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ESTEEMED FRIENDS, OLD AND NEW:

O-DAY there exist conditions that should fill the heart of every person with rejoicing.
The wonderfully bountiful harvest, so magnificent in its proportions, with which
Nature has so generously favored us, and the general bright outlook all over this

broad land of ours, gives me unbounded courage and zeal in serving you the present season

with stock second to none in the werld.

Shrewd buyers will readily note the advantages that may be gained by placing orders with
First hands, where they receive full value.

Successful Planters have used my improved seed for twenty years.

I have thousands of vouchers, as well as World’s Columbian Medals, all testifying that my
seed stock is up to the highest standard of excellence.

Thanking old customers for their valued orders, also for their inducing so many of their
friends to join them in sending me such a liberal share of their patronage, and more than all
else, for their unbounded confidence in me, and soliciting a continuance of same, and a trial
order from the new friends, who may see my book for perhaps the first time, I remain,

Yours for Success,

IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING.

NOTICE—If you receive an extra copy of my catalogue, please present it to a friend, or neighbor who is interested, and tell them about,
Buckbee’s Seeds and Plants. I shall doubly appreciate the favor, and will endeavor to repay your kindness in your future orders.

I Guarantee Safe Arrival of all seed shipped. by mail, express or freight and also a}i plants shipped by mail or express.

Flo rin Plant De artment This department, occupying pages 71 to 80 inclusive, will be found somewhat abridged on account

we g p e oflackofroom. To those who desire, complete list will be mailed FREE upon application.

ORDERS FOR LESS THAN 50 CENTS FOR PLANTS will under no consideration be filled, unless TEN CENTS ADDITIONAL to the price of
the plantsbe sent to pay postage. It is quite as much trouble to handle, and requires nearly as much postage to mail a 50 cent plant order as it
does one of two or three dollars’ worth of plants.

PLANTS BY EXPRESS at buyer’s expense. By special agreement the express companies are making very low rates on plant shipments,
which are handled with care and dispatch; we can not impress the fact too vigorously that larger, stronger and better plants are invariably
put into orders if sent by express, and in most instances enoughnovelties and extra plants will be addedto more than cover shipping charges.

Owing to Jack of room have been obliged to leave this important department out. I will gladl
Vegetable Plant Departmen e mail complete list free upon application. cay

7 This department oecupying pages 44 to 48 inclusive will be found greatly condensed, owing to lack of rooma
Field Seed Department. A complete list, however, comprising all the new and standard sorts included under this head, wil
be mailed free to any address upon application.

q . A list-of'these necessary implements Is given in condensed form, page 49. A complete list will be
Seed Drills, Cultivators, Etc. mailed free upon application. . 7

E Ord However large or small, is carefully filled, and, as a rule, forwarded within one day after it reaches my office. We take
very er, much pride in promptness.
Pl Writ your order plainly and distinctly by itself, and do not mix it up with anything else you have to say. Those who send an order
ease e in this way, will be sure to have it filled correctly and with dispatch, and will also receive many valuable novelty extras free of
charge; also please carry out the exact price of each article, and after adding the amounts, remit the exact sum, or delay is likely to occur.
It M H occasionally when seeds and plants are ordered together, that seed will be sent immediately and plants later, direct from
ay appen Greenhouses: therefore, do not be impatient if such be the case, preventing as it does the delay of seed ordered and secures
ing the shipment of plants in the very best condition.

0 d L T St 1 It sometimes happens that orders never reach me. When customers fail to receive their

tr ers 0S or 0 en. orders within a reasonable time, they should inform me of the fact and at the same time send

a copy of their order, alsostating the form of remittance, date of original order, and any other information necessary to trace goods.

All C 1 7 T must be entered immediately upon receipt of goods, or else same will receive no attention. We cheerfully

omp ain S correct errors, but errors seldom occur, owing to my perfect system of checking and packing. When ar-

ticles are not satisfactory they must be returned immediately, or, as plainly stated above, complaints will receive no attention.
Always keep a copy of your order.

H Tt Ord t nd S nd Mon Please be careful always to sign your NAME, POST OFFICE, COUNTY AND

OW T0 er a e CY. state oN EACH AND EVERY ORDER sent me. Cash should always accompany the order.
Remittance can safely be made either by post office money order, express orders, bank draft, or registered letter. Every postmaster is obliged by
law to register a letter upon payment of eight cents, in addition to postage, and then you will receive our receipt of the letter by return mail. We
are not responsible for the safe receipt of remittance by any other than the above approved methods. I willaccept POSTAGE STAMPS for small
amounts, provided they are received in good condition. Do not send personal checks, FOREIGN CUSTOMERS should always remit by foreign
money order, or draft on New York or London. i

Forei nl Countries On packages for Bahamas, Barbadoes, Colombia, Costa Rica, Danish West Indies, Hawaiian Kingdom, British Hone

g : } e duras, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Mexico, and Salvador, postage will be prepaid. Customers ordering from New

Zealand, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, will kindly remit 24 cents extra for each ounce of Seeds, etc., and those ordering from other
foreign countries 10 cents extra for each ounce, or this excessive postage would bring the price received far below the actual cost of the goods.

Low Ex ress and Frei ht Rates Owing to the very large volume of business which I annually give to the express and railroad

p g , e companies, said companies have made very low shipping rates to all points, and I can not too

st ney ee su to order carly: thus saving shipping rates, and avoiding as it does the heavy rush in the seed business, which occurs during the
months of March and April.

7 7 On all goods, except when selected from the Wholesale Page, or on Beans, Corn and Peas by one-eighth
i Prepay Ship Ing Charges bushel, one-fourth bushel, one-half bushel and bushel; or, in cases when especially noted. In such

instances I reserve the privilege of inclosing in the bags or packages such small packets as may be ordered, as it does not increase the transportas
tion charges, and in consideration of this I will add enough extras to fully repay my customers for this kindness,
J have one million packages of valuable novelty extras which I propose to distribute to
1,00 0 ,000 Novelty Presents Free. my customers, including a generous supply with each order. I would suggest that you
place your orders early, and thus receive these valuable presents free. The larger the order, the greater the number of presents.

rere dens Gani aan H. W. BUCKBEE, Rockford, Ill., U.S.A

_> 4 ASPARAGUS.

[L ae = German, Spargel. French, Asperge. Span-
re a ish, Esparragos. Swedish, Sparris.
Iture Beds are usually formed by
* setting plants one or two years
old, which can be procured of us, but if
you wish to grow them yourself prepare a
light, rich spot as early as possible in the
spring. Pour boiling water on the seed
and pour it off at once, and sow in drills
1 foot apart and.two inches deep. When
the plants are well up thin to2 or 3 inches
in the row, and give frequent and thor-
ough cultivation during the summer. If
this has been well done the plants will be
fit to set the next spring. The permanent
beds should be prepared by deep plowing
or spading and thoroughly enriching the
ground with stable manure or other ferti-
lizers. If the subsoil is not naturally loose
and friable, it should be made so by thor-
oughly stirring with a subsoil plow or the
spade. Make rows 5 feet apart and 4
inches deep and set the plants in the bot-
tom of the rows 2 to 3 feet apart, the lat-
ter distance being preferable. Cover the
roots about 2 inches deep. After the
; plants are well started, givefrequent and
thorough cultivation and draw a little earth into the furrows at each hoeing until they are filled. Early the next spring spade in a
heavy dressing of manure and one quart of salt to each square rod and cultivate well until the plants begin to die down. The next sea-
son the bed may be cut over two or three times, but if this is done all the short shoots, no matter how small, should be cut, and after
the final cutting give a good dressing of manure, ashes and salt. The nex‘ season, and ever after that, the bed should give a full crop
and be annually dressed with manure, ashes and salt, after the last cutting,and well, but not deeply, cultivated until the plants occupy
the whole space. In the autumn, as soon as the tops are ripe and yellow they should be cut and burned. The plants may also be set
in autumn, if the ground’ is so well drained that water will not stand on it. Winter protection with course litter or manure is not

needed except in the extreme North.
One ounce of seed for 600 plants; 15 pounds in drills for an acre.

distinct and valuable variety in cultivation. Not only are the superior to the older sorts, enormous yielder, well adapted to all
stalks of the largest size, but they are produced abundantly and| sections. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, 44 1b. 35ce, lb. 60c.
favorabie weather, until 3 or 4 inches above the surface.
The crown or bud of the young stalk is considerably
distinguishing the variety. Wherever known this sort If they are sent by mail, add at the rate of 50c per hundred to the
commands an extra price, not only ona fancy market but from | price. “4 saving of one to two years is affected by planting roots.
sells so readily at a high price as to warrant them paying the| feet apart in rows. Fertilize well in the fall. Shipped by ex-
grower an extra price for it. From 10 to 20 per cent of the plants | press or freight at purchaser’s expense. 5
be readily distinguished and rejected when setting the perma- NEW COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—Per 100 $1.00, per 1000 $7.50.
nent bed. Pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, 14 Ib. 25c, 14 Ib. 40c, 1b. Tie.
licious quality; certainly one of the best varieties grown. Pkt. | CONOVER’S COLOSSAL—Per 100 A0c, per 1000 $4.00.
8c, 02. 6c, 14 Ib. 12c, 14 Ib. 20¢, Ib. Bde. (50 roots at 100 rate; 500 at 1000.)

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COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—We believe this to be the most |NEW PALMETTO—Grand new variety, mammoth in size. Much
very early. They are clear white and remain so, in
smaller than the part just below it; thus still further Sis ASPARAGUS ROOT
canners, who find that when put up, under a special brand, it | Those offered below are strong two-year-old roots. Plant two
grown from seed will produce green shoots, but these plants can |

CONOVER’S COLOSSAL—A standard variety of large size and de- NEW PALMETTO—Per 100 60c, per 1000 $5.00.

ARTICHOKE beautiful plant. It stands the winters in the Middle States with-
* out any protection. Pkt. 3c, oz. 10c, 4 lb. 30c, 34 lb. 55e, 1b. $1.
German, Artischoke. French, Artichaut. Spanish, Aleachofa. DWARF CURLED SCOTCH, OR GERMAN GREENS—Plant low and

Swedish, Artskocka. compact, but with large leaves curled, cut and crimped until the
C It Sow in hot beds and transplant into pots, or so as to whole plant seems like a bunch of moss. It is well worth culti-
uiture. give plenty of room, until danger cf frost is over, vation simply for its beauty. | One of the best sorts for use, and

and then set in very rich ground, in rows 4 feet apart and 2 feet| | When well grown and cooked is one of URE EOSt palatable of veg-
apartin the rows; or the plants can be raised in seed beds out of| ¢tables. Pkt. 3c, oz. 8c, 14 Ib. 25e. 7g lb. 40c, Ib. Tec.

doors, but in that case will not be likely to produce heads the |
first year. The edible portion is the undeveloped fiower heads,

which will be produced about September 1st, and until frost. BROCCOLI.

anne in the fall cut off the old tons and proved the crowns wa German, Sperge-Kohl. French, Chou Brocoli. Spanish, Broculi.
eaves or straw to prevent severe freezing. The second year they | > 3.500 plants

will commence to form heads about July Ist. The plants may also One Ee of seed for rh : E “aiken es
be blanched like Cardoons, which is accomplished by cutting CULTURE—Tie same as that given for caulitower.

back the growing stems in July, close to the ground, when the pdt ee ee neat
young and rapidly growing shoots which start up after cutting, EARLY PURPLE CAPE—This is the best variety for our climate.

may be tied and blanched like celery. As Artichoke plants do It produces large heads of a brownish purple color, very close

- ; ; : sek 5 a . r. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.
not yield satisfactorily after three or four years, it is best to| | 2nd compact, and of excellent flavor ou 4
stant a new plantation once in three years at least. NEW WHITE CAPE—A very desirable variety. | Heads medium
One ounce of seed for 500 plants. size, close and compact, beautiful creamy white color. A sure

LARGE GREEN GLOBE—The best sort for general use. Buds large,| header. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c.
nearly round; scales deep green, shading to purple, very thick |

and fleshy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c. | BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
BORECOLE, OR KALE. German, Sprossen-Kohl. French, Chou de

German, Blaetter-Kohl. French, Chow Vert, Spanish, Breton. Bruzelles. Swedish, Bryssel-kal.
One ounce of seed for 3,500 plants.

TNCEE tl INGWEMOrl a b Gay Cne ounce of seed for 3,500 plants.
r north as New *k seed may be sown in D- |
Culture. s far nor Ss ork J fe) i p-|

tember and_ treated like Spinage, although in the; ey_TURE—They should be treated in all
South they will live and grow throughout the winter without ‘ ay et Saas aay ik
é sae : respects like winter cabbage or kale.
protection, or they may be planted and treated like winter cab-
bage, and will continue growing till very late. _ If cut when fro-| DWARF IMPROVED—Heads resemble a lot
zen, thaw out in cold water before boiling. The young shoots} of very small cabbages growing ona stalk.
which start up in the spring from the old stumps are very tender| Very delicious if cooked the same as cab-
and make excellent greens. bage. Are also very valuable for greens,
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—This is very hardy, and improved even after hard frosts, which generally
by a moderate frost. About 30 inches tall, with an abundance of} improves the flavor. Pkt. 3c, oz. Se,
green leaves, which are densely curled and cut,formingavery| 14 lb. 25c.

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Swedish, Bonor.
Two bushel to the acre in drills.

German, Bohne. French, Haricot.

One quart to 100 feet in drills.

Spanish, Frijorenano.

Further south the sowing must be done earlier; further north, later.

in hills 2 inches deep. Hows trom 18 to 86 inches apart.

BUCKBEE’S NEW RUST-PROOF GOLDEN EYED KEENEY’S
WAX—This vigorous growing variety yields a
profusion of tender pods, of a waxy appearance.

The beans should be planted

Remember that I prepay charges on Beans by the 4g pint, pint and quart, unless particularly noted; Hi Hh
quantities of 3s bu., 4¢bu., 1sbu., and 1 bu. will be shipped by freight or express at purchaser’s expense. Ail | |
A succession of sowings can be made from the first of May until September in this latitude. | || i
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“RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX’—Abso-
lutely stringless, prolific, free from rust. Strong |
growing bush variety of great vigor. Sends out

NEW YOSEMITE

The vines grow about 11g feet high, holding
pods well off the ground, thus keeping them
clean, free from blight and rust. Pods are full,
large, of delicious quality, and free from strings.
Superior for market gardeners, shipping and
family use. The Director of Clemson Agricul-
tural College, S.C., writes, that Buckbee’s Gol-
den Eyed Wax is a very superior variety in
respect. 14 pt. lic, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

NEW DAVIS KIDNEY WAX—A_ new rustless, pro-
ductive, wax podded Bean. Vigorous, bearing
near the center many clusters, of pods, often
extending over thefoliage. Every pod is long,
white and handsome, there being fewer short,
and misshaped pods than in other sort. When
young the pods are brittle, crisp and tender.
Dry beans are kidney shaped, white, and fine for
baking. The variety isso hardy and productive
that it is one of the best of all for field culture.

Unequaled for canner’s use; a boon to the mar-
ket gardener and a gratification to the amateur.

1g pt. 30c, pt 50c, qt. 90e.

MAMMOTH WAX—One of the
most valuable varieties of recent introduction.

The pods frequently attain a length of 14 inches,

with the thickness of a man’s finger,and are
nearly all solid pulp, theseeds being very small

when the pods are fit for use. The pods are of
a rich golden color and are absolutely stringless,

cooking tender and wonderfully delicious. It is

enormously productive, as many as fifty of its

monstrous pods having been counted on one bush.

The plant being large requires a great deal of

room to perfect the pods. 1gpt. 15c, pt. 28c, qt. 50e.

BUCKBEE’S RUST PROOF GOLDEN WAX

FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY SEE PAGE 50.

short tendrils on which pods are formed in addi- HAITIAN WIM

tion to those near central stalk of plant, which
accounts for its wonderful productiveness.
Pods are meaty and well filled, thick, flat when
young and semi-round later. If pods are picked
as fast as formed, it continues to furnish supply
for along season. 14 pt. 20c, pt.35c, qt. 60c.

NEW PROLIFIC GERMAN, OR IMPROVED BLACK

WAX—There is no doubt but. this is one of the
earliest of all wax varieties, producing very fine,
extremely early, entirely stringless wax beans
in great quantity. 1¢ pt. 10c, pt. 18¢, qt. 35c.

NEW FLAGEOLET WAX—One of the most valuable

varieties for either private or market garden
purposes. Extremely early; nearly always free
from rust; pods large size, often one foot in
length, exceptionally succulent and tender, very
productive. 1¢ pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

WARDWELL’S NEW KIDNEY WAX—This variety

is very hardy, and both pod and plant are more
robust than usual for a Wax Bean. Shape is
distinct from all other wax varieties, being of a
perfect kidney shape. It produces a good crop
of truly wax pods; early. 1¢pt.10c, pt.1&c, qt.85e.

IMPROVED WHITE WAX, OR BUTTER—Improve-

ment over the old white wax variety. Reliable,
large pods; productive. Handsome rich golden
yellow color, perfect shape; shows no strings or
coarseness; fine flavor. lpt. 10c, pt. 18c, qt. 35ce.
Greatly
improved golden podded wax variety, being so
very prolific that it is not injured by bean rust.
Stringless ; finest flavor; early and grand yielder.
1g pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

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BURPEE’S TRUE DWARF LARGE WHITE LIMA—I—A bush form of | BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED EXTRA EARLY YALENTINE—For snaps

the true Large Lima. Plants are uniformly dwarf, but enorm- |
ously productive, single plants under favorable circumstances |
often yielding from 150 to 350 pods. The pods are as large as|
those of the Large Lima and contain from 4 to 6 very large, flat |
beans of the very best quality, fully equaling in this respect the
Large White Lima. Anyone who has tried this variety will
be desirous of planting it again. 14 pt. 20c, pt. 30c, qt. 50c.
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA—2—Popular new variety; compact,
dwarf bushes are of hardy growth and very prolific, bearing con-
tinuously until the end of the season. Each bush generally ma-
tures from 40 to 80 pods, while under special cultivation speci-
men plants have been raised which bore from 200 to 300 pods.
Try it. 1¢ pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 45c.
NEW JACKSON WONDER DWARF LIMA—3~— A dwarf or bunch va-
riety, growing from 18 to 30 inches high, immensely productive
and very early. Pods broad and flat, containing from
3 to 4 beautiful variegated flat beans, similar in shape to
the well-known Lima, and in the dry state as shell
Beans, can be used the same as the Lima, but when the
pods are young they make excellent snap beans. It is
not waxy, hence cooks easily and quickly; in fact, fills all the re-
quirements for a good garden variety as well asafield sort. 1g
pt. 20c, pt. 30c, qt. 50c.
SPECIAL OFFER—To enable all to test the relative values of the
above three greatest of all Bush Limas I will send }¢ pt. of each
for only 50c, by mail prepaid.
EARLY MOHAWK—This sort is so much hardier than the others
that it can be planted earlier, furnishing beans fit for use before
any other kind.- Vines large, stout, with large, course leaves
which will stand a slight frost; blossoms large, purple; pods
long, straight, course, with long, tapering point; beans long,
kidney shaped, variegated with drab, purple and brown. This
variety:iS much in favor for forcing under glass as it matures
quickly and carries a good weight of long, large pods. 1¢ pt.
10c, pt. 16c, qt. 30c.
IMPROVED LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS—Vines large, vigorous,
branching, productive, with large leaves and lilac blossoms ; pods
long straight, narrow, handsome; beans long, kidney shaped,
color yellowish-drab. 14 pt. 8c, pt. t5c, qt. 28c.
BUCKBEE’S ELECTRIC TREE—A most val-
uabie new variety, the most productive
and heavy cropping bean known, growing
nearly two feet high, branching out in
all directions, bearing its pods so high jJa====
that they seldom ever touch the ground, [=
enabling it to stand a wet spell without
any injury. All know, who have raised
beans, that when the pods lie in contact
with the ground after ripening, a very |ESs
little rain ruins the crop, turning the pods |§
and beans black. This is indeed a won-
derful cropper, yielding from 75 to 100
bushels per acre under good cultivation,
while hundreds of my customers report
yields of from 40 to 60 bushels per acre,
under average cultivation. Plant them |
214 feet apart, 18 inches in the row, 2 to |®&
3 beans in a hill. They are much easier
cultivated than small growing varieties
and much easier harvested. They mature
reasonably early and ripen very evenly.
As a baking bean Buckbee’s Electric 744
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there is nothing superior to this variety among the green podded
sorts and many prefer it to the wax varieties. Vines erect with
coarse, dark green leaves and large, white blossoms; pods medi-
um length curved, cylindrical, with crease in back, very fleshy,
crisp and tender; beans medium size; long, irregular, pink, mar-
bled with red. Among green podded varieties there is none, we
think, that can compare with our stock of Valentine in fleshiness
and high quality of pod. Many different strains of Valentines
are offered under slightly varying names, each Claiming to be a
great and distinct improvement. We have carefully examined
them all, both in trials and in large yield, and have found none
which we were willing to substitute for our stock, which com-
bines all the good qualities. 1¢ pt. 10c, pt. 16c, qt. 30c.

NEW EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE—Earliest of the green podded kind,

furnishing a fleshy pod of fine quality. With us it is usually from
2 to 3 weeks earlier than ordinary Refugee. The vines, though
a little smaller, are fully as hardy and vigorous as that variety,
and more upright. Podsof the same size and shape, except
slightly flatter. Dry bean same size, shape and color as common
Refugee. Our stock has been selected with great care and is
extremely uniform inripening. (pt. 10c, pt. 16c. qt. 30c.

BEST OF ALL—The vine is very vigorous, producing an abundance

of very straight, handsome pods, which when fit for use as snaps
are round, very brittle and of a peculiar deep green color. The
dry beans are mottled in two shades of red. One of the hardiest
and best of the green podded varieties. 14 pt.12c. pt. 20c, qt. 35c.

IMPROVED LARGE WHITE MARROW— Vines large, slender, spread-

ing, with short runners, small leaves and small white blossoms;
very prolific; pods medium size; beans large, clear white, ovoid,
cooking very dryand mealy. 1¢ pt. 8c, pt. 15c, qt. 28c.

EARLY CHINA RED EYE—Vine medium, stont, erect, with large

leaves and white blossoms; pods short, straight, flat and if pick-
ed young of good quality as snaps. 14 pt. 10c, pt. 16c, qt. 30c.

DWARF HORTICULTURAL—Vines compact, upright, with large

leaves, very productive and furnish green shelled beans the
earliest of any sort. 14 pt. 10c, pt. 16c, qt. 30c. |

EARLY DWARF KIDNEY—Productive, of very superior quality.

Plant large, branching. 14 pt. 8c, pt. lic, qt. 28c.

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EXTRA EARLY KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA—1—This is a care-
fully selected and improved strain of the old variety of large
Lima Bean and is so far superior to all other strains that I give
it the most prominent notice. Pods are very long, often contain-
ing four to six very large beans. The beans are so large and
handsome that they will sell well in any market, while in quality
they are excellent. The pods are produced in such large clusters
that the vines present a beautiful sight. !¢pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

EARLY LARGE WHITE LIMA—2—A greatly improved variety of
excellent quality. Vine tall growing, and vigorous; leaves med-
ium size, smooth, light green; blossoms small, white, pods borne
in clusters, long, broad, very thin, dark green; beans large, oval
kidney shaped, greenish white, flat. Sure to please. 14 pt. 12c,
pt. 20c, qt. 38e.

SEIBERT’S EARLY LIMA—4—The earliest true Lima. No other
sortso early. Noothersort so good. As large as the largest,
making it the best Lima Bean ever offered. The vine is excep-
tionally hardy and vigorous, and not only produces pods earlier,
but continues in bearing longer than any other sort. The pods
and green beans are as large as those of the King of the Garden
Lima and of better quality. Our stock is very limited, this sea-
son. Orderearly. No progressive gardener will fail to try it.
ig pt. 25c, pt. 40c, qt. 75c.

NEW WILLOW LEAF LIMA—5—5,000 from one—This new and
very unique Pole bean was brought prominently before
the public but two years ago. It hasreached such a de-
gree of popularity thatit is now a standard sort. It
differs from all other beans known byits beautiful deep-
ly cut foliage, aptly described’ by its name ‘* Willow ;
Leaf.’’ It is so handsome that many gardeners have pronounced
it worthy of growing as an ornamental climbing vine, as the tri-
foliate leaves are of a rich, dark green color, all pendent, pre-
senting an attractive front. The beauty of this, although
such an attraction, is overlooked as soon as it begins to bloom,
because of the profusion of blossoms, which are truly astonish-
ing. The vines are full of bloom, and later become loaded with
pods. Vines bloom and bear pods of uniform size for a great
length of time; pure white beans, exceptionally tender; very
finest flavor; matures early. 1 pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 45c.

NEW EARLY BLACK LIMA—3—This valuable early Pole Lima is
certainly a marvel. As will be seen, the beans are so full and
plump that the ends are crowded square, and partially overlap
each other in thepod. The vines possess great vigor and won-
derful productiveness, as many as 1,500 to. 2,000 pods are fre-
quently produced on a single plant. The pods have a uniform
length of about 31¢ inches and contain from three to four beans
each, which are of a dark green color when cooked, and are
noted for their tenderness, delicate quality and delicious flavor,
both fresh or dried for winter use. 14 pt. 15c, pt. 28c, qt. 50c.

CHILD’S HORTICULTURAL LIMA—9—This novelty is a cross be-
tween the old Horticultural Bean—the finest flavored of all the
common pole beans—and the pole Lima; the richest and most
buttery flavored of all beans. In color and markings this new
cross resembles the Horticultural, but is flat like the Lima,
while the flavor is a combination of these two finest of all beans.
The bean is fully three weeks earlier than any other Lima, and
is also much more prolific. An extra good variety for Canada
and Northern States, where the seasons are too short for the
tropical Lima todo well. It bears five to seven beans in a pod,
and as the pods are numerous, it is exceedingly prolific, which
added to its extreme earliness and fine combination of rich flay-
ors. makes it the most important Lima. lpt. “5c, pt. 28c, qt. 50c.

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BUCKBEE’S NEW HOLSTEIN—11—This grandest of all new varie~-
ties is of my own introduction. Its great popularity is shown by
its being planted in thousands of gardens every season. Withous
doubt it is the earliest of all pole beans; monstrously productive
and of a fine clinging habit, continues to bear throughout the
season and is indeed a beautiful sight. The handsome, well-fillee
pods; which are borne in endless profusion, are lone and entirely
stringless, very even in shape and producing beans of the moss
delicious quality. The beans, when ripe, are of a beautiful Hoi
stein color, hence its name. Would advise you to order early.
1g pt. 20c, pt. 30c, qt. 50c.

think this the earliest and at least
one of the best of the wax podded pole beans. Vines medium
size to large with golden yellow stems; leaves very light green,
strongly tinged with yellow, giving the whole plant a golden yel-
low appearance ; flowers pink, pods long, cylindrical, very fleshy,
stringless and of excellent flavor. The dry bean is long, narrow,
flat, kidney shape, bluish-black. The points of superiority in
this variety are earliness, great prolificness and the unusually
fine color and quality of the pods. % pt. 15c. pt. 25c, qt. 45c.

LAZY WIFE—6—This new variety has been for some years the
most popular pole bean grown. Pods are wonderfully broad,
thick and above all entirely stringless. In these respects they
surpass any I know of. They also surpass any other variety in
the way vines cling to the poles, and every bean grower will at
once acknowledge this is a most important qualification. Pods

are rather flattish, oval shape, and when fully grown are from

four to six inches long, exceedingly rich, buttery and fine flavored
when cooked. They are hardy, easily grown and most produc-
tive. For an early and late:snap sort, also as a dry, shell or winter
bean it is unsurpassed, and such is the peculiar taste and pleas-
ant flavor of this bean that we have known persons who could
not be induced to eat other varieties of string beans after
tasting Lazy Wife. pt. 15c, pt. 28c, qt. 50c.

KENTUCKY WONDER OR OLD HOMESTEAD—12—This splendid va-

riety is deservedly popular. Vine vigorous, climbing well and
very productive, bearing its pods in large clusters; blossoms
white; pods green, very long, often reaching 9 or 10 inches,
nearly round when young, and very crisp, becoming very irregu-
lar and spongy as the beans ripen. Dry beans, long, oval dun
colored. A very prolific sort, with showy pods, which are most
excellent for snaps. It is sometimes catalogued as being the
same as Southern Prolific, but this is an error, as the latter is
two weeks later, has shorter pods, which never become spongy
and irregular in shape as they mature and the dry bean is fully
one-fourth smaller. 14 pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40e.

Chiefly grown for its flowers and beautiful
climbing effect. A prime favorite with all who are acquainted
with its merits. It is not only exceptionally ornamental but very
useful, as the beans, which are very large, are of fine flavor and
delicious quality, while the vine is so graceful and of such rapid
growth as to render it one of the best for arbors, etc. The flow-
ers are bright scarlet and bloom profusely until frost comes.
Not excelled. 1¢ pt. 12c, pt. 20c, qt. 35c.

RED SPECKLED CUT SHORT, OR CORN HILL—7—Apn old variety

very popular for planting among corn and it will give a goo
crop without the use of poles; vines medium, not twining tightly,
with dark colored, smooth leaves and white blossoms in smal!
clusters; pods short, cylindrical and tender; beans nearly oblong,
cut off diagonally at the ends, white, covered at one end and
partially over the whole surface with reddish brown dots. 1% pt.
15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

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am. If wanted early sow in hot-beds and transplant, cutting off the
ound will permit in drills 18 inches apart and thin out to 3 inches in
ne. If possible, always sow in freshly prepared soil, which should

be pressed firmly over the seed. A supply may be had for winter use by storing ina cellar and keeping covered with sand, or sandy
Soil, to prevent wilting, or they may be kept out doors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes.

German, Runkel-Rube; French, Betterav

e; Spanish, Betteraga; Swedish, Betor.

One ounce to fifty feet of drill; five to six pounds to the acre in drills.

BUCKBEE’S SUNSET—5—This grand novelty was awarded Prize
Medal for best new variety. Exceptionally. early, considering
its size, often making a good crop six weeks from sow- roy
ing. (The Director of the Maine Experimental College fpzgu"®
at Orno, writes that ‘‘Sunset’? is the most promising
new variety.) It is handsome and exquisitely shaped,
eof a dark rich, blood red color, beautifully rayed; al-.
Ways sweet and tender, and an excellent keeper. You will never
have occasion to regret planting Buckbee’s Sunset. Pkt. 5c,
oz. 8c, 14 lb. 25c, 14 Ib. 40c, Ib. 75c.

COLUMBIA—1—This distinct new Beet is early, of finest quality
and great uniformity, both in roots and neat, handsome foliage,
being of turnip shape with smooth clear skin and deep blood red
flesh, of extra fine quality. It is extra early, maturing as early
as Eclipse.
its fine flavor as a table beet will delight all private planters.
Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, 1 Ib. 35c, 1b. 60ce.

IMPROVED EXTRA EARLY ECLIPSE—An improved extra early
sort. Tops small, dark purplish green, shading to lighter color
on outside of the leaves. Roots nearly globular with a small tap
root and very small collar. Flesh dark red, zoned with a lighter
Ted; very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when young.
of the most desirable sorts for bunching. Pkt. 3c. 0z. 6c, 44 Ib.
12c, 1% lb. 20c, 1b. 35c.

NEW EARLY BASSANO—One of the very earliest and finest in
quality; good size, excellent for greens; can not be surpassed for
bunching to get into market early. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 1b. 12c,
16 lb. 20c; Ib. 35c.

EDMAND’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—This Beet, of American
origin, has, by careful selection, been brought to a uniformly
smooth root and small top, making it among the best for early
table use. Tops low, small spreading, leaf stalks and ribs dark
red; blade of leaf bright green, and having a marked wavy
edge. Roots dark red, interior color dark purplish red, zoned
with a lighter shade; crisp, tender, sweet, and an excellent
keeper. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 4% lb. 12c, 14 lb. 20c, 1b. 35c.

A very valuable market gardener’s variety, while |

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THE BISMARCK—An excellent novelty of my own introduction and
substantiates its claims for earliness and fine cooking qualities;
of a beautiful blood red color, desirable for market; a splendid
keeper. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, 44 lb. 35c: 1b. 60c.

BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN BLOOD TURNIP—2—Best
variety for forcing, and is also excellent for first early crop out
of doors, being very early, with small top. Leaf stems and veins
dark red, leaf dark green, dotted with red. rounded on tcp, but
fiat beneath, with very small tap roots; flesh dark red, zoned

| with lighter shade; hard, crisp and tender, when young. We

have found no strain of Crosby’s, or other Egyptian equal to
that we offer. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 lb. 18c, 44 lb. 30c, 1b. 50c.

| BLACK QUEEN—Fiine new sort, which I can highly recommend.
Roots pear shaped, of medium size, fine form, nearly buried in |
soil. Flesh of deep color, almost black: leaves large, nicely |
crimpled, of deep color. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 14 1b. 25c, 1¢ lb. 40e, 1b. Tie.

IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP—Popular everywhere, roots fine,
symmetrical in shape; flesh deep blood red, tender and
sweet, grows to good size; fine for early use and desirable for
winter. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 141b. 12c, 4% Ib. 20c, Ib. 35c.

BUCKBEE’S NEW HALF LONG BLOOD—3—Entirely distinct and
by far the best variety for winter use. Roots half as long as
Long Dark Blood, but on account of their thickness weigh just as
much. Always smooth: rich dark red flesh, sweet, crisp, tender
and never woody, even in portions above ground. Certainly one
of the best new sorts. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 1b. 20c, ¢ Ib. 35c,

| 1b. 60ce.

| BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED LONG DARK SMOOTH BLOOD—4—Tops.
large, neck small; leaf stems and vinesred; leaf green; roots
large, tapering toward both ends, growing even with surface;
dark red flesh. Tender and sweet, and remaining so when kept
till spring. Pkt.3c, oz.6c, 4 lb. 15c, 14 1b. 25c, Ib. 40c.

| SWISS CHARD, OR SEA KALE—Distinct vegetableand much better
than common beet for greens. If sown at same time, will be fit
for use before it. Later, plant forms wax-like stems, which are
cooked or pickled. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 34 1b. 15c, 14 1b. 25c, 1b. 40c.

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! BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH LONG RED—This grandest of all varieties,
my own introduction, stands without arival. The very best for
deep soil. It has created a great sensation wherever grown, on
account of its extraordinary size; wonderfully productive, pro-
ducing on an average the enormous quantity of 2,000
bushels and over of the finest specimens, per acre. The }
quality is of the highest order. Its keeping qualities
are not equaled. Greatly relished by cattle and all gen-
eral stock; the most wonderful milk producer imagin-
able, the best of all food for fattening. The crop is always uni-
form and the color is of a beautiful dark red. Youcan not afford
to be without this best of all Mangels. Oz. 5c, 14 Ib. 15c, 14 lb.
25c, lb. 40c, or 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.75 prepaid.

NEW GOLDEN TANKARD—The very best for dairy farming, con-
sidered indispensable wherever grown. A higher price is paid
for milk when cows are fed on this variety than on any other
food. Sheep and all other stock thrive wonderfully on it. It is
early, hardy. and a good cropper, for on account of its shape
roots can be left standing close inrows. Do notomit this va-
riety when ordering. Oz.5c, 14 1b.10c, 14 lb. 16c, lb. 28c, or 5
lbs. (for one acre) 31.35 prepaid.

GOLDEN MONARCH—Unrivalled, sterling new variety, remarkably
even in shape, easily lifted from the ground, produces enormous
crops of the most superior quality. Flesh is firm and sweet
and much liked by cattle and other stock. A grand, good keeper.
Do not neglect to try this new Giant Mangel, it will surpass your
highest expectations. Oz. 5c, 14 lb. 12c, 1% lb. 20c, 1b. 35c, ord
lbs. (for one acre) 31.50 prepaid.

CHAMPION RED GLOBE—A desirable variety for planting in shal-

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My Thoroughbred Mangel Seed is the acknowledged Leader throughout the Land for Mammoth
Yields, Desirable Shape, Uniform Large Size, Long Keeping and Good Quality.

low soil, very easy to dig. as it has a short, oblong shaped root of

large size. Extensively planted, and isnot surpassed for feeding,

Wonderful yielder, always keeps well and pleases all. Oz. 5c,

14 lb. 10c, 46 lb. 16c, lb. 23c, or 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.35 prepaid.

Roots
are smooth, of very large size, and of most excellent quality.
Does better on shallow soil than the long varieties and is more
easily pulled, a splendid keeper, and I can heartily recommend
this strain of Yellow Globe Mangel toall. Oz. 5c, 14 lb. 10c,
lg 1b. 16c, lb. 28c, or 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.35 prepaid.

NEW IMPERIAL SUGAR—The grandest and most superior of ali
sugar beets, affording a larger percentage of sugar than any
known variety. Very productive, yielding 20 tons and over of
the finest beets to the acre, roots are very symmetrical and de-
sirable in shape, grows slightly above the surface. The color is
white, slightly washed with red at top, while the balance is of
a clear white. Flesh, finely grained and very sweet, making it
one of the best for stock feeding as well as for beet sugar mak-
ing. Isell thousands of pounds each year to the large beet sugar
factories through the country, always with the most satis-
factory results. Oz. 5c, 1¢ Ib. 10c, 14 lb. 16c, 1b. 28c, 5 lbs. (for
one acre) $1.35 prepaid.

Speaks for Itself.

Mr. R.R. Sloan, Omaha, Neb., writes:—Have used your Mangels
for years on my stock farms, with satisfactory results in every
instance. Can particularly recommend Buckbee’s Mammoth Long.
Red, Golden Monarch and New Golden Tankard for deep soils,
while the Champion Globe can not be beat for shallow soil.

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CAPER.

A half hardy
trainingshrub.
The buds are
gathered just
before expand-
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fruit pickled.)
makes famous}
““capersauce.’’?
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CAPER.

CARDOON.

(German, Kardon. French, Cardon. Spanish, Cardo Hortense.) |

A very wonderful and desirable vegetable, grown for the
mid-rib of the leaves, which require blanching in the same way as
celery. Sow as early in the spring as ground will permit, where
the plants are to remain, and when large enough, thin the young
plants out to one footapart. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 50c.

SeWCHERVIL

(German, Gartennerbel. French, Cerfeuil.)
CURLED—An aromatic, sweet herb. The young leaves are gen-
erally usel in soups and salads, proving a very desirable addi-
tion for uses of this kind. Sow seed just as soon as the ground

is warm enough. Try it. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. d0c.

CHICORY.

(German, Chicorie. Swedish, Cicoria.)

WEW LARGE ROOTED, OR COFFEE— The roots of this useful veget-
able are much used in Europe and different sections of this
country as a substitute for coffee. When the plant is fully
grown cut the roots into pieces, dry thoroughly, brown to a good
coffee color, and chen it may be mixed with coffee or used separ-
ately in making this popular and delicious beverage. Pkt. 3c,
0z. 8c, 1¢ |b. 25c.

ASPARAGUS CHICORY—
Aside from its valuable
qualities asan ippecizing
vegetable, it possesses
such medicinal proper-
ties, which should ~ en-
dear it to the hearts of
everyone, especially to
those having an exhaust-
ed constitution, or weak
nerves. It produces a
large quantity of short
stems which, when cut,
are produced again in a ®
short time. The benefit
derived from the use of
these stems by persons
troubled with stomach
disease or weak diges-
tion is said to be remark-
able. It has been recom-
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We ASPARAGUS CHICORY.
by some of our best physicians, and is said by some to be a sure

cure for dyspepsia. It can be blanched and eaten raw, the same
as celery, and is preferred by many to that delicious vegetable.
It can be kept all winterin the cellar, the sameascelery. No
garden is complete without this valuable and most excellent
medicinal plant. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, oz. 30c.

CHIVES, OR SCHNITTLAUCH.

CHIVES—Are hardy little perennial members of the onion tribe,
grown exclusively for their tops, which are used wherever the
flavor of onions is required. Plant in small clumps in
any common garden soil. They will grow readily, and
in time increase soas to render a division necessary.
The tops appear very early in the spring and can be
shorn throughout the season, hence this valuable little
plant should have a place in every garden. Selected clumps by
mail 20c each, by express 10c each, $1.00 per dozen.

CHUFUS, OR EARTH ALMOND.

(See painting from nature on outside cover.)

In sweetness and flavor they very much resemble a cocoanut or
almond and are greatly liked by all children. The illustration |
represents the manner of growth, and they vary from the size of |
a large pea to that of a hazelnut. They are considered very nice |
to put on the table ina fruit dish with candies, as an after din-
ner relish. Very prolific, a single one yielding from two to four |
hundred. The nuts grow under ground, very near the surface, |
easily reached by pigs or poultry and destroyed by them if given |
free access. Plant in April, 2 inches apart in rows 21¢ feet apart.
Cover lightly. If the seed is very dry, soak well before planting.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 pt. 20c, pt. 30c, qt. 50c.

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COLLARDS.

(German, Bletter-Kohl. Freuch, Chou.)

TRUE GEORGIA—A\lso known in the different sections as “Cole”
and ‘‘Colewort,” originated in the south in the effort of the cab-
bage to perpetuate itself under an adverse climate. Collards

| are extensively grown in the south and other sections for greens,
as they are an easy and sure crop, affording an abundance of food
for both man and beast. It formsa mass of leaves on a tall stem
and in the south continues in growth all winter. It should be in
every garden, as it will be found exceedingly useful. Send ina
trial order. Pkt. 4c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c.

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CORN SALAD, OR FETTICUS:

(German, Lammersalat. French, Mache.
Swedish, Sallad.)
IMPROVED LARGE SEEDED—A small hardy salad, extensively
~sed during the winter or spring months as asubstitute for let-
tuce; also cooked and served like Spinach. In warm weather
th2 plant will mature in from four to six weeks. Sow early in
sping and continue for succession. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 4 Ib. l5c,
46 Vb. 28c, lb. 502.

Spanish, Canonigos.

CRESS.

French, Cresson.
Swedish, Krasse.

| TRUE UPLAND—Grows similar to Spinach and is used exactly as
| the Water Cress. Its use should now become more general, as
it is of as easy culture as Spinach; indeed much more so, as it is
a perennial plant and can be grown for several years without
being necessary to resow it. You should be sure and try this
| -excellent variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c.
| WATER CRESS—The pleasant and peculiar flavor of the Water
Cress, and also the hygienic properties, have caused it to be
highly esteemed for table use. Its culture can be carried on
anywhere where there is sufficient supply of pure fresh water;
it is not even necessary it should be running water, it can be
renewed often enough to keep it clean and pure. It canbe grown
without water even, in tubs half filled with good soil and kept in
a moist, shady position with an occasional watering. You
will want to try it. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 44 lb. $1.00, 1b. 33.00.
FINE CURLED
OR PEPPER
GRASS-This
is one of the
most, appe-
tizing sorts
raised, of
ex c eption-
ally free
growth;
will bear
cutting oft-
en during
the season.
It is gener-
ally used
mixed with
lettuce, for

(German, Kresse. Spanish, Mastruco.

such pur-
poses it is
valuable
ASS beyond de-
UPLAND CRESS. scription.

Its leaves impart an agreeable, warm, pungent taste.
oz. 6c, 1% lb. 15c, 1 Ib. 25c, lb. 40c.

DANDELION.

German, Pardeblume. French, Pisse-en-lit.
Swedish, Smorblomster.

IMPROVED LARGE LEAF—An improved variety; very early, and
largely cultivated for greens, or,if blanched similar to celery,
makes a fine and deli-
cious salad. The roots
when dried and roasted
are often employed as a
substitute for coffee.
Sow in may or June and
cultivate during the sum-
mer, and the following
spring the leaves will be
fit to cut. Pkt.8c, oz. 40c.

A FAVOR.

Should you receive more
than one copy of this cata-
logue, kindly hand it to
a friend who buys seeds
and plants.

Pkt. 2c,

Spanish, Amargon.

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it a personal favor to have
my friends speak a good
word for Buckbee’s Seeds
and Plants.

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BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY
LARGE NEW QUEEN.

Unquestionably the finest, the earliest, large
est, (weighs from 17 to 25 lbs.) most solid early
cabbage grown, unexcelled in flavor, unequaled
in quality and always the leader on the mar-
ket. This grandest of all varieties pleased
over 100,000 families during the past season.
You can not possibly be disappointed with it.
I control the complete stock of this variety.
Send to Buckbee for the true ‘‘ Queen.’? Pkt.
10c, 0z. 35c, 14 1b. $1.25, 1g lb. $2.00, lb. $3.50.

Gaines, Cole & Co,, State Line, Miss., writes
Have used ** Buckbee’s Queen’? since its introduc-
tion. It is a week earlier and much finer in every
way than Henderson’s Summer, and markets more
to the acre.

BUCKBEE’S NEW CHRISTMAS KING.

The grandest late cabbage of true merit ever introduced. As
predicted last year this truly wonderful late variety of my own
introduction had the greatest run of any late cabbage on the
market and not one of my customers were disappointed in the
results. From the multitude of testimonials that I have re-

ceived regarding this variety I am led to believe that yomny
my efforts in introducing this grandest of all late va- Joga
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rieties are truly appreciated. It is grand—simply

eclipsing everything of its class in the market—999

out of 1,000 plants will produce marketable heads,

which are of mammoth size, (often reaching the sensational

weight of 60 lbs.) sound, solid and of the most delicious flavor ;

crisp and white. It never bursts, has but few outside leaves

and is the best winter keeper. I control the complete stock of

this variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 14 1b. $1.25, 1¢ 1b. $2.00, 1b. $3.50.
Mr. Welliver, Clyde, Ohio, writes: ‘“‘Buckbee’s Christmas King”

takes the lead of any late variety grown in this, the greatest cabbage

raising section of the country.

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German, Kopfkohl.

One ounce of seed will produce 1,500 plants.

CHEAP CABBAGE SEED
CENTER SHOOTS.

BUCKBEE’S NEW RACE HORSE—The earliest cabbage in cultiva-
tion. Ready to use in sixty days from the time of planting.
Heads are of good size, weigh from 8 to 13 pounds, have but few
outside leaves, and therefore may be planted very close together
and yield large crops, always of fine flavor and very solid. I
control the entire stock of this earliest of all varieties. Pkt. ic,
02. 20c, 14 1b. 75c, 14 lb. $1.25, 1 lb. $2.00.

TRUE EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD—Stands to-day in an exalted
position among early cabbages. It is grown moreexclusively for
market (Buckbee’s New Queen excepted) than any other early
cabbage, and it is so universally popular with market gardeners
that I have devoted particular attention to growing the choicest
and most valuable strain. It is always of good size, very solid,
and has but few outside leaves,a reliable header and always
gives satisfaction. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 15c, 14 lb. 50c, 1g Ib. 80c, lb. $1.50.

EXTRA EARLY WINNINGSTADT—Well known and popular early
variety. Heads large, decidedly conical, solid and hard, leaves
bright glossy green. A sure heading variety, valuable not only
for early use, but also for winter cabbage. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c.
4 Ib. 40c, 14 lb. 70c, 1 1b. $1.25. ;

ALLHEAD EARLY—A first class novelty. We quote the originator’s
description: ‘‘ Earliest of alllarge cabbages, often coming in be-
fore Early Summer, it is at least one-third larger than this pop-
ular variety, and therefore much more profitable to the market
gardeners, who have in this variety a cabbage larger and at the
same time earlier—considerations of the greatest importance,
while the Allhead Early has that quality to be desired for earli-
ness, it is also valuable for late winter cabbage. Seed of the
Allhead sown in July and plants set out about the middle of
August, will bring heads large and solid, which are sure to stand
the winter well.. You willnot be disappointed in this new, mag-
nificent variety: Pkt. 4c,0z. lic, 1¢ lb. 50c, 4g 1b. 80c, 1 1b. $1.50.

HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER—This variety is deservedly popu-
lar with market gardeners. It forms large, solid, round, flat-
tened, compact heads of excellent quality. The heads average
more than double the size of the Jersey Wakefield, while it ma-
tures only 10 to 12 days later. The leaves turn into the heads so
completely that about 9,000 plants may be set to an acre, making
a very profitable crop. My seed is true and grown from only the
most solid heads. Pkt. 3c, 0z.12c, 14 lb. 35c, 14 1b. 65c, 1 1b. $1.25.

GREGORY’S ALL SEASONS—One of the most desirable new sorts
and very popular asa market gardeners’ cabbage. The heads
are hard and solid, round, flattened on top, of the very best qual-
ity and ready to market nearly as early as Early Summer, often
larger in size. Very sure heading, noted for its ability to stand
the hot summer sun and dry weather. Pkt. 8c, oz. 12c, 14 lb.
35¢, 44 lb. 65c, 1 1b. $1.25.

FOTTLER’S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK — The celebrated ‘‘ Blue
Bloom” strain. Excels for fall and winter use. Heads of large
size, very solid, and fine grained. A goodkeeper. The outside
leaves have a beautiful blue shade of bloom on them, hence the
suggestion of strain. Pkt. 3c, 0z.15c, 141b.40c, 1¢1b. 7d5c, 1 1b.81.25.

BUCKBEE’S GREAT DANE—The most promising cabbage novelty of
the period. For years large quantities of Danish cabbage
have been imported to our leading American markets, the heads
being of such solidity that the demand has been far in excess of
the supply, always at a price far above the ruling market rate.
To get at the source of this supply I dispatched my European
traveler direct to Denmark, the home of the ball-head cabbage,
ahd after careful inspection of the cabbage growing localities,
came to Amack, the home of the Great Dane. Iwill use Mr.
Torgesen’s (originator) description, which, to say the least, is
+00 modest to express the sterling qualities of this great winter
eabbage: ‘‘ For more than 20 years I have worked in perfecting
this variety, taking as a parent stock ‘Danish’ Ball-Head, from
which variety it isa vast improvement, the heads being almost
round as a ball, of good size, perfectly solid, very fine grained, of
extremely delicate cooking quality. It is ahead of any variety
grown on this side, for shipping and all general uses, and I can
not too highly recommend it to the gardeners and cabbage fan-
ciers of your land (America).’’ I control the entire stock of this
variety. My supply is naturally limited for this season, but I
have decided to place this grand acquisition on the market in
reach of all as long as the stock lasts, at the following low price:
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 14 Ib. $1.25, 1¢ lb. $2.00, 1 1b. $3.50.

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French, Chou Pomme.

EES REVABLE GABBAGK SEEDA@

Spanish, Repollo. Swedish, Kal.

One-half pound of seed in beds, to transplant for an acre.

Is the poorest investment in the world; the failure can never be known until an entire season's
labor and outlay is lost. MY SEED IS GROWN FROM SELECTED HEADS AND SAVED FROM

BUCKBEE’S FAULTLESS—One of the best second early and fall
Varieties ever introduced, is absolutely ‘* Faultless.** Has been
in popular and growing demaud ever since its introduction; sure
to head, large and firm; has but few outside leaves, of vigorous
constitution ; rapid grower, the peer of all of this class: excellent
keeper, and I recommend it for both family and market uses.
Pkt. 5c, 0z. 20c, 14 lb. 75c, 14 1b. $1.25, 1]1b. $2.00.

BURPEE’S SUREHEAD—A famous main crop cabbage, producing
large, round, flattened heads of the ‘‘ Flat Dutch”? type, and is
remarkable for its certainty to head. Heads uniform, hard, firm
and fine in texture, and weigh from 10 to 15 pounds, sweet fla-
vored, has scarcely any loose leaves, keeps well, good for ship-
ping and has just the quality to suit market gardeners and farmers.
Pkt. 4c, 0z. 20c, 14 1b. 75e, 14 Ib. $1.25, 1 Tb. $2.00.

THE LUPTON—See painting from nature on front cover—Universally
endorsed by the leading cabbage growers throughout the coun-
try as the Beau Ideal of late cabbages. It has demonstrated
itself to be true to type, regular in growth, magnificently large
headed, very solid, and in fact, has all the valuable requisites
necessary fora late cabbage. If you grow The Lupton for ship-
ing market or family purposes, you will make no mistake and the
result will be beyond your most sanguine expectations. Choicest
stock seed of Mr. Lupton’s own growth. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25e, i¢
lb. 90c, 14 1b. $1.60, 1 1b. $3.00.

NEW DUTCH WINTER OR HOLLANDER—Best cabbage for early
spring sales. For years past shipments of cabbage have been
made from Holland and sold in the American- markets at prices
nearly double home grown cabbage. To meet the great demand
for this magnificent cabbage I dispatched my European traveler
direct to Holland and have succeeded in securing the choicest
strain of stock seed direct from the originator. The heads of
this valuable sort are of medium size, very solid, and of fine
white color, making it distinct from any other strain; quality is
superior and they will keep better than any other sort, the heads
being just as solid and perfect when taken up in spring as when
they were put away in fall. You should not fail to secure this
variety, for it will more than meet your expectations for every
purpose. Choicest Stock Seed. Pkt. dc, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 90c, 33 lb.
$1.60, 1 1b. $3.00.

BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH LATE FLAT DUTCH—This is the money
maker among late cabbages for gardeners, and for family use it
ranks high. Heads are large, sound, very solid, broad, flat on
top and of a beautiful bluish green color, with but few outside
leaves. The quality is fineand flavor excellent, heads being,
when open, crisp and white. You will make no mistake in plant-
ing this truly good variety. Pkt.5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 5c, 2¢ 1b.
$1.25, 11b. $2.00.

FROTSCHER’S SUPERIOR FLAT DUTCH—The standard late variety
throughout the south. A very superior cabbage in every way,
large size, perfectly solid heads, wonderful yielder, and above
all, a fine keeper. You will make no mistake by planting this
grand variety. Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c, 14 1b. T5e, 14 1b. $1.25, 1 Ib. $2.00.

MAMMOTH LATE BRIDGEPORT DRUMHEAD~— This is the standard
shipping sort. It makes a large, round, firm head, which seldom
bursts or rots. It is now indeed one of the most profitable sorts
to grow, and will give you unbounded satisfaction for every pur-
pose. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 20c, 14 lb. T5c, 14 1b. $1.25, 1 1b. $2.00.

MAMMOTH RED ROCK—Certainly the finest and by far the best
new variety of red cabbage on themarket. The heads will aver-
age over ten pounds each and are always of rich red color inside
as wellas outside, while they are almost (literally) as hard as
rock. You will do well to tryit. Pkt. dc, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 75e,
1g Ib. $1.25, 1 1b. $2.00. ‘

IMPROVED AMERICAN SAVOY—Very valuable variety, being of
much finer flavor and quality than the best of other cabbage.

Particularly adapted for private use, where quality rather than | :

quantity is desired. Grown in fall and allowed to be touched by
frost, it is one of the most delicious of all vegetables. Pkt. 8c,
oz. 12¢c, 14 lb. 40c, 14 lb. 75e, 1 Ib. $1.25.

C. Wotr, West Salem, Ill., writes: ‘‘ Your seeds gave splen-
did results. I raised more cabbage last year from your seeds than
I have in the last twenty years from other seeds. I will recom-
mend your seeds and plants to my friends and neighbors.

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German, Moehren. French, Carotte Spanish, Zanahoria. Swedish, Morot.
One ounce of Carrot seed will sow a row 100 feet long. Four to five pounds will sow an zcre.

Culture While a sandy loam, made rich by manuring the previous year, is the best soil for the Carrot, any good land, if thor-
O oughly and deeply worked, will produce satisfactory crops. A clover sod turned under deeply and well enriched with
a dressing of rotten manure, is most excellent for the general crop. When it is possible to do so, it is advisable to sow as early in the
#pring as the ground is fit to work, though good crops may in this latitude be grown from sowings as late as June 15. Prepare the
ground thoroughly and sow in drills12 to 24 inches apart, using from three to five pounds to the acre, according to the
distance between the rows. Cover one-half to one inch deep and see to it that the soil is well firmed about the seed. Assoon as the
plants appear, use the cultivator or wheel hoe and do not let the weeds geta start. Thin to 3 to 6 inches apart in the row as soonas

the plants are large enough. Gather and store for winter use like beets or turnips.

RUCKBEE’S NEW DANVERS—Most excellent for all soils and will yield greater
bulk with smaller length of roots than any other variety. It is of arich dark LONG
orange color and all the roots are wonderfully smooth and handsome. Forty
tons and over per acre have been raised with good cultivation, So
and has often given 25 to 30 tons per acre. The finest of all for ek
market and homeuse. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, 14 1b. 35¢, 1b. 60c,
& lbs. for only $2.75 prepaid.

(MPROVED INTERMEDIATE—A very fine variety for either field or
garden culture. Large, symmetrical roots of a deep orange red. They are
straight and smooth, free from roughness and of the vest quality. Tops
are small and roots of mammoth size. You will find this variety very desir-
able for home, market or stock use. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 7c, 14 1b. 20c, 44 lb. 35c, lb. 60c.

UWAPROVED LONG ORANGE—One of the most desirable of all Carrots, either
for garden or field culture. It grows to a large size, fair specimens averaging
12 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter at the top. All who have cat-
tle should raise a surplus of this Carrot for feeding milch cows during win-
ter. It increases the flow of milk and imparts to butter a delicious flavor and
rich, golden color. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 1b. 18c, 14 lb. 30c, 1b. 50c.

MEW CHANTENAY—Tops medium size, necks small, roots tapering slightly, but
uniformly stump rooted and smooth, color deep orange red; flesh very crisp
and tender. While thisis a medium early sort, it furnishes roots of usable

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size as early as any, is a heavy cropper and is one of the best for both the
market and private gardener, while its great productiveness makes it very de-
sirable as a field sort. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 1¢ 1b. 28c, lb. 50c. 51bs for only |
$2.25 prepaid.

EARLY SCARLET HORN—One of the most popular of all varieties. A favorite for
early crop. Incolorit is a deep, beautiful orange, flesh finely grained and of
agreeable flavor, tops small, has a short, stump-shaped root, large at top, there-
fore being easily pulled. Grows well in shallow soil, of fine quality, yields well
and sols well. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 18c, 14 1b. 30c, Ib. 50c, 5 lbs. for only $2.25
prepaid.

OXHEART OR GUERANDE—Tops small for the sizeof the root, specimens of which
have been grown which were over 7 inches in diameter. They are broad, top-
shaped, the diameter often exceeding the length, and terminate abruptly in a
small tap root and by reason ef their shape are very easily dug. Flesh bright
orange, fine grained and sweet. This is a desirable variety on soils too hard and
stiff for the long growing sorts, as it is not over 5or6 inches long. When young

- excellent for table use, and when mature equally good for stock. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c,

fs 14 lb. 18¢, 14 Ib. 30c, 1b. 50e, 5 lbs for only $2.25 prepaid.

EARLY 5 (ARLET Horn EARLY FRENCH FORCING—Absolutely the earliest of carrots, but of somewhat

smaller size, roundish in shape and exceptionally sweet and tender, very desirable
for forcing purposes and is used extensively for bunching for earliest market use. It is also a very valuable variety for home use.
Small tops and roots. Pkt. 2c, oz. 6c, 4 Ib. 18c, 14 1b. 80¢, Ib. 50c.

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED SHORT WHITE—This distinct variety is, we think, destined to take first rank as a field carrot, owing to its
enormous productiveness and its growing well out of the ground, making it comparatively easy to harvest. Roots one-half long,
@mooth, very heavy at the shoulder, but taper regularly to the point; color light green above ground, white below; flesh rich, white.
solid and crisp and of excellent flavor. This variety is a real acquisition as a heavy yielding, easily harvested white carrot-and is
&he best of this class. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 4 Ib. 20c, 14 Ib. 35c, Ib. 60c, 5 lbs. for only $2.75 postpaid.

(ZAMMOTH WHITE BELGIAN—A splendid variety for fattening stock. The roots are suprisingly mammoth in size and the productive-
sess is amazingly enormous, often yielding 50 tons and over peracre. It is highly recommended by experimental stations and agri-
cultural colleges for fattening all kinds of stock, and exceptionally desirable for its great milk producing qualities. My stock is of
wuperior quality and will give you the best of satisfaction. Pkt. 2c, oz. 5c, 14 Ib. 15ce, 14 Ib. 25c, lb. 40, 5 lbs. for only $1.75 prepaid.

@IAMMOTH YELLOW BELGIAN—Identical to the above except in color. Very valuable for stock. Pkt. 2c, oz. 5c, 14 Ib. lic, 3s 1b. 25e,
Up. 40c, 5 lbs. for only $1.75 prepaid.

1 1 1 that all experimental investigations and other tests have placed carrots among the leaders as a desirable
lease Bear in Mind food for stock. Dairymen prize them very highly for their great fattening qualities and increasing the
supply of mil to a wonderful degree. There is no better food in winter for horses and other stock than carrots cut small, then
sprinkled with salt and fed with meal. Do not fail to take advantage of the exceedingly low prices which I have placed on this seed
for it will pay you a hundredfold for time spent in caring for same. You can not fail to have a good crop by planting My Superior
Western Grown Carrot Seed. I would particularly recommend that those interested in growing roots for stock feeding send to the U,
$. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., for a free copy of Bulletin No. 11, giving the analysis of American Feeding Stuffs.
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COPYRICHTED 1894
BY H.W. BUCKBEE

German, Blumen-Konl.

CAULIFLOWER. THE Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown

except by professional gardeners, by reason of the erroneous notion that it is so difti-

cult to grow that only

French, Chou-fleur. Spanish, Colifor. Swedish, Blomkal.

One ounce of seed will grow 1,000 plants.

skilled gardeners can produce it. I am certain that any one will

be reasonably successful with this most desirable vegetable if they will observe the cultural directions given below.

Culture.

treat in the same manner.

For spring and early summer crop sow in March or early in April in hotbed and transplant to cold frame when suffi-
: ciently large, and to the open ground as soon as hard freezing is over.
Cauliflower should be like that for cabbage, but it is better to be made richer than is ordinarily used for that crop.
thorough culture and keep free from worms with Persian insect powder.
t It should be borne in mind that Cauliflower will not head up good in hot dry weather, and hence the sow-
ings should be so regulated as to bring it in either early summer or late fall.

The plants will endure a light frost. The soil for
Give the plants
For late crop sow at same time as for late cabbage and

Although nine-tenths of the Cauliflowers grown in this
After the

country are produced without it, frequent and abundant watering is so beneficial that it pays well for the labor it costs.
heads begin to form draw the leaves over them and pin or tie them together to protect them from the sun and keep them white.
They should be cut for use while the ‘‘curd”’ is compact and hard, as they soon become tough and bitter after they open and sepa-
rate into branches.
Do not be misled by ordering cheap, inferior seed, which some seedsmen are offering, and which as a gift is too expensive.
fully tested, perfectly reliable, and will please you in every way.

BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY CHIEF—I have no hesitancy in in-| HENDERSON'S TRUE EARLY SNOWBALL—Certainly a fine va-

My seed is care-

troducing to you Buckbee’s Extra early Chief, this greatest
of all early Cauliflowers; the best variety for either market
or family purposes; by far the earliest and surest header, and
the most profitable grown. The greater part of Cauliflower
seed offered is of European growth, but after years of careful
study and perseverance am able to offer to you this Thor-
oughbred American Variety, ‘‘Chief.” Is of very compact
growth with short stalks. They can be planted very close
together and the leaves growing upward naturally protect-
ing the heads, which, to say the least, are handsome beyond
description, measuring fully 12 to 15 inches across, and even
more, under careful cultivation; are pure snow white, very
close, compact and of the most superior quality. The heads
being so extremely solid and deep, weigh heavier than any
early variety. *“Buckbee’s Extra Early Chief” stands at
the head as a shipping sort, the peer of all as a market and
family variety, will more than meet your expectations. Mr.
H. Landers, the great Cawifower specialist writes: Regarding the
trial which I have made of Buckhee’s Extra Early Chief, it was
with some doubt that [ was first tempted to try this variety. three
seasons ago, as there are so many ‘* Bests” offered, but IT ean
heartily say that after trying your new Cauliflower it more than
meets my most sanguine expectations. My trial shows that it is a
week earlier than Henderson's Snow Ball, ands in my mind «a better
variety in every way. Everyone can use Buckhee’s Batra HLarly
Chief for either an early or late Cauliflower, with full assurance
that it is impossible to procure a better and more reliable variety.’
As my stock is limited I can not too strongly urge you to se-
cure, at the earliest date possible, enouerh for your wants, for
when my supply is exhausted it will be impossible to offer
more this season Have placed the price at the following
very low figures, which are certainly within the reach of all.
Pkt. lic, 2 pkts. 25c, 14 02. $1.00, oz. 33.00, 14 Ib. $10.00.

riety, great favorite and standard throughout the country,
very early, close growing, of compact habit; it is well adapt-
ed for forcing under glass during winter and spring. It 15
without doubt one of the most reliable early varieties. My
stock is perfectly reliable and will satisfy you in every par-
ticular. Pkt. 10c. 13 02. $1.25, 02. $2.00, 14 1b. $7.50.

EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT--(Selected)—Remarkable for
reliability in heading; very dwarf, with solid pure white
heads of the most superior quality. If planted the first of
March, heads 8 to 10 inches in diameter, will be ready early
in June. in which month the entire crop is ready for market.
Market gardeners and private planters will do well to plant
this superior variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.25, 0z. $2.00, 141b. $7.50.

BUCKBEE’S EARLY FAVORITE—The earliest, the surest and
the preferable variety to grow, surpassing all other varieties.
Will stand heat and drought exceptionally well. For forcing

this variety is particularly well adapted from its dwarf
growth and short outer leaves: as a variety for the family

and market garden it is unequaled. It also does equally weli
for late planting, and may be considered as the best succes-
sive variety. Pkt. 5c, 1402. 40c, 02. 70c, 14 Ib. $2.50.

EARLY DWARF ERFURT—A very popular variety, desirable for
its extreme earliness; is certainly one of the best for generat
purposes. Heads large, compact. Pkt. 5c, 1407. 50c, oz. 85e, 141b. $3.

EXTRA EARLY PARIS—A very reliable early variety. Good for
forcing, produces a good head; of dwarf habit, with solid pure
white curd of superior quality. Should be planted very early
and will please you as a forcing, market or family variety. Pkt.
5c. 02. 40c, 14 1b. $1.25.

LE NORMAND’S SHORT STEM—The very best large late variety
grown; sure to please. Curd is well protected by leaves, and
being hardy it stands drouth very well: a sure header, of good
quality, and fine in every way. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, 14 1b. $1.25.

Cauliflower Seed, as every Gardener and Cauliflower Fancier knows, is one of the seeds in the buying of which, price should never be questioned.

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THE VERY BEST VARIETIES OF CELERY.

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One ounce of seed for 2,000 plants.

Culture.

Celery has come so generally into use that almost every garden has a bed devoted to its growth, and if the soil is rich
and the plants well cared for, the celery will be one of the most prized products of the garden.

Sow the seed (which is

slow to germinate) in shallow boxes, or ina finely prepared seed bed out of doors, in straight rows, so that the small plants may be
kept free from weeds. See to it that the seed is kept moist, almost wet, until the seeds germinate, as plenty of moisture is necessary

to get a satisfactory growth.

the plants are 4 inches high cut off the tops, which will cause them to grow stocky.

When about 2 inches high, thin out and transplant so that they may stand 3 inches apart, and when

The crop is usually made to succeed some earlier

erop, but in order to grow good celery the soil must be made as rich as possible; the essentials to success being very rich soil:and

plenty of water.
tained from setting about the last of June or the first of July.

If good plants are used they may be set out as late as the middle of August. but the best results are usually ob-

The most desirable time will depend upon the local climate, and is

that which will bring the plants to maturity during cool, moist weather. In setting, prepare broad, shallow trenches, about 6 inches
deep and 4 feet apart, in which the plants should be set 6 inches apart, cutting off the outer leaves and pressing the soil firmly about
the roots. When the plants are nearly full grown they should be ‘‘handled.’’ which is done by one person gathering the leaves to-
gether while the second draws the soil about the plant to one-third its height, taking care that none of the earth falls between the
leaves as it would be likely to cause them to rustor rot. Aftera few days draw more earth about themand repeat the process every
few days until only the tops of the leaves are visible: or the leaves may be pressed together by two wide boards held firmly.a few
inches apart by cross ties and stakes, when in a few more days it will be fit for use. Care should be taken that the plants are not
disturbed while they or the ground are wet, as it would be sure to injure them. A part of the crop may be simply ‘“‘handled”’ and then
at the approach of severe freezing weather taken up and set out compactly in a dark cellar or an unusedcold frame which can be
kept just above the freezing point, and it will then gradually blanch so that it may be used throughout the winter. Should the plants

begin to wilt, water the roots without wetting the stalks or leaves, and they will revive again.

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED GOLDEN HEART—The best for family and
market use. The quality is grand and far superior to the original
stock of ‘‘Golden Heart” in habit of growth, and is considerably
better than its parent stock. The stalks are very thick, beauti-
fully formed, perfectly solid, and of excellent flavor.
Another requisite is its excellent keeping quality. In
this respect it is the best celery for winter storage, for }
market or private planting. You willfind it an indis-
pensable variety. Besure and include it in your order.
Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c, 14 1b. 60c, 14 1b. $1.00, Ib. $1.75. |
NEW GIANT PASCAL—A green leaved variety developed from the
Golden Self Blanching, and has no superior for fall and winter
use. It blanches very quickly after earthing up to a beautiful |

yellowish-white color; is very solid and crisp and of a nutty
flavor, unequaled by any other sort. The stalks grow broad and |
thick, a single plant making a large bunch. With rich soil and!
high culture this variety will give the
best of satisfaction. Especially rec-
ommended for the South, where it
grows more satisfactory than al-
iaost any other kind. Pkt. 4c, oz. 12¢,

4 Ib. 45e, 16 Ib. 80c, Ib. 31.50.

NEW GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING—This
is beyond doubt the best celery for
early market use. Plantsofa yellow-
ish-green color when young, but as
they mature the inner .stems and
leaves turn.a beautiful golden yellow,
which adds much to their attractive-
ness and makes the work of blanching
much easier. The handsome color,
crispness, freedom from stringiness
¢nd fine nutty flavor of this variety
:iakes it the standard of excellence as
inearly sort. Pkt. 4c, 0z. lie, 14 Ib.
i5e, 14 1b. $1.00, lb. $1.75
ENDERSON’S WHITE PLUME—A hand-

“ some crisp sort of very easy culture.
Naturally its stalks and portions ofits
inner leaves and heart are white,
so that by closing the staiks or

CELERIAC, OR TURNIP ROOTED CELERY.
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by tying or by simply drawing the soil up against the plant and
pressing it together, the work of blanching:is completed without
the troublesome process of ‘‘banking” or ‘‘earthing up.’’ Its eat-
ing qualities are equal to the very best other sorts’ It is not as
good a keeper as our Improved Golden Heart. but is unsurpassed
for fall and winter use and is among the earliest varieties known.
Pkt. 4c, oz. lic, 14 1b. 50c, 44 1b. 80e, Ib. $1.50.

NEW KALAMAZOO—A grand variety, of a creamy white color and
very popular with the celery growers around Kalamazoo, Mich. ;
the largest celery growing district in the world. Of very large
size and most perfect shape. Is profitable either for market or
family use. There is no waste in preparing itfor the table. Pkt.
4c, oz. lic. 14 1b. 50e, 14 1b. 80c, Ib. $1.50.

PERFECTION HEARTWELL—Strong growing white variety, which
blanches easily and succeeds well in all soils. One of the best for
market or home use; flavor is surprisingly delicious. Pkt. 4c,
oz. 15e, 44 Ib. 50ce, 34 Ib. 80e, lb. $1.50.

NEW ROSE—The red varieties are yearly
becoming more popular, because they
keep better through the winter, and
are generally of superior flavor. Pkt.
4c, oz. 15e, 14 Ib. 50c, 24:1b. 80e, ib. $1.50.

CELERIAC, or Turnip-rooted Celery.

German, K nollen-Sellerie.
French, Celeri-rave.

Sow the seed at the same season and
give the same treatment as common cel-
ery. Transplant the young plants to
moist, rich soil, in rows ? feet apart and
6 inches apart inthe row. As the roots
are the edible part of this vegetable it is
not necessary to ‘‘earth up” or “handle”
it. To keep through winter pack in
damp earth and put in the cellar, or
leave out of doors covering, with earth
or straw. It provides a delicious salad
when it is cooked and sliced, with vine-
gar; much liked by every one. Pkt. 4c,
oz. 15e, 14 lb. 50c, ¥¢ Ib. 80c, 1b. $1.50.

.. CUCUMBERS...

German, Gurke; French, Concombre; Spanish, Cihombro;
Swedish, Guarka.
One oz. for 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds in hills for an acre.

C It re Cucumber growing for seed is one of my great spe-
uiture. cialties. No single grower has so large an acreage

as Ihave. Growing for the largest trademy stocks have reached }) i|

a height of perfection which I think unequaled by any strains ©
extant. Cucumbers thrive best on warm, rich, sandy
loam—the richer the land, the better. Do not plantin ;
the open ground until there is a prospect of settled
warm weather. Plant in hills about four feet each way.

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When all danger from insects is past thin out the plants,
leaving four of the strongest to each hill. The fruit should
be cathered when large enough, whether required for use or

not, for if left to ripen on the vines, it destroys their pro- al

ductiveness.

BUCKBEE’S MONARCH WHITE SPINE—After being tried throuch- |) WWee

out the entire country, this variety has not been found wanting }
in any single point. It is the greatest of all varieties, and lam i
confident that it will always hold the highest position; being of |;
handsome growth, good length, very early and prolific, extremely i
productive, quitehardy, and retains its light green color perma- }j
nently after being picked. Always of delicious flavor and unusu- |
ally tender and crisp. Superior for family use, magnificent as a}
shipping variety, and not surpassed for pickling purposes. Pkt."
4c, oz. 7¢; 14 lb. 18c3 14 1b. 30c; lb. 50c.

BUCKBEE’S INTERNATIONAL—This grand, good early variety’.
of my own introduction last year, more than pleased all, i
who tried it. Hasno thick ends, of rich luxuriant growth, an:
abundant yielder, has beautiful fruit, always of good even shape. ;
In flavor it has no superior, always tender and crisp. You should :
not fail to try it. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, 14 1b. 35c, 1b. 60c.

NEW ROCKFORD PICKLE—(Sce painting from nature on front
cover.) —Hardy and improved strain of pickling cucumber, se
lected by the most extensive pickle growers in the west. Pro-i
duces nice even growth, extra early,and the whole crop makes |:
fine shaped pickles. Good for slicing, being of fine flavor,
crisp and delicious. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15, 141b. 35c, 141b. 60c, 1b. $1.00.

COOL AND CRISP—A strain of White Spine somewhat lile the
Arlington, but longer and more cylindrical. The flesh is pecul
iarly crisp and tender, and it is one of the very best for table use.
Pkt. 4c, oz. Te, 14 lb. 20c, 14 1b. 35c, 1b. 60c.

EARLY RUSSIAN—Earliest and hardiest. Vines vigorous and pro
ductive. Fruit three to four inches long, thick, oval, pointed at §
each end, covered with fine small spines. Desirable for all pur- jj
poses. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 14 1b. 5c, lb. 40ce. Li

THORBURN’S NEW EVERBEARING—The merit of this variety j)'
is in the fact that the vines produce fruit continuously }'
until killed by frost. They exhibit at the same time cucumbers i
in every stage of growth, but invariably of perfect form, even i}
when quite small. The fruit is of a fine green color and'il
very desirable for pickling. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 6c, 14 lb. lic, 14 lb. 23e, fii
lb. 40c.

NEW EARLY PROLIFIC SHORT GRE&N—An extra fine variciy, |
selected from the old standard short green variety, one:
of the very best to grow. It thrives magnificently in any cli-!
mate, being a great yielder and producing fruit of very fine qual

ity, which is splendid for both slicing for table use and for

pickles. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 14 1b. 25c, Ib. 40ce. !

EARLY CLUSTER—Thisis one of the earliest varieties; thouch |
somewhat smaller in size. It is a _ surprisingly wonder-
ful yielder for itssize. Its quality is very fine. It will please ‘
you withits many good merits. Pkt. 8c, oz.6c, 14 1b. 15¢, 1¢ lb. *
25c, 1b. 40c. :

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED LONG GREEN—Produced by selection from
the Long Green. Vines vigorous and productive, forming fruit
fit for the table nearly as early as theshorter sorts. Fruit grows
about 12 inches long, firm and crisp. The young fruit makes one
of the best of pickles, and when ripe is the best of any for sweet
pickles. We offera carefully selected strain, uniformally long
and of good form, with the large warts and spines well distribut-
ed over the surface instead of being clustered at one end, as in
inferior stocks. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 6c, 14 1b. 15c, 14 1b. 25e, 1b. 40ce.

NEW IVORY KING—Fruit large, clear white; very crisp, tender,
and of excellent flavor. Splendid for home garden, and decidedly
the best of the white skinned sorts. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, 14 lb. 300,
14 1b. 55c, lb. $1.00.

NEW JAPANESE CLIMBING— This new Cucumber is a strong and |
vigorous grower, the vines attaining nearly twice the length of
common varieties. The young plants are bushy, butas soon as
they become well established they begin to climb, and may be 2

grown on fences, poles, or trellises, thus saving much valuable a

space in small gardens, or where land is dear. It is estireated
that with this Cucumber the product of a givenarea can be in-
creased threefold. Fruits are from 10 to 12inches in length; of
fine green color. The fleshis thicx and firm, never bitter, and
fine for pickling as well as slicing. It is very prolific, and the
fruits being raised well above the ground, never suffer from wet
weather or insects; proof against mildew; bears till late. Pkt.
5c, oz. 10c, 14 1b. 35c, 14 1b. 60c, 1b. $1.00.

GHBRKINS—Used exclusively for pickling. Small, oval shaped,
prickly fruit. True stock. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c, 14 1b. 40ce.

SNAKE, OR SERPENT—An interesting curiosity. Illustration well
represents shape. Grows from6 to8 feet long. Pkt. 4c, oz. lic.

use it has no equal. Pkt. 25c. faction.

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Mr. Queen, the originator, says:

POP CORN.
THE LEADING VARIETIES.

OP CORN should be found in every garden, especially if there
are children to enjoy it during the long winvcer evcnings,
which bring young people toge:her for social amusement. It

is a fact not generally known that pop corn pops best when mére
than one year old, and that, when well popped, it becomes
twenty times its natural size; thus, a quart and a half will make
nearly a bushel of popped corn. In the illustration will be seen a
convenient ‘‘ popper,’? which may be bought for a trifle from a
hardware store or easily made of wire netting. The heading
also shows the distinct character of the kernels of several good
varieties, while several are also unique and ornamental in habit
of growth. Did you ever try Pop Corn growing as a Money
making Crop? You will besurprised at the result. There is al-
ways a good market at a fair price and if you‘plant my Selected
Stock Seed you will be able to sell your crop to planters in your
Vicinity at a greatly advanced price.

BUCKBEE’S SNOW BALL—2—The finest white variety m exis-
tence, belonging to the rice family, the best yielder and far in
advance of any other variety,ears averaging six inches in-
length. Beautiful shape; the best popper by a long way. Pkt.
dc, 1g pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

NEW RED BEAUTY—3—Fine variety. The stalks grow six feet
high and average 3 to 4 ears each, from 5 to 6 inches long and
134 inches wide at the base, tapering gradually to the end. They
are covered with large rice-shaped kernels of a deep red color.
Pkt. dc, 1g pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40e.

BLACK DIAMOND—An excellent and desirable variety, curious on
account of the color of its kernels, whicl are of a peculiar black
shade, magnificent grower, good yielder, pops white and very
tender. Besure to tryit. Pkt. dc, 4¢ pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

QUEEN’S GOLDEN—One of the best and most prolific varieties
grown; its quality and handsome appearance when it is popped
are very noticeable; it pops perfectly white and a single kernel
will expand to a diameter of nearly oneinch. The stalks grow

It is so far ahead of all others that IT

have seen or tried, as to be beyond comparison in every respect, in yield, in sturdy growth, in size and in color when popped—being of a delicate

golden yellow. Pkt. 5c, 14 pt. 15c, pt. 25, qt. 40c.

MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC—This remarkable variety originated with Prof. R. L. Wetherell, of Davenport, Iowa, who states:

T selected

onmy Mapledale Fruit Farm, this year, ten stalks with one hundred and twenty-one (121) ears, or an average of twelve ears to the stalk, one stalk

having nineteen ears.”’

and contained 585 perfect kernels.

Besides its very prolific character, we are pleased with the corn in other respects.
high and the ears are all large in size, with grains nearly clear white in color.
It povs pure paper white, of fine quality.

The stalks grow six feet
An average ear measured six and a half inches long.
Pkt. 5c, 14 pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

NEW STRIPED, OR VARIEGATED—1—A fancy variety, very showy, While its quality is of the best. Rather large ears, filled out with

clear, transparent, white kernels, beautifully striped with bright crimson.
Pkt. dc. 14 pt. 1dc, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

beauty. Fine for selling in the markets.

An early and productive variety, and one of great

SPECIAL OFFER—For only 25 Cents I will send prepaid by mail one liberal package each of the above six sorts of the best Pop Corn.

Be sure to take advantage of this offer.

TWO GRAND NEW VARIETIES OF SWEET CORN.

BUCKBEE’S FIRST OF ALL—Earliest ofall. Earlier than the Early Cory. The single statement, ‘First of All,’ will make thou-

sands of my customers eager to have the ‘‘ First of All’? Sweet Corn.

hope that we would eventually get a variety of Sweet Corn even
earlier than the famous Cory Corn, and at last this has been
accomplished. The ‘‘ First of All”? is ready for the table from
three days to a week earlier than the Cory, making it very de-
sirable, not only for family gardens, but extremely valuable to
grow for market, where the earliest corn always brings by far
the highest prices. The illustration, engraved from a photo-
graph, reduced insize, shows the form of the ears, which are
of medium size, well filled with large grains to the very tip.
Many of the ears contain from ten to twelve rows, while the ears
of the Cory Corn generally have only eight rows. In habit of
<vowth it is rather dwarfer than the Cory, although similar in
appearance, but superior in quality, tender and sweet. 1 pt.
12c, pt. 20c, qt 30c, 1g bu. 50c, 44 bu. 80c, 14 bu. $1.50, bu. $2.50.
BUCKBEE’S BEST OF ALL—After years of carefulselection I am
able to offer you the best early Sweet Corn on the market. (The
demand for this certainly the ‘‘ Bestof All’? varieties, exhaust-
ed my stock early in the season last year. Owing to the very
favorable growing season the past year, I am in hopes to have
enough to go allaround this year. I can not too strongly urge
you to send your orders at the earliest possible date.) Thisis of
exceptional stocky growth, and is an abundant and satisfactory
yielder. Ears of exceptionally good size of a perfect
color. Itis byfar the sweetest, richest, whitest, most
tender, and earliest variety of sweet corn in exist-
ence. Notonlyisit valuable for family uses, but for
early market and shipping purposes it takes the lead.
Mr. Crane, one of the most prominent sweet corn specialists,
writes: Gave Buckbee’s ‘Best of All’ a fair trial and willsay that it
surpasses every claim you make for it, and more too. Tecan highly
recommend it for all general purposes. I have placed the price of
this desirable variety of sweet corn within the reach of all.
1g pt.12c, pt.20c, qt. 30c, 1g bu. 50c, 14 bu. 8$9c, 1s bu. $1.59, bu.
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POPULAR VARIETIES THAT HAVE NO SUPERIORS.

German, Welehkorn. French, Mais.

Spanish, Maiz. Swedish. Majs-Sot.

1 qt. for 200 hills; 5 to 8 qts. in hills, for an acre.
Y Sweet Corn is unsurpassed, is all of my own growth, grown from the very best stock seed carefully selected, thoroughly fire

dried, carefully cured and cared for.

It is grown so far north that it is adapted to any section of country, and surpasses in
: earliness and productiveness that offered by any other seedsman.
is nicely settled in spring, or about the same time that field corn is planted.

The earlier varieties should be planted as soon as the ground
To have the finest sweet corn of any variety, it should

be picked in just the right condition, that is, when the skin of the grain breaks at the slightest puncture, and plantings should be

made frequently enough always to have a supply at this stage.

The quality is inferior if it is a few days too old or too young.

Culture A rich, warm alluvial soil is best, and immediately before planting, this should be deeply and thoroughly worked. Give

* frequent and thorough, but shallow cultivation until the tassels appear.

Nh2member that 1 prepay charges by the half pint, pint and quart; quantities of one-eighth, quarter, half, and one bushel will be shipped
by freight or express at purchaser’s expense.

EXTRA EARLY CORY—The largest of the extra early sorts. so
early that two crops can readily be grown on the same ground in
asingle season. The plant is stout and vigorous, but short, and
it will mature a full crop earlier than any of the much lauded
new strains. Ears eight-rowed, with red cob, and very light
pink grains. Allthe red cobbed corn should be cooked quickly
by dropping the ears into boiling water, to which a little salt
has been added, for if simmered over a slow fire, or allowed to
stand in the water after cooking, the red cob will discolor the
kernels. 14 pt. 8c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.

EARLY WHITE COB CORY—We consider this the best extra early
sweet corn. The ears are fully as large and well filled -
as Cory, and just as early, and have the great advan- }
tage of a white cob, making this variety the best extra
early market corn. We hope all our friends will plant
largely of this for early crop, as we feel sure that it can
not fail to give entire satisfaction. 14 pt. 10c, pt. 15c, qt. 5c.

EARLY MINNESOTA—This old and deservedly popular variety is
one of the best early sorts for the market and the private gar-
den. Stalks short and not suckering, bearing one or two ears
well covered with husks; ears long, eight rowed; kernels very
broad, sweet and tender, not shrinking much in drying. By
careful selection we have developed a stock of this standard va-
riety which is remarkably uniform, and in which all the good
qualities which hav2 made it so popular are intensified. 1 pt.
Se, pt. 15c, qt. 25-.

EARLY CHICAGO MARKET OR BALLARD—Another popular and}

standard early variety of recent introduction, and has gained
popular favor very rapidly. Strong, stocky grower, always pro-
ducing a reliable stand, having ears in great abundance of the
finest quality. Extremely desirable for market gardeners and
very valuable for the family garden. Its symmetrical growth,
good yield and fine quality, place it in an enviable position. Mr.

“Your strain of Ballard’s Early Chicago Market Corn suits me toa
he en plant no other for our use. 4g pt. 8c, pt. 15e,
qt. 25c.

CROSBY’S EARLY—A most excellent variety, remarkably early
and of the best flavor. Ears of medium size, twelve or more
rowed, grain very thick and sweet. This is the sort so largely
grown in Maine for canning, and it is the us3 of this variety
rather than any peculiarity of soilthat has given Maine sweet
corn its reputation for quality. pt se, pt. 15c, qt. 25e.

NEW COUNTRY GENSLEMAN—In this we have a variety which
produces ears of full size, retaining all the delicious sweetness
and high quality of the original Ne Plus Ultra. The crop can be
counted on to give three to five ears to a stalk. When this un-
usual abundance is coupled with the luscious quality, the general
superiority of this new sweet corn will be quickly seen. The cob
is very small, thereby giving great depth to the kernels, which
are of pearly whiteness, and we can not say too often, surpris-
ingly sweet and tender. 14 pt. 8c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.

BLACK MEXICAN—Although the ripe grain is black, or bluish
black, the corn, when in condition for the table, cooks remark- ,
ably white, and is surpassed by none in tenderness. This, by
many, is considered the most desirable for family use of the sec-
ond early sorts. It does especially well for second early in the
South. 1 pt. 8c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c.

MOORE’S EARLY CONCORD—Produces its large fourteen rowed
ears very low on the stalk, and comes into use after Crosby’s
Early. The quality is faultless. 1¢ pt. 8c, pt. 15c. qt. 25c.

BUCKBEE’S HICKOX-—Popular and prolific, ordinarily every stalk
will have two large fully developed ears. 14 pt. 8c, pt.15c, qt.25c.

STOWELL’S IMPROVED EVERGREEN~—Standard late variety for
family and gardening use. As a forage and ensilage variety for
use in silos, it is without doubt the best. pt. 8c, pt. 15¢, qt. 25e.

| SWEET CORN FOR FODDER—F or sowing broadcast or in drills for
Geo. R. Hill,a well known Chicago Market Gardener, says: |

summer or early fall feed. . Used extensively. qt. 25c.

FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY SEE PAGE 50.

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German LEierpyianze. French, Aubergine.

Spanish, Berengena.
HE EGG PLANT should be grown in every garden for when well grown and properly cooked, is one of the most delicious veget-

_ables. Sliced and fried in batter and served with raw tomatoes, it can well take the place of meat in the summer and fall.

Did you know that Egg Plant Growing is one of the most profitable crops? Many Growers clear $200.00 to $500.00 per acre. Will

you be one of them? ‘The seed germinates slowly, and should be started in strong heat, for in this, as in all sub-tropical plants, it is of

importance to secure a rapid and continuous growth from the first, the plants never recovering from a check received when young.

When the plants have formed two rough leaves, transplant to three or four inches apart. Keep the bed closed and very warm,

shading from the direct rays of the sun and giving abundance of water until the ground is warm, and all danger, not only from frost,

but from cold nig’ ts is past; then harden off the plants by gradual exposure to the sun and air, and decrease the supply of water,

then carefully trarsplant into the open ground, setting the plants two anda half feet apart. If needed, shade the young plants and
protect them from the potato bug, which is very fond of them and will often destroy them. A rich harvest will reward your care.

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE—1— The best strain of New
York Purple. This variety has about superseded all others both
for market and private use. The large size and high quality of
its fruit and its extreme productiveness make it the most profit-
able to grow. Plants large, spreading. Foliage light green.
Fruit very large, oval or short pear shaped. Skin deep purple.
Flesh pearly white. Plants ripen usually two tosix large fruits.
Bear in mind that my seed is home grown and has a great advan-
tage over imported and careless grown stock. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c,
14 Ib. 85e, 14 lb. $1.60, lb. $3.00.

BLACK PEKIN—2—Very early, of large size. Prolific and desirable
for market gardener’s use. Fruit nearly round. Skin smooth,
black and glossy. Flesh white, fine grained. Sure to please.
Pkt. 4c, 02. 20c, 14 1b. 75e, 14 Ib. $1.40, 1b. $2.50.

BUCKBEE’S NEW WHITE EGG PLANT—3—This variety offered
now for the first time is without a doubt the preferable by far of

A GREAT CURIOSITY.
TOMATO EGG PLANT—A great curiosity,
discovered only a short time ago. The
vine has every appearance of an Egg
Plant, but bears a bright red, solid Toma-
to, as shown in the engraving. It is un-
questionably one of the greatest curiosi-
ties in the vegetable line which has yet

all to grow either for market, family or shipping purposes. It
produces much larger fruit and is more productive than the New
York Purple, which it resembles somewhat in shape, though
some are more elongated and oval. It is a beautiful ivory white,
although occasionally one has a dash of purple or white. The
flesh is more tender and flayor more delicate than purple vari-
eties. Do not confound this with old Large White or other white
varieties from which it is entirely distinct. I control the entire
stock of this variety. Pkt. 10c, 3 Pkts. 25c, 12 Pkts. $1.00.

EXTRA EARLY LONG PURPLE—4—This is one of the earliest and
most productive varieties; fruit long, dark, rich purple, and of
fine quality. Sure to give the best of satisfaction for all pur-
poses. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 50c, 44 1b, dUc, Ib. $1.50.

SPECIAL OFFER—To enable all to give these four leading varieties
of Egg Plants a practical trial, I will send one liberal package
of each for only 15c.

erably denser and having the leaves much
finer cut than the Green Curled,in fact
the whole plant is more compact. When
well blanched it makes a very attractive
appearance. Pkt. 3c, oz. Tc, 14 lb. 20c,

16 Ib. 30c.
EENNEE:

NEW FLORENCE CELERY ROOTED—A de-

been discovered. They yield as high as
60 beautiful Tomatoes to a single plant.
Exceedingly ornamental and worthy of a
place in every flower or vegetable garden.
Do not fail to give this magnificent little
wonder a trial. Liberal packet only dc.

ENDIVE.

German, Endivien. French, Chicoree.
Spanish, Endivia. Swedish, Endivia.

This is one of the most refreshing of all
autumn and winter salads.

teen inches apart, and
when wellestablished thin
the plants to one foot
apart. When nearly full
grown, tie the outer leaves
together over the center in
order to blanch the heart
of the plant. By covering
every few days a succes-
sion may be kept un.

FINE GREEN CURLED—Is
the hardiest variety:
very fine dark green
leaves, which blanch to

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tender and crisp. Pkt.
3c, 0z. Tc, 14 Ib. 20c, 14 Ib.
35c.

NEW MOSS CURLED—A
variety growing consid-

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sirable variety from Italy, where, owing
toits delightful sweet flavor, it is much
preferred to celery. Thrives well in our
climate and is of easy culture. Seed can
be sown in early spring. Cultivated
same as Parsley. Tryit. Pkt. 5c.

GARLIC.

German, Knoblauch. French, Ail.

A very popular vegetable, of the bulbous
rooted family with a strong, penetrating
odor. Pungent in its taste and esteemed
soups, stews, etc. We frequently receive

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RARE, USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL VARIETIES.

rerman, Zier Kuerbisse.
NEW JAPANESE DISH CLOTH, OR LUFFA—Ornamental enough | SUGAR TROUGH—Enormous, hard-shelled fruit, hol ding from 3 to

for a house vine and fruit very useful. Vines grow large and 10 gallons each, and as they never rust or rot, andare very light
robust, with large luxuriant dark-green leaves and really hand- and strong, are just right to use as receptacles for lard, salt,
some, large c rimped flowers of a rich golden yellow. Fruit enor- seed corn, soap, etc., or to use as nesting boxes, buckets, ete.
mous, 2 feet in length, and borne in great profusion. The lining They last for years. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 10c, 14 Ib. 30e.

of mature fruit, when washed and bleached in the sun, is por- HERCULES CLUB—Enormous, long club-shaped fruit, curious and
ous, tough, elastic, sponge-like, making the nicest cleanest sub- at the same time exceedingly useful to use in storing various
stitute for dish-cloths and bath-sponges imaginable. besides articles, as the fruit is hard-shelled and last for years in perfect
being useful for various articles of fancy work. Start early and condition. Pkt. 4c, oz. 10c.

plant out in hills made very rich and mellow. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 15.| NEW JAPANESE CLIMBING—This beautiful climber, with its

DIPPER—Another useful Gourd that, as its fruit is licht and handsome cut-leaved foliage, is one of the most remarkable and
strong, and does not rust, rot, or heat easily, is just right to use novel climbers of rapid growth. Of easy culture, bearing most
in dipping hot liquids, soap, etc., besides being useful for bird’s profusely odd and attractive fruit about the size of a cherry,
nests, fancy hanging baskets, etc. They hold from a pint toa light green in color, striped with white. Should have a place in
quart and a half each. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c. every garden. Try this variety. Pkt. 5c.

NEW SERPENT—A beautiful climbing variety of easy culture, | FINEST MIXED—Combining in the largest mixture the most cur-
heavy foliage, and serving as the best shade. None better for ious, interesting and useful of the entire Gourd family. Forms
climbing purposes. Pkt. 5c. may be wonderfully varied by tying strings around the young

TRUE NEST EGG--Resembling in color, shape and size the eggs of fruit, or by enclosing the same in a carved mould while growing,
hens; do not crack, will last for years and make thus stamping on its surface any desired figures or letters that
the best nest egg. Rapid grower, good climber, may be carved on the mould. Start the seed early and trans-
extremely ornamental and useful for covering # plant tothe open ground. Give them a sunny place and plenty
screens, etc. Boys can make lots of money by 2 of water. Pkt.4c, oz. 8c, 14 lb. 30c, 14 Ib. 50c.

growing this gourd and selling them to the SPECIAL OFFER—For only 30cI will send you one package each of

neighbors for nest eggs. By all means try this : ssa
interesting and useful variety. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15. the above eight varieties of rare, ornamental and useful Gourds.

WI LD CUCUMBER VIN E The quickest climber for arbors, trellis, fences, etc., known. Makes the most mosaic
* covering. Never suffers from the heat, but contains its fresh and lively green colors,
and what is of prime importance, hardly effected by warm or cold, hot or dry weather, and is never infested with insects. Profuse
in bloom. It will sow itself and come up every year in the same place. Sureto please you. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
yy ral

HERBS.---SWEET, POT, AND MEDICINAL.

NDISPENSABLE to the cook. useful in the sick room, und many kinds fine for peg I
perluming clothing, etc. Herbs in general love a mellow and free soil, and care eZ Wena | |

should be taken in properly harvesting them ina dry state. The chief points are
tocut them ona dry day when not quite in full bloom and to dry them quickly in
the shade, and when dry pack close in dry boxes, keeping them entirely excluded
from the air. The varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are perennial, and when
once obtained in the garden may be preserved for years with but little care.
ANISE—Used for cordial, garnishing and flavoring. Seeds have an agreeable, aromatic
taste. Pkt. 8c, oz. 10c.
*BALM-—Leaves have a fragrant odor. Used for making a pleasant beverage, known
as Balm Wine, also for Balm Tea, for use infevers. Pkt. 8c, oz. 25c.

BASIL, SWEET—Leaves used for flavoring soups, stews and highly seasoned iat
dishes. Pkt. 3c, oz. 20c. (am) ‘i
BORAGE—Leaves used for flavoring, and the flowers furnish bee pasture. eds

Easily grown in any waste place. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c,
*CATNIP—Leaves and young shoots are used for seasoning. Also used as a mild nervine
for infants. Pkt. 8c, oz. 40c.
*CARAWAY—Grown for the seeds, Which are extensively used for flavoring of bread,
pastry, candy, etc. Pkt. 3c, oz. 10c.
CORIANDER—Used in the manufacture of liquors, confectionary, etc. Pkt. 8c, oz. 10c
DILL ds used as a condiment and also for pickling cucumbers. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 10c..
*FENNEL, SWEET—Leaves ornamental, are boiled for fish sauces. Pkt. 3c, oz. 10ce.
*HYSSOP—Is astimulent and used for asthma and chronic catarrh. Pkt. 8c, oz. 20c.
*HOREHOUND—Leaves used for seasoning and making cough medicine. Pkt. 8c, 02. 30c.
*HOP SEED—Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.50.
*LAVENDER—An aromatic, medicinal herb. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 20c.
MARJORAM, SWEET—Leaves and shoots used for seasoning. Plt. 8c, 02. 20c.
POPPY, OPIUM—The plant from which opium is manufactured. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 20c.
*PENNYROYAL—True sort. Particularly suitedfor planting in rock work. Pkt. 5c.
POT MARIGOLD--A very pretty and useful plant. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c.
*ROSEMARY—Ornamental herb, of which leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt. 3c, 02z.40c.
*RUE—F or medicinal purposes. Good for colds and croup. Pkt. oz. 15¢e.
SAFFRON—Cultivated for its flowers, which are used in dyeing aah to make the cos-
metic powder called rouge, also to adulterate the valuable European Saffron, which
is the flower of the Crocus sativus; has strong medical qualities. Pkt. 8c, oz.10c:
*SAGE—Extensively used for seasoningand dressing. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c, 14 1b. 50c, 1b. $1.50
SAVORY, SUMMER—Leaves and flowers are used in flavoring soups. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c.
*SAVORY, WINTER—Leaves and young shoots are used in flavoring. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20.
*TANSY—F or medicinal use. Pkt. 3c, oz. 30c.
THYME—Leaves and young shoots used for seasoning. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 30c.
WORMWOOD-—Used medicinally. Is beneficial to poultry. Pkt. 3c, oz. 25c.

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NEW GARDEN LEMON—Certainly one of the greatest novelties THE MANGO MELON, OR VEGETABLE PEACH—Another splendid
recent introduction, highly praised wherever it has been tried. novelty of late introduction, very striking in color, most won-
Resembles the vine peach in manner of growth, butis distinct derful yielder. (See engraving from nature of a singie plant in
in that the unripe fruit is striped with very dark green spots, above illustration.) The vines of each of the above are some-
nearly black, while the vine peach is plain green, and when ripe what smaller than the musk melon vine, though requiring the
is not russeted like the vine peach. Fruit is of shape shown in same cultivation. The fruit is about the size of an orange, is
illustration, and is a trifle smaller than the vine peach. It hasa orange shaped, andof a bright, orange yellow color, somewhat
finer flesh, most desirable acid flavor, thus dispensing with the russeted. For sweet pickles, pies, or preserving they are splen-
sliced lemon, which are so important in putting up the vine did. In the west and northwest, where fruit is scarce, they are
peach. It is unexcelled for general canning purposes. Cultivate rapidly becoming popular, as they are easily cultivated, enorm-
similar to musk melons, in hills three feet apart each way. The ously productive, and can be used in every way in which you
garden lemon is such an enormous yielder that it will provea would use a peach, except that they are not quite as sweet, al-
very profitable crop for you to grow for market purposes, and though some prefer them for the table simply sliced with a little
above all, will give you unbounded satisfaction for all family sugar. Be sure to try this splendid novelty and you will certain-
uses. True stock seed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. ly be pleased with the result. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.

SPECIAL OFFER—The most astonishing Speciai Offer ever made—For only 15c, I will send one liberal package each of the two wondrous noy-
elties mentioned above. (Garden Lemon and Mango Melon, or Vegetable Peach.) Don’t fail to include them in your order.

HORSE RADISH. |
\\ German, Lauch.

This valuable vegetable is first grown : =

by planting small lengths of roots called ‘ BR STONS TET Ts
sets. Set out in May, small end down, ii _ Belongs to the Ou:
the top one to two inches below the sur- HH Uy ion family an y
face, in rich, well cultivated soil; will ee SoTE preferred. to
form large sized roots of superior qual- that vegetable. Sow
ity in one season’s growth. Before
planting the top of the set should becut
off slantingly, so as to prevent decay
from water resting on top. My stock
is fine, andI can furnish you very nice
sets at 15c per doz., 80c per hundred,
postpaid, by mail.

KOHL RABI,

or Turnip-Rooted Cabbage.

German, Kohl Rabi. French, Chourabe. ae i
Spanish, Calde Nubo. A strong growing hardy annual plant, wit
The Kohl Rabi is a vegetable inter- HORSE RADISH. MARTYNIA. curiously shaped seed pods, which, when
mediate between the cabbage and turnip, and combines the flavor young and tender, are =<
of both. The edible partis a turnip shaped bulb formed by the highly prized for
swelling of the stem. | When used for the table this should be cut pickling. The pods
when quite small, as itis then very tender and delicate peg are produced ingreat
but if allowed toreach its full size it is apt to become ci abundance; should i
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} for the young plants
ASN same as for onions.
SSS NEW FLAG—Is the
SS variety more cul-
tivated in this
country than any
other. Is hardy
and of good qual-
ity. Pkt. 4c, oz.
10c, 14 Ib. 30e, 14
lb. 50c, lb. 90c.

tough and stringy. C4 be gathered when

CULTURE —Sow in light, rich soil, very early, in drills 16 ARwes about half grown;
E ! ff inches apart, and when well estab- after the hardening
lished, thin to 6 inches apart in the of the flesh they are

row. - One or two plantings at in- worthless. Sow after

tervals of ten days will give a suc- settled warm weath-

ais cession until hot weather, when er in rows three feet

ie they fail to grow well. But plant- apart and thin the

ings may be made the latter part plants to two feet in

of July for fall use. the row.

EARLY WHITE VIENNA—Very early | PROBOSCIDEA — The
and small. Handsome white bulb. common variety. Sow
Best early variety for table. Pkt. in rich, warm soil

4c, oz. 15c. after corn is well up,

EARLY PURPLE VIENNA—Nearly| in drills three feet
identical with the last, except in| apart and thin out to
color, which is bright purple, with] two feet in the row.
the leaf stems tinged with purple.| Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c, 74 lb.
Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c. 40c.

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LETTUCE.

German, Lattich-Salat.
Spanish, Lechuga. Swedish, Laktuk.
One ounce for 3,000 plants.
3 to 4 pounds per acre.

THERE is no vegetable which is more 4
universally used than this,and yet few |
people know how inviting and appetiz- J ¢

ing it is when brought to the table
fresh and unwilted, a condition in
which itis rarely, if ever, found in

our markets, and which can only be }
secured by growing the plants in on e’s |

own garden. So we earnestly urge all
of our readers who can possibly do so,
to grow their own lettuce.

CULTURE—Lettuce should grow rapid- J
ly, and to attain this end, it should be ¥
sown in rich, thoroughly prepared 4

soil. For early crop sow under glass
from November to February and thin
out to prevent crowding. Keep at a

moderate heat, and give all the air {
out- |
door culture start plants in the fall ;

and light possible. For early

protecting them as needed with
cold frames, or start under. glass
from January till March and harden

off before setting in the open ground,

which should be done as soon as the:
For (ga
general crop sow out doors as early in }

the spring as the ground can be work- #
ed, in drills 18 inches apart and thin :
the young plants to 4 inches apart in 4
the row. As the plants begin to crowd ¥

ground and weather will permit.

thin out and use asrequired. In this

way a much longer succession of cut- |

tings may be had from the
ground.
two to three weeks throughout the
summer for a continuous crop.

same

thorough cultivation is essential.
BUCKBEE’S SUPERB—Finest of all early
varieties and unusually good sized and
solid, has little tendency to run to
seed. Wonderfully crisp, exception-
ally tender, and above all delicious in
flavor.
superior
ket sort.
1g lb: 5dc, lb. $1:

IMPROVED HANSON—Certainly one of /

the best head or cabbage varieties,
outer leaves bright green with promi-
nent light colored veins; inner leaves
usually curved and twisted at the
base. Extensively grown by market
gardeners and truckers.

3c, oz. 7c. 14 lb. 25c,

high by 9 to 10 inches across;
grow upright, the upper part

are of a glossy reddish bronze, very
ornamentaland fresh in
Within, the leaves are almost white,
very crisp and tender. It grows very
quickly, is ready to cut early, and
lasts for weeks in the best condition.
Pkt. 8c, 0z. 72, 1¢°b. 25e, 14 Ib. 40c,
lb. 75c.

SONY POI FY

French, Laitue.

Sow at intervals of from /

In }
this as in every other garden crop}

As a forcing variety it has no !
Excels as a family or mar- |
Pkt. 5c, 0z.10c, 14 lb. 30c, §

Will always {
make large heads of good quality. Pkt. '
1g lb. 40c, Ib. 75e, }
NEW TOMHANNOCK—A grand variety,

forms a beautiful plant 10 to 12 inches’
leaves 7
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and forms large, solid heads, often
three to four pounds in weight. Color
dark green. Inside leaves are a green-
ish white, crisp. Pkt. 8c, oz. %c, 44
lb. 25c, 14 Ib. 4c, lb. 75c.

EW DENVER MARKET—This novelty
forms beautiful, large solid heads of a
delicate light green color. The leaves
are curled like a savoy cabbage, most
attractive in appearance, tender, ex-
cellent flavcr. Grows quickly, is good
to sow early in the open ground, yet
slow to run to seed. Pkt. 4c, 02. &c,
Vy lb. 25c, 16 Ib. 40c, lb. 70c.

OLD NUGGET—Very choice new va-
riety, noted for its solidity and rich,
buttery flavor. It is a quick grower
and very hard heading, leaves of rich,
golden yellow color; most productive,
and exceedingly fine flavored. Pkt.
4c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 30c, 16 Ib. 55c, lb. $1.
EW SILVER BALL—Valuable variety.
Forms solid, and compact with hand-
somely curled leaves. The head is of
a silvery color, rich, buttery, and of a
delicious flavor. It comes early and
stands a long while before running to
seed. Excellent: both for early spring
andsummer. Pkt. 8c, 0z. 7c, 14 lb.
25c, 16 lb. 40e, lb. 75e.

= BUCKBEE’S ICE DRUMHEAD—Grandest

variety of my own _ introduction.
Forms splendid heads, beautiful in
color and superior for every purpose,
of extra fine quality, a superior head-
er. Edges of leaves are tinged with a
beautiful bronze red tint. Pkt. 5c, oz.
lb. 30c, 14 lb. 55c, Ib. $1.

’ EARLY TENNIS BALL, OR BOSTON MAR-

KET—A fine sort, fine heads, hardy,
valuable to grow in cold frames in
winter. Pkt. 2c, oz. %c, 14 Ib. 20c,
15 lb. 85e, Lb. 60e.

§ IMPROVED BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON—

Acknowledged the best early forcing
variety, new and superior in every
way. The leaves are a delicate green,
almost white. Quality exceptionally
fine. Always crisp, and tender at all
stages of growth. Can not be beaten
for an all round variety. My stock is
the best selected. Try it. Pkt. 4c,
oz. 8c, 14 lb. 25c, 14 lb. 40c; lb. 75c.

PEARLY CURLED SIMPSON—Standard

sort. Early and tender. It vamny
will please you. Pkt. 2c, 02. Juz’
Ze. YU lb. 2c, %1b. Bde, 1b. 60c. CCR

eee:
new variety of superior qual- 7S
ity and beautifulappearance, a strong
grower, free from rot. and keepscrisp
and tender without. wilting, when ex-
posed for sale, longer than any other
forcing lettuce; is always a very de-
sirable variety for early spring sow-
ing in the open ground. Pkt. 4c, oz.
8c, 14 1b. 25c, 14 lb. 40c, 1b. 70c.
thorough
and repeated trials we pronounce our
present stock of Paris White the best
for general use. The Cos Lettuce, so
popular in Europe, is of upright
growth, and possesses a distinct crisp
and very refreshing taste. Pkt. 4c,
oz. 8c, 14 lb. 25c, 14 lb. 40c, 1b. T5e.

Awarded Grand Prize Medal at World’s Fair.

Comprising 35 Packages Earliest and Best Vegetable Novelties. Postpaid for only $1.00.

any Condition.

Asparagus, Conover’s Colossal.

Beet, Edmand’s Blood Turnip.

Beet, Buckbee’s Improved Long Smooth Blood.
Beans. Buckbee’s Rust Proof.

Cabbage, True Early Jersey Wakefield.

Cabbage, Mammoth Late Bridgeport Drumhead.
Carrot, Improved Intermediate.

Cauliflower. Buckbee’s Early Favorite. ‘
Celery, Buckbee’s Improved Golden Heart. yi |
Corn, Sweet, Buckbee’s Best of All. (
Corn Salad.

Cress, Fine Curled or Pepper Grass.
Cucumber, Buckbee’s Monarch White Spine.
Cucumber, Early Cluster.

Lettuce, Improved Hanson.

Melon, Musk, True Osage.

Melon, Musk, New Early Hackensack.
Melon, Water, New Dixie.

This Collection Cannot be Broken under
Novelty extras Free with every order.

Melon, Water, Cuban Queen.

Onion, Buckbee’s Danvers.

Onion, New Silver Skin or White Portugal.
Parsnip, Long Sugar.

Parsley, Emerald.

Peas, Buckbee’s Lightning Express.
\ Pepper, Mountain Sweet.

\ \\y Radish, New Rosy Gem.

| i) Radish, Lady Finger.

} 7 Sage,

AN Spinach, New Round Leaf.

My 7 Squash, Improved Boston Marrow.

Z SY Squash, New Crookneck.

A Turnip, Buckbee’s Purple Top.
Turnip, Ruta Baga, Buckbee’s Giant.
Tomato, Mikado.

Tomato, Plum.

BY THE W AY! Have you included the County Fair Collection of Vegetable Seeds in your order?

Illustrated from Nature on

outside cover pages, fully described in respective departments of this catalogue. Youcan PRICE 5 Oc
not afford to be without this collection of First Premium Vegetables. °

Provide a means of heathly exercise and delightful recreation, and

] plant in their young minds the love for nature. What health and
§ what lessons in care, order and patience in their playwork; what

enthusiasm is aroused by the wondrous revelations from the sow-

ing of the seed to the plucking of the fruit. To encourage gardening for the young I offer at reduced rates, the collection detailed
below, composed of varieties sure to please and at the same time most likely to succeed with indifferent care. With each collection

I will present a number of choice novelties.

SSE==ESS—=-

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PREPAID BY MAIL FOR ONLY 25c.

comprising liberal packages of the following Twelve
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Beet, the Bismarck.

Cabbage, Early Wakefield.
Cress, or Pepper Grass.
Cucumber, Buckbee’s Monarch.
Lettuce, F’arly.

Melon, Musk, New Hackensack.
Melon, Water, New Ice Cream.
Onion, Buckbee’s Danvers.
Radish, New Rosy Gem.
Spinach, Extra Round Leaf.
Tomato, Favorite.

Tomato, Plum.

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25 SEED. One liberal package of each,
prepaid by mail for only 75 CENTS.
Comprising the following novelty and special-
ty varicties.

An Unparalleled
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= ; = Onion, New White Portugal.
Asparagus. Cucumber, New Prolific Short Green. Parsnip, Hollow Crown.

Beet, Turnip. Cucumber, Improved Long Green. Radish, New Rosy Gem.
Cabbage, True Early Wakefield. Lettuce, Early S Radish, Early Long.

Cabbage, Mammoth Late Flat Dutch. Musk Melon, Hackensack. Spinach, Extra Round Leaf.
Carrot, Intermediate. Musk Melon, Osage. Squash, New White Bush.
Celery, Kalamazoo. es Melon, Water, New Dixie. « Tomato, Longkeeper.

Corn Salad. Melon, Water, Improved Cuban Queen. Turnip, Buckbee’s Purple Top
Cress, Fine Curled. Onion, Buckbee’s Danvers. Turnip, Ruta Baga, Elephant.

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This Astonishing Offer «« Postpaid 50 Cents,’’ for the Following
18 Varieties of Vegetable Seed.

Beet, Edmands Blood Turnip. avVacles

Cabbage, True Early Wakefield. NAGLE Ss
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Celery, New White Plume. Z ps SZ

Carrot, Intermediate.
Cucumber, Buckbee’s Monarch.
Lettuce, Early.
Melon, Musk, New Osage.
Melon, Water, New Dixie.
Onion, Buckbee’s Danvers.
Onion, New Silver Skin.
Parsnip, New Maltese.
Radish, New Rosy Gem.
Spinach, New Round Leaf, \
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Tomato, New Beauty. Y INE YE peau W.§ SSS SBN Mh GG Z| GG |
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Turnip, Buckbee’s Purple Top.

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MAGNIFICENT AND PHENOMENAL VARIETIES.

German, Melone. French, Melon. Spanish, Melon.

Culture.

is largely dependent upon conditions of growth and ripening.
tively poor flavor.
NEW TRIUMPH—(Scee painting from nature on the inside page of the |
back cover)—I1 feel highly honored that the originator, Mr. |
Beck, should select me to introduce the Triumph, certainly the
the finest Musk Melon yet produced. It is a successful cross be-
tween the popular Osage and Columbus, retaining the external
appearance as well as the unsurpassed shape and quality of the
latter, differing, however, inside, possessing a fine rich red sal-
mon color flesh like its parent, the Osage, and some are |
that way clear to therind; thus combined it possesses a
flavor far superior to both. It grows from 10 to 15
pounds in weight, never cracks open at the ends, stands
handling for many days in market without losing its
fine appearance, which sells them at sight. The Triumph will
surprise youin yield. You will make no mistake in devoting
your entire time to this greatest of Musk Melons. Desirable for
all purposes. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 30c, 14 1b. 5dc, 1b. $1.00.
BUCKBEeE’S WESTERN GIANT—Largest of all Musk Melons, often
weighing 30 pounds and over; the flesh is rich, melting and su-
gary. Asan exhibition and large market variety it is unequaled.
It willastonish everyone by its merits, being exceptionally de-
sirable for family and market purposes. For shipping it has no

Un

superior. Pkt. 5c, oz.10c, 14 lb.
i 30c, 14 1b. 55e, 1b. $1.00.
NV TRUE OSAGE—The most popular

melon on the Western markets.
More largely grown for the Chi-
cago trade than any other. The
shape is a pointed oval, egg shaped
more exactly expresses it, medium

\ aif \— sized, color dark green, slightly
\\ \ netted on the lobes of the upper
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the melon lies on the ground; flesh
of a rich salmon color, and in qual-
ity has no equal. Selected stock
seed.of mvown crowing. Pkt: 3c;
oz. 6c, 14 1b. 15e, 14 1b. 25c, 1b. 40c.
NEW GREEN FLESHED OSAGE—This
splendid distinct Musk Melon rep-
resents several years’ selection
made by one of the largest melon
erowers in the country. The orig-
inator says: It is superior to any
other green fleshed melon known. It
partakes of the many characteris- |
ties of the special yellow-fleshed |
Osage above described, but is more
netted, while its flesh is a beauti-
ful pea-green and of most delicious
quality. Pkt. 5¢e, 0oz.10c, 34 1b.
25e, 14 1b. 40c, Ib. 75c. |

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Cultivate as recommended for cucumbers, except that the hills should be 6 feet apart.
is far better than manure, but if the latter must be used see that it is well rotted.
and finer fruit will be secured by pinching off the ends of the shoots when about 3 feet long.

2 to 3 lbs. in hills for an acre.

Rich earth for the young plants
If the plants grow very rank, more

The quality of melons of all varieties

healthy vines. or unfavorable weather produce fruit of compara-

One ounce for 60 hills:

Make sure of the best by planting Buckbee’s Selected Stock Seed.

EMERALD GEM—The standard of excellence among the salmon-
fleshed varieties. Fruit small to medium size, globular, or
slightly flattened at the ends, only slightly netted and ribbed.
Skin deep green while young, becoming tinged with yellow as
the fruit matures: flesh deep salmon yellow, thick, ripening
close to the rind, and is unsurpassed in flavor. Thisvariety has
steadily grown in popular favor and in many large markets leads
all other kinds. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 18c, ¢ lb. 30c, 1b. 50c.

| BANANA—A very remarkable variety, growing from 1S to 30 in.

long. The skin is smooth and a light yellow, flesh salmon red.
Sells well on its merits as well as on account of its odd and pe-
culiarshape. Very desirable for family use. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c,
14 lb. 18c, 14 1b. 30c, 1b. 50c.

NEW BANQUET—The handsomest variety grown, medium size,
slightly flattened at both ends, beautifully netted, unsurpassed
in quality. The flesh is uniformly deep and of that granulated
character which always indicates a good melon. Besure to try
it. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, 14 1b. 35c, 1b. 60ce.

NEWPORT—Grandest new variety. Newport stands in the same
relation to the green fleshed melons that Banquet does to the red
fleshed; in every respect the best. It will please you, both as a
family and market variety. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 1b. 20c, 44 1b. 35ce,
lb. 60ce.

WHITE JAPANESE —Another very valuable favorite; is much ad-
mired in many sections. Outside skin very light colored and
smooth. Inside flesh very thick, fine light color; rich, delicious
musky flavor; very early. Sells well and will please you for all
purposes. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 18ce, 4¢ 1b. 30e, 1b. 50c.

LONG PERSIAN, OR CASABA—An old favorite variety of large
size, has beautiful green flesh, which is unusually sweet and
luscious. Outside of a pleasing green color, which gradually
turns light upon ripening. Tryit. Pkt. 3c, oz.6c, 14 lb. lic,
1g lb. 25e, 1b. 40c

BALTIMORE, OR ACME—This melon is the most popular of all in

_ Baltimore markets and throughout Maryland,where it is known
as Baltimore Citron. It has of late years also become prominent
in Philadelphiaand New York markets as Acme Cantaloupe,
and in its season is much sought after by the best hotels and
restaurants. It is quite early, very large and showy, and point-
ed atthe ends. Strongly netted; thick, rich, green flesh. It is
undoubtedly one of the best and most profitable varieties for
shipping to distant markets. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 1b. loc, 4¢ Ib. 25e,
lb. 40c.

IMPROVED CANTALOUPE—A finely improved variety, often weigh-
ing from 15 to 20 lbs. The flesh is thick, light in color, and of a
fine quality. Quite early and a splendid keeper. Inelude this
variety in your order. Pkt. 2¢. oz. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 14 1b. 25c, 1b. 40c.

SILVER NETTED GEM—EFEarly and very delicious. “Large size,
deep green flesh, flavor unexcelled. Can not be surpassed for
market and family gardens. Finest stock seed. Sure to please.
Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 18c, 3¢ 1b. 30e, 1b. 50c.

BUCKBEE’S SELECTED MUSK MELONS.

NEW WINTER PINEAPPLE—This variety represents a class
Musk Melons that are sure to prove of much value.
of the fleshis a deep lemon-yellow, and the outer skin is dark
green, marked with yellow. The.quality is delicious, having
a rich, spicy flavor that is not possessed by any other fruit. All
of this class of melons have much thicker and finer flesh than
ordinary Musk Melons, hence their long keeping qualities. They
very rarely ripen on the vines, so the melons must be picked off
in the fall and put in some cool place, where, however, there is
no danger of freezing, until they are wanted. It is usually ne-

cessary to place them in a warm room for three or four days be- |

fore using, so as to ripen thoroughly; in
this way they can be had for the winter
months. Pkt. 5c, oz. lic, 14 1b. 50c.

HENDERSON’S PERFECTED DELMONICO—
Nearly globularin shape. The skin is a
peculiar grayish green. When ripe it
changes toa bright yellow. The ribs of
this melon are wide and thickly covered
With a prominent netting. It is thick
meated, flesh being of a deep rich orange
color, fine grained aud delicious in every
way. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 1b. 20c, 14 lb. 35c,
lb. 60e.

COSMOPOLITAN—1I—This variety is the
most distinct and uniform on the. list.-*
We think it the most handsome of the
green fleshed melons. Fruit slightly oval
and nearly round, without ribs. Color
light green, but becoming covered at ma-
turity with dense silver gray netting.
Flesh green, firm, sweet and uniformly
high flavored. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 8c, 14 1b. 25c,
1g lb. 40c, lb. T5c.

MONTREAL MARKET—Our stock of this

of | GOLDEN NETTED GEM—This has become one of the most popular
The color |

of small or basket melons; a perfect globe in shape. They grow
remarkably uniform, weighing from 114 to 1!¢ lbs. each. They
are thick meated, the flesh is light green in color and uniformly
of fine, luscious flavor. Skin green, regularly ribbed and thickly
netted. Very prolific and extra early iu ripening—no variety
being earlier. Pkt. 8c, 0z..6c, 44% lb. 15c, 1% lb. 25c, Ib. 40c.
BUCKBEE’S IDEAL—4—*: Most delicious of all Musk Melons” is
the verdict of everyone who has tried this magnificent sort.
Weighs from ten to fifteen pounds; exceedingly thin skin. Mag-
nificent keeper and therefore an excellent shipper. The flesh is

of a rich salmon color, of a sweet, pleas-
ing and delicious flavor. It will please
INEAPPLE K you for all purposes. Iam the Teredneee

S/S) SS \|; “of this best of all varieties. Seed offered

aiN NES 4 \ by other parties under similar name is

SS spurious. Do not fail to include this va-

riety in your order. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,

IS 44 1b. 30c, 1% Ib, 55e, Ib. SI.

NEW EARLY HACKENSACK—A selected
and greatly improved strain of old stan-
dard Hackensack melon, being at least
ten days earlier. Melons weigh from

== four tosix pounds each, of delicious flavor.
Pkt. 8c, 0z. 6c, 14]b. 15c, W1b. 25c, lb. 40c.

BECK’S NEW COLUMBUS — 'This new
melon originated with Mr. ANTON Beck,
of Illinois, and is strikingly distinct in
shape, color and general markings. It is
almost entirely free from ribs or seams.
The beautiful buff skin is covered witha
very thick, whitish netting; the flesh is
light green, very solid and thick, even at
blossom end, having only a small seed cav-
ity. The melons never burst open at

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variety, unlike most offered, is of distinct = —== ——_

and uniform type. Fruit of the largest size, often measuring 12
to 14 inches in diameter; spherical, or slightly oval in shape,
with regular, shallow ribs, and sparsely covered with netting ;
flesh light green, very juicy, sweet and of excellent flavor. Pkt.
8c, 0z. 6c, 14 lb. 15¢e, 14 1b. 25c, 1b. 40c.

TRUE TIP TOP—2—I am indebted to my friend Livingston for
the introduction of this new melon, and I can heartily endorse
his description: Certainly the finest yellow fleshed melon; deserving
of universal admiration and cultivation.
jirm, but not hard fleshed. Edible to the very outside. Its shape var-
ies from round to slightly oblong, covered with a handsome netting.
The flesh being thick, fine grained and firm, makes it an excellent ship-
ping melon. When other kinds are bringing 10 to 20 cents each on the

(market Tip Top sells easily at double that amount. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c,
1¢ lb. 20c, 14 1b. 35c, 1b. 60c.

MELROSE—5—One of the best melons for the home and market.
It is a hardy and vigorous grower. Very productive. The flesh
is thick and solid, light green in color. The melons are oval,
finely and densely netted, very handsome in appearance, and

average about four pounds in weight. Good flavor. Pkt. 4c,
0z. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, 14 1b. 35c, 1b. 60c.

It is very sweet in flavor, |

either end, hence they can be safely

shipped long distances in barrels and boxes. Its at-

tractive appearance insures ready sale on the market,

while its good table qualities will sustain continued

demand. Itripens with the Hackensack, is a heavy

yielder and long keeper. The vines are strong and
thrifty, and the melons, even if left on the vines a week after
they are ripe and ready to pick, still retain their best quality.
Pkt. 4c, oz. 7e, 14 lb. 20c, 14 1b. 35c, lb. 60c.

BUCKBEE’S NEW PROLIFIC NUTMEG—3—The finest of all nutmeg
melons. Fruit of medium size, slightly ribbed, globular, Skin
dark green, becoming, yellow when over ripe, and nearly covered
with broad shallow netting. Flesh' thick, of fine flavor. This
variety is in universal demand, for both home and market use.
It is the sizeso much sought after by hotels and restaurants. My
stock is carefully grown and selected,and will be found first-class
in every particular. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 6c, 14 1b. 18c, 14 lb. 80e,1b. 50c.

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French, Melone d’ Eau.

German. Wasser-Melone.
One ounce for 30 hills;

Spanish, Sandia. Swedish, Vatton Melon.
2 to 4 pounds in hills for an acre.
MELON GROWING for seed purposes only is a Leading Specialty of my establishment. Myseed is saved from the choicest specimens
Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been furnished my customers to their entire satisfaction, without a single complaint,
for the simple reason that it has never been my practice to market all the best melons and save all the culls for seed
purposes. Seeds from the best melons only are none too good for my customers.

BUCKBEE’S MONTE CRISTO—See painting from nature on outside| MAULE’S WONDERFUL SUGAR MELON—3—Excellent new variety.
cover page—The best Melon ever introduced. So say thousands in fact it has already become so popular that it is grown in some
of my customers who planted Monte Cristo in 1895, and fully localities to the exclusion of most other sorts. Of large size,
substantiate my claims for its being the largest early Water| melons of 40 to 60 lbs., being of average occurrence. Flesh red
Melon to Mature (ripening in the remarkable short period of} and deliciously sugary. Wonderfully prolific. Does well in any
65 to 80 days, and weighing, under ordinary cultivation more weather. Fine keeper. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 8c, 1/1b. 25c, 14 1b. 40c, lb. 75c.
than 60 lbs). The greatest yielder. The sweetest, juciest,| COLE’S EARLY—4—Is the finest every day Melon ever offered. for
crisp and most solid melon ever produced, never having a hollow the amateur and for the home market. Being somewhat brittle
or pithy centre when ripe. The easiest to sell, for when once will not do for shipping purposes. Very early and will mature
tried, people will have no other. Buckbee’s Monte Cristo in every state; very hardy, vigorous, and a sure cropper. It is
ripens very evenly, hasa firm, solid rind, not too thick, yet will sweet and delicate in texture of flesh, which is of a deep red color,
stand the most severe handling, therefore the most superior the rind is thin and the quality of the flesh is sustained clear to
shipper. The outside skin is of arich, dark green color, shaded| the rind. Melons medium size, early round in shape, rind green,
with feint stripes of a somewhat lighter color. Certainly the] striped with lightershades. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, ¥¢ lb. 35c,
finest appearing Melon ever grown for the market or table use. lb. 60¢e. 5
Mr. Dodge, the veteran melon grower, says: Buckbee’s Monte| PHINNEY’S NEW EXTRA EARLY—5—Valuable variety for use in
Cristo is the best melon I ever raised. What more can you ask of the North, hardy and a sure cropper. Vines vigorous and pro-
this Melon when I say: Not half of its good qualities have been ductive, fruiting quite early. Fruit medium size, oblong, smooth
told! My supply of seed is naturally limited this season, yet and marbled with two shades of green. Rind thin, flesh pink,
considering the voluminous good qualities of Buckbee’s Monte very sweet, tender and crisp. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 1b. lic, 34 1b.
Cristo Ihave placed the price within reach of all. Order early. 25c, lb. 40c. .
Don’t wait until my supply is exhausted. I control the entire| BUCKBEE’S NEW ICE CREAM, OR PEERLESS—6—Favorite and
stock of this variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 14 1b. $1.00, 14 lb. $1.75, standard variety. Superior in every respect. Has beautiful
1b. $3.00. crimson core, which is always fine grained and can not be sur-

FORDHOOK EARLY—1—Asshown in the illustration engraved passed in flavor. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. lic, 44 lb. 25c, Ib. 40e.
from a photograph, the form is nearly round. The average| GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE, OR GYPSY—Large variety, stands ship-
weight of the melons thirty-five pounds each, a size rarely at- ping long distances. Pkt.3c, 0z. 5c, 14 1b. 12, 44 lb. 20c, Ib. 35c.
tained by any other extra early melon under favorable condi-| BLACK SPANISH—Vines small. Fruit round, dark green, with
tions. The rind is tough, making it a valuable variety for ship- sweet scarlet flesh and black seeds. Not solarge as other sorts,
ping. The outer color is a uniform medium-green. The seeds butis hardy. Pkt. 2c, oz. 5c, 14 lb. 10c, 44 lb. 20e, Ib. 30e.
are white, flesh is bright red and very sweet. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c,| MOUNTAIN SWEET—Large, oval sort, rind green, flesh scarlet,
14 1b. 20c, 14 lb. 35c, 1b. 60c. and solid to centre. Pkt. 3c, oz. 5c, 14 1b. 12c, 14 Ib. 20e, lb. 35c.

. < SWEET HEART—2—An en-|GRAY MONARCH OR MAM- a
tirely new and distinct Wa-| MOTH WHITE ICING—Skin, |
ter Melon, which is Early, :

light green, almost gray.
large, handsome, heavy, Flesh deep red. Pkt. 3c,
good shipper, long keeper, oz. 6c, 14 Ib. 15c, 1 Ib. 2c,
bright color, best quality. 1b. 40c.
Carloads of Sweet Hearts} MOUNTAIN SPROUT—A good
were sold at fancy prices melon. Pkt. 2c, 0z. 5c, 14 lb.
when no other was saleable. 10c, 24 Ib. 20e, lb. 30e.
Vine vigorous and produc-}] KENTUCKY WONDER—One of

tive, ripening its fruit early.
Fruit large, oval, heavy,
uniformly mottled, light
and dark green, rind thin
but firm, flesh bright red,
firm, solid, but very tender,
melting and sweet. Re-
mains in condition for use
longer than any other sort.
Seeds gray. This melon is
sure to become one of the
most popular in cultivation.
Pkt. 5c, oz.7%e, 1 Ib. 20c,
14 lb. 35e, 1b. 60c.

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SCALY BARK—Rind thin, but

KLECKLEY’S SWEETS-Super-

the finest flavored melons.
Oblong in shape, skin green
marbled with stripes of
light green; corered. Sugar
flavor. Pkt. 8c, oz. 5c, 141b.
12¢, 1é1b. 20c, Ib. 35c.

tough. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c,
Vf lb. 15e, 1¢ Ib. 25c, 1b. 40c.

ior new melon, popular in
the South, large size, rich,
red flesh. Pkt. 4c. oz. 7c,
14 1b. 20e, 1¢ 1b. 35c, 1b. 60c.

HEW DIXIE—Graud new acquisi-
tion, possessing the rich, lus-
cious flavor of the o.d Mountain
Sweet combine d with the excel-
lent shipping qualities of the
Kolb’s Gem. The skin is of a
dark green color and beautiful-
ly striped. The flesh is of a
bright scarlet, very sweet, ten-
der and juicy, sells readily on
all markets bringing the high-
est price. It is a favorite, being
strong and firm in growth with
the valuable quality of rooting
at almost every joint, thereby
increasing the bearing of the
vines, which, as every melon
grower will recognize, is of
ereat importance to the matur-
ing crop. Carefully selected
stock. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, 4 lb.
lic, 1g 1b. 25ce, lb. 40¢.

JONES’ JUMBO—This grand new
variety originated with Mr.
Jones, of Georgia, and its claims
are ‘*The Best Water Melon in
the World.? The color of the
skin is solid green and the flesh
is a very bright red, particularly sweet, juicy
and melting. It grows to a large size, fre-
quently attaining the weight of 80 lbs. One
of the best shipping sorts. Invaluable for
family and market uses. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 6c, 14
lb. 18e, 1¢ 1b. 30c, lb. 50c.

THE BOSS—An extra early variety of medium size. Dark green
outside, oblong shape, heavy for the size, flesh is solid, red and
sugary, unsurpassed in quality and productiveness. One of the
very best for family and market purposes. Pkt. 8c, 02. 6c, 4 lb.
l5c, 1¢ 1b. 25e, lb. 40ce.

KOLB’S GEM—Vines of medium size, but remarkably vigorous and
healthy. Leaves of medium size, deeply cut with a peculiar
frilled edge. Fruit of the largest size, round or slightly oval,
marked with irregular mottled stripes of dark and light green.
Outer rind or shell exceedingly hard and firm, making it a
popular sort for shipping long distances. Flesh bright red, solid,
a little coarse, but sweet and tender. Seeds dark gray. Pkt.
Be, oz. 5c, 14 lb. 12¢, 14 lb. 20c, lb. d5c.

RUBY GOLD—A fine new variety. The figures 1, 2, and 8 indicate
respectively, white outer rind, yellow and red flesh. Its beauty
and quality are unexcelled; of exceptionally large size, often
weighing 40 to 50 pounds. The flesh is always tender and melt-
ing. Ripens close to the rind. Don’t fail to try it. Pkt. 4c, oz.
6c, 14 lb. 15c, 4 Ib. 25c, lb. 40c.

GREEN AND GOLD—The largest early variety. Very productive
and of delicious flavor; rind very thin, being only from 3% to 's4
in. in thickness. Independent of its delicious flavor, its rich
golden yellow color will make it most desirable as an ornament
for the table, especially if its golden slices are arranged in con-

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trast with the crimson of other sorts. This is undoubtedly the
variety you are looking for and you will make no mistake in
ordering my seed. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 5c, 14 lb. 12c, 14 1b. 20c, 1b. 80c.
FLORIDA FAVORITE—One of the largest and best in cultivation.
It attains an enormous size; the flesh is of a beautiful clear crim-
son, extending clear up to the rind which is hard, thin, and
beautifully mottled light and dark green. Try it. Pkt. 8c, oz.
6c, 14 lb. 15c, % 1b. 25c, lb. 40c.

MAMMOTH IRONCLAD—A magnificent variety of oblong shape;

very thick through and retains its thickness at both stem and
blossom end. The skin is beautifully striped with very light
green. The flesh is of a dainty red color, of rich, sugary flavor ;
the heart is very large; flesh is always firm and remarkably
solid. Under ordinary cultivation melons will average from 50
to 60 pounds each. A very fine shipper and desirable for all pur-
poses. It is certainly a ‘Shummer.’”’? Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, 1¢ lb. 15e,
1g Ib. 25e, Ib. 40c.
SEMINOLE—One of the most popular varieties grown. Extra
early, very productive, extra large and of splendid flavor.
The seed will often produce gray and green melons on one
vine, but the number of the former predominates. It is
undoubtedly one of the very best melons ever introduced.
Pkt. 8c, 0z. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 14 25ce, Ib. 40c.
HUNGARIAN HONEY—This fine new variety is very appro-
priately so called as it is surpassingly sweet and luscious ;
of a very rich honey flavor, richer and sweeter to the
taste than any other Water Melon. The flesh is of an
intensely red color and absolutely stringless, completely
melting in the mouth, and of the same beautiful red color
up to within one-fourth of an inch or less of the outer skin.
The melons ripen early and the vines are healthy and very
productive. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 14 lb. 25c, 1¢ lb. 40c, Ib. 75c.
CUBAN QUEEN—?ruit medium size to large, globular or
oval, skin striped light and dark green in
sharp contrast; rind medium thick, but
stands shipment well. Flesh bright red;
solid, very crisp and sugary. Pkt. 8c, oz.
5c, 4 lb. 12c, 14 lb. 20c, 1b. 35c.
COLORADO PRESERVING—This is quite
distinct from the ordinary preserving cit-
ron, the seeds being of light green color.
It is immensely produc-
tive. The flesh is very
firm and solid, with few
seeds. The preserving
qualities are the very
finest. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14
Ib. 15¢, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 40c.
CITRON—Grows uniformly
round and smooth, strip-
ed and marbled with
light green. Flesh white
and solid; seeds red. It
should be borne in mind

that this variety is not

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used for eating in the raw
state but for preserves,
etc. Pkt. 2c, oz. 5c, 14
Ib. 10c, 14 lb. 18¢, lb. 30c.

MUSHROOMS.

ROUND the production of the
Mushroom there appears tobe
in the minds of many people a
profound mystery, which can be
penetrated only by the initiated;
in reality, however, the cultiva-
tion of this highly esteemed and
nutritious esculent isa very simple
matter, requiring only ordinary
intelligence and care to insure suc-
cess. The best results are ob-
tained by the use of our High
Grade English Mushroom Spawn,
which is used largely by the most
successful growers throughout the
country. Full and explicit instruc-
tions are contained in our circular
“How to Grow Mushrooms Suc-
cessfully,’’ which is sent free with
every order for Spawn.
BUCKBEE’S HIGH GRADE ENGLISH
SPAWN—It comes in pressed bricks
weighing a pound or more. Price
postpaid, 1b.25c. Express or freight
at buyer’s expense, lb. 1idc., 8 lbs.
= $1.00, 25 lbs. $2.25, 100 Ibs. $7.25.
; : BEST FRENCH SPAWN—Put up in
boxes of 2 lbs. each. Price per box, prepaid, 90c; not prepaid, 70c; the same loose per pound, prepaid, 40c; not prepaid, 30c.

MUSTARD. PEANUTS.

German, Senf. French, Moutarde. Spanish, Mostazoe. NEW MAMMOTH VIRGINIA—A new, very early, desirable and the

NEW CHINESE—The large leaves, which often measure 14 inches, most valuable variety to grow. It isof upright growth and has
are ready for use in about six weeks after sowing, and the plants the largest pods and kernels of any variety, always yields fewer
will continue to yield until it is frosty weather. It has a pleas- imperfect pods. The vines make valuable forage for stock.
ant pungent flavor, exceptionally hardy, and can be eaten the Plant in April and they will ripen before September, even as
same as other salads. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, 14 lb. 35c, 1b. 60c. far north as Canada. Hundreds of my young friends have
WHITE SEEDED—Useful for salads and greens. Seeds pungent, written me that they had a wonderful crop the past season. It
nice for pickles. Pkt. 2c, oz. 5c, 14 1b. 10c, 14 1b. 15e, lb. 25c. will pay everyone to try them. Plant 2 inches deep, 8 inches
BLACK SEEDED—Sharper and more pungent than any of the other in the row and keep the ground free from weeds. When ripe
varieties. Pkt. 2c, oz. 5c, 144 1b. 10c, 1 Ib. 15c., 1b. 25c | pull or dig up and dry. Pkt.5c, 1b. 10c, 441b. 15c, 1b. 25e, 5 lbs. $1.

NASTURTIUM,

or Indian Cress.

THE seeds, while yet young and
succulent, are pickled and are
very delicious. The plants and
flowers are highly ornamental
in the garden, blooming contin-
uously till frost. Try it.

TALL MIXED— Makes a nice
growth; useful for climbing
purposes. Pkt. 3c, 02. &¢;
lf 1b. 25c, 14 lb. 40c, 1b. 75c.

DWARF MIXED- Handsome and
useful variety, very prolific.
Pkt. 3c, 0z. 8c, 14 lb. 25c, 144

PARSLEY.

German, Petersilie. French, Per-
sil. Spanish, Pericil. Swedish,
Parsalia.

One ounce for 150 feet of drill.

NE of the most valuable veg-
etables. Extensively used
for garnishing and decorat-

ing. Parsley succeeds best in
rich, mellow soil. It should be
sown early in the spring, previously soaking the seed in luke-
warm water. For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar,
ora few plants may be placed in pots or boxes, and kept in the

lb. 40c, lb. 75c. house. ; : ,
BUCKBEE’S BEAUTY—This popular and new variety isa great fa-
OKR A vorite everywhere, and is grown extensively by everyone. The
most handsome sort known. Often used for edging of flower
German, Hsasharer. French, Gombo. Spanish, Quibombo. beds, etc. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 30c, 34 lb. 50e, 1b. $1.00.

IMPROVED WHITE VELVET—Standard sort. Popular everywhere. | EXTRA DWARF CURLED OR EMERALD This is 2 os eheauutal
Pods are round and smooth, larger than those of any other sort, and valuable variety. Tbe moss-h ge es =, deh a Handsent
never prickly to. the touch. Produced in great-abundance.. The| bright green color, are finely er ek a5 cur eos 1b.25¢. 14 Ib.
seed pods are used while they are small, tender, and succulent Aue SRS a) is more attractive. Pkt. 3c, 02. 1c, 74 1D.~oc, 7g 1D.
for soup andstews. Pkt. 3c, 02. 6c, 14 lb. 12c, 14 1b. 20e, lb. 35c. Yoo As Nee < : *

NEW LADY FINGER—To our friends in the South ft is unnecessary NEW MOSS CURLED—This isa greatly improved type of this use-
to say anything about the advantage of young green seed pods

ful class of herbs. It is most exquisite in form and color, tye:
of Okra for flavoring soups. In the Middle and Northern States uable asa garnishing plant, and suited for mixing with dwarf
they are not so thoroughly appreciated as they deserve to be.

ornamental foliage plants in the flower garden, and also for table
ine GO@ul decoration. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 Ib. 20c. 14 lb. 35c¢; 1b. 60c.

pods, pro-
duced in a-
bundance, emember that
give a consis- R all my seedis

d fla-
Sees PeGe carefully selected.

that is un-| Don’t speculate in
equaled. The | wild cat stock,
variety Tos | which may be of-
prolific, pro- | fered at a some-
ducing long,| what lower fig-
slender pods | yre, put which as

of eh e eas a gift is too ex-

finger. Use| pensive.
Wyn 9 YA | $$$ ——S
small and _
tender. Pkt. For Special :
4c, poz: 8c, ra ‘

lb. 25c, 1 lb. See —
40c, 1 tb. 75e. Prices see REESE ee ‘
Try this va- es = S35 eo esa
riety. page 50. PARSLEY.
8

German, Zwiebel. French, Oignon.

One ounce for one hundred feet of drill.

HOW TO RAISE ONIONS? is a question I am asked many times
every year, and will try to answer from my experience in raising
thousands of bushels annually.

A good crop of Onions can be grown on any soil which

THE SOIL. will produce a full crop of corn, unless it be a stiff

clay, very light sand, or gravel, or certain varieties of
muck or swamp lands, on which they invariably grow necky and
can not be made to ripen down well, while other muck
soils give immense crops of the finest quality. We
prefer a rich, sandy loam, with a light mixture of
clay. This is much better if it has been cultivated
with hoed crops, kept clean of weeds and well manured
for two years previous, because if a quantity of man-
ure to raise an ordinary soil toa proper degree of fer-
tility is applied at once, it is likely to make the onions
very soft.

THE SEED Onion Seed, as every gardener and onion fan-

* cier knows, is one of the seeds in the buying
of which price should never be questioned. Why need you
speculate on wild cat stock, or that which may be offered as
good seed—cheap. Does it not take a great deal of money and
an untold amount of care to produce the choicest stock seed. Is
the difference of a few cents in the cost of a pound of seed any-
thing in comparison to the hundreds of dollars at stake in your
Onion crop? Most assuredly not. I have made a life long study
of Onion growing, and the:seed which I offer:can be relied ,upon
as being second to none—if not THE BEST. Plant Buckbee’s Great
Western Pedigree Onion Seed this year and make sure of your crop.

Spanish, Cebolla. Swedish, Lok.
Four to six pounds in drills for an acre.

This should be done as soon as the ground can be gotten
SOWING. ready, and can be done best by a hand seed drill. This
should carefully be adjusted (testing it by running it
over a barn floor) to sow the desired quantity of seed, and about
half an inch deep. The quantity needed will vary with the soil,
the seed used, and the kind of onions desired. Thin seeding
gives much larger onions than thick. Four to six pounds of
seed per acre is the usual quantity needed to grow
large onions. While for growing pickling and set
onions from 20 to 50 lbs. per acre is required. I use a
drill with a roller attached, but if the drill has none,
the ground should be well rolled with a hand roller
immediately after the seed is planted.
Give the onion the first hoeing, just
CULTIVATION. skimming the ground between the rows,
as soon as they can be seen the length
of the row. I prefer the McGee Cultivator for this
operation, which you will find offered on page 49. This
hoe allows the earth to pass over the blade without moving it
out of place. Hoe again in a few days, this time close up to the
plants, after which weeding must be continued. This operation
requires to be carefully and thoroughly done. The weeder must
work on his knees astride of the row, stirring the earth around
the plants, in order to destroy any weeds that have just started.
In ten days or two weeks they will require another hoeing, and
if necessary, another weeding. If the work has been thoroughly
done at the proper time, the crop will not require further care
until ready to gather.

NEW GENUINE PRIZETAKER—The king of all Yellow Globe On-
ions, has proven the greatest acquisitionin years. Indorsed by
every one who has tried it, as the largest, handsomest, finest
flavored of all. Prizetaker has excited more favorable notice
from the agricultural press and progressive gardeners through-
out the country than most varieties of Onions. It is of a
bright, clear straw color, and aiways grows to a uniform shape,
which is a perfect globe. Has a very small neck, and always
ripens up large and fine without any stiff neck. In market it
attracts marked attention and is sure to bring the highest price.
With ordinary cultivation the Prizetaker has produced seeming-
ly fabulous yields of over 2,000 bushels» per acre. Don’t be mis-
led in ordering this variety, as many are offering -Spanish King
and similar varieties under the name of Prizetaker. Send to
Buckbee for the choicest stock seed. Prices more reasonable
than ever before. I have harvested a larger crop than ever, and
as long as the seed holds out I will be pleased to offer it at the
following low prices: Pkt.10c, 0z. 20c, 14 1b.60c, 1¢ lb. $1.10,
lb. $2.00. (Write for Special Prices in Quantity.)

BUCKBEE’S RED GIANT—The king of Red Onions. Magnificent
new variety of my own introduction, has met with the greatest
success everywhere and is now one of the most popular varieties
in existence. Without doubt itis the largest red onion ever of-
fered, in many instances reaching the sensational weight of 4 to
5 pounds. Have received letters from many customers who have
grown specimens weighing from 3 to 4 pounds. In shape ‘‘ Buck-
bee’s Red Giant”’ is round and symmetrical. Skin is thin, of a
beautiful reddish hue, while the flesh is delightfully pure white,

very fine grained, and of a remarkably fine and very pleasing
flavor. I control the entire stock of this grand novelty. Pkt.
10c, 02. 20c, 14 1b. 70c, 46 Ib. $1.30, lb. $2.50, 5 lb. for $12.00.

BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH SILVER KING—Mammoth Silver King grows
to a remarkable size. The bulbs are of attractive form, flattened,
but thick through. The average diameter of the onions is from
5 to 71g inches, thus making the circumference from 15 to 22
inches. Single bulbs often attain weights of from 214 to 4 pounds
each. The skin is a beautiful silvery white; the flesh is snowy
white and of a particularly mild and pleasant flavor. So sweet
and tender is the flesh that it can be eaten raw like an apple.
The Silver King matures early and is uniformally of large size
and perfect form. It can not be too highly recommended, either
for family use, for exhibition at fairs, or in restaurants, or for
sale on market during fall and early winter, where its size and
beauty prove very striking. A good thing is always imitated
and many dealers are offering other varieties under this name.
Don’t be misled. Send to Buckbee (Headquarters for Original
Stock seed). Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 14 1b. 50c, 1 lb. 80c, Ib. $1.50,
5 lb. lots $7.00.

BIG THREE SPECIAL OFFER—To get these three Giant Onions thor-
oughly established I will offer one liberal package each of New Prize-
taker, Buckbee’s Red Giant and Mammoth Silver King for only 25c.
You are sure to capture the first prize at your fair by growing these
varieties, and you can find ready sale for all the onions that you can
grow from my selected Stock Seed. ORDER EARLY—Don’t wait until
my stock is exhausted.

29

The Bargain
of the Year. oun

critical growing season.
Varieties with Medals by the score for superior quality.
cash returns. I build business by giving satisfaction.
money on every deal.

lative vitality.

New customers should remember that Buckbee’s Reliable Onion Seed is only grown from carefully hand sorted
and selected bulbs, is always of a high germinating quality and of unusual vigor of growth, by reason of its super-
My Onion Seed has an excellent reputation in every prominent onion growing district in the
country, unsurpassed by any other house in the trade, andin many sections is planted to the exclusion of all other

This year’s crop of Onion Seed is not a large one by any means, owing to the lack of rain during the
However, I am determined, to furnish my customers the very choicest strictly pure stock—seeds that grow.
Vouchers by the thousands as the most satisfactory strains for largest
If you buy ten pounds of any variety write for special price.
Over one hundred thousand customers are with me.

Ican save you
Buckbee’s Great Western Pedigree Onion Seed is the

brightest, freshest and plumpest obtainable, and I would most certainly advise early orders, as 1 cannot keep these ‘‘ Bargain

Offers” open after my own growth supply of seed is exhausted.

BUCKBEE’S NEW GOLDEN GLOBE DANVERS—Proved
the best Onion in the world.—This is the most perfect
type of globe shaped Onion ever offered, I have
been years in perfecting this strain, carefully se-
lecting the most perfect type of bulbs for seed stock,
so that now I have an Onion entirely different from
the yellow Globe Danvers. It ripens early, hasa
very small neck, the entire crop drying down at one
time. Itis an immense cropper and willyield more
marketable Onions to the acre than any strain lam
acquainted with. Trial tests haveshown this great
variety to yield over 2,000 bushels per acre, while
under ordinary cultivation the past season, thous-
ands of my customers have reported yields of over
1,000 bushels per acre. Mr. Laughlin, of Hardin County,
one of the largest onion growers in the country, writes:
deed pleased with your new onion.
year.

Ohio,
Am in-
Will increase my order the coming
(Mr. Laughlin’s plantings last year were over 1,000 lbs.)
Remember that I control the entire stock seed of this variety.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 4 1b. 35e, 14 Ib. 60c, lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.00.

: My Onion Seed has
ONION SEED WITH A RECORD. 314 Onin Seed has
tation. It is grown from bulbs that show form, color and keep-
ing qualities. Ihave built my business by selling the Best Seed
that hard work and great care will produce. Planters say

Buckbee’s Seeds Grow, and give splendid satisfaction.

BUCKBEE’S LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD—The great-
est of all Red Onions. There are many strains of
this justly celebrated Onion, but none that can
surpass Buckbee’s Prize Medal Stock of this famous
variety. Grows to an immense size, 11g and 214
pound onions from seed the first year are of fre-
quent occurrence. A magnificent keeper. An
enormous yielder. I have received thousands of
letters from my customers stating their yields to be
over 1000 bu. per acre the past season. Its shape
is well shown in illustration. In color the skin isa
deep purplish red, while the flesh is of a beautiful
white, finely grained and of good flavor. My cus-
throughout the country indorse it as the best Red
Onion they have grown. I trust that no onion grower that
receives my catalogue will fail to try at least a small quantity
of Buckbee’s Red Wethersfield Onion, for all ought to know just
how much superior it is to other strains offered. Mr. Wisch-
meyer, of Deadwood, Dak., one of the largest onion growers in
the country, writes: Have tried every strain of this popular onion,
but find Buckbee’s Large Red Wethersfield far in advance of all others.
Selected stock seed at the following exceptionally low prices,
good only as long as my stocklasts. Pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, 11b 28e,
14 lb. 50c, 1b. 90c.

BUCKBEE’S ROUND, OR YELLOW DANVERS—A magnificent ya-
riety in every way. After years of careful selection I have a
strain of this popular sort that isseemingly perfect. Reliability
for bottoming and large yield are combined in this popular Dan-
vers variety. It is very handsome in appearance, round in
shape though thick through, of fine size, in fact is ideal in every
respect for market and family purposes. Skin is thin, of a rich
straw color. Flesh is pearly white, fine grained, firm, mild,
and of excellent quality. It ripens exceedingly early, keeps
well and sells readily. I also consider this variety one of the very

best for growing sets. You will not be disappointed in the re-

sults by planting Buckbee’s Round or Yellow Danvers Onion,
either for family, market or shipping purposes. Pkt.

4c, oz. 7c, 14 Ib. 22c, 1¢ Ib. 40c, lb. 75c. y
WHY ‘2 Do you put off ordering your supply of seed
* any longer? It is an easy matter to say,

Oh! next week will be early enough; but when that
time comes some other excuse will come upand Spring
is at hand and no seed to plant. Is it not better to order
early and have your seed on hand than to wait till the last
minute and be rushed? Remember that I want your

orders, however large or small, and will take personal

interest in filling them. Itismy endeavor to fillorders

the same day as received and you mayrest assured

that Ishall always make it an object for you to deal

With me.

NEW CREOLE—(See painting from Nature on outside cover page.) A very popular
Southern variety, in fact it is grown in preference to most other varieties in certain
sections of the South. The Creole or Louisiana Onion as it is sometimes called
resembles the Strasburg in shape though it is of asomewhat darker color. The flesh
is beautifully white and in flavor resembles the Danvers varieties. Many Southern
planters are realizing very large returns from this valuable Onion, great quantities
are always on hand in the large Southern markets. At the great French market at
New Ovleans this is the favorite variety, and none of the commission dealers care to
handle any other sort if the Creole can be secured. Is in market early and the sup-
ply has never equaled the demand for this favorite vegetable. The Southern low-
lands have produced wonderful crops of this truly wonderful Onion, and not a few
planters have made extraordinary large profits in growing this money producing
variety. ‘There are various methods of growing this variety, some growers sowing
seeds in well prepared beds and transplanting to field when about five inches high,
while others sow in fields with machine and thin out to proper distance. The seed
should be planted in rich soil and given the finest of cultivation and care as they
should be grown fast and be well along in growth before hot weather commences.
This variety the same as other Onions can be handled with greater profit under
irrigation, and some of the most successful market gardeners are now making their
investments and work doubly sure by resorting to this safeguard. For early bunch-
ing North or South this variety stands first. The form and color are changeable in
different localities and when ready for market makes a handsome appearance. I
trust all will give this splendid Onion a trial and at the end of the season am sure
that the results obtained by planting the new Onion Creole will indeed be gratifying
to you. You cannot be otherwise than pleased by planting this superior variety.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 14 1b. 70c, 14 1b. $1.30, lb. $2.50.

SELECTED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS—The finest standard Yellow Globe Danvers
Onion ever offered. Of fine symmetrical, large size, average specimens weighing
from one to two pounds each. The bulbs are very choice, finely grained, excep-
tionally mild and very early. It is a grand, magnificent keeper. In many sections
it will find ready sale at much higher prices than any other variety; frequently pro-
duces 800 bushels or more to the acre, from seed the first year. Icontrol the en-

tire stock of this celebrated variety. Selected stock seed. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 14 1b.
25c, 14 Ib. 45c, lb. 80c.

FOR ,, THE

SAFE CROP and SAFE INVESTMENT

LARGE RETURNS!

FOR 1896.
Plant Buckbee’s Golden Globe

Danvers. Its a gold produc-
ing variety. There is great
satisfaction in planting the
acknowledged best, bought
from Headquarters. Donot

Invest $5.00 in Buckbee’s Onion
Seed and ciear from $500.00
to $1200.00 this year. Itsa
safe deal, and if well cared
for youare sure of a hand-

some income. Onions will
command good prices fall
of 1896.

fail to notice the phenom-
enal low prices for Seeds
that Grow. ,

BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY COMBINATION—I—This distinct new variety is the very
earliest Onion in cultivation. Of a pure paper white color, very mild and delicate in
flavor, from one inch to one and one-half inches in diameter, and three-fourths of an
inch in thickness. Its extreme earliness makes it very valuable for early table use
as wellas bunch onions for market. At maturity the tops die down directly to the
bulb, leaving the neatest and most handsome little bulbs imaginable which are
exceedingly valuable for pickling purposes. Its extreme earliness and fine quality
cannot fail to make it a favorite ‘‘Combination Onion”? in every garden. Pkt. 5c,
oz. 20c, 14 1b. 60e, 14 1b. $1.10, 1b. $2.00.

YELLOW STRASBURG OR DUTCH—2—One of the best varieties. B ibs quite flat, of
good size, skin yellow, of darker color than the Danvers, flesh white, of mild flavor,
keeps well. Thisis the variety that is used most extensively for growing Yellow
Onion Sets. Valuable alike for family and market purposes. <A great yielder and
splendid keeper. Selected Stock Seed. Pkt. 3c, oz. 7c, 14 Ib. 22c, 14 Ib. 40c, lb. 75c.

NEW WHITE SILVERSKIN OR WHITE PORTUGAL—3—Very desirable for family use.
Flavor mild and pleasant, skin silvery white, of handsome appearance, highly es-
teemed for pickling when young, also for market in early winter. This is the variety
from which White Onion Sets are grown. You willmakeno mistake by planting this

excellent variety, it will please you immensely for any purpose.
Seed. Pkt. 4c, oz. 12c, 14 1b. 40c, 14 Ib. 70c, 1b. $1.35.
EXTRA EARLY RED—4—A favorite early variety of fine shape.

Selected Stock

Always a good

yielder and magnificent keeper. It is of the most excellent quality, with the excep-
tion perhaps of my celebrated Red Wethersfield, there is no other Red Onion that
realizes such large pricesin market. Its beautiful shape and rich purplish crimson
color making it extremely attractive and desirable for all general purposes. Selected
Stock Seed. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 8c, 1¢ lb. 28c, 14 1b. 50c, 1b. 90c.

LARGE WHITE GLOBE—5—A: large globe shaped Onion, firm, fine grained, of mild
flavor; keeps well. This is one of the handsomest onions grown, of beautiful shape,
clear, white skin and commands the highest price. Selected Stock Seed. Pkt. 4c,
oz. 12c, 14 1b. 40c, 14 1b. 70ce, 1b. $1.35

EXTRA EARLY NEW QUEEN—A silver skinned variety, of quick growth and remark-
able keeping qualities. If sown in early spring it will produce onions one to two inches
in diameter early in summer, and if sown in July, will, with fevorable weather, be
ready to pulllate in autumn, and be sound and fit for use until the following summer.
Particularly valuable for pickles. If sown thickly, they will mature perfect hard
oniozs from one-half to three-quarters of an inch in diameter. Pkt. 4c, oz. 10c, 14 lb.
35c, 14 Ib. 65c, lb. $1.25.

FREE GIFTS:

only 20 Cents.

This yearI will distribute ONE MILLION Packages of Seed for
trial. Everybody will get something, ever tf order amounts to
The larger the order the more extras,

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It is an acknowledged fact that the first early bunchonions in market command the highest price, and the supply is never equal
to the demand. Why not plant that vacant spot in your garden with onion sets and reap the golden harvest which awaits you for the
effort. The several varieties, or each variety may be planted for succession. Buckbee’s Improved Top being the earliest variety,
should be planted in the majority. Egyptian, or Perennial Tree comes in next; then follow in rapid order Red, White and Yellow
Bottom Sets, Buckbee’s New White Potato, New White Multiplier, New Yellow Potato and Shallots, or Yellow Multipliers, soon
after the latter named sort is ready for market the young seed onions will also be ready. Just see what an advantage you will have
over your neighbors by planting my superior varieties of onion sets. Success awaits you. Is it not worth your while to be up and at it 4
BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED TOP SETS—By far the most superior va-| EGYPTIAN, OR PERENNIAL TREE SETS— This variety never forms

riety. Mr. Minckler, the leading market gardener of Oshkosh, alarge bulb. Specially adapted for producing green onions for
Wis., writes: I consider the Improved Top Sets far ahead of any spring or fall use. Are immensely productive and perfectly
other variety. They are the best onions to eat, will yield at least one- hardy. Being perennial, they will, if left in the ground, continue
third more and ripen much earlier than any of the seed onions. TIT growing foran indefinite time, increasing both from the bottom
shall plant them for my main crop next season. It is the best keeper and from sets produced on top of the stalk.

that I know of, having SHALLOTS, OR YELLOW
kept perfectly sound MULTIPLIERS—A very
for over a year. I desirable variety, and
should advise you to resembling the White
order early,as my stock Multiplier, except color
is sure to be exhausted which is of a very rich
before the season is straw shade.

SPECIAL BULK PRICES.

I prepay charges on Onion Sets by the pint and quart. Quantities of 1¢ bu., 1¢
bu., 1g bu., and bu. shipped by express or freight at buyer’s expense and risk.

over. wv y V, RED BOTTOM SETS—Pro-
NEW WHITE | MULTI- ie ener pence ype ELD yp duced by sowing seed
most popular varieties, | Buckbee’s Improved Top..... $ .20|/$ .35 |$ .80| $1.50 | $2.75 | $5.00 very thickly in the
and ta wont wnarket, | New White Multipliers... .... 18 30 60} 1.00} 1.90] 3.50 spring and not thin-
ees af to | Buckbee’s New White Potato. 18 .30 60, 1.00} 1.90| 3.50 ning out. They mature
BSC ae els Ate aces ome INEWOX Clow, Rotatolye nae 18| .30] .60| 1.00] 1.90] 3.50] when about half an
all others. Extremely | Egyptian, or Perennial Tree. | 15 | 25 | :30) .50| .80| 1.50| inch indiameter; then
vo bie alike for home | Siallots, or Yellow Multipliers A5 25 35 65 | 1.25 | 2.25 harvested and stored
and market purposes. | Bottom Sets—Choicest Red... 15 125 35 65 | 1.25 | 2.25 on racks in a cool dry
Sa HOt sDCebIE Bottom Sets—Choicest Yellow A5 25 35 65 1.10 | 2.00 Dee oe
be disappointed with | Bottom Sets—Choicest White. 5 25 40 75 1.35°| 2.50 ea for plantings out
it and will make a mis- S

take if you fail to in-

clude it in your order.
BUCKBEE’S NEW WHITE

POTATO SETS — Of a

pure silvery white color,
ter from a single bulb planted; of excellent quality and size for
bunching green; can be ripened for use as a pickling onion; for
this latter purpose can be much more economically grown than
Keep for a year.

earliness, being ready for market several weeks ahead of the rest.
NEW YELLOW POTATO SETS—Identical to the above, except color

which is of 2 a rich straw yellow.

from seed.

These prices are subject to market fluctuations and are good only as long as
my stock lasts.

producing twenty bulbs ina single clus-
ner.
ducing the sets.

Its most important quality is its

It will please you.

again, either for early
bunch onions, or large
bulbs for main crop.
YELLOW BOTTOM SETS
—Identical with the

Red Bottom Sets except in color, and used in the same man-
Either the Danvers or Strasburg variety are used in pro-

WHITE BOTTOM SETS—The seed of the White Portugal, White
Silverskin, or White Globe is used to produce the white sets.
They do not keep as well as the red and yellow, but produce
beautiful white onions, elegant for bunching, very early in the
season, also very desirable for pickling.

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GROW PEPPERS!==-ALWAYS MONEY MAKERS!

German, Pfeffer.

French, Piment.

One ounce of seed will produce 1,500 plants.
Ma ae hot, pungent flavor of a Pepper is in inverse ratio to its size, the small Peppers being the hottest, while the large varieties
ar

e quite mild in flavor.

Every vegetable garden should have several varieties, while some are sufficiently beautiful to

include in the flower garden. In the culture of Peppers, use same methods as for Egg Plant. The plants need quite as much heat

to perfect them, but mature sooner and may be sown later, or even planted out of doors after warm weather has fairly set in.
Guano, hen dung, or any other bird manure, hoed into the surface soil when the plants

trouble whatever to grow, when once up.

bo

are about 6 inches high, will wonderfully increase the quality of the fruit.

RUBY KING—3—An improved American sort, reaching the larg-
est size, yet retaining the symmetrical shape of the smaller
sorts, Itis very bright colored, temptingly sweet mild flavored,
and one of the best for stuffed pickles. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 20c, 14 lb. 60c.

LARGE BELL, OR BULL NOSE—A very large sort of inverted bell
shape, suitable for filling, or for mixed pickle. Flesh thick,
hard and less pungent than most other sorts. Pkt. 8c, oz. 12¢,
MY Vb. 45e.

SWEET MOUNTAIN—10—Plants very vigorous and productive,
growing upright, with moderately large leaves. Fruit very
large, long, often 8 inches or more in length, by two or three in
diameter, very smooth, and handsome, being, when green, of a
bright, deep green color, entirely free from any purple tinge,
and when mature, of a rich red. Flesh very thick, sweet and
mild flavored. Well suited to use asa stuffed pickle. Pkt. 4c,
oz. 20c, 14 1b. 60ce.

BLACK NUBIAN—7—A most novel sort. Long, tapering, sharp-
pointed fruit, 6 inches long, and of a deep, glossy black color un-
til fully ripe, when they change toa dark orange red. Fruit is
very fiery, and is superior as flavoring for piccalilly, chow-
chow, etc. Also a handsome and unique pot plant. Pkt. 4c,
oz. 20c, 14 lb. 60c.

LONG RED CAYENNE—9—A long, slim, pointed pod, and when
ripe, of a bright red color. Extremely strong and pungent.
Pkt. 3c, oz. lic, 14 lb. 50c.

NEW LONG YELLOW CAYENNE—A very fine new variety
identical, to above, except color, which is of a beautiful golden
yellow shade. Pkt. 4c, oz. 25c, 1¢ 1b. “5c.

CELESTIAL—5—Rare novelty from China, so beautiful that it de-
serves a place inevery garden. The plant starts to bear early
and continues until frosts. Up to the time they are fully ripe
the Peppers are of a delicate creamy yellow color, then suddenly

change to an intense vivid scarlet, carried upright. Superior
quality, fair size, clear sharp flavor. Valuable for pickles and

pepper sauce. Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c, 14 1b. 60c.

RED CHILI—4—Used in the manufacture of pepper sauce. Pods
sharply conical, and exceedingly pungent when ripe. Requires
along, warm season. The plants should be started quite early
in hot-bed. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c, 14 1b. 60c.

GOLDEN DAWN OR QUEEN—Plants quite dwarf, but very prolific.
Fruit medium size and of inverted bell shape, rich golden yellow
color, with very thick, sweet, mild flavored flesh. Pkt. 8c, oz.
lic, 144 lb. 50c.

NEW GOLDEN UPRIGHT—6—Unlike all other varieties, the pep-
pers grow upright on stiff stems. The fruits are large and hand-
some. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 25c, 14 lb. Tic.

CORAL GEM BOUQUET—8—The illustration above fails to do
justice to this beautiful little variety. It is impossible in an en-
graving to show how completely covered are the little plants
with hundreds of the small, bright-red Peppers. The single
groups illustrated is of natural size and so thickly set on the
dwarf plants as to give each plant the appearance of a ‘‘ Bou-

quet of Corals.” As a potted plant for Florists it has proved
a most rapid-selling article. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 144 lb. $1.00.
KALEIDOSCOPE—1—Long wavy branches are loaded with droop-
ing fruit the size of a hickory nut. Pkt. 4c, 02. 20, 14 lb. 60c.
FINEST MIXED PEPPERS—The above and many other valuable
Peppers in choicest mixture, price per pkt. only 5c, 02. 25c.

PARSNIP.

German, Pastinake. French,
Panais. Spanish, Pastinaca.
Swedish, Palsternucka.

One ounce for 200 feet of
drill; 5 to 6 pounds in drills x
for an acre.

BUCKBEE’S NEW MALTESE—
A greatly improved and ¥&

wonderfully fine strain, of @
which our customers are
unanimous in praising the
fine quality. The roots do Wj ==
not grow so long as the Hol-
low Crown, but are of great-
er diameter and more easily
gathered. Itis a very heavy .
cropper. The roots are very ~
smooth, the flesh is fine-
grained and of most excel-
lent quality. A yield of
from 500 to 600 bushels per
acre is of common occur-
rence. Fine for home use,
market and shipping while
for stock surpasses _ all
others. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, 14 ‘
Ib, 12c, 14 lb. 20c, lb. 35c.

IMPROVED HOLLOW CROWN
OR LONG SUGAR—Roots
comparatively short, ending
somewhat abruptly with a
small tap root; grows mostly
below the surface; has a
very smooth, clean skin,
and is easily distinguished
by the leaves arising from a
depression on the top or
crown of the root. Pkt. 3c,
oz. 6c, 14 lb. 12c, 14 lb. 20c, °
lb. 35c,

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PRIZE MEDAL PEAS

German, Erbse. French, Pois.
Spanish, Guizante. Swedish, Arte.
One quart for 100 feet of drills; two to
three bushels in drills for an acre.

I prepay charges on Peas, Corn and Beans
by the one-half pint, pint and quart. Quanti-
ties of one-eighth bushel, one-quarter bushel,
one-half bushel and bushel are shipped by
Freight or express at purchaser's expense.

For prices in quantity see Page 50.

For early peas the soil should be light,
warm and sheltered, but for general cropa
moderately heavy soil is better. Fresh
manure, rich or wet mucky soil should be
avoided, as they cause a rank growth of
vine at the cost of the quality of the peas.
Such soil is often the cause of the early
sorts maturing unevenly. Sow as early as
possible, a few of the earliest varieties on
warm, quick soil, prepared the fall before.
The general crop can be delayed until later,
but we have met with better success from
sowing all the varieties comparatively
early, depending for succession upon select-
ing sorts that follow each other in ripening.
The peas will mature earlier if covered
only one inch deep, but larger pods and
more of them will be produced if the seed
is planted in trenches 3 to6 inches deep,
covered with 1 or 2 inches of soil until the

BUCKBEE’S LIGHTNING EXPRESS—The finest early, the greatest
yielder, the most delightful flavored Pea on earth. If you doubt
it, ask any of my over one hundred thousand customers who
planted it in 1895. This grand variety is without doubt the
earliest (ready to use 40 days after planting), and most produc-
tive variety in existence, growing about 22 to 28 inches, needs no
stakes, standing upright. Its magnificent, strong growing vines
are indeed a sight. A wonderful fine cropper, the finely shaped
pods are well filled with nice, large Peas, which are exceptionally

tender and sweet, a fine keeper and valuable alike for family,
market and shipping purposes. It outyields all other varieties
by one-half, matures the crop all at one time. It is the best for
early shipping. For family use is unexcelled. It is truly the
greatest money maker. I control the entire stock of this va-
riety. 14 pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40, 4g bu. 70c, 14 bu. $1.25, 14 bu.
$2.50, bu. $4.50, 5 bu. $20.00.

EARLIEST OF ALL, OR ALASKA—By careful selection and growing
we have developed a stock of this smooth, blue pea, which it
evenness of growth of vine and early maturity of pods is un-
equaled by any other extra early pea. Vines two to two and
one-half feet high, unbranched, bearing four to seven long pods
which are filled with medium size dark green peas of excellent
flavor. Ripe peas small, bluish green. Ripens all the crop at
once and an invaluable variety for market gardeners ,,,
and canners. 1¢ pt. 10c, pt. 16c, qt. 30c. -

BUCKBEE’S SELECTED FIRST AND BEST—By most care- {
ful comparison we are convinced that this is the earliest
and most even stock of white extra early peas in exis-
tence, maturing so well together that a single picking, or at most
two, will secure the entire crop. Vines vigorous and hardy, two
to two and one-half feet high, un-
branched, bearing three to seven
straight pods, having five to seven
medium size smooth peas of good qual-
ity. Dry pea medium size, smooth
yellowish-white. 1g pt. 12c, pt. 20c,
qt. 35c.

NEW MAUD S.—A new and immensely
popular, extra early variety, growing
about 30 inches high, wonderfully
productive, pods being of fine size and
always well filled. Noted for its uni-
formity of ripening making it one of
the most v-luable Peas for market
use. One of the very best for family
purposes, being always of fine flavor
and quality. 1g pt. 10¢, pt. 16c, qt. 30c.

EXTRA EARLY PHILADELPHIA—A very
valuable and improved strain of the
famous Philadelphia Extra Early. It
is exceedingly productive, pods always
well filled, ready for table use in 45
days. Grows about two feet high.
The whole crop matures evenly and is
well adapted for market gardeners
and family use. Try this extra fine
variety, it will surely please you.
1g pt. 10c, pt. 16c, qt. 30c.

BUCKBEE’ S EXTRA EARLY TOM THUMB
OR STRAWBERRY~— Vines dwarf, about
nine inches high, and maturing about
the same time as the American Won-

der. It can be planted in rows ten
inches apart. Dry peas small, and
round. 1¢ pt. 12c, pt. 20c, qt. 35c.

plants are above the surface, then filling
the trenches. This will secure deep root-
ing, prevent mildew and prolong bearing.

TRUE AMERICAN WONDER—4A variety whose stout branching vines
only grow about nine inches high, and are covered with long well
filled pods containing seven or eight large, exceedingly sweet,
tender and well flavored peas, nearly as early as First and Best.
Dry pea medium size, much wrinkled and flattened, pale green.
We have taken greal pains in growing our stock, and know it to
be pure and true. 44 pt. 12c, pt. 20c, qt. 35¢e.

McLEAN’S LITTLE GEM—This variety is nearly as early as the
American Wonder, and the vine is decidedly larger, growing to a
height of from 12 to 15 inches, and bearing an immense crop of
pods which are larger and invariably well filled with peas of the
best quality. The dry peas are green, large, wrinkled, often
flattened. Market gardeners use more of this sort than of any
other wrinkled pea. 1¢ pt. 10c, pt. 18c, qt. 35c.

NOTT’S EXCELSIOR—The greatest good Pea novelty in years. It
is so hardy and vigorous that itmay safely be planted in early
spring with any smooth variety, and can be counted on for table
use almost as soon, while, as every one knows, the quality of any
wrinkled Pea is far superior to any smooth. ‘Time after time
they have been fit for the table fifty days from planting, with
the most ordinary cultivation. Pods are square and chunky,
always containing from five to seven large Peas, packed so close-
ly together in the pods that the Peas are always more square
than round. It grows to a uniform height, about one foot, and is
at all times very tender and of fine flavor. Seldom has any
vegetable been more unanimously recommended than has Nott’s
Excelsior Pea. Unfortunately the demand has been so great
the seed has been very scarce. I had a largeacreage planted the
past season and hope to supply the demand. Order early and

avoid disappointment. 1¢ pt. lic, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

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BUCKBEE’S PEAS.---THE WORLD BEATERS.

FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY SEE PAGE S50.

GRANT’S FAVORITE—3—This new variety of my own introduction
is unquestionably the finest medium and late Pea ever offered,
coming into use just after the early varieties are through bear-
ing. This trait alone makes it an exceptionally valuable sort.
Itisa luxuriant grower, growing from 3 to 4 feet high, is an
enormous yielder, completely outyielding all other varieties.
The pods are of fine size and always well filled with exception-
ally sweet and highly flavored peas. It is nearly an upright
grower, but will do better if staked or planted along a fence. It
will please you, either for family, market garden, or shipping
purposes. 1g pt. 15c, pt. 25c, qt. 40c, 1g bu. 70c, 14 bu. $1.25, 14 bu.
$2.50, bu. $4.50, 5 bu. $20.00.

ADMIRAL—2—We are convinced of the great value of this variety
for second early, market or family use, and we earnestly urge all
our customers to plant largely of it. Vines 38 to 4 feet high, but
little branched, vigorous. Foliage resembles First and Best in
size and color. Pods usually borne in pairs and in great
abundance; length about 2!¢ inches, thick, curved, fg
bright green, carrying six to nine closely crowded peas (yf
of the very best quality and color. We know of no pea
which remains palatable longer after it becomes large ;
enough to use. Admirably adapted to canners’ use, owing to its
great vigor, productiveness, color and quality of the green peas,
and suitable size whenin best condition. 14 pt. 12c, pt. 20c, qt. 35¢

NEW EVERBEARING—1—A variety maturing soon after the Gems,
and continuing a long time in bearing. Vine stout, about 18
inches high, bearing at top six to ten broad pods. If these are
removed as they mature, and the season and soil are favorable,
the plant will throw out from the axil of each leaf, branches
bearing pods which will mature in succession, thus prolonging
the season. The large wrinkled peas cook very quickly, are
tender, of superior flavor, and preferred by many to any other
sort. 14 pt. 10, pt. 18c, qt. 30c.

HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN—The vine of this variety is of
medium height, giving the greatest number of pods of any on
our list. Pods contain five to seven medium sized, dark green
peas, which retain their color and sweetness well after canning.
Dry peas wrinkled and sweet. A very desirable variety for can-
ners’? use. 14 pt. 10c, pt. 18c, qt. 35c.

LARGE WHITE MARROWFAT—Cultivated extensively for the sum-
mer crop. About 5 feet high, of strong growth. Pods large,
smooth, round and yellow or white, according to the soil in
which they aregrown. 14 pt. 8c, pt. 15c, qt. 28c.

ABUNDANCE—A very popular variety. Large, fine flavor. Very
prolific. Will please for all purposes. 1¢ pt. 12c, pt. 20c, qt. 35c.

MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR—There is a class of peas (little
known in this country, but much used
abroad,) in which the large sweet,
brittle, succulent pods have none of the
tough inner lining found in the ordinary
varieties of garden peas. They are used
in the same way as snap or string beans.
We offer a very pure stock of Melting
Sugar, the best of the edible podded sorts.
The pods are very large, straight, ex-
tremely tender, fine flavored, and are
borne in great abundance on vines 3 to 4
feethigh. 1 pt. lic, pt. 25c, qt. 40c.

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STARTLER—4—Fine new later variety. grows 30 inches high;
pods and foliage rich dark green; very hardy and prolific. Pods
very large and packed closely with good sized Peas of delicious
melting quality, This variety can be depended on for a late
crop, giving large pickings of Peas after most other varieties
aredone. 1% pt. 12c, pt. 20c, qt. 5c, 4g bu. 70c, 14 bu. $1.25,
1g bu. $2.25, bu. $4.50. j

TELEPHONE—This pea has proved to be a valuable acquisition.
Vines large, with large coarse leaves. Pods very large, filled
with immense peas, which are tender, sweet, and of excellent
flavor. Notwithstanding the large amount of inferior and spur-
ious stock which has been sold, no pea of recent introduction
has gained more rapidly in popularity than this, thus showing
that it has sterling merit, which gardeners appreciate. The
stock I offer is prolific and has been carefully selected. 1¢ pt.
12e, pt. 20c, qt. 85c.

YORKSHIRE HERO—Vines stout, about 2 feet high, bearing at the
top a number of broad pods filled with large peas, which keep a
long time in season, and never become as hard as most sorts.
They are of fine quality and many prefer it to any other pea.
1g pt. 10c, pt. 18c, qt. 30c.

PRIDE OF THE MARKET— Vines of medium height, stiff, with large,
dark green leaves. Fine. 1g pt. 12c, pt. 20c, qt. 35c.

IMPROVED STRATAGEM—5—A sort in which the good qualities
gave the old Stratagem its popularity, are so developed as to
make this a distinct variety. We do not hesitate to pronounce
this by far the best of the large podded peas. The pods are of
immense size, very uniformly filled with very large, dark green
peas of the finest quality. Vine medium height, but very stocky,
with very broad, light green leaves, and bearing an abundance
of large, handsome pods. One of the very best varieties for mar-
ket gardeners. 1 pt. 12c, pt. 20c, qt. 35c.

IMPROVED CHAMPION OF ENGLAND—Universally admitted to be
one of the richest and best flavored peas and very productive.
Height 4 to 5 feet. Seed whitish-green, much shriveled when
well crown and selected. We consider this variety equal in
quality to any incultivation. 14 pt. 10c, pt. 16c, qt. 30c.

LARGE BLACK EYED MARROWFAT—An excellent variety, growing
about 5ft. high. Podslarge. Prolific bearer; can be recommended
as one of the best of Marrowfat sorts. 1¢ pt. 8c, pt. 15c, qt. 28e.

IMPROVED WHITE FIELD—Nearly all prosperous and economical
farmers prize this variety very highly for sowing with oats for
feeding to stock. Is excellent to fatten hogs and other stock
when Peas commence to harden. Sow two bushels per acre with
oats. Tryit. 1¢ pt.8c, pt.15c, qt. 28c, 14 bu. 40c, 1¢ bu. 75c,

bu. $1.40, 2 bu. $2.75

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EMINENT AND SURPRISINGLY FINE VARIETIES.

German, Kuerbis. French, Courge.
BUCKBEE’S NEW SANDWICH ISLAND—It affords me great pleasure
to present to you this new ‘‘Pumpkin Novelty.’? My customers
well know from experience that I never offer a ‘‘novelty”’ unless
it has been carefully tested, and this new pumpkin is no excep- '
tion. Coming from a remote section of the Sandwich Islands-—

Spanish, Cala baza. Swedish, Pumpa.

NEW JAPANESE PIE—1—The small illustration correctly shows
the shape and extremely small seed cavity—all the balance being
solid meat throughout, which is of extra fine quality. The seeds
are distinct in appearance, being curiously sculptured in the
manner of Chinese letters. It is a very productive variety, the

where by chance my representative found it—it has already
created a great furor in its new home. Remarkably distinct in
every way, of fine size, very prolific bearer, and such deliciously
thick flesh. An excellent keeper. Certainly a grand future is
in store for this ‘‘New Pumpkin.’ Seed is naturally scarce this
season yet I place the price within the reachof all. Order early
before my supply is exhausted. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, 12 pkts. for
only $1.00.

pumpkins ripen early, of medium size, good keepers, and weigh
fifteen to twenty pounds each. As to their quality, one enthusi-
astic grower says: The flesh is a rich salmon, usually fine grained,
and when cooked or stewed is almost as dry and mealy as a sweet pota-
to. For making pies, custards, etc., they certainly have no equal. Con-
taining but little water, they can easily be cut and dried, like dried
apples, and make excellent pies or sauce for winter use. We will ven-
ture to say that pies made from the Japanese Puupkin, without eggs,

BUCKBEE’S KING OF THE MAMMOTHS—See painting from nature
on outside cover page—Wonderfully grand and colossal variety,
astonishing every one by its mammoth size and heavy weight.
Think of it, a single pumpkin weighing 469 pounds. Many of you
saw this specimen on exhibition at the World’s Fair. It is
always a prize winner at every fair and exhibition. Notwith-
standing its enormous size it is one of the best pie and table va-
rieties grown. A splendid keeper and exceptionally valuable for
feeding purposes. I control the complete stock of this variety.
Send to Buckbee for true stock seed. I do not save
seed from any specimens weighing less than 200 pounds. ;
Pkt. only 10c, oz. 15c, M41b. 50c. 1g lb. 80c, Ib. $1.50. Qh

WINTER LUXURY—This I recommend as one of the best
pie Pumpkins; an excellent keeper and enormously pro-
ductive. It is very finely netted and in color it is a golden russet.
Pkt. 5c, 0z. 8c, 14 lb. 25c, 1 lb. 40e, lb. 75.

GENUINE SWEET POTATO—4—A magnificent pear-shaped variety

are fully as ¢ood as pies made from any other variety when eggs are
used. Pkt. 3c, oz. 7c, 14 lb. 20c, 4 lb. 35c, 1b. 60c.

NEW JONATHAN—This fine, new variety is already a standard,
very prolific, its hard shell makes it an excellent keeper. Flesh
is fine grained, clear and sweet, making it valuable for pies and
other table uses. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 18c, 44 lb. 30¢, 1b. 50c.

SMALL SUGAR—A particularly fine orange colored sort, remark-
ably sweet, fine grained and dry. Keeps well and cannot:be
beaten for table use. Always gives the best satisfaction. Pkt.
4c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 18¢, 14 1b. 30c, 1b. 50c.

QUAKER PIE—6—Distinct, new variety of creamy white color,
both inside and out; very hardy and prolific, always yielding a
wonderful crop; makes a superior quality of pies. Very fine
grained, never becomes stringy, always a good: keeper. Don’t
fail to try it. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 14 1b. 25, 14 lb. 40c, lb. 75c.

BUCKBEE’S WESTERN FIELD—5—The Great Yankee Pie Pumpkin.
Without an equal for field purposes, being very early; splendid

of fine size, a little ribbed; color creamy white, sometimes striped
with green. Has no superior for making pies and custards;
when cooked it has somewhat the appearance of sweet potatoes,
but of more delicious taste. Flesh thick, creamy white, remark-
ably fine grained, dry and brittle; hardy and productive, and

for pies and above all one of the most profitable crops to grow
for feeding stock. Plant seed in your corn field and be aston-
ished at the result. Choice stock seed by mail postpaid, oz. 5c,
ly lb. 15c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 40c. By express or freight at buyer’s
expense, lg bu. 60c, 14 bu. $1.00, 14 bu. $1.75, bu. $3.00.

keeps perfectly sound until late in the spring. A grand favorite
wherever known. The best pumpkin for cooking purposes. Pkt.
4c, 02. 6c, 14 lb. 18c, 44 lb. 80c, lb. 50e.

NEW CALHOUN—3—Extraordinary fine variety, heavy and solid,
very productive and of excellent quality. Outside is a rich

cream color, flesh salmon yellow, very thick, fine grained and of Be sure to notice the Liberal Offers throughout
superior quality. One of the very best for general purposes.

Pkt. 4e, 02. 8c, 14 1b. 25c, 14 Ib. 40c, ib. 75e. this Catalogue. Order today; don’t Wait.

What would Thanksgiving be without a nice, rich, luscious Pumpkin Pie ?

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LARGE CHEESE—2—One of the best for tabie use, splendid for
pies, fine grained, sweet and solid, very productive and sells well
at market. Rich, nice keeping sort. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 18c,
1g lb. 80e, lb. 50c.

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FIRST IN MARKETS

German, Rettig, Radieschen. French, Radis, Rave, Petite Rave.
Spanish, Rabano. Swedish, Rattikor.

One ounce for 100 feet of drill; eight to ten pounds in drills for one
acre. Fora successive supply sow from the middle of March
until September at intervals of two or three weeks.

BUCKBEE’S NEW RAPID FORCING—I—A good thing is
imitated. Many firms are offering spurious stock under similar
names. Don’t be misled; I control the complete stock. The
earliest scarlet variety in existence, maturing within 25 days
from time of sowing. Handsome, of excellent quality, solid,
crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, 14 lb. 25c, 1g lb. 40c, lb. 75e.

BUCKBEE’S NEW CRYSTAL FORCING—2—Earliest white turnip
variety in the world. Fine flavor, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c,
oz. 8c, 14 lb. 25c, 4 lb. 40c, 1b. T5c.

NEW ROSY GEM—3—A beautiful variety, deep scarlet with white
tip; very popular as a forcing, market or family variety. Pkt.
3c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 40c.

EARLY SCARLET TURNIP—A small, round, red turnip shaped
Radish, with a small top and of very quickgrowth. <A very early
variety, deserving general cultivation on account of its rich color
and crisp, tender flesh. Desirable for forcing or early out door
planting. Pkt. 8c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 144 1b. 25c, lb. 40c.

EARLY SCARLET OLIVE—4—In the form of an olive, terminating
in a very slim tap root. Skin scarlet, neck small, flesh rose
colored, tender and excellent. Early and well adapted for forcing
or general crop. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 44 lb. 15c, 1¢ Ib. 25c, lb. 40c.

EARLY WHITE OLIVE—5 —Ditfers from the Scarlet Olive Shaped
in color and in being a little longer. The roots when well grown
are clear white, crisp and mild flavored. Pkt. 8c, oz. 6c, 14 lb.
15c, 14 lb. 25c, 1b. 40c.

IMPROVED FRENCH BREAKFAST—6—A medium sized radish, olive
shaped, small top, of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of a
beautiful scarlet color, except near the tip, which is pure white.
A splendid variety for the table on account of its excellent qual-
ity and finecolor. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 14 Ib. 15c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 40c.

BUCKBEE’S NEW WHITE DRESDEN—A grand, good variety from
Germany. Perfectly round, and smooth, while they have at-
tractive pearly white skin. The tops are scant and admit of the
closest planting. The flesh is crisp, white, juicy, and of the
finest flavor. Market gardeners can either grow thisnew Radish
in the garden or force it, and depend upon an early, perfect and
unitorm crop. I control the entire stock of this Grand Novelty.
Pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, 14 1b. 35ce, 14 lb. 60c, lb. $1.00.

NEW GOLDEN DRESDEN --7—Identical to the above except color of
skin, which is a beautiful light golden brown. You can not
possibly be disappointed with these beautiful Dresden varieties.
Order your supply early. Pkt. 5c, 0z. 10c, 14 1b. 85c, 14 1b. 60c, lb. $1.

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED CHARTIERS—8—A standard variety.
One of the very best for sowing out doors. The roots come to
usable size very early, remaining hard and crisp until they reach
a diameter of one and one-half or two inches and three times as
long as any of the above. Flesh white, crisp, and mild flavored.
Pkt. 4c, 0z. Tc, 14 lb. 16c, % lb. 28c, lb. 50c.

NEW WHITE LADY FINGER—9—The finest lone white Radish in
cultivation. It is most beautiful in shape, white in color. Both
skin and flesh are pure snow-white. Crisp, brittle and of rapid
growth. Seed scarce, order early. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, % lb. 18c,
1Z lb. 30e. lb. 50c.

EARLY LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET—10—The brightest and hand-
somest scarlet color we have seen in any radish. A decided im-
provement in earliness and color over other varieties of this class.
It makes roots fit for use in about 25 days, when planted out |
doors. It has a small top and no tendency to neckiness. It may
be used for forcing. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, Y% lb. 18e, 1% lb. 30c, lb. 50c.

SUMMER VARIETIES.

GOLDEN SUMMER TURNIP—Very symmetrical and uniform. Flesh
compact, white and rather pungent. Very popular in the South.
Pkt. 3c, 0z. 6c, 1% Ib. 15c, 14 Ib. 2c, Ib. 40c.

always

GRAY SUMMER TURNIP—Round turnip-shaped, thouch often irreg-
ular. Theskin of the upper part is mottled with greenish-brown |

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Flesh
Pkt. 3c, 0z. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 14 Ib. 25c, Ib. 40c.
Flesh very crisp and
Pkt. 8c, 02. 6c, 14 Ib. 18c, 14¢ 1b. 30e, Tb. 50c.

FALL AND WINTER VARIETIES.

CHINESE ROSE—11—Roots cylindrical, or largest at the bottom,
tapering abruptly to a small tap. Skin very smooth and of a
bright rose color. Flesh firm like the Black Spanish but more
pungent. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 144 lb. 18¢, 14 Ib. 30c, lb. 50c.

CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH—12—First introduced by Chinese in Cali-
fornia. It is pure white, about one foot long and two or three
inches through, tapering to the tip. The flesh is tender and crisp
keeping well through the winter. Pkt. 8c, 0z. 6c, 144 lb. 18c,
1¢ lb. 80c, lb. 50c.

LONG BLACK SPANISH—One of the latest as well as the hardiest
of the radishes. An excellent sort for winter use. Roots oblong,
black, of a very large size and firm texture. Pkt. 8c, oz. 6c,
14 Ib. 15e, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 40c.

ROUND BLACK SPANISH—Roots round, sometimes top-shaped,
three or four inches in diameter; skin black, flesh white, very
compact and highly flavored. An excellent sort for winter as
roots keep a long time. Pkt. 3c, 02. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 14 1b. 25c, 1b 40e.

mild.
WHITE STRASBURG—Grows to largest size.

Fine variety.

tender.

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RHUBARB, OR PIE PLANT.

German, Rhubarber. French, Rhubarbe.’ Spanish, Bastardo.
Swedish, Rabarber.

Rhubarb, familiarly known as Pie Plant, is cultivated in gardens
for its stalks, which are used for pies and tarts. Immense quanti-
ties are now annually sold in all the large markets. No private
garden should be without it. Rhubarb succeeds best in deep,

bs somewhat re-
tentive soil.
The richer its
condition,and
the deeper it
is stirred the
better. Sow
in drills an
inch deep,and
thin out the
plants to 6in.
apart. In the
fall trans-
plant the
young plants
into highly
manured soil,
setting them
3 feet apart
each way,
and give a
dressing of
coarse ma-
nure every
fall The
stalks should

until the
third year,
and the plant never allowed to exhaust itself by running to seed.
BUCKBEE’S WESTERN MARKET~— Finest variety. Very produc-
tive. Fine large size and very early. Has a flavor similar to
the gooseberry. This is without doubt the finest variety in ex-
istence. Pkt. 4c, oz. 10c, 1% 1b. 35c, 14 1b. 60c, 1b. $1.
RHUBARB ROOTS—A saving of from two to three years is made by
planting the roots. I have well established roots of the above
variety. Price by mail prepaid, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. By
express or freight at purchaser’s expense, 15c each, $1.50 a doz,

100 for $7.50.
SORREL.

German, Sauerampfer. French, Oseille.
Is cultivated for its acidity and used largely in salads.

Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches
apart in the row. One many commence cutting in two to three
months and plants will continue bearing for three to four years.

LARGE LEAVED GARDEN—The best garden variety, having large
pale green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 4c, oz. lic, 14 lb. 40ce,
1g lb. 70c, 1b. $1.25.

MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER.

Single hcads measure 22 inches in diameter and contain an im-
mense quanticy of seed, which is highly valued by all farmers and
breeders who have tried it, as an excellent and cheap food for
fowls. They fatten well on it and obtain a bright lustrous plum-
age and strong, healthy condition, better than on almost any other
food. It can be raised cheaper than corn. The stalks, when dry,
make a good hot fire, while the seed heads, with seed in, make a
better fire than the best hard coal. Four quarts of seed will plant
anacre. Postpaid, oz. 5c, lb. 20c. By freight or express at buy-
er’s expense, 1g bu. 40c, 44 bu. 75c, bu $2.50.

SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE OYSTER.

German, Hifer-Wurzel. Evench, Salsifis.
THE long, white, tapering root of Salsify resembles asmall pars-

not be used)

SPINACH.

French, Epinard.
Swedish, Spenat.

German, Spinat. Spauish, Espinaco.

One ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill.
for an acre.

THE SPINACH is very hardy, extremely wholesome and palatable,
and makes a delicious dish of greens, retaining its bright green
color after cooking. It should be planted in very rich ground,
the richer, the better. Sow in drills one foot apart, and com-
mence thinning out the plants when the leaves are an inch wide.
All should be cut before hot weather, or it will be tough and
stringy. For early spring use the seed should be sown early in
autumn. In the North the plants will require a slight protec-

Ten to 12 pounds in drills

tion of leaves or straw, but in the Southern States no protection
is necessary, and they will continue tleir growth most of the
winter.

SPINACH.

NEW EXTRA LARGE ROUND LEAF-—Certain‘y the greatest stand-
ard variety throughout the country. Produces large, thick,
dark green leaves, somewhat crumpled, and possesses the val-
uable quality of standing a very long time. Will give you the
greatest satisfaction for all purposes. Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c, 14 lb. 10c,
4g lb. 18ce, lb. 30c, 4 lbs. $1.60.

BUCKBEE’S NEW LONG STANDING—A very popular and superior
new variety of the greatest value, exceptionally fine for fall and
winter planting, remaining tender an extremely long time after
coming into use, and standing a long time before running to seed.
Plant at intervals for succession. Can not be beat for family
and market purposes. Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c, 44 1b. 10e, 44 1b. 18c, Ib. 30¢,
4 lbs. $1.00.

NEW CURLED BLOOMSDALE SAVOY—Another splendid and pop-
ularsort. Leaves are numerous, succulent, curled and wrin-
kled, like Savoy Cabbage. Produces nearly twice the weight of
crop as the ordinary sorts, and is also the hardiest of all the va-
rieties of Spinach. Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c, 14 lb. 10c, 44 lb. 18¢, 1b. 30c,
4 lbs. $1.00.

MONSTROUS VIROFLAY—A new and grand good sort of sterling
merit. Strong, quick grower, immense yielder. Leaves strik-
ingly handsome in appearance and deservedly popular every-
where, both for family and shipping purposes. Pkt. 2c, oz. 4c,
14 Ib. 10c, 44 lb. 18c, 1b. 30c, 4 Ibs. $1.00.

TOBACCO.

Selected stock*seed. Write for prices in quantity.
SUMARTA—A great
favorite. Pkt. ic,
oz. 50c.
CONNECTICUT

nip, 2nd when cooked is a good substitute for oysters, havinga
very similar-flavor. Iv succeeds best in a light well enriched
soil, which should be stirred to agood depth. If it is necessary
to use manure, it should be very fine and well rotted, for if it is
fresh and coarse the roots will grow irregular and ill-shaped.
Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recom-
mended for parsnip. The roots are perfectly hardy, and remain
out all winter, but should be dug early in the spring.

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—This is in every way superior to
the older sorts, being larger, stronger growing, and less liable to
branch. Invaluable to market gardeners. Excels all others for
family use. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, 14 Ib. 25c, 4 lb. 40e, lb. 70c.

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SEED LEAF—Fa-

vorite in every
section. Pkt. 3c,
oz. 20c.

IMPORTED HAVANA
Famous standard.
Pkt. 3c, 02. 25c.

SWEET ORONOKO—
A truly good va-
riety. Pkt. 3c;
oz. 25c.

GOLD LEAF — Ex-
ceedingly fine.
Pkt. 3c, 02. 25c.

CATELLE — Is a
grand novelty of
surpassing merit.
Pkt. 4c, 02. 30e.
ZIMMER’S SPANISH

SALSIFY.

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fine standard sort.

Pkt. 3c, oz. 20.

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SQUASH.

German, Kurbiss. French, Courge.
Spanish, Calabasa Tomtanera.
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THE SQUASH is one of the most nutritious
and valuable of all our garden vegetables.
The summer varieties come to the table
early in the season, while the winter sorts
can be had in perfection from August un-
til the summer varieties are again in con-
dition. Few farmers appreciate the
value of winter squash as a food for stock.
An acre of squash, costing no more to
cultivate and much less to secure, will
give as much food availabie for feeding
stockas anacre of corn, and we strongly
urge our readers to try a patch for this
purpose. The plantsare very tender and
sensitive to cold, and planting must be
delayed until settled warm weather. The
general principles of culture are the same
as those given for cucumbers and melons,
but the plants are less particular as to
soil. The summer varieties should be
planted:4to6 feet apart each way, and

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BUCKBEE’S NEW GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK—4— Our experience
and that of our customers pcoves it to be one of the best Summer
Squashes. Twice as large as the ordinary Crookneck, more
warty and earlier. This combination makes it the most desir-
able for the market or private garden: Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 18c,
1¢ lb. 30c, lb. 50e.

BUCKBEE’S NEW MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH--3—Scalloped or Im-
proved Patty-Pan. Great improvement over the Early White
Bush. Very uniform in shape and wonderfully prolific. Fit to use
very eariy, of a beautiful white color, and grow toa large size, 12
to 15 inchesacross. Valuable alike for family and market pur-
poses. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 6c, 14 lb. 18c, 14 1b. 80c, 1b. 50c.

BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH OR GOLDEN CUSTARD—1—
Closely resembles the preceding, except in color, which is dark,
rich golden yellow. The squashes are of the finest quality and
extra large size. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 6c, 14 lb. 18c, 14 lb. 30ce, lb. 50c.

PINEAPPLE—2—Fine for summer and fall. Flesh is thick, creamy
white and of the richest flavor; exceedingly productive, and
gives the best satisfaction for all purposes. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 6c, 14 1b.
l5c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 45c.

PERFECT GEM—5—This variety is equally desirable, either as a
Summer or Winter Squash. Wonderfully productive. Flesh
fine grained and cocks dry and sweet. Rich, delicious flavor.
Pkt. 3c, 0z. 6c, 4 Ib. lic, 14 1b. 25c, 1b. 40c.

COCOZELLE—6—Fine vew early variety. A remarkable feature
of this variety is that the little green squashes, when very small
can either: be boiled whole or sliced and fried like Egg Plants, and
to my taste are quite equal in flavor, while, of course, they are
more easily raised. It will prove a valuable addition to the veg-
etable garden. Pkt. 4c, 02. 7c, 14 1b. 20, 144 1b. 35c, lb. 60e.

PIKE’S PEAK, OR SIBLEY—In color pale green, shell very hard
and flinty, though thin. Pkt. 3c, 02 6c, 14 1b. 15e, 14 Ib. 25, lb. 40c.

NEW DELICATA—7-—-Extremely early, very prolific, the ground

color being splashed and striped with very dark green. The
quality isrich and dry. Although of small size this variety is
wonderfully solid and heavy, the seed cavity being small. Will
please for all purposes. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 7c, 14 1b.20c, 1¢1b. 35c, 1b. 60c.

DER WING—8—The Squash grows about 5 in. long by from 214 to
8inches thick. It has a hard and thick shell, which is com-
pletely covered with warts; the color of the flesh is light yellow.
Very hard. Pkt. 4c, 02. 7c, 14 1b. 20e, 14 Ib. 85e, Lb. 60c.

CHILAIN GIANT--9—The largest of all Squashes. Rather flat at
both ends. Single specimens have grown to the enormous
weight of 300 pounds. Outer color a rich orange yellow, flesh
very thick and of rich yellow color,quality exceedingly good,very
nutritious. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 4 1b. 25e, 14 Ib. 40, lb. 7c.

NEW TURBAN—A distinct and valuable fall and winter variety.
Flesh is dry, sweetand thick, of a bright orange color, its keeping
qualities are fine. Pkt. 8c, oz. 6c, 14 lb. 15c, 1g Ib. 5c, 1b. 40e.

BAY STATE—The excelling features of this new variety are its
extreme solidity, heavy weight, fineness, and dryness of grain
and sweetness of flavor. Pkt. 8c, oz. 6c, 14 1b. 15, 14 lb. 25e, 1b. 40c.

COCOANUT—The most beautiful of all squashes. Great bearer.
Always gives a full crop, is fine grained, well flavored. Desirable
for all purposes. Pkt. 8c. 0z.6c, 14 1b. 18¢, 1% lb. 30ce, 1b. 50e.

PROLIFIC ORANGE MARROW—Developed by selection from the
Boston Marrow. Fruit small, of deep orange color netted with
cream. Flesh fine. Pkt. 8e, 0z. 6c, 4 lb. 15c, 14 Ib. 25c, Ib. 40c.

IMPROVED BOSTON MARROW-—F'all and winter variety. Very
popular in the Boston market. Of oval form, skin thin, when
ripe, bright{orange mottled with light cream color; flesh rich sal-
mon yellow, fine grained, and for sweetness and excellence un-
surpassed. Pkt. 8c, oz. 6c, 14 1b. 15e, 14 lb. 25c, Ib. 40e.

THE FAXON—10—This new South American variety is becoming

very popular. Its valuable points are, as

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and high quality. Pkt.4c, 0z. 7c, 144 lb. 20c,
1s 1b. 85c, 1b. 60c.

MARBLEHEAD—Resembles the Hubbard
more than any other sort. The best
keeper of all. The flesh is rather lighter
than the Hubbard, fine grained, sweet
and delicious flavor. Pkt. 4c, 02. 6c,
14 1b. 16c, 1% 1b. 28c, 1b. 50c.

NEW FORDHOOK—11— Popular, strong, rap-
id grower, immensely productive, outside
color bright yellow, inside lighter shade.
Keeps perfectly sound untilspring. Flesh
dry end sweet, thick anddelicious. Pkt.
3c, oz. 6e, 14 lb. 15c, 14 lb. 25c, lb. 45c.

NEW CHICAGO WARTED HUBBARD—12—
The ideal Hubbard for home and market
purposes. Satisfies even the inexperi-
enced observer that it is the best of its
class, rich in quality, an unsurpassed
keeper, and thick fleshed. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 7c,
14 lb. 20c, 14 lb. 85c, 1b. 60c. Do not fail
to order.

IMPROVED HUBBARD—Best winter Squash
known. Flesh bright orange yellow, fine
erained, very dry, sweet and rich fla-
vored. Boils or bakes exceedingly dry
and is esteemed by many to be as good
paked as the sweet potato. We have taken
the utmost pains with this sort and can
recommend our stock as in all probability
the best in the country. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 6c,
V4 lb. 16c, 14 lb. 28c, lb. 50c.

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Buckbee’s New Self-Supporting Tomatoes.
Particularly Characterized by their Upright Growth. Eclipsing

all others in Productiveness.

BUCKBEE’S COUNTY FAIR—(See painting from Nature on front
cover.) This magnificent sort of my own introduction certainly
is in the lead of all other Tomatoes. Particularly distinguished
by its upright growth, never requiring any support, always)
standing up like a tree. In form and color the fruit closely
resembles the Acme; it is always symmetrical and attractive in
appearance; the skin is tough and the flesh solid; ripens well,
close round to the stem and is not subject to crack as some other
sorts. I control the entire stock of this magnificent novelty. I
caution you to order early for my supply is limited. Pkt. 10e,
oz. 50c.

BUCKBEE’S STATE FAIR—Another Self-Supporting Novelty. In
growth and foliage resembles Buckbee’s County Fair and might
be taken for this variety if it were not for the color of its beauti-
ful glossy red fruit, so much preferred in many localities to the
purple or rose colored varieties. The size, solidity, productive-
ness, smoothness, flavor of its fruit, ete., make it par excellence.
Desirable for forcing under glass or outside growing either for
market, family or shipping purposes. I control the entire stock
of this magnificent novelty. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c.

BUCKBEE’S WORLD’S FAIR—Still another of this wonderful class,
in every way similar to the above varieties, differing only in the
color of the fruit, which is of a beautiful golden yellow shade, the
richest shade by far, yet attained by any variety. The superior |
flavor of the yellow varieties is bringing them into favor as table |
fruit, and those who think of a yellow Tomato as the rough fruit |
of the old yellow sorts will be surprised at this smooth, beautiful
sort, it being as smooth as the best of the red varieties, and of a
fine and distinct flavor. No matter if you are prejudiced against
a yellow sort, this willplease you. I control the entire stock of
this magnificent novelty. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c.

SPECIAL OFFER—To enable all to give this Trio of Self Supporting
Tomatoes a trial, I will send one liberal package each of Buckbee’s
County Fair, State Fair and World’s Fair Tomatoes for only 25c,
Order to-day.

ATLANTIC PRIZE—One of the earliest Tomatoes grown, being
much ahead of such standard kinds as Acme, Favorite and
Dwarf Champion, while the vines are very vigorous, stiff and
strong. Fruit is borne in immense clusters, each vine producing
from 60 to 70 fruits. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, 44 1b. 50, 14 1b. 80c, 1b. $1.50.

FAVORITE—Vine medium, with large, dark green leaves, having
numerous clusters of three to seven large tomatoes, which area
rich, dark red color, of oval outline, exceedingly smooth, flesh
very firm, but without green spots. Favorite on account of its
smooth fruit. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c, 14 1b. 40c, 14 lb. 70c, 1b. $1.25.

ROYAL RED—Vines stronger and more vigorous than the Favor-
ite. The fruit is larger, brighter, deeper red and fully as good
in quality. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, 14 1b. 50c, 14 1b. 80c, 1b. $1.50.

NEW STONE—This is the heaviest and most solid fruited of the
large Tomatoes of good quality. My stock is unform, nicely
colored and larger. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c, 14 lb. 40c, 1g lb. 70c, 1b. $1.25.

BUCKEYE STATE—A recent introduction and much liked by many |
who have tried it. Fruit is uniformly large, solid and well rip- |
ened to the stem, and it is one of the brightest colored of the |
large red toma oes. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, 14 1b. 50c, 14 1b. 80c, 1b. $1.50.

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TOMATO.

German, Liebesapfel. French, Tomate.
Spanish, Tumate.

One ounce of seed for 1,500 plants. One quarter
pound to transplant for ar acre.

OMATO growing for stock seed purposes only,
has always been a great specialty in my Seed
Growing Establishment. I number among my

customers the leading gardeners, canning companies
and private planters throughout the country. Does
this not speak well for the character of my Seed? I can
vouch for the reliability of every variety listed. To-
matoes do best on light, warm, not over rich soil, and
success depends upon securing a rapid, vigorous
unchecked growth during the early part of the sea-
son. Sow in hot beds from six to eight
fs weeks before they can be set out of doors,
which is when danger from frost is past.
When the plants have four leaves trans-
plant into shallow boxes or cold frames,
setting them 4 to 5 inches apart. Give plenty of
air and endeavor to secure a Vigorous, but steady and
healthy growth, so that at the time of setting in the
open ground they willbe strong and stocky. A slight
check while the plants are small will materially di-
minish their productiveness. Set out of doors as soon
as danger from frost is past, but before doing so
harden off the plants by gradually exposing them to
the night air and by the withdrawal of water until
the wood becomes hard and the leaves thick and of a
dark green color. Transplant carefully and cultivate
well as longas the plants will permit. The fruit is
improved in quality if the vines of the reclining
variety are tied to a trellis or to stakes.

HENDERSON’S CRIMSON CUSHION—Another new Tomato, intro-
duced by our friends Henderson & Co. It is notas longas the
Ponderosa, but is much thicker through from stem to blossom
end. It isan enormous producer and early. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c.

IGNOTUM—Very desirable, large, smooth, red Tomato. One of
the main crop varieties, but comparing favorably in uniformly
large size, bright color and smoothness to either the Royal Red or
Stone. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15¢e, 44 1b..50e, 14 1b. 80c, lb. $1.50.

TROPHY—One of the best. Fruit large and smooth, of bright red
color, solid and good flavor. We have expended much labor on
its improvement. Pkt. 4c, oz. 12c, 14 1b. 40c, 14 1b. 70c, lb. $1.30.

EARLY ACME—Selected stock—Popular both with market men
and consumers. Vines large and continuing to produce abun-
dantly until frost. Fruit round, smooth, and of good size, ripens
evenly. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c, 4 lb. 40c, 14 Ib. T0c, lb. $1.25.

LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY —Tomatoes are round, smooth, and ofa
glossy crimson color, slightly tinged with purple. Very solid, good
for shipping. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c, 14 lb. 40c, 14 1b. 70c, lb. $1.25.

BUCKBEE’S DWARF CHAMPION—In form and color the fruit very
closely resembles the Acme, always smooth and attractive in
appearance. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 20c, 14 lb. T5c, 14 1b. $1.25, 1b. $2.00.

LIVINGSTON’S PERFECTION—This valuable variety comes from
the same source as the Acme and Paragon. It is shaped like the
Acme, larger, fully as early, perfectly smooth, blood red in color,
heavy cropper. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 12c, 14 lb. 40c, 14 Ib. 70c, lb. $1.35.

NEW IMPERIAL--To use my friend, Mr. Maule’s description: The
peer of every known variety, early or late, embracing in itself earliness,
form, solidity and every desirable quality that go to make a perfect
Tomato. As early as Atlantic Prize. As large and smooth as Igno-
tum. As solid as Mikado. Resembles Dwarf Champion in color and
form. Mr. Maule claims that so many good qualities were never
before embraced Z
in asingle variety,
and believes that
every market or
private gardener
will make a mis-
take if they do
notinclude a pack-
age of the New
Imperial in their;
orders, and judg-
ing from the good
results which we
had with Imper-
ial on our grounds
the past season
am sure you will
not begrudge your
purchase. Valu-
able alike for the
North, South,
East or West.
Choicest stock
seed grown espec-
ially for me by the
originator, Mr.

Halladay. Pkt.
5c, oz. 3c, 14 lb.
$1.25.

NEW IMPERIAL.

BUCKBEE’S ALL RELIABLE TOMATO SEED.

BUCKBEE’S GOLDEN PRIZE—1I—New golden yellow variety. The
flesh is thick and of extra good quality; grows in clusters; pro-
duces enormous crops. No matter if you are prejudiced against
a yellow sort, this will please you. Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c, 14 1b. Toc,
1¢ 1b, $1.25, lb. $2.00.

HENDERSON’S PONDEROSA OR NO. 400—2—This grand new
variety is the monster of the Tomato family, the ‘tomatoes often
weighing two to three pounds each; of a rich, bright crimson
color and all solid meat, exceptionally free from seeds. Extreme-
ly delicious in flavor, whether used raw or cooked; a single
Tomato is enough for a meal. Very desirable for family and
market purposes. My stock is true and you should not fail to
try this wonderful variety. Pkt. only 5c, oz. 25c.

NEW STRAWBERRY TOMATO—3—I am headquarters for Straw-
berry Tomato (Golden Husk, or Ground Cherry) seed. This
distinct Husk Tomato is unequaled for canning, preserving and
pies. Dried in sugar as raisins or figs, or to use in fruit cake
they are unexcelled. They are a handsome golden color, the size
of large cherries, enormously productive and will keep, if left in
husks, all winter. They have a strawberry flavor, and many
esteem them equal to that fruit to eat out of the hand. Selected
seed, pkt. 4c.

OPTIMUS—The best Tomato, at least as far as quality is concerned.
Vine medium size, but vigorous, healthy and productive. Al-
though not represented as a first early sort, many of our cus-
tomers report that they have obtained ripe fruit from this as
early as from any variety. Fruit medium size, oval, very smooth
and of exceedingly bright, crimson-scarlet color; very free from
cracks and rotting but little. The flesh is of a crimson-scarlet
color, quite distinct. It is also one of the best in flavor and en-
tirely free from the hard spots found in so many others. The
Optimus is one of the best for home use and formarket. Pkt. 3c,
oz. 12c, 14 1b. 40c, 14 lb. 70c, Ib. $1.25.

THE MIKADO OR TURNER’S HYBRID—Often called Potato Leafed
Tomato. Another monstrous Tomato of the greatest merit,
ripens early and evenly, free from core, delicious flavor; skin

THORBURN’S LONGKEEPER—This choice new variety originated
with Mr. Carman, the editor of the Rural New Yorker, and is ty
deed a magnificent variety. Color beautiful bright red, la
and shapely form. Extremely productive, very early, and
finest flavor. Will please you for all purposes and you shoul
not fail to include this best and longest keeper of all Tomatees
in your order. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 15c, 14 lb. 50c, WW 1b. 80c, 1b. $1.5

PARAGON—A fine variety; quite early; extremely productive,
Tomatoes are of beautiful bright red color; of good size, ve
smooth and exceptionally solid. It will please you. Pkt. 3e,
oz. 12c, 14 lb. 40c, 14 1b. 70c, $1.25.

MATCHLESS—A new variety, well worthy of its name; is jus’

what you are looking for. In beauty of color and symmetricat
form it is without a peer. Very beautiful and extremely desir
able in every way. ‘They are entire free from core, of a riedw
cardinal red color. Not liable to crack or rot from wet weathey
It will suit you. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 15c, 14 lb. 50c, 44 lb. 80c, Ib. $1.5.

FINE MIXED HYBRID TOMATO SEED—Something entirely new and
unique—An enthusiastic gardener has for several years beer
crossing and recrossing all sorts of the Tomato both large an&
small, yellow, white and red, early and late. Every known
variety has been used—large, smooth, pear-shaped, plum-shapec&
currant, fig, peach, etc. The result is a most interesting mix
ture of all shapes, colors and sizes, from the very largest to the
very smallest. This mixture is not only novel but valuable, an@
the most interesting and satisfactory to plant for the home
garden. Everybody will be delighted with the variety and
quality of fruit produced, and everybody can find among them
some particular kinds which suit their individual taste bettex
than others. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

The New Peach Tomatoes.

HANDSOME and delicious, new form and style of Tomato

Fruit of uniform size, resembling a peach in shape, size ang

color, desirable for eating from the hand. The skin is thin ané
peels off like that of a peach.

thick, but so tough that they will keep longer in good condition
than any other; color, a rich red; a vigorous grower. Foliage is
distinct from all others, the leaves being entire and not cut.
Pkt. 4c, oz. 12c, 1% lb. 40c, 14 lb. 70e, 1b. $1.30.

BUCKBEE’S NEW TREE—4—This magnificent sort of my own

NEW ROSE PEACH,
NEW YELLOW PEACH,
NEW PURPLE PEACH,

SPECIAL OFFER- One Packeteach of the above 3 kinds for only 10¢€

tach, pkt. 4c, oz. 15¢. 14 lb. 50e.

introduction, grows on an upright stalk, never requiring any
support, always standing up like a tree, and such splendid fruit,
excels all others, being exceptionally solid, which makes it a
great keeper, of the very best flavor, thus making it an ideal
variety for family, market and canning purposes. Remember I
control the entire stock of ‘this variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb.
7c, 1% Ib. $1.25, 1b. $2.00.

BUCKBEE’S SNOWBALL—Grand new variety, pearly white in color
and of excellent flavor. Great yielder. Unsurpassed for table,
pickling and canning purposes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.

DWARF ARISTOCRAT—Practically a red variety of the Dwarf
Champion. Insize, solidity, productiveness and flavor, it is up
to the best standard. It will be found good under glass and for
early market outof doors. It may be planted 3x3 feet or even
closer.

Pkt. 4c, 0z 20c, 14 1b. 75c, 14 1b. $1.25, 1b. $2.00.

New Pear and Plum Tomatoes.

YELLOW PEAR—5—Resembles a pear in shape, of attractive bright
Usefwu!

yellow color. Productive. Sells well on the market.
for allfamily purposes. Pkt. 8c, 0z. 15c. R

RED PEAR—Identical to the above, except color is a beau- Jy
tiful red shade. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c. Woy

RED PLUM—6—Resembles a plum in shape. Strikingly \Sggerae
handsome in appearance and valuable for all family 7"
purposes. Is in demand for preserving, also excellent served
raw with pepper and vinegar. Pkt. only 3c, oz. 15c.

YELLOW PLUM—Identical to the above, except color is a beaut
ful golden yellow. Pkt. 3c, oz. 15c.

SPECIAL OFFER—I will send one packet each of the above 4 varietiec:,
of Pear and Plum Tomatoes for only 10c.

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FINE MARKET AND FAMILY VARIETIES.
German, Steckrube. French, Navet. Spanish, Nabo Coman. Swedish, Rofoa.

HIS wholesome and agreeable vegetable is most easily affected inits form and flavor by soil, climate and mode of culture. There
area great many varieties, but I have selected the following as the best for the garden or farm. Sow in drills 14 inches apart,
and half an inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground rich and freshly dug. Be careful to

weed and thin out, so the young plants will not be checked and injured. Any overcrowding, will result in rough, and poor flavored
fruit. Forspring and summer crops it is important to get them started very early so they may have time to grow sufficient size
before hot weather, when they soon become tough andstrong. For fall and main crop, sow in the Middle and Western States from
the middle of July to the last of August, as directed for spring sowing. In the field, turnips are generally sown broadcast, though
‘larger crops are obtained by drill culture. To preserve turnips in good order for winter use, store them in barrels placed along-
side the wall of a cool cellar and cover them with sand or turf to keep them fresh. Another method isto put them in a cellaror |
@ry pit, and cover with straw, and then earth over to the depth of 8 or 10 inches. Thus protected they will keep very well
@ill spring. For feeding stock in fall and winter, there is nothing superior to Turnips and Ruta Bagas, and they will yield a larger
amount of food than almost anything else on the same space of ground. I can not too earnestly recommend farmers to increase
their sowings largely, for we are sure nocrop will prove more remunerative.

@UCKBEE’S RED, OR PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF—2—Greatly im-| BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY CARDINAL—Greatest Turnip novelty

proved strain of this most popular of all standard varieties.
There is probably a larger amount of seed of this variety sown
annually than any other Turnip. It is not only one of the best
table turnips, but also one of the most desirable varieties for
feeding stock. Asa market variety, without doubt, the peer of
all. Shape is very well shown in above cut. Has single tap
root, and a bright purple top, leaves are short and narrow, and
grow erect from the bulb. It will mature a good sized turnip §

to 9 weeks from sowing. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 6c, 141b. 15c, 14 1b. 25c, Ib. 40ce.
WEW WHITE STRAP LEAF —Identical with the above in all its
valuable qualities.
Sure to please.

Differing only in color, which is a beautiful
ivory white. Pkt. 8c, oz. 6c. % Ib. The. 4 1b. 2c,

wb. 40c.

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ever offered. Originally came from that remote section of Russia
inhabited by the ‘‘Cossacks,’? and by chance the original stock
was picked up by my European traveler while in that section
some few years since. The original stock was very fine, yet by
careful breeding I have brought this grand novelty to a stage of
perfection never before reached by any other variety. ‘‘Buck-
bee’s Cardinal”? is a variety of extreme earliness, (maturing
several weeks before any other variety) combined with magnifi-
cent shape, handsome appearance, wonderful keeper, splendid
texture. Outside skin is of a brilliant cardinal color, always
tender and crisp, the only Turnip, in fact, that can be used as a
radish when young. It will grace any table by its beautiful
appearance. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.

BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY CAMEO—Another grand acquisition
from the land of the Czar identical with the above variety in
every way except color, which is of a beautiful pearl white.
By all means inelude it in your order. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.

| SPECIAL OFFER—To give all an opportunity of testing the merits of the

above two superb Turnips I will send one liberal package each of
Buckbee’s Extra Early Cardinal and Cameo for only 15c.

| EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN—Tops very small, distinctly

strap leaved, and growing very erect and compact. The roots

are small and flat turnip shaped; skin purple on top of the root

clear white below, flesh white. Most desirable sort for forcing

or planting outdoors. Pkt. 4c, 0z. 7c, 14 Ib. 20c, 3s 1b. B5e, Ib..60c.
NEW WHITE EGG—3—This is certainly one of the choicest and
finest varieties, comparatively new, producing beautiful egg
shaped roots, with thin white skin. They are always firm, solid,
and of sweet flavor. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 1441b. 15c, 4¢ 1b. 5c, 1b. 40c.
delicious and sweetest yellow-
fleshed turnips, very superior for all general purposes. Pkt. 3c,
oz 6c, 4 lb. lic, 14 1b. 25c, lb. 40c.

=| IMPROVED EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH—Excellent early garden

variety, much used. Roots medium size, flat, color white, early,
sweet and tender. Pkt. 3c. oz. 6c. 14 lb. 15c, 44 Ib. 25c, Ib. 40c.
EARLY SIX WEEKS OR SNOW BALL—Crisp tender and sweet,
maturing in six weeks from the time of sowing. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c,
1 lb. 1c, 14 1b. 25c, Ib. 40c.
LARGE WHITE GLOBE—A desirable globe shaped variety. valuable
for market and family use. Pkt. 8c, 0z.6c, 141b.15c, 1¢]b. 25c, lb..40e

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RUTA BAGAS.

AcE you aware that Ruta Baga or Swedish Turnips are among
the most valuable Root crops? An eminent authority on
agriculture never made a more truthful statement than when
he said: As compared with hay at $10.00 to $15.00 per ton, I prefer
Ruta Bagas at $5.00 per ton. An average yield of 20 to 30 tons per
acre is of common occurrence. A blind man can see the profit. No
crop is more valuable for stock feeding or finds a quicker sale in
our markets. If you want something to bring you quick money
returns, grow Buckbee’s Prize Winning Ruta Bagas. Don’t
Wait until the last minute before ordering your seed supply.
Order to-day and have your seeds on hand for planting when the
time comes. Sow the seed about a month earlier than the vari-
eties on preceding page. They should be sownon ground enriched
with well rotted manure in drills; rows two and one-half feet
apart and thinned to six to eight inches apart in the row. Keep
the weeds taoroughly in check with the hoe or cultivator, and
when the roots have grown full size, and before hard freezing
weather, pull, cut off tops and store in a root cellar or pit. Ruta
Bagas are sometimes sown broadcast and let take their chances
with the weeds and bugs,,but this method is only successful on
new clearing in which thére is no weed seed.

BUCKBEE’S GIANT—3—Prize winner everywhere. This magnifi-
cent Ruta Baga, which I first offered in 1890, is unquestionably
tke most profitable of all Swede Turnips, as well as the hardiest,
heaviest, best shaped, and by far the most productive—a yield
of 1,000 bushels per acre and over, under careful cultivation, be-
ing of frequent occurrence. Bulbs are somewhat oval in shape,
slightly oblong, remain sound and good for an indefinite time.
Flesh is of a beautiful yellow color, always sweet, tender, juicy
and nutritious. The finest of all swedes, and a variety that
should be sown in preference to all others. Mr. H. R. Kimball
writes: Have used Buckhbee’s Giant Ruta Baga for a number of years
—ind it is the best [have tried. In shape, size and uniformity of
growth is away ahead of anything else. Pkt. 5e, oz. 7c, 14 1b. 18e,
14 lb. 30e, lb. 59e.

NEW MONARCH OR ELEPHANT—4—The form of this distinct new Nr :
Ruta Baga is well shown in the illustration. It is very popular : os :
in England, and is certainly a grand variety, claimed to yield | BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH WHITE RUSSIAN—2—This is certainly ome:
larger roots and more to an acre than any other sort. Produces| of the grandest sorts; prize winner everywhere. Grows to large:

| large, oval-shaped roots, with small necks: relatively small tops. size with single tap root, small top, short neck. Strong constitue
Skin, dark purple above ground. yellow below. Flesh, rich yellow, tion, certain cropper. Willstand hardest winters. Produces &
fine grained, best quality. Is easy to harvest. Can be grown at very heavy weight per acre. Keeps sound till late spring. This
less cost than others. Pkt. 4c. 02. 6c, 14 lb. 18c. 44 1b. 30e, 1b. 50c. is the best strain of white Ruta Baga in cultivation. Sure te

IMPROVED PURPLE TOP YELLOW—1—This magnificent Swede,| please you. Pkt. 4c, 02. 6c, 14 Ib. 18e, 14 Ib. 80c, 1b. 50e.
the result of judicious selection, is the hardiest, most productive = . : ERTIES STS : eh
and nutritious of all. It is a large purple-top yellow variety. I GROW MORE SEED personally than any, other seeds-
Shape slightly oblong. Produces heavy weight peracre. Keeps | man in the world. What does this save to my
good. Flesh sweet, rich. Pkt. 3c, 0z. 6c, 14 1b. 15c, 14 1b. 25¢, 1b. 40c. | Customers? The Middleman’s Profit.

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BUCKBEE’S NEW FIELD CORN---COLOSSAL.

(See Painting from Nature on Inside Front Cover Page.)

@PENS A NEW ERA OF PROFITABLE CORN Upon referring to the painting a very good idea may he formed of this wonderful
ROWING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LAND. V&vriety. The manner of growth is certainly ideal. Theear is as near perfect as nature
canmake it. The kernels certainly leave no more to be desired. Mr. J. H. Beagley, the
well-known Corn Specialist of Sibley, Ill., in writing of his trials of Buckbee’s Colossal under date of Nov. 26th, 1895, says: It has
surpassed my most sanguine expectations, in fact, I think it ‘‘The Wonder of the Corn World.” My field exceeded an average of over 100 bushels
“per acre, without further preparation than for Cay crops. Iwant you to reserve for me enough stuck seed to plant 160 acres the coming sea-
sson. Mr. Beagley’s letter is only one of hundreds that I have received from corn grow-
‘ers and experimental stations throughout the country testifying to the superior traits A CORN NOVELTY THAT STANDS INTRO-

of Buckbee’s Colossal Corn.

DUCTION ON ITS MANY GOOD MERITS.

‘BUCKBEE’S COLOSSAL—Is the largest grained Corn known.
Grains average over half an inch in width. Very prolific, every
stalk bears from one to three ears with positively no barren
stalks. Ears larger than the average, with rows of bright yel-
low grain, perfectly regular and straight, well filled out at both
‘ends. Cob small as compared with size of ear, red. One of the
remarkable features of this cob is its extreme hardness or woody
‘nature, a load of these cobs used as fuel will burn as long as two
from common varieties. The grain is by far the best for fatten-
ing purposes, being extremely soft and easily masticated by
‘stock, hence a much larger per cent. is readily assimilated than
of other varieties. The intermodes or joints of the plant are
very short. Leaves or blades are very wide, specimens he ving
measured 8 inches in width. Plant does not grow very tall,
about 9ft., but is very luxuriant in fact we are of the opinion
that it will outyield in point of fodder all the well known ensilage
sorts. So far, we find it outyields all other sorts in point of
grain and at the same time produces more fodder than any other
wariety. This Corn was produced by hybridizing a very large
type of Yellow Dent and the largest obtainable type of Flint and
%by careful selection and breeding, the Flinty nature was dis-
scarded and a type fixed. This has taken many years of persis-
tent earnest effort and has resulted in a Corn with the largest
grain, the largest ear, the hardest cob, and the most luxuriant

fodder plant in existence. Being a luxuriant, rapid grower it
shades the ground early in the Season, thus conserving the
moisture, enabling it to withstand drouth better than any other.
In season of maturity it is about the same asthe ‘* Leaming ”

and may be termed an hundred day variety. A peculiar feature
of this corn is that the grain is ripe enough to crib while the
knob and fodder is yet green. Those who feed the corn plant
entire, or use it as silage will appreciate this merit. Remember
that Lown all the stock of this corn there is in existence. Will
you grasp the opportunity of obtaining this Greatest of All Nov-
elties at a price that will enable you to make an enormous profit
by selling your entire crop to your neighbors at a high price for
seed. Have you decided to change that old worn out stock you
have been planting for years, and plant the best new corn in
existence—Buckbee’s Colossal—this year? Don’t wait! Decide
now, and turn the old farm into a gold mine, by planting this
grandest of all corn. Notwithstanding the scarcity of seed I
have decided to place Buckbee’s Colossal on the market at the
following low prices. which are certainly within reach of all.
Order now. Don’t wait. Price to one and all as long as my
stock lasts: Postpaid, qt. 35c. By express or freight at buyer’s
expense, 1g bu. 50c, 14 bu. 90c, 14 bu. $1.50, bu. $2.50, 214 bu. $6.
(No char. Ze for bags.)

TWENTY GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD PLANT. \
BUCKBEE’S COLOSSAL. .

First—It is naturally a monstrous yielder.
‘Second—lIt yields wonderfully, even on poor soil.
“Third—The ears are large and well filled.
'Fourth—Shells the most to a measured bushel.
Fifth—It i_ sure to mature in 100 days.
“Sixth—It husks and shells easily.
SSeventh—Small cob compared to size of kernel.
'Eighth—It commands the highest market price.
‘Ninth—The greatest drought resisting variety.
“Tenth—It is sure to please all who give it a trial.
-cleyenth—The best forage variety.

Twelfth—It is the most novel variety in existence.

Thirteenth—Grain leads all for fattening purposes.

Fourteenth—The best all round variety.

Fifteenth—Emphatically endorsed everywhere.

Sixteenth—Cobs being of woody nature, make fine fuel.

Sewateeath—- Buck bees Colossalis the largest grained

orn.

Eighteenth—A cknowledged the best 12 rowed variety.

Nineteenth—Your crop is insured by planting Buck-
bee’s Colossal.

Twentieth—Truly a World Beater in every way.

There are more Good Points combined in this Corn than
any other in cultivation.

The Astonishing Corn wvondee of the 19th Century.

SBUCKBEE’S EARLY GOLD MINE—First introduced in 1894, and
has met with such overwhelming praise from thousands of my
“customers who planted it last year, that it is impossible to say
enough in its praise. For the benefit of those who are not ac-
-quainted with this best of all early field corns, I will give the
following: After years of careful selection | am able to offer
this magnificent variety of field corn, being a careful selection of
the celebrated ‘‘Pride of the North.”? Owing to the care with
which it has been grown and selected, it is without a rival on
‘the market, and if anything my stock is better this year than
last, owing to the car eful per sonal attention which I have given
it. This grandest of all early varieties, generally makes a crop
ain 90 days or less from time of planting, therefore it can be
safely planted up to the middle of June and still make ripe
<orn about the middle of September. Grows six feet in height;
macnificent yielder, generally having two good sized ears to the
stalk; with good sized, long oily kernels, closely set, small cob,
well filled out to the end, of a rich golden color. My stock has
been grown with the greatest care and can be relied upon. Qt.
Q5dc, postpaid. By freieht or express, purchaser paying shipping
«charges, 1g bu. 30c, 1% bu. 50c, 14 bu. 8U0c, bu. $1.50, 2 bu. $2.75,
20 bu. or more at $1.25 per bu.

WESTERN YELLOW DENT—Certainly one of the most magnifi-

cent varieties, pleased thousands of my customers during the
past few years. Deep, large grains with small cob, ripens and
fully matures within 100 days of good corn weather. Mammoth
yielder and always has two good sized ears to a stalk and has
yielded over 100 bushels of shelled corn to an acre. Prepaid,
qt. 20e. By freight or express, DRG RESI: paying charges. 1s
bu. 25¢e, 14¢ bu. 40c. 1¢ bu. 70c, bu. $1.25, 2 bu. $2.25, or 10 bu. or
more $1.00 per bu.

WESTERN WHITE DENT—The running mate of the above magnifi-

cent variety except that it is of a beautiful pearly white color,
16 to 20 rowed, large grained, medium size cob and magnificent
large ears, often 12 inches in length. Prepaid, qt. 20c. By
freight or express, purchaser paying the charges, lx, bu. 25c,

4 bu. 40¢c, 14 bu. 70e, bu. $1.25, 2 bu. $2.25, 10 bu. or more §1. Spe

IMPROVED PRIDE OF THE NORTH, OR GOLDEN DENT CORN—

magnificent Dent variety, though of somewhat smaller size ve
the above. Generally matures in less than 95 days; that is from
time of planting. The stalk is short and thick, produces two
good sized ears, Qt. 20c, postpaid: By freight or express, pur-
chaser paying charges, }¢ bu. 25c, 4 bu. 40c, 1% bu. 70c, bu.
$1.25. 2 bu. $2.25; 10 bu. or more at $1. io per bushel.

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FIELD CORN IS RIGHTLY THE REIGNING KING.

HAVE made a specialty for years of raising, carefully harvesting, curing and preparing, for planting purposes, Buckoee’s Pedigree

] Seed Corn. Do not be misled by buying cheap, inferior stock but send direct to the grower, thereby making sure of your crop. J] can not
urge you too strongly to order at once and have your entire order shipped either by freight or express, thereby saving excessive
charges. Remember that I prepay charges on quarts. Quantities of 1g, 14, !}¢ and 1 bushel will be shipped by freight or express at,
purchaser’s expense. Prices include bags for shipping. I wish to particularly emphasize the fact that my Stock Seed is of untold
value, being grown as far north as practical, in attaining the highest perfection. I hold thit my seed will grow with more vigor, be
earlier, return larger crops, and in each and every particular be superior to seed produced elsewhere. ‘These points alone make my

seed cheap at double the price asked. Even so, is it not better to pay a fair figure and know you are right, than tale chances on,

Southern and Eastern seed, even as a gift?) Over One Hundred Thousand of my customers were jubilant over the results of Buckbee’s
Seeds the past year. Will you not come with us this season?

ORDER NOW BEFORE THE RUSH _ BEGINS.

BUCKBEE’S ‘“‘GREAT WESTERN” YELLOW DENT—Greatest and grandest of new yellow dent varieties, certainly the earliest, largest
eared yellow dent corn in existence. From the thousands of testimonials which I have received from corn growers throughout the
country regarding this, certainly the finest variety ever introduced, I have no hesitancy
in giving the following description knowing full well that it will meet with the buyer's
expectations: In this handsome new yellow dent corn, we certainly have a valuable
and long sought for variety, possessing earliness combined with ears of very large size,
making it the best yielding corn; is well suited to nearly all climates and combines
more solid merit than any large eared corn ever introduced, being suitable for all soils,
grows large ears and is very early. The ‘‘Great Western’? will yield 380 per cent. more
corn than any other variety now in cultivation, growing six to seven feet high, stalks
of fine structure abundant in foliage, large, fine ears 9 to 12 inches long, well
filled to the tip, 16 to 18 rowed, ears often over two inches in diameter, with #
small cob, grains large, long, flat and set closely together, solidly filling the
entire surface of the ear, deeply dented of a golden yellow color. Out shells
and out yields all others. After the corn ishusked the stalks generally remain
in fine growing condition and will make an exceptionally valuable forage crop. You
will make no mistake in planting this variety, it will please all who giveit a trial. Mr.
R. N. Brown, the well-known breeder, writes: After a careful trial, which I made of your
Great Western Dent Corn the past two seasons, will say that I have abandoned all other varieties
and to-day IT am quite sure that the Great Western has no superior, if an equal. It is avery
heavg yielder, giving very satisfactory results on poor land where other corn would prove a fail-
ure. It ripens with me, inside of 100 days good corn weather. You may reserve 50 bushels of
your stock seed for my next spring’s planting. After growing this variety you will say the
same if not more too. I control the complete stock of this variety, so send to Buckbee
for true stock seed. Prepaid, qt. 25c. By freight or express, purchaser paying charges,
ly bu. 30c, 14¢ bu. 50c, 14 bu. 80c, bu. $1.50, 2 bu. $2.75, 10 bu. or more $1.25 per bushel.

BUCKBEE’S “GREAT WESTERN” WHITE DENT —A fitting companion to the above mag-
nificent variety. This New White Dent Field Corn has proved entirely distinct from all
other varieties, and is unquestionably the largest grained with a small cob of any white
corn ever introduced. The stalks generally bear two good ears each and occasionally
three. It yields splendid crops on light soil and is undoubtedly the best and most pro-
ductive field corn yet placed on the market. It is sure to become universally popular
throughout the country north, south, east and west. All ears are uniform and well
filled out, and will make 60 pounds of shelled corn to the bushel. Every one pronounces
it the finest White Dent Field Corn they eversaw. You will make no mistake in plant-
ing this splendid variety. Prepaid, qt. 25c. By freight or express, purchaser paying
charges, lg bu. 30c, 14 bu. 50, 14 bu. 80c, bu. $1.50, 2 bu. $2.75, 10 bu. or more, $1.25 bu.

THE NEW LEAMING—Great improvement over original Leaming corn. Certainly is now
among the greatest of all yellow dent varieties. Ears of good size, and low down, al-
ways two good ears or more to each stalk, over 12 to 14 inches in length, bearing 20 rows
of deep grains of a rich golden color; very small red cob. It matures reasonably early,
generally inside of 110 days of varied corn weather. Postpaid, qt. 20c. By freight or
express, purchaser paying charges, 1g bu. 25c, 44 bu. 40c, 1g bu. 70c, bu. $1.25, 2 bu.
$2.25, 10 bu. or more, $1.00 per bushel.

TRUE EXTRA EARLY LARGE YELLOW YANKEE—The earliest and best known Yellow
Flint variety. Ripens inside of 80 days from time of planting. Will produce a good
cropif planted as lateas July. Ears large. Postpaid, qt. 20c. By express or freight,
not prepaid, 1g bu. 25c, 14 bu. 40c, 14 bu. 70c, bu. $1.25, 2 bu. $2.25, 10 bu. at $1.00 per bu.

EXTRA EARLY KING PHILIP—The earliest and by far the best variety of Red Flint Corn.
Ripens within 80 days from time of planting. Sure to producea good crop even if
planted late in the summer. Ears large. Good yielder. Postpaid, qt. 20c. At buyer’s
expense, lg bu. 25c, 14 bu. 40c, 1g bu. 70c, bu. $1.25, 2 bu. $2.25, 10 bu. at $1.00 per bu.

BUCKBEE’S GIANT ENSILAGE—A careful selection of the celebrated Southern variety.
Will give greatest amount of good fodder. Supplemented by a generous grain ration,
it is as essential as good cows in profitable dairying. When well grown and properly
cured is guite equal in value to average hay. To secure the full nutritive value of this
magnificent variety, it should be planted in drills, rows 3ft. 8 in. apart, and at the rate
of 12 to 16 qts. per acre, so as to receive full benefit of sun and air, which is necessary
for complete development. Mammoth yielder. Postpaid, qt. 20c. By express or
freight, purchaser paying charges, lg bu. 25c, 14 bu. 40c, 14 bu. 70c, bu. $1.25, 10 bu. or
more, 31.00 per bushel.

JERU SALEM CORN 4 NEW FORAGE PLANT—Introduced from Palestine
by a missionary. Oneof the surest of all Forage
Plants for dry countries and seasons. Grows 3 to 4 feet high, produces many large

heads well filled with a valuable grain for stock and chicken feed. Choicest stock seed,
lb. postpaid 30c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, 1g bu. 40c, 14 bu. 70c.

KAFFIR CORN—A valuable species of non-sacharine sorghum, which produces a wonder-
ful amount of grain and fodder. Choicest stock seed, 1b. postpaid 30c. By express
or freight at buyer’s expense, 1¢ bu. 40c, 14 bu. 75c. Special prices in quantity.

MILLO MAIZE—Excellent plant for feeding: The grain is nice to feed fowls and stock.
Choicest stock seed, lb. postpaid, 30c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, 1¢
bu. 40c, 44 bu. 70c, Special prices in quantity.

BROWN DHOURA CORN—This variety is highly valuable because of its certainty to
produce heavy crops on poor, dry soil. The grain is superior food for fowls, and as
good as wheat and barley for horses. As forage, the stalks are eaten greedily by cows
and sheep. Choicest stock seed, lb. post paid, 30c. At buyer’s expense, 1g bu 40c,
14 bu. 70c. Special prices in quantity.

NEW BRAZILIAN FLOUR CORN—A grand stooling sort; each kernel produces several
stalks; each stalk bears 2 to 3 beautiful white ears, which make a flour equal to wheat.
It produces an immense amount of fodder for feeding stock. Choicest stock seed, 1b.
postpaid, 30c. By freight or express at buyer’s expense, lg bu. 40c, 14 bu. 70c. Special
prices in quantity.

45 GREAT WESTERN DENT.

A BEAUTIFUL LAWN, with its
close velvety turf, is a most es-
sential feature in the adornment
of all homes. Without it, the
finest flowering plants and bed-
ding seems insignificant. while
With it, handsome grounds are
assured, even with no other
adornment. Second only to
that prime requisite, good seed,
is time of sowing, quantity 1o use,
preparation of soil, careful wat-
st ering, etc.
=n BUCKBEE’S WORLD’S FAiR

: LAWN GRASS— Awarded Grand
Columbian Prize Medal—Of all
the magnificent features which
particularly distinguished the
Great World’s Fair, the beau-
tiful lawns certainly came in
for a good share of the glory—
the velvety green expanse was
always before the multitudes,
and the subject of more solid
praise than any single one of
the charming sights. The above
cut shows a partial view of one of the lawns sown with our blend of seed, and all my customers may rest assured that with ordinary,
scare they can equal if not surpass the splendid results obtained at theWorld’s Fair, if the simple directions be followed.which accom-
‘pany every order, on ‘‘How to make a Lawn.’? One pound sows 300 square feet; two to four bushels to an acre. Choice stock seed,
postpaid, 1g lb. 18c, lb. 30c. By express or freight, at buyer’s expense, 1¢ bu. 45c, 14 bu. 80c, 14 bu.
$1.50, bu. $2.75, 3 bu. only $7.50.

q One of tl st valuable of the Clover
BUC KBEE’S SELECTED WHITE CLOVER. family HEN eable PADI ENTOe ae hiRaie 1
tremely useful to sow on lawns either alone or with Blue Grass, makes the smoothest and most charming }

surface. When sown alone makes an excellent forage for bees. Choicest stock seed, postpaid, lb. 35c.
Write for special price on Jarge quantities.

Extra Clean. Asa grass for woodlawn pastures or lawn it has

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. no superior. On good soil it forms a thick mass of blades that
afford excellent pasturage through the entire win‘er. It is a perennial and does not become Vigorous until
the second or third year. Very superior for lawn purposes when used with white clover. Lb., post-

paid, 25c. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, lg bu. 40c, 14 bu. 75c, 14 bu. $1.25, bu. $2.00.

xood grass, mak luxuriant growth }
RED TOP CLOVER, FANCY CLEAN. cn°aumost any soil. Lb. postpaid, 25¢. Write

for special prices in quantity. Send your orders early.

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BUCKBEE S LAWN manure, for which purpose there is perhaps no plant better
FE TI LIZE | adapted where a quick, rank growth is desired. Rape is partic-

R R. ularly adapted for being grown as a catch crop, as, like the Tur-

iy owe nip, it grows better late rather than earlier in the season.
My Lawn Fertilizer (Bone and Phos-| When the grain crop, therefore, has failed from any cause what-
phates) is a most desirable article for sup-| soever, there is ample time to plow for and sow rape. Prepare
plying the soil with the requisite food for| the oround as for turnips and sow in June or July with a turnip
a luxuriant growth of grass, and avoid all) qyij], in rows two and one-half feet apart, at the rate of two and
the objectionable features of animal manure! gne-half pounds seed per acre. It may be sown broadcast at the
weed seeds, etc. Our customers who have! pate of five pounds per acre. We handle only one variety of
tried it once will have no other. It can be| Rane for sowing. the Dwarf Essex, which is a biennial and is
applied either in the spring, summer or fall,| yseq in this country almost exclusively for pasture and green
at the rate of one pound to 16 square feet.| manure. Our stock can be relied upon to be the true Dwarf Essex,
ui a BS ent eS eS By express and not the annual variety, which has been extensively distri-
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10 Ibs. 50c, 25 Ibs. $1.00, 50 Ibs. $1.75, 100 Ibs. $3.00, 300 Ibs. for ony | eee ae eee oe nn ees comics weed,
$7.50. = shall be glad to give any further information desired or those
particularly interested will do well to send immediately to the
RAPE. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC. for a ree
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DWARF ESSEX—The great wealth producing plant. No enter- san Essex, England, the home of this grand variety = very
prising stock raiser can afford to be without a sufficient acreage| select grade of stock seed, and am able to offer at the following
of Rape to meet the requirements of his flock of sheep and other| ery low prices. Lb., postpaid, 30c. By freight or express at
-stock. Prof. Shaw, of the Minnesota Agricultural College,| puyer’s expense, lb. 20¢, 10 Ibs. at 15c, 25 lbs. at 12c, 100 lbs. 9¢c1b
writes: I grew 54 acres of Rape, after a crop of Rye. In the - : 2 : : , :
Autumn of 1894 537 sheep and lambs were fattened upon the
Rape, eighteen head of steers fed wpon it for 59 days and several acres
were still left uneaten when winter came. In 1895, 40 Aeres of Rape
were grown; it also came after rye, which had been cut Apout June ist
and cured for fodder. No fewer than 666 lambs fattened upon it from
Zwo to two and one-half months. Prof. Shaw further
States: First, that one acre of Rape can pasture ten to
sixteen head of lambs from two to two and one-half
months, when rye, grown for fodder, has preceded the
Rape the same season. Second,
that when grown on ground that
has not been cropped previously the
same season, one acre of Rape will
pasture 36 to 37 head of lambs for
Zwo months. That the lowest
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when pastured upon Rape alone BG Tes 7 “Rallle j | St, Renae, , y
was 7.80 lbs., the highest, 12.60 + B\ NET Be IN ee IZ owe og A I EE DWARF
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THE ASTONISHING AGRICULTURAL WONDER OF THE AGE.

CHANGE YOUR Million of Dollars were made in 1895 by planting New and Improved Oat stock, which plainly shows that the farmers
SEED OATS of this good country of ours are wide awake and up to the times. Let us pull all together in 1896 and swell the figures
of 1895 by a big majority. To accomplish this all must have the very best planting stock. I have
made Oat growing a specialty for years and the results obtained from planting my seed are heralded far and near, THEN WHY
Every successful farmer freely admits that a greater yield can be produced by often securing new varieties, and also NOT TRY?
introducing them into a changed soil.

BUCKBEE’S ILLINOIS—This new Oat, first offered last year, proved a Bonanza for the 50,000 farmers who planted it. Mr. A. H. Jones
of Sioux City, Iowa, reports an average yield of 146 bu. per acreon a 160 acre field. Howis that? Have also received thousands of
complimentary letters from my customers throughout the country commending it to general use. Buckbee’s Illinois opens a new
era of profitable oat growing throughout the entire country, and is a novelty that stands introduction on its merits, the result of
Several Successive Seasons Successful Selection and Hybridization. Having particularly noticed by careful experiment that many of
the well known sorts of Oats were not adapted to the rich soils of the prairies, owing to the straw being so weak, it occurred to me
that they might be successfully crossed with kinds that havea more vigorous growth of straw. A few pounds were obtained of va-
rieties that seemed to possess the requisite virtues, and the Oat I now offer is the result of this selection; by careful hybridization,
Type is Well Fixed. Grain Large and Weighty. Straw Very Heavy and of Good Length. Extremely Early. Panicles Large and open.

REMEMBER I control the entire stock of this New Oat Novelty. Have you decided to change that old worn out stock which you have beer
planting for years and sow the best variety in existence, «Buckbee’s Illinois,” this year. Decide now and turn the old farm into a Gold Mine
by planting the grandest of all Oats, Buckbee’s Illinois. Notwithstanding the scarcity of seed I have decided to place this most
astonishing of all novelties on the market at the following low prices, which are certainly within reach of all Order early and have
your friends and neighbors join with you. My supply of seed was exhausted long before the planting season was over last year, and.
while I have a very large stock on hand of the very Choicest Seed,I would caution intending buyers to order as early as convenient,
Price to one and all as long as my Stock Seed lasts, postpaid qt. 25c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, 1g bu. 30c, 14 bu. 50¢,
1g bu. 80c, bu. $1.50, 10 bu. $12.50, 100 bu. or more at $1.10 per bu. (No charge for bags.)

_ SUNOL—The Great New Race Horse Oat. This grand variety can be| THE NEW LINCOLN—First introduced in 1893. Has stood the tes%
recommended with confidence to fulfil that which is expected of exceedingly well, and proved to be an excellent variety. The
it; as hasits namesake. Very prolific, extremely hardy, makes following are a few points of excellence: Itis very productive,
a strong stool and grows with vigor and rapidity. The straw having in all instances yielded more to the acre than any of the
which is heavy and strong, stands well. The heads are compact standard varieties; in one case it yielded 174 bushels from a sin-
and often measure over 11 inches in length. The grain is heavy, gle bushel of seed. It is very early, and has thus far proved itself
large and plump. An exceptionally prolific variety, many of my rust-proof. It stands up remarkably well. On account of its thin
customers reporting yields of over 100 bushels per acre the past hull, heavy meat and soft nib is a desirable variety for feeding.
season. You will do well to plant largely of this desirable] Foroat meal or grinding purposes it is exceptionally valuable,
variety. Choicest stock seed. Postpaid, qt.25c. By expressor| Choicest stock seed. Qt. postpaid, 25c. By express or freight
freight at buyer’s expense, 1¢ bu. 25c, 14 bu. 40e, 14 bu. 60c, bu. at buyer’s expense, 1¢ bu. 25c, 14 bu. 40c, 14 bu. 60c, bu. $1.00,
$1.00. 10 bu. for only $9.00. (No charge for bees: 10 bu. for only $9.00, (No charge for bags.)

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Owing to lack of room have been obliged to condense this necessary
department, however, have endeavored to give satisfactory des-
criptions. Should further information be desired, shall be only too
glad to give. As Field Seed in general fluctuate in price, | would
advise those desiring in quantity to write for special prices.

BROOM CORN BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED EVER

. GREEN—The best variety for

general cultivation on account of color and quality of brush.

Ripens early. Grows about 8 to 10 feet high. Brush of good

leng:h, fine and straight. Lb. postpaid, 20c. By express or

freight at purchaser’s expense, }g bu. 35c, 14 bu. 60c, 1 bu.
$1.00, bu. S1 75, 2 bu. $3 00.

BUCK WH EAT BUCKBEE’S GIANT JAPANESE—The
* greatest Buckwheat in the world.
Has all the valuable characteristics of the Japanese Buck-

wheat. Lb. postpaid, 20c. At buyer’s expense, lg bu. 30c,
yy ba. 50c, 44 bu. 80c, bu $1.50, 2 bu. $3.00.

CLOVER.

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MEDIUMURED ance crore eee cee cere Postpaid, Lb. 20c
CRIMSON, SCARLET, OR ITALIAN,............ Og eZ OC
MAMMOTHSRED ee acesncaeor cece reneecia cc a « 20c¢
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BUCKBEE!S/SELECRED WHITES eee eee co CO Nate
ALFALFA OR LUCERNE CLOVER.,............ ‘<< CS GAS.

Makes a valuable hay
HUNGARIAN GRASS. for stock raisers aa

yieldsa good supply. It should be cut when in bloom, and
the fibre will not be too woody for feeding stook. Lb. post-
paid, 20c. At buyer’s expense, }g bu. 25c, 14 bu. 40c, 14 bu.
70c, bu. $1.25, 5 bu. $6.00.

MILLET BUCKBEE’S CALIFORNIA BEAUYT — The
. Greatest of all the Millet family. Itis
remarkably luxuriant. The growth is rapid, and hay cut
therefrom of unusually luxuriant quality. I believe that
nothing I nave offered in this line for years will give more
genuine satisfaction than this. It is good for 5 tonsof hay
per acre on good soil. Best quality choicest stock seed. Lb.
postpaid 25c. At buyer’s expense, lg bu. 30c, 44 bu. 50c,
lg bu. 80c, bu. $1.50, 5 bu. $7.00.

ORCHARD GRASS Stands drought well and

* grows vigorously in the
shade of trees and thrives well in poor soil. Sow at the rate
of three bushels per acre. Lb. postpaid, 25c. By express or ~

i EC "Ss eX 14 bu. 75c, bu. $2.00.
freight at purchaser’s expense, 14 bu. 75c, bu. 32.00. WRITE TO-DAY FOR SPECIAL PRICES IF

9 YOU ARE IN NEED OF ANYTHING IN
Ble iilat S SLUG SHOT. THE FIELD SEED LINE IN CONSIDER-
Guaranteed to destroy Potato bugs and those on To- 5
matoes and Egg Plants, Currant Worms, Cabbage LIBR OUND
Lice and Worms, Fleas, Beetles and Striped Bugs on
Melons, Turnips, Beets, Onions, etc. Also a preventa-
tive of the rose bug and cut worm. Use in the morn-
ing while the dew ison. Lb. postpaid, lic. Express
or freight at buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. 80, 10 lbs. 50c, 100
lbs. $4.25, 1,000 lbs. $40.00. Try it.

PREPAID

200 Ibs _
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SUGAR CANE BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED EARLY CHALLENGE
° AMBER — Universally planted (oRN La
all over the country for making first-class syrup. Nice to cut EY, GR WER
green for stock. Lb. postpaid. 20c. By express or freight, ti 0 | PUT UP FOR
at buyer’s expense, lg bu. 40, 14 bu. 60, 14 bu. 95c, bu. $1.75, i HW BUCKBEE | |

2 bu. $3.00. ROCKFORD,

NEW ORANGE—A favorite new variety, makes a lovely syrup.

You will do well to try it. Lb. postpaid, 20c. By express or
freight at buyer’s expense, 3g bu. 40c, 14 bu. 60c, 14 bu. 95e,
bu. $1.75, 2 bu. $3.00.

TIMOTHY BUCKBEE’S RELIABLE—This grass is most

commonly cultivated for hay, and for that
purpose probably surpasses all other grasses in cultivation.
It makes the best hay for horses and market on the entire
list, and being early, grass is well adapted for spring grazing.
It is a perennial, and if the meadow is kept in good fertility

by surface dressing it will bear crops indefinitely. Lb., post-
paid, 20c.

FERTILIZERS BUCKBEE’S COMMERCIAL—It gives
¢ me much pleasure to say that I
have made special arrangements with the manufacturers to
prepare for use the following high quality Fertilizers at the
wonderfully low figures mentioned below. Have been able
to get a special low freight rate to every part of the U.S. I
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aS following shipped by freight or expe a uaDuy er’s NEW COMBINATION WEEDER

200 1000 2000 The latest, simplest and best weeder,
Buckbee’s Western Fertilizer.........$3.75 $17.00 $82.00 equaled by none, superior to all. It com-

BONEMEAL

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Super Phosphate........... saieinnisereeenenOU 14.00 27.00 bines both the rake and the hoe, is the
Buckbee’s Potato Grower ...e.secceee 3-10 17.00 32.00 most servicable, durable and most per-
High Grade Truck Manure...ccccceces 5.00 22.00 42.00 fect weeder on the market. Manufac-
Pure Bone Meal..... Guecisicinenticciecncsskonte 17.00 32.00 turers guarantee overy weeder to give
Prairie Phosphates. .c..occcc cece SO000G, ZbU8) 13.00 25.00 satisfaction to purchaser or refund the
Buckbee’s Celery Grower...........-- 4.00 18.00 34.00 money. You will find that it will please
Challenge Corn Grower...........2e0 3.25 15.50 30.00 you in every way. Price, postvaid, 40c.

A bag holds 200lbs. Prices fluctuate. 5 By express, 30c.

8 Hn DRILL
$6.50

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(oMBINED Seo
DRILL, (VLTIVATe!

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“Buckbee’s Special,” Matthew’s New Universal Double Wheel Com-
bined Drill—With all attachments shown in illustration, my price,
only $7.50. From |ersonal experience I consider this machine
the best Combined Double Wheel Seed Drill. | The seeding and
covering apparatus can be readily: removed and by the.use of.the
valuable attachments: 1 pair hoes, 5 cultivator teeth, 1 pair
rakes and 1 pair plows, the machine can be changed into a de-
sirable light and easy running Cultivator or Plow.

Notice: Owing to lack of room I am unable to offer more of the
Matthew’s New Universal Garden Tools on this page, but will
be pleased to mail upon request complete list with Special Prices.
Send a Postal to-day for this valuable list of garden tools free.

J. 1. Case Seeder Combined—My Price only $12.00. This seed drill,
though practically new, is far ahead of any Single Wheel Com-
bined Drill, combining as it does Eight Practical and Durable Tools
in One; it is without a rival, and from the extensive trials that I
have given it on my Seed Farms the past season, can fully sub-
stantiate the assertion of the manufacturers. (We guarantee our
Combined machines to excel in range of work Any Combined
Machine in the market). You will make no mistake 10 ordering
the J. I. Case Drill. My price only $12.00. Send postal for my
Special Catalogue, giving complete description etc., free.

e Owing to insufficient space I am unable to offer
Important ¢ acomplete line of Drills, Cultivators, etc., on
this page, and to all those who desire I will gladly mail free,
complete descriptive lists of everything I offer in these lines with
special low prices attached. Ican save you money onevery deal.

McGee Cultivator—My price at about cost, only $3.50. The most
Practical Hand Cultivator on the market. The great feature
wherein it excels allothers is the fact that it straddles the row
and that the handles can be moved independent of each other.
Each handle has one of the knives attached to it and is held
steady by aspring, so that the blades can be moved wp to or
away from the plant as desired. While in use simply move your
hands in and out, and the blades will close so as to cut out all the
plants and weeds, or openso as topass by. Remember that the
price, $3.50, includes,all attachments shown in above illusfra-
tion. Complete McGee Catalogue mailed free upon application.

“Planet Jr.” 12-Tooth Harrow, Cultivator and Pulveriser Complete—
Splendid large horse implement, which I illustrate with a very
accurate engraving. Every farmer and gardener should secure

. It is one of the
| &, one

best labor-saving
implements ever
sold. It will weara
lifetime. My price,
only $7.00. Send
postal to-day for
complete Planet Jr.
Catalogue, giving
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«Planet Jr.” Combined Drill, Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow—My price
only $9.00. A standard combined machine. Sowsall kinds of
garden seeds accurately at any desired depth, opens, drops, cov-
ers, rolls down and marks next row, all at one passage} ina ree
liable and.perfect manner. Asa Plow it opens furrows, covers
hills, and plows to andfrom. As a Hoe it works safely and closce
ly to and from both sides of the row at once, or between rows
when plants are larger. As a Cultivator it mellows the soil deep
and admirably. Each machine is sent boxed, with book of ine
structions and all the tools shown in the cut. By removing roller
and one bolt, itis ready for a Cultivator. Remember price. $9

Send Postal To-day for Complete Planet Jr. Catalogue, giving de-
scription and Special prices on all machines in this line. (Spee
cial repair listof attachments, etc., mailed free upon application.)

New Model Seed Drill—My price only $5.40. One of the best and
cheapest drills in the market. It has many advantages over
other makes, having an excellent marker, etc. The flow of seed
can be stopped instantly by means of a string attached to your
hand. Index is rigat under your eye. Holds two quarts of seed
and will sow this amount with ease, rapidity and accuracy. It
will give you the best of satisfaction for all purposes. Price, $5.40.

If you are in the market for several drills and cultivators and a
large amount of seed, let me make youa special price on the lot.

Iron King Seed Drill—Especially adapted for sowing onion seed. It
sows all kinds of garden seed in an exact line and at uniform
depth. Its special features are its Shoe Furrower, Practical Force
Feed, Accuracy and Noiselessness, and ease of working. Itisnota
new or experimental machine, but one which has been sucsess-
fully used in most of the prosperous onion preducing sections of
the United States. We have used it in our own extensive onion
fields and find it a satisfactory drill. My price, only $6.50. With
Fertilizer attachments, $8.50.

All prices made on drills and cultivators are F, O. B., Rockford, Tl.
Will secure special low freight and express rates to al! points.
Let me have your order to-day. I will not be undersold.

The Empire 14-Tooth All-Steel Lever Harrow—Just the toolfor small
plants. Adjustable in depth. Our 14-tooth steel harrow is a
tool that is taking well among the farmers and gardeners over
the whole country. This tool is used for working very clesely
to all small plants such as tobacco, cotton, potatoes, etc. It
thoroughly pulverizes, but throws no dirt on plants. It is also
used asa straight diamond
tooth harrow; also as a
smoother, with the sharp
points down inorder to cut
and level the surface, the
tooth, with sheared end
down, being less liable to
injure young plants when
smoothing over corn, pota-
toes. etc. For close work
every other tooth can be
removed. Price, only $4.25.

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WHOLESALE PAGE.

PRICES FOR MARKET GARDENERS AND LARGE PLANTERS,

No charge for sacking or boxing; but the purchaser must at these prices,
pay freight or express chargess. Trade list mailed FREE to large buyers.

BEANS. qt. %4bu. 44bu. %bu. bu.
Buckbee’s New Rust-Proof Golden Eyed Wax...._: $ .20 § Bt #15 Pe 2 TB 5.00

SWEET CORN—Selected. qt. sbu. i4bu.

Buckbee’s First of All... -20
Buckbee’s Best of All .20
Buckbee’s Improved Extra Early Gor 12
Early White Cob Cory. 15
Black Mexican...........:.... 15
Early Minnesota, very fine... 12
Chicago Market, or Ballard_ 12

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Buckbee’s Rust-Proof Golden Wax.........: 20 7 : 5.00 | Buckbee’s Hickox............-... 12
Improved White Wax, or Butter 3 20 4.00 | Stowell’s “Improved Evergreen 12 4
Wardwell’s New Kidne y Wax.. 220 25 4.00 | New Country Gentlemen... etd: 1.25
New Flageolet Wax............. py BPs 4:00'| Fodder Sweet Corn eee eee eee -12 -80
New Yosemite Mammoth Wax . .30 1. 506 PEAS.
Buckbee’s Electric Tree.....:.......----c--22--t----- ali : 1. 3.50 | Buckbee’s Lightning Express...............-....----.--- 20 .70 1.25 2.50 4.50
Buckbee’s Improved Extra Early Valentine SHES a .80 1.50 2.75| Buckbee’s Selected First and Best 15.50 .90 1.60 3.00
Dwarf Hontioditaralees 2 BIG) 4 1.75 3.25 | New Maud §, true.. 15 .50 .90 1.60 3.00
Early Mohawk..=...0002-05..22- 14 5 .80 1.50 2.75] Earliest of All, or A 15 50) 6.8 41.65 3.25
White Marrow, Improved Larg aE ap .80 1.50 2.75 | Extra Early Philadelphia . ID 50 .90:/1.60 3.00
Refugee, New Extra Early-......... See ahaa A 1.50 2.75 | Early Tom Thumb....... 20> “970 1255250500
Improved Long Yellow Six Weeks Aw ess 4 1 2.79 | McLean’s LittleGem. 18 .6 1.25 2.00 3.7%
IBGSiO fe Alar eee ceeenee aby fe A 1.7% 3.25 | Nott’s Excelsior-............ -30 1.00 1.75 3.25 6.00
Early China Red Eye...........:... 15 .50 .80 1.50 2.7] Horsford’s Market Garden 20 .70 1.25 2.00 4.00
Burpee’s True Dw arf Bush Lima. -30 1.00 1.75 New Everbearing,............. 20 .65 1.25 2.00 4.00
Henderson’s Bush Lima................ -30 1.00 1.75 True American Wonder. 20 .80 1.50 2.65 5.00
New Jackson Wonder Dwarf Lima. 30 1.00 1.75 Grant’s Favorite, new. 20 .70 1.25 2.50 4.50
Extra Early King of Garden Lima. 25 6.80 1.50 2.75 5.25] Improved Champion of ‘England 12 .45 .% 1.30 2.50
Willow Leaf Lima.._...................... -30 1.25 2.00 Yorkshire Hero.................. 20 .70 1.25 2.25 4.00
Child’s Horticultural Lima................. .30 1.00 1.80 Improved Strategem.. 20 .80 1.50 2.65 5.00
Kentucky Wonder, or Old Homestead... .30 1.00 1.80 Telephone .............. 20 .70 1.25 2.25 400
TWA \ AU Ce eee ee ec reer -30 1.50 2.50 Admiral ~ 20 .70 1.25 2.25 4.00
Golden Champion......... -30 1.00 1.80 Abundance .. 20 .70 1.25 2.25 4.00
Buckbee’s New Holstein. Beso at50) 2350) Mammoth M g 2 1. 1.75
New Scarlet Runner......... -- 20 .80 1.50 Pride of the Market....... 20 © .70 1.25 2.25 4.00
Extra Large White Lim 25 .80 1.50 2.75 5.00] Black-Eyed Marrowfat. 10 .30 .dd 1.05 2.00
Early Dwarf Kidney . 15 .50 .80 1.50 2.75} White-Eyed Marrowfat.. .. 10 .30 .5d 1.05 2.00
Red Speckled Cut Short, or Corn Hill_................- -30 1.00 1.80 Improvediwihite Utield= een ae 10 40 .7% 1.40
1% tb LetTruce—Continued. 41b Ib
owiGelumbian ASPARAGUS. A: 20 $ % Extra Early Curled Simpson_....-.......-.. 18 .50 NewaMaite PARSNIP. t4\b. Ib.
BNOU7 ae Eee me “Oo ° ‘>| Improved Black Seeded Simpson.. 20 .65 pe sceseenee «10 30
Conover’s Colossal .-- +08 an DenveruMarket 30 65 | Hollow Crown or ‘Long ‘Sugar. er ey 10 2
New Palmetto eee 15 40) Grand Rapids Forcing 20.65 RADISH.
Tomhannock .......... 5 20.65 | Buckbee’s New Rapid Forcing_...........- 2 .6
Buckbee!s Suns bcos. cas rete ncocke toncscesn=e 20. .60| New York Market....... .20 .65 | Buckbee’s New Crystal Forcing. 20 60
New Columbia.............. .. +15 .50|/ Improved Hanson, select. 20) 65) | ENewsROsvaGem sco aeeeau mee 12 «©.35
Imp. Extra Early Eclipse - LO MecSUlMParishWihitel Cosme ee ee aan S20) SrA French Breakfast. 12 = «.35
New Early Bassano............-.. 10 = .30 MUSK MELON. Early Scarlet Turnip 10.30
Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip -~ 10 _.30)| Buckbee’s New Ideal. t.00.0000-2.0..2..-- .25 .90 | Early White Olive__.. 412) 435
™helBismarckes sees ners 15.50) New Triumph... .25 .90 | Early Scarlet Olive_. C5)
Buckbee’s Egyptian purniD ee LOG SO erie snipinope ee 15.50 | Chartiers Improved.......... 14 .40
Black Queen............ 20.60! New Green Fleshed Osage. .20 .60 | Early Long Brightest Scarlet 14.40
Imp. Blood Turnip ............ -10 = .30]} Cosmopolitan ...........00.....- '20 160 | New White Lady Finger 15 .40
Buckbee’s New Half Long Blood........... -15 .50] Melrose __......... 15 «.50 | Gray Summer Turnip. SPA St
Buckbee’s Imp. Long Dark Smooth Beck’s Columbus ‘15.40 | White Strasburg........... 2 14 .40
FEV O LOL 6 bee ep ae Dec E EERE RUSHERS - -10 .30) Newport, new........ 22.2... 5. 150 | Golden Summer’ Turnip_. apy Ass
Swiss Chard or Sea Kale..........-.-----0---++2 -10 .30| Buckbee’s Western Giant 25 .90 | Chinese Rose, winter_ 14 .40
BEET-MANGELS. New, Banquetys trues. ene 15. 50 | California Mammoth White, winter... .15 .40
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New Golden Monarch z= ‘95 | New Golden Netted Gem. -10 .30 | Improved Round Leaf 05 «15
Champion Yellow Globe.. 2 99 | New Silver Netted Gem... 15 40 | New Long Standing. 05.15
Ghanisien Red Globe 20 dametald Gem 28 a0 Honstrous Viroflay—.... 05 15
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Buckbee’s Extra Early Queen...........-..- 1.00 3.00} New Early Hackensac 10.30 | Buckbee’sGiant Summer Crookneck 12.30
True Early Jersey Wakefield.. .. -40 1.40] Baltimore. or Acme 10 .30 | Buckbee’s Mammoth White Bush Shas ieee
Buckbee’s New Race Horse. 50 1.90! Buckbee’s New Prolific .. 15 40 | Buckbee’s Mammoth Golden Custard... 15 .40
Gregory’s All Seasons ....... 30 1-10] Persian. or Casaba-...........-.-.-- .. 10 .30 | Perfect Gem. select z 192 A
Bucened Sarat Dan @ Pa Wihtitewd apanesc issue enema eee 15.40 | New Turban... Sie y cee (OR or
xtra Early Winningstadt..... -30 61, - 0
Henderson's Early Summer, fine .30 1.10 : WATER MELON. oerees Ronco 10.35
Buckbee’s Monte Cristo.........-...-...0-+- 7 2.79 ineapple_..... 12 «40
TAN Head ar lyse ses ees eee 40 1.40) pue Bossa se 5 50 | Der Wing. novelt 15.50
New Dutch Winter or Hollander. 60 2.00} Fordhook Early alle -50 Rostouharrow! "10 30
Frotscher’s Flat Dutch... “50 1.90 Maule s Wonderful Sugar Melon 20.60 Siblev 6 Pikes ‘2 30
Premium Large Late Flat Dutch .385 1.00] Cole’s Early 15.50 | I ae Ss Peak.........-.. 12 .
Kleckley’s Sweets. 15.50 mproved Hubbard, select, tru 15 .40
Fottler’s Improv ed Brunswick... -30 1.00} *& ae 5 Marblehead 15 .40
Buckbee’s Faultless, new 50 1.75| New Dixie... -... 10.30 Chilian Gi SOR aS Sa Gt see corn
Burpee’s Surehead, fine od 50 1.75| New Sweetheart. 15.50 conan Ouee = 20 60
Buckbee’s New Sb ca Lain 1.00 3.00] New Ruby Gold...... 10.35 ure te, Orange [arrow. a an
Mammoth Late Bridgeport Drumhead. .40 1.40] Jones’ Jumbo, true Oe One IGIICHEOIWanicnanb bard 15 150
Mammoth Late Flat Dutch, select ........ a os Gree nang Gold. a g pe eer. Ip:
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Mammo Hed Bock ane” ie sea .35 1.10| Improved Kolb’s : 10.30 | Extra Early Purple Top Milan_............ 15.50
The Lupton See, 60 2.00| Mountain Sprout................ = a = BS weeks: PE SO oA st
Boga tire as tag caret” he ACTER aa CoM . i Phinney’s Early....... Reed | 3 uckbee’s Purple Top Strap Le =
CARROT. Ke Improved Mountain Sweet. 10 .30 | New White Strap Leaf .................. 16.30
Buckbee’s Danvers, select...........--------++ 15 -40| The Boss, select. aoe 10 .30 | Improved Early White Flat Dutch.. 10 = =.30
Early Scarlet Horn......... -15 .40! \ammoth Ironclad... 410| (30) Larges WihitelGlobe:== 10 = .30
New Chantenay ........ +15 .40| New Ice Cream..... 10.30 | New Early White Eg tS -30
Improved Intermediate . 15.50! Hungarian Honey... :20' . 60) | GoldéeniGlobe.-3-2 2 oh eee -30
Ox Heart or Guerande............. +15 .40| Rattlesnake, or Gyps 10.30 TURNIP—RUTA BAGAS. 2 Pb ib
True Extra Early French Forcing. 15 .45/| Scaly Bark............ 4.10) .:80)/|BuckbeejsiGiant=e. eee 40
Improved Long Orange, fine.........- =1oy 7-40 )| Slorida Havorites: - eee ee -10 .30 | New Monarch or Elephant. z 7 40
MaTamOGH White Belgian, for stock +10 .30] True Gray Monarch, or Light Icing... .10 .30 | Imp. Purple Top Yellow..........-...-- > 10; a
Buckbee’s Improved Short White 15.50) Black Spanish............... .08 .20 | Buckbee’s Mammoth White Russian_... .10 .30
Mammoth Yellow Belgian.......... 10 .30] Mammoth Cuban Buco an a TOMATO
CUCUMBER. Kentucky Wonder, select : : epoe’s Ni 2 50 175
Buckbee’s Monarch White Spine ......... 15.40 | Citron, for preserving... 08-20 Bugkeee Renee ce e 1.20
TThorburn’s New Everbearing... 110.35 | Colorado Preserving 10.35 Royal Red ............. — 40 125
Buckbee’s International .. 15 «£50 ONION—My.- Geat Specialty. Atlantic Prize . .35 1.20
New Rockford Pickle...... 15.50] Buckbee’s Large Red W aueRAG 25.80 | Dwarf Champion... 50- 1.75
Early Prolific Short Gree -10 .30) Buckbee’s Golden Globe Danvers... .30 1.00 | New Dwarf Aristoc 40> 1.25
Barly, Clusters==©.2.2...:.- +10 .30| Selected Yellow Globe Danvers. 22 .70 | Longkeeper........... «85 1.20
Early Russian.......... -10 .30) Perfected Yellow Strasburg..... 20 .65 | Beauty 35 1.20
Improved Long Green. +10 .30! Buckbee’s Yellow Danvers, fine. 20 .65 | Mikadoor Turner's Hybrid -35 1.20
‘Cool and Crisp....... +15 .50| xtra Early Red, selected...........---.+ 25.80) || BarlyjAcme== = 5 +35 1.20
New Ivory King.......... 20 .75| New Silver Skin or White Portugal. .35 1.25 | Favorite .......... .35 1.20
New Japanese Climbing. 25 90] White Globe_..0........--ccs-cserese eee -35 1.25 | Perfection........... 235 1.20
VGHeErKiNS ~.0..22.2-..--e. nneneeneeceneee scceeeeeee 20-70) Extra nay New Queen 80 1.15 | Paragon ............ .35 1.20
LETTUCE. Mammoth Silver King............--s.0+--se2 35 1.25 | New Stone....... 35 1.
Buckbee’s Superb.......-:2:2-cs0e 25 .90| Buckbee’s Red Giant, new............-.. .60 2.30 | Ignotum .............-----.--- 40 1.
Gold Nugget 195 90 | Prize Taker, new........--..---cse--r-cecerevee D0 1.75 | Improved Large Trophy 39 1.
New SilveriBallaauuene “~~ 90 «160! Buckbee’s Extra Early Sees 50 1.7 | Optimus ..... -30 1.20
Buckbee’s Ice Drumhead. SnD) OO) MINE a CLC! stereecaeene cere eens 60 2.30 ew Imperial... 1.00 3.
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UNIVERSAL favorite with young and old. Every child see
treasure it as the symbol of modest worth and true affect
plants, struggling unaided wih heat and drouth and hard

from weeds, and shaded from the hot afternoon sun.
so radiantly beautiful that they scarcely seem of theearth. Alt

tered location and abundant water.

This grandest of all collections marks the rapid
stride of improvement among Pansies. The flow-
ers are of the largest size, most perfect shape, and
richest colors, which, for variety and beauty, can
not be excelled. The flowers are half again as
large as ordinary Pansies, frequently measuring
2h¢ to4inches across. The colors are truly wonderful and in-
clude all the new shades and markings introduced up to the pres-
ent time. They will astonish pansy fanciers.

| GERMAN
| COMPOSERS’
‘| SET,

| BACH—A large flower, each petal being marked with a dark

| blotch. Beautiful coloring. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.

| BEETHOVEN—A creamy white ground, blotched with black. Pkt.

| 50 seeds, 10c.

CHOPIN—Immense flowers with broad blotches delicately penciled.
Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.

HANDEL—A very lovely combination of violet and white. Pkt. 50
seeds, 10c.

| LISTZ—The most popular of all novelties marked with large,

|} heavy blotches of great beauty. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.
| LOHENGRIN—A rich golden yellow. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.

MENDELSSOHN—A uniquely striped Pansy, the ground colora rich
mahogany, striped with yellow.. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.

i MOZART—A lovely combination of the blue shades; very rich.

| Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.

} SCHUBERT—Beautiful ultramarine blue with violet purple eye.

} Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.

|) STRAUSS—Deep velvety black of large size and great beauty. Pkt.

fF 50 seeds, 10c.

|) WAGNER—Certain1

y one of the most superb, abounding in the

made.

|| SPECIAL OFFER—For only $1.00 1 will send the GERMAN COM-
| POSERS’ SET—13 varieties in all. The most remarkable offer ever|s

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WORLD RENOWNED--OF HIGHEST PERFECTION.

s the face in the Pansy, and, aside from its great beauty, weall
ion. The smallest yard must have its Pansies. Not poor, forlorn
baked ground, though even there yielding us handfuls of cheery

bloom; but, rather, strong, vigorous plants, riotous in the cool, deep, mellow beds they love, made rich with fertilizers, kept free
In sucha bed one may gather great velvety Pansies by the handfuls—flowers

hough the Pansy loves coolness, it gives its largest, finest blooms iu

early spring and late autumn, they are so easy to grow that those living in the South can grow superb ones by giving rich bed, shel-
Sow seed either in house or open ground.
while the ground is yet cool and moist for late summer and fall bloom; or in August and September for spring and early summer
bloom. For fall-sown seed have the bed moist and kept shaded by boards or papers until the plants appear.
orous plants that will endure the winter if protected by a few evergreen boughs. or other light covering.
if you wish to keep themin bloom. Poor pansy seed is dear at any price.

In the open ground sow seed very early in spring

These will make vig-
L Do not let the plants seed
Mine is saved with great care, and is the best.

New Varieties of Great and Varied Beauty.

SWEET SCENTED PANSIES—Has the perfume of violets. Fine
combinations and harmonious blendings. Pkt. 100 seeds, 10c.

BLACK KNIGHT—Rich velvety shade of black, almost approaching
jet. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

BLUE KING—Rich sky blue; very beautiful. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

BUTTERFLY Beautifully blotched with handsome shades, the
markings remind one of the butterfly. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

CARDINAL—Very novel and striking, the finest and nearest ap-
proach toa pure red Pansy ever introduced. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

COMET—Beautifully rayed from a rich fiery centre. Pkt. 100
seeds, 8c.

EMPEROR WILLIAM—Of a beautiful ultramarine blue.
the highest praise. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

EVERBLOOMING—This beautiful strain will give you flowers
throughout the season of the most varied and beautiful colors.
Be sure to include it in your order. Pkt. 100seeds, 8c.

FAWN—Beautiful, refined variety; lovely fawn color.
seeds, 8c.

GIANT TRIMARDEAU—F lowers large, with a dark blotch on the
three lower petals. Certainly one of the most beautiful of all.
Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

GOLDEN CREST—Gorgeous and striking yellow variety; color dis~
tinct and grand; fine size. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

LORD BEACONSFIELD—Extremely fine, beautiful violet, shaded
with lavender and white. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

ORIENTAL—Very beautiful and exquisite shades of royal purple,
deserving of the highest praise. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

PEACOCK—Of large size; the side petals are of arich maroon and
lower petals a royal purple, shot with peacock blue and mar-
gined with terra cotta rose. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

RAINBOW—Beautifully blotched with maroon, gold, white and
pink. Startling varieties.. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

Deserves

Pkt. 100

Par

the World’s Fair. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c; 14 oz. 60c, oz. $1.00.

INE MIXED—A charming collection and splendid mixture of fin«
new hybrids and standard varieties. Pkt. 100 seeds, dc.
PECIAL OFFER—One liberal package each of the the 31 renowned
varieties of Pansies quoted on this page for only $2.00.

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MY FLOWER SEEDS ARE FRESH 372.9%, {2°
ity, such as will produce the most perfect flowers and give
satisfaction to my patrons, so that they will remain perma-]
nent customers. My Flower Seed Gardens are very exten-
sive and are confined exclusively to the growing of the very
choicest strains of Standard and Novelty Flower Seeds of
true and tried merit. Those not grown under my own super-
vision are specially contracted for, from the leading German,
French and other foreign growers, great care being taken to
grow the different varieties in the locality in which they will
attain the highest perfection. The following list comprises
the “Very Cream of Flower Seeds” that are worthy of gen-
eral culture.
You will find the Quality the Very Best.

I urgently request a Trial Order from those who have not

sown my seeds, and am confident they will become regular
customers.

A charming and beautiful trailing plant for

ABRONIA. vase and rock work; very pretty for beds.

Bears large trusses of Verbena-like, sweet scented, rosy lilac

flowers. Pkt. 4c.
It is very often called the

ABUTILON. Maple,’ or ‘‘Chinese Bell Flower.”

versally admired and very easily grown.
making fine large shrubs: bears a rich profusion of elegant bell-

shaped flowers. They also make splendid house blooming plants, |
Royal prize mixed, pkt. 20 seeds, 8c. |

-ALYSSUI1.

blooming freely in winter.

Beautiful everlasting annual, flowers

ACROCLI N i UM. of the most exquisite shades imagin-

able. After being cut, hang face downward in the shade to dry
and the flowers will appear as perfect as when gathered. Pkt.

50 seeds, 4c.
Often called ‘‘Alleghany Vine,” or ‘‘ Mountain

AD LUMIA. Fringe.”? Charming climber, with feathery fol-

iage and large, rose-colored flowers. Pkt. 5e.

ADONIS Often called ‘‘Pheasant’s Eye.”? Very hardy
° annual of easy growth. Nice for beds and bord-
ers. Flowers freely. Foliage graceful and feathery. Pkt. 3c.

AGERATUM. A charming gem. Blooms constantly all

summer in great profusion; good for pot
Best mixed, pkt. 3c.

culture in winter.

AG ROST EMMA This flower is the favorite annual for

°* beds and borders, with showy flow-
ers, borne freely. They are popularly known as the ‘‘Crown of
the Field,”’ ‘‘ Rose of Heaven,” ‘‘ Flos Jovis’”’ and ‘‘Rose Champ-

ion.” Finest mixed,ipkt. 2c.
Fine, delicate, ornamental grass of easy cul-

AGROSTIS. ture. Effective for use in bouquets with

everlasting cut flowers and other fine grasses. Pkt. 2c.

AMPELOPSIS
VEITCHII.

Often called the
Boston or Japanese
Ivy. The fashionable
and most hardy wall
climber of the day.
Clings tightly to rock;
brick, ete., and it isa
wall of living green
the summer through,
turning in autumn to
flaming crimson, when
it is certainly gor-
geous. Itstands the
dust and dry air of
cities admirably. Be-
fore sowing,soak seed
in luke warm water;
when large enough
plant in permanent
situation, giving very
rich soil. Pkt. 6c.

ABUTILON.

“ALONSOA.

‘Flowering |
Uni- |
They grow readily |

ASPERULA.

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Often called ‘‘Mask Flower.’’ It is con-
stantly covered with beautiful flowers
throughout the season. They make very nice plants for the
house in the winter if taken up in the fall. Finest mixed, pkt. 2c.
ALLI Uri You should not fail ordering this beautiful new
° and very rare variety, magnificently grand to an

unlimited degree, constantly covered with large numbers of ex-}
quisitively beautiful flowers, which are exceptionally valuable’
for bouquet work. |

THE BRIDE—Don’t fail to try it. Pkt. 8c.

The plants are very dwarf; each spreads so as

to completely cover a circular space 12 to 20
inches in diameter. They soon become one mass of white, re-
maining in full bloom from spring till killed by the frost in the
fall—being densely studded with beautiful miniature spikes
of deliciously fragrant flowers. Very useful for all kinds of bou-
quets.

LITTLE GEM—PEt. 150 seeds, 4c.

SWEET—PKEt. 200 seeds, 3c.

RAINBOW PLANT—Elegant foliage
AMARANTHUS. plant of most unique coloring. The
under foliage is a darkish bronze, while the outside foliage is a
glowing crimson and flamed with scarlet, bronze and green, it is
a fine thing when well grown. The foliage shows all colors of

the rainbow, hence itsname. Pkt. 75 seeds, 5c.
CHOICE MIXED—All colors in splendid mixture. Pkt. 75 seeds, 3c.
AFrioBIUli This is certainly one of the prettiest and] |
* most useful everlastings. The plant is of} }}
exceedingly beautiful form and robust growth. Double flowers
~g of elegant shape and pure white in color. When thor-
oughly matured treat same as any other everlasting, be-
ing sure to cut plenty of buds, as they dry beautifully and
pees form a contrast with the full grown flower. Pkt. 2c.

ANTIRRHINUII1. This is the ‘‘Snap Dragon” of old

though so much improved that yo
would scarcely know it. It is a hardy perennial, flowering freely
the first summer. The dwarf sort forms bushy, compact plants
which bear a mass of large, brilliant flowers in short, compact

Fee tars CREE cna RAE
Alyssum

Very easily grown.

B

TOM THUMB—Fine
dwarf mixed, pkt.
250 seeds, 4c. ’

TALL—Mixed, pkt.
250 seeds, 4c.

This is one of the
most popular of
pretty annuals.
The plant is ofa
handsome, dwarf
growth, and very
much admired for
its exquisite beau-
ty for bedding
purposes, ete. It
is also noted for
its profusion of
flowers. Choicest
mixed, pkt. 2c.

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HIS beautiful flower is being constantly improved and is now one of the florist’s most desirable and effective favorites, both for

floral and decorative work.

Indispensable for the flower garden, fine as a show plant for fairs and exhibitions, and charming
pot plants. As a bedder it is beyond description and large beds of these lovely flowers greet you at all our leading parks through-
out the country, and in thousands of homes where the thought of the good is expressed by flowers.

As their shades combine our

national colors, the red, white and blue, they are suggestive of all that is truly American.

Culture.

Asters are among the easiest grown ot all flowering plants.
It is a good plan to make two or more successive sowings, two weeks apart, to prolong the season of bloom.

Seeds may be sown at any time from February till May.
Sow in

finely sifted soil, cover lightly with rich, light earth, and when seedlings are large enough transplant into boxes 8x3 inches apart,
and as soon as plants attain a fair size, set them out in beds 9 to 12 inches apart, or if desired for pot culture set directly in jars.

In hot dry weather, mulch liberally with old manure, or coarse litter, and do not let them suffer for water.

prize one. There is not a poor sort among the lot.

BUCKBEE’S SNOW BALL—4—Magnificent and exceedingly dwarf,
compact growing Aster. Never exceeds 10 inches in height. It
is decidedly the handsomest pure white Aster ever introduced.
In habit itis very bushy, each plant bearing thirty or more
beautifully formed and exceedingly large and perfectly double
flowers, almost completely hiding the foliage. For massing, bed-
ding, bordering and more particular for pot culture, this Aster is
most admirably adapted. Besure and try it. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.

BRILLIANT—A pleasing companion to ‘‘ Buckbee’s New Snow-
ball.”” Dwarf variety. The individual flowers are of large size
and of most faultless form. The color is distinctly rich and gor-
geous, flowers when first opening being a pure scarlet; but when
fully expanded, change to a handsome satiny deep scarlet, pre-
senting with the two colors a charming appearance. Pkt. 50
seeds, 10c.

NEW BRANCHING ASTER—A novelty of sterling merit, of last
year’s introduction. ‘he flowers are borne on long stems and
are of the most striking shades; of extraordinary size. The plant
is astrong grower, and its tendency to form numerous branches
is very marked; therefore it should have more room than other
varieties of Asters. Choicest mixture. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c.

HARLEQUIN—Very odd and attractive new variety. A constant
bloomer, handsome double flowers, compysed of pure white pet-
als quaintly interspersed in irregular manner, with deep blue
and bright red markings. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c.

SHAKESPEARE-— A novel dwarf variety 6 inches in height. Fine
coloring, large globular flowers, very floriferous. Choicest
mixedcolors. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c.

NEW DIAMOND—New race of great merit. Double flowers ex-
tremely beautiful and perfect; particularly valuable for bou-
quets. Grow 18 to 20 inches high, and the ertire plant is a per-
fect mass of bloom. Choicest strains in splendid mixture. Pkt.

. 50 seeds, 8c.

TRUFFAUT’S PAEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION—2—Over thirty
distinct colors in splendid mixture. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c.

BUCKBEE’S SUPERB MIXED—The choicest and most varied mixed
strain of Asters ever offered. Pkt. 50 seeds, 5c.

FINE MIXED—A splendid Collection of leading types of this won-
derful flower in choice mixture. Pkt. 50 seeds, 3c.

Buckbee’s Improved Victoria Asters—1.

The Most Valuable and Popular Florist’s Aster.
A magnificent race of Asters. Their grandeuris unsurpassed by

Our list of varieties isa

any other class. For uniform large size, richness of color, delicacy
of shading this beautiful selection stands at the head. The pro-
fusion of bloom is truly marvelous; the flowers are particularly
distinguished by the symmetrical overlapping of the petals, pro-
ducing an exceedingly rich effect. In growth the plant is some-
what pyramidal in shape, of free, easy habit, and will provea con-
stant delight to you.

WHITE QUEEN—An exquisite variety, blossoms of the finest white
and beautifully double in the center. A grand free bloomer.
Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c.

FIREBALL—A gorgeous variety, of the richest and most intense

scarlet crimson color, fulland double. A grand sort. Pkt. 60
seeds, 6c.
ROYAL PRINCE—Beautifulrich royal purple shade. Very desir-

able for all purposes. The plant in itself presents a magnificent
appearance, beinga regular bouquet. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c.

PEACH BLOSSOM—Certainly a rare and exquisite beauty, a great
favorite with everyone. The flowers are large, fully double, and
of a striking ‘‘ peach blossom”’ hue. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c.

BUCKBEE’S VICTORIA MIXED—The choicest mixture of all the
good members of the ‘“ Victoria class.”’ Pkt. 50 seeds, 5c.

New Comet Asters—3.

As now developed this magnificent new tribe of Asters comes
perfectly true in character; the plants, 12 to 15 inches high, form
regular pyramids completely covered with superb, large, double
flowers of an intense artistic beauty. The illustration of the New
Giant White Comet Aster correctly shows how closely the beauti-
ful flowers, with their artistically curved and twisted petals
resemble the finest Chinese Chrysanthemums. Of unusual and
really unique beauty. We take much pleasure in offering sev-
eral new colors, as described below:

NEW GIANT COMET ASTER—The illustration above in no way ex-
aggerates the size or wonderful perfection of the flowers of this
grand novelty. Clear, purest white. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.

CLEAR CARMINE—A showy color. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c.

LILAC BORDERED WITH WHITE—Lovely. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c.

PURE LILAC—Delightful tone of fine lilac. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c.

BRIGHT LIGHT BLUE BORDERED WHITE—PKkt. 50 seeds, 8c.

FINEST MIXED COMET ASTERS—All of the above and many other
colors of Comet Asters in unequaled mixture. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c.

SPECIAL OFFER—For only $1.25 we will send one packet each of
the 20 superb varieties quoted on this page. Order them.

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THE MOST GORGEOUS.

The Balsam is one of the most easily grown of all garden annuals.

Culture. open ground as soon as weather is nicely settled.

cess. They also make a beautiful pot plant.
from the growing headquarters, thereby making sure of the best.

~ kPOLLO—3—Gorgeous, yet refined variety. Flowers large, double

and of perfect shape, beautifully and minutely spotted and
streaked. Grand for all purposes. Never fails to please. Pkt. 8c.

DIANA—Exquisite variety in every way. Flowers very large
double and handsomely formed, of the most delicate shades of
flesh color, beautiful beyond imagination. ,A delightful variety
for every use, sure to give you untold satisfaction. Pkt. 6c.

PAIRY QUEEN—5—F'lowers pure snowy white, large, double and
perfect. A great favorite with florists, and one of the most pro-
fuse bloomers; the plants being loaded with hundreds of de-
lightful blossoms throughout the season. It makes a beautiful
pot plant, as well as the grandest of all bedders. Pkt. 8c.

JUPITER —2—Superb color, glowing crimson; grand beyond de-
scription. Flowers largeand very beautifully double. A strong
vigorous grower, cortinually in flower throughout the summer
and untilfrostcomes. Don’t fail to include this grand variety in
your selection. Pkt. 8c.

MARS—i—An almost dazzling brilliancy of a rich, glowing
scarlet color, that catches every eye. Flowers, strikingly large,
handsome, and finely formed. Perfectly exquisite for all pur-
poses. Pkt. 6c.

“ERCURY—An elegant variety of the softest lemon color imagin-
able. This is an entirely new shade in this class of plants, and

Do not devote your time or room to uncertain, cheap strains.

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is much admired. A very beautiful flower, as double and perfect }
as a Camelia and as large asa good sized rose. PEt. 6c.

NEPTUNE—4—A great favorite with everyone. Flowers gayly
striped, streaked and spotted, yet so exquisitely soft and lovely’
are the blendings that it seems perfection. The flowers are of!
great substance and durability, often exceeding two inches:
across, and as double as rosettes. Very uniform and aconstant '!
bloomer. Choicest shades mixed. Pkt. 6c. -

SATURN—A grand and magnificent sort, clear frosted white...
flaked‘and striped with rosy purple or scariet, resembling to ai
marked degree our old favorite, the Carnation. Showy in the:
garden and beautiful for pots. Be sure and include it in your:
order. Pkt. 6c.

VENUS—F lowers suffused with a soft shade of delightful lilac, blos- -
soms large, double, and of beautiful shape; resembling an ex- }-
quisitely formed Tea Rose bud. In color it is one of the most deli!
cate and lovely of ali Balsams. Very beautiful. Pkt. 6c.

SPLENDID MIXED—No finer mixture obtainable. comprised of the?
above grandest of all varieties of Balsams and a choice selection \
of: numerous new Hybrid sorts. Pkt. 25 seeds, dc.

GOOD MIXED—This mixture is comprised of the standard sorts and |}-
will give good results. Pkt. 25 seeds, 3c.

SPECIAL OFFER- For only 50c I will send one liberal package each ||
of the above ELEVEN Grand Varieties of Prize Balsams.

BEGONIAS

Makes a valuable bedder for out-doors in summer.

REX—A beautiful class of Begonias with elegant variegated leaves.

40 seeds, 15c.

Y=RNON—This variety is distinguished by the splendid coloring of its foliage and
dowers. When young the foliage is dark green, changing toa Nery deep

vdeautiful flowers borne in great profusion. Choice mixed pkt.

metallic hue. The bright orang

e-carmins flowers contrasting
with the foliage.

Very eftective for bedding in masses,

tnll
ered witht bloom from May until late in the autumn. You shonld not (aay
your order, as it will give you un- Sige

failto include this grand variety in
pounded satisfaction. Pkt. 50 seeds,

TUBEROUS ROOTED, SINGLE MIXED—F lowers are of immamnse size and of rare and
vivid coloring, being so strikingly handsome that they command the admiring

unstinted praise of all who see them. They are very profuse

will certainly want to give thema trial. Pkt. 50 seeds, 12c.

6 flowers are of unusual size and

from 6 to 9 inches
rare beauty. Sow

some sharp sand and rich loam. amall

be used if thoroughly decomposed

heighten the rich coloring of the leaves, but in too lane anenSe or if fresh, is

50 seeds, 18c.

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attention an

bloomers. You
fUBEROUS ROOTED, DOUBLE MIXED—

tionally beautiful it. coloring, single florets often

circumference. TESy are perfectly double snd of extrem

seeds in a light soil, woods earth

amount of cow yard manure may

very harmful. Besure toorder this choice variety.

Are among the most beautiful window plants, of ex-
ceedingly'easy culture, producing a profusion of ele-
gant flowers. The seed is fine, and will need great
care in sowing. Plants often bloomin siz or eight months from time of sowing.

Delicate and

with

cov- Yas

ati-

Pa

A
and will

| A very pretty showy annual, with the|

BARTONIA. ereatest profusion of white and golden|
||| flowers of large size. Leaves are downy and thistle like; flow-
| ers measure 2 inches or more across, expanding in the evening,
|| when they are very fragrant. Adapted to any situation, stand-
|| ing adrouth well. Choice mixed. Pkt. 2c.
ae =
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BACHELOR’S BUTTON. Ai moras {Rae

Flower” and ‘*‘Blue Bottle.” This beautiful flower is the na-
tional flower of Germany, and a great favorite in all parts of the
|| old country. <A unique little plant, forming a dense mass of fol-
| iage, above which are borne hundreds of lovely blue blossoms,
|) beautifully fringed andserrated. A hardy annual of exception-
|| ally easy culture, blooming thirty days after the seed is sown.

1/ Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c.
A rapid growing handsome sum-

: a
i BALLOON VI N E: mer climber, bearing small white

Also known as ‘‘ Rag-

‘BURNING BUSH.

2.

*
bat

Beautiful free blooming annual.

BROWALLIA. ® Lag eee ee
* often called ‘‘Amethyst.’? One of the
favorite profuse blooming bedding plants, covered with rich,
beautiful winged blue or white flowers during the summer ang
autumn months. Grows freely in any rich soil. Blooms finely
in the winter if sown in August. Sure to astonish and please
you. Splendid mixed, pkt. 2c.
Very pretty and showy garden
plant, forming very finely shaped
bushes about 21g feet high. Foliage beautiful and lemon-scented.
The flowers are very curious, borne in long spikes during June
and July; very fragrant. An interesting and curious
feature of this plant is that the vapor given off on a
warm evening, if ignited, produces a bright flash. Do
not fail to try it, as it will give you entire satisfaction
and please and astonish every one who sees it. Easily
Hardy perennial. Pkt. 5c.

grown.

flowers, followed by inflated seed vessels of large size, light
green in color, resembling a balloon in shape. Very desirable
for covering trellises, arbors, etc., where a quick growth is de-
sired. A great delight to all, especially the children.

BRIZA.

Often called Quaking Grass. . One of the very fin-
est ornamental grasses, having large, graceful pen-
dulous rattles, which are exceedingly beautiful for all ornament=
al and artistic everlasting bouquet work. Annual. Mixea
pkt. 8c.

ml Hardy
¢ annual. Pkt. 3c.

,

A beautiful summer climber. Its fine
‘ B RYONOPSIS. yellow flowers are followed by cherry

{| shaped green fruit, changing to bright scarlet, marbled with

white. Grows 10 feet high. Half hardy annual. Pkt. 10 seeds, 4c.

i)
\BETA.

Most effective bedding plant, producing large leaves

CACTUS.

Latest craze in flowers. Very curious, odd-look-
ing species of plants, which will thrive an
where with little or no care. But little watering is required,
Flowers are of exquisite beauty and deliciously fragrant, The
wonder and attraction of all. Don’t fail to try it. Tender per-
ennial. Choicest mixed, pkt. only 10c.

of beautiful color. The frost does not kill them, only

s| coloring them the more prettily, which, until covered with snow,
it} areobjects of great beauty. Pkt. 5c. §

bl Free flowering, dwarf-growing, coy-
ab RACHYCOM E. ered with a profusion of Cineraria-
| like flowers. Suitable for edgings and small beds or pot culture.
t/ Blossoms are daisy-like in appearance, blue and white, contrast-

CALCEOLARIA.

One of the handsomest and most
striking pot plants grown, each
plant bearing hundreds of pocket-like flowers, spotted and
marked in the most curious manner. Valuable also as a bedding
plant ina shady situation. A universal favorite. Tender an-
nual. Mixed pkt. 100 seeds, 10c.

ing beautifully. Fine for cutting. Give it a trial.

nual. Mixed, choicest pkt. 4c.

> An elegant ornamental grass, growing about
» ROMUS. 2feet high. Of easy growth. It makes a beau-
#) tiful object ina mixed border or flower bed, bearing graceful

Hardy an-

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Hi |

CAL.LENDULA.

It is one of the most beautiful and val
uable plants. Remarkably profuse
and continuous in bloom. Of dwarf, bushy habit; easy of cul-
ture, unexcelled for summer garden or for pot culture in winter.
Flowers of the handsomest shades. Half hardy annual. Finest
mixed, pkt. 75 seeds, 4c.

i} panicles in great profusion. Very useful _for winter bouquets,
j ete. Donot fail to try it. A good hardy biennial. Pkt. 2c.
A very val-

CALCALIA.

Commonly called ‘‘ Tassel Flower.”
for bedding or borders.
this in your collection. Mixed pkt. 2c.

Fine
Be sure and include

WBEAN==SCARLET CLIMBING <4,yery v2!

beautiful climber of rapid growth, bearing clusters of beautiful
dazzling scarlet flowers in great profusion. Annual. Pkt. 5e.

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CALAIIPELIS

Very fine.

p> "
i

CALCEOLARIA.

A well known beautiful annual climber,
° about 10 feet high. Has bright orange

flowers. Pkt. 4c.

CALENDULA

CAL L ] O PS if S Very handsome and showy plants of the

easiest culture;

require no care and

thrive in any garden. Produce flowers in nearly every shade of |

yellow, orange, erimson, red and brown.

200 seeds, 3c.

Mixed colors. Pkt. |

CANNA ~CROZY’S NEW DWARF—One of the most popular |

of bedding plants, while
even single specimens are
most attractive in the gar-
den. They will bloom the
first year from seed. Soak
in water over night before :
planting; sow singly in small pots
@s soon as convenient and grow as
rapidly as possible. The roots can be
kept in the cellar over winter and
each clump give six to eight good roots
for planting out the following spring.
Latest novelty and hybrid varieties
mixed, pkt. 12 seeds, dc.
CHOICE MIXED—Fine. Pkt. 10seeds,3c.

CANTERBURY BELL.

Beautiful hardy perennials, bearing
a profusion of highly colored, cup
shaped flowers. Pkt. 100 seeds, 4c.

CANDYTUFT This good old

annual has
been a garden favorite for 300 years.
A fine edging plant, and good for cut-
ting. Sow very early in open ground
and keep seed heads picked off for a
constant succession of bloom.

WHITE EMPRESS—The most beautiful white.
SNOW QUEEN—An annual variety; grows rapidly, quickly coming |

CARNATIONS.

Flowers of the most beautiful colors. Sow in: spring and they
commence flowering in early summer, continuing to bloom in
lavish profusion until checked by frost; they can be potted and |¢
taken in the house, and will bloom abundantly throughout the)}é

CINERARIA.

Pkt. 4c.

into bloom, remaining in full flower for about three months.

Bears but little foliage. Pkt. 100 seeds, 5c.

CHOICEST MIXED—AII colors. Pkt. 100 seeds, 3c.

apy ¢ m

CANARY BIRD FLOWER.

CANARY

FLOWER.

A valuable, rapid
summer growing,
climbing annual
from 10 to 15 feet
high. It willcover
trellis work in the
most graceful
manner, produc-
ing hundreds of
its pretty fringed,
bright yellow
flowers, which
strikingly resem-
ble a canary bird
with extended
wings. Do not
fail to try this fine
climber. Hardy
annual. Pkt. 4c.

CATCHFLY

An exceedingly
beautiful annual
of easy culture,
producing delicate
flowers profusely.
Mixed, pkt. 3c.

CHOICEST DOUBLE MIXED—A grand strain |

NEW MARGUERITE—The most abun- }/
dant bloomer of all Carnation Pinks. |

winter. They will please you. Easily
grown. Pkt. 50 seeds, dc.

ofelegantly colored and truly charming)
varieties. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c-.

CASTOR OIL PLANT.

Large, beautiful, rapid growing, bedding |};
annual, with large beautifully shaped, |,
palm-like leaves, much used for sub-trop- f
ical effects on the lawn, or for the center ||
of beds of foliage plants. Choicest mixed,||"
pkt. 5 seeds, 3c. 7

CINERARIA. One of the most)

CHRYSANTHENMUI1 The great demand for th
* grandest of all fall flowe

has led me to make a specialty of growing these charming beat
ties, both for seed purposes and plants. At the World’s Fai

Chrysanthemum
Show I was a-
warded a beau-
tiful medal for
my excellent col-
lection. Hasily
grown from seed
which should be
started early,
and magnificent
results assured.

BUCKBEE’S MAG-

NIFICENT LARGE
FLOWERING HY-
BRIDS — (The
World’s Fair
Prize Winners.)
My strain of
seed has been
saved from a
magnificent col-
lection and from
choicest blooms.
Double Mixed,50
seeds, pkt. 10c.

SINGLE ANNUALS

MIXED — Much
grown for cut
flowers. They
flower all sum-
merin the gar-
den, and make
fine pot plants
for winter flow-
ering. 50 seeds 3c

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popular ofall green |"
house plants, and what a splendid dis-||
play they make when well grown. Wie
know of no plant so easily grown as the iP
Cineraria. The secret of growing wellis |!
to grow fast; never allowing them to re
ceive a check, either from being po Y
pound, dryness of root, or attack of ins)
sects: the cooler they are kept the better) |
In colors they range from crimson, mag; |
enta, violet, purple and variegated
Choicest mixed. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.

cae

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5 i
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CHRYSANTHEMUM,

CENTROSEMA.
A hardy perennial vine which will |
bloom in June or July from seed sown
in April and bears in the greatest pro-

4 fusion inverted pea-shaped flowers, from 114

CENTROSEMA

or Look at Me.

to 2!¢ inches in diameter, ranging in color
from a rosy violet to a reddish purple with a
broad feathered white marking through the
center, while the large buds and back of the
flowers are pure white, making it appear as
if one plant bore many different colored flow-
ers atone time. Pkt. 15 seeds, 5c.

2 CHRISTMAS | ROSE. gant plant

blooms in December, regardless of ice and
snow, With fragrance as fine as one that un-
folds her bosom of tintish loveliness and bows
herself with modest grace ’midst the gar-
landed beauties nursed into perfection by
nature *neath a June day sun. Makes a fine
pot plant. Pkt. dc.

This ele-

CLEMATIS Among the choicest of
' ° all hardy climbers; of
robust habit completely covering arbors, etc.,
within a few years after planting. The flow-
ers are deliciously fragrant and so freely
produced as to completely hide the foliage.
Choicest mixed, pkt. 5c.

This beautiful annual isa
favorite everywhere; pro-
duces very large flowers of the most beauti-
ful colors in remarkable profusion. Best
mixed, pkt. 3c.

CO LUMBINE. Too much praise can

iD scarcely be lavished
4 upon this elegant genus of plants. Differ-
|, ent species of it are found in many countries,
but those most highly prized for the garden
are nearly all natives of this country. The
flowers are very peculiar, each has five spurs,
developed to a great length in some species.
different colors and very fragrant.

able.

early in the spring and the fact of their blooming thus early bes
fore many other plants are in flower makes them especially valu-
Hardy perennial.

Pkt. 4e.

whi \

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‘YZ

WINN

COLUMBIAN
The flowers are of

The plauts grow in large

clumps from one to two feet in diameter and produce a large

number of most interesting flowers.

They flower exceptionally

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CLIMBER.

COSMOS. A plant of strong growth, having elegant foliage

and for fall blooming has no superior. Seed sown
in April or May and transplanted to open
ground will produce plants 5 or 6 feet high
by September, and from then till Novems
ber will be covered with hundreds of
blossoms three inches across, resemblin
single Dahlias. Planted in pots an
brought inside to flower they are grand.
They are of various shades from pure
white to purplish crimson. New Giant
Flowered all colors mixed, pkt.50 seeds, 5c,
One of the best known

CO LEUS. and most universally ad-

mired ornamenta!-foliage plants, in an
endless variety of colorings and shadings,
indispensable for ribbon and carpet bed-
ding, or as single specimens. Coleus seed
germinates easily, and success is as sure
as with an ordinary annual. Choicest
mixed, pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

COLUMBIAN
CLIMBER

The most superb
of all climbers;
used almost exclus

or Cobaea. sively for decora-
ting pillars, etc., at the World’s Colum-
bian Exposition, where it was the
admiration of all. It is a fine, rapid

grower, of easy culture, always a mass of
exquisite green, showing no bare spots.
In addition to its beautiful foliage it.
produces large, exquisite bell-shaped blos-
soms in greatest abundance, which are of
the most varied beauty. You cannot,
afford to be without this beautiful
climber. Although it does grandly out~
side, it is also a fine:-house climber, an@.
will do exceptionally well running over
windows, etc., rewarding the grower
with an abundance of beautiful flowers

green at first, but rapidly changing to a beautiful, deep violet

blue.

in a season.

A well established plant will run from thirty to forty feet
It grows and flourishes everywhere and you shoul@

give it a trial as it will not fail giving you complete satisfaction.

Annual.

WZ

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Pkt. 10 seeds, 5c.

a

) COCCINEA. 22sica, or

X, * Scarlet
f Fruited Ivy Leayed Climber.
A remarkably pretty climb-
er. Ivy-like foliage, bright
and luxuriant, never trou-
bled with insects, and ad-
mirably adapted for trell-
ises, arbors, etc. The small
flowers are soon followed by
numerous fruits two inches
long, which turn to brilliant
scarlet, spotted with white,
rendering the vine exceed-
ingly pretty. Pkt. 15seeds 6c
Beautiful orna-

COIX. mental grass.

Perfectly hardy. _ Once ob-
tainedin the garden it will
live for years. Very useful
for winter bouquets. Plant
grows from 2 to 4 feet high,
the peculiar heavy pearly
seeds, which hang in clus-
ters out of the sheath, giy-
ing it a unique appearance.

perennial. Pkt. 8c.

COTTON. Hinecut

osity in the
North. They blossom freely

and will ripen the pods if sown early and set outside in warm

weather. They are always greatly ad- e, i

wnired in the garden as soon as the balls = v

areopen. Perennial. Oz. 8c, pkt. 4c.

COXCOMB, ° Celosia. The old

Coxcomb of our moth-
ers’ gardens, but vastly improved of late
ears. Its huge combs, from 6
nches to a foot across, are of the
most fiery gorgeous colors, un- {
like anything else in the floral WSS
kingdom. Good specimens are
very fine all the late summer and autumn
and our best parks make use of thous-
ands of them for autumn bedding. Start
in heat and transplant to open ground
after danger of frost is over. As pot
plants they are also much admired, their
beautifully frilled and ruffled heads at-
tracting much attention. Choicest mixed

pkt. 100 seeds, 4c.
CUPH EA A fine genus of plants;
* beautiful, free blooming,

and highly ornamental, both in the win-
dow collection, or in the garden. The
plant is literally covered with large num-
bers of small, fascinating tubular-like flowers of a very bright

D Wa Wy
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red color. Cupheas are very easily grown, and admirably
mer adapted for house

= i culture during the

winter. Be sure

to include this use-
ful and handsome
plant in your col-
lection. It will
certainly delight
you. Mixed pkt.5c.

~~

CYPRESS

me PLANT
A beautiful
and rapid
growing
climber,
_ bears an
immense num-
ber of pure
white, bell
shaped _ frag-
rant flowers,
and derives its
name from the
fact that var-
iousinsects,
sucking honey
from its blos-

soms, are al-
ways caught
and securely

held until they
are dead. It
thrives best in
light soil. If
started early
in the house it
will bloom all
summer. It
grows from 15
to 20 feet high. Half hardy perennial.

in your collection. Pkt. 8c.

CYPRESS VINE. One of the most elegant climbers,
forming a dense mass of finely cut
foliage, thickly set with white and scarlet, star-shaped blossoms.
For training up on poles or strings it is one of the best of all
plants, its charming foliage and bright flowers making a beauti-
fulshow. Under the guiding hands of the skillful one, unsightly
buildings, stumps, etc., are made to bloom
With beauty, hence this plant is useful as
well as ornamental. It willalso ina short
time cover fences, arbors and screens,
giving both shade and beauty. You will
want this useful plant to assist you in
beautifying your surroundings. Annual.

Choicest mixed pkt. 25 seeds, 4c.
One of the most

CYCLAMEN. beautiful winter

and spring flowering plants for a window
or green-house. Not only are the flowers
of rare and striking beauty, but the fol-
jiage is also always highly ornamental,
producing a pleasing effect. The colors
cover a wide range of shades, running
through pink, crimson, white, spotted,
etc. Most of them, moreover, are deli-
ceately fragrant, being a continual and
gratifying source of the rarest of sweet
odors. The flowers are of fine form and
are borne quite high above the foliage.
Theseare the flowers that attracted so
much attention at the World’s Fair, call-
ing expressions of admiration and delight
from allwho saw them. You certainly

CRUEL PLANT.
Be sure and include it

VINE.
want to include this elegant plant in your order, as it will prove

a source of unending pleasure to you. Tender perennial. I offer
the very choicest
varieties only.
Try them.

PERSICIUM—Choic-
est mixed. Pkt. 20
seeds, 8c.

GIGANTEUM—Giant
mixed, Pkt. 15
seeds 12c.

ny e
ah we A Word of Caution!

In sowing all flower seeds be careful
not to sow too deep.
of Asters, Balsams, etc., should not be
sown over an eighth of an inch deep,
while smaller seeds, such as Petunias,
Portulacea, Pansy, etc., should barely
be covered. Larges seed, such as Sweet
Peas, Cannas, Nasturtiums, etc., can
be safely planted about 2 inches deep.
After sowing all flower seed should be
covered with finely sifted dirt, then
pressed down neatly and carefully. I

urgently request

ular customers.

CUPHEA,

those who have not sown my seeds, and
am confident that they will become reg-

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Seeds of the size

a trial order from

CYCLAMEN.

l

DAH LIA The Dahlia still holds its place as king of all out-
* door autunin flowers, and they may be grown to

the greatest perfection from seed, blooming beautifully the first
summer. As easy to grow from seed as the most com-
mon plant, any one can have a magnificent display of ;
these regal beauties at a very small cost. These strains
of seed are grand in every respect, producing large flow-
ers of the greatest variety and beauty of coloring. They
continue to bloom profusely until frost, when the bulbs may be
taken up, stored where they will not freeze, then planted the
following spring outside. This
may be continued year after

* year with the best of success.
DOUBLE MIXED—A superb mix-
ture of the finest double varie-
ties of the largest size and fin-
est colorings. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c.
SINGLE NOVELTY MIXED—Very
popular. An unusually fine
strain of single varieties. Fine
forcut flowers. Pkt.50 seeds,6e.

DATURA
CORNUCOPIA

tor of orchids.

Discovered
inS. Amer-
ica in 1892
by a collec-
The plant is of
robust habit, with thick, dark
brown-purple, shining stem.
The branches are numerous,
spreading 3 or + feet; thick,
large, dark green colored leaves
Flowers are trumpet-shaped,
measuring 8 to 10 inches in
length and 5 to 7 inches across
the mouth, and form three dis-
tinct flowers, growing each
within the other, the mouth of corolla is a most delicate white,
beautifully marbled with royal purple. A single plant gives
from 200 to 300 fragrant blooms during the season, followed by a
large thorny seed-vess2l, which adds to its heauty; is of the eas-
iest culture; plant at theend of May ina warm, rich soil; can
be cultivated as anisolated specimen, in masses, for centers of
beds, or to fill barren places, and produces a striking effect. Pkt.
15 seeds. Se.

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DIANTHUS

i.
vy
WARS

This family of Pinks is unrivaled for bril-
liancy and rich variety of color, as well as
for their delicious perfume. They make showy beds, blooming
allsummer. The Dianthus has long been a great garden favor
ite, furnishing, as it does, an abundance of gay flowers until se-
vere frosts come. They are perfectly hardy, blooming as
well the second season as the first. As pot plants they are as
beautiful as the Carnations, while their colors are more varied.

CRIMSON BELLE—Magnificent single flowers of a dark red color.

Blooms are large size, evenly and finely laciniated. Pkt. 5c,

THE BRIDE—Plant dwarf, only
about 4 inches high, compact
and bushy, profusely covered
with large white flowers about
3inches across. Petals finely
cut. Pkt. 8c. Ks

PHEASANT’S EYE—F ine single
variety, with fringed edged
white flowers, and a dark cens
tre. Pkt. 5c.

LACINIATUS-Magnificent fringed
single sorts of great beauty.
IBKGoC:

HEDDEWIGGII, DOUBLE MIXED—
Large flowers, varying in color
from the richest crimson to
most delicate rose. Pkt. 5c.

CHINENSIS, DOUBLE MIXED—
Beautiful clusters of dainty
double flowers. Magnificeny
colors. Pkt. 4c.

SPECIAL OFFER — One packet
each of these SIX varieties, 25¢.

DIAMOND FLOWER.

A rare and exceedingly beautis
ful annual with delicate foliage and exquisite little white and
violet blue flowers, sparkling with a glistening sheen, hence
the name. They bloom within 30 days after seed 1s sown. Fine
for pot culture in winter, making the most charming mat of fol.
jiage and flowers imaginable. In the garden it will grow ang
bloom all summer, covering the ground with a perfect carpet of
beauty. They bloom all winter, regardless of ice and snow. An
exquisite thing forall purposes. Try it. Pkt. 10c.

or Trumpet Flower. Large branching plants,
producing handsome double and single trumpet
shaped blossoms
white, blue, yel-
low, and lilac, of
exquisite frag-
rance. The blos-
soms open dur-
ing the night, re-
maining open one
night and then
perish. They
bloom very freely
from seed sown
in the open
ground the first
season, and the
roots can _ be
taken up and
kept over winter
the same as the
Dahlias. Pkt.

25 seeds, 4e.

DOUBLE DAISY.

This dainty little plant is unsurs
passed in many respects. Espes
cially fine for cool, shady places. With protection they will live
all winter, and
be the first to
greet us in the
spring with a
profusion of
gay flowers.
They also
bloom profuse-
ly in the house
during winter
and _ spring,
when cultivat-
ed in pots.
They may be |
treated same ¥
as pansies in X
the garden.
Choicest dou-
ble mixed, pkt.
100 seeds, 6c.

Ss 4

firm.

I¢ive more ‘‘Live Seed’’ for the
same price or lower than

WHY ?

Because Tam. the
save the middleman's profits.

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any other

Grower, and you

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ESCHSCHOLTZIA or Giant California Poppy. The
9 Eschscholtzia is one of the hard-
iest and most easily grown of our annuals. It is also a very
showy one, growing rapidly and coming into bloom soon after the
plants are above ground. The foliage is finely cut and handsome
and the flowers exceedingly showy, large and freely produced.
It is a fine flower for blooming in pots, especially in winter. For
winter blooming sow seed in November or December in pots of
light, rich soil. They will bloom in 30 to 40 days and last all
winter. Pkt. 150 seeds, 4c. :

EUPHORBIA. Heterophylla, or Annual Poinsettia. This

grand plant is often called Mexican Fire
Plant, Painted Leaf, or Fire on the Mountain. Grows two or
three feet high with a branching, bush-like form, with smooth
glossy, fiddle-shaped leaves, which are at first entirely green,
but about mid-summer, at the end of each branch, appear green-
ish-white flowers, enveloped in beautiful orange-scarlet bracts,
and the surrounding leaves are either blotched with vivid car-
mine, or are carmine with green tips. It isan annual plant, but
should be started early, so it will have sufficient time to develop
its brilliant colors. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c.

EVENING PRITIROSE, °% Scnethera. Large.

saucer-shaped blooms of
the purest white, or softest, richest shades of yellow
and deliciously fragrant. The swollen buds expand at
dusk witha sudden ‘‘snap” that always delights the
children and interests the adults. Seed canbe sown in ¥
the open ground, and plants willsoon bein bloom. Pkt.
100 seeds, 3c.

EVERLASTING GRASSES. These are justly

very popular,
not only for their summer display in the garden, but they retain
their beauty for years by being cut and dried, and made up into
various artistic and varied forms for parlor and festive decora-
tions, and used at a time when it is difficult to have cut flow-
ers. I have the choicest mixture, the best and most useful
“ Wverlastings”? to be had. Pkt. 5c.

FENZ LIA The plants do not grow over 3 inches high, but

spread out like a Portulaca, in this way form-

ing a perfect mat of fine foliage and branches, which are thick-

ly covered at all times with perfectly charming blossoms of
lovely colors. Fine for growing in pots. Pkt. ic.

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FE RNS. Among the most beautiful of all decorative plants.

PLEASE

Useful for winter decoration, baskets, wardian
cases, rock work, and for cool, shady situations in the garden,
also very useful for pot culture in the house. They are easily
grown from the seed and give tle best satisfaction, if care is
used in planting. Splendid mixed, pkt. 10c.

FEVERFEW. Still a favorite with everyone, as nothing

has been found that will just fill their
place. They are annuals and bloom early from seed, continuing
allsummer. The fiowers are of a fine size, very double, and
pure white, ard blooms so profusely as to almost cover the plant.
They also do nnely as pot plants for winter blooming.

WHITE GEM—This is the very finest and most beautiful of all

double white varieties. Pkt. 10c.

GOLDEN FLEECE—This variety is especially adapted for edging

beds, as the foliage is beautifully serrated, of a rich golden color.
Flowers smaller and pure white. Pkt. 4c.

FORGET-lIE-NOT, ° Myosotis. One of the most

: charming and beautiful of all
plants, either for open ground culture or for the house. The
foliage is light and graceful, while the dainty little flowers, star-
like in form, are of the most delicate shade of blue, a reflection
of the heaven itself. There are so few blue flowers, and these
are so indescribably dainty, they should be in every collection.
It blossoms quickly from seed. Pkt. 100 seeds, 4c.

FERNS.

FOUR O’CLOCK or Mirabilis. Often called Marvel

} : 9 of Peru. A handsome plant, both
in foliage and flower combined; their colors are vivid and of
great variety. The flowers open in the afternoon thereby deriv-
ing thename ‘Four o’Clock.” It is one of the most brilliant
and showy plants that can be grown with little or no trouble.
Pkt. 15 seeds, 3c.

FOX GLOVE or Digitalis. One of our special favorites.

AD 9 This, with the double Hollyhock and Del-
phinium, form a stately trio of fine tall growing plants, indeed
nothing finer can be chosen for back-grounds, center of wide bor-
ders, interspersing with shrubbery, etc. If plants are not al-
lowed to seed, they are crowned for months by long pyramidal
spikes of lovely pendent thimble-shaped bells, snow white, rosy
blush, exquisitely shaded and spotted. Seeds can be started
in house and young plants transplanted to garden. Pkt. 4c.

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FUCHSIA he Fuchsia is

as easily grown
from seed as cuttings. From
seed many new varieties are
obtained. They will flower
freely the first year. in
the open ground, while the ©
plants can be taken in the house
in the winter, where they will
flower still more freely. The
seed I offer has been saved from
the very finest double and sin-
gle varieties. Handsome double
and single varieties mixed.
Pkt. 15 seeds, 10c.

GY PSOPH I LA Everyone fond of bouquets should grow

* this. It produces long, fine, mist-like
sprays of tiny white flowers, that are fine for all cut flower work,
softening all hard outlines, toning down all glaring colors, and
giving the finish to a bouquet that filmy lace does to arich dress.

Blooms soon after sowing seed. Pkt. 4c.
GODETIA Beautiful, hardy annuals, remarkable for the
* delicacy of their fine large blossoms; flowers
deep rose pink, rosy carmine, spow white, with bright carmine,
rose spots, carmine crimson, lilac with purple andrich satiny

white. Choicest mixed pkt. 200 seeds, 8c.
GLOXINIA The Gloxinia is a grand flower and makes a
* lovely pot plant, as easily grown and cared
for as many of the common flowers. The handsome, bell-shaped
flowers embrace a great variety of the richest and most beauti-
ful colors, ranging from pure white to dark, blood-red, pink,
blush, lavender, indigo-blue, marbled and spotted. They will
bloom in four to five months from time seed is sown. Choicest

mixed pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.
GLADIOLUS One of the most showy of all summer and
* fall flowers; in fact there is no
flower that equals it for brilliant shades, and none are
more easily grown. Plant seed early as possible, and
in fall take up small bulbs and keep from freezing. The
next season they should be planted in clumps, beds or
masses, and they will produce the finest effect. They will pro-
duce a gorgeous array of colors. Choicest mixed, pkt. 10c.
Exceedingly beautiful annual, making

GAI LLARDIA. very showy plants 1 to 2 feet high. For

the flower garden in masses they are especially effective. Large
flowers from two to three inches across, produced from early
summer until frost. Unrivalled for cutting. Choicest mixed,
pkt. 100 seeds, 3c.

GERAN I UM The most popular plant grown. either for
* pot culture in winter, or for bedding out in
summer. No flowering plants are more grown and certainly
none are more suitable for large beds, where a mass of bloom is
desired, or for single specimens in pots for the house. But few
are aware that they can be grown easily from seed and flower
the first season, if sown early, and will frequently reward the
cultivator with charming new varieties; in fact, propogation by
seed is the only sure way to obtain new varieties. The seed I
offer this season has been saved from 25 of the finest varieties
grown, including Mad. Thebault, Mrs. Garfield, Gen. Grant,
Capt. Ainsworth, Little Gem, Cloth of Gold, Happy Thought,
Snow on Mountain, Adonis and Beaconsfield; also included in
this mixture are seven varieties of Pelargoniums, or Lady Wash-
ington; and two Ivy-leaved varieties. There can be no finer
mixed Geranium, and it can not fail to bring forth some splendid
new varieties. Single and double mixed, pkt. 30 seeds, 10c.
GERANIUM, APPLE SCENTED—A beautiful basket plant of luxur-
ious trailing growth and handsome round leaves, that enhale a
perfume like rich, lucious apples. A favorite with all who grow
it,and a grand foliage plant. Pkt. 10c.
Gl LIA A profuse blooming and dwarf annual for massing in
° flower beds. Flowers form in beautiful clusters ;
plants grow 6 to 12 inches high. Mixed pkt. 200 seeds, 2

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GENTIANA A charming hardy perennial, which blooms

early in May. The dwarf varieties are

especially beautiful for edgings. It needs little covering during

the winter. A profuse bloomer, yielding hundreds of the most

brilliantly colored flowers during the summer and autumn. Fin-
est mixed, pkt. 4c.

GLO RY PEA One of most gorgeous plants in cultivation,

° with clusters of pea-shaped bright scarlet

flowers, each flower marked with intense black spots in the cen-
ter. Plant grows about 8 feet high. Pkt. 15 seeds, LO0c.

GIANT GHOST FLOWER. Is often called

Wedding Bell;
truly wonderful plant; blooms
always, either in the house or

out-doorsin the summer. The
flowers are drooping _ bell-

shaped, over a foot long and 8
or 9 inches wide, of a fine
creamy white color and very
fragrant. Pkt. 10c.

GLOBE AMAR-
ANTH, or Gomphrena.—Re-

‘move cottony cov-
ering from seeds and start in
heat if possible. \ Good for gar-
den, and make neat pot plants.
Plants bear great quantities of
clover-like blooms. Extra fine
for winter bouquets. Pkt. 3c.
Ornamental,

GO U R DS. Well-known

climbers with the most fantas-
tic and grotesque fruits imag-
Fine for covering sheds, training over fences or brush
Mixed sorts, all sizes, shapes and color, pkt. 4c, 0z. 8¢.

inable.
piles, &c.

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H ELI OT ROPE Heliotrope is a universal favorite on account of its

- delightful fragrance and duration of bloom, flower-

ing equally well as bedding plants in summer, or as pot plants in the house

during the winter. Seed sown in the spring makes fine plants for bedding out
and are as easily grown as Verbenas. Pkt. 100 seeds, 5c.

HUMULUS A strikingly beautiful annual climber of exceedingly

- rapid and dense growth, attaining a height of 20 to 30

feet in a few weeks’ time. The leaves are of rich green, blotched and marked
with gray. This is very fine where a quick growing and densely leaved
climber is desired. We recommend this extremely handsome and distinct
climbing vine as very valuable for trellis and high places. The choicest strain.
Pkt. 5c.

HIBISCUS A fast-growing perennial that in one season attains the
¢ height and dimensions of a shrub. Exceedingly fine for
clumps or an ornamental hedge or screen, as they last always, never wiuter-
kill, and in mid-summer, when shrubbery flowers are scarce, they bear for
weeks enormous flowers as large as tea-saucers, white, blush, pale and deep
pink, rose, etc., the most of them with deeper-hued eye. Plants from spring-
sown seed will bloom in September of the same year. So perfectly hardy are C =
these Hibiscus we believe they would survive at the North Pole. So large S Leg

and showy are its blooms that it has been termed the Giant Flower. Height, WE COPS
4to6feet. The choicest mixed. Pkt. dc. LO RING S
—— |p. HELIOTROPE

HOLLYHOCK The perfect doubleness of this magnificent, large
: * flower will please the most critical. All the best
colors, from deep yellow, red rose, light buff, carmine scarlet, flesh color,
creamy white, tinted with rose, purple, yellow on dark ground, crimson flaked with salmon, cherry red, cream on violet ground
lilac on brown ground, dark crimson, to pure white, also black are embraced in my splendid collection. If sown early in March or
April the plants will bloom the first year. All colors mixed. Pkt. 50 seeds, sc. ; ; : he Na

One of the most useful of all ever- | Commonly called ‘‘ Hare’s Tail Grass.” A
H ELICHRYSUM. lastings. Plants grow 2 feet high | LAGURUS. highly ornamental and valuable grass. Very
and are very hardy, blooming untillate autumn, An easy plant | attractive for bedding purposes in summer and for the use of
to grow, and flowers are very bright. The white and light col- | spikes or panicles in a dried state for bouquet use. Pkt. 3c.

ored varieties color easily, and are often dyed in shades ne ae =e i =
otherwise obtainable in everlastings, and used in wrea LARKSPUR. swoldand well eee hardy pune Sow
crosses and winter bouquets. _ Flowers should be picked beture| porne in compact spikes and ma Bi seal le ble oe a
fully expanded, especially for dyeing. Mixed pkt. 125 seeds 4c. situation. Choicest mixed Pkt he Ne See ane

HORDEUM reriasting = il LOTUS--AMERICAN.

grass. Useful to cut and dry
for making up winter bouquets,
ete. Pkt. 3c.

ICE PLANT or Dew Plant
A handsome
and curious plant for hanging
baskets, rock work and vases.
The leaves and stems appear as
though covered with icy crys-
tals and look like rock candy.
The whole plant is peculiarly
brilliant in the sunshine. Pkt.
200 seeds, 3c.

KENILWORTH IVY,

or Linaria. A very pretty and
well known hardy perennial
trailing plant, for covering rock

Beautiful water plant of a sul-
phur yellow color; if sown
early it will bloom the first
season. File a small hole
through the shell of the seed
and plant in a dish of water or
soil, and it will germinate ina
few days. Do not fail to im
clude it in your order, as it will
surely please you. Choicesé
seed. Pkt. 10c.

LU PI N US Desirable for
¢ bedding and
decorating purposes, producing
long graceful flower spikes of
extremely rich colors. Exqui-}}s
site shape. Finest mixed:

IANS ASSSSNSSsS

work, and very useful for hang- ES “Ss i Y 1 Sei r = wiht, Pkt. 2e.
ing baskets. The flowers are va =
small, but pretty, and for a drooping plant nothing can be bet-|~ ar
ter. as it is easily grown from seed. Pkt. 100 seeds, 3c : LOBELI A A very valuable and beautiful class of mostly
Grows very quickly and blossoms the first | = dwarf growing plants; their delicate drooping
LANTAN A. summer from seed; exceedingly fine for sum- habit. and the profusion of their charming little blue and white
: s Lae Sse flowers. render them exceedingly ornamental for vases, or hang=

mer bedding, and as for pot plants they are everywhere popular. : ye saa : Z 3
My strain comprises all of the large flowering varieties in choice ing baskets and rockeries, blooming from June to Novembers}))
mixture. Pkt. 25 seeds. 4c = a | while for border cultivation they are equally effective. Choicest’

= : See ee 3% | mixed. Pkt. 500 seeds, 5c.

LYCI Ti N 7 Ss A first-class border plant, growing from 2 t0 jj,
MINIS. 3 feet in height, bearing close, symmetrical
| heads of brilliant scarlet flowers of good size and substance:
Sometimes the flowers vary in color. but it is usually of a brill-
jant scarlet. If sown early in open ground will bloom the first
season. Choicest mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds, 5c.

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P

O DRY FLOWERS, place them in a large shallow pat |

How to Ts or box and sift over them gently the finest, driest |
sand, giving them a bed of this sand at first, of

Dr an course. By sifting it over very gradually and carefully}
y the sand atoms will slowly form about the flower, which}
because of the gradual drifting about and piling up of the

Press atoms, Keeps its shape even to the most delicate curving. |}
After the flowers are all well covered from sight, kee

Fl the pan or box exposed to a gentle heat for some days,
owers after which it is left to cool slowly, and the flowers
ferns, grasses, etc., thus treated are found to have kept

their natural forms and with very little perceptable difference in color
This is an old German method, andone that is most successful. Yo!
can also press the blossoms between clean blotting paper if you are
careful in smoothing out the petals so there will be no creases or writ
kles, but it is advisables to place oiled tissue paper over the blossom
LYCHINIS. so that it will not stick to the blotting paper.

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a furor on account of its novel-
ty and rare beauty, as well as
many other good qualities. Of
rapid growth, producing large

double flowers very freely. - Rages E E
They are of beautiful form and WEA oe ——
delicate coloring, being white SWS ae
with a slight shading of red or ENGNG Nie RN
blue at the base of the larger Siiaineowe \
petals. About eighty per cent SW TARIRNG: \
of the seedlings will reproduce es ESI \\
themselves true from seed, the Sy) == eh PND
remainder will flower semi- MIR NN Cea
.| double or single. Pkt. 10c. SCISSOR
jIMPROVED MORNING GLORY— COSA
-| The most popular climber in AWD
‘| cultivation, of vigorous and FI SWANN
|} rapid growth, attaining a LAI NIZA NZS

height of 15 to 20 feet, forming
a dense screen, covered with
pretty single flowers. Admir-
ably adapted to cover arbors,
fences, out-houses, etc. All
colors mixed, plxt..59 seeds, 32,

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DWARF MORRING GLORY, OR AeA rey Ow
CONVOLVULUS—Excellent an- Hi Fe, VANS

nuals for beds, masses, window
boxes, etc.. remarkably rich in
color, and very free blooming.
Grows one foot high. Choicest
mixed, pkt. 3c.

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IMOON FLOWER.

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The most popular quick growing vine in cultivation. Its rapid,
luxuriant growth, its thick, overlapping, glossy foliage, and its
nightly scores of immense, silky blooms of rare fragrance, are

merits that cannot be overestimated. By actual count a strong
| vine will bear from one to three thousand of its superb blooms in

4 aseason. Very fine for piazzas, arbors, etc. Pkt. 5c.

| MUSK PLANT or Mimulus—Tender looking plants, with
singular shaped and brilliantly colored

flowers. blotched and spotted in every conceivable manner. Ex-

cellent for baskets or vases, while they thrive well in the open

garden, if planted in partial shade. Fine hybrid varieties mixed,

pkt. 200 seeds, ic.

IGNONETTE. A well known fragrant favorite,

which produces a pleasing contrast to

the more showy occupants of the garden. If well thinned out

immediately the plants are large enough, they will grow stronger

i) and produce larger spikes of bloom.

(EW GIANT MATCHET—Gigantic size, perfectly pyramidical shape

|), and of a striking red color; extremely beautiful and fragrant.

i) Pkt. 200 seeds, 5c.

NEW GOLDEN QUEEN—Dense habit, throws up numerous flower

stalks bearing spikes of beautiful golden yellow blossoms. You

should try this variety. Pkt. 200 seeds, 3c.

NEW GIANT RED—The flower spikes are of the largest size, un-
equalled by any other variety, while the color is uniform and
of a strikingly distinct red. Pkt. 200 seeds. 4c.

PARSON'S NEW WHITE—Flowers large and pure white, very

MIXED FLOWER SEEDS, A.mixture

sweet, robust growth and free bloomer. Pkt. 200
seeds, 4c.

GIANT WHITE SPIRAL—Grand variety, free bloomer.
Flowers are borne in immense spikes, pure white color ;
fragrance, rich and powerful. Don’t fail to try it.
Pkt. 200 seeds, 4e.

SUPERB SWEET—Standard variety, free bloomer, sweet
scented flowers, very popular. Pkt. 200 seeds, 3c, 02. L0c-

FINEST MIXED—Best varieties, pkt. 200 seeds, 8c, oz. 10c-

SPECIAL OFFER—For only 20c I will send one packet each
of the above 7 grand sorts.

MATHIOLA. A variety of the ‘Ten Weeks

Stocks,’? which is hardy and ro-

bust, so that seed can be sown in the open ground

early. It will commence blooming in June, producing

in evening a profusion of fragrant blossoms. Choice
mixed, pkt. 5c.

of many
varieties of beautiful, easily grown flowers, produc-
ing a constant and varied bloom the whole sea-
son, and especially suited for those who wish
only a few seeds each of the leading varieties,
eft? or a much more extensive collection than their
MOS means will permit. In no other manner can so
many seeds be obtained for such small cost. Pkt. 300
seeds, 5c, oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 50c, lb. $1.75.

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BUCKBEE’S DOUBLE MORNING GLORY—I take pleasure in
introducing this magnificent novelty; entirely new, brought
from the old world by my European traveler. Bound to create

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MAU RAN DIA. This vine is not grown half as

; much as it deserves to be. It
has an exceedingly graceful habit, very handsome,

dense foliage, pretty foxglove-like blossoms borne in great pro-
fusion, and keeps green until after severe frosts. A beautiful
vine for hanging baskets, with dainty white, maroon and rose-

colored blossoms. Rare mixed
colors, pkt. 150 seeds, 5c.

We MARIGOLD. Thisfiow-

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WEF, OTIS improved of late years and is
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WETS SVAN gen est double mixed, pkt. 150

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Weer eatn N NICOTIANA. evening
Pa, \ bloomer of stocky habit ;flowers
WZ N pure white with long tubes, ex-

quisitely fragrant. Sow early
and they will bloom in July.
Pkt. 100 seeds, 4c.

NEMOPHILIA Fopr-

lar an-

or Loye Grove. nual of

compact growth, useful for bed-

ding purposes. Free bloomer,

flowers of beautiful and varied
hues. Choice mixed, pkt. 2c.

NIGELLA. alied, Love-

in-a-mist be-
cause of the way the pretty
blue blossoms are veiled by the

Ke feathery, close-enveloping foli-
A age. Mixed, pkt. 60 seeds, 3c.
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NIEREMBERGIA.

A desirable plant for baskets, vases or bedding. A slender pretty
perpetual blooming plant. Flowers first year if sown early. Halt
hardy perennial. Pkt. 5c.

GRANDEST AND MOST

No plant grown from seed yields a larger number of blossoms th

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GORGEOUS VARIETIES. 1

an the Nasturtium. They are constantly in bloom, and the more.

they are picked the more freely do they bloom; so keep all the flowers picked each day, and your home will present an inviting

appearance, and your garden a gorgeous sight.

Either of the two c

lasses may be planted out ina bed. The tall, or climbing Nastur- ,

tiums are beautiful to run over rock work, for baskets, or for lattice work. Either kind stand the hot, dry weather well, and need ”

very little care.
one color presents a gorgeous appearance.

DWARF.

EMPRESS OF INDIA—An elegant dwarf variety, with dark leaves
and large flowers of an intensely deep crimson color. Pkt. 20
seeds, 5c.

LADY BIRD—An entirely new and distinct variety of finest beauty.
The ground color of the flower is a rich golden yellow, each petal
barred with a broad vein of ruby crimson. Very showy and
beautiful, and at the same time one of the most unique of all.
Pkt. 20 seeds, 5c.

INTENSITY—A deep intense crimson that is almost black in its
intensity. Very handsome in masses, and distinct from any
other variety. Pkt. 20 seeds, 5c.

ROSE—A lovely soft shade of rose that is almost beyond descrip-
tion. One can scarcely realize that this dainty beauty belongs
to the same family as the old-fashioned Nasturtium. A large
bunch of this one variety, are as handsomeas Roses. Fine for
vases. Pkt. 20 seeds, 5c.

QUEEN OF ORANGE—A brilliantly colored variety of great beauty.
Flowers of large size and a bright rich shade of orange. Pkt.
20 seeds, 5c.

ROYAL SCARLET—A handsome variety, especially beautiful for
massing, or for cut flower purposes. The flowers are of large
size and a rich royal scarlet, as name implies. - Pkt. 20 seeds, dc.

OCEAN WAVE—A superb variety of rare beauty, the flowers being
a rich creamy white. Pkt. 20 seeds, 5c.

BUCKBEE’S FANCY MIXED—A superb mixture, including all the
above magnificent sorts and many new hybrids. This strain can
not be surpassed. Pkt. 20 seeds, 5c, oz. 15c.

FINEST MIXED—A fine mixture of great merit. An elegant op-
portunity to get a showy and satisfactory bed. Pkt. 20 seeds,
8e, oz. 10c.

SPECIAL OFFER—One liberal package each of the above NINE Grand

The blooms last a long time, and there is no garden flower more useful than the Nasturtiums.
No garden is complete without these favorites.

A bed planted out to)

TALL, OR CLIMBING.

FIRE KING—An effective and showy variety, the flowers being
the brightest glowing scarlet. Blooms are of large size and
borne on long strong stems. Very fine. Pkt. 20 seeds, dc.

CRYSTAL GEM—A large variety of pearly white color.
unique and striking. Pkt. 20 seeds, ic.

CLOTH OF GOLD—A fine bedding plant of compact habit, forming
a plant which is a dense mass of foliage and bloom at all times.
The leaves are a clear, bright green, and the flowers a fine golden
yellow. Fine to contrast with the other varieties. Must be seen
to be appreciated. Pkt. 20 seeds, 5c. {

KING THEODORE- Foliage is bluish green, while the flowers are
a deep, velvety crimson, nearly black. Handsome for massing
or for cut blooms nothing surpasses their dazzling beauty. Stems
long and strong, a fine plant. A fine bedder. Pkt. 20 seeds, 5¢.

BEAUTY—Truly a beautiful variety, the flowers being a rich deli-
cate shade of rose. Handsome for cut blooms. Pkt. 20 seeds, ie

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MADAME GUNTIER’S HYBKIDS—The most charming novelty of th
year. Delightful habit. Flowers gaily, yet refinely colored
You will make a great mistake if you fail to try this rare sort) m=
Pkt. 5e.

BUCKBEE’S SUPERIOR MIXED—An elegant mixture of all the fi
est climbing Nasturtiums., These are unsurpassed in size an
brillianey of coloring, and you can plant nothing that will giv

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Dwarf Nasturtiums for only 35c.

CANARY BIRD FLOWE

A valuable, rapid,

fail to try this fine plant. Hardy annual. Pkt., 4e.

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from 10 to 15 feet high.
ducing hundreds of its pretty fringed, bright yellow flowers, which strikingly resemble a canary bird with extended wings.

you more satisfaction all summer long, than a large bed of this
mixture. Pkt. 20 seeds, 5c, oz. 15c. } be
FINE MIXED—This is about the mixture sold by other seedsmen Bp
and can not fail to please you. Pkt. 20 seeds, 3c, oz. 10c. ty
SPECIAL OFFER—One liberal package each of the above EIGHT Gor-)
geous Tall Nasturtiums for only 30c. CIA)
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NASTURTIUMS ( HAVE NO ) Ease of Culture—Constant| ™
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summer growin climbing annual of the Nasturtium family; gro Ti
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PETUNIA, GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA.

Exceedingly free flowering little plants with live-
ly foliage, and entirely covered with bright flow-
Mixed, pkt. 100 seeds, 3c.

OXALIS.

ers from June until September.

| Popular plant. Well
OLEAND E * known and admired
for its profusion of large double blossoms
of delicate colors. They will commence
blooming when very small and their great
beauty is a revelation toall. Choicest
mixed, pkt. 4c.

These are high-
lyvalued for the

ORNAMENTAL
(OT att

the flower border attractive during the
summer and for the use of the spikes or
panicles ina dried state for winter bou-
quets, etc. Mixed, pkt. ic.

For decorating the green-

PA LMS. house, lawn, piazzas, parlor,

dinner table, ete. Easily grown from
seed. Soak in luke warm water and plant
in light soil. Choicest mixed, pkt. Lic.

PAMPAS GRASS,

or Gynerium.

autumn.
can be kept over in frames.

A most beautiful lawn plant,
growing 6 to 10 feet high, bearing
large, white woolly plumes in the
In the north it will require protection in winter, or it

Try it. Pkt. 4c.
} PASSION FLOWER This elegant vine is easily
* grown from seed, and it is
well worth your while to try it. It is very beautiful for windows
and when planted out in summer it makes a magnificent climber,
growing very rapidly. Choicest mixed, pkt. 5c.
They commence to flower early and

\PETUNIAS.
; continue a mass of bloom through-

out the entire season, until killed by frost. They are easily cul-
tivated, requiring a rich soil and a sunny situation. This strain
ofseed has been carefully selected, and a bed sown from them
willbe a miss of gay colors the entire season. No flower has
' been more improved the past few years than the Petunia.
BUCKBEE’S NEW DOUBLE LARGE FLOWERING—Fine strain with
flowers measuring from 3 to 4 inches across. Comprising
» the most beautiful shades. Choicest mixed, pkt.30 seeds 10c.
'GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA—A California strain of great beauty,
size and luxuriance. The flowers are of immense size, often
measuring from 4 to 5 inches across, but the variety of colors,
mirkings, veinings and blotching distinguish them from all
others. They are usually ruffled and fringed on the edges, and
present a great variety of beautiful effects, many colors being
rich and glowing, while others are very delicate. In grand
mixture. Pkt. 100 seeds, 10c. :

SINGLE MIXED—A very fine mixture, comprising a wide range
} ofcolors. Pkt. 200 seeds, 5c.

Either for out-door or window cult-
ure few plants are equal to this.

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PHACELIA Aneasily grownannual that will commence

* to bloom a month from the time seed is sown
in the openground. Erect, cup-shaped flowers of a lovely blue
Flowers profusely anda long time. Its shade of color is one of
the rarest and loveliest seen among blues. It isa superb pot

plant. Pkt. 3c.
PO RTU LACA One of the most showy and beautiful
°* annuals, with abundant, highly colored
flowers. For baskets, beds, masses or edging it is invaluable.

The plant is dwarf and trailing; about six inches high. It re-
quires scarcely any water and succeeds best in warm, sandy soil.
CHOICEST DOUBLE MIXED—Portulaca cannot always be depended
upon to come double, about 60 to 70 per cent. being a fair aver-
age of double flowers. The seed'I offer has been saved with
extra care from the fine colors and will give a good proportion of
double flowers. Pkt. 300 seeds, 4c. :
SINGLE MIXED—A great variety of colors.

Pkt. 300 seeds, 8c.

PRIMULA SINENSIS. Many persons seem to

; think Primulas are suc-
(Chinese Primrose.) cessfully propagated only
in a greenhouse, hence we find amateurs often reluctant to at-
tempt their culture. They are unequaled as winter bloomers,
easily grownif the right conditions are observed, and give a suc-
cession of flowers throughout the season and are prized for both
their beauty and their delicate fragrance. Superfine mixed,
pkt. 40 seeds, 10c.

RHODOCH ITON Splendid climber, growing about 10
‘ ° feet high and a pretty subject for

Volubile. trellises. Flowers are 2 inches long,

curiously formed and of arich claret red, and hang on long grace-
ful stems. Flowers from seed the first season. Pkt. 20 seeds, 10c
RHODANTH E One of the finest and most beautiful of
; ° the many varieties of everlastings. The

flowers are of various colors. For winter bouquets the blossoms
should be gathered before fully expanded, and if dried in the

shade will retain their brilliancy for years. Tender annual; one
foot high. Finest mixed, pkt. 3c.
A grand

ae RAINBOW PLANT. 4¢73"

growing 3 feet high in pyramidical spirals
of thick foliage. Each leaf is composed
of two colors, and in August they begin
to turn on the upper part of the branches
to the most brilliant colors of the rain-
bow, presentinga beautiful display which
few plants can equal, much less excel.
They are indeed a plant of glory as pot
plants, and we believe that they will also
range high for open ground culture. Half
hardy annual. Choicest strain, pkt. 75
seeds, 5c.

RICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS
ENORMIS.

This plant attracts universal attention
and is pronounced one of the finest foliage
plants grown. Leaves are very large,
brownish purple when young, shading to dark green with red-
ish ribs. Seeds are large, white marbled with black. Pkt. 8c.

RICINUS, ZANZIBARIENSIS ENORMIS.

The various varieties of this flower
are noted for their extreme richness

BUCKBEE’S PRIZE
of color, profuseness of blossoms,
MEDAL PHLOX. aHalleneile eae ation ue blooi “Te

one of our finest annuals, and whether in clumps or masses, looks
equally beautiful. Hardy annual, 1!4 feet high.
been so improved the past few years that I quote only the finest
varieties.

BLACK WARRIOR—Nearest approach to black that we have in any
flower, being an intense crimson, deep and clear. Pkt. 100 seeds,
only de.

DAZZLER—An exceedingly brilliant variety of the clearest, richest
scarlet imaginable. Handsome for bedding in masses. Pkt.
100 seeds, Sc. |

PURITY—A beautiful pure white variety of large size. Pkt. 100]
seeds, ic.

NEW DOUBLE MIXED—Very desirable class. Flowers are double
and semi-double, and last much longer than those of the single
Phlox. Pkt. 100 seeds, 7c. |

PERENNIAL, OR HARDY PHLOX—These rank among the finest |
herbacious perennials for beds and borders. Mixture of finest
sorts. Pkt. 25 seeds, ic.

BUCKBEE’S STARRED AND FRINGED PHLOX—Very dis- 7
tinct and beautiful. The petals, unlike the other varie- {
ties, are partly fringed and serrated in such a manner
as to give them a star-like appearance. The beauty is
enhanced by a white margin, which borders the edges of the
petals in many instances. Finest mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds, dc.

BUCKBEE’S PRIZE MIXED—The finest mixture of all large flow-
ering sorts in the greatest variety of color. A fine way to se-|
cure an assortment of Phlox. Pkt. 100seeds, 5c: 1402.25¢; 1 0z.75c. |

GOOD MIXED—This mixture contains many standard and novelty
varieties. Pkt. 100 seeds, 3c: 440z. 30c; 1 oz. 50c.

SPECIAL OFFER—One packet each of the above eight varieties of |
Phlox for only 30c.

Mrs. J. Sprinkle, Toronto, Canada, writes: We never bought}
so many good flower seeds for the same amount of money before.

ORIENTAL POPPIES Great advance has been made

* in recent years in the develop-
ment of the Poppy, which has brought it into deserved pop-
ularity, and it may be safely said that no other flower produces
a more brilliant display of colors during the blooming period.

The Phlox has | AMERICAN FLAG—Beautiful new variety; flowers very large and

double, snow white, bordered with scarlet. Foliage bluish green.
Pkt. 100 seeds, 6c. .

DANEBROG—Double flowers of deep red; each petal being marked
at the base with a white blotch. Pkt. 100 seeds, ic.

CARNATION FLOWERED—Double, of large size, and in great yva-
riety of colors. Pkt. 200 seeds, 3c. ‘

ICELAND—Perennial variety; colors range from pure white and
yellow to orange scarlet. Pkt. 100 seeds, ic.

MEPHISTO—Very unique and striking, of a rich glowing dark
scarlet, blotched with velvety black. Pkt. 100 seeds, ic.

MIKADO—F lowers are of pure white at the back, the fringed edges
are of brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 100 seeds, dc.

PAEONY FLOWERED—F'lowers in size and color are equal to
Paeonies. Mixed colors. Pkt. 200 seeds, 3c.

PEACOCK—The most striking feature of the flower is the conspic-
uous glossy zone which marks the petals, forming a complete
ring. Pkt. 100 seeds, 5c.

ROSEBUD—Considered by many the prettiest of all; like a rosette.
Beautiful colors and shadings. Pkt. 100 seeds, dc.

SHIRLEY—Similar in every way to the Wild Scarlet Field Poppy
of England. Strikingly handsome. Pkt. 100 seeds, dc.

SNOW DRIFT—Pure white; grand. Pkt. 100 seeds, dc.

TULIP—A dazzling variety, resembling the Tulip in shape; color,
intense scarlet. Pkt. 100 seeds, dc.

VESUVIUS—A_ rich, strikingly beautiful vivid scarlet variety.
Pit. 100 seeds, 5c.

GRANDEST MIXED—An elegant mixture of standard and novelty
varieties. Will makea grand display. Pkt. 200 seeds, 4c;¢ oz.
40c; 1 oz. T5e.

SPECIAL OFFER—One packet each of the above 14 varieties of Pop-
pies for only 50c.

AD my A

BUCKBEE’S NEW GILT EDGED

Choicest stock seed guaranteed direct from originator.

SWEET PEAS.

Pkt. 25c, 5 Pkts. for

HE SWEET PEA has become one of the most popular of cultivated flowers, and
aA admired not only in the largest and best ‘‘ places,’ but in the humblest garden.
Not only do they readily adapt themselves to circumstances, giving lots of bloom, no
matter now unfavorable the conditions, but repay better care and culture, with a pro-
portionate abundance of bloom. Everyone who cultivates flowers should plant Sweet
f Peas, for the list of distinct and beautiful varieties is now so large that no one will tire
of them.
CUPID—The great Sweet Pea novelty for 1896, which, unlike all others, grows only 5
inches high. Through the courtesy of my friends, Burpee & Co.,am able to offer this
splendid novelty, which will prove a revelation to all lovers of Sweet Peas.
, The foliage is very dark green, blossoms pure, waxy-white, of unequaled sub-
’ stance, and fully as large as ‘** Emily Henderson.’? The plant does not grow
over five inches high, and never more than 12 to 15 inches in diameter. The
_ as stems are about 4 inches long, bearing two to three blossoms, all very near the
endof the stem. It is a wonderfully free bloomer and begins to flower early
in May and continues until November. The seed is white and of usual size.
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$1.00, or 12 Pkts. for $2.00.

SEGRE

APPLE BLOSSOM—Standards rose pink; lighter at the base; wings
lighter than standard. A very large and handsome flower, ap-
propriately named Apple Blossom; though of slightly brighter
color. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; 0z. 10c; 14 1b. 25c; Ib. 75ce.

BLANCHE SURPEE-4-Mr. Eckford’s latest novelty, pure white, of
exquisite form and immense size. Standards, shell shaped; of
‘| great substance; a wonderfully profuse bloomer; usually bearing
| three flowers to a stem; a very chaste variety. Pkt. 10c.
'/BLANCHE FERRY-3-(Improved)—Fine form, bright pink;
wings large, rounded and white. Plant dwarf and an
early and abundant bloomer, giving the most flowers
aud continuing to furnish them jonger than any other Wed
sort. Pkt. 50seeds, 4c; 0z. 10c; 14 1b. 25c; Ib. Vc. a
BLUSHING BEAUTY —An exceedingly large, perfectly formed and
beautifully colored flower. Standard large, very thick, and
both it and the wings are a peculiarly beautiful, delicate soft
pink. One of the most popular varieties. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; oz.
0c; 44 1b. 25c; 1b. 90c.

OREATTON-1-One of the darkest and richest colored. Standard
large, rounded and rich satin-like maroon; the large, broad ex-
panded wings are similar in color to the standard, but witha
slight tinge of blue. Vine short, but vigorous. An early and
abundant bloomer. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; 0z. 10c; 14 1b. 25c; lb. Tic.
OUNTESS OF RADNOR- Very distinct and beautiful shade of lay-
ender. The flowers are large and of great substance. Pkt. 50
seeds, 4c; 0z. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1b. 90c.

UKE OF CLARENCE—Very beautiful hooded variety. <A brilliant
shade of rosy claret. Extra large. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; oz. 10c;
14 lb. 25c; 1b. 90c.

MILY HENDERSON—A perfectly pure white variety oy great
beauty. Especially fine for cut flower work. One of the best.
Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; 0z. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; lb. 90c.

RAND BLUE-6-The bluest of Sweet Peas. Standard large, broad,
bright purple-blue. Wings expanded, and lighter and brighter
blue than the standard. Flower stems long and usually produc-
ing puree blossoms each. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; 0z.10c; 14 lb. 25c;

emis
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‘ah.

GNEA-5-Standard narrow, long, erect, rich magentarose; wings,
darker colored. A brilliant and attractive flower. Pkt. 50 seeds,
4c; 0z.10c; 14 lb. 25c; lb. 90c.
ADY BEACONSFIELD—Very fine.
_ Wings pale primrose-yellow. One of the handsomest.
seeds, 4c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1b. 90c. »
ONARCH—Standard large, fine form, rich maroon. Wings very
large and expanded, quite similar in color to the standard, but

Light salmon pink standards,
Pkt. 50

having a blue shade. One of the newer Eckford varieties. Pkt.
50 seeds, 4c; 0z. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1b. 90c.

MRS. SANKEY—Standard round, perfect in form, very thick, deli-
cate shell pink; wings of fine form and a little lighter than
standard. One of the most delicately beautiful of the pink va-
rieties, only becoming white as it fades. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; oz.
10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1b. 90c.

ORANGE PRINCE—Of rare beauty. Orange salmon standards, with
bright pink wings. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; oz. 10c; 14 1b. 25c; 1b. 90c.

PRIMROSE—Standard medium size, rather long, yellowish white
in front and pronounced primrose yellow on the back. Wings
are large, well formed and nearly white. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; oz.
10c; 14 lb. 25e; 1b. 90c.

PRINCESS OF WALES-7-Standard broad, flat, striped purple on
nearly white ground; wings very large and lighter colored than
standard. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; 0z. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1b. 75c.

THE SENATOR-2-Standard broad, very large, delicate lavender,
nearly covered with stripes and splashes of purple maroon. The
wings are medium size, round and striped with a bluer shade
than the standard. Plant vigorous and a late bloomer, Pkt.
50 seeds, 4c; 02. 10c; 14 Ib. 25c; lb. 75e.

THE QUEEN—Standard short, round. Wings very large and well
expanded. The flowers are clear white and the plant a free
bloomer. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; 02z.10c; 14 1b. 25c; lb. 75e.

VENUS—Standard large, of fineform and substance; a delicate and
yet brilliant rose pink. Wings similar to the standard. Plant
very vigorous and by many considered the best of the newer
sorts. Pkt. 50 seeds, 4c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1b. 90e.

BUCKBEE’S GILT EDGED MIXED—Contains in splendid mixture
the above magnificent sorts as well as many new hybrids, and
will furnish flowers to the delight and astonishment of every be-
holder. Pkt. 100 seeds, 6c; 0z. 10c; 14 1b. 30c; Ib. $1.00.

GOCD MIXED—Will afford a grand and beautiful display. Don’t
fail to give them a trial. Pkt. 40 seeds, 8c; 0z. 6c; 14 lb. 15c;
1b. 50e.

SPECIAL OFFER—One packet each of the above 22 Grandest of all
Sweet Peas, including Cupid, for only $1.00.

CAN SMELL THEIR FRAGRANCE A MILE AWAY.

E. U. Kimbark, Evanston, Ill., writes: ‘‘ he flower seed which
I purchased of you did splendidly. Am particularly pleased with

the Sweet Peas. It keeps me busy cutting the stems, and the
fragrance is easily caught a mile away.”’

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SALPIGLOSSIS. The graceful flowers, borne on long |
stems, range in color from the most |
delicate shades of light blue and straw color-to the deepest pur- |
ple and richest brown and maroon. The quaint funnel shaped |
flowers somewhat resemble those of the Petunia, and are borne
in great profusion. The metalic gloss and distinct veinings of the
petals present almost the appearance of jeweled enamels. Large
flowering mixed, pkt. 150 seeds. 4c.

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S A L V I A One of the grandest plants in cultivation—a |

bed of them surpassing the finest scarlet geran- |
or Scarlet Sage. iums in brilliancy and continuous bloom, the
flower spikes often measuring 10 to 12 inches in length, and there
are as many as 200 spikes on a well grown plant. From the time
they first begin to flower, the plants are never out of bloom until
killed by the frosts. It is easily grown from seed and will prove
a constant delight to everyone. Pkt. 25 seeds, 5c.

SCABIOSA Theold and well-known Sweet Scabious is not

s as generally cultivated as it deserves. The

or Mourning Bride. perfectly double flowers are useful for cutting;

they are gracefully borne upon long, slender stems, well above
the foliage. Choicest double mixed, pkt. 75 seeds, 4c.

SCH IZANTH US nuals, of much interest and beauty,

or Butterfly Flower. and when well grown rival in singu-
larity of colors and markings of the orchids. Large flowers spot-
ted with crimson, lilac, purple and yellow, and the petals are cut
in a picturesque manner. In pots in the conservatory or house
few plants are more attractive; also elegant ina bouquet or vase.
and fine for bedding. Choice mixed, pkt. 150 seeds, 4c.

SEDUM rock or rustic work, hanging baskets, etc. Dur-

or Stonecrop. ine the summer they expand their brilliant, star-
shaped flowers in profusion. Mixed colors; hardy perennial.
Choicest mixed, pkt. 4c.

Elegant and very free blooming an-

A pretty and useful little plant, very desirable for

SALVIA OR SCARLET SAGE.
One of the most desirable and fascinating climbing

SMI LAX. vines. Willgrow several feet high the first sea-
son. Fine for hanging baskets. Pkt. 50 seeds, dc, 24 oz. 30ce, oz. 50c.
or Cleome—Most beautiful of all

SPI D ER FLOWER garden favorites. Flowers deep

purple pink. Stamens severalinches long, hence the name. Pkt.4c

SENSITIVE PLANT The Sensitive Plant is very
* chaste and elegant in foli- |
age, the leaves being
delicately pinnated,
while it bears attractive
“small pink flowers ‘in
globose heads. It affords
much amusement by its
sensitive character-eyen
when slightly touched
the leaves instantly close
and droop; easily grown.
Pkt. 4c.

Although
sii ELL robust
FLOWER and easi-
or Molucca. ly grown
every-

where, this interesting
annual from Syria is but
little known and annual- ] if
ly excites much attention !
when growing on our seed farms. It grows from 2123 feet
high, sending up a strong centralstem with numerous branches,
each of which is so completely surrounded by flowers as to leave
scarcely any room for the leaves. The flower is very curious,
unlike anything else; its large shell-like calyx is green and deli-
cately veined, containing within it the very small corolla, which
is white, striped with purple. When cut or broken it emits a
delightfully strong fragrance of balm, Pkt. 5c.

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TEN WEEKS STOCKS,

TRUMPET CREEPER.

or Feather Grass—One of the most
beautiful everlasting grasses. In-
dispensable for winter
bouquets. Hardy peren-
nial. Pkt. 4c.

SUN FLOWER

or Helianthus.

The best and most effect-
ive of all annual Sunflow-
ers. Flowers immense
from 12 to 15 inches in

STIPA PENNATA

diameter. Choicest va-
rieties mixed, pkt. 25

seeds, 3c, oz. 10c.

SWEET
WILLIAM

For display in the garden it
is unsurpassed. The seed
planted very early in the spring will blossom the following sum-
mer, or if planted in August will make fine blooming plants for

spring. Hardy perennial. Choicest mixed, pkt. 125 seeds, 4c.
A handsome half hardy shrub, bearing

TEA PLANT. white flowers from November till spring.

It is a native of China and grows 2 to 6 feet high. Pkt. 10c.

V4 Indispensable where a

TEN WEEKS STOCKS. fine display of flowers is

wanted. Tosuch perfection has selection brought them, that
good seed will give a large proportion of flowers as double and as
largeas the named sorts grown from cuttings. Choicest mixed,

pkt. 50 seeds, 5c.
TH RIFT A dainty little plant, forming compact tufts of
* narrow green foliage, which makes it valuable for
edges. Flowers bright pink borne in clusters on tallstems. PEt. 5c.
or Black Eyed Susan—Very fine trailing

TH UN B ERGIA plant. Blossoms are yellow, orange, buff
and white, with various colored eyes. Mixed, pkt. 25seeds, 4c.
TORENIA or Angel’s Wings—A lovely littleannual. Blooms

profusely all summer. Its snowy white blossoms,

pretty foliage and neat habit of growth are always greatly ad-
mired. Itisa gem. Choicest mixed, pkt. 150seeds,i5c. ~

TRITOMA Commonly called “Red Hot Poker Plant” or

* “Torch Flower.’? Splendid, hardy, perennial

plants, admirably adapted for single clumps on the lawn or
among shrubbery, where its tall spikes of orange red flowers
make ane‘tective display from August until December. Pkt. dc.

Rapid growing, hardy
climbing vine; covered
summer and fall with charming and beautiful masses of bloom.
Flowers are of large size and exceedingly brilliant and showy.
A large well grown vine in full bloom makes a picture never to
be forgotten. You can find nothing in the way of aclimber more
satisfactory in every respect. Pkt 4e.

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BuckBee’s CosmMoPoLiTAN VERBENAS.

The most magnificent strain ever offered; the single florets are
of immense size, scarcely covered bya silver half dollar,and
the colors are simply superb, including all the most popular
shades. The trusses are of unusual size, completely covering
the plant with profusion of bloom. Start seed early, under
glass, if possible, that good strong plants may be had for trans-
planting to the garden. They will commence blooming in June
and continue until after severe frosts, and during this entire
time nothing will attract more attention than the bed or clump
of Verbenas. In August cuttings may be taken from. some of
the best ones and potted up for winter
blooming. Our prize strains are the finest in
cultivation. Splendid mixed, pkt. 100 seeds,
10c;3 pKts. 25c.

ODORATA—A peculiar Verbena, entirely dis-
tinct from every other sort. A very hardy,
quick grower, blooming in spikes instead of
flat clusters, and holding its white blossoms
erect. Sweet-scented and a profuse bloomer.
Plants compact and dwarf. Sow early. Pkt.
100 seeds, 5c.

PRIMROSE—A great advance toward the cov-
eted yellow Verbena. Soft, pale yellow, or

Primrose, very pleasing. Pkt. 100 seeds, 10c.
STRIATA—Every one admires the striped Verbena. Its colors are
clear and vividly contrasted. Selected strain. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

GOLDEN BEDDER—A very interesting variety, with golden yellow
foliage. Pkt, 100 seeds, 10c.

LEMON VERBENA—This elegant fragrant plant is easily grown
from seed and succeeds well anywhere. Have a good bed of it
in the garden over summer, that you can cut its fragrant foliage
and flowers to make up with bouquets. Pkt. 100 seeds, 10ce.

BLUE KING—Grand new variety of a beautiful blue shade; fine
size; a prime favorite. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

OCEAN CREST—The cloicest white variety, trusses

| largeand compact, Very fragrant. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

FIREBRAND—Dazzling scarlet color, large size and prolitic
bloomer; superior for cut flowers. Pkt. 100 seeds, 8c.

CHOICEST PRIZE MIXTURE—An elegant mixture, including all
the rare and standard sorts. Pkt. 100 seeds. Sc.

GOOD MIXED—Includes all the splendid varieties from a named
collection. Pkt. 100 seeds, dc.

SPECIAL OFFER—For only 75c I will send one packet each of the

WEATHER PLANT.

WALLFLOWER A favorite English Hower, some-
° what like Ten-Weeks-Stocks. A
half hardy perennial; very fragrant and fine for, cutting or for
pots. Where winters are not very severe the’ Wallflower will
live with protection, blooming in spring. Finest mixed, pkt. 5c.

This beautiful plant has, dur-

WEATHER PLANT. ing the last two years, cre-

ated a great sensation throughout the world. It is said that the
leaves by changing their position, foretell the state of the
weather two days in advance, and extensive experiments, by or-
der of the Prince of Wales, sometime since, proves that it is in
truth prophetic. My cut shows the position the leaves are sup-
posed to assume in foretelling the weather. If the leaves stand
upward from the twig, making with each other an angle of 45
degrees, the sky will be cloudless and the weather beautiful in
all respects. If they stand out straight, changeable weather is
indicated. As the leaves droop below the twig the indications
range toward rain until, when the leaves hang straight down
water may be expected to fall almost in torrents. Pkt. 10c.

WILD FLOWER GARDEN.

Pkt. 300 seeds, 5c;

A mixture of many
varieties of easily
oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 50c, lb. $1.75.

grown flowers.
A plant with delicately handsome foliage,

WH ITLAVIA. producing beautiful violet blue bell-shaped

flowers in drooping clusters half an inch in length. Hardy annual.

Mixed, pkt. 2e.

XERANTH EM UM Of compact habit, free flowering

* and of the easiest cultivation.

Leaves are covered with silvery down and flowers are pure
white, deep purple and yellow. Hardy annual. Pkt. 3c.

ness the Zinnias, and no flower has been

ZINNIA.
more improved in size and beauty. None

bloom more continuously throughout the entire summer. It gives
the most for the money of any flower, and is so easily grown and
handsome that it will always be popular. Flowers keep in perfect
condition for weeks, and each plant is literally covered with bloom.
BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH FLOWERED—The best in cultivation, plants
of vigorous.growth, three feet high, profuse bloomers. Flowers
are extremely double and brilliant in color, while in size they
surpass all other Zinnias. Grand prize mixed, pkt. 100 seeds, 10c.
MAMMOTH ZEBRA—A fine strain, representing all the leading col-
ors, but all striped. ‘This is really the finest strain of striped or
Zebra Zinnias in cultivation. Pkt. 100 seeds, 10ce.
FIREBALL—Dwartf habit, large double blossoms of intense scarlet,
as round and perfect asa ball. It makesa fine border or mass,
its bright color showing to great advantage. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c.
SNOWBALL—Exactly like Fireball except
color, Which is snow white and makes a
charming contrast. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c.
CRESTED AND CURLED—The flowers are
large and double, the petals being twisted
and curved into most graceful forms. The
range of color is also remarkable. Plants
grow in bushes 2 feet in diameter, and
are covered with flowers, borne well above
the foliage. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c.
LILLIPUT MIXED—These plants grow half
the height of the ordinary Zinnias, branch-
ing and blooming freely, blossoms small,
but double and of exceedingly brilliant colors. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c.
BUCKBEE’S SUPERIOR DOUBLE MIXED—An elegant strain, includ-
ing the grandest mixture of double flowers of large size and bril-
liant colors. Pkt. 50 seeds, 5e.

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in pots make lovely blooming plants by early summer, and will
continue in growth and bloom a year. Mixed colors, 100 seeds, 5c.
Many persons have been deterred

WATER LILLIES. from attempting the culture of

water plants by the idea that a special greenhouse and water |
tank must be built for their accoommodation. True the various |
varieties may be had in flower almost all the year round in such
a structure, yet they can be grown with equal success out of
doors in ponds or shallow streams of water having muddy bot-
toms, or in acquariums, or tanks in the house, Pkt., 10 seeds, 8c.

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4 CALLIOPSIS—Best mixed.

5 MARIGOLD—Choicest mixed.

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One Full Size Packet Each of the above 15 Varieties, 7 MOURNING BRIDE_ Mixed.
8 ORNAMENTAL GRASSES—Mixed.
9 PANSY—World’s Fair Mixed.
PETUNIA—Single mixed.
PiNK—Double inixed. |
PHLOX—Good mixed.
POPPY—Grandest mixed.
SWEET PEAS—Mixed.
VERBENA—Mixed.

Mailed to any address for 25c, or 7 collections for $1.00.

This is a bona fide offer (much below cost), made to introduce

my SUPERIOR FLOWER SEEDS to new customers.

Remember! I can not make a single change in this collection, and uo
* other varieties can be sold at this price.

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newspapers offering 300 varieties, etc., for a small sum, for

which you receive one packet of common mixed seeds (I say
nothing about the age, but if they were American citizens
instead of seeds they would no doubt be entitled to vote),

BUT REMEMBER! For only 50cI will send postpaid to
you these 25 separate packets of flower seed as named
above. This collection of pretty and easily grown annuals
is put up especially to advertise and introduce my flower
seeds to new customers at actual cost, believing if you are
satisfied I can depend on your future orders.

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THE ROSE WONDER OF THE CENTURY.

CRIMSON RAMBLER—This new Climbing Polyantha Rose is the
sensation of the day, and well it may be, for it is indeed a mar-
vel. Originating in Japan, and may well be considered
the latest and best contribution from the ‘ Flowery}
Kingdom” to the Gardens of the World. It is perfectly
hardy in open ground, will grow S to 10 feet in a season. AAR
An everbloomer, continuing from early spring till late fall, the
flowers, appearing in great panicles as large as a man’s hat,
and of a deep, rich crimson color, like blood-colored velvet. The
flowers, when cut, last two weeks in water, and fully a month
on the bush, which is a perfect mass of rich crimson at all times.
It can be grown in various ways, as a pillar rose, a trellis rose,
and for covering a wallit has no equal, and when pegged down
it will forma bed of itself. Cut back it is a magnificent pot rose
for the window. It is aiways in bloom, even when very small,
and is easily trimmed to a bushy grower. Crimson Rambler has
been awarded highest honors and medals by the leading Horti-
cultural Societies throughout the world. Every garden in
America should have this Rose. I have placed the price within
reach of all. Strong, healthy plants 25¢c each; $2.50 per dozen.
(Buyers should have plants shipped by express when possible.) |

Seven More Magnificent Climbing Roses.

BALTIMORE BELLE—One of the best hardy climbers, beautiful
grower; flowers in exquisite clusters, pale blush,variegated car-
mine, rose and white. Hardy everywhere.

WILLIAM ALLEN RICHARDSON—Superior novelty, an acknowl-
edged leader, vigorous, healthy grower, hardy everywhere. Free '

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bloomer, ground color of flowers orange-yellow, with a softer
lighter shade outlining the petals while the center is suffused
with the most beautiful sunset shades.

MARY WASHINGTOR—Raised by General Washington and named
by the ‘‘ Father of His Country ” in honor of his mother. Vig-
orous rapid grower. Flowers large, pure white and very double,
borne in endless numbers all summer. Its fragrance is tinged
with that old-fashioned musky flavor, so admired in olden times.
Hardy everywhere.

MARECHAL NEIL—Grandest of all golden yellow roses. It has a
climbing habit and should not be pruned too closely. Flowers
superb, of extra large size. Very double and deliciously fragrant.
Perfectly hardy in the South.

GREVILLE, OR SEVEN SISTERS-—Rapid growing, beautiful va-
riety. Flowers borne in large clusters, varying in color from
light pink to crimson. Hardy everywhere.

TENNESSEE BELLE—Strong, vigorous, graceful grower. Free
bloomer, flowers of a bright, beautiful pink; fulland fragrant.
Perfectly hardy everywhere.

QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIES—A evreat favorite; strong and rapid
grower; hardy everywhere. Flowers large and globular of a
bright rosy red color.

Thrifty plants, 15c each, $1.50 doz. except where
noted; or the set of eight grand varieties,

ineeinivites including Crimson Rambler, for $1.00. Extra
large two-year-old plants of all the above varieties, except Crimson
Rambler, 25c each, $2.00 doz.

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NEW, GRAND, INCOMPARABLE VARIETIES.

If roses are designed for out-door planting, select

Culture:

As a fertilizer nothing surpasses fine, well decomposed manure.

keep temperature from 56° at night to 75° during the day.

a sheltered sunny location. If for in-door, give a sunny window,
Roses may be grown to perfection. in ordinary garden soil.
Set the plants a little deeper than formerly, arrange the roots in

their natural positions, and cover with fine earth, pressing it firmly around them. Then water and guard agaiust too much sun at

first.
This will keep your roses in fine, healthy condition.
sorts I use in large quantities for cut flower purposes.

THE SIX BEST NEW TEA ROSES.

BRIDESMAID—(Tea)-1-This exquisite new rose is a sport from the
old favorite Catherine Mermet. The Bridesmaid retains all the
good qualities of its parent, and is very similar in every respect,
save color, which is about two shades darker, being a bright
soft pink, never affected in color by the weather. It is a valuable
acquisition, greatly admired by all. You shouldn’t be without
it. Each 10c.

BELLE SIEBRECHT—(Hybrid Tea)—A truly superb Rose, a solid
pink of the richest shade; a rare color. The flowers, ,,,
which are sweetly perfumed, are large, beautifully
formed, and of that long, tapering shape, with high
centre, and when half blown the petals reflex ina very SAS
graceful manner. It has received the Gold Medal of the °
National Rose Society of Great Britain and first-class certificates
from all the leading horticultural societies in Europe and Amer-
ica. Itis much richer and more brilliant in color than either
American Beauty or Bridesmaid, and in shape more graceful, and
develops and holds its color perfectly in dull weather. Dean
Hole, of England, the acknowledged greatest Rosarian, and the
author of the ‘‘ Book on Roses” says: “Tt is not only the fine
form and most beautiful color, which all must admire, but also
the vigorous habit and endurance of the flowers, all of which
will make it to be universally welcomed.’’ Each 35c.

KAISERINA AUGUSTA VICTORIA—(Hybrid Tea)—7—Pure ivory |

A flower of grand build from the very first bud-form
till the rose drops its petals. This variety can be had in great
purity of color throughout the year. Each 10c.

MRS. W. C. WHITNEY—(Hybrid Tea)—A grand new rose of deep
clear pink shade; buds long and rounded, immense in size, and
long, heavy stems. The flowers are double and of the sweetest
fragrance. Free in growth. Each 25c.

MRS. PIERREPONT MORGAN—(Tea)—2-Sport from Mme. Cusin and
a much more robust and superior grower. Flowers larger and
very double. Coloris intensely bright cerise or rose pink. 5c.

SOUV. DE WOOTTON-3-(Hybrid Tea)—Unquestionadly one of the
finest for either summer or winter blooming. Color is a beauti-
ful shade of crimson, deliciously fragrant, a constant and prolific
bloomer. Will live out all winter in this latitude. Each 1ic.

SPECIAL OFFER—The set of 6 new Tea Roses for only $1.00.

white.

Keep the soil around the plants loose and free from weeds.
My varieties are the very best in their respective colors up to date, and are the

Pot roses thrive much better if foliageis sprayed every day.

THE SIX BEST NEW HARDY ROSES.

ROGER LAMBEKIN—The new hardy variegated Rose; a novelty of
the most striking order. Petals are irregular on the edge like a
double Petunia. The color is glowing crimson throughout, ex-
eept the edges of the petals, which are all distinctly marked
with a white band, forming a sharp contrast, and the most
unique colors known inroses. The foliage is large and hand-
some. The growth is free and vigorous and the fragrance is de-
lightful. Perfectly hardy. Each 35c.

, | DINSMORE—This fine variety possesses all the desirable qualities

of a bedding rose. Good color, fine form, a profuse bloomer, and
stands the rigor of our Northern winters without protection.
Flowers are large, double, and of a dazzling scarlet crimson color
and have that rich spicy fragrance peculiar to the best hybrid
roses. Perfectly hardy. 15c each.

MARGARET DICKSON—5—New Rose.—(Awarded the gold medal
and six first-class certificates in England). No other rose ever
received so many certificates of merit in a single year, and while
it is practically new in America, I have no hesitation in
saying it is the best white Hybrid Perpetual for garden plant-
ing. Color is white with pale flesh center, Petals very large,
shell-shape. The flowers are produced singly on long, stiff
stems, double, and have the true Magnolia fragrance. Each 25c.

CHAMPION OF THE WORLD—8—This is one of the grandest of all
new roses. It is claimed that one plant of it will produce more
flowers during the year than ten plants of any Tea Rose. Al-
ways in full bloom. Plants which have bloomed all summer in
the garden may be pottedin.the autumn and will bloom profusely
all winter in any window. Blossoms are perfectly double to the
centre, good shape, both in bud and blossom, while its color is a
rich, deep, rosy pink, darker and richer than Hermosa,and a

large for an ever-bloomer, and as fine as La France, or the best
hybrid perpetual. Has a delicious fragrance. Though a per-
petual bloomer it is as hardy and robust as an oak, and is the
most healthy rose extant. Perfectly hardy. Each lic.
CAPTAIN HAYWARD-4-Bright crimson carmine color, perfect form
very sweet, always opens well, does not mildew; hardy. _25c.
CLIO-6-Flesh color; rosy pink center; large globular; hardy. 25c.

SPECIAL OFFER—The set of above 6 varieties for only $1.00.

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Culture They should be planted in as small jars as possible, otherwise they yield more leaves than bloom. Select good, rich
* loam, about one quarter sweet rotted manure or leaf mould with a little sand if possible. Plenty of moisture is neces-
sary at all times, and they delight ina partially shady rather than warm situation. Follow these simple instructions and you can

not fail to procure an abundance of flowers.

MAMMOTH EVERBLOOMING WHITE CALLA—1—One of the grand-
est, most majestic of all Callas, being a great favorite every-
where. Its foliage alone makes it desirable as a decorative
plant, being of perfect form, with large, stately leaves of a
bright green color, giving it a tropical appearance. Add to this
its profusion of superb white flowers, yielded throughout the
season, and you have a plant: you' may well be proud of. My
select stock is adapted for pot culture everywhere, also for ac-
quariums, etc. Try this beauty. Strong bulbs, which will
please you, 20c each, 3 for only 50c.

TRUE LITTLE GEM—2—The pet of all is this new and beautiful
minature Calla, growing only about 8 inches high, it isindeed a
beauty, completely enveloped as it is with its regal white blos-
soms throughout the entire season. Itisas easily grown as the
other Callas and will be a constant delight to you and your
friends. Be careful of spurious stock. Send tome for true fine
bulbs. 25c each, 3 for only 60e.

NEW SPOTTED LEAF OR BOUQUET—3—A great favorite every-
where, each plant being a veritable bouquet in itself. It is of
the dwarf, compact, bushy habit, producing a mass of amazingly
beautiful leaves, and an abundance of small pure white Callas,
so small that they serve admirably for corsage bouquets. Foliage
is deep green, covered with innumerable white spots, giving the
plant a magnificent appearance. Fine bulbs, 25c each, 3 for 60c.

THE NAPOLEON CLIMBER.

Dioscoreaceae.

The greatest novelty among climbers. Most certainly will this
greatest of all members of the Cinnamon Vine family reach a sum-
mit of popularity that will overshadow its rivals. This charming
climber has a history that is really interesting. When Napoleon
Bonaparte was in the height of his reign all nations bowed to his
conquering power. Many sent him costly presents and souvenirs
almost without end. Among the latter a province of China sent a
bulb of this valuable climber, which was highly cherished by Na-
poleon, and the original may be seen growing at Versailles by all
whomay chance to visit the favorite residence of the Great French
Emperor.

The plants are very nice for sill ornaments, or any out-door pur-
pose, where a climbing vine can be used to good advantace. —
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autumn, but will grow again early in the spring, and so
rapidly as to completely cover any trellis or arbor very
early in the season. The vines often run 25 feet or more,

| and when trained over and above a door or window make an orna-
| ment much admired, while its many clusters of delicate white

flowers send out an amount of fragrance that is truly wonderful,
and the aroma toa great degree resembles cinnamon, which, to
say the least, is very pleasing. The cordate foliave also is exceed-
ingly pretty, being of a glossy green hue. The Napoleon Climber,
though easily grown, will fully award any extra attention given
it. Soilshould be very light and rich, and the plant mulched
thoroughly every fall. Trim roots, that will bloom this year,
grown from stock secured from “original”? at Versailles. 25¢
each, 6 for $1.00.:

WONDERFUL BLACK CALLA, OR KING SOLOMON’S LILY—4—This

grand new variety is the wonder and amazement of all. Comes
direct from the ‘‘Holy Land.’ The magnificent flowers are
sweet-scented and often measure more than a foot in length, by
5 to 8inches in width. Theinside color is of the richest velvety
purplish black imaginable, while the outside is of a pleasing
green... The center spadix rises to a height of 10 to.12 inches and
is of the deepest’ black. The foliage is solid in texture, rich,
deep green, and elegantly resticulated. True original stock,
strong, well grown bulbs 30c each, 3 for only 75c.

SPECIAL OFFER—For only $1.00 1 will send one fine bulb each of

the four rare Callas and one of Napoleon Climber.

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ALEXANDRE BILLARD—One of the finest Red Cannas ever intro-
duced.
of rich carmine, bornein large spikes, standing erect in the midst
of the green foliage. Grows from 8 to 34 feet high.
ALPHONSE BOUVIER—5 ft.—Color brilliant crimson, almost scarlet
when it first opens, changing to a deep, dazzling crimson as flow-
ers develop. It has a habit of dropping the flower cluster a trifle
as the second flowering shoot begins to push above the first, and

the shoots flower three or four times in succession, a large plant |

having as many as forty clusters atatime. 15c each;
doz. ; $10.00 per hundred.

ARMAND PAYNE
having charms peculiarly its own. Ground color creamy yellow
sprinkled over with minute blotches of red. Foliage lighter
shade of green than the other varieties. Grows about 3 feet
high and ‘surmounted by large spikes of flowers. $1.00 each.

CONSTELLATION—A striking variety, distinct from Doyen Jean
Lisbaud. Ground color a trifle deeper shade of canary and the
markings much bolder and of a brighter shade of red. Foliage
deep green, veined lighter. Height, 3 feet. $100 each.

DOYEN JEAN LISBAUD—The daintiest of all spotted Cannas.
Ground color of flowers is soft canary yellow, profusely covered
with small blotches of rich salmon red. Foliage is green and
massive. Grows 214 to 83 feet high and is a profuse bloomer. §$1.

EXPLORATEUR CRAMPBEL—A most superb variety, grows
about 4 ft. high; leaves rich green and nicely shaped. Flowers
large and broad, color a clear vermilion, scarlet tinted, with
crimson spots, distributed very evenly over petals. 15c each;
$1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.

FLORENCE VAUGHAN—4%. ft. —Undoubtedly the finest sent bea
out; color rich golden yellow, spotted with bright red;
flowers of great substance and perfect form, borne in
large heads and in the greatest profusion; foliage massive San
of a rich green color; 200 each; $2.00 per dozen; $15 per hundred.

M. CASIMER PERIER—No words can convey the full grandeur of
this new Canna. It has no weak points, but excels in every
respect, and can truly be ealled a king among its competitors.
It is a dwarf, growing about 3 feet high, possessing luxurious
dark green foliage. The flowers are ‘of immense size, of the
richest cardinal shade, with a touch of yellow in the throat.
The spikes of bloom make a bouquet in themselves. $1.00 each.

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MADAME CROZY—4 ft.—F lowers dazzling crimson scarlet, bordered
with golden yellow; a marvelous and rich combination of colors.
The plant is of vigorous growth, yet very dwarf in habit, rarely
exceeding four feet in height. The foliage is of a rich cheerful
green and very massive. 15c¢ each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100.

MLLE. LISKA LORENZ—Clear shade of yellow, completely covered

| with large blotches of deep blood red. Band of yellow on the

edges with an occasional! glimmer of yellow through the center.

This variety is more profusely marked and spotted than any

other. Foliage green. Height 3 feet. $1.00 each.

| PAPA CANNA—Named in honor of the great Canna specialist, M.

Crozy. Reflects great credit upon its introducer, being seemingly

perfect in every way. Blooms of richest vermilion. $1.00 each.

| PAUL MARQUANT—4°¢ ft.—The most pleasing and beautiful on ac-
count of its large size and entirely distinct and novel color,which
is difficult to describe, and which isfrequeutly compared in soft-
ness to an Orchid, is of a bright salmon scarlet, passing to a rosy
carmine witha peculiar silvery lustre, which lights up the sal-
mon very brightly. The foliage is of a dark green, and its habit
very dwarf. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred.

PAUL SIGRIST, NEW GILT-EDGED CANNA—Fntirely distinct from
all other varieties; it is of the general style and habit of Ma-
dame Crozy, with flowers quite as large as that standard va- ~
riety. The petals are broad and massive, of a rich dazzling
crimson several shades deeper than Alphonse Bouvier, with a
broad, golden yellow border. This variety is a grand acquisi-
tion. Fine plants, 25c each; $2.00 doz.; 315.00 per hundred.

QUEEN CHARLOTTE —3 ft.—A fine new variety from Germany,

claimed to be the finest introduction up to date. The enormous
flower spikes towering grandly above the foliage bear a beauti-
ful bouquet of large flowers of perfect form, w ith petals of vel-
vety grenade blood red, broadly banded with the brightest
canary yellow. Fine plants 50c each; $3.50 per dozen.

SOUV. DU PRES. CARNOT—Distinct variety, commanding attention
wherever seen. Blooms are of extra size anda cross in color be-
tween a rich orange and bright red, favoring the latter. Foliage
also demands special fhention, being a rich bottle green, over-
spread with deep plum, giving it a beautiful effect. Grows about
3feet high. $1.00 each.

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THE CARNATION—Has been so greatly improved within comparatively few years, that it is now pre-eminently one of the popular
flowers. Aside from its fine colors and spicy fragrance, a distinguishing merit is its superb quality of retaining, for a long time after
it has been picked, its brightness and freshness, thus making it of all beautiful flowers the most desirable for table decorations and

personal adornment. CULTURE
house or window-garden in winter.
by cold weather in fall.

If intended for winter flowering, they

growth pinched or cut back to within four or five inches of the main stem.

by which time they will have made strong, bushy plants.

They are very easily grown and bloom freely, either as bedding plants in summer, or in the green-
Planted out in April they will commence flowering in early summer and continue until checked

should be gone over every three or four weeks and all the young
This should be discontinued by the first of September,

They should be taken up and potted before the first of October and kept

shaded and close for a few days, when they will be ready for removal to the conservatory, or window, where they are to bloom.

BRIDESMAID—1—This charming novelty, which I offer for the first
time, is of a very even shade of clear bright pink, color fully as
pleasing as the Bridesmaid Rose. The blooms are of mammoth
size, often measuring 31g to 4 inches across, clove scented and
borne in long, stiff stems 12 to 16 inches long. This new variety
is a strong,vigorous grower and is sure to please every purchaser.
Certificate of meritat Indianapolis Flower Show. 25c; $2.00 doz.

SYLPHIDE—The latest up-to-date Carnation. Strong, vigorous,
healthy grower. Free bloomer, flowers of fine size and do not
burst their calyx. Color clear, white ground, exquisitely
marked with bright scarlet, giving a fine effect. 25c. $2.00 doz.

METEOR —I announce this new variety with great pleasure. Color
of flower isa deep crimson scarlet. It is the exact shade of a
perfect Jacqueminot or Meteor Rose. The plant is a strong vig-
orous grower, with clean foliage, and is a good bloomer, with
large sized flowers borne on strong stems 14 to 18 inches in
length. Certificate by American Carnation Society. 25c; $2 doz.

ALASKA—2—This new sensational novelty is acknowledged to be
not only the finest, but the very best pure white variety ever
offered. Itis clove-scented, slightly fringed, born on stems 18
to 24 inches long, the flowers measuring 3 inches across. ‘his
variety is a strong, vigorous grower. First prizeat Boston, 1895,
and other premiums throughout this country. 25c¢ each, $2 doz.

WM. SCOTT—A handsome pink variety of the rarest beauty.
Flowers of mammoth size, measuring 3 inches across; borne on
long stiff stems. The coloris a most beautiful shade of pink,
petals sharply toothed, giving flowers a fringed appearance. It
is clove scented. First prize at Boston as well as other large
cities for the finest Pink Carnation to date. 5c each; $2 doz.

DAYBREAK—Beautiful light pink; finely formed flowers, good
stem; free bloomer. First class in every respect. 10c each, or
$1.00 per dozen.

HELEN KELLER—3—One of the very largest and most beautifully
formed carnation ever introduced; does not burst its calyx, ex-
ceedingly free flowering, and producing extra good long, stout
stems; a strong, vigorous and healthy grower. Clear white
ground, delicately and very evenly marked with bright scarlet,
giving ita very pleasing and effective finish of color. Good,
strong plants, 15¢c each; $1.50 per dozen.

MME. DIAZ ALBERTINA—Delicate flesh Pink; a very large finely
formed flower with a strong clove fragrance. Habit, strong,
very free blooming, producing flowers on long stiff stems. Asa
pink Carnation it has no equal. Price, 15¢ each; $1.50 per doz.

TIDAL WAVE—F lowers very large and perfect inform. Color a

bright rosy pink, with salmon shading, when the flowers

are fully expanded. A very healthy grower and remark-
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THE STUART—Brilliant scarlet; bright color and vigorous; foliage
deep green; stems, long and strong, blooming from November to
July. Excellent keeper; calyx perfect. 15c each; $1.50 dozen.
E. A. WOOD—This is one of the finest—color a beautiful light pink,
striped with brighter pink, forming a most striking combination
of color. The flower is of largest size, strong fine grower and
sure to please the most critical buyer. 20c¢ each; $2.00 doz.
SILVER SPRAY—This we consider the purest White Carnation.
Robust, dwarf, profuse bloomer; never bursting. 10c; $1.00 doz.

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PHILADELPHIA—Superb variety, caused a great sensation through-| MADAM FERDINAND BERGMAN—One of the finest of all early
out this country as well as Europe last fall. It is undoubtedly whites. The flowers are of perfect ball shape, from 5 to 6 inches
the finest novelty of the season; color is a very distinct white, across, color is pure white with light cream center. This variety
changing to a faint green with yellow shadings, in fact it has all is a strong grower and a very free bloomer. _ 15c each.
the shades of a beautiful diamond if placed in different lights.| NEW WHITE OSTRICH PLUME—(Enfant des D. Mondes)—White
The flowers are enormous globular shape, with broad incurving sport from Louis Boehmer, will displace Mrs. A. Hardy; Ist
petals, borne on strong, stiff stems, and measure 12 inches across because itis a strong, free grower; 2d: beeause it perfects its

when wellgrown. The foliage is most beautiful. It is the win-
ner of the following prizes: Silver medal at the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society, Certificate at the St. Louis Chrysanthe-
mum Show, Certificate at the Chicago Chrysanthemum Show,
Certificate at the Indianapolis Chrysanthemum Show, First
Premium at the Chicago Chrysanthemum Show, First Prem-
ium at Boston Chrysanthemum Show, Blane Prize for the best

NEW YELLOW OSTRICH PLUME—(Gold Dust)—Beautiful pure

bloom readily; and 3d: because the bloom is of grand size and
build. The color is creamy white, shading to pure white; it is
very heavily plumed. Fine for cut bloom, orexhibition. 1ldc.

golden yellow, each petal resembles a lovely miniature 3%
ostrich plume, very full, shows no center at all, finely in-
curved, and flowers easily grown to one foot across. Its
height is 314 feet, stems stiff, carrying a profusion of light A

seedling at Philadelphia Chrysanthemum Show, also first prem-
iums wherever exhibitedin Europe. This rare novelty 25c each.

H. W. RIEMAN—A grand exhibition yellow of a deep golden color,
very bright, very massive in build, as deep as wide, crowded
with petals, stems very stiff, height 4 feet, foliage very beauti-
ful. A grand addition to our already fine collection of yellows.
Received first premium at Indianapolis as best yellow, also at
Philadelphia. This grand variety will be furnished for 25c each.

MRS. HENRY ROBINSON—An extra early white, blooming with us
about October 1, strong grower, with blooms of enormous size,
extra desirable for choice specimens of cut bloams, one of the
strongest growers of all, perfect foliage and strong straight
stem. 25c each.

FISHER’S TORCH—Emblematic of its name, being of a pure deep
red of an entirely new shade, the flowers are of mammoth size,
often measuring one foot across, quite full but flat, all one tone
of color. First premium received at Chicago. Bound to create
a sensation everywhere. Thisnew variety will be sold at 2dc.

RIDER HAGGARD—The new Anemone flowered Chrysanthemum,
the largest that has yet been introduced, the guard petals of this
beautiful variety are of a most beautiful pink, long and drooping.
Immense rounded disk of deep rose with amber shadings. One
of the most superb sorts ever introduced. 25¢ each.

EUGENE DAILLEDOUZE—A grand yellow —large, full, double,
glowing in color, stiff stem and good foliage, and above all a free,
easy grower. Flowers grow to amammoth size, measuring one
foot across. The cut blooms last a long time, some of them Special Offer: T° above 13 grand varieties, which I thin
even have remained in good condition four weeks. Received * the finest set ever offered, one strong plan
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NEW PINK OSTRICH PLUME—(Mrs. Higinbotham)—New, enor-
mous bright shell pink, broad, spreading Japanese variety with
extremely wide cupping and incurving petals, which are covered
with a most beautiful soft plumy down. Easily grown to one
foot in diameter. Habit, stem and foliage perfect. Awarded
certificates at Chicago and Philadelphia. 25c each.

INTER OCEAN—This is a grand novelty of the general type_of V.
Morel, from which itis a seedling. The color is a delightful,
glistening, pearly white, with light suffusion of pink. Petals of |
great substance, recurving, forming a bloom one-third larger
than the V. Morel. The stems are very stiff, the foliage hand-
some, and carried close to the flower. Vase of six blooms of In-
ter Ocean took first prize in Chicago for best of any color. 15c.

CHARLES DAVIS—An English sport from V. Morel, which it re-
sembles in all save color, which is a terra cotta, or old rose, shad-
ing to clear yellow at the center. It undergoes a great change
in color as it matures, and is often found a clear yellow, which
led to its being characterized as the ‘‘ Golden V. Morel.’ Pet-
als long and straight; a fine grower and grand variety. 15c each.

JOHN SHRIMPTON—An English novelty of last year. Velvety
crimson scarlet, a seedling from Cullingfordii; a grand Japanese
reflexed of magnificent form; splendid habit, only growing 3 to
4 feet high; flower much superior to Cullingfordii. 15c¢ each.

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FUCHSIAS....

THE MOST MAGNIFICENT OF PLANTS.

MADAM BRUANT—Grandest of all novelties. The blooms are very double, of large size
Corolla deep glistening silvery rose; the most exquisite shade imaginable. Sepals brill-
iant coral red. This superb variety possesses a strong, vigorous constitution and has

come to stay. Offered for the first time at the remarkably low price of 35c¢ each.

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PRINCESS MATE! LA—A very fine variety, flowers of exquisite beauty and fine
form. Sepals bright scarlet; corolla, violet purple. Will fully repay you for all
the care bestowed upon it. Fine plants, 20e each.

LIBERTY BELL—The largest of all Fuchsias. Very distinct in its rich, dark color-
ing. The flowers are of enormous proportions, very double and broad, of great
substance; well reflexed, tube and sepals of beautiful coral red, while the corolla
is of the very richest violet shade imaginable. A plant of this variety in full bloom
presents a picture never to be forgotten. 20c each.

MRS. E. G. HILL—Mons. Lemoine, the celebrated French horticulturist, writes:
“Mrs. E. G. Hill is without a doubt the grandest Fuchsia of any color introduced
for years.” The flowers are of immense size, tube and sepals short, rich reddish
crimson, corolla very large, double, and of an exquisite paper white color. Con-
stant bloomer, and is a marvel of health and vigor. 15c each.

CARMELIATA—A decided acquisition to the Fuchsias. Plant is of dwarf habit,
forming round, beautifully shaped bushes, completely covered with exquisite
flowers. Foliage is small and exceedingly pretty and waxy. Flowers are of
mammoth size and elegant form and exceptionally handsome coloring; a beauti-
ful combination of white and coral red. The sepals are prettily reflexed, giving
an additional charm to this Grand Fuchsia. These flowers have been grown to
the size of a small tea cup and are so full of handsome blooms as toresemble
a perfect ball in shape. You will be amazed at the rare qualities possessed by this
magnificent Fuchsia, for words can not convey half the beauties of this floral
gem. Never out of bloom. You will find it even necessary to remove some of
the buds at times, or the branches will break under the weight of flowers. Fine
plants, 20c each.

TRAILING QUEEN—Nothing is so pretty as a pot suspended in a window filled with
luxuriant foliage and bright blossoms. This new Fuchsia never grows erect, but
always trails down or over the side of the pot, and is the most beautiful of all
plants for suspension. Luxuriant, clothed with handsome foliage, and loaded ,
with hundreds of gracefully drooping flowers, nothing more could be asked for as

e a basket plant. Robust and easy to grow, the branches reaching a length of four

My om | or five feet, blooming nearly the whole year. The leaves are dark green, ribbed

and rayed with red or crimson, which makes them luminous and handsome.

Flowers and buds long and graceful, and borne in large clusters at the ends of

the vines. When expanded the flowers are very large in size, tube and sepals

bright rosy scarlet, while the corolla at opening is a rich violet purple, changing

the second day to a fine shade of crimson, the two colors contrasting beautifully.
A good specimen willshowhundreds of flowers at once. Price, 15c each.

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THE FLORAL WONDER OF THE CENTURY.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER—The grandest and most unique floral
novelty ever offered, certainly the most remarkable and dis-
tinct single Geranium ever introduced to the public. Star
Spangled Banner has made a great sensation wherever shown
on account of the many distinct colors in the individual florets,
which are round and large, often 214 inches in diameter, and
contain three distinct shades, viz., red, white and blue, the
colors contained in our national flag, from whence it derives
its name. I sincerely believe that it is destined to be cherished
in ‘‘The land of the free and the home of the brave” like that
glorious old flag, ‘‘ The Star Spangled Banner.’’—‘t Three
Cheers for the Red, White and Blue!” The plant isa strong,

vigorous grower, thriving well in almost any situation, a re-
markably free everbloomer, producing quantities of its high col-
ored trusses, which cause unbounded surprise and astonishment
to all who have been fortunate enough to behold its charming
beauty. Notwithstanding its rarity it will be sold for 35c each.

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Y. P. RASPAIL IMPROVED—The most valuable double Geranium
in existence. Size of pips and trusses something enormous.
Color, rich, deep scarlet, grand beyond description. For house
and genera! decoration it is a beauty and will certainly replace
all others, Fine plants 25¢ each.

DOUBLE GUINEA—The nearest approach to a double yellow yet
introduced, and stands our hot sun without a particle of burn.
Flowers are large and finely formed. A grand novelty. 25c each.

GRANDEUR—F lowers large and round 215 inches in diameter,
borne in enormous trusses and produced with great freedom.
The color is a beautiful rich shade of rosy crimson; one of the
very largest and finest of all double Geraniums. 25c each.

LORD TENNYSON—A grand new introduction from England.
Flowers very large, semi-double, of a glowing fiery salmon
shade. Very distinct and effective. Fine plants, 25c each.

MRS. GLADSTONE—Named in honor of the wife of England’s great

Statesman, and isa pleasing variety. The ground color of the

flower is pure white, center light pink; a beautiful combination.

Produces fine bold trusses all through the season. MHabitall

that can be desired. Fine plants 25c each.

=== BALL OF SNOW—(Boule de Neige)—The

largest, finest and purest double white

Geranium yet introduced. Asa bedding
variety it has no equal and will replace

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MONSTROSA COMPACTA—This grand beautiful novelty is sure to
prove decidedly popular. The flowers are something enormous,
trusses 18 inches in diameter, being of common occurrence, while
the individual florets measure 3 inches in diameter and are of a
most pleasing shade of bright satiny pink. The plant is of a com-
pact, bushy growth, attains a height of 2 feet. While not per-
fectly hardy, it will stand out with good protection, but can best
be wintered in a dry, dark cellar. When brought to light in early
spring will produce its blooms in time for Laster decoration. 35c
each. Larger plants by express 50c.

PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA—‘The latest and best novelty from
Japan. Most valuable and ornamental shrub in existence. Plant
is of bushy and compact growth, blooms in mid-summer and
remains in flower three months or more. Completely covered
with immense pyramidal trusses of bloom a foot long and as
much in diameter. The flowers are pure white, afterward chang-
ing to pink. Perfectly hardy in all parts of the country; needs
no protection of any kind. Grand for cemetery use and bedding
of all kinds, always blooming finely the first summer. 25c each;
$2.00 per doz. Extra strong, three-year-old plants for immediate
effect, by express, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.

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Magnificent and highly ornamental'outdoor plants, easily grown, and should be in every home in the land.
poses, and as specimen plants for piazzas, or to place either side of a flight of steps, nothing is more striking and effective.

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A little shade and plenty of water seem to meet all they demand during the growing season. The bush should
be cut back every spring at least one-half of last season’s growth, dug around, manured well, and the plant will reward you with an

OTAKSA—A splendid new variety from the Orient. Flowers large
bright pink, tinted blue; produced very freely. Nothing will
please you more than this splendid sort. 25c each. Larger plants
by express, 35c each.

HORTENSIS—1I—Well known variety, exceedingly popular. Plant
of fine size, producing large, handsome white flowers, which
gradually turn to pink as they open; strikingly showy and hand-
some. 15c each. Larger plants by express, 25c.

RED BRANCHED—2—This new variety, with heads of blooms as
large as a water pail, commences to bear its enormous trusses of
deep rose pink blooms while very small, increasing constantly in
size and profusion. The stems and branches are dark purplish
red, which, with the green leaves, set off the clouds of rosy blos-
soms admirably; retains its splendor for months, and I know of
no more appropriate plant for piazzas, steps, etc. 15c each.
Larger plants by express, 25c.

THOMAS HOGG—3—Splendid variety. Has all the characteristics
so valuable in a plant of this kind. When fully grown attains a
height and width of over 6 feet, and fairly covered with immense
trusses of creamy white flowers, often measuring fifteen inches
in diameter. 15c each. Larger plants by express, 25c.

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PHENOMENAL AND MATCHLESS NOVELTIES.

STROBILANTHES DYERIANUS.

Magnificent New Foliage Plant.

An attractive and beautiful high colored foliage plant now offered for the
first time; it is certainly one of the most suitable plants for growing in
pots for house and conservatory decoration; for bedding out purposes, is already
a strong rival to the ‘‘Coleus” family. It forms a compact bush, 18 to 24 inches
high, with leaves 6 to 9 inches long and 3 to 4 inches wide, of the most intense
metallic purple color, shading into light rose with a light green margin, a combi-
nation un2pproached by any other plant. The exquisite gloxinia shaped flowers
are of a rich violet blue color and exceedingly pretty, produced in long racemes,
which completely cover the plant. By all means include this rare novelty in your
order. Fine plants 20c each, 6 for 31.00.

SWAINSONIA GALEGIFOLIA ALBA.

This certainly is a most charming everblooming plant of wonderful freedom of
growth, and blooming the whole year through. Every shoot, as soon as it attains
the height of 6 inches, begins to send forth large spikes of ivory white flowers,
which resemble a ‘‘ Roman Hyacinth.’’ The individual flower is fashioned after
the ‘‘ Sweet Pea.’’ Its lasting qualities as a cut flower are remarkable; will last
several days when cut and placed in water. The cut flowers of this charming
plant are in great demand and during the past season sold readily for $1.00 to
$2.00 per dozen spikes. As a decorative plant in the window or conservatory
nothing will give you as much satisfaction as this elegant Swainsonia. It is of
the easiest culture and grows in almost any light position. We consider this the
grandest introduction of late years,
and it is sure to become a general favor-
ite. Strong plants 15c each, 8 for $1.00.

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up your order for BUCKBEE’S SEEDS
AND PLANTS NOW. By “NOW” I
mean the day you are reading
this. Ask your friends, and
neighbors to join in sending
their orders with yours. You
will be bountifully repaid for
the kindness and all will have the fin
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NEW
VIOLETS.

IMPROVED MARIE'LOUISE ~
Surely one of the fin-
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grown. Color. deep vio-
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and a continual bloomer.
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these charming plants in
your order. 10c each, 12
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THE BRIDE—A grand pure
white varie:y. Flowers
double and of immense
size, extra early and de-
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free bloomer and will as-
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for only $1.00. SWAINSONIA GALEGIFOLIA ALBA.

THE CALIFORNIA—The greatest acquisition to the Violet family can
America claim in this splendid variety. We are indebted to Prof.
Emory E. Smith of California for the introduction of this grandest of
all Violets. By our extensive trials of ‘‘ California’? the past season
we have proven it to be vigorous and absolutely free from disease;
flowers single, of immense size, sufficiently large to more than cover a
silver dollar. Its color is clear violet purple and does not fade. The
fragrance is intensely delightful—recalling ‘‘Sweet Memories of the
Past,’ and Tennyson says:

The smell of violets, hidden in the green,
Pour’d back into my empty soul and frame

The time when I remember to have been
Joyful and free from blame.

The flowers are borne on strong
stems 12 to 16 inches in length and
from 300 to 500 flowers may be picked
from a single plant in a season. Finely
grown plants 25c each, 12 for $2.00. j

LADY HUME CAMPBELL—The choicest//
of all new Double Violets. Flowers
azure blue, delicately pretty in form,
often as large as a half dollar and very
fragrant. Fine plants lic each, 8 for $1.

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