oz. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.; 4 lb. 14¢.; % 1b. 26c.; Ib. 45c. Donald’s Elmira—This new variety, called by some Vick’s Mammoth, is attracting a great deal of attention throughout the country, originating with Mr. Donald, a leading market gardener of Elmira, N. Y.. The stalks are exceptionally tender and succulent. Postpaid PEt. 4c.; 02. 7c.; 2 oz. 12¢.; 34 1b. 18c.; % lb. 84c.; lb. 60c. Columbian Mammoth White—The most distinct and valuable Asiiar agus, The crown or bud of the young stalk is considerably smaller, further distinguishing the variety. Postpaid Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 7¢c.; 2.0z. 12c-; 4 lb. 18c.; % 1b. 34¢.; 1b. 60c. Barr’s Mammoth—This fine variety has brought in market thirty cents a bunch, when other Asparagus was selling for ten and fifteen cents. Postpaid Pkt 3c.; 0z. 5c.; 20z,8¢.; 4 Ib. l2c.: % Ib. 22c.; Ib. 35c. Conover’s Colossal—A standard variety of large size ane delicious quality. Oertainly one of the best varieties grown. Postpaid Pkt. 2c.; oz. 5c.; 20z. 8c.; 4% 1b. 12c.; % Lb, 22c-; Ib. 34¢ ASPARAGUS ROOTS From the yast amount of correspondence we receive every year asking for information on ‘Asparagus Oulture,” it is quite evident a large proportion of would be customers are of the opinion that spring should be the proper season for setting out Aspara- gus Roots: but for the benefit of all interested, wish to correct this impression by stating, as a matter of fact, that October and November are two of the best months in the whole year for doing this work, and our records show that wesend out more Asparagus Roots in these two months than we do during the entire spring. EXTRA LARGE ROOTS With every order for On many occasions we have re- ceived requests from our customers to furnish extra ia.ge sized Aspar- agus Roots. To meet this demand "we have Seaeeclally Le a few Asparagus Roots, I send acres of these roots, which are par- ri ticularly adapted for the hoine gar- SPEC IAL CONFIDEN den or those gardeners who desire TIAL DIRECTIONS, if requested to do so, that | will insure success to the most inexperienced. These Special Directions are the results of years of practical immediate results. Our prices to one and all as long as our-extra experience. They never fail if followed. A saving of two to three yearsis effected by planting roots, Those offered below are Select, Strong, Two- Year-Old Roots, and I am confident they will please you in 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 ex- press or freight at purchaser’s expense, with the exception of price per dozen, which is postpaid. (If for any reason roots are desired by mail, postage must be added at the rate of fifty cents per hundred to the following prices): Buckbee’s Perfection—Doz. 80c.; per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $7.50 Columbian Mammoth White—Doz. 20c.; per 100, 60c.; 1000, $5.00 Donald’s Elmira— Doz. 20c.: per 100, 60c.; per 1000, $5.00 New Palmetto—Doz. l5c.; per 100, 50c.; per 1000, $4.00 Conover’s Colossal—Doz.15c.; per 100, 50c.; per 1000, $3.75 Barr’s Mammoth—Doz. lic.; per 100, 50c.:; per 1000, $4.00 large sized 3 and 4-year-old roots last will be as follows: Any of the 6 varieties listed on this Overt only $1.50 per 100: $12.50 shipped by express or freight at er’s expense. tf for any reason roots are de- sired by mail, postage must be added at the rate of $1,00 per 100 to prices Pinel above. 18 H. W. BUOCKBEE, ROOKFORD, ILLINOIS BUCKBEE'’S “Full & Life? BEANS All the Best Varieties for Fall Planting Snap Beans are planted all through the summer for a succession, both for private garden and market. The large truckers throughout the South also plant very largely during August and Septemberto come in just before cold weather. Planted at this time they fre- quently make a very profitable crop, as they ean be shipped to Northern markets at a time when vegetables of this sort usually sell at very good prices. The varie- ties we offer have all been grown on our seed farms under our own personal supervision and inspection, have been thoroughly ‘‘rogued,’’ are entirely free from Bean ‘’ Weevil’’ or *‘ Bugs,’’ are choice hand picked and right in every respect and ‘‘ FULL OF LIFE.”’ —— Buckbee's New Stringless Green Pod. Warranty [t has oftentimes been said that, **besides good seeds, good gardeners are necessary in producing a satisfactory crop.” We aii know how true'this is. Seeds of the best quality sometimes fail through improper treatment by sowing the seed too deep or too. shallow, in.too wet or too dry soil. Some will germinate 4 rapidly at a certain temperature, while others, if sown under the * same/concitions. are apt todecay. The young»plants are liable =tto various accidents, cold or dry air may check their growth or destroy Shem. Insects above and 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 cantot, of course, guarantee or be responsible for a crop, as success is dependent upon natura!l/causes, which are beyond hu- man-control. Therefore we do not warrantin any way, eX press: or implied, the contents, or the description, quality. productive- , ‘ness, oF any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants sold by Phim ss us, 2nd we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If PF N ES Ss the purchaser does not accept these goois on above terms, no ¥ 4B P44 = = ssle Is made thereof, and he must return them at once, and money will be refunded. “Subject to above conditions we make Buckbee’s Rust Proof Golden. Wax, this sale, atthe moderate prices at which we'sell our goods. BEANS—Dwarf or Bush Green Podded. BEANS—Dwarf Wax or Yellow Podded. Prepaid. coe Prepaid. Not Prepaid. Buckbee’s Improved Extra Pkt. * Pt. Pt Qt. Qt 4 Bu Bu. Buekbee’s Rust Proof Pkt. 4 Pt, Pt. Qt Qt 24 Bu. Bu. Early Valentine, Te 12c¢ 20c 35¢ I4e Se $325 Golden Wax, Se 15c 2c 40c 18c $1 20 $4 50 “Buckbee’s New Stringless Keeney’s Rustless Golden 5 Green Pod, Ze 12c° 20e 35¢. 15e $1 05 4 00 Wax, Se 0c 18ce 35¢. Ibe 1 05-4 00 Buckbee’s Early Wonder, Se 5c 25¢c 40c 20c¢ 140 500 New Prolific Early German ’ Refugee, or 1000 to 1, 5e 8c 15e 2c I4e 100 350 Black Wax, 8e l5ec 25¢e 40c 18c 120 450 New Extra Early Refugee, 6c 2c i8e¢ 35¢ il4e.100 350 Wardwells New Kidney Long Yellow Six Weeks, 5c. 8c 15c 28e 14e 85 3 25 Wax, Te 12c 20c 35c 18c 125 4 75 Dwarf Horticultural, Se 10¢ 18c 35¢ 15¢ 105 375. Davis Kidney Wax, Te 12c 20e 35c i18e 120 450 Early Mohawk, 5e 10¢ 16¢ 30c He 85 325 Curries Rust Proof Wax, “-5e 10c 1S8c 35¢c 18ec 120 450 Improved Large White Mar- Flageolet Wax, 5c 10c 18c 35c 18e 125 4.75 row, be 18c 15¢e 28e I14c 85 325 Impraved Golden Wax, 5c 10¢—18¢.-35¢" 15¢—1 05 4 00 Buckbee’s Electric-Tree, Te 1e 22¢c 35e° 15e 100 3 50 © New Speckled Wax: 5c..10e 18e 35¢e 20e 1 40.5 00 Buckbee’s New Stringless Green Pod is absolutely the only stringless green podded Bean on the market today, and is an exceed- ingly productive and very handsome sort Quality is excellent and pods remain a long time in edible condition. You should, by all means, include a few of those grand Beans with your next order: " BEANS—Pole, or Cornfield Snap. BEANS—Dwarf or Bush Lima. ° Prepaid. Not Prepaid. a Prepaid. Not Prepaid. Improyed Kentucky Wonder Pkt. Pt. Pt. Qt Qt. +4 Bu, Bu, Pkt, 4 Pt Pt Qt) “Qt. “4 Bu. Bu or Old Homestead, 7c W2e 2c 40c 2c $1 25 $475 Burpee’s Bush Lima, Be, 518 pete - 40c |. Ae.$1/90 oa-.! Lazy Wife Se 1c 926 406 906° 1 40° § Oo — Henderson's Bush Lima, Sci F269-BWLe' AOE 92226 e115Hy 9. . Cutshort or Corn Hill, 6c P2c 29e —3hc Jac 1°05 4 00 BEANS—Pole or Climbing Lima. ee ids Golden Andalusian, Te lzc 22e 40c, 20c 140 5.00. . Small Lima or Butter (Sieya) 8c. 12¢. 22e.-40¢e. 20¢ 145 5 50 October of Horticultural, 16@ Wc Wey 4c 2We 140 5.00 . Large White Lima, 6c 12e - 20e Bie Be 1 40 5 BW Early Golden Chister Wax, Se 12c 22¢ 40e We 140 525. White Duteh@aseKnife,s, te 2c We 33e 2c 12 4 75 ~ ome a ee ee ee re eee eT jon | ee BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS. 19 BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” BEETS THE: VARIETIES THAT “ARE THE MONEY MAKERS YEAR AFTER YEAR The soil best adapted to Beets is a deep, light, rich sandy loam. For very early crops sow in hot beds and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. It is best to sow in specially prepared soil which should be pressed firmly over the seed. Buckbee’s Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip. ‘The best variety for forcing and excel- lent for first early crop out of doors. Leaf, stems, and veins dark red. Leaf dark green, dotted with red. Roots very dark red; rounded on top but flat beneath with very small tap roots. Flesh dark red, zoned with lighter shades; hard, crisp, and tender at all times. Prices, post~ paid—Pkt. 4c., oz. 7e., 2 oz. 12c., 14 Ib. 18c., 14 1b. 80c., 1b. 50c. Buckbee’s Sunset. This grand novelty awarded prize medal. The Director of the Maine Experi- mental College at Orno, writes: ‘‘I consider Buckbee’s Sunset the most promising new variety.” Extended experience has shown this variety of my own introduction to be one of the very best sorts; not only for market gardeners but for the home garden. Tops small, upright growing, so that the rows may be close together; leaf, stems, and veins dark red; blade green; the stock which I offer will produce a crop more uniform in shape, color and quality than any other. Prices, postpaid—Pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. l5c., 14 Ib. 25c., 14 Ib. 40c., lb. 75c. Zo BUCKBEE’S SUNSET. The Bismarck. Combines more good quali- ties than any other variety (Buckbee’s Sunset excepted). Rich, red flesh, tender and edbly. Is rich, suggary and entirely free from fi- , ber. Prices, A postpaid— Crosby’s Egyptian. The earliest Beet in the market, and one of the best for early planting out of doors. A rapid grower; sweet, tender and smooth. Prices, post- paid—Pkt.' 4e., 02. %c., 2 oz. 12¢.,;.14 1b. 18c., 1g lb. 30e,,:1b. 50c. ——<—— ee EZ Buckbee’s Improved Long Dark Smooth Blood. Tops large, neck small. | Leaf Pkt. 4e., oz. stems, and veins red; .leaf green; roots 7c., 2 oz. 12c., large. ‘Dark red flesh; tender and sweet, 14 lb. 20¢., 14 aud remaining so even when kept till 1b. 35c., 1b. 60c E Spring. Prices, postpaid—Pkt. 8c., oz. 6c., s 2 02: 10¢., 14 1b. 15c., 14 1b=25e., 1b. 40e. THE BISMARCK. New Early Eclipse. Top small, dark purplish-green. Flesh dark red, zoned with lighter red; sweet, crisp and EES : tender. Prices, postpaid-—-Pkt. 8c., oz. 6c., 2-0z. 10c., NEW EARLY ECLIPSE. Vb. 15c., 14 1b. 25e., 1b. 40c. COLLARDS—True Georgia or Southern True Georgia or Southern. This is peculiarly a Southern vegetable and is highly prizedas greens throughout the entire South. It isa sure crop, yields well, and aside fromits value‘as asalad makes excellent stockfeed. Collards may be sown both early and late, transplanting when a few weeks old to a foot apart in the row, and give frequent cultivation.. For a late crop sow in July and August. One ounce will produce 3,000 plants. Prices, postpaid—Pkt. 3c., 02. 8c., 2 oz. 15¢., 14 lb. 25c:, Ib. 40c., lb. 75c. - BUCKBEE’S “Full of Life” ENDIVE OR WINTER LETTUCE ENDIVE may be grown at any season of the year, and makesa most excellent salad or garnishing for use during the late Summer and Fall; sow in July and August in drills f 18 inches apart, and when large enough thin out to one foot apart. When nearly grown tie up the outer leaves to blanch the heart. In dry seasons give plenty of water. COLLARDS. Large Green Curled. Is the hardiest variety; very fine, dark green leaves which blanch to a beautiful white; tender and crisp. Prices, postpaid— Pkt. 38c., oz. 8c., 20z. 15c., 1% lb. 28c., 14: 1b.50c., 1b. 90e. ; New Moss Curled. One of the best Autumn, Winter and Spring salads. Forms large, dense clusters of fine divided green leaves, which when properly blanched are exceed- ingly crisp and tender. Prices, postpaid—Pkt. 8c., oz. 8c.,.20z. 15c., 14 lb. 28¢., 14 lb. 50c., 1b. 90c. ENVIVE—WINTER LETTUCE. 20 &. W: BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Buckbee’s, “Full of Life”. CABBAGE | ————_ FOR FALL PLANTING This has been one of my leading SPECIALTIES for many years and-all my Cabbage Seeds are grown from Choicest Selected Stocks under my own person- al supervision and inspection. My stocks have reached such a high point of merit that it is a household word everywhere that ‘‘Buckbee’s Cabbage Seed” is the most reliable and produces more good, marketable heads per acre than any offered, and from the number of unsolicited testimonials I am constantly re- ceiving gives me every reason to believe that the time I personally spend in my Cabbage. fields is truly appreciated by many. thousands of my customers. For Fall and early Spring planting in the Southern States Cabbage can be sown from the middle of September (but not’ before) to the first of January. November and December sowings should be made in cold-frames or hot-beds to give slight protection during the Winter, Cabbage requires good rich soil heavily manured and must have frequent and deep cultivation. Buekbee’s New Race Horse. ‘The earliest and hardest heading Cabbage in cultivation. Ready to use in sixty days from time of planting. Thousands of our customers—principally gardeners—depend absolutely upon this grand acquisition for their entire extra early crops. Headsare of good size weighing from eight to thirteen pounds; haye but few outside leaves and therefore may be planted yery close together. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 20c.; 2.0z. 35c.; 14 1b. 6dc.; 34 lb. $1.25; 1 Tb. $2.00. Buckbee’s New Race Horse. Buckbee’s Extra Early Large New Queen. Our sales records for 1908 have again unquestionably demonstrated the popularity and superiority of All Head Early. 4 little earlier than Hen- this—the finest, earliest, largest flat headed Cabbage ever grown. Unex- derson’s Early Summer but about one-third celled in flavor, unequalled in quality. ‘Wonderfully compact with few larger.and more compact. One of the best outer leayes so that a great number of fine SOLID Heads can be produced second earlies for both market and home on.anacre. Isby far the best early variety for markets that demand a use. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 12¢.; 2 large, solid flat Cabbage. Prices pogtpaid—Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 2 0z.-50c.; 144 0z. 23e.; 14 Ib. 45e.; 4 Ib, 85e.; 1 1b. $1.60. Ib. 90c. ; +4 Ib. $1.60; 1 1b. 33.00. True Early Jersey Wakefield. Forms fine solid heads of good size. conical in shape with very few outer leaves and of splendid quality. Our strain is remarkably pure and always gives satis faction. Prices postpaid—PEt. de. ; 02: 18¢. ; 2 0z. 35¢.; 14 Nb. 60c.;34 Ib. $1.10; 1 1b. $2.00. - Henderson’s Early Summer. An early large heading yariety and deserved- ly popular with the market gardeners. Heads slightly flattened and keeps longer without bursting than most of the early sorts, Valuable for both family and market. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 3c.; oz. 12c.; 2.02. 23c.; 14 lb. 40c.: 1g lb. 75e.; 1 1b. $1.40. Early Winningstadt. One of the best for general use, very hardy-and sure header. It seems to suffer less from the Cabbage-worms than any other ¢ sort and withstands wet and drought to a remarkable degree. Prices post- & paid—Pkt. 3c.; oz. 12c. ; 2 oz. 23c.; 14 Ib. 45c.; 14 Ib. Sdc.; 1 lb. $1.60. All Seasons. A splendid second early variety and as its name impliesis equal- ly good for Fall and winter as well as forSummeruse. Heads solid and of best quality. Noted for its ability to stand hot and dry weathere Prices postpaid—Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 23c.; 14 lb. 40e.; 44 lb. 5c. ; 1 Ib. $1.40. Buckbee’s Rockford Market. The best second early ever introduced. It heads firmly at an early stage in its growth so that the finest Cabbage though small can be obtained Jong before it has obtained its natural size. ] Its uniformity in shape and large yield per acre rendersit particularly valu- Buckbee's Extra Early New Quesn Cabbage. able to market gardeners and truckers while its compact form and excellent quality place it at the top of the best second early varieties. Prices post- paid—Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20e. ; 2 oz. 35c:; 14 1b. 65e.; 24 Ib.-$1.25; 1 lb. $2.00. Solid South A magnificent Cabbage similar to Early Summer butis earlier. larger, and more uniform; has fewer outside leaves READ THESE. FEW WORDS | shirk ihiclsns tact sheaves in the Fall. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 3c. ; oz. ———————————————— 12e.; 2 oz. 20c.; 14 1b. 35e.3 1¢ Vb. 65c.;)1 1b. ABOUT RELIABLE SEEDS | *= From good seeds only can good crops be grown; nothing should induce you to risk plant- ing so-called ‘‘Cheap Seeds.” ~We always aim to give value received in Fresh, High-Grade, Tested, Reliable, Full of Life Seeds. It has oftentimes been said that, “besides good seeds, good gardeners are necessary in producing a satisfactory crop.’?>- We all know how true this is. Seeds of the best quality sometimes fail through improper treatment by sowing the seed too deep or too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil. Some will germinate rapidly at a certain temperature, while others, if sown under the same conditions, are apt to decay. The young plants are Hable to various accidents, cold or dry air may check their growth or destroy them:. Insectsabove and 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. -Therefore we do not warrant in any way, express, or implied, the contents, or the description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants sold by us, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept these goods on above terms, no sale is made thereof, and he must returm them at once, and money will be refunded. Subject to above conditions we make this sale, at the moder- we =e ate prices at which we sell our goods. Buckbee’s Rockford Market. BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF \LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS. 21 Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Cauliflower The Cauliflower although one of the most deli¢ions ¥egetables is but little grown except by professional gardeners because of the erroneous notion it is so difficult to grow that only skilled gardeners can produce it. Anyone will be reasonably successful with this most desirable vezetable if he will observe the cultural directions given on every package I send out. Canliflowers al- wiys sell at very high prices, and to the successful grower there is a very large margin of profit. Im many sections of the South this erop has been grown very successfully and profitably. If set out in August so as to grow and head up during the cool weather good results can be obtained, or Fall seeding in September or October, except in very severe winters, should turn out satisfactory. Buckbee’s Extra Early Chief. Stands unquestionably at the head of the list as the best variety for either market or family purposes, and by far the earliest, surest header and the most profitable grown. The plants are compact with few narrow upright leaves and are well suited for close planting. The heads are pure snow- | white, very close, extremely solid, and deep, and of the most superior quality. Prices postpaid, Pkt. 15c.; 4 oz. 80c. ; 1 oz. $3.00; 2 oz. $5.50; 14 1b $10.00. Henderson’s Early Snuwball. Certainly a splendid stand- ard variety and great favorite throughout the country. Admirably adapted for forcing or wintering over for early crop, and the most popular for these purposes. Prices postpaid, Pkt. 10c.; 14 oz. $1.25; 1 oz. $2.00; 2 oz. $3.80; 14 1b. $7.50. Buckbee’s Early Favorite. Very early, exceedingly hardy, easily grown, and will stand heatand drought ex- ceptionally well. Probably the best variety for the in- experienced grower as it will head under conditions in which some sorts would fail. Prices postpaid, Pkt. 5c. ; | 14-02. 40e.; 1.02, 70c. ; 2 02. $1.30; 14 1b: $2.50. Buckbee’s New Extra Early Chief Cauliflower Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Kale Commonly Known as Borecole or German Greens Inthe North the seed may be sown in September and treated like Spinach or they may be treated like late Cabbage and will continue growing until very late in the season, and in the. South seed can be planted from the middle of August till late in Octo- ber, and they will live or grow throughout the Winter without protection. Turnip-Rooted Kale. A thoroughly distinct new Winter variety which will be hailed as.a most desirable acquisition to our Winter and Spring vegetables. In addition to its value for salad the roots are most desirable as a table vegetable for use dur- ing the Winter and early Spring. The root is carrot-shaped and when cooked is superior In flavor to either Turnips or Ruta- , bagas; withstands any amount of cold without protection and will yield a fine crop of salad fully as early as either Turnips or Kale. In the South plant from the middle of August to middle of September in well prepared land and treat as you would Turnips. Prices postpaid, Pkt. 7c.; 10z. 1gc.; 2 oz. 30c,; 14 Ib. 45c.; 24 1b. 80c.; 1 1b. $1.50 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, or German Greens. One of the most popular shipping sorts and largely used in the great trucking districts of the South. This plant is low and compact with large bright dark green leaves curled, cut and crimped so that the whole plant re- sembles a bunch of moss. Prices postpaid, Pkt. 3c.; 1 0z. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.; 144 1b. 18¢.; 1 lb. 30c.; 1 1b. 55c. Tall Green Curled Scotch. Very hardy and not injured by moderate frost. About thirty inches tall with an abundance of densely curled dark green leaves. It stands the winters in the Middle and Southern states without any protection. Prices postpaid, Pkt. 8c.; 1 02. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 14 1b. 18c. 314 lb. 35c.; 1 1b. 60c. Siberian. The old standard Winter variety. The plant is low and spreading and very hardy, with leaves of bright green color and beau- tifully curled and delicate in flavor. Prices postpaid, Pkt. 3c.; 1 oz. 6c. ; 202. 10c.; 14 lb. 18c.; 14 lb. 30c.; 1 lb. 55c. ——— —————— ————— : Dwarf Green Curled Scotch, or German Greens 22 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. BUCKBEE’S “Full of Life? LETTUCE FOR FALL SOWING Lettuce can be sown during any of the fall months, commencing with August, and is really one of the best and most satisfac—’ tory fall and winter crops that can be grown. Lettuce in the South will head ap out-of-doors for shipment during the late fall and early winter, and has hitherto paid large profits to growers who have been giving it attention. It can also be vety profitably grown in coldframes and hotbeds for shipment during the winter. Truckers, gardeners and private growers should pay much more attention to this crop. The kinds most largely grown are our improved strains of the Big Boston and Buckbee’s Earliest Forcing, both splendid Lettuces, the growing of which has brought truckers very large profits in recent years. BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED BIG BOSTON. As a Lettuce for growing in hotbeds or coldframes for market or shipping this has unquestionably taken front rank as a winter and early spring variety. It is by far the most pop- ular sort in the South where it is grown very extensively and in some sec- tions almost exclusively asa Winter Lettuce. Plants large, very hardy.and vigorous and when well grown are quite tender. Prices, postpaid—Pkt. 3c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. lic., 4% 1b. 39¢., 44 Ib. 5e., 1b. $1.30. Improved Hanson—-A great heat-resisting sort. Deliciously sweet, erisp and tender, Pkt. 4c., oz. 8¢., 2.0z. 15c., 34 Ib. 25c., 14 Ib, 40c., lb. T5¢, California Cream Butter. Largely grown by shippers to Northern markets. Of distinct shape, heading up like a cabbage, and almost as solid. Color light green, almost white; the flavor rich, buttery and very tender. Pkt. 4c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 15c.. 4 Ib. 38c., 14 1b. 74c., Ib. $1.20. Deacon. A fine forcing Lettuce. Makes large, dense heads, with thick leaves of superior flavor. It forms a solid heart, blanching to arich yellow color; crisp and tender. Pkt. 4c., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 15¢., 44 Ib. 38c., 44 Ib. 74c., Vb. $1.20. Buckbee’s Superb. A splendid early Lettuce, forming fine, Tilton’s White Star. Pkt. 3c., oz. 8c., 2oz. 15c., 1 Ib. 38ce., hard heads of the best quality... One of the earliest head- 1g lb. 74c., 1b. $1.20. ing sorts, and very popular, both for home use and market. PEt. dc., oz. 10c.,.2 oz. 16¢., 34 1b. 30c., 14 Ib. 55c., 1b. $1.00. B BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED BIG BOSLUN Black-Seeded Simpson. This does not form a head but a compact mass of leaves, tender, of excellent quality and of Black-Seeded Tennisball. An excellent forcing Lettuce. rapid growth; early, stands heat well. Pkt. 8c., oz. 7c., Forms close, hard heads; tender. crisp, and a fine table va- 2 oz. 12c., 44 1b. 39¢.. 1g 1b. 75e., 1b. $1.30. riety. Pit.3c.,0z. Te., 20z.12c., 14 1b. 38c., 14 1b. T4e., Ib. $1.20. BUCKBEE’S EARLIEST FORCING. For greenhouse forcing this variety undoubtedly stands at the head-of the list, being of quick growth and exeeed— ingly tender. Itis very attractive, of excellent quality, little liable to rot and retains its freshness a long time after being cut. It will stand shipping long distances, and for these reasons isin constant demand both by dealers and ship— pers. Prices, postpaid—Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2.0z. 16c., 14 1b. 30c., 14 Ib. 55c., 1b. $1.00. Buckbee's Ice Drumhead. Grows rapidly. Extremely early with heads nearly as solid as cabbage. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 16c., 14 1b. 25c., 14 Ib. 40c.,'1b. T5e. New Iceberg. One of the very best cabbage varieties. The heads are so com-— pact and solid that they seldom go to seed. Its crispness is retained in the hottest and driest weather. Pkt. 4c., oz. 8c., 2 0z. lic., 14 Ib, 25¢., 14 1b.'40e., lb. 75e. Wonderful—Granp New Heap Lerrocr. Plants of extra large growth, produc- ing heads of immense size. Wehave reports from our customers of plants meas— uring fifteen inches in diameter, with heads as large as small cabbages, and closely folded. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 2 oz. 16c., 14 1b. 30c., 44 1b. d5c., Ib. $1.00. Grand Rapids (Trianon Cos or Paris-White Cos). Has no equal for quality, but must be sown early in a hotbed for best results. Prices postpaid—Pkt. ic., oz. 15¢c., 2 oz. 25c., 44 1b. 38¢c., 4 Ib. 72c., Ib. $1.20. See what this Market Gardener writes. There are thousands of others just as well pleased. Mr. J. W. WrtuiaMs, Stanton, Haywood Co., Tenn., in sending his order Feb. 22d, 1908, says: For the last ten years we have ‘been planting your Seed, and have been saying for several years that I would write to you about them. They gre splendid. We ate roasting ears from Buckbee’s Early Sunrise Sweet Corn in six weeks and six days from the day it was planted, and have never seen or heard of anything better. Your Banana Musk Melons were fine; some were 291g inches long and 19 inches around, and sold like hot-cakes; could sell them green for pickles. The Monte Cristo Water Melon—well we could not do without them. New Dixies were good but not to be compared-with your Monte Cristos. Your White Dent Corn averaged ten barrels per acre, all fine large ears. The Beans were O. K. Buckbee’s Western Giant Musk Melons were fine, weighing 25 to 80 lbs. Tomatoes and other samples did well, | i ¢ E BUCKBEL’S “FULL OF LIFE” SFEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS 23 Buckbee’s “Full of Life’ ONION SEEDS ONIONS FROM SEED AND ONION SETS. This page is devoted to the culture and description of Onion Seed and Onion Sets as they pertain to the Southern planter more so than to the Northern grower, who on account of climatic conditions must give his attention to Onion raising in the early Spring of the year. LARGE ONIONS FROM SEED Sow in seed-beds in August and September and when the sets are the size of a goose- guill transplant to rows twelve inches apart and four to six inches between the sets. Of course, the seed can be sown in drills and thinned out, but you will have larger Onions Yi ff (i iy and a far better yield if transplanted. There is no crop in which a liberal use of manure YY Yin is more essential than in this and it should be of the best quality, and where a sufficient Uy Yiff guantity of this is unavailable a thousand pounds of high grade commercial fertilizer can be 7 used to the acre with profit. A dressing of Nitrate of Soda when the plants begin to bulb = is of great benefit. Extra Early White Pearl. The quickest grower of the white sorts. Makes large pearly white Onions, tender, mild and of fine flavor. Prices, postpaid——Pkt. 4c., oz. ¥e., 2 02. 2le., 4 1b. 40c., 14 lb. 75e., Lb. $1.40. Mammoth Silver King. An enormous sized Onion and is now one of the most popular i= varieties in existence, The skin is of a beautiful silvery white; flesh is snowy white = and of particularly mild and pleasant flayor, and so sweet and tender that it can be eaten like an apple. My own growth Choicest Northern-grown, High Grace Pedigree * = — 2 =e StockSeed. Prices, postpaid—Pkt. 5c., 02. lic., 202. 28c., 14 1b. 50c., 44 1b. 90c., 1b. $1.75. NEW GENUINE PRIZETAKER Extra Early New Queen. A silver skinned variety of quick growth and remarkable keeping qualities and of especial value for pickling. Prices, postpaid—Pkt. 4c., oz. 12c., 2 02. 21¢1, 14 Ib. 40c., 34 Ib. 75e., 1b. $1.40. paces te New Creole, or Louisiana Onion. This is an Onion peculiar to the South. Itis ofa reddish yellowish brown color, a great yielder and one of the best keeping sorts known. On account of the difficulty of keeping Onions in the South the Creole variety will doubtless prove more profitable to the Onion grower than any other sort. It is mild in character and splendid flavor. Prices, postpaid Pkt: 5c., oz. 20c., 2’0z. 35¢. V4 1b: 60e., 1g 1b. $1.10, 1b. $2.00. i New Genuine Prizetaker. The very largest, handsomest, finest flavored of all Onions and always grows to a uniform shape which is a perfect globe. Skin is yellowish brown; flesh white, mild and tender. If started early in hot-beds it will produce a mammoth Onion the first season. Prices, postpaid—Pkt. 5e., oz. 15c., 2 02. 28c., Y% Ib. 50c., 14 1b. 90c., 1b. $1.75. Bermuda Onion—Genuine Teneriffe. Thousands of acres of these are grown throughout E the South and they have proved a most profitable crop. They grow to an immense size and produce a most beautiful white fiat Onion of mila flavor, and are particularly : desirable on account of their quick growth. An excellent shipping variéty and usu- : . ; ally bring high prices early in the season. Pric¢es, postpaid—Red, Pkt. 4c., oz. 20c., MAMMOTH SILVER KING. 2 02. B5c., 14 Ib. 60c., 14 1b. $1.10, 1b. $2.00; White, Pkt. 4c., 02. 20c., 2 0z. 35c., 14 1b. 60e., 14 Ib. $1.10, 1b; $2,00. Buckbee’s “Full of Life’ ONION SETS) NOTICE. In order to get my Catalogue out on time, I have to go to press with some of the pages (this Oni i 5 before most varieties of Sets are harvested. peeee f non Sebpae OHS Dupo ey “SS SS _- 2 SPECIAL BULK PRICES, All varieties on,Onion Sets are sold by weight. Buckbee’s Improved Top and EB tian, or Peren- nial Tree weigh 28 lbs per bushel; all other varieties weigh 32 lbs. per bushel, Write for Special Prices. If you will write today aia | send me an exact list of the number of bushels 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 my lowest spot cash price on your requirements. 2 ONION SETS. All varieties may be set out in the Fall. Plant every four inches in rows one foot apart and about half inch deep, but do not cover the sets entirely except Potato Onions, which should be planted nine inches aoa in rows fiftech #nehes apart and covered about one inch. Fall planting should be more generally practiced as it has proved both successful and profitable. ‘ Egyptian, or Perennial Onion Sets. This variety never forms a large bulb. Specially adapted for producing Green Onions for Spring or Fall use. Prices postpaid—Pt. l5c., Qt. 25c. By express or freight at Buyer’s expense— bu. 40c., YZ bu. 75e. New White Multiplier. One of the most popular varieties and insome markets ~. sells in preference to all others. Prices, postpaid—Pt. 20c., qt. 5c. By Ex- press or freight at Buyer’s expense—lg bu. 75c., 14 bu. $1.25. Buckbee’s New White Potato Sets. Of pure silvery white color, producing S§ twenty bulbs ina cluster from a single bulb, Prices,-postpaid—Pt. 22c., qt. 40c. By express or freight at Buyer’s expense—1¥ bu. 75c., 14 bu. $1.85. Wew Yellow Potato Sets. Identical to the above except color which is of a rich, straw yellow. Prices postpaid—Pt.-20c., qt. 35c. _ By express or freight at Buyer’s expense—}g bu. 75c., 14 bu. $1.26. Bottom Onion Sets. These are the product of seed and. are used for ‘‘Green » Qnions” or to produce large Onions, which they do much quicker than can be -) grown from seed. Our Sets are very choice, small and dry. Choice White Bottom—Postpaid, pt. 12c., qt. 20c. Not Prepaid, qt. 12c., 1¢ bu. 40c. Choice Red Bottom— oe pt. 12¢., qt: 20¢. a qt. 12c., 4¢ bu. 40c. Choice Ye low Bottom— as pt..12c., qt. 20c. ‘“ Do qt. 12c., 4g bu. 40c. READY FOR PICKING IN 40 DAYS. 10,000 BUSHELS SOLD ANNUALLY Where earliness, productiveness, large-sized pods and sweetness of flavor are desired, this is the variety to grow; it may be truly called THE BLOODED STOCK OF ALL finest Early Peas, and stands at the head for the above fine qualities; in a favorable season ready for market in 40 days. The entire crop can be taken off in two pickings. To the market gardener, earliness is of the greatest im- portance, as even a few days frequently make a great differ- ence 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, and BUCKBEE’S LIGHTNING EXPRESS IS THAT VARIETY SOW THEM, YOU WILL MAKE NO MISTAKE Was introduced by us in ’87 and sold that year 2000 bushels, and each year the demand for them has steadily increased ; they have been the first Peas shipped North from the great Pea growing districts of Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi and Prices Prepaid—Packet 8c. ; half-pint 15c.; pint 25c. ; quart 40c. Buckbee’s. Earliest H. W. BUCKBEE, ROOKFORD, ILLINOIS. re vm, > os \ 0 WH A We Wy DO NOT FORGET THAT I CONTROL THE ENTIRE STOCK OF THIS WORLD BEATING YARIETY NOTE—Every Packet of Peas contains 2 Ounces or more North Carolina since ’88, which will readily be attested by grow- ers of those sections, aud all through the United States and Canada, where hundreds of acres of them are annually grown, they have attained the same REPUTATION FOR EARLINESS and productiyeness. Their growth ranges from 2 to 24 feet in accordance with the season ; theyare entirely free from runners, and never require sticking; it is an easy variety to pick, as al- most a handful can be grasped at one time. Please observe that the true stock of BUCKBEE’S LIGHTNING EXPRESS can be had through our house only. THEY ARE. MUCH HARDIER, more productive, and withstand greater changes in the weather than any other va- riety. They are not only the largest podded Early, but they are ENTIRELY FREE FROM RUNNERS, AND THE ENTIRE . CROP CAN BE TAKEN OFF IN FWO PICKINGS. Not Prepaid—Quart 20c. ; peck $1.40; bush. $5.00. of All, or Alaska THE “FULL OF LIFE” STRAIN By careful selection and growing Lhave developed a stockof this smooth, blue Pea, which in eyenness of growth of vine and early maturity of pods is unequaled by any other extra early Pea, Vines two and two and one-half feet high, are unbranched, bearing four to seven long pods, which are filled With medium-sized 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. Prepaid—Pkt. 6c. ; 1¢-pt. 10c.; pt. 16c. ; qt. 30c. Not Prepaid—Qt. 15¢e. ; peck $1.05; bu. $4.00. EARLY PEAS These can be planted to advantage during July and August, or further south early in September, to come in as late crop, and when they succeed well they always sell at high prices in our markets. Also very desirable for late vegetables for the home garden. The varieties named below are best for fall planting. PREPAID NOT PREPAID 3S Ph Pt. Qt .. Qt. Pk Bn. Gradus, or New Early MARROWFAT PEAS The Marrowfat. Peas are hardier than the extra-earlies, and, planted in November, December and January, will come up and withstand the cold weather in the early spring, making their growth and yielding their crop to fotlow directly after extra-early Peas. As is well known, the Marrowfats are very much more prolific than any other smooth peas, and they make amost satisfactory and profitable market sort. We recommend to our customers to plant these in December and January, for home use, market and shipping, Large White Marrowfat—Very prolific, largely used for market. Prices Prepaid—Pkt. 5c., 14-pt. 8e., pt. 15¢., qt. 28e. Not prepaid—Q. 12c., peck 6dc., buy $2.25. Blackeye Marrowfat—Closely resembles the above, but is con- sidered more prolific. Prices prepaid—Pkt. 5c., 4¢-pt. 8c. Prosperity, 8c 5c 26¢ 50c 25c S1 60.36 00 Notts Excelsior, Te 15e 25c 40c Ise 125 4 7% Buckbee’s First and Best, 6c 12c 20c 35¢ ldec 100 350 True American Wonder, 7e 15e ce 40c 18e. 125 4.75 McLean’s Little Gem, 6e 12c 20¢ 35c 18¢ 120 4:50 Horsford’s Market Garden, 6c 12c 20¢ 35c 15e 105 4.00 pt. 15c., qt. 28c. Not prepaid—Qt. 12c.,, peck 65c., bu. $2.25. SEE WHAT THIS GROWER SAYS: Mrs. A. A. Boupreaux, DE Ripper, Catcasten Co., La,, writes March 29th. 1908: ‘‘I planted the Lightning Express (Peas) on the 18th day of February. and two days laterI planted the Earliest Of All, or Alaska, and today, the 29th of March, we ate a good mess of fine Peas from our garden. The Lightning Express are the Most vigorovs planted side by side in rich ground. We have been taking the most of our seed from you since we have moved on the farm, and are very well satisfied in all respects, and will remember H. W. Buckbee for “Full of Life” Seeds.’ BUOKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS. 25 Buckbee’s “Full of Life’? Radish Seed "Alas = FOR FALL PLANTING Gx To grow good Radishes the Seed should be sown on a rich sandy soil in drills twelve ph) SS ~<2b inches apart and thin out if necessary to prevent crowding. Radish is sown in the South = : every month in the year, in Winter time under glass, in hotbeds or cold frames and in open ground from March to November. My Seed is saved from select and transplanted roots, stands on its merits and I am certain there is none sold which is better than the varieties | offer. Buckbee’s Rapid Forcing. The Earliest of all Red Radishes. Quick growth is one of the main essentials for a crisp and tender Radish. This remarkable variety generally matures in about 14 days which makes it one of the most valuable sorts for forcing or outdoor cul- ture. Flesh pure white crisp and of very pleasing flavor; the skin is a most attractive bright scarlet. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 8c. ; 2.02. 15c. ; 14 Ib. 25c. ; }¢ 1b. 40c. ; 1 1b. 75c. Buckbee’s Crystal Forcing—The Best and Quickest White Radish. Without an equal. Matures in14days. Pure snow white—fairly crystal—so clear and transparent. Nothing is more tempting and pleasing than a combination of Buckbee’s Crystal Forcing and Buckbee’s Rapid Forcing when arranged in market or for the table. Prices Post- paid—Pkt 5c. ; 0z. 8c.; 202. lic. ; 14 Ib. 25c.; 14 lb. 40c.; 1 1b. V5ce. New Triumph—The Greatest Radish Novelty. Matures early, generally in about 14 days. A very desirable addition to our forcing sorts. ‘The roots are of globular form, ivory white, beautifully marked with spots and dashes of bright scarlet. Flesh white, crisp. solid and of mild pleasing flavor. On account of its distinct beauty and attractive- ness }+ has become quite a favorite with Market Gardeners and Truckers, Prices Post- paid__Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c. ; 2.02: 15c. ; 14 1b. 25c.; 14 lb. 40c.5 1 Ib. T5c. New Leatless. An extra early forcing variety lately introduced and remarkable for its small tops. Roots globe-shaped and of a deep, rich red color; flesh white, Ne ee TO crisp and tender. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 5e.; 0z. 10c.; 202 18c.; 74 lb. 80c.; 74 a8 “3 = 3 d ; lb. 60c.; 1 1b. $1.00. New White Dresden. A German variety I grow very extensively on Rockford Seed Farms where it has proved a revelation to every one. Planted under ordinary conditions itis ready THE PRICES for table use in about thirty days. Perfectly round and smooth; skin pure white. Flesh ————— crisp, white, juicy and of the finest favor. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; 2 0z. 15c.; - 5 Ib. 25c. ; 14 Ib. 40e.; 1 1b. 75e. y : . 57 quoted in this catalog Buckbee’s Rockford Market—The Best Long Early Radish. For years I have given ||take the place of all special attention to this grand variety on Rockford Seed Farms and not only there but wher- former quotations, cata- ever it has been tried it has given unbounded satisfaction. The roots are very uniform in 1 ial list t shape, smooth, being intermediate between the half-long and extra long sorts. Bright red GES ISDECIARTISLS HELE. in color and tipped white at the ends. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. dc.; oz. 10c.; 2 0z. 15c.; 14 lb. : E 25c. ; 1¢ 1b. 40c.; 1 1b. 75c. Order at prices quot- Earliest Scarlet Turnip—The Famous Standard Variety. One of the earliest, tenderest ||ed in this book, as all and sweetest Radishes in cultivation. Flesh white. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 3c. ; 02. 6c. ; 2 02. former catalog prices 10c.; 14 1b. 15e2; 4 1b. .3 Llb. 45c. CA 5 ela); 1 1b. 25c are hereby cancelled. Earliest White Turnip. A favorite standard variety. Similar to above except in color which is pure white. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 6c. ; 2 0z. 10c.; 14 lb. lic.; 34 Ib. 25c.; 1 1b. 45c. Rockford Beauty—Handsomest and Best. Originated on Rockford Seed Farms, very early, deep scarlet color with dainty white tip. Flesh crystal white, tender and crisp. Prices Post- paid—Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 8c. ;2.0z. lic. ; 14 1b. 25c.; 14 1b. 40c.; 1 lb. 5c. Scarlet Turnip White Tipped. A beautiful variety; deep scarlet with white tip; exceptionally early, and is becoming very popular asa market sort. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 02. 10c. ; 14 Ib. 15e. ; 14 Ib. 25c. ; 1 lb. 40c. Buckbee’s Royal Gem. Anewextraearly round variety, maturing in 19 to 21 days; crisp, tender, delicious. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 6c. ; oz. 15c. ;20z. 25c.;'1¢ 1b. 40c.; 14 1b. 60c. ; L 1b. $1.00. Buckbee’s Long Crimson. _ The world beating early long Radish. The fleshis whiteand & wWws= crisp, and roots very uniform in shape, smooth and unsurpassed in quality. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 6c.; 0z. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.: 14 lb. 40c.; 14 Ib. 60c.; 1 1b. $1.00. New Icicle Radish. Long and smooth white roots, crisp and tender. Prices Postpaid —Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c. ; 2 oz. 12¢.; 1b. 20c.-14 1b. 85ce.;1 1b. 60c. Golden Summer Turnip. Rapid grower, tender and brittle, and hasa beautiful golden colored skin. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 3c.; oz: 6c. ;2 0z. 10c. ; 14 1b. 15c. ; 14 1b. 25c. ; 1 1b. 40c, Gray Summer Turnip. Round turnip shaped, and regularin form. The skin on the upper part is mottled with greenish-brown. Flesh mild, of greenish-white color, ang encmaiely solid. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 3c.;0z. 6c; 2:0z. 10c.; 14 1b. 15c. 5; 26 Ib. .; E lb, 40c. : White Summer Strasburg. Roots are four to five inches long and about two inches thick; flesh exceedingly crisp and tender. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 3c. oz. 6c.:'2 oz: 10c.; 44 lb. 15e. ; 44 1b. 25c.; 1 Ib. 40c. j Mammoth Celestial Winter. Root long, beautiful, white flesh. Very tender, crisp, juicy and mild. Prices Postpaid-Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 8c. +202. 15c. ; 14 1b. 25c. ; 14 lb. 40c. ; 1 1b. 7c. Chinese Rose, or Scarlet Winter. Roots cylindrical. Skin very smooth and of bright rose color; flesh firm, crisp, tender and quite pungent. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2.02. 10c. ; 14 Ib. 15c.; 14 Ib. 25c.; 1 1b. 40c. California Mammoth White Winter. Pure white, about one foot long and two to three inches through, tapering regularly to the tip. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 8c. ; oz. 6e.; 2 oz. 10c.; 44 Ib. 15c.; 14 lb. 25c.; 1 lb. 40c. Round Black Spanish Winter. Skin black; flesh white; highly flavored; good keeper. Prices Postpaid—Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.;,14 lb. 1ic.; 14 lb. 25c.; 11b. 40c. Lone Black Spanish Winter. Roots oblong, black, large and of firm texture. Priees Postpaid—Pkt. 8e.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 14 lb. 15c.; 14 lb. 25c.; 1 lb. 40c. Buckbee’s Rockford Marke . 26 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Ruta Bagas The culture of Ruta Bagas is similar to that of Turnips except that the seed should be sown about 3 weeks earlier. ‘The ground should be kept as clear of weeds as possible with the hoe or ecuitivator and when the roots are matured and before hard freezing weather sets in, pull them, cut off the tops and store in a root cellar or pit. Ruta Bagas are sometimes sown broadcast and left to take their chances with the weeds and bugs, but this method is only successful on new clearing where there are no weed seeds. Buckbee’s Giant. This is a Prize Winner everywhere. This magnifi- cent variety which I first offered in 1890 is unquestionably the most profitable of all Ruta Bagas as well as the hardiest, heaviest and best shaped and by far the most productive, a yield of 1000 bushels per acre and one under good cultivation, being of frequent occurrence. Roots are somewhat oval in shape, slightly oblong with relatively small neck and tops... Color is. purplish—ecrimson above ground and = BU SSS OTH Wits yellow below; flesh-very solid, fine grained and of the best flavor. — Te Prices postpaid—Packet 5c. ; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 12¢.; 14 Ib. 20c.; 34 ib. B5e.; —— A @Foae®eaAW@®q™~®q‘ 1 1b. 60¢e. = USSIAN = New Monarch or Blephiant.-- Tt is very popular in England and is cer- cE tainly a grand variety; claimed by some growers to yield larger roots : EE OVABBB and more to.an acre than any other sort. Produces large, oval or tankered-shaped roots with relativelysmall necksand tops; skindark purple above ground, yellow beneath; fiesh rich yellow, fine grained, and of best quality. Is easy to harvest. Prices postpaid—Packet 3c. ; oz. 64.3 2 02. 9e/5/14 1b. 12¢. 744 Ib. Wes7 1 Ib. B5e. improved Purple Top Yellow. This magnificent Swede is the result LSS 55 of judicious selection, very hardy, productive and nutritious; flesh LSS" yellow of:solid texture, sweet and well flayored; shape slightly ob- = long; a heavy cr pRpae and a good keeper. Prices postpaid—Packet ————SSSSRMZ 3c. ; oz. 6c. ; 2 oz. 9e.; 4 lb. 12c. ; 14 lb. 20c. ; 1. 1b. 35e; _———SSSxyg SSS Buckbee’s Mammoth White Russian. -This variety is an’ excellent SS keeper an iaery desirable either for table or stock. Will stand the hardest Winters and produces a very heavy weight per acre. » Flesh white and solid, sweet-and rich. Prices postpaid—Packet 4c. oz 7c. ; 2.0z. 12¢.,; 14 Ib..18e.+4¢ lb. 30c.; 1 1b. 50e. Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Mangels My thoroughbred Mangel Seed is the acknowledged leader throughout the land for mammoth yield. Desirable Shape, uniform large size, long keeping aud good quality. The value of mangels for stock feeding cannot be overestimated. The results from their use are wonderful, as is shown in the improved health and condition of animals, the increased yield of milk in cows and the great saving of hay. - They can be raised at a trifling cost. For Fall and Winter use Mangels should be sown in June or July and the roots may be kept by storing in a cellar and keeping-covered with sand or sandy soilto prevent wilting or they may be kept out doors in pits such as are used for apples or potatoes. ; The best results are obtained if planted on a deep, rich, sandy loam which should be well prepared and thoroughly enriched. Seed should be sown in drills 3feet apart, and cultivated when young and thin out the plants to one foot apart in the row. Buckbee’s Mastodon Mangel—The Greatest Mangel of the Century. Isenormously and wonderfully productive. The roots are very large uniformly straight and well formed. I took many hundreds of specimens from my fields weighing over 601bs. each, and many reaching the sensational weight of 75 Ibs. and over. The flesh is red, of very fine texture and quality, containing less water and more sugar than any other Mangel, except it be the New Imperial Sugar, making it more nutritious and milk producing. Prominent Mangel authorities “consider Buekbee’s. Mastodon by far the most valuable and profitable of all stock feeding beets... Prices postpaid —Oz: 8e.; lb, 20e. ; 44 1b. 35e. ; 1 1b. 60¢. ;-5 Ibs. for 1 acre $2.50. wi Hi i i Buckbee’s Mammoth Long Red. This grand Mangelis of my ownintroductionand has ereated a great sensation wherever grown:on account of its extraordinary size, single roots weighing from 30 to 40 lbs. being of frequent occurrence. The quality is of the hichest order ‘and is a splendid keeper. The crop is always uniform and the color is a beautiful dark red. Prices postpaid—Oz. 5c. : 14 1b. lc. ; 14 1b. 25e.5 1 Ib. 400. 5 Ibs. for 1 acre $1.75. Champion Yellow.Globe. This is one of the best varieties grown for stock feeding; very productive, and an excellent keeper. Flesh white and fine flavor. The roots grow almost entirely above ground making them admirably adapted to shallow ground and very easy to harvest. | Prices postpaid—Oz. 5dc.; 1¢ 1b. 10¢:3 4¢ lb. 16e.; 1 1b: 28ers 5 lbs. for 1 acre $1.30. New Golden. Monarch Mangel. An entirely new and distinct Mangel, and altogether a magnificent root, as it grows more than half above ground and is easily hz iryestcd. The flesh is quite firm and sweet, greatly oe by: atl kinds of ee and is an ex- cellent keeper. Prices postpaid—Oz. 5c.; 4 1b..12¢,;-34.1b. 20c.:11b. 3 5 lbs. for 1 acre $1.60. Buckbee’s Mastodon Mangel. BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS 27 ~ Buckbee’s “Full of Life” TURNIPS OR many years we have enjoyed a trade in Turnip and Ruta Baga Seed-in the-South that it has been a wonderment to those who have visited our establishments to learn how we ever built up such a large and satisfactory business; but we make a specialty of growing these with particular reference to their adaptability and suitableness to Southern soil and climate. It makes a big difference in crop results where the seeds you intend to sow were grown, but you can make no mistake whatever in starting right in and buying your seeds from Buckbee’s, who will supply you with seeds that will give the BEST RESULTS. For feeding stock in Fall and Winter there is nothing superior to é Turnip and Ruta Bagas, as they are much relished by all kinds of stock besides keeping them in good condition. In the field Turnips are generally sown broadcast, though larger crops are obtained by sowing in drills sixteen: inches apart and half an inch deep, but in g either case be sure to have the ground rich and well prepared. In Zig the Middle and Western States sow for Fall and Main Crop from =A i middle of July to last of August, and in the South they may be sown i eight months in the year. One ounce of seed for 250 feet of drill, two Buckbee's Improved Red or Purple Top White Globe, to three lbs. for an acre. Buckbee’s Improved Red or Purple Top White Globe Every one who uses Turnips, no matter in what quantity should by all means grow this splendid variety. It is globular shaped and about the same size as the Large White Globe, of a most beautiful appearance, unexcelled in quality, fine grained and well flavored. You can get nothing better for table or market, and is greatly relished by stock. Prices postpaid, pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2 0z. l5c., 14 lb. 20c., J lb. 35c., 1 lb. 60c. Buckbee’s Red, or Purple Top Strap Leaved. Thereis Extra Early Purple Top Milan. This variety is remark- probably a larger amount of seed of this variety sown every ably early. The topis very small, and grows very erect year than any other Turnip, as it is early and a great favor- and compact. The roots are clear white, very smooth, sym- ite for table use. The flesh is white, fine grained and ten- metrical and beautiful; the flesh white, tender and sweet, der; leaves short and narrow, and upright in growth. and nothing more could be desired in the way of an extra Prices postpaid, pkt. 4c., 02, 6c., 2.0z. 10c., 14 Ib. 15c., 16 Ib. early garden Turnip. Prices postpaid, pkt. 4c., oz. 6c., 2 25c., 1 lb. 40c. oz 10c., 4 1b. 18c., 1¢ lb. 30c., 1.1b. 50c. New White Strap Leaf. Identical with Cow Horn, sometimes called Lone Wuite. the above in valuable qualities, differ- It is pure white with a little shade of ing only in color which is a beautiful green on top, and grows half out of the ivory white. Prices postpaid, pkt. 3c., ground and slightly crooked. Very deli- oz. 6e., 202. 10c., 14 lb. 1dc.; 24 1b. 25c., cate and mild flavored, and of rapid 1 Ib. 40c. growth; fine for fall and early winter : ee aa use. Prices postpaid, pkt. 3c., oz. 6c. New White Egg. isis cortaimy one Se ee ee a rite. of the very choicest est finest Turnips 50c. in cultivation. A quick growing, egg- / 5 shaped, perfectly smooth, pure white = Early Six Weeks or Snowball. _ This variety; grows half out of the ground. =——— SS excellent variety deserves a more promi- The flesh is very sweet, firm and mild, -,~ SSS —— nent place in the Turnip family than it never having the rank strong taste of Buckbee’s Extra Early Cardinal, is usually accorded; is very popular in some of the early sorts. Prices post- many sections; flesh white, firm, ten- paid, pkt. 4c., oz. 6c.,.2 0z. 10c., 14 1b. 18c., 14 1b. 30c-, 1 Ib. der and sweet. Prices postpaid, pkt. 8¢., 0z:.6c\, 2 oz. 50c. : : 10c., 14 lb. 18c., 24 lb. 30c., 1 1b. 50c, Southern Seven Top. Cultivated extensively and with Buckbee’s Extra Early Cameo. Another grand acqui- proxt in the South for the tops, which are used for greeus. sition from the land of the Czar, identical with Buckbee’s is very Hardy and will grow all winter, but does not pro- Cardinal in every way except color, which is.a beautiful ducea good root, and is only recommended for the tops. pearly white. By all means include it with your order. Prices postpaid, pkt. 4c., 0z. 6c., 2 0z. 10¢.,.14 lb. 18c., 22 1b. Prices postpaid, pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2.02. 15c., 14 Ib. 20c., 2g lb. ., L 1b. 50e. 35c., 1 lb. 60c. TY soe U > . a Eas lew Golden Globe. Most delicious and sweetest of all Buckbee’s Extra Early Cardinal, sometimes called Scar- yellow fleshed Turnips; very attractive and beautiful sort. LET CasuMyr. Greatest Turnip novelty ever offered. Very ee NMS ioe ; : B 4 early variety, of magnificent shape, handsome appearance, Ele Ce pkt. 4c., 02. 6c:, 2.02. 10e.; 74 Ib. 1oe., 44 Ib. and wonderful keeping qualities. Outside skin brilliant ole) as cardinal color, fender and crisp. Prices postpaid, pkt. 5c., oz. 8c., 2.0z. 15c., 14 Ib. 20c., 14 lb. 35c., 1 1b. 60c. TOUR KRG ite: Large White Globe. This is one of the most productive | PAO TS AS St | sorts; is of perfect globe shape, skin white and smooth, uy rats ye very good quality for table use, and is a variety that is ECS Co Utne : 3 E 2 eI turuips you sent me usually grown for feeding stock. Prices postpaid, pkt. 3c., GstivesWtand Also 02. 6¢., 202. 10c., 4 Ib. 15c., 14 Ib. 25c., 1 Ib. 40c. SUS : | those fine Beets. I Large Amber Globe. One of the best varieties fora field | raised them 20 crop for stock; flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet; hardy; | | | inches around. I want your Garden Seeds again this | year.” | a ood keeper and good cropper. Vevy popular in the South. Prices postpaid, pkt. 3c., oz. 6¢ , 2902. Luc., 14 1b. 15c., 14 1b. 25e.. 1 lb. 40e Buckbee's New Harly Six Weeks, or Snowball. 28 H.-W. BUCKBEE, ROOKFORD, ILLINOIS.-~ Buckbee’s: “Full sof ife?.SEEDS Especially Suitable for Fall Plantings CHICORY BROCCOLI. As Chicory—Pkt. 10c.; 3. Qe. ; White Cape—Pkt. 8c. ; 02: 30; a Nad Dip Sage kts. PBC 5F Early Purple Cape—PKt. 8¢.; 02. 30c. Large Rooted or Coffee—Pkt. 3e>:.0z. 6c. ; 2 02. . 2 Pas B74 4 -~ BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 10c. ; 14 Ib. 1c. ;-34 1b. B0e.; lb. Sac. Improved Paris Market— Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 10c.; -CHUFUS or Earth Almond. PE Sd Ge. ee soz. Ios 2 oz. 25¢2 Por description see Buckbee’s 1903 Catalogue. 4 1b. 45c. s — Bae) ; a) Pkt. 5c. ; 14 1b. 10c.; ¥% Ib. 1se.; Ib. 35c. CAPER. CRESS. This makes the famous Caper Sauce—Pkt. 8¢.; New Upland—Pict. ic. ; Oz. 30¢. oz. T5e. : Curled or Pepper Grass—Pkt. 2c. ; 0z. 6c.: 2 oz. ; CARDOON. a 10c.; 4% Th, lac. ; % Ib. 2c. : Ib. 40c. Large Spanish—Pkt. 4c.: oz. 15c. True Water Cress —Pkt. 5c.; 02. 25e.;' 2 02. SN 40c.; 14 lb. Tic. = , CHERVIL. ee Huskbae re pane esPurple Curled—Pkt. 4c.; 02. 7e.; 2 0z.12c.; 4 lb. 20e. ; DANDELION. ? 14 Vb. Bde. ; 1b. 60e. -. _ ‘Improved Large Leaf—Pkt. 5e.; oz. 40c. EGG PLANT. _ FENNEL. Florida High Bush—Pkt. 10c.; 0z: 30c.; 2 0z. 55¢.; 14 Vb. $1.00; New Florence Celery Rooted—Pkt. 5c. 14 lb. $190.5 1b! $3.50. g ep Ol GARLIC Fnethee's, AAW Large Purple—Pkt, 5c.5, 0z, 25c.; 2 02. 40c.; popular vegetable of the bulbus rooted family—% lb. 8c.; 74, - 6 ° 1 5 . 5a Buckbee’s New White Egg Plant—Pkt. 5c. ; 02.'25¢.; 2 02. 40e.; Be ae a KOHL RABI \y Ib. 7c. Early White Vi kt. 4c. ; ; Large New York Purple—Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 15c. ; 2.02. 28¢. ; 1% Ib. 50e. ary abe, Vienna diac: 5 Reec. Tp IMPS He Purplé Pkt. 3c. + By. 150: 33020 25:5 Early Purple Vieona—Pkt. 4¢,; oz) 15¢. 4 Ib. 45e. LEEK. Black Pekin—Pkt. 4e:; oz. 25c.; 2:02. 40c.; 14 lb. 70c. Large American Flag—Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2.02: 15c.; 14 Ib. 28c.; Tomato Egg Plant—Pkt. 5c. 1g 1b. 50c.; Ib. 90c. SQUASH. Buckbee’s Mammoth Yellow Bush — Pkt. 4c.5 02. 8¢.; 2 oz. 15¢.;-24 Ib,.25c, ; 44 1b. 40c.; lb. 75c, Buckbee’s New Mammoth White Bush, Scalloped or Patty-pan--Pkt, 3c. ; oz. Te. ; 2 oz. 12c.; 14 Ib. 20c. ; 14 Ib. 35e. ; 1b. 60e. Buckbee’s New Giant Summer Crookneck— Pkt. 4c. ;0z. 8c.; 2.02, 1dc.;-.34 lb. 28c.; ‘ ly Ib. 50ce. ; Ib. 90c. ( New Golden Hubbard—PKEt. 5c. ; 0z. 8c. ;20z. 15e.; 14 Ib. 28c. 314 1b. 55e. ; Ib. $1.00. = Chicago Warted Hubbard—PKkt. 4c. ; 0z. 8c. ; E 6.2 oz. 1dc.; 4 Ib. 28e.; 14 Ib. 50c. ; Ib. 90c. Buckbee’s Improved Hubbard— Pkt: 4c.; PARSLEY, | Buckbee’s Beauty—Pkt. 5ce.; 02. 10c.; 202. 18c.; 14 1b. 35c. 5 14 1b. 60c. ; 1b. $1.00. Extra Dwarf Curled—Pkt. 3c. ; 02. 6e.3:2.0z..% 10c. ; 44 1b: 18¢.3.14 1b. 30e. ;:1b. 50¢e. , New Moss Curled—Pkt. 3c.; 07. 6c-; 2 oz 10c..; 14 lb..18e,.; 1g 1b. 30e. ; lb. .50e: Hamburg Rooted—Pkt. 4e.; 02. 7e:; 2 oz. 12¢. ; 14 1b. 18c. ;.4¢ lb. 34c. ; 1b. 60e. RHUBARB. Buckbee’s Western Market—Pkt. 5c.; 02. 10¢.; 2 02. 18c. 5.34 :lby 85e:;:4¢ 1b: 60c. ; Us SE Ns 02. 8¢.; 2.02. 15c.; 34 Ib. 28¢.3 34 Ib; 5c. SALSIFY. ee Ib. $1.00. a ey | Buckbee’s All America—Pkt. 10ce. ; 0z. 20c. ; Buckbee’s Improved Hubbard Squash. Boston Marrow—Pkt. 4c. ; 02. 7c. ; 2.02. 12c. :. 2 0z. 80c. ; 14 lb. 50e:; 14 Ib. 80e. ; 1b. $1.50. 14 lb 22c.3 1¢ Ib. 40c.; lb. 70e. Mammoth Sandwich Island—Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz 16c.; &% 1b. 30c.; | Blue Hubbard, or Marblehead—Pkt. 4c. ; oz. Sc. ; 2 oz 1M Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90e. 15c.; 14 1b. 28¢.; 34 1b. 50c.; 1b. 90e. Long White—Pkt. 3¢.; 0z.-8¢.; 2 0z. 15¢.; 14 Ib. 25c.; 14 Ib. 40c.; lb. 70c. TOMATO. Buckbee’s Beefsteak—the world’s one unbeatable Tomato—Pkt. 10c., oz. 60e:, 2'0z. $1.10, 14 Ib. $2.00, 14 1b. $3.50, 1b. $6.00. Buckbee’s Earliest Market—Pkt. 10c., 02. 85c., 2 0z. 60c., 14 lb. $1.00, 14 Ib. $1.75, Ib. $3.00. Buekbee’s Spot Cash—Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 2 0z..35c., 14 1b. 60c., 14 Ib. $1.10, Ib. $2.00. Buckbee’s Prosperity—Pkt. 10c., oz. 60c., 2 oz. $1.10, 14 Ib. $2.00. Spark’s Earliana— Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c., 2 oz. 60c., 14 lb. $1.00, 1¢ 1b. $1.75) 1b. $3.00. Early Dwarf Champion—Pkt,. 4c., oz. 20c., 2.0z. 35c., 14 1b. 60e. Barly Aeme—Pkt. 8c., oz. 15c., 2 oz. 25c., 14 lb. 45e., 14 1b. 80e., Wb. $1.50. Matchless—Pkt. 4¢., oz. 18c., 2 0z. 30c., 144.1b. 50c., 44 1b. 90e., lb. $1.75, Ponderosa—Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c. 2.0z. 60c., 14 1b. $1.00, 1¢ 1b. $1.75, 1b. $3.00. Beauty (Livingston’s) — Pkt. 3c., oz. 16c., 2 oz. 30c., 14 lb. 50c., 14 1b: 90e., 1b. $1.75. New Dwarf. Stone—Pkt. 5c., 0z..35c., 202. 60c., 44 lb. $1.00, 1¢ lb. $1.75, lb. $3.00. The New Stone—Pkt. 3ce., oz. 16c., 2 oz. 30c., 1% 1b. 50c., 1¢ 1b. 90c., 1b. $1.75. ———— For other varieties see Buckbee’s 1908 Catalogue. Buckbee’s Beefsteak Tomato. BUCKBEE’S (“FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS. 29 BUCKBEBR’S. “FULL. OF “LIFE”. SEEDS UNRIVALED VARIETIES FOR FALL PLANTING IN ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY MUSTARD This is grown quite extensively in the Southern states. The green leaves are used as a salad, very fine cut and boiled like Spinach, and often boiled with meat as greens. The white or yellow seeded varieties are cultivated chiefly for medicinal purposes or pickles, while the others are best for general use. Ostrich Plumed Mustard. This new variety originated in the South and is one of the most desirable in cultivation. Theleavesare exquisitely crimped, ruffied and frilled and make an excellent table garnishing. Is of superior flavor and very popular wherever grown. Prices postpaid—Pikt. 3c., oz. 9c., 202. lic., 14 1b. 18¢., 14 1b. 30c., lb. 50c. Southern Giant Curled. This Mustard is very highly esteemed in the South, where the seed is sown in the Fall and the plants used very early in the Spring as a salad. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 4e., oz. 6¢., 2 0z. 10c., 14 1b. 18c., 16 1b. 80e., lb. 50c. : White Seeded. Useful for salads and greens. Seeds pungent, nice for pickles. Reed light yellow. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 2c., oz. 5c., 14 1b. 10¢., 14 lb. Lc., - 20. ; Black Seeded. Is sharper and more pungent than any other variety. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 2c., oz. 5c., 14 1b. 10c., 44 lb. 15c., lb. 25c. OKRA The pods of this plant are regarded as a household necessity in the Southern states, but are not so well known or so extensively grown as they should be in the North. The pods are used in soups or stewed and served like asparagus. Plant in hills about four feet apart, putting six to eight seeds in a hill, and after the plants are well started cut out all but two: The dwarf sorts can be planted much closer in hills two or three feet apart, or in drills two feet apart, thin- ning the plants to about one foot apart in the row. Gather the pods when quite green and about an inch,and a half long. White Velvet. This is a distinct and beautiful Okra. The pods are much longer than any othea*variety; perfectly smooth, and covered with a. fine fiber resembling velvet. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 2c.. 0z., 5c., 14 1b. 12c., 14 Vb. 20¢e., 1b. 30c. Long Green or Tall. Produces very long green pods, very slim and tender and is not excelled for.either canning or tableuse. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 2c., oz. dc., 144 1b. 12c., 4¢ lb.20c., 1b. 30¢, Lady Finger. An early sort. Pods green, medium size, rigid, very tender, and of excellent quality. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 3c¢., oz. 6c¢., 2 oz. 10c., 14 Ib. 18c., 14 Ib. 30e., 1b. 50c. Dwarf Green. Prolific... This is a distinct variety, very dwarf in growth, but enor- mously productive; producing pods within an inch or two of the ground and clear to the top. Prices postpaid—Pkt. 2c., oz. 5c., 14 lb. 12c., 14 lb. 20c., lb. 80¢. fires PARSNIP . Buckbee’s New Sugar—Pkt. 5e., 0z. 10¢., 2 0z. 18c., 14 lb. 35c.,. 24 1b. 60e., Ib. $1. Hin New Maltese—PKt. 4c., 02. 6c., 2.02, 10c., 14 lb. 15c., 14 1b. 25c., 1b. 40c. ? Tmproved Hollow Crown, or Loug White Sugar—Pkt. dc., 02. 6c., 2 0z. 9c., 14 lb. 12c., 14 1b. 20c., 1b. 35c. PEPPER * Pkt.’ Oz. 202. 14 1b. Chinese Giant— 10c. 80c. 50c. 90c. =e Sweet Mountain— 4c. 15c. 28c. 50c. Black Nubian— 4c, 20C.opC.-.00G; Pkt. ~ Oz. 2'0z: 14 1b: Sweet Spanish—ac. 15c. 25c. 40c. Large Bell, or Bull Nose—3c. 12c. 22c, 40c. Red Chili — Round Summer Broad Leaf Spinach. cooking. Buckbee’s New Leng Standing, An improved round seed strain, of excellent Merit, and one of the most vigorous and strong growing varieties. The leaves are smooth and very dark rich green. Prices postpaid — Pkt: 5e., oz. 8c., 2 oz. 12¢., 4% 1b. 15c., 14 1b. 25¢.,1b.'40c. Bloomsdale, or Savoy Leaved. The earliest variety and one of the best to plant in. Autumn for early Spring use. Plant of upright growth, with narrow pointed leayes which are curled like those of savoy cabbage. Prices: postpaid— Pkt. 2¢., oz. 4c., 2 oz. 7c., 14 Ib. 10c., 14 Ib. 18c., lb. 30c. Improved Round Summer Broad Leaf. This variety is generally preferred: in the North, but lately has become quite populir in maty sections in the Southern states 0z. 6c., 2.0z. 10c., 14 1b. 18¢c., 14 1b. 30c., lb. 55c. Long Red Cayenne—8c. 12c. 22c. 40c. Coral Gem Ruby King— 4c. 18c. 30c: 50c. ; Bouquet—dc. 30c. 55c. $1.00 Celestial— 4c, 15c/ 28c..50c. New Go'den Golden Dawn— SPINACH Spinach is very hardy, wholesome and palatable and makes a delicious dish of greens, retaining its bright green color after Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better; sow in drills one foot apart, and commence thinning out the plants when the leaves are one inch wide. All should be cut before hot weather-or it will be tough and stringy. Rery i rea Pg CORN SALAD_FETTICUS, or LAMB’S LETTUCE : This small salad is used during the Winter and Spring months as a substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used like Spinach. Sow the seed in shallow drills about one foot apart, during August and September.. Prices postpaid —Pkt. 3c., 4c. ldc. “25c._40c. : Upright—4c. 20c. 85c. 60c. 8c. 12c, 22c.. 40c. where it is quite hardy, and stands exposure very well: Prices postpaid—Pkt. 2c¢., oz. 4c., 2.0z. 7c., 14 lb. 10e., 4 lb. 18¢e., lb. 30c. Victoria. Anew sort which is quick to mature and forms a very large exceedingly thick leaf. It remains in use much longer than most sorts. Prices postpaid=-Pkt. 2c., oz. 4c., 2 oz. 7e., 14 Ib. 10c.; 14 1b, 18c., lb. 30c. : Other Varieties. Icanalso supply the following standard . varieties which are too well known to require extended de- scriptions at the uniform price, postpaid—Pkt. 2c., oz. 4c., 2.02. 7e., 44 1b. 10c., 44 1b. 18c:, 1b. 30e—as follows: Monstrous Viroflay, Improved Thick Leafed, Winter Prickly, Prickly Seeded, Broad Flanders. 30 H. Buckbee’s “ World’s Fair” Prive W. BUOKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. Buckbee’s Famous “Full gf Life” LAWN GRASS SE aD Especially Prepared for Fall Planting Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Lawn Grass Seed will form a close, thick turfin a few weeks’ time, with no tend- ency tostoolorgrowinelumps. It roots deeply and withstands severe droughts withont turning brown, maintaining its beautiful deep rich green color through- out the season. ; Lawn Grass Has no Equal. Makes the Most Beautiful Lawn. Easy toGrow. Awarded the Great Columbian Prize at Chicago World’s Fair, 1593. Adds to its Tremendous Popularity as the Years Come and Go, This Famous Prize-winning Lawn Grass is made up of a most evenly balanced combination of native and foreign fine-leaved deep-rooting grasses that interweave and flourish in different soils and climates, showing each its best strength at seasons differ- ent from the others, and thus keeping the lawn vigorous and green from winter’s end to winter’s next advent. This mixture is used.exclusively on the Famous Del Monte Tennis and Croquet Grounds in California, the celebrated Albe- marle Grounds in Asheville, N. C.,and thousands of the most prominent places in the country. “PULL OF LIFE” Seed. Postpaid, 44 1b., 18c.; 1 Ib, 32c. $1.92; 15 lbs., $2.84; 25 Ibs., $4.69; 50 lbs., $9.27; 100 Ibs., $17.93. Buckbee’s Velvet Green Mixture Is a careful selection of finer grasses which naturally thrive under the shade of trees or buildings. Especially suitable for light sandy soil. My lowest Prices for New Crop ‘FULL OF LIFE” Seed. Postpaid, 14 1b. l7c.: 1 lb. 8ic. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense, 5 Tbs. 94ce.: 10 Ibs. $1.85; 15 Ibs. 32.77; 25 lbs. $4.46; 50 lbs. $8.69; 100 lbs 516.96. Buckbee’s “‘New Dizic”’ Lawn Grass Is specially prepared forthe South and contains all the best grasses that are by nafure adapted for .hot dry situations. Bermuda Grass is frequently used in the South but it remains green only in the summer months turning brown in the Winter; but by using this mixture and with some care and attention an all-the-year lawn can be maintained in the Southern States. My lowest prices for New Crop “FULL OF LIFR” Seed. Postpaid, 14 lb. 16c.; 1b. 30c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. 89c ; 10 lbs. $1.77; 15 Ibs. 32.64; 25 lbs. $4.29; 50 Ibs. $8.51; 100 lbs. $14.93. Buckbee’s Kentucky Blue Grass. Specially Grown for Me “In Old Kentucky, Where the Meadow Grass is Blue.” Many prefer this to a mixture of grasses, and the fact can- not be denied, that a lawn of Blue Grassonly is magnificent; it takes longer, however, to get it established. Very de- sirable for wood lawns, pastures and especially excellent for winter pastures because of its thick, heavy growth. Owing to short crops, prices will rule a little higher. My lowest prices for New Crop “FULL OF LIFE” Seed, Postpaid, 1¢ lb. 18c ; lb. 32c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. 9$c; 10 lbs, $1.92. Buckbee’s Selected White Clover Is the best of the Clover family. Especially suitable to plant for pasture or to sow for lawns in connection with the Blue Grass. It produces a delightful, smooth and attractive surface; also makes excellent forage for bees. This choice variety, my Jowest prices for New Crop ‘FULL OF LIFE” Seed—Postpaid, 1g lb. 16c.; lb. 30c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s ex- pense, 5 lbs. $1.08; 10 lbs. $1.94. ; My lowest prices for New Crop By Express or Freight at purchaser’s expense, 5 lbs., 98e.; 10 lbs., Buckbee’s Fancy Red Top. Well cleaned, makes a good per- manent grass and produces luxuriant growth on almost any soil. This is a great variety, and you should send your orders for it early, as it usually sells rapidly. My lowest prices for New Crop “FULL OF LIFE” Seed. Postpaid, 2g Ib. 14c.; 1b. 26c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s ex- pense, 5 lbs. 7dc:; 10 ibs. $1.47. Buckbee’s Extra Special Lawn Fertilizer. Economical, wonderfully beneficial. Makes the lawn strong and keeps it healthy. My lowest prices—Postpaid, lb. 20c. By Freight or Express at buyer’s expense, 5 Ibs. 30c.; 10 ibs. dUc. ; 25 Ibs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.50; 100 Ibs. $2.75 Special Quotations. I shall be pleased to quote special prices to golf elubs, institutions, parks and others who require Lawn Grass and Clover Seeds in large quantities. 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 Seed Specialties. Quantities to Use. 1-lb. Package for 350 square feet. 5-lb. Package for 1750 square feet. 10-lb. Bag for 3500 square feet. 15-1b. Bag for 5250 square feet. 25-lb. Bag for one-fourth acre. 50-lb. Bag for one-half acre. _ 100-1b. Bag for one acre. Mrs. Witty CHew, Bremen, Ind., writes Feby. 25th, 1908, as follows:—Received our World’s Fair Lawn Grass Seed all O. K. and was well pleased with it. I did not know a pound of seed would help ont a lawn so well. Ours is the envy of our neighbors. R ural New Yorker Number Two. Thestand- Carman Number Three. Oneofthemost popu- Early Six Weeks, Forty-fivedaysisthreedays greatly inérease your cfoy.. Do not plant youreld stock.” Buy Buckbee’s “PULL OF LIFE” North- erm Grown Pedigree Stock and get best results~ i Get your orders in early and avoid delay. BUOKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” NORTHERN GROWN PEDIGREED STOCK te! \ PSS a IMPROVED EARLY OHIO. oe Early Ohio. This is without doubt the most popu- ar early Potato in the country, and there is a greater de- mand for it than for any otherearly. The potatoes we offer are smooth, clean, and free from prongs and scab—growing stronger and more yigorous, maturing in a shorter time and yielding much more than home grown Seed. You have also the satisfaction of knowing that your Improved Early Ohios are PURE. Choicest Pedigreed Stock Seed. Prices postpaid—1 lb. 25c.,.3 lbs. 70c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense—¥ bu. 50c., 14 bu. 80c., 1 bu, $1.35, 21¢ bu. $3.18. Pure Early Rose. The good old favorite, which continues in great popularity. A prolific yielder, sure cropper and popular market potato. Every farmer and gardener knows the good Early Rose and nothing need be said in its favor. The strain we offer is the purest and best that can be put on themarket.- Choicest Pedigreed Stock Seed. Prices postpaid—1 lb. 25c., 3 lbs. 60c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense—l4 bu, 50c., 1g bu. 80c., 1 bu. $1.35, 24 bu. $3.18. 4 ard white market Potato and largely planted for a profitable main crop all over the country. Tubers very uniform in size and almost ¢very- one marketable. Known as (dusty) Rural. Choicest Pedigreed Stock Seed. Prices postpaid—i 1b. 25c.,3 lbs. 65¢e. By Ex- pressor Freight at buyer’s expense—}¥ bu.d0c., 44 bu. 80c., 1 bu.'$1.35, 214 bu. $3.18. lar of the Carman group of Potatoes. CAK- MAN NO. THREE grows to the largest size of any of the main crep sorts. Choicest Pedi- greed Stook Seed. Prices postpaid—1 Ih. 25c., 3 lbs. 60c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense— ly bu. 50c., 44 bu. 80c., 1 bu. $1.35, 217 bu. $3.18. longer than six weeks, which is therecord our stock of Early Six-Weeks holds on our Rockford Seed Farms, and tested with other samples of Six Weeks Potatoes proves more vigorous and productive. Choicest Pedigreed Stock Seed. Prices postpaid—1 lb. 25c., 3 lbs. 70c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense—¥ bu. 50c., 4g bu. 80c., 1 bu. $1.35, 214 bu. $3.18. There ismo question but a change of Seed will Are Irish Cobbler. A Bushel of Potatoes Weigh 60 Pounds. SEED POTATOES Many of our older customers will doubtless re- member our handling Seed Potatoes a few years ago, but for lack of proper storage facilities and thinking we were not giving our customers’ orders that careful and painstaking attention which is characteristic of our business, concluded to discon- tinue that department until we were in the best possible shape to properly conduct that part of the business. I can now furnish Potatoes that will give unbounded satisfaction to the most critical grower. Not only that but the progressive farmer q of today wants to have his Seed” Potatoes in his own cellar in the Fall ready to plant in the Spring, when he is ready, without waiting for favorable |} shipping weather. In this respect he not only buys at much Lower Prices in the Fall but his Seed Potatoes are there when wanted. We re- serve the privilege of shipping potatoes in barrels or heavy potato sacks holding 150 lbs. Buckbee’s Extra Early Rockford. (Sce t Painting from Nature outside Back Cover). A new Extra Karly variety of great promise. Makes an extremely qui-k growth and con- sidering its extra Harliness is a wonderul heavy yielder. Isofa very handsome appear- ance with pinkish tinged skin and white flesh. Prices postpaid—1 1b. 38c., 8 lbs. 99c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense—¥ bu. 91c., 1g bu. $1.37, 1 bu. (60 lbs.) $2.46, 21g bu. $4.69. Pride of the South. This fine Potato has been generally tested and proved to be a splendid variety both in vieldand earliness; in shape it is similar to Bliss Triumph being nearly round, flesh white, quality of the best. Choicest Pedigreed Stock Seed. Prices postpaid—1 lb. 30c., 3 lb. 75c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense—¥y bu. 55c., 1g bu. 85¢., 1 bu. $1.50, 22¢ bu. $3.49. A chunky, white netted early Potato of splen- did quality; flesh cream white; asplendid yielder and spe- cially suited to dry climates on account of its deep roots. Choicest Pedigreed Stock Seed. Prices postpaid—1 lb. 25c., 3 lbs. 60c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense—l4 bu. 50c., 14 bu. 80c., 1 bu. $1.35, 214. bu. $3.18. Bliss’ Triumph. One of the earliest of all varieties and is the leading early Potatoallthrough the South. The tubers pre- sent a handsome appearance being nearly round, smooth, medium in size, reddish pink. Choicest Pedigreed Stock Seed. Prices postpaid—l. lb. 25c., 8 lbs. 60c. By Express or Freight at buyer’s expense—ly bu. 55c., 14 bu. 85e., 1 bu. $1.40,-214- bu. $3.33 eos te PRIDE OF THE SOUTH. 32 H. W. BUOKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. RTHERN ihetmeoma ne Os Le Ne a7 4 ay =m = Man (a THE BEST KNOWN SOIL ENRICHER Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Northern Grown Cow Peas These enrich the land until it becomes a veritable gold mine. The Cow Pea was until very recently supposed to be suited only to Southern conditions. Now it has been demonstrated that where snitable varieties are sown the crop can be grown with entire success in the North. The CowPea has proved to \S ~~ be one of the greatest fertilizers of the age; it is richer in fertilizing matter, more lasting, a greater soil = improver than the fertilizer drawn from the barn-yard.. It will take longer to enrich a thoroughly worn out piece of land by barn-yard manure than by sowing plenty of Cow Peas and plowing them under; and for this purpose sow one to two bushels per acre with a grain drill in drills one foot apart. When plowed-under as a fertilizer the plowing should be done when the plants are in full bloom. Cow Peas, Improved Whippoorwill Cow Peas, Buckbee’s Extra Early Cow Peas, New Era—Choicest —Northern grownand acclimated, a Prolific — Choicest Northern Northern Grown. This new favorite early bunch growing vari- Grown. Admirably suited to any variety will do well under any con- ety, and one of the best and most climate or to any soil; very early and ditions. ; popular sorts for alleclimates. a wonderful yielder. Prices postpaid—25c. per lb. Prices postpaid—20e. per lb. Prices postpaid—25c. per lb, By Freight or Express at Buyer’s By Freight or Express at Buyer’s By Freight or Express at Buyer’s Expense—!g bu. 60c.; 14 bu. $1.00; Expense—ky bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 75c.; Expense—lg bu. 45¢.; 14 ou. 85¢e.; 14 1g bu. $1.80; 1 bu. $3.50, 1 bu. $1.40; 1 bu. $2.75. bu. $1.60; 1 bu. $3.00. FIELD PEAS Buckbee’s New Early Snowflake Field Peas— Where the winters are not too severe, and in the Southern States these Improved Canada Field Peas—Until the can be sown up to November and December, and covere deeply, come up early in the Spring and grow off rapidly as soon as the weather opens up. They usually make a splendid yield which can be fed green; or they can be admirably cured for hay or dry forage; they also make a good soil improver wnenpluened under like com, ) : peas or clover, but their greatest value « is asa forage crop. Sown with Oats B U C KB FE F S NEW EAR LY , LAKE EA gives them a decided advantage as the = &J owF | Oats help to hold the Peas off the Ni i ground enabling them to make a better = growth, and as both mature together =) they make a splendid combination of feed, greatly relished and very nutri- tious for all farm stock. Prices postpaid—25e. per lb. By Freight or Express at Buyer’s Expense—'¢ bu. 35c.; 14 bu. 60c.; 14 bu. $1.00; 1 bu. $1.75. introduction of Buckbee’s Snowflake, Canada Field Peas were wide and fav- orably known and in fact even today in many localities they are a general fav- orite; while they are not as early or prolific as the Snowflake still they are : ins a good general all purpose Pea. hs MR Prices postpaid—20ce. per Ib. By Freight or Express at Buyer’s Expense—g bu. 25c.; 44 bu. 45c., 14 bu. 80c.; 1 bu. $1.50. CRE G0 Days FROM BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS, 38 Buckbee’s “Full of Life’ WINTER RYE PERFECTLY HARDY :-: LUXURIANT CROPPER :-:. EXCELLENT FODDER Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Giant Winter Rye. This crop is used all over the country for Fall, Winter and Spring pastur- age, early green food, and for green manuring, as well as for grain. It is very hardy and will grow on poorer land than any other grain crops. It is a good Spring soiling crop giving the earliest bite of green stuff and makes a fair quality of hay if cut in bloom or before it is fully headed out. Used for a grain crop its straw makes the best of bedding for cattle and horses and if carefully threshed sells at high prices for collar making and other manufacturing purposes. Itis also an excellent green manuriog crop for turning under in the early Spring. It is very extensively grown and sneceeds well throughout the South. Rye can be very satisfactorily sown at the last working of corn, or it can be sown by itself from July to November. Sow at the rate of 14¢ bushels per acre. Prices postpaid—Per lb. 25c. By Freight or Express at Buyer’s Expense—¥ bu. 85c., 144 bu. 50c., 14 bu. 80c., 1 bu. (56 Ibs.) $1.35. Buckbee’s “Full of Life’ Winter Barley. This isa very desirable grain for growing in the South where it is profitably raised for Fall, Winter and Spring grazing; or it may be cut before it heads out asa hay crop. In many sections where it is difficult to grow Timothy | and other regular Grasses for Hay the use of Grain crops such as Barley, Rye, Wheat and Oats is very desirable. They all make most nutritious feed and cure up in first class shape to take the place of hay. As Barley stools well out it really makes better Fall, Winter and Sprivg grazing than either Rye or Wheat. It is so easily grown and succeeds so well throughout the South that it should be much more largely grown than at present. Itcan be seeded down at the last working of Corn, and as it prevents the washing of soils by Winter rains it is highly prized. Sow 114 to 2 bushels per acre. Prices postpaid—per 1b. 25c. By Freight or Express at Buyer’s Expense—}g bu. 40c., 14 bu. 55c., 14 bu. 85c., 1 bu. (48 lbs.) $1.50. Soy Beans—Evans’ Early Yellow. ‘These sKould be raised on every farm either as a grazing crop or a fodder crop to feed green. The grain is the RICHEST KNOWN VEG- ETABLE SUBSTANCE. | [t produces crops of twenty to thirty bushels per acre and is as easily grown as other Beans. The vines are busy and vigorous and entirely self-supporting. For pasturing or feeding as green fodder it is very valuable and nearly equal to Clover for fertilizing. Thousands are already growing Soy Beans, and in five years they will be as uni- versally grown as Corn. They can be sown broad-cast or drilled at the rate of 1144 bushels per acre; brt our experience has been that the most satisfactory results are obtained by planting in rows, Prices postpaid—25c. per lb. By eeu or Express at Buyer’s: Expense—}¢ bu. 40c., 14-bu. 75c., 34 bu. $1.40, 1 bu. (50 lbs.) $2.75. Velvet Beans. Nature’s Great Soil Restorer; The Velvet Bean is a green manuring and foliage plaut that is creating a great sensation in the Southern States where it is disputing for favor with the Cow Peas. The vines grow to a length of from ten to thirty feet and form a dense mass of nutritious fodder. The Florida Experimental Station reports 16;680 lbs. of green forage per acre and it is said to cure in less time than the Cow Pea and to make an equally valuable hay. In two months the under leaves commence to drop and by Fall the mulch is often six to eight inches deep, making it one of the greatest soilimprovers known. “us par orF- | T — md '\ ww oy | The best Main Crop Strawberry, Won- derfully Prolific: Magnificent Size: Continuous Bearer; Rich Tempting Flavor; Carefully Selected FULL OF LIFE PEDIGREED YOUNG PLANTS. Prices Postpaid Doz. 37c; 50 Plants 83c; 100 Plants | 8 : | ee . $1.42 At buyers ex- : Lhe Great World Beating Potato. panes Sees kockford Larly oe y , $8.24. Bound to be oe he Standard aS =xtra Early Potato = -rodigious yielder — — , -_— slight Proof-Matchless Quality-Grand Keeper-Quality Par Excellence-Cooks white, dry and mealy -ostpaid Ib. 38c; 3 Ibs. 99c; By Express or Freight at buyers expense Peck 91c; 1-2 bu. $1.37, su. (60 Ibs.) $2.46; 2. |-2 bu. $4.69. COPYRIGHTED 1808 BY H.W.BUCKBEE