H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, 



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SUCKBEE'S LUSCIOUS MELONS 



Kleckley Sweets — First introduced and offered by me in 1895, 

 in which year I purchased the entire crop of seed from Mr. 

 W. A. Kleckley, of Alabama, the noted Melon grower. Dur- 

 ing that season I sent out several thousand packets of seed 

 for trial. The reports received from every section, as well 

 as our own trials, proved it to be a surpassingly flue new 

 Melon, and in 1S96 offered it on page 2G 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 imitations. Proofs substantiating my 

 claims freely furnished if desired. Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 

 15c ; >/4 lb. 25c. ; U lb. 40c. ; lb. 75c. 



Euckbee's Perfected Kolb's Gem — For years I have been work- 

 ing 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 for the first time 

 'his "perfected variety." Viues of medium size but re- 

 markably vigorous and healthy. Leaves of medium size, deeply cut with a 

 peculiar" frilled edge. Fruit of the largest size, round or slightly oval, marked 

 with irregul.r mottled stripes of dark aud light green, while the under side is of 

 a creamy yellow color, suggestive always of the most superior quality. Outer rind 

 or shell exceedingly bard and firm, making it a good sort for shipping long dis- 

 tances Flesh bright red, solid, sweet, tender aud melting. I control the entire 

 supply of seed of this variety. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; Vi lb. 18c; % 

 ib. 30c: lb. 50c. . 



Duke Jones — One of the most productive and largest ot Melons. A 



Melon of fine appearance, large, round, solid meat, and of fine flavor and a heavy yielder and earlv. It is a very good shipper 

 suitable for the home garden. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c. ; u lb. 18c; y 2 lb. 30c: lb. 50c. _ 



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 melting. 

 It tows to a large size, frequently attaining the weight of hO pounds. In shape it resembles "Kolb's Gem." and like that variety 

 Is one of the best shipping sorts. Invaluable for laimly aud market uses. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; V* lb. 18c; Vi lb. 

 30c. ■ lb. 50c. 



New Dixie— Grand new acquisition, possessing the rich, luscious flavor nf the old "Mountain Sweet," combined with the excellent shipping 

 qualities of "Kolb's Gem." The skin is of a dark green color and beautifully striped. The flesh is of a bright scarlet, very sweet, 

 tender and iuicy. sells readily ou all markets, bringing the highest price. It is a great favorite, being strong and firm in growth, with 

 the valuable quality of rooting at almost every joint, thereby increasing the bearing of the vines, which, as every Melon grower 

 will recognize, is 'of great importance to the maturing crop. Carefully selected stock. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; '/ 4 lb. 18c; 

 Vi lb. 30c; lb. 5Cc. . . 



Seminole— One of the most popular varieties grown. Extra early, very productive, extra large and of splendid flavor. The seed will 

 often produce grav 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. 3c.; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; V4 lb. 15c; V» lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 



Green and Gold — (See Cut). The largest early variety. Very productive 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 ia contrast with the crimson of other sorts. This is 

 undoubtedly the variety vou are looking for, and you will make no mistake in ordering my selected seed. Pkt. 3c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 

 12c; V* lb. 18c; V- lb.' 30c; lb. 50c. 



fbinney's Extra Early — A well-established, standard variety of western origin and well acclimated. It is sweet, of good size and 

 verv 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. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; V4 lb. 18c; \' 2 lb. 30c; lb, 50c. 



Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gvpsy — 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. Stands shipping well. Pkt. 3c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; % lb. 18c; l / 2 lb. 30c; lb. 60c 



Gire'-deau's New Triumph — After satisfactory trials on our Rockford Seed Farms, we 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 distanced them all. The rind is of a dark green color. The average size of the Melon is very large, a crop of 2>/i 

 acres yielding 2 41S Melons, weighing over 40 pounds each. The flesh of the Melon is very solid, melting and sweet." Pkt. 4c; oz. 

 7c.; 2 oz. 12c; Vi lb. 18c; % lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 



Rubv Gold (See Cut.) A fine variety. Its beauty and quality are unexcelled, of exceptionally large size, often weighing 40 



rounds The flesh is always sweet, tender and melting. Ripens close to the rind. Don't fail to try it. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 

 12c; ii lb. 18c; >/ 2 lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 



Hungarian Honey — (See cut). This fine new variety is very 

 appropriately so called, as it is surpassingly sweet aud 

 luscious; of a very rich honey flavor, richer and sweeter 

 to the taste than any other Water Melon. 'Ihe flesh is 

 of an intensely red color and absolutely stringless, com- 

 pletely melting in the mouth, and of the same beautiful 

 red color up to within one-fourth of an inch or less of 

 the outer skin. The Melons ripen early and the vines are 

 healtbv and very productive. You should try it. Pkt. 

 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; V 2 lb. 40c; lb. 60c. 



to 50 

 2 oz. 



'ARlAN 

 HONEY 



pply the following well- 

 of Water Melons of es- 

 wbich are too well 

 e extended description. 

 :-ice of Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 6c. ; 

 lb, 15c; V 2 lb. 25c; 



Black Spanish. 

 Mountain Sprout. 

 Gray Monarch, or 

 Mammoth White Icing. 

 Delaware. 

 Scaly Bark. 

 Mountain Sweet. 

 Florida Favorite. 

 Colorado Preserving. 



Mammoth Iron Clad. 

 Citron. 



Cuban Queen. 

 Kentucky Wonder. 

 Round White Icing. 

 The Boss. 



YOU MAKE NO MISTAKE WHEN YOU PLANT BUCKBEE'S MELON SEED. 



