Buckbee's Selected Water Melon Seed. 



One ounce for thirty hills; two to four pounds in hills for an acre. 



Melon growing for seed purposes only Is a leading specialty of my establishment. IV\y seed is saved from the choicest specimens. Hur-'-'-eds ot 

 thousands of pounds have been furnished my customers to their entire satisfaction, without a single complaint, for the sim^w 

 reason it has never been my practice to market all the best melons and save all the culls for seed purposes. 

 • Seeds from the best melons only are none too good for my customers. 



fITI TIIDP '^'"^ essential t hi is to get good, strong vines curly in tlie sciuson, wliicli may be scciirej by forming large well drained hills of 

 ^ IvCr* earth, about eight feet apart, made very rich with a:i abundauoe of well-rotted manure, which should be thoroughly mixed with 



the soil, for if left in u mass it will lead to ttie plants burning out under the hot sun and thus to the failure of the crop. In these liills plant the seed as 

 soon as the ground is warm and dry, and carefully protect the young plants from insects, and hasten their growth by the use of liquid manure. 



KLECKLEY SWEETS— First introduced and offered by me in 1S95, 

 in which year I purchased the entire crop of seed from Mr. W. 

 A. Kleckley, of Alabama, the noted melon grower. During that 

 season 1 sent out several thousand packets of seed for trial. The 

 reports I'eceived from every section, as vi'ell as our own trials, 

 proved it to be a surpassingly fine new melon, and in 1896 offered 

 it on page 36 of my catalogue. Without question it is one of the 

 sweetest flavored of all melons. Oblong in shape; skin dark 

 gi-een ; flesh bright-red, solid and luscious. Valuable alike for 

 market or family purposes. The first original seed can be had 

 from noother seedsman. Beware of imitations. Proofs substan- 

 tiating my claims freelv furnished if desired. Pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, }i 

 lb. 2r,c, )i lb. 40c, lb. ~5c. 



SWEET HEART— An entirely new and distinct Water Melon, which 

 is early, large, handsome, heavy, good shipper, longkeeper, bright 

 color and of best quality. Carloads of Sweet Hearts were sold 

 at fancy prices when no other was saleable. Vines vigorous and 

 productive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit, large, oval, heavy, 

 uniformly mottled light and dark green ; rind thin but firm ; flesh 

 bright red, firm, solid, very sweet and tender. A good keeper. 

 Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, 14 lb. ISe, y.'Vo. 30c, lb. 50c. 



MAULE'S WONDERFUL SUGAR MELON— Called by some firms Mc- 

 Iver's Sugar. Excellent new variety. In fact it has already be- 

 come so popular that it is grown in some localities to the exclus- 

 ion of most other sorts. Of large size, melons of forty to sixty 

 pounds being of average occurrence. Flesh red and deliciously 

 sugary. Very prolific, does well in any weather. Fine keeper. 

 Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, }4 lb. 18c, >.< lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



CO LE'S EARLY— The finest melon ever offered for the amateur and 

 for the home market. Being somewhat brittle, will not do for 

 shipping purposes. Very early and will mature in every state. 

 Very hardy, vigorous and a sure cropper. Flesh sweet and deli- 

 cate in texture, of a deep red color. The rind is thin and the 

 quality of the flesh is sustained clear to the rind. Melons med- 

 ium size, nearly round in shape; rind green, striped with lighter 

 shades. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, % lb, 18c, lb, 30c, lb. 50c. 



FORDHOOK EARLY — As shown in the illustration engraved from 

 a photograph, the form is nearly round. The average weight of 

 the melons are 35 pounds each, a size rarely attained by any 

 other extra early melon under favorable conditions. The rind is 

 tough, making it a valuable variety for shipping. The outer 

 color is a uniform medium green. Flesh is bright red and very 

 sweet. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, }^lb. 18c, X lb- 30c, lb. 50c. 



NABOB — A very large, solid and heavy melon of splendid keeping 

 qualities. Slightly oblong in shape, with a little depression at 

 the bloom end or eye. Color dark green, peculiarly mottled with 

 light-green spots, which might suggest irregular carving. 

 Weight thirty to fifty pounds; flesh deep scarlet and sweet and 

 luscious. Medium early and of magnificent keeping qualities, 

 remaining in an edible condition for an unusually long time. An 

 excellent shipper and very attractive as a market melon. This 

 variety has certainly more than ordinary worth. Be sure and 

 give it a trial. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, ^4 lb. 18c, H lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



BLACK DIAMOND — Originated in the famous Water Melon district 

 of Indiana, near the home of "Sweet Hearfand "Hoosier Kling," 

 and has had five years careful selection and improvement, Pkt. 

 4c, oz. 7c, 4 lb. 18c, K lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



RUBY GOLD— (See Cut) A fine new variety. The figures 1, 2 

 and 3 indicate respectively white, outer rind, yellow and red 

 flesh. Its beauty and quality are unexcelled, of exceptionally 

 large size, often weighing forty to fifty pounds. The flesh is al- 

 ways sweet, tender and melting. Ripens close to the rind. 

 Don't fail to try it. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, ^4 lb. 15c, K lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



HUNGARIAN HONEY— (See Cut) This fine new variety is very ap- 

 propriately so called, as it is surpassingly sweet and luscious; of 

 a very rich honey flavor, richer and sweeter to the taste than 

 any other Water Melon. The flesh is of an intensely red color 

 and absolutely stringless, completely melting in the mouth, and 

 of the same beautiful red color up to within one-fourth of an inch 

 or less of the outer skin. The melons ripen early and the vines 

 are healthy and very productive. You should try it. Pkt. 4c,oz. 

 7c, 4 lb. 18c, }4 lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



GREEN AND GOLD— (See Cut) The largest early variety Very 

 productive and of delicious flavor; rind very thin, being only 

 three-eighth to one-half inch in thickness. Independent of its 

 delicious flavor, its rich, golden-yellow color will make it most 

 desirable as an ornament for the table, especially if its golden 



slices are arranged in contrast with the crimson of other sorts. 

 This is undoubtedly the variety you are looking for, and you will 

 make no mistake in ordering my Selected Seed. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 

 4 lb. loc, i< lb. 25c, lb 40. 



SEMINOLE — One of the most popular varieties grown. Extra 

 early, vei-y productive, extra large and of splendid flavor. The 

 seed will often produce gray and green melons on one vine, but 

 the number of the former predominates. It is undoubtedly one 

 of the very best melons ever introduced. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 4 lb. 

 15c, }i lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



DUKE JONES — One of the most productive and largest of melons. 

 A melon of fine appearance, large, round, solid meat, and of fine 

 fiavor and a heavy yielder and early. It is a very good shipper, 

 and suitable for the home garden. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, ^ lb. 18c, }4 

 lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



THE BOSS — An extra early variety of medium size. Dark green 

 outside, oblong shape, heavy for the size; flesh is solid, red and 

 sugai'y, unsurpassed in quality and productiveness. One of the 

 very best for market and family purposes. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, % lb. 

 15c, }4 lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



NEW DIXIE — Grand new acquisition, possessing the rich luscious 

 flavor of the old "Mountain Sweet", combined with the excellent 

 shipping qualities of ''Kolb's Gem." Theskin is of a dark green 

 color and beautifully striped. The flesh is of a bright scarlet, 

 very sweet, tender and juicy, sells readily on all markets, bring- 

 ing the highest price. It is a great favorite, being strong and 

 firm in growth, with the valuable quality of rooting at almost 

 every joint, thereby increasing the bearing of the vines which, 

 as every melon grower will recognize, is of great importance to 

 the maturing crop. Carefully selected stock. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6e, 

 lb. 15c, }4 lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



PHINNEY'S EXTRA EARLY— A well established, standard variety 

 of western origin and well acclimated. It is sweet, of good size 

 and very productive. Its market qualities are the very best ; 

 flesh is red, sweet and luscious. It will please you for all pur- 

 poses. Include it in your order. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, lb. 15c, ]4 lb. 

 2.5c, lb. 40c. . ' 



JONE'S TRUE JUMBO— (See Cut) This grand new variety origin- 

 ated with Mr. Jones, of Georgia, and its claims are "The Best 

 Water Melon in the World." The color of the skin is solid 

 green, and the flesh is a very bright red, particularly sweet, 

 juicy and melting. It grows to a large size, frequently attaining 

 the weight of eighty pounds. In shape it resembles Kolb's Gem, 

 and like that variety is one of the best shipping sorts. Invalua- 

 ble for family and market uses. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, }^ lb. 18c, lb. 

 30c, lb. 50c. • 



BUCKBEE'S ICE CREAM, or PEERLESS— The great favorite and 

 standard variety. Superior in every respect. Uas beautiful 

 crimson core, which is always fine grained and cannot be sur- 

 passed in flavor. Very prolific, magnificent grower. Is one of 

 the best for market and home purposes. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, V lb. 

 15c, lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



BUCKBEE S PERFECTED KOLB'S GEM— For years I have been 

 working to secure the one main feature which was lacking in the 

 original Kolb's Gem — quality. At last success has rewarded 

 my efforts, and I take pleasure in offering for the first time this 

 " Perfected variety." Vines of medium size but remarkably 

 vigorous and healthy. Leaves of medium size, deeply cut with a 

 peculiar frilled edge. Fruit of the largest size, round or slightly 

 oval, marked with irregular mottled stripes of dark and light 

 green, while the under side is of a creamy -yellow color, sugges- 

 tive always of the most superior quality. Outer rind or shell 

 exceedingly hard and firm, making it a'good sort for shipping 

 long distances. Flesh bright red, solid, sweet, tender and melt- 

 ing. I control the entire supply of seed of this variety. Pkt. 4c, 

 oz. 7c, % lb. 18c, X lb. 30c, lb. 60c. 



HOOSIER KING — A melon with exceptional qualities. The melons 

 grow oblong and are of an even diameter through their entire 

 length. The flesh is brilliant red, very solid, sweet and luscious. 

 The skin is striped light and dark green; the rind is very thin, 

 but exceedingly hard, which renders it a valuable shipping sort, 

 as well as a desirable variety for family and market purposes. 

 Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, U lb. 18c, lb. 80c, lb. 60c. 



GIRARDEAU'S FAVORITE— One of the very largest and best in cul- 

 tivation. It attains an enormous size. The flesh is of a beauti- 

 ful clear crimson, extending clear up to the rind, which is hard, 

 thin and beautifully mottled light and dark green. Pkt. 4c, oz. 

 7c, }4 lb. 18c, H lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



1 csn also supply the following well known varieties of Water Melons of established merit, which are too well known to require extended descrip- 

 tion, at the uniform price of packet 3c, ounce 6c, quarter pound 12c, half pound 20c, pound 35c. 

 BLACK SPANISH DELAWARE MOUNTAIN SWEET COLORADO PRESERVING CUBAN QUEEN 



FOUNTAIN SPROUT SCALY BARK FLORIDA FAVORITE MAMMOTH IRON CLAD KENTUCKY WONDER 



GRAY MONARCH, or MAMMOTH WHITE ICING GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE, or GYPSY CITRON ROUND WHITE ICING 



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