I wish to personally thank each and 

 every customer for past orders and many kind 

 words, and I trust that my new book for 1899 

 will command your careful attention. The new crop of seeds which 

 I now offer is superior in every respect, and it will be greatly to your advantage 

 to place your orders early. 

 The fact that many of my customers have been dealing with me for the past twenty-three 

 years, proves beyond doubt that my stock is strictly first-class, and my manner of dealing hon- 

 orable and satisfactory in every respect. Is this not a grand record? 



From the thousands of kind expressions which are yearly received from my customers I 

 am led to believe that my efforts in producing the Best Seeds that Grow are appreciated, and 

 I shall always strive to maintain the High Standard for which Buckbee's Seeds are justly cele- 

 brated throughout the World. 



I want your business, good will and friendship, and will try to make every order a profit- 

 able and paying investment to you. I know what is right, endeavor to do what is right, and 

 will treat you just the same as I would expect you to treat me, were you the grower and I the 

 buyer. 



I invite you one and all to visit my establishments which are open for inspection at all 

 times. I Ask a Personal Favor of You. Endeavor to send me at least one new custom- 

 er's order with your own this year, and I will see that you are well paid for your trouble. My 

 motto is: "The Best at Lowest Possible Prices." Again thanking you for past favors and so- 

 liciting a continuance of same, 1 am, Yours for Success, H. W. BUCKBEE. 



RARE PREMIUMS 



In addition to tlie low prices and special offers which abound throughout my 

 Seed and Plant Guide for 1899, besides the several hundred thousands of nov- 

 elty presents which lannualiy distribute with all orders amounting- to twenty- 



five cents or more, I have decided to OFFER THIS SPECIAL INDUCEiVlENT 



TO BUILD NEW BUSINESS: 



"WITH AIT ^FF^ 0'RT1FT^^ amountingr to One Dollar you may select one of the following Fare Seed Prem- 

 yDM^M^MJ v^AVJ-f i^ixo j„^s which are put up in liberal packages— the only reason that I do not offer 

 them iu a catalogue way this season is due to the scarcity of seed. 



BEET, Earliest of All— The greatest of all new varieties. 



CABBAGE, Perfection — The finest of aU main crop varieties. 



-The original stock seed cost $100.00 



( Thiy are, really worth more than 25 cents a Pkt.) 

 NASTURTIUM, Cuban Gems — A splendid class direct 

 from Cuba. 



MIGN0NF:TTE, California Giants— The surprise of all 

 novelties. 



PHLOX, International Mixture— The best yet blended. 



VERBENA, Red, White and Blue Mixture— The grand- 

 est of all. 



CUCUMBER, Alaska- 



per oz. 



LiETTirCE, Satisfaction- Thefinest variety yet introduced. 

 T03IAT0, Freedom— The most superior of all red varieties. 

 PANSY, Phi I lipineMixture-A surprise to all pansy fanciers. 



Any one of the above with an order for .?! : any two for .$2 ; any three for ; any four for §4 ; any five for $5 ; any six for S6 ; any 

 seven for $7: or the entire ten varieties with an order for seed to the amount of $8.00 or more, 



WITH ATT PT ANT ORFIFI^^ Amounting to >;L0U you may select any ono of the following rare plaut prem- 

 * J-i-txx'^ X v^AVi^j^AVO jjnis: Any two plants with a plant order for S2; any three for $3 ; the four 



with a plant order for .S4 cr more. 



NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM. Frank Hardy— Beautiful 

 white incurved in curls giving it a plume-like appearance. 

 1st class certificate awarded. 



NEW CARNATION. Pasadena— Always in bloom , color a 

 beautiful changeable pink. 



NEW ROSE, M. St. Reyo— Beautiful pinls: Tea Rose re- 

 cently imported from France; wonderful free bloomer. 



NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM, Yukon— Large handsome 

 yellow of wonderful size, flowers measure 12 inches 

 across. 



Oliantitv nf ^f*Pf^ in fl T-^nplrP't Customers win please note my New Departure in stating the Number of Seeds in 

 ua.MJ.vivj i»t 111 tl X av^iv^i. apacketof the leading vegetable and flower seeds. Full count guaranteed. 



No less quantity than a jiacket can bo sold. In comparing mv prices with those of other seedsmen, you will readily see how reason- 

 able my prices are for liberally filled packets of the best seeds that grow. 



/""QI-j'ocrxQri H gri I have endeavored to make everything as plain as possible in this Catalogue, but incase f urther in- 



■*■ ^* formation is desired, make your wants known in as few words as possible, and on a sheet of paper 



separate from your order, giving your complete address and enclosing stamp for reply. 



Free CiiftS This year I will distribute One Million Packages of Seeds for trial. Everybody will get something, even if 

 ■■■ * VX11.VO, their order amounts to only twenty -five cents. The larger the order the more extras will be added. 



If you receive two copies of this Book Please hand one to a friend who buys Seeds and Plants. 



H.W. BUCKBEE, Rockford, In., U. S. A. 



ROCKFORD SEED FARMS. 

 FOREST CITY GREEN HOUSES 



