■VJBUCKBEE'S RELIABLE TOMATO SEED^- 



THE VERY BEST TOMATOES GROWN 



German, LMiesapfel. French, Tomate. Spanish, Tomate. 

 One ounce for 1,500 plants. One-quarterpound to transplant for an acre. 



Sow in a hot-bed, greenhouse, or box in a window of a sitting room, where night temperature is not less than CO degrees Fahr., 

 about the first week in March, in rows five inches apart and half an inch deep. When the plants are about two inches high they 

 should be set out in boxes \]4 inches deep, four or five inches apart, in same temperature, or removed into small pots, allowing a single 

 plant to a pot. They are sometimes transplanted a second time into larger pots, by which process the plants are rendered more 

 sturdy and branching. About the middle of May, in this latitude, the plants may be set in the open ground. They should be planted 

 for early crop in light, sandy soil, at a distance of three feet apart, in hills in which a good shovelful of well rotted manure has been 

 mixed. On heavy spils, which are not suited for an early crop, they should be planted four feet apart. 



BCCKBEE'S NEW TREE— (See Cut.)— This magnificent 

 sort of my own introduction, grows on an upright stalk, never 

 requiring any support, always standing up like a tree, and such 

 splendid fruit, excels all others, being exceptionally solid which 

 makes it a great keeper; of the very best flavor, thus making it 

 an ideal variety for familv, market* and canning purposes. Lb. 

 $2.00, )4 lb. $1.25, % lb. 75c., oz. 20c, pkt. 5c. 



PONDEROSA — (See Cut.)— This grand new variety is the 

 monster of the Tomato family, the Tomatoes often weighing two 

 to three pounds each ; of a rich, bright crimson color and all solid 

 meat, exceptionally free from seeds, extremely delicious in flavor 

 whether used raw or cooked; a single Tomato is enough for/a 

 meal. Very desirable for family and market purposes. My stofck 

 is true and you should not fail to try this wonderful variety. % 

 lb. $1.00, oz. 30c, pkt. 5c. 



LONG KEEPER — (See Cut.)— This choice new variety orig- 

 inated with the editor of the " Rural New Yorker," and is indeed 

 a magnificent variety: color, beautiful bright red; of exception- 

 ally large size and "shapely form, extremely productive, very 

 early and of the very finest flavor. It will please you for all pur- 

 poses and you should not fail to include this, the very best and 

 longest keeper of all Tomatoes, in your order. Extra fine sort. 

 V lb. 75c, oz. 20c, pkt. 4c. 



BEAUTY— (See Cut.)— One of the most desirable varieties 

 ever introduced, handsome, medium sized and smooth; a good 

 yielder and will please you for all purposes. It is a good shipper 

 on account of its soliditv. Try this variety. Lb. §1.40, % lb. 75c, 



NEW PEACH— (See Cut.)— Tory distinct, new variety ; fruit 

 of uniform size resembling a peach in size, shape, bloom and color 

 which is a deep orange rose. Do not fail to include this in your 

 order. Oz. 20c, pkt. 5c. 



NEW YELLOW PEACH— (See Cut.)— Another distinct, 

 new variety ; identical with the above variety except in color, 

 ..which is of a beautiful deep lemon yellow. It will certainly 

 Aplease vou. Oz. 20c, pkt. 5c. 

 ' / \\ NEW PURPLE PEACH — (See Cut.)— Another new variety 

 / of the same family and identical with the above two varieties, 

 except in color which is of a beautiful purplish tint. You should 

 not fail to try these new Peach varieties as they are very fine. 

 Oz. 15c, pkt. 4c. 



^2zs=^-sSPECIAL OFFER^-assss^ 



I will send you one liberal package each of the 

 above three magnificent varieties of Peach Tomatoes 

 for only 10 cents. 



i£ lb. 40c, oz. 12c, pkt. 3c. 



YELLOW PEAR— (See Cut.)— Resembles a pear in shape, 

 of a very attractive bright yellow color ; wonderfully productive, 

 useful for all family purposes, also sells well in market, being 

 always of the finest flavor and desirable in every way. Try this 

 truly fine variety. Oz. 15c, pkt. 3c. 



RED PEAR— Same as the above except in color which is a 

 beautiful scarlet rbse ; a very excellent variety for all purposes. 

 A fine new variety, well worth^^ou will be pleased withthis^variefy: Oz 15c., pkt. 3c. 

 = wvino- fni> Tn hpant.v nf rnlnr /^"YELLOW PLUM— This desirable sort resembles a plum in 



shape : of a rich glossy yellow color and strikingly handsome ; 

 valuable for market, family and canning purposes. Possesses a 

 delicious flavor and is in demand for preserving, also excellent 

 ■ served raw with pepper and vinegar. This variety will give you 

 /entire satifaction. Oz. 15c, pkt. 3c. 

 „/S.RED PLUM— Similar to the above except in color, which is 

 a beautiful rose red. An extra fine variety. Oz. 15c. pkt. 3c. 



MATCHLESS — (See Cut.) 

 of its name ; is just what you are looking for. In beauty of color f 

 and symmetrical form it is without a peer ; very beautiful and ex- 

 tremely desirable in every way. Not liable to crack or rot from 

 wet weather. It will suit you. Do not fail to include it in your 

 order. l 4 lb. 60c , oz. 20c , pkt. 4c. 



THE MIKADO, OR TURNER'S HYBRID— (See Cut 

 —Often called Potato Leafed Tomato. Another monstrous To- 

 mato of the greatest merit ; ripens very early and evenly ; free/ 

 from core ; exceedingly delicious flavor, skin thick but so tough* 

 that they will keep longer in' good condition than any other\ 

 color, a rich, brilliant red ; a strong vigorous grower. It has foli- 

 age distinct from all others, the leaves being entire and not cut. 

 It is unquestionably one of the best, most solid and most produc- 

 tive Tomatoes grown. You should try it. Lb.. $1.40, J£ lb. 75c, 

 V lb. 40c, oz. 15c, pkt. 4c. . 



EARLY ACME— A very early standard variety ; perfectly 

 smooth, very solid and a grea't bearer. Color, crimson with pink- 

 ish tint. A very fine variety. Lb. 11.40, 3^ lb. 75c, }£ lb. 40c, 

 oz. 15c, pkt. 4c . 



FAVORITE— One of the most perfect m shape ; ripens evenly 

 and early and holds its size to the end of the season ; very prolific ; 

 has few seeds; extremelv solid flesh and bears shipping long 

 distances. Lb. $1.25, Y lb. 70c, H lb. 40c, oz. 12c, pkt. 3c. 



PERFECTION— Fruit almost round, ripens clear up to jthe 

 stem; is solid, and rich in flavor. The skin is both thin and 

 tough, making it a good shipper, while its clear, bright scarlet 

 color makes it most attractive. Lb. $1.25, % lb. 70c, }i lb. 40c, 

 oz. 12c, pkt. 3c. _ 



PAR AGON— A fine variety ; quite early, extremely produc- 

 tive. Tomatoes are of a beautiful, bright red color ; of good size, 

 very smooth and exceptionally solid. It will please you. Lb. 

 $1.40, K lb. 75c, % lb. 40c, oz. 15c, pkt. 4c. 



THE STONE — A fine new variety ; large, smooth and very 

 solid ; flesh firm, ripening evenly to the stem ; free from core ; of 

 a bright scarlet color ; excellent for canning, market and home 

 purposes. It is an extra fine variety. Lb. $1.40, % lb. 75c, \i lb. 

 40c, oz. 15c, pkt. 4c. , . 



IGNOTUM— One of the finest of market sorts ; has entirely 

 taken the place of the Large Trophy ; very superior for slicing 

 - for the table ; solid, smooth and of a bright red color. Cannot be 

 beaten for table, familv, market and canning purposes. Lb. $1.75, 

 M lb. $1.00, \i lb. 60c, oz. 20c, pkt. 4c. 



BUCKBEE'S SNOWBALL— (See Cut.)— A grand new va- 

 riety ; pearly white in color, of excellent flavor, great yielder ; 

 unsurpassed' for the table, pickling and canning purposes. You 

 will be pleased with this truly grand variety. Oz. 25c, pkt. 5c. 



SPECIAL OFFER- 



I will send one packet each of the above four desir- 

 able Pear and Plum Tomatoes for only 10 cents. 



Or one packet each of the entire coUection of Peach, 

 Pear and Plum Tomatoes for only 15 cents. 



EGG PLANT TOMATO— (See Cut.)— This is unquestiona- 

 bly one of the greatest curiosities in the vegetable line which has 

 ever been discovered. They yield as high as fifteen Tomatoes 

 on a single plant. Exceedingly ornamental and useful and well 

 worthy a place in your garden. Do not fail to try it. You will 

 have reason to feel delizhted with the plant. Pkt. only 5c. 



STRAWBERRY TOMATO— (See Cut.)— I am headquart- 

 ers for the true Strawberry Tomato, (Golden Husk, or Ground 

 Cherry) seed. This distinct Husk Tomato is unequaled for can- 

 ning, preserving and pies. Dried in sugar, as raisins or figs, or 

 to use in fruit cake, they are unexcelled. They are a handsome 

 golden color, the size of large cherries, enormously productive 

 and will keep (if left in husks) all winter : they have a straw- 

 berry flavor, and many esteem them equal to that fruit to eat out 

 of hand. This Tomato is indispensable where fruit is scarce or 

 likely to fail. By all means include this valuable variety of the 

 Tomato family in your order. Selected seed pkt. 5c. 



Oxford, Mich., July, 1893. 



Mr. H. W. Bcckbee. Rockford. 111. 



Dear Sir: — Your Tree Tomato is the finest thing I ever saw and 

 you claim none too much for it. Your seed did finely. You will 

 certainly hear from me next year. Respectfully. 



I. J. HOTLE. 



If you receive an extra copy of my catalogue please present it 

 to a' friend or neighbor and tell them about "Buckbee's 

 Western Grown Seeds. 



rill be pleased with this truly grand variety. Oz. 25c, pkt. 5c. | Western Grown Seeds." 



See My Special Collections of Useful Vegetables on Pages 20 and 21. 



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