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ZVIAQNIFICENT AND PHENOMENAL VARIETIES. 



German, Melonc. French, Melon. Spanish, MeJon. One ounce of seed for 60 hills ; two to three pounds in hiUs for an acre. 



CULTURE. Cultivate as recommended for Cucumbers, except that the hills should be six feet apart. Rich earth for the young 

 — a^^— plants is far better than manure, but if the latter must be used see that it is well rotted. If the plants grow very 

 rank, more and finer fruit will be secured by pinching off the ends of the shoots when about three feet long. The quality of melon;- 

 of all varieties is largely dependent upon conditions of growth and ripeninsr. Unheaithv vines, or unfavorable weather, proauce fruii 

 of comparatively poor flavor. Make sure of the best by planting BUCKBEE'S "SELECTED STOCK SEED. 



^EW TRIUMPH— I feel highly honored that the originator. Mr. 

 Beck, should select me to introduce the Triumph, certainly the 

 finest Musk Melon yet produced. It is a successful cross between 

 the popular Osage and Columbus, retaining the external appear- 

 ance as well as the unsurpassed shape and quality of the latter, 

 differing, however, inside, possessing a fine rich red salmon color 

 flesh like its parent, the Osage, and some are that way clear to 

 the rind ; thus combined it possesses a flavor far superior to 

 both. It grows from ten to fifteen pounds in weight, never cracks 

 open on tne ends, stands handling for many days in market with- 

 out losing its fine appearance, which sells them at sight. The 

 Triumph will surprise you in yield. You will make no mistake 

 in devoting your entire time to this greatest of Musk Melons. 

 Desirable for all purposes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, }4 It*- 30c, X lb. 55c, 

 lb. -SI. 00. 



BUCKBEE'S WESTERN GIANT —Largest of all Musk Melons, often 

 weighing thirty pounds and over ; the flesh is rich, melting and 

 sugary. As an exhibition and large market variety it is grand. 

 It will astonish everyone by its merits, being exceptionally de- 

 sirable for family and market purposes. For shipping it has no 

 superior. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ^ lb. 30c, }4 lb. 55c, lb. Sl.OO. 



BANANA — A very remarkable variety, growing from 

 eighteen to thirty inches long. The skin is smooth 

 and of a lighC yellow ; flesh salmon red. Sells well 

 on its merits as well as on account of its odd and 

 peculiar shape. Terv desirable for famUy use. Pkt. 

 4c, oz. Tc, 1^ lb. ISc, l4 lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



TRUE OSAGE— The most popular melon on the Wes- 

 tern markets. More largely grown for the Chicago 

 trade than any other. The shape is pointed oval, 

 egg-shaped more exactly expresses it, medium size, 

 color dark green, slightly netted on the lobes of the 

 upper side, and a rich orange color where the melon 

 lies on the ground : flesh of a rich salmon color, and 

 in quality has no equal. Selected stock seed of my 

 growing. Pkt. 3c. oz. 6c, lb. 15c, M lb. 2oc, lb. 40c. 



NEW GREEN FLESHED OSAGE — This splendid and 

 distinct melon i-epresents several years selection. 

 The originator says : "It is superior to any other green 

 fleshed melon knoirn." It partakes of the character- 

 istics of the yellow-fleshcd Osage above described, 

 but is more netted. Flesh a beautiful pea green and 

 of the most delicious quality. Pkt. -Ic, oz. Sc, 34 lb. 

 20c, 14 lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



WHITE JAPANESE— Another vafuable favorite; very 

 much admired in many sections. Outside skin very 

 light colored and smooth. Inside flesh very thick, 

 fine light color : rich, delicious musky flavor: very 

 early. Sells well and will please you for all pur- 

 poses. Be sure and try it. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, lb. 15c, 

 ^ lb. 250, lb. 40c. 



EMERALD GEM —The standard of excellence among the salmot 

 fleshed varieties. Fruit small to medium size, globular, or very 

 slightly flattened at the ends, only slightly netted and ribbed 

 Skin deep green while young, becoming tinged with yellow as' 

 the fruit matures; flesh deep salmon yellow, thick, ripenine 

 close to the rind ; unsurpassed in flavor. Leads them all in man> 

 large markets. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, }^ lb. ISc, >< lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



NEW BANQUET — The handsomest variety growh. Medium si2e 

 slightly flattened at both ends ; beautifully netted. Unsurpassed 

 in quality. Flesh uniformly deep, of that granulated charactei 

 that means a good melon. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, ^ lb. 20c, J< lb. 35c, lb. 60c 



NEWPORT — Grandest new variety. Newport stands in the sami 

 relation to the green-fleshed melon that Banquet does to the rec 

 fleshed ; in every respect the best. It will please you as a famil; 

 and market variety. Pkt. 4c, oz. ~c, }^ lb. 20c, 3^ lb. 35c, lb. 60c 



LONG PERSIAN, or Casaba — A favorite variety of large size: has 

 beautiful green flesh, unusually sweet and luscious. Outside o* 

 a pleasing green color which gradually turns light upon ripening 

 Try it. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, ]4 lb. 15c, }4 lb. 25c, lb.''40c. 



BALTIMORE, or Acme — This melon is the most popular of ail it 

 Baltimore markets and throughout Maryland 

 where it is known as Baltimore Citron, and ir 

 Philadelphia and New York markets as Acme 

 Cantaloupe, and is much sought after by hotels 

 and restaurants. Quite early, fine size, sho^vj 

 and pointed at the ends. Strongly netted ; thick 

 rich, green flesh. Undoubtedly the best and 

 most profitable for shipping long distances. Pkt 

 3c, oz. 6c, }4 lb. 15c, 1^ lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 

 IMPROVED CANTALOUPE— A finely improved var- 

 iety, often weighing from 15 to 20 pounds. Flesl 

 thick, light in color and of a fine quality. Quitt 

 early and a splendid keeper. Include "this vari 

 etv in your order. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 3^ lb. 15c, >» 

 lb! 25c; lb. 40c. 

 SILVER NETTED GEM— Early and very delicious. 

 Large size, deep green flesh; flavor unexcelled 

 Cannot be surpassed formai'ket and family gar 

 dens. Finest stock seed. Sure to please every 

 one. Be sure and try it. Pkt. .3c, oz. 6c, 14 It 

 18c, 14 lb. 30c. lb. 50c. 

 EXTRA EARLY GRAND RAPIDS— A new, extrf 

 early, yellow-fleshed sort of handsome shape 

 Profitable to the gardener on account of it' 

 size, attractive appearance and its extreme ear 

 finess. Its flavor is not as good as the Osage o". 

 other standard melons, but it is ready for mai 

 ket before any other large melon can be picKec 

 It is undoubtedly a money maker Pkt. 4c, oz 

 8c, >4' lb. 20c, ^ lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



