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rt vV. BUCKBEE. ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. 



Four Grand Melons 



MAGNIFICENT 



AND 



Phenomenal Varieties 



GERM5N MELONE. 

 FRENCH MELON. 

 SPANISH MELON. 



One ounce of seed lor 60 hills: two to three 

 pounds in hills for an acre. 



MUSK MELON. 



a desirable marker size: the fruits weigh from 6 to 8 pounds each. 



NEW STRAWBERRY 



Flavor like that of a strawberry, hence the name. It grows to be 

 Its outside appearance compares favorably with the green nutmeg of old, turning to a yellowish hue, as it were, over night, when fully 

 ripened. Its smooth deep flesh is of an attractive orange-red color, particularly soft and melting, and with that exceptionally delicious 

 strawberry flavor leaves nothing more to be desired in a Musk Melon. Mr. Beck, the veteran Melon grower, who has honored me with the 

 introduction of the Strawberry Musk Melon, writes: "This grand Melon wis originated by planting the most luscious variety of straw- 

 berries between every ot'^er row of a New Hvbrid Musk Melon that I bad previously perfected." While the stock of this new acquisition 

 is but limited I am" going to offer it as follows as long as my seed supply lasts: Price, choicest seed of our own growing, Pkt. 5c: 

 oz. 10c; 2 oz. 16c; % IV. 30c; % lb. 55c; lb. $1.03. ^ TRIUMPH. 



I feel honored that the originator, Mr. Beck, should select me to irtroduce the Triumph, certainly the finest Musk Melon yet produced. 

 It Is a successful cross between the popular Osage and Columb-.-.s. retaining the external appearance as well as the unsurpassed shape 

 and QiiiMtv of the l itter differing, however, inside, possessing a fine rich red salmon color flesh, like its parent, the Osage, and some are 

 that wav clear to the rind. Thus combined, it possesses a flavor far superior to both. It grows from 10 to 15 pounds in weight, never 

 cricks o'ptn on tbe ends, stands handling for many davs in market without losing its flue appearance, which sells them at sight. A 

 great yielder. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; \ 2 lb. 4Jc. ; lb. 75c. 

 PAUL ROSE. OR PET0SKZY MUSK MELON. 



Unsurpassed in Quality and Unexcelled for Shipping. — In this new sort are 

 combined all the good qualities of the Netted Gem aud Osage, the varieties from 

 which it originated. Tie fruit is oval, about 5 inches in diameter, and in shape 

 and general apoearance similar to the wfll-known Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. 

 The firm flesh is a rich orange red color like that of the Osage, but even sweeter 

 and higher flavored, retaining its good qualities quite to the rind. We have 

 found the fruit the most uniformly good of any Musk Melon we have ever grown. 

 It is ruro that a Musk Melon of such superlative quality is a good market or 

 shippii" sort, but the firm, solid flesh, and thin, but strong rind of this sort 

 make it the best shipper we know of. while it is just the size for hotel and 

 table use. We tbink it really has no equal as a market Melon for professional 

 Melon growers, and it is one of the very best sorts for the home garden. We 

 offer an exceptionally pure and fine stock grown on our own farms, and the 

 ■\;«j on .'rover or g-'.rdener who do?s not trv it will certainly make a mistake. 

 Pkt. 4c7; oz. 10c ;' 2 oz. 15c; U lb- 25c; \i lb. 40c; lb. 75c. 



BUCKBEE'S WESTERN GIANT, 



Largest of nil Musk Melons, often weighing 30 pounds and over; the flesh is 

 rich melting and sugary. As an exhibition and large market variety it is grand. 

 It will astonish every one by i;s merits, being exceptionally desirable for family 

 and market purposes* For shipping it has no superior. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. ; 2 oz. 

 16c; >; lb. 30c; >4 lb. 55c: lb. $1.00. 



THE FAMOUS ROCKY ECRD MUSK MELON. 



Unsurpassed in Luscious Flavcr. Always brings the highest price on the market. 

 Most desirable size. Ideal for dessert. A healviiy, vi^o.ous grower. Exceedingly 

 prol'fi- This is an improved strain of Netted Gem, growing a little more oblonc 

 in shap" Originated at Rocky Ford. It is the most popular of all Melons for 

 shipping in baskets. The fruit is oval aud slightly ribbed, and densely covered 

 with a fine netting. It has a thick flesh; very sweet; finely flavored. They will 

 grow very uniform in sh:M>e a d color. Very productive. Send to Buckbee for 

 Originator's Selected Stock Seed. Larr,e Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; 2 o:. 15c; » 4 lb. 25c; 

 'A lb. 40c; lb. 75c. 



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