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H. W. BUCKBEE. ROCKFORD, IXXTNOIS. 



NEW HARDY P^EONIES T^.a^Y PAttyJY 



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rpHE P-rEONIES are among the showiest and most use- 

 ful of all hardy plants. They succeed well in almost 

 any situation, but flowers will be brighter and finer if 

 planted in deep, rich loam, well manured. The flowers 

 — * are of immense size, perfectly double and richly colored. 

 7 ) Are gorgeous when planted alone on the lawn, attracting 

 juZT*^ attention from everyone. 



Aagisj: VENUS —An elegant double white of the purest color. 

 Vj&i Of immense size and queenly in its splendor. 25c. each. 

 ' fit/ /ADA — A delicate soft pink of exquisite shade and 

 i^r-, — . great beauty. Free bloomer of excellent merit. 25c. 

 J'jp each. 



CHIEFTAIN— The finest red variety, being a deep, 

 rich red. of rare beauty, the favorite color of Our Grand- 

 mothers, and very beautiful. Nothing can take its place. 

 25c. each. 



SPECIAL OFFER. 



The Set of 3 Pseonies Prepaid by 

 Mail Only 50c 



ORCHID CATTLE YA MOSSIi. 



ORCHID CATTLEYA MOSSLE 



rnHESE grand, celebrated, beautiful air plants will thrive 

 and grow everywhere, and are of easy culture, requiring 

 a shady place and a considerable supply of water. I have the 

 finest collection of Orchids west of Rochester, and consider 

 this one of the finest in every respect. Flowers are large, of ex- 

 quisite shape and the most beautiful colors, and sell readily at 

 $1.00 per bloom. Buyers or admirers of thisrare and beautiful 

 plant will be well repaid by visiting my establishment from 

 March to June, when one whole house, devoted to these ex- 

 quisite beauties, is in ful 1 bloom, showing a magnificent sight. 

 Fine plants from SI. 00 to 810.00 each. 



DIELYTRA, 



Or New Bleeding 

 Heart. 



Q N E of the best herbaceous 

 plants in cultivation, and 

 one of the very first to flower in 

 the spring. An old favorite, bear- 

 ing long chains of graceful heart- 

 shaped pink flowers. Special 

 price. 15c. each. 



> DIELYTRA OR NEW 8LEED/NS H tARl 



Luxonne- Of French origin; flowers 

 single, large as a silver dollar; colorsof t, 

 rich violet purple; stems 9 to 12 inch*»a/ 

 long. 10c. each. 



Lady Hume Campbel 1— The 11 

 choicest of all the new double Violets. 

 The flowers are of a beautiful azure blue, 

 and delicately pretty in form, of rare fra- 

 grance. Good, strongplants. 10c. each. 



SPECIAL OFFER. 



Any three for 25c. or one each of the 

 above seven beautiful Violets only 

 50 cents. 



THE LOVELY VIOLET 



PERFECT GEMS OF SWEETNESS. 

 NO OTHER FLOWER CAN TAKE THEIR PLACE. 



rpHE CALIFORNIA- The greatest acquisition to the Violet family can America claim 

 •** splendid variety. We are indebted to Professor Emory E. Smith, of California, for the introductionot 

 this grandest of all Violets. By our extensive trials of "California" the past season we have proved it to 

 be vigorous and absolutely free from disease; flowers single, of immense size, suffi- 

 ciently large to more than cover a silver dollar. Its color is clear violet purple and 

 will not fade. The fragrance is delightful. The flowers are borne on strong steins 12 

 to 16 inches inches in length, and from 300 to 500 flowers may be picked from a single 

 plant in one season. Finely grown plants 10c. each. 



Princess of Wales — Largest and most fragrant of single Violets; color deep 

 violet purple; strong grower and free bloomer. lOc. each. 



Improved Marie Louise— Surely one of the very finest double blue Violets 

 grown. Color deep violet blue, very fragrant and a continual bloomer. It is of extremely 

 easy growth. Be sure to include one or more of these charming plants in your order. 

 10c. each. 



Admiral Avellan — A French variety with distinct reddish flowers, which are 

 freely produced, of large size and fragrant. 10c. each. 



The Bride— A grand pure white variety. Flowers are double and immense in 

 size, extra early and deliciously fragrant. A free bloomer, and will astonish all by its 

 delightful beauty. 10 c. each. 



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