H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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THE NEW HARDY JAPANE8E SNOWBALL. 



The New Hardy 



JAPANESE SNOWBALL. 



A Sight to Behold. 

 Grand Beyond Description. 



THIS Japanese variety of the old-fashioned Snowball is one 

 of the most valuable of all hardy shrubs. It forms an 

 erect, compact plant 6 to 8 feet in height, blooms in June 

 and for a long time the plants are filled with hundreds of 

 big snowy balls that glisten with ethereal whiteness like 

 gems in the sunlight. One of the grandest and most strik- 

 ing of all hardy decorative plants. Well worth 50c; my 

 price Is 15c. each. 



Larger plants 25c. to 35c. each, shipped by express at 

 buyer's expense. 



New Lemon Verbena. 



A UNIVERSAL favorite and 

 invaluable for its fragrant 

 leaves, so graceful when mixed 

 with bouquets. They will re- 

 tain their fragrance for years 

 when dried. As a plant for the 

 garden or for pots it is equally 

 valuable, its fine sprays of 

 foliage, with its delicious fra- 

 grance, making it always de- 

 sirable for bouquets, etc. They 

 flower profusely, and eacL 

 plant in good, rich soil will 

 cover a space of 3 to 4 feet 

 in diameter, producing, if the 

 blooms are removed as soon, ag 

 they begin to fade, a mass of 

 bloom continually. This plant 

 is well known and is very easy 

 to grow. Admired by all foi 

 its- unrivaled splendor and 

 brilliant beauty. A plant that 

 is necessary to every collec- 

 tion. You should include it in 

 your order. Strong and 

 healthy plants only 10c. each. 



THE NAPOLEON CLIMBER. 



THE greatest novelty among climbers. Most certainly will this greatest of all members of the Cinnamon Vine family reach a 

 summit of popularity that will overshadow its rivals. This charming climber has a history that is really interesting. 

 When Napoleon Bonaparte was in the height of his reign, all nations bowed to his conquering power. Many sec* fi'm costly 

 presents and souvenirs almost without end. Among the latter, a province of China sent a bulb of this valuable climber, which 



was highly cherished by Napoleon, and the original may be 

 seen growing at Versailles by all who may chance to visit the 

 favorite residence of the great French Emperor. 



The plants are very nice for sill ornaments, or any out- 

 door purpose, where a climbing vine can be used to good 

 advantage. They are perfectly hardy, the stem dying down 

 every autumn, but will grow again early in the spring, and so 

 rapidly as to completely cover any trellis or arbor very early 

 in the season. The vines often run 25 feet or more, and when 

 trained over and above a door or window make an ornament 

 much admired, while its many clusters of delicate white 

 flowers send out an amount of fragrance that is truly wonder- 

 ful, and the aroma to a great degree resembles cinnamon, 

 which, to say the least, is very pleasing. The cordate foliage 

 is exceedingly pretty, being of a glossy green hue. The Na- 

 poleon climber, though easily grown, will fully reward any 

 extra attention given it. Soil should be very light and rich, 

 and the plant mulched thoroughly every fall. Fine roots, that 

 will bloom this year, grown from stock secured from "original" 

 | at Versailles. 10c. each. Extra large roots, 20c. each. 



CYCLAMEN, 



New Gianl 

 Flowered, 



(PERSIAN VIOLET.) 



Most beautiful 

 of all pot plants, 

 giving the richest 

 profusion of ele- 

 gant flowers; foli- 

 age, decidedly 

 p handsome, being: 

 k$ variegated with 

 $f different shades 

 * of green, helping 

 to show off the 

 richly - colored 

 flowers. In fact, 

 a plant in bloo: 

 resembles a tas 

 tily arranged vas 

 of flowers a n 



4%»||| beautiful foliage.; 

 Price of choice 

 bulbs 15c. each or 



2 for 25c. NEW GIANT-FLOWERED CYCLAMEN. 



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