H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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BUCKBEE'S LUSCIOUS MELONS 



Klecklcy Sweets — First Introduced and offered by me in 1S95, 

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

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

 ing that Ft OH SOD 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 line new 

 Melon, and in 1S9C offered it on page 20 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; % lb. 25c; \i lb. 40c; lb. 75c 



Buckbee'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 Jiine 

 this "perfected variety." Nines of medium size but re- 

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

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

 with Irregulivr 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 >boll exceedingly hard and Arm, making it a good sort for shipping long dis- 

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

 supply of seed of this varie;\". Pkt, 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; Vi lb. 18c; V£ 

 lb. 30c: lb. 50c. 



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



Melou of fine appearance large, round, solid meat, and of fine flavor and a heavy ylelder and early. It is a very good shipper, and 



suitable for the home garden. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; Vi lb. 18c; \' t lb. 30c; lb. 60c 

 Jones' True Jumbo — This graud new variety originated with Mr. Tones, 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 grows to a large size, frequently attaining the weight of 80 pounds. I u shape it resembles "Kolb's Gem," and like that variety 



is one of the best shipping sorts. Invaluable for family and market uses. Pkt, 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; Vi lb. 18c; V4 lb. 



30c. : lb. 50c. 



New Dixie— Grand new acquisition, possessing the rich, luscious flavor of 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 juicy, sells readily on 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; Vt lb. 18c; 

 V £ lb. 30c; lb. _50c,_ 



Seminole— 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. 3c.; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; Vi lb. 15c; y 2 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-vellow 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, 3c; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 

 12c; Vi lb. 18c; % lb. 30c; lb, 50c. ^ 



Phinney's Extra Early— A well-established, standard variety of western 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. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; Vi lb. 18c; y 2 lb, 30c; lb. 50c ,•..''■!- 



Georgia Kattlesnake, or Gypsy— A favorite standard variety. One of the largest and finest in our markets. Matures early and is of 

 linest Quality for family or market purposes. Stands shipping well. Pkt. 3c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; V4 lb. 18c; »/ 2 lb, 30c; lb, 50c. 



acres yielding 2,418 Melons, weighing over 40 pounds each 

 7c; 2"oz. 12c; % lb. 18c; >/ 2 lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 



Euby 

 pou 

 12c 



The flesh of the Melon is very solid, melting and sweet." Pkt. 4c; oz" 



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

 mds The flesh 8 always sweet, tender and melting. Ripens close to the rind. Don't fail to try it. Pkt. 4cf oz? 7c- 

 *; V4 *b. 18c; V2 1°, » * D * ovo » 



to 50 

 2 oz. 



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

 appropriately 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. 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 

 healthy and very productive. You should try it Pkt. 

 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; y 2 lb. 40c; lb. 60c. 



I can also supply the following well- 

 known varieties of Water Melons of es- 

 tablished merit, which are too well 

 known to require extended description, 

 at the uniform price of Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 

 2 oz. 10c; H lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 

 lb. 40c 



Black Spanish. 

 Mountain Sprout. 

 Delaware. 

 Scaly Bark. 

 Mountain Sweet. 

 Colorado Preserving. 

 Mammoth Iron Clad. 

 Citron. 



Kentucky Wonder. 



Hu Nqa Ria 



Also the following at 

 the uniform price of Pkt. 

 4c; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c. 

 X lb. 18c; % lb. 30c. 

 lb, 50c. 



Gray Monarch-er Mam 

 . moth "White Icingr. 

 ^Florida Favorite. 

 Cuban Queen. 

 Round White Ieingr. 

 The Boss. 



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



