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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



THE BEST 



SQUASH 



Two ounces for fifty bills. 



Bush varieties, five to six; 

 running varieties, three to four 

 pounds in tills for an acre. 



GOLDEN CUSTARD OR EARLY YELLOW BTTSH, SCALLOPED— 



Standard early summer variety, nice to use in its green state and 

 valuable for making pies when it has attained full size. The 

 golden yellow color makes it verv attractive. Pkt, 3c; oz. 7c; 

 2 oz. 12c; V4 lb. 20c; y 2 lb. 35c; lb. 60c 



EARLY WHITE BUSH, SCALLOPED OR PATTY-PAN— Highly es- 

 teemed early variety, largely grown for first early crop. From the 

 hard texture of the rind it is well suited for shipping; very pro- 

 ductive and valuable alike for family and market purposes. Pkt, 

 3c; oz. 7c; 2 oa. 12c; V4 lb. 20c; % lb. 35c; lb. 60c 



EARLY YELLOW OR GOLDEN CROOKNECK — Favorite with 

 market gardeners and private planters. Of dwarf, bushy habit 

 and extremely productive. Flesh creamy yellow, dry and of the 

 most agreeable flavor, so much so that it is one of the most 

 esteemed of the early varieties. Pkt, 3c. ; oz. 7c. ; 2 oz. 12c ; 

 % lb. 20c; % lb. 35c; lb. 60c. 



GIANT SUMMER STRAIGHTNECK— A splendid new variety having 

 all the good features of the old reliable Golden Crookneck; 

 differing only by having a straight neck. Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 

 15c; y 4 lb. 25c; % lb. 40c; lb. 75c 



GIANT WHITE SUMMER CROOKNECK— This beautiful sort is the 

 result of years of careful breeding and selection, and it is now 

 one of the most fixed and distinct of our summer Squashes. The 

 fruit is similar in size and shape to Summer Crookneck, but of a 

 beautiful ivory white color, and unsurpassed ir. quality. We 

 recommend this sort as the most beautiful and one of the very 

 best of' the summer varieties. Pkt. 4c; oz, 8c; 2 oz, 15c; V4 lb 

 25c; y 2 lb. 40c; lb. 75c 



BUCKBEE'S MAMMO" YELLOW BUSH— Closely resembles the 

 preeeeding, exec, -ii color, which is dark, rich, golden yellow. 

 The Squashes ar- of the finest quality and extra large size. Pkt. 

 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; % lb. 40c; lb. 75c. 



rpHE SQUASH is one of the most nutri- 

 tious and valuable of oar garden vege- 

 tables. The enmmer varieties come to the 

 table early in the season, while the winter 

 sorts can be had in perfection from August 

 until the summer sorts are again in condi- 

 tion. Plants are tender and sensitive to 

 cold, and planting must be delayed until 

 settled warm weather. General principles 

 of culture are the same as those given for 

 onoumbers and melons, but the plants are 

 lees particular as to soil. The summer 

 varieties should be planted 1 to 6 feet apart 

 each, way, and the winter sorts 8 to 10; S 

 plants are sufficient for a hill. 



BUCKBEE'S NEW GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK— Our experience 



and that of our customers nroves It to be one of the best summer 

 Squashes. Twice a» large as the ordinary Crookneck. It is more 

 warty and earlier. This combination makes it the most desirable 

 for the market or private garden. Pkt 4c.; oz. 8c; a oz. 15c.; 

 H lb. 38c ; »j 50c; 1 lb. 00c. 

 NEW DELICATA — Extremely early, very prolific, the ground color 

 being splashed and striped with very dark green. The quality is 

 rich aud dry. Although of small size, this variety is wonderfully 

 solid and heavy, the seed cavity being small. Will please you for 

 all purposes. Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 202.; 15c.; % lb. 25c-; % lb. 

 40c. ; 1 lb. 75c. 



COCOZELLE — Fine new early variety. A remarkable feature of this 

 variety is that the little green Squashes, when very small, can 

 either be boiled whole or sliced and fried like Egg Plants, and 

 to my taste are quite equal in flavor, while, of course, they are 

 more easily raised. It will prove a valuable addition to the vege- 

 table garden. Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c.; a oz. 15c.; H lb. 350; y% ID. 



40c ; 1 lb. jsc. 



BUCKBEE'S NEW MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH — Scalloped or Im- 

 proved Pattv-Pan. Great Improvement over the Early White Bush. 

 Very uniform in shape and wonderfully prolific. Fit to use very 

 early, of a beautiful white color and grow to a large size. 12 to 

 15 inches across. Valuable alike for family and market purposes. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. Sc.; 2 oz. 15c; M lb. 25c; % lb. 40c; lb. 76c, 

 COCOANUT — The most beautiful of all Squashes; great bearer, al- 

 ways gives a full crop; is fine grained and well flavored.' Very de- 

 sirable for all purposes. Pkt. 3C. ; OZ. 8C; 2 OZ. |5c; X Ilk 

 25C.; y% lb. 40c.; I lb. 75c. 

 PINEAPPLE — Fine for summer and fall; flesh Is thick; creamy 

 white, and of the richest flavor; exceedingly productive and gives 

 the best satisfaction tor all purposes. Pkt. 3c.; oz. be.; 2 oz. 

 I5C ; H lb. 25c j H lb. 40c; I lb. 75c. 



PERFECT GEM— This variety is equally 

 desirable either as a summer of win- 

 ter Squash. Wonderfully productive. 

 Flesh fine grained and cooks dry aud 

 sweet. Kich, delicious flavor. Pkt. 

 Ac ; OZ. 8C; 2 OZ. I 5c ; h lb. 28c ; 

 Yi lb. 50c; I lb 90c 

 PIKE'S PEAK OR SIBLEY — One of 

 the best keepers; of the finest quality- 

 flesh solid. thick, sweet; orange 

 color. Pkt. 4c- ; oz. 8c. ; 2 oz. ; 1 5c. ; 

 H lb ; 28c: % lb. 55c ; I lb. $ I OO. 

 NEW TURBAN— A distinct and valua- 

 ble fall and winter variety. Flesh 

 is dry, sweet and thick, of a bright 

 orange color, aud its keeping quali- 

 ties are admirable. It will please you. 

 Pkt. 4c. ; oz. 8c. ; 2 OZ. f 5c ; & lb. 28C 

 J4 lb 55c; I lb. $I.OO. 

 BAY STATE — New variety, large size, 

 exteremely solid, heavy weight. In 

 color it is dark greeu, has thick 

 shell, fine, dry. thick flesh of sweet 

 flavor, of a beautiful bright golden 

 color; fine grained; very handsome. 

 An ezcellent keeper. Pkt. 4c; 

 oz 8c ; 2oz 15c; H lb. 28c; «lb.; 

 50c ; I lb $1.00 

 NEW F0RDH00K — Fine winter varie- 

 ty of recent introduction. Color 

 bright yellow shade outside and 

 lighter shade inside; flesh dry and 

 sweet and keeps perfectly sound un- 

 til spring. It is a strong, rapid 

 grower and immensely productive. 

 The meat is thick and delicious. Pkt, 

 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 15c; V t lb. 28c; 

 % lb. 55c; lb. $1.00. 



EVERY SEED IS CAREFULLY SELECTED. SEND TO BUCKBEE FOR THE BEST. 



