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BUYING 



BUCKBEE' S 

 SEEDS 



BY MAIL 



DIRECT FROM 

 THE GROWER TO 

 THE PLANTER 



BUCKBEE'S 



ROCKFORD 

 SEED FARMS 

 ARE 



ACKNOWLEDGED 

 THE LARGEST 

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MOST COMPLETE 

 IN THE LAND 



I GUARANTEE THAT ALL GOODS SOLD BY ME SHAL 

 REACH THE CUSTOMERS IN GOOD CONDITION jt 



How to Order 



EVERY ORDER— However large or small, is carefully filled, and, as a rule, forwarded with dispatch 

 reaches my office. I take much pride in promptness and accuracy in lillini; ordt rs. 



Please be careful to sign plainly your name, postoffice, county and state 01MI 

 order that you send. Cash should accompany the order. Money can ul 

 safely, either by postoffice order, bank draft, express order, or the cash by registered letter. Postage stamjj 

 accepted the same as cash for small amounts. 



On orders over $1.00 the cost of remitting by any of these methods may be selected in extra seeds free. Wei 

 responsible for the safe receipt of remittances by any of the above methods, excepting postage stamps. 

 Please write each item of your order on a separate line, and carry out the correct prices. 

 Also, please keep a copy of your order, with which to check off the goods when received, to be sure th: < 

 receive just what you order. 



We seldom make, mistakes, but when we do, want to be notified immediately, so that they can be corrected: ft 

 CORKESPOXDENCE-flave endeavored to make everything as plain as possible in this catalogue, but in 

 case further information 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. 



PLEASE ORDER EARLY — It would be a great accommodation to us if more of our customers woul 

 order their seeds during January and February, before the rush of our busy season. If, however, you shou' a 

 postpone ordering even until the seeds are actually needed, you can rely upon getting them promptly. 



LOW SHIPPING RATES — Owing to the large volume of business which we annually give to the transp. , 

 tation companies, said companies have made very reasonable shipping rates to all points, and I cannot too stron L ■ 4 

 urge you to order early and have your seeds shipped by freight, thus saving shipping charge*, and avoiding, a * 

 does, the heavy rush in the seed business, which occurs during the months of March and April. Remember that 

 freight charges on 100 lbs. amount to but little more than if the shipment weighs but 10 lbs. to 50 or 75 lbs. In 

 instances we shall try to save you shipping charges— sending your goods by express or freight, whichever is t 

 cheapest for you. 



I PREPAY SHIPPING CHARGES on all goods except when selected from the wholesale pages, or o 

 Beans, Corn, Peas and field seeds by one-eighth bushel, one-fourth bushel, one-half bushel and bushel; or in cas 

 where especially noted. In such instances I reserve the privilege of enclosing in the bags or packages such sir "J 

 packets as may be ordered, as it does not increase the transportation charges, and in consideration of this I 

 add enough extras to fully repay customers for this kindness. 



PREPAID RAILROAD STATIONS— Many of my customers live on prepaid railroad static 

 near stations where there are no railroad agents. In such cases please be sure to give definite shipping instru .■ 

 as to where you wish your goods shipped, so as to avoid any chance for delay; otherwise we will ship the good^ 

 nearest station given in our shipping guide to this Prepaid Station, as I never prepay freight charges. 



QUANTITY OF SEED IN A PACKET- Customers will please notice that I state the number t 

 a packet of the leading varieties of vegetable and flower seeds. Full count guaranteed- No less quant/ 

 packet can be sold. In comparing my prices with those of other seedsmen, you will readily see how ret 

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



MY WHOLESALE CATALOGUE for Market Gardeners, Florists, Farmers' Clubs and Age _ 

 mailed FREE on application to all who are entitled to receive it. 



PLANT SHIPMENTS — I always recommend having plants sent by express, when there is an ex 

 near, as we can usually send somewhat larger plants, and do not have to wash the soil off the roots (as is the j 

 6ent by mail). We always try to add enough extra plants of our own selection to help pay charges. We a .. ana sel 

 express orders in light, strong baskets or boxes ( which we furnish free). Plants packed in this manner ,r *^? ate 

 nicely for a great distance, and keep for a week or ten days in a fresh condition Please remember P above 

 chasers must in all cases pay charges on all express plant orders. Unless otherwise instruct* t. 22c; 

 ship two-year-old Rose plants, Hydrangeas and all other large plants, except where noted, by express at 3 

 pense. as they are in most instances too heavy to go by mail. When plants are ordered by mail I prepay post a t 

 ering the plants free of all expense to any postoffice in the United States. By care in packing, strong, we *Uat 

 plants can be sent safely by mail and will arrive in good condition for growing at any postoffice in the Unite ]^ n ^ 

 Kindly write your list of plants all together (not mixed up with the seeds) so as to prevent any mistake u 3 ' 

 part of our clerks in copying the order. QnlT a short time ag 1 



A Few Words About Reliable Seeds £; n i£ d ^ 



nent customer of ours for more than twenty years, stated. "I believe that the great success which Buckbee's Setdi 

 attained has been due to the firm and honest foundation upon which your firm started — never to send out see. 

 they had been thoroughly tested." It has often times been said that "besides pood seeds, good gardeners are ne 

 in producing a satisfactory crop." We all know how true this is. Seeds of the best quality sometimes fail t. 

 improper treatment by sowing the seed too deep or too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil. Some will germinate i — 

 at a certain temperature, while others, if sown under the same conditions, are apt to decay. The young plan j[ 

 liable to various accidents, cold or dry air may check their growth or destroy them. Insects above and below the c [ 

 may attack them and a great many other contingencies may arise to prevent the best seeds from giving satisfn 1 

 and for all these reasons we cannot, of course, guarantee or be responsible for a crop, as success is dependent ^ 

 natural causes, which are beyond human control. 



FROM GOOD SEEDS only can good crops be grown: nothing should induce you to risk planting so-, _ 

 "Cheap Seeds." We always give value received in Fresh, High-Grade. Tested. Reliuble Seeds. 



FREE GIFTS. This year I will distribute one million packets of new and valuable novelty seeds 

 vegetable and flower, among my customers. Everyone ordering will receive something, regardless of the size of ( 

 The larger the order the more Free Gifts will be added. 



SPECIAL OFFERS abound throughout this catalogue. Especially on pages 3. i, 5, 6, 7, will be 

 choice collections at low prices. Don't fail to include them in your orders. 



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Rockford Seed Farms 

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Rockford, Illinois, U. f 



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