H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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DESIRABLE 



PUMPKINS 



German. Kuerbis; 



French. Courge; Spanish, Cola Baza; 

 Swedish. Pumpa, 



jmimmm lSW 



Pumpkin Seed Is Very Scarce This 

 Yean* 



PUMPKINS are not so particular In regard to Boll ns Melons 

 and Cucumbers, but In other respects are cultivated the 

 same, though on a larger scale. Some of the field varieties 

 nre often raised between hills of com, but all varieties may 

 be planted with success iu Lelds by themselves. 

 New Winter Luxury — This I recommend as one of the best 

 Pie Pumpkins; an excellent keeper and euurmously pro- 

 ductive. It Is very finely netted and in color it is a golden 

 russet. Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz, 15c; >/i lb. 25c; '/a lb. 

 40c; lb. '160. 



large Cheese, sometimes called Kentucky Field — Large, round, 

 flattened fruits with broud ribs; creumy-liuu* skin; averages 

 two feet iu diameter, it Is an eNcellent keeping variety, 

 with thick flesh of exceptionally fine quality. Very popu- 

 lar for all purposes. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c. ;• % lb. 

 15c; V4 lb. £-c. ; lb. 40c. 



New Calhoun — Extraordinary fine variety, heavy and solid, very 

 productive and of excellent quality. Outside Is a rich cream 

 color, flesh salmon yellow, very thick, fine grained and of 

 superior qualitv. One of tiie very best for general pu-noses. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. lie; V4 lb. 20c.; Vz lb, 35c; lb'. COo. 



Jonathan, a very good variety — This fine new variety is already 

 a stuudurd; very prolific; its hard shell makes it an ex- 

 cellent keeper. Flesh fine grained, clear and sweet, making 

 It valuable for pies and other table rses. Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 

 2 oz. 14c; V* 1^. 20c; '/ 2 lb. Soc; lb. 60c. 



Buckbee's True Sugar Pio Pumpkin — A very superior variety. 

 A particularly line orange-colored sort, remarkably sweet, 

 flue grained and dry. Keeps well and cannot be beat for 

 table use. Always gives the best satisfaction. Pkt. 3c; 

 oz. 8c; 2 oz. 14c; l A lb. 20c; M> lb. 35c; lb. 60c. 



Jumbo, or Mammoth Potiion — Flesh and skin are a bright 

 golden-yellow color; flesh fine grained and of excellent qual- 

 ity. Notwithstanding its enormous size, it is one of the 

 very 'iest I'ie Pumpkins grown. Splendid keeper. Has been 

 crown to weigh 2U0 pounds. Pkt. 4c. ; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 15c: 

 V4 lb. 25c; Vt lc 40c; lb. 75c 



BUGKBEE'S KING OF THE 

 MAMMQTHS. 



THE BEST GIANT PUMPKIN. 



Buckbee's King of the Mammoths — Wonderfully grand and 

 colossal variety, astonishing every one by Its mammoth 

 size and heavy weight. Think of it. a single Pumpkin 

 weighing 469 pounds. Many of you saw this specimen ou 

 exhibition at the World's Fair. It is always a prize 

 winner at every fair and exhibition. Notwithstanding 

 its enormous size, it is one of the best pie and table 

 varieties grown. A splendid keeper and exceptionally 

 valuable for feeding purposes. I control the complete 

 stock of this variety. Send to Buckbee for true stock 

 seed. 1 do not save seed from specimens weighing less, 

 than 200 pounds. Pkt, only 10c; oz. 15c: 2 oz. 28c ■ 

 % lb. 50c; >/ s lb. 8vc; lb. $1.60. ' 



Cashaw, or Crookneck — Flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Popular 

 for table. Pkt. 3c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 14c; V4 lb. 20c; Vi lb. 

 35c; lb. 650, 



Queier Pie — This comes from Washington County, New York. 

 It is hoth hardy and productive, and can be depended on 

 to make a crop when others fail. Especially valuable for 

 pies, being fine grained and of rich flavor, having none of 

 the stringy nature common to so many varieties. It Is 

 early and keeps late. It is oval shaped and tapers at each 

 end. Is of cream color both Inside and out. Users of this 

 strain are enthnslastlc In their praises and invariably speak 

 well of it. Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; »/, lb. 

 40c; lb. 75c. 



Western Field— One of the best varieties for field purposes, 

 particularly desirable for feeding stock. Grows to a" fine 

 size, color rich yellow, fle-th fine grained, of good flavor. 

 I'ostpald, lb. 30c. By express or freight, at buyer's 

 expense, 5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs. $1.S0. 

 Bujkbee'g Pure Gold Field Pumpkin — Acknowledged by 

 all the best field Pumpkin, either for growing, with 

 corn or In fields by itself. 

 Excels for feeding stock, 

 and, best of all, makes the 

 most delicious Pumpkin 

 pies. Deep, rich, creamy- 

 yellow color, flesh fine 

 grained and of excellent 

 flavor. Choice stock seed 

 by mall, postpaid, oz. 6c; 

 J4 lb. 12c; Vz lb. 25c; 

 lb. 35c By express or 

 freight, at buyer's ex- 

 pense. 6 lb3, $1.25; 10 lbs. 

 $2.25. 



NEW QUEEN AND CHRISTMAS KING ARE THE LEADING CABBAGE. DON'T FORGET THEM. ,SEE PAGE 19. 



