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thirty-fifth annual message to my friends and patrons,
and looking back over the long period during which
they have stood steadfastly by me, the only regret
experienced is that I am unable to put my gratitude into proper and fit-
ting words. I feel, however, that what measure of success has been achieved comes
through the two great sources:
(1) Genuine merit of the Buckbee Full of Life Seeds.
(2) And what is still more important, the Keen Discernment of the Seed
Buying Public, which has placed the stamp of its approval upon the Buckbee Full of Life Seeds. My policy has
ever been to do my own experimenting, and not to ask my friends to doit forme. Buckbee’s Seeds are tested by an expert.
His word is‘law. If he should order any seeds rejected they would be rejected, and at once. So that no matter what experience
others may have, those who buy Buckbee’s Full of Life Seeds can rest easy in the assurance that they are getting the Best Seeds
Their Money Can Buy. That assurance is founded on Thirty-five Years of Successful Seed Selling. The record speaks for itself. My
endeavors for the future will all be directed toward keeping the reputation of Buckbee’s Full of Life Seeds up to the extremely high standard
I set when I launched my business. My effort is to please my customers. The only way to do that is to make their money buy more and
better seeds than it can buy anywhere else.

My equipment for handling the large and rapidly growing volume of business is unequaled. My mammoth new seed warehouse, with its
accessories, stands without a rival.

As it has been in all the past, Liberality will continue to be a watchword in the Buckbee business. This will embrace the size of my packages
the value of my premiums, my business dealings in general. The truth will be told about my seeds and plants. I have put into this catalogue
the very lowest prices at which first-class seeds and plants can possibly be sold. Those prices and the Buckbee Quality, the Full of Life Qual-
ity, are certain to please. I want your orders no matter how small. The larger you make them the better you and [ will be pleased, for you cannot
make any mistake if you buy Buckbee Full of Life Seeds. Tell your friends and neighbors about Buckbee’s Seeds and Plants, and not only do
them a kindness, but give yourself the benefit of our liberal Premium Offer.

There is something of interest and value to every one on every page of this catalogue.

Let me thank you heartily, again, for your patronage in the past and to request you to give your
eontinued support and influence to the Bueckbee Full of Life method of doing business—the method
that means a ‘Square Deal’’ always, and which challenges successful competition, Yours for success, GG EA. A

Given With Every Seed Order Amounting
R AR PR Mil | MS to 50c. or Over, Or With Every Plant
Order Amounting to $1.00 or Over.

In addition to the low prices and special offers abounding throughout my Seed and Plant Guide for 1906, and besides the several hun-
dreds of thousands of novelty presents which I annually distribute with all orders amounting to 25 cents or more, I make these special
inducements of Rare Premium Offers to build new business and give my customers an opportu-
nity to test at no cost to themselves my new Full of Life Seed and Plant Products a year in
advance of the general public. I cannot offer them in my catalogue because of scarcity of stock.

These Seeds and Plants Will Not be Sold Separately, being distributed only on general
orders. Should any of my customers want more of these advance novelties for trial than the amount
of their order entitles them to select free, additional varieties can be ordered at the rate stated for
each variety. But not more than two packets or plants of any one variety will be supplied, except on
Club Orders for separate planters.

With All Seed Orders Amounting to 50c. Xpu pay sclect one of the fone Rare Seed Bargains
With a dollar order, any two; with a dollar and a half order, any three; with a two dollar order, any four,andsoon. One packet
free (if selected and named in the order) for each fifty cents worth of Seeds purchased.

I the course of the work incident to preparing this, my

NOTICE { Please understand that it is necessary for you to state very plainly in each and every order just which ‘‘Rare Premium’’
* you desire, otherwise I shall take it for granted that you do not care for any of them.

TOMATO—Peerless—Upright grown, very prolific........
ASTER—New Mixed—Latest novelty shades............
MIGNONETTE—Golden Beauty—Very fragrant........
COSMOS—Western Favorite—Best mixture ever offered.. Pkt. 25¢
NWASTURTIUM—Dwarf Gems—Over 25 distinct colors. ..Pkt. 25¢
PANS Y—Rockford’s Best—Large flowers,delicate markingsPkt. 25¢
PR ee ee eta he cs Mba are a ails. «. Satine aie eve Pkt. 25c POPP Y—New Queen—Comprising many new shades......Pkt. 25¢
Ny EES Pkt. 25c SWEET PEAS—White Pearl—Large flower, pure white...PkKt. 25c¢

With All Plant Orders Amounting to $1.00 co may scket ary Rare Plant Premiums

Any two plants with a Plant Order of $2.00; any three for $3.00; the four with a Plant Order of $4.00 or more. These new plants
are splendid. Every specimen is a perfect gem. One free with every dollar’s worth of plants purchased.

_ ROSE—The Princess—One of the finest of all ever-bloomers, CARNATION—Innocence—Flowers of large size, white as the
being constantly in bloom. Hundreds of flowers and buds produced driven snow and very fragrant. .Three hundred buds and blossoms
and counted upon a single plant. Color a most beautiful rich glowing often counted upon a single plant of this wonderful ever-blooming car-
pink, extremely fragrant. Worth 50c; price 25c. nation. "Worth 50c; price 25c.

FUCHSIA—May Blossom—tThe buds look like a floral wedding CHRYSANTHEMUM—Loveliness—Mammoth free blooming,
bell, and when in full bloom they are perfection in coloring. 5,000 glistening golden yellow; flowers often measure 11 to 12 inches in
flowers counted on a single plant, Worth 50c; price 25c. diameter. Worth 50c; price 25c.

H. W. BUCKBEE, Rockford, III. U. S. A.

FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD SEED FARMS

IF TWO COPIES OF THIS GUIDE COME TO YOU KINDLY HAND ONE TO A SEED OR PLANT-BUYING FEIEND

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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

Seeds and Plants are “FULL OF LIFE.”
Sells the Best Seeds that Money can Buy.

TELLS THE TRUTH

| GUARANTEE THAT ALL GOODS SOLD BY ME SHALL.

REACH THE CUSTOMER IN GOOD CONDITION. —

Every order, however large or small, is carefully filled, and, as a rule, forwarded with dispatch after it reaches
my office. I take much pride in promptness and accuracy in filling orders.

H t 0 d Please be careful to sign plainly your name, postoffice, county and state on each
OW 0 FGEL order that you send. Cash should accompany the order. Money can be sent safely

either by postoffice order, bank draft, express order, or the cash by registered letter.
On orders over $1.00 the cost of remitting by any of these methods may be selected in extra seeds free. We are
responsible for the safe receipt of remittances by any of the above methods. It is not safe to send postage stamps,
and I will not be responsible for their transmission, but if the customer cares to take the risk I will accept them if

in first-class order and for small amounts. Do not send personal checks.

Please write each item of your order on a separate line, and carry out the correct prices.

Also please keep a copy of your order, with which to check off the goods when received, to be sure that you
receive just what you order.

We seldom make mistakes, but when we do, want to be notified immediately, so that they can be corrected.

It would be a great accommodation to us if more of our customers would order

Please Order Early their seeds during January and February, before the rush of our busy season. If,

EEE, you should postpone ordering even until the seeds are actually needed, you can rely upon getting them
promptly.

‘ b Owing to the large volume of business which we annually give to the transporta-

Low Shipping Rates tion companies, said companies have made very reasonable shipping rates to all

points, and I cannot too strongly urge you to order early and have your seeds shipped by freight, thus saving

shipping charges, and avoiding, as it does, the heavy rush in the seed business, which occurs during the months of

March and April. Remember that the freight charges on 100 Ibs. amount to but little more than if the shipment

weighs but 10 Ibs. to 50 or 75 Ibs. In all instances we shall try to save you shipping charges, sending your goods
by express or freight, whichever is the cheapest for you.

s a On all goods except when selected from the wholesale pages, or on
I Prepay Shipping Charges Beans, Corn, Peas, and Field Seeds by one-eighth bushel, one-fourth
bushel, one-half bushel and bushel; or on machines and implements; or in cases where especially noted. Im such
instances I reserve the privilege of enclosing in the bags or packages such small packets as may be ordered as it does
not increase the transportation charges, and in consideration of this I will add enough extras to fully repay eus-
tomers for this kindness. This prepayment offer applies to the United States, Mexico and Canada only. Custom-
ers from all other foreign countries must send twenty-five cents additional for postage and packing on each One
Dollar’s worth of seeds ordered.

S 4 Customers will please notice that I state the number of seeds
Quantity of Seed ma Packet in a packet of the leading varieties of vegetable and flower seeds,
Full count guaranteed. No less quantity than a packet can be sold. In comparing my prices with those.of other
seedsmen, you will readily see how reasonable my prices are for liberally filled packets of Buckbee’s Full-of-Life Seeds,

Culture On every packet of seeds that I send out are given clear and simple Directions for Planting, Growing
and Cultivation.. If more information is desired, I will gladly supply same on request.

For Market Gardeners’and Florists will bacrhailed &Rizinapuisens
My Wholesale Catalogue tion to all who are entitled to receive it. ‘~

‘ I always recommend having plants sent by express, when there is an express office
Plant Shipments near, aS we can usually send somewhat larger plants, and do not have to wash the soil
off the roots (asin the case when sent by mail). We always try to add enough extra plants of our own selection
to help pay charges. _We always pack express orders in light, strong baskets or boxes (which we furnish free).
Plants packed in this manner will carry nicely for a great distance, and keep for a week or ten days im a fresh’ con-
dition. Please remember that purchasers must in all cases pay charges on all express plant orders. Unless other-
wise instructed, we shall ship the larger and two-year-old Rose plants, Hydrangeas and all other large plants, except
where noted, by express at your expense, as they are in most instances too heavy to go by mail. When plants are
ordered by mail I prepay postage, delivering the plants free of all expense to any postoffice in the United States,
By care in packing, strong, well-rooted plants can be sent safely by mail and will arrive in good condition for grow-
ing at any postoffice in the United States. Kindly write your list of plants all together (not mixed up with the
seeds), so as to prevent any mistake upon the part of our clerks in copying the order. We do not ship plants to
foreign countries unless they are to go at purchaser’s iisk.

e I had a visit in August, 1905, from
A Few Words About Reliable Seeds 3. stints, Webster’ cy,
Towa, who has planted my seeds
for years. I took him through the Testing House,and he said: ‘‘No wonder Buckbee’s Seeds are Fuix oF Lire,
Mr. Buckbee, I believe that this, and your liberality, explains your wonderful success.” It has oftentimes been
said that, ‘besides good seeds, good gardeners are necessary in producing a satisfactory crop.” We all know how
true this is. Seeds of the best quality sometimes fail through improper treatment by sowing the se«d too deep or
too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil.. Some will germinate rapidly at a certain temperature, while « thers, if sown
under the same conditions, are apt fo decay. The young plants are liable to various accidents, cold cr dry air may
check their growth or destroy them. Insects above and below the ground may attack them and «s great many
other contingencies may arise to prevent the best seeds from giving satisfaction, and for all these reasons we cannot,
of course, guarantee or be responsible for a crop, as success is dependent upon natural causes, which are beyond
human control, 2 ;
From good seeds only ean good crops be grown; nothing should induce you to risk planting so-called “Cheap
Seeds.” We always give value received in Fresh, High-Grade, Tested, Reliable, Full of Life Seeds,

; This year I will distribute one million packets of new and valuable novelty seeds, both vegetable
Free Gifts and flower, among my customers. Everyone ordering will receive something, regardless of the
size of the order; The larger the order the more Free Gifts will be added.

SPECIAL OFFERS Abound throughout this catalogue. Don’t fail to include them in your orders,

ROCKFORD SEED FARMS H. W. BUCKB E E,

FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, U. S. A.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

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AWARDED GRAND NOVELTY EXTRAS

MOST ASTOUNDING OFFER

PRIZE MEDAL FREE WITH

EVER MADE

AT THE EVERY ORDER FOR
35 PACKAGES OF THE EARLIEST AND BEST VEGETABLE

WORLD’S FAIR E NOVELTIES. POSTPAID FOR ONLY $1.00. THIS COLLECTION

afus—Standard variety. Cress—Fine Curled or Pepper Grass. Radish—Best Turnip Variety.

Rone eat Early Sort. y, Cucumber—Fine Table Variety. Radish—Lady Finger,
Beet—Buckbee’s Improved Long Smooth Blood. Cucumber—HEarly Cluster. : Sage.

'Beans—Buckbee’s Rust Proof. ? Lettuce—Best Head or Cabbage Variety. Spinach—New Round Leaf,

' Cabbage—Standard Early. Melon—Musk, True Osage. Squash—Select Winter Variety.

| Cabbage—Mammoth Late Bridgeport Drumhead. Melon—Musk, Select Early Sort. Squash—New Crookneck.
Carrot—Best Long Variety. Melon—Water, New Dixie. ; A) Turnip—Buckbee’s Purple Top
Cauliflower—Buckbee’s Fiarly Favorite. Melon—Water, Fine Variety.
Celery—Buckbee’s Improved Golden Heart. Onion—Buckbee’s Danvers.
Corn—Sweet, Best Early Variety. Onion—Fine Pickling Variety.
Corn—Salad. Parsnip—Long Sugar.
NOTICE—tThe Prize Medal Collection issoldat |Parsley—Curled.

iJ Turnuip—Ruta Baga.

E> Tomato—Fine Red Variety.
ASy7 Tomato—Best Fancy Sort.
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S$ 10 Choice Flowering Bulbs Free

the extra low price because made up before Peas—FKarliest Variety. with Every Order for the Prize
the busy senor begins. It cannot be broken. Pepper—Mountain Sweet. D Medal Collection.

HEALTHY RECREATION and DELIGHT-| Give them a Garden and they will be Happy
FUL EXERCISE for the BOYS THIS COLLECTION IS FOR THEM

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Z \ 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 col-
lection I will present a number of choice novelties.

BOY’S STAR COLLECTION

PREPAID BY MAIL FOR 25c.

Comprising liberal packages of the following 12 varieties of
: Vegetable Seeds:
Beet—The Bismarck. Lettuce—FEarly.
Cabbage—Early Wakefield. Melon—Musk, Hackensack.
Pop Corn—Buckbee’s Snow- | Melon—Water, Ice Cream.
ball. Onion—Buckbee’s Danvers.
Cress—Or Pepper Grass. Radish—New Rosy Gem.
Cucumber—Buckbee’s Mon- Spinach—Extra Round Leaf,
arch White Spine. Tomato—Plum,
Aiso Ten Fine Flowering Bulbs. i
NO@TICE—Neither the Boy’s Star. Collection nor the
Prize Medal Collection can be broken under any

circumstances. Please don’t ask it.

PLEASE NOTE THE MULTITUDE OF BARGAIN PRICES CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDE.

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SEEDS BY MAIL—If you want anything sent by mail, postage at the rate of 10c.

prices given below.

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

SPECIAL WHOLESALE BULK PRICE LIST OF
| Beans, Sweet Corn, Peas, Etc..

per pound, or 15c. per quart, must be added to

MOST ALL VARIETIES OF SEEDS ARE SCARCE THIS YEAR—ORDER EARLY. On a [number of varieties, such as Beans,

Peas, Onions, Vine Seeds, Tomatoes, Etc., we can accept orders only in connection with other seeds.

It is our purpose

protect, as usual, the thousands of customers who annually look to us for a general supply of seeds.

BEANS. qt. 4-bu. }-bu. 4-bu.
qt. 3-bu. }-bu. 4-bu. bu. Kendall’s Early Giant............... $0.12 $0.40 $0.70 $1.30
Early Royal Dwarf Kidney.......... $0.14 $0.50 $0.85 $1.60 $3.00 Henderson’s Early New Metropolitan. .15 45 85 1.60
Improved Large White Marrow...... 14 50 85 1.60 3.00 Early Crosby....... Steet teste eee 12 +35 60 1.10
Improved White Navy.............. 14 45 (80 150 2.99 Extra Early Vermont............... 12 35 ~<60- 430
Early China Red Bye........-...... 14 145 «= 185 «1.60 3.00 Stabler’s Early...... pttret tees sees 12 35. .60 1.10
Improved Long Yellow Six Weeks.... .14 45 85 1.65 3.25 arly Adams, or Burlington ......... 12 35 -60 1.10
arly Mohawksaee ence oi... Bees 14. 155 1.00 1.90 3.50 . Shaker’s Large Early................ 12 35 .60 1.10
New Dwarf Horticultural, orCranberry 16 .55 1.00 1.90 3.50 Rockford Market................... 12} 40 70 1 2
Buckbee’s Electric Tree........... 15. 155 1.00 1.90 3.50 arly Marblehead .................. A2 (7°35. <60°140
New Early Round Pod Yellow Six New Honey WGC ae poor Mole ks Gar 15 45 85 1.60
WeekB)... cece eee 14 45 85 1.65 3.25 Perry's Hybrid .......-............ 12 40 .70 1.30
Best of All’. . eee ey eae 14. 155 «1.00 1.90 3.50 Moore’s Early Concord.............. 120° 25, 60 “130
Refugee, or 1,000 tol.............. 15 55. 1.00 1.90 3.75 Black Mexican..................... 12-°-.40*% 70 1.30
New Extra Barly Refugee........... 15 355 1.00 1.90 3.75 Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum ..... A2° .40° (:70 1.30
Buckbee’s Early Wonder.......... 20:75 «1.40 2:70 5.00 Amber Cream......-.-............. 12 40 .70 1.30
Buckbee’s Improved Early Valentine . 15 55 1.60 1.90 3:50 PiverbrariipienS2)o ee Ney. oe eee 15 45 85 1.60
Burpee’s New StringlessGreen Pod .20 75 1.40 (2.70 5.00 ESTE A Os IS Oe a mB I Sa 12 235 © .60 1.10
Yellow Eyed Wax... 2... ..20.e205e 15.55 «1.05 2.05 400 Ne Plus Ultra..................... 14 45 85 1.60
Improved Golden Wax.............. 15 155 1.05 2.05 4.00 Washington Market................. 12 .35 §©.60 =1.10
Ferry’s Detroit Wax................ 15 555 1.05 2.05 4.00 Improved Shoe Peg................ 14 45 85 1.60
Grenell’s Rust-Proof Wax ........... 15 «55 «1.05 2305 44.00 Eeyptian,......................... 2 to 60a
Buckbee’s Rust-Proof Golden Wax. .20 .75 140 260 5.00 4%ie Zag Evergreen................. 14. 45 85 1.60
Buckhbee’s Rust-Proof Golden-Eyed Country Gentleman (Select).......... 53 45 85 1.60
Wax 02 he eae 18 .65 1.20 230 4.50 Qld Colony ..-.................228. 14 45 85 1.60
Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wax....... 15 55 1.05 2.05 4.00 Improved Ruby.................... 15 45 85 1.60
New Refugee Wax........-....5..-- 18 65 1.20 2.30 4.50 Buckbee’s Hickox Evergreen ..... 2-35: =) sat
New Prolific German, or Imp. Black Stowell’s Evergreen ................ be 35 .60 1.00
Wax: ote oa 20. .75 140 2.60 5.09 Mammoth Sugar.................... 12 40 .70 1.30
Improved White Wax, or Butter..... .20 FAT WIN UE UPA ews 8) 1) TAG
Challenge Extra Early Black Wax.... .20 Tipe 260m foU0, - a PEAS—Very Scarce. a
New Valentine Wax.........-...... 20 75 140 2.60 5.00 Buckbee’s Lightning Express (fine) $0.20 $0.75 $1.40 $2.60
New Flageolet Wax.........---..--- 18 65 1.20 230 4.50 Harliest of All, or Alaska.....-...... 145.45 85 1.60
Currie’s Rust-Proof Wax............ 18!) °.65. 1.25. 2:40. 4175 Buckbee s Selected First and Best.... .15 55 1.00 1.90
NewabavisiWax tee oe ee ees 125 '85 1.60 3.10 6.00 New MaudS ......... ae ot Bee SIR 14 45 85 1.65
Wardwell’s Improved Kidney Wax... .25 85- 1.60 310 6.00 Extra Early Philadelphia ».......... 14 45 85 1.60
New Yosemite Mammoth Wax....... 20 75 1.40 2.60 5.00 Rural New Yorker.................. 14 45.85 1.65
Maule’s Butter Wax................ 18 65 120 230 450, Carter's First Crop. -...........:.. 14 45 85 1.60
New Violet Flageolet Wax .......... 20 75 140 2.60. 5.00 Eee he Dan O’Rourke.......... Ta Paeayee Teen
ew Speckle: Ch Carte ho A eee a 75 1.40 6 BYU REA LEN (68 BO OS Bee SSS . 0 +30 :
BecdlesBaceaWaxene ci apn ee 18 65 1.20 2.30 4.50 Buckbee’sNewEarlyHoneySweet 20 .75 1.40 2.60
Burpee’s Perfection Wax............ AS G5, 257. 2.40- 4.75) 5 HOT Kent ao oar ag ene s 2 14 45 85 1.60
New Jackson Wonder Bush Lima..... .20 .75 140 .... 2... Extra Early First-and Best.........- 14 45 85 1.65
Henderson’s Bush Lima............. -20 ‘75 ~=«1.40 HE Ser Buckbee’s Early Tom Thumb, or Straw-
Burpee’s Bush Lima.........---.+-: $20) 75 SV ADA ar rogue berry -- +e ee gee eee 20.75 140 2.60
Golden Chatapion aaqie Loe bates 18 165 1.20 2.30. .4.50 True American Wonder............. 20.75 1.40 2.60
Kentucky Wonder, or Old Home- McLean’s Little Gem............... 1S 65. 1.25 24"
stead s,s 3hos: Hristo nes 18 65 1.20 2.30 4.50 Extra Early Premium Gem.......... 17 65 1.25 2.40
Scarlet Runner .........0.0500 0000s 20 65 125 240 4:75 .Nott’s Excelsior,.~................. 20 .75 1.40 2.60
White Runner -fso:disax: -areesat 20 75 1.40 2.60° 5.00 . Grants’ Favorite (fine).............. 15.55 1.05 2.05
White Dutch Case Knife........ 22... 18 65 1.20 230 4.50 Horsford’s Market Garden........... 14 45 85 1.60
Red Speckled Cut Short, or Corn Hill. 18 65 1.20 2.30 4.50 Bliss’ New Everbearing............. 18 65 1.20 2.30
Extra Early King of the Garden Mele phone =e cep aeons Br) Sas 18° “65; "1-20, °2.30
Tamia 25 eh er eed oan ee eee: 20 > 751.40 2.60 5,00 New Early Gradus, or Prosperity..... .25 85 1.60 3.10
Barly Large White Lima............ 20-65. 1.25. 240 4.75 Abundance....-.......:...-..----. 14 45.85 1.60
New Willow Leaf Lima.............. 20, 5275 145— 2:80 §.50 Admiral (fine)... 3. cone 14 45 .85 1.60
Child’s Horticultural Lima.........:. 20 ..65 1.25 240 4.75 Buckbee’s Mammoth Melting <
New Early Black Lima.............. 25 85 1.60 3.10 6.00 SUBD eure “Gasca aoe 20.75 1.40 2.60
Seibert’s Early Lima ............--- 20 .75 140 2.60 5.00 Shropshire Hero.................-. 15.55, ¥.00 1.80
Tacyawilesc sce een ee ee 18 65 1.20 230 4.50 Heroine (fine) ....-...-....-....- 38—=260--1.10 © 2:15
Golden Andalusia ..........2.....-- 20. .75 140 260. 5.00 | Improved Pride of the Market........ 15.55. 1.00 1.80
Buckbee’s Golden ima Ley BES. 20 75 140 2.60" 5.00 cee és Stamler poten tsetse sees te pe } 0s 20
mz cShire Heros. ga cigeueiseee =e ele cei 5 2 34 g
Early Golden Cluster Wax Pole :..-.. 20 75° 1.40. ~2.60 5.00 Improved Champion ofiiaplandi? . + ad 45 ree a
aa : mproved Stratagem ......-........ 8! 65 1.20 2.30
SWEET CORN—Selected. The, Oncen ssa, ce eae 220 175-140 2/60
“Buckbee’s Early Sunrise.......... $0.20 $0.75 $1.40 $2.40 $5.00 Large White Marrowfat............. 12 35 .65 1.20
.Buckbee’s First of All............. a5 45 85 1.60 3.00 Large Black-Eyed Marrowfat........ 12 .35 pay 120
Buckbee’s Best of All............. AS 45 85 1.60 3.00 Buckbee’s Snowflake Field....... 12 35 -60 1.10
Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen .15 45 185 #260")\3:00" 4iCanada’ Bield-* 35... 0 20 camel ie = poe 10 35 -60 1.00
ebixtra Marly Cory. .0.%. 221). kee 20. 12 35 60 1.10 2.00 Juno h. . Bee. See eee -20 75 1.40 2.60
Mammoth Early White Cob Cory .... 12 35 .60 -1.10 2.00 William Hurst .¥.70... . Beet eee .20 75 1.40 2.60
-Extre Early Adams............. LSKe Ueeh2 2318) .65 91.20 2.25 Dukeof Albany. .:..<.. Gaehe as eee -20 47 1.40 2.60
wHarly Minnesota .. 2.20202. 12 35 260) WHETO OR 00: WTelepraph 220... Sees ere 18 60 1.10 2.15
Ballard’s Early Chicago Market ...... 12 35 £60) se1 TO: 5200 McLean’s Advancer . ...........--.. 14 45 85 1.65
ASPARAGUS. SUGAR BEET. 4 |b.
1-Ib, lb. ; 44 |b. Ib. Buckbee’s Egyptian Turnip ..$0.12
Gonover'’s Colossalesutee steak $0.10 $0.25 New Imperial Sugar .......-.-. $0.18 Columbia oem eres te oe ks. 15
Rarailiarics Genera 10 25 Klein Wanzleben Sugar ........ 15 Phe | BismMancks <75.6 by<c.e ote» - 15
Buckbee’s Perfection......... 25 90 A hae Ee BlackiQucen*... eiearer eh eb... 15
NEE AAD oo o us doeanes one 12 35 Dewing’s Improved Blood Turnip$0.10 $0.25 Swiss Chard, or Sea Kale....... 12
arial Cishelinia seinen 45 “40 Noy Barly Bassano (true)...... ZA ee New e eS ats i. Bet) 12
. nite: full ; ntz Blood Turnip............ : 2 a
Columbian Mammoth White tS 20 Bastian’s Blood Turnip ........ 10 25 Barly Large York .. 2. ...5..... $0.25
Buckbee’s Long Blood....... 10 .25 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch ....... .30
BEET— Mangels. Imp. Extra Early Eclipse ...... 12 .30 Vandergaw, or Midsummer ...... .30
Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip.. .12 .30 Wilderkraut.. oe w ee ae te 30
Buckbee’s Mastodon ........ $0.35 Buckbee’s Sunset (the best)... .20 .60 Extra Early Winningstadt ..... 30
Buckbee’s Mam. Long Red... 18 Imp. Early Blood Turnip ...... 10 .28 Extra Early Express ......... 30
New Golden Tankard .......... 15 Early Yellow Turnip .......... 12 .30 Very Early Etampes........... .30
Giant, or Mammoth............ 15 Crosby’s Early Egyptian ....... LZ .30 Henderson’s Succession......... .35
Buckbee’s Golden Monarch... 18 Detroit Dark Red Turnip....... 12 30 Henderson’s Early Spring ...... 40
Giant Intermediate............ 15 New Hlectries 3 Sits. eee coe 12 30 Buckbee’s Great Dane....... 75
Champion Red Globe .......... 15 Market Gardener’s............- 12 .30 True Dutch Winter or Hollander .50
Champion Yellow Globe........ 15 Improved Late Blood Turnip.... .10 .28 _ Genuine Lupton (true)......... 35
Orange Globe............----+ 15 Buckbee’s Half Long Blood... .15 35 Buckbee’s New Race Horse... .50

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True Early Jersey Wakefield... .$0.35
Charleston or Large Wakefield...
Buckbee’s Extra Early Large __

New Queen....../......... 5
Buckbee’s New Xmas King... .75
Buckbee’s Rockford Market.. .50

Allhead Barkysu i. eae 35
Buckbee’s New Century...... 75
Holland or Ballhead ........... 35
Henderson’s Harly Summer..... .380
Gregory’s All Season’s........-- .30
Buckbee’s Faultless.......... 40
Burpee’s Surehead............. iso
Fottler’s Imp. Brunswick....... 30
Stone Mason een. aero ile .30
Large Late Drumhead.......... 30
Marblehead Mammoth...,...... .30
Autumniiang )s: 0 ee 39
Buckbee’s Mammoth Late
Prat) Duce. es aS 50
Frotscher’s Late Flat Dutch.... .50
Mam. Bridgeport Drumhead.... .385
Premium Late Flat Dutch... ... 30
Acme Large Late Flat Dutch... .30
Red Dutch, or Pickling........ 30
Mammoth Red Rock,.......... 40
Improved American Savoy ..... 380
Danish Ballhead........ 20. oo. 35
CARROT
Long Red Altringham.......... $0.10
SUM Valleny tes oscil wrre rs seus 15
Buckbee’s New Danvers...... 15
Improved Intermediate......... 15
Improved Long Orange......... .12
New Chantenay, or Model...... 15
Ox Heart, or Guerande......... 15
Buckbee’s Earliest Forcing... .15
New Half Long Danvers........ 15
Early French Forcing.......... 15
Long Red Surrey... .......+5-0:- A5
Early Scarlet Horn ............ 15
Half Long Scarlet Nantes...... 15
Buckbee’s Champion........ 20
Buckbee’s Majestic.......... 20
Buckbee’s Victoria........... .20
Buckbee’s Short White ........ 10
Large White Vosges........... 10
Mammoth White Belgian....... 10
Mammoth Yellow Belgian... .... 10
CELERY
@Boston Market........:....... $0.25
Buckbee’s All Heart ......... 75
Wahite Solid’ .j5 200 95 Fp Sot 25
Tier Eee SR a 25
Buckbee’s Golden Heart ..... .50
New Giant Pascal = peee45)
Golden Yellow Large Solid... .50
Perfection Heartwell.....7..... oo
Buckbee’s Kalamazoo.... 30
New Golden Self-Blanching..... .50
White Plume (finest strain)... .35
New Pink Plume Blanching...... .85
Geleriac, Large Smooth Prague.. .30
~ CUCUMBER
“early Cluster... “25. £255 $.0 00% $0.18
eeBuckbee’s Rockford Pickie.... .35

--Buckbee’s Monarch White
PTCN rs cree Bee ERAGE 20

weBuckbee’s International..... .

-~Buckbee’s New Alaska....... .20

™=®@ooliand) Crisp..... See ee. -20
e«»Thorburn’s Everbearing........ * 20
Improved Long Green ....... 20
Barly Russian. . i. 250000... 18
™ Early Prolific Short Green...... 18
“Westerfield’s Chicago Pickle,.... .20
*Nichol’s Medium Green......... .20
“¥ordhook Pickle........ 2.20... 20
Boston Pickling, or Green Prolific .18
™ Evergreen White Spine......... 18
West India Gherkins .......... 30
~»Buckbee’s Early Long Green. .30
will’s Forcing White as ee ee 20
LETTUCE

Buckbee’s Superb............ $0.25
Early Boston Market........... 15
New: Icebergs eee es -20
Imp. Black-Seeded Simpson,.... .15
Moenonette, . ea eat -20
Buckbee’s Earliest Forcing... .25
Simpson’s Early Qurled......... 5
Early Tennis Ball (Black Seed).. .15
Improved Hanson......./...... 15
Dwarf White Heart, or Celery... .20
New York Market............. 18
DenveriMarkets;. 0 Soe Be
Gold Nugget so. u.i0c foes 13
Paris (White Cos...%') 02.4. 66.0. 18
MUmiapMecke. fe ee Be a cst s 15
Buckbee’s Ice Drumhead..... .25
Early Prizehead.....5......... 18
Tilton’s White Star............ 18
Silverdale ae eee ee ee 18
Granehts pidsse 22) iin Sons. 15
Mammoth Black-Seeded Butter.. .20
San Francisco Market.......... .20

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LETTUCE

4 lb
Wonderful yo. 3. ...6 oo. See $0.20
Philadelphia Butter............ .20
Were ROston. we vc eds = s lom eee 20

MUSK MELON

Baltimore or Acme ............ $0.20
Baul Rose WNewisen. «asin coche 18
Famous Rocky Ford, New.... .15
ING. forum ph ea donve sheen ciate « .20
Western Giant .............. 25
True Osage (Select)............ 18
New Green Fleshed Osage ...... .20
White Japanese ..............4.- 18
Emerald Gem (Select).......... 30
New Strawberry ............. 2:
True Jennie Lind: ..377. 25.4... 15
New. Banquet... - 2.0... ye de 15
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Long Persian, or Casaba........ 15
Improved Cantaloupe..........- Lo
Silver Netted Gem Seay eye SLD
Extra Early Grand Rapids....,. 15
Henderson’s Delmonico......... .15
Montreal Market............... 25
THEE Bry oy Nols Ais ORO NBN ae Ae 20
IMGINOSE Ft tarerr ee ee ices Sonnet WL
Golden Netted Gem (Select) .... .15
Buckbee’s Ideal.............. .20
New Warly Hackensack......... 20
Large Hackensack............. .20
Beck’s New Columbus.........- A5
Buckbee’s Prolific Nutmeg... .20
Chicago Market (Select)........ .20

WATER MELON

Buckbee’s Monte Cristo(Select)$0

Fordhook Early.... 2.2.05...
Phinney’s Extra Early

Buckbee’s Ice Cream, or Peer-

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Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gypsy. .
Black Spanish ,
Improved Mountain Sweet......
Kentucky Wonder (True).......
Girardeau’s New Triumph......

Green and Gold .............:.
Florida Favorites... 2.0... 5.04.
Kolbis!iGems eee ne ae
Saminole yy youre keys ene
Round White Icing............
Gray Monarch, or Long Icing.. .
Cuban Q

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\oweet Heartse.. 0.5...
Maule’s Wonderful Sugar.
Cole’s Early... ....... 0.

Dixie

Select Yellow Globe Danvers... .
Extra Early Red........0..00.
Buckhbee’s Great Cardinal...
Golo Yellow Strasburg, or

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Buckhbee’s New Wampum.....
Southport Yellow Globe........
New Genuine Prizetaker........
Buckbee’s Red Giant...........
Buckbee’s Mam. Silver King....
Buckhbee’s New Golden Globe.
Australian Brown..............
Ohio Yellow Globe.............
NewCreole. ) ee ee
Buckhee’s Early Combination
White Silverskin, or Portugal,
Southport Red Globe (Select)...
Southport Selected White Globe..
Extra Early New Queen..

ONION SETS—Special Prices P
PARSNIP

30.10 $0.25

.20 .60

New iMaltesen.. :)\ eaten Sie

Buckbee’s New Sugar........

Imp. Hollow Crown or peice “ip
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Scarlet Turnip White Tip.......
New Rosy Gem........0....0 7.
Buckhbee’s Rapid Forcing.....
Buckhbee’s Crystal Forcing ...

New White Dresden ..... sons.
New Golden Dresden.....7.....
Buckbee’s Rockford Markct..
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40 1.50

age 49.

THERE ARE BABGAINS ON EVERY PAGE OF THIS GUIDE.

RADISH

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FWarliest Scarlet Turnip......... $0.12
Earliest White Turnip.......... 2
Buckbee’s Rockford Beauty.. .20
Improved French Breakfast..... 10
Harliest Scarlet Olive-Shaped... (12

ane White Olive-Shaped...... 12

Buckhbee’s Improved Chartier .10
New White Lady Finger........ 12
Early Long Brightest Scarlet.... 12
INewylcicles: fi we ie owt. 03 15
Chinese Rose, Winter.......... 10
Golden Globe Summer Turnip... .12
Gray Summer Turnip.......... 12
White Strasburg............... .10
California Mammoth White..... 12
Round Black Spanish, Winter... .12
Long Black Spanish, Winter. 12

Summer Radishes Mixed ....... 15
Winter Radishes Mixed......... 15
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Mone) Wihite sie irri ci om nn Os sae $0.20
Buckhbee’s All-America....... 30
Mammoth Sandwich Island..... 22

SPINACH
Buckhbee’s New Long Standing
Victoria

Long Standing Prickly
Prickly, or Winter

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New Chicago Warted Hubbard. .$0.20
Buckbee’s Giant Crookneck... .20

Rineapple 2 nia nia a Le 18
ReriectiGemy ie sige ee se aes .20
Cocozell aya ee aes een a ae 18
Pike’s Peak, or Sibley.......... .20
New. Delicataiys 25.08 Sete ee 18
Der: Winker sais. ls ma bhss cee .20
Cocoanut ys ee Ne ee ee 18
ChilianiGiant yay ae ro) see Bst9)
Newaturbantapers en) hear es .25
Bay, State ie 20 Wak sree xe 25
Buckbee’s Mam, Yellow Bush .18
Prolific Orange Marrow......... 15
Improved Boston Marrow..... 18

Blue Hubbard (Marblehead). .20
New, Hordhoolkkienn acts eis 25
Buckbee’s Mam. White Bush .18
Buckbee’s Improved Hubbard .20
New Golden Hubbard... ,..... 20
f OMATOES
Atlan tichPrize Pas heels oe $0.35
Nepal S ton cea ees Sere 135
Buckhbee’s New Beefsteak.... 1.50
Buckhbee’s Earliest Market... .75
Honor Bright (New).......4... 40
Buckhbee’s New Spot Cash.... .50
Bavorites: aie. fete kee ea 35
Royal Reae apse ae Gee 40
Buckeye State,........)....... 40
Henderson’s Crimson Cushion... .50
Tenotuimi sei ean se Hee: .40
Improved Large Trophy........ 35
Early Aeme (Select)..°........ 35
Livingston’s Beauty............ 85
Buckhee’s Dwarf Champion... .50
Livingston’s Perfection.......... .35
New Imperial; 2.00.2... 3. see 50
Buckbee’s Golden Prize ........ 50
Henderson’s Ponderosa or No.400.— .50
Optimus... ... fig Broenis 's case APL 39
The Mikado, or Turner’s Hybrid .35
Buckhee’s New Tree, or Sta-
CLOT ee le ee ON le MU 175
Dwarf Aristocrat......5.0.5050. 50
[Para cones ts: say Cae 35
Thorburn’s Longkeeper......... 130)
Matchless i) sgn iis Sei 50
Buckbee’s Prosperity......... 1.50
Spark’s New Earliana.......... 50
: TURNIPS
Buckbee’s Purple Top Strap
Cee aT Sip NS Reenteae. ft $0.10
New White Strap Leaf......... 10
New White Egg........2...... iT2
New Golden Globe............. 12
Early Purple-Top Munich....... 10
Buckbee’s Extra Early Car-
dinals: ns. Ee Ge: 15
Imp. Early White Flat Dutch... .10.

Early Six Weeks, or Snowball... 12

Buckhee’s Extra Early Cameo .15
Large White Globe........:..¥. 10
Extra Early Purple Top Milan... .15
Extra Early White Milan....... 18
RUTA BAGAS
Improved Purple Top Yellow .. .$0.10
Buckbee’s Giant............. 5

New Monarch, or Elephant..... .
Buckbee’s Mam. White Russian. .12

DON’T OVERLOOK THEM

H. W. BUCKEBEE, ROCEFORD, ILLOVOIS.

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(at a figure much below cost) to introduce my

Unequaled Flower Seeds
to New Customers

15 VARIETIES 8... cir sons
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Remember (ich ieties can Aster—Fine Mixed. Butterfly Flower—Mixed. Poppy—Grandest Mixed.
be sold so cheap. Petunia—Single Mixed. Calliopsis—Best Mixed. Sweet Peas—Mixed.
But with each collection I will in- Phlox—Good = oak Ee Weta Batata mE et ay
eal Fl in sna ragon—Mixed. —W orld’s Fair Mixed. Marigo. oicest Mixed.
glade, 1¢ or, more Beautiful Flowering Alyssa Little Gem. Pink—Double Mixed. Mourning Bride—Mixed.

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BUCKBEE’S BLUE RIBBON Rite ‘vecerssre’ seeps
oD xf a Comprises 18 Liberal Packets.

Beet, Edmand’s Blood Turnip.

Cabbage, True Early Wakefield.

Cabbage, Mammoth Bridgeport
Drumhead.

Celery, New White Plume:

Carrot, Intermediate. f

Cucumber, Buckbee’s Monarch.

Lettuce, Early. £

Melon, Musk, Best Variety.

Melon, Water, New Diae.

Onion, Buckbee’s Danvers.

Onion, New Silver Skin.

Parsnip, New Maltese.

Radish, Best Turnip.

Spinach, New Round Leaf.

Sauash, New Crookneck.

Tomato, New Beauty.

Tomato, New Plum.

Turnip, Buckbee’s Purple Top.

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10 FLOWERING BULBS.

This collection cannot be broken
under any circumstances.

BLUE. RlBBow
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BUCKBEE’S SPECIAL SEED OFFERS COMBINE QUALITY AS WELL AS QUANTITY

Solid Facts

I give more attention tothe
details of my business than
any Seedsman I know of.
Whatdoes this mean to cus-
tomers? THe Best SEEDs,
PROMPTNESS AND ACCURACY
\\ IN Fiuurmse ORDERS. THE
De ON ANAND Very Lowest Prices. My

SaaS reputation for filling orders
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The Triumphant America WEY NOT Any One of These Three Marvelous |

ONE OF Collections Delivered 4 =
ROSE COLLECTIONS aes Free, by mail, for only 25 cts.
FOUR GRAND ROSES IN EACH. HO West 3
Every Plant a Wonder. Delivered SPLENDID Nothing like this rare bargain was ever
in Growing Condition. Guaranteed. PRESENT? heard of. No finer roses were ever offered.

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C. DE LA BARTHE MAMAN COCHET

THE FIRST FOUR THE SECOND FOUR THE THIRD FOUR
White Bougier—Always in bloom. Most C. De La Barthe—Beautiful in bud, a dream Maman Cochet—Charming, delightful shade
au snowy white. te) CK when fu own, color delicate rich pink. of pink; constantly in bloom. or Ce
beautiful hi Worth 20 Oe: lor deli ich pink f pink tantly in bl Worth 15¢
j 5 or c. M. Hoste—Magnificent variety, creamy white
Mme. Camille—One of the most esthetic Ben tct ie : g y, y
pink nes, “Wort. 130, Gen. Robt Lie, xquisite soft goldge vel” deepening to pale yellow. | Wort 180.
a . 20c : Pink Bougier—Most lovely pink, beautiful
Meteor—The most brilliant and richly col- . in flower and foliace. Worth 20c
ored red known. Worth 15c. Mile. F. Kruger—In great demand,. color 4 ge. °
deep coppery yellow. Worth 15c. M. Aggrippina—200 flowers counted on a
Marie Van Hautte—Pale yellow, a wonder Queen—A white that glistens like fallen single, one-year-old plant. Lovely red,
in its class. Worth 15c. snow. Worth 20c. always in bloom. Worth 15c.
This Special set of First Four only 25c. This Special set of Second Four only 25c. This Special set of Third Four only 25c.

Be Sure to State Which Four You Want—First, Second or Third. These Collections Cannot be Changed Under Any Circumstances.

THE FAMOUS BOUNTIFUL Delivered Free by Mail PLANTS
PLANT COLLECTION - Worth five times what I 2 h) BULBS 5 Oc °

The Best and the Most the Money Can Buy. Certainly ask, Every plant a gem 1 Rose.’ (Golden Gets) Coloe Greatny
a Big Bargain. of beauty.

white, tinged with golden yellow and
clear rose. Worth 20c.

1 Carnation. (Lovey Mary)—A nov-
elty of great merit, color deep salmon
pink, very fragrant, always in bloom.
Worth 25c.

1 Chrysanthemum. (Percy Plum-
ridge)—-A beautiful large glistening
golden yellow. Worth 25c.

10 Summer Flowering Bulbs—As-
sorted colors, producing ‘thousands
of the most charming flowers, always
in bloom. Worth 15c.

3 Madeira Bulbs. (Mammoth)—One
of the most handsome climbers known.
Worth 20c. Os

1 Geranium. (Merry Monarch)—One
of the most handsome of all varieties.
Worth 25c.

1 Lily of the Valley—The sweetest and
dearest flower that blooms. Worth
10c.

4 Gladioli Bulbs— Orchid flowered
varieties. Worth 50c.

1Canna. (Gold Burbank)—Rich clear
yellow with fine crimson spots in cen-
ter of flower. Worth 20c.

1, Australian Palm—A graceful and
magnificent variety, Well worth

LE iy ile og ee Sb a " 35c. :
==> —= ——— tal \ : SS 1 Fuchsia. (California)—Ten thou-
= 2oihee ; 3 sand flowers have been counted on a
MORE FOR YOUR MONEY THAN YOU CAN GET IN ANY OTHER PLANT COLLECTION single plant, Worth 25c.

MORE BARGAINS IN PLANTS ON MANY OTHER PAGES, DON’T MISS THEM

Chrysanthemum

UNEQUALED VARIETIES.

PRIZE WINNERS EVERY ONE.
I INSURE YOUR DELIGHT ON RECEIVING THEM.

I Have Put

H. W. BSUCEBEE, ROCEFORD, ILLINOIS.

GRAND PRIZE AWARD

the Price of These Three

Superb Collections (4 Plants in Each) at

Collections

the astonishing low figure of

25 CENTS EACH

DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL. EVERY PLANT CAN
BE GROWN INTO A MAGNIFICENT SPECIMEN

Buckbee’s Chrysanthemums Won GRAND PRIZE MEDAL at the World’s Fair Flower Show, St. Louis

THE FIRST FOUR

L’Enfant Des Deux Mondes—Very large,
symmetrical, snowy white; every petal cov-
ered with a soft down, making it appear like
feathery plumage. Worth 20c.

Hon, A. J. Balfour—Handsome pink, per-
fectly double, very closely incurved.
Worth 20c.

Mile. Liger—Pinkish lilac; large, handsome
incurved flower. Worth 20c.

Mrs. Thirkell—One of the highest colored
yellow varieties grown,
Worth 1ic.

The Set of First Four only 25c.

The very best

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LPENFANT DES DEUX MONDES

THE SECOND FOUR

Gen. Hutton—Mammoth gold bronze, broad

strap petals.

Worth 20c.
Mrs. H. W. Buckbee—Beautiful white Japan-

ese, incurved, of the largest size. Worth 20c.
Glorie de Pacific—One of the most beautiful

of all pink varieties. Very early. Worth 15c.
Wm. Duckham—One of the most handsome

pinks known. Worth 15c.)

The Set of Second Four only 25c.

First prize at every show.

THE THIRD FOUR

Mutual Friend — Pure white, handsome,
large, spreading flower. . Worth 20c.

Golden Shower—Florets fine as hair, 4 to 6
inches long, color yellow, intermingled with
red and bronze petals, Worth 20c.

Matchless—Very large, dark crimson, long
strap petals. Worth i5c.

C. J. Salter—Handsome large yellow,
curved, Worth 15c.

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The Set of Third Four only 25c,

BE SURE TO STATE WHICH FOUR YOU WANT—FIRST; SECOND OR THIRD

MATCHLESS BEAUTY

GERANIUM COLLECTION

ENSIGN
THE FIRST FOUR

Beautiful Bliss—Rich, deep double-red.

Marvelous—A symphony in red, a marvel of
beauty; double.
The Favorite—Double, pure snowy white.

Crown of Gold—Nearest approach to a double
yellow yet produced.

This Set of First Four worth 50c.; my
price only 25c.

THE SECOND FOUR

Snow Cloud—Single white of rare beauty.

Gen. Millet—Large, double, rich; deep
scarlet.

Glorie de France—Changeable silk.
J. BR. Lowell — Beautiful,

salmon.

large single

This set of Second Four worth 50c.; my
price, only 25c.

CROWN OF GOLD

Every Variety of the Highest Class. Quality
Incomparable.
Any one of the Three Collections
Delivered Free by Mail... .

Colors Wondrously Beautiful.

sNOw CLOUD
THE THIRD FOUR

Ensign—Exquisite shade of red, single; very
striking.

S. A. Nut—Rich, double; rosy crimson.

Peach Blossom—Lovely single peach pink,
with carmine veinings.

Mad. Chas. Molin—A beautiful salmon of
rare beauty.

This Set of Third Four worth 50c.; my
price only 25c.

I CANNOT CHANGE THE ABOVE COLLECTIONS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Please Do Not Ask It. You will be Delighted With Them as They Are. Always State Which Four You Want.

BUCKBEE’S FLOWERS WON GRAND PRIZE MEDALS AT THE WORLD’S FAIR, 1904

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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ASPARAGUS 222255 vcrczow te

Spanish..Esparragos

Swedish..... Sparrio You Grow the

Seed and Roots From Strains I Have Given the Highest Test

Asparagus is the most delicious, healthful and desirable of the earliest spring vegetables, and would
be grown in eyery garden, were it not for the mistaken idea that it is difficult to grow. ‘The truth of the
matter is that it can be grown very easily and cheaply, even by inexperienced people.

THE VARIETIES OFFERED BELOW ARE SUPREME IN THEIR POSSESSION OF
THE ASPARAGUS WORLD. ONE AND ALL WILL PLEASE

Buckhbee’s Perfection—(Sce Painting from Nature ¥Columbian Mammoth White—The most dis-
on inside of back cover, this guide.) By long odds tinct and valuable Asparegus, The immense
UY the yery greatest and most satisfactory new variety shoots are clear white, and in favorable weather
of Asparagus of recent years. It has all the quali- remain so until three or four inches above the sur-
ties dita anded for the market. In short, it will face. The crown or bud of the young stalk is con-
prove itself to everyone who grows it to be true to _ siderably smaller than the part just below it, thus
its name. Perfection. Deliciously. tender, extra further distinguishing the variety. All but a few
large, early, uniform, prolific, crisp, white. It is of the seedlings will produce clear, white shoots
surely warld beating. and the green ones can readily be distinguished
Pkt. oi “ge 2 oz. 16c.; 4 1b. 30c.; 4 and rejected when setting the permanent bed.
Ib. 55c.; 1 Ib. $1.00. . a i
New Palmetto—This new Asparagus, from South Rea st Te.; 2 oz. 12c.; ¢ Ib. 18¢.; 4 1b.
pape cb: Beg cmicextentivaly grown Ry Souths Dp
ern rdeners for New York and. Philadelphia i :
See oP where it sells at very high prices, oping” Barr's Cotten aA wae Ne ORY has one
to its mammoth size and regularity. “An average 1 market t tee cents a Bee nen other Aspar-
bunch of fifteen shoots will measure thirteen to pede Was/S€ me or ten ape pect eek The
fourteen inches in circumference. In past seasons br s Be eeey, arge, pauent yan inch in diameter,
this Asparagus has reached Northern markets ten with few scales, anc et neir thickness com-
days ahead of all other varieties, and sold at fab- pletely up £9 he of the. shogw,.and have clear,
ulous prices. Although of Southern origin, it is Ade one d oy ar quic erowie: stalks Very,
equally well adapted to North or South. fila er Et succu a ’ mre y free trom woody
Pkt. 4c.; oz. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.; } Ib. 14c.; 4 1b. re, an wnalke shoots fit for market or family ~ ‘ |
| Donsid’s Elmira—Thi iety, called b str chery Le el
on Ss a—This new variety, called by some C 3 E 2 Ws erveeentie eee
Vick’s Mammoth, is attracting a great deal of at- 4, T sats 30-3 0% Bc.5 2 02.8c.; t1b. 120.541b.22e.5 = CoryMmBIAN MAMMOTH
penton shrouahout the Porat yp euetnatin ipa y! a re WHITE
r. Donald, a leading market gardener o mira ; ly t
NP nas allie excoptionelly tender and “COROVeE's Colossal A. standard) variety of Inge
epee Its pigeon ae peepee lized fom Pecd wane heserowne
e fact that a bunch o stalks erage 4 : f K i
pounds in weight. ines 2c.; oz. 5c.; 2 02. 8c.; + 1b. 12c.; 4 1b. 22c.;

Pkt. 4c.; oz. ae 2 oz. 12c.; } Ib. 18c.; 4 lb.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS

34c.; Ib. 60c.

FREE With every order for A saving of two to three years is effected by planting roots.
Asparagus Roots, I | Those offered below are Select, Strong, Two-Year-Old Roois,

send SPECIAL CONFIDEN- | 2nd Iam confident they will please youin every way. Don’t be mis-

EXTRA LARGE ROOTS

On many occasions we have re-
ceived requests from our customers
to furnish extra large sized Aspar-
agus Roots. To meet this de-
mand we have especially grown a
few acres of these roots, which are
particularly adapted for the home |
garden or those gardeners who de-
sire immediate results. Our prices
to one and all as long as our extra
large sized 3 and 4-year-old roots
last will be as follows: Any of
the 6 varieties listed on this
| page only $1.50 per 100; $12.50
per 1,000; shipped by express
or freight at buyer’s expense.

If for any reason roots are desired
by matl, postage must be added ai the
rate of $1.00 per I00 to prices

TIAL DIRECTIONS, if re- led in planting one-year-old or inferior Roots. The following
quested to do so, that willin-

low prices are for Roots carefully packed and. shipped by express
or freight at purchaser’s expense, with the exception of price
sure success to the most inex- er dozen, which is postpaid. (If for any reason roots are desired
perienced. These Special Direc- by mail, postage must be added at the rate of fifty cents per hundred
tions are the results of years | to the following prices): 4

of practical experience. They gee pee Maen eUPe ones; per Ty ae per. eee! ar od

evi ail if followed. olumbian Mammoth WhiteDoz., 20c.; per F c.3 per 1,000, $5.

never Donald’s Elmira......... Doz., 20c.; per 100, 60c.; per 1,000, $5.00
: New Palmetto........... Doz., 15¢c.; per 100, 50c.; per 1,000, $4.00

Conover’s Colossal....... Doz., 15c.; per 100, 50c.; per 1,000, $3.75 | quoted above.

Barr’s Mammoth......... Doz., 15c.; per 100, 50c.; per 1,000, $4.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS My Asparagus Roots are Grown From the
Choicest Stock Seed and are Actuaily Well

i kk :
A MOST DELICIOUS VEGETABLE Worth Double the Price Asked for Them.

German, Sprossen-Kohl; French, Chou de Bruxelles; Swedish, ARTICHOKE

Bryssel-Kal. poss hes
One Ounce of Seed for 3,500 Plants. pena i ENT
Culture—Should be treated in all respects like winter cabbage or buds of which are so
Kale. i highly esteemed by epi-
Improved Paris Market—Very fine new variety, dwarf growth, cures, and is very differ-
bearing handsome, solid, round sprouts of best quality, crowded — ent from the plant cul-
tivated for its fleshy _
roots or tubers. The
best sort for general use.
Buds large,nearly round,
scales pale green, shade
ing to violet at the base,

together on the stalk, one to two inches
in diameter, resembling cabbage in min-
‘iature. The sprouts are used as greens,
and become very tender and of rich
flavor when touched by frost. Sow in
ead May and treat same as winter-cabbage.
ae Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; % Ib.

_ NOTICE

more than 1,000

= Shige very thick and fleshy. .
BRUSSELS SPROUTS (1 B50: seeds. Pkt. 8¢.; 0Z. 25c. ARTICHOK.
BROCCOLI BUCKBEE’S
German, Spargel-Kohl; French, Chou-Broccoli; 5: SEEDS
Spanish, Broculi. y GROW THE

One Ounce of Seed for 3,500 Plants. VEGETABLES

Culture—Same as that given for Cauliflower. j THAT WIN
It greatly resembles the Cauliflower, and is grown | |& THE PRIZES
in the same manner as the latter, but being more
hardy can be grown in cooler locations and for late Mrs. Wm. Steele, Genoa, N. Y.:
fall use. My vegetables,all grown from Buck-
Early Purple paver variety for our climate. |} bee seeds, took first premium at our
Produces large heads of purple brownish color. fair. Your Favorite Tomatoes, I sold
very close and compact, and of excellent flavor. all my extra plants and one of the
Pkt. 8c.; oz. 30c. | buyers raised Tomatoes that took first
New White Cape—Very desirable variety. Has | 27¢m2uUm. All my friends want me
medium sized heads, close and compact, of a beau- to send for Buckbee’s seeds for them
Ria tiful, creamy-white color. A sure header. this year. i
BROCCOL Pkt. 8c.; 0z. 30c.

BUCKBEE’S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS AND PLANTS ARE THE BEST EVERY TIME

10 H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCEFORD, ILLINOIS.

ASPARAGUS
CHICORY

Aside from its
valuable © quali-
ties as an appe-
tizing vegetable,
it possesses such
medicinal prop-
erties which
should endear it
to the hearts of

from the use of
these stems, by
persons troubled
with stomach
disease or weak
digestion, is said
to be remarkable.
Tt can be blanched and eaten raw the same as Celery, and is preferred
by many to that delicious vegetable. It can be kept all winter in the
cellar the same as Celery. Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.; oz. 30c.

CAPER

_Half hardy trailing shrub. Buds are nice just before expanding, and
unripe fruit pickled. It makes the famous ‘‘Caper Sauce.” Pkt. 8c.;
‘

oz. 75c.
CARDOON
German, Karpon; French, Carpon; Spanish, CARDO HORTENSE.
Large Spanish—A wonderful and very desirable vegetable, grown
from the mid-rib of leaves, which are blanched same way ascelery. Pkt.

4c.; oz. 15c.
CHERVIL
German, GARTENKERBEL; French, CERFEUIL.

Hardy annual, worthy of more general use for favoring and garnish-
ing. Curled variety more beautiful than parsley. f

Curled—Greatly superior to the old, plain variety; earlier, more
handsome, having fully as fine perfume and flavor. Pkt. 4¢.; 0z. 7c.;
2 oz. 12c.; } Ib. 20c.; 4
lb. 35c.; Ib. 60c.

CHICORY

German, Cuicorir; Swed-
ish, CIcorRIA.

Large Rooted, or
Coffee — Dried and pre-
pared roots are-used quite
extensively as a substitute
for and an adulterant of
coffee. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.
2 0Z. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4
lb. 30c.; 1b. 55c.

CHIVES (Schnittlauch)

Perfectly hardy peren-
nial plant.of the onion type.
Grown for their small
leaves, which are produced
freely very early in spring,
Planted in small clumps in
any garden soil, will grow
rapidly. Tops appear early
in spring;,can be shorn off
close to ground. Ifnot al-
CHUFUS, or EARTH ALMOND lowed to flower will pro-
z a x duce much longer. Selected
clumps prepaid by mail, 20c., by express at purchaser’s expense, 10c.
each; $1.00 per dozen.

CHUFUS, or EARTH ALMOND

In sweetness and flavor very much resembles a cocoanut or almond,
and greatly liked by all children. Vary in size from a large pea to 2
hazelnut. The nuts grow under and very near the surface of the ground
and very easily reached; relished by pigs or poultry. Plant in April two
inches apart in rows 24 feet apart.
Tf the seed is’ dry, soak well before
planting. Very prolific. Pkt. 5c.;
41b. 10¢c.;41b. 18c.; Ib. 35e.

COLLARDS

German, BLartrerR-KoxL;French,

HOU.
A variety of cabbage known in
m different sections as *‘Cole,” **Cole-
wort,”’ or simple ‘‘Greens.’”? Tt is
extensively used in the South.

Georgia, Southern, or Creole
—I offer the true white, or green
stemmed sort so exclusively used
in the South,. Forms atarge loose
open head, or a mass of leaves on
tall stems. Freezing does not in-
jure, but rather improves their
quality. Sow thick in drills, in rich
ground, transplanting when 4 inches
high and thin to 2 er 3 feet apart in
the row when the proper size. In
the South sow from January to
Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.;. 2 oz..15c.; 31h.

May, and August to October.
25¢e.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75¢.

everyone, espe-
cially to those ,
who haye an ex--
hausted consti-
tution or weak
nerves. The
benefit derived

CORN SALAD, Fetticus or Lamb’s Lettu
This small Salad is used during the winter and spring months
substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and Geed Hkcieusteeh de Th
warm weather the plants will mature in four to six weeks. Pkt. 8c.;
0Z. 6C.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4 1b. 30c.; 1b. 55c, ;

CRESS

German, Kresse; French, Cresson; Spanish, Masrruco; Swedish,

KRASSE.
New Upland Cress—Has the highly prized flavor of Water Cress.

It is so hardy as to be green nearly the whole year, and is ready for use’

before any other salad in spring. Its
usage should be more ‘general, as it is
of as easy cults as spinach, It is
2 perennial plant, 4nd can be grown for
several years without renewal. Pkt.
5c.; oz. 30c.

Curled, or Pepper Grass—This
small salad ismuch used with lettuce,
to the flavor of which its warm,
pungent taste makes a most agreeable
addition. -PKt. 2c.; 0z. 6¢.; 2 oz.
i0c.; 4 ib. 15¢.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c.

True Water Cress—tThis is quite
distinet from the last, and only thrives
when its roots and stems are sub-
merged in water. It is one of most
delicious of small salads, should.
be planted wherever a sui place
can be found. Pkt. 5¢.; oz, 25c¢:3 2
oz. 40c.; 4 1b. 75c.

DANDELION
German, PARDEBLUME; Freach, PissE-
EN-LIT; Spanish, AMARGoss Swedish,
SMORBLOMS3E.

Improved Large —An improved variety, very early and
largely cultivated for greens, or if blanched like celery makes a fine and
delicious salad. The roots
when dried and roasted are
often employed as a sub-
stitute for coffees Pkt.
5c.; 0z. 40c.

ENDIVE, often called
Winter Lettuce
This is one of the most

refreshing of all autumn
and winter salads. En-
dive may be grown at any
season of the year, but is
more generally used late
in. the fall.

Fine Green Curled—
Is the hardiest variety;
very fine,dark green leaves, : 1
which blanch to a beautiful white, tender and crisp. PEt. 3c.; oz. 8c.;
2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 28e.; 4 lb. 50c.; 1b. 90c.

New Moss Curled—Very fine variety, growing considerably denser
and having the — leaves
much finer cut ‘than the
Green Curled variety; in
fact the whole plant is more
compact. Pkt. 3¢.3..02.
8c.; 2.0Z. 15c.; 4 Ib. 28c.;
4 Ib. 50c.; 1b. 90¢c.

FENNEL
New Florence Celery
Rooted—A desirable va-
riety from Italy, where,
owing to its delightful sweet
flavor, it is much preferred
to celery. Thrives well in
our climate, and is of easy
culture. Cultivate same as
parsley. Sow early in

spring. Pkt. 5c.

GARLIC
German, KNoBLAUCH;
French, At.

A popular vegetable of
the bulbous rooted family,
with a strong penetrating odor.
many for flavoring soups, stews, etc.
Garlic seed, but_can supply
the bulbs only. Fine Bulbs,
L1b. 8c.; 41b. 15c.; ib. 25c.

HORSE RADISH

This valuable vegetable
is first grown by plantin
small lengths of roots calle
sets. Set out in April, small
end down, the top 1 to 2
inches below the surface, in
rich, well cultivated soil;
forms .large sized roots in
one season’s growth. Before
pin aaa ne top of the set
should cut off slantingly
to prevent decay from wafer
resting on top. Nice Sets,
15c.per doz.;75c. per hun-
dred, postpaid by mail.

ENDIVE—WINTER LETTUCE

Pungent in its taste, and esteemed by
I frequently receive orders for

GARLIC

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THE MOST VALUABLE
INTRODUCTIONS OF

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 14

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TE DE RSONS S GUSH)

BEANS IN RECENT YEARS

"| Soiree of these three splendid Dwarf Bush Lima Beans possesses its

| own peculiar points of merit. I earnestly hope that all will try
them. No garden is complete, no table is properly supplied with-
out them.

New Jackson Wonder Bush Lima—Grows from 18 to 30 inches high,
immensely productive and yery early. Pods broad and flat, con-
taining from three to four beautiful variegated flat Beans, similar
to the well-known Lima, and in the dry state as shell Beans can be
used the same as Lima, but when the pods are young they make
excellent snap Beans. It cooks easily and quickly; in fact fills all
the requirements of a good garden variety as well as a field sort.
Pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c.

Henderson’s Bush Lima—Valuable variety on account of its earliness
and wonderful productiveness, continuing to grow and set pods
until stopped by frost. Its popularity increases every year. Rich,
buttery Limas—the true flavor (even better). Vines are without
runners, leaves small, bright green and Lima-like; flowers small,
yellowish white, borne in clusters and often above the foliage. Pods
short, flat and contain from three to five Beans, which are of deli-
cious quality. Try it. Pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c.

FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY SEE WHOLESALE PAGES

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Burpee’s Bush Lima—tThe bushes grow 18 to 20 inches high, of stout
growth and always erect, yet branching so vigorously that each
plant develops into a magnificent circular bush from 2 to 3 feet
in diameter. Enormously productive, single plants under favor-
able circumstances yielding from 200 to 350° pods. _Handsome
large pods being well filled with very large Beans, identical in size
and luscious flavor with the well known Pole Limas, PkKt.;8c.;
4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c.

YOSEMITE MAMMOTH WAX

In Value, Distinctive Merit and Sterling Worth
This Bean is a Wonder

I would call attention to the necessity of planting this grand |
variety nearly twice as wide apart as ordinary bush Beans. The
plant is so large and vigorous, and the pods are so solid and pulpy
that they require a great deal of light and air to perfect them.

A GRAND GOOD VARIETY

The pods frequently attain a length of ten to fourteen inches,
with the thickness of a man’s finger, and are nearly all solid pulp,
the seeds being very small when the pods are fit for use. The pods
are a rich golden color, and are absolutely stringless, cooking tender
and delicious. This is the popular Wax Bean for family or
market purposes. It is enormously productive, as many as 50
of its monster pods having been counted on one bush. Pkt. 8c.;
4 pt. 15c.; vt. 25c.; at. 40c.

REMEMBER THAT I PREPAY CHARGES | |

ON BEANS BY. THE ONE-
HALF PINT, PINT AND QUART.

NO ONE CAN MISS IT BY BUYING ANY OF THE BEANS LISTED ON THIS PAGE

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BUCKBEE’S RUST-PROOF GOLDEN WAX

NEW EARLY
| PROLIFIC GERMAN

OR IMPROVED BLACK WAX

I am so thoroughly satisfied with this great improved strain, of
Black Wax that I have discarded the old stock altogether, this being
more vigorous, and, by far, more productive, with a much longer, whiter
and more fleshy pod. ‘The vines are of medium size, very vigorous and
extremely hardy. The flowers are reddish-white or purple. It is be-
yond all doubt the

BEST EARLY BLACK WAX BEAN FOR THE MARKET
GARDENER
The pods are of medium length, borne well up among the foliage
are curved, cylindrical, fleshy and of a clear waxy-white color, with long,

' slightly curved points. The Beans are small, oblong and jet black.
Pkt. 8c.; 4 pt.15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

NO ONE CAN AFFORD TO PLANT THE OLD BLACK
WAX OR BUTTER BEAN, AS THIS IS SO FAR SUPERIOR
IN EVERY RESPECT.

NEW EARLY PROLIFIC GERMAN OR IMPROVED BLACK WAX
FOR PRICES ON SEEDS IN QUANTITY SEE WHOLESALE PAGES—4 AND 5—THIS GUIDE

#H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

NEW DWARE >
WAX BEANS.

This Year I Present Again the Grand Old Favorite of so
Many Thousands: .

Buckbee’s Rust-Proof Golden Wax

MY own original stock, unequaled in size, color and quality of pods
and Superior to All Others. This bean, introduced by me,
still continues

THE STANDARD WAX VARIETY FOR GENERAL USE
In this variety I have a Bean that possesses all the good pomts
of the old favorite, Golden Wax, but is larger in pod and much more
prolific; handsome appearance, being of a dark, rich, yellow color
and of perfect shape.

IT GANNOT BE BEAT BY ANY BEAN

Of grand quality, showing no string or coarseness even when
past its best, but is of tender and melting flavor at all stages of its
growth. Being so exceedingly prolific, it is not injured by Bean rust.
or market gardeners or private families no better variety can be
planted. Try this great Bean in your garden once, and it will
always have a place there.

PEt. 8c.; 3 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

JONES’ STRINGLESS WAX ‘

This is the result of crossing a white-seeded sort with the Yose-
mite, and in it the good qualities of the latter variety are developed
to a superlative degree, being wonderfully productive of uniformly
well shaped and handsome pods. The plant is exceedingly hardy
and rust-proof.

A fine, white-seeded variety with round, stringless pods of un-
surpassed beauty and quality. It matures the long, round, fleshy,

JONES’ STRINGLESS WAX

stringless pods very early and ripens its crop of seed earlier
than the earliest of field Beans, so thatit will prove a valuable
sort for the farm as well as the garden. The ripe Beans are
salable as No. 1 medium and are of superior quality for cul-
inary purposes. This feature makes the sort of especial
value to market gardeners, since if from any reason there is
no sale for them as snaps, the value of the dry Beans will
make the crop a remunerative one. Every farmer and gar-
dener should try it.

Pkt. 8c.; } pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

W. I can also supply the fol-

Dwart ax Beans lowing varieties of Dwarf

Wax Beans, which are too well known to need extended

descriptions, at the uniform price of: Pkt. 5¢.; 4 pt. 10c.;

pt. 18¢.; qt. 35c.

Challenge Extra Early
Black Wax.

New Flageolet Wax.
Yellow Eye Wax.
Improved Golden Wax.
Ferry’s Detroit Wax.
Pink Eye Wax. Currie’s Rust-Proof Wax.
Violet Flageolet Wax. New Speckled Wax.
Grenell’s Rust-Proof Wax. Keeney’s Rustless Gold-
New Crystal White Wax. en Wax.

Refugee Wax.

Maule’s Butter Wax.

Black Eye Wax.

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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY,
, SEE WHOLESALE PAGES.

BUCKBEE’S NEW GOLDEN-EYED WAX
I Have Never Known a Bean to Become Popular as Quickly as

BUCKBEE’S NEW RUST-PROOF GOLDEN-
EYED WAX

Absolutely Stringless, Very Prolific, Positively Free from Rust.

A strong-growing bush variety of remarkable vigor and freedom from
rust. It sends out short tendrils, on which pods are formed, in addition
to those near the central stalk of the plant, which accounts for its won-
derful productiveness, amounting under favorable conditions to one hun-
dredfold. The pods are meaty and well filled, thick-flat when young
and semi-round later; of rich yellow color and fine quality, and entirely
stringless, even when old enough to shell. They are also free from that
parchment-like lining which makes many varieties tough unless when
very young. If the pods are picked as fast as formed the plant continues
to furnish a bountiful supply for a long season. Pkt. 8c.; +4 pt. 15c.;
pt. 25c.; qt. 40c J

” DAVIS WAX

Pred Exceptionally Hardy, Productive, White-Seeded, Wax-

’Podded Sort—Pods very long, white, straight and handsome, The
most ae and productive bush wax-podded Bean. Vine rustless, vig-
orous. hen young the pods are very brittle, crisp and tender. The
dry Beans are kidney-shaped, clear white and excellent for baking. Best
of all for shipping as snap beans. The perfect shape and fine color of
the pods, and the clear white seed make this one of the best sorts for
canners. Pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.

IMPROVED WHITE WAX, or BUTTER

Great improvement over the old white Wax. Vines good size,
erect; leaves large; blooms white. Heavy yield. Pods large, hand-
some and of great quality. No strings, no coarseness; flavor fine.
Pkt. 8c.; 14 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; at. 40c.

NEW PERFECTION WAX
ALWAYS GIVES ENTIRE SATISFACTION

This is one of the most|highly productive varieties yet intro-
duced, It has stood the market test, and has taken its place asa
standard. The color of the pods is a rich golden yellow, which
turns lighter as they reach maturity. The length of the pods is
six inches; they are a half inch broad, sharply pointed, and hang
in great clusters. Extremely tender and brittle, with but a trace
of string. In every way the New Perfection Wax is a highly sat-
isfactory, money making Bean, for it combines great productive-
ness with high quality.

Pkt. 8c.; +4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

SADDLE BACK WAX

Extra productive. Strong bush, about fifteen inches high
Pods long, nearly straight, well rounded and extremely meaty—
so fleshy, in fact, that t e space between the Beans is solid meat,
with no open spaces. Brittle, always stringless, rich golden yel-
low in color and of the finest flavor.

Pkt. 7c.; 4% pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.

NEW VALENTINE WAX

An improved extra early Valentine Bean with round wax
pods. Very early fora Wax Bean. A Grand, Good Bean. A
planting made June 12th gave us a fair picking by July 28th—
ion days, Its value as a shipper has been proven. Very
tender, almost without a pod free from any toughness; re-
markably solid throughout. Handsome in appearance; rust-proof.

kt. 8c.; 44 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

One Quart to 100 Feet in Drills.
Two Bushels to the Acre in Drills.

German, BOHNE; French, HARCOT; ~,
Spanish, FRIJORENANO; Swedish, BONAR. ~

SS es td ae ee
WARDWELL’S NEW KIDNEY WAX
It Is Impossible to Go Wrong If Crop Dependence Is Placed In

WARDWELL’S NEW KIDNEY WAX. NONE
BETTER

One of the greatest features of this Bean is that it is extremely hardy.
Both pods and plants are more robust than usual for a Wax Bean, The }
shape of the Bean is entirely distinct from that of all other Wax vari-
eties, as it is of a perfect kidney conformation. Furthermore it is a
most prolific variety, and is one of the earliest and most hardy. The
pods are long, flat, a delicate waxy yellow, quite brittle and entirely |
stringless. Especially desirable for every climate. Can be grown asad
great profit in the South for early shipment to the North.

Pkt. 7c.; 4% pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.

ROGER’S LIMA WAX

I claim for this variety four essential points: (1) Productiveness;
(2) Handsome Color and Tender Pods; (3) Delicious Flavor; (4)
White Seeded, Excellent Dry Bean for Baking. Require thin
planting (two beans being sufficient for a hill) on very rich soil, and will
run true and not sport. Pods broadest of all Wax Bush Beans; color
transparent, glossy lemon wax. ‘Tender, juicy and flavor delicate. Seed
small, oval, pure white.

Pkt. 8c.; 44 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

Remember that I prepay charges on Beans by the one-half
pint, pint and quart, unless particularly noted. Quantities of
one-eighth bushel, one-fourth bushel, one-half bushel, one
bushel or more will be shipped by freight or express at pur-
chaser’s expense.

a

NEW. PERFECTION WAX

BUCKBEE*BEANS BRING BEST RETURNS FOR HOME USE OB MARKET

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BUCKBEE’S BESTf BEANS ‘ie carro nem
ARE GREEN POD VARIETIES

SELECT LIST OF THE SORTS WHICH wes
ARE SURE TO BE MONEY MAKERS Ss

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED EXTRA EARLY VALENTINE

For snaps there is nothing superior to this variety among the green
podded sorts, and many prefer it to the wax varieties. Vines erect, with
coarse, dark green leaves and large white blossoms. Pods medium length,
curved, cylindrical, with crease in back; very fleshy, crisp and tender.
Beans medium size, long, irregular, pink, marbled with red. Many differ-
ent 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 trial and large yield, and have found none
which we were willing to substitute for our stock, which combines all the
good qualities. Pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12¢c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.

NEW DWARF HORTICULTURAL

Vines compact, upright and very productive. Pods medium Jength,
cylindrical and curved, with splashes of bright red on a yellowish ground.
The ripe Beans are large, plump, oval and neatly covered with splashes
of bright green, and when in this condition the Beans are very large, easily
shelled and about equal to the Lima in quality. Pkt..5c.; 4 pt. 10c.;

pt. 18¢.; qt. 35c.
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
and stout, with large leaves which will stand a slight frost. Blossoms
large, purple; pods long, straight, with long tapering point. Beans long,
kidney-shaped, variegated with drab, purple, brown. favor for forcing;
matures quickly, carries good weight of long, large pods. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt.
10c.; pt. 16c.; qt. 30c.

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=== VALENTINE 3

BUCKBEE’S EARLY WONDER

This is an ideal Snap Bean. Pods are 43 inches long, soft green, perfect
straight and round. Free from that woody inner lining of tough skin whie
we associate with old beans; what little string exists is not developed until
pod is quite old. Flavor is most delicious: it nas the peculiarity of preserving
its delicate color almost intact when prepared for the table. Remarkably
early, ready for use four days in advance of any variety of merit, Its bearing
qualities are unexcelled and it matures its crop very regularly, even under
adverse conditions. Pkt. 8c.; } pt. 15c.; pf. 25c.; qt. 40c.

NEW EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE

Earliest of the green podded kinds, furnishing a fleshy pod of fine quality.
It is usually from two to three weeks earlier than ordinary Refugee.* ‘The
Vines, though a little smaller, are fully as hardy and vigorous as that variety,
and more upright. Pods of the same size and shape, except slightly flatter.
Dry Bean same size, shape and color as common Refugee. My stock Ae been
selected with great care, and is extremely uniform in ripening. Pkt.’ 6c.;
4 pt. 10c.; pt. 18c.; qt. 35c.

BEST OF ALL

This vine is very hardy, vigorousgand healthy, producing xn abundance
of very straight, handsome pods, which, when fit for use as snaws, are round,
verv brittle and of a peculiar deep green color. As the pods mature they be-
come lighter in color and splashed with bright red. When fit for use as green
shelled, the Beans are large, mottled with red; very tender and of the best
quality. The Dry Beans are mottled in two shades of red. One of the hardi-
est and best of all. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 10c.; pt. 18c.; qt. 35c.

NEW STRINGLESS GREEN POD

Is most happily named, as it is quite unique—the only absolutely
stringless green-podded Bean in the market. Pod is round, full, larger
and straighter than those of most varieties. Quality is most superior.
The Michigan State Agricultural College Experiment Station writes:
“Plants of medium growth. Pod 44 to 54 inches long, nearly round,
slightly curved, light green, flesh tender and of best quality. Pods
remain long in edible condition; even when the Beans are large, the pods
are not stringy. Valuable for good quality and lack of stringiness.”
Pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.

NEW EARLY ROUND POD YELLOW SIX WEEKS
While this variety does not differ from the Early Long Yellow Six
Weeks in size or general appearance of the vine, the pods are shorter
very much thicker, more fleshy and quite stringless. Moreover, while
retaining the vigor and hardiness of the old sort, it is fully one week
earlier. Dry Bean color of ordinary Six Weeks, but much shorter. Pkt.
6c.; + pt. 10c.; pt. 18c.; qt. 35c.

NEW WHITE VALENTINE

This variety presents improvements of a different kind entirely,
and at the same fime is distinctly superior to its parent, the Early Red
Valentine. The plant is considerably larger than the Early Valentine,
though it may be planted at exactly the same distance. It preserves
all the characteristics of its parent, particularly in the absence of string-
iness. The pods are borne in enormous quantities close to the center
of the plant, and are not only longer, but much thicker and more meaty
than any of this type. Another advantage which will recommend it
to all is that the Beans retain their tenderness much longer than any
other variety we know of. Pkt. 6c.;4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 35c.

OTHER POPULAR VARIETIES

I can also supply the following varieties of Green-Podded Bush
Beans, which are too well known to need extended description, at the
uniform price of Pkt, 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; gt. 28c.

Improved Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. Refugee, or 1000 toi
Improved Large White Marrow. Early China Red Eye.
Early Royal Dwarf White Kidney, Improved Navy Bean.

THE GROWER WHO “KNOWS BEANS” BUYS HIS SEED OF BUCKBEE AND GETS THE BEST

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 15

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VA We Vee any ES ae ODS wonderfully broad, thick and_ entirely stringless. They sur-
eins AD ( pass any other variety in the way vines cling to the poles, and every

Bean grower will at once acknowledge this is the most important
qualification. Pods flattish, oval shape, and when fully grown are
from 4 to 6 inches long, exceedingly rich, buttery and fine flavored when
cooked. They are hardy, easily grown and most productive. Sur-

assingly fine for an early and Jate snap sort, also as a dey shell or winter

ean itis unsurpassed, and such is the peculiar taste and pleasing flavor
of this Bean that we have known persons who would not eat any other
varieties of String Beans after tasting Lazy Wife. Pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 12c.;
pt. 22¢.; qt. 40c.

NEW GOLDEN ANDALUSIA

_ This is certain to be one of the very best ‘‘Early Wax Pole Beans,’’
as it is fully two weeks earlicr than most varieties, being fit to pick by
the third week in July. The pods are of splendid size, beautiful yellow
in color, they are absolutely stringless, cook well and are tender. very
garden should contain this world beating variety.

Pkt. 7c.; 3 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c.

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This splendid variety, introduced in 1885, has since been. offered as Seck No Further, and
was introduced in 1891 as a novelty under the name of Old Homestead. Vine vigorous, climb-
ing 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, continuing in use
for an extended season. Has no Equal. Dry beans long, oval, dun-colored. An early and
very prolific sort, with showy pods, which are most excellent for snaps. _ It is sometimes catalogued
as Southern Prolific, but this is an error, as the latter is two weeks later and has shorter pods.

Send to Buckbee for the Best Seed. Pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c.

RED SPECKLED CUT SHORT or CORN HILL

A popular variety for planting among the corn, and thus furnishing a good crop without the
use of poles. Vines medium and never known to twist tightly. Leaves smooth and dark colored;
blossoms white. Pods short, cylindrical and tender. Beans oblong, or nearly so, and cut off
diagonally at the ends; white covered with reddish brown.

Pkt. 6c.; 4 pt. 12c,; pt. 20c.; at. 35c.

EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX

A well-known, early and very beautiful sort. Vines large, strong-growing, vigorous, hardy;
leaflets large, light green, crimped; Howers yellowish-white; pods 6 to 8 inches long, borne in
abundant clusters, each containing from 3 to 6 pods, which are broad, very thick and fleshy,
deeply creased along the edge to which the beans are attached; much curved; color bright golden

ellow. Of the very best quality, and staying in condition for use eel time. The
ans are also excellent shelled green. We recommend this variety as furnishing the largest and
handsomest pods of any sort in the list. _ ‘
Kt. 8c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; at. 40c.

SEIBERT’S EARLY LIMA

The earliest true Lima. No other sort so early or so good. As large as the largest, making
it the best Lima Bean ever offered. The vine is exceptionally hardy, vigorous, and not only
produces pods earlier, but continues bearing longer than any other sort. Im earliness, ease of
shelling, size, beauty and quality of the green beans,this variety is far in advance of all other sorts.
The pods and green beans are as large as those of the King of the Garden Lima, and of better
quality. Stock is limited this season. Order early. No progressive gardener will fail to try it.

Pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c.

BUCKBEE’S NEW KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA
(The Best White Lima.)

Practical value has been the object aimed at in the development of this grand variety, which
is the outcome of skillful selection. It furnishes the largest green Beans, and is the most
easily shelled of any of the Limas. j

The vine is so productive that although the pods rarely contain more than four Beans, the
yield is enormous and is produced from the very first to the last of the season.

The green shelled Beans are of immense size, but so tender and succulent that they shrink in
drying to about the size of the Large White Lima. It is the best Lima Bean ever offered, for
market gardeners’ use. :

In yield, ease of shelling, size, beauty and quality of green Beans, this variety is in advance
of all other sorts, and is recognized as the best of all the Limas for either the garden or the market.

Pkt: 7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; at. 40c.

I can also supply the following splendid varieties of Pole Beans, which are too well known
to require extended description, at the following low prices:

; Pkt. 4 Pt. Pt. Qt.

Early Large White Lima........ Ba} one. Iie Reeubes 12c. 20c. 35c.
Now Early’ Black Limaiies - tsa. ei ead Peat f 12c. 22c. 40c.
White Dutch Case Knife... F Sent Ge 12c. 20c. 25c.
Child’s Mammoth Horticulturai Pole. avers 12¢. 22c. 40c.
New willow: Leaf-Lina. ersec05) 53. Sg Soar een 2. 6c. 12c. 22c. 40c.
Te Gee Wyle ect) Sh Sa i Pe bia 16 3) 8 0) a P 6c. 12c. 20c. 35c.
SCAPICT MOURNE is ono co's slys eet As a Are foe: Natt ee ales 5c. 10c. 18¢c. 35c.
YGolden Chiatapian.... fo. ..iieia) cee a er 6c. 12c. 22c. 40c
Buckbee’s New Holsteint = 5... 24). Sel fa Le ieee 8c. 15c. 25c. 40c.
Buckbee’s New Golden Lima::: . 2... 2020. oo... 8c. 15c. 25c. 40c.

IF YOU TRY BUCKBEE’S KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA. BEANS YOU WiLL BE DELIGHTED

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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A REVELATION AMONG MANGELS

YIELDS OVER 2,000 BUSHELS PER ACRE Ah RJ. ton

The best results are obtained on a deep, rich sandy loam, which |:
CULTURE should be well prepared and thoroughly enriched. Seed should be joy, of Roscoe, Ill.,

Sarees : F A A the eminent stock
sown as soon as ground is nicely settled, in drills 30 inches apart. Cultivate well when ergs aeee
young, and thin out the plants to one foot apart in the row. If these thinnings are specialist, writes:
carefully handled and the larger leaves cut off, they can be reset to fill vacancies, and The results which
will make the largest roots. Care should be taken in harvesting not to break or bruise |I obtained by
the roots, as it hastens their decay. To preserve Mangels during Winter, store them |} planting Buckbee’s
in a cool cellar similar to potatoes, or bury in pits in a dry situation and cover them | Mangel Seed are
with a light covering of straw, then a covering of boards, and lastly a goodly covering jtruly amazing. I
of soil to protect them in seyere and wet weather. I would particularly regommend Eeartily recom:
that those interested in growing roots for stock feeding send to the United States De- fiend eHEr do all.”
partment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., for a FREE copy of Bulletin No, il, *
giving the analysis of American feeding stufis.

The Greatest Mangel of the Century

BUCKBEE’S MASTODON is enormously, wonderfully productive. Its yield is exceedingly fabulous—1,500 to“1,800 bushels
ber acre is nothing uncommon on good soil, and many experimental stations and trial tests the past year have produced at
the rate of 2,000 to 2,500 bushels per acre. I took many hundreds of specimens from my fields weighing over 60 pounds each,
and many reaching the sensational weight of 75 pounds and over. Could anything be more marvelous than this truly wonderful
Mangel? In Jength Buckbee’s Mastadon is about the same as Buckbee’s Mammoth Long Red Mangel, but it is particularly re-
markable for its handsome shape and broad shoulders, its diameter being greater and its weight very much heavier. The flesh is
red, of very fine texture and quality, containing less water and more sugar than any other Mangel, except it be the New Imperial
Sugar, making it more nutritious and milk-producing. Sheep and other stock thrive better when fed on it, picking out pieces of it
in preference to other Kinds. Prominent Mangel authorities consider Buckbee’s Mastodon by far the most valuable and profitable
of all stock-feeding Beets. Please remember that I own and control the entire stock of this grand variety. It is such a shy seeder
that the seed cannot be grown as cheaply as other Mangels, yet being desirous of placing this grand Mangel at prices within reach
of all, I offer it at the following exceptionally low prices: if
Oz. &c.; 4 lb. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; lb. 60c.; 5 lbs. $2.50, prepaid.

BUCKBEE’S
MASTODON

The greatest Man-
gel of the century.
Without doubt the
greatest creation
in Mangels ever
placed before the
public. The largest,
heaviest and most
profitable Mangel
offered.

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BUCKBEE’S
SUGAR BEETS

The Sugar Beet industry in
the United States has grown to
great proportions. Sugar Beets
have two great uses—the making
of sugar and the feeding of stock.
Their crop value in either case
is very large. I recommend
highly the varieties I list on the
next page, and have always been
careful to offer none but the best.
Growers of Sugar Beets can rely
on the seed I offer. Prices always
right. »

MR. FRANK S. WHITE
Beloit, Kan.

- A Leading Stockman

Writes: “Last Spring I pur-
chased Buckbee’s Mastodon Man-
gel Seed, and raised over 4,000
bushels. I consider this a fine
and very profitable crop. I am greatly pleased
with the results obtained by slanting Buckbee’s

PMMA
BUCKBEE’S |
MANGELS

My assortment of Mangels
shown on this and the next page
consists of the very best varieties
only. Mangel growers in every
Section of the world are my regu-
ular customers, which is the very
best evidence in the world that
the seed I furnish them is always
satisfactory.

If you want anything in Mangel
Seed that will give you the high-
est results, it will be found listed in
this cuide.

Prices and stock always right.

~~ «BUCKBEE’S MANGELS ARE THE BEST AND MOST PROFITABLE OF ALL MANGELS

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, TLLINots.

BUCKBEE'S “FULL .OF LEFE” MANGELS|

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ND) My Thoroughbred Mangel Seed is the acknowl-
¥, h ; edged leader throughout the land for mammoth
./ E eld. Desirable shape, uniform large size, long
eeping and good quality. The Value of Mangels
for stock feeding cannot be overestimated. The
results from their use are wonderful, as is shown
in the improved health and condition of animals,
| the increased yield of milk in cows and the great
bit of hay. They can be raised at a trifling
cost.

‘Buckbee’s Mammoth Long Red Mangel

This grand Mangel of my own introduction stands with-
outarival, It has created a great-sensation wherever grown, -
on account of its extraordinary size, single roots weighing
from 30 to 40 pounds being of frequent occurrence, Won=
derfully productive, producing on an average the enormous
quantity of from 1,000 to 1,500_bushels per acre, Beware
of Imitations. -

The quality isof-the highest order. Its keeping qual-
ities are not excelled, ‘The crop is always uniform, and the
color is a beautiful dark red, ou cannot afford to be with-
out this best of all Mangels. Oz. 5c.; 4 1b. 15c.; 4 Tb. 25c.
lb. 40c.; or 5 Ibs. (for one acre) $1.75, prepaid.

GOLDEN TANKARD MANGEL

This distinct variety is a most important addition to our
list of roots for stock feeding, as it contains less water and
more sugar than most Mangels. The very best for dairy
farming. Siisep and all other stock thrive wonderfully on
it. Itis early, hardy and a good cropper, for on account of
its shape roots can be left standing close in rows. Oz. 5c.;
4 Ib. 10c.; 4 lh. 18c.; lb. 30c.; or 5 1bS. (for one arce) $1.40,
prepaid.

NEW GOLDEN MONARCH MANGEL

This entirely new and distinct Mangel grows to the larg-
est size and is of a beautiful russet yellow color. It isremark-
ably even in shape, of vigorous growth; it has a fine neck,
large leaves with green stems and a very smooth fine skin.
The flesh is white, firm and sweet, greatly relished by cattle
and other stock. Altogether it is a magnificent root, easily
lifted, growing more than half above ground, producing

.enormous crops, and is an excellent keeper. OZ. 5c.; 4 1b.
12c.; 4 lb. 20c.; 1b. 35c.; or 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.60,
prepaid.

I can also supply the following new and standard vari-
eties of Mangels at the uniform price of: Oz. 5c.; 4 1b.
10c.; 4 lb. 16c.; Ib. 28¢.; or 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.30,
prep2id.

Giant or MammotH Jumso, GIant INTERMEDIATE,
Grant Horstein, YELLOW LeviaTHAN, Lona YELLow,
YELLow Ovor, Errrey Tower, CHAMPION RED GLOBE,
ORANGE GLOBE, MixED MANGEL- SEED.

CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE MANGEL

One of the best varieties grown for stock feeding; very
productive, excellent keeper; small tops and few leaves;
uniformly globe shaped, color of skin deep orange ‘yellow;

esh white and of excellent quality. The roots grow almost
entirely above ground; well adapted to shallow ground; very
easy to harvest. Oz. 5c.5 } lb. 10c.; 4 lb. 16c.; Ib. 28c.;
or 5 lbs. (for.one acre) $1.30, prepaid.

SUGAR BEET BUCKBEE’S NEW German Sugar Beet
[8 addition to their value BEE TS, these IMPERIAL S UGAR 3

Beets are highly valuable for stock feeding i i
purposes, making an addition to the ration that A bss grandest and most superior of “all -

- (Klein Wanzileben.)

is ands Sugar Beets, affording a larger percent- HIS is now ‘acknowledged | generally
ze indispensable dt Porahlenpels "age of sugar than any known variety. throughout, the ‘continent of Hurope,
4 ces Very productive, yielding 20 tons and over of and’ as far as tried in America also, as

the finest beets to the acre; roots are very the best to grow for. the manufacture of
symmetrical and desirable in) shape; grow sugar.: We offer German-grown,.seed the
slightly above the surface. The color is;white, second year from polarized roots... The polar-
slightly .washed with red. at, top, while the ized parent roots tested eighteen to twenty
balance is of a clear white. Flesh finely per cent. of sugar, while the crop varied from
grained and very sweet. I sell thousands of fourteen to eighteen per cent, of sugar, accord-
pounds each year to the large beet sugar fac- ing to the season. Special prices will be quo-
tories through the country, always with the ted for large quantities. Oz. 5¢c.; } 1b, 12c.;
most satisfactory results. OZ. 5¢.;41b. 15c.; 4 1b. 20c.; Ib. 35¢.; or 5 lbs. (for one acre)
4 Ib. 25¢.; lb. 40c.; 5 lbs. (for one acre). $1.60, prepaid.
$1.75, prepaid. ‘ .
LE EU Me

Ican supply the following new and standard
varieties of Sugar Beets, which are too well
known to need extended description, at the
uniform price of: Oz. 5c.;41b. 10c.;,4 1b.
16c.; lb. 28c.; or 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.35,
prepaid.

VILMORIN’s IMPROVED Sucar, DanisH
Sucar, Jersey SucaAr, French WuitTEe
Sucar, Rep Top, Lanr’s Improved SuGAR.

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TURNIP: BEET

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Similar to the Blood Turnip Beet
except in color, which is a bright yel-
low. It is of a very sweet, fine favor
and is deservedly popular. The roots
are round and smooth and are of good
marketable size. The shape is the
kind most desired. As a matter of
fact, the Early Yellow has much to
recommend it and nothing can truly
be said against it.

Pkt. 5¢.; 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. i5¢.; +

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BUCKBEE’S SELECTED PEDIGREE VARIETIES

R_ACRE =

lb. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c.

German, RUNKLE-RUBE; French, PETTERAVE; Spanish, BETTERAGA; Swedish, BETOR
ONE OUNCE TO FIFTY FEET OF DRILL. FIVE OR SIX POUNDS TO THE ACRE IN DRILLS

\ “ COLUMBIA BEET

1—The roots aravof a neat turnip shape, with.smooth skin and deep
blood-red flesh, of rich, tender quality. It is ready. to use very early,
growing as quickly as does the Egyptian, while it does not- beeeme coarse
and stringy when of large size. Compared with such famous sorts) as
Edmand’s and Eclipse, the Columbia has proved earlier than either, and
even better in quality. In habit of growth it is very even; the foliage
small; and of a rich bronze color. ft1s-atso good for winter, grown from
the seed sown in July. » Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.;/2 oz. 12c.; 4 1b: 18¢.; + 1b.
30¢.; 1b, 50c: ;

| 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 thick-
ness. weigh just as much. Always smooth; rich dark red flesh, sweet,
crisp, tender and neyer, woody, even in portions above ground. One of
the best sorts. Pkt. 4c.; 02. 7¢.; 2.0Z.12¢.; + 1b. 18c.; 41h. 30c.; 1b. 50c.

SWISS. CHARD, OR SILVER: BEET

Sometimes Cattep SEA Kate Beets—A distinet vegetable and
much superior to the common beet for greens; it must be remembered,
however, that the roots are of no value as beets: Sown early in the
spring, it makes a rapid growth of leaves, and is fit for use for greens
sooner than any other variety. Later the leaves grow very large, with
broad, flat, beautifully white, wax-like stems and midribs, which may be
eooked like asparagus or made into most attractive pickles. Pkt. 3¢.;
oz. 6c.; 2 Oz. 10c,; + Ih. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c,

OTHER EXCELLENT VARIETIES.

price of Pkt. 3c.; 02Z. 6c.; 2 cz. \20¢e,; 4 Ib. 15¢.; + 1b. 25c.; 1b. 40c.
y | marketable size; skin and flesh dark blood-red:

ft i§ excellent for either market or home use.

varieties; valuable for market or private use.

flesh crisp, tender and sweet; fine for winter.

YE£dmand’s Early Blood-Turnip—Roots, round and smooth, good, |
‘Bastian’s Blood Turnip—A yery\ desirable late blood-red variety;
etroit Dark Red Turnip—One of the most popular ‘turnip shaped
Lentz. Blood Turnip—Tops small, roots turnip-shaped, bright red;

Y CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN

2—Tup Eartirst Beer In THE Marker—A selection from that
standard market Beet, Early Egyptian, which retains the earliness of the
parent stock and has added thickness, giving it a more desirable shape;
it is the deepest red, almost black in color, and is of finer quality than the
Egyptian, being sweeterand even more tenderand smoother. The most
desirable sort for small beets for early market, as it is in presentable
market shape quicker than anyother sort: It isa very rapid grower and
can be sown outside as late as July. Pkt 4c..; 02. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib.
18¢.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c.

)\BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED LONG DARK SMOOTH BLOOD

4—Tops large, neck small; leaf stems and veins red; leaf green; roots
large, tapering towards both ends, growing even with surface; dark red
flesh; tender and sweet, and remaining so even when kept till spring.
Pkt. 3c.; 0Z,.«6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; } lb. 15¢.; 4 lb. 25c.; lb. 40c.

YO NEW: TRUE DARK STINSON BEET

5—Excelllent for the open garden. This is particularly valuable for
forcing, beeause it produces less foliage than any other variety, and can
be grown close together. _The roots are smooth and regular in form; the
skin‘is dark blood-red. Flesh fine grained and-cooks dark blood-red.
Remains in fine condition for along time. PKt, 4¢.; 0. 70.3.2 oz. 12¢.;
1 Ib. 18¢.; 4 1b. 300 3 Ye. 50c.

A / BLACK QUEEN. .

Fine new sort, which I can highly recommend. ~ Roots pear-shaped,
of medium size, fine form, nearly buried in soil.. Flesh deep red color;
almost black; leaves large, nicely crimpled,.of deep-color....PkKt. 4c.;
02. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4 1b. 30c.; lb. 50c.

I can supply the following new and standard varieties of Beets, \Wew Early Bassano—Good size, excellent for greens; cannot be sur-
which are too well known to need extended description, at the uniform

passed for bunching to get into market early.

VWew Electric—Surprisingly fine variety. Remarkably early, turnip-

shaped, rich red flesh, exceedingly tender.
YMarket Gardeners—One of the most valuable strains of half-long Blood
? Beets ever offered for early or late use. sy,
Dewing’s improved Blood Turnip—Flesh deep blood-red, very ten-

der and sweet; grows uniformly to a good size.

early Blood Turnip—The old standby; sure to please for early use.

\Late Blood Turnip—Popular everywhere. Symmetrical in ‘shape;
flesh deep blood-red color, tender and sweet. j

BEFORE YOU MAIL YOUR ORDER READ PREMIUM OFFERS ON PAGE-1, THIS GUIDE™

A packet of Beet
Seed contains more

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 19

BUCKBEE’S |THE. VARIETIES THAT
BEE TS ARE THE MONEY MAK-
: ERS YEAR AFTER YEAR

\/BUCKBEE’S SUNSET S322.

This grand novelty awarded Prize Medal. The director of the Maine Experi-
mental College, at Orno, writes: ‘I consider Buckbee’s Sunset the most promis-
ing new variety.’” Extended experience has shown this variety of my own intro-
duction te be one of the very best sorts, net only. for market gardeners, but for the
home garden. ‘This variety was introduced as an improvement in turnip-shaped
Beets for table use, and JI have, by careful selection, improved each succeeding
crop, until I feel certain that it is by far the best red turnip Beet in cultivation.
The Best Beet. ‘Tops small, upright growing, so that the rows may be close to-
gether; leaf, stems and veins dark red, blade green; roots globular or ovoid; partic-
ularly smooth; color of skin dark blood red; flesh bright red, zoned with a lighter
shade; very crisp, tender and sweet, and remaining so for a long time. The stock
which we offer will produce a crop more uniform in shape, color and quality than
any other. I control the entire stock of this variety. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 0z.

15¢.; } Ib. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; lb. T5e. }
\ PHE BISMARCK
" FINE TABLE VARIETY

(An Excellent Novelty from
Germany.) Combines more good
qualities than any other variety
(Buckbee’s Sunset excepted)
Rich, red flesh, exceedingly
tender,remarkably early.- In
shape it/is almost round.
The leaves are small
Jand compact, and
set..very., close. to w= ; | : Rene
center of bulb. The tap root also is small, starting ~ clear from the bulb without taper—in-
deed, it combines to a greater degree than any variety I know of the maximum: edible bulb
with the minimum «root » and foliage. 4
The color is crimson. But it is when
prepared for the table ‘that its fine
qualities become most apparent. The flesh,
of delicate texture, is rich, sugary and en-
tirely free from fiber. I control the en-
tire supply of seed of this variety.
Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12¢.; 4 Ib. 20c.;

4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c.

\ Bickbee's Extra Early Egyptian
Blood Turnip —

ONE OF THE BEST EVER GROWN

Best variety for forcing, also excellent for first early crop out of
doors. Very early. Leaf stems and veins dark red, leaf dark green
dotted with red; roots dark red, rounded on top, but, flat beneath
with very small tap roots; flesh dark red, zoned with lighter shades;
hard, crisp and tender at all times. Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12¢.;
4 Ib. 18¢.; 4. Ib. 30c.; 1b. 50c¢. ‘

t Percy. Waterer,

Cardington, Ohio,
| wretes> T-planted |-
your Mangel seed,
one row in the
garden,got 4 wag-
| on load off it, big
ones, too. Freed
the cattle a bushel
cut beets a day.
They like it and
bring top prices.
Also condition bet-
ter than when fed
on corn-alone.””

ee

No Grower of Beets Can Possibly \A Earlies: of All
Miss It On These Varieties

One of the best Beets grown; very care-
ful selection. Roots of good form, round,
With only one small tap root; flesh deep
blood. red. color, very sweet and tender.
Best for first early. Can be planted very
cldsely, as they do not grow large and
coarse; have very small top. One of the
best for market gardeners and table use.
Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 18c.;
4 1b. 30¢.; Ib, 50c. * in

(

/
\New Early Eclipse

Tops small, dark purplish green. Roots
nearly globular, with a small tap root and
collar. A splendid variety. Flesh dark
red, zoned with lighter red, sweet, crisps
andtender. Pkt. 3c.; 0Z. 6c.; 202. 10¢e.;
1 Ib. 15¢.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c.

BUGKBEE’S CABBAGE SEED HAS NO EQUAL, ONE TRIAL ALWAYS CONVINCES

20 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCEFORD, ILLINOIS.

BUCKBEE’S RELIABLE CABBAGE SEED]

et
German, Kopfkohl; French, Ghou-Pomme; Spanish, Repollo; Swedish, Kal. One-half lb. of seed in beds, to transplant, for an acre.

One of the chief departments of my seed growing business consists of growing Cabbage for seed only. My stock has reached
such a high point of merit that it is a household word everywhere that ‘‘Buckhbee’s seed is the most reliable and produces more
good, marketable heads per acre than any offered.’’ And from the many thousands of unsolicited testimonials which I have
received from all over the country I have reason to believe that the time which I personally spend in my Cabbage fields is truly
appreciated by many thousands of customers, who stand by mein saying: ‘‘BUCKBEE’S SEEDS ARE THE VERY BEST.”

CHEAP CABBAGE SEED. It is the poorest investment in the world; the failure can never be known until an entire season’s
labor and outlay are lost. My seed is grown from SELECTED HEADS and saved from center shoots.

ALIL-HEAD EARLY.

A first-class novelty. We quote the origi-
nator’s description, ‘*‘Earliest of all large Cab-
bages, offen coming in. before Early Summer.
It is at least one-third larger than this oe |
. variety, and therefore much more. profitable to
the market gardener, who has im this variety a
Cabbage larger and at the same time earlier—
considerations of the greatest importance, while
the All-head Early has that quality to be desired
for earliness; is also valuable for late winter Cab-
bage. Seed of the All-head sown in July and
plants set out about the middle of August will
bring heads Jarge and solid, which are sure to
stand the winter well.’ Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 12c.; 2
oz, 238¢.; } Ib. 45c.; t 1b. 85c.; Ib. $1.60.

Extra Early Winningstadt—One of the best
for general use, being a very fine header and
will grow a hard head under circumstances | |
where most sorts would fail, so that those who
have failed with other kinds could hope to
succeed with this. It seems to suffer less from);
the cabbage worm than any other sort. Plant
very compact, with short, thick leaves. Heads
regular, conical and very hard. Pkt. 3c.;
oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 23c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 85c.;
Ib. $1.60.

Charleston, or Large Wakefield—Sirain of

Wakefield, in which the plant is larger and a

little later, the head larger and not so pointed.

Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 23¢c.; + Ib. 45c.5 3

lb. 85c.; Ib. $1.60.

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 qual-
ity is fine and flavor excellent,
heads being, when open, crisp
and white. - You. will_-make no
mistake in planting this va- _
tiety. Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 18c.; 2 0z.35c.;

Buckbee’s Selected
TRUE EARLY
| JERSEY
- WAKEFIELD

The Best Early. Cabbage
in Cultivation

It forms fine, solid heads of
good size, conical in» shape,
with very few outside leaves,
and of the best quality. We
offer this as the earliest strain
of this standard . variety.

Fase : Grown only from selected
\heads. Our strain is remarkably pure; always gives satisfaction. Pkt.
5¢.; OZ. 18¢.; 2 OZ. 35¢.; 4 Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; 1b. $2.00.

i Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; 1b. $2.00.

Henderson's Early Spring—A srand acquisi-
tion, “The whole-plant is finely bred. It pos-
sesses wonderful pettquaily in shape, being
round, slightly flattened at top.of head. Flavor
is delicious, and every plant makes a good mar-
ketable head. Very early-variety. PEt. 4c.;
oz. 12¢.; 2 oz. 23c.; } In, 45¢.; 4 Ib. 85c.;
Ib. $1.60. =

Henderson’s Early Summer—This variety is
deservedly popular with the market gardeners.
It forms large, solid, round, flatteped, compact

. heads of excellent suality. The heads average

* more than double the size of the Jersey Wake-

_ field, while it matures only ten to twelve days

' later. The leaves turn into the heads so com-
pletely that about 9,000 plants may be set in
an acre, making a very profitable crop. Pkt,
$3c.; 0Z. 12c.; 2 oz. 23c.; 4 1b. 40c.; 4 1b. 75c.;
Ib. $1.40.

BUCKBEE’S FAULTLESS

One of the best second early and fall varieties
ever introduced, is absolutely “‘faultless.”’ Has
been in popular and growing demand ever since
its introduction. Sure to head; large and firm;
has but few outside leaves; of vigorous constitu-
tion; rapid grower; the best of all this class; ex-
cellent keeper. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 23c.;
4 Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; lb. $1.50.

}

Frotscher’s Superior Late 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. variety.. PKt.
4c.;°0Z. 18c.; 2 02. 35c.; 4 lb. 60c.; 4 1b.
$1.10; 1b. $2.00.

if Yow Grow 10, Onee SURE HEAD World Beating for a Main

Grop Cabbage

BUCKBEE’S
Buckbee’s Af. :
MAMMOTH LATE Cabb aets ae
BRIDGEPORT Cabbage large, Spe eee
DRUMHEAD Will. sare prone ae at

ator _4 remarkable for its cer-
Standard shipping MAKE tainty to head. Heads

sort. It makes a large, uniform, "hard, fim
round, firm head,which YOU and fine in texture,
seldom bursts or rots. weighing from 10 to
Tt is now indeed one of '} | MONEY 15 pounds; sweet fla-
the most profitable vored; has searcely any,
sorts to grow, and will 5 lou te i pe
Bg Ou unbounded ping and just the qual-
Bemafaction for every Tr gy ity to suit market gar-
oz. 180.3 2 of, 950. Pict ae.y 08, i207 % grag AM the Good Qualities and
Oz. Cas Oz. C.5 » 40.5 OF. c.; 2

tb. 60c.; 41h. $1,10; i Bij UB. 230,; 4 1b. Boas eae ee ene ee eed
Ib. $2.00. + lb. 80c.; Ib. $1.50.

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 21

° } \ i D> FULL OF
Buckbee's gua.
CHRISTMAS: @e=
KING sesr uate :

HE 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 was disap-
pointed in the results. From the multitude of tes-
timonials I have received regarding this variety, I
am led to believe that my-efforts inv introducing
this grandest of ‘alllate warieties are truly’ appreci- %
ated. It is grand—simply eclipsing everything/of ox
its kind in the market—999 out of evety 1,000 plants YD,
will produce marketable heads, which are of mam- Gi)
\ moth’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 out-

side leaves, and is the best winter keeper.. I control
the complete stock of this variety. ©

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Pkt. 16¢:; 0%. 30c.; 2 oz. 60c.; 34 Ib. 90c.; 14
lb. $1.60; Ib. $3.00. :

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a SHOW A FINE PAINTING OF THIS CABBAGE FROM NATURE, ON THE FIRST COVER |

B UCK BEE & PAGE OF THIS GUIDE, WHICH SHOWS IT ASIT REALLY IS. EVERY SUCCEEDING SEASON

DEMONSTRATES AGAIN THE DESIRABILITY, SUPERIORITY AND POPULARITY OF MY.

eeTRA Lance ~NEW QUEEN WosanNeuss FINEST, EARLIEST, LARGEST, MOST
EW QUEEN SOLD EARLY CABBAGE GROWN. FEAR: NESE PENG 25"
Pkt., 10c.; 0Z., 30¢.; 2 0z., 50¢.; 14 Ib., goc.}) 14 Ib., $1.60; Ib., $3.00. ,

==@>. - _BUCKBEE’S
Vo New Century

Undoubtedly the Very Best Main

Crop Cabbage. Prospers Under
All Conditions

Unexcelled forlate summer and early fall use,
being . very hardy and sure’ to head when most
sorts fail. It seems to suffer less from the ceab-
bage worm. than any other sort. Plants very
compact, with short, thick leaves. Heads regu-
lar, very hard, and keep well both summer ancl
winter. It is the hardiest, not only as regards
frost, but will suffer less from excessive wet, |
drought, insects or disease, than any other sort.

Pkt. 10c.; 02, 30c.; 2 0Z. 50c.; 14 1b. 90c.;
44 Ib. $1.60; Ib. $3.00.

From Missouri.
Jas. M. Bateman, a well-known
resident of Harrisonville: “My
Christmas King Cabbuge ts fine,
considering the dry weather. Had
it been seasonable I would have

had heads to weigh 50 lbs. The
All Heart Celery and the Winter
Radishes were great. Some o
i] the Beefsteak Tomatoes were as
large around asa saucer, I will
have another order for you in the Spring.”

I DO NOT LIST ANY CABBAGE SEED THAT I CANNOT HONESTLY RECOMMEND

22 H. W. BUCKEBEE, RBOCEFORD, ILLINOIS.

NOTICE

A Package of Cab-
bage Seed contains
more than 800 seeds
that grow.

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RACE
Tre FARLIESTIAG

BUCKBEE’S NEW La
RACE HORSE |

THE EARLIEST CABBAGE
IN CULTIVATION

Ready to use in sixty days from
time of planting. Heads are of
good size, weigh from eight to thir-
teen pounds, have but few outside
leaves,and therefore maybe plant--}
ed very close together and yield
large crops: Always of fine flavor
and very solid. J control the en-
tire stock of this earliest of all ya--{
rieties. Pkt. 50:3 02. 20c.; 2 oz.
35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.; 4. Ib. $1.25.; lb.
$2.00. ‘

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Q DUTCH WINTER

or HOLLANDER

The heads, which are of medium’
size, average a weight of eight
} pounds, are very solid and deep,
and of a fine white color, making
them entirely distinct from any
other strain. Their quality is su-
perior, and they Keep better
than any other sort, the heads
being just as solid and perfect
§ when taken,up-in the Spring as
when they are put away in the
Fall. No cabbage will sell beside
it, even if offered’at half the price.
Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.;
) i 1b. 65c.; 3 Ib. $1.25.; Ib. $2.00.

ul | ZZ

O.-Campbell, Holts, Tl. writes:-*
““Buckbee’s Race Horse-is the nicest }
early Cabbage that I raise.”

(Caer
BUCKBEE’S GREAT DANE

SF of
Ht 2
i ¥ AAO

For years large quantities of Danish Cabbage have been imported to our

careful inspeetion of the Cab

uses, and I cannot too highly’ recommend

The Best Second Early Ever Introduced.
So say thousands of my customers from all
parts of the country who have carefully tested
this grand’ variety the past three years. The
whole plant is finely bred; there is no sug-
gestion of coarseness whatever, the veining of

ROCKFORD
M A R K E T the leaves and leaf stems is particularly fine,
the whole head being perfect throughout. It

| has the peculiarity of heading firmly at an early stage in its growth,
so that the finest Cabbage, though small, can be obtained long before
it. has attained its natural size. Its uniformity in shape and large
yield per acre render it particularly valuable to truekers,and its com-
peels form and good quality easily make it the finest second early
abbage.

Pkt. 5c.; 0Z. 20c.; 2 oz. $5c.; 1 lb. 65c.; 4 lb. $1.25; Ib. $2.00.

Gregory’s Ali Seasons—One of the most desirable new sorts, and very
popular.as a market gardener’s Cabbage. ‘The hedds are hard and
solid, round, flattened on top, of very best quality, and are ready for
market nearly as early as Early Summer, often larger in size. Noted
for its ability to stand a hot Summer and dry weather.

Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 12c.; 2 oz. 23c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; 4 lb. 75c.; Ib. $1.40.

‘Mammoth Red Rock—Certainly the finest and by far the best new
variety of red Cabbage on the market. The heads will average over
ten pounds each, and are always of rich red color inside as well as out-
side, while they are almost (literally) as hard as rock. Try it.

Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 23c.; ¢ Ib. 45c.; 4 lb. 80c.; Ib. $1.50.

| BUCKBEE’S

leadin
Loo 9 © mand has
SS
SS

age growing localities came to Amack, the home of the Great Dane.
(originator) description,’ which, to say the least, is too modest to express the sterling qualities of this great Winter Ca
“‘For more than twenty years I have worked in perfecting this variety. Heads are almost round as a ball, of good size, per-
fectly solid,.very, fine grained, of the best quality. It is ahead of an
it to gardeners in your lan

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American markets, the heads being of such solidity that the de- 5
S aaennendn nnn SRENSDSOR ERR ESI d 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, and after
and offer it.at the following very low prices: Pkt. 10c.; 0Z. 30c.; 2 oz. 55c.; } Ib. 90c.; 4 Ib. $1.60.; lb. $3.00.
we

I will use Mr. Pome son's
age:

variety grown on this side for shipping and all general

(America).””’ I control the entire stock of this variety,

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 ired.
Grown in Fall, and allowed to be touched by frost, it is one of the most
delicious of all vegetables.

Pkt. 3c.; oz. 12¢.; 2 oz. 20c.; } lb. 35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.; Ib. $1.25.

The Great Succession —A second early, but also valuable for
main crop. Sure crop, nomatter when planted. Large size and true
conformation coupled with rare quality.

Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12¢.; 2 oz. 23c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; 4. 1b 80c.; Ib. $1.50.

s
Autumn King—A grand, good variety of Winter Cabbage. It is
a splendid keeper, heads weigh up to thirty pounds; fine grained,
crisp and white. Has few outer leaves, plants all going to head.
Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 23c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50.

I ean also supply the following varieties of Cabbage, which are
too well known to need description, at the uniform price of: Pkt.
8c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.; + lb. 35c.

Extra Early Express, Stone Mason Marblehead, Very Early
Etampes, Large Late Drumhead, Early Peerless, Marble-.
head Mammoth, Early Large York, Early Dwari Flat Dutch,
Premium Late Flat Dutch, Vandergaw or Midsummer,
Fottler’s Improved Brunswick, Acme Large Late Flat Dutch,
Improved Large Late Flat Dutch, Luxemburg, Filderkraut,
Red Dutch or Pickling, Solid South, Perfection Drumhead
Savoy, The Lupton.

_ GOOD SEED IS BUCKBEE’S SPECIALTY. THAT’S WHY BUCKBEE’S CABBAGE SEED JIS BEST

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

German, MOEHREN; French, CAROTTE; Spanish, ZANAHORIA; Swedish, MOROT
Qne Ounce Will Sow a Row 100 Feet Long. Four to Five Pounds Will Sow an Acre

- BUCKBEE’S SELECT DANVERS

YIELD ENORMOUS. QUALITY SUPERB

The best Carrot for general crop; it is of a rich orange color, a very
heavy yielder and splendid keeper. It is a first-class Carrot for all kinds
of soils, valuable for both table use and stock. The peadiny. Carrot.
We have an extra fine strain of this favorite sort which we have sold
for many years, giving the greatest satisfaction to our customers, Pkt.
4c.; oZ. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 14 Ib. 20c.; 4 lb. 35c.; lh. 60c.

GUERANDE, or OX HEART

EARLY, HANDSOME; READY SELLING

Tops small for the size of the roots, which are comparatively
short, but often reach a diameter of 7 inches, terminating abruptly
in a smal! tap root. Flesh bright orange, fine grained and sweet.
A Splendid Variety. This is a desirable variety for soil'so hard
and stiff that longer-growing sorts would not thrive in it. hen

oung, excellent for table use, and when matured equally good
or stock. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 6c.;20z. 10c.; 14 lb. 18c.; 14 lb
30c.; Ib. 50c.

BUCKBEE S SELECT DANVERS

IMPROVED LONG ORANGE

SUPERIOR VARIETY
The most popular of the older sorts for farm use on
mellow soil. An improvement obtained by years of
careful selection of the best formed and deepest. colored
roots of the old Long Orange. Roots proportionately
shorter than the Long Orange, and smoother, but so
uniform and true that the bulk of the crop will be greater.

HALF LONG SCARLET NANTES
STUMP ROOTED

Tops medium’ size; roots cylindrical, smooth,
bright orange; flesh orange, becoming yellow in
center, but with no distinct core; of the finest
quality, and one of the most symmetrical and
handsome of the medium-sized sorts; excellent

writes:

this and the
The Danvers

L. A. MINCKLER, a lead-
ing gardener of Zion, W1s.,
“T have the best veg-

etables that’ were brought im

everything could not

Oshkosh market.
Carrots—in -fact
be beat.

kt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 14 lb. 18c.; 14 Ib. 30c.; for the market or home garden. § Pkt. 3c.; oz. Thanks to Buckbee’s seeds.”
Ib. 50c. : 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 14 Ib. 18c.; 46 1h. 30c.; 1b. 50c.

IMPROVED INTERMEDIATE
ENORMOUS PRODUCER

~ "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 best quality. ‘Tops
are small and roots of mammoth size. ~You will
find this variety very desirable for home, market
or stock use. PkKt. 4c.;.02Z. 7¢.; 202. 12c.; 14
lb. 18c.; 14 lb. 30c.; 1b. 50c.

Buckbee’s Earliest Forcing

(Tee Earuiest Vartety ty CuULtivaTIion AND
Best Suirep For Forcinc.)

Tops small, finely divided. The. reddish-
orange colored roots are nearly round with a
groove about the crown and when fully matured
_they are about two inches in diameter, but should
be used before they are full grown, when they
are tender and delicious. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2
oz. 12¢.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c.

BUCKBEE’S

oe
EARLIEST. FORCING

ry

CLARENCE SOSS, Hillyard, Wash., says:
“The garden seeds gave satisfaction in every respect.
The Majestic Carrots were immense. In fact every-
thing did fine although we had an unusually dry
season, I will always have orders for Buckbee.”

I can supply the following standard varieties of Carrots
which are too well known to need an extended description, at
the uniform price of Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 0Z. 10c.; 44 Ib. 15¢c.; 4%

Ib. 28c.; 1b. .50c.
HALF: LONG DANVERS. EARLY FRENCH FORCING.
LONG RED SURREY.

ST. VALLERY.
LONG RED ALTRiNGHAM.
NEVER A DOUBT IF THEY

ARE THE BUCKBEE BRAND

ther

‘New Early. GC
Chantenay bus ee

THE BEST BUNCHING
CARROT

This is the best early Carrot
in existence, one which market

Early Scarlet Horn

VERY POPULAR

One of the most popular of all varieties.

A favorite for early

gardeners should plant for their crop, Color deep beautiful orange; flesh finely grained’ and
main early crop. The Carrots of agreeable flavor;
grow about 6 inches long, are tops small;. has a

stump rooted, short stump - shaped

very smooth, root, large at top,

THE deep red, fine therefore. easily
LEADER grained, sweet ~ pulled. Grows well
and sugary, —jn shallow soil; of

and not apt to fine quality; yields

erack open while growing. An

and ‘sells well. .
excellent table sort and a heavy ‘

cropper. Our seed is most PEt. 3c.;.0z. 6c.; AX
carefully selected. Pkt. 4c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. ZL —
— 0%. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; 14 1b.18c.; 18¢.; 4 Ib. 30c.; 1b. ——
NEW EARLY CHANTENAY ¥%4 Wb. 30c.; Ib. 50c. 50c. EARLY $CARLET HoRW

TURN BACK TO PAGE 1 AND READ THE GRAND PREMIUM OFFERS. THEY WILL INTEREST YOU

H.-W. BUCEBEE,; BOCEKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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Buckbee’s Champion S35,

A VERITABLE — THE ENORMOUS YIELD OF
CARROT PRODIGY 35 TONS, TO -THE: ACRE

Buckbee’s Champion Stock Carrot is not, properly speaking, a table
Carrot, although the flesh is remarkably firm and sweet. It is not a Carrot
for the market garden, but it is, most emphatically, a Stock Carrot for
the farmer and stock raiser, and once used, nothing will take its place.
This Carrot is the heaviest cropping Carrot grown, yielding more tons
to the acre than any other sort. ‘The fiesh is white, crisp, solid, and very
Sweet in flavor. ‘It isa vast improvement overall other stock Carrots which
have been favorites in the past, as it is not only Much more productive,
but vastly easier to handle. The roots are short and very heavy at the
shoulder, \rendeting ‘them easily harvested, An important feature, also,
is that they do not easily break in pulling or storing. Too much .can
scarcely be said of their size and great produetiveness. ‘The roots fre-
quently measure 15 to 20 inches in circumference, and 25 to 50 tons to
the acre is not an extravagant statement as to yield. Weigh 10 to 25

ounds each. My Own Growth, Choicest Northern Home-Grown
edigree Stock Seed, postpaid, pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18¢c.; 4 Ib. 30c.;
2 Ih. 50c.; lb. 90c.; 5 lbs. by mail, postpaid, $3.75.

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED SHORT WHITE
WONDERFULLY FINE STOCK CARROT

| This distinct variety is'destined to take first rank as a field Carrot, owing
to its enormous produetiveness and its growing well out of the ground, mak-
ing it comparatively easy to harvest. ‘Roots one- half long, smooth, 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 excel-
lent flavor. A heavy yielder, easily harvested; and the best of its class.
PEt. 3¢:; 0Z. 5c.; 2 0z. 8¢.,; 4 Ib. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; lb. 35c.: 5 lbs: $1.60.

MAMMOTH WHITE BELGIAN

A splendid variety for fattening stock. The roots are mammoth in size
and very productive, often yielding ten tons and over of roots per acre. It
is highly recommended for fattening all kinds of stock, and exceptionally de-
sirable for its great milk-producing qualities. The lower part of the root is
white; that growing above ground and exposed to the air being green, “You
will be pleased with it. Pkt. 2c.; oz. 5c.; 2 oz. 8c.; 3 1b. 12¢.; 4 Ib. 20¢.;
Ib. 35¢.; 5 Tbs. $1.60. t

: CULTURE :

Sandy loam made rich Ry manuring the previous year is best for the
Carrot, but any good land if deeply worked SRE satisfactory, crops.
Clover sod turned under deeply and well enriched with rotten manure is most
excellent-for the !géneral crop. ‘When possible, sow as early in the Spring as
the ground is fit to works .Sow in drills 24 to 30 inches apart, two to three
pounds ‘to:the)acre, according to distance between rows. | Cover one-eighth

_ to one-fourth inch deep, and see that the sbil is well firmed about the seed.
S soon as plants appear use cultivator or wheel hoe, and do not let the weeds

get a\start,’ ‘Thin! from ‘six’to nine inches, apart in the row as soon _as plants

are large enough. Gather and*store for Winter use like Beets or Turnips.

Ny M/ :
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BUCKBEE’S MAJESTIC

This is the largest, and wunquestion-
abiy the heaviest cropping and most nu-
| tritious yellow variety in cultivation. It
is the largest and-best form of orange or yel-
low Carrot known, The roots are remarkably
fine, ve symmetrical and of excellent quality,

possessing high feeding: properties. It grows fully
half as mueh weight again per acre as the ordinary
varieties, and as the roots grow more above the ground
it. is much easier to gathertheerop. This grand variety is
sure to suiteveryone who growsit.Pkt.5c.; oz.10c.; 2 0oz.:
16c.;4 Ib.25c.; 41. 40c.; lb. 75c.; Sibs. $3.50, postpaid.

Mammoth Yellow Belgian—lIdentical to the White

B

This is the er cropping ar
ret grown, yielding more tons to the acre
than any Biker sort. The flesh is white,
crisp, solid, and very sweet in flavor, A vast
improvement on the white and green Belgian
sorts, as it is much more productive and vastly
easier to handle. Roots short and very heavy at
the shoulder, rendering them easily harvested. Fre-
quently measure 15 to 20 inches in circumference and
yield 18 to 25 tons to the acre. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz.
16c.; } Ib. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c.; 5 lbs. $3.50, postpaid.

Large White Vosges—A field Carrot especially suitable
for raid tat ae “a ey wed Exodar aly ae
easily pulled. road at the neck, narrowed abrup Ee f ? c [ Lae Waite

int, One of the very best for cattle feeding. PKt. 2c.; Belgian, except in color. Put. 2c.; OZ. 5c.; 2 02. 8C.;
oz. 5¢.72 02. 8c.; } 1b. 12c.; 4 1b. 20c.; 1b. 35¢.:5 Ibs. $1.60. 1 ib. 12¢.; 4 Ib. 20c.; Ib. 35c.; 5 Tbs. $1-60, postpaid.

SPECIAL OFFER No. S61: ONE POUND EACH MAJESTIC AND VICTORIA CARROT SEED, ONLY $1.40, POSTPAID

Nal

2 H. W. BUCKBEEF, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 25
German, Blumen-Kohl; French, Chou-Fleur; Spanish, Coliflor;
= Swedish, Blomkal.
AULIFLOWER.

The Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little
grown except by professional gardeners, because of
the erroneous notion that it is so hard to grow that
only skilled gardeners can produce it. Iam certain that
anyone will be reasonably successful with this most de-
sirable vegetable if he will observe the cultural directions
given on every package of Cauliflower Seed I send-out.

BUCKBEE’S
Extra Earl CHIEF

HAVE no hesitancy in introducing to you Buckbee’s

Extra Early Chief; the greatest of all early. Cauliflow-

ers, 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, I am/able to offer. this
thoroughbred American variety—'‘Chief!” It is of very
compact growth, with short stalks. They ean be planted
very close together, and the leaves growing upward
naturally protect the heads, which, to say the least, are
handsome beyond description, méasuring 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 best of all as
amarket and family variety. ill more than meet. your
expectations. Mr. H. Landers, the great Cauliflower
specialist, says: “Regarding the trial which I have
made of Buckbee’s Extra Early Chief, it was with some
doubt that I was first tempted to try this'variety three
seasons ago, as there are so many. ‘bests’ offered, but I
ean heartily say that after trying your new Cauliflower,
it more than meets my expectations. It isa week earlier
than Henderson’s Snowball, and.a better variety in every
way. It can be used for early or late Cauliflower, with
the full assurance that it is impossible; to procure a better
or more reliable variety.” o grower of Cauliflower
g Z Z can make a mistake by relying on this superb, world-
a Ree ae 5 beating variety. Pkt. 15c.; 2 Pkts. 25c.; 14 oz. 80c.;
CBEE’S! EXT 0Z. $3.00; 2 0Z. $5.50; 14 1b. $10.00.

Do not be misled into ordering cheap, inferior seeds, bankrupt stocks, etc., which some seedsmen are offering, and which
as a gift are too expensive. My seed is carefully tested, perfectly reliable, and will please you in every way. ("CAULIFLOWER
SEED, AS EVERY GARDENER AND CAULIFLOWER FANCIER KNOWS,IS ONE OF THE SEEDS IN THE BUYING OF
WHICH THE PRICE SHOULD NEVER BE QUESTIONED. c

BUCKBEE’S EARLY FAVORITE

Earliest, surest-and preferable variety to grow, surpassing most other

= - yWatrieties. . Will stand _ heat Certainly a fine vati-
and drought exceptionally ety, reat fayorite and
well, which isa great point standard _ throughout

Henderson’s True Early Snowball

LIS tej

BUCKBEE’S EARLY FAVORITE

. leaves.

vin-its favor and~makes~ it
most highly ~ desirable” im
regions where other vari-

etiés! of Cauliflower” have

failed’ to thrive. For. plant-

under glass, .or-.growing, im

open ground, it; is always.
A; "It_is of «dwarf,
‘short . outer’

satisfactory.

growth, with
Harly . Favorite, has
never yet.failed to please the
most. exacting grower and its
rapidly, increasing .popularity

~ing-early-and late, for forcing:

is due entirely to its real:

merit and not to any special. .-

effort in its behalf.. |Give it
atrial and I am sure you will
neyer have reason to com-
plain. of the results, Pkt.

0Z, $1.30; 14 lb. $2.50.

_ 5¢.; % oz. 40¢.; oz, 70c.; 2:

“early, close growibg,
~— of compact

“winter and spring. It

~ $1.25; 0z. $2.00;2 02...

the country; v.e ry

habit; is.
well adapted for’ for-
eing under glass during

is withéut doubt one
ofthe “most satisfac-/)
tory Jearly \ varieties.
‘My stock iis perfectly
réliable, and «will safis-
fy you in every partic-
ular. |The heads are
large. Por early or
‘late :planting, for the
family; or the market
garden this variety °
can be depended upon
for excellent: results.
Pkt. “1005; .9'%4 oz.

$3.80; 14 Ib. $7.50.

pp ae im
RLY SNOWBALL

LE NORMAND’S SHORT STEM

. Sucre Heaper’, AND’ Very FINe.

q The very best large late variety grown; sure to please: ‘Curd is
| well protected by leaves, and being hardy it stands drought very well;
/a sure header, of good quality, and fine in'every.way. Pkt. 5c.;.0z.
20c.; 2 0Z. 55c.; 14 1b. $1.00. 7 :

EXTRA EARLY PARIS

Auways Porvtar; Quanity Superior, ,
Reliable early variety. .Good for foreing; produces a good head;

dwarf habit; solid, pure white’ eurd, of superior quality. Should be
‘planted very,early,” Pkt. 5c.; 02.,30c.; 2:02. 55c.; 14 Ib, $1.00.

‘EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT

74% SELECTED.
Remarkable for reliability of heading; dwarf; solid, pure white
heads of most superior quality. If planted the first of March, heads’eight
_ to ten inches in diameter will be ready early in June, Pkt. 10c.; 44 oz.
$1,255) 0230$2.00; 2 oz. $3.80; 14 Ibs $7.50. Le,

BUCKBEE’S SEEDS ARE CAREFULLY TESTED “AND° ARE ALWAYS PERFECTLY RELIABLE

Mr. Alpert J. Williams, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.,
writes: “I received the seeds in good: time, got them
all sowed and they are up. The trial packages
were very mice and are up. I will certainly recom-
mend Buckbee’s seeds to others?

28 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

BUCKBEE’S
Very Best Varieties

German, SELERI; French, CELER; Spanish, APIS;
Swedish, SELLERI,

THE BEST OF THIS CENTURY IS THE

Great ALL HEART Celery

Originated on Rockford Seed Farms. Is the
Earliest, Richest; Crisp and Tender.
I Know It Has No Equal.

SEE COLORED PLATE, PAGE 32B FOR PAINTING
FROM NATURE OF THIS SPLENDID CELERY AND

fact that more good Celery is grown in the famous “Kalamazoo Cel-
ery Fields” than anywhere in the country. For years my heaviest |
sales of Celery Seed have been in that section, and I have devoted
much time to the improvement of the justly celebrated variety
grown in that section, until I now have this acme of perfection in
Celery—of ereamy-white color, ideal size and perfect shape. It is

tried in order to establish it as the standard of excellence as an early
sort. Pkt. 5c.;0zZ. 20c.; 2 02. 35c.; + lb. 60c.; 4 1b. $1.10; Ib.
$2.00.

BUCKBEE’S GENUINE GOLDEN HEART—Original Private Stock,
the best Late Celery—This variety has a very strong and vigorous
plant, with large, very white, crisp, brittle, tender and fine flavored
stalks. It is late, and requires the whole season to develop, but
will keep longer than any other sorts. We recommend it as worthy
of the first place as a late Celery. Pkt. 5c.; 0Z. 20c.; 2.02. 35c.;
4 Ib) 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00.

PERFECTION HEARTWELL—A fine flavored, crisp and tender
variety. The plants_are a little smaller than the Crawford’s Half
Dwarf and a little later in maturing. The stalks are medium
sized, round, very solid, erie and tender, and of exceedingly fine
and nutty flavor. A. L. Holbrook, Minooka, Grundy County, Ill.,
writes: “I have planted large quantities of your seed, and every
Seed Grows. I shall recommend your seed to my friends.’

GIANT PASCAL—The latest and best variety of Celery. It is a

SOUP, OR CUTTING CELERY—This variety is adapted to sowing

alike profitable either for market or family use. ‘There is no waste
in preparing it for the table. M.M. Gangwer, of Stockertown, Pa.,
writes: ‘I highly prize your Perfected Kalamazoo Celery. Itis
the grandest of Celeries.”” I control the entire product of_this
strain of seed. Send to Buckbee for the choicest stock seed. Pkt.
4c.; 0Z. 12c.; 2 oz. 23c.; 4 Ib. 45¢e.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50.

selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, and adds to the general
good qualities of its parent, superior keeping qualities. The stalks
are very large, thick, solid, crisp, and of a rich, nutty flavor, free
from any trace of bitterness. It blanches very easily and quickly,
and retains its freshness a long time after being marketed. The
heart is golden-yellow; very attractive, Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz.
22c.; 4 1b. 40c.; 4 lb. 70c.; lb. $1.25.

thick in rows and cutting when 3 or 4 inches high to use for soup
flavoring. -It can be cut repeatedly and will furnish a-suecession
throughout the season. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4. 1b. 30c.;

Ib. 55¢.; lb. $1.00. :
CELERY SEED FOR FLAVORING—Oz. 5c.; 2 oz. 8c.; 3 Ib. 12c;
4 Ib. 20c.; Ib. 30c.

I can supply the following varieties of Celery, which are too well known to need extended descriptions, at the uniform
price of Pkt. 3c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. i8c.; 44 1b. 35c,; 44 1b. 65c.; Ib. $1.25. ,

BOSTON MARKET, CRAWFORD’S HALF DWARF, GOLD®N DWARF, OR GOLDEN HEART, GIANT WHITE SOLID,
WHITE WALNUT, EARLY ARLINGTON, DWARF. WHITE SOLID, NEW ROSE, LONG-RIBBED RED GIANT.

EXCELLENT SELF-BLANCHING VARIETIES
WHITE PLUME 33,00 widely known to require extended description. I will

ii, - i
only say that I have not yet found a Celery that is as early
\ ‘and of as good a flavor, crisp and tender, asmy selection of this sort. Combined with these
& important points are its self-blanching qualities, which render it one of the most valuable
sorts. Where a fine appearing Celery at a minimum amount of labor is the object, this
variety will-give entire satisfaction. An improved White Plume is being offered, but careful
comparison of it with my stock fails to show that it is equal to that I offer. I sell, every
year, large quantities of this seed to market gardeners, who find it uniformly white and free
from green or hollow stalks. It is not as good a keeper as our Golden Heart, but it is
unsurpassed for fall and winter use, and it is the earliest Celery known. PE#.4c.; oz.
12c.; 2.0z. 22c.; 14 Ib. 40c.; 44 Ib. 75c.; Ib. $1.40. } a.
PINK. PLUME Stalks clear, creamy white, shaded with a beautiful delicate pink. }
% Flavor sweeter than any other, all red Celery having a stronger
“Celery” flavor, and is preferred by Celery lovers wherever known. Foliage white, like
the White Plume; plants bleach naturally. Has the long keeping qualities for which red
Celeries are noted, and the faint tint of pink makes it wonderfully attractive for table use
Tt has no tendency to rust, and owing to its white tops ma-
tures and blanches as early as White Plume. Pkt. 4c.; 02.
12c.; 2 oz. 22c.;141b. 40c.; 44 Ib. 75c.; Ib. $1.25.

CELERIAC, or Turnip-Rooted Celery

German, Knollen-Sellerie; French, Celeri-Rave.
TURNIP-ROOTED—Root turnip-shaped and tender; sweet-
er taste, stronger flavor than other varieties. Used prin-~
cipally for seasoning meats and soups. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 10c.;
2 oz. 16c.; 14 Ib. 30c.; 35 Ib. 50c.; lb. 90c.
LARGE-ROOTED SMOOTH PRAGUE—Improved form
of turnip-rooted Celery, producing large and smooth roots,
almost — fo side more pap eR ED es a 15 =
= ite ee tee foliage. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 22c.; 14 Ib. 40c.; rs ; ia
SELF-BLANCHING GELERY* 70c.; Ib. $1.25 ‘ CELERIAC-PRAGUE

ALL THE LEADING CELERY GROWERS PLANT BUCKBEE’S RELIABLE CELERY SEED

Pkt. 3c:; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 22c.; 1 Ib. 40c.; 4-1b. 70c.; lb. $1.25.
BUCKBEE’S PERFECTED KALAMAZOO—It is an acknowledged

1

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

JUCUMBERS

BUCKBEE’S WORLD-
_ FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL

ne

HT i

even shape.

Cucumbers

' Cucumbers.

EARLY RUSSIAN

Quite early. Fruit small,
about three inches in length
and half that in diameter.
Plants productive, fruit of
most excellent quality.

PKt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz.
15c.; { Ih. 25c.; 4 1b. 40c.;
lb. 70c. « ~

Arlington Improved

Early White Spine

There is none better than
my own extra selected
strain of this favorite type.
Fruit regular, uniform, sey-
en to eight inches long,

straight and dark green; flesh white, crisp and

solid. Early and

continuous crop.

Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 0z.:15c.; 4 lb. 25c.; 4 Ib.

40c.; Ib. 70c.

FORDHOOK PICKLE

For pickles of medium size. Vine vigorous and

prolific.

Fruit excellent for table use if allowed

to grow to full size.
Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 1 Ib. 25c.; 3 Ib.

40c.; lb. 75c.
AC)

Oolor deep green.

flavor. Pkt. 10c
t Ib. 45¢.; 4 Ib.

when quite young.
tiety valuable for slicing also, being of fine

It is unques-
for pickles,

The
at both ends. fh
Begins to set its fruit
You will find this va-

; OZ. 15¢.; 2 oz. 25c.3
80c.; Ib. $1.50.

This grand, good early variety
|) of my own introduction more than
i; pleased all who have tried it. Has
no thick ends, of rich, luxuriant
growth, an abundan
beautiful fruit and
In flavor it has no
superior; always tender and crisp.
You should not fail to try it.

Pkt. 5¢e.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; i AT
' 4 1b. 80c.; 4 lb. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. ili

Ear

For Pickling,

‘Aa

ways good

igorous, i }

Fruit straight, handsome, crisp | |

j I and tender, Keeps green a mi
bcichts has long while. My stock is Al. | )

+ Ib. 20

EA
Fruit

Green or Early ‘Thin is
A. most excellent sort for },’ilil
ickling as well as for table use. |||’

Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 7c.; 20z. 12c.; |

able for pickling.

ly Prolific Short
Frame

Pi)
roductive plants, |j| f/)

c.; + 1b. 35c.; lb. 65e.
RLY CLUSTER

is of the form desir-

LW

2

BUCKBEE’S WORLD-BEATING VARIETIES
Market, Table and Famil

dinarily prolific, often. growing
in clusters of two or three Cu-

~ AM\\hiM

BExtraor-. iin
HIE
Hh

NEW EARLY SIBERIAN

This has proved to be the ear- |"
liest sort in cultivation, producing ii
five. inches long in \)

about fifty-five days, |
Pkt. 4c.; 0Z, 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.;

| £1b. 25c.;3 1b. 40c.; Ib. 70c,

NEW GIANT PERA

One of the largest long green
Skin perfectly free
| from spines; flesh crisp and white,

“t1b. 30¢.; 4 1b. 55¢c.; 1b. $100.
BUCKBEE’S CUCUMBERS BRING THE TOP. PRICES IN. EVERY, MARKET.

THE BEST FOR PICKLING
EW

EN
RockrorD PICKLE

Buckbee’s New Rockford Pickle

Withouta doubt the culminating triumph
of Cucumber introductions, i
tionably the best Cucumber
and is used almost exclusively by pickle
factories throughout the country,
fruié is of medium size, wonderfully even
in growth, slightly pointed
Extra early, and the whole crop can be de=
pended upon to make fine-saped pickles,

HM! sirable
| i
HNN

\
\ \ H
| rH uhh

bearing.

early.

BUCKBEE’S CU-
CUMBER SEED

THE NEW PARISIAN
PROLIFIC PICKLING
The Housewife’s Delight
Decidedly the best of all in quality for

pickling. The fruit is of an unusually
dark green color, so deep that no coloring

matter is necessary in preparing them for
the pickling market. Very crisp and ten-
der.

Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 0z. 18c.; 11h.
30c.; 4 Ib. 55c.; 1b. $1.00.

able them to climb
ting or brush.

ing habit enables

der, and of delicate
white.
pickles,

cumbers.

the fruit is kept closely gath-
ered the vines will continue in

Pkt. 3c.; 02:7c,; 2 oz. 12c.3
4 Ib. 20c.; 4 1b. 35c.; lb. 65c.

.NEW EMERALD

A dark green Cucumber,
its color until quite ripe.
For slicing, the flesh is tender
and crisp, with‘a most pleasing flavor.
Excellent pickles when young, and fine

f veet pickl h ;
Pkt. 4¢.; 0z. 10c.; 202. 18¢.; HAS STOOD. THE opi Eo On 100.5. 2-07. 18¢.;
HIGHEST TEST } Ih. 30c.; 4 db. 55¢.;, 1b. $1.00.

TESTED: VARIETIES: ONLY

Japanese Climbing Cucumber

.The vines are of vigorous growth,
with rich dark green foliage; and
throw out strong tendrils, which

: Comes into bearing
quickly, and continues abundantly
through the season, while the climb

perfectly straight—from twelve to
eighteen inches in length. Thick, ten-

When young make attractive
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz.
18c.; { 1b. 30c.; 4 1b. 55¢.; lo $1.00.

Nothing more de-
for small pickles. If

retaining
Fruit sets

OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES

I can supply the following standard ‘varieties,
of Cucumbers, which are too well known to need

extended descriptions; at the following
Pkt. Oz. 2 oz. 41d.

Long Green

Evergreen, or Extra
Long White Spine. 3¢-

Hill’s Forcing White
Spine 2... .0.0. . 4¢

Jersey Pickling..... 3c

Improved Chicago
8c

Boston Pickling, or

Green Prolific ....3ce 7e
Peerless White Spine 3c 7c
Cool and Crisp...... 4c 8c

12c 20c
12¢c. 20¢

15¢
12c

25¢
20¢

15¢ 25¢

12¢ 20c
12c 20¢
15¢ 25¢

prices:

41p. 1b |
35c 65c

35c. 65c,

75c.
65c.

40c
35¢

40c 75c

35c
35¢
40c

ON THIS AND THE FOLLOWING PAGE
ARE LISTED AT THE BUCKBEE LOW
PRICES ALL THE VARIETIES OF CUCUM-
BERS THAT CAN BE GROWN WITH THE
ASSURANCE OF RICH RETURNS. ~

i en-
trellises, wire net-

the fruit to grow

flavor. Flesh pure

>

4

28

H.W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

CUCUMBERS

BUCKBEE’S MONARCH WHITE SPINE

After being tried throughout
the entire country this variety has
not been found wanting in any
single point. Iam confident that
it will always hold the highest
position, being © of » thandsome
growth, good length; very. early
and prolific, extremely « produc-
tive, quite hardy and retains its
light green color. permanently
after being picked. Always of
delicious flavor and unusually ten-
der and crisp. Superior for pick-
ling purposes. i

Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.; 2 oz. 15¢.; |

3 lb. 25c.; 4° Ib. 40¢.; Ib. 75c.

IMPROVED LONG GREEN

My own carefully and specially
selected stock. Vines vigorous jj
and highly productive, ‘with: fruit |=
ready for the table almost as Pras
as the shorter varieties, Fruit}
matures to about<12 mches.

when young. \
Pkt. 4c.; 0Z: 8¢.; 2.02. 15c.; ~9)))
z1b. 25¢.; } Ib. 40¢.; arsc 70c. [

BUCKBEE’S NEW ALASKA

Beautiful in shape and color.and of the finest quality.. An entirely new
~and- distinet sort devel

ed by miyself through very careful ‘selection, aim-
ing to secure the best pos-
sible table Cueumber. “The

vine is vigorous and pro=-
ductive and comes ifto full
bearing ‘very early.

The fruit is of splendid
size, with very white, crisp
and tender flesh. Also an
excellent sort for culture

under glass.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 Oz. 15¢. ; 4 1b. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.; lb. 75ce
Fine “for All Purposes.

ce

THORBURN’S NEW EVERBEARING

’ he meritof this variety is in the fact.that the vines produce fruit con-
tinuously until killed by frosts. They exhibit at the same time Cucumbers

in every stage of growth, but invariably of perfeet form, even when quite
small. The fruit is of fine green color and very desirable for pickling.
PEt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.;.2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.3 Ib. Tic.

THE WILD CUCUMBER VINE
The quickest climber for arbors, trellises, fences, known. Makes the most
: mosaic covering. Never

suffers from the heat,
but retains its fresh
and lively green colors,
and what is of prime
importance, is not per-
ceptibly affected by.
warm or. cold, hot or
dry weather, and is
never infested with i in-
sects. Profuse in
bloom... It will sow it-
self and come up ev ery
ear in-the same place.

Vine is one of the old
time favorites and
deserves.all the goo
that is thought of it.
Added to its rapid
of the foliage, Sure to
ple you.

Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15¢.

MORE OF THE ‘EXCELLENT VARIETIES. THAT
MADE THE RUCHPED “PULL OF LIFE 7? SPEDE

he; Wild . Cucumber

growth is the density —

AS MONEY MAKERS BUCKEEE’S SEEDS ARE WORLD BEATING. TRY THEM —

NEW IVORY KING

Fruit large, clear white, very crisp. tender and-of excellent
ral Splendid for home garden, and the best white wGinned,
varie
Pkt. 6C.; OZ, 10c.; 2 oz. 18¢.; 1b. 35e,
SNAKE, OR SERPENT | Fest
The illustration very well represents :
theirshape, They attain a good size and
the quality is very good. Raised mostly
for curiosity and exhibition purposes and
always attract attention.
pe. Sc.; oz. 12¢.; 2 oz. 20¢c.; 1 1b.

NICHOL’S MEDIUM GREEN

Handsome: variety. Shape.’ between
Early White Spine and Long Green. Holds
a high place-as.a-piekling sort, and fine
for Slicing when mature. Crisp, tender. |
Size medium, Color dark green, Useful |
for forcing. Grown, largely to supply
pickle factories.

PEt. 3c.; OZ. 8¢.; 2 Oz. 15¢.; i Tb. ©
25c.;.4 lb. "40¢.: ee "70¢.

ROLLINSONS’ TRUE TELEGRAPH

Grown exclusively for forcing ‘purposes,
for which use it has no equal.

Pkt. 1c

WEST INDIA GHERKINS

Used: exclusively for pickling. Small
oval-shaped, prickly: fruit.
Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 12c.;202Z. 22c.; 4 1b. 40c.

BUCKBEE’S NEW EXTRA EARLY LONG GREEN

“Produced by selection from” ‘Dong Green, Vines-vigorousand
productive, forming fruit-fit for the table aa U4 :
nearly as early as the shorter sorts.
¥Fruit-grows about 12 inchesjlong; firm
and er The young fruit makes the
best pickles, and when ripe are pref-
erable to any for sweet pickles. I offer
a carefully selected strain, uniformly long
and of good form, with "the large warts
and spines well distributed over the sur- ‘
face,instead of being clustered at one end.

Pit. 5¢.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18¢.; +1b.
30c.;-4 Ib. 55c.; lb. $1.00. i

' SNOW’S EARLY PICKLE

This Cucumber, selected by a noted i\¥
pickle grower, is undoubtedly a very high +
type of pickle. It has been highly tried
and the results in all cases have been im-
mensely satisfactory. Those who are al- |
ready growing pickle Gucumbers for the }:
market, or who contemplate doing so, #§
cannot make a mistake they “grow
Snow’s Early. It will give satisfaction
sbeyond.all doubt and prove -a proneyi
making. investment.

Pkt. 5c.;0z. 10c.; a8 18¢.; Ib. |
30c.; 4 lb. 55c.; 1b.'$1.00

1
BISMARCK i

A-long; green variety of most-excellent 1
merit. Late variety, producing crisp'and
tender fruit, splendid for pickling or table WM
use. ine sort for growing under glass.

4c.; oz. 8c.; 2° 0z. i6e.; 3} ib.
25c.; i Ib.’ 40c.; ; Ib. 70c.

, BUCKBEE'S Sine
. EXTRAE EARLY)!
| MPROVED

“LONG Ene EN,

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Earlier than the Cory. Thousands of my customers, who planted
“First of All’ in 1905 speak in the highest praise of this incomparable
Sweet Corn. Thousands of comparative tests made by Sweet Corn ex-
perts throughout the country as well as at Rockford: Seed Farms have
proven it to be from three days to-a week earlier than Cory, making it
very desirable, not only for family gardens, but an especial boon to
market gardeners who desire to have the first Sweet Corn in market,
and thereby receive the, top-notch) prices..The illustration, ,engra ved

from a photograph\of an average ear reduced’in size, shows the form

Three WORLD-BEATING SWEET CORNS for 1906

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of the ears,‘ which are of good’size, well filled with large grains to the
very tip.’ Many of the ears contain from ten to twelve rows, while the
Cory generally lias only eight rows. In habit of growth it excels all
other early varieties, being stocky and exceptionally vigorous. ‘The
quality is most superior, very excellent and surpassingly sweet. You
cannot help being pleased by planting Buckbee’s ‘‘Best of All.’’
Postpaid, Pkt. 8c.; 14 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 30c.

FOR PRICES ON SEED.CORN IN QUANTITY. SEE WHOLE-
SALE PRICE LIST .ON PAGE 44 w: P|

To Enable All to Give the Three Excellent sweet f=(-]
Corns Offered on This Page'a Thorough Trial, I Will

Send 4%

After years of careful selection I am able to offer you the best early
Sweet Corn on the market. The demand’ for this certainly ‘‘Best of
All’’ varieties exhausted my stock early in the season again last year.
Owing to the very favorable growing season the past ‘year, 1/am in
hopes to have enough to go all around this year, yet from thé heavy

advance orders that we have had on this variety I cannot tog strongly.

urge you to order early and make sure of your supply. ~8uckhee’s
“*Best of All’’ is of exceptionally stocky growth and an abundant and
satisfactory yielder; ears of exceptionally good size and off perfect color,
kernels very broad and by far the sweetest, richest, itest and most

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_ This Sweet Corn .as now improved is the best for main crop, The
illustration distinctly shows the formation and depth of grains and the
mannerin which they are set on the cob, which is small in comparison
to the size of the ears, making this strain of Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet
Corn the most preferable variety ever offeréd for main crop. For table
use the quality of Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen Sweet Corn
- cannot be excelled. It is very tender, sugary, and remains a long time
in condition suitable for coolae Coming into market at a time when
the main erops are being. sold, these are very important conditions,
For canning purposes Buckhee’s Private Stock Evergreen Sweet

Pint’ Each of Buckbee’s First of All, Best
of All and Private Stock Evergreen for ONLY 30 CENTS, POSTPAID. Ter Ate be:

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tender of any eatly variety. Not only is it. valuable for family: uses,

but for early market and shipping purposes it is-also in the lead. Mr- |
Crane, one ofthe most prominent Sweet Corn specialists, writes: ““Gave

Buckhbee’s ‘Best of All’ a fair trial, and will say that it surpasses,every

claim. you make for it, and more, too.) I can highly reconimend.it for

all general purposes.” I have placed the price of this desirable) variety

of Sweet Corn within the reach of all. - Postpaid, Pkt. 8¢.; 44 pt. 12c.;

pt. 20c.; qt. 30c. t

FOR PRICES ON SEED CORN IN QUANTITY SEE WHOLE-
SALE PRICE LIST ON PAGE 4. caret

Corn will prove most satisfactory. Its large ears, with Icng, slender
grains, make by far the most salable canned corn, and it out-yielas all
other varieties. Many of nfy customers! who made trials of this splen-
did Sweet Corn:the past year report yields ¢f over 200 bushels of ears

per acre. You cannot possibly be disappointed by planting Buckbee’s
Private Stock Evergreen. My price to one and all as long as stock
seed lasts: Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 44 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 30c.

FOR PRICES ON SWEET CORN IN QUANTITY SEE WHOLE-
SALE PRICE LIST ON PAGE 4.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUCKBEE’S SWEET CORN AND THE OTHERS—BUCKBEE’S IS BEST

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fully cured and cared for.
that offered by any other seedsman.

is inferior if it is‘a few days too old or toc young.

CULTURE

Remember that I prepay charges by the half-pint,
ae : i or more will be

te ey ie. FIRST EARLY VARIETIES ' -
ew Metropolitan—One ofthe very earliest, best and sweetest early
Sweet Corn. Big yielder, grows 54 feet high; ears 9 inches long,
_#10 to 12. rowed. General favorite for all purposes. PKt. 6c,;4 pt.
le 10¢e.; pt. 15¢.; at. 25c. | :
endall’s New Large Early Giant—Very productive; ears large and
* long; 10 to 12 rowed: ~“Kernels-white, sweet and tender. Very
desirable for both market and family purposes.» Sells well in any
, .aharket. Pkt. 6c,; 4 pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 28¢c. a
‘a Early Cory—Certainly ‘one of the most popular and best early
varieties, only excelled in earliness by *‘Buckbee’s First of All.”
a THose that desire a first-class early sort can make no mistake in’
) ~ splanting the Cory: Pkt. Sc.; 4 pt, 8c.; pt. 15¢.; qt. 25c.
i oth Early White Cob Cory——Selected for white'cob and white
- kernels from the original and earliest Cory, ' Fora Strictly first-class
early, for first market and’ home use, you
will be delighted with Harly;White Cob
Gonpy. FKt. 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.;

_) gf. 25c.
Extfa Early Adams—While not a Sweet
© Corn, this is a tender white Corn for table
uses Dwarf stalk, small ears, hardy; can
Je bé planted earlier than any Sweet Corn.

kt. 5c.34 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c.
Ay Minnesota—This popular variety is
one of the best early sorts for the market,
and the private garden. By careful se-
> lection we have developed a stock which
is remarkably uniform and in which all the good qualities that are
so “popular are intensified. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.;

, Gb. 25c.

Ballard’s Early Chicago Market—Strong, stocky grower, always pro-
\/ ducing a reliable stand, having ears in great abundance of the finest
quality. Desirable for market gardeners and very valuable for the
family garden. Symmetrical growth, good yield and fine sali
lace it in a very enviable position. Mr. George R. Hill, a well-
nown Chicago market gardener, says: ‘‘Your strain of Ballard’s
__ -sChicago Market Corn suits me to a “D.’? Would plant no other for

| four use.” Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15¢.; qt. 25c. :
Farly Crosby—aA most excellent variety, remarkably éarly and of the
best favor. Ears of medium size, 12 ormore rowed, grain very thick
and sweet. ‘This is the sort so largely grown in Maine for canning,
and it is the use of this variety, rather than any peculiarity of the
soil, that has given Maine Sweet Corn its reputation for. quality.

/ Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c.

MEDIUM EARLY VARIETIES

‘ew Honey Sweet—An exceptionally fina variety for second early use:
The husks and stalks are of a deep red color, the corn itself is of
a beautiful creamy white color, and has the deepest grains, smallest
eob of any known variety. Productive, fine quality. Pkt 6c.;

\ @ pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 28c. ;
’s Hybrid—Another very popular Eastern variety. Stalks of
=" medium height, bearing two large, 12 or 14 rowed ears, which often
havea red or pink cob; grain medium size, cooking very white and

tender. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c.

¥OU CAN DO YOUR NEIGHBOR NO GREATER

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~" pOPULAR VARIETIES ‘THAT HAVE NO EQUAL
German, Welichkorn; French, Mais; Spanish, Maiz; Swedish, Majas-Sot.

My Sweet Corn is unsurpassed, is all my own growth, grown from the very best stock seed carefully selected, thoroughly fire-dried, care-

It.is grown-so-far north that it is adapted to any section of the country, and surpasses in earliness and productiveness

I j e earlier varieties should be planted as soon as the ground is nicely settled in Spring or about the same

time as field corn is planted: To have the finest sweet Corn of any variety, it should be picked in just the right condition, that is, when the skin

ofthe grain breaks at the slightest puncture, and plantings should be, made frequently enough always to have asupply at thisstage. The quality

A tich, warm, alluvial -soil-is~best, and immediately before planting,this should be thoroughly worked: Give frequent and
thoreugh, but shallow. cultivation, until tassels appear. -_ See: i rs
pint and quart. Quantities of one-eighth, quarter, half and one bushel

ene at-purchaser’s expense.
talks

shippéd-by freig
oS oore’s Early Concord—Produces its larze, handsome, 14 to 16 rowed

Camas Valley, Oregon:
ed the seeds promptly and I believe
every one

(Metropolitan); Peas (Champion of

England) ;
Wje)—T hey certatnly beat all.
Strawberries you sent last fall have
a nice sample of berries on the vines
this spring.

wea small cob, sweet, tender.
WBuc

vA grain and remains in condition for use a long time.
St

/Mammoth—Produces the laggést ears of any variety, a single ear often

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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earswery low on thes and comes into use after Perry’s Hybrid.
An’ excellent sort either for canning factory or the garden. Pkt,
c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c. i
ck Mexican—Although the ripe grain is black, or bluish black,
the-Corn, when in condition for table, cooks remarkably white and
avery tender. Desirable for family use, and does espeeially well
a es oe second early in the South. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.;
# at.-25c. ; ‘ iL) |
otter’s Excelsior, or Squantum—One of the sweetest varieties and
is largely used for market and cannmg. A great favorite and is
wonderfully productive. Thisis the variety used almost exclusively
at the famous Rhode Island clambakes, which is sufficient evidence
¢ of its quality. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15¢.; qt. 25c.
ber Cream—A strong, vigorous grower of medium season; stalks }
7 feet jhigh, with dark foliage; ears of
large size (10 to 14 inches long) with
deep kernels; very rich, sugary, and when
fit for table use a handsome white. The
kernels are amber colored and shriy-
ed. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.;
qt. 25c.
verbearing—The ears are of good size and
~ eovered with kernels clear to the end of
the cob. The husks and stalks are of
_ a red color; each stalk will produce one
to two well developed ears; now if these
: are picked when mature, one to two and
even four more ears will set and develop on the same stalk during
the next two to four weeks. Three or four dozen hills will supply a
good sized family for weeks. Pkt. 6c.;4 pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 28c.
i LATE OR MAIN CROP VARIETY
Country Gentleman—Ears of full size, retaining all the delicious sweet-
© ness and qualities of Ne Plus Ultra. Three to five ears to a stalk,
Pkt. 6c.; 4 pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 28c.
Ikbee’s Hickox—Popular wherever known. One to two weeks
_fearlier than Evergreen. Large, attractive ear; has a white cob and
Best sort for
drying and canning. PEt. 6c.; } pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 28c.
owell’s Evergreen—The standard main crop. Hardy and _pro-
* ductive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in condition
suitable for boiling. Sown at the same time as earlier Corns, will
supply the table until October: PEt. 5c.;4 pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt.28c.

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Mrs. J. Hy. Baldwin.

weighing two or three giounds. Of excellent quality, it-is sweet,
tender and delicious. “Pt. 5¢.; half pt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; at. 28c.

can oO. supply the fo. lowing standard and new varieties of
Sweet'Corn, which gre too well known to need description, at the uni-
form rate of Pktdc.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt..15c.; qt. 25c.

Extra EarlypSheffield, Improved Ruby, Old Colony, E
tian, Extra arly Vermont, Early Marblehead, Improved
Shoe Peg, Zarly Adams or Burlington, Ne Plus Ultra, Sta-
bler’s , Washington, Bonanza, ‘Shaker’s Large Early,
Rockford Market, Zig Zag Evergreen,

Sweet Corn for Fodder.

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SPECIAL OFFER No. S5

Many pronounce it aS good as the genuine,
and it has been superseding in-a great measure
store Coffee as fast as its merits become known.
It-is certainly the best berry to mix in’ with
other coffee Ieversaw. Half and half will pro-
duce a4 dtink claimed by many te be equal toa
good eup. of Rio, It is the hardiest, easiest
raised and ‘most productive of any plant I ever
It matures early as Corn; and does well
on every kind of soil!’ You can raise your own
coffee for one cent.a pound. Ground and fed
‘| | to mileh cows it makes the richest eee

butter ever seen... It is as easily raised as Corn
\and Beans, and is eultivated in the same way,
‘Full directions: on every packet. My Seed is
‘genuine: Large pkt. 5c:;-4.1b. 10c.; 4 Ib.
17c.; 1b. 30c.

POP CORN vin2ies

Pop Corn should be found in every garden, especially if there are children

to enjoy it during the long Winter evenings which bring young people to-

Be ner for social amusement. It is a fact not generally known that» Pop

orn pops best when more than one year old, and that when well popped it
becomes PED Ey 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 conven-
ient ‘popper,’ which may be bought for a trifle from a hardware store or
| easily made of wire netting. Did you ever try Pop Corn as a moneymaking

@ crop? You will be surprised at the result. There is always 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.

» New Striped or Variegated—(1)—A fancy variety, very showy and of the

» best quality. Rather large ears, filled out with clear, transparent white
kernels, beautifully striped with bright crimson. An early and produc-
tive variety, and one of great beauty. A good popper. Pkt. 5¢.; 4 pt.
15¢.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

Buckbee’s Snowball—(2)—The finest white variety in existence belorg-
ing 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. kt. 5c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

New Red Beauty—(3)—Fine variety. The stalks grow six feet high, and
average three to four ears each from five to six inehes long and covered
with large rice-shaped kernels of a deep red color. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 15c.;
pt. 25c.; at. 40c.

Queen’s Golden—One of the very best and most prolific varieties grown.

Tts quality and handsome appearance when popped are very noticeable.

It pops perfectly white, and a single kernel will expand to a diameter of

nearly one inch. The stalks grow six feet high, and the large ears are pro-

duced in abundance. Mr. Queen, the originator, says: “‘Itis so far ahead
of all others that I have seen or tried as to be beyond comparison in every
respect, especially in yield, in sturdy growth, in size and in color when
popped, being of a delicate golden yellow.” Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.;

at. 40c. =

Mapledale Prolific—This remarkable variety originated with Prof. R. L.
Wetherell, of Davenport, Iowa, who states: “I selected on my Mapledale
Fruit Farm this year ten stalks with 121 ears, or an average of twelve ears
to the stalk, one stalk haying nineteen ears.’”’ The stalks grow six-feet
high, and the ears are all large in size, with grains nearly clear white in
color. An average ear measured six and a half inches long and contained
585 perfect kernels. Pops pure paper white, of fine quality. Be sure to
include this remarkable variety in your order for Pop Corn. Pkt. 5c.;
4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

FOR ONLY 20 CENTS I WILL SEND PREPAID ONE LIBERAL PACKET
EACH OF THE ABOVE FIVE POP CORNS.

RARE,
USEFUL
and ORNA-
MENTAL
GOURDS

Hercules’ Club—Enor-
mous, long, club-shape
fruit, useful to use in
storing various ar-
ticles. Lasts for years.
Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 10c.

New Japanese Climb-
ing—Beautiful climb-
er with handsome fo-
liage.and of rapid a) a [Ie i } f
growth. Try it. Pkt. é 3 : : : }

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Dipper— Useful for ,
birds’ nests, fancy hanging baskets, etc.

Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 12c. f
True Nest Egg—Resembling in color, shape and size the eggs of hens. Do not crack, last for

years, and make the best of nest eggs. Rapid grower and good climber,

extremely ornamental, and useful for covering screens, etc. Pkt, 4c.;

oz. 12c.

= New Japanese Dish Cloth, or Luffa—Ornamental sno for a house vine |

and fruit is very useful. Fruit enormous, two feet in length, and borne

in great profusion. The lining of mature fruit, when washed and bleached,

is porous, tough, elastic, sponge-like, making the nicest, cleanest substi-

tute for dish cloths and bath sponges imaginable, besides being useful for

various articles of fancy work. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c. :

Sugar Trough—Fnormous, hard-shelled fruit,-holding from three to ten gallons each. Are
just right to use as receptacles for lard, salt, seed corn, etc. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 1b. 30c.

New Serpent—A beautiful climbing variety of easy culture, heavy foliage, and serving as*the
best shade. Pkt. 5c. : ‘ 4 5

Finest Mixed—Combining in the largest mixture the most curious, interesting and useful of
the entire Gourd family, Forms may be varied by tying strings around the young fruit or
by enclosing the same in a curved mold while growing, thus stamping on its surface any de-
sired figures or letters that may be carved on the mold. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; + Ib. 20c.

They hold from a pint to a quart and a half each-

’ I have deposited the sum of One Hundred

$100.00 , REWARD ane in’ ee wieeenses pies Lie of
, Illinois, as ‘a: Reward to be Any Person who will prove tha‘
peda: Te contained in my 1906 Seed and Plant Guide is not genuine or

timonial has been solicited by me.
ido pt to ‘‘Blow My Own Horn” in order to sell my ‘‘Full of Life’’ Seeds

and Plants—the best Seeds and Plants that money can buy. Results count! It

is not what I say, but what my Seeds and Plants do. H. W. BUCKBEE.

DIRECT, FROM THE GROWER TO THE PLANTER—BUCKBEE’S “‘FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS

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ORIGINATED ON ROCKFORD SEED FARMS
THROUGH YEARS OF CAREFUL TRIAL
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NORMOUS YIELD. NO OTHER AS GG :

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EGG PL A NT BUCKBED VARIETIES

SURE TO PLEASE.

ALL MONEY MAKERS

The Egg Plant should be grown in every garden, for it is one of the most delicious of vegetables.

Sliced and fried in batter and served with raw Tomatoes it can well take the place of meat in

Summer and Fall. Did you know that Egg Plant growing is one of the most profitable crops?
Many growers clear from $200 to $500 per acre.

BUCKBEE’S NEW LARGE PURPLE

Better variety than New York Purple, large size and high
quality of fruit, and its extreme productiveness makes it the
most profitable to grow. Plants large, spreading; foliage light
green. Fruit very large, oval or short, pear-shaped; skin deep
purple; flesh nearly white. Plants ripen two to six large fruits.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c.; 2 oz. 40c.; } lb. 7dc.

BUCKBEE’S NEW WHITE EGG PLANT

This variety, offered now for the first time, is without a
doubt the preferable one by far of all to grow either for market
family or shipping purposes. Produces much larger fruit and
is more productive than the New York Purple. ‘The flesh is

more tender and flavor more delicate than purple varieties. Do Ss SS RN ily,
a not confound this with Old Large White or other varieties. I Sa
>is eontrol the entire stock. PEt. 5c.; 0z. 25c ;2.0z. 40c.;i1lb. BUCKBEE’S NEW LARGE PURPLE

BUCKBEE’S NEW WHITE ‘6c.

LARGE NEW YORK PURPLE

Large, round or oval, of excellent quality; highly es-
tegmed in market. PkKt. 4c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 28c.; }
. 50c

EXTRA LARGE LONG PURPLE

One of the earliest and most productive varicties.
Fruit long, dark, rich purple and of fine quality. Sure
to give the best of satisfaction for all purposes. PEt.
3c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; } lb. 45c.

BLACK PEKIN

Very early, of large size, prolific, and desirable for market gar-
deners’ use. Fruit nearly round; skin smooth, dark and glossy;
flesh white and fine grained. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 25c.; 2 oz. 40c.; } lb.

70c.
TOMATO EGG PLANT

A very great curiosity. Vine has every appearance of an Egg
Plant, but bears a bright red, solid tomato, as shown in the engrav-
ing, It yields as high as sixty beautiful tomatoes to a single plant.
Do not fail to try this magnificent wonder; it isa gem. Pkt. 5c.

EXTRA LARGE LONG PURPLE

PEAT CUR
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TOMATO EGG PLANT

BLACK PEKIN

NEW GARDEN LEMON

Certainly one of the greatest novelties of recent introduction. Re-
sembles the vine Peach in manner of growth, but is distinct in that
the unripe fruit is striped with very dark green spots, nearly black, and
when ripe is not russeted like the vine Peach. Fruit of shape shown in
illustration, a trifle smaller than vine Peach. Has a finer flesh and most
desirable acid flavor, thus dispensing with sliced lemon, which is so im-

THE MANGO MELON, or VEGETABLE PEACH

Another splendid novelty of late introduction, very striking in color,
most wonderful yielder. (See engraving from nature of a single plant
in illustration below.) Vines of Garden Lemon and Mango Melon are
somewhat smaller than the Musk Melon vine, though requiring same cul-
tivation. Fruit is about the size of an Orange, orange shaped, and a
bright orange-yellow color, somewhat russeted. For sweet pickles, pies

or preserving they are splendid. In the West and Northwest, where
fruit is scarce, they are rapidly becoming popular, as they are easily
cultivated, enormously productive, and can be used in every way as the
Peach, except that they are not quite assweet. You will certainly be
pleased with it. Pkt. 10c.; 02. 25c.

portant in putting up the vine Peach. Unexcelled for general canning
purposes. Cultivate similar to Musk Melons, in hills three feet apart
each way. It is such an enormous yielder that it will prove a very
profitable crop to grow for market purposes, and wi!l give unbounded
satisfaction for all family uses. ‘rue stock seed. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 25c.

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light creamy color.
Market; excellent even for mid-summer.
i6c.; 4 1b. 30c.; 4 1b. 55c.; Ib. $1.00.

Buckhee’s Ice Drumhead — It

German, Lartica-Savat; French, Larrur; RB

Outer leaves colored with russet red and bronze green, the solid hearts
Very hardy and fit for use five days after Boston
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz.

grows rapidly, heads extremely
early; heads nearly as solid as cab-
bage. Outer leaves at first tinged
with brownish red, changing toward
the center from a golden yellow to
a creamy white. As palatable as
beautiful; very tender; never bitter
and of a sweet buttery flavor.
Ready for use from the time it is 3
inches across until it runs to seed.
I control the entire stock of this
variety. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 02.
16c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; 4 ib. 55c.; Ib.
$1.00.

New Iceberg— Quick growing and of

exquisite flavor. The large, curly
leaves which cover the outside of the
solid heads are of bright, light green,
with a slight reddish tinge on the
edges. They have small indents
which are constantly filled with
dew-drops, keeping it fresh and
showing a remarkable crystalline
appearance. I can oonfidently
recommend the New Iceberg. PKt.
4c.;02Z. &c.; 20z. 15c.; 41h. 25c.;
% lb. 40c.; Ib. Tic.

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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. |

EE’S

Buckhbee’s Superb—Finest of all early
varieties and unusually good sized and
solid; has little tendency to run to seed.
Wonderfully crisp, exceptionally tender,
and above all delicious in flavor. As a
forcing variety it has no superior. Excels
as a family or market sort. Pkt. 5c.;
oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 16c.; + lb. 30c.; 4 lb.
55c.; lb. $1.00.

Buckbee’s Earliest Forcing—For those
who like a large thin, exceedingly tender
leaf, and for those markets which de-
mand a large, loose cluster of leaves
rather than a solid head, this is one of §
the best varieties for forcing out of doors. —
Plants large, forming a large, loose head;
light yellowish green in color. Icon-
trol the entire stock of this variety.
Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c ;20Z. 16c.; 4 Ih. 30c.;
4 Ib. 55c.; 1b. $1 00.

CKB

Mignonette—A Wonderful —
new Cabbage GRAND New
Lettuce. Entire Hpap Letruce
plant measures —A_ very large-

only 7 inches
across,while the
heads are solid
and. compact.

head variety, ex-
cellent for furnish-
ing fine, crisp, well-
blanched Lettuce

BUCKBEE’S ICE DRUMHEAD

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~ WONDERFUL—HEAD-LEITUCE _
during the hot summer months.
more than 15 inches in diameter.

even in hot summer, before running to seed,
oz. 16c.; 4 lb. 30c.; 4 lb. 55c.; lb. $1.00.

VARIETIES

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Plants are rich dark green, growing
Heads stand for quite a long time,
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2

I can also supply the following
new and standard varieties of Let-
tuce, which are too well known to
require extended description, at
the uniform price of: Pkt. 3c.;
Oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ih. 20c.; 4
Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c

Simpson's Early Curled.
Improved Black Seed Simpson.

Early Denver Market.

Henderson’s New York
Market.

Early Boston Market, or White
Seeded Tennis Ball.

Early Black Seed Tennis Ball.
Grand Rapids Forcing.
Paris White Cos.

A PACKET OF LETTUCE

SEED CONTAINS FROM

2,000 TO 3,000 SEEDS
OR MORE

GROW MUSHROOMS AND MAKE MONEY. FULL INFORMATION ON PAGE 42, THIS GUIDE

H.-W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 85

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BIG BOSTON
Best Midseason Head Lettuce

Very popular variety with gardeners who want
a eee He ania forcing sort, and also for out-
door Winter culture. lants large, very hardy
and vigorous, with broad, comparatively smooth,
thin and very hard bright green leaves. Quite
tender. Indoors this forms a solid head, while
outside is less distinctively a heading sort. Pkt.
3c.; 0Z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.;

Ib. 70c.
SILVER BALL
A Good Variety Anywhere

A remarkable variety, in that it is an excellent
sort both for forcing and out-of-door culture. The
thick light green leaves have so much sheen that
they look silvery white in some lights, and the
good-sized head is of a most excellent quality.
Pkt. 3c.; 02. 8c.; 2 oz. 15¢c.; 4 lb. 25c.; 4 1b.
40c.; lb. 70c.

EARLY PRIZE HEAD
None Better for Garden and Market

This old standard sort still stands at the head
of the large, thin-leaved, clustering sorts. ‘The
very large leaves are savoyed, or criniped, bright
green, tinged with red, and are exceedingly ten-
der crisp and sweet, forming a large, loose head.
Best for garden and market. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.;
2 02. 15c.;}1b. 25c.; 4 1b. 40c.; 1b. 75c.

GOLD NUGGET
A Solid-Headed, Fine Variety

Choice new variety, noted for its solidity and
buttery flavor. Quick grower, very hard head-
ing. aves golden yellow. Is very productive
and fine flavored. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 8c.; 2.02. 15c.;
4 1b, 25c.; 4 1b. 40c.; lb. 70c.

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IMPROVED HANSON
A Great Heat-Resisting Sort
Large, firm heads, deliciously sweet,
crisp and tender. Heads green outside,
white within, None better for outdoor
culture. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.°
4 Ib. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; lb. 75c.

TILTON’S WHITE STAR

Keeps Long Time After Cutting

Of the Black-Seeded Simpson type, but
grows larger and more rapidly, has a
broader, thicker, darker colored leaf, less
frilled at the edge; forms a larger, more
distinet and solid central cluster of leaves.
Blanches perfectly, and is of excellent
quality. Plants remain long in condition g
for use before going to seed. Good keeper > oy im
when cut, owing to its thick leaves. Pkt. Ty's y RC

3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 Oz. 15¢.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 lb. Ait a

IMPROVED HANSON 40c.; lb. 70c. TILTON’S WHITE STAR

NEW ASPARAGUS LETTUCE SAN FRANCISCO MARKET

Stems Cook Like Asparagus : or The Deacon Lettuce
A distt His Pegs 1 f This magnificent Butter Lettuce is unsurpassed
istinct new variety, and is already one o for family garden or for market. With The Dea-
the most popular sorts, made so not only on ac- con even the amateur gardener can raise fine, solid,
count of its original features, but also by its su- nicely blanched heads equal to any the market
perior quality. “The young leaves are crisp and

3 % affords. It stands hot weather better than any
tender, and are desirable for all Lettuce purposes, other of the rich butter varieties, and seldom be-
en the leaves are large enough they can be

EerBeHMetd WHetatems wodked like atoarazus:— comes acrid in flavor even under the greatest Sum-

wo i a mer heat. Plants grow quickly and make firm
makes a delicious dish. Byallmeanstryit. Pkt. ;
4¢.: 0. 8¢.; 2 Oz. 15¢.; } Ib. 25¢. heads nearly as large and tight as a Cabbage,

there being but few outer leaves when the head is
fully grown. The heads are light green. outside,

PHILADELPHIA BUTTER
Often Called California Butter or Cabbage

while the inner blanched portion is beautiful
Lettuce

cream yellow, of delicious, rich, buttery flavor.
Many prefer a large-growing, thick-leaved,

It is the result of more than forty years’ careful
selection in the garden of a private family. Pkt.
4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.;

smooth, rich-flavored Lettuce, and to meet this

demand we present this sort. Plant dark green,

with many nearly round, thick leaves formed into

lb. T5e.
MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER
a very solid round head, which stands a long time
without running to seed. Leaves very thick,

Solid and of Most Excellent Quality
folded or puckered at the base, the inner ones

A strain of large smooth-leaved head Lettuce,

forming large, solid, Cabbage-like heads of thick,
blanched to a rich yellow color, and exceedingly
rich and nutty in flavor. Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 8c.; 2

brittle leaves, inner ones becoming very white,
oz. 15¢.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; Ib. 75c.

tender and fine flavored. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2
oz. 15c.; + lb. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c.

TOMHANNOCK
The Handsome Reddish-Bronze Lettuce

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This Lettuce doesn’t head—makes a loose bunch of leaves §&S
of very fine quality. Forms a beautiful plant ten to twelve SS
inches high by nine to ten inches across. Edges of outer
leaves are a reddish bronze; within the leaves are almost
white. Very crisp and tender. It is a very early sort
Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; { lh. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; lb. 75c

DWARF WHITE HEART, or CELERY LETTUCE
Noted for Its Most Excellent Flavor

Earliest in cultivation, and is the slowest to shoot td seed.
The plants grow about eight inches high and four to five
inches across. Outer leaves are well folded over, blanching
the inner leaves thoroughly without any “‘tying up” or any

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tender. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. i6c.; 4 ib. 30c.; 4 lb ay
TOMHANNOCK 55c.; lb. $1.00. DWARF WHITE HEART

PROMPTNESS, ACCURACY, BEST SEEDS. THE TRIO THAT HAS MADE BUCKBEE’S REPUTATION

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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NEW STRAWBERRY MUSK MELON
Flavor Like That of a Strawberry

One Ounce of Seed for 60 Hills; Two to
Three Pounds in Hills for an Acre

THE FAMOUS ROCKY FORD
Unsurpassed in Luscious Flavor

i Always brings the highest price on the
Hence thename. It grows to be a desirable es market. Most desirable size. Ideal for
market size; the fruits weigh from 6 to 8 ‘dessert. A healthy, vigorous grower.
pounds each. Its outside appearance com- BUCKBEE’S IDEAL Exceedingly prolific. This is an improved
pares favorably with the green nutmeg of old, strain of Netted Gem, growing a little more

turning to a yellowish hue, as it were, over The Most Delicious of All Musk Melons oblong in shape. Originated at Rocky

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night, when fully ripened. Its smooth, deep Ford. It is the most popular of all Melons
flesh is of an attractive orange-red color, par- That is the verdict of everyone who has | for shippingin baskets. The fruit is oval and
ticularly soft and melting, and with that ex- = +

. p : : slightly ribbed, and densely covered with a
ceptionally delicious strawberry flavor leaves tried this magnificent sort. Weighs from 10 fine netiing. It has a thick flesh; very sweet;

nothing more to be desired in a Musk Melon. | to 15 pounds; exceedingly thin skin. Good | finely favored. They will grow very uniform

Mr. Beck, the veteran Melon grower, who has } {eeper and an excellent shipper. The flesh is of | in shape and color. Very productive. Send

honored me with the introduction of the a : to Buckbee for Originator’s Selected
Strawberry Musk Melon, writes: ‘‘This grand } # rich salmon color, of a \sweet, pleasing Stock Seed. Large Bit 4c.; oz. 10¢.;

Melon was originated by planting the most | and delicious flavor. It will please you forall | 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c.

luscious variety of strawberries between every 5
SOME REDE al New il b aibeacsie Melon thisd purposes. Iam the introducer of this best of THE BANQUET

I had previously perfected.” While the stock} 2!! varieties. Seed offered by other parties Medium sized Melon of perfectly round
of this new acquisition is but limited, I am | under similar name is spurious. Be sure to | shape, densely netted over its entire surface.
going to offer it as follows as long as my seed | jnclude this variety in your order. Pkt. 5c.; | The flesh is dark, rich salmon color, and uni-

supply lasts; Price, choicest seed of my a 2 : aa ly thick. Im flavor it is unsurpassed,
own growing, Pkt. 5c.; 0Z. 10c.; 202. 16c.; | 02- 10c.; 2 oz. 16c.; 4 Ib. 25e.; 4 Ib 40c.; | Fi cline the Emerald Gem. Pkt. 3¢.; oz.

4 Ib. 30c.; 4 ib. 55c.; ib. $1.00. lb. 75c. 7c.; 2 Oz. 12¢.; + Ib. 20c.; 4 1b. 35c.; lb. 60c.

BUCKBEE’S WESTERN GIANT

Noted Not Only for Its Great Size, But for Its Most Magnificent Flavor and
General Quality.

Largest of all Musk Melons, often weighing 30 pounds and over; the flesh is rich,
melting and sugary. As an exhibition and large market variety it is grand. It will
astonish everyone by its merits, being exceptionally desirable for family and market
purposes, For shipping it has no superior. Where size is an object, and thereis not
a particle of danger of sacrificing quality, Buckbee’s Western Giant will always give
the most complete satisfaction. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 20z. 16c.; 41b. 30c.; 41h.
55c.; 1b. $1.00.

PAUL ROSE, OR PETOSKEY

Unsurpassed in Quality and Unexcelled for Shipping.

Combines all the good qualities of the Netted Gem and Osage, the varieties from
which it originated. Fruit oval, about 5 inchesin diameter; shape and_ general
appearance similar to the Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. Firm flesh, a rich orange
red like the Osage, but even sweeter and higher flavored. I have found the fruit the
most uniformly good of any Musk Melon I have ever grown. Best shipper I know
of; just the size for hotel and table use. Really has no equal as a market Melon
for professional growers, and one of the very best sorts for the home garden. An
exceptionally pure and fine stock grown on my own farms. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7ce.; 2
oz. 12c.; } lh. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c.

2? FOR OTHER EXCELLENT .-VARIETIES OF MUSK MELONS SEE NEXT — SS ae =
SUCCEEDING PAGE. PRICES OF SEEDS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT. BUCKBEE’S WESTERN GIANT

- IF INTERESTED IN MUSHROOM GROWING SEE COLORED PLATE, AND ALSO PAGE 42.

OSAGE or MILLERS CREAM

BUCKBEE’S NEW PROLIFIC NUTMEG

The finest of all Nutme Fruit of medium size, slightly ribbed, globular.

green, becoming yellow when over-ripe, and nearly covered with broad, shallow netting. Flesh

BUCKBEE’S ‘NEW PROLIFIC. NUTMEG

as to ripen thoroughly. In this way they can be had for the Winter months.

Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCHFORD, ILLINOIS. -

MUSK MELONS

OSAGE
or Improved Miller’s Cream

This Melon has made its way into public
favor from the market rather than the gar-
den, and is highly prized by those who like an
exceedingly sweet and highly flavored melon.
It is medium sized, oval, slightly ribbed, dark
green in color, covered more or less with shal-
low netting. The flesh is deep salmon color
and very thick, there being but a slight cav-
ity tn the center of even the largest fruit. A
favorite variety for the market. We have
taken a great deal of pains to develop the
thick, deep, rich colored and fine flavored flesh
of this sort, and a careful comparison on our
trial grounds proves it to be unequaled even
by “‘special selected seed” offered at very high
prices.

Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 7c.; 2 02. 12¢.; } lh. 20¢.;
$ Ib. 35c.; lb. 60c.; f

Skin dark

thick, of fine flavor, This variety is in
universal demand, My stock is care-
fully grown and selected, and will be
found first-class in every particular.

Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib.
25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; lh. Tic.

NEW
WINTER PINEAPPLE

A new Melon of much value, owing to
the fact that it can be kept until Christ-
mas or later. The color of the flesh is
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. These Melons have much thicker
and finer flesh than ordinary Musk Mel-
ons, 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
necessary to place them in a warm room
for three or four days before using, so

BANANA MELON

(Yellow Flesh.) This
most curious, but most ex-

_ quisitely. flavored Melon
grows to a length of eigh-

teen to thirty inches and
is two to four inches in di-
ameter. The flesh is quite
deep. In appearance and
odor it greatly resembles
a Banana. It is not a

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MORE BUCKBEE SORTS
THAT MAKE MONEY
FOR THE GROWER

EMERALD GEM

The standard of excellence among the sal-
mon fleshed varieties. Fruits small to medi-
um size, globular or very slightly flattened at
the ends, only slightly netted and ribbed.
Skin deep green while young, becoming tinged
with yellow as the fruit matures, Flesh deep
salmon_ yellow, thick, ripening close to the
rind, nsurpassed in flavor, Leads them
all in many large markets.

Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; } Ib. 25c.;
4 Th. 40c.; Ib. 75c.

NEW TRIUMPH

I feel honored that the originator, Mr. Beck,
should select me to introduce the Triumph,
the best Musk Melon yet produced, It is a
cross between the popular Osage and Colum-
bus, retaining the external appearance as well
as the unsurpassed shape and _ quality
of the latter, differing, however, inside, pos-
sessing a fine rich red salmon color flesh like
its parent, the Osage, and some are that way
elear to the rind. ‘Thus combined it Sossesses
a flavor far superior to both. It grows from
ten to fifteen pounds in weight, never cracks
open on the ends, stands handling for many
days in market without losing its fine appear-
ance. A great yielder,.

Pkt. Sc.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 lb. 25c.;
4 lb. 40c.; ib. 76c. 3

TRUE JENNIE LIND

(Green Flesh.) This is the earliest of the
green-fleshed sorts, and one of the sweetest.
It is round or flattened. In size it is small,
being from three to five inches in diameter—
a very convenient size for serving in halves.
It is more largely grown in the great Melon |
producing state of New Jersey than any other
sort, and is used in enormous quantities in the
Eastern cities and at the seashore resorts. The
vines are very prolific and the culture profit-
able. My strain of seed is the best.

Pkt. 4c.; 02. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 ib. 18c.; |
4 Ib. 30c.; ib. 50c.

CANNON BALL

This novelty was introduced from Texas as
“‘the finest flavored and best shipping Musk
Melon in America.” It is certainly a fine
Melon! In shape it is round as a ball, me-
dium size, six to eight inches in diameter, and
heavily netted. The flesh is light green, melt-
ing and deliciously flavored, remarkably solid,
with extremely small seed cavity. It is very
prolific, and continues in bearing a long time.

kt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12¢c.; 4 lb. 20¢.;
4 lb. 35c.; lb. 60c.

IT can also supply the following new
and standard varieties of Musk Melons,
which are too well known to require ex-
tended description, at the uniform price
| oe Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 02. 10c.; 4 1b.
Cc.

|} Anne Arundel, True Tip Top, Mon-
| treal Market, Cosmopolitan, Hender-
| son’s Perfected Delmonico, Melrose,
{ Golden Netted Gem, New Early

curiosity merely, but has a high value, and is in such high favor in the city markets as to com-
mand high prices, which sometimes go to $1 for a single specimen. This Banana Melon should
not be confounded with the inferior and much less valuable Melon known as Log of Wood, Those
who grow the Banana Melon cannot fail to be highly pleased with it, and will find that its real
merit will create a big demand for it.

Kt. 5¢.; oz. 15¢.; 2 oz. 25c.

Hackensack, Newport, Beck’s New
} Columbus, Chic2ago Market, Silver
| Netted Gem, New Green Fleshed
Osage, Improved Cantaloupe, White
} Japanese, Baltimore (or Acme),
| Long Persian (or Casab2), Extra Early
Grand Rapids, Large Hackensack,

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ONES I HAVE TRIED AND KNOW WILL PLEASE

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THE MUSK MELONS I RECOMMEND ARE THE

EH. W. BUCKEEE, ROCEFOERD, ILLINOIS.

RECOLE

NASTURTIUM
OR INDIAN CRESS

KALE, or BO

German, BLAETTER-KouL; French, Cuov Vert; Spanish, BREToN. The seeds, while yet young and succulent, are pickled and are very
delicious. The plants and flowers are highly ornamental in the garden,

DWARF GREEN CURLED KALE blooming continually till frost. Try it.
One Ounce of Sced for 3 500 Plants. Tall Mixed—Makes a nice growth; useful for climbing purposes. Pkt.

ag ay 2 pee 3c.; OZ. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c.
This is hardier than Cabbage, and makes excellent greens for winter Dwart Mixed— Handsome and useful variety; very prolific. Pkt. 3c.;
and spring use. The leaves are as curly as Parsley, tender and of very 0Z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; i Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c.
fine flavor. Itisimproved by frost. Sow the seed in May or June, trans-

plant in July OKRA

and treat

same as(ab- German, EsasBarEer; French
bage. In- Gomso; Spanish, QursomBo.
mense quan- Improved White Velvet—
tities of this Standard sort. Popular
are grown iD everywhere. Pods _ are
the South and round and smooth, larger
shipped to than those of any otuer sort,
Northern never prickly to the touch.
markets. We Produced in great abun-
have an ex- dance. The seed pods are
cellent strain used while they are small,
of it. Pkt tender and succulent, for
3c.; oz. Ge.; soups and stews. Pkt. 2c.;
2 oz. 10¢c., oz. 5c.; + ib. 12c.; 4 Ib,
i Ib. 18c.; 4 20c.; Ib. 30c.
lb. 30c.; Ib
55c. New Lady Finger—To our
TaliGreen friends in the South it is
Curled unnecessary to say anything
Scotch— about the advantage of your
ISN ey This makes pe See pods of Okra for
Ge SES a. _ beautiful avoring soups. In the Mid-
SS eS: Z plant peat de and een pe they
two and one- are not so thoroughly ap- ue
ALE, or BORECOLE half feet high. preciated as they deserve
eee ces 2 aes gt 4 1b.18¢.; 41b.35c.; Ib. 60c. to ae Bee pods produced =
Sea eae C.; OZ. 30c. in abundance give a con- fee
Siberian—Sometimes called ‘“‘Sprouts’” and ‘German Greens.’ Not sistency and flavor that is OKRA—LADY “FINGER
' “so curly as the Dwarf Green Kale. The plant is low. but spreading unequaled. Quite prolific, producing long, slender pods of the form of
and very hardy. PEt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 1b. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; 2 lady’s finger. PKt. 3¢.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 lb. 18¢c.; } Ib.
Ib. 55c. 30c.; 1b. 50c.
KOHL RABI
German, Kont Rast; French, Cpourase; Spanish, CatpE Nuso. PARSLEY

‘A vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and Turnip, combin- : een
WOSER Le = Se aye yn ase of Rothe Edible srs jeg German, PETerRsitE; French, PERSi; Spanish, Perrcr; Swedish,

turnip-shaped bulb formed by swelling of ARSALTA,
stem. When used for the table this Extra Dwarf Curled, or Emerald—The mossike leaves are a hand-
should be cut when quite small, as it is some, bright green color, and are finely crimpled and curled. For
then very tender and delicate. garnishing,
Early White Vienna—Early and small. no variety 13
Handsome white bulbs. Best early more attrac-
variety for table. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 18c. tive. PKt.
Early Purple Vienna—Nearly identical 3¢.; OZ. 6c.;
with the last except in color, which is 2 oz. 10c.;
bright purple, with the leaf stems tinged % ib. 18c.;
With purple: Pkt. 4c.; oz. 15c. + Ib. 30c.5
Ib. 50c.
LEEK New Moss
German, Lavucn; French, Poreav. Curled — A
Sow the seed and care for young plants greatly im-
‘the same as for Onions. proved type
New Flag—tThe variety more cultivated of this useful
in this country than any other. Is class o : ; > PS
hardy and of good quality. Pkt. 4c.; herbs. Most Se SSS en .
pa oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 28¢c.; 4 Ib. exquisite in S= SS =e ==
KOHL RABI 50c.; Ib. 90c. : OuerS fe PARSLEY—BUCKBEES BEAUTY
MARTYNIA—Proboscidea valuable as a garnishing plant, and suited for mixing with dwarf, or-
When young and tender are highly prized for pickling. Pkt. 4c.; namental foliage plants in the garden. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.;
oz. 15¢. = a - 18c. et eee pee : ao
uckbee’s Beauty—This popular variety is a great favorite. 5
MUSTARD 5c.; OZ. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; + 1b. 35c.; 3 1h. 6Oc.; 1b. $1.00.
4 Aes Sart Brenchs BOUPA RIES, Spanish, MOSTAOn :
Yew inese—The large leaves, which often measure 14 inches, are
ready for use in about six weeks after sowing, and will continue to PEANUTS

Ib. 18c.; 4
Ib. 30c.; Ib.
50c.

White Seeded
—Useful for
salads and
greens. Seeds
pungent, nice
for pickles.
PEt. 2c.; oz.
Se.; i Ib.
i0c.; 4 Ib.

iSc.; Ib. 25c.
Black Seeded

—Is sharper

New Mammoth Virginia—A new, very
early, desirable and a most valuable variety
to grow. It is of upright growth and has

and more % the largest pods and kernels of any variety;

pungent than //' ‘¥ REO UH always yields fewer imperfect pods; the
any of the vines make valuable forage for stock. Plant in April and they will mpen

: = other varie- before September, even as far north as Canada. undreds of my young
= ties. Pkt. friends have written me that they had a wonderful crop the past season.
SSS

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———— x. ers: BS. Beles It will pay everyone to try them. Plant 2 inches deep, 8 inches apart
oe! 2 lb. 10¢c.; 4 in the row, and keep the ground free from weeds. hen ripe, pull or
Ib. 15c.; lb, digupanddry. PEt. 5c.;4]b. 10c.;41b. 15c.; Ib. 25c.; 5 Ibs. $1.00.

; CHIN SE inn 25c. Postpaid.

THE BEST WATER MELON IN THE WORLD—BUCKBEE’S MONTE CRISTO. SEE NEXT PAGE

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 89

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A packet of Watermelon
Seeds, according to size of
seeds, contains from 50 to
150 seeds.

BEST!

FOR EATING
FOR GROWING
FOR SHIPPING

BEST!

FOR EVERY REASON fi

SWEETEST FLA-
IN THE

THE
VORED MELON
WORLD

In hundreds of markets every season it finds ready sale
at good prices when all other sorts go begging for buyers.

THIS GRANDEST OF ALL VARIETIES

has been extensively grown the past few seasons in
almost every melon growing locality of the world, and in
not one single instance has it failed to meet the expecta-
tions of the planter. The reports received from every
section that all ate delighted with it prove that in the
hands of my customers

BUCKBEE’S MONTE CRISTO

Has given the same surpassing results as my careful
trials at. Rockford Seed Farms.

GROW IT AND IT WILL
CONVINCE YOU

1 GIALLENGE THE WS
WORLD 10 PRODUCE j
. ABETTER MELON }

Mr. J. L. McAllister, Yazoo City,
Miss., writes: Buckbee’s Monte Cristo
Water Melon ts the king of all melons.
I have always had fine success with all
the seeds I have bought of you. My
Carrots, Radishes, Turhips, Sweet
Corn, Cucumbers, Onions, in fact every-
thing are the finest ever grown here.”

The Best Water Melon
Ever Introduced

So have said thousands of my customers

who planted Monte Cristo for the past five
years. Never before in the history of the
seed trade has so much seed of a new Water
Melon been sold in one year as of Monte Cristo,
and, what is more, every customer is pleased,
fully substantiating my claims for its being
the largest early ,Water Melon to mature,
ripening in the remarkably short period of
65 to 80 days, and weighing, under ordinary
cultivation, 60 pounds. ‘The greatest yielder.
The sweetest, juiciest, crispest and most solid
melon ever produced, never haying a hollow
or pithy center when ripe. The easiest to
sell on the market, for when once tried people
will have no other. Many of my customers
have written me the past year that they have
cleared $100 or more per acre by growing
*Buckbee’s Monte Cristo Melons. Under
average cultivation you can do as well or
better. Will you not try it this year? It is
a grand, good shipper; has a firm, solid rind,
not too thick, yet will stand the most severe
handling. The outside skin is of a rich, dark
green color, shaded with faint stripes of a
somewhat lightercolor. Certainly the finest ap-
pearing Melon ever grown for market, shipping
or table purposes. Mr. Dodge, the veteran
melon grower, says:_ ‘‘Buckbee’s Monte
Cristo is the best Melon I ever raised.”” What
more can you ask when I say, “Not half of
its good qualities have been told.’’ I only
wish that the space in this book would permit
of including the thousands of expressions re-
ceived from my customers all over the globe.
While my supply of seed is larger than ever
before, I already have large advance orders
from my customers, who have planted Monte
Cristo jn past seasons, and I would advise
all who care to plant this *‘King of all
Melons’’ in 1906 to place their orders as
early as possible. Please remember that
I control the entire product of this vari-
ety, so send to Buckbee for choicest stock
seed of MONTE CRISTO MELON. The
price is within the reach of all.

Price of choicest stock seed of my own
growing: Pkt. 10c.; oz. 15c.; 2 0Z. 25c.;
+b. 35¢.3 3 Ib. 60c.; 1b. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.00,
prepaid.

.THE COLORED PLATES IN THIS GUIDE ARE ALL FROM PAINTINGS FEOM NATURE,

40

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINors.

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WATER MELON SEED

CULTURE

ONE CUNCE FOR THIRTY HILLS; TWO TO
FOUR POUNDS IN HILLS FOR AN ACRE.

Melon growing for seed purposes only is a leading specialty
ci my establishment. My seed is saved irom the choicest spec-
imens. Hundreds of Thousands of pounds have been furnished
my customers to their entire satisfaction, without a single com-
plaint, for the simple reason it has never been my practice to
market all the best Melons and save all the culls for seed pur-
poses. ‘Seeds from the hest Melons oniy are none too good for
my customers.

The essential thing is to get good, strong vines early in the season, which may be secured by forming large, well-drained hills
of earth about 8 feet apart, made very rich with an abundance of well-rotted manure, which should be thoroughly mixed

, with the soil, for if left in a mass it will lead to the plants burning out under the hot sun, and thus to the failure of the crop. In these hills
Beat the seed as soon as the ground is warm and dry, and carefully protect the young plants from insects, and hasten their growth by the use
of liquid manure.

Sweet Heart—An entirely new and distinct Water Melon, which is

early, large, handsome, heavy, good shipper, long keeper, bright
color and of best quality. Carloads of Sweet Hearts were sold at
fancy prices when no other was salable. Vine vigorous and pro-
ductive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit large, oval, heavy, uniformly
mottled light and dark green; rind thin, but firm; flesh bright red,
firm, solid, very sweet and tender. A good keeper. Pkt. 4¢.;
0zZ. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + lh. 18c.; 4 lb. 30c.3 Ib. 50c.

Maule’s Wonderful Sugar Melon—Called by some firms Mclver’s

Sugar. Excellent new variety. In fact it has already become so
popular that it is grown in some localities to the exclusion of most
other sorts. Of large size, Melons of 40 to 60 pounds being of
average occurrence. Flesh red and deliciously sugary. Very pro-
lific; does well in any weather. Fine keeper. PEt. 4c.; 02. 7¢.}
2 0Z. 12c.; + 1b. 18c.; 4 Ib. 34c.; Ib. 6Oc.

Cole’s Early—tThe finest Melon ever offered for the amateur and for the

Fordhook Early—As shown in the

Buckbee’s Ice Cream, or Peerless

home market. Being somewhat brittle will not do for shipping
purposes. Very early and will ma-
ture in every state. Very hardy,
vigorous and asure cropper. Flesh
sweet and delicate in texture; of
a deep red color. The rind is thin
and the quality of the flesh is sus-
tained clear to the rind. Melons
medium size,nearly round in shape;
tind green, striped with lighter
shades. Pkt. 4c.; oz. T7ce.; 2.02.
12c.;41b. 18c.; +1b. 30c.; 1b. 50c.

illustration engraved from a photo-
graph, the form is nearly round,
The average weight of the Melon
is 35 pounds each, a size rarely
attained by any other extra early
Melon under favorable conditions,
The rind is tough, making it a val-
uable variety for shipping. The
outer color is a uniform medium
green. Flesh a bright red and very
sweet. Pkt. 4c.; 02. 7¢e.; 2 02.-
12c.; 1 lb. 18c.; 4+ Ib. 30c.3
Ib. 50c.

—The great favorite and standard
variety. Superior in every re-
spect. Has beautiful crimson core,
which is always fine grained and
cannot be surpassed in flavor. Very

PLANT BUCKBEE’S MELON SEED AND YOU WILL BE SURE TO BE BIGHT, ALWAYS

prolific, magnificent grower. Is one of the best for market and
home purposes, PRt. 4¢.; 0Z. 7¢.; 20Z. 12c.; 4} 1b. 18¢.; 4 ib.
30¢.; ib. 50c. i

Everbearing—Always Sweet. The Earliest Water Melon in the
world. This is absolutely the earliest Water Melon known, and
is sure to be first in the market. It is of most delicious flavor,
very juicy and sweet and is splendid for family use, as a few vines
yield many early Melons. Everybody should try this new early
Water Melon. It is the Melon to plant if you are in a climate
where the seasons are short, for it will ripen where other varieties
will not. It is certainly a splendid Melon for every purpose. Just
the size for family use. The fiesh is deep red in color and exceed-
ingly brittle. By all means try this excellent Melon. PEt. &¢.;
0%. 10c.; 2 02. 15¢ ; } lb... 25c.; 4 lh. 40c.; 1b. 75c.

Hoosier King—A Melon with exceptional qualities. The Melons grow
oblong and are of an even diameter through their entire length.
The flesh is brilliant red, very solid, sweet and luscious. —Theskin is

striped light and dark green; the
rind is very thin, but exceedingly
hard, which renders it a valuable
shipping sort, as well as a desirable
variety for family and market pur-
poses. Pkt.4c.; 02. 7¢.; 2 0%.12c.;
4 Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c.

Duke Jones—One of the most pro-
ductive and largest of Melons.
A Melon of fine appearance, large,
round, solid meat, and of fine flavor
and a heavy yielder and early. It
is a very good shipper, and suitable
for the Home garden. PEt. Sc.;
oz. 6.3; 2 oz.-10c.; + Ib. 15c.; 3
Ib. 25c.; ib. 40c.

Jones’ True 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 melt-
ing. It grows to a large size, fre-
quently attaining the weight of 80
pounds. In shape it resembles
*Kolb’s Gem,” and is one of the
best shipping sorts, Invaluable
for family and market uses. °
3c.; 0Z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; + Ib. 15c.;
3 Ib. 25c.; 1b. 40c.

#&. W. BUCKSEER, ROCKFORD, (LLINOIS. Al

Buckbee’s Luscious Melons

New Dixie—(See cut.) Grand new acquisition, possessing the rich flavor
of the old Mountain Sweet, combined with the excellent shipping qual-
ities of Kolb’s Gem. The skin is of a dark green color and beauti-
fully striped. The fiesh is of a bright scarlet, very sweet, tender and
juicy, sells readily in all markets, bringing the highest price. Itisa
great favorite, being strong and firm in growth, with the valuable
quality of rooting at almost every joint, thereby increasing the bear-

ing of the vines, which, as every Melon grower will recognize, is of §

great importance to the maturing crop. Carefully selected stock,
ké. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 02. 10c.; } 1b. 15c.; 4 1b. 25c.; lb. 40c.

Seminole—(See cut.) 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. 8¢.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10¢.; } lb. 15¢.; 4 Ib. 25¢.; Ib. 40c.

Green and Gold—(See cut.) The largest early variety. Very pro™
duetive and of delicious flavor. Rind very thin, being only three-
eighths to one-half inch in thickness. Independent of its delicious
flavor, its rich golden-yellow color will make it most desirable as an
ornament for the table, especially if its golden slices are arranged in
contrast with the crimson of other sorts. This is undoubtedly the
variety you are looking for, and you will make no mistake in ordering
my selected seed.

Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. i2c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4 1b. 30c.; Ib. 50e.

Phinney’s Extra Early—A well-established, standard variety of West-
ern origin and well acclimated. It is sweet, of good size and very
productive. Its market qualities are the very best. Flesh is red,
sweet and luscious. It will please you for all purposes. Include it

in your order.
Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.: } 1b. 45c.; 4 1b. 25c.; lb. 40c.

Georgia Ratilesnake, or Gypsy—(See cut.) A favorite standard
variety. One of the largest and finest in our markets. Matures
early, and is of finest quality for family or market purposes. Stads
shipping well.

Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 1b. 15c.; 4.1b. 25c.; Ib. 40c.

Girardeau’s New Triumph—After satisfactory trials on my Rock-
ford Seed Farms I take pleasure in offering seed grown in Florida by
the originator, Wm. M. Girardeau, who describes this new Melon as
follows: “It is early, prolific, and averages very large. As a market
Melon it has no competitor for first place in the list of shipping and
selling Melons. Its fine appearance and magnificent proportions
make it a ready seller in any market. Where it has been planted for
long-distance shipping in comparison with other varieties it has dis-
tanced them all. The rind is of a dark green color. The average
size of the Melon is very large. A crop of two and one-half acres
yielded 2,418 Melons weighing over forty pounds each. The flesh of
the Melon is very solid, melting and sweet.”

Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 lb. 15c.; 4 1b. 25c.; Ib. 40c.

Ruby Gold—(See cut.) “A fine variety. Its beauty and quality are

unexcelled. Of exceptionally large size, often weighing forty to fifty
pounds. The flesh is always sweet, tender and melting. Ripens
close to the rind. . Don’t fail to try it.

Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12¢c.; 4 tb. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; lb. 50c.

Hungarian Honey—(See cut.) 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 beau-
tiful 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. You should try it.
Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; lb. 60c.

Cuban Queen—A large variety that often grows to weigh eighty pounds,
Striped light and dark green. A great, cropper.
Pkt. 3¢.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; } lb. 15c.; 4 1b. 25c.; 1b. 40c.

Gray Monarch, or Mammoth White Icing—Very large; mottled

gray skin; long; flesh bright crimson; flavor delicious,
Pkt. 3¢.; oz. Ge.; 2.02. 10c.; + 1b. 15c.; 4:lb. 25c.; lb. 40c.

Mountain Sweet—An old variety of great popularity, and especially
adapted to growing in the cooler Northern states.
Pkt. 3c.; oz. Gc.; 2 0%. 10c.; } lh. 15c.; 4 lb. 25c.; lb. 40c.

Black Spanish—A dark green round-shaped Melon of good quality and
very productive. Is one of the earliest, and a ready seller.
Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 02 10c.; } lb. 15¢c.; 4 Ib. 25c.5; Ib. 40c.

Citron—Used entirely for preserving. Slightly striped, round in shape.
Makes beautiful, sweet preserves of splendid flavor that everybody
likes. Very productive. }

Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 0Z. 10c.; t Ib. 15c.; 4. 1b. 25c.; Ib. 40c.

Kleckley Sweets—First introduced and offered by me in 1895, in
which year I purchased the entire crop of seed from Mr. W. A. Kleck-
ley, of Alabama, the noted Melon grower. During that season I sent
out several thousand packets of seed for trial. The reports received |{
from every section, as well as our own trials, proved it to be a sur-
passingly fine new Melon, and in 1896 I offered it on page 26 of my
catalogue. Without question it is one of the sweetest flavored of all
Melons, Oblong in shape; skin dark green; flesh bright red, solid and
luscious. Valuable alike for market or family purposes. The first
original seed can be had from no other seedsman. Beware of imita-
tions.~ Proofs substantiating my claims freely furnished if. desired.

Pkt. 4c.; 02. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; 1 lb. 18c.; 4 lb. 30c.; lb. 50c.

Buckhee’s Perfected Kolb’s Gem—(See cut.) For years I have been
working to secure the one main feature which was lacking in the
original Kolb’s Gem—quality.. At last success. has rewarded my
efforts, and I take pleasure in offering to my customers this “‘perfected
variety.” 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, while the under side is of a creamy. yellow color,
suggestive always of the most superior quality. Outer
rind, or shell, exceedingly hard and firm, making it a good
sort for ‘shipping long distances. Flesh bright red, solid,
sweet, tender and melting. I control the entire. supply
of seed of this variety.

Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12¢c.; % Ib. |
18c.; 4 1b. 30c.; lb. 50c.

I ean also supply the following well-
known varieties of Water Melons of estab-
lished merit, which are too well known to-
require extended description, at the uniform
price of: Pkt. 3c.; 0Z. 6c.;2 oz. 10c.; +
db. 15¢.; 4 lb. 25c.; lb. 40c.

Mountain Sprout
Delaware
Sealy Bark
Girardeau’s Favorite
Colorado Preserving
Mammoth Iron Clad
Nabob
Kentucky Wonder
Florida Favorite
Black Diamond
Round White icing
Hl The Boss

THESE 8 MONEY IN MELOME IF RUOKBER ® “FULL OF LIER" SHEDS ARE PLANTED.

49 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

sure crop MUSHROOMS

SURE CROP

HIGH GRADE, PEDIGREED, VIRGIN SPAWN

ICTOR PIN ET, “the Rockefeller of the mushroom industry in St. Louis,’ cleared

a small place in Uhrig’s Cave recently and set out a Mushroom bed. Then he sat

in his easy chair and in three months cut $3,000 worth of Mushrooms from the bed

he had planted. Monsieur Pinet is an unskilled laborer. He might, if he had good

Juck, have earned $45 a month during the three months he spent cutting $50 a day
worth of fungi from his Mushroom bed.—St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

GROWING MUSHROOMS IS NOT DIFFICULT
Get Reliable Spawn, Start Right and the Results are
Certain and Profitable

No expeusive equipment is, or ever will be, necessary for the propagation, in
money-making quantities, of Buckbee’s Sure Crop Mushrooms. — Professional growers
have had much to do with spreading the idea that process and equipment are both
costly. The plain fact is that anyone who starts right can grow Mushrooms success-
fully. He must know how to prepare the beds, where to locate them, and how to
care for his crop. But the grower of Radishes must know that much about the crop
he expects to raise. So that, after all, suecess in growing Mushrooms is hedged
about by no more mystery and difficulty than is the growing of Radishes. An aban-
doned outhouse, or waste space in one, a shed, a basement or a cellar can be used
for growing Mushrooms and will answer the purpose excellently. I know an almost
totally blind man, in Chicago, who kept a goodly supply of Mushrooms growing con-
stantly in a corner of the basement of the flat building in which he lived.

BUCKBEE’S SURE CROP MUSHROOMS

I FURNISH EVERY BUYER OF MUSHROOM SPAWN WITH EXPLICIT DIRECTIONS FOR GROWING.

IF THEY ARE FOLLOWED THERE IS NOTHING SO CERTAIN AS BIG SUCCESS.

JUST A FEW PLAIN WORDS

ABOUT SURE CROP SPAWN

(See Painting from Nature Inside Back Cover Page)

This Spawn is prepared solely for me by a specialist, who has not
only devoted a lifetime to the work, but who is a profound student of

| the industry. His work has resulted in producing the best and most
reliable Spawn in the world. Under my contract it is impossible for
the grower to secure any Sure Crop Mushroom Spawn from anyone ex-
cept Buckbee.

I can safely assure all Mushroom growers, as well as those who have
never grown any, but are on the point of trying it, that they will find
Sure Crop Spawn to be all that is claimed for it and more. It produces
immense crops and the Mushrooms that are in demand at the very high-
est market prices.

In order to meet the demand for Sure Crop Spawn, and to provide
against deterioration of its producing qualities, my arrangement with
the producer is for frequent shipments, which, coupled with the care I
give it, renders it absolutely certain that my customers will all be fur-
nished with Spawn that, if they handle it properly, will bring them big
returns.

I have made the price as ow as Spawn of such an exceedingly high
grade can possibly be sold for.

Postpaid: 1 lb. 33c.; 5 ibs. $1.50.

Carriage Charges at Buyer’s Expense: 1 Ib. 23c.; 5 Ibs. $1.00;
25 Ibs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $12.50.

Buyers in quantity are urged to state whether they want shipment
made by freight or express.

WHAT A MUSHROOM GROWER SAYS

Mushrooms can be grown in tubs, in flats, but the culture requires
careful attention and the temperature of the room must be kept at an
unhealthful degree. A city man, however, can dig a “‘dug out’ on
the north side of his house, roof it over with rough boards and grow
enough Mushrooms for home use. If he wants to roof over a part of an
old deserted quarry he can grow Mushrooms for the market. Contrary
to popular belief, the culture of Mushrooms in a cellar is healthful.
They absorb all the moisture ana keep the cellar dry and the air pure.

On a bed 50 feet square one can do a profitable marketing business.

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A POUND OF MUSHROOM SPAWN WILL PLANT 8 SQUARE FEET OF PREPARED BED

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comes in pressed bricks weighing a
pound or more.
i < Ib. 25c.; 5 Ibs. $1.00.

I. Ib. 15c.; 8 Ibs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.25;
100 lbs. $7.25.

BEST FRENCH SPAWN

L Put up in boxes of two pounds each.

Price per box, prepaid, 90c.

prepaid, 70c.
er lb., prepaid, 40c.

A bed this size, it is estimated, will yield 10 quarts of Mushrooms a day,
about $5.00 worth. This will pay the butcher, grocer and candlestick
maker, A boy or girl 10 years old can attend to the bed afterit is started.
The trouble is in the initial work. Afterwards a Mushroom bed piles
up money like a money-lenders’ interest.

Any cellar, a cave, an old quarry pit, even a dug-out in a city back
yard, makes an ideal Mushroom garden. A space the size of an ordinary
bed, carefully cultivated, will yield all the Mushrooms that a good-sized
family can use.

For $5.00 one can buy sufficient Mushroom cakes to plant a large
cellar and have an assured income. For the old man, whose days of
activity are past, no work offers the chance of an independent, healthful,
easy livelihood, equal to Mushroom growing.

On the north side lives a motorman whose side line is Mushrooms.
In the mornings he plants, tends, and picks Mushrooms.in a big, damp,
warm cellar under a livery stable. At noon he dons his uniform and
runs a car zealously for the rest of the day. This winter he has 2,500
square feet of Mushroom beds in his cellar. This is the largest space he
has ever planted, and he calculates, on the basis of previous winters’
profits, that he can make $1,500 off it before the season is over. Mean-
wnile, he still has his 28 cents an hour, safe and sure, as motorman. —
Chicago Tribune.

Build Shelves
Like These in
Your Cellar and
Have a Mushroom
“arm” That
Cannot Fail to
Make Money.
No Plowing. No
Weeds to Pull.
Care at the
Start Means
Success at
the End.

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German, Pastinake; French, Panais; Spanish, Pastinaca; Swedish, PALsTERNUCKA,
One ounce of seed for 200 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds in drills for an acre.

PARSNIPS are well known as a delicious table vegetable, but their value for the purpose of feeding cattle and stock is but little appreciated. The

parsnip is rich in saccharine food, which adds greatly to the richness of the milk when fed to cows, while the fresh succulent roots in-
crease the flow of milk as greatly as does the use of fresh, green food in the spring. It is especially valuable for the purpose from its extreme hardi-
ness, as the roots can be left in the ground all winter and improve in quality by the continued freezing.

BUCKBEE’S NEW SUGAR NEW MALTESE

3 A greatly improved and wonderfully fine strain. The roots do
The best Parsnip on earth. So say thousands of my customers, not grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter and
who made trials of this variety in 1904 and 1905. After repeated trials more easily gathered; very heavy cropper. ‘The roots are very smooth,
at Rockford Seed Farms, during the past six years, I have no hesitancy flesh fine grained and of most excellent quality. A yield of 500 to 600
in offering this splendid Parsnip. Roots grow to a fine size, of good bushels per acre is of common occurrence, Fine for home use, market
diameter, enabling them to be easily gathered; are exceedingly smooth, and shipping, while for stock purposes it is sure to give the best of satis-
the flesh fine grained and of the most excellent quality. A magnificent faction. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 6c.; 2.0zZ. 10c.; 4 lb. 15c.; 4 lb. 25C.; lb. 40c.
cropper, yielding as high as 750 bushels per acre under good cultivation. Improved Hollow Crown, or Long White Sugar
You will not be disappointed by planting Buckhee’s New Sugar Roots comparatively short, ending somewhat abruptly with a small
Parsnip for any purpose for which this desirable vegetable is used. tap root; grows mostly below the surface, has a very smooth, clean skin, }
Remember that J control the entire stock of this variety for 1906. Send easily distinguished by the leaves arising from a depression on top or
to Buckbee for the True Sugar. Pkt. 6c.; 0Z. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; }.1b. crown of the root. PKt. 3c.; 0Z. 6¢.; 2 02. 9c.; 4 Ib. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20¢.;
35c.; + Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.00. d Ib. 35¢. : ‘ a ° (

and Oo NEW NEW JAPANESE PIE PUMPKIN
R ABTA The small illustration correctly shows the shape and ex-
M tremely small seed cavity—all the balance being solid.meat

Fy throughout, which is of extra fine quality. The seeds are
On This and Succeeding Pages I Offer the Cream of the Old and New distinct in appearance, being curiously sculptured in the same

Pumpkin Productions. Jap-
BUCKBEE’S NEW SANDWICH ISLAND PUMPKIN anese letters: Tt f

It afforded me great pleasure to present to you this new Pumpkin Novelty. is a very produc-
My customers have found it to have exceptional merit and fully up to their highest tive variety, : the
expectations. Coming from a remote section of the Sandwich Islands—where by Pumpkins ripen
chance my representative found it—it has created a great furore in its new home. early, of medium
Remarkably distinct in every way, of fine size, very prolific bearer, and deliciously size, good keep-
thick flesh, An excellent keeper. I have placed the price of seeds within the ers and weigh 15
reach of all. Order early before my supply is exhausted. Choicest seed of my to 20 pounds

own growth. Pkt. 5¢.; 0z. 15¢.; 2 oz. 25¢.; } Ib. 35c.; 3 1b.; 60c.; Ib. $1.00. each. As to qual-
ity, one enthu-

siastic grower
says: ‘‘The flesh
is a rich salmon,
unusually fine
grained, and
when cooked or
stewed is almost
as dry and mealy
as asweet potato.
For making pies,
custards, etec.,
they certainly
have no equal.
Containing but
little water, can
easily be cut and
dried like dried
ba Oe ate

make excellent
; NEW JAPANESE PIE piés or sauce for
winter use. We venture to say that pies made from the
Japanese Pumpkin, without-eggs, are fully as good.as pies
made from any other variéty ‘when eggs are used.”’

= a = 7 F Pkt. 4c.; 02. 8c.; 20Z.15¢:; tlb. 25c.; ¢1b. 40c.; 1b. T5c.
; OTHSER VARIETIES OF PUMPKINS, BOTH FIELD AND PIE, ON NEXT PAGE .—.— .

44 » . W. BUCEBEE, ROCEFORD, rLLinors.

BUCKBEE’S

WORLD-BEATING

‘PUMPKINS sexs

I OFFER ON THIS PAGE PIE AND FIELD

VARIETIES OF KNOWN MERIT. I HAVE

TESTED ALL OF THEM ON ROCKFORD SEED
' FARMS AND KNOW THEY ARE GOOD

BUCKBEE’S KING OF THE MAMMOTHS

_ Wonderfully grand and colossal variety, astonishing everyone
by its mammoth size and heavy weight. -Think of it—a single Pump-
lan weighing 469 pounds! Many of my customers saw thisspecimen
on exhibition at the World’s Fair. King of the Mammoths is always
a prize winner at fairs and exhibitions. Notwithstanding its enor-
mous size, it is one of the best pie and table varieties grown. A splen-
did keeper, and exceptionally valuable for feeding purposes, I con-
trol the complete stock of this variety. Send to Buckbee for true
stock seed. I do not save seed from specimens weighing less than
200 pounds.

Pkt. 10c.; 02. 20c.; 2 02, 35c.; 4 1b. 60c.; 4 1b. $1.10; 1b.$2.00.

HOW TO GROW MAMMOTH PUMPKINS

Plant in rich soil three to four seeds in a hill; make hills twelve
to fifteen feet apart each way. When the plants have a fair start
Wie cut weakest so 2s to leave one or two of the strongest plants in each
H iD HY) SEZ hill. As the vines develop and flower and small Pumpkins come in
Bi) Hi y) Z : turn, remove ail but one of the best young Pumpkins on each vine.

M

By doing this the full strength of each yine will go into one Pumpkin,
and produce a large specimen, while if you let five or six Pumpkins
develop to each vine the ‘nourishment of the vine would be distrib-
uted among séveral Pumpkins, and the size would not be as great.
Mulch hill in which the vines are growing, and anyone haying milk
- to spare will be repaid by its liberal use occasionally in watering

eS 5 each hill withit. When the Pumpkins are ripe and have made their

N = \ le =a growth, FRRONE, them fron Hie vines, lezving pagent: or four

25 \ Mice Ses MIM = MARTA y inches of the stem attached so as to prever : A
N88 MMT Bie ti: fecal TREE HiaeE ined “Sacae ete Fa Oe Se

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JONATHAN, A VERY GOOD VARIETY
! This fine new variety is already a standard. Very pro-
‘lifie. Its hard shell makes it an excellent keeper. Flesh fine
grained, clear and sweet, makirg it valuable for pies and other
table uses. Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 8c.; 2 oz. 14c.; 4 1b. 20c.; 4 Ib.
35c.; lb. 66c.

BUCKBEE’S TRUE SUGAR PIE PUMPKIN
A Very Superior Variety
A particularly fine orange-colored sort, remarkably sweet,
fine grained and dry. Keeps well, and cannot be beat for table
use. Always gives the best satisfaction. Pkt. 3c.; oz. &c.;
2 oz. 14c.; 4 ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c.

NEW WINTER LUXURY f

This I recommend as one of the best Pie Pumpkins... An

excellent keeper and enormously productive. Itis very finely iY

netted, and in color it is a golden russet. PEt. 4c.; 02. 8c.;
2 oz. 15¢.; 4 lb. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; lb. 75c.

. QUAKER PIE

This comes from Washington County, New York. It is
both hardy and productive, and can be depended on to
make a crop when others fail. Especially valuable for pies,
| being fine grained and of rich flavor, having none of the stringy
nature common to so many varieties. It is early and keeps
late. It is oval-shaped and tapers at each end, is of cream
color both inside and out. Users of this strain are enthusiastic
in their praises, and invariably speak well of it. Pkt. 4¢.; oz.
8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; + lb. 25c.; 4 lh. 40c.; 1b. 75e

CASHAW, cr CROOKNECK

Flesh, yellow, solid and ‘sweet. Popular for the table. PEt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 02.

14¢c.; 4 lb. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c,
NEW CALHOUN

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 superior quality. One of the very best for general purposes. PEt. 4¢.; oz.
8c.; 2 oz. 14c.; $ Ib. 20c.; 4 lb. 35c.; Ib. 60c.

JUMS8OC, OR MAMMOTH POTIRON

Flesh and skin are a bright golden yellow color, flesh fine grained and of excellent
quality. Notwithstanding its enormous size, it is one of the very best Pie Pumpkins
grown. Splendid keeper. Has been grown to weigh 200 pounds, Pkt. 4¢.; oz.
8e.3 2 oz. 15¢.; 1 lb. 25¢.; 4 ib. 40c.; Ib, 75c.

LARGE CHEESE, SOMETIMES CALLED KENTUCKY FIELD

Large, round, flattened fruit with broad ribs; creamy buff skin; averages two
feet in diameter. It is an excellent keeping variety, with thick flesh of exceptionally
fine quality. Very popular for all purposes. Pkt. $e.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; ¢ lb.
18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; ib. 50c.

BUCKBEE’S PURE GOLD FIELD PUMPKIN. K

Acknowledged by all the best field Pumpkin, either for growing with corn or in
fields by itself. Excels for feeding stock, and, best of all, makes the most delicious
Pumpkin pies. Deep, rich, creamy yellow color, flesh fine grained and of excelient
flavor. Choice stock seed, by mail, postpaid, oz. 5e.; 3 Ib. 15c¢.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c.
By express or freight, at buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. $1.50; 10 ibs. $2.75.

WESTERN FIELD _ E \

One of the best varieties for field purposes, particularly desirable for feeding
stock. Grows to a fine size. Golor rich yellow, flesh fine grained, of good flavor.
Postpaid, Ik. 35¢e. By express or freight, at buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 Ibs
$2.25. 5)

THE ENVELOPE THIS GUIDE WAS MAILED IN CAERIES A BIG BARGAIN OFFES. DON’T FORGET IT

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, LLINOIS.

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READY FOR PICKING IN 40 DAYS
10,000 BUSHELS SOLD ANNUALLY

Where earliness, productiveness, large-sized pods and sweetness
of flavor are desired, this is the variety to grow; it may be truly called
THE BLOODED STOCK OF ALL
finest Early Peas, and stands at the head for the above fine qualities;
in a favorable season ready for market in 40 days. The entire crop

ean be taken off in two pickings.

To the market gardener, earliness is of the greatest importance,
as even a few days frequently make a great difference in price, often
a depreciation of from $2.00 to $4.00 per barrel; the inexperienced

d this out when too late, therefore, the earliest is what is required, and

BUCKBEE’S LIGHTNING EXPRESS IS THAT VARIETY
SOW THEM, YOU WILL MAKE NO MISTAKE

Was introduced by us in’87 and sold
that year 2,000 bushels, and each year
the demand for them has steadily in—
creased; they have been the first Peas
shipped North from the great Pea grow—
ing districts of Florida, Louisiana, Mis—
sissippi and North Carolina since ’88,
which will readily be attested to by grow-

WHAT GROWERS SAY:

Rev. J. Reynard Lawrence, of Lanesboro,
Mass., (the prominent seed specialist,
whose tests at Eden Trial Grounds have a
wide reputation), writes under recent date:

“Tt was a race from start to finish between
Buckbee’s Lightning Express and Gradus
and Lightning Express came out 5 days
ahead, being ready to pick in 40 days from time of planting. _ All who

pe nase jor the Earliest Peas’ should plant Buckbee’s Lightning

Frank D. Lee, Long Island, N. Y., writes:

“I cleared over $1,100 from your Lightning Express Peas. They were
the first in the market and sold as fast as we could pick them. Bigae Sie

by first freight ten Bushels Lightning E =
jie iD hae tgnining Express; enclosed find draft. More

J.W. Boss, Paris, Texas, writes:

“The Lightning Express Pea was just what you represented tt to be.
It yields three times

I have made three times the money with
have ever planted”

Positively tt 1s the finest Early Pea I ever planted.
the quantity of other early sorts.
this than with any other Peas I

Page. Best Radish? Rockford Market; Page 56.

age 25.

bee’s Extra Early Chief;
Plants? Every Page of This Guide.

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The Best Cabbage? Buckbee’s New Queen, on the First Cover Page.
Best Beet? Buckbee’s Sunset;
Best Cucumbers? Pages 27 and 28.

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DO NOT FORGET

THAT I CONTROL THE ENTIRE STOCK

OF THIS WORLD-BEATING VARIETY
NOTE—Every Packet of Peas Contains 2 Ounces or More

ers of those sections, and all through the United States and Canada,
where hundreds of acres of them are annually grown, they have at-

tained the same
REPUTATION FOR EARLINESS

and productiveness. Their growth ranges from 2 to 24 feet in accord-
ance with the season; they are entirely free from runners, and never
require sticking; it is an easy variety to pick, as almost a handful can
be grasped at one time. Please observe that the true stock of

BUCKBEE’S LIGHTNING EXPRESS
can be had through our house only.

THEY ARE MUCH HARDIER, more productive, and withstand
greater changes in the weather than any other variety. They are not
only the largest podded Early, but they are ENTIRELY FREE FROM
RUNNERS, AND THE ENTIRE CROP CAN BE TAKEN OFF IN

TWO PICKINGS.

Mr. Clarence Soss, Hillyard, Wash.,

} writes: “I desire especially to praise
Buckbee’s Lightning Express and Juno
I never had anything to equal

Peas. Hi
them and I have been trying garden |
seeds for 18 years or more.”

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The Pea is one of the most important
and profitable crops; you therefore can-
not bestow too much care in’ selecting
your seed, as the market is always over-
stocked with what are called Finest Ear-
lies and offered at temptingly low prices.
ae These are generally sown in Canada in
Liaciess- a wild, broadcast manner, full of runners
and sold under this name to command a better price in the market.
There is no variety that deteriorates more rapidly, both in earliness
and dwarfness of habit, than the Early Pea, and it requires a grower to
exercise his greatest care in selecting his stock of seed, and its proper
culture, in order to keep it up to its correct standard, both for earliness
and free from runners. Buckbee’s Lightning Express has always

maintained the highest reputation with gardeners for its earliness, pro- |

ductiveness and fine quality, and is today the best known and the most

popular among all growers; it is the perfection of Peas, both forearliness }

and uniform dwarf habit in its growth. One of its great features is that
the crop is almost ready for market at once, and the whole crop can be
harvested in one or two pickings. ‘These are very desirable features and
just what the gardener requires, and everyone should plant this
world’s greatest money-making Pea.

Note the low price:
qt. 40c.

FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY SEE WHOLESALE PAGES.

Best Celery? Buckbee’s All Heart, on Colored
Page 19. Best Cauliflower? Buck-
Best Lettuce? Pages 34and 35. Best Seeds and

Don't Forget Buckhee's Beefsteak Tomato.

BUCKBEE’S PEAS LEAD THE WORLD. SO DO ALL OTHER SEEDS BUCKBEE SELLS

Prepaid, Pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; |

46 H. W. BUCEKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

PRIZE MEDAL P E A S

German, Ersse; an Pots; Spanish, GuIzaNnTE;
wi ’

One Quart for 100 feet of drill. Two to three bushels in
Grills for an acre. I prepay charges on Peas, Corn and Beans
by the one-half pint, pint, and quart. Quantities of one-eighth
bushel, one-quarter bushel, one-half bushel and bushel are
shipped by freight or express at purchaser’s expense.

FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY SEE WHOLESALE PAGES.

\yew EARLY PROSPERITY or GRADUS

The New Extra Early Wrinkled Pea.

The most desirable sort for the home garden. Large podded, and
of splendid quality. The vine of this most distinct sort is like that of
Buckbee’s First and Best, except that it grows a little taller and pro-
duces Peas fit for use a few days later. The immense pods are as large
as those of the Telephone, uniformly well shaped and handsome, and
more attractive than those of other first earlies. They ripen slowly and
continue fit for use much longer than most varieties, making this by far
the most desirable sort for the home garden. The Peas are very large,
of splendid quality and beautiful color, which they retain after cooking.
This variety is practically the same as what is being offered as *‘Pros-
perity.” I have taken great pains to secure true stock and have it
well grown, so I am sure that everyone who purchases my seed will be
pleased with the variety. Every gardener should try it. Pkt. 8c.;
4 pt. 15c.; pt. 26c.; qt. 50c.

TM

Were EXCELSIOR

Best Early Dwarf Pea.

It combines to a wonderful degree the good qualities of the Amer-
ican Wonder and Premium Gem Peas without their deficiencies.

The Vines are Larger and More Vigorous than American
Wonder, and Earlier and More Prolific than Premium Gem.
The Peas in Sweetness and Quality are Unsurpassed. A most
desirable sort for the market gardener, and unsurpassed for the home
garden. Pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 16¢.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

i BUCKBEE’S FIRST AND BEST

_ By most careful comparison I am convinced that this is the earliest and most even stock of White Extra Early Peas in existence, ma-
turing so well together that a single picking will secure the entire erop. Vines vigorous and hardy, 2 to 23 feet high, unbranchea_ bearing 3 to
7 straight pods, having 5 to 7 medium sized, smooth Peas of good quality. The dry Peas are medium sized, smooth, yellowish white. PKt. 6c.;

4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. f
\/EARLIEST OF ALL or ALASKA

By careful selection and growing I have developed a stock of this smooth, blue Pea, which in evenness of growth of vine and early maturity
of pods is unequaled by any other extra early Pea. Vines two and two and one-half feet high, are unbranched, bearing four to seyen long pods,
which are filled with medium-sized dark-green Peas of excellent flavor. Ripe Peas small, bluish green. Ripens the crop all at onee, and is an
invaluable variety for market gardeners and canners. A very excellent sort. Don’t fail to try it, Pkt. 6c.; + pt. 10c.; pt. 16c.; qt. 30c.

|-BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY TOM THUMB or STRAWBERRY

An extremely early variety of superior merit. | Vines dwarf, about 9 inches high, completely covered with an abundance of the finest well-
filled pods. _It is of such upright growth that it can be planted in rows 10 inches apart. Don’t fail to include this variety in yourorder. Pkt.

7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. ae
UTRUE AMERICAN WONDER

A variety whose stout branching vines grow about 9 inches high, and are covered with long, well-filled pods containing seven or eight large and
exceedingly sweet, tender and well-fiavored Peas, nearly as early as First and Best. Dry Peas are medium size, much wrinkled and fiat-
tened; pale green. I have taken great pains in growing my stock and know it to be pure and true. Pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.

--BUCKBEE’S NEW MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR

This variety is far superior to ail others of the edible podded class of garden Peas, not only in size of pod, but also in delicious quality, in
which the large, sweet, brittle and suc-
culent pods have none of the tough, inner
Jining found in the ordinary varieties of
garden Peas; they are used in the same
way as snap or string beans; the pods are
very large, straight, smooth, extremely
tender, so brittle that they snap; without

. any string; of the most delicious flavor,
borne in abundance on vines 3 to 4 feet
high. Send to Buckbee for original stock
seed.

Pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt.
40c.

Remember that I prepay the
charg es on Peas by } pt., pt. and qt.

BUCKEEE’S ONIONS RULE THE MARKET. SEE PAGES 49 TO 54 THIS GUIDE

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 47

GRANT’S FAVORITE

This new variety of my own introduction is unquestion-
ably the finest medium and late Pea ever offered, coming
into use just after the early varieties are through bearing.
This trait alone makes it an exceptionally valuable sort. It
is a luxuriant grower, growing from three to four feet, high,
is an enormous yielder, completely outyielding all other va-
rieties.

IT IS A GRAND GOOD LATE PEA

The pods are of good size, and always well filled with

N exceptionally sweet and highly flavored Peas. It is nearly

VEN an upright grower, but will do better if staked or planted

along a fence. It will please you, either for family, market

G ! garden or gas purposes. My original seed was secured

from an old friend of General Grant’s, at Galena, Ill., who

i oF had received it from General Grant. I control the entire

\ supply of this wariety. PKt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.;
qt. 35c.

The great continuous, everbearing variety, which gives
it special value for late Summer and Autumn use. Stout fff
vines growing eighteen inches or more high, bearing at the ||
top large quantities of broad pods containing six to eight
large wrinkled Peas, half an inch or more in diameter. Qual-
ity unsurpassed. If pods are picked as they mature, and if ||
the season and soil are favorable, the plant will throw out
from the axil of each leaf branches bearing pods which will
mature in succession, thus prolonging the season. 'The Peas
cook quickly, are tender, of superior flavor, and preferred by |i
many to any other sort. Try it. Pkt. 7¢.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. |j
20c.; qt. 35c. :

MPROVED STRATAGEM

One of the best of the large-podded sorts. The pods are of immense size, and uniformly filled with very large
dark green peas of the finest quality. All the good qualities of the old Stratagem are highly developed in my
Improved, and it is vastly superior to the stocks now generally sold asStratagem. Vine medium height, but very
stocky, with very broad, light green leaves, and bearing an abundance of large, handsome pods. The best Pea
now on the market for those who want large, showy pods and Peas without any sacrifice in quality. One of the
very best varieties for market gardeners. PKt. 6c.; } pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.

ORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN

A grand wrinkle variety, coming in between Little Gem and Advancer. The vines are two feet high, very
regular in growth. It is a prolific bearer,and has yielded more shelled Peas per acre than any other American
variety. The pods, although of good size, are numerous, and are literally packed with peas of a delicious,

sweet flavor. Pkt. 6c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. rea ee
ABUNDANCE

One of the very best standard medium early varieties.. Vigorous in growth, producing good-sized pods in great abundance, hence its name.
The pods are well filled with Peas of a good quality. Grows twenty inches high; does not require sticking. A splendid
yariety for the family and market garden. t. 6c.; 4 pt. 12¢c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.

NEW TELEPHONE

This Pea has proved to be a valuable acquisition. Vines vigorous, growing about four feet high, with large, coarse leaves.
Pods very large, filled with immense Peas, which are tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. Notwithstanding the large amount
of inferior and spurious stock which has been sold, no Pea of recent introduction has gained more rapidly in popularity than
this, thus showing that is has sterling merit which gardeners appreciate. The stock I offer is prolific and has been
carefully selected. Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 10c.; pt. ig¢.; qt. 30c.

ILLIAM HURST

The Peas are ready for the table June 28th, as early as American Wonder, while the vines are much more productive
and it comes very near to being a ‘‘one-picking” variety. Of handsome dwarf growth, the vines are eight to ten inches high
foliage of dark green color; haulms are close-jointed and very prolific. The Pods are well filled with large Peas, each con-
taining six to eight, so closely packed that the Peas are flattened against each other. Quality the very best. Pkt. 6c.;

4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.
JUNO

A dwarf main crop, wrinkled variety Pea, enormously productive, excellent flavor. We have now had several years’
acquaintance with Juno Pea, and every year we esteem it more highly. It is a main crop variety with vigorous constitution,
which shows itself in the strong, handsome, branching plant. It is two feet in height, requiring little or no brushing. It
produces an abundance of the finest Peas possible, the vines being actually laden with pods, which remain tender and retain
their flavor for along time. Pkt. 6c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.

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I can also supply the following new and standard Peas, which are too well known to require extended descriptions.
Pkt. 4Pt. Pt. Qt Pkt. 4 Pt. Pt. Qt.
~——improved Early Dan O’Rourke....... DCSE SC. LOCH 2OC @meLCLOINC (fee aa guy cn Rasa «cote Ze 12¢ 35¢

«Rural New Yorker, very early......... 5 15¢>28c Paine Queen ee ee ee 12¢ 35c
meme tra hanly Kent... sce scsies conse e cu 15¢ 10c 30c
wea(arter’s First Crop, early ............. 15c

MALI YEAS oo ccs see ene» shaw as 15¢ 6e 35¢
~aNew Maud S., popular early........... oer) e 30¢

Extra Early Philadelphia ............ 5c 10¢ 16¢c 30c”*Yorkshire Hero, standard, popular...... 5c 30c
~ Extra Early Premium Gem.......... 6c 12c 20c 35c™Telegraph, favorite late sort............ 6c 35c

e American Wonder, fine early.... 40e“Improved Champion of England, stan-

“IVicLean’s Improved Little Gem, early.. 35¢ gandmlate (tc et Moen a ee) es 5 30c
Sepuke of Albany 25 ae 6 35c “Large White Marrowfat...........05. 28¢
ee teh OO ALCLINAS RAD A) oy Ss etter cians 2 30c “Large Black-Eyed Marrowfat........: 28¢
eweBuckhbee’s Startler............ 3 35c%efmproved White Field................ 28¢

FREE GIFTS

This year I will distribute One
Million Packages of Seed for
trial. Everybody will get some-
thing, even if order amounts to
only 20c. The larger the order
the more extras will be added.

ALL GROWERS SAY MONTE CRISTO IS THE BEST WATER MELON. SEE PAGE 39,

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This grand, exceptionally good, new Pea
is beyond all reasonable doubt by long odds the
very best Second Early variety that has ever
been introduced. The extended history of Pea
culture gives us no example of a production
any thing near the equal of Vigorosa. It is

Absolutely Unparalleled

No bushing at all is required. The vines
grow to be but 20 inches tall and are so stout
that they bear their immense crops without
falling. As an enormous yielder the New Vig-
orosa ranks first and has no close rival. When
it comes to quality—well, that is one of its
many strong points. No one who knows the
merits of real Peas could possibly find fault with it,

It
Pleases the Critical Judge,

which means that it is fall that I claim for it
Those of my customers who have tried it say ib
is better than I represent it to be.

Pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 15¢c.; pt. 25c.; at. 40c.

Chas. A. Terrey, one of the progressive
growers of Quincy, Ill., writing of his 1905
crop says: ‘I am proud of my

garden and give Buckbee’s

seeds a great deal of the credit for

it. My garden looks 50 per

cent.better this year and the crops

I have gathered have yielded 25

percent. better under much more

unfavorable weather than last

year. I will show my apprecia-

tion of Buckbee’s seeds by get-

ting you more customers.”

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

MONEY MAKING
WORLD BEATING
BIG BEARING

BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY HONEY-SWEET

BUCKBEE’S NEWAVIGOROSA

BEST EATING

RA EARLY
ONEY-SWEET

THE EARLIEST WRINKLED
SWEET PEA IN EXISTENCE

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Ready for Picking in Forty-
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The Greatest Pea Novelty of the
Century. Plant -it and Enjoy Lus-
cious and Tender Peas in June

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Never before have I taken so much pride in offering such a distinct, new and
valuable Pea; the result of years of careful hybridizing, improvement and perfecting.
There is no question but what this Grand New Pea has come to stay and will eventu-
ally take the place of all other sorts in its class.

By actual test for several years, Buckbee’s Honey-Sweet Pea has been ready
for the table in from 42 to 44 days from the time of planting; an average of 43 days.
The quality is beyond praise for such an early Pea, and the whole crop matures
evenly. It is one of the very best Peas to sow for successive planting.

A wonderfully luxuriant grower and a splendid drought resister. The vines
attain a height of 17 inches, consequently do not require sticking. Prodigally
prolific, the pods are from 24 inches to 3 inches long, nearly round, and are always
well filled.

There is no question but what Buckbee’s New Extra Early Honey-Sweet
is one of the most superlative good Peas for the home garden—unsurpassed for the
market garden and a veritable gold-mine for shipping purposes.

t Prices to one and all as long as my Choice Northern Home Grown
, at pe Stock Seed lasts will be as follows: Pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 18c.; pt. 30c.;
at. :
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THE MOST MAGNIFICENT
OF ALL NEW PRODUCTIONS

Nothing like it for a second early Pea has ever been produced.
It requires no support. There is no Pea more prolific. It is a
leader in the market and in demand among epicures. To try
it is to surely succeed.

BUCKBEE’S NEW VIGOROSA
BUCKBEE’S TESTIMONIALS ARE GENUINE AND COME VOLUNTARILY FROM PLEASED PATRONS

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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I prepay charges on Onion Sets by the pint and quart.

PROFIT OF $500.00 PER ACRE

Quantities of 4 bushel, } bushel, z bushel, 1 bushel, or more, will he |

shipped by express or freight at purchaser’s expense. -

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED TOP SETS—By far the most) superior
variety. Mr. Minckler, the leading market gardener of Oshkosh,
Wis., writes: “I consider the Improved Top Sets far ahead of
any other variety. They are the best Onions to eat, will yield at
least one-third more and ripen much earlier than any of the Seed
Qnions. I shall plant them for my main crop next season?’ It is
the best keeper that I know of, having kept perfectly solid for over
ayear. Ishould advise you to order early, as my stock is sure to be
exhausted before the season is over. Give this variety a trial.
Postpaid, pt. 22¢.; qt. 40c. At -buyer’s expense, 4 bu. 75c.;
+ bu. $1.25; 4 bu. $2.25; bu. $4.00.

NEW WHITE MULTIPLIER—One of the most popular varieties,
and in‘some markets sells in preference to all others. Extremely
early and a very fine keeper; valuable for both home and market
purposes. You cannot possibly be disappointed with it, and will
make a mistake if you fail to includeitin yourorder. Postpaid,
pt. 20c.; qt.35c. At buyer’s expense, } bu. 75c.; 1+ bu. $1.25.

BUCKBEE’S NEW WHITE POTATO SETS—Of pure silvery white
color, producing 20 bulbs in a cluster from a single bulb planted; of

excellent quality and size for bunching green; can be ripened for
“use as*pickling Onions; for this latter purpose can be more econom=-
ically grown than from seed. Keep fora year. The most impor-
tant quality is earliness, being ready for market several weeks ahead
of the rest. Postpaid, pt. 22c.; qt. 40c.. At buyer’s expense
e*bu. \75c.; + bu. $1.35.

NEW YELLOW POTATO SETS—Identical to the above except color,
which is of a rich straw yellow. They produce large, dry, ripe
Onions earlier than any other kind. Postpaid, pt. 20c.;. ai.
35e.~ At buyer’s expense, } bu. 75c.; 4 bu. $1.25.

SHALLOTS, or YELLOW MULTIPLIERS—A very derirable variety:
and resembles the White Multiplier, except in color, which is of a
very rich straw shade. You will be pleased with results by
planting this variety. Postpaid, pt. 20c.; at. 35c. At buy-
er’s expense, 3 bu. 65c.; + bu. $1.10.

John Lauritzen, Victor, Idaho, writes: ‘Your
seeds do splendidly iy this high altitude; which is over
6,200 feet above sea level. Our summer seasons here
are very short, so that I intend to try planting onions
this year for next year’s crop. Wall always use Buck-
bee’s.seeds and recommend them to my neighbors.”

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BUCKBEE’S ONION SETS AND SEEDS ARE THE WORLD-BEATING MONZY MAKERS

EGYPTIAN, or PERENNIAL TREE SETS—This variety never
forms a large bulb. Specially adapted for producing green Onions
for spring or fall use. Are immensely, productive and perfectly
hardy. Being perennial, they will, if left in the ground, continue |
growing for an indefinite time, increasing both from the bottom and
from’sets produced on top of the stalks. Postpaid, pt. 15c.; qt.
25¢e. At buyer’s expense, 4 bu. 40c.; } bu. 75c.

BOTTOM ONION SETS—these are the oroanet of seed and are used |
for ‘‘Green Onions” or to produce large Onions, which they do much
quicker than can be grown from seed. Our Sets are very choice,
small and dry.

Onion Sets.- Pt. Qt. 4 Bu.
Choice White Bottom....... 2.000.025 12e% 4 20c. 40c,
Choice Red Bottom. §. 0.00.01. 12ey |. h'20c: 40c.
Choice Yellow Bottom........0.../.. 12c. 20c. 35c.

ONION SETS—Special, Bulic Prices

All varieties of Onion Sets are sold by weight.:: Buckbee’s Im-
proved Top and Egyptian, or Perennial Tree weigh 28 lbs. per. bushel;
all other varieties weigh 32 lbs. per bushel. 3
NOTICE—In order to'get my Catalogue out on time, T have

te go to press with some of the pages (this Onion'Set page
is one of them) in October, which is before most varieties
of Sets are harvested. My prices are made as'close as pos-
sible at this date. You wili please understand, however,
that they are subject to market fuctuations. If prices are
lower when your order is received, more Sets;will be added.
WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES.. , - €
Tf you will write today and‘send’me an exact list of the number

of bushels of Onion Sets that’ you desire to purchase, naming the
varieties and quantity of each, I will be pleased to\quote you by early

mail my lowest spot cash price on your requirements, .

JE. Swartwood, Sciota, Penn: writes: “Twas
greatly pleased) with the new virieties of’ seed? that’ you
sent me free for experimental: pur poses; they are’ desérv-
ing of general use.by all persovs tnterésted: in the best
seeds. <1 also wish to ‘particularly recommend’ Buckbee’
Barliest Sunrise Sweet Corn, Early Chief Cauliflower,
Snowball..Popcorn, and would also °say that-your-Ped- *
agree Onion seed can’t be beat,” Gs :

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H. W. BUCKBEE, EOCEPORD, ILLINOIS.

E'S PEDIGR

EED ONION SEED

THE KING OF ALL YELLOW ONIONS

_ The Prizetaker Onion has proved itself to be the greatest acquisition
in years. The very largest, handsomest, finest-flavored of all, and al-
ways 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.
The Prizetaker has produced the seemingly fabulous yield of 2,000 bushels
per acre. Many are offering Spanish King and similar varieties under
the name of Prizetaker. Prices more reasonable than ever before.
have harvested a larger crop than ever, and will be pleased to offer it
at the following low prices: My own growth, choicest Northern-
grown, high-grade pedigree stock seed, pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz.
28c.; + 1b. 50c.; 4 Ib. $0c.; lb. $1.75. :

\V BUCKBEE’S RED GIANT

THE KING OF RED ONIONS

This 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. The largest red Onion, often weighing from four
to five pounds. Many of my customers have grown specimens weigh-
ing three to four pounds, In shape Buckbee’s Red Giant is round and
ero reel: Skin is thin, of a beautiful reddish hue, while the flesh is

elightfully pure white, very fine grained and of pleasing flavor. I con-
trol the entire stock of this grand novelty. My own growth choicest
Northern-grown, high-grade pedigree stock seed, pkt. 10c.; oz.
20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 4 lb. 60c.; 4 1b. $1.10; Ib. $2.00.

BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH SILVER KING
THE KING OF WHITE ONIONS

The largest white Onion—grows to a remarkable size. The bulbs
are of attractive form, flattened, but thick through. The average diam-
eter of the Onion is from five to seven and one-half inches, thus making
the circumference from fifteen to twenty-two inches. Single bulbs often
attain weights of from two and one-half to four pounds each. The skin
is of a beautiful silvery white; the flesh is of a snowy white, and of a par-
ticularly mild and pleasant favor. So sweet and tender is the flesh that
it can be eaten like an apple. Matures early, and is of large size and
perfect form. It cannot be too highly recommended. A good thing is
always imitated, and many dealers are offering other varieties under
this name. Don’t be misled. My own growth choicest Northern-
grown, high-grade pedigree stock seed, pKt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz.
28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; 4. Ib. 90c.; Ib. $1.75. 7

L. H. UNDERWOOD, Parkland, Oklahoma:

“This is my first year in ratsing Ontons on a large
scale. I purchased 5 lbs. of Buckbee’s Pedigree Onion
Seed and planted them as directed in your Catalogue. I
believe that every seed grew, and just think of it! I have
raised a crop of over 500 bushels which I am confident
you will say is pretiy good for a beginner. Have made
arrangements to dispose of them ata price that will net
me a handsome profit.”

‘S~NBW GOLDEN GLOBE
DANVERS

LONG KEEPER. BEST SHIPPER. UNRIVALED MAR-
CHALLENGES

KET ONION. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD.

COMPETITION.

This is the most perfect type of the globe-shaped
Onion ever offered. have been years in perfecting
this strain, carefully selecting the most perfect type
ef bulbs for seed stock; so that now I have an Onion
entirely different from the Yellow Globe Danvers. It
ripens early, has a very small neck, the entire crop B
drying down at one time, It is an immense cropper,
and will yield more marketable Onions to the acre
than any strain I am acquainted with. Trial tests 4
have shown this great variety to yield over 2,000 bushels per acre, while
under ordinary cultivation the past season thousands of my cus-
tomers have reported yields of 1,000 bushels per acre. Remember that
I control the entire supply of this variety. My own growth choicest
Northern-grown, high-grade pedigree stock seed, pkt. 4c.; oz.
18c.; 2 oz. 35c.; + Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.15; Ib. $2.25.

A Packet of
Onion Seed
contains more
than 1,000
Seeds.

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BUCKBEE, ROCK

FOR

D, ILLINOIS.

THE GREATEST RED ONION EVER PRODUCED

THE ONION BARGAIN OF THE YEAR

One of the chief departments of my seed growing busi-
ness consists of growing Buckbee’s Pedigree Red Wethers-
field Onion for seed purposes only. My stock has reached
such a high point of merit that it is a household word every-
where that ‘‘Buckbee’s Pedigree Red Wethersfield Onion
Seed is the most reliable and produces more good marketable
Onions per acre than any other ofiered.’’ And, from the
many thousands of unsolicited testimonials which I have
received from all over the country, I have every reason to
believe that the time which I personally spend in my Onion
fields is truly appreciated by my many thousands of custo-
ae who stand by me and say: ‘‘Buckbee’s Seeds Are Full

e.

There are many strains of this justly celebrated onion offered,
but I venture to say none that can surpass Buckbee’s Prize Medal
Stock of thisfamous variety. The various strains, good, bad
and indifferent, that are generally offered the unwary planter, come
to maturity all the way from August up until as late as October.
This unreliability of cropping is very disastrous to most localities.

GREATEST OF ALL RED ONIONS

The seed which I am offering is of the earliest form, grown from
hand-sorted bulbs that will produce very large Onions of immense
size; 14 to 24-pound Onions from seed the first year are of frequent
occurrence. Buckbee’s Red Wethersfield grows with unusual
gularity, scallions being unknown. It is a magnificent keeper.
An enormous cropper. 700 to 1,000 bushels have frequently been
raised upon a single acre. I have received many letters from my
customers stating their yields to be over 1,000 bushels per acre the

astseason. ‘The shape is accurately shown in the illustration above.
color the skin is a deep rich, purplish red, while the flesh is a
beautiful white, finely grained and of good flavor. My customers

NEVER HAS BEEN

throughout the country endorse it as the best Red Onion they have
grown.

The best is what I find my customers always want, anc i
what they get by sending direct to Buckbee the pose Seis
Seed on Earth. New customers should remember that Buckbee’s
Reliable Onion Seed is only grown from carefully hand-sorted and
selected bulbs, is always of high germinating quality, and of un-
usual vigor of growth by reason of its superlative vitality. My
Onion Seed has a reputation in every prominent Onion-growing dis-
trict in America of being the best, unsurpassed by that of any other
house in the trade.

CHEAP ONION SEED EXPENSIVE
(Even as a Gift.)

The country is flooded with cheap Onion seed, but I am satisfied
that fresh high-grade pedigree Onion seed of the past season’s crop
cannot be purchased at lower prices than quoted in this book. The
figures given herewith are the lowest prices I will likely be able to
quote for many years to come. Bear in mind, good, sound, plump
seed has always been one of my greatest specialties, and that more
than 100,000 onion growers look to me annually for their supply of
seed, The risk is too great to take chances on cheap, poor seed.
Get the best, and remember that cheap onion seed is the poorest in-
vestment in the world. The failure can never be known until an
entire season’s labor and outlay are lost. Buckbee’s Onion Seed is
“Pull of Life’? and will give you the best results,

MONEY IN ONIONS IF YOU

PLANT BUCKBEE’S SEEDS

KNOWN TO FAIL

I trust no Onion grower who receives my catalogue will fail to try at least asmall quantity of Buckbee’s Red Wethersfield Onion»

for all ought to know how much superior it is to other strains offered.
Will yield double the amount of any other seed you can secure.

own growth, choicest northern grown, high-grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 14¢.; }

sure to command the highest price in the market.

My
Ib. 48c.; 1b. 90c.

DON’T FORGET BUCKBEE’S PERFECTION ASPARAGUS.

This seed will produce highly rich-colored, long-keeping Onions,

Ib. 26c.; 14

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Cardinal
Onion

The World - Beating
Red Onion. An
Enormous Yielder.
Best Flavored. A
Splendid Keeper.
Handsome ~— Color.
Wonderful Shipper.
Matures Early.

Originated on Rockford Seed

Farms and has already made a

reputation that is world wide.
It is the money-making Onion.

In presenting to the public last year the grand new production, BOUCKBEE’S GREAT CARDINAL ONION, I made some strong
claims for it, based on my thorough and long continued trials on Rockford Seed Farms. Those claims were borne out to the let-

ter by the many who gave Great Cardinal a trial.
from all sections tell the same story.

It adapted itself to every soil, and in every climate matured early.. Reports
It has size and density, coupled with a splendid flavor, is one of the very best keepers ever

introduced, and has the size and shape to recommend it in the highest degree for the market. I would not praise it so highly if I

did not believe it to be alone in its class.

NAL SEED. The crop is Ae large. Order early.

It is one of the real money-makers. No one but Buckbee can furnish GREAT CGARDI-

kt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25¢.; 4 Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

OTHER VARIETIES

OF BUCKBEE’S PEDIGREE MONEY-MAKING ONIONS

German, ZWIEBEL; French, OIGNON; Spanish, CEBQ@LLA; Swedish, LOK. .

\y BUCKBEE’S ROUND OR YELLOW FLAT DANVERS
Magnificent Sort in Every Way
After years of careful selection I have @ strain of this popular sort
that isseemningly perfect. Reliability for bottoming and large yield are
| combined in this popular Danvers variety. It is very handsome in ap-
pearance, 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 read-
ily. I also consider‘this variety one of the very best for growing sets.
You will not be disappointed in the results by planting Buckbee’s. Round
or Yellow Danvers Onion, either for family, market or shipping pur-
‘poses. i

My own growth choicest Northern-grown, high-grade ped-
oe ae seed, pkKt. 4c.;/0z. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.; + 1b. 35c.; 4 1b. GSc.;
3 £25. ‘

NEW WHITE SILVERSKIN, or WHITE PORTUGAL

The Standard White Onion for Market and

Family Use

Flavor mild and pleasant; skin silver white,of handsome appearance,
highly esteemed for pickling when young, also for market m early Win-
ter. This is the variety from which white Onion sets are grown. It
will please you immensely for any purpose. Buy your seeds from
first hands: i

My own growth choicest fNorthern-grown, high-grade ped-
staan Ui seed, pkt. 4c.; oz. 12¢.; 2 oz. 20c.; 1 1b. 35c.; 4 1b. 65c.;

NEW CREOLE
d Popular Southern Variety

.Grown in preference to’other varieties inthe South: The Creole or
Louisiana Onion shape.is a medium flat globe of a dark straw color,
The flesh is a beautiful white, of excellent flavor. Many Southern
planters are realizing very large returns from this valuable Onion. Great
quantities are always on hand in-the Southern markets. At the great
French market at New Orleans this is the favorite, and none of the com-
mission dealers care to handle any other sort. Is in the market early,
and the supply has never yet equaled the demand for this favorite veg-
etable. The best Onion for Southern markéts.
s My own growth choicest Northern-grown, high-grade ped-
igree stock seed, pkt. 5c.; oz. 26c.; 2 oz. 35c.; + Ib. 60c:; 4 Ib.
$1.10; lb. $2.00. é :

BUGEBHB=’S EXTRA EARLY COMBINATION
ae Nothing Earlier in Onions

This distinct variety is the very earliest Onion in cultivation. Of
a pure paper-white color, very mild and delicate in flavor: from one to
one and one-half inches in diameter, and three-fourths of ‘an inch in
thickness. Its‘extreme earliness makes it very valuable for éarly table
use as well as bunch Onions for market. At maturity the tops die down
directly to the bulb, leaving the neatest and most handsome little bulbs
imaginable, which are exceedingly valuable for pickling purposes. Its
extreme earliness and fine quality cannot fail to make it a favorite com-
bination Onion in every garden. It pays to plant the best.
_. My own growth choicest Northern-grown, high-grade ped-
na sence seed, pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 1 Ib_60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10;

ONE: OUNCE -OF SEED FOR -stoo FEET OF. DRILL
FOUR TO SIX POUNDS IN.DRILLS FOR AN ACRE

All Gnion Seed That I Offer is of My Own Growth GS

EARLY COMBINATION NEW WHITE SILVERSKIN

MONEY-MAKERS GROW BUCKBEE’S WORLD-BEATING VARIETIES OF ONIONS

Fresh 1905 Crop

NEW.GREOLE; or

ROUND or YELLOW DANVERS LOUISIANA ONION

THE

Culture—Any good Corn land will grow a good crop of Onions,
but on stiff clay, very light sand’or gravel, or certaim, muck’and swamp
lands, they grow necky and do not ripen down well. “I prefer rich sandy
loam with light mixture of clay. If kept clear of weeds and well ma-

-nured for two years previous to using for Onions, best. results will be
'}] obtained. Sow as soon in Spring as ground can be got ready. Use a.
‘hand seed drill, which test carefully, . Four to six pounds per acre for
large Onions, twenty to fifty pounds per acre for pickling and set Onions.
Roll ground well with hand roller if your drill has none attached. , Give
Onions the first hoeing as soon as they can be seen the length of the row,
and in hoeing just skim the surface of the ground. Hoe again ‘in a few.
days, this time to close up the plants, after which weeding must be con-
tinued. .To do this, work on the knees.astride the row, stirring the earth
around the plants to destroy weeds just starting. . In ten day or. two -
weeks another hoeing will be required. Do the work thoroughly at the
proper time, and the erop will néed no further care.

ONION SEED IS VERY SCARCE THIS YEAR
sip tk TO THE WISE—GET YOUR ORDERS IN EARLY

\/SELECPED~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, exception-

| ally 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 produces 800 bushels or more to the; acre from

seed the first year. I control the best stock of this celebrated varietv.

My own growth choicest Northern-grown, high-grade ped-
igre
$1

stock seed, pKt. 4c.; 02. 18c.; 20z. 35c.; +1b. 60c.; 4 Ib.

“3 Ib. $2.00.
YELLOW STRASBURG, or DUTCH

Bulbs are guite flat and of good size; skim yellow, of darker color
than the Danvers; flesh white, of mild flavor; keeps well... This is the

variety that is used the most extensively for growing yellow Onion sets.
It is valuable alike for family and market purposes.
and splendid keeper.

My own growth choicest Northern-grown, high-grade ped-
Se a seed, pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.;, 4. 1b. 35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.;
b. $1.25.

A great yielder

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over thre
Onions®

AUSTRALIAN BROWN

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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GREAT MONEY-MAKING ONI

A RICH GOLDEN YELLOW. .

Grown b5- 100,060 planters in 1905 and all of them more than delighted.

Ib. $2.50.
\

' tractive: an ddesirable for all
‘general purposes. Money in

Of medium size, wonderfully hard and
solid, and most attractive for market,
both as to form and appearance.
are extremely early in ripening, and
never make any stiff-necks or scallions.
Every seed seems to produce a good-
sized Onion, and the bulb begins to form
very quickly—when the plant is not

aches high. £

XTRA EARLY; LONG KEEPING.
field it proved to ye nearly four weeks earlier and ripened off more uniformly.
ness and hardness it will keep in good condition longer than any other Onion known.
color of the skin is clear amber

QUALITY SIMPLY SUPERB

\ ys BUCKBEE’S NEW WAMPUM

The Great Money-Maker

This grand new variety, whick was sent out for trial in 1898, has
proven, as its name indicates, the Money-Making Onion. Its color
is a beautiful golden yellow, very attractive and striking. It is the
most ‘perfect globe-shaped Onion in existence today. The bulbs are
firm and solid and excellent keepers. The necks are small, and cure
down to almost nothing. Is an enormous yielder—various customers
claim 'from 1,000 to 2,000 bushels per acre. If you wish the best Onion
you ever planted, try this greatest of all Onions.
_( My own growth, choicest Northern-grown high-grade ped-
igree stock seed, pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c.; 2.02. 38c.; + 1b. 70c.; 4 Ib. $1.30;

EXTRA EARLY RED

A favorite early variety of fine shape. Always good yielder and mag-
nificent keeper. Itis of the r
most excellent quality—with
the exception perhaps, of my
celebrated Red Wethersfield,
there is no red Onion that
realizes such large prices in
market. Its beautiful shape
and rieh. purplish-crimson
color make it extremely at-

Buckhee’s Onion Seed.

My own growth
choicest Northern-grown
high-grade pedigree stock
seed, pkt.3c,;0Z. 9c.; 2 az.
16¢.; 4 1b. 30c.; 41b. 50c.3 Ls
Ib, 90c. g EXTRA EARLY RED

\/ EXTRA EARLY DEW QUEEN

| Asilver-skinned variety of quick growth and remarkable keeping qual-
ities. If sown in early Spring it will produce Onions one to two inches
in diameter early in Summer; if sown in July it will, with favorable
weather, be ready to.pull late in.Autumn and be sound and fit for use:
the following Summer. Particularly yaluable for pickles. If sown
thickly they will mature perfectly hard Onions from one-half to three-
fourths of an inch in diameter.

My own growth choicest Northern-grown high-grade ped-

Wee Bees 3 seed, pkt. 4c.; oz. 12¢.; 2 Oz. 22c.; } Ib. 42c.; 2 Ib. 8.2c.;
AUSTRALIAN BROWN

Most Valuable of All Recent Intro- © TO ONION GROWERS te
Hae auctions If you buy ten pounds of any variety, ask

for special price. I can save you money on
every deal. Over 100,000 customers are with
me. Buckbee’s Great Pedigree Onion Seed
is the brightest, fréshest obtainable, and I
advise early orders, as I cannot keep these
Bargain Offers open after my own growth

They

of seed is exhausted.

The Comin ’ :

Planted at the same time as'Red Wether's-
From ‘its’ firm-
The
brown. So widely-contrasted from any other. Onion is this

Nh / color that it will be noticed on market, and when once bought purchasers will most likely call
) - : again for ‘those beautiful brown Onions,”

‘ My own growth choicest Northern-grown
4c.; 0Z. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.; 4 lb. 35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.3 lb. $1.25.

EVERY GROWER 1S SAFE IN RELYING. ON BUCKBES'S PEDIGREE ONION SEEDS

high-grade pedigree stock’seed, pkt.

53

54 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

‘The Best Onions Offered to

| 2°oz. 35¢.; + 1b. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00. SOUTHPORT YELL

vee
EPNG GO
GLOBE-SHAPED ONIONS

ARE THE FUTURE ONIONS
They are the most attractive in appearance
and most economical in use. They command
the peste price in market. They are more
profitable than the flat varieties to grow, as

the American Public

I take great pride in my special pedigree
strains of Southport Onions. Our seed has

been developed by starting in over ten years PN they occupy no more room ina row, but weigh
ago with one perfect Onion of each variety, SQN more and measure better. Onions harvested
and none have been planted unless they have SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE in September keep perfectly sound and mer-

all Hie acermeey Ped Winery Bs ee mae y, chantable. until the following June,
t 5 i s is :

elaned, awith thin’ncel ated leleame eee VV SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE
Pedigree Seed

This is the handsomest of all Onions. We could fill pages with praise from our
enthusiastic customers who have grown this grand variety. It is of true globe form,
pure white, hard, small necked, ripening regularly and evenly; a splendid keeper. The
flesh is firm and fine grained, and mild to taste. Average yields of 500 to 700 bushels
per acre are of frequent occurrence. No market gardener or onion grower can afford
to plant inferior stock, with only cheapness of price to recommend it, when seed like
ours is to be had so reasonable, the results of planting a few ounces often paying many
times the first cost of the best seed.

My own growth choicest Northern-grown, high grade pedigree stock
seed, pkt. 5c.;,0Z. 20c.; 2 oz. 38c.; 4 Ib. 70c.; 4 Ib. $1.30; Ib. $2.50.

\/ SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE

Pedigree Seed

The celebrated Blood-Red Globe Onion, This variety has for many years proved
One of the most profitable for the market and shipping trade, commanding uniforml y
good prices in car-load lots. It is of large sizeand splendid appearance, and frequently
sields from 600 to 800 bushels per acre under average culture, It isan Onion of unusual
merit. Flesh is firm, finely grained, very rich, yet unusually mild for a red Onion, and
is sure to please the most-fastidious. ‘The crop is ready to harvest in early Fall, and
keeps well until the late Spring months. No one that I have ever known has been
disappointed with the results obtained by planting this great Onion.
My own growth choicest Northern-grown, high-grade pedigree stock
ceed, pkt. 5c.; oz. 18¢.; 2 oz. 35c.; + 1b. 60c.; 4 1b. $1.15; 1b. $2.25.

SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE

\V/SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE

Pedigree Seed

Entirely distinct from Onions of the Danvers type, having notable and
striking characteristics of its own. Excels in size, excels in yields, ex-
cels in keeping quaiities, excels in mildness of flayor. Matures in
early Fall. It is sure to satisfy the one who buys a packet or the one who
sows fifty pounds or more of seed for car-load shipments. A truly grand
Onion, whose large golden yellow spheres make a beautiful appearance
sacked, crated or barreled for the market.

My own growth choicest Northern-frown, high-grade pedigree
stock seeg » Pkt. 4c.; 02. 18c.; 2:02. 35c.; Lb. GOc.; 4 1b. $1.15; 1b. $2.25

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Nii BERMUDA ONIONS
Headquarters Seed—Teneriffe Grown

These Onions grow to an immense size, and are of a beautiful form.
The'skin is very thin; flesh white, fine grained, of mild and pleasant flavor.
It will grow an Onion from one to one and one-half pounds from seed; very
early and profitable. Grown in many sections of the South to the exclusion
of all other sorts for the Northern markets.

~™ Bermuda Island Red, choicest stock seed, pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 20c.; 2
oz. 35¢.; + Ib. 60c.; 4 lb, $1.10; 1b. $2.00. =

we Bermuda Isiand White, choicest stock seed, pEt. 4c.; 0z, 20c.; oS
OW GLOBE

MY GREENHOUSE DEPARTMENT IS IMMENSE. SEE PAGES 105 TO 127, THIS GUIDE

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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Chinese Giant—3—The Largest Mango Pepper.

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German, PFEFFER; French, PIMENT

GROW PEPPERS, ALWAYS MONEY=-MAKERS 4 Facet’ of Pepper Seed’ Contains
9 from 500 to 1,000 Seeds.
CULTURE—Peppers are planted and cultivated precisely the same as Marly Tomatoes and Cabbage. There is nothing difficult about it. The
small Peppers are the hottest, while the large varieties are quite mild in flavor

Double the size
of Ruby King and equally as mild. Not only is it early in ripening
and immensely productive for so large a Pepper, but its enormous

New Long Yellow Cayenne—A very fine, new variety, identical to
Long Red Cayenne (9)fexcept color, which is of a beautiful golden
yellow shade. Pkt. 4c.; 02. 2Nc.; 2 oz. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.

size will cause it to sell readily. The compact plants produce four
or more extra large Peppers at the base very early in the season,
which ripen while a second crop is setting on the branches. Very
vigorous, hardy grower, and a valuable variety for either the home
ormarket garden, Large Pkt. 10c.; 0Z. 30c.; 2 0z. 50c.; + 1b. 90c.

Sweet Mountain—Plants very vigorous and productive, growing up-
right with moderately large leaves. Fruit very large, long, often
8 inches or more in length, by 2 or 3 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 for stuffed
pickles or mangoes. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 28c.; 4 lb. 50c.

Black Nubian—7—A most novel sort. Long, tapering, sharp pointed
ruit, 6 inches long, and of a déep, glossy black color until fully ripe
when they change to a dark orange red. Fruit is very fiery, an
is superior as a flavoring for piccalilli, chowchow, etc. Makes a
unique pot plant, Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; + 1b. 60c.

woe Red Cayenne—9—A long, slim-pointed pod, and when ripe of a

right red color. Extremely strong and pungent. Pkt. 3c.; 0Z.

12c.; 2 oz. 22c.; } Ib. 40c.

Kaleidosecope—i—Long, wavy branches are loaded with drooping fruit

Ruby King—10—An improved American sort, reaching the largest size,
yet retaining the symmetrical shape of the sniallest sorts. It is
very bright colored, temptingly sweetly mild flavored and one of
the best for stuffed pickles or mangoes. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 18c.; 2 oz.
30c.; + Ib. 50c.

Celestial—5—Very beautiful Chinese novelty. The plant starts to
bear early and continues until frost. Until fully ripe, the Peppers
are of a delicate creamy yellow color, then suddenly change to an
intense, vivid scarlet, carried upright. Superior quality, fair size,
clear, sharp flavor. Valuable for pickles and pepper sauce. Pkt.
4c.; 0Z. 15¢.; 2 oz. 28c.; + 1b. 50c.

Red Chili—4—Used in the manufacture of pepper sauce. Pods sharply
conical, and exceedingly pungent when ripe. Requires a long, |
warm season. The plants should be started quite early in a hotbed. }
Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 15¢.; 2 oz. 25c.; 1 lb. 40c.

Golden Dawn, or Queen—2—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. PEt. 3¢.; oz. |
12c.; 2 oz. 22c.; + 1b. 40c. ~

Large Bell, or Bull Nose—A very large sort of inverted bell shape,
suitable for mangoes or for mixed pickles. Flesh thick and less pun-
gent than most other sorts. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 22c.; 4 Ib.

c.

the size of a hickorynut. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 20c.; 2 02. 35c.; ¢ 1b. 60c.

CHINESE GIANIT—THE VERY BEST

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Coral Gem Bouquet—8—The illustration above fails to do justice to this beautiful
little variety. The single fruit illustrated is of natural size and so thickly set on |
the dwarf plant as to give each plant the appearance of a ‘‘Bouquet of Coral.”
Asa aatted plate for florists it has proved a most rapid selling article. Pkt. 5c.;
OZ. 30c.; 2 oz. 55c.;. 4 Ib. $1.00. i \

New Golden Upright—6— Unlike all other varieties, the Peppers grow upright on }
ae stems. ‘The fruits are large and handsome. Pkt. 4¢.; 02.-20c.; 2 0z. 35c.;
4 Ib. 60c.

Finest Mixed Peppers—The above and many other valuable Peppers in choicest }
mixture. Price per Pkt, only 5c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 44 Ib. 60c.

PIE PLANT, or RHUBARB

German, RuuBARBER; French, RuvusBarBE; Spanish, BAsTarpo; Swedish, RABARBER.

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

ceeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil. The richer ‘ts condition and the deeper
stirred the better. Sow in drills an inch deep. and thin out the plants to 6 inches
apart. In the fall transplant the young plants into highly manured soil, — setting
them 3 feet apart each way, and give a dressing of coarse manure every Fall. The
stalks should not be used until, the third year, nor plant allowed to exhaust itself
by running to seed,

Buckbee’s Western Market—Finest variety, very productive. Fine, large size
and very early. Has a flavor similar to the Gooseberry. ‘This is, without doubt,
the finest variety in existence. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18¢.; 1 Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib.
60c.; lb. $1.00. ) ;

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,
20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. By express or freight at purchaser’s expense, 16c.
each; $1.50 a dozen; 100 for only $7.60.

VARIETY OF PEPPERS FOR STUFFED PICKLES. SEE CUT ABOVE

THE BEST

*Radishes

German, Retric RApIESCHEN;
French, Rapis Rave, Perrre Rave;
Spanish, Rasano; Swedish, Rat-
TIKOR. ‘

One ounce of seed for 100 feet
of drill; 8 to 10 pounds in drills
for one acre.

x = =

My Seed is saved from select and trans-
planted roots; stands on its merits and is
without an equal in the seed world.

BUCKBEE’S RAPID FORCING
The Quickest of all Mati i ta Day: Dane ei
e Quickest o = ures in ays. cK gro is one of the main es: i

crisp end tender Radish. This remarkable and world-renowned variety generally matures ia abana ee
which makes it one of the most yaluable sorts for forcing or outdoor culture. The flesh is pure white, crisp
and of very pleasant fidvor; the skin is a most attractive bright scarlet. The leaves are very short whic
admits of close sowing. Remember that I control the entire stock of this variety. Send to Buck-
bee for the choicest stock seed. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Jb. 25¢.; 4 Ib. 400.5 Ib. 75c.

-BUCKBEE’S CRYSTAL FORCING
: THE BEST AND QUICKEST WHITE RADISH

_ .. Without an Equal—Matures in i4 Days. An acknowledged leader—par excellent in every pos-
sible respect. Pure snow white in color—fairly crystal—so- clear and transparent. Nothing is more
tempting and pleasing than a combination of Buckbee’s Crystal Forcing and Buckbee’s Rapid Forcing when
Bnaneed am teas or Sn ae eas na pe pcs do. beautifully, the crystal white color of the one
and the delightful~ scarlet o; e other. Sen uckbee for choicest stock seed.
entire stock. Pkt. 5c.; oz.-8c.;.2 0z. 15¢.; 4 Ib. 25¢.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. = ~ ct ea

“NEW TRIUMPH %y
: THE GREATEST RADISH NOVELTY. > P

Both Unique and Useful—Matures early, generally in about 14 days. Nothing produces a more
pleasing.effect.on the table than this beautiful variety.. The roots aré of globular form, tops are short and
attractive, which make it valuable for cultivation under. glass, . The flesh is' very crisp:and solid and of mild,
pleasing flavor. _Its most attractive and distinctive feature, howeyer, is the unique color of the skin. The
ground woe is Peppered 2vOry. wipe, sinned ee” onde splas ed. with bright scarlet. Sure to be-:
come popular with market gardeners and private planters. ‘Send: to Buckbee for the be: 5, 5
5c.; Oz. 8c.;'2 oz. 15c.; 4 1b. 25c¢ ; 4 Ib. 40c.; 1b. 75c. : toy See red kee

: NEW. LEAFLESS..,
YOU WANT THiS CHARMING RADISH

The extra early forcing Radishes. lately introduced are: remarkable for the smalbsize of their leaves;
they develop their roots in so short-a time that the latter are practically in advance of the leaves. The
character is still more moticeable in this néw! variety. The: seed . leaves; which are noted for great develop-
ment from the start, are the only green parts tobe seen.on the plants until:the bulbs are almost large enough
for pulling. | At that time one or two short, leaves only..are produced. The roots are of the shape and color
of our Rapid Forcing Radish. Send to Buckbee for the best seed. Pkt. 5c.; oz, 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.;
4 Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60e.; 1b. $1.00.

NEW WHITE DRESDEN
A GRAND NEW VARIETY FROM GERMANY. —

Here isa splendid variety! I grow it.extensively on. Rockford
Seed Farms and it proves a revelation to everyone, Thousands of my.
customers from every part of the country testify to its good qualities.
When planted under ordinary conditions the first of May it is ready ¢ or
the table the first of June. The tops are small and admit of- the
closest planting, As will be seen by the illustration, the radishes
are perfectly round and smooth, while they have an attractive white
skin. The flesh is crisp, white, juicy and° of ‘the finest flavor.

Market gardeners can either grow this new Radish in the garden NY SS
or force it and depend upon an early, perfect, uniform*crop. “I , SS

control the entire seed supply and advise you to order early.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8¢.; 20z. 15¢c.; 1 1b. 25c.; 41h. 40c.; Ib. 75c.

NEW GOLDEN DRESDEN
HERE IS THE BEST OF ALL f
You can’t go wrong With this splendid variety.
It has proved.a universal favorite everywhere. Ms:-
tures in less than 30 days. Flesh pure white, crisp, juicy _
and of the finest favor. “Skin of beautiful golden russet color. ©
Market gardeners can either grow this variety in the opem
ground or force it, and be sure of an early, perfect and wni-
form crop. “Unexcelled’ for the home garden. Pt. 5e.;
Oz. 8C.; 2 OZ. 18¢:52 1b. 25c-; Fb. 40c.; Ib.-75c.

BUCKBEE’S ROCKFORD MARKET

A WORLD-BEATER AMONG RADISHES. THE BEST
~ “LONG EARLY RADISH -

For years*I have given much attention to this new
Radish, and after the repeated trials on RockfordSeed Farms,
as well 4s in various secti6fs ‘Of this country, and abroad, it
has given unbounded Ssatisfactibn. The extraordinary earli-
ness is remarkable in view of the fact thaf it crows to such
a fine size. The shape is regular, smooth and nearly conical,
being intermediate between the half long and‘extra long sorts,
In brightness’of color it’is quite unique, being the handsom-
est scarlet I have yet seen in a Radish,and tipped at the ends
of the Toots with just enough white-to present
an ideal appearance. Crisp, tender and juicy.
I-control the entire seed supply of this
gteatest of all Radishes,; and as lomg as
my stock lasts prices to one and all will
be Pkt: 5c.; oz. 10e.;:2 oz: 15¢e.; 4 lb. 25c.;
46 1b. 40.3; Ih. 75e. +

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SEE PAINTING FROM NATURE, BUCKBEE’S: ROCKFORD) MARKET RADISH; PAGE 32.5.

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD; ILLINOIS.

EARLIEST SCARLET TURNIP—
The Famous Standard Variety
—One of the earliest, finest, juici-
est, tenderest,; sweetest and best
Radishes for early use grown.
Rich red color; flesh white. Pkt.

Favorite Standard Variety—
Very handsome sort, of extremely
quick growth; sweet, juicy and’~
tender. Beautiful ivory white
color; flesh,” pure’ white:

-; 2 02. 10c.; + lb.

ROCKFORD BEAUTY—Handsom-
est and Best — Originated on
Rockford Seed Farms, Very early,
deep scarlet color, with dainty
white tip. Flesh crystal white,

_ tender and crisp. I control the
entire stock of this variety. Pkt. 6c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; } lb. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; Ib. 75c.

SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIP—A very fine strain of this well-known kind; even in size, smooth, fine bright scarlet,
with clean white tips. Exceptionally early, fine for forcing or market purposes; a good variety. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.;
2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ih. 16c.; 4 ib. 26c.; 1b. 40c. & Ae)

NEW ROSY GEM—Handsome turnip Radish, a great favorite in many markets,and for, early planting outdoors. But
little later than the pene and will give entire satisfaction where extreme.earliness is not the object. Roots
slightly flattened on the underside, color very: dark: scarlet with a white tip; flesh white and of the best quality,
One of the best either for home or market use.) PKt..3c.; oz. 6¢.3.2 0%. 10c.; + lo. 15¢.; 4 Ib. 25¢.; ib. 45c,

IMPROVED FRENCH BREAKFAST—The favorite in Paris markets, A medium sized Radish, olive shape, small
top, of quick growth, very crisp anc 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 quality and its beautiful color. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.;.2 oz.
10c.; } Ib. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 45¢c. . :

HALF LONG DEEP SCARLET—The roots of this hardy‘ and desirable variety ‘are of a brilliant, deep, rich red color
and half long, with a somewhat tapering point; the flesh is very white; crisp and tender, and holds‘its:juiciness well,
not becoming pithy till overgrown. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6t.; 2 0z. 10c.; 4 1b..15¢.;'4 1b: 25¢.; Ib. 45c.

EARLY DEEP SCARLET OLIVE SHAPED—In tlie form of an olive, ‘terminating’ in''very slim tap root. Skin ‘scar-
let; neck small; flesh rose colored, tender and excellent.© arly, good for forcing and general crop). Pt. 3¢.; oz.
6c.; 2 oz. 10¢c.; } Ib. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; lb. 45c. t it

= EARLY WHITE OLIVE SHAPED—Different, from the Searlet Olive Shaped in color and being
: j a little longer. Clear white, crisp and mild flavored. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 lb.
15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; lb 45c. f

NEW ‘‘ICICLE”’ RADISH—A Distinct, Meritorious Variety. Entirely distinct, long, slender, '
pure white. Harliest arid finest long white. Ready for use as early as the Long Scarlet, with
less foliage, rendering it most desirable for forcing. In open ground roots continue brittle,
crisp and mild: until they areas large as those of the long varieties. Pkt. 4c.; 02. 7c.; 2
oz. 12c.; 4. lb, 20c.;\4 1b.'35c.; lb. 60c.

BUCKBER’S IMPROVED. CHARTIERS—The Standard Long Radish. One of the best for
sowing outdoors. Roots are very early, hard'and crisp until they reach a diameter of 2 inches
and three times as-long-as.any ofthe above. Flesh-white, crisp and mild flavored.. Pkt.
4c.; oz. 6¢.; 2 oz. 10c.; } Ib. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25¢.5 1b. 40c.

NEW WHITE LADY FINGER—The finest long white Radish in cultivation. Beautifulin shape
and theskin and flesh are pure snow white. Crisp, brittle and of rapid growth. Order early.
Pkt. 4c.; oz. 6c.;-2 oz. 10c.; +: 1b. 15c.; 4 lb. 25c.; Ib. 45c. { ;

EARLY LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET—An improvement in earliness and color over, other
varieties, Roots ready for use in’ about) twenty-five days when planted outdoors. It has
asmall top. Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.;'4 lb. 15c.; 4)1b. 25c.; lb. 45c.

SUMMER RADISHES ;

GOLDEN SUMMER TURNIP—It is perfectly round in shape; néck is finer, leaves smaller and
ee ye criian the old Yellow Turnip Radish. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; '1 lb. 15c.;
4 . 2o0c.§ lb. 40c. A :

GRAY SUMMER TURNIP—Round, turnip-shaped and regular in form, _The skin on the upper
art is matted with\greenish brown. Flesh mild, of greenish white color and tolerably solid.
ine variety. Pkt. 3c.; 02. 6c.; 2.02. 10¢c.; 4 lb. 15c.; 4. 1b. 25¢.; 1b. 40c.

WHITE STRASBURG—This grows to the largest size and is usable when quite small, thus cover-

ing a long season. Four to five inches long and about two inches thick. Very white, crisp
andtender. Pkt. 3¢.; oz. 6¢.; 202. 10c.; + 1b,15c.;41b. 25c.; 1b..45c. ,

WINTER RADISHES
Sow about same time as winter turnips, on light; rich’ soil, in drills 18 inches apart; give fre-
quent cultivation; thin 2 to 6 inches-apart, according to’size of variety. ‘
MAMMOTH CELESTIAL—Most wonderful of All.) An enormous and distinctly fine
Radish, of quick growth and superior quality; fine for use during the fall and early winter.
Roots frequently grow 14 to 18 inches in length and 6 to.8 inches in diameter. Skin and
flesh pure paper white; very tender, crisp, juicy, mild. Pkt. 5c.;,0z. 8c.; 2 0z. 15c.; 4 Ib.
25¢.; 3 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. £ a
CHINESE ROSE—The Standard Variety. Roots cylindrical, or largest at the bottom, taper-
ing abruptly to a small tap. Skin very smooth and of a bright rose color; flesh firm, crisp,
tender and quite pungent.’ Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6e.;.2 02. 10c.; 3.1b. 15¢.;-4 Ib. 25¢c.; Ib. 40c.
OTH WHITE—A Great Favorite. Wirst.introduced by the Chinese in
i Pure white, about 1 foot long’and 2or 3 inches through, tapering regularly to the
tip. Flesh tender and crisp. PKt. 3c.; 0z. Gc.; 2 02. 10c.; 4 Ib. i5c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c
ROUND BLACK SPANISH—Often top-shaped; 3\to4 in. in diaméter; skin black, flesh white;
highly flavored. Good keeper.) PKt. 3¢:5,02..6c.; 2 025/100; }lb. 15c.; 4 lb. 25c.; 1b. 40c.
LONG BLACK SPANISH—One of the latest as well as the hardiest; an excellent sort for winter
use. Roots oblong, black, large, fine texture. -PKt.3¢.; 02. 60.3.2 02. 10c.; } Ib. 15¢.; 4

Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c.
RADISH. MIZTURES
Price each of the following varieties: Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c,3 2 02Z.:12c.3 }:1b. 16c.;.4 lb. 28¢.; Ib. 50c.
LIEST RADISHES MIXED—For family gardens,-all the-earliest, varieties.
SUMMER RADISHES MIXED—For family gardens I offer. a mixture of all summer varieties,
WINTER RADISHES MIXED—Seed of, the best
white, black and rose-skinned varieties, which
will produce all the best Radishes for autumn
and winter use.

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DELIOIOUS SQUASH GROWN FROM BUCKBEE’S SEEDS; "PRICES AND VARIETIES, PAGES 58 AND 59

58 H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

SUMMER AND S U ASH BUCKBEE’S | | 23, ounces for sty nate
EARLY FALL BEST running varieties, three to four

pounds in hills for an acre.

HE SQUASH is one of the most nutritious and valuable of 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 until the Summer sorts are again in condition, Plants are tender and
sensitive to cold, and planting must be delayed until settled warm weather, 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 four to six feet apart each way,
and the Winter sorts eight to ten; three plants are sufficient for a hill.

PINEAPPLE COCOANUT

Fine for Summer The most beautiful of all Squashes. Great
and Fall. Flesh is bearer Wexe sige Seabee Dey vee ee
tale ” ; and we avored,. (ery desirable tor all pur-
thick, creamy white | roses, Pkt. 3c.; OZ. 8¢.; 2 0%. 16¢.; 2 Ib.
and of the richest fla- | 25¢.; 3.1b. 40c.; Ib. 75¢.
vor. Exceedingly pro-

ductive, and gives DER WING

the best satisfaction Famous new variety, originally obtained
for all purposes. | from China. It has a hard, thick shell, which

Pkt. 3c.: oz. 8c.: 2 | is completely covered with warts. One of the
- sen «41h one. | best keepers. Flesh of a beautiful creamy
0Z. 15¢.; 4 Ib. 25¢.3 | color and of superior flavor. Pkt. 4c.; oz.
4 Ib. 40c.; lb. 75c. | 8c.; 202. 15¢.; 4 1b. 28e.; 4 1b. 50c.; 1b. 90c.

COCOZELLE

Fine new early variety. A remarkable fea-
ture 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. A valuable addition
to the veg-
etable gar-
den. Pkt.
4c.; 0Z.8¢.;
2 Oz. 15c.
2 Ib. 25c.
31b. 40c.
Ib. 75¢c.

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PERFECT GEM

This variety is equally desirable either as a
Summer or Winter Squash, and in every respect
is true to its name—a
perfect gem. Every-
body who has grown
and used it speaks in
the highest terms of
its many good quali-
ties. Wonderfully pro-
| ductive. Flesh fine-
| grained, and cooks dry
and sweet. Rich, de-
icious flavor. PEt.

NEW TURBAN

A distinct and valuable Fall and Winter
variety. Flesh is dry, sweet and thick, of a
bright orange color, and its keeping qualities
are admirable. It will please you. PKt.
4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 0Z. 15c.; 4 lh. 28¢.; 4 Ib.
&5c.; lb. $1.00.

BAY STATE

New variety, large size, extremely solid,
heavy weight. In color it is dark green, has
thick shell, fine, dry, thick flesh of sweet fla-
vor, of a beautiful bright golden color; fine
grained; very handsome. An excellent
keeper. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 0zZ. 15c.; 4 1b.
28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; lb. $1.00.

PIKE’S PEAK, or SIBLEY
One of the best keepers, of the finest quality.
Flesh solid, thick, sweet; orange color. Pkt.
4c.; 0Z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; + lb. 28c.; 4 Ib. 55c.;
Ib. $1.00.

NEW DELICATA BUCKBEE’S NEW GIANT

Extremely early, very prolific, the ground color being ela aaa So en
splashed and striped with very dark green. The quality is ie experience st t ie 2 hes
rich and dry. Although of small size, this variety is wonder- | CUStomers proves 1t Lo OneaS

£ 5 A F the best Summer Squashes. Twice
fully solid and heavy, the seed EaeeS eee ae win aliede ea ghelondinnnelaaalicnesk!

: - | It is more warty andearlier. This

Siprae ree * Pee een combination makes it the most de-

4 1p *40c Yip 75c saeee son EEE pares Bi pryaie

zs z z = ; «, 2 OZ
GIANT SUMMER ! feos 4 Aye eR a

eS - . is
STRAIGHTNECK aie, + Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; 1b
A splendid new vari- GIANT WHITE

ety having all the good | suMMER CROOKNECK
features of the old reli- ; 3 ‘
able Golden Crookneck, This beautiful sort is
= differing only by having the result of years of
—— : a straight neck. Pkt. | careful breeding and se-

1 4c.; oz. 8¢.; 2 oz. 15c.; Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 4Cc.; lb. 75c. lection, and it is now one

f th t is-
EARLY YELLOW, or GOLDEN CROOKNECK | 0! the most fixed and dis-

Favorite with market gardeners and private planters. Of |- itis sim-
dwarf, bushy habit and ecteniols productive. Flesh creamy sae Paper Caw
yellow, dry, and of the most agreeable flavor. One" ofthe mest Summer Crookneck, but of
“eee oe ee ey varieties, | 2 beautiful ivory white col-
Piet ve - op, | Of and unsurpassed in
7olskeene Jane quality. We recommend this sort
1 1p. 20c.: 3 Ib. | 35 the most beautiful and one of
a5¢.: 1b BOA the very best of the Summer varie-

Baw bp ties. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4
lb. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; Ib. 75c.

Ne

MAMMOTH EARLY GOLDEN CUSTARD

Or Early Yellow Bush, Scalloped
Standard early Summer variety, nice to use in its green
state and valuable for making pies when it has attained full
size. The golden yellow. color makes it very attractive.
\ PKt. 3c.; oz. 7¢,; 2.02. 12c,; + Ib. 20c.; 4 1b. 35¢.; Ib. 60c.;

BUCKBEE’S NEW MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH
Scalloped or Improved Patty-Pan
Great improvement over the Early White Bush. Very
uniform in shape and wonderfully prolific. Fit to use very
4% early, of a beautiful white color, and grows to a large size— =
\ Pn On) ! twelve to fifteen inches across. Valuable alike for family =
(li mf / and market purposes. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4.1b.
ea teYy! §=—25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; 1b. 75c.

a

BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH

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.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15¢c.; 4 lb. 25c.; 4 1b. 40c.; Ib. 75c.

EARLY WHITE BUSH, SCALLOPED or PATTY-PAN
Highly esteemed early variety, largely grown for first early crop.
Hard texture of the rind makes it well suited for shipping, Very pro-
ductive, and valuable alike for family and market purposes. Pkt. 3c.;
oz. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; lb. 60c.

Miss Myrtle M. Thompson, Coal, Missouri: “I wish to say
a few words in praise of Buckbee’s Seeds, and your promptness
tn filling orders, however small. Thanks for the extras. Monte
Cristo Water Melon, Christmas King Cabbage and New Queen
Cabbage are the best we ever had. The Garden Lemon and
Mango Melon are most excellent.”

SEE PAGE 83 FOR THE MANGO MELON MISS THOMPSON PRAISES IN THE ABOVE LETTER
LS

&. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 59

WORLD-BEATING
FALL AND WINTER

CHILIAN GIANT
The Heavyweight of the Squash Family

ee = The Largest of All. I can
justly claim to have the best
strain of this variety in the
market; certainly there is no
better. 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 good, very nutritious,
making it exceptionally valu-
able for all family and market
purposes. Its size makes it
rofitable to grow for stock
fosding: also. Pkt. 4¢.; 02.
15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; + Ib. 40c.;
4 lb, 75c.; lb. $1.35.

=——

CHILIAN GIANT

NEW GOLDEN HUBBARD

Justly Popular Wherever and Whenever Grown

This is a True Hubbard Squash, Except in Color, which is
Bright Golden. The vine is a vigorous, but not rampant, grower, and
wonderfully productive, expending the energy derived from liberal fer-
tilizing in the production of an increased number rather than of over-
grown and coarse frurts, as some varieties are apt to do. It ripens its
crop very early and uniformly, thus making it a certain cropper. The
fruits are very uniform in size,
weighing from six to eight
pounds, and in shape are like the

ubbard. Though maturing
early they are wonderfully long
keepers, so they can be held over
in good condition for Spring use.
The shell is warty, hard and
strong, and ‘a very beautiful
orange red color, except fora bit
of olive green on the blossom end.
The flesh is a deep orange, and
uniformly so to the rind, never
having the green tinge so objec-
tionable in other sorts. It cooks
very dry, fine grained and good
SE i hs Se flavored. We believe this is the

NEW GOLDEN HUBBARD best Fall and Winter sort yet
introduced. and that it deserves

to and will become a most popular variety. It certainly has no superior
as a table Squash. Send to Buckbee for the best seed. Pkt. 5c.;

oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib. S5c.; lb. $1.00.

OR MARBLEHEAD

The Famous
Standard Variety.
Without question this
is one of the best Fall
and. Winter varieties.
Flesh bright, cream
yellow, fine grained,
very dry, sweet and
delightfully flavored ;
keeps splendidly
throughout the Winter.
Splendid for all pur-

oses. Send to Buck-
ee for the best seed.
Pkt. 4c.; 02z. 8c.; 2
oz. 15c.; 4 1b. 28c.;
34 Ib. 50c.; lb. 90c.

BLUE HUBBARD

EARLY PROLIFIC ORANGE MARROW

Its distinetive feature, and the one which gives it the greatest and
most widespread popularity, is its earliness. It is at least ten days
earlier than any other long-keeping sort. It grows as large as the Hub-
bard, and is of a good quality. It is in season from September to Jan-
uary, and is the most salabie kind during that time in the market.

his is owing to its smooth and handsome shape, good size and eréamy
orange skin. We know that it will satisfy all. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 7¢e.; 2.02.
12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 lb. 35c.; lb. 60c.

BOSTON MARROW

A desirable Fall and Winter variety, very popular everywhere. Of
oval form; skin thin; when ripe bright orange mottled with light cream
color; flesh rich salmon ellow, fine grained, and for sweetness and ex-
cellence unsurpassed, We have an unusually good stock of this sort.
Pkt, 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 22c.; 4 1b. 40c.; lh. 70c.

SQUASH

BUCKBEE VARIETIES
OF SUPERIOR WORTH

NEW FORDHOOK

Fine Winter variety of recent introduction. Color bright yellow
shade outside and lighter shade inside; flesh dry and sweet and keeps
perfectly sound until Spring. It is a strong, rapid grower and immensely
productive. The meat is thick and delicious. Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 8¢.; 2 oz.
15c.; 4 lb. 28c.; 4 lb. 65c.; lb. $1.00.

CHICAGO WARTED
HUBBARD

The Leader in Many Mar-
kets. Our strain of the aboye will
produce what we consider the Ideal

ubbard for home or for market.
For thirty or forty years this Squash
has ranked first for a winter keeper.
It is shipped thousands of miles in car-load lots from West to Hast
every year. With the growing of it in a large way it was found that
the largest, heaviest, dark, rough-skinned specimens are most valuable
and most salable. Choicest stock seed of our own growing. Send to
Buckbee for the best seed. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; } Ib.
28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.;. 1b. 90c.

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED HUBBARD

Famous American Standard Winter Squash

The Grand Old Favorite.
mous variety, and one of the best Winter Squashes.
yellow, fine grained
very dry, sweet and
rich flavored. Keeps
perfectly good
throughout the Win-
ter. Beils or bakes
exceedingly dry, and
is esteemed by many
to be as good baked
as a Sweet Potato.
Our stock is most
carefully selected
with regard to qual-
ity of the flesh and
color and wartiness
of the shell, but. the
latter _ peculiarities
are largely deter-
mined by the soils in
which the Squashes
are raised. Our cus-
tomers can plant this
variety in perfect
confidence that every. fruit, will be a pure Hubbard.

This is a superior selection of this fa-
Flesh bright orange

Send to Buck-
bee for the best seed. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 02. 15c.; + lb. 28c.; 4 1b.
55c.; lb. $1 00.

FAXON’S NEW
BRAZILIAN

It is remarkably prolific in ,
habit; quality dry and rich, with-
out regard to the size, coloring or §
time of ripening of the fruit— \
something entirely different in
this respect from anyother Squash. | '
Its valuable points are earliness,
long-keeping and high table :
qualities. We are recommend- ‘
ing it to all for general use in the
home garden. PEt. 4¢.; 02. 8¢.3
2 oz. 15c.; 1 Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.;
Ib. 90c.

FAXON’S NEW BRAZILIAN

MARKET GARDENERS, AS WELL AS HOME GARDEN-
ERS, WILL FIND IN THIS GUIDE:

The Best Beans The Best Radishes
The Best Cabbage The Best Tomatoes
The Best Carrots The Best Celery

The Best of Everything in Garden Seeds

R. W. Stegall, Warren Plains, N. C.:—''I have ordered a great

many seeds from Buckbee and they have given perfect satisfac-

tion. Wiaill.do,all I can to get new customers for Buckbee.”’

BUCKBEE’S BEEFSTEAK TOMATO LEADS THE WORLD FOR QUALITY AND SIZE

60 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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One Ounce of Seed to 100 Feet

of Drill; 8 Pounds to the Acre.

SALSIFY

CULTURE: Plant and care for it the same as Parsnips. Nothing difficult or mysterious about it.

B 22 iif
CASTLES EL 1 e (LITT 772 eS LI 21 t tA

German, HAPeRWURZEL; French, Saxsiris;
cl Spanish, Satsrr Biamco,.

Do not leave roots in the ground too late in

the spring, as they sprout and soon deteriorate, but théy may be left all winter without damage. Flavor strongly resembles that of the oyster after

cooked, +
BUCKBEE’S ALL AMERICA.
By Far the Very Best Salsify.

A truly American variety of the highest merit. Offered last yéar
for the first time, and sprang-into immediate popularity. The ‘long,
white tapering roots are of the most superior quality, ‘excelling by far
any variety now on the market. My seed is limited this yearand I advise
Sor eters: Pkt. 10¢.; 02. 20c.; 2 oz. 30c.; } lb. 50c:; 4 Ib. 80c:;

Easily Grown. Makes Fine Soup. -

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.

ne. may commence cutting in 2 or 8 months and-plants will continue
bearing for 3 or 4 years.

Hardy; Wholesome; Palatable.
Makes a Delicious Dish of Greens.

CULTURE } ; j

Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better. Sow
in drills one foot apart, and commence thinning out the plants when the
leaves are 1 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-
tion of leaves or straw, but in the Southern states no protection is neces-
sary, and they will continue their growth most all winter.

Buckbee’s New Long Standing—An improved round-seeded’ strain
of excellent merit, having all the good qualities of the ordinary sorts
and continuing in condition for use much Jonger, ‘The leaves jare
smooth and very dark rich green. Cannot be beat for market and
family purposes. Pkt. 5¢c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 12¢.; 4 Ib. 15c.; 4 Ih.
25c.; Ib. 40c.; 4 lbs. $1.50, postpaid.

Victoria—A new sort which is quick to mature, and forms a very large,
exceedingly thick leaf, which is somewhat savoyed in the ‘center.
It remains in use much longer than most kinds, and cannot fail to

SPINAC

DO NOT FORGET THE MANY BARGAIN OFFERS ON PRECEDING PAGES. READ THEM AGAIN

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.

_ Of extra large size, in every ‘way preferable to the older varieties,
being larger, strongér growing, and less liable to branch. Invaluable to
pone gardeners. ‘PKt,'4c.; 0z.'10c.; 2 oz. 16¢.; } lb. 30c.; 4 1b. 50c.;

LONG WHITE.
This is a well-known and standard variety that has stood the test

- of time. PEt, 3c.; ‘OZ. 8¢.; 2'0z. 15¢.; + lb. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; lb. 70c.

Ss O R R EK L df German, Siumeawerwen: French, OSEILLE.

Large-Leaved Garden—The. best garden variety, having large
pale green-leaves of fine quality, Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10¢e.; 2 oz. 16c.; 4 1b.
28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; 1b. 90¢..« 6 Pt :

' German, Spinat; French, Eprnarp; Spanish, Esprvaco.
An ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill—10 to 12 Ibs. in
drills per acre.

please whether grown for market or in the private garden. Pkt.
2c:; 0%. 4c.; 2 oz. 7¢e.; } Ib. 10¢.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 1b. 30c.; 4 lbs. $1.00.
Improved Round Summer Broadleaf—This variety is generally
preferred for early spring sowing, and is the most popular with our
market gardeners.''.The leaves are large, thick, and fleshy; though
not' quite as hardy -as the Prickly Winter, it stands the winter
very well: Pkt) 2c.; oz. 4e.; 2 oz. 7¢.; + 1b. 10c.; 4 1b. 18¢.; Ib.
30c.; 41bs. $1.00; postpaid.

Other Varieties—I can also supply the following new and standard.
varieties of Spinach, which are too well known to require extended
descriptions, at the uniform price, postpaid, as follows: Pkt. 2c.;
0z. 4C.;,2 0Z. 7c.; + lb. 10c.; 4 lb. 18c.; lb. 30c.; 4 Ibs. $1.00.
Bloomsdale Savoy-Leaved—Great for autumn sowing.
Monstrous .Virofiay—Profuse yielder, large leaves.

Improved Thick Leaved—Splendid market sort.
Prickly Seeded—Small leaves, quite hardy, =
Prickly Seéded Winter—Hardy. Excellent for fall sowing.

H. W. BUCKBEE,

Tomato; also known as Maule’s $1,600 Tomato.
erage weight is not less than twelve ounces.

| roductive, and early for so large a Tomato.
arge,. rough, solid, with few seeds. Pkt. 4c.; 02. 18c.;
2 oz. 35c:; + lb. 60¢e.5 4 1b. $1.10; Ib. $2.00.

THE NEW STONE—BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED STRAIN

—The Tomato for a Main Crop—Choicest. seed.
i call this the king of the Livingston kinds, which are the
; best type of large, smooth, solid, ‘‘beefy’’ Tomatoes.
If asked to Select one main crop market sort we advise
.this. Color fine scarlet, stem set high, core small. and
i ‘shallow, so that little is lost when it is taken out of the
fruit before slicing. If in doubt, buy the New Stone
for market or home use.
| 30c.; 4. 1b. 50c.; 4 Ib. 90c.; lb. $1.75.

|| BUCKBEE’S SNOWBALL—Grand variety. Pearly white’
excellent flavor; great yielder, None better for tables
pickling and canning purposes. Pkt. 5c.; 02. 25c.

BUCKBEE’S GOLDEN
PRIZE—New golden yellow
sort. Plesh thick and of
extra quality. Grows in
clusters. “Produces enor-
mous crops. Even if you
should be prejudiced against
a yellow sort, this will please
you, Pkt. 5c.; 0Z. 20c.; 2
oz. 35c.; } 1b. 60c.; 41h.
$1.10; lb. $2.00.

B BUCKBEE’S TREE,or STA-
sects TION TOMATO — Grows
* onan upright stalk; requires
no support; always stands
up like a tree, Fruit solid,
great_keeper, very best. fla-
vor. Ideal variety for family,
market and canning. Pkt.
6c.; $ oz. 25c.;, oz. 40c,; 2
0z. 75c.; 4:1b: $1.25.

‘BUCKBER’S TREE or
“STATION TOMATO

= ee =
PONDEROSA, or HENDERSON’S No. 400
MIKADO, or TURNER’S HYBRID—Often called Potato-Leaved
Very large purple
Tomato, weighing as much as twenty-eight ounces, while the ay-
Vines large, coarse-
growing, with leaves entire, like those of a Potato plant.
Fruit extremely

Pkt. 8c.3 OZ. 16c:5°2 OZ. -

ROCKFORD,

ILLINOIS.

——————————————

Very
the name of Cape Gooseberry.

the following very reasonable prices:

, Pkt.
Atlantic Prize... 72)... 46. sane. 4c.
Livingston’s Favorite ............ 3C.
ROY al ed eee oe 4e.
Perfectipn Veh cal. a ee 4c.
Trophy, Improved Large Red... .. 3¢e.
Livingston’s New Magnus........ Ae.
TEnotumy sean ee Lae 4c.
Buckeye’ State... c.g. cca 4c.

Henderson’s Crimson Cushion.. ..5c.

Optimus? 220s OS aris. Ae, Se 3c.
New Imperial)... 2.62 025... casa! 4c.
Dwari Aristocrat...........4.55, 4c.
Paragon si 20h, Bk eo Oe
Thorburn’s Longkeeper........... Ac.
Farly Michigan 292). . eel 4c.
New Early Freedom?’ ))... 05.0.5! 4c.
Burpee’s Combination:!.......... 4c.
Fordhook Fancys: f2022 320.5. 0 4c.
Fordhook, First? 3.25 dia.) eae ae 4c.
Bond’s Early Minnesota.....°..... 3e.
New Success: .. conten... 2508) 4c.
Honor Bright aowss wed... 2. 2 4c.
New Rose. Peach....0/.5......0.2. 3c.
New Purple Peach. .)0).......¢.-. 3c.
New Yellow Peach.........2..20.. Se.
BOG ReOar yi eras pak iicloss oieile.\= AIA
VEMOW POAT ce ceiais pus eects = © SHE 3c.
ROG PUN a ec yvees easiness Mee 3c.
MELLOW PU ei er ae 2 SR 3c.
REG CHEFTYG sites srschains cael AA deals 3c.
YWellow, Cherty |. yoy... ee eect 3c.
MECGLGUTLaMGn nr cacao 8c.

BUCKBEE’S TOMATOES ARE JUST WHAT THEY ARE REPRESENTED TO

BE.

* STRAWBERRY LOMATO

61

TOMATOES ~

Standard, Reliable, New
and Old Varieties

PONDEROSA

or Henderson’s No. .400

Shape Perfect, Size Mas-
sive, Extra Prolific,
Early and Late,
Quality High
Monster Tomatoes, often
| weighing two to three pounds
each; rich, bright) crimson;
solid) meat; exceptionally |
free from seed; delicious, fla-
vor, raw or cooked; a single
Tomato enough for a meal.
Very desirable for family and
market purposes, kt. 5c.;
0Z. 25c.; 2 02. 60¢.; 4 lb.
\ $1.00; 41. $1.75; 1b. $3.00.

LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY
—I have been perfecting
this to a larger, smoother
fruit than the “original
stock, and think J have
made it the smoothest and
best of the large purple
sorts. Vines large, vig-
orous, and heavy bearers;
fruit large, uniform, very
smooth, color purplish }
pink, flesh light pink, ex-
cellent. flavor. Pkt. 3c.;
0Z. 16¢.; 2 02.30c.; + lb.
50c.; 4.1b. 90c.; 1b..91.75.

: MANSFIELD TREE, or |
'* MAMMOTH PRIZE—
One of the: largest To- }
matoes grown; possesses. |
every good. quality to be
foundin a Tomato. Speci-

. Mens often weigh. three. |
pounds, Almost. seedless.. |

Jines often attain the
height of fifteen feet. |
Fruit very highly colored,

smooth. One of the very
best’ table’ and > market
sorts. | Pkt. 6¢e.;.4.0z. |
20¢.; 02. 35e.

NEW STRAWBERRY
TOMATO, or WiN-
TER CHERRY — Some-

times called Husk

Tomato and Ground Cherry... Grows in a husk; excellent for preserves;
will. keep within. husk all Winter; sweet-flavored, small, yellow fruits.
Make ayhandsome dessert dish, while the'flavor makes'them popular. Ten
plants in our trial grounds yielded a bushel of fruit.
every way better than. a similar variety advertised as.a novelty under
Pkt. 4c.; oz. 25c.

——— annammimanmeniinnl
Tt can also supply the following new and standard varieties of To-
mato, which are too well known to. re

Much earlier and

quire extended descriptions, at

2 OZ. 04 Wb. dlbs) The
30c. §5c.02$1.00 $1.90
30c. 50c. 90 1.75
30c. 50c. 90. 1.75
30c. 50c. 90 1.75
30c. 50c. 90 1.75
30c. 55¢e.' 1.00 -1,90
30c. 50c. 90 1.75
30c., 55c. 1,00

30c. 50c. 90 81.75
30c. 50c. 90. 1.75
45¢. 80c.

20c. 50c. .90 -75
20¢, 50c, 90 1.75
35c. 60c. 1.10 2.00
35¢c. 60c. 1.10 2.00

or GROUND CHERRY
TRY THEM

62 iH. W. BUCKBEE, EOCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

BUCKBEE’S ALL-RELIABLE TOMATO SEED

A

—==

BUCKBEE’S EARLIEST MARKET |

A variety bearing fruit which in size, shape, color, solidity and quality compares favorably with the noted later kinds, and by repeated trials at
Rockford Seed Farms and elsewhere, has demonstrated that it ripens up a larger portion of its crop the earliest of any variety. liest Good
Tomato. Gardeners and Tomato fanciers will readily see the advantage obtained over their competitors by growing Buckbee’s Earliest Market.
We do not hesitate to pronounce it the largest, smoothest, best flavored and highest colored extra early Tomato. Vine medium size, leaved just
enough to protect the fruit, which is produced in abundant clusters, reasonably low down on the stem and ripening all together. Those who
desire a variety of this description, either for family or market purposes, will find this variety what they want. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. 20c.; oz. 35c.
2 oz. 60c.; 1 lb. $1.00; 4 1b. $1.75; Ib. $3.00.

BUCKBEE’S SPOT. CASH—The Latest Success in Tomatoes

A variety introduced by us, and we believe the best table Tomato, at least as far as quality is concerned. Vine medium size, but vigorous,
healthy and productive. Although not represented as a first early sort, many of our customers report that they have obtained ripe fruit from this
as early as from any sort, and it proves to be one of the best varieties known for forcing. Fruit medium sized, oval, very smooth and of exceed-
ingly 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 entirely free froni the hard spots found in so many others, The Spot Cash is not only one of the best for home use
and for market, but one of the best canning Tomatoes. Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00.

BUCKBEE’S PROSPERITY

Grand variety. Accurately illustrated on page 32A of this catalogue, by a handsome painting from Nature. Be sure to look
atit. Prosperity is a Tomato of sterling worth; one that is bound to please. ITIS EARLY. IT IS A SPLENDID KEEPER. IT
IS AN ENORMOUS YIELDER. COLOR BRIGHT RED. I consider Prosperity to be practically invaluable for the home garden,
market garden, or for shipping purposes. It has fine size combined with superb quality, and is destined to remain immensely
popular. Now offered in this catalogue for the first time. Prices as long as the supply of Seed lasts (and no one but Buckbee
can furnish Prosperity Seed): Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.; 34 oz. 35c.; oz. 60c.; 2 oz. $1.10; 44 Ib. $2.00.

SPARK’S NEW EARLIANA EARLY ACME
An extremely smooth, bright red Tomato of good size and flavor. One of the earliest and handsomest varieties. Mediwm size; per- |)
Is among the very first ready for market. I offer seed grown from selec- fectly smooth and regular; very solid fruit, borne profusely. Dark red ;
ted stock only. Pkt. 5c.; 4 0z. 20c.; 0Z. 35c.; 2 oz. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.00; with purplish tint. arly Acme will please every grower. PKt. 3c.; ||
4 1b $1.75; Ib. $3.00. Oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; i Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; 1b. $1.50. |
EARLY DWARF CHAMPION MATCHLESS |
The dwarf habit and upright tree-like growth permit close planting. This is the best large-fruited standard bright-red Tomato.

Hard to beat for home use. Color purplish pink. Fruit smooth, sym- yr original strain has been critically selected and developed by us for
metrical, solid and meaty. A deservedly great favorite. ‘Those who . niore than ten years. This selection has vastly improved the fruit, but
grow Tomato plants to sell will find Early Dwarf Champion highly prof- ~ greatly reduced the yie.d of seed, and our superb strain should not be
itable, the compact growth of the young plants commending them to _ Compared with seed of this variety commonly offered at a low price.

buyers. Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 20c.; 2 oz. 35¢.; + Ib. 60. Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 18c.; 2 oz. 30¢c.; 4 1b. 50c.; 3 Ib. 90c.; Ib. $1.75.

sur svrrorme 2 OMATOES

PARTICULARLY characterized by their upright growth, and eclipsing all others in
productiveness. _The uniform price of each of the following varieties is:
kt. 10c.; 3 oz. 25c.; oz. 40c.; 2 oz. 75e.; 4 1b. $1.25.

BUCKBEE’S WORLD’S FAIR :

A wonderful sort. Color of the fruit isa beautiful golden yellow shade, the, richest
shade by far yet attained by any variety. The superior flavor of the yellow vanetiesis
bringing them into*favor as table fruit, and those who think of the Yellow Tomato as the
rough fruit of the old yellow sort will be surprised at this smooth, beautiful sort, it being
the best of the yellow varieties, and of a fine and distinct flavor.

BUCKBEE’S COUNTY FAIR
This magnificent sort of my own introduction certainly is in the lead of all other To-
matoes. Particularly distinguished by their upright growth, never requtan any support,
but always standing up like a tree. In form and color the fruit resembles the Acme; it is
always symmetrical and attractive in appearance; the skin tough and the flesh solid; mpens

vell.
ze BUCKBEE’S STATE FAIR

Another self-supporting novelty. Foliage resembles Buckbee’s County Fair and might
be taken for this variety ifit were not for the color of its beautiful, ers At fruit, preferred
in many localities to the purple or rose colored varieties. Its size, solidity, productiveness,
smoothness, flayor of its fruit, etc., is unexcelled either for market, family or shipping.

Eee Il to give this trio of Setf-Supperting
ay ; ¥5 SS = SPECIAL OFFER No. S) 55 Toestee a trialt will send One Liberal acket
BUCKBEE’S SELF-SUPPORTING TOMATOES _ each of Buckbee’s County Fair, State Fair and World s Fair Tomatoes for only 20 cents.

SS ee
BUCKBEE’S TOMATOES HAVE BEEN LEADERS FOR YEARS. MUST BE BECAUSE THEY ARE THE BEST

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 68

THE WORLD’S ONE
UNBEATABLE TOMATO

For Exact Picture of this Wonderful Pro-
duction See Painting from Nature on
Page 32A of this Seed and Plant Guide.

NOTHING in the way of a Tomato Creation has
ever achieved, in so short a time, the tremendously
excellent reputation that has come to Buckbee’s
Beefsteak. Growers from every section of the wide
world have sent in unsolicited praise, and the tests
to which they have subjected it leave no room for
doubt that it has all the qualities required in a To-

mato. A nutshell description will suffice:

Matures Early, Handsome Color,

Hardy Grower, The Best Keeper,

A Splendid Shipper, Large Size.

Enormously Productive, Best of All.

My crop of seed the past season has not been so
large as I expected, owing to unfavorable Tomato
weather. owever, my seed (what there is of it,
and I expect to have enough to go around) is of ex-
tra fine quality.

My price to one and all for my own growth,
witbee northern grown pedigree stock seed
wi

10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.; 5 OF 35c.; oz. 60c.; }
Ib, $r00. 4 Ib. $3.50; lb. "$6.
Packets are liberal; Peet 100 seeds or more.

WHAT SOME OF MY CUS-
TOMERS SAY ABOUT
BUCKBEE’S BEEFSTEAK

Mrs, W. M. Curtis, Clay City,
Ky.: “Among my Beefsteak Toma-
toes was one that weighed @ pound

German, LIEBESAPFEL; French, TOMATE; Spanish, TOMATE
One Ounce of Seed for 1,500 Plants; 14 Ib. to Transplant for an Acre

CULTURE Tomatoes do best on light, warm, not over-rich soil, and success depends and three-quarters.”

upon securing a rapid, vigorous and unchecked growth during the early Mr. Jas. M. Bateman, Harrison-
part of the season. Sow in hotbeds from 6 to 8 weeks before they can be set out of doors, Mo.: “I ratsed Beefsteak | Tomatoes that
which is when danger from frost is past; when the plants have four leaves, transplant into
shallow boxes or cold frames, setting them 4 or 5 inches apart; give plenty of air and en-

were as large around as a saucer.’

Miss Leathie Davis, Nectar, Ala.:''My Beefsteak
5 . ‘ Tomatoes are the finest I ever saw; hey will weigh
deavor to secure a vigorous, but steady and healthy growth, so that at the time of setting a pound or more each, and were 1% inches around

in the open ground they will be strong and stocky. Even a slight check while the plants on July 15th.” 2
are small will materially diminish their productiveness. Set out of doors as. soon as danger Mrs. Wm. Steele, Genoa, N. Y.: The Beef-

from frost is over, but before doing so harden off the plants by gradually exposing them Reda Tomatoes were the largest tomatoes'‘I ever

to the night air and by the withdrawal of water until the wood becomes hard and the leaves aah ova asa identical with thousands of others
thick and of a dark green color. Transplant carefully and cultivate well as long as the vines in my correspondence files.
will permit. The fruit is improved in quality if the vines are tied to a trellis or to stakes.

A TOMATO NOVELTY BUCKBEE’S TOMATO SEED

7 6 = I grow from stocks carefully selected for seed pur-
FINE MIXED HYBRID TOMATO SEED—Something entirely new and unique. Pe abet and'saved for nothing else, at'my famous Rock.

An enthusiastic gardener has for several years past been crossing and recrossing all ford reed Farms. Imake no idle boast when I assure
sorts of the Tomato, both large and small, yellow, white and red, early and late. Every you th

known variety has been used—large, smooth, pear-shaped, plum-shaped, currant, fig, «No Better Seed ean he Pepitatione iieerake

peach, etc. The result is a most interesting mixture of all shapes, colors and sizes, the best grown. All the varieties I list are just what
from the very largest to the very smallest. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c. I represent them to be.

PEDIGREE TOBACCO SEED

WRITE FOR PRICES IN QUANTITY

SUMATRA—Vigorous sort of Spanish origin, producing cigar wrappers of the highest quality,
especially popular with Southern growers. Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 45c.

V. A—Very choice Cigar Variety grown from the finest seed imported from the ‘‘Vuelta
de Abajo” district in Cuba. Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 30c.

ae ees hE SEED LEAF—Very popular i in the Middle and Northern States, largely grown

roduce fillers: productive; robust habit. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 20c.

PERSI ROSE MUSCATELLE Finer than Muscatelle, and can be relied upon to make the

finest cigar stock. Pkt.

IMPROVED SWEET GRONOKO tend for first-class plug fillers, and makes,-when sun-cured,
the best natural chewing leaf. A favorite for the ‘‘Homespun” wherever known. Makes
an eastern filler unsurpassed. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 20c.

GENERAL GRANT—One of the finest, earliest and most popular kind for Cigars. Maturesasfar
north as Canada; leaves of large size. PKt. 4c.; 02. 35c.

IMPROVED WHITE BURLEY—This variety is especially valuable to manufacturers either for
cut or plug tobacco. It is often used for wrappers. Pkt. 4¢.; 02. 35c.

STERLING—One of the earliest; makes the silkiest of wrappers, brightest of ‘cutters and sweetest
of fillers. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 20c.

COMSTOCK SPANISH —Called by some Zimmer’s Spanish. One of the finest Cigar Tobaccos,
producing leaves of silky texture; grading very high for wrappers and fillers. Pkt. 4¢.; oz. 35c.

LACKS—Dark rich export leaf. Broad leaf, tough, fine fiber. On gray soils cures bright and
elastic; on dark soils rich and gummy. Known as Jesup or Beat All in some localities. Good
and reliable. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 25c.

BRADLEY BROAD LEAF—A popular variety for several types—export, manufacturing and
pears: A good, reliable variety and succeeds where yellow tobacco can be grown. Pkt.

. 20c.
= 2S 2 LITTLE ‘DUTCH—Popular variety, succeeds nicely in the Northern States. Valuable for all
TOBACCO purposes. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 25c.

SPLENDID MUSHROOMS ALL THE YEAR. FOR PARTICULARS REFER TO PAGE 42 THIS GUIDE

"G4 ‘EH. W. BUCEBEE, ROCEFORD, ILLINOIS.

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BUCKBEE’S EXTRA MARKET AND FAMILY VARIETIES

German, STrEcKRUBE; French, Navet; Spanish, Naso Comsn; Swedish, Roroa,
ONE OUNCE OF SEED FOR 250 FEET OF DRILL, TWO TO THREE POUNDS IN DRILLS FOR AN ACRE

HIS wholesome and agreeable vegetable:is most easily affected.in its form and flavor by soil, climate and mode of culture. There are a great
many varieties, but 1 have selected the following as best for the garden orfarm. Sow in drills 14 inches apart and + inch deep, or sow broad-
cast, but invetther case be sure and have 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 poorly flavored fruit. For springand summer crops it is important to get them

started very early so they may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather, when they soon become tough and strong. For fall and
main crop, sow in the Middle and Western states from the middle of July to the last of August, asdirected 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 im

barrels placed alongside the wall of a-coo! cellar, and cover them with sand and turf to keep them fresh. Another method is to put them in acellar

or dry pit, cover with straw and earth to the depth of 8 or 10 inches. Thus protected they will keep very well until spring. For feeding stock
in fall arid winfer 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. J cannot too earnestly commend farmers to increase their sowings largely, for no crop will prove more remunerative.
BUCKBEE’S RED, OR PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF NEW GOLDEN GLOBE ) ;
There is probably a larger amount of seed of this variety sown annu- Most delicious, and sweetest of all yellow fleshed Turnips; very
ally than any other Turnip. As a market variety, without doubt, the superior for all general purposes. PkKt. 4¢;. 0%. 6¢C.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 1b.
peer of all, . Shape is very well shown-in above cut. Has single tap 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c.
|} ,root and a bright purple top; leaves short and narrow, and grow erect : NEW WHITE EGG
en DE: be bullet Masures © oF om eels from sowing, PEt. 4.3 02. 6c.; This is certainly one of the very choicest and finest varieties; com- | |
Nae EEE A Ae EA CE EO en eee eee airioreaettion®, pik a2
- white skin, ey are always firm, solid and of sweet flavor. . 4c.5
.. Identical with the above in valuable qualities, differing only in 02. 6¢.; 2 0Z. 10c.;41b. 18¢.; 4 1b. 30c.; 1b. 50c. i
||| color, which is.a beautifulivory White. "Pkt.’3e.> oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10¢.; IMPROVED EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH
| z Tb, 15¢e.; 31h. ote ee oe SEVEN. TOP eee early gergen yaichycnd sgptygeench used. pte soot
: Cultivated extensively-and with profit in the South for the tops, aiid pati ce Pit 3c. ee ay oz. 10m ve ib. 7 ae 11b-25e.7 1b. 40c.
|| which are used, and are most excellent, for gfeens.’ Is very hardy, will e . 2 of = GLOBE 22 z
‘|. grow all winter, but will not produce a good root. . Hardy. keeps swell. _A ams? yet ee S ipthle for: faite Mand!
Pkt. 4c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18¢.; 4 1b. 30.; ib. 50c, : A very desirable globe-shaped variety, valuable for family and
, BUGEKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY CAMEO market. Pt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 0Z. 10c.; + lb. 15c.; 4. 1b. 25¢c.; Ib. 40c. | |
Another grand acquisition from the land of the Czar, identical with EARLY SIX WEEKS, OR SNOWBALL }
Buckbee’s @ardinalin every way excepi color, which is a beautiful pearl This excellent variety of Turnip is very tender and sweet; matures
eo ao pl ee a a yourorder. Pkt. 5c.;0z. 8c.; 2.02, in six weeks. PKt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4-1b. 30c.; Ib.
15c:; 4 1b. 20c.; 4 1b. 35c.; lb. 60c. 50c.

BUCKBEER’S EXTRA EARLY CARDINAL
Called by Some Scarlet Kashmyr—Greatest Turnip novelty ever offered. Very early variety, of magnificent shape, handsome ap-
pearance and wonderful Keeping qualities. Outside
skin brilliant cardinal ‘color. Tender and crisp. PEt.
5c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35e.; Ib. 60c.

cow HORN :

Sometimes called Long White. It is pure white
with a little shade of green on top. Well flavored and
of rapid growth. Fine for. Fall and early Winter use.
Bie Beat oz. 6c.; 2 0z. 10c.;.2 lb. 18c.; 4 1b. 30c.;

_p0c.

EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN
The tops of this variety grow very small and are
distinctly strap-leaved, growing very erect-and compact.
The roots are small and fat Turnip-shaped; skin purple
on top of the root, clear white below. Flesh white.
Most desirable sort for Soreine or planting outdoors.
b. 18¢.; 4 1b. 30e.; Ib.

5 Sl eeaer aaa am AG Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 oz, 10¢;; 4
BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY CAMEO 50c.

THERE’S NOTHING IN GARDEN, FIELD, VEGETABLE OR FLOWER SEEDS THAT BUCKBEE CANNOT SUPPLY

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 65

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’ RUTA BAGAS

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Pe eA SISTA a aE

“As compared with hay at $10 to $15 a ton I prefer
Ruta Bagas at $5 per ton.” So declares an eminent
authority on agriculture. No truer statement was ever
made. All reports prove that an average yield of 20 to 30
tons to the acre is common.

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C.eG. Kitchings, Rome, Georgia: ‘The

- seeds I bought of you last Spring gave
j satisfaction. I won two prizes at our

County Fair at Rome. I want to win

ere : i iy a prize at the State Fair next year and
} j . will want some of your best : varieties,
, such as ontons—large; Field Corn, Toma-

: toes and Pumpkins. Wishing Buckbee

Are you aware that Ruta Bagas, or Swedish Turnips, more and more success.

are among the most valuable root crops?

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 to bring quick money returns, GROW BUCK-
H BEE’S PRIZE WINNING RUTA BAGAS. Don’t wait until the last minute

before ordering your seed supply.

BUCKBEE’S. GIANT

| Prize winner everywhere. This’ magnificent Ruta Baga, which I first offered
_in 1890, is unquestionably the 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, beinz of frequent occurrence.
Bulbs are somewhat ovalin shape, slightly oblong and remain sound and good in-
‘definitely. Hlesh 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 Buckbee’s Giant Ruta
_Bagas for a number of years.. Find: them the best I have tried: In shape, size and
‘uniformity of growth away ahead of anything else.”’, Pkt..5c.; 02. 8¢.; 2 0z. 12¢c.;
' i db, 20¢.; 4. 1b. 35¢.; lb. 60c.

] A NEW MONARCH, or ELEPHANT

H It is very popular in England, and is certainly a grand variety; claimed to yield
larger roots and more to an acre than any other sort. Produces large, oval-shaped
roots, with small necks, relatively small tops; skin dark purple above ground,
yellow below. Flesh rich yellow, fine grained; of the-best quality. Is easy to har-
vest, Can be grown at less cost than others. #kt. 3c.; 02. 6c.; 2 0z. 9c.; 4 lb.
12c.; 4 ib. 20c.; lb. 35c.

pid IMPROVED PURPLE TOP YELLOW
§This magnificent Swede is the result of judicious selection; very hardy, pro-
ductive and nutritious. A large, purple top, yellow variety. Shape slightly oblong.
Produces heavy. weight per acre. Sweet and good keeper... Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2
oz. 9c.; ¢ 1b. 12c.; 4. 1b. 20c.; lb. 35c.

: BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH WHITE RUSSIAN
One of the grandest sorts. Grows very large with single’tap root, small top,
short neck. Strong constitution; certain cropper. Will stand hardest winters.
Produces-a very heavy weight per-acre, Keeps sound till late Spring: ~The best
Ruta Baga in cultivation. Pkt. 4ce.; 0z. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; + 1b. 18c.; 41. 30c.;1b.50c.

Wm: H. Schriver, Onset, Pa., sends a string 21 inches long, which is
the length of a Ruta Baga he raised from Buckbee’s Giant Seed, and says:
We raised a fine lot of them on POOR SOIL.”

Ii you are
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GROWERS IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION GIVE UNQUALIFIED PRAISE TO BUCKBEE SEEDS

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCEFORD, ILLINOIS.

BUCKBEE’S FAMOUS
GRASS SEEDS

MAKE A PERFECT LAWN

QUANTITIES TO USE

A standard weight bushel of Blue Grass, Red Top
and Lawn Grasses is 14 lbs.
i1-lb. package for 400 square feet.
5-lb. package for 2,000 square feet,
10-lb. bag for 4,000 square feet.
15-lb. bag for 6,000 square feet.
25-lb. bag for one-fourth acre.
50-lb. bag for one-half acre.
100-lb. bag for one acre.

A Lawn may be established either by ‘*sodding”’ or ‘*‘seed
ing.’’ The latter is not only much less expensive, but much
more satisfactory, as better ses can be thus obtained, and
the quality and variety of the grasses have a great deal to

do with the appearance and the permanency of the lawn,

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS
I shall be pleased to quote’special prices to golf clubs, insti-
tutions, parks and others who require Lawn Grass and Clover
Seeds in large quantities.

BUCKBEE’S GREAT GRASS SEED SPECIALTIES

Great care should be exercised in the selection of Grass Seed. The
various varieties which I offer on this page are used and endorsed by thousands

of the best authorities on grasses. There is nothing handsomer than a beautiful
lawn—there is nothing more certain to produce a beautiful green, grassy carpet than

Buckbee’s Grass Seed Specialties.

BUCKBEE’S WORLD’S FAIR PRIZE LAWN GPASS MIXTURE HAS NO EQUAL. MAKES THE MOST
.BEAUTIFUL LAWN. EASY TO GROW. AWARDED THE GREAT COLUMBIAN PRIZE AT CHICAGO
WORLD’S FAIR, 1898. ADDS TO ITS TREMENDOUS POPULARITY AS THE YEARS COME AND GO.

This famous Prize-winning Lawn Grass is made up of a most evenly balanced combination of native and foreign fine-leaved, deep-rooting
grasses that interweave and flourish in different soils and climates, showing each its best strength at seasons different from the others, and thus
keeping the lawn vigorous and green from winter’s end to winter’s next advent.

_.. Was awarded the great Columbian prize at the World’s Fair. This mixture was used by the World’s Fair authorities to produce the beau-

tiful lawns, which were one of the greatest features of the Fair. With ordinary care, anyone can, by using this mixture, secure a beautiful
lawn. Complete and explicit directions on ‘‘How to Make a Lawn’? accompany every package of this seed. The quantity table on this page
shows the amount of seed to plant in a, given area.

In small quantities, price, pestpaid, 4 Ib. 18c.; Ib. 30c. Larger quantities, by express or freight at buyer’s expense, 5 Ibs. $1.00;
15 ibs. $2.50; 25 lbs. $4.25; 50 lbs. $8.00; 100 lbs. $15.50.

VELVET GREEN MIXTURE ST. ANDREW’S SEED MIXTURE.

Is a careful selection of finer grasses which naturally thrive under the ee rerape pe pe ee aie eo Re EE
shade of trees or buildings. Especially suitable for ight sandy soil. It Greens. This St. Andrew’s Seed Mixture will be found unusually well
is a fine mixture for dooryards and small lawns. It will give splendid adapted for all purposes, an extremely close, velvety turf especially. It
results. | One pound is sufficient for a space of 400 square feet. Price, is prepared by me expressly for the best results for golf links, ete. This
postpaid; 4 lb. 15¢c.; Ib. 25¢.. By freight or express at_buyer’s mixture is used exclusively on the famous Del Monte Tennis and Cro-
expense, 5 Ibs. 90c.; 15 ibs. $2.35; 25 lbs. $3.75; 50 lbs. $7.25; 100 quet Grounds in California, the celebrated Albermarle Grounds in Ashe-
Ibs. $13.79. ville, N. C., and thousands of the most prominent places in the country.
Per 4 1b., postpaid, 20c.; 1b. 32¢c.; By freight or express at buyer’s
BUCKBEE’S SPECIAL MIXTURE FOR OUTLYING GROUNDS expense, 5 Ibs. $1.00; 15 Ibs. $2.85; 25 Ibs. $4.60; 50 Ibs. $9.00; 100

- a 3 5 ibs. $17.50.
And fair greens is another very excellent special mixture, prepared to $

produce a close, velvety and very enduring turf. It is a mixture of BUCKBEE’S SPECIAL MIXTURE FOR PUTTING GREENS
strictly perennial grasses, with an entire absence of clover of any de- Is prepared with special reference to securing the best results for this
scription. Sow from 50 to 60 pounds per acre fora new lawn orbowling purpose. It is unrivaled in its results. Price, postpaid, lb. 35c. At
eee 15 tsi 20 pbunds per Bere wall be sufficient to spre Sane vi buyer’s expense, 25 Ibs. $5.50; 100 lbs. $20.00.

rice, postpaid, 1b. 30c. uyer’s expense, S. $1.00; Se

pigEe 5 = BUCKBEE’S SELECTED WHITE CLOVER
LS Sol NSE SN acer ot | ee EE Is the best of the Clover family. Especially suitable to plant for pasture

_ or to sow for lawns in conrection witb the Blue Grass. It produces a
BUCKBEE’S KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS delightful, smooth and attractive surface; also makes excellent forage

ont or for bees. This choice variety, postpaid, per lb. 30c. At buyer’s

Pig ES EE I aa peasant a MY expensé, 5 Ibs. $1.10; 10 Ibs. $2.00. Write for prices on larger
quan es.

Many prefer this to a mixture of grasses, and the fact cannct be E BUCKBEE’S FANCY RED TOP, M
denied that a lawn of Blue Grass only is magnificent; it takes longer, | Well cleaned, makes a good poe nent grass and produces luxuriant
however, to get it established. Very desirable for wood lawns, pastures, growth on almost any soil. This is a great variety, and you should send
and especially excellent for winter pastures because of its thick, heavy your orders for it early, as it usually sells rapidly. Postpaid, Ib. 25c.
growth, Postpaid, lb. 25c. At buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. 90c.; 10 At buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. 80c.; 10 Ibs. $1.50. Write for prices
Ibs. $1 75. Write for prices on larger quantities. on larger quantities.

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BUCKBEE’S EXTRA SPECIAL LAWN FERTILIZER
ECONOMICAL, WONDERFULLY BENEFICIAL. MAKES THE LAWN STRONG AND KEEPS IT HEALTHY

Especially prepared to furnish nutriment for all varieties of Lawn Grass, which being voracious for nutriment will not thrive and hold its
dark green color and velyety appearance unless it be supplied with the best fertilizer. The lack of a good fertilizer is the reason there are so y
poor, rusty-looking, unsightly lawns. It is better than stable manure, because it acts quicker and is free from any waste. Use this Lawn Fer-
tilizer if you would have a beautiful and sturdy growth of grass. This fertilizer, used in connection with any one of my special Grass Seed Mix-
tures, will enable you to produce a perfect lawn. If you have a lawn in fair condition, rake off dead leaves and grass in the early spring. Scatter
some of the Fertilizer broadcast over the surface, using in connection a little of Buckbee’s World’s Fair Mixture on the thin spots, and the results
will well repay you. The grass can be kept luxuriant throughout-the season with a little care. Never make the first application of Fertilizer except
in the early spring. Price, postpaid, ib. 20c. By freight or express at buyer’s expense, 5 Ibs. 30c.; 10 lbs. 50c.; 25 lbs. $1.00; 50
Ibs. $1.59; 100 lbs. $2.75.

HOW TO MAKE A LAWN. LAWN GRASS MIXTURES.

Complete directions for this important but not difficult work are May be offered at lower prices—though I doubtit. Ican assure every
given in full in my new pamphlet, which I take great pleasure in send- buyer, however, that what I offer is known to be thoroughly reliable
ing Free with every package of Lawn Seed. ana worth far more than I ask for it.

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PRICES AT BUCKBEE’S ARE ALWAYS THE LOWEST. SEEDS ARE ALWAYS THE BEST

~

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 67

IRA HATIEN TATA HAM MM AAA HAN I Mm Fin
ida ia CACHE, yt i Hilt Kt ie

REPUTATION IS WORLD-WIDE

EARLY, AND THE HARDIEST,
HEALTHIEST OAT EVER GROWN

CARDINAL POINTS OF THE FAMOUS QUAKER OATS

ONE—YIELD—A great natural yielder. Thousands of our customers report yields of 100 bushels per
acre. When anyone beats that, on a farm, ask for the proof.

TWO—DROUGHT-PROOF—Matures so early that the crop can be gathered before the dry summer
weather sets in—seemingly withstands all elements of weather,

THREE— QUALIT Y—No variety can excel it in superior quality; it makes better oatmeal than any other
sort—all millers prefer it to any other variety.

FOUR—COLOR—The color is extremely beautiful at all times, which aids to sell it readily at an advance
price in every market. The Famous Quaker Oats grade No. 1 every time.

FIVE—STRENGTH—This, as every Oat grower appreciates, is one of the essential points in a good Oat.
Quaker Oats never lodge and will withstand stronger winds and storms than any other variety.

SIXTH—COST—Every Oat grower knows what it costs to save a bushel of Stock Seed Oats and we are
asked thousands of times each season why we can sell Buckbee’s Seed Oats so cheap. It is only by growing them our-
selves in such large quantities that we are able to sell them to our customers, who appreciate good seeds, so cheaply.
The mere cost of seed to plant an acre is not a drop in the bucket to what you make on your crop.

GROWERS
OF. OAS

who place their reliance on Buckbee’s |
World-Beating Stock Seed are known
among their neighbors as men who }
wear the famous Quaker Oats Smile

“THE SMILE THAT
WON’T COME OFF.”’

EIGHTH TO ONE HUNDREDTH—We could enumerate fully this number |
of additional Cardinal Points wherein the Quaker Oats excel others, but Buckbee’s |
customers know from experience when a seed of any description is offered by Buckbee |
that it can be banked upon as right up to what it is represented to be.

Quaker Oats never weigh less than 40 pounds per struck bushel measure, and
nine times out of ten, from 44 to 49 pounds per bushel.

QUAKER OATS ARE THE HARDIEST
FIRST AND LAS AND HEALTHIEST OATS IN EXIST.

ENCE. Straw is strong, stiff and free from rust. The grain is the heaviest |

IMPORTANT.

vay | Prices on all Farm Seeds are }
100 bushels or more per acre under average conditions, For absolute satis- | subject to change witnout notice.

| faction, plant only ‘‘Quaker Oats.’’ Send to Buckhee for choicest Stock |. But Remember—If prices arn
lI | LOWER the day your order is received,

Seed. more seed will be added; if uraumr,
| the amount will be decreased.

Safest Way—Send me list of your
wants, with exact quantities, and, by
return mail, I will quote you Low-
est Market Prices.

known; bright as a new silver doilar. Wonderful yielder, producing from }

PRICE TO ONE AND ALL AS LONG AS MY STOCK SEED LASTS: Postpaid, 4 Ib.
20c.; 1b. 35c. By freight or express at buyer’s expense, 4 bu. 30c.; } bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 80c.;
bu. $1.60; 2 bu. $2.90; 5 bu. or more at $1.35 per bu.

MAKE SUCCESS SURER THIS YEAR BY PLANTING BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE SEEDS”

68 EH. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

Buckbee’s|
ILLINOIS)

The Astonishing Agricultural Intro-
Gguction of this Generation. Opened a
New Era of Profitable Oat Growing
Throughout the Entire Country. In-
trodu ed and Became Famous Solely
om Merit. *

This great Oat is the result of successful
selection and< hybridizing. Bred for sowing
on the rich soils 0° the Prairie States. So that
there would be strong straw to carry the
heavy grain. Everyone knows how much
that. means, Its great points:

Type Well Fixed.

Grain Large and Weighty.

Straw Very Heavy and of Good Length.

Extremely Early.

*Panicles Large and Open. f

The noted agriculturist, J. H. Beagley, of
Champaign County, Ill., an undisputed au-
thority, says: ‘“‘Your new Oat, ‘Illinois,’
yielded more the past season than the Lincoln
and other well-known varieties.” It is an
ideal sort.for any soil; will positively not lodge,
nor rust, and nothing short of 4 cyclone will
get it down. My trials show yields of over
100 bushels to the acre, with not a single favor-
able season. My seed stock weighs over 40
lbs, per struck bushel.

Prices, postpaid, 4 lb. 18¢.;.1b. 30c. By
express or freight at buyer’s expense,
2 bu. 25c.; 4 bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 70c.; bu. $1.25;
2 bu. $2.40; 5 bu. or more at $1.10 per bu.

REMEMBER THAT I CONTROL THE
ENTIRE STOCK OF ILLINOIS OAT SEED

EARLY BLACK PROLIFIC THE LINCOLN

: ; : Stands Well. Rust-Proof. Heavy Yielder
Heaviest Cropping Variety of Black Oats e Reports from practical farmers show that the yield"of the Lincoln
F : is;quite heavy, running to 100 bushels or over. . Many growers favor it
Tests made by many progressive farmers convince them that these ecause its heavy grain and thin hull render it almost unsurpassed for
Black Qats are more reliable croppers than white Oats. At all events, feeding purposes and for the manufacture of oatmeal. It stands up ex-
they will stand a lot of hardship and exposure, yet, still make a good ceptionally well, is rust-proof, and has given practically perfect satis-
crop, They are very early. The grain is short and plump, and of the faction.
very best quality. Another eharacteristic that will recommend it is _. Prices, postpaid, 3 Ib. 15c.; Ib. 25c. By express or freight
tL at, as far as my observations and investigations go, Early Black Pro- at buyer’s expense, 2 bu. 20c.: } bu. 35¢.;.+ bu. 60c.; bu. 90c.;
lific Oats are rust proof. Many growers say they are’ practically drouth” 5 pu. or more at 75c. per DU. : ,
proof. The straw is stiff, the heads are long, and the grain yield is heavy, x 3

running from 35 to 45 pounds per measured bushel. EARLY CHAMPION

Prices, postpaid, 4 Ib. 18c.; Ib. 30ec. By express or freight Matures Ahead of Many Others
at buyer’s expense, 3 bu. 25c.; 3 bu. 40c.; 2 bu. 70c.; bu. $1.25; This most excellent yariety has comparatively short straw, and
2 bu. $2.40; 5 bu. or more at $1,10 per bu. matures a week or ten days earlier than other kinds, thus largely escap-
ing the Lay to eile As a nurse emer to we with ae seed it has
’ an immense value, as if does n6t stove as freely as some other sorts.
BUCKBEE Ss RED SAMSON Prices, postpaid, 4 lb. 15c.; lb. 25c.; By express or freight

at buyers’ expense, i bu. 20c.; i bu. 35c.; 4 bu. 60c.; bu. 9$0c.;
Rust-Proof. Strong Strawed. Heavy Yielding 5 hace more at Tac: per bu.

Very popular throughout the South, particularly on the light sandy 4 WINTER TURF OATS

soils of the coast region. Also greatly preferred forlow grounds or other =

locations where other varieties of Oats are inclined to rust. Favorable "This sep 2 ae zohiene = eras = bake at popularity in

sowing time in the Southern section is from September on through March, slliseetions Gfthesoubher portion of the United-States, and! has a hi

pones eg Bs of He Sons de echis Ons to Bebr wna pens value there for grain and for winter grazing. Some planters have done
ee’s Red Samson makes a large yield o e, heavy grain, and is beyon - = ene 2 oa

question at the top notch in its class. well with Winter Turf Oats for Spring planting. Im the South the sow

‘ ing time may be anywhere from August until October.

Prices, postpaid, 4 lb. 18c.; lb. 30c. By express or freight 2 Prices, postpaid, 4 Ib. 18c.;Ib. 30ec. By express or freight
at buyer’s expense, $ bu. 25c.; } bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 70¢.; bu. $1.25; at buyer’s expense, + bu. 25c.; 1 bu. 40c.; + bu. 70c.; bu. $1.25;
2 bu. $2.40; 5 bu. or more at $1.10 per bu. 2 bu. $2.40; 5 bu. or more at $1.10 per bu.

OTHER VARIETIES OF OATS AT LOW PRICES

if any of my customers should be interested I will be glad to submit samples of the following, and quote lowest market
prices on iarge quantities if actual requirements are stated.

Bu. 2Bu. 4 Bu. or More. Bu. 2Bu. 4 Bu. or More.
WHITEY SWEDES cit eocs) cult. teak $0.60 $1.15 $0.55 perbu. IMP. WHITE RUSSIAN ............ $0.60 $1.15 $0.55 per bu.
SUID GEL GT om apa peareteigeeal wee apeae aa -60 1.15 -55 per bu. WHITE SUPERIOR SCOTCH........ -60 4.15 ..55 per bu.
NEW. ZEABAND Ste ee ety mail -60 1.15 -55 per bu. GREAT NORTHERN.......).5...4.. -60 1.15 .55 per bu.
MICHIGAN WONDER .............. -60 1.15 .55 per bu. WEHITEIBELGIAN oT. .e et sabe es .60 1.15 .55 per bu.
PRET CONTE er os. occ. myasee ek eres eet -60 1.15 -55 per bu. SUN OE see See cee picts o .60 1.15 .55 per bu.
RIGOUR ert eer eee -60 1.15 .55 per bu. WHITE BONANZA.......0..0.0.0..5 -60 1,15- y= per bu.
PETSH VECTOR selenite ole EGO ma mets -55 perbu. BADGER QUEEN................... 60 1.15 «55 per bu.

See Notice below relating to Market Chang’es

WHITE SCHONEN. 2% 225). .02 020... -60 1.15 -55 per bu.

; Mr. L. Taylor, Seattle, Washington, sends this greet- j IMPORTANT ° :
eee i Sans sed 5 tia er Pree Prices on all Farm Seeds are subject to change without notice.
an your line I will surely not forget H. W. Buckbee.”’ : But, if prices are lower the day your order is'received, more seed
I get thousands of letters every year just as ‘ will be added; if higher, the amount will be decreased.
cordial as that sent by Mr. Taylor. They are the Safest Way—If you require a considerable quatitity, write me
He she pan araa a age epg ee eet varieties and quantity of each and by return mai F will send you lowest
market quotations. 5 yay i

~

MORE THAN 100,000 GROWERS USE BUCKBEE’S EVER-RELIABLE OATS FOR SEEDING

}

&. W. BUCKBES, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

PEDIGREE SEED CORN

AND WHY THE VARIETIES IN THIS
GUIDE ARE THE VERY BEST GROWN

T have made a specialty for years of raising, carefully harvesting, hand sorting, fire drying, curing:and preparing for planting purposes BUCK-

BEE’S PEDIGREE SEED CORN. I wis

to particularly emphasize the fact that my corn is grown as far north as practical in attain-

ing the highest degree of perfection. Do not be misled by buying cheap, inferior stock, but send direct to the grower, thereby making

sure of Sa crop.
Remember that I prepay charges on quarts, half pounds and pounds.
shipped at buyer’s expense. Prices include bags for shipping.

particular be superior to seed produced elsewhere.

1 eannot urge: you too strongly to order at once and have your order shipped by freight, thereby saving excessive charges.
Quantities of one-eighth, one-fourth and one-half bushels or more, will be |'
My seed will grow with more vigor, be earlier, return larger crops, and in every
D l These points alone; make my seed cheap at double the price asked, E
to pay a fair figure and know you are right, than take chances on southern and eastern seed as a gift?

Even so, is it not better

Important—Prices on all farm seeds subject to change without. notice.
Please Remember—lIf prices are lower the day your order is received, more seed will be added; if higher, the amount will be decreased.

Safest y
you lowest market prices.

Way—lf you require considerable amounts of Farm Seeds, send me a list of your actual requirements and by return mail I will quote

UPON HONOR TO THE PLANTERS OF CORN EVERYWHERE

T have but one object in view when I grow, select and sell seed corn
—and that is, to give the planter who buys from me precisely the same.
quality that I would demand if I were buying from him. It would not

ay me to sell inferior Seed Corn any more than it would pay, him to

uy that kind of Seed Corn. With him it would be a loss of his crop;
with me it would be a loss of customers. In that event he would lose
less than I would lose, for m
Corn growing state in the Union, and if I made the business mistake
of selling Seed Corn that is the least bit below the very top grade, I would
soon find my Seed Corn business numbered among the things that were.
Consequently, if I did not want to be honest about it, I amy compelled
to be. I have no desire to throw stones at the Seedsmen who ‘promise
all sorts of impossible crops—that is a matter for them to settle with:
the customers they delude. For my part I am satisfied that) Buckbee’s
Seed Corn will come up to all promises I make for it—but it must have
the proper opportunity to make a crop, I cannot guarantee: weather
conditions, ete. But, if your land is good eorn land; and you: give the:

rowing crop the proper eare, there will be nothing on your part but the
highest praise for Buckbee’s Seed Corn.

'SELECTING SEED CORN AT ROCKFORD SEED FARMS.

If every one of my customers came here to select the ears of corn

from which they wanted their Seed Corn, they could not excereise more!) 30). a is
, Ordinary corn contains 4.25 per cent, of oil; increase 5.60 per cent.

care than I do. I cannot afford to send them something they would
not pick out to fill their wants. And that is about! all'there is to it.
Years of experience in selecting and storing Seed Corn. enable me_to
know what to sell to the planter and what to reject. My business success
depends entirely upon doing unto the Seed' buyer as I would want the
seed buyer to do untome. In the Seed Corn department, as in every
‘other department of the Buckbee business, the only plan of action. is,

;

MY TRIAL GROUND YIELDS ON FIELD CORN.

The following table shows the results of careful tests of the listed varieties of Field
I used. good land, well prepared,

Corn on this and the following pages of this Guide.
and the corn was given good attention.

Bu. Per Ears: Ay;Wt. Season

Seed Corn customers are located-in every,’

fewer bushels than re
u

' Ordinary corn contains 10 per cent, protein; increase 12.80

‘The Square Deal.’ Iendeayor to make prices right. I know the Seed
Corn is right. Iknow that it will please every buyer. And if any buyer
does not like the looks of any Seed Corn that I may send him, he is at
liberty to return it in 10 days and get his money back. That’s as square
a deal as I know of.

PEDIGREE SEED CORN—WHAT ABOUT IT?

“These are some of the! things that no one can possibly get away |

from regarding Buckbee’s Pedigree Seed ‘Corn, that are bred for
‘High Yield, High Oil, High Protein, High FPrepotency:

1 “Like produces like.” © Offspring partakes of physi¢al and chem-
ical characteristics of BOTH parents.

2 Prepotency increased by breeding. i

3 Purity maintained by selecting for seed only ears which are true
to type; and by isolation.

4 High Oil corn finishes beef and pork more rapidly and requires
corn.

5 Oil is the most va
They will pay you a premium on high oil corn.

6 High Protein makes corn a balanced ration for growing cattle.
er cent.
‘7A corn high in both oil and protein is the ideal feeding corn.

_8 The yield of high bred corn is from 10 to 40 per cent. greater
than that of ordinary corn. In pedigree corn the per cent. of barren

stalks is reduced to the minimum, while the per cent: of good €ars |)

is raised to the maximum.
9 One hundred bushels and more of high bred corn have been pro-
duced where ordinary corn yielded sixty bushels,

“THE ILLINOIS IDEA”.
OF SHIPPING SEED CORN

VARIETY. Acre to Rod of Ears, in
Yield. of Row.Ounces. Days.

Buckbee’s Early Norther (Flint)... 2.0.0, )2...5..4.-205 8) 7) * 022.2) ot tet 79

New White Cap Yellow Dent ...............0..-e eee 65.4 12:5 9:3 90

Towa SilveriManeiic2) sti W. tas Rist ay ose Lethe a 111.1 16.0 12.0 105

Buckbee’s Improved Pride of the North.....-.......5.-. 87.2 25.1 6.0 89

Buekbee’s Prosperity ...:.....+. dO eens rain aacieerd se 117.0, 17.3 11.9 91

IawanGold. Mine 6i siz) lsiakigstctdtagitletsles~ eg lakeeon « bigkintyeys 86.3 13.0 10.1 98

Boone Gounty Special. «. ./o2s/3 64 .cb Gh sage eee ee age 101.4 13.7 12:3 105

Thoroughbred Leaming | oi. 14.22) ee ealge sce eee ee 100.5 13.7 118 100

‘Buckbee’s Great Western Yellow Dent..,./............ 107.6 14.1 12.9 99

/Clark’s New, Early Mastodon: .», .i: 2.5 -l6-deacje+ sees 9315 13/2 93 102

Buckbee’s Great’ Liberty =~. 0. +. 2ae%- ue. 2 e+e -e ee ( 16.6 10.9 95 Mit i

Riley simavoritescis eisdere cblajcn ik a. See dire eee 13.2. 10.5 100 my 1

Cahtcohintiadion bs EE AG eu era: o6 D Abels Gla acer 13% 11.2 101 i! i hata

Buckbee!s Barly: Limos 622i .cilagierv ties Len byes ee es 17.2 11.1 93 il

Champion White Pearl ..... peur GOR Utl ucts hen clopese 14,2 11.7 105 j rm

_Buckbee’s New Harly Klondike 19.4 88 89 ,

Buckbee’s Great Western White Dent 13.0 12.3 99 i i

Manpeb ini is <ci ace SoG aie det = ne eles 18,1 5.6 80

Buckbee’s Early Gold Mine 15.7 9.1 90
Co eee Hee ae |

I eulow. ankee IU few vi @ H i
||) North Dakota White Flint... 174 4/9 80 BUCKBEE WAS THE FIRST TO

Lonbiellow? (Elint)shise Pad. ceo: SoS ee Re 20.0 6.1 81 SHIP SEED CORN THIS WAY

TWO VARIETIES ORIGINATED BY H. W. BUCKBEE

| BUCKBEE’S EARLY ILLINOIS—The Best White Dent.

BUCKBEE’S PROSPERITY—The Best Yellow Dent

JHE GREATEST YIELDING AND FEEDING VARIETIES OF 100-DAY DENT CORN IN THE WORLD

These two varieties, which my own tests and the plain, every-day, farm-cropping tests of my customers, conyince
me are just what I-claim them to beR—THE GREATEST YIELDING AND FEEDING VARIETIES OF 100-DAY DENT

CORN IN!THE WORLD. Originated on Rockford Seed Farms, and can be secured of no other seedsman.

Early Illinois

and Prosperity always grade No. 1, which means that they always command the highest price on the market, a point no
corn grower can afford to overlook. Manufacturers of Corn Products will pay more money for them than for any other corn.

Sold on the earonly. Not less than one bushel of each
variety will be sold.

Price, 1 bushel, $3.00; 2 bushels, $5.75; 5 bushels, $13.75.
Lots of 10 bushels or more, $2.50 per bushel.

As a special favor I will fill orders for 1 bushel of each
variety for $5.75; or 5 bushels or more of each variety (10

| bushels or more in all) at $2.50 per bushel.

SHELLED TO GREAT GAIN. TESTED HIGH

E. G. Labo, Harvard, Ill., writes: —“T thought I would. let you
know how the Prosperity Seed Corn Grows. It stood the test 90 in
95. Inever had a nicer stand than I have now, All 3 bushels of
the seed corn overrun in weight after it was shelled.”

SEE SEED CORN PAINTING FROM NATURE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS CATALOGUE

69
SOME PLAIN STATEMENTS AS TO HOW |

able by-product of the glucose factories. |

[BUCKBEE”

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

S FAMOUS DENT CORN

TWO GREAT MONEY-MAKERS

In offering the following two varieties of Field Corn I desire to say that
they are the true Buckbee Brand and can be relied on.

CAREFULLY HARVESTED, HAND-SORTED, FIRE-DRIED, PEDI-
GREE STOCK SEED. SOLD ON THE EAR OR SHELLED

As long as my stock seed lasts I am pleased to offer the two varieties of GREAT
WESTERN DENT CORN listed below at the following low prices: (SHELLED)
Postpaid, 4 Ib. 15c.; lb. 25c... By express or freight. at buyer’s expense,
3 bu. 30c.; 4 bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 80c.; bu. $1.50; 2 bu. $2.90; 10 bu. lots or more
at $1.40 per bu. ‘

Should any desire either of these two great sorts ON THE EAR, we can sup-
ply a limited amount of carefully selected ears as follows: By freight or ex-
press at buyer’s expense, 1 bu. $2.50; 2 bu. $4.75; 5 to 10 bu. lots or more
at $2.25 per bu.

BUCKBEE’S GREAT WESTERN YELLOW DENT

Has Given Great Satisfaction to Every
Grower for Many Years

Stalks grow to a height of seven or eight feet,
and set the ears. about three and one-half to four feet
from the ground——just the right height for easy. pick-
ing. A wonderful peculiarity of this Corn is that it
never produces a barren stalk—every one has an ear,
and,generally two, sometimes three, ‘The. type is
very even, ears measuring ten to twelve inches in
length, often weighing one and one-half pounds or
more, ery uniform in size and shape, with six-
teen to eighteen rows of deep, pure golden yellow
kernels set on small-sized cob, which is well filled
out over the tip and, butt; The grains are of good
size, long, flat, and closely set together, deeply dented,
and solidly fill the entire surface of the ear. We call
this a one-hundred-day Corn, but

IT OFTEN RIPENS IN NINETY-FIVE DAYS
of average Corn weather, In its yield it will surpass

all other yellow varieties—seventy pounds in the ear
will make more than sixty pounds of shelled Corn.
Buckhbee’s Great Western Yellow Dent is ex-
tremely hardy and a determined drought re-
sister. It is adapted to a wider range of soil and
variety of climate than any yellow Corn ever offered.
No yellow Corn outshells or outyields it. After the
Corn is husked the stalks generally remain in fine

Roscoe, Il.

The eminent Berkshire
Hog Breeder, writes: “*T
am greatly pleased with
the results that I have ob-
tained by planting Buck-
bee’s Great Western Yellow

Dent Corn jor the past

growing condition and make an exceptionally valu- t
number of years.

able forage crop.

BUCKBEE’S GREAT WESTERN WHITE DENT

A most marvelous variety of White Corn which will, in
yield and quality, surprise everyone who plants it. Thousands of
my customers from every part of the country are more than pleased
with the wonderful results obtained by planting this grand, good,
reliable White Dent Corn. Itis, indeed, a fitting companion to
Buckbee’s Great Yellow Dent, the one being all
that a White Dent ought to be, the other a Yellow
Dent of. surpassing merit. The stalks generally
bear two good ears each, and frequently three
are found. It yields splendid crops even on light
soil. All ears are uniform and well filled out,
and will easily make sixty pounds of shelled Corn
to the bushel. So general has the demand for
this great Corn become that I have found
it impossible to supply all calls for it the
past two years. My crop the past season
was a splendid one; but,
while we expect to fill all or-
ders, I cannot too strongly
urge you to place your or-
ders early.

Cc. L. WHITACRE,
Buckley, Ill.: «yp,
will remember that last
spring I sent you a large
Club Order for Buckbee’s

Pedigree Seed Corn. We

are all more than pleased
with the results_obtained
by planting Buckbee’s
Seed Corn.”

You are at liberty to
write any one whose
testimonial appears in
this book, enclosing
stamp for reply.

IT WILL BE A FAVOR TO YOUR NEIGHBORS TO TELL THEM ABOUT BUCKBEE’S SEEDS

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS,

PEDIGREE SEED CORN

BUCKBEE VARIETIES BRED FOR HIGH YIELD,
HIGH OIL, HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH PREPOTENCY

The varieties offered on this page are standard. They have stood the most severe

7

THOROUGHBRED LEAMING
(See cut, fullear, this page.)

I bred this splendid Corn up from original
J.S. Leaming Corn and increased the size
of ears, percentage of grain, depth and rough-
ness of kernel. Increased the feeding value
by adding to the protein and oil. Changed
the type from a tapering to a cylindrical shape
of ear. In other words, made it into what I
eall it, ‘“‘Thoroughbred Leaming.’”’ Deep
golden color; striking uniformity. The ears
range from 9 to 12 inches long, and from 7}
to 8} inches in circumference, weighing from
10 to 12 0z.each. 18 to 24 rows; no space be-
tween the rows. Kernels broad, thick, deep,
rather rough, rounding wedge shaped, from
4 to $ inch long and 3% inch wide. Red cob.
medium in size with medium large shank.
Per cent. of grain 88 to 90. The stalks are
from 9 to 12 feet high.” Great abundance of
large sized leaves, often twenty to a stalk.
Gold Standard Leaming is the ideal feeders’
Corn. High in both oil and protein; higher
than any other variety grown. Matures from
southern isconsin to southern Missouri.
Matures in about 115 days. See prices below.

/ BOONE COUNTY SPECIAL.

Bred from Boone County White. Retain-
ing all the valuable characteristics of the
parent, with increased yield, size of ear, depth
of kernel and chemical contents. Contains
a large percentage of oil. Requires 125 to
128 days for full development. The ears are
from 9 to 12 inches long, 74 to 8 inches in
circumference, containing 18 to 20 rows and
50 to 58 kernels in a row, and weighing from
12 to 20 oz._ Tips and butts are especially
well filled. Kernels are creamy white, moder-
ately rough, very deep, with fine large germ.
They are 4 to ? inch long, 4 inch wide, moder-
ately thick with little if any waste space be-
tween the rows. The great depth of kernels
insures a large percentage of shelled corn.
Boone County Special is a high-grade milling
and glucose Corn. E Corn for all kinds
of soils and seasons in central and southern
Illinois and like latitudes east and west.
Stalk 9 to 13 feet high, exceedingly thick up
to the ear, moderately large from ear to tassel
} withstanding the destructive effect of high
3 winds. The foliage is abundant, leaves thick,
broad and succulent, making peerless fodder.
See prices below.

did
latitudes.
hence is of the greatest value.
100 bushels per acre:
Ears of excellent size;
variety; husks and shells easily;

Price of each of the above
er’s expense, 1 bu. $2.50; 2 bu. $4.75;

The same varieties (SHELLED):
pense, 4 bu. 30¢.; 4 bu. 50c.; 4 bu.
$1.40 per bu. |

OTHER GOOD VARIETIES

The following, too well knéwn to
need extended description, “I ‘will
furnish as long as my choice stock
seed lasts. Ifmy supply of what you
order runs out, I will promptly return
your money.

Calico,

Iowa Gold Mine,

The Great Iowa Silver Mine,
Riley’s Favorite,

Champion White Pearl,
New White Cap Yellow Dent,
Clark’s New Early Mastodon.

Price of each of the 12 varieties
listed above (ON EAR), by ex-
press or freight at buyer’s ex-
pense, 1 bu. $2.50; 2 bu. $4.75; 5
to 10 bu. lots or more, $2.25 per bu.

Same Shelled: Postpaid, } Ib.
l5c.; lb. 25¢.; By express or
freight at buyer’s expense, } bu.
30c.; + bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 80c.; bu.
$1.50; 2 bu. $2.90; 10 bu, lots or
more, $1.40 per bu.

5 to 10

Postpaid, $+ Ib.'15c.; Ib. 25c.
80c.; bu. $1.50; 2 bu. $2.90; 10 bu. lots or more,

tests and can he relied upon.

BUCKBEE’S EARLY GOLD MINE

This magnificent. variety was bred from
special and improved stock of Genuine Pride
of the North. It is a field Corn that reflects
the painstaking methods in vogue at Rock-
ford Seed Farms. It has been grown and
selected with great care and stands today
without an equal anywhere. I give my stock
the most careful attention, and I know it to
be better than anything any other seedsman
has ever been able to offer corn growers. This
great variety will usually produce a crop in
90 days or less. It can safely be planted up
to the middle of June and still be depended
upon to ripen by the middle of September.
It produces a magnificent yield, there gener-
ally being two good-sized ears to the stalk,
with immense, long, oily kernels, closely set
and the cob well filled to the end. The corn
is of a rich golden color. See prices below.

D. Barber,

C. Mayville,
N. Y., a@ most successful
grower, writes: ‘It would

do you hundreds of dollars
worth of good to see the field
of Buckbee’s Early Gold
Mine Corn we have. The
Stalks are 12 to 14 feet tall
; and the highest ear ts over 9
feet from the ground. There are 3to 4
ears toa stalk, I will be an the market for
seeds again next Spring and will certainly
patronize you and help you among my
| Frzends.’” j ‘

SILVER KING

Bred from Silver Mine... We have length-
ened the kernel, improved the butt, closed up
space between the rows, and increased the
oil and yield. A pure white Corn with white
cob. Kernel especially broad and deep, with
well developed, vigorous germ. Shells 90 per
eent. grain. Kernels 3-5 inch long and 2-5
inch wide, moderately thick and square. Ears
8 to 11 inches long, 7 to 8 inches in cireum-
ference, with well-filled butts and tips, and
small shank. Stalks from 8 to 11 feet. Ears
have from’ 18 to 24 rows. Will grow any-
where, maturing in about 105 to 110 days.
Is a favorite with growers who cut and shock
their crop; or put it in the silo. The yield of
Silver King, yield test, was 212 bushels to an
acre. See prices below.

_BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED PRIDE OF THE NORTH i
A wonderful improvement over the old reliable standby—Pride of the North. This splen-
pedigreed variety is unquestionably one of the very best 90-day Field Corns for northern
It will ripen in northern localities hitherto able to grow only the flint varieties,
On ordinarily fair to good ground it will yield from 50 to above
Small cob, which dries quickly, and leaves the corn sound and sweet.
an abundance of the finest fodder; stands drought better than any other
isthe earliest Corn to market.
5 varieties (ON EAR):

See prices below.
By express or freight at buy-
bu. lots or more, $2.25 per bu.
At buyer’s ex-

SAMPLE EARS OF THE CORN ON THIS PAGE SENT, POSTPAID, FOR 20 CENTS EACH

72 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.
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uckbee’s Great Liberty

A FIELD CORN THAT COMBINES THE BEST GOOD POINTS S|
NOTHING TOO GOOD POSSIBLE TO SAY ABOUT IT =—-

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«The Best Corn of the Century."’ So says Mr. C.S. Clark, _ _ FYESSF

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SA Veritable Gold Mine ‘for Every Farm BUCKBE Sf |
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| A PERFECT WONDER IN EARLINESS, YIELD AND SMALL SIZE. OF COB

BUCKBEE’S GREAT LIBERTY CORN has never been known to fail in making a good MB
crop. itis of a most remarkable type and color, being very pure in growth and habit, yet § A |}
of many beautiful colors (red. amber, golden yellow and golden cast, also dark red, all on — Site i}
one cob), making it the most beautiful Corn in the Crib, on ear, or in the bag shelled. fae |

This new Corn combines.more solid merit than any Corn in cultiyation—more fine and 32 NH)
lasting points. Its great merit liesin the fact that itis a natural yielder. -Expert Corn Grow-
ers pronounce it ‘‘a perfect Field Corn as to yield, size of the ears, color, size of cobs, length
of grain, size of grain,.size of fodder, size of growth of fodder and the extra fine quality of the
fodder.’’ :

Corn growers everywhere cannot help but be pleased with BUCKBEE’S GREAT LIBERTY 7 |
FIELD CORN, because— 5 a! 7

1lst—It is a great natural yielder, and grows like a weed. : ¢ =

_ 2d-—It.is the longest-graini early Corn in cultivation, maturing generally in ninety days. =

3d—The fodder grows strong, rank and quick, seven‘to twelve feet high, and stands storms to a
remarkable degree. : :

4th—The ears set in fine form, three and .one-half to four feet from the ground. i

peeks fields are yielding one hundred bushels and over of shelled Corn per acre under average - §
cultivation,

6th—It-will outyield Field Corn*of any other kind, either Dent or Flint, on any kind of land. :

7th—The ears are large (eight to twelve inches long); cobs small and well filled (sixteen to twenty- “BAW ii} i

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four Towed).

8th—It has small ecb, making it a wonderful yielder. =

9th—It. will. outshell and outyield the leading one-hundred-and-ten-day-and later yarieties.
10th—Ii is the best corn to fatten stock in cultivation. ra O *
1ith—It. stands the drought better than any other Corn. ;
12th—It husks and shells easily. an _§ :
13th—This Corn will,make friends where others fail. - : = F /
14th—It’s the best Corn to cut with Corn harvesters in cultivation. 2 S\\y i
15th—It will bring the highest market price. ; “ Ha} ih .
i6th—Will cure out.in shock:when ‘ater varieties will:mold and’spoil. U j /
17th—Your crop is insured by planting Buckbee’s Great-Liberty. gf f
18th—It is truly a world-beater in every way. , : |

Price to one and all as long as my choice stock seed

Cn lasts (should my supply become exhausted I will return oe ; 149g
G >> your_money promptly): in jp Ue
SSS EXTRA SELECTED EARS, in boxes of one bushel each: : EAE ap |

°S 1 bu. $2.50; 2 bu. $4.75; 5 to 10 bu. lots or more at $2.25 per bu.

_ SHELLED: CORN: Postpaid, 4 Ib! 15¢e.; Ib. 25c. By

freight or express at buyer’s expense, } bu. 30c.; + bu. 50c.;

4 bu. 80c.; bu. $1.50; 2 bu. $2.90; 10 bu. or more; $1.40 per bu.

BUCKBEE SELLS MORE HIGH CLASS FIELD SEED CORN THAN ANY OTHER SEEDSMAN

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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and will always give entire satisfaction,
There is no other Corn as good.

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that means to the farmer who lives where
the summers are short. Everyone so
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FOR NORTHERN LATITUDES

A magnificent variety of 90-day Corn. The result of ‘many years’ careful
hybridization. (It has given splendid results, particularly throughout the northern
Corn belts, since its introduction. If you want a Corn that matures quickly, this is
the Corn to buy. It. is good to harvest early in the fall, to enable you to seed’ the
ground with other grain.

WORLD-BEATING IN-ITS CLASS

hy, You can earn ‘your money very quickly by planting this great variety, and you may de-
i RS ( 4 pend ‘upon. it.to grow more bushels on poor land than any other early variety known. On
Ae { . rw \\\ ordinarily fair ground. it will yield from/90 to 110 bushels. per aere. It produces a small cob,
AS uA ew, WY AN ~ which dries quickly and leaves the corn sound and sweet. The earsare of excellent size, and an
Rr Ny Na Dy \\ WA J abundance of the finest quality of fodder is assured, It stands drought better than any other va-
RA NE WY AY: ay riety; husks and shells easily; Earliest Corn to market, and will prove a veritable money producer
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SEES Uy WSs We PRICES: As'long as my Pedigree Stock Seed lasts, 1 am pleased to offer BUCKBEE’S
A NY: e YQ WY NEW EARLY KLONDIKE (on the ear) carefully selected Seed as follows: By express or freight
a Kays uly at buyer’s expense, 1 bu. $2.50; 2 bu. $4.75; 5 to 10 bushel lots or more, at $2.25 per bushel.
ss SG LEEDS Should any desire (shelled) Stock Seed, I will be pleased to furnish as follows as long as my
BUGKBEE'sStock lasts: Postpaid, 4 1b.15c.; lb. 25c.. By Express or Freight at buyer's expense, } bu. 30c.;
~ 4 bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 80c.; bu. $1.50; 2 bu: $2.90; 10 bu. lots or more, 2 .40 per bu.
ib b b 50;2b bu. lot: 6 $1.40 b

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NOBODY CAN FURNISH BETTER PEDIGREE SEED CORN THAN BUCKBEE’S WORLD-BEATING SORTS

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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

RN-—Extra Early Flint Varieties

_We urge our customers to place orders early, before all of our choice seed i®
disposed. All of our flint Corn Varieties will,be sold only in the shelled state.
BUCKBEE’S EARLY NORTHER—The greatest ielding Flint Corn—the
only Corn for the extreme North; in fact, the greatest of all Fint varieties. Ears ten to
fifteen inches long, of rich yellow color. Enormously productive, outyielding any Field
Corn that we have ever grown in the farnorth. Itis not uncommon to find three to
four ears on a stalk, Matures exceedingly early, from sixty to seventy days being a
fair average. Will surely prove of the greatest value to the
farmers of the far north, particularly the Dakotas, Northern Min-
mae (oe ee 4 nesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and the Canadian Provinces. You
Has MAT ‘ will be pleased with this earliest and big yielding Flint Corn.
\ REMEMBER that I control the entire seed supply of

this variety. Send to Buckbee’s for reliable seed.
Price to one and all as long as my stock seed lasts:
Postpaid, 4 lb. i5c.; lb. 25c.; 3 lbs. 60c. By express or
freight at buyer’s expense, 4 bu. 50c.; } bu.
75c.; + bu. $1.25; bu. $2.00; 2 bu. $3.90.; 10 bu.
or more, $1.90 per bu.

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YELLOW YANKEE EXTRA EARLY KING PHILIP

A Flint Corn of Rare Merit ti
Particularly adapted to the Northern Middle States. Earliest and ea tebe oan ce thee lta Gree ene
best known yellow Flint variety. Will produce a good crop if planted days from time of planting. Ears large; good yielder. Choicest

as late as July. Ears large. Choicest stock seed, postpaid, 4 Ib. id + . ”
15c.; lb. 25c. At buyer’s expense, } bu. 30c.; } bu. 50c.; 4 bu. aim ees Sa aG i aie hp 4 sey ee Tniyer ee DEREe,

80c.; bu. $1.50.
LONGFELLOW
Has Individuality that Commends pe eg Re re eV)

A Flint variety that is particularly adapted to the North. Itisan ey = A i f 3
* ht 2 i Fs - * This is a well-established variety, with uniform characteristics,
SIaBES Segoe anata earaenclye 0) atmeen inches 7a ened ae) aout including early maturity and medium size, both of stalk andear. Choic-

one and one-half inches in diameter. Small cob, large kernel and very = mE >
i : est stock seed, postpaid, 4 1b. 15c.; 1b. 25c. At buyer’s expense,
broad. Postpaid, 3 lb. 15c.; lb. 25c. At buyer’s expense, 4 bu. 2} pu. -35¢.; 3 bu. 55¢.; 3’ bu. 90c.: bu $1.75.

30c., + DU 50c.; 4 bu, 80c.; bu. $1.50

Mr. Joseph Schmit, Vinton, I2., writes : Prices on all Farm Seeds are subject to

“ The seeds I ordered from you_this Spring were the best I ever planted. IMPORTANT change without notice. If prices are lower
I believe Buckbee’s seeds are the best seeds on the market today. Theyare E TO the day your order is received, more seed will be
SUT eee NOTIC added; if higher, the amount will be decreased.

Mrs. Chas. Larsen, Forsythe, Mich., writes: EVERY f ae lS ae me wou See re-
** Our seeds from Buckbee’s turned out all right. We had among the GEESE US EL eee DAA oR fei

Red Table Beets one that weighed ten. pounds. Our Sugar Beets, on BUYER OF lowest market prices by return mail.

poor ground, were fine, weighing anaverage of four pounds. From _an

ounce of seed we raised ten bushels of Stump Rooted Yellow Danvers Car-| FIELD SEEDS

rots, big ones, beside the small ones.”’

JERUSALEM CORN

A New Forage Plant of Great Merit. Belongs
to the non-saccharine sorghums, and was broughta
few years since from the arid plains of Palestine. It
is pronounced the best and surest grain crop for dry
countries and seasons—even better than Kaffir Corn
or Milo Maize. It grows several smaller heads on
side shoots—often as many as eight heads on a stalk.
Very valuable for feeding stock, and proves a gold
mine for chicken feed. Plant five to ten pounds per
acre. Postpaid, } Ib. 15c.; lb. 25e. At buyer’s
expense, 5 Ibs. 40c.; 10 lbs. 75c.

BRANCHING DHOURA CORN

Yields from six to sixteen stalks from one
seed. Being allied to Sugar Cane, cattle, horses and
hogs will eat it ravenously. The Rural New-Yorker
says: “Though during the severe drought Corn dried
up within a few feet of it, the branching Dhoura suf-
fered but very little, producing from four to twelve
branches, and grew sturdily from six to ten feet high.
If cut down it starts again with renewed strength.
It yielded at the first cutting at the rate of sixty-
eight tons to the acre. Plant five pounds in rows per
acre. Postpaid, } 1b. i5¢.; lb. 25c. At buyer’s
expense, 5 lbs. 40c.; 10 lbs. 75c.

WONDERFUL MILO MAIZE CORN

Excellent Fodder Plant for Feeding. In a
great many sections it is planted to the exclusion of
all others. It will produce an amazingly large crop
of the richest green fodder of superlative quality.
Tt will grow anywhere. | The seed is an excellent fat-
tener, and is relished by all cattle, hogs, poultry, ete.
Plant 5 poundsin rows peracre. Postpaid, 1b. 15c;.
ib. 25c. At buyer’s expense, 51bs. 40c.;101bs.75c.

SAVE MONEY AND AVOID POSSIBLE LOSS OF CROPS BY RELYING ON BUCKBEE’S SEEDS.

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 15

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The World-Beating Fodder Producer. Surpasses Any Other Fodder Corn On Earth

Buckbee’s Giant Fodder Corn is a great variety which we have been developing for years. Thousands and thousands of our customers in eyery
part of the country assert that it stands-without a peer for feeding either in the green state or for silo purposes. It is very rich in nutri-
ment and a wondrously immense yielder. It grows rapidly, is early, short jointed, tall, and produces an overwhelming abundance of
leaves and rich, juicy, sugary stalks, with strong tendency to mature several ears, 4 i

Positively furnishes more tons of corn fodder to the acre and nearly double in nourishment than common Corn.

The best silo authorities in the country use-and endorse this Famous Giant Fodder Corn, and exclude all others forit. The reason is because
this variety furnishes more dry matter and more nourishment to the ton than any other Fodder Corn on earth. Do
not_be influenced by_statements intended to mislead you in buying other Corn, which is always claimed to be as good
as Buckbee’s Giant Fodder. For the surpassing elegance of this variety and the extra choice seed which we furnish,

prices named are extraordinarily low. Postpaid, 4 lb. 15c.; lb. 25c. By freight or express at buyer’s
expense, 4 bu. 25c.; } bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 70c.; bu. $1.25; 2 bu. $2.40; 10 bu. or more $1.15 per bu.

BUCKBEE’S SUPERIOR EARLY KAFFIR CORN

THE GREAT DROUGHT RESISTER

A most excellent corn to plant. Easily yielding two crops of fodder the season. Grows from start to finish;
whether it rains or shines it grows. Plants attain a height of from 6 to 10 feet, straight and upright.

Stems have a stalky tendency and produce numerous wide leaves. The stalks do not harden as do other
fodder crops, but keep green, brittle and juicy. A most excellent -
fodder, either green or dry, being highly relished by all stock.
It should be sown in rows, about 3 feet apart, planting 6 inches
in the row. Use from 6 ‘to’ 15 Ibs. seed per acre. In case land
is warm, rich and deep, plant more if a ‘heavy growth is desired.
Its wonderful qualities are unaffected, even as far North as Dakota. It
is immensely productive and doés well everywhere. If you want
the best food for hogs or sheep} and are proud of fine-looking horses or
cattle, it will pay you to plant a few acres of this great KaffirCorn. Be-
sides, it produces tons of seed which is as rich, nutritious and fatten-
ing as Corn. You can fatten your hogs on this seed at an extremely
small outlay. Our price for this very choice selected Kaffir Corn
Seed, postpaid, 41b.12c.;1b. 20e. At buyer’s expense by freight
pe Sean 5 lbs. 40c.; 10 Ibs. 60c.; 15 lbs. 75c.; 50 lbs. $2.00; 100

Ss. 00.

GREAT BRAZILIAN FLOUR CORN

One of the Greatest Novelties Ever Introduced. Originated
in Brazil, where it constitutes the principal food of the inhabitants. It
is truly a marvelous plant. For years our seed was always exhausted
before the season ended, so great was the demand. You are sure to like
it. It grows 8 feet high, and from one kernel sends enough stools to
produce 100 ears. Its strong points are:

1. Twenty-five barrels of flour can be grown from one acre, and
this flour is of as fine a grade as is made of wheat, which is five times as
much as wheat produces per acre.

2. The bread and biscuits baked therefrom are-fully as palatable
as from any flour known.

3. When boiled in a green state it has no superior among Sweet
Corn, while its yield is thrice that of Sweet Corn.

. Matures in all latitudes where Corn ripens.

5. Cultivate as you would Corn, allowing two kernels to a hill.

6. It yields at the rate of 100 bushels of green fodder per acre, for
cattle, of the most delicious, sweet, tender, juicy, nutritious food we
have ever seen. Indeed, it seems as though this will soon rank as the
greatest fodder producing plant in the world.

he his is a wonderful Corn. It makes flour in quality equal to
wheat. Of course, it is not so white, but oh, what delicious cakes, rolls

Re — aerdeib a6 Bor Hotes gen lbs. per acre; or dodaes 15 fait Se

i ‘= paid, . 15c.; lb. 25e. uyer’s expense, s. 40c.; Ss. 75c. -
GREAT BRAZILIAN BUCKBEE’S SUPERIOR EARLY
ONETLOUR CORN WRITE FOR PRICES IN LARGER . QUANTITIES KAFFIR CORN

NO OTHER SEEDSMAN BREEDS SEED CORN TO EQUAL THE BUCKBEE VARIETIES

6 H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

BUCKBEE’S

Beans ee

The Most Productive Bean in the World

The most productive and heavy cropping
Bean known, growing nearly two feet high,
branching out imall directions, and bearing
its pods so high that they seldom touch the

Farmers and Planters

j ground, enabling it to stand a wet spell (Si : rose ees : who require large
without any injury. All who have raised g a 2 Li: gd = * quantities of field
Beans know that when the podslic¢ineon- {5 Aha EAS Seiya igA seeds, please mail me a list of your act-

tact with the ground after ripening very ualrequirements and I will take pleasure

little rain will ruin the crop, turning the in making you lowest market prices of

ppda sed beaes Bane This is indeed a 7a (es PRINS ee a Ze ey - eS) date your list is received.
wonderful cropper, yielding from seventy- S ian Za - F et Cs oe = : SSeS Ee
five to one hundred bushels per acre, aver- 1S7™\S3 OA Sr SO EATS: S RTA S4<e)- P77:

age cultivation, while hundreds of my cus-
tomers report yields of from forty to sixty
bushels per acre under average cultivation.
Plant them two and one-half feet apart,
eighteen inches in the row, two to three
beans inahill. They are much easier cul-
tivated than small-growing varieties and
much easier harvested, They mature reas-
onably early andripen very evenly. Asa
baking Bean, Buckbee’s Electric Treeis not 4 =

equaled, and will meet your most sanguine E i SSS

expectations for marketor family purposes. E Ric : =
Postp2id,4 pt.12c.; pt.22c.; qt.35c. (See A Silt LECTRIC FREES:

wholesale prices in quantity, page 4.)

GIANT BEGGAR WEED * *°**Secomes a Pest

Great for forage and as a restorer of land. It is more valuable for fertilizing than either Peas or Clover
and equal to them for feeding. When once established it grows every year without further attention. It will not
interfere with other crops, cari be kept)under by cultivation, cati be eradicated in two years of successive pasturing.
This is important, because some forage plants become pests when the land is needed for other crops. The plant is
a strong feeder, with deep roots, like alfalfa, bringing from the subsoil the dormant fertilizing elements, and will en-
rich the land by its decaying foliage-without the expense of plowing it under. Land planted with Beggar Weed
has improved 300 per cent in six years. Hogs, horses, cows and mules eat it greedily. Can be pasture land
in Summer and Fall. Can be sown in the Corn field. ‘Will thrive on much poorer land than most forage crops. More
fattening to stock than all other known forage plants. Five pounds of seed for an acre. Drill or sow broadcast in
the Spring after frost. Postpaid, oz. 10c.; 1b. 25c.3 Ib. 45c.; 5 Ibs. $1:75.

BROOM CORN. =HERBS-—Sweet, Pot and Medicinal

Buckhbee’s Improved <—- Se : : :
Superior Evergreen. — > A ——
The best variety for gen-
eral cultivation on ac-
count of color and quality
of brush. Ripens early.
Grows about eight to ten
.feet high. Brush good
length, fine and straight.
Postpaid, +-lb. 15c.; 1b.
25c. By express or~
freight at buyer’s ex-
pense, 10 lbs. 60c.; 25
Ths. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $3.75.

AmmoMxocm

‘i The varieties.marked with an asterisk [*] are perennial, and when once obtained
in the garden may be preserved for years with but little care.
Anisé—Used for cordials, garnishing and flavoring. PEt. 3c.; oz. i0c.
*Balm—Leaves have a fragrant odor. . Used for making a pleasant beverage known
as Balm Wine, also for Balm Tea for use, in-fevers. PKt. 3c.; 02. 20c. ws
Basil, Sweet—Leaves used for flavoring soups and seasoned dishes. PEt. 3c.; 0z. 15c.
Borage—Leayes used for favoring,and the flowers furnish bee pasture. PKt.3c. ;0z.10c.
*Catnip—Leaves and young shoots used for seasoning, also used as a mild nervine for
infants, Pkt. 4c.; oz. 30c.
*+Caraway—Seeds used for flavoring bread, pastry, candy, ete. Pkt. 3c.; 02. Te.
Coriander—Used in the manufacture of’ liquors, confectionery, etc. PEt. 3c.; oz. 6c.
Dill—Seeds used asa condiment and also for pickling cucumbers. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.
*Fennel, Sweet—Leaves ornamental; are boiled for fish sauce. Pt. 3c.; oz. 10c.
*Hyssop—lIs a stimulant, and used for asthma and chronic catarrh, Pkt. 3e.; oz. isc.
*Horehound—Leaves used far seasoning and making eough medicine. PEt.3c.; 0z.15c.
*Hop Seed—Pkt. 25c.; oz. $1.50.
*Lavender—An aromatic and medicinal herb. Pkt. 3c.; 0. 10c.
Marjoram, Sweet—Leaves and shoots used, for seasoning. Pkt. 3¢.; 02. 10c.
Pennyroyal—True sort; particularly suited for planting in rock work. Pkt. 5c.
Poppy, Opium—The plant from which opium is manufactured. PKt. 3c.; 0Z. 29¢.
Pot Marigold—A very pretty and useful plant. Pkt. 3c.; oz. ise.
*Rosemary—Ornamental herb; leaves used for seasoning. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 20c.
*Rue—For medicinal purposes; good for colds and croup. PKt. 3c.; oz, 15c.
Saffron—Used in coloring certain dishes, also for flavoring. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 10c.
*Sage—BExtensively used for seasoning and dressing. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 10c.; i Ib. 35c.;
34 Ib. 65c.; Ib. $1.25. a E
Savory, Summer— Leaves and flowers are used in flavoring soups. PEt. 3c.; oz. 10c.
*Savory, Winter—Leaves and young shoots used in flavoring. PEt. 5¢.; 0Z. 20c.
*Tansy—For medicinal use. PEt. 4c.; 02. 30c.
Thyme—Leavesand youngshootsused
forseasoning. PKt. 3c.; oz. 20c.
: Wormwood—Used medicinally; it is
also beneficial to poultry. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 20c. }

HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT

Guaranteed to destroy Potato Bugs and those on To-
matoes and Egg Plants, Currant Worms, Cabbage Lice and
Worms, Fleas, Beetles and Striped Bugs on Melons, Tur-
pips, Beets, Onions, ete. Also a preventative of the Rose
Bug and.Cut Worm. Use in the morning while the dew is
on, Postpaid,ib.15¢e. By freight or express at huyer’s

WM.S.WHITMAN,
So. Durham, N.Y.:

“T take pleasure in
reporting on the seeds
bought jrom H.-W.
Buckbee. I picked on
September 23, from
one vine of Paragon
Tomatoes, Il3 n1ce,
smooth Tomatoes.
The vine was 6 feet
to inches high and
over 5 feet around.
Would. have been
much larger but jor
early jrost. e
Monarch Cucumber
wasalso very fine.”

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WHEN I QUOTE YOU SPECIAL QUANTITY PRICES THEY ARE ALWAYS THE LOWEST MARKET PRICES

expense, 5 lbs. 30c.; 10 lbs. 50c.; 25. Ibs. $1.25; 50. Ibs. | esate Tp SS i
$2.25; 100 Ibs. $4.25; $1,000 Ibs. $40.00. §§ > onEARTH. PrePaip

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H.-W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

IBUCKBEE'S NEW BARI FLAKE Fr ELD PEAS

\I5 ToNS FODDER PER ACRE GQ Pays FROM PLANTiNe | “<2essely —
| AN EXCEEDINGLY VALUABLE FORAGE AND FEEDING CROP

For the Northern states there is no crop of greater value than Field Peas. They are a profitable crop to grow, in that the Peas when threshed

are always marketable, and they stand in the front rank as a fodder plant. Like all leguminous crops, Peas have the power of extracting nitrogen

‘| from the air, and the soil is richer in nitrogen than. before the Peas were sown upon it. They should.be sown in March or early April,.one bushel

‘of Peas and two bushels of Oats to the acre. The Peas should be sown first and plowed under about four inches deep; the oats then sowed and

harrowed in» They will be ready for cutting about the latter end of June, when the oats are in milk and the pods formed on the Peas. Farmers

‘| who have never sown this erop will be surprised at its large yield. It is a nutritious food and relished by all kinds of farm animals. This crop
also makes an excellent soil improver when turned under like Cow Peas.

BUCKBEE’S NEW EARLY SNOWFLAKE—By far the best Field IMPROVED WHITE CANADA FIELD—A well-known and standard

Pea,’ Immensely productive. Height of vine 3} to 4 feet. Dry variety of Field Peas. Price, postpaid, lb. 20c. By express
‘Pea of a beautiful pearly white color. Price, postpaid, lb. 25c. or freight at buyer’s expense, 4 bu. 25c.; 4 bu. 45c.; 4 bu.
At buyer’s expense, }bu. 35c.; i hu. 60c.; 4 bu, $1.00; bu. $1.75. 80c.; bu. $1.50.

BUCKBEE FIELD SEEDS GROW
MONEY-MAKING CROPS.

PRICES ON ALL FARM SEEDS eee TO CHANGE WITHOUT

“Please understand—If prices ARE LowrER the day your order is received,
more seed will be added; 1r HiGHER, the amount will be decreased. f

The safest way, if you require considerable amounts of Farm Seeds, will
| be tosend me a list of your actual requirements, and I will be pleased to quote
} you LowrsT MARKET PRICES by returr mail.

|BUCKBEE’S NORTHERN. GROWN SUGAR
H CANE OR SORGHUM

| ‘Valuable for Pasture, Soiling, Green Feed. in Cut Form, as Well as for Feed-

ing in Dry State Through the Winter Months.

lt Sugar Cane not only possesses high value in producing syrup, but as an addition

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|] to the daily ration for stock is almost invaluable, _ City owners of horses have found
|} that cane syrup added to the feed of their stock gives splendid conditioning and strength-
_]| ening returns—more f2¢, more ability to stand hard work. Farmers who raise stock,
even in a limited wy will find Sugar Cane, in the stalk, a wonderful help in fattening
and conditioning. It is not desirable as a full ration, but as an addition it beats all
the stock foods in existence. Try it and see how a small quantity of it per day will
tone up the live stock and make their keep much easier and much cheaper.

FOR FODDER—Dairy farmers and stockmen say that this is the most valuable
fodder plant in existence'for their use. Notwithstanding its great adaptability as
a food for live stock, it is only quite recently that the real value of Sorghum (Sugar
Cane) has attracted general attention. Its great merit is now beginning to be ap-
preciated and the demand is increasing about ten fold every year. | It is profitably
grown anywhere from Manitoba to Mexico, on any good corn ground, and does not
a poate to be affected by drought. As a fodder plant it is the most economical plant
in existence and of the very best quality, being sweet, tender and nutritious, and greed-
ily eaten by cattle, horses and hogs. _ Dairymen find that the cows will give more and
richer milk from its use, and it is claimed that as high as 50 tons of green fodder have
been grown per acre. It can be cut several times during the season if not allowed
to get too high, and makes a good, sweet hay. Sow 1 to 2 bu. per acre for pasture
and fodder purposes, and } to $ bu. per acre if sown forsyrup. It isa profitable crop
also to grow for the seed, which is. also excellent for feeding poultry.

FOR PASTURE for cattle, sheep and swine it has no superior, because a large
amount of pasture can be had ata season when it is most difficult to obtain pasture
from other sources. When properly sown it may be fed as fodder during more than
half the year. Asa soiling crop also it will always prove of great value.

: BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED EARLY AMBER
Successfully grown even in our extreme northern latitudes, Not! only is it val-
Poe for fodder and pasture purposes, but it makes a high’gratle cane syrup or sor-
ghum.
Price, postpaid, lb. 20c.; 3 lbs. 50c. By freight or express at buyer’s
expense, 4 bu. 35c.; | bu. G0c.; 4 bu. 90c.; bu. $1.50.

BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED EARLY ORANGE
An exceedingly’ valuable variety. Very large. of strong and vigorous habit.
Early, and frequently produces 240 gallons or over of beautiful colored and highly
flavored syrup per acre. ae ==
Price, postpaid, Ib. 25c.; 3 lbs. 60c. By freight or express at buyer’s icant —
expense, } DU. 35c.; t bu. 60c.; } bu. $1.00; bu. $1.75. BUCKBEE’S EARLY AMBER SUGAR CANE

THE WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION OF BUCKBEE’S SEEDS IS BASED ON MERIT ONLY

78 H. W. BUCKBEE; ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

SOY BEANS

GUARANTEED NORTHERN GROWN

These Beans should be raised on every farm, either as a grain crop, or fodder crop to feed
green, or for the silo. The grain is the richest known vegetable substance. Planted in
rows two and one-half feet apart, with six or eight plants to the foot of row, requiring about
half a bushel of seed per acre. ‘They yield fifteen to twenty tons per acre of fodder extremely
rich as « flesh-former. They are soil enrichers, gathering nitrogen from the air in the same
manner as does Clover, the roots being crowded with tubercles, which give them their power.
For the North it is absolutely necessary that the Early Soy Beans be used. Another year
has served to emphasize the claims I have made for this wonderful Bean—it stands alone as
the most valuable agricultural acquisition of the twentieth century. Thousands are already
growing Soy Beans, and in five years they will be as universally grown as is Corn. They can
be sown broadcast or drilled, one and one-half bushels per acre, but experience teaches us
that the most satisfactory results are obtained by planting in rows.

EVANS’ EARLY

Originated by Mr. Evans, the noted Soja Bean specialist of Michigan.
the best variety for planting in the Northern, Eastern or Western States. Choicest stock
seed (Northern grown), postpaid, lb. 30c. By freight or express at buyer’s expense,
3% bu. 50c.; } bu. 95c.; 4 bu. $1.80; bu. (of 50 ibs.) $3.50.

YELLOW SOJA or SOY BEAN

Well-known variety; guaranteed Northern grown.
Postpaid, lb. 25c. At buyer’s expense, } bu. 40c.:
4 bu. 75c.; 4 bu. $1 40; bu. (of 50 Ibs.) $2.75.

RUSSIAN EMMER OR SPELTZ

This is the new cereal erroneously called “‘Speltz,” of which so much has been said in recent years. It
is not related to barley any more than bearded Wheat is, though some misinformed writers have so stated.
Botanically the plant is closely related to Wheat (TRITICUM VULGARE), to which the grain, freed from its
hull, bears a striking resemblance. The berry is of the color, texture and hardness of “‘No. 1 hay ” Spring
Wheat, but about twice as long and with pointed ends. It makes a flour slightly darker than Wheat, but
bread made from it appears to be fully as palatable and nourishing as Wheat bread. As yet the principal
use of Emmer is for stock feeding, the general method being to chop with Corn or Qats. The hulls being
rather harder than Oats, it is best to grind or chop this grain before feeding. For best results it should be
sown as early in Spring as possible. It seems to succeed equally well on all soils except rich bottom lands
or those with a tendency to wetness. On ordinary upland clay or gravel and on poor, light sands it outyields
all other cereals. It withstands drought better than any other grain. Stock will eat Smmer straw up clean
before they will touch any other. Some seedsmen advise sowing three bushels per acre. on’t do it—seven
to eight pecks is the limit. It stools freely. There is no standard weight for this grain. The grain in hull
generally weighs about forty pounds per bushel, and I sell it at that weight. _

My own growth, choicest Northern-grown pedigree stock seed, price, postpaid, pkt. 5c.; lb.
25¢.;3 1b. 60c. By express or freight at) buyer’s expense, 3 hu. 25c.; } bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 65c.; bu. $1.10.

- IMPORTANT TO FIELD SEED BUYERS—Prices on all Farm Seeds subject to change
without notice. If prices are lower than quoted in this Guide day your order is received, more seeds
will be added: if higher, the amount will be decreased. ( :

Safest Way—lIf you require a considerable amount send me accurate list with full quantities, and

I will gladly, by return mail, quote lowest market prices.
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MAMMOTH RUSSIAN

_ The single heads measure twenty-two inches in diameter and con-
tain a large quantity 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 attain a bright, lustrous plumage and strong,
healthy condition better than on any other food. It can be raised
cheaper than Corn. Plant four quarts of seed per acre. Postpaid,
oe. 5e.; Bb es By freight or express at buyer’s expense, 4 bu.

c.; } bu. 60c.

BUCK WHEAT

BUCKBEE’S GIANT JAPANESE

The greatest Buckwheat in the world. Has all the valuable char-
acteristics of the Japanese Buckwheat, and in addition is earlier and
will yield at least-one quarter more per acre. Don’t fail to include this
in your order. Choicest stock seed, postpaid, lb. 20c. By freight
oF ce at buyer’s expense, 4 bu. 35c.; } bu. 60c.; 3 bu. 90c.;

ju. 00.

By long odds

UCKBEE’S

NEW

(rant Japanese

BUCKWHEAT

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IMPORTANT 10 QUANTITY BUYERS: BUCKBEE SECURIS LOW FREIGHT BATES

IMPROVED SILVER HULLED

A popular standard variety. Grain is of light gray color. Has
thinner husks than the other sorts. Early and prolific. Choicest
stock seed, postpaid, lb. 20c. By freight or express at buyer’s
expemie, } bu. 30c.; } bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 80c.; bu. $1.35. '

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TO ALL POINTS

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 7D

Buckbee’s Best Millets

My high grade, pedigree Northern- Grown Millets are quick
growing, resist drought and possess the highest agricultural values.

NEW JAPANESE MILLET

P. Crus Galli

Grows from four to seven feet tall, but is not harsh and woody, as other grasses
are. ‘This is one of the most profitable and valuable seed crops. I have grown this
splendid Millet for years, and have been so careful in the selection and improvement
of stock seed that Buckbee’s strain is acknowledged to be the best in existence—so
valuable is it that many seedsmen look to me each year for their supply. In some
sections of the country it is known as Barnyard Millet, while in other parts of the
country it has been erroneously introduced under the name of ‘‘Billion Dollar Grass’’
by some seed houses, In spite of these names it is such a good thing that it has come
to stay, and will live long in the public favor under its proper name, Japanese Millet.
In this latitude we usually sow from May 10th to 20th. Sown at these dates it will
make an excellent soiling crop, giving two cuttings—about mid-July and late August.
I have frequently had this Millet attain a height of six and one-half to seven feet, and
so heavy that no binder could handle it. -It yields fifty to seventy bushels seed per
acre and three to five tons hay. Two parts Japanese Millet and one part Evans’ Early
Soy Beans are a fine ensilage combination. Don’t attempt to grow them together.
Sow the Millet from eight to ten quarts per acre on the best ground you have. Plant
the Soys in drills twenty-eight to thirty inches apart, and cultivate same as other Beans

and Corn,
FEEDING VALUE

Poultry, Geese and Turkeys all relish Japanese Millet in the green state, and
keep healthy and happy and fresh on the seed thereof when fed during the Fall and
Winter months. :

Hogs and Their Families—Nothing will do them more good than to turn them
in on a field of Japanese Millet. They also relish and fatten readily on the seed.

Cows, Calves and Heifers look with pleasure on a field of Japanese Millet, and
feed in happy contentment and flourish upon its luxuriant swath.

Horses and Other Stock will feed on it readily and thrive.

Sow the seed broadcast at the rate of twenty to twenty-five pounds to the acre,
or in drills twelve to eighteen inches apart using ten to fifteen pounds per acre.
(36 lbs. to the bu.) Postpaid, lb, 25c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense,
4 bu. 60c.; } bu, 75c.; 4 bu. $1.25; bu. $2.25.

HUNGARIAN GRASS

Often Called Hungarian Millet

Valuable hay for stock raisers; yields a good supply. It should be cut when in
bloom, and the fiber will not be too woody for feeding stock. Postpaid, lb. 20c.;
3 Ibs. 50c.. By freight or express at buyer’s expense, } bu. 25c.; ‘4 bu. 40c.; 4
bu. 75c.; bu. $1.35; 5 bu. lots or more at $1.30 per bu.

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NEW JAPANESE MILLET :

es, MILLET

‘THE BEST HOG AND STOCK MILLET

: _It is positively the most remarkable leafy, bushy, vigorous-growing,
) earliest Millet in the world. Yields as high as Biicon tone see os
‘more to the acre. It will make a magnificent. crop of hay if sown im-
Ear sately after your oats or barley, rye or wheat is cut, as it will ripen
n from sixty to ninety days. It is positively the Millet wonder—very
pasty: prolife, and exceptionall fine for hay and feed. ‘Try it for 1906.
This let, unlike any other Millet, stands the hot dry winds of the
Dakotas, the burning ae of Kansas, and flourishes on the semi-

rid. soils of Western Nebraska and Colorado—in fact, it grows where
o other Millet grows. It would be cheap at ten times the price. Sow
ne-half bushel per acre, (50 Ibs. to the Ray Postpaid, lb. 25c. At
uyeE $0 axe mse, $ bu. 35c.; 4 bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 90c.; bu. $1.75;

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| GERMAN or GOLDEN MILLET
ie

One of the best varieties. uick ing, and will d
frumonse : amount, ss felpble fodder. Tf make aie hen of asad 60
3. to Us) ib. 20c. er’s expense express
| or freight, } bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 75c.; bu. $1.45, 7

dee ae PEARL MILEET

| i This quick-growing forage lant, hae) been long known under the

lame 1: ia, or ‘‘Cat-tail’ - Sown in drills four feet apart
and cultivated like Corn, the plants attain a height of eight to ten. feet
th slender, long-bladed leaves. These stalks can be cured for Winter
‘use, and the seed makes an excellent poultry food. But the best use
ie ‘plant is to cut the stalk for green forage when about three feet
hi , and allow the plants to make a second growth for fall feeding or
e. Five pounds of seed are required per acre. Postpaid, lb.
Oc. At buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. 75c.; 10 Ibs. $1.25.

t | ICAN SUPPLY ALL YOUR FIELD SEED WANTS. BEST SEED. LOWEST MARKET PRICES ALWAYS

50 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

‘yd TURKESTAN ALFAL

Md i fe
LR:

(Medicago Sativa’ Var. Turkestanica.)

Perfectly Hardy. Withstands Drought, Heat and
Cold. Yields the Heaviest and Richest
Crops of Fodder. The Best Clover for
Permanent Hay and Pasture.

The seed was first secured from Russian Turkestan
by Prof. N. E. Hanson, while engaged as agricultural
explorer for the Department of Agriculture, Washington.
In 1898 and 1899, 1,101 packages of the seed were dis-
tributed by the Secretary of Agriculture throughout the
United States, and upon careful investigation it has
proved vastly superior to the common Alfalfa, inasmuch
as it withstands extreme drought and cold much better.

The climate of Turkestan is not unlike
Value asa_ that of our interior states, being far re-

Fodder Plant moved fom the ocean and surrounded ¥/ )
fF eS on on Dry by wide expanses of dryland. The sum- y NS =
1] —— Taedeapiipeninn : y Arid Soils. mers are very hot and long, and in many Lh A. wf >
‘ GIANT ING ADNATE = f places the evaporation exceeds the quan- PPERSE A\
— i Z==\ tity of moisture that has fallen during the year, and here eon 2 SS
‘\— a = it- is that. Alfalfa grows and flourishes. I have every i “ath
) wr reason to believe it will prove equally as valuable in this iL

a
vi country, The introduction of Turkestan Alfalfa permits
of a great extension of the area heretofore devoted to the cul-
tivation of Alfalfa, and this, too, in sections where climatic
conditions have almost prohibited the grow-

Good Crops on ing of leguminous forage crops. Not only
Alkali Soils. does it endure extreme cold and drought,

2 _ but excellent crops of it have been raised

on strongly alkaline soils. Sown alongside common Alfalfa,
the Turkestan made a top growth avereging 18 inches in
height, with corresponding large root growth, while the com-
mon only grew a few inches high. The plants grow strong,
more leafy, with sienderer and less woody stems than the com-
mon sort, thus making a finerand more nutritious hay. Plant,
and care for, same as-common Alfalfay* The seed I offer is
warranted the.best and imported by me direct from Russian
Turkestan. (60 lbs. per bu.) Plant 12 to 14 Ibs. per acre.
Price, postpaid, pkt. 10c.; lb. 40c.; 3 Ibs. $1.10. At
A eee expense, 3 bu. $1.65; + bu. $3.00; 4 bu. $5.75; bu.

= F si ge is GIANT INCARNATE, OR CRIMSON CLOVER—(Trit o- 7A:
— AR = ium, or Incarnatum)—A rapid and ‘quick-growing
Ss == P, — TE at Clover, valuable for cutting green or for plowing Ter as TURKESTAN ALFALFA |
a fertilizer. Sow 10 Ibs. per acre. (60 Ibs. per bu.) :

Price, postpaid, pkt. 10¢e.; Ib. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. At buyer's expense, 4 bu. 90c.; + bu. $1.70;
4 Du. $3.30; bu. $6.50.

ALSIKE CLOVER—(Trifolium Hybridum)—This is the hardiest of all Clovers and never winter-kills,
even in our severe winters. It adapts itself.to all.kinds of soils and is capablé of resisting extremes of
wet and drought alike. Makes a finer and better hay than Red Clover and is relished. by stock. Sow
10 lbs. per acre. (60 1bs. per bu.) Postpaid, pEt. 10c.; lb. 35c.; 3 lbs. 90c. At buyer’s expense,
4 bu. $1.25; + bu. $2.35; 2 bu. $4.50; bu. $8.50.

MEDIUM RED, OR JUNE CLOVER—(Trifolium Pratense)—My seed is carefully grown and selected
for seed purposes.- There is none better,ifas good. Sow10to14Ibs.peracre. (60lbs.perbu.) Price,
Te pkt. 10c.; Ib. 30c.; 3 lbs. 80c. At buyer’s expense, } bu. $1.25}; } bu. $2.30; } bu. $4.50;

ju. «fd.

MAMMOTH RED CLOVER—(Trifolium Pratense Perenne)—Often called English or Sapling Clover.
: Valuable for hog pastures and for plowing under asia fertilizer. Sow 15 Ibs. peracre. (60 lbs. per bu.)
epee hata pkt. 10c.;1b. 30c:; 3 Ibs. 80c.. At buyer’s expense, } bu. $1.30; } bu. $2.30; 4 bu.

.00; Du. 90.

ALFALFA, OR LUCERNE CLOVER—Unequaled drought resisting Clover. Plant 10 to i4 Ibs. per acre.
(60 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; lb. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. At buyer’s expense, } bu. $1.35;
i bu. $2.70; 4 bu. $4.75; bu. $9.25.

WHITE BOKHARA CLOVEI2—(Melilotus Alba)—Sometimes called Sweet Clover. A tall, shrub-
like plant, 4 to 6 feet high, with branches, whose extremities bear numerous small white flowers of great
fragrance during the entire: season, and constantly sought by bees. Sow 10 lbs. per acre. (60 Ibs.
per bu.) Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; 1b. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. At buyer’s expense, 4 bu. $1.75; 4 bu.
$3.25; 4 bu. $6.25; bu. $12.00.

WHITE CLOVER—(Trifoliura Repens)—Valuable Clover fer sowing in lands intended fer pasture”
Will do well in almost all kinds of soil, except wet or moist ground.. Sow 6 Ibs. per acre.” (60 Ibs*
Jae aces postpaid, pkt. 10c.; lb. 40c.; 3 lbs. $1.10. At buyer’s expense, 5 Ibs. $1.10;
10 lbs. $2.00.

SAND LUCERNE—(Medicago Media)—Especially adapted to sandy soils. Largely used in Europe.
Sow 12t0 14 Ibs. peracre. (60Jbs. per bu.) Postpaid, pkt. 10c.: 1b. 35c.}3 Ibs. $1.00. At buy-
er’s expense, 4 bu. $1.75; 4 bu. $3.25; 4 bu. $6.25; bu. $12.00.

YELLOW TREFOIL— (Medicago Lupulina)—Allied to common Red Glover. . Valuable for dry, sandy
or poor soil. Sow 12 to 14 Ibs. per acre. Postpaid, pkt..10c.; lb. 30c.; 3 Ibs. 80c. At buyer’s
expense, { bu. $1.25; 4 Ku. $2.25; 4 bu. $4.00; bu. $7.50.

ESPARSETTE—(Onobrychis Sativa)—Sometimes celled Sainfoin.’ A deep rooting perennial, desir-
able for feeding either green or dry, to milch cows. Incresses quantity and improves quality of milk.
Sow 2 bu. per acre. (20 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, pEt. 10c.; Tb. 30¢.; 3 Ibs. 80c. At buyer’s ex-
pense, 4 bu. 40c.; 1 bu. 70c.; 4 bu. $1.30; bu. $2.50.

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atte as, Wes SERRADELLA—(Ornithopiis Sativus)—The greatest honey producingplant in the world. An annual | |
ANAT GVEA OIE ‘OD forage, especially valuable during the hot dry months of summer. Yields heavy eréps on poor’soils. || —
=A LSIKE <a Sow 25 to 50 lbs. peraere. (60lbs.perbu.) Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; 1b. 25¢,;31bs.70c. At buyer’s
expense, $ bu. 85¢.; 3 "ou. $1.60; 4 bu. $3.10; bu. $6.00, ;

NO CORN GROWER CAN MISS IT IF HE HELIES ON THE VARIETIES BUCKBEE OFFERS ~~

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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 81

TIMOTHY

In the Field Seed Department of my business I devote the same painstaking care
that is given to all other departments. My offerings of Grass Seeds of all kinds are
therefore not only thoroughly reliable, but are the best that can be produced. It
is a fact too well known to be successfully assailed that Northern-grown Timothy Seed
is far superior to that grown in lower latitudes, and will grow a greater crop, no matter
where it may happen to be sown. My facilities for growing extra choice. Timothy
Seed are aiedualeal my location for the work is the best in the world, which gives
my customers the advantage to a tremendous degree. Furthermore, my prices for
the best seed are as low as those charged by others for inferior seed. ‘The Buckbee
quality in Timothy Seed counts for as much as the Buckbee quality in all other seeds.

BUCKBEE’S RELIABLE TIMOTHY SEED
Northern Grown; Thoroughly Recleaned; Free of Weeds

I offer seed of the very highest germinating power that in the recleaning process
has been given extra attention. It is strictly Northern grown, and its value is double
that of seed grown in lower latitudes. There is no climate in which it will not produce
immense crops if the land is suitable for the growth of Timothy. (45 lbs. per bu.)

My prices, postpaid, lb. 20c.; 3 lbs. 50c. By express or freight at buyer’s
expense, bu. $1.75.

TIMOTH makes the standard grass for hay. It can be sown alone or with

Red Clover, and in either case, on the right sort of land, yields
immensely. Sow twelve to fifteen pounds of seed to the acre, and cut when flowering.
Thrives best on moist, loamy soils, and usually attains a height of four feet.

MAND’S WONDER FORAGE PLANT

I know of no forage plant, and I believe there is none in existence, that will give
heavier yields of forage than will Mand’s Wonder Forage Plant. In all sections’ of
this country where Corn can be grown this plant will succeed. It will certainly sup-
plant as a forage plant Sorghum, Kaffir Corn and Milo Maize. It is easier to grow
than Corn or any other forage crop, producing a large amount of fodder at a cost of
less than one dollara ton. I hope that every one of my friends will give this wonderful
new plant a trial. I know it will give satisfaction.

Price per pkt. 5c.; } lb. 15c.; Ib. 50c., postpaid. By express or freight at
buyer’s expense, 5 to 10 lb. lots, or more, at 30c. per lb.

IMPORTANT TO Erices on all rate Seeds apport: to ghanee ape

out notice. prices are lower than quoted in this

FIELD SEED BUYERS Guide day your order is received, more seeds will be
added; if higher, the amount will be decreased. °

Safest Way—lIf you require a considerable amount, send me accurate list

pauaol quantities, and I will gladly quote lowest market prices by return
mail. :

TIMOTHY -

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» THE VELVET BEAN

j NATURE’S GREAT SOIL RESTORER

The Velvet Bean is,a green manuring and foliage plant that is creating a great sensation at the South, where it dy disputing for favor with
the Cow Pea. It makes a strong growth at the North, also, and is now widely recognized as a thing of high value. The vines grow to a length
of ten to thirty feet, and form a deep mass of nutritious fodder. The Florida Experimental Station reports 16,680 pounds of green forage per
acre, and it is said to cure in less time than the Cow Pea and to make an equally valuable hay. At the South its use is for hay, for soiling an
for improving the character of the land; at the North its place is with the Cow Pon. as it will grow and flourish on poor land. It has a place in
the flower garden as well as in the field, for it bears showy clusters of purple blossoms, and being an excellent climber, quickly coyers arbors,
lattice work, poles, ete. Plant twelve quarts per acre, in rows five feet apart. «

Postpaid, + lb. 10c.; lb. 25c.; At buyer’s expense, 34 bu. 50c.; 3 bu. 96c.; } bu. $1.75; bu. $3.25.

PENCILLARIA
THE GIANT WONDER FORAGE PLANT

This plant has received many strong advertisements and write-ups in the past year—heralded from
one end of the earth to the other as the greatest forage plant, as the most wonderful fodder plant, as the
most marvelous hay producer this side of the stars; indeed, several salesmen have lauded the merits of
this plant until one stands bewildered and asks, ‘‘What next?”’ On our own farms it has done exceed-
ingly well, and we recommend for it a thorough trial, as it requires very little seed to give a most thorough
test. We know farmers who have planted several acres and.who would not part with this wonderful
forage plant. It is a tremendous stooler, and in its quality resembles our marvelously prolific forage
plant, Teosinte. It should be planted two or three feet apart in the row, and the rows about three and
one-half feet apart. Cultivate two or three times if possible, and by that time the sight will astonish
the beholder, and you will marvel at its luxuriance and you will dream that you are in the tropics; but
your wonder will but then begin,

MARVELOUS DENSITY OF GROWTH

_. As you watch it grow until it has reached twelve or fourteen feet and densely covered your land you
will surely believe that you are finding your way through Central American tropical bottoms! It will
average forty rich, juicy, leafy stalks to the plant, which will be covered with seed heads twelve to twenty-
four inches long. The seed makes good feed for poultry, and ground for cattle cannot be beat. Sow
Pencillaria as early as you would Indian Corn. he usual way of growing it, however, is to mow the
crop when from three to six feet high, and it will immediately start again, and can be mowed four to six
times during the season. If allowed to grow until the flower heads begin to develop before cutting it
will yield the heaviest crop of any fodder plant we know of, and it is greatly relished by all kinds of stock,
either in its green or dry state. Sow seed very thinly in drills twenty-four to thirty-six inches apart.
Every farmer, and in fact everyone who keeps cows, horses or hogs, should try it if they wish to grow :
an immense crop of fodder cheaply on a small amount of ground. Postpaid, } lb. 15c.; 1b. 35c.; 3 lbs, ‘
$1.00. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, Ib. 25c.; 5 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $3.75; 100 lbs. $13.50, ’ PENCILLARIA

FOR IMMEDIATE WANTS ON FIELD SEEDS IN QUANTITIES WRITE TO BUCFRER AND GET PRICES

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of hay.
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bloom.”

BROMUS INERMIS

TEOSINTE.

THE WORLD-BEATING FODDER PLANT

Here is a truly wonderful forage plant worthy of general cultiva-
fion. It comes to us from the rich, fertile plains of the Nile, where,
travelers tell us, the enormous yield of 300 tons of green fodder per
acre is not uncommon. This is what it does in Egypt.

WHAT DOES IT DO IN AMERICA?

Almost equally as well. Give it a rich, warm, balmy soil, and it
will yield from 100-to.150 tons of green fodder per acre. It is simply
marvelous. Down in Georgia, in Florida. and North Carolina its yield
is all the way from 100 to 200 tons of green fodder per acre. It grows
to a height of eighteen feet in those states, while a single kernel will
produce from 60 to 100 stalks of the. most nourishing green fodder
imaginable. Our test in the North gives it an

| AVERAGE YIELD OF ABOUT 50 TONS

of green fodder per acre. On our Rockford Seed Farms, where the soil
is sandy and warm, it yielded at the rate of fully 60 tons per acre, send-
ing forth from twenty to sixty shoots from one kernel of seed. It was

the most magnificent thing we had ever seen.
CULTURE We would advise sowing same in rows two feet
apart, and the hills far enough apart to work.
It wants plenty of sunshine and cultivation, and then it will grow so
rapidly that it will soon cover a whole acre and look like a dense forest.
It can be cut with a reaper and fed in the green state, or it ean be dried,
makes magnificent fodder for cattle during the long winter months.
There are unlimited possibilities for our annual fodder plant, Teosinte,
and we know if you will give it a trial that it will more than pay you
another year. ast try and grow this for your hogs. You will be
surprised how they relish it and what a tremendous amount of fodder
and food you will get out of an acre for them. About three pounds
of seed are required per acre.

PRICE OF SEED, postpaid, oz. 10c.; } Ib. 25c.; Ib. 75c.; At
buyer’s expense, lb. 65c.; 5 Ibs. or more at 60c. per pound.

BUCKBEE’S CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS ARE ALWAYS

Lots of Early Spring and Late Fall Feed, Besides Good Crop or Hay

_ This highly useful grass grows to a height of three feet, and sometimes five feet. A
native of Hungary, it has done remarkably well in America, especially on dry, arid soils,
where its drought-resisting qualities are shown to wonderful advantage.
nial, it is well adapted to cold climates and exposed situations.
crops on land too poor for Timothy and other grasses.
everywhere, and is pronounced a great boon to farmers because

IT PAYS ON ANY

The Department of Agriculture has experimented with this grass at its United
States stations in the arid regions.
Kan., says: “We have grown Bromus Inermis successfully, and we think it is the coming
grass for the arid regions of the West.

Prof. Shaw, of Minnesota, pertinently says: ‘‘This
soon by the farmers of the Northwest.’ 1
ow on all kinds of soil, even on yellow sand, and is equally good for pasturing, curing
into hay or cutting green.
Perennial, two to three feet high, flowering in June and August.

The South Dakota Experiment Station, of Brookings, says: ‘This is the best
grass that has yet been tried at this station. -
a good sod the first year; in favorable seasons a fair yield of hay may also
Up to the present the best results have been obtained by sowing plenty of seed on well-
prepared ground as early as possible in the Spring. From two to two and one-half bushels
should be sown to the acre, depending somewhat upon the season and condition of soil.
The forage, though Z t rs ar 2
lareze amount of early Spring and Fall feed may be obtained, in addition to a good yield
h Thus far the grass has endured drought perfectly, and has never winter-killed in

Tt does well sown with clover or with clover and timothy.
to the acre if alone; if with alfalfa, fifteen pounds—they will grow well together. It n
be sown in the Fall with Winter wheat, or in the Spring. Cut when first coming into
‘A standard bushel weighs 14 Ibs.

Choicest Northern-grown stock seed, postpaid, 3 Ib. i5c.; Ib. 25c.
expense, 4 DU. 50c.; 4 bu. 75c.; + bu. $1.25; bu. $2.00; 5 bu. or more, $1.75 per bu.

82 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

BROMUS INERMIS

ACKNOWLEDGED KING OF THE DESERTS AND

DRY SANDY SOILS

A hardy peren-
1 r Produces satisfactory
Tried widely, it has been endorsed

GROUND

The Experimental Grass Station at Garden City,

It is green from the middle of March to about No-

ass cannot be obtained too

It is the grass for hot, dry climes and soils, It

All kinds of stock eat it readily, and it is very rich in nutritive

When properly sown it catches well, giving
obtained.

coarse, is of excellent quality, and under ordinary circumstances a

Use twenty ss
t may

At buyer’s

TEOSINTE
THE MOST SATISFACTORY. TRY THEM THIS YEAR

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BUCKBEE’S WONDERFUL DWARF BONANZA RAPE.—Professor Shaw, of the Minnesota Agricultural College, reports on Rape: |
“On 54 acres Rape after winter rye had been removed, 537 sheep and lambs were fattened thereon; 18 steers fed thereon for 59 days, and sev-
eral acres were uneaten when winter set in. * * * Further, 1 acre of Rape will pasture 10 to 16 lambs 2 to 2} months, when rye has preceded
it. When sown alone, it will pasture 36 head for 2 months. * * * That the lowest average gain on lambs fed on Rape alone, is 7 to 8 pounds
per month.” There is a great need of Rape, especially in the fall of the year when the corn has been harvested, and just before the setting in
of winter. Farmers are obliged to depend solely on their pastures to feed their stock. Now, after the pastures give out, they must begin feed- |
ing their hay. Buckbee’s Dwarf Bonanza Rape does away with all this and gives a luxuriant pasture and a tremendous yield during the months
when it is so greatly needed. If sown in May, it grows rapidly and can be cut or pastured the latter part of July... If sown the first half;of July
it will come into fine play as a fodder in September, October and up to November. The main secret in the successful raising of sheep for mutton
lies in the very general use of Fodder Rape for feeding them. After the corn is harvested and before winter sets in, there is need of nutritious
green fodder, especially for sheep. Dwarf Bonanza Rape is easily grown, perfectly hardy and possesses remarkable fattening qualities: One
acre will pasture 36 head 2 months, and lambs will make a gain of 8 to 12 pounds a month. Pigs and cattle are also very fond of it... The plant
is a rank grower, and should have heavy manuring, as well as high cultivation. Sow the seed during the third or fourth week of June; it can
then resist drought, and the crop can be ready to feed at a season when itsis most needed. If the first crop were cut about 4 inches from the }
ground there would be an aftermath of second growth that would be useful after that time. It does well sown with oats. If the soil is rich and
clean, sow broadcast; if not clean, sow in drills and cultivate as for corn. Rape is especially adapted for a catch crop, succeeding when from!
any cause the other crops have failed. When sown broadeast, use 5 pounds and if in drills, 2. pounds to the acre. Postpaid, 25c. per lb. By
freight or express at buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. 60c.; 10 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $3.25; 100 Ibs. $6.00.
oan Weegee ESSEX RAPE.—A standard yariety. Postpaid, 20c. perlb. At buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. 45c.;10 lbs. 75c.; 50 lbs, $2.50;
Se -f2,; ‘

(SAND OR WINTER VETCH—Vicia Villosa.)

IN 1897 we procured from Europe a large amount of seed of this grand, good forage plant and distributed it very generally with our customers

throughout the country for careful trial. So glorious were the: results that we were in receipt of thousands of testimonial letters.in its praise.

So greatly has the demand forseed increased, we have been unable to fill thousands of orders in previous years.
It is a wonderful, rapid grower, and gets on with little moisture, and thrives.

2. It withstands cold. Sand Vetch can be sown in April and May and mown in fall, and the next spring,
where sheltered, will come forth fresh and green, and vigorous, and will form green herbage for cattle at, once.

3. Itis a tremendous yielder, producing all the way from 5 to 7 tons of the very best hay imaginable per acre.

4. Quality. Buckbee’s Wonderful Sand Vetch makes the very best hay imaginable, the equal of clover.

5. Culture. It is a great stooler. If sown in rows it will soon cover the ground as a complete network,
furnishing a tremendous amount of luxuriant fodder.

6. All agricultural colleges, all writers on agriculture, all practical farmers recommend the growing of Sand
Vetch. It is especially soin Europe. You cannot find an agriculturist there who would not recommend it, and
it is also the case here in America with those who have given it a trial. i
z 7. As a fertilizer it has but few equals, as it enriches the soil very quickly, and can be plowed under twice
in a season.

8. When intended for hay, Buckbee’s Wonderful Sand Vetch should be left standing until the
flowers have for the most part given way to the pods, and some of the seeds become well-formed.
The crop is then ready for the mower, and will yield, according to the soil, from 5 to 7 tons of hay.
per acre. .

9. AH summer long. You can have this excellent fodder plant, this excellent hay pro-
ducer, all summer long by sowing at different times. You can have the pasturage from April
until November by sowing two or three weeks apart, not only a little, but a great abundance,
as Sand Vetch produces heavily. allel i \

10. Don’t fail to try it. If you do you will miss one of the great treats of your lifetime in
farming, because we believe that our Sand Vetch will give results that you have never had before.
It will give crops such as you never had before; and if your land is poor and you wish to enrich it
this will do it as quickly as anything you have ever tried. Sow 25 pounds per acre. Our seed
is the very choicest Northern-grown, and while we expect to have enough to fill-all orders,
would advise early orders. Send to Buckbee for the best seed. Postpaid,
lb. 30c.; 3 lbs. 80c. At buyer’s expense, 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $2.30; 50 ibs.
$4.50; 100 lbs. $8.50. :

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NOTICE—PRICES ON ALL FARM SEEDS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Please understand—lIf prices arr LOWER the day your order is received, more seed will be added; Fr n1GHER, the amount will be decreased.

The safest way, if you require considerable amounts of Farm Seeds, will be to send me a list of your actual requirements, and I will be
pleased to quote yous;LOWEST MARKET PRICES by return mail,

BEST FIELD SEEDS THAT GROW? BUCKBEE’S OF COURSE. ONE TRIAL CONVINCES.

84 H. W. BUCEKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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BUCKBEE’S RELIABLE

High- Grade Pedigree Grass Seed, Free from Weed Seed and
True to Name. Prices Subject to Market Fluctuations
Without Notice. Write for Market Prices if You Desire to
Buy in Large Quantities.

BERMUDA GRASS—(Cynodon Dactylon)—The most valuable
grass for the Southern States, as it withstands heat and drought
wonderfully well. Is valuable for hay and pasture, and unsur-
passed for lawns in the South, as it runs over the ground, form-
ing a dense turf. (35 ]bs. per bu.) Sow 8 lbs. per acre. Post-
paid, lb. 85c.; 3 lbs. $2.45. By express or freight at
buyer’s expense, 5 lbs. $3.25; 10 lbs. $6.00.

CREEPING BENT GRASS—(Agrostis Stolonifera)—Somewhat
resembles Red Top. Does best on wet, marshy soil. (14 Ibs.
per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. By express or
freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $2.50.

CRESTED DOG’S TAIL—(Cynosurus Cristatus)—A fine dwarf-
growing evergreen grass, particularly adapted for hard, dry
soils and hills pastured: by sheep. It is very hardy, and is little
erected BS grmemes P Weegee (14 lbs. per m) Posie:
. 50c.; Ss. -J32. y express or freig. a uyer’s
CRESTED DOG’S TAIL expense, bu. $3.50. TALL FESCUE

ENGLISH, OR PERENNIAL, RYE GRASS—One of the best and most nutritious 2ARD FESCUE—(Festuca Duriuscula)—A very
grasses for permanent meadows and pastures. Endures close cropping, and recovers useful grass, and should be included in all sheep
quickly after cutting. Does best on strong, rich soils. (14 lbs. per Oe Postnaid, De Eo ppt ee Deere: fone aay

7 r ’ . y § . “ 0 a] n succulen
Ib. 25c.; 3 lbs. 60c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $1.10. herbage. (12lbs.perbu.) Postpaid, Ib. 25c. ;

FOWL MEADOW GRASS—(Poa Serotina)—Valuable grass for sowing on low, wet 3 bs. 70c. By express or freight at buyer’s
lands that-are occasionally overflowed. (12 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 40c.; 3 Ibs. expense, bu. $1.50.
$1.10. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $3.50. Ye |

ITALIAN RYE GRASS—An excellent variety, producing a nutritious feed in early
Spring. If sown early will produce a large crop the same. season. (14 Ibs. per bu.)
Sa ae lb. 25c.; 3 lbs. 7Nc. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu.

JOHNSON GRASS—(Sorghum Halapense)—A perennial grass with cane-like roots.
It is very tender and nutritious; good for stock. Hardy only in the South and South-
western States. (25 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, Ib. 30c.; 3 lbs. 85c. By express or
freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $3.00.

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS, BUCKBEE’S SUPERIOR—(Poa Pratensis)—One of
She first grasses to. start in the Spring. Much relished by all kinds of stock, and suc-
ceeds on a great variety of soils, particularly on rich, moist lands. Fancy cleaned
seed. (14 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. By express or freight
at buyer’s expense, bu. $2.00.

MEADOW FESCUE—(Festuca Pratensis)—ENG-
LISH BLUE GRASS—One of the best of our nat-
ural grasses. It is greedily. eaten by all kinds of
stock, is very fattening and makes excellent hay.
It is very hardy, and succeeds in almost all soils,
but attains its greatest perfection in moist, rich
land. Comes into use very early, and again late in
the Fall. (14 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, Ib. 30c.; 3
Ibs. 70c. By express or freight at buyer’s ex- | Z |
pense, bu. $1.75. Ss ‘ = |
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MEADOW FOXTAIL—(Alopecurus Pratensis)— SHEEP'S FESCUE. (See next page) |
Closely resembles Timothy, but flowers much earlier |
and thrives in all soils excepting dry sands or gravel. |
It succeeds best in strong, moist, rich soils. Being 2 —
of early and rapid growth, it is particularly valu- |
able for permanent pasture. It is highly relished e A . : |
by all kinds of stock, endures close cropping and Paar > ie 5 |
forms a luxuriant aftermath. (10 Ibs. per bu.) ra aes — EA! S LF < |
Postpaid, lb. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. By express or 3 =e RS S |
or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $3.25. ¢ S FZ = j ¥ Vz |

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[NORTHERN GROWN GRASS SEEDS

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Prices below are subject
to change without notice.
Write for lowest market
prices on quantities. I will
give you the very lowest
possible figures.

ORCHARD GRASS—(Dacty-

lis Glomerata)—Of excep-
tional value for permanent

pasture and for hay crops.
It is very early, coming in
ahead of all other grasses,

recovers quickly after being
cut and endures close cropping.
If cut when it comes into
flower makes excellent hay,
but if allowed to stand, how-
ever, it becomes hard and
pithy. On this account it
should never be sown with
Timothy. It thrives well on
all soils. (14 Ibs. per bu.)
Postpaid, lb. 30c.; 3 Ibs.

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Sow 1 to 2 bu. per acre. Sow 1 to 2 bu. per acre.

|| Meadow Foxtail, Blue Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Wood Meadow,

| chert Grass, English Rye, Hard Fescue, Red Top,
Sweet Vernal, Italian Rye, Orchard Grass, Dog’s Tail,
Heador. ‘escue, White Clover, English Rye, Tall Fescue,

’s Tail, Red Clover, Italian Rye, Red Clover,
| Tim one. Alsike. Rough-Stalked _ Alsike.

ABS © SU: (14 Ibs.), $1.75. Meadow, Bu. (14 lbs.), $2.00.

| Kentucky Blue,

85c.

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WOOD MEADOW GRASS $2.25.

RED OR CREEPING FESCUE— (Festuca Rubra)—A valuable grass
for sowing on dry pastures, light soils and railroad embankments.
It is of a creeping habit, and the roots penetrate so deeply into the
soil that it remains green after many other grasses have dried up.
(14 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 30c.; 3 lbs. 85c. By express
or freight 2t buyer’s expense, bu. $2.50.

RED TOP, BUCKBEE’S SUPERIOR—(Agrostis Vulgaris)—Well-
known and valuable pasture grass; also makes excellent hay. Grows
on almost all soils, but does best on moist lands. Should be in-
cluded in all mixtures for seeding down wet or marsh lands. (14
lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 70c. By express or
freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $1.40.

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ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS—(Poa Trivialis)—An ex-
cellent grass for deep, moist meadows and stiff, heavy clays. (14
lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 45c.; 3 lbs. $1.30. By express or
freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $4.75.

SHEEP’S FESCUE—(Festuca Ovina)—This grass should form a
large part of all mixttires intended for sheep grazing on high upland
or dry pastures. In growth it is short and dense, and of excellent
nutritive qualities, deep-rooted and not easily affected by drought.
(12 lbs. a bu.) Postpaid, lb. 30c.; 3 lbs. 85e. By express
or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $1.69.

SWEET VERNAL GRASS, TRUE ANNUAL—(Anthoxanthum
Gdoratum)—Valuable on account of the rich perfume which it

By express or freight
at buyer’s expense,

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bu. a < Ta ME Eh we

ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS
imparts to the hay when drying.

/ Vb. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 700. press
bu. $2.00.

TALL MEADOW FESCUE—(Festuca Hlatior)—A tall-growing
grass particularly adapted for strong clay and wet soils, stands over-
flowing and should form a part of all mixtures intended for marshes
and wet lands. It is much relished by steck and makes an excel-
lent hay. (14 lbs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00.
By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu. $3.95.

TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS—(Avena Elatior)—Very early and
a luxuriant grower; produces a large quantity of early and' late
growth, which allows it to be cut frequently. (14 lbs. per bu.)
Postpaid, lb. 30c.; 3 lbs. 85c. By express or freight at buy-
er’s expense, bu. $2.75.

WATER, OR FLOATING MEADOW GRASS—(Giyceria Fluitans)
—An invaluable grass for wet soils, and marshes and lands whic
occasionally overflow. (14 Ibs. per bu.) Postpaid, lb. 40c.; 3
See By express or freight at buyer’s expense, bu.

(14 Ibs. per bu.) Postpaid,
By express or freight 2t buyer’s expense,

WOOD MEADOW GRASS—(Poa Nemoralis)—A variety growing
naturally in shady places and moist, rich soils. The herbage is
succulent and much relished by cattle; forms a close sod, and should
be sown in all shady places in lawns, etc. (14 lbs. per bu.) Post-
paid, lb. 50c.; 3 lbs. $1.25. By express or freight at buyer’s
expense, bu. $4.75. F

GRASS AND CLOVER SEED MIXTURES

BUCKBEE’S RELIABLE BLEND.

seeds IN MIXTURE. The reasons are obvious:

some grasses adversely are FAVORAELE to other sorts.

No. 1. For Rich, Dry Soils.
; ‘Sow 1 to 2 bu. per acre.

Tall Meadow Oat, eet

Italian Rye,

No. 2. For Rich, Moist Soils.

Sow 1 to 2 bu. per acre.
Meadow Foxtail, Creeping Bent,
Meadow Fescue, Alsike,

Orchard Grass, Alsike Clover, Rough-stalked | Hard Fescue,
Meadow Foxtail, Red Clover, eadow, op,
English Blue, English Rye. Orchard Grass, , English Blue,

Crested Dog’s Tail.

; Bu. (14 lbs.), $1.75. Bu. (14 lbs.), $2.00.

OUR EXTRA MIXTURES FOR PASTURE CONTAIN:

‘No. 4. For Rich, Dry Soils. | No.5. For Rich, Moist Soils.

No.7.

| E So that with mixtures failure is PRAC-
|| TICALLY DMPOSSIBLE, provided, of course, the seed is good. We take great pains in selecting grass

seeds, in order to secure the HIGHEST GERMINATION, and our mixtures are based on a full appre-
ciation of the requirements of different soils for which they are intended.

: EXTRA GRASS AND CLOVER MIXTURES FOR MEADOWS

We. C For Orchard and Shade—This mixture contains sorts adapted for orchard and shady places.
‘|| rich hay and will please. Sow 1 to 2 bu. per acre. Bu. (14 Ibs.), $2.00.

, FROM GROWER TO BUYER WHEN YOU BUY “FULL OF LIFE” SEEDS FROM

FOR MEADOWS AND PERMANENT PASTURES.

All authorities agree that for PASTURE and HAY best results are obtained from the use of grass
First—A NUMBER OF SPECIES will insure a much
|| DENSER GROWTH than the same number of seeds of one or two species, and prove less exhausting
'| to the soil, since they live to a great extent on different constituents.

Second—Seasons that affect

No. 3. For Meadow, Wet Soils.

_ Sow 1 to 2 bu. per acre.
Creeping Bent, Fowl Meadow,
Tall Fescue, Timothy,

Red TOR Alsike Clover,
Rough Stalked Floating Meadow,
Meadow, White Clover.

Bu, (14 lbs.), $2.00.

No. 6. For Wet Soils.
Sow 1 to 2 bu. per acre.
Creeping Bent, ‘Tall Fescue,

d fap, Rough-Stalked
Fowl Meadow, Meadow,
Floating Meadow, Timothy.
Alsike Clover.

Bu. (14 lbs.), $2:00.

Gives ;
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS

BUCERBEE

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H. W. BUCESEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

ENRICH LAND UNTIL IT BECOMES
A VERITABLE GOLD MINE

The Cow Pea was until very recently supposed
to be suited only to Southern conditions. Now it
has been demonstrated that where suitable vari-
eties are sown the crop can be grown with entire
success in the North. The Cow Pea has proved to
be one of the greatest fertilizers of the age, and I
doubt not that when I make the statement that
it is richer in fertilizing matter, more lasting, more
beneficial, a greater soil improver and a better soil
enricher than the fertilizer drawn out from the
barnyard, many of my farmer friends will feel like
challenging this statement, but nevertheless it is
2faect. It will take longer to enrich a thoroughly
worn-out piece of land by fertilizer from the barn-
yard than by sowing plenty of Cow Peas and plow-
ing them under, You can get two very creditable
crops of Cow Peas on the same piece of land in one
season by sowing them quite early in the Spring
after frosts are over, broadcast, at the rate of one
A bushel per acre, or in drills twelve inches apart,
and when they have attained the height of thirty inches plow them under and sow a second crop. It makes a magnificent
fodder for cattle. The ripe peas contain no less than eighteen and one-half per cent. of digestible protein. The seed, or grain,
is ground and used for eattle fodder; the leaves and stalks also make excellent fodder fed green. Poor sandy land may be
greatly improved by plowing under a crop of Cow Peas, and thus made into a fertile loam. Plant in a thoroughly pulverized
soil. If wanted to plow under for manure, sow one to two bushels per acre with a grain drill in drills a foot apart.
grown for seed, plant three and one-half feet apart and one foot in the row, and cultivate thoroughly, using half a bushel
of seed per acre. When pastured by swine the. crop should be allowed to get nearly ripe; when plowed under as a ferti-
lizer the plowing should be done when the plants are in full bloom. The yield of peas in a dry state is from forty to sixty.
bushels per acre. I offer these excellent varieties:

: NEW ERA—Choicest Northern-grown. A particularly good variety for Northern sections. Price, postpaid, } ib

E iSc.; Ib. 25e. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, } bu. 60c.; + bu. $1.00; 4 bu. $1.80; bu. $3.50.
IMPROVED WHiIPPOORWILL — Northern grown and accli- BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY PROLIFIC—Choicest Northern

| mated. One of the best and most popular sorts for all climates. Price, grown. Well suited to any soil. Very early and a wonderful yielder.
| Dostpaid, 4 lb. 12¢.; lb. 20c. By express or freight. at buyer’s Price, postpaid, 4 lb. 15c.; Ih. 25¢.; By express or freight at
expense, $ bu. 40c.; } bu. 75c.; 4 bu. $1.40; bu $2.75. buyer’s expense, 4 bu. 45c.; 4 bu. 85c.; 4 bu. $1.60; bu. $3.00.

AUSTRALIAN SALT BUSH

A Forage Plant for Alkali Soils, and
Regions Subject to Periodic Drought

This is a most wonderful forage plant, as it will grow freely
in.arid and alkali lands that will produce no other vegetation,
yielding a marvelously liberal foliage, which is eagerly eaten by
all kinds of stock. It is of creeping habit. From twenty to
thirty tons of green fodder have been harvested from one acre.
It has further been proven that after three or four crops have
been grown. on alkali land the soil is then capable'of producing
any other vegetation. Im many sections of the States this is
in itself. of priceless value.. This plant has been very exten-
sively tried where single plants grown on the poorest alkali
ground have reached a diameter of sixteen feet in ome seaSon.
One pound of seed will seed an acre. It grows readily from
seed, and requires no cultivation. Price, postpaid, pKt. 5c.;
oz. 15¢e.; 4 1b. 35c.; Ib. $1.35.

Headquarters for Horse Cultivators, Ec.

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THERE IS SOMETHING OF INTEREST ON EVERY PAGE OF THIS SEED AND PLANT GUIDE

. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 87

SIRON AGE” FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS

Manufactured Expressly for Our Rockford Seed Farms

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THE BEST MACHINE FOR THE MONEY. ONLY $11.00 ,,22¢25¢ understand that we ate headquar:
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few of them: EVERY ONE A TIME SAVER AND MONEY MAKER :

No. 12 Give me No. 20 ae No. 1
Iron Age Wheel an idea » gp And the. ton Age ‘Double
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THE FOLLOWING PRICE LIST GIVES THE “IRON AGE” TOOLS THAT ARE IN GENERAL DEMAND:

No. 1. ‘Iron Age” Double-Wheel Hoe, complete ......-... .-$ 6.50 No, 23. ‘Iron Age’”’ Fertilizer Distributer as a side Dresser. .. .$12.50
No. 4, ‘Iron Age”? Combined Double-Wheel Hoe and Drill No. 25. “Iron Age” Fertilizer Attachment (may be applied to
SIE IGT eS i RS EN a I ee eS a Eg hs 10.00 tools Novi4 556: Zale LO; WaulS) saree cite coca anievee 4.00
No. 8. “Iron Age” Hill and Drill Seedér: .. .......-.022----- 10.00 |New Model Seed Drill (one of the best).........5...00eeceeeee 7.50
No. 9. “Iron Age’’ Single-Wheel Hoe complete.......-.---+-- 4.75 Gem Double-Wheel Hoe complete........---+---ceeeeeeeeeees 5.50
| No. 12. ‘‘Iron Age’? Wheel Plow and Cultivator ........-...-. 3.25 Gem Single-Wheel Hoe complete... 250s... c cece eee ce eenes 4.50
No. 15. Combined Single-Wheel Hoe, Hill and De Sep ae 10.00 Gem Single-Wheel Hoe plain (with five Cultivator Teeth only)... °3.25
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No. 19. “Iron Age” Wheel Plow and Cultivator..... 22% ...-- 8.00 ‘Tron Age’’ Horse Hoe Cultivators and Harrows.

No. 20. “Iron Age” Single-Wheel Hoe complete......... aetca 6.50 ‘*‘Tron Age’’ Riding Cultivators.

No, 22. “Iron Age” Combined Fertilizer Distributer, Hill and “Tron Age’’ Four Row Sprayer (orchard attachment).
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“PLANET JR.” IMPLEMENTS——-STANDARD HIGH GRADE

This tool (Planet Jr., No. 4) has. been greatly improved, and brought © No. ullvand Drill Seeder 27. he so eee teeta only $12.50
10.00

to a pointof such wide usefulness that [ean scarcely recommend it too highly. No. 3
It combines in a single convenient implement, a capital hill-dropping seeder, No, 4.
a continuous row seeder, an admirable single wheel hoe, a cultivator, and a No. 4. Hill and Drill Seeder, plain (as a drill only) ...only 8.00
plow. Its work as a seederis marvelous.. It sows in continuous rows with No, 25.
great uniformity, and’also drops accurately in hills 4, 6, 8, 12, or 24 inches No. g

; as Drill Scederarit- yearns vce ie iaseuaer as Beye only 7.00
apart. Feed is stopped automatically, simply by raising the handles, and No. Combined Drill Seeder and Wheel Hoe (no rakes)... 9.00
started by lowering them. Carries an indexed No. 11. Double-Wheel Hoe................-0 eee eee only 8.50
; hopper in plain view. The cut-off is op- Nos23)Double-WihteelHoer: Pail a4. Ghee ne oan only 6.50
erated instantly by the foot. The hill No.\132) Double-Wiheel\\Hoe.. jes en elle 8% only 4.25
SS dropper isexact. Handles adjustable. Now 162 Single=Wiheel EToe sy. 2 iascismiccrspeveecieke ca nietneone only 5.35
a Runs only half as hard as others. No. 17. Single-Wheel Hoes)... 2 fleets. ye. only 4,50
oe Easily changed to a cultivator. No. 174. Single Wheel Hoe, with Hoes, Cultivator Teeth,
Perfect in every way. woke ad Weve) hI Ohba) ERA CRBS RS 6c GIG .G NESTOR O ERS ea nene only 4.00
Planet Jr. Wo. 4 Noes) Single=Wheel*Hoe.. .. oe. Ne. eee so only 3.00

Firefly Plow BP ashe SCR ROL CM ACTER EN ERG Seen MeO ce eRtnG RG only 1.85
AB gif foyud Dio h22) ea Mohr OICIGIT. TO DIGI DIED Albis 0 C/Nekcn Oo isIE Et only 5.50

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Reliable

Competition.

If any other Re-
liable Firma quotes
lower prices, write
me.

Combined Hill and

Drill Seeder and

Single Wheel
Hoe .

If you will mail me at once an

Exact List of your requirements for
Seeds, Seed Drills, Cultivators, One
and Two Horse Cultivators, Etc.,
I shall be pleased to make special

prices.

I CAN SAVE EVERY SEED AND TOOL BUYER MONEY AND PLENTY OF IT

88

The Matthews Constellation Combined Machine is manufactured especially for our critical trade.
able machine, because several of them are in constant use on our Rockford Seed Farms.
very reasonable—ONLY $8.00, shipped by freight or express at buyer’s expense.
We are also headquarters for the following well-known and reliable
Sure To Pp lease Matthews and New Universal Garden Tools of the latest improved patterns.

Matthews New Universal Garden Drill......................... $6.25
Matthews New Universal Hill and Drill Seeder................. 7.00
Matthews New Universal Gem Seed Drill only ................ 5.00
Matthews New Universal Gem Gardening Set .................. 7.25
New Universal Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and Rake... 5.00
New Universal Double Wheel Hoe (with Hoe Blades only)....... 3.50
New Universal Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and Rake .... 4.50
New Universal No. 2 Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivatorand Plow..... 4.00
New Universal Single Wheel Hoe (with Hoe Blades only)........ 2.75
New Universal Hand Wheel Plow...........2.2..s 00s eeeeyee 1.65
New Universal Hand Draw Plow .....-../-.---0-+--2ee.eeereee 1.50
New Universal Steel Frame Garden Plow and Attachments...... 2.50

New Universal Steel Frame Garden Drill 8.00

A GREAT SEED DRILL

Sows all kinds of
garden seeds in an exact
line, so that the culti-
wator can Peas ee .
close up to the row while
the Bene are Saal ee My Price Only
therefore is especially
adapted to sowing On- $6.50
ion Seed. Two patent
agitators go with each
machine, which are eas-
ily adjusted and act as
force feeds, thus insuring
an even and continuous net ANE
flow. It hasinterchange- ; ua
able hoppers; can be ot
converted from a seed to a fertilizer drill. Shipped at buyer’s ex-
pense, only $6.50. With disc coverer, $7.00. With fertilizer at-
tachment, $9.00.

THE BEST CHEAP MACHINE

S ip

Buckbee’s New
Deere Seed Drill
The Bargain of the fYear
MY PRICE ONLY

$4.50

The Best Machine on the Marixet for the Money

Just think of it—a first-class Seed Drill for only $4.50!
by express or freight at buyer’s expense. |
and illustrating this splendid machine mailed free upon application.)

Shipped

&. W. SBUCKBEE, KROCEFORD, ILLINOIS.

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New Universal Steel Frame Hill and Drill Seeder.............. $ 8.75 |

New Universal Steel Frame Two-Row Hill and Drili Seeder... 18.00

New_Universal Expansion Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator,
Plow \atid Rake ‘oh a5, 20. hese = eld ee ae

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“RELIABLE

Matthews Hand Cultivator only (5 teeth) 4.75
Matthews Hand Wheel Hoe only (2 teeth) 4.50

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If you can buy

TOOLS and sev=

cheaper from jany
other firm write me

THE BEST CULTIVATOR

Buckbee’s New

McGee Cultivator
MY PRICE
ONLY

$4.00

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WARRANTED TO PLEASE
The Great Feature wherein it excels all others is in the fact that
it straddles the row and that the handles can be moved independent of
each other. Each handle has one of the knives attached to it, and is
held steady by a steel spring, so that the blades can be moved up to or
away from the plants, as desired. While operating, simply move your
hands in or out, and the blades will close so as to cut out all the weeds,
or open so as to pass by. (Speoet catalogue illustrating and describing
this splendid machine mailed free upon application.) My price, with
all attachments shown in illustration, shipped at buyer’s exe
pense, cnly $4.00.
WN 0) T I 4 E All prices on drills and cultivators are for ma-
, chines shipped by express or freight at buyer’s
expense, unless otherwise agreed upon. Let me have your or-
der early, and thus take advantage of low shipping rates to all
Please understand that all machines that I offer are
the very latest 1906 patterns.

WHEN YOU ARE QUOTED PRICES LOWER THAN BUCKBEE’S LOOK OUT FOR POOR QUALITY,

BUCKBEE’S
MARVELOUS

BUCKBEE’S
SUPERB MIXED

The choicest, most superb and
most widely varied strains of Asters
ever offered. The Buckbee Su-
perb Mixture astonished and de-
lighted many thousands of Aster
growers in 1905, thoroughly estab-
lishing every claim made for it.

Pkt. 5c.; 4 oz. 20c.; oz. 60c.

BUCKBEE’S FINE MIXED

of the leading types of this beautiful
flower in choice mixture. I have
made the price so low that you can-
not pass it by.

_ PEt. Sc.; £ OZ. 20c.; 02. 60c.

GIANT AMERICAN MIXED

Different in many respects from
all other Asters. Decidedly beauti-
ful for cut flowers. Plants of
branching habitand vigorous growth.
Flower quite large, very double;

Pkt. 10c.

Buckbee’s Snowball — Magnifi-
cent and exceedingly dwarf, com-
pact-growing Aster. Never ex-
ceeds ten inches in height. It is
decidedly the handsomest pure
white Aster ever introduced. In
habit is very bushy, each plant
bearing thirty’or more beautifully
formed and exceedingly large and
perfectly double flowers. almost
completely ae the foliage. Be
sure to try it. Pkt. 10c.

Buckbee’s Fire King.—A pleas-
ing companion to Buckbee’s
Snowball. 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 hand-
some satiny deep scarlet, present-
ing a most charming appearance
Pkt. 10c.

The New Yellow Aster—After the
many vain attempts of years past
a yellow Aster has really been

roduced. The form of the dou-
Ble flower is a perfect ball; the

ae are close together, and of
the brightest sulphur yellow.
Flowers are borne on long, erect
stems, excellent for cutting. From
twelve to fifteen inches high,
compact, bushy growth, an abun-
dant bloomer. PKt. 8c.

tT

‘New American Aster, Mary Sem-
| ple.—This is an American nov-
elty of unusual merit, sure to be-
come popular even in Germany.
Grown at Rockford Seed Farms,
it attracted much attention when
in full flower during August and
September. It grows two feet
high, and owing to its free branch-
ing habit each plant should be al-
lowed sufficient space for its full
development. Very soft but deep
shade of rosy blush. Flowers are
borne upon stems twelve inches
long and most desirable for cut-
| ting. Truly a gem. Pkt. 8c.

New Harlequin—Very odd and
attractive new variety. A con-
stant bloomer. Handsome dou-

This is a most splendid collection Ml

colors clear, rich and handsome; long stems.
ling this mixture will delight every buyer.

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

ASTERS

My Mixed Aster Seed is simply grand this year. The seed has been
selected with great care, and the blending has been carefully supervised:
I unhesitatingly recommend them to my patrons,{because I know satisfac-
tion up to the limit will be the portion of the thousands who will order

/

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ni

I know the results of plant-

ble flowers, composed of. pure
white petals quaintly interspersed
in irregular manner with deep blue
and bright red markings. Height
twelve inches. PEt. 8c.

New White Branching — The
magnificent large double white
flowers, quite four inches in diam-
eter, are borne upon long stems,
making them excellent for cut-
ting. It is quite different in sev-
eral respects from any Aster
known. Height eighteen inches.
Pkt. 8c.; 4 0Z. 75c.; oz. $2.50.

Shakespeare, Mixed—A novel
dwarf variety six inches high.
Many exquisitely brilliant colors.
Large globular flowers. Pkt. 8c.

Queen of the Market, Mixed—
Hight beautiful colors and shades.
A class of Asters characterized
by extreme earliness and the pro-
fusion of their flowers. Plants
average one foot in height, are
much branched, and carry ten to
fifteen large flowers. Pkt. 5c.;
% 0Z. 30c.; oz. $1.00.

New Diamond, Mixed—Has large
double flowers of rich and varie
colors. Height eighteen inches.
Pkt. 8c.; 4 0Z. 75C.; OZ. $2.50.

Washington, Mixed—Flowers are
very large, and often measure four
to six inches in diameter. Height
two feet. Pkt. 8c.

Dwarf Chrysanthemum, Mixed
—Flowers about three inches in
diameter. Height one foot. Pkt.
8c.; 4 OZ. 50c.; oz. $1.50.

Imbricated Pompon, Mixed—Of
perfect form, and so double as to
2ppear spherical. Eighteen in-
ches high. Pkt. 8c.

German Quilled, Mixed—Flowers
large, freely produced and of bril-
liant colors. Eighteen inches
high. Pkt. 8c.

Cocordeau, or Crown, Mixed—
An excellent variety. Flowers
fine. Height two feet. Pkt. 8c.*
2 oz. 50c.; oz. $1.50.

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BUCKBEP’S FLOWER SEEDS OFFERED IN THIS GUIDE ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD

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BUCKBEE’S IMPROVE
Magnificent class. Flowers massive and showy, measuring over
four inches across. The plants grow very evenly, about eighteen
inches high, and carry frequently over fifty flowers.
SNOW WHITE FLESH COLOR
RICH PURPLE DARK CRIMSON
PEACH BLOSSOM ;
Each, Pkt. 6c.; 4 oz. 60c.; oz. $2.00.
CHOICEST MIXED
Pkt. 5c.; } 0Z. 50C.; oz. $1.50.

TRUFFAUT’S PHONY FLOWERED PERFECTION

Certainly one of the most perfect and deservedly popular Asters.
Very double, large and beautiful. Height, 18 inches.

BRIGHT RED CLEAR WHITE VIOLET
PEACH BLOSSOM WHITE, TURNING TO AZURE BLUE
Each, Pkt. 7c.; + 0Z. 75c.; 0z. $2.50.

FINEST MIXED
Pkt. 5c.; } 0Z. 50c:; oz. $1.75.

NEW GIANT COMET ASTERS

This distinet class of Asters resembles very much the Japan Chrys-
anthemum in size of flowers. Extremely floriferous.
PURE WHITE CLEAR CARMINE LIGHT BLUE
BRIGHT ROSE LILAC, BORDERED WHITE
Each, Pkt. 8c.; 4} oz. $1.00; oz. $3.00.

FINEST MIXED
Pkt. 6c.; 4 0Z. 75¢.; OZ. $2.50.

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NEW GIANT AMERICAN ASTERS

90 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. ’

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= ANCHUSA—Hardy annu-
ALLIUM — The Bride — Appro- ayysspyt—Dwatf plants. Each spreads ANEMONE—Among the earliest al two feet high. Bears a

priately so-called. Always cov- t 5 { Lay ae

=A P : so as to completely coyer a circular and brightest of spring flowers, profusion of bright blue
cred Spa eee as d oeeres space 12 to 20 inches in diameter. Re- The colors cover a wide range owers similar to, yet
for their beauty, but because of mainun) pip arassro rs Spates aeaeee ts and are unusually attractive. mie aber seen ¥ exept
their great value in bouquet work. Little Gem-—Pkt. 150 seeds 4c. The Anemone is a hardy annual. Sut the Spring und sum:

Pkt. 8c. Sweet—Pkt. 200 seeds 3c. T offer fine mixed seed. Pkt. 5c. mer. PEt. 100 seeds 4c

ABRONIA—Peautiful trailing plant, with sweet-scented
Verbena-like flowers. Pkt. 4c.

ACROCLINIUM—Flowers pure pearly white, or an ex-
quisite soft, clear shade of pink, with bright golden
centers.. Everlasting half hardy annual. Height
one foot.

Mixed Colors—Very fine. Pkt. 4e.
New Double Mixed Colors—Larger and fuller than
the above... Pkt. 7c.

ADONIS—Often called ‘“‘Pheasant’s Eye.’ Hardy an-
nual. Foliage graceful and feathery. Pkt. 3c.

AGROSTEMMA—Often called ‘‘Crown of the Field,”
“Rose of Heaven,” *“‘Flos Jovis” and **Rose Cham-
pion.” Much used for beds and borders. Finest
mixed. Pkt. 2c. .

AGROSTIS, Nebulosa—Elegant fine feathery variety
of ornamental grass. Hardy annual. Height eigh-
teen inches, Pkt. 3c.

ALONSOA—Known as ‘Mask Flower.’ Constantly
covered with flowers throughout the season. Fine
mixed... Pkt. 2c. A

AMMOBIUM, Alatum—Flowers pure white and very
double. _ Eyerlasting.. Hardy annual. Height two
feet. Pkt. 3c,

AMARANTHUS—Beautiful foliage ASPERULA—Dwarf growing. Handsome for bedding
plants, invaluable for massing where RUrDeSeS. _Choicest mixed, PEt. 2c.
striking contrasts in color are de- -AVENA, Sterilis—Often called ‘‘Animated Oat.” A

sired. Ghoice Mixed, Pkt. 75 fine variety of ornamental grass. Hardy annual.
Seeds: 4c. : Height, thirty inches. Pkt. 4e. only. Pkt. 3¢,

BALSAMS

APOLLO—Flowers large, double and of perfect shape, beautifully and minutely

spotted and streaked. Pkt. 5c. 4
IANA—Flowers very large, double and handsomely formed, of the most delicate

shades of flesh color; beautiful beyond imagination. 3

FAIRY QUEEN—PFlowers pure snowy white, large, double and perfect. Great
favorite with florists, and one of the most profuse bloomers, the plants being
loaded with hundreds of delightful blossoms throughout thesseason.. Pkt. 8c.

JUPITER—Superb color—glowing crimson. Flowers large and beautifully double.
A strong and vigorous grower. Pk&. 5c. 4

MARS—A rich, glowing scarlet, flowers large and finely formed. Pkt. 5c.

MERCURY—HElegant variety of the softest lemon color. Double and perfect as
a Camelia and large as a Rose. PEt. 5e. ? .

NEPTUNE—Flowers gaily striped, streaked and spotted. Choicest mixed shades.

Pkt. 5c.

SATURN—Grand variety. Clear frosted white, flaked and-striped with rosy pur-
ple or scarlet. Pkt. 5e. ; :

VENUS—Flowers suffused with a soft shade of delicate lilac. Blossoms large and
double. Pkt. 5c. i

SPLENDID MIXED—No finer mixture obtainable. Comprised of the above
grandest of all varieties of Balsams and a choice selection of numerous hybrid
sorts. Pkt. 25 seeds 5c.; + oz. 30c.; oz. $1.00. P ae

GOOD MIXED—This mixture is comprised of the standard sorts, and will give
good results. Pkt. 25 seeds 3c.; } oz. 15c.; 0%. 50c.

PRS

Buckbee Flowers Won

Franklin J. Chapman, Clop- Grand Prize Medal

:| pers, Md., in the course of a bus-
iness communication says: “The at the

plants were received to-day O. K. World’s Fair Flower Show
Held in St. Louis in i904

I thank you for your honest way
of dealing and hope to be able to
help Buckbee tn the future.”

My customers are always :
furnished with seed from prize == = ==
winning flowers, and I always SSeS =
make the price low. BALSAM. FAIRY QUEEN. .-

MY LOW PRICES REDUCE MY PROFITS, BUT PLEASE My CUSTOMERS, WHICH 1s My AIM

H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 91

BUCKBEE’S ofiires ANNUAL

BACHELOR’S BUTTON (Centaurea Cyanus) CATCHFLY

Also known as “‘Ragged Sailor,” ‘Corn Flower,” and An exceedingly beautiful annual of easy culture, pro-
“Blue Bottle;’’? a beauty, the national flower of Ger- ducing delicate flowers profusely. Cholcest Mixed.
many. Hardy annual; 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. 4c. . Pkt. 3c.

BARTONIA CHINESE LANTERN PLANT

Showy annual, bearing a profusion of fragrant, white (PHYSALIS FRANCHETTI.)
flowers of large size. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 4c. The pest produces numerous large, inflated husks;
BETA much the shape of Chinese lanterns; at first a beautifu
y y ; green color, changing to a yellowish hue and then to
Most effective bedding plant, producing large leaves _brightest. scarlet, and as they hang suspended among
of a beautiful color. Frost does not kill them, only the green foliage they present a most novel and strik-

coloring them prettily. Pkt. 5c. ingly beautiful appearance. Pkt. 30 seeds &c.
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy) CHRYSURUS,. Cynosuroides
Free-flowering and dwarf-growing. Blossoms are Magnificent variety, with yellowish feathery spikes.
daisy-like in appearance, blue and white, very beau- Hardy annual. Height, 12’ inches. Pkt. 4c.
tiful. Choicest Mixed: Pkt. 4c. CLAREIA
BEOMUS, Brizaeformis Beautiful hardy annual from California, with rose-

Handsome variety, with beautiful drooping panicles colored, white and purple flowers, in delicate but very
Hardy annual. Height, 18 inches. Pkt. 3c. brilliant shades. Profuse bloomers. Fine Mixed.

BRIZA, Gracilis PEGS: COIx, Lacryma
Beautiful variety, with small, eraceful racemes. Hardy vette i
Rornnles Height. 1 mnches 7 PEt. 4c: AUS called Job’s Tears. Well known’ favorite.
BRIZA, Maxima ) Cosmos
Often called Quaking Grass. . Very ornamental vari- New Mammoth Fancy Cosmos—The latest nov-
ety, with large racemes of beautiful rattles. Hardy — elty from California... The flowers measure from 4 to
annual. Height, 18 inches. Pkt. 3c. 5 inches across. Mixed. . Pkt. 100 seeds 7c.
BROWALLIA Giants of California Cosmos—This strain is noted

both for beauty and the gigantic size of its flawers which
measure 4 to 5 inches across; the colors are very varied
and beautiful.

Giant Pure White. Pkt. 4c.

Beautiful free-blooming annual, often called ‘‘Ame-
thyst.” Profuse bloomer, blue or white flowers.
Splendid Mixed. Pkt. 2c.

BURNING BUSH _ Giant Pink. Pkt. 6c.
Attractive garden plant, of bush form, about 24 feet Giant Yellow. Pkt. 7c.
high. Foliage fine and lemon-scented. — Fragrant flow- Giant Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 5c. ;
ers, borne profusely. Pkt. 5c. COTTON i ae
COCKSCOMB (or Ceilosia) Fine curiosity in the North.''They bloom freely,
| Favorite everywhere. Huge combs, from 6 inches and will ripen the pods if sown early and set outside y
| to 1 foot across, of bright, fiery red color. Choicest in real warm weather. Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 8c. i
| Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. DATURA—Cornucopia 5]
| CACALIA (‘HORN OF PLENTY.’’)

pe omeoy, eee “Tassel iow eret, aes for Ete
IP BLOH,POTCeTA. Vale Bulag Ge nee hee Tarte dark green foliage. Flowers are trumpet-
lection, Mixed. Pkt. 2c. ‘ Shapats measuring 8 to 10 inches in length Pid
CALENDULA ©‘ 5 to 7 inches across the mouth and. form three
The name of this flower is derived from the fact that distinct flowers, growing each within the other.
| it will bloom every calendar monthin the year. Finest PEt. 12 seeds 4c. :
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 75 seeds 4c. DATURA, or Trumpet. Flower

CALLIOGPSIS (or Coreopsis) — : A large, branching plant, producing hand-

This is one of our brightest, cheeriest annuals, and some double and single trumpet-shaped blos-
as easy to grow as any weed. Mixed Colors. Pkt. soms, white, blue, yellow and lilac, of exquisite

Very hardy and beautiful. Large branches,

200 seeds 3c. fragrance. Pkt. 22 seeds 3c.
: CANDYTUFT DIAMGND FLOWER
QUEEN OF CALIFORNIA — See painting (IONOPSIDIUM.)

Very fine. The only annual flower that can
be depended upon to bloom out-of doors in the
winter. Plant 2 to 3 inches high, covered from i
October till spring with innumerable blue and tH
white flowers. Pkt. 5c. is

from nature, Page 96 A. Pkt. 200 seeds 10¢.
Empress—This new, pure white Candytuft forms
a dense bushy plant of a spreading habit, and bears its
snowy flowers in endless profusion. Pkt. 100seeds 4c.
Dark Crimson—Fine bright color. Pkt. 4c.

All Colors Mixed—Pkt. 100 seeds 3c. DOUBLE DAISY j sii
— SS tt A H) ah ‘i

| CANNA es aE Double, a dark, rose red flow: f |
One of the most popular of bedding plants, while Mammoth White—Double flowers, purest ill

even single specimens are most attractive in the garden. © white. Pkt. 6c.

RET iez

They will bloom the first year from seed. The roots can Double Quilied Mixed—A_ new, pretty
F be keptin thecellar strain. Pkt. 150 seeds 6c.
over winter and Mammoth, or Giant Mixed—Finest ever
each clump gives 6 offered. , Pkt. 150 seeds 8c.
to 8 good roots for Fine German Double Mixed—A good H (
planting out the mixture. Pkt. 150 seeds 3c. ANG

following spring.

Crozy’s Hybrids EVERLASTING FLOWERS
—Very |beautiful. Special Mixture—A single packet will give
Pkt. 5 in abundance a great variety of the most at-

» vc.
Fine Mixed—A tractive Everlasting Flowers. My ‘Special
fine mixture. Pkt, Mixture” contains the cream of all varieties.

I CONTINUE TO MAKE PRICES THAT REPRESENT BIG EXTRA VALUE TO EVERY CUSTOMER

92 H. W. BUCEBEE, EOCKFOED, ILLINOIS.

Mrs. Ida Peters, Smithfield, V2.,
Seys: ‘‘Buckhbee’s Seeds are the
best I ever planted.”’

DAHLIA

Double Largest Flow-
ering Mixed—A superb
mixture of the finest dou-
ble varieties of the largest
size and finest colorings.
Pkt. 40 seeds 10c.

{ Double Mixed—Pkt.
W4Q 40 seeds 5e.

, Single Novelty Mixed
fF —Bnilliant flowers running
ve through a wide range of
& striking colors. Of large
size; exceedingly popular
# for cut flowers. Pkt. 40
7 seeds 5c.
ERIANTHUS,Ravennae

Fine as Pampas Grass,
Tender annual. Thirty
inches high. Pkt. 4c.

ESCHSCHOLTZIA, or
Giant California Poppy

The Eschscholtzia is
one of the most hardy and
easily grown of our annuals. It is
a fine flower for blooming in pots,
especially in Winter. Pkt. 150
seeds 4c.

EULALIA, Japonica Zebrina
Often called Zebra Grass, Mag-
nificent variety, with striped
leaves. . Hardy perennial. Height
five to six feet. Pkt. 12c.
EUPHORBIA, Heterophylla,
or Annual Poinsettia

This plant is often called Mex-
ican Fire Plant, Painted Leaf or
Fire on the Mountain. PEt. 40
seeds 4c. y

EUPHORBIA—YVariegata _

Hardy annual. Foliage beauti-
fully veined and margined with
white—very showy. Sometimes
known as Snow on the Mountain;
Pkt. 40 seeds 3c.

EVENING PRIMROSE, or

Oenothera

Large saucer-shaped blooms of
the purest white or in the softest,
richest shades of ycllow, and de-
ficiously fragrant. Pkt. 150
seeds 4c.

FENZLIA x
The plants do not grow over three in-
ches high, but spread out like a Portulaca,
and are thickly covered at all times with
perfectly charming blossoms of lovely

colors. t. Be.
FEVERFEW

White Gem—Very finest and most
beautiful of all double white varieties.
Pkt. 200 seeds 10c. :

Golden Fleece—Especially adapted
for the edging of beds, as the foliage is
beautifully serrated, of a rich golden color.
Flowers smaller and pure white. PEt. 200
seeds 4c. :

FORGET-ME-NOT, or Mycsotis

One of the most charming and. beautiful
of all plants, either for open ground cul-
ture or for the house. The foliage is light
and graceful, while the dainty little flow-
ers, star-like in form, are of the most del-
icate shade of blue Pkt. 100 seeds 4c.

FOUR O’CLOCE, or Mirabilis

Often called Marvel of Peru. The plants
are large, and require four feet of space.
Flowers are funnc]-shaped, white, red and
striped, and are very fragrant, and open
about four o’clock in the afternoon, re-
main open all night, and perish before
noon the next day. PEt. 20 seeds 3c.

GAILLARDIA

Exceedingly beautiful annual, produc-
ing showy plants one to three feet high.
Large flowers, from two to
three inches across, pro-
duced from early Summer
until frost. Choicest
Double Mixed. Pkt. 100
seeds 4c.; Choicest Sin-
gle Mixed. Pkt. 100
seeds 3c.

GENTIANA

Charming hardy peren-
nial, blossoms early in May.
Mixed, pkt. 4c.

GILIA, Tricolor |

Grows in almost any sit-
uation. Flowers blue, with

ellow and purple center.
ardy annual, one foot

igh. Finest Mixed
pet. 200 seeds 2c. x

Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Annuals Se

GIANT GHOST FLOWER
Often called Wedding Bells. The most wonderful plant It blooms
always, either in the house or out of doors,in the Summer. The flow-
ers drooping, bell-shaped, over a foot long and eight or nine inches wide,
of creamy white color. Very fragrant and choice sort. Pkt. 10c.
GLADIOLUS
One of the best of all Summer and Fall flowers. There is no equal
to it for brilliant shades, none easier grown. Choicest Mixed, pkt. 10c.
GLORY PEA
_Curious greenhouse shrub with singularly beautiful foliage and mag-
nificent clusters of long drooping flowers somewhat resembling a parrot’s
beak. Pkt. 15 seeds 10c.
GODETIA

Beautiful hardy annuals, remarkable for delicacy of their fine large

blossoms. Mixed Pkt. 200 seeds 3c.
GOMPHRENA, or Globe Amaranth
_ Remove cottony covering before planting. Plants bear great quanti-
ties of clover-like blooms and yery attractive buds as well. Tender
annual, Height twofeet. Finest mixed, pkt. 3c.
GYNERIUM, Argentium, or Pampas Grass

Magnificent ornamental grass, producing numerous flower stems sur-

mounted by plumes of silver inflorescence. Half-hardy perennial, ten

feet high. Pkt. 5c.
GYPSOPHILA
Delicate, free-flowering, little early plants, covered with a profusion
of white and pink star-shaped blossoms. Well adapted for hanging
baskets or edgings, and valuable in connection with other flowers for
making bouquets, either green or dry. Will thrive anywhere. Choicest

Mixed, pkt. 4c.
HELICHRYSUM :
Often called the Eternal Flower. Very hardy, blooming until late
Autumn. The white and light colored varieties color easily, and are
oiten dyed in shades not otherwise obtainable in Everlastings, and used
in wreaths, crosses and otheremblems. Hardy annual. Grows six inches
to two feet high.
Monstrosum—Brightest colors, very large, mixed. Pkt. 4c.
Golden Ball—Rich golden yellow; new. Pkt. 7c.
Snow Ball—Beautiful, pure white. Pkt. 7c.
Dwari—Finest mixed. Pkt. 4c.
HORDEUM, Jubatum r
_ Often called Squirrel-Tail Grass. Very fine. Hardy annual. Height
eighteen inches. Pkt. 4c.
LAGURUS, Ovatus
Often called Hare’s-Tail Grass. Splendid variety. Hardy annual.
Height eighteen inches. Pkt. 3c.
ICE PLANT
Handsome and curious plants for hanging baskets, rockwork, vases
and edgings. Six inches high. ae Pkt. 200 seeds 3c.

Excellent for clumps or edgings, and one of the best and most showy
annuals for bedding. Pkt. 50 seeds 3c.

LOBELIA .

A very valuable and beautiful dwarf-growing plant, delicate drooping
habit and profusion of charming little blue and white flowers. Choicest
Mixed, pkt. 500 seeds 5c.

; LOTUS, American ee

This is one of the most beautiful and valuable of all Water Lilies. The
dark green leaves twelve to fifteen inches in diameter are surmounted
by enormous double flowers. Pkt. 10c.

LUPIN, Lupinus

Calied Sun Dial. Conspicuous plant, with spikes of pea-shaped blos-

soms of various colors. Hardy annual; three feet high. Pkt. 2c.
LYCHNIS

The flowers are produced in clusters, and are constantly coming out
all Summer. Mixed, pkt. 100 seeds 5c.

MATHIO

A variety of the Ten Weeks Stocks, which is hardy and robust, so that

seed can be sown in the open ground early. Mixed, pkt. 6c.
MIXTURES OF FLOWER SEED

Tall-Growing Annuals—Seeds of many of the handsomest, annuals,
none less than one foot high, many five and six feet. Liberal pkt. 8c.;
4 0%. 25¢.; oz. 40c.

Foliage Plants—Annuals grown for their beautiful variegated silver,
golden or bronze foliage. Liberal pKt. 8c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. 40c.

Low-Growing Annuals—This mixture contains seeds of the greatest |)
number of low-growing annuals ever blended. Few exceed four to six }}
inches in height. Large pKt. 8e.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. 40c.

Flowers for Bouquets and Baskets—Seeds of annuals producing |
flowers for cutting for vases and bouquets, as well as for baskets. Large ||
pkt. 8c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. 40c.

Annuals—Carefully prepared from seed of fragrant flowers only. 4
Liberal pkt. 8c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. 40c. ¥

Evening Bloomers—This mixture is composed of annuals which ]|¥
bloom late in the afternoon and during the evening. Liberal pkt. 8c.; |}
4 OZ. 25c.; 0Z. 40c.

Climbers—Seeds of many beautiful annual climbers. Liberal pkt. |G
8c.; 4 02, 25c.; oz. 40c. ae

Everlasting and Ornamental Grasses—aAll the annual varieties
ofeach. Liberal pkt. 8c.;40z.25¢.;0z.40e. = |

Biennials and Perennials—Great variety contained in this mixture.
Large pkt. 8c.; 4 oz. 25¢.; oz. 40c. :

Wild Flower Garden—These mixed flower seeds embrace more than }
a hundred varieties of such easy growing and pretty flowers as are suit-
able for forming a wild flower garden. Liberal pkt. 8c.; 4 0Z. 25c.;

oz. 40c.
MONKEY FLOWER—Mimulus Punchatus
Tender-looking plants, with singular shaped and brilliant colored
flowers, blotched and spotted in every conceivable manner. Fine Hy-
brid Varieties Mixed, pkt. 100 seeds 4c. &
MUSK PLANT—Mimulus Moschatus
A well-known and favorite plant both for outside borders and for po
culture in Spring. Cultivated on account of the musky odor of the
plant. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. }

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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

BUCKBEE’S FAMOUS

WITHOUT DOUBT
MIXTURES EVER

SPLENDID MIXTURE First, Last anp

BLENDED. WORLD BEATING,
ALWAYS. TRY IT.

This mixture comprises all the magnificent varieties offered on this page, with the single exception of my
“Louisiana Purchase” Mixture, listed at the bottom of this page.! In addition there will be found many new

hybrids of wondrous beauty.
(See illustration, No. 1.)

DWARF, or TOM THUMB, 2

Of recent years remarkable improvements have
been made in Dwarf or Tom Thumb Nasturtiums, so
that now we have a class of plants unrivaled in beauty
and effect for bedding and cut flower purposes.
Buckbee’s Fancy Mixed—The best ever produced,

and not equaled for gorgeousness of color and _bril-

lianey of efiect, embracing every known good sort
and a choice collection of new hybrids. Pkt. 5c.;
oz. 12c.; } Ib. 45c.; lb. $1.50.

Finest Mixed—line mixture, superior to that gen-
erally sold. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 4 lb. 35c.; Ib.

$1.25
Good Mixed—From a very fine collection. Pkt. 3c.;
oz. 8c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; lb. 80c.

Price of the Following Varieties
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.

Aurora—Yellow, petals blotched, veined carmine.
Beauty—Scarlet, splashed canary.

Bronze Color.—Beautiful burnished bronze color.
Chameleon—Straw color, spotted and veined with

red,
Cloth of Gold—Foliage yellow, flowers scarlet.
General Jacqueminot—Fancy deep red rose.
Golden King—Golden yellow; very fine.
King of Tom Thumbs—Intense scarlet flowers.
Lady Bird—Yellow, barred with ruby crimson.
Mystic Shrine—New dark crimson, nearly black.
Ocean Wave—Rare; flowers creamy white.
Queen of Orange—Flowers large, rich orange.
Prince Henry—Golden yellow, marbled scarlet.
Rose—A very pleasing shade. ’
Royal Scarlet—Most brilliant colored variety.
Compact Lustrous—Flowers flashing scarlet.
Crystal Palace Gem—Sulphur, spotted maroon,
Empress of India—Dark leaves, crimson flowers.
Intensity—Intense crimson, almost black.
Spotted King—A handsome sort. f
Ruby King—Magnificent ruby rose, dark foliage.

LOBB’S NASTURTIUMS, 4

Lobb’s Special Mixed—Besides the six types here

described, this embraces seed of many other most

beautiful varieties. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 12c.; 41b. 35c.;

lb. $1.25.

Price of the Following Varieties
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.

Cardinale—Striking cardinal red color.
Giant of Battles—Sulphur color, spotted red.
Gold Garnet—Shining yellow, mottled garnet.
King of the Blacks—Rich deep brown.
Lucifer—tThe richest; velvety, deep crimson.
Spitfire—New, brightest, most glowing of all.

|| Gorgeous Louisiana Purchase Mixture

Nasturtium Mixture ever blended.

A BIG BARGAIN. Just think of it!

It was the Nasturtium sensation of 1905.

P&t. 7c.; 0Z. 15c.; + lb. 5Cc.; 1b. $1.75.

TALL, or CLIMBING, 5

Among the easiest grown and prettiest of climbers
for fences, trellises, etc., quickly running six to twelve
feet, thriving well even on poor soil. Free bloomers,
and the green seed pods make excellent pickles.
Fine Mixed—From a very nice collection, Pkt, 3c.;

oz. 8c.; } lb. 25c.; lb. 80c.

Select Mixed—Fully equal, if not surpassing, the
mixtures offered by other seedsmen, Pkt. 4c.;
oz. 10c.; 1 Ib. 30c.; Ib. $1.00.

Buckhbee’s Superior Mixed—Without question the
most superior mixture ever offered. Pkt. 5c.;

oz. 15c.; + lb. 50c.; lb. $1.75.

Price of the Following Varieties
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.

Crystal Gem—Handsome pearly white.

Dark Crimson—Deep, rich and velvety.

Dunnett’s Orange—Bright orange, blotched red.

Eduard Otto—Velvety bronze, yellow spur.

Fire King—Gorgeous scarlet; best of all.

Golden Leaved Scarlet (Golden Climber; also
called Scarlet andgGold)—Light yellow foliage
contrasts brightly with the deep scarlet flowers.

Heinemanni—Silky bronze chocolate.

Hemisphericum—Straw color, with rosy scarlet
blotches.

Regalianum—Purple violet.

King Theodore—Rich deep crimson, almost black.

Schuermani—Rich striped yellow and crimson.

Von Moltke—Bluish rose.

Hybrids of Madame Gunter.
Nasturtiums, 3

These new hybrids make a
strong growth, climbing from five
to six feet, and covered from
Spring to Fall with large, substan-
tial flowers of the most brilliant
shades. They are remarkable for
their wide range of colors, embrac-
ing almost every color. FPKt. 5c.;
oz. 12c.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

Fine Mixture—Contains seeds
of fifteen splendid varieties of or-
namental grasses. I can recom-
mend this Mixture with confidence
to the most exacting buyer. Lib-
eral Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.

New Climbing

UCKBEE

| price: Pkt. of 25 or more seeds, 10c.; oz. 25c.; + 1b. 75c.

|

THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST

LEE:
The astounding array of brilliant talors and rich markings, the giant size and the

ever-blooming propensity make this unquestionably the best and most desirable
I intend to show my continued liberality by offeringit at this low

93

Canary Bird Flower
(Tropeolum Canariense)

Beautiful climber, the charm=-
ing little canary colored blos-
som bearing a fancied resem-
blance to a bird with its wings
half expanded. The plant has
a luxuriant, Tamale char-
acter, and if seeds jare
planted by the side of arbor or
trellis will run about twenty
feet, and. will blossom from
July until frost. Tender an-
nual. Pké. 5c.

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LIBERAL PACKETS, ALL OFFERED ON THIS PAGE, CONTAIN 25 OB MORE SEEDS,

94 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. = =

Buckbee’s Ever Popular Annuals

; ARE
3 _MIGNO See Page 96 A. Mignonette Painted KBEE
| NETTE (Reseda) An, Mignon B s
hy Ls pitas BUCKBEE’S FINEST I_want to call very special attention to this mixtu
hia Ae ee shich I consider THE cT
5S Snare which I consider THE FINEST MIGNONETTE MIXTURE blended
a ice ences ROCKFORD MIXED by an expert florist. It possesses a world of beauty and indchertbatie

pe Z Sweetness. So firm is my opinion, that I will pay $100.00 f

plone Be a a! races better or pore eee results. Te niches the Voilowine welt
yn sorts, together with many new Hybrids. N’T FAIL T AKE

THIS OFFER. Pkt. 600 seeds i0c.; oz. 50c. Os ARY SHTASE OF

GABRIELLE—New, red flowering, very sweet.
Pkt. 5c.

IMPROVED GOLDEN QUEEN—Golden yel-
low flowers, powerfully fragrant. _Pkt. 4c.

LARGE PYRAMIDAL BOUQUET, or GIANT
TREE—A robust grower, very sweet.
PEt. 4c.

MILE’S GIANT WHITE SPIRAL—Pleasing
variety; very showy; fragrant blossoms.
Pkt. 4c.

NEW GIANT RED FLOWERED— Intense red,
very oreet scented. PEt. 5c.

D— © mixture including many vari-

eties. PEt. 5c.; on: 20¢.. S yen

MARIGOLD

LEGION OF HONOR—A beautiful single, dwarf,
bushy variety, bearing rich, golden yellow flow-
ers with garnet. blotches in the center of each

= petal; about one foot high. Pkt. 150seeds 4c.

EL DORADO—Flowers 3 to 4 inches in diameter,
imbricated, extremely double. Pkt. 150

seeds 4c.

AFRICAN, DOUBLE MIXED—Very early; pro-
fuse bloomers ‘of. compact habit. Pkt. 150
seeds 4c.

FRENCH, DOUBLE MIXED—A class of showy
and extremely effective plants; - fine’ double
flowers of rich and beautiful colors; very well
adapted for large beds and borderings. Pkt.
150 seeds 4c.

=! NEMOPHILA, or Love Grove—Of dwarf, spread-
: ing habit, and well adapted for borders or pot
culture. The flowers are single, each petal hay-
ing a large distinet blotch. Pkt. 60 seeds 3c.
NICOTIANA, Affinis—A handsome genus of garden plants of the tobae-

co, family, which are noted for the freedom and fragrance of their

bloom. Half hardy annuals, 3 feet high. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c.
AS ge rar a desirable plant for baskets,:vases and bedding,

.» oc.

NIGELLA, or Love-in-a-mist—Hardy annual, known as the ‘“‘Devil-

NEW GOLDEN MACHET—A splendid vari-
ety for pots and cut fiowers; golden. yellow
blossoms. Pkt. 5c,

MACHET—Of vigorous pyramidal
growth, bearing massive spikes of. deli-
ciously scented pray flowers. Pkt. 5c.

PARSON’S GIANT WHITE
—Flowers almost pure white. Pkt. 4c.

SWEET—(Reseda Odorata Grandifiora)—Large
fiowered. The old favorite Sweet Mignon-
ette. improved. Pk¢,. 3c.; oz. 10c.

IMPROVED VICTORIA—It is a robust and
healthy grower and «succeeds well-even in
dry soil and hot sun, where most Mignon-
ettes fail. Pkt. 5c.

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Fay

MARIGOLD

PORTULACA— (Moss Rose)—Valuable for baskets, beds, ete. Plant
is of a trailing habit, about 6 inches high. ‘
Choicest Double Mixed—Pkt. 300 seeds 4c.
Finest Single Mixed—Pkt. 300 seeds 3c.
PYRETHRUM—Roseum—From the dried and powdered flowers of
this is made the famous Persian Insect Powder. Flowers large,

in-Bush” and Lady-in-Green,” because the blossoms are peculiarly
eoncealed by the abundance of finely-cut foliage. Pkt. 3c.

NOLANA— Beautiful trailing plants; almost equal to the Portulaca
for growing in masses. kt. 4c.

NYCTERINIA—Charming little plants well adapted for rockeries

t and baskets. Pkt. 5c.

‘PENNISETUM, Longistylum—Soft, fuzzy flower heads of great
eeanty- Hardy annual ornamental grass. Height, 18 inches.

. TC.
PERILLA—Omamental foliage plant similar toColeus. Foliage metal-

yellow and rose-colored. Pkt. 8c.
RAINBOW PLANT—A grand plant 3 feet high, bearing brilliantly
colored leaves,making a fine display. Pkt. 100 seeds 5c.
RHODANTHE—Retains its brilliancy of colors for years. Tender an-
nual. Everlasting flower. One foot high. Best mixed. PKt. 4c.
RICINUS—Zanzibariensis—From seed sown in the open ground in
May the plants are in full foliage in July, and attain a height of 12

to 14 feet. The enormous leav-s are fully 24 feet broad; beauti-
fully lobed. Shapely seeds. Mixed. Pkt. 6 seeds 4c.; oz. 15c.
ICINUS, or Castor Oil Bean—Tall, majestic plants for lawns, with

ieaves of glossy green. brown or bronze metallic hue, and long spikes

lie bronze. PEt. 4c. — :
PHACELIA—Hardy annual, bearing erect cup-shaped flowers of a
lovely blue. Flowers profusely and a long time. Vkt. 4c.

of prickly capsules of scarlet and green. Of very quick growth in
rich soil. Tender annual; 6,to 15 feet high. Best Mixed, PkKt.
6 seeds 3c.; oz. 10c.

GORGEOUS PETUNIAS

GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA—A California strain of great beauty, size and lux-
uriance. The flowers are of immense size, often measuring 5 to 6 inches
across, but the variety of colors, markings, veinings and blotching dis-
tinguish them from all others. They are usually ruffed and fringed on the
edges, and present a great variety of beautiful effects, many colors being
rich and glowing, while others are delicate. Pkt. 150 seeds 10c.

BUCKBEE’S NEW DOUBLE FANCY FRINGED—For years we have made
careful trial of double Petunias, but this is better than any seed we have
previously been able to obtain. They embrace a wide range of colors and
show finer combinations than we have heretofore found in any double
Petunias, including delicate mauve, porcelain blue, white, garnet and velvet
shades. The delicate blue and white flowers, freely produced, are par-
ticularly noteworthy. This carefully hybridized seed will yield a larger
percentage of double flowers than any other Petunia in cultivation today.
Mixed. Pkt. 40 seeds 15c.

GRANDIFLOBRA, Single Large Flowering—tThe largest-flowering and richest
colored variety in cultivation. Single flowers frequently measure over 5
inches in diameter, ruffled or fringed on the edges and beautifully veined
with various shades of purple, rose, lavender, yellow and crimson. ed.
Pkt. 100 seeds 8c.

HYBRIDA, Single Mixed—A splendid mixture, embracing all colors, includ-

f ing striped and blotched varieties. Are excellent for bedding or massing,

Yay) WAY remaining in bloom the entire summer. PKt. 200 seeds Sc.

Hit) \ \ FORDHOOK, Fancy Fringed Double—Mixture of fhe best large-flowering
| a \ S| , and fringed double Petunias. Yields 20 to» 30 per cent. of doubles.
dh a. Mixed. Pkt. 40 seeds 10c.

Hf) y ® DEFIANCE, Large Flowering Single—Flowers unequaled in size. Mixture

N is remarkable for its large proportion of dark crimson, maroon and violet

GIANTS OF ‘CALIFORNIA shades. Pkt. 100 seeds 10c.
WHEN YOU BUY FROM BUCKBEE YOU GET WHAT YOU ORDER AND GET IT PROMPTLY

BUCKBEE’S

Nothing But Beautiful New

HORTENSIA FLOWERED
PHLOX 2

This is undoubtedly one of the handsom-
est Species of the Phlox family. .They are
more floriferous than the others; the flowers
are large, of good substance and of hand-
somest colors.

Alba—Pure white, extra large. Pkt. 6c.
Coccinea—Scarlet, rich, striking. Pkt. 6c.
Leopoldii—Rich red, with white eye. Pkt.

6c.
Fine Mixed—From a splendid collection.
kt. 5c.

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NEW DOUBLE PHLO
Flowers are double and semi-double and last
much longer than those of the single Phlox.
The white is especially valuable as a cut
flower. I am sure my customers will be
greatly pleased with these.
Price of any of the four following vari-
eties: Pit. 8c.; or the entire collection
of 4 varieties for only 25c.
Double White. Double Scarlet.
Double Yellow. Double Mixed.

NEW LARGE FLOWERED
YELLOW PHLOX

Among the many acres of Phlox growing at
Rockford Seed Farms the past season few
have excited such attention as the bed of this
new large Yellow Phlox. It is a rich straw
|] yellow, of warm and glowing tone, while the
| flowers are of extra large size and fine form.
Ee clusters of blooms are magnificent. Pkt.

c.

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border plants. ‘They are hardy and need no
‘protection; will flourish in any soil, sueceed-
ing better, however, in deep, rich, rather moist
| ground. Pkt. of 25 seeds 7c.

WORLD-
BEATING

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

PHLOX

Ones of Recent Introduction

BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH
PRIZE MIXED

Far Superior to Any Other.

Flowers of great substance, beautiful form
and uncommon size. ‘The colors are extra-
ordinarily rich and varied, glowing crimson,
dazzling scarlet, deep rose, soft pink, pale
blush, maroon black, lavender purple and
numberless other rare shades. any with
contrasting eyes, stripes or featherings.
They are of dwarf, stout branching habit,
always erect. Grandest of all Phlox.
In ee Mixture. Pkt. 5c.; { 0Z. 25c.;
oz. c. :

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NOTICE.

All packets of phlox
quoted on this page con-
tain 200 seeds or more,
with the exception of
the Perennial or hardy
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Se from Nature, Page 96 A. I Offer This Unsurpassed Phlox at This Low Price:
H §EN Pkt. 200 seeds, 10c. .
Boi: [RGSS POPPIES
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bd 58° GREAT advance has been made in- recent
saa ie years in the development of the Poppy,
© sy which has brought it into deserved popular-
me Ea ity, and it may be safely said that no other
jap} 20 flower produces a more brilliant display of
| Ay Fea colors. 1 i
: ee Grandest Mixed—An elegant mixture of
: meses standard and novelty varieties. -Pkt. 4c.;
. x BPs 4 0Z. 30c.; oz. 50c.
: ‘se 2. | American Flag—Beautiful new variety; zai
‘Ss iS} BB ae flowers large and double; snow white, bor- Peony Flowered—TI'lowers in size and color are
. A 6,90 dered with scarlet. Pkt. 5c. equal tc Paconies.. Mixed Colors. Pkt.
x Ay HBS Danebrog—Double flowers of deep red, 3¢c.;,0Z. 20c... 4
aN wn ono Pore being marked with a white iseene Peacock—A striking feature of the flower is the
: ee = ¢ ee FI Foc glossy Bones pick marks the petals, forming
arnation owered—Double; large size; a ring. Kt. 4c.
PERENNIAL, or HARDY great variety of colors. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 20c. Rosebud—the prettiest of all; like a rasette.
PHLOX 5 Iceland—A perennial variety; colors range Beautiful colors and shading. . 4¢,
biel: i from pare white and yellow to orange scar-. Shirley—Similar to the wild Scarlet Field Poppy
The varieties of the Perennial Phlox are let. Pkt. 5c. of England. Strikingly handsome. Pkt. 4c.
among the choicest of flowers for bedding‘and Mephisto—Striking, rich glowing dark scar- Snow Drift—Pure white, grand. Pkt, 4c¢,

let, blotched with velvety black. Pkt. 4c.

Mikado—Flowers pure white at the back,

fringed edges are of brilliant scarlet. Pkt.
c.

A lovely strain, the
inches high.
ders in beds with taller varieties.
Fireball—Fine and showy scarlet.

Chamois—Rose;
Delicata—Blush;

Extra Fine Mixed—A choice mixture of countless
shades.

STARRED AND FRINGED PHLOX

e BUCKBEE’S DAZZLER—The World-Beating

Tulip—A dazzling variety, resembling the Tulip
in shape.

Vesuvius—A rich beautiful scarlet variety.
Pkt. 5c.

THERE IS NOTHING IN FLOWER SEEDS THAT BUCKBEE CANNOT SUPPLY. PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT

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NEW DWARF PHLOX

lants growing only 6 to 8
or bedding alone or as bor-

Pkt. 7c.

Valuable

Snowball— White; excellent variety. Pkt. 7c.
a charming. Pkt. 7c.
Striata—Beautiful striped. Pkt. Te.
charming. Pkt. 7c.

Pkt. 6c.

EXTRA MIXED

Entitled to Rank as a New Race.
The Most Striking Novelties in
Phioxes Ever Introduced.

In the fringed flowers the petals are |
partly fimbriate and _ partly three
toothed, all distinctly bordered. with
white, which, together with the bright
eye of the center, contrasts with the
magnificent velvety colors, in more |
than twenty distinct shades. In the
Starred Phloxes the pointed central. |
tooth of the petals are five to six times
as long as the lateral ones and project
beyond them like little spines, giving |
the flowers a distinctly marked, reg- |
ular star-like form. Finest mixture.
7} Pit. 5c.

NAMED PHLOXES
Each, Pkt. 5c.
Atropurpurea—Rich, deep purple.

Black Warrior—Nearest approach to
black that we have in any flower; in-
tense dark crimson, deep and clear.

Carmine Red—Strikingly showy variety
TIsabellina—Creamy yellow, desirable.

Kermesina Alba Oculata—Rosy crim-
son, white eyes.

Purity—A beautiful pure white. variety.
Rosy Chamois—Beautiful shade of rose.
Rosea—Deep rose, exquisitely beautiful.

Splendens—Crimson, pure white eye;
one of the finest of this strain.

Stellata Splendens—Rich crimson, with
star-shaped white eye. 2

Color, intense scarlet. Pkt. Ac.

96 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINoO?rs.

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PANSY SEED
From My Own

'Great Creations

Pansy-loving customers.

I know that every one of the great host of Pansy lovers is
deeply interested in the development and improvement of this
gorgeous flower. My exhaustive experiments, covering a period
of more than eight years, have been made for the purpose of
adding to the brilliancy of the shades and colors, the size, the
prolific bearing, the vigor and the ease of growing. I have suc-
ceeded far beyond my greatest hopes and have produced a
strain of Pansies that is far superior to any other ever

Years of Study
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put on the market. I do not supply any other seedsman and Experiment
with this Pansy Seed, reserving every bit of the crop for my

Please do not forget that this strain of Pansy Seed can be secured only from H. W Buckbee, Rockford, Illinois.

BUCKBEE’S MIXED PANSY SEED

I pay particular attention to the blending of the Pansy Seed that makes up Buckbee’s Famous ‘‘Full of Life’? Mixtures. Nothing is too good
to be placed in these mixed packets. Each year finds them gaining in popularity. No “cull” seeds ever go into these mixtures, and I can con-
scientiously recommend them to my friends, knowing full well that every purchaser will be more than satisfied.

BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH SUNRISE MIXTURE.—The flowers are BUCKBEE’S WORLD’S FAIR PRIZE MIXED.—This mixture
of the largest size, most perfect shape and rich, gorgeous colors; was awarded Grand Prize Medal at the World’s Fair, Itis an
frequently the blossoms measure 24 to 4 inches across. The mix- : : E Ss i : 4
ture comprises an assortment of all the varieties listed under the exceedingly fine mixture, producing flowers of rare beauty both in
Sunrise Set. N colorings and markings.

Biheral Backekconly. “Scents: /subacketsiia/ conta en Liberal Packet 8c.; 3 oz. 60c.; oz. $1.00.

would aaise my tignes to order early so as to be sure of getting BUCKBEE’S EVER-BLOOMING MIXTURE.—This high grade mix-
ture will give you a profusion of flowers of the most beautiful and

some of this wonderful seed.
BUCKBEE’S SWEET-SCENTED MIXTURE.—This is certainly a

varied colors. Don’t fail to include it in your order,
Liberal Packet 4c.; 4 oz. 40c.; oz. 75c.

most desirable novelty in the Pansy family. The flowers have the

delicate perfume of the Violet, the Pansy size and also the rich
colorings and markings of the Pansy. No matter what Pansy seed

BUCKBEE’S MIXED HYBRIDS.—The Hybrid Misture is a truly
exquisite mixture of the best.in the standard varieties.

you order, you cannot afford not to include this in your order. It
is ridiculous to sell it so cheap, but Buckbee is noted for his
Liberal Packet only 7 cents. Liberal Packet 4c.; 4 oz. 35c.; oz. 60c.

liberality.
BUCKBEE’S NEW GIANT WHITE PANSY. Pkt. roc. SEE PAINTING FROM NATURE, PAGE 096 A.

I Have Grouped in Two Sets the Very Best Pansies That are Grown and They are Listed
Below. They are the Famous

BUCKBEE’S NAMED VARIETIES

These are the Best Pansy Seeds Sold. The Varieties are Distinct and True, and They
Include My Wonderful New Mammoth Sunrise as well as Buckbee’s Great Beauty Collection

BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH SUNRISE SET. BUCKBEE’S GREAT BEAUTY SET.
Bach—Beautifully marked. Pkt. 7c. Black Knight—Rich velvety shade of black. Pkt. 5c.

is . ; 7c. Blue King—Rich sky blue; very beautiful. Pkt. 5c.
perigee ee Se ee Ee gee Piss 70 Butterfly—The markings remind one of the buttery. Pkt. 5c.

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poeta 3 inal—Nearest approach to a pure red Pansy. Pkt. 5c.
Handel—A very lovely combination of violet and white. Pkt. 7c. psd pram eA TT Eee Fon Atti fiery Eanes Pkt. 5c ;
Liszt—Marked with heavy blotches of great beauty. Pkt. 7c. Emperor William—Of a beautiful ultramarine blue. PEt. 5c.
Lohengrin—A rich golden yellow. Pkt. 7c. Fawn—Beautiful, refined variety; lovely fawn color. Pkt. 5c.
Mendelssohn—aA uniquely striped beauty. Pkt. 7c. Giant Trimardeau—Flowers large; most beautiful of all. Pkt. 5c.

Golden Crest—Gorgeous and striking yellow variety. Pkt. 5c.

Mozart—A lovely combination of the blue shades. Very rich. Pkt.
; Te

Schubert—Beautiful ultramarine blue, with violet purple eye. Pkt.
7c.

Strauss—Deep velvety black of large size and great beauty. Pkt. 7c,

‘| Wagner—Most superb, abounding in the richest colorings. Pkt. 7¢.

Weber—Magnificent white variety. Pkt. 7c.

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BUCKBEE’S FLOWER SEED MIXTURES ARE WORLD-BEATING.

Lord Beaconsfield—Beautiful violet color. . 5e.
Oriental—Beautiful and exquisite shades of royal purple. Pkt. 5c.
Peacock—Of large size, the side petals are gorgeous as a Peacock.
Petals a royal purple, shot with peacock blue and margined with
terra cotta rose. Pkt. 5c. at.
Rainbow—Beautifully blotched. Startling varieties. Pkt. 6c.
Snow Queen—Grand; pure white. Pkt, 5c.

TRY THEM THIS YEAR

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PRIZE-WINNING CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
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SALPIGLOSSIS

Very showy bedding or border plant
with richly colored,erect,funnel-shaped
flowers. The colors are beautifully
marbled and penciled, purple, scarlet,
crimson, yellow, buff, blue and almost
black. Bloom from August to Octo-
ber. Half hardy annual. 14 to 2 feet
high. Pkt. 150 seeds 4c.

SENSITIVE PLANT
An interesting and curious plant,
with globular heads of pink_flowers.
Tender annual,height 14 feet. Pkt. 4c.

SCABIOSA, or Mourning Bride:
Often called Sweet Scabius. The
stock we offer is a wonderful improve-
ment over the old and common strains.
The plants produce a profusion of
large double flowers of striking shades
of color, which are very useful in mak-
ing bouquets. Hardy annual.
Double Dwarf Mixed, Pkt. 75
seeds 4c.
Double Tall Mixed, Pkt. 75
seeds 4c.

SCHIZANTHUS, or Butterfly
Flower ;

Elegant and very free blooming an-
nuals of much interest and beauty, and
when full grown rival in singularity of
colors and markings the Orchids.
Large flowers spotted with crimson,
lilac, purple and yellow, and the petals
are cut in picturesque manner. In
pots in the conservatory or house few
plants are more attractive; also ele-

seeds 4c.

H. W. BUCKEEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

Buckbee’s Annuals =

FAMILY FAVORITES THAT ARE EASILY GROWN BUGK

ROSE—(New Dwarf
Multifiora, also
called Baby and

Fairy Beer.
Roses from seeds the
first year. The plants
bloom in three months
after sowing, “so” that
seed “sown in February
in the house may be
had in bloom in June
in the open ground,

‘where they continue to

bloom throughout the
season, giving about an
equal proportion of sin-
gle, semi-single and
double flowers borne in
clusters. The plants
are dwarf and bushy,
rowing only about one
oot high, and™>very
pretty in solid beds and
borders, They are very
hardy and may be treat-
ed as annuals. kt

10c,; 3 Pkts. for 25c.

SHELL FLOWER, or Molucca Balm

Although robust and easily grown everywhere, this interesting annual from
and annually excites much attention when growing
Its large shell-like calyx is green

Syria is. but little kno

on our Seed Farms. Flower is very curious.
and veined; corolla white, striped with purple.

grance like balm. Pkt. 25 seeds 5c.

A
A handsome half hardy shrub, bearing white flowers from November until
spring. A native of China, and grows from two to six feet high. The plant
|| from whose leaves is made the favorite beverage “Tea.”

When cut it emits a fra-

Pkt. 10c.
TORENIA

(Fournieri, or Angel’s Wings.)—A fine

TEN WEEKS STOCKS
gant in a bouquet or vase, and fine for bedding. Choice Mixed, Pkt. 150

SENECIO ELEGANS
A beautiful free flowering annual. Has dense
heads of bloom and is of a very compact and regular habit of growth
The flowers are of a fine lustrous purple red, bright crimson, rose coloret
and pure white, perfectly double and imbricated. Pkt. 100 seeds 3c.

SOLANUM, or Jerusalem Cherry

- Ornamental fruit-bearing plants, useful for conservatory or dran-
ing room decorations. Tender perennial, 14 feet high. Pkt. 50 seeds

4c.
SANVITALIA (Procumbens, Double)

Very pretty, dwarf trailing plants. Double flowers of a brilliant
golden yellow, resembling a miniature double Zinnia. Hardy annual.

Pkt. 4c.
SUNFLOWER, or Helianthus

New Double Multifiora. Unlike Any Other.
Handsome Plant. Many Mammoth Flowers.

The plant is pyramidal in shape and the handsome flowers are pro-
duced at the base of each leaf. Flowers are very double, full eentered
and surrounded by a fringe of broad single petals. Pkt. 5c.

Finest Mixed—Adapted by stately growth for a baekground to
a lawn or a screen to hide unsightly places. _The seed is often used for
feed and oil. Hardy annual. Pkt. 25 seeds 4c.; oz. 10c.

STATICE SUWAROWI
One of the showiest annuals that we possess.
with a crimson shade. Pkt 100 seeds 4c.

STIPA PENNATA, or Feather
Grass
An exceedingly graceful sort, Half-
hardy perennial; 12 inches high,

Pkt. 4c.
STOCKS

(Ten Weeks.)—New largest flow-
ering globe pyramidal Stock, A mag-
nificent race, with immense spikes of
perfectly double flowers, the individ-
ual bloom often measuring from 2 to
24 inches in diameter. The large
double flowers are produced in great
profusion, the spikes being compactly
pyramidal in shape and the plant of
neat habit of growth. They are great-
ly prized for cut flowers on account of
their fragrance and diversity of colors.
Choicest Mixed, Pkt. 50 seeds 5c.

White Perpetual. — (Princess
Alice, or Cut and Come Again.)—
Of strong growth and fine branching
habit. Grows to the height of 14 feet,
and if sown early will produce un-
interruptedly a great abundance of
bloom from June until November.
The individual flowers are uncommon-
ly large, of fine rosette-like shape, and
the purest possible white. The flowers
appear on each shoot, anu the oftener
cut the better they like it. Pkt. 50
seeds 5c.

SALVIA, or Scarlet Sage

One of the grandest plants in cul-
tivation, a bed of them surpassing the }
4 finesfi scarlet _geraniums im brilliancy
and continuous bloom, the flower spikes often measuring 10 to 12
inches in length, and there are as many as two hundred spikes on
a well grown plant: From the time they first begin to flower the
plants are never out of bloom until killed by frost. Easily grown;
constant delight to everyone. Pkt. 25 seeds 5c.

Color, bright rose,

SS

SHELL FLOWER

annual, with large sky-blue blossoms, with
three spots of indigo blue and a yellow stain in
the center. _Darkest spotted varieties. Pkt.
150 seeds 5c.

White Wings—A very fine annual, un-
usually attractive. Flowers white with some-
times a tinge of bluish yellow throat. Pkt.
150 seeds Se,

TREE CYPRESS
A handsome plant with fine feathery foliage
somewhat like that of the Cypress Vine, with
long spikes of beautiful flowers. Half hardy
biénnial. Pkt. 4c.
' TRICHOLZANA, Rosea
Most beautifully tinted, hardy annual, or-
Namental grass; 12 inches high. Pkt. 4c.
VALERIAN (Greek)
Standard border plant, often called Jacob’s
Ladder. Flowers blue, stalks upright. Per-
fectly hardy perennial. PEt. 4c.

SALVIA

I GIVE EVERY CUSTOMER EXTRA VALNE IN SEEDS AND FURNISH THE BES? ONLY

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ENED EES

EH. W. BUCKEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

A packet of Verbena
Seed contains from 150
to 200 or more seeds.

QM:

f 9 Verbenas in quantity are
BUCKBEE S more easily obtained from
seed than from cuttings, and

BE AUTY the plants are more healthy
and vigorous in | growth,

VERBENAS while they are also fragrant,
particularly the white and

light-colored varieties. Sown in spring, they flower
quite early in the season, and each plant, in good,
rich soil, will cover a space of 3 to 4 feet in diameter,

producing, if the flowers are cut as they begin to
fade, a mass of bloom until killed by frost.

VERBENA HYBRIDA—CHOICEST PRIZE
MIXED.

From a most superb collection of named varieties.
Very. large in flower and corymbs, and of the richest
and most brilliant-colors.
collection of bright and pleasing self colors, and
from the finest varieties of the auricula-eyed type.
Pkt. 5c.; } oz. 50c.; oz. $1.50.

HYBRIDA—FINE MIXED.

A very good strain, and fully equal to that offered
by many dealers at a greatly advanced price. Pkt.
3e.5 } 0Z. 40c.; OZ. $1.00.

Auricula Flowered—Splendid flowers of large
ae ee bright colors, each with large white eye.
UT. SC, 5

VERBENA ODORATA—(Sweet Scented)

NO GARDEN FLOWER MORE EASILY GROWN.
Perfect Mass of Bloom All Summer.

This lovely Verbena possesses three great points of merit over other varie-
ties. First, it is‘so hardy; seeds can be sown in the open ground early in the
spring, where they will quickly germinate, grow rapidly, and in a few weeks be in
bloom and give a great profusion of beautiful blossoms all summer.
blossoms, instead of being in clusters like other sorts, run up into
spikes usually 3 or 4 inches long, as shown in cut.
The flower is pure white, the plant short jointed and
true from seed. Pkt.

sweet scented.
dwarf, and it always comes perfectly
200 seeds 10c.

THERE ARE NO OTHER FLOWER SS&EDS LIKE BUCKBEE’S.

Sced saved from a large

Third, it is very

Trusses.

IKE the pansy, the aster and the petunia, the Verbena is a favorite
L with everybody, and one of the most universally popular of all flowers

both for the garden and for pot culture.
flowering, and for brilliancy and beauty of colors it has few equals.

’ BUCKBEE’S CELEBRATED
COSMOPOLITAN MIXED | |

Undoubtedly the Most Magnificent Strain Ever Offered. Uniformly Large
Individual Blossoms as Large as a Silver Half-Dollar

For constant and profuse

We grow five acres of these superb flowers, and we know what we are talking about
when we say they are the finest of all Verbenas. The plants are vigorous and short jointed,
and perfect sheets of bloom, The richest and most velvety colors. Delicately sweet scented.
Range of color great and shades mostly very delicate and dainty. Coloring perfectly ex-

quisite, there being very little of the old blue or purple colors among them.

In their place

we have delicate blushes, layenders, pinks, velvety indigoes, intense scarlets, whites, mot- :
tled, striped, variegated, etc —in fact, a thousand different colors and combinations.

Pkt. 150 seeds 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.; } oz. 75c.; 1 02. $2.50.

COSMOPOLITAN NAMED VARIETIES

Cosmopolitan Rose—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c. Cosmopolitan White—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c.
Cosmopolitan Scarlet—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c.
Cosmopolitan Striped—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c. Cosmopolitan Blue—Pkt. 150 seeds 7c.

Cosmopolitan Pink—PkEt. 150 seeds 7c.

Blue King—Grand new variety of a beautiful blue
shade; fine size. A prime favorite with all lovers
of this delightful class of plants. Pkt. 5c.

Blue with White Eye—Large blue flowers, each
with large white eye; very showy. Pk. 5e.

Dark Cloud—A French variety of a rich black blue
color, lighted by a white center. Fine. Pkt. 5c.

Fordhook Famous—Mammoth Verbena. The

-best.strain, both as to size of fowers and variety

of colors. Our seed is originally from seed se-

cured from the introducers and can be relied on

ue produce excellent flowers of all colors. PKt.
c

Golden Bedder—A striking variety, with bright
scarlet blossoms and golden yellow foliage. PEt.

5c.

Italian Striped—Very showy striped flowers of
Bice bright colors. Pkt. 5c.; } 02. 50c.; 0z.

Primrose—A great advance toward the coyeted
yellow Verbena. Soft, pale yellow or primrose.
Very pleasing. Pkt. 5c.

Pure White (often called Ocean Crest, Sea
Foam or Candidissima)—A fine strain of large-
flowering, pure white hybmd Verbenas, PEt.
5e.; t+ oz. 50c.; oz. $1.50. :

Scarlet Defiance—True, brightest scarlet, intense-
ly rich and striking; by far the finest variety: of
=: splendid class. Pkt. 5¢.; } 0Z. 50¢.; OZ.

1.50.

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This elegant, fragrant plant.is
easily grown from seed and suc-
ceeds everywhere. Haveagood |}

bed of it in the garden over sum-
mer, so that you can cut its fra-
grant foliage and flowers to make
up with bouquets. PEt.
seeds 5c.

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Grandifiora—A plant with a delicate; handsome foliage, producing a
constant suecession of beautiful: violet blue, bell-shaped ~ flowers

~-abouf half an ineh lorg, and boriie in’ drooping clusters. Hardy
annual; 1 foot high. Pkt. 4c. | |

THE
WONDROUS

WEATHER
PLANT

‘HIS beautiful plant has during the last two years created a great
‘sensation throughout the world: It is said that the leaves, by
changing their position, foretell the weather two days in advance,

and extensive experiments, by order of

Edward VII some. time since, prove that

it is in truth prophetic. Other tests and

experiments have not been so successful,
and it is yet an open question as to its

merits in this respect. It is at least a

graceful vine, with lovely foliage

and flowers. 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 cloud-
less 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 downward,water *
may be expected to fall
in torrents. A _ local
storm is indicated by the
curling together of the
leaves, and a fog by the
bending of the twigs.

Seeds are of good size

and sometimes slow to

\ germinate; should be

soaked in luke warm

water before planting.
Pkt. 10c.

~T CARRY A FULL LINE OF

FROM THE WILD FLOWER GARDEN
ORNAMENTAL GRASS AND EVERLASTING FLOWER SEEDS

BUCKBEE’S Maramoth Flowering

Grand Varieties
ZINNIA ida

Elegant Mixtures

B kb 9 P e Mi d aoe ‘
the Seedsmen “take
uc ce S riZe 1xe off their hats to
Buckbee.”’ They all agree that I have produced the Prize varieties of
Zinnias. . The Grand colorings in so many shades, the extremely double
flowers, the profuse bloom, the prolifie growth, all combine to mike a
mixture such as lovers of Zinnias have never seen. Notwithstanding, all
this, I have decided to make the Liberal Offer of Packet of 100 seeds

10c.
NAMED VARIETIES

Mammoth Zebra—This is really the finest strain of striped or Zebra
Zinnias in cultivation. Pkt. 100 seeds 5c.

Crested and Curled—!lowers large and double, the petals being twisted
and curled beautifully. Range of color is remarkable, ‘Bushy
plants 2 feet in diameter... Pkt. 50 seeds 5c.

Lilliput Mixed—Half the height of ordinary Zinnias.~ Blossoms small,

ouble and of very brilliant colors. Pkt. 50 seeds 6c.

Fireball—Dwarf habit; large, double blossoms of intense scarlet. It }

makes a fine border or mass, Pkt. 50 seeds 5c.

Snowball—Exactly like Fireball, except color, which is white as snow.
Makes a charming contrast. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c.

Double Yellow—Pkt. 50 seeds 4c.

Double Purple—Pkt. 50 seeds 4c.

Double Violet—Pkt. 50 seeds 4c.

Double Orange—Pkt. 50 seeds 4c.

Double Black—Pkt. 50 seeds 4c.

Double Blood Red—Pkt. 50 seeds 4c,

Buckbee’s Superior Double Mixed—The grandest mixture of double
flowers, large size, brilliant colors. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c.

Fine Mixed—All colors mixed. Pkt. 50 seeds 3c.

WALL FLOWER

The gorgeous massive spikes of the Wall Flower are very conspicuous
in beds and borders, and are very useful in making bouquets... Sow. the
seeds early in hotbeds and while the plants are small, prick them out into
pots, and sink the pots in the earth. On approach of cold weather,
remove the pots to the house and they will bloom all winter, Tender
perennials; 14 feet high. Fine German Double Mixed, Pkt. 8c.
Single, Finest Mixed, Pkt. 5c.

WATER LILIES

Many persons have been deterred from attempting the culture of
water plants by the idea that’a special greenhouse and water tank must
be built’ for their accommodation. True, the various varieties may be
had in flower almost the year ’round in ‘such a‘structure, yet they can
be grown with equal success out of doors. in ponds or shallow streams of
water having muddy bottoms, or in tanks, or in aquariums in the house.
Pkt. 10 seeds 10c.

WILD OR MIXED FLOWER GARDEN

T make no apologies when offering this mixture, containingsas it
does, a varied and select lot of beautiful, easily grown flowers, producing
constant and varied multitudes of blooms the whole season, and
especially suited for those who wish only a few seeds of the leading
varieties, or a much more extensive collection than their means will per-
mit. Inno other manner can so many seeds be obtained for such small
cost, Liberal pk. 8c.; oz. 25c.; 4 1b. 75¢.; 4 Ib. $1.25; 1b. $2.00.

XERANTHEMUM

Leaves covered with a silvery down; flowers are of the prettiest
colors. Hardy annual. Everlasting flower. One foot high. Choicest

mixed. Pkt. 4c.
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA

Grandest evergreen plant we have for the lawn. Stately chimps of

bayonet-like leaves bristling out from the center; extremely ornamental
but in mid-summer they take on an ad-
ded glory. Thick, woody flower stalks
are thrown up which bear panicles of
ereamy, bell-shaped flowers. Panicle will
contain 300 florets. Pkt. 8c.

100

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLIKGIS.

Beautiful Climbers

My Great Success the Past Year with Vine Seeds Puts Me in Position to Serve My
Customers With the Best That Money Can Buy. These are Surely the “Full of Life”

, Kind That Make Every Buyer Happy

ADLUMIA—Cirrhosa — Fre-
quently called Mountain
Fringe, Wood Fringe, Alle-
ghany Vine. A_ beautiful
and gracefulclimber- Har-
dy biennial. Height'15 feet,
Pkt. 5c.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII
—Often called the Boston or
Japanese Ivy. Clings tightly to rock, brick, etc:

Pkt. 6c.

BALLOON VINE—A rapid and graceful climber, Ten
Ger annual, 6 feet high, The fowers resemble small
balloons, Pkt. 4c. :

BRYONOPSIS—An ornamental climber bearing green
fruit, which changes in color as the season advances
to bright scarlet striped with white.
feet high. Pkt. 15 seeds 4c.

CALAMPELIS—Scabra—A beautiful climber from
Chili,with delicate foliage and bright orange blossoms;
tender perennial 15 feet high. Pkt. 4c.

CENTROSEMA

SOMETIMES CALLED ‘ Avpikamtibea-ster
ja pro-
“LOOK AT ME” ‘fusion, inverted . bpea-

shaped flowers from 1} to 23 inches in diameter, rang-
ing 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 flower are pure
white, appearing as if one plant bore many colored
flowers. Pkt. 15 seeds 5c.

CLIMBING BEAN—A very valuable and beautiful
climber of very rapid growth. Half hardy annual.
Scarlet flowered. Pkt. 5c. White flowered,

Pkt. Se.
CLEMATI Well known and universally ad-
roired climbers, some of the varie-
ties being remarkable for the beauty of their blos-
soms. Fine for covering arbors, verandas, etc., as
they cling readily to almost any object. _Most of the
kinds are hardy, herbaceous perennials, but some lit-
tle protection in northern latitudes, through winter,
isadvised. Choicest Mixed, Pkt. 5c.

COB ZA—One of the finest of all climbers, and equally
good for out-of-door or for house culture. Pretty
foliage and large, bell-shaped flowers. Tender per-
ennial. These varieties:

A hardy perennial vine
that will bloom in June
or July from seed sown

Scandens—Fine bluish purple. Pkt. 10 seeds 5c.
Alba—Fine pure white. Pkt, 10 seeds 8c.

COCCINEA—Indica—A remarkably pretty climber.
Ivy-like foliage, bright and luxuriant; never troubled
with insects. Hardy aimual. Pkt. 25 seeds’ 6c.

WINE
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BUCKBE’£ FLOWERS WERE GRAND PRIZE MEDAL WINNER'S AT THE ST. LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR FLOWER SHOW

Annual, 10

COLUMBIAN CLIMBER 2.2%!
superb. of
all climbers and used ‘almost exclusively for/decorat-
ing pillars; etc., at the World’s Columbian Exposition,
where it was the admiration of all. It isa fine, rapid
grower, of easy culture and always a mass of exquis-
ite green, showing no bare spots. Beautiful foliage,
large, handsome bell-shaped blossoms in the greatest
abundance. Does ‘grandly outside, also a yery fine
house climber. A “well-established plant will) run
from 30 to 40 feetin a season. Grows ard flourishes
everywhere. Annual; Pkt. 10 seeds 5c.

ORUEL: PLANT—A beautiful and a rapid growing
climber, bearing an immense number of pure white,
bell-shaped, fragrant flowers. From 15 to 20 feet
high. Hardy annual. Pkt. 8c.

WILD CUCUMBER VINE—The quickest annual
climber known. Makes the most mosaic coyering.
Nevyer-suffers from the heat. Profuse in bloom. It
will sow itself every year, and comes up in the same
place. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c.

CYPRESS VINE (Ipomoea Quamoclit.) A

most' beautiful. climber

with delicate dark green feathery foliage and an

abundance of bright, star-shaped rose, scarlet and

white blossoms, which contrast most beautifully with

the graceful foliage. Tender annual, 15 feet high.
Pkt, 25 seeds: ~

Scarlet, 5c. Rose, 5¢.

White, 5c. Mixed,4c.

DOLICHOS—(Hyacinth Bean)—Splendid climber,
with abundant clustered spikes of purple and white
flowers, which are followed by exteedingly ornamen-
tal seed pods; tender annual; 10 to 20 feet high.
Mixed. Pkt. 25 seeds 4c.

GOURDS —ORNAMENTAL MIXED—A tribe

of climbers with curiously shaped fruit

in various colors. Forms may be wonderfully varied

by tying strings around the young fruit or by enclos-

ing same in a carved mold while growing. Many of

these fruits keep for years, being very hard shelled.
Tender annual. Pkt. 25 seeds 5c.; oz. 10c.

HUMULUS-;—“+ strikingly beautiful annual

climber of exceedingly rapid and

or dense growth, attaining a height of

Japanese Hop jis to 20 feet ina few weeks’ time.

The leaves.are arich green and marked with gray.
Annual. : se)

New Leopard Leaved— Beautifully variegated.
Pkt. 12 seeds 8c.

Japonicus — Glistening green foliage.
seeds 4c.

LINARIA, or Kenilworth Ivy—aA very pretty and
well known hardy trailing plant. Flowers are pretty
and it is easily grown from seed. Annual. PKt.
100 seeds 3c.

IPOMGA—This beautiful flowering vine belongs to
the Morning Glory family, and gives beautiful foliage
and varied colored flowers in great profusion all the
season. Sure to please and should be included in
every order. Buckbee’s Rainbow Mixed. Pkt.

Pkt. 20

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THUNBERGIA, or Black-Eyed Susan—Choicest
mixed, very elegant. The colors are pure white,
light yellow and deep orange, and of each color
there is a variety with white eyes, also with
black eyes. Pkt. 15 seeds 4c.

Se

climbing vine; covered. summer and fall) wit
charming and beautiful masses of bloom.
Pkt. 4c. . \

MORNING GLORIES §

Sgrow 20
. 50 seeds 10c.
MORNING GLORY—BUCKBEE’S NEW DOUBLE

Novelty of my.own introduetion. J mM C
flowers give the vines an attractiveness\ which warrants their being placed in any
Pkt. 50 seeds 10c.

MORNING GLORY—IMPROVED CLIMBING MIXED
(CONVOLVULUS
growth; 15 to 20 feet ‘high. c
is a great improvement over the old fashioned sorts. Pkt. 50 seeds 3c.;
Oz.

MAURANDIA—Choicest mixed,

position,

MOMORDICA — (Balsam Apple) — Finest mixed,

MOON FLOWER—New Cross-Bred or Hybrid Variety

5 TRUMPET CREEPER—Rapid growing, Ran,

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A’BUCKBEE’S |
BEAUTIFUL
CLIMBERS

NEW IMPERIAL, OR GIANT JAPANESE
FINEST MIXED COLORS

These magnificent) single and double Japanese Morning Glories are entirely
and vastly superior to all others in richness and beauty of color. Vines
to 30 feet; handsome foliage; flowers measure 4 to 6 inches across. Pkt.

Climbs forty feet or more. The fine double

Mayor.) _ Most popular climber in cultivation? Of rapid
Our seed is Selected from the best varieties only, 2nd
8c.

Graceful climber. Rich purple, white
ond rose, fox-glove shaped blossoms; tender perennial climber, blooming
first season. Grows 6 feet high. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c.

MINA LOBATA—Half hardy Mexican climbing annual, haying beautiful

changeable blossoms. PkKt. 12 seeds 4c,

A very curious
with yellow blossoms and foliage similar to the

Pkt. 4c.

annual climber
canary ‘bird; flower,
Of great value
for the’ North, as it is in full bloom one month before the White Seeded,
The flowers are 4 to 6 inches across, and yery numerous, , The foliage
is of 3 distinetitypes. This is one of the most vigorous of all the sum-
mer climbers. Will grow 30 to 40. feet in a single season, and bexcovered
with its large white flowers every evening and cloudy day. PEt. 8c,

MOON FLOWER—White Seeded—This is the variety most generally
: grown; the vines are almost covered with thousands of immense white

Pkt. 5G... |

flowers, many of them measuring over 7 inches across.

PASSION FLOWER—An elegant, easily grown
‘climber. Beautiful for windows, Magnifi-
cent as an outdoor summer climber, - 'Choicest
Mixed, Pkt. 5c. }
RHODOCHITON—(Volubile)— The: prettiest of
all climbers. Easily grown. ’ Pkt. 20 seeds 8c.
SMILAK—Well known and popular climber. » In-
valuable “for decorative purposes. Pkt. 60
seeds 5c.; 4 02. 30c.; 0Z. 50c.

PEDIGREED SWEET PEAS

THE NEW PEDIGREED CUPID
SWEET PEAS :

I have this year still further perfected these,
magnificent Dwarf varieties. The Cupids have
demonstrated their complete supremacy over all
competitors among this charming variety. Espe—
cially desirable for pots and edgings.

INEST MIXED CUPIDS—I have this year
'» prepared a particularly fine mixture of Cupid
_ Sweet Peas, embracing the best known naméd
-| varieties as wellyas many new Hybrids—the

result will be pleasing and gratifying to all,

Pkt. 4c.; 0Z. 7¢.;20Z. 12c.; + 1b. 20c.; lb. 75¢.
Named Varjeties—I can supply the following

at these low prices: i

Large pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 1 Ib. 18¢.

Countess of Radnor (lavender); Duke of Edin-
burgh (salmon red, wings deep rose); Firefly
‘(glowing scarlet); Primrose (rich primrose tint);
Blanche Ferry (the. best’ pink); Alice Eckford
(creamy white blended with soft pink); Beauty
(rose, shaded with carmine); White (clear white),
All splendid and up to'the high Buckhee standard.

The Best

OVA
NEW CUPID SWEET PEAS

P&t. 7c.

- BUCKBEE

CREATION Son Rockford Seed Farms.

Everlasting:
or Perennial Pea
(LATHYRUS,) ,

PINEST MIXED—A_ wonderfully
improved’ selection of these popular
favorites... Perfeetly Hafdy and

= live year after year, bearing mag

SS BA nificent clusters of flowers.

mences to bloom early in the spring.

Grown, Tested, Perfected

HERE’S A NOVELTY

Buckbee’s New Dwarf Yellow Sweet Pea,
A Wonderful Everblooming Variety.

This is undoubtedly one of the most.beautiful,
interesting and easily grown plants in existence;
low growing, profusely branching, plant, every
branch ending in racemes 6 to 10 inches long, of
beautiful, large Sweet Pea-like flowers. These
flowers are of a thick substance, fragrant and of
a golden yellow color (except the keel in the cen=
ter, which looks like brown velvet) and are fol-
lowed by clusters of short, smooth pods, I can
recommend this most magnificent variety, know-
ing that it will give purchasers the greatest satis-
faction. It blooms the first year from seed, and
in the garden may be treated as an annual,» This
is certainly one of the finest novelties ever intro-
duced, A plant in bloom’ reminds one of a
shower of gold. Pkt. 8c.

Com

| SBE THE $600 CHALLENGE SWEET PEA OFFER ON THE NEXT PAGE OF THIS GUIDE

102 H. W. BUCKEEE, ROCKFORD, ILLImors.

Buckbee’s Famous

Pedigreed Sweet Peas
Unrivaled Mixtures;

Fine

RUBY MIXTURE

This Grand Sweet Pea Mixture
has no equal for Gorgeousness,
Delicacy and Rare Beauty.

I take an especial pride in
my Sweet Pea Stock. If
there is anything first-class
in ‘Sweet Pea seed not listed
here that you may want I
can supply it at the rght
price.

Grand Named Varieties

BUCKBEE'S

The Colors Are True. Every SEFD

One Is a Most Profuse
Bloomer

COLUMBIA—The best novelty color.
White ground, suffused purple, penciled
pink. -

Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7¢.; 3. Ib. 18c.; lb. 60c.

EXTRA EARLY BLANCHE FERRY
=—The best true pink’prodaced to date.
Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 6c.;2 oz. 10c.; 4 1b. 15¢.;

Ib. 45c,

MONT BLANC—The very best white.
New.
Liberal Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.;2 oz. 15c.;
i Vb. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.; 1b. 75c.

NAVY BLUE—The best true blue.
Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ih. 18¢.;
1b. 60c.

OTHELLO—Nearly black. The
dark sweet pea grown. .
Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 0Z. 12¢c.; 4 Ib.{18c.;

1b. 60c. ;

QUEEN VICTOEIA—The best. yellow.
Perfect.
Pkt. 4c.; oz, 7c¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 1b. 18c.;
Ib. 60c.

ROUGH RIDER—The best scarlet,
Rich.

best

Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7¢.; 2 oz, 12¢.; 4 1b. 18¢.;
Ib. 60c.

IT have the largest assortment in the world of named standard and novelty varieties. If
anyone interested in Sweet Pea Culture desires any I haye not listed I will be more than pleased to
tell them all about my stock if they ask for particulars,

RED, WHITE AND BLUE

Special Mixture ever offered to the public.

BLUES AND PURPLES—Choicest Mixed. Pkt. $c.; oz. 6c.; 1 1b. 18c.; Ib. 50c.
PINKS AND REDS—Choicést Mixed. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; Ib. 50c,
WHITES—Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; Ib. 50c.

ECKFORD’S CHOICEST MIXED—Including, in splendid mixture, the cream of Mr, Eckford’s
sorts, Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 4 Ib. 15c.; Ib. 50c.

ALL COLORS MIXED—Sure to please. Pkt. 3c.; 02. 6¢.; 1b. 12c.; ib. 40c,

TeX To awaken new interest in Sweet Pea Culture, and to give all an eppor-
WHITE HOUSE....i6; of having a splendid let of these favorite flowers at small-cost, I

MIXTURE have Lees this special mixture. While it is low in price, you wid
find that it will compare most favorably with the mixtures which other
firms offer at three to five times its price. i lb. 8c.; Ib. 28¢.

NEW DOUBLE A pleasing development of this popular sort, It has been a difficult
task by hybridization and selection to change the habit of the Sweet Pea
SWEET PEAS to the double form, and much remains to be done; but each year finds us
nearer. The seed I offer is saved from the best plants; fully one-third
will produce double flowers, Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; + Ib. 30c.; lb. $1.00.

Sweet Peas in Mixtures

One of the most satisfactory ways of growing Sweet Peas isin a mixed row, The mixtures
we offer-are not-made up of inferior or cheap stocks, but are of the Very best qualities, and are
well proportioned so as to give a pleasing variety of bloom,

MONT BLANC

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT—THE NEW SWEET PEA. PKT. i0c.

Wondrously Beautiful
Ecstatically Fragrant
Prodigally Productive

Novelties;

This is the Rare Low Price: Liberal Pkt. 10c: 0z. 20c: 141b 50c

_This mixture contains my most magnifi-

This is a special mixture composed of equal parts of Rough Rider (the best red), Mont
Blane (the best white) and Navy Blue (the best blue).
Large Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; i1b. 20c.;1b. Tic.

New Named VJVarieties.

I challenge any Seed Grower in the
world to place on the market a Sweet Pea
Mixture that will equal my_ Pedi;
Ruby Mixture. The results I haye ob-
tained from it have been astounding.
Such wealth of rich color, such ecstatic
fragrance. such a profusion of flowers was
never Seen on the kford Seed Farms as
since I perfected Ruby Mixture. I have
grown a good supply of this seed the past
season and expect to
meet all demands.

However, I cannot sell more than
2 Ib. to any one person.

have enough to

| Miss V arginia M, Robey, Ruby,Va.

F “Our flowers from Buckbee

| seeds cannot be surpassed: I
never got such large packets jrom

B other seedsmen.. My neighbors

| whom I anduced to order jrom
ave are delighted with the ‘re-
sults.’

$500 REWARD

BUCKBEE’S PEDIGREED
GILT EDGED ~— |

SWEET PEA MIXTURE

NOTHING LIKE IT EVER
BEFORE PRODUCED.

HAS PLEASED THOUSANDS

I have depostted $500.00 in the Winne-
bago National Bank, of Rockford, Ill., to
be paid to anyone who will produce a
better, or more carefully Blended Mixture.

cent and choicest Pedigreed Seed, blended
in the most l and scientific manner,
There are many New PEpDIGREED Hy-
BRIps in the biénd.

Liberal Pkt. only 10c.; oz. 15¢; 3 1b,
40c.; lb. $1.00.

DO NOT FAIL—To y
include_one of my s¥
Sweet Pea Mixtures in (7
your order for flower
seeds, I guarantee B
that you will be pleas-
ed immensely.

The most superior mixture

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PLANTS GROWN

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

CHOICEST WINDOWS AND

SEEDS FOR

CULTURE in GREENHOUSES

ABUTILON
Frequently called ‘Flowering Maple” or ‘Chinese Bell
Flower.’ Blooms quickly, easily grown. Pleases every-

one. New Fancy California Seedlings Mixed—Pkt.

25 seeds 8c.
BEGONIAS
Among the most beautiful and fashionable window
plants; nice for outside bedding in summer.

Rex—Large leaved; exquisite colors. Pkt. 40 seeds 15c,

Vernon—Distinguished for splendid coloring of foliage
and flowers. Pkt. 50 seeds 7c.

Fine Mixed—One of the most satisfactory pot plants
for the house, and a popular bedding plant for the
garden or lawn. It blooms with the greatest. pro-
fusion throughout the summer. Flowers very brilliant
and the foliage waxy and glossy. It is easily raised
from seed ana comes absolutely true. Valuable for
bedding and general culture. Pkt. 10c.

CACTUS :
The latest craze in flowers. Plants curious and odd,

SON fragrant and beautiful. Choicest Mixed—

« SC.
CALCEOLARIA |
No collection is complete without this beauty. _Flow-
ers pocket-shaped,. with richest markings. Finest
Hybrids Mixed—Pkt. 100 seeds 10c.
CARNATIONS :
One of the indispensable features in eVery collection of

house or conservatory plants. :
Marguerite—Of recent introduction. Pkt, 100 seeds

5c.
Extra Choicest Double Mixed—Saved from finest
greenhouse varieties. Pkt. 100 seeds 8c.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS }
Flower first year. My collection is the best in the
country. Seed saved from hundreds of best plants of
all classes.
Buckbee’s Prize Mixed—Pkt. 75 seeds 10c.
CINERARIA
Nothing more wondrously beautiful can be grown,
Extra Choice Mixed—Pkt. 75 seeds 10c.
_ COLEUS
Popular ornamental foliage plants of all shapes and
colors. i
Choicest Mixed—Pkt. 150 seeds 8c.
CUPHEA, or CIGAR PLANT
Beautiful ornamental and free blooming favorites.
Extra Fine Mixed—Pkt. 5c.
CYCLAMEN
Famous the world over... Beautiful foliage. Exquisite
flowers. .
°Persicum—Persian Splendid Mixed—Pkt. 20
seeds 5c.
Giganteum—Mixed Large Size—Pkt. 15 seeds 8c.
FERNS
Exquisite for decorative purposes.
Finest Species Mixed—Pkt. 10c.
_. FUCHSIA i
Flowers freely first year. My seed is from the best.
Single and Double Varieties—Pkt. 20 seeds 10c.
Easil fi ae t if started M
asi own, flowers first year if started early.
Bed Gaorieciedbtere hundreds of the finest eth Sits

finer is obtainable.
Single and Double Mixed—Pkt. 50 seeds 10c.

Apple Scented—Pkt. 10c. ,
GLOXINIA_-Magnificent pee plant. Handsome ‘ bell-
shaped flowers. xed Pkt. 75 seeds 10c.
HELIOTROPE—World renowned. Fragrance delight-
ful, Blooms continuously. Choicest ed. Pkt.
150 seeds 5c. :
LANTANA—Exceedingly fine for summer bedding.
Popular everywhere as pot plants. Choice Mixture.
kt. 25 seeds 5c.

Sa Bae
DWARF MORNING GLORY—The Wonder of the Age

as a winter house blooming variety. Stocky grower,
Flowers richly colored. Extra Mixed. Pkt, 25
seeds 4c.

OLEANDER—One of the most popular of all specimen
flowering plants. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 5c.

S—Very pretty plants for the house,conservatory,

rock work and baskets. Selected Mixed. Pkt.
150 seeds 5c. A

PALMS—For decorating the greenhouse, lawn, piazza,
parlor, dinner-table, etc., they have no equal, Easily
grown from seed.
im light, rich, warm soil. Choicest Mixed. Pkt.

15c. :
CHINESE PRIMROSE—(Primula Sinensis)—Un-

equaled as winter bloomers, | Easily grown from seed,-

Prized for their beauty and delicate fragrance. Super-
fine Mixed. Pkt. 50 seeds 10c.
VIOLET—Don’t forget to include this favorite in your
order. Splendid Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 5c.
CA—Ornamental free flowering; flowers the first
season; glossy-green foliage; handsome flowers. Plant
in warm, sunny borders during summer; 15 inches high.
Finest Mixed Colors, ~ Pkt. 100 seeds 6c. “

FROM SEED ARE THE CHOICEST AND RAREST. BUCKBEE’S ARE ALWAYS REST er

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BUCKBEE’S | HARDY

PERENNIALS |

“ADONIS—Autumnalis—Blood red )flowerss) Pkt) 6¢- 7%
“AD ONIS—Vernalis—Fine border plant; yellow flowers. Pkt. 5e:
ALYSSUM—Sazatile—V, ery hardy plant; mass of bright orange

; blossoms during spring and’summer,. Pkt. 4c.

, ANEMONE—Farliest of spring flowers... Pkt. 8c.

' ARABIS—Hardy free bloomer. Pkt. Te.

AURICULA—Improvement over the old ‘French .Cowslip.”, .Prize
mixture, of choicest. varieties... Pkt. 8c.

BOCCONIA—Japonica—Shory plant 4 to 7 feet high, Pkt. 8c.

CANDYTUFT—Itberis Sempervirens—Unequaled for cemetery work,
being perfectly hardy. Color of lower white: Pit. Se.

CANDYTUFT— Snow .€rest—Pkt. 4c.

CANTERBURY BELLS, or Campanula—Hanc'some plant with
large bell-shaped Aowers. Double Mixed colors, finest strain.
Pkt. 100:seeds:4c,; Single Mixed. Pkt. 100 seeds 3c.

CEDRONELLA—Cana—Hardy ev ereteen plant, crimsomsalyja-shaped
flowers. Pkt. 4c.

CHRISTMAS ROSE—EFlégant vatiaty ‘Hldeming in December out of
doors, regardless of ice and snow, Pkt. 5e¢.

CLEOME, or Spider Flower—Deep purple flowers with ‘extra long
‘stamens. Pkt. 100 seeds 4c.

COLUMBINE, or Aquilegia—Extra fine. Pkt. 5c.

COREOPSIS—Lanceolata—Hardy, well known plant;-golden yellow
flowers. Pkt. 7c.

FOX GLOVE—Splendid mixture. Pkt. 200 seeds’ 4c:

FRAGRARIA—Indica—Hardy creeper from India, with small red fruit
and yellow blossoms. Pkt. 3c.
GAILLARDIA—Grandifiora—Continuous bloomer. ‘All colors finest

mixed. Pkt. 7c.

GOLDEN ROD—The ‘national flower. Pkt. Se...

HIBISCUS—Hardy Hybrids—Bearsam abundance of enormous flow-
ers of bright colors, with distinct eye. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 6c.

HOLLYHOCK—tThe indispensable well-known flower. \ Very imposing
for backgrounds, screens#ete. Ss

Double White—Pkt. 8c. Double, Maronite Eek, &e.

Double Lemon—Pkt. 8c. Double Pink—Pkt. 8

Double Black— PEt. 8c.

Double Mixed—V; ery. choice, embracing over ty pay different varie-
ties. Pkt. 50 seeds 5c.

TRIS—Kzempferi—Mixed. Pkt.10c.

Germanica—Fine mixed... Pkt..10c.
Siberica—Mixed -colors. Pkt. 10c.

LARKSPUR, or Delphinium—Stately growing, bearing immense
Hopers Height 18.inches. Choicest mixed all sorts. Pkt. 150
seeds 4c.

be OTE BE NY. beautiful hardy perennial, Mixed colors.

aes Se)

Pkt.
PEONY—Well known plants which should be in every garden. ‘Choi-
cest selected seed. Double mixedcolors. Pkt. igc.
PENSTEMON—Everblooming variety of great°beauty. . Mixed colors. :

Pkt. 5
DIANTHUS PINKS—Atropurpurea—Fine dark rey _ PEt. 6c, . ie,
Double Brilliant Red—Very attractive... Pkt. >
Crimson Bell—Crimson flower of-immense size.
Double Snowball—Finest white in €xistence.
Double Imperial—Great variety of colors.
Double Pe TEN Ea range from crimson purple to black Hiepte:

t. 6
The Bride White flowers with crimson center, ere Be.
Laciniatus—Fancy fringed; single mixed. sat 4c,
Striatus—Large double striped. flowers. Pkt:
MouEning, Cloak—Flowers double velvety Blick “tipped with Shia!
iC.
Dwarf Fireball—Brilliant double red flowers, Pit. 4e. tic
Double Japan—Very double with deeply fringed petals. ay A * {
Heddewiggii—Double—Finest, double, choicest mixed. ,
BECO Ss ear mixed colors, Pkt. 4c:
Plumarius or, Pheasant’s Eye—The old-fashioned Grass or Glove
Pink, Unsurpassed for showiness.- Large Pkt. “5¢e.
Eastern Queen—Beautifully striped flowers. PEt. Be:
Chinensis—Double China Mixed. Pkt. 4c. ;
Rockford Favorite ;Mixed—Comprises ov ee 50 ‘of the choicest
Chinese and Japanese varieties, Pkt. 8c.; 4 0z. 40c.; 0z. 75c.. ?
PLATT CODON Rian ore ga. ras 400 Blossoms at a time,
Choicest .Mixed Colors... Pkt. :
pee aa plant with Wetacn et blossoms, | Mixed Colors.

SNAP DRAGON, or Antirrhinum—Tom Thumb—Best dwarf
mixed. Pkt. 300 seeds 4c, Tali mixed—Pkt. 300 seeds 4c. -
SWEET ROCKET—Hardy. perennial, bearing its blossoms‘i in clusters.
ms Finest Mixed. Pkt. 150 seeds 4c. ,
SWEET. WILLIAM—Single Mixed—Finest.. varieties.. Pkt. 100
seeds 3c. Double Mixed—choicést varieties—Pkt. 100 seeds 4c.
THRIFT—Beautiful foliage plant PSs fine bright pink flowers in
ee Large Pkt, only 5 SY)
TRITOmMA—Known»as “Red Hot “Poker Plant,” also as “Torch Fe
Flower.” Splendid orange red’ flowers. . Pkt. 5c.
WALL FLOWER—Beautiful plant’ oe feet hich, Beara its blossoms
in spikes. Finest Mixed. P 5c.
YUCCcA—Fila POR tee ey srergreonlike plant,’ -with » bell-shaped
flowers. PKt. 8¢... x yOXTIVE dear

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These are Gems of the My - All Four are House Roses,

Purest Ray. Easy to Grow Annual Bargain But Will Do Well Outside
and Certain to Delight You. . for. Rose.Lovers During the Summer Months.

SPECIAL OFFER No. P10l: Postpaid zosss. “Wort $2.00, For 75c.

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UNCLE JOHN—Ever-Blooming Tea—Certainly a very beautiful LA DETROIT—Color a rich, strikingly handsome rose pink, highly
variety. The flowers are large, very full and double, charming in bud colored; a wonderful free spRve eer upward of 500 blossoms on a single
and Bidoin: Produces its splendidly formed flowers un long, stiff stems; plant; flowers are large and: fragrant and produced on long stems, which
color sulphur yellow, shaded pink and fragrant: add greatly to its appearance.
. WORTH 50c.; MY PRICE 20c; C ; > WORTH 50c.; MY PRICE 20c.
CHRISTIAN DE /NUE—A distinguished imported .Hybrid..Tea
| Rose. The flowers are large, full and double, with petals well arranged.

oe i eet phen fully Ohne. etl, they axe ernanely peauseeae ful. of all Tea’ Roses.. The color is white, slightly tinged with pinkish

mine crimson, with handsome velvet shading? A perpetual-bloomer, a Yellow jat the center, but at times the flower will remain a pure snowy
‘single-plant often producing 200 to 300 ratitite Bisecorae! white. One of the most. profuse bloomers I have ever grown.

WORTH 50c.; MY PRICE 20c.- °°") ws WORTH 50c.;-MY PRICE 20c.

WHITE MAMAN COCHET—Considered one.of the most beauti-

FOUR LATE NOVELTIES SPECIAL-OFFER NO.Proz All FOUR are House Roses, But

paid for - - - =

Roses of the Rarest Merit. Worn $1.90” Summer Months. :

LIBERTY—New Hardy Ever-blooming Rose—The color is in thé world. This beautiful Rose has not only’a royal name, but is a
| magnificent rich, fiery ruby, with deep ¢rimson tones in the depth of the’. royal’ Rose as well. There'are white Roses that have elegant buds, but
flowers, Petals are covered. with a rich velvety bloom, like those of when full blown are not all that is desired’ -Then again, there are White
General Jacqueminot. Fragrance is delightful, all-peryading and refresh- | Roses that are elegant when full blown, but have poor buds, This Rose
ing, the crowning glory which alone would suffice to give it a high place” © combines both these good qualities.’ ‘It is a continuous bloomer, produc-
among fine Roses, Received medals and certificates at all horticultural -~’ ing successive crops of buds and flowers in the greatest profusion. | Buds
exhibitions, ; f 7 Po) ©)" O'are very beautifully formed, with large petals of best substance. It

r WORTH 50c.; MY PRICE 20c. shows no anes when oUt BEsp seals pure snowy weititerane when vu

EAL ; ris SR add a rieh perfume, coupled with a vigorous growth, what more coulc

i Sn icc ane oxyatal White tea Bone raecaty white Rope you ask? An easy winner over all
i ee 7 competitors in its color.

‘WORTH 50c.; MY PRICE 20c.

LADY DOROTHEA — New
Ever-blooming Tea Rese—A, new
and beautiful Tea Rose, with which we
are highly pleased; valuable alike for
foreing under glass for ;winter flowers
and outdoor bedding in summer, The
color is) @ deep saffron. yellow, flesh
and peach pink. Very fragrant. One
of the most profuse bloomers we have
ever grown. One hundred flowers and
buds counted upon a single’ 1-year-old
plant,

WORTH 50c.; MY PRICE 20c.

MAID OF HONOR — Ever-
blooming Tea Rosc—OColor is a rich,
glowing’ -pink, muehy darker » than
Bridesmaid} and a'stronger. grower;
Sens flowers carefully made, after fashion

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mer KBEES GRAND tl ; of Bridesmaid; produced.on long stifi
Dee ca COMING PIKES. simuiauermstinaten ti,
gZ ant; fragrant.

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YOUR ROSE COLLECTION IS°NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT) A NEW) BABY RAMBLER

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THE WESTERN BEAUTY SET OF 8
These are the Finest in every Respect.

Kaiserin Augusta Victori-—As
vigorous as a Hybrid Perpetual and
as free blooming aa sny Tea Rose.
It is celebrated the world over for
its elegant, large, pointed buds and
large, full, double flowers. The
color is delicate, creamy white,
deliciously fragrant

1éc each,

Niphetos—I consider this one of the
very best and most satisfactory in
the list. The superb extra ine
pointed buds are exceedingly beau-
tiful, the flowers are extra large and
“double. The color is a beautiful
glistening snowy white; strong, vig-
orous grower and will produce bloom
without end.

Souv. De Wootton—Bright magenta
red, passing to fine violet crimson,
richly shaded. Flowers large, full
and regular with thick velvety pet-
als and delicious tea scent. Makes
beautiful buds, an immense bloomer
and a glorious Rose.in every_way.

J. B. Varonne—Superb extra long
pointed buds; flowers large, vase
shaped, full and double. Color is
intense scarlety crimson, very ric.
and bright, and is beautifully shaded
with salmon yellow or buff rose at
center, very fragrant.

15¢ each.

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Expense, Each 30 Cents.

Magnificent, Highly Perfumed, |
Bloom Forever. |
oi 8, postpaid

Worth 20 Cents Each, my]jPricei0 Cents Each, Except as Noted.

Set 75¢

La Princess Vera—The flowers are
large, finely made and open beau-
tifully; when fully open there ap-
pears to be a flower within a flower,
so perfect is the form. The color
is a rich ivory white, shaded and
veined with fine coppery yellow and
delicately penciled with pale blush.

15c each.

Perle des Jardins—The one Tea
Rose which you cannot do without.
It has absolutely no weak point.
The color is faultless whether the
waxy petals show the rich cream
tint of cool weather or take rich-
er golden shades which a warmer
sun givesthem. The foliage is very
thick, glossy and dark.

Bridesmaid—(TEA)—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 similar
except.as to color, which is two
shades darker. It is a valuable
acquisition.

The Bride—Decidedly the best pure
white Tea Rose. The buds are very
large, very double and of beautiful
form, carried high and erect on
bright smooth stems. Would grace
any bride in her wedding robes.
Unsurpassed for purity of color.

Larger Plants than those offered above, by Express, at Purchaser’s

All the above are House Roses, but will live outdoors in Summer.

EVER-BLOOMING ROSES

THE ASTORIA SET OF EIGHT
At the Very Lowest Price Ever Made.

The Belle—This is a superb variety, and to
see it in bloom one is lost to find words to

Beauty Inconstant—A new ever-bluoming
Rose. This is a pure Tea Rose, with flowers

express its wonderful beauty. Color a beau-
tiful snowy white, sometimes faintly tinged
with the slightest suggestion of pale blush.
Magnificent buds and flowers which are mar-
velously beautiful in their perfection, It has
the vigor of an oak.

Mad. Schwaller—Blooms in large clusters;
large globular flowers; fine salmon rose, finely
edged with violet carmine; highly perfumed;
a strong healthy grower; very profuse bloomer
and a high class variety in every respect.

15c each.

Mme. Abel Chatenay—A great Rose of extra
ordinary merit. A free and constant bloomer
with flowers of good size, rosy carmine with

darker shadings, Full, double and of splen=-

did substance,
16¢ each.
Mad. de Watteville—(THE TULIP ROSE)—

The color is a remarkable shade of creamy
yellow, richly colored with rosy blush; the
petals are large and each one widely bordered
with bright crimson, which gives it a very
striking and beautiful appearance. The
flowers are large, very full and highly per-
fumed. Fine for all purposes, Very pro-
fuse bloomer.

Golden Gate—A glorious Rose. Full and
double, extremely beautiful buds. Color is
creamy white, exquisitely tinged with rich
golden yellow and clear rose. One of the
most strikingly beautiful varieties ever
eiered, flowers of Jarge size and freely pro-

uced,

Mad. Joseph Schwartz—A lovely Tea Rose,
extra large, globular flowers, very full and

sweet, pure white, tinged and shaded with

pale ‘yellow and rosy blush, very fragrant,
strong, healthy grower, profuse bloomer,

Please designate which Set of Eight you want when you order,
NEW ROSE; GEN. McARTHUR, SEE LAST COVER PAGE

Champion of the World—This is the grand-

Roses, but will live outside in Summer.

of good size and deliciously fragrant. The
point of excellenée in this Rose is that a plant
in bloom shows flowers of different colors;
some will be yellow, others light tawny, oF -
coppery yellow, buff, saffron, pink and hght
and dark crimson. It is a. beautiful sight
to see a plant in bloom, bearing many differ-
ent colored Roses.
Price, 15¢ each.

est 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.
Always in full bloom, Plants which have
bloomed all summer in the garden may be
potted in the autumn and .will bloom pro-
ziely at eee de any window. Blossoms
are perfectly double in the center, good shape
both in bud and bloom, while the colaeas
deep, rosy pink, darker and richer than Her-
mosa—a shade of the delicate richness that
is seldom seen. It is very large for an ever-
bloomer and is as fine as La France or the
best Hybrid Perpetual. Has a delicious
fragrance. Though a perpetual bloomer it
is very hardy and robust as an oak, and is
the most healthy Rose extant,
15c each.

All the roses on this page are House

Mrs. A. L. Moore, Maijord,
Ih., writes: “We had fine suc-
cess with all of your seeds. Your

Beets are the best I ever planted.
They are such sweet Beets, and
grow so large.’’

Nothing Choicer Ever Grown. Eight 2
Lovely Roses, for only 75C

And I Pay the Postage. Worth 20c. Each; My Price i0c. Each,
Except Where Noted. Larger Plants by Express, 30c. Each.

GHAMPION OF THE WORLD.
It will save trouble.

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

CHARMING MONTHLY

EVERBLOOMING ROSES

Bloom Con-

None Others so Splendid. Every One a Jewel.
stantly. They are Sure to Please.

WORTH 20c.; MY PRICE 10c. EACH

Any 3 for 25c. Postpaid. Larger Plants 3o0c. each
by Express.

ANTOINE RIVOIRE—Handsome Rose, of vigorous, hardy
growth. Large camelia-shaped flowers. Color rose flesh on a yellow
ground, shaded with a border of crimson, ‘The monstrous flowers have
peor Eanes 65 inches in diameter. A remarkable variety of good
worth.

COMTESSE DUSY—Flowers are exceedingly large, full, deep and
double; magnificently formed; the color is a pure satiny white; a strong,
Vigorous grower and a free bloomer. Be sure to try this variety.

GENE DE TARTAS—Carmine, shaded violet purple; one
of the very finest Roses known.

WHITE BOUGERE—Flowers are exceedingly large, full and
double; long stiff stems, bearing throughout the season in great abun-
dance; the color is pure ivory white. yf

UETTE DE LYON—The color is a pure canary yellow;
flowers are exceedingly large, finely formed, deep and double; the buds
are exceedingly graceful; a strong, vigorous and constant bloomer. ~

ETOYLE DE LYON—Rich golden yellow; strong, hardy, vigor-
ous grower; the flowers are very deep, rich and full; it is surely one of
the most. beautiful Tea Roses produced.

ISABELLA SPRUNT—Bright canary yellow, very handsome
grower, and a constant producer.

QUEEN’S SCARLET—A constant and profuse bloomer; color
rich, velvety scarlet, very brilliant and striking; an excellent Rose for
bedding or pot. culture.

MARIE GUILLOT—The Queen of Roses: The, color is pure,
snowy white, sometimes faintly tinged with pale yellow. .The flowers
are magnificently made, extra large, full and double; very fragrant.

BON SILENE—Very vigorous; blooms in wonderful profusion the
year round; beautifully formed buds of a rich carmine shade.

LA FRANCE—One of the finest Roses known... Color a beautiful
changeable silvery pink; very. fragrant,

SAFRANO—Ié grows vigorously and produces a continuous crop
of flowers the year round; quite hardy. The color is a pure apricot
yellow, changing to orange and fawn, sometimes tinted with rose; very
vigorous.

YELLOW MERMET—Color a beautiful deep sulphur yellow; very
scab pone and produces an abundance of bloom. :

LE DE CHAMOUNIX—A Rose of great fragrance, color

cbeupeer yellow, tinged with pink and crimson, distinct and beautiful.

ELEN GOULD—The flowers are large and handsome, buds Jong

and finely pointed; color clear rich maroon or deep purplish red; center

sometimes streaked with silvery white. The petals are finely imbricated
and flowers deliciously sweet. ; :

SOMBRIE Pure white, edged with silvery rose; a strikingly
bea variety.

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UCHESS DE BRABANT—Rosy pink, edged with silver; a con-
stant and profuse bloomer; one of the most satisfactory varieties known.

Famous Soupert Roses

ALL THESE ARE HOUSE ROSES, BUT WILL LIVE OUTSIDE
DURING THE SUMMER.

CHLOTILDE
SOUPERT

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ALL THESE ARE HOUSE ROSES, BUT WILL
LIVE OUTSIDE DURING THE SUMMER

PRINCESS DE SAGAN

PRINCESS DE SAGAN—This is a Rose of great value and beauty;
the color is rich velvety. crimson, brilliantly beautiful; blooms quickly
and abundantly. The flowers are very prettily made, while the buds
are exceedingly handsome,

OSA—An excellent Rose; blooms in large clusters; large;
very double and fragrant; color beautiful clear rose; a constant bloomer.
Hardy, @ne of the best. :

ONLY 10 CENTS EACH, POSTPAID

LARGER PLANTS, BY EXPRESS, AT
BUYERS’ EXPENSE, 30 CENTS EACH

NEW PINK SOUPERT—The flowers take their form from Chlo-
tilde Soupert, and in color are a deep Hermosa pink. It is a continuous
bloomer, each branch terminating in a cluster of flowers. Single plants,
when but 6 months old under ordinary treatment, often produce 50 per-
fect flowers.. Blooms splendidly in open ground dnd is*hardier than
Chlotilde Soupert. ; i

CHLOTILDE SOUPERT—It is impossible to do this fine sort
justice by description. ® It is of the Polyantha type, but larger and very
double, and the flowers appear in such enormous clusters that they are
really; large panicles of bloom, . Color fine, pearly white, shaded with
lovely soft pink in the center. It blooms freely when plants are small
and continues in the greatest profusion. Will stand in the open ground
over, winter with a slight protection of straw or leaves. A particularly
handsome Rose; always greatly admired. Besure to order this variety.

MINIATURE—This is the smallest of all Roses, but of perfect
form, regular, compact fairy-like flowers, fully double and very fragrant.
Flowers in wreaths and clusters seem to cover the whole plant; color
ora rose, flushed red Be sure to include this lovely Rose in your
order.

MAD. CECIL BRUNNER—A very lovely Rose in every respect.
Flowers larger than most of the others, perfectly double and of the
most exquisite fragrance. Color a beautiful rosy pink on a rich, creamy
white background. A rapid grower.

MIGNONETTE—A splendid variety, one of the very best. Full,
finely formed flowers, Perey. double and highly perfumed. Color
clear pink, passing to white, tinged with pale rose. A profuse bloomer,

and ery valuable.
SPECIAL OFFER NO. P113
35 Cents

Th e 5 DELIVERED AT

YOUR HOME FOR
ONE, OF THIS YEAR’S GREATEST ROSE BARGAINS

(NEW IVORY ROSE—SEE PAINTING FROM NATURE, LAST COVER PAGE

108 H. W. BUCKREE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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are hardy and will ky A
live outside’ during
the-winter months
if nicely mulched;
well covered and
protected,

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THE NEW DWARF
CRIMSON RAMBLER

(See painting from nature,
back cover of this Guide.)

Ever-blooming. - Large
trusses of bright crimson
flowers. ©The © plants are
dwarf and compact, not over
18 inches high; dark green :
foliage, never attacked by FS
insects. Perfectly hardy. #
Prize winner at home and
abroad. Phenomenalin the
humber of flowersit pro-
duces from ‘early spring to
late fall. Indoors it flowers
the year round.

Fine young plants,
postpaid, 25c to 35¢c each.
Two-year-old plants, by
express, buyer’s expense,
50c each,

Oriental Rambler Roses

Hardy as An Oak and a No Mere Words Can Describe
Veritable Wonder Among the Magnificent Beauty of the
Roses. Plants Have Sold at Rambler Rose when it is in
Easter Time in New York, Full Bloom. — Better | Start
m for $10 to $50 Apiece. One This Year.

Beautiful Crimson Rambler—This new climbing Golden Beauty Rambler—The fact of this new
¥ Polyantha Rose is the sensation-of the day, and well hardy climbing Rose being identical with Crimson
8 it maybe, for it is indeed a-amarvel. Originating in Rambler, with the exception of the color of the flow-
Japan, it 1s, the latest. and—best contribution from ers, which are: deep” golden-yellow, is sufficient
the “Flowery Kingdom” to the gardens of the world. | guarantee .of its great paqelence. pas
It isperfectly hardyin the open ground,and will grow notable fact that we have had no hardy yellow climb-.
eight to ten feet in a season. An ever-bloomer, con- ing Roses, hence we look upon’ the introduction’ ‘of
tinuing from early spring until late fall, the flowers | this Rose as'perhaps more important than ‘its re-
appearing In‘ large panicles, of rich crimson color, ike _ nowned relative, Crimson Rambler. The habit of
growth is very vigorous; if anything, somewhat
stronger than mson Rambler, well established
plarits making numerous shoots eight to ten feet high
in one, season. AS Many as 120 to 150 blossoms
are frequently produced on 2shoot. The flowers
are cup-shaped, nearly full and very sweetly scented.

Pink Pearl Rambler—tThe fowers appear in large,

_ full, handsome pyramidal trusses, similar to Crimson
Rambler, and are borne in great profusion from three
to five weeks during theseason. The color of the flow-
ers is pure shiny. rose; the half-open bud is a bnilliant
light carmine, Making a strong and effective contrast. —
The numerous yellow sfamens lend an additional

BLOSSOMS

ON ONE
BUSH.

blood-colored yelvet,. .The flowers when cut last two
weeks in water, and Fully 2 month on the bush, which
is a perfect mass of rich crimson af all times. It can be
grown in various ways, either as a pillar rose, or a
trellis rose, and for covering a wall it has’no equal.

New Diadem Rambler—Flowers of the Diadem
Rambler have the charm of being sweetly scented,
Color a pure white, without a blemish. They remain
on the bush from three to, five weeks and a well--.
established plant is & creation of resplendent, beauty._
The‘habit of growth is vigorous; young plantsthrow-
ing upyshoots eight to,ten feet in height“in a single
~ season. : . charm: to the flower.

A MOST. MAGNIFICENT.EFFECT CAN BE HAD BY GROUPING THE GOLDEN, WHITE
_ AND. PINK RAMBLERS WITH CRIMSON RAMBLER: NO SUGH IMPORTANT INTRODUC-
TIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR MANY YEARS AS THESE NEW RAMBLER ROSES.©

LOW PRICES SPECIAL OFFER Prog Fine Plants 1sc. each, set ‘of four postpaid soc. ° Larger plants 30c. each.
-——$—$—$————————————— | The set of four cost but $1.00; by express at purchaser’s expense. Extra
The larger and extra size plants shipped by ‘express at buyer’s expense:

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W3Y FLW: BUCK eee.

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size plants 50c. each, or the set'of four for ofly $1.75.

_. JHE FINEST HARDY CLIMBING ROSES IN THE WORL

THESE ROSES ARE “HARDY AND WILL GROW OUTSIDE DURING THE WIN-
TER, MONTHS IF NICELY MULCHED, WELL-COVERED AND PROTECTED.

| .. Empress of China—(The Apple Blossom Rose.) Attaming a
height of 15 to 25 feet in a single season. moduces hundreds of hand-
somely-formed ‘buds and flowers; color soft dark red, changing to lighter
ted or pink, like an apple blossom,. A great Rose; It -wall pleaseyyou.
Carmine Pi —A large single Rose} color a glowing, glistening
Carmine pink, Very fine. and attractive.
Baltimore Belle—One of the best hardy climbers. Flowers pale
blush variegated carmine. _Hardy everywhere. r
¥ Tennessee Belle—Strong,. vigorous, graceful grower.
bright, beautiful pink. Perfectly hardy everywhere.
. _ Greville, or Seven Sisters—Flowers varying in color from light
pink to crimson. Hardy everywhere.
Mary, Washington—Named- bythe “Father of his Country’?.in
honor of his mother. ‘Flowers large, pure white and very.double. “Its
fragrance is tinged with that old-fashioned musky flavor.

Flowers of

Queen of the Prairie—A ereat favorite; strong and rapid grower
Flowers large and globular, of a bright red color.

Marechal Neil—Grandest: of all golden-yellow Roses.
superb, of extra large size, double and deliciously fragrant.

. Reine Marie Henrietta—DPxira large, finely formed flowers; very
full‘and double, borne m clusters; color glowing crimson,

Climbing Wootton—Strong, free grower, it_ produces in most won-
derful" profusion its superbly-formed flowers, which are bright magenta
red, passing to violet crimson, richly shaded and very fragrant.

La. Marque—Pale canary-yellow), almost white; beautiful buds,
large, full-Howers, very double and sweet.

Climbing. Meteor—It is a freé, persistent bloomer, producing in
great profusion magnificently formed buds and flowers which in color
are dark velvety crimSon,-the.equal of any Rose in cultivation.

Flowers

WORTH 50c,; MY; PRICE i0c. EACH; $1.09 PER DOZEN. LARGER PLANTS BY EXPRESS, AT BUYER’S EXPENSE, 0c.
EACH; $3.00 PER DOZEN.

IF YOU LOVE FLOWERS, GROW-ROSES. NOTHING SO SATISFYING
NO ROSE COLLECTION IS’ COMPLETE WITHOUT A BABY RAMBLER. SEE COLORED PLATE

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 109

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NOTICE

All of the Roses
listed on. this
page are hardy
and will live ouc-
side during the |
Wintermonths if
nicely maulched,
well covered and
protected,

H H r) d ; Duke of Edinburg—One of the finest dark red Roses known; very
= ragrant.
H ardy ybri General Jacqueminot—The best known hybrid perpetual in

H existence. Buds of a bright and shining crimson, very rich and velvety,
exceedingly brilliant and handsome.

Perpetual Roses i Giont of Battles—Fine, large, double, rich, mad Rose, very fra-
rant.

; e es patone de ¥ penos ton Bruxelles—Large, perfectly double
ti son, ;
ROSES THAT LIVE F OREVER - i Glorie de ‘Margottin—Rich dazzling red; one of the most brilliant

of all Roses.

FLOWERS of LARGE SIZE and Mad. Alfred. de Rougemont—Pure snow white flowers finely

tinted with: pale rosy blush; large, full and double, very fragrant.

d. Chas. Wood—Color bright, fi let; passi fi s
DELIGHTFULLY F R A G R A N T oa dlbaantly Breded SHNGE oan: Soa oe aan

; Mad. Plantier—This ironclad variety is as hardy as an oak. It
: Alfred Colomb—Justly celebrated as one of the very finest; extra | bears thousands of snowy white, fragrant Roses and is unequaled @where
large round flowers, very double and full. ‘Color is clear cherry red’ | a hardy white Rose is needed.

assing to bright crimson. Magna Charta—Large, full flowers, very double; fine form and
American Beauty.—It is a vigorous’ grower and free bloomer. | sweet; color clear rosy red, beautifully flushed with violet crimson; a
Mn color the flowers are of a rich shaded crimson, and are great keepers. profuse bloomer, extremely hardy,

ery large and double; exceedingly sweet. Marie Bauman—One of the very best dark red Roses.

Anna de Deisbach—The color is the most lovely brilliant carmine} Paul Neyron—Deep, shining Rose, very fresh and beautiful,

long eco buds and large, finely formed flowers, very full, double, and flowers of mammoth size. The buds always develop fine and it is a
delightfully sweet. strong grower. :
Capitaine Christy—Fresh delicate pink, with deéper shading in Prince Camille de Rohan—Rich, deep velvety crimson, passing

enter of flower; beautiful. to intense maroon, shaded black, flowers are large, handsome and freely
} Clio—tThe flower is of flesh color with a rosy pink center; large and produced,

globular; very hardy. SPECIAL PRICE: Fine Plants postpaid, 20c;3 for 50c, Large
Coquette des Alpes—A lovely pure white Rose; very full and free 2-year-old Roses, by express, at buyer’s expense, 35c each; 3
in flower; delicious fragrance. for $1.00. :

Extremely Hardy. No Roses

Perpetual Moss Roses m3.e"t).2e

Blanche Moreau—The flowers, which are borne in clusters, are John. Cranston—This elegant. variety completes my set of Moss
very large, full, sweet and of perfect form. They are pure waxy white Rose beauties. When you have planted a waxy white and a dainty pink
in color and daintily framed in the most exquisite green moss, Moss Rose, then you will only lack my superb red to make your collec-

Henry Martin—tThe ground color of this exquisite Rose is a rich tion complete. This rose combines the good qualities of the other Moss
glossy pink, richly shaded with the most beautiful tint of crimson toward Roses, and is the most beautiful deep glowing crimson imaginable.

ecenter. The flowers are of large size, of globular form and very full The flowers are of large size and perfectly double, borne in the greatest
and double. Flowers and buds are furnished with an abundance of profusion. An exceptionally grand variety.
fairy-like moss.

SPECIAL PRICE: Fine Plants postpaid, 20c each; 3 for 50c. Large 2-year-old
; Roses, by express, at buyer’s expense, 35c.each: 3 for $1,00.
’

BUCKBEE’S FLOWERS WERE GRAND PRIZE MEDAL WINNERS, WORLD'S FAIR FLOWER SHOW, 1904.

EH. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

FOR USE IN CEMETERIES
Creeps on the ground like Ivy. Hardy as grass and will grow in sun

or shade. Bears great quantities of satin-like white flowers, wich
golden yellow discs.

“i MEMORIAL ROSE

It is difficult to conceive anything more appropriate, beautiful and enduring for covering graves and plots in cemeteries than the Hardy
Memorial Rose. It creeps along the ground almost as closely as an Ivy, growing 10 feet in one season, and forming a dense mat of very dark
green, lustrous foliage. The Flowers are produced in lavish profusion,
in clusters on the ends of the short side branches after June Roses. are
past, from the first week in July throughout the month, and sparingly
throughout the season. They are single, pure-white, with a golden
yellow disc, 5 to 6 inches in circumference, and have the strong fragrance
of the Banksia Roses. The contrast between the satiny white of the
petals and the golden yellow disc is sharp and pleasing and.is.one.of the
distinct charms of the beautiful Hardy Memorial Rose, and they
fairly cover the entire plant when in bloom, a mass“of great snow-flakes
with the rich, dark green showing here and there..-But its use is-not
confined to cemeteries. Planted in the Rose garden, alone or among
other Roses, and trained upright to a stake, it may be from 3 to 6 feet
high, as desired, and it will send sprays of flowers drooping downward,
making the prettiest sight imaginable. It is largely used throughout
the famous park system of Boston for covering rocky slopes, embank-
| ments and such places as it is desired to cover quickly with verdure. It quickly adapts itself to all conditions of growth, whether barren soil,
rocky ledge, fertile garden, shady nook‘or sun-kissed slope, and no more fitting place can be found for it than running through the grass.

Fine Plants, postpaid, 15c each. By Express at buyer’s expense: Large Plants, 30c each; Extra Large Plants, 35¢ each.

I received this letter
from Addte E. Sirin-
ger, Eadsvulle, Ky.:
4 **The New Radishis
4 the finest I ever saw,
a surely a Diamond
Iraised

ATTENTION, PLEASE

All of the Roses offered
on this page are Hardy and
will live outside during the
Winter months if nicely
mulched, well covered: and
protected.

5

have said they wanted mete get them
a packet of that fine radish ext year.
There are no~garden seeds-like H.
W..Buckbee’s. I praise them-to ail.”

pe pene sare

: SPECIAL PRICE: The seven new and rare Hybrid
A New Race of Roses varieties listed below, postpaid, EACH, 1i0c.

W Larger plants, by express, at Duyer’s expense, EACH 30c.
HYBRIDS of ROSA ICHURATANA Extra large plants, by express, at buyer’s expense, EACH 35c,
Double White Memorial Rose, Manda’s Triumph—This is the South Orange Perfection—This variety is similar’ to the pre-
gem of this excellent collection and may well be called the Double ceding ones in growth. It has double flowers, soft blush changing to

Memorial Rose, as it preserves the color of the parent, with its char- white, about 14 inches in’ diameter. The blossoms “are, ¥f Anything,
acteristics of growth and foliage, but the flowers are double and very more freely produced than on the preceding, and are more double; per-’

fragrant. They are produced.in clusters of from twelve to eighteen fow- ~ fect rosettesin Shap. Thisis a very pretty variety and entirely distinct
ers in each cluster on small side shoots, literally covering thé plant and from the others. l
standing well above the foliage, giving a very graceful. appearance. Jersey Beauty—Flowers single,3 inchesin diameter, pale~yellow,
This variety will be valuable for all purposes, whether for trailing on covering the plant entirely; very fragrant. : B 8 i
the ground for cemetery use, growing on fences or gate posts, boundary Pink Roamer—This variety shows undoubted traces of. descent
walls, or as specimens in pots or tubs. from the Sweet Briar, both in the color and the shape of the blossoms *

and in its exquisite fragrance. The growth is much stronger than,the
Double Pink Memorial Rose—(UNIVERSAL FAVORITE)— preceding. The single flowers are over 2 inches in diameter, a bnght

A fitting companion to the above, identical in growth, but with perfectly rich pink, with a large silvery white center and orange red stamens, pro-
formed double flowers 14 to 2 inches in diameter, of a soft light pink, and ducing a most charming effect. This variety, from its artistic appear-
very fragrant. ance, will undoubtedly be very largely planted in parks and lar; Tivate

: grounds. The fragrance is not the least charm of this beautiful Rose,

Evergreen Gem—F lowers double, yellow, buff in bud, opening to and we believe that eventually it will become one of the most valu-
almost white, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, perfectly double, and with a able productions of recent years. ¢ aM F

delicate Sweet Briar fragrance. The Double Varieties will unquestionably make grand pot plants

& : for the greenhouse or'conservatory, and! can be used as climbers, and we

\ Gardenia—Buds bright yellow, open flowers cream color, and 3 to believe that the white variety will eventually take rank with the Crimson

8} inches in diameter; delightfully fragrant. Rambler and form a splendid contrast to it.

‘NOTICE;—THE LARGER ROSES WILL BE SHIPPED BY EXPRESS AT BUYER’S EXPENSE.

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

BUCKBEE’S PRIZE
BEGONIAS.........

FINEST

DOUBLE
TUBEROUS

VARIETIES

15 Cents Each
z= Postpaid.
Special Offer

No. Pros.
Set of Sixfor 75
Cents. Postpaid.

EVER-
BLOOMING
BEGONIAS

to Cents. Each

Except Where
Noted.

Set of Eight

Only 75 Cents.

SINGLE. '
BARGAIN: PRICES t:ij92 fyouis. ted fo aR WN OD HL

BEGONIA—MME. BERDEAU

| REX BEGONIAS

Set of Six Only 75 Cents

115 Cents Each.

King of Begonias—Of a beautiful metallic luster.
green, with a broad silver zone terminating at the point.

margins and fluted reddish edge.

light shade of green; beautifully mottled,
bright coloring. Very showy.

velvety green and: bronze.
Golconde—One of the showiest.

THE BEAUTIFUL LACE FERN

conveyed by a description.

ing it a style and an air that
of color’are among the marked characteristics,
has ever been produced.
|] point from a width of 12 inches,
‘| uses has taken the place of Smilax. As a house plant
of the fact that it does well under almost all conditions.
plants, 25¢c., 50c., 75¢., $1.00, by express at buyer’s expense,

orative plants,

to come,

of,

equal it.

; ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

Center and edge a soft velvety
There is no handsomer

Queen Victoria—Solid silvery leaf of crepe-like texture, reddish veins; embroidered
Siebold—Dark reddish green center, very broad; light metal band, this bordered. with
Edward Pynaert—An elegant discolor Rex, of fine upright growth and very beautiful
Bronze Beauty—One of the very choicest varieties, of a beautiful combination of

e—One | ) Broad irregular zone follows the form ofthe leaf;
terminating in a point; edged with very dark green; red velvety stems.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus

The rare and delicate beauty of ‘this plant can scarcely be shown by a picture or
It has bright green foliage, which is gracefully arched, giv-
cannot be surpassed. * The delicacy of texture and richness
No more beautiful decorative plant
The fronds are 12 to 15 inches in length, and taper to a
Tt will last for weeks after being cut, and for many
it is deservedly popular because

15c. each, postpaid; larger

Ornamental Asparagus
(ASPARAGUS SPRENGERT)

This is one of the most charming of dec-
It grows free the whole year
round, withstands a dry atmosphere, which
makes it a most excellent house plant, and is
a vigorous grower, producing sprays 4 or 5
feet long of fresh, green, feathery foliage.
When introduced, at a
Over a year ago, this variety was received
with some hesitation as to its desirability, but
after only a limited trial it has come forward
with such prominence that the supply will
be inadequate to the demand for somé time
Not only is it useful for cutting in
sprays for fine cut flower work—more partic-
ularly in connection with large Roses, ete.—
but grown in suspended pots it makes one of
the prettiést decorative house plants we know
Used in decorations—as, for example, in
the decorations of mantles—nothing can

Strong plants, 10c. to 15c. each, postpaid.
Larger plants, 25c. to 50c. each.

PRIZE WINNERS.

Snow Bird—wWhite.
Legion of Honor.—

FINEST

Soft, beautiful 1

miele n ane SINGLE
amingo— Da “4
Reuptaucedy cake TUBEROUS

Fortuna—Clear, delicate
double pink.
Royal Red—Mammoth

VARIETIES

gounle scarlet; grand

exhibition variety. to Cents Each

Lael—Clear,.. soft. pink, Po t id
beautifully shaded. pepalg,
The above are all Special Offer

splendid Lak aries No. Pro6

made herewil oug. CY

to appeal to every Set of Six for

buyer of plants. 40 Cents.

Emerald—tLeaves bronze and green, flowers
Erfordia—Rich, glowing, rosy salmon,

1i1

FINEST. VARIETIES IN BOTH DOUBLE AND

MANY AT

Empress Eugenie—<A beau-

_ tiful single yellow.

Mme. Berdeau—An exquis-
ite soft single pink.

Madame Andrea—Choicest

single scarlet. A grand
variety. J
Ida May—A dainty pure

single white.

Madame Carnot—Tine sin-
gle silvery white.

Princeton—Large single red,
beautifully shaded,

These single Begonias
have no equal. My stock
is all selected with a view
to pleasing the expert
buyer.

beautiful pink. 15c.

President Carnot—Flowers rich coral red, large and beautiful.

Dew Drop—Clear snowy white flowers, always

Argentea Guttata—Handsome, glossy leaf,
pure white.

Sandersonii—Bright waxy red. Vine

Vernon—Waxy white and pink.

Scandens—Beautiful pink trailing variety.

high price, a little

in bloom,
dotted with white,

flowers

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
ifr \ 9) 0 BUCKBEE FILLS ALL PLANT ORDERS IN A MANNER THAT PLEASES BUYERS

112 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLImNOry.

THE NEW HARDY

This Japanese yariety of the old-
S N W B A L L fashioned Snowball is one of the most

valuable of all hardy shrubs. It forms

‘ an erect, compact plant 6 to’8 feet in
height, blooms in June and for a long time the plants are filled with
hundreds of big snowy balls that glisten with ethereal whiteness
like gems in the sunlight. One of the grandest and most striking of
all hardy decorative plants. Well worth 50¢c.; my price is 15c. each.
F Larger plants 25c. to 35c. each, shipped by express at buyer’s

xpense.

A SIGHT TO BEHOLD
Grand Beyond Description

VERBENA

A universal favorite and inyal-
uable for its fragrant leaves, so grace-
ful when mixed: with bouquets,
They will retain their fragrance for
years when dried. Asa plant for
the garden or for pots it is equally
valuable, its fine sprays of foliage,
with its delicious fragrance, making
it always desirable for bouquets, ete"
They flower profusely, and each
plant in good, rich soil will cover a
space of 3 to 4 feet in diameter, pro-
ducing, if the blooms are removed
as soon as they begin to fade, a mass
of bloom continually, This plant is
well knov n and is very easy to grow.
Admired by all for its unrivaled
splendor and brilliant beauty.

Strong and healthy plants
only 10c. each.

NEW LEMO

10c. each, 3
for 25c., pos

NEW GIANT

CYCLAMEN ‘frowzzen

(PERSIAN VIOLET)

Most beautiful of all pot plants, giving the
richest profusion of elegant flowers; foliage
decidedly handsome, bemg variegated with
different shades of green, helping to show off
the richly-colored flowers. In fact, a plant in
bloom resembles a tastily arranged vase of
flowers and beautiful foliage.

: Brice of choice bulbs 15c. each, or 2
or 20¢.

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RESURRECTION PLANT ¥9si Paavenovsty.
A Marvel of Piant Life
This peculiar plant isfound among the pines and cedars of
Palestine. It is a ball of tightly folded leaflets, dry and ap-
parently dead. But a transformation takes place once it is
dropped into a bowl of water, for in a short time there is a great,
loose, expanded rosette of fine fern-like leaves both odd and
beautiful, This can be repeated many times, the plant curling
tightly together when dry, expanding when soaked.

sir Chinese Sacred Lily

The flower is white with a yellow-tinted
cup. The bulbs are large with from three to
six various sized offsets, and hearly every off-
set bears a flower stalk. Usually grown in a
bowl of water. Wecan furnish them _till the
last of March, when the supply is usually ex-
hausted, and we do not have more until fall,

Bulbs 15c. each; postpaid. P

————

The Napoleon Climber

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 costl
presents and souvenirs almost without end.
Among the latter, a province of China sent a bulb
of this valuable climber, which was highly cher-
ished by Napoleon, and the original may be seen
growing at Versailles:by all who may chance to
visit the favorite residence of the great Emperor.

The Climber isa great sill ornament. Per-
fectly hardy, growing up early.in spring and
spreading rapidly. Vines often run 25 feet or
more and the clusters of delicate white flowers are
beautiful and fragrant. Should be grown in light,
rich soil and mulched every fall.

nee each; extra long roots 20c. each, post-
aid.

NEW GIANT FLOWERED CYCLAMEN CHINESE

I CAN SUPPLY ALL YOUR WANTS IN SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS. PRICES THE LOWEST

‘

“SACRED LILY

THE NAPOLEON CLIMBER

HH. W. BUCEBEE, ROCEFORD, ILLINOIS. 118

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MAMMOTH EVER-BLOOM-
ING WHITE CALLA —
One of the grandest, most
majestic of all Callas, being
a great favorite everywhere.
Its foliage alone makes it de-

AN UNPARAL-

LELED OFFER sirable as a decorative plant
OF RARE ba aie ¢
BEAUTIES

NEW SPOTTED LEAF OR BOUQUET—A great favorite every-

iature Calla, growing only about 8 inches high. It is indeed a
beauty, completely enveloped in its regal white blossoms, through
the entire season, As easily grown as the other Callas, and will be
a constant delight to you and your friends. Be eareful of spurious
stock. Send to me for true, fine bulbs. (See No. 2 above.) 165c. |
each; 3 for only 40c

where, each plant being a veritable bouquet in itself, It is of the
dwarf, compact, bushy habit, producing a mass of amazingly beau-
tiful 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 mag-
nificent appearanee. (See No. 3 above.) Fine bulbs 15¢.; 3 for

a tropical appearance. Add
SPECIAL No. P 107

PEoud Chas ee Belen Ace direct from the “Holy Land.” The magnificent flowers are sweet
asia e oP BGs SE £3 culture scented, and often measure more than a foot in length, by 5 to 8
EVEDY SY tee de SO eas heaute inches in width. The inside color is of the richest velvety purplish
BU SBOE git je AS; DEALS. black imaginable, while the outside is of pleasing green. The center

Strong bulbs which will please spadix rises to a height of 10 to 12 inches and is of the deepest black.

to this its profusion of superb
THE SET OF
you. (See 9. 1 above.) The foliage is of solid texture, rich, deep green, and elegantly re-

white flowers, yielded through- 40c.
out the season, and youhave WONDERFUL BLACK CALLA, OR KING SOLOMON’S LILY—
LARGE
BULBS C
ONLY
15c. each; 3 for only 40c. * «oe aT ;
TRUE LITTLE GEM—The pet of all is this new and beautiful min Had ERaeUlNN age oRaele corte hod cies cio

a plant you may well be This grand new variety is the wonder and amazement of all.. Comes

Beautiful hardy shrubs, of easy culti- ue
vation, rapid growth, furnishing an

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abundance of beautiful flowers. rye We
NEW CRIMSON SPIREA—Anthony Waterer—It outshines all the Spireas by Sess
in brilliancy of color, a bright crimson, and is a persistent bloomer; bearing ) <> Ne
continuously large clusters of lovely bloom throughout the summer and WA SS
autumn. Fine Sy | ‘
av? AA

2 pl REARS Hs eNtor be,

Ee ORANGE |

TREE

(OtaheiteOrange)

we A grand new and
'. hardy Orange.’
This is the most
hardy of the
Orange family
and will stand
our northern cli-
mate with little
or no. protection,
and-is also a
grand plant for
pot ‘culture, : Markt
where it blooms and fruits freely. Itis very dwarf and symmetrical in its growth.
Order one of these little beauties and enjoy the sweet fragrance of the orange
blossoms as they are upon the tree. ‘The oranges are a sight that is inspiring
as they hang among the green leaves. I have grown a large stock of clean,
healthy plants that will bloom and fruit at once. 10c. each; larger plants, 25c.

DO NOT MISS A SINGLE PAGE IN IS GUIDE. BARGAINS ON EVERYONE.

114 H. W. BUCEBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLIKo!Is.

BUCKBEE’S LARGE-FLOWERED _ It Beauty of Growth, Grace, Dazzling Color-

ing of Flowers, which are Exquisitely Striped

and Spotted, Rich in Various Hues, Soft yet

pare These Charms, Coupled with

: “abs: cr abi heir Easy Culture, have Marked Them th

The. Latest Creations. The Finest Varieties Most Pénuiat of All Summer Bedding Plants,

SIX BEAUTIFUL NEW CANNAS
Extra Special Offer No. P108, Postpaid: Each 25c.; the 6 for $1.25.

King Humbert—Five feet. Blooms of extra size and a cross in color between a
rich orange and bright red, inclining to the latter, Foliage a rich bottle green
overspread with deep plum. A beautiful and distinct variety.

Mont Blanc—Three feet. The only White Canna in existence. Blossoms pure
ai foliage a deep green. Fine dwarf grower. Worthy a place in any col-
ection,

Black Beauty—Tive feet. This is the darkest leaved Canna known, making it
extraordinarily fine for foliage effects. Wonderfully strong grower.

Jean Tissot—Pive feet. Very large-flowered; the color an intense brilliant ver-
milion with bright orange shadings; may be seen as far as the eye can carry,
Massive green foliage; strong, uniform growth.

Rubin—Pour feet, Dark bronze leaf; strong, robust grower, sending up numerous
flower stalks well above the foliage, each stalk carrying five or six flowering
spikes. Color deep scarlet; petals large and rounding, Foliage and flowers
produce a beautiful effect.

Mrs. Kate Gray—Four feet. Dark green foliage. Flower spikes numerous and
extra large, the petals long and rounding. Color a rich dazzling scarlet orange.

OTHER FINE VARIETIES OF

FRENCH AND ITALIAN CANNAS

Austria—Six feet. The largest flowering Canna in the world today. Single
flowers measure 8 inches across. An entirely new and distinct strain of Cannas,
the production of which was certainly never expected. In size of flower, in
vigor of growth, in grand effect, Austria is not equaled by even Italia, its com-
panion plant. Planted out early in the season, Austria begins to bloom when
only two feet high, and immediately sends forth a large number of side shoots
in rapid succession, so that in July a single plant has produced from 15 to 25
enormous flowering stems, towering 5 to 6 feet in height, densely packed with
immense musa-like foliage, which resists sun and wind with impunity. The
flowers, of which there are 20 to 30 on a single shoot, are the largest of any
Canna known, measuring, when extended, over 8 inches accross. The color
is a pure canary yellow, the purest yellow of any large flowering Canna known,
merely two of the segments being slightly spotted with crimson.

Worth 25¢c.; my price 10c.; $1.00 per. doz. "FE fess

Allemania—Six feet. The flowers are enormous anq offen equa’in size = Ghas, Henderson—Four feet. Deep crimson, yellow flame at throat.

even those of the Canna Austria. Quées petals searlet, with a One of the most striking bedders ever produced, always in bloom
broad yellow border; inside scarlet and red. and strictly first-class in every respect.
Worth 20c.; my price 10c.; $1.00 per doz. eee Worth 20c.; my price 10c.; $1.00 per doz.

Alphonse Bouvier—Five feet. Color brilliant crimson, almos foo et Florence Vaughan—Five feet.” Undoubtedly the finest sent out;
et it secu changing bow deen Careline Cure aes color rich golden yellow, spotted with bright red; flowers of great
levelop. e shoots flower t time: ; 4 v t
large plant having as many as 40 clusters at a time. pub al arenas perfect form, borne in large heads and in the great

Worth 20c.; my price 10c.; $1.00 per doz. ¥ G
Burbank—Five feet. The flowers when fully expanded measure 7 Gta Been Ree BOC set 80) Der OF mete

inches: in color they are rich, clear canary yellow, having very “ = ‘
irae eee with fine erimson spots in center of flower. pestis red, always in bloom. One of the very best Cannas
Worth 25c.; my price 15c.; $1.50 per doz. Wocthlaboranymeleniiin: Son eens

Italia—Five feet. Newest orchid-flowered Canna. Single flowers measure
8 inches across. In size and brilliancy of flowers, in magnificence of
growth of foliage, this new departure in Cannas has not been equaled.
The flowers of Italia are indeed of extraordinary beauty. The ground color
of the flower is golden yellow, the three upper segments being heavily
blotched with two shades of scarlet. The lower segment is the widest,
being thus entirely distinct from other Cannas. This and the fifth segment
are bright scarlet, edged with golden yellow. In growth this Canna is
majestic. Remarkably free bloomer and stands hot weather better
than other Cannas.

Worth 25c.; my price 15c.; $1.50 per doz.

Maiden Blush—Three feet. Color soft, beautiful rose-pink, very delicatel
shaded. One of the most handsome varieties ever offered. Polite ric
green. .

Worth 25c.; my price 15c.; $1.50 per doz.

Mille. Berat—Five feet. Green foliage. It is a soft shade of rosy carmine. A
bed of this variety is simply superb in its rare coloring.
Worth 25c.; my price i5c.; $1.50 per doz.

Queen Charlotte—Four feet. A fine new variety from Germany; claimed to
be the finest introduction up to date. The enormous flower spikes, tower-
ing grandly above the foliage, bear a beautiful bouquet of large flowers of
perfect form, with petals of velvety grenade blood red, banded with bor-
der of canary yellow.

Worth 25c.; my price 15c.; $1.50 per doz.

Rosewan—Three feet. Green foliage, strong grower. Flowers highly colored
deep rose-pink, a very attractive and striking variety.
Worth 25c.; my price 15c.; $1.50 per doz.

Souv. de Antoine Crozy—Three and one-half feet. Flowers dazzling crimson-
scarlet, bordered with golden yellow. One of the finest varieties known.
Worth 20c.; my price 10c.; $1.00 per doz. ‘

RN / Souvenir de Mad. Nardy—Height 5 feet. Dark green foliage. Flower

Yj i \We spikes extra large and long, every flower showing distinctly. Color is a

" : rich, dark yellow, covered with blotches of bright crimson, making a most

g the X\. : beautiful and striking variety.
77 ow BLANC \ R Worth 40c.; my price 15c. , ) z é
Y/ : ; Na Souv. du Pres. Carnot—Five feet. Distinct variety, commanding attention
\\\ whereyer seen. Blooms are of extra size and a cross in color between a rich
orange and bright red, favoring the latter. The foliage is rich bottle green,
overspread with deep plum.

= Worth 25c.; my price i5c.; $1.50 per doz.
DON'T FORGET—BUCKBEE’S PLANTS ARE GUARANTEED TO REACH YOU SAFELY

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 13!

LARGE FLOWERING

CARNATIONS

POPULAR VARIETIES

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BUCKBEE C ARNATIONS Ate sensational prize winners wherever and whenever

shown. Every variety catalogued below is a winner at
the best shows. I make a specialty of new creations in Carnations and sell none but the
choicest varieties.

OFFER this year, as usual, an assortment of the best Y IMMENSE new Carnation Conservatories afford me
and latest novelties, among them creations that are sure facilities that are positively unequaled for the produc-
to become immensely popular favorites among those tion, in endless variety, of these pre-eminently pop-
whose first flower is the Carnation. The place to get the || ular plants. These houses cover a vast and wondrously
best is where the best are grown—that is BUCKBEE’S. | | beautiful flower show, one to which visitors are welcomed.

THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES ARE OFFERED WITH EVERY CONFIDENCE THAT THEY WILL SATISFY AND
DELIGHT ALL MY CUSTOMERS.

SUPERB EXHIBITION COLLECTION THE PARADISE COLLECTION

The Set of 6 worth $1.70. My price only 75c | The Set of 6 worth $1.35. My price only 50c

Postpaid ANY THREE FOR 30 CENTS. POSTPAID.

Fiancee—A true pink in color, Surpassingly beautiful. Largest of
any and a ate winner over the mieorient competition. Serene Red Lawson—A bright and beautiful red sport of the Mrs. Thomas W.

grower, free bloomer. Lew aon Same habit and productiveness that have made that
35c.; my price, 25c. De ee eae ation uae y ee The only difference isin the color.
rice ¢e
The Cardinal—lIdeal shade of scarlet; exquisitely fragrant. One of Be) 1S
the most popular new Carnations. Plant is of strong growth and Prosperity—A most beautiful Carnation. Splendid big flowers of
blooms freely white prettily overlaid with pink, making a striking combination,
Worth 35c.; my price, 25c. Flowers profusely; plant vigorous.

Enchantress—Delicate flesh pink, the largest and most beautiful Car- Worth 25¢.; my price, 15c.
nation ever raised. A giant among Carnations. Not anything Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson—The famous ‘Lawson Pink.’ This is the
yet produced ean approach it in size, color or freedom of growth. most popular Carnation of all, producing more flowers and of larger
orth 25c.; my price, 15c. size than any other variety. "The best ‘of any of the dark pink Car-
White Lawson—A great new white, very fragrant. The largest flower, ne ort ‘
longest and best stems of any white Carnations. Thoroughly up- Worth 20¢.; my price, 10c.
to-date in every respect. Boston Market—One of the most free blooming varieties ev
d ZV. rer. offered.
Worth 25c,; my price, 15c. Color clear, snowy white. Flowers are very striking and fragrant,

Harlowarden—Brilliant crimson, A big advance over all others of stem long and stiff. First-class keeper.
this color. The alate and easy grower, and always in bloom, Worth 28c.; my price, 15c.
A gem in every W i
Worth 25c.3 my ‘price, 15c. Se ee ort ae ee eee Strong grower, free bloomer,
AG e c
Mrs. M. A. Patten—The best of all variegated Carnations, White, ae
with broad scarlet stripes. The flowers are borne in great profusion, Lady Bountiful—A perfect wonder. Large white, with excellent calyx
the plant making a vigorous growth. It has a stiff, wiry stem. and stem. Strong, vigorous grower, very free bloomer,
Worth 25c.; my price, 15c. Worth 20c.; my price, 10c.

A VISIT TO BUCKBEE’S CARNATION HOUSES IS A VISIT TO A BIG FLOWER SHOW.

116 H. W. BUCKBEES, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. ; oo ae

corp mepan CARYSANTHEMUMS

Ce Wen 3 GRAND NEW CREATIONS

GRAND. PRIZE MEDALS
on MISS IDA M. TARBELL, (White) - 30¢
THE JOLLY BACHELOR, (Pink) - 30c
MRS. JOHN HAY, (Lavender) - - 35c¢

THESE ARE THE The Set of Three 7n
BUCKBEE PRODUCT Postpaid c
(See Colored Plate.)

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

AT THE WORLD’S FAIR
FLOWER SHOW

ST. LOUIS 1904

SPECIAL OFFER Miss Emily Mileham—Large Japanese white; immense reflex flower.
Strong grower, handsome foliage,

No. P109 Worth &50c.; my price 20c.
ONE FINE PLANT H. W. Buckbee—Deep yellow reflexing flower. A beauty in every way,

EACH OF 3 VARIE- Worth 50c.; my price 20c.
TIES POSTPAID J. H. Silsberry—Color old gold and crimson. The petals arrange
50c themselves to show off both colors at once, making a beautiful coms

©

J. H. SILSBERRY
bination.
Worth 50c.; my price 20c.

Percy Plumridge—The most pleasing shade of yellow yet produced

GRAND. PRIZE Werth aio'?iy price emer" tre 8 ere ee
MEDAL OFFER Ss. Coombes—An enormous reflexed rose pink, with Prong petals,

A big advance in pink Chrysanthemums.
Worth 25¢c.; my price 15c.

No. Pil0 Chiltonii—Bright golden yellow. Sport of Nellie Pockett One of the
ainest ever grown.
WORTH $1.50. MY worth 25c.; my price 15c.
PRICE T. Carrington—Japanese incuryed of great size. Color magenta
with silver reverse, a fine variety.

Worth 25c.; my price 15c.
50¢ Brutus—Bright red, shaded with orange. Broad, flat petals. Extra
2 Rooster one with be oleae :

or c.; my price Cc.
ANY 3 25c POST- wirs. Barclay—Lovely rosy mauve, enormous flower with broad flat
FOR PAID florets; one of the best growers and largest flowers among Chrysan-

Six in the Set themums.

Worth 25c.; my price 15c.

Madame Yon Andre—Splendid large; yellow flower. Dwarf, sturdy
grower; perfect in eyery way.

‘ Worth 50c.; rice 25¢.
GRAND PRIZE Mrs. T. Ww. Poceetie Ween canary yellow; long drooping Alrets,

which form one of the larpest and most graceful flowers in existence,
MEDAL OFFER SOR EIETOW er one Si oe est.
or c.; my price Cc.
No. Pili aa P. Bate beautiful comb anon of rose aoe white.
. is is a splendid strong grower with fine foliage; a noble flower.
WORTH $3.00. MY — Worth 35c.; my price 20c.

PRICE Chas. Longley—Crimson amaranth; 9 novel color; Among Chrys- }
anthemums promises to be one of the very finest Japanese varieties; ZX
makes a beautiful plant.

$1 00 Worth 50c.; my price 20c.
e e Miss Alice Byron—Best of all white Chrysanthemums. Large in-
ae Bowers Strong growers with handsome foliage.
ANY ny or c.; My price 20c. :

FOR s 50c Besar F. J. Taggart—The most striking novelty of recent years. Belong-
ing to the hairy er plumed varieties. -Color light yellow; a big
Six in the Set. advance over all others in the class, the hair-like filaments being very
pronounced. A strong, vigorous grower.

Worth 50c.; my price 25c.

Thos. Humphrey—A large bright crimson, reflexed, decidedly
GRAND PRIZE double. One of the very finest.
Worth 20c.; my price 15c.
MEDAL OFFER Col. D. Appleton—A very large, bright, deep yellow incurved;
of fine finish and form.
No. Pii2 Worth 20c.; my price 15c.
Timothy Eaton—The great prize-winner. Pure white of the

WORTH $1.20. MY largest possible size, grand.
PRICE Worth 20c.; my price 15c.

BY
ASN). ae
k \)
Kate Broomhead—A grand variety, producing a massive flower
of golden amber or orange; a prize-winner eyerywhere.
Ci Worth 20c.; my price 15c.
Dr. Enguehard—Deep pink shading to lighter pink on outside,
Under artificial light the color has a most brilliant effect.

ANY 3 POST- Worth 20c.; my price i5e. se
FOR 25¢ PAID Nellie Pockett—An Australian variety of great beauty; a fine 2 RS AN
Six in the Set. white of elegant form, incurving and reflexing; a beauty. ANS4 WOK} |
Worth 20c.; my price 15c. RSE RSS Wi)
SY)
3 Golden Hair—Bright chrome Beauty of Truro—A _ change- Wy
GRAND PRIZE yellow, suffused amber, petals able glistening purplish bronze.
. broad and incurved. Worth 20¢c.; my price 10c.
MED AL OF FER Worth 20c.; my price 10c. Mrs. Higginbctham—A large,
L’Enfant des deux Mondes— rich bright pink, extremely
No. P113 Magnificent large glistening beautiful.
white. Strong grower Worth 20c.; my price 10c.
SET. OF EIGHT Worth 20c.; my price 10c. Queen of Plumes—Very double.
PLUMED VARIETIES Mrs. C. B. Freeman—Color of a most beautiful shade of
j varies from yellow to bronze, a bright pink, one of the very
| WORTH $1.50. MY handsome and striking variety. finest.
PRICE Worth 20c.; my price 10c. Worth 20c.; my price 15c.
White Swan—One of the finest _ Leocadie Gen tils—An ex-
60¢ of all whites. Closely incurved, tremely handsome yellow.
by high built flower and very Color is bright and pure, a
|] ANY 3 25c POST- heavily plumed. grand variety.
FOR PAID Worth 25c.; my price i5c. Worth 20c.; my price i0c.
la MISS ALICE BYRON

BUCKBEE’S CHRYSANTHEMUMS WON GRAND PRIZE MEDALS AT WOELD’S FAIR FLOWER SHOW, 1904,

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, 1LLiNois.

HERE IS A

FUCHSIA
BARGAIN

Set of Seven By Mail,
For Only .. 50c. Postpaid.

3

‘ BEAUTY OF EXMOUTH

Stock for Many Years at the
Very Highest Standard

Not ‘‘How Many’? but.‘‘How Good”

Pres. F. Gunther—(Double)—A grand variety

with immense double flowers. Light prune
corolla; rich red sepals. Color new and dis-
tinct. Produces thousands of flowers. Worth
i5c.; my price 10c.

Trailing . Queen—(Single)—Nothing is so
pret ty as a pot suspended in a window filled
with luxuriant foliage and bright blossoms.
This new Fuchsia never grows erect, but al-
ways trails down or over the side of the pot.
Robust and easy to grow, the branches reach-
ing a length of four or five feet, blooming
nearly the whole year. Flowers and buds
long and graceful, of a bright, rosy scarlet.
10c. each,

Beauty of Exmouth—(Double)—The largest
of all Fuchsias. Very distinct in its rich,
dark coloring. The flowers are of enormous
proportion, 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 2
picture never to be forgotten. 15¢. each.

Pres. Carnot—(Double)—Enormous double
corolla of a rich violet purple with velvet re-
flex, with most beautiful carmine sepals.
One of the grandest of all Fuchsias, and is
very striking from the immense size and
beautifully marked flower., 10c. each.

‘

Very Best and Very Latest.
Blossoms by the Thousand
on a Single plant

Charmer—(Single)—The grandest of all win-
ter bloomers. Tube and sepals waxy car-
mine. Its clusters of long, drooping, tube-

like, brilliant flowers, and very large, green

foliage give it.a most striking and beautiful
appearance. Five thousand flowers have
been counted upon a single plant. Worth

15c.; my price 10c.

Trophee—(Double)—Violet blue corolla; very
dark rich red sepals, waxy lustre. Plant of
fine form, easy to grow, continually in bloom.
Positively one of the grandest varieties ever
offered. Worth 15c.; my price 10c.

Carmeliata—(Double)—A decided acquisition
to the Fuchsias. Plant is of a dwarf habit,
forming round, beautiful shaped bushes, com-
pletely covered with exquisite flowers. TFoli-
age is small—exceedingly pretty and waxy.
Flowers are of mammoth size, elegant form
and exceptionally handsome coloring; a beau-
tiful 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 teacup and are so full of handsome
blooms as to resemble a perfect ball in shape.
You will be amazed at the rare qualities pos-
sessed by this magnificent Fuchsia, for words
cannot convey half the beauties of this floral
gem,~ Never out of bloom. You will find
it even necessary to remove some of the buds,
at times, or the branches’ will break under
the weight of flowers. Fine plants, 15c.
each.

BEST AND CHEAPEST ALWAYS—BUCKBEE’S PLANTS. ENDLESS VARIETY—PROMPT SHIPMENT

118

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINO8rs.

IMPERIAL Beyond all Question one

of the Most Beautiful

GLOXINIAS Flowers that Blooms.

Certainly among the handsomest of our summer flowering
plants, presenting, as.they do, such a variation of rich and exquisite
coloring, equal to the orchid in novelty and beauty, The flowers
are of handsome shape and large size, and a great variety of colors
that are velvety in the depth and richness of shading. The flowers
often measure 3 inches in length and 2 in width, and are upright and
pendulous. They succeed well with ordinary care, and should be
grown in a moderately shady place, as the sun burns the foliage
when wet, causing brown spots to appear. Plant bulbs in 2 mix-
ture of light loam, manure and sand, equal parts, giving but little
water until signs of lifeappear. You will have a succession of bloom
from June to September, and words cannot describe the rare beauty
of these flowers to one who has never seen them. When done bloom-
ing, dry gradually, and keep in pots over winter in a warm place.

Distinct varieties, 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 1 doz. $1.00,

Beautiful and
True to the
Name it Bears

Bridal Wreath

SPIREA FRUNIFOLIA

Nothing is more attractive than this lovely shrub, and it is very
justly a popular favorite with all who grow it, because of its real beauty-
It is remarkably hardy; the flowers it bears are pure white and are pro-
duced in wonderful profusion, in long sprays, the entire length of
branches, A beautiful floral wreath is made at once by bending and ty-
ing the ends of the branch together. One of_the most beautiful hardy
shrubs in existence.

Fine plants, 15c. each; 2 for 25c., postpaid.

GRAND SPECIAL OFFER No. P109

Orchid Flowered Gloxinia Bulb.
New Wonderful Comet Plant.
Giant White Scented Snapdragon.

Giant Flowered Tuberose Bulbs.
2 Orchid Flowered Gladioli.
20 Spring Flowering Bulbs.
‘The 27 Bulbs and Plants, worth $1.00, delivered free
by mail for only 59c.

postpaid.
The Giant White—Scented

SN APDRAGO {Novel, Attractive, Lasting

Always in bloom. This remarkable new plant has in one season
jumped to foremost place among choice winter blooming plants. No
novelty in our green-
houses has attracted
the attention or re-
ceived the praise
equaltothis, It isa
perpetual bloomer,
compact and branch-
ing in habit, sending
up flower spikes by
the dozen, 1 to 2 feet
in length, almost as
large and_ beautiful
as~ Gladiolus. Color
pure white, with lem-
on tinged throat and
lovely fragrance.
Flowers keep two
weeks after being-cut
It has created a sen
sation in the New
York flower market.

Fine plants only
15c., 2. for 25¢e.,
postpaid.

GIANT WHITE, SCENTED SNAPDRAGON

'THE TRULY
WONDERFUL

COMET PLANT

(ACALYPHA SANDERII)

The most unique flowering plant of the

Umbrella Plant

As decorative as a palm. Hardy,
useful and beautiful window plant for
allseasons, always presenting a fresh,

green, attractive appearance. Invalua-
ble as an aquatic plant. Throws up
stems 2 to 3 feet high, surmounted by
whorls of leaves.

Price 10c., postpaid.

-eentury. Fluffy, trailing, tail-like blossoms,
soft crimson scarlet. It is difficult to con-
ceive anything more unique, more pleasing,
or more satisfying than this new plant fresh
from the‘Orient. It is easily grown, and must
become immensely popular. There is noth-
ing approaching it, with its soft, crimson
scarlet, fluffy tail-like blossoms 20 to 30 inches
long on specimen plants. We have it=grow-
ing in our greenhouses, and it has been the
admiration of all visitors. Try one or more
of these beautiful plants, which are. always
in bloom.

Fine plants, 15c. each, postpaid.

Mrs. A. Wehrly, Delivale,
Kansas: “I received the

seeds Q. K. that I ordered
and I desire to say that
Buckbee sent. me more seeds

for the money than I ever

got anywhere else. I want

to ask you to let me know
just how to plant and tend Peanuts, as I
expect to try raising them.”’ '

NEW COMET PLANT } UMBRELLA PLANT
DO NOT MISS THE SPECIAL OFFERS WITH WHICH THIS GUIDE ABOUNDS

=. W. BUCESBEE, ROCEFORD, ILLINOIS. 119

GORGEOUS
GLADIOL] Bese moe

NEW GIANT ORCHID or RAINBOW GLADIOLUS

This uncommonly beautiful Gladiolus is the grandest achievement in the
production of this deservedly popular flower. The flowers are simply mar-
velous. No description can begin to do them justice. They have all the colors
of the rainbow, and are of enormous size, often large as tea plates. Produce
freely, stems long and graceful. My price, the season’s bargain, 10c. each,
postpaid; $1.00 per doz. .

Of Dazzling Splen-
dor. Varieties
easily Grown.

TWELVE NAMED GLADIOLI—BUCKBEE’S FAMOUS GRAND
Astonishingly Low Price—Postpaid 5c each: per doz. 50c.

5 ae
BLOOM OF THE NEW GIANT GLADIOLUS
(I have seen them as large as tea plates.)

KELWAYS HYBRID GLADIOLI

African—Black Crimson.

Chameleon—Slate, orange,
and violet.

Duchess of Edinburgh—Purplish
rose, Carmine stripe.

Grand Rouge—Flaming scarlet.

Isaac Buchanan—Canary yellow.

Lord Byron—Red, white blotch.

Martha Washington— Yellow,tinged
with rose.

white

GLADIOLUS CHILDSII
(Mixed Colors.)

This elegant class of Gladioli is
famed for size of spike, flower and
vigorous blooming. The colors are
varied and exceedingly brilliant. 6c.
each; 3-for 15c.; 55c. per doz; 100
for $4.00, postpaid.

May—White, crimson penciling,

Meyerbeer—Bright scarlet, flamed
with vermilion. G

Octoroon—Salmon pink.

President Lincoln—Blush white,
suffused with rose.

Shakespeare—White, suffused with
carmine rose,

LEMOINE’S GLADIOLI
(Mixed Colors.)

The noted Butterfly Hybrids. I
offer the finest of this type in mixture.
The rich colorings rival the finest
orchids. 5¢. each; 3 for 10c.; 35c.
per doz.; 100 for $2.00, postpaid.
By express, .buyer’s expense,
$1.75 per 100.

The celebrated English hybridizer has given, us a fine assort-
ment of Gladioli with immense spikes and an endless variety of BUCKBEE’S FAMOUS ROCKFORD MIXED GLADIOLI
coloring. 6c. each; 50c. per doz., postpaid. ae 5

I make a feature of Gladioli, importing bulbs as well as raising those that
I am sure will be choice. My Gladiolus garden is almost a small farm, and in
it I am able to discover the varieties that are the best and will be most certain
to please: I am now able to offer choice bulbs in mixture of my own growing at
exceedingly low prices. 4 for 10c.; 25c. per doz.; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.75,
postpaid. By express at buyer’s expense, $1.25 per 100.

Iam sure that if you have never grown the beautiful
Gladiolus and will take my advice and begin this year,
you will thank me for having urged you to try it.

NOTHING MORE EXQUISITE
THAN THEIR PERFUME.
THEY ARE IN FLOWER CON-
STANTLY. THE NEW VARIE-
TIES I LIST ARE CHARMING.

Lemoine’s Giant

HELIOTROPES

La Duse—Most beautiful foliage—small,
stiff and glossy; stems are quite uniform
in height, and support enormous trusses
of bloom that are semi-globular in form,

dark velvety bloom, very rich in color.
10c. each.

La Giante—One of the finest among the
deep purples. lowers are of extra
size, exceedingly fragrant and very
beautiful. A great acquisition in every
respect, valuable alike as a pot plant or
for outdoor culture. 10¢. each.

Le Glain—A beautiful, deep, intense pur- ©
ple, with a large glistening white eye,
making it very striking in appearance.
The single florets often measure half an
inch in diameter, and are borne in im-
mense trusses. One of the most desir-
able of all the Heliotropes in every re-
spect. 10c. each.

{ Mad. Bruant—vVery dark purple, with

The Czar—Dwarf-growing variety, with immense trusses of flowers, delight-
black stems and enormous panicles of fully fragrant. 10c. each.

THIS SET OF 7 VARIETIES ONLY 50c POSTPAID. ANYi3 FOR 25c.

making a great spread of color, which
is blue shading to lavender; the odor
is exquisite. 15¢e. each; 2 for 25c.

Prince € nt—Handsome foliage,
extremely free in bloom, color a lovely
tint of bluish mauve; this variety. has
panicles of bloom of enormous size. Is
dwarf and compact in growth and a
great advance on older sorts. 15c.
each; 2 for 25c.

Czarina—Dwarf-growing variety; a deep
indigo blue, with white eye; enormous
trusses Measuring 12 in. across; of the
giant type. 10c. each.

Teucneee’s| SOMETHING BUCKBEE =

7 pLANT FOOD THAT = LA DUSE HELIOTROPE
\\iere| wi ue | Cut Flowers :
| Puamts Fon OnE vENR YOU My, facilities dre “weaned: BLEEDING HEART

bh
The lessons taught by years of (Dielytra.)

I present no illustration of this most: beautiful and

experience in the business ena-
ble me to supply customers
at a distance with cut flowers

My plant food has
superlative merit as an

invigorator. Its use ‘ : _ novel plant, for the reason that none has ever been made
Baieiices the health thay are delivered in | splendid that does the subject justice. Bleeding Heart is an old:
) aud i color. nature a ony Hoy AU ga and rei Seas Vs, feng an ahe Peony oe iz
= plant or vine. nd it Ech rE Pyare necessity to ose who love e€ old-time flowers,
H.W. BUCKBEE costs but little. 25c. I ah ee vied ae BA Jobe) one of the first to flower in the Spring, and bears long
ROCKFORD ye. post- Fey ehe) Cue Ge, aha) oan Aol) sh, chains of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers. Speci

per package,
pai » - price for fine plants, 15 cents each, postpaid.

BUCKBEE CAN SUPPLY\ ALL YOUR WANTS IN SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS.

120 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIs.

"eee" GERANIUMS

For. only 50c., Postpaid—THE SUNSHINE SET
Six of the Most Showy Single Geraniums

Jacquerie—Just the color of My Lady’s Velvet Gown. Large, full trusses of rich
velvety scarlét. Extremely choice in every way. 165c.

Telegraph—Bright, glowing red blooms. Nothing more beautiful in red produced
for years. 165c.

Gen. Leonard Wood—Color violet lake, base of upper petals marked with white.
10c. }

La Aube—Pure pearly white, large florets, very striking. Plant of fine, bushy,
free-flowering habit. A very distinct and beautiful variety. 15¢.

Crimson Queen—Beautiful bright, rosy crimson. One hundred and nine trusses
and buds have'been counted upon a single exhibition plant. This variety
will astonish all who grow it. 165¢.

Granville—Fine, large flowers. _Color an exquisite deep rose pink, most interesting
and’ penetrat™
ing, attracting
attention a long
distance. 15c.

GERANIUM—LA AUBE

THE RAINBOW SET ®omty'sce, rostra.

Meteor—Enormous flowers of beautiful deep, flaming scarlet color, constantly
in bloom, 15c.

Mar. de Layre—Pure pearly white, large florets, very striking. Plant of fine,

_ bushy, free-flowering habit. A distinct and beautiful variety. 10c.

Alice of Vincennes—An exceedingly pretty and dainty variety of fine habit.
Flowers are of ‘a lovely pale pink color, delicately penciled with deeper
shade. Florets are unusually large, and the trusses are of immense size. 10c.

Purity—wWhite as the driven snow, large trusses, a perpetual bloomer. 15c.

Baron de Scalibert—Salmon pink, blotched with white, shading to a deeper
pink toward the center of the floret. Luxuriant cluster. 10c.

Mrs. E. G. Hill—Wonderfully attractive, light, single salmon of rare beauty,

always in bloom. 15c.

Among the hosts of pleased patrons who wrote during the past
> : year expressing their pleasure, one of the briefest yet most em-
Gif i} G ‘ phatic came from S. C. Lancaster, of Hartman, Arkansas, whose
i) # ence was given in this one sentence: ‘‘I never had better
seeds, nor plants to do as well as Buckbee’s.” TI iry to please
every customer and that ts why they voluntarily testify to the merit

of my goods and my way of doing business.

GERANIUM—ALICE OF VINCENNES TRI-COLORED GERANIUMS ONLY 10c. EACH, OR
THE SET OF 3 FOR ONLY 25c., POSTPAID

Sweet-Scented Geraniums toc. Each; 3 for 25c Mad. Salleroi—Foliage green edged with white. ‘
Pie) Got of_G kor Onl ae Gereed Bos Storan, Center of leaves bright green, edged with
TenOre? P ; Happy Thought—Foliage beautiful green and yellow,
Large Leaf Rose—Indispensable in the formation of bouquets, magenta flowers
Mrs. Taylor—Fragrant foliage. Flowers scarlet magenta.
Nutmeg—Highly scented. A valuable variety.
Small Rose—One of the finest fragrant sorts.

Dr. Livingston—Deliciously fragrant. A splendid variety.
Lemon—Lemon scented. A grand variety.

BUCKBEE’S NEW JVY LEAF GERANIUMS

Worth 15c. each; my price toc. each; any 3 for 25¢.; or

THE SET OF 7 FOR ONLY 50c.

Beauty of Jersey—Rich reddish purple. One offthe largest and finest flowers in
this class, — iB
General Championnet—A grand variety of a beautiful scarlet color... The florets
are of a fine rose form, of largest size, measuring 6 inches in circumference
| La Rosier—A decided beauty. One of the most prodigious bloomers, bearing
i trusses of large flowers of a most beautiful salmon pink. ’
Eden Marche—Rosy salmon, shaded violet. Always loaded down with bloom.
} A very striking and attractive variety.
Joan d’Arc—tThe flowers are perfectly double, pure as snow, and literally cover
the plant when in full bloom.
Souvenir de Chas. Turner—One of the finest Ivy Geraniums ever introduced.
Florets 24 inches across; immense truss, 6 inches across. Color deep bright
pink, approaching scarlet; upper petals feathered with maroon; flower quite
double. g 4 —
Beauty of Castle Hill—Immense truss; large floret. Color beautiful rose, upper ° SR ee
petals blotched. Profuse bloomer, splendid grower. ; BEAUTY OF JERSEY LA ROSIER

¥ TAKE PRIDE IN GIVING MY CUSTOMERS FULL VALUE FOR EVERY DO

f H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 421

DOUBLE

GERANIUMS

The Best Twelve
Ever Grown.

Nothing can equal Gerani-
ums for bedding or window
culture. For artistic show
they are unsurpassed. I
offer the grandest and most
striking varieties ever pro-

duced.
GERANIUM—MME, CARNOT GERANIUM—ALPHONSE RICARD
’ d, Jaulin—Entirely distinct col-
Alphonse Ricard—The giant among Ma 3
THE Geraniums. One. of the best bedding THE or in the Bruanti type. Center of

flower very delicate pink, bordered

e Geraniums of all varieties. The plant S weakAne, whit he finest variet
abounds with vigor. Foliage strong, strik- t yt TAN OLS y
Paris Set ing end of perfect habit. Color of the London Ce offered in years. 10c. each.

flower is = Dagny arange red oF See Gen. S. A. Nut— Flowers ‘large
i pleasing shade, The flowers are absolutely At the Extra Low Price and round, 24 inches in diameter,
At the Extra Low Price perfect in shape, color and makeup; borne in immense trusses and pro-
trusses exceptionally large, and borne in duced with great freedom. ‘The

75C immense spherical balls, often measuring Oc color is a beautiful rich shade of rosy

e 12 inches in diameter. It makes a compact, e crimson. One of the very largest

. A dense growth, and has all the qualities : and finest of all double Geraniums.
For the Siz, Postpaid that ps to make the perfect bedder that For the Six, Postpaid i0c. Beets.
itis. Fine also in pots. It is of semi- { } f 3 A
double type, the most striking of all, only the double form takes place J. J. _Harrison—The most valuable double Geranium in existence.
near the Ease of the petals, allowing them free development and at the Size of floret and trusses something enormous. Color rich deep
same time showing the semi-double type. 15c. each. scarlet, grand beyond description. For house and general decora-
‘tion it is a beauty, and will replace all other varieties. 10c. each.

Jean Viaud—Very large blooms, borne in large trusses. Color bright. Erilliant Bliss—One of the most striking varieties ever offered. Color

rosy pink, with distinct white blotch in center. The best pink +.a Tich glowing red, always in bloom, large trusses and beautifully
Geranium yet introduced. 15¢. each. formed. 10¢. each.
; Beauty Poitevine—Enormous flowers, aurora pink, shading to bright
Mme. Carnot—Clear bridal white, individual floret very large, habit salmon in center, The grandest of all light fancy Bruants. 10c.
compact, free bloomer, a perfectly charming variety. 15c. each. each.

Red Bruanti—Fine large flowers of a most intense and penetrating
red, attracting attention even at a distance. Extremely hand-

Gloire de France—White shaded bright rose, each petal marked with BnauNid Oowlea ch"

strong lines of carmine lake, a changeable color of rare beauty.
One of the very best. 15c. each.

Mrs. H. J. Kline, Lexington, Ky., writes: ‘‘The seeds, plants and

cut flowers that I have had from H. W. Buckbee have all been marvel-
| ously fine. It seems to me that every seed you ever sent us grew quickly,
Our Sweet Peas and Nasturtiums are surely world beating. I never
before saw such fine Chrysanthemums as those you sent.” j

Pres, V. DeBois—Florets large as a pansy, of a most beautiful shade of
rosy pink; under side of petals a light salmon pink. Immense
trusses. A Charming variety. 15c. each.

A. H. Trego—tThe very latest shade in golf red, very striking. Pro-
duces fine, bold trusses all through the season. Also desirable as
a pot plant. i5c. each.

SWAINSONIA GALEGIFOLIA ALBA

This is certainly a most charming ever-blooming 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
geen sale. readily for $1.00 to $2.00 per dozen spikes. Strong plants,

ce. each.
Swainsonia Carminea—Grows with same freedom as Alba. The color
is a beautiful carmine red. 15c. each.

SET OF TWO VARIETIES ONLY 25 CENTS. POSTPAID.

HONEYSUCKLE

15 CENTS EACH: THE TWO FOR ONLY 25 CENTS.
The dear old Honeysuckle is never out of place, at the rich man’s man-
sion or the poor man’s cottage. For a cheap, hardy, robust yet lovely
vine, it is the chief standby. Flowers exceedingly beautiful and very

fragrant. E

Golden Leaved—Marvelously effective. It bears innumerable sprays of |
the most perfect little leaves, that are covered with a network of gold
and green, often marked with pink also. The gold deepens at the tip
of the sprays, and there is nothing finer to combine with corsage bou-
quets, while for trimming floral baskets they are the finest thing we
know of. A strong grower, with white blossoms. A unique vine.
eana—The best monthly Honeysuckle, with dark green foliage, which '
keeps fresh and green nearly all the Winter, and beautiful clusters of |
the sweetest scented flowers, that open a snowy white and turn a pale
yellow. These flowers are produced in ieee from early Spring
until late Fall. A fine vine for a large trellis, or to train at the end of
a veranda or over tall screens. SWAINSONIA GALEGIFOLIA ALBA

A COLLECTION OF PALMS FROM BUCKBEE’S IS ALWAYS HIGHLY PRIZED

122 H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

NEW GIANT

AHLIAS

SIX FAMOUS BEAUTIES: RECENT CREA-
TIONS OF MARVELOUS SIZE AND AMAZING
DELICACY OF COLORING. MY PRICE, AND
IT IS A BARGAIN

50c EACH; THE SIX FOR $2.50

AND I PAY FOR DELIVERY

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt—Undoubtedly the most
popular giant Dahlia produced in recent years. The
size, color, grace of form and length of stem make the
flowers from the Mrs. Roosevelt far superior to al-
most all other Dahlias. None surpasses it and few
equalit. The flower measures 6 to 8 inches, and the
color is a delicate pink, shading to soft, clear pink.
Those grown by us the past season have attracted
wide attention and invariably the most enthusiastic
praise. 2

Madame Van den Dael—A grand variety of immense
size and beautiful form. Color soft shell-pink, with
deeper pink markings. Flowers measure 6 to 7
inches in diameter. Strong grower and profuse
bloomer, making a beautiful plant. Im the Hastern
markets buyers of cut flowers demand more Madame
Van den Dael and Mrs. Roosevelt than of any
other Dahlias.

Gettysburg—Bricht, rich, pure scarlet, extremely
large flower, with full, round, high center. It is an
early and profuse bloomer and the flowers measure
6 to 7 inches in diameter. The best scarlet Dahlia

\ \ / ever produced.
MT Frank L. Bassett—Bright royal purple, shading to
\ blue. Flowers quite large and exceedingly hand-
some. Plant is dwarf, of branching habit, and is one
of the most profuse bloomers ever developed. No
Dahlia collection can be counted complete without
it contains the Frank L. Bassett.
‘Sylvia—Flowers 4 to 6 inches in diameter; color white, center shading
to pink on the outer petals, Plant a strong, vigorous grower, the
flowers shapely and beautiful. Nothing more pleasing in Dahlias
has ever been grown. 4

NEW GIANT DAHLIA—MRS. THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Eureka—Flowers a deep rose color; full made and of rare beauty.
They are, in size, large to very large. The plant is dwarf, of
branching habit, blooming early and profusely. Eureka will
please all Dahlia lovers.

SHOW DAHLIAS

THE SET OF SIX
-POSTPAID

$1.50

Single Plants 35c.
The Dahlia Bar-
gain of 1906

SIX SPLENDID VARIETIES. NONE BETTER
ANYWHERE AT ANY PRICE

Thomas White—Untrue to its name, the

Pink Dandy—Solid pink. Flowers of beau-
i flower of this Dahlia is almost. black; the

tiful form, with full, high center; the flowers

that bring the highest prices in the city stores.
The plant is strong and vigorous, and the
branches bear a multitude of blossoms, The
greatest of all pink Show Dablias.

John Walker—Pure white, shading to lemon
at base of petals and producing a color effect
that is as dainty as can well be imagined.
Blooms profusely and is in every sense a high-
ly desirable Dahlia,

Rudolph Kuhi—Oddly variegated. Dark
erimson and white in the oddest of markings.
Sometimes the flowers on one plant are part
of them solid crimson, the others variegated
with now and then one nearly all white. One

_of the showiest we have ever grown.

color may probably be best described as black
crimson, though one should see it in order to
appreciate how nearly blackitreallyis. Very
free flowering and a desirable addition to any
collection,

Red Hussar—Exceedingly bright scarlet.
One of the best Show Dahlias. The flowers
are long-lived, and their pronounced color
gives them the rich and dashing look which
suggested their name.

Emily—Lavender and white in beautiful vanie=
gation, Nothing daintier nor prettier in the
Dahlia family. ree-flowering and of splen-
did size.

I OFFER YOU AT LOW PRICES

CACTUS DAHLIAS, each 15¢; doz. $1.50

SHOW DAHLIAS, each i5c: doz. $1.50

ABOVE PRICES POSTPAID
I Have a Splendid General Assortment of Each and Can Please You

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 128

The Wonder of All Hardy Ever-Blooming
: Climbers. Extremely graceful, every es-
tablished plant producing hundreds and
thousands of picturesque and strikingly

0 prac eel Jee Denes $ oe flowers are pro-

: uced so freely tha e exquisite green

P erpetual Flowering drapery-like foliage is completely covered
with a perfect mass of bloom,

Our plants are ready from March until June Ist. As soon as plants are set
ulture out, shield them with wire netting, 2 feet high by 2 feet in diameter, com-
pletely encircling the plant. The best way of growing Clematis is to di
large holes about three feet across and two feet deep,and fill in with fresh loam and well-rotte
manure in the proportions of three-fourths loam and one-fourth manure. Place one or
more plants in the center of this hole and press firmly around roots; also place two stakes for
plants to climb on, which they will do very readily after being tied once or twice and given
a fair start. Give a medium supply of water, not enough, however, to sour the soil.
Beautiful Jackmanni—A perfect beauty. In growing Clematis, plant Jackmanni and
Paniculata first, then think of others, 5,000 blossoms have been counted on a single
specimen plant, and I dare say when you have secured such a plant, that $100 in gold
would not tempt you to sell it. Jackmanni is of rapid cone early, abundant and
continuous bloomer. Perfectly hardy and adapted to all kinds of culture. In flower
from middle of June to middle of October. The blossoms are of large size, intense
royal velyety-purple when in full bloom, varying through all the exquisite shades of
violet; 6 inches across, richly veined and handsomely shaded. The most striking and
picturesque variety known.
See dae field-grown 3-year-old roots, well worth $1.50; my price 50c. each;
by mail.
Greatest
bargain
of the
century.

Clematis, Paniculata—(Japanese Virgin’s Bower)—One of the most
beautiful of our hardy flowering vines. The flowers of pure white,
thzee-fourths of an inch in diameter, star-shaped, and are borne in
great panicles or clusters of bloom, fairly covering the plant. These
clusters are borne on long, slender stems, which stand out boldly
from between the glossy-green leaves. The fragrance is delicious,
resembling the English hawthorne blossoms, and will fill the air
with fragrance. It begins to bloom in August, at a time when most
other hardy climbers are out of bloom—an inestimable advantage.
It is a strong, rapid grower, quickly reaching a height of from 15
to 20 feet and spreading out when trained to wires or string. It is
perfectly hardy in all sections of the country,and it is, in our opinion,
the most valuable among hardy climbing vines.

Large, strong 2-year-old roots, worth 50c.; my price 35c.
each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

Henryii—White as the driven snow, glistening like gems in the
sunlight; flowers measure 6 inches across under good cultivation,
and thousands are often produced on a single. well grown plant.
Positively the finest white perpetual climber known. i

Large field-grown roots, 3 years old, well worth $1.50; my ‘
price only 50c. each, postpaid. j
if
CLEMATIS, HENRYII

New Red Clematis—(MAD. EDOUARD ANDRE)—An entirely dis-
tinct and most novel variety, and the nearest approach to a red
ever sent out. The plant is a strong, vigorous grower, being a
hybrid of the popular Jackmanni, which it resembles in freedom
of. bloom. Thousands of flowers produced ona single speci-
men plant; blooms of large size; in color it is a most distinct
striking carmine-red of a very beautiful shade, entirely different
from all other varieties.

Large 3-year-old roots, well worth $1.50; my price 50c.

Ramona—One of the most striking beauties ever offered. In color
it is a most exquisite lavender-blue of large size, often measuring
6 inches across. Thousands of flowers may be produced on
a single plant. Every year’s growth adds to its beauty. It isa
perpetual bloomer.

Large roots 3 years old, well worth $1.50; my price 50c.

SPECIAL NOTICE On account of the brittleness of the bark
i on Clematis it cracks very easily, and

many people believe the plant to be per-
manently injured, when such is not the case. We wish to say also,
that we examine all plants carefully before shipping, to see that they
are in good condition, and if they die after being planted, as must some-
times happen, we do not agree to replace them.

In all instances we would advise that Clematis
SEE plants be shipped VIA EXPRESS, though we can
send safely by mail, if desired.

CHINESE WISTARIA

PERFECTLY HARDY, STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL.

One of the most elegant and rapid growing of all climbing plants;
attains an immense size, growing at the rate of 15 to 20 feet in a single
season. Bears an abundance of long, pendulous clusters of purple-lilac
flowers in May and June and again in autumn. Single specimen plants

; sd are often valued at $100.
CLEMATIS,. MAD. EDOUARD ANDRE Large 2-year-old plants worth $1.50; my price 35c.

SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED TO THE DAHLIA OFFERINGS IN THIS GUIDE ON PAGE 122

124 H. Wi BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

BEATIFUL AND
HYDRANGEAS fice
ATIVE “PLANTS
LOW PRICES

Paniculata Grandifiora—Most valuable and ornamental shrub in
existence. Completely covered with gigantic pyramidal trusses of bloom
from 16 to 18 inches long and as much in diameter; composed of hundreds
of florets of a most dazzling white, changing to an exquisite pink, the whole
producing a gorgeous effect. These blossoms remain from 6 to 8 weeks
without fading: Perfectly hardy in all parts of the country; needs no pro-
tection. Grand for cemetery use and all kinds of outdoor bedding. lam so
in love with this beautiful shrub that I planted 500 plants of it last season
to beautify our home flower gardens. It is as hardy as an oak, and of the
thousands of plants that have been sold I have yet to hear a single complaint.
It should be cailed the hardy satisfaction plant.

Price, 15 cents each, by mail prepaid; larger size, by express, not
prepaid, 25c, each; extra strong plants, 3 years old, 50c. each by
express. ¥

Thomas Hogg—Splendid variety; has all the characteristics so valu-
able in a pe of this kind. When fully grown attains a height and width
of over 6 feet, and is fairly covered with immense trusses of creamy white
flowers, often measuring fifteen inches in diameter.

10 cents each; larger plants by express, 25c.

Otaksa—A splendid new variety from the Orient. Flowers large,
bright pink, tinted blue, produced very freely.

15c. each; larger plants by express, 25c.

i>

HYDRANGEA MONSTROSA COMPACTA one nar

Monstrosa Compacta—The flowers are something enormous, P
trusses 18 inches in diameter being a common occurrence, while the
individual florets measure 3 inches in diameter, and areof the most
pleasing shade of bright satiny pik. Plant is of a compact, bushy 75¢
growth, and attains a height of 2 feet. While not perfectly
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 Easter decoration. 15¢. each; larger plants by express, 25c.

Hortensis—Well known variety; exceedingly popular; of fine size, producing
large handsome white flowers, which gradually turn pink as they open; strikingly
showy and handsome. 15c. each; larger plants by express, 25c.

Red Branched—This 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 blossoms admir-
ably. Price, 15c. each; larger plants by express, 25c. ‘

No. Pi14

GRAND OFFER 2%; 2214

Hydrangeas. 12 Lily of the
Valley. 32 Beautiful Large
Pansies. The50 plants by ex-
press, not prepaid, for $1.50.

PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA

hencr’ PANSTR SS

LARGEST STOCKY PLANTS
Transplanted in October. Wintered in Cold

EDIBLE Frames. 500,000 Choice Plants.
LEMON Absolutely the finest stock I have ever grown. None
but the choicest. Magnificent colors. _ Infinite variety.
IN THE If you desire a flower bed that will excite the admiration
of all who see it, or if you want to make a friend a
WORLD beautiful gift, there is nothing that will equal them

for ten times times the money.

: READY FOR SHIPMENT FEBRUARY 15th UN-
Of the veryeasiest ~Ty JUNE ist. I SHIP THEM BY EXPRESS,
culture, flowering NOT PREPAID. HERE IS A GREAT BARGAIN.

and fruiting on any TOOK AT THE PRICE:
ordinary soil.

25 Handsome Pansy Plants................-. $ .50
A true ever 50 Handsome Pansy Plants. a
bearer.Flavor 100 Handsome Pansy Plants.................. 1.50
of) fruit un- LARGE ROOTS ALL TRANSPLANTED
surpass eat I GUARANTEE THEM TO PLEASE YOU
Properly >

named “The
American
W onder Lem-

on,”

Ona plant
less than six
feet high 89
great lemons
have been
produced.
They are of
the _juiciest,
making splen-
did le:nonade
and the best
BUCKBEE’S EVER-BEARING PONDEROSA LEMON of pies.

MY et ale oe ae Sen Tae teaece Beles ep eae pesca
25e. Smaller, y plants, postpaid, 10c to 15¢ each. plen = -
old plants, by prfireses Ue! Extra large plants, by express, $1.00 to $2.00. BUCKBEE’S. HANDSOME PANSIES

I HAVE AN UNEQUALLED STOCK OF ALL VARIETIES OF PLANTS, AND CAN PLEASE ¥YQU

PHOENIX

Pp A uM MS Latania Borbonica — On

—~ account of its strong, healthy
habit this Palm is more popular than any
RUBBER PLANT other. It is magnificent in appearance
and quite beautiful for baskets, jardinieres, etc.
Fine, young plants 20c. each, postpaid.
Kenti2 Balmoreana—Exceedingly popular parlor Palm,
rugged under all kinds of treatment.
Fine, young plants 20c. each, postpaid.
Phenix Canariensis—Beautiful, strong-growing Palm with glossy,
dark green foliage. Sure to please and easily grown.
Fine, young plants 20c. each, postpaid. ;
Cocos Weddeliana—Most elegant and graceful of all the smaller Palms.
Slender, erect stems; abundant, gracefully-arching leaves, . Admir-
able for fern dishes.
Fine, young plants 20c. each, postpaid.

Decidedly

SPECIAL OFFER No. P115 LARGER PALMS EXCELLENT SPECIMEN PALMS

BY EXPRESS, BUYER’S BY EXPRESS, BUYER’S
EXPENSE, 75c. to $2.50

THE SET OF SIX PALMS NAMED
ABOVE FRE& BY MAIL, ONLY . .

FERNS

RARE AND BEAUTILUL

75¢.

this magnificent Fern.

been produced.

commendation for this rarely beautiful Fern. Let me send you one.
and my stock is fine. ‘ n

Fine, young plants i5c. to 25c. each, postpaid:

Larger plants, by express, 75c., $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 each.

Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis—(Boston Fern.)—Ferns may come and Ferns may go, but the Boston

As a matter of fact, its great popularity increases with every passing
It has stood the test of time gloriously, which is the very best evidence that it possesses superlative
a fair idea of the heauty and strength of this wonderfully popular
It differs from the ordinary Sword Fern in that it has much longer fronds, which not infrequently
These arch and droop with exceeding grace, on account of which
This drooping habit makes it an excellent plant to grow as
My stock is extra choice and I am sure I can please the most

Fern promises to go on forever.
year.

merit.
Fern.
attain the marvelous length of six feet.
it is often spoken of as the Fountain Fern.
a single specimen on a table or pedestal.
exacting patron.
Fine, young plants i5c. to 25c. each, postpaid.

Larger plants, by express, 50c., 75c., $1.00, $1.50 each.

The illustration gives onl

4
¥ re;
Wy

ties and funerals.

writes:

THE BOSTON. FERN

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

Nephrolepis Piersonii—(The Ostrich Plume Fern.)—The
illustration given on this page conveys but a slight idea of
the grace and beauty of the feathery, plume-like foliage of
The name Ostrich Plume is certainly
happily selected. To fully appreciate the beauty and value
of the Piersonii one must see it growing.
broad and heavy and measure at least. six inches across when
fully developed, increasing in rare beauty as they grow.
wonderfully valuable for its beauty and for the ease of culture, hardiness and general adaptability to conditions.
It has taken gold medals wherever shown, and many good judges pronounce it the greatest Fern that has ever
I can unhesitatingly recommend the Piersonii Fern to every one of my customers, for I know
they will praise it as highly as I do when they have seen it develop in all its wondrous beauty.
number last year and every purchaser from whom I have heard has no other terms than those of the highest
I have made the price extremely low

Cur FLOWERS

Buckhee Supplies the Best

They are the choicest products of the
famous

FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES

and ean be shipped in good condition
to any point at any time.
unequaled facilities for filling special
large orders for weddings, balls, par-

Ida Brown McPherson, Montreal,
“T wish to thank you for
your attention to my order for cut
flowers. Chieago relatives report them
ag as having been particularly beautiful
—in fact, the most so of all.”

MY STOCK OF PLANTS WAS NEVER sO COMPLETE. PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT.

Kentia Forsteriana—Without excep-
tion*the mest hardy Palm in its
class. Quite graceful and scarcely
has an equal for table decoration.
Fine, young plants 20c. cach, postpaid.

Seaforthia Elegans—A magnificent plant for jardinieres or center of
tropical bed. Most graceful. Leaves of rarely beautiful formation.
Fine, young plants 20c. each, postpaid.

DECORATIVE PLANTS Ficus Elastica—(India Rub-

: ber Tree.)—The large, shining
green leaves bear the dry air of a living room better than almos}
any other plant. No wonder, then, that everybody likes it.
Piants 12 inches high 50c.; Larger Plants $1.00 to $2.00 each.
Rubber Plants by express only.

Auraucaria Excelsis—Nothing more beautiful in the way of a house
plant, Resembles 4 pine tree in appearance, but is of very fine texture
Plants 12 inches high $1.50; Larger Plants $2.00 to $3.00.
Sent by express only.

AURAUCARIA

53.00 to $5.00

ADMIRAL TOGO

FERN BALL

EXPENSE |...

° e e

The fronds grow

It is

I sold a large

Fem Roots, about the size of a
pencil, woven outside and around
a ball of moss. These roots pro-
duce beautiful sprays of ferns from
eyes, or buds, at nearly every inch
of their length. All you have to
do to start them to growing is to
soak them well with tepid water
for half an hour and hang them up
s inawarmroom. It usually takes
about six weeks to start them. ‘They need no earth,
dish or pot. Simply soak them and hang them up.
Each 50c.; 12 for $5.00. :
Larger size 75c. each; 12 for $7.50. Postpaid.

I have

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THE PIERSONII FERN

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vat

TUBEROSES

Buckbee’s Monstrous Flowering
Bulbs of good size, each 5c.; per doz. 40c;
\» sper 100 $3,00; postpaid.

_ A most delightfully fragrant and beauti-
ful summer-flowering bulb. Managed prop-
erly a suecession of flowers may be had the
yearround. For early flowers start in Febru-
ary or March in greenhouse or hotbed. plant-
ing at intervals aslateas August. For flower-
ing in open border plant about the middle of
May. My select strain of bulbs nas no equal
and. will produce the best and sweetest-scented
flowers ever seen,

H. W. BUCEBES,

eS
Sa

Fine Bulbs, doz. 10c.; 25 for 15c.; 100 for

BOCEFORD, ILLINOIS.

RUDBECKIA ottex‘ctow

THE MOST EFFECTIVE, MOST SHOWY
AUGUST and SEPTEMBER FLOWERING
PLANT EVER CULTIVATED .....

A glorious, hardy plant and one that ought to find a place in eve
has never seen it cannot imagine its beauty in full bloom, nor the wealt
produce; flowers of the brightest golden color. Mr. William Falconer, the best authority on
plants in this country, says of it:, “‘When I saw the double-flowering form of Rudbeckia
Laciniata in bloom in your grounds in summer recently, I was amazed, for notwithstanding m
long and intimate acquaintance with plants, I had never before seen a double-flowered Rud-
beckia, and I was delighted with the fullness and gorgeousness of the blossoms and their elear, }-
bright yellow color, You gave me a plant, and it was set out in good garden ground, It
grew vigorously and threw up strong branching flower stems 6 feet high, laden with sheaves
of golden blossoms as large as fair chrysanthemums, and all having an elegant,graceful appear-
ance, without any of the stiffness in habit or blossom peculiar to sunflowers. Many eminent
florists and amateurs have seen it here and all admired it. As cut flowers, the blossoms last
well, In fine, I unhesitatingly regard it as the most desirable introduction among hardy
perennials since we got Clematis Paniculata.”

Strong plants that will bloom freely this season, postpaid, 15c. each; 2 for 25c.

OXALIS sey SAR EE Suis Se

LOW PRICES:
SUMMER-FLOWERING

garden. One who
of blossoms it will

Each 5c.: 3 for 10c.: 12 for 25c., postpaid.

40c., postpaid.

Highly valuable for borders of walks and
flower beds. Bloom quickly and through the
season. Showy in mass beds. Plant first of
May, or earlier, and they will bloom in a month
or earlier. Easily grown and succeed almost
anywhere. I offer choice bulbs of these
named varieties:

Lasandria—Rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage.
Dieppi—Pure white; very fine.
Shamrock—Clover-like foliage, pink blos-

soms.
Mixed sorts—Several colors.

LILY of the VALLEY

Buckbee’s Mammoth Flowering

Mammoth Bulbs oes 3 for 25c.; per doz.
(os

SPANISH IRIS

(Fleur de Lis)

The flowers are of great beauty, and cut in the bud
state last from one to two weeksin bloom. Suceeeds
exceptionally well as a hardy garden plant if nicely
mulched every spring and fall. They will alsodo well
as pot plants in the house during the winter and early
spring months,

Best bulbs ready for shipment from Septem-
ber until May,in great variety, each 5c.; per
doz. 50c.; per 100 $3.00, postpaid.

The sweetest, the loveliest and in many ways the
most charming spring blooming plant, producing
delightfully fragrant blooms. Will thrive in any
common soil and do well in shady places where
many other plants fail.

Large-flowering roots, each 5c.; 6 for 25c.;
12 for 40c.; postpaid.

FAIRY LILIES

ZEPHYRANTHES (Zephyr Flowers.)

Beautiful dwarf hardy bulbous plants,very effec-
tive for masses or borders, flowering with
great profusion during the summer. They
are also most suitable for pot culture. Six
bulbs clustered in a 6-inch potin the autumn —
will give a fine display one ffoot high during
the winter. Bulbs of these varieties:
Atamasco—White suffused with pink. Each

5c.; 6 for 25c.

Gandida—Large white flowers. Each 65c.;
6 for 25c.
Rosea—Beautiful rose flowers. Each 6c.;
Dg Ss 6 for 25c.
EF’S MONSTROU Sulphurea—Silvery yellow Each 5c.; 6 for
SUERE GSEROSES 25c. All postpaid. SPANISH IRIS

FOR BEST RESULTS BUY LARGER SIZED PLANTS AND GET THEM BY EXPRESS

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

NEW HARDY THE “PINEYS” THAT)
GREW IN GRAND-

PAEONIES MOTHER'S GARDEN

The Paeonies are among the showiest and most useful of all hardy
plants. They syeceed well in almost any situation, but flowers will be
brighter and finer if planted in deep, rich loam, well manured. The
flowers are of immense size, perfectly double and richly colored. Are
gorgeous when planted alone on the lawn, attracting attention from
everyone.

Venus—An elegant double white of the purest color. Of immense size,
and queenly in its splendor, 25c. each.

Zada—A delicate soft pink of exquisite shade and great beauty. Free
bloomer of excellent merit. 25c. each.

Chieftain—tThe finest red variety, being a deep, rich red of rare beauty,
the favorite color of our grandmothers and very beautiful. Nothing
can take its place. 26c. each.

SPECIAL OFFER No. P 116—The Set

of Three Paeonies
Prepaid by Mail for Only 50 Cents

ELEPHANT’S

Caladium Esculentum **rass

One of the most effective and easily grown plants for the lawn or flower border. Will thrive in any or-
dinary garden soil, but to get the best results plant in rich soil and give plenty of water. With such treatment
a select size bulb will make a plant about five feet high with leaves three feet long and twenty inches wide.
I make a specialty of supplying bulbs of this splendid plant, and handle them in large lots, which enables
me to furnish my customers the best all the time, as I do.

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NEW HARDY PAEONY—ZADA

FINE BULBS THE FOLLOWING PRICES ARE BY EXPRESS, BUYER’S EXPENSE
FIRST SIZE BULBS—14 to 24 inches in diameter. 10c. each; 3 for
C E N T E R 25c.; 85c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Postage 5c. each extra.
WITH SELECT SIZE BULBS—2} to 3 inches in diameter. i12c. each; 3 for
LIVE 30c.; $1.10 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. Postage 8c. each extra.
S H 0 O T S EXTRA LARGE BULBS—3 to 4 inches in diameter. 18c. each; 3 for

50c.; $1.75 per doz.; $13.00 per 100. Postage 10c. each extra.

MAMMOTH SIZE—Beautiful Bulbs. 30c. each; 3
for 80c.; $3.00 per doz. Postage 15c. each extra.

SANG

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CALADIUM ESCULENTUM

THE LOVELY VIOLETS.

GEMS OF SWEETNESS
NONE TO TAKE THEIR PLACE

THE CALIFORNIA—The greatest acquisition to the Violet family can
America claim in this splendid variety. We are indebted to Pro-
fessor 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 proved it to be vigorous anda bsolutely free from
disease. Flowers single, of immense size, sufficiently large to more
than cover a silver dollar. Its color is clear violet purple, and will
not fade. The fragrance is delightful. 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 one season.

Finely grown plants, 10c. each. .

Princess of Wales—Largest and most fragrant of single Violets. Color
deep violet purple. Strong grower and free bloomer. 10c. each.
Improved Marie Loutse—Surely one of the very finest of double

blue Violets grown. Color deep violet blue. Very fragrant and a
continual bloomer. It is of extremely easy growth. Be sure to in-
eude one or more of these charming plants in your order. 10c.

eacn.

Admiral Avellan—A French variety with distinct reddish flowers,
which are freely produced, of large size and fragrant. 10c. each.

The Bride—A grand pure white variety. Flowers are double and
immense in size, extra early and deliciously fragrant. A free bloomer,
and will astonish all by its delightful beauty. 10c. each.

La France—Of French origin. Flowers single, large as a silver dollar.
Color soft, rieh violet purple. Stems 9 to12incheslong. 10c. each.

Lady Hume Campbell—The choicest of all the new double Violets. Aga
The flowers are of a beautiful azure blue, and delicately pretty in "
form; of rare fragrance. Good strong plants, 10c. each.

SPECIAL OFFER No. P 115—Any Three

for 25c, or one each of
the above seven beautiful Violets only 50c.

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THERE IS NOTHING IN SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS THAT BUCKBEE CANNOT SUPPLY.

H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS.

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Dahlias nena Peso 122 DMPAar Beebins:cesuberae seca’ 17 Butter yy Flower(Schizanthus)6-97 Mignonette.......... 1-6-94-96A
Dielytra, (Bleeding Heart)... -119 Sunflower .....5...4--< retet2as £8, s@acdheeee .° pee Scere. 91 Mina Lobata;25><.5 3s ices - 101
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Puchsissieees eeey-1> ser tele 1-7-117 MNETNIPS ose ere cone 3-6-64-65 @alesalaria 320. Eee eo tl et 103 Monkey Flower ........-- we. 92
Geranitims .:......- 7-8-120-121 Farm Seeds, Ete: @alendilas.: *... aeeaien +. kee 91 Moon Flower -......./.:2--- 101
Gladigne nc 22) FF 7-119 Amber Cane....-....5....05% 47: \S@allionsise ; oi cess ee ene 6-91 Morning Glory......... -101-103
Gloxinias er To! fe om 118 Beangs.-8.. 8 E.% dea bet Ee 76 Campanula (Canterbury Bell) .104 Moss Rose (Portulaca)......-.- 94
Heljatranes. 2008. 2 anna vette 119 Bermuds-Grass~ ere oesns 84 Canary Bird Flower...:...... 93 Mourning Bride (Scabiosa) . 6-97
Honeysuckles: ......5.22.-. 121 Blue Grass—Kentucky..7. 7... 84 Gandiytauftts. 228 Sao 91-104 Mosk Plant. -2 3) <7 ae 92
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Lemon Verbena: .:.....-..:. 112 Brazilian Flour Corn..........- 75 Canterbury Bells ..... eee 104: + -Nemopinla os o.oo. ee eee 94
Lily of the Valley .....7—124-126 Bromus Inermis 25... 2.6.5 82 (Carma tion. cme ae aeees 103. ING C0121 2 accepts tadaieanen Q4
Maderia Vine Bulbs........... 7 Broom Corny. Fe. eee ee foe 76 Castor Oil Bean? . 250-022-228 94 Nierembergia .. «.@%......---- 94
Napoleon Climber ..........- 112 Buckwheat. »...-...... +. pees gs Catchfiy cg ee so eae oe 91 Nigella....... Poe ok 7s 94
Orange Tree....:..:-... ».-113 Glovers... 7. -E -y-t-e- ary a | Cedronella Cana. ......-2+.- 104 Nolanaz. * 56> Sees 2 = 94
Oxalis QS.AAL Plies: .. -126 Corm——Fieid | - 69-70-71 53734 Centrosema ....3...2...2... 100% © Nyctemmias) = erences. - 94
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Palms ee ey, ST Tie NS 4 7-125 Creeping Bent Grass.......... 84 Chinese Primrose............ 103 Oledindert=s me: = Cae - 103
PRansies cb ayvitte 2 Ue. 2 wh ra WA Crested Pars Pals 84 Christmas Rose .......4.-.-% 104 Qrnamental Grass..........
Ponderosa Lemon ....... .+ 124 English or Perennial Rye Grass..84 Chrysanthemum ............ 103 Oxalis Ga ae acts vag 103
Resurrection Plant .......... 112 English Blue Grass....:...... S4 o ODEVSIILUA 1 eit. apo ae aeree 91 Paeony. = 3 ee eee 104
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Rubber PINGS BAER. Fowl Meadow Grass .......... 84 Clematis? see Sek Tee 100 Passion Flower.......2-.++-- 101
Rudbeckia (Golden Glow)... aoe Giant Beggar Weed........... 76 Clcomes ere ae eae 104 Pennesitum?.-.o ces tec. ee 94
Snap Dravon’s. 222... sees 118 Grasses*5> cS. JP. 66-81-84-85 Climbing Bean.............. 100 Bensteman te eee 104
Smowballts a4 <4) 5-% -eoseece 3 112 Hard Fescue.: 3... 525s75a > Gore 84 Gabaea-t eR Pye we SRS eran 100 Perllat> SS. eas eee Q4
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SEG ori: sag Sar ee eat ere 121 Jerusalem Corn ........:..... 74 OU esis tiers cre ole chee ote eee 91 Phacelia 44-238 150. eee 94
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Umbrella Plant .......5../.. 118 Kaffir Gorn._ 32.50 &. SOSA. ar Columbian Climber. .... e...: 100) Pankse: 2). ees 6-104
Violetsx& Pies ..a8F .egssect 127 Lawn Grasses. :... se. sete Ghose Columbine... . ..cs sem kee 104 BPlktycodoneeay.aibe eee 104
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Vegetable Seeds Meadow Foxtail??: 2.2250. 22° 84 Corn Flower (Bachelor’s But- Prinvula 2ST Sa ee 103
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Beans... . .8-11-12-13-14-15 Orchard Grass,. 2. 2... fe 84 Gruel Plantt 2... -3..¥.°- 100 Rhodochiton... 7.5. .5.2 27... 101
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Brussels Sprouts BS Reditiap ne cisae eee eee 84" "Dahlia... -- ee Ptr 925° Galpianage ctl c. Fee. 1a 97
Cabbage Bough Y Staliced Meadow Grass..84 Daisy..:..-....705022 05% Seok Oo) Lesa vitalias ee ee eee 97
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Celery z Sire Borinis S== ogee ae 78 DoubloDarsyx. 536.547... eis 91 Senecio Hlegans......:....... 97
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Chervil Sugan/Canesscr ee -ee 77 Esehscholtziaw. 2.0). 2 ol es 92 Shell Flower! 32. .u. .Go00.09.. 97
Chicory Sunowermest eter acme eee... 78 Eternal Flower... ... 5.25.02... 92 Smilax. se ee a es SRN. 101
Chives Sweet Vernal Grass........... 84 Hulaliane .“O osiadlye. 932. sett 92 Snap Drageneu f. . .. 28 6-104
Chufus ? Tall Meadow Fescue..-....... 84 Huphorbiawe. s6iaiy. nals ae. 4 92 Solantim tas. Seki te 3.197
Coffee Berry Tall Meadow Oat Grass....... 84 Evening Primrose .t......-..- 92 Spider Plant (Cleome)........ 104

Coliards..... ae PEOSNTC Re oe: eer we ss 82 Bverlasting Flowers (Mixtures) 91 States FY Ek SI. cusiankdee... 97
Gorn—Pop .... Him OLHYA. Wes kee ks oe 81 Penzlia ..... ..A52258 ene BES. 92 Stipa: Pennata bis. 9b6 S26 Sane... 97
Corn—Salad.... MEtChHESHy oe ee Ee hae 83 Hernsre ace hee Oe eae 103 Stodsst.ky wate Wiskst) ..: S7
Corn—Sweet...- WMelvet peana ss) eee: 81 Meverlewey « abcpis. So deere 92 Sunflower 25.2435 oe ay Seat 97
Gress} 22. £24... eS 3-10 .& Vicia Villosa.:.... 33.a5 SV. -.. 83 Rorget-Me-N Olan aati 92 Swan River Daisy (Brachycome)91
Cucumbers .......-. 1-3-6-27-28 Water’ ac Floating Meadow Roun’ Ulockes.< nse oie ee es « 92 Sweet Peas ......... 1-6-101-102
Cucumber (Wild).........-... 28 STASGEC ES Eee. eee 84 ROX Glover ewe sei eee 104 Sweet Rocket 104
Dandelion -10 Wood casing, Grassi. ..... 84 PASTSATI Se ty Se nee 104 Sweet William

Flower Seeds HUTCH SIA wo Se eee reece 103 Tea Plant
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Bennie) . oboe ens AD UtNOM es 3 Ac 103 (Gentianal mee see eee oe 92 Thunbergia

Garden Lemon Acroclinium | ..-90 Geraniumar. sneitel se. de he. 2 103 Torenia
Garlic? [ees eae eae Adlumia . .-100 Giant Ghost Flower... ........ 92 ‘Tree Cypress
Goneds}e == oe. ee ey oe oo Adonis... . .90-104 Glia. 2625 . 2... ee eee 92 Tricholaena
Herbs} ie ts oat eee Aperabuiiss. oh tc SGn iki or. 90 Gladiolus. 222 | See eee 92 Tritoma

Kohl Rabi ..90.1+! Godetiav. .: .2n.< ¢

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Reftiute iy. . © Sm aces 5 Alyssum..... “6°6-i04 Gomphrena. .92 Viole

Mamnpels.\\.. i... dcp -ee-e 16-i7 Amaranthus.......- .-90 Gourds... -100 Vir,

Wieartynia,. Sycccscon aaa 38 Amethyst (Browallia) ..91 Gynerium . «92... Wa Flones 650 as Gee

Melon—Mango............+.- 33 Ammobium, . .90 Gy psophila. 5 .92 Water Lilies.

Melon—Musk......... 3-6-36-37 Ampelopsis. .100 Hearts Ease (Pansy " -96 Whitlavia ..

Melon—Water .. . 1—3-6-39-40—41 Anchusa ..... =e C90) Helichrysum... ...... -.92 Wild Cucumber Vine .

Mushroom Spawn .....-.-- 42-129 Anemone...........<:..- fee Heliotrope,. -103 Wild Flower Garden. .:....

Mustard. (2253" seek eee 38 ~ Hibiscus ... .104 Wind Flower (Anemone). .90—104

Nasturtium. «.ss:hisce eee 38 Hollyhock.. -104 “Wondrous Weather Plant..... 99
crave . . eee ee tes ee 38 FA OTUGUHIR: ete ee Are .92 Xeranthemum\.-| eee... 99

Prumnulusse ese oe ie peceec 1100 “Yucea...
Parlby =. -6 .. Sis ee es 3138 Hyacinth Bean (Dolichos)....100 Zinnia ....

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