H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



Grand and Popular Stately Favorites. 



MY LIST CONTAINS THE CREAM OF THE UP-TO-DATE VARIETIES. 



Buckbee's Snowball— 4— Magnificent and exceedingly dwarf, 

 compact growing Aster. Never exceedB 10 inches in height. 

 It is decidedly the handsomest pure white Aster ever intro- 

 duced. In habit it is very bashy, each plant bearing SO 

 Or more beautifully formed and exceedingly large and per- 

 fectly double flowers, almost completely hiding the foliage. 

 Tor massing, bedding, bordering, and more particularly for 

 pot culture, this Aster is most admirably adapted. Be sure 

 and try it. Pkt. 10c. 



Bnckbee's Fire King— A pleasing companion to "Buckbee's 

 Snowball. ' Dwarf variety. The individual flowers are of 

 large size and of most faultless form. The color is distinctly 

 rich and gorgeous, flowers when first opening being a pure 

 scarlet, but when fully expanded change to a handsome 

 satiny deep scarlet, presenting a most charming appearance 

 Pkt. 10c. 



The New Yellow Aster— After the many vain attempts of 

 years past a yellow Aster has really been produced. Just how 

 far "Nature has been made more beautiful thereby" we leave 

 to the individual judgment of each planter, being sure that 

 many will welcome the unexpected novelty of a yellow Aster. 

 The form of the double flower is a perfect ball; the quills are 

 close together and of the brightest sulphur yellow, not a 

 mere indication of the color, as in all former productions. 

 Flowers are borne on long, erect Btems, excellent for cutting. 

 From 12 to 15 inches high, compact, bushy growth, an abun- 

 dant bloomer. Pkt. 8c. 



New American Aster, Mary Semple— This is an American 

 novelty of unusual merit^sure to become popular even in 

 Crermany. Grown at Eockford Seed Farms, it attracted 

 much attention when in full flower during August and Sep- 

 tember. It grows 2 feet high, and owing to its free branch- 

 ing habit each plant should be allowed sufficient space for its 

 full development. Very soft but deep shade of rosy blush. 

 are borne upon stems 12 inches long and most desirable for outting, 

 Truly a gem. Pkt. 8c. 



HB v le< j Uin ~ Very odd and attractive new variety. A constant bloomer, 

 handsome donble flowers, composed of pure white petals quaintly 

 interspersed in irregular manner, with deep blue and bright red 

 markings. Height 12 inches. Pkt. 8c. 



New White Branching— The magnificent large, double white flowers, 

 quite * inches in diameter, are borne upon long stems, making them 

 excellent for cutting. It is quite different in several respects from any 

 Aster known, and it is only necessary that the character of the plant 

 should be known to make it a favorite with amateurs and florists 

 Height 18 inches. Pkt. 8c; oz. 75c; oz. 82.50. 



Shakespeare— Mixed. A novel dwarf variety 6 inches high. Fine color- 

 ing, large globular flowers. Pkt. 8c. 



Queen of the Market— A class of Asters characterized by extreme 

 earliness and the profusion of their flowers. Plants average 1 foot in 

 height, are much branched and carry 10 to 15 large flowers. Pkt. 5c: 

 % oz. 30c ; oz. SI .00. 



New Diamond— Mixed. Has large double flowers of rich and varied 

 colors. Height 18 inches. Pkt. 8c; \ oz. 76c; oz. 82.50. 



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Flowers 



Washington — Mixed. Flowers are very large and often meas- 

 ure i to 6 inches in diameter. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 8c 

 Dwarf Chrysanthemum— Mixed. Flowers about 8 inches 

 in diameter. Height 1 foot. Pkt. 8c; U oz. 50c; oz. 

 81.50. 



Imbricated Pompon— Mixed. Of perfect form and so double 



as to appear spherical. 18 inches high. Pkt. 8c. 

 German Quilled— Mixed. Flowers large, freely produced and 



of brilliant colors. 18 inches high. Pkt. 8c; oz. 40c. 

 Cocordeau or Crown— Mixed. An excellent variety. Flowers 

 fine. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 8c; X oz. 50c; oz. S1.50. 



BUCKBEE'S IMPROVED VICTO- 

 RIA ASTERS. 1. 



Magnificent class, flowers massive and showy, measuring over 

 4 inches across. The plants grow very evenly, about 18 inches 

 high and carry frequently over 50 flowers. 



Choicest Mixed— Pkt. Be; % oz. 50c; oz. $1.50. 

 Snow White, Dark Crimson, Peach Blossom, Rich 

 Purple, Flesh Color— Each, Pkt. 6c; H oz. 60c; oz. 

 $2.00. 



TRUFFAUT'S P^ONY FLOW- 

 ERED PERFECTION. 2. 



Certainly one of the most perfect and deservedly popular 

 Asters. Very double, large and beautiful. Height 18 inches. 



Finest Mixed— Pkt. 5c; K oz. 50c; oz. $1.75. 

 Bright Red, Clear White, Violet, Peach Blossom, White turn- 

 ing to Azure Blue— Each, Pkt. 7c. ; K oz. 75c. ; oz. $2.60. 



NEW GIANT COMET ASTERS, a 



This distinct class of Asters resembles very much the Japan Chrysan- 

 themum in size of flowers. Extremely floriferous. 



Finest Mixed— Pkt. 6c; K oz. 75c; oz. $2.50. 

 Pure White, Clear Carmine, Lilac bordered White. Light 

 Blue, Bright Rose— Each, Pkt. 8c; % oz. $1.00; oz. $3.00. 



Buckbee's Superb Mixed— The choicest and most varied strains of 

 Asters ever offered. Pkt. 5c; X oz. 50c; oz. SI. 50. 



Fine Mixed— A splendid collection of leading types of this wonderful 

 flower in choice mixture. Pkt. 3c; \ oz. 20c; oz. 60c 



From Wm. Ott, Hinckley, 111.: "Was very much pleased with the seedl 

 got from you last year. We trust to have as good success this season." 



THE BEST SWEET PEAS SEE PAGES 92 AND 93, 



