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H. W. BUCKBEE. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



Four Grand Melons 



MAGNIFICENT 



AND 



Phenomenal Varieties 



NEW STEAWBEBBY MUSK MELON. 



Flavor like that of a strawberry, hence the name. It grows to b e a desirable market size; the fruits weigh from 6 to S pounds each. 

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

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

 strawberry flavor loaves 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 was originated by planting the most luscious variety of straw- 

 berries between every other row of a New Hybrid Musk Melon that I had 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; V4 In. 30c; % lb. 65c; lb. $1.00. 



NEW TRIUMPH. 



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

 It is a successful cross between the popular Osage and Columbus, retaining the external- appearance as well as the unsurpassed shape 

 and quality of the latter, differing, however, inside, possessing a fine rich red Salmon color flesh, like its parent, the Osage, and some are 

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

 cracks open on the ends, stands haudling for many dnvs in market without losing its fine appearance, which sells them at sight. A 

 great yielder. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 15c; »4 lb. 25c; \' z lb. 4-Jc; lb. 75c. 

 PAUL K0SE, OR PZTOSKEY MUSK MELON. 



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

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

 which it originated. The fruit is cval, about 5 inches in diameter, and in shape 

 and general appearance similar to the well-known Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. 

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

 and hiu'ber flavored, retaining its good qualities quite to the rind. We have 

 found the fruit the most uniformly good of ai-y Musk Melon we have ever grown. 

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

 shipping sort, but the firm, solid fle^h, and thin, but strong rind of this sort 

 make it the best shipper wo know of, while it is just the size for hotel and 

 table use. We think 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 

 Melon glower or gardener wLo does not try it will certainly make a mistake. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c: 2oz. 15c; hi lb. 25c; V« lb. 45c, lb. 85c 

 BUCKBEE'S \VESTE£N GIANT, 



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 every one by its merits, being exceptionally desirable for family 

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

 16c; Vi lb. 30c; > 2 lb. 55c; lb, $1.00. 



THE FAMOUS ROCKY FORD MUSK MELON. 



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

 Most desirable size. Ideal for dessert. A healthy, vigorous grower. Exceedingly 

 prolific. This is an improved strain of Netted Gem, growing a little more oblong 

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

 shipph g in baskets. The fruit is oval and slightly ribbed, and densely covered 

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

 grow very uniform in shape and color. Very productive. Send to Buckbee for 

 Originator's Selected Stock Seed. Large Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 15c; J4 lb. 25c; 



% lb. 40c; lb. 75c BUCKBEE'S WESTERN GIANT. 



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