H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFoRD. ILLINOIS. 



BUCKBILE, Tells ,he TRUTH 



About Seeds. 



A 

 SAFE 

 INVESTMENT 



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BUYING 

 BUCKBEE'S 

 SEEDS 

 BY MAIL 



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DIRECT FROM 

 THE GROWER TO 

 THE PLANTER 



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BUCKBEE'S 



ROCKFORD 

 SEED FARMS 

 ARE 



ACKNOWLEDGED 



THE LARGEST 

 AND 



MOST COMPLETE 

 IN THE LAND. 



/ GUARANTEE THAT ALL GOODS SOLD "BY ME SHALL 

 REACH THE CUSTOMERS IN GOOD CONDITION, * 



How fo Order. 



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. 



Please be careful to sign plainly your name, postoffice, county and state on each or- 

 der 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. Postage stamps are ac- 

 cepted the same as cash for small amouuts. Do not send personal checks. 



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, excepting postage stamps. 

 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. 

 CORRESPONDENCE — Have endeavored to make everything as plaiu as possible in this catalogue, hut in case 

 further information is desired, make your wants known in as few words as possible, and on a sheet of paper 

 separate from your order, giving your complete address and enclosing stamp for reply. 



PLEASE ORDER EARLY — It juld be a great accommodation to us if more of our customers would order 

 their seeds during January and Feoruary, before the rush of our busy season. If, however, you should postpone 

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



LOW SHIPPING RATES — Owing to the large volume of business which we annually give to the transporta- 

 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 lbs. amount to but little more than if the shipment weighs but 10 

 lbs. to 50 or 75 lbs. In all instances we shall try to save you shipping charges — sending your goods by ex- 

 press or freight, whichever is the cheapest for you. 



I PREPAY SHIPPING CHARGES on all goods except when selected from the wholesale pages, or on Beans, 

 Corn, Peas, and field seeds by one-eighth bushel, one fourth bushel, one-half bushel and bushel; or in cases where 

 especially noted. la such instances I reserve the privilege of enclosing In the bags or packages such small 

 packets as may 6e ordered, as it tfces not increase the transportation charges, and in consideration of this I 

 will add enoogJs extras to folly jepay customers tot this kindness, 



FBEPAEB SAILROAB STATIONS— Many of sny customers live oc prepaid railroad stations oi near stations 

 where there are no railroad agents, In such cases please be sure tc gi?s definite shipping Instructions, as to 

 where you wish your goods shipped, so as to avoid any chance for delay; otherwise we will ship the goods to 

 the nearest station given in ooi shipping guide to this Prepaid Station. &g Z ne?er prepay freight charges. 



QUANTITY OF SEED IN A PACKET— Customers will please notice ;nat I state the number of seeds 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 the best seeds that grow. 



MY WHOLESALE CATALOGUE for Market Gardeners, Florists, Farmers' Clubs and Agents will be mailed 

 FREE on application to all who are entitled to receive it. 



PLANT SHIPMENTS — I always recommend having plants sent by express, when there Is an express office 

 near, as we can usually send somewhat larger plants, and do not have to wash the soil oft' the roots (as in 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 in a fresh condition. Please re- 

 member that purchasers must in all cases pay charges on all express plant orders. Unless otherwise 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 or- 

 dered 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 

 growing 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. 



__ . , al i ■> i • ■ ■ j Only a short time ago one of the 



A Few Words About Reliable Seeds. J^fc/T^ ^sr** 



tomer of ours for more than twenty years, stated, "I believe that the great success which Buckbee's Seeds have 

 attained has been due to the him and honest foundation upon which your firm started — never to send out seeds 

 until they had been thoroughly tested." It has often times 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 some- 

 times fail through improper treatment by sowing the seed too deep or too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil. 

 Some will germinate rapidly at a certain temperature, while-others, if sown under the same conditions, are apt 

 to decay. The young plants are liable to various accidents, cold or dry air may check their growth or destroy 

 them. Insects above and below the ground may attack them and a great many other contingencies may arise to 

 prevent the best seeds from giving satisfaction, and for all these reasons we cannot, of course, guarantee or be 

 responsible for a crop, as success is depeudeut upon natural causes, which are beyond humau control. 



FROM GOOD SEEDS only can 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 Seeds. 



FREE GIFTS. This year I will distribute one million packets of new and valuable novelty seeds, both 

 vegetable 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. Especially on pages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, will be found 

 choice collections at low prices. Don't fail to include them in your orders. 



ROCKFORD SEED F5RMS 

 FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES 



H. W. BUCKBEE, 



Rockford, Illinois, U. S. A. 



Buckbe,e's Sheds Money Can Buy 



HEADQUARTERS FOR SEEDS AND PLANTS OF A^l. DESCRIPTIONS. 



