BUCKBEE'S SELECTED WATER MELON SEED. 



I make a Specialty of Growing Water Melons for the Seed only. 

 You will find my Stock far Superior to any Offered. 



Cioruuin, Waufcr-Melone. Frencli, .17. /.<,i, ,( ,,,iu. tii),nii.-,ii, .SiUKiin. Swedish, Vutlon Mt ioti. 

 One ounce for 30 hills; 2 to 4 pouuds in liills for an acre. 

 Water Melons require a rich tlioniih ralhcr sauJy soil for best development, and thrive best iu warm i^titiul js, grow- 

 ing: best in the soutlR'ni and western stales, alUioUK-li in warm, sandy soils in tho north, line crops ;.ro often 

 Itivalo exactly like .Musk Melons, except that the hills should be just double ihe distance apart, namely cij-'bt and ten 

 V Water .Melonseed is selected with the fxreatest care and can be dep'>nded upon. TJOA'T FAIL TO CIWW PATCH 

 Kli .\lt:LOXS THIS I'K.IK, i'Ofi IT SVKt^LV ^VlLL I'UOVB A lilQ IWYlNd INVESTMUNT VOii YOU. 



•'s Monte Crisfo— (Seo paintinjr from naiureon front 

 !Ms:e of this Catalogue.) The Best Melon ever In- 

 iu-eil. So say thousands of the leading growers and 

 . U.n fanciei-s throughout the eouniry, and fully sub- 

 stantiate my claims for its being "The largest early Water 

 .Melon to mature (ripening iu the remarkable short per- 

 iod of i>5 to 80 days, and weighing, under ordinary cultivation 

 more than 00 lbs.)" The greatest yielder. The sweetest, juci- 

 est, crisp and most solid melon ever produced, never having a 

 mellow or pithy center when riue. The easiest to sell, for when 

 once tried ixioplo will have no other. Buckbee's Monte Cristo 

 ripens very evenly, has a firm, solid rind, not too thick, yet will 

 stand tho most "severe handling, therefore the most superior 

 shi|)per. Tlio ontside skin is of a rich, dark green color, shaded 

 with feint stripes of a somewhat lighter color. Certainly the fin- 

 est appearing Melon ever grown for the market or table use. 

 >Ir. Dodge, tho veteran melon grower, says : " Buckbee's Monte 

 <^risto is the best Melon I ever raised." What more can you ask 

 of this Melon when I say— Not half of iis pood qualities have 

 been told f My supply of seed is naturally limited this season, 

 yet. considering the voluminous good qualities of Buckbee's 

 Monte Cristo I have placed the price within reach of all. Or- 

 der earlv. Don't wait until my supply is exhausted. Liberal 

 packetseach 10c, 3 pkts. for 2,5c, 12 pkts. for only Sl.OO. / CON- 

 TROL THE EXTiRE STOCK OF THIS VARIETY. 

 New Dixie — (See cut.) — A grand new acquisition, possessing the 

 rich, luscious flavor of the old Mountain Sweet combined with 

 the excellent shipping qualities of the Kolb's Gem. The skin is 

 of a dark green color and beautifully striped. The flesii is of a 

 bright scarlet, very sweet, tender and juicy; sells readily on all 

 markets bringing "the highest price. It is a 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 impor- 

 tance to the maturing crop. Carefully selected stock. Pkt. 4c, 

 oz. tie, lb. ISc, lb. 30. lb. 50c. 

 Jones' Jumbo — (See cut.)— This grand new variety, originated 

 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 melt- 

 ing. It grows to a large size, frequently attaining the weight of 



SO lbs. One of the best shipping sorts. Invaluable for family and 

 market uses. Put. 4c, oz. 6c, lb. ISc, >^ lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 

 The Boss— (.~5e3 cut.; — An extva, early variety of medium size. 

 Dirk green outside, oblong shape, heavy for the size, flesh is 

 solid, red and sugary, unsurpassed in quality and productive 

 aess. One' of the very best for family and market purposes. 

 PKt. 3c, oz. 6c, ;4 lb. 15c. »X lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



Kf lib's Gem— (See cut)— Often called "American Champion." 

 1'h is is the great shipping melon of the western states. Very 

 large and bears transportation without injury, remaining in a 

 nice condition for two or thi-ee months; standard quality, very 

 sweet and always sells well. One of the largest varieties in cul- 

 tivation, valuable alike for market and shipping purposes. This 

 Is the money maker of the whole W'ater Melon family. It is what 

 you are looking for. Pkt. 3c, oz.6c, 3^ lb 15c, >^ lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



Rnbv Gold— (See cut)— A fine new variety. The figures 1, 2, 

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

 flesh. Its beauty and quality are unex'celled; of exceptionally 

 large size, often weighing 40 to 50 pounds. The flesh is always 

 tender and melting. Ripens close to the rind. Don't fail to 

 try it. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, »^ l>j. 15c, K lb- 25c, lb. 4.5c. 



Green and Gold— (See cut)— The largest early variety. Very 

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

 from % to 14 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 ar- 

 ranged in contrast with the crimson of other sorts. This is un- 

 doubtedly- the variety you are looking for and you will make no 

 mistake m ordering my selected seed. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, Vlb. 15c, 

 Klb. •2.5c, lb. 40c. 



Phinncy's Kxtra Early— fSelected)—Establi3bed, standard sort 

 of western origin and well acclimated, it is sweet, of good size, 

 and very productive. Its market lualities are the very best ■ 



flesh Is red, sweet and luscious. It will i)lease you for all pur- 

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

 3.5c, lb. 40c 



Florida Favorite— (See cut.)— One of the largest ana nest in 

 cultivation. It attains an enormous size; the fish is a beautiful 

 clear crimson, extendingclear up to the rind which is hard, thin 

 and beautifully mottled light and dark green. Try it. Pkt. 3c, 

 oz. 6c, ^ lb. 15c, K lb. 25c, lb. 40c 



Mammoth Ironclad -A magnificent varii ty of oblong shape : 

 very thick through and retains its thickness at both stem and 

 blossori end. The skin is beautifully slri|)ed with very light 

 green. Tho flesh is of a dainty red color, of rich, sugary flavor; 

 tho heart is very largo ; flesh is always fi.-m and remarkably 

 solid, [jider ordinal v cultivation melons will avci'arc fi-oni 5U 

 to (iO pounds each. A. very fine shipper and desirable for all 

 purposes. It is certainly a "hummer." Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, lb. 

 1.5c, 14 lb. 35c, lb. 4.5c, 



Seminole— (See cut.) — One of the most popular varieties grown. 

 E.vtra early, very 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 over introduced. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, W 

 lb. 15c, K lb. 25c, lb. 45c, 



Hungarian Honey— (See cut.) — This fine new variety is very 



appropriately 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 stringlcss, completely melting in the mouth, and 

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

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

 vines are healthy and very productive. Pkt. 4c, oz. 8c, }4 lb. 

 25c, i4 lb. 40c, lb. 75c. 



Cuban Queen— (See cut.) — A very fiine variety, growing to great 

 size ; flesh bright red, solid and svv'eet. The skin is beautifully 

 striped dark and light green. Melons are wonderfully solid, 

 rind thin. They arc enormously productive and ripen early 

 Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 1^ lb. 15c, X lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



Black Sxianish — Very dark green, round shaped melon of good 

 quality, and in productiveness unequaled. Of medium size, very 

 early, and is a good variety for home and market purposes. Pkt. 

 2c, oz. 5c, }4 lb. 10c, y, lb.20c, lb. 30c. 



Mountain Sweet — A good early variety. Standard everywhere 

 Oblong in shape, dark gi'een color with beautiful core; is of good 

 size. Its color and shape make it valuable for all purposes. 

 Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, }{ lb. 15c, K lb- 25c, lb. 40c. 



Mountain Sprout— A good variety, known everj'where; good 

 size; very productive ; core beautiful, sweet and luscious. Try 

 it. Pkt. '2c, oz. 5c, }4 lb. 10c, y lb. 20c, lb. 30c. 



Kentucky Wonder — One of the finest flavored melons and one 

 of the best for market and home garden. Oblong in shape, skin 

 green, mai'bled vv'ith stripes of light green ; core red ; sugary 

 flavor, always firm, very solid and never mealy. Attains an 

 average weight of from 40 to 60 pounds. The best all around 

 Water Melon for home and market uses. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, lb. 

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



flew Ice Cream, or Peerless — Grand favorite and standard va- 

 znety. Superior in every respect. Has beautiful crimson core, 

 which is always flue grained and can not be surpassed in flavor. 

 Very prolific, magnificent grower. Is one of the best for market 

 and home purposes. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, lb. 15c, }4 lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



Gray Monarch, or Mammoth "White Icing — A truly fine 

 variety. The skin is beautifully mottled, very light green color, 

 so light as to nearly warrant the name white or gi-ay. The flesh 

 is deep red in color, and of very fine quality. In size this new 

 variety averages from 40 to 60 pounds. It wiil please you for all 

 purposes. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, lb. 15c, y lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



Scaly Bark — Rind is thin, but very tough, therefore the melons 

 bear any amount of handling, hence its value for shipping. Flesh 

 crimson, solid, and of exceptionally good quality. Pkt. 3c, oz. 

 6c, U lb. 15c, 3^ lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



Georgia Rattlesnake, or Gypsy- A favorite standard variety; 

 one of the largest and finest m our markets. Matui'cs early and 

 is of the finest quality for family and market uses. Pkt. 3c, 

 oz. 6c, X lb. 15c. K lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



Colorado Preserving — This is quite distinct from the ordinary 

 preserving citron, the seeds being of light green color. It is im- 

 mensely productive. The flesh is very firm and solid, with few- 

 seeds. The preserving qualities are the verj' finest; makes 

 beautiful, clear, nearly transparent preserves of surpassingly 

 fine flavor. You should try it. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, X lb. 15c, }4 lb. 

 25c, lb. 4.5c. 



Citron— Standard every where for making presei-ves; slightly 

 striped, round in shape. Makes the most beautiful, delicious, 

 clear, transparent preserves. You should have this varety in 

 your garden. It grows wonderful Iv prolific. Pkt. 2c, oz. 5c, V 

 lb. 10c, X lb. 20c, lb. 30c. c 



REMEMBER THAT ALL MT SEED IS CAREFULLY^ SE- 

 LECTED. DON'T SPECULATE IN WILD CAT STOCK, WHICH 

 T^AT BE OFFERED AT A SOMEWHAT LOWER FIGURE. 



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