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H. W. BUCKBEE, EOCKFOED. ILLINOIS. 



the best Sweet Peas3# 



CULTURE 



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Hundreds of varieties of Sweet Peas are offered. We have tested them all on our Rockford Seed Farms. A grreat many of the older sorts have been 

 superseded by newer ones, which are much better in every way. while in some instances the older and standard varieties stand to-day without a rival. On 

 pages i)2 and 93 you will find listed at very reasonable prices tlie cream of the Best Sweet Peas in their respective classes. All free 

 flowering. 



Sweet Peas do best in a moderately rich soil, which has been made so by repeated manurings rather than by a single heavy 

 application. The use of fresh manure, or even a large quantity of well rotted manure, tends to produce coarse vines and 

 smaller, weaker-colored flowers. Work the soil thoroughly as early in the spring as it can be done without making it sticky and hard; then make a 

 trench about eight inches wide at the bottom, the sides sloping to the surface, and sow the seed in double rows six inches apart, dropping in each row 

 from six to twenty-four seeds to the foot, according as size or quantity of bloom is most desirable; thin sowings will give the largest flowers, and thick 

 sowings will give the most of them. Cover with one or two inches of soil and see that the ends of the partially filled trenches are open, so that no water 

 can stand in them. After the plants are about rive inches- high, fill up the trench; this is a very essential thing to do, for this method secures deep 

 rooting, necessary to long-continued blooming, without danger of losing the seed from too deep planting. As fast as the flowers come into full bloom 



they should be cut. for if the seed-pods are allowed to form, the plants will soon stop flowering. 



BUCKBEE'S NEW DWARF YELLOW SWEET PEA. 

 A Wonderful Everblooming- Variety. 



This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful, interesting and easily grown plants in exist- 

 ence; low growing, profusely branching plant, every branch ending in racemes 6 to 10 inches 

 long, of beautiful, large Sweet Pea-like flowers. These flowers are of a thick substance, fragrant 

 and of a golden yellow color (except the keel in the center, which looks like brown velvet « and are 

 followed by clusters of short, smooth pods. I can recommend this most magnificent variety, 

 knowing that it will give purchasers the greatest satisfaction. It blooms the first year from seed, 

 and in the garden may be treated as an annual. This is certainly one of the finest novelties ever 

 introduced. A plant in bloom reminds one of a shower of gold. * Pkt. 5c 



PERENNIAL OR EVERLASTING PEA. -Lathyrus.i 



They do not have the delicious fragrance of the Sweet Peas, but they are equally beautiful. 

 They are perfectly hardy and live year after year, bearing magnificent clusters of flowers and 

 blooming in the spring. Pkt. 5c. 



SWEET PEAS IN MIXTURES. 



One of the most satisfactory ways of growing Sweet Peas is in a mixed row. The mixtures we 

 offer are not made up of inferior or cheap stocks, but are of the very best qualities, and are well 

 proportioned so as to give a pleasing variety of bloom. 



BUCKBEE'S GIXT EDGE BOXED—CI will pay $100 for 1 ounce of seed that will produce 

 a better or more carefully blended mixture.) Contains in splendid mixture the magnificent 

 sorts here offered as well as many new hybrids. Pkt. 5c. : oz. 10c; % lb. 30c. : lb. SI. 00. 



ECKFOKD'S CHOICEST 3IIXED— Including, in splendid mixture, the cream of Mr. Eckford's 



sorts. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; X lb. 15c; lb. 40c 

 ALE, COLORS 3IIXED— Sure to please. Pkt. 2c; oz. 5c; X lb. 12c; lb. 35c 



Sweet Peas— RED, WHITE and BLUE— Special Mixture. 



This is a special mixture composed of equal parts of Rongfh Rider ' the best red », 3Iont Blanc 

 i the best white i and Xavy Blue (the best blue). The most superior mixture ever offered to the public. 

 Largre pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c; }-i lb. 20c.; lb. 75c 



WHITE HOUSE MIXTURE. 



To awaken new interest in Sweet Pea culture, and to give all an opportunity of having a splendid 

 ot of these favorite flowers at small cost, I have prepared this special mixture. While it is cheap in 

 price, you will find that it will compare most favorably with the mixtures which other firms offer at 

 three to five times its price. X lb. 8c; lb. 38c. 



BLUES AXD PCRPLES-Choicest Mixed— Pkt. 3c; oz. Cc; X lb. 18c; lb. 50c 

 PINKS AND REDS-Choieest Mixed-Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; Kib. 18c; lb. 50c 

 WHITES— Choicest Mixed— Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; X lb. 18c; lb. 50c. 



NEW DOUBLE SWEET PEAS. 



A pleasing development of this popular sort. It has been a difficult task by hybridization and selec- 

 tion to change the habit of the Sweet Pea to the double form, and much remains to be done; but each 

 year finds us nearer. The seed I offer is saved from the best plants; fullv one-third will produce double 

 flowers. Pkt. 4c: oz. 10c; X lb. 30c; lb. SI. 00. 



NEW CUPID SWEET PEAS. 



YS hen the Cupid Sweet Pea was introduced, it seemed to most people that its distinct habits had so 

 delighted its propagators that they had exaggerated its value, but continued trial demonstrates that in 

 those localities where the conditions of soil and climate are favorable for its best development it is even 

 more valuable than was claimed. For growing in pots, for edgings and beddings the Dwarf Cupid Sweet 

 Peas are a valuable addition to our flowering plants. 



COCXTESS OF RADNOR CCPFD— Flower of immense size 

 and borne in great profusion. Color of flowers a delicate lavender. 

 Large pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c: X lb. 18c. 

 BOREATTON CXPED— Flowers of good size, fine, bold form 

 and rich dark coloring, running from mauve to purple. Pkt. 

 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c: X lb. 18c 

 DIKE OF EDFXBCRGH— Small size and old style ^form; 

 standard salmon red; wings deep rose. Pkt. 4c.: oz. 7c; 2 

 oz. 12c; U lb. 18c 9 

 FIREFLY CCPID— Flowers of good size and intense glowing 

 scarlet. Standard large and erect. Pkt. 4c: oz. 7c: 2 oz. 

 12c; 3-i rib. 18c. 

 PRIMROSE CUPLD— Flowers are self colored in a rich prim- 

 rose or creamy tint. Standard is short, broad and stiff. Pkt. 

 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; X lb. 18c 

 BLANCHE FERRY PIXK CUPID— The Best Pink )— Stand- 

 ard good size, fine form and bright pink: wings large, rounded 

 and nearly white. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; X lb- 18c 

 ALICE ECKFORD CCPID— The blooms are borne in close 

 clusters of three on stiff stems, displaying most attractively the 

 charming blended coloring. The standards are a rich creamy 

 white, suffused or blended with delicate shading of soft flesh 

 pink; the wings are silvery white with a faint pink flush in the 

 central portion. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c. ; 2 oz. 12c; X lb. 18c 

 BEAFTY CCPID— An exceedingly large and perfectly formed 

 flower of a beautiful rose color shaded with carmine. A very free 

 bloomer. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c: 2 oz. 12c: X lb. 18c. 

 "WHITE CCPID— The flowers of this variety are large, clear 

 white and of fine form. Pkt. 4c: oz. 7c: 2 oz. 12c.; }i 

 lb. 18c. 



CCPIDS— i Finest Mixed*— We have this year prepared a par- 

 ticularly fine mixture of Cupid Sweet Peas, embracing the best 

 known named varieties as well as many new hybrids— the result 

 will be pleasing and gratifving to all who try them. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; 2 oz. 18c; X lb- 30c: lb. Sl-OO. 



DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE WORLD'S FAIR LAWN GRASS IN YOUR ORDER. SEE PAGE 63. 



