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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL. 



I Triends and Patrons : 



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^ • S|5^HE season of 1897 opens with unusual prospects for the speedy adjust- 

 U^r** °ient of business in all lines of trade. In view of this renewed activity. 



HI we have the past summer added some 25,000 square feet of glass to our 



alread}^ extensive establishment, which now consists of 80,000 square feet of 

 glass, all put up in the very best "up-to-date manner." Our houses are 

 open to visitors, and we herebj' extend an invitation to all florists to call and see us. 



Novelties contained in this list are the cream of '97 introductions from the 

 various specialists, and have received numerous certificates wherever .shown. 



Forcing Roses. — These are grown in large quantit}^ and I offer onl}^ clean, health}- 

 and vigorous j'oung fall and winter rooted plants — such as onh- first-class growers 

 would use for cut-flower purposes. My stock is in exceptionally fine growing con- 

 dition. 



General Florist Stock — In this list will be found a full collection of all "up-to- 

 date" varieties of Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Pelargoniums and other 

 stock, such as florists find both pleasure and profit in handling. 



Special Attention is given to careful labeling and light packing. We shall do 

 our best to make every shipment satisfactory- and profitable to you. 



Complaints, if any, should be made upon receipt of goods. 



Terms of Sale. — Five per cent, discount for cash with orders: all bills .subject to 

 draft in 30 day-s, unless otherwise agreed upon. 



Orders From Unknown Parties must be accompanied with cash or satisfactory- 

 reference. 



Five or more plants at hundred rate, except where quoted by the dozen. 



Rockford has exceptional facilities as a shipping point. The following express 

 companies have offices here : Adams, American, United States, Wells Fargo, 

 Pacific, and Southern. 



New Low Express Rate on Plants — Under the ruling of leading express com- 

 IDanies, plants packed in closed boxes or baskets are now being carried at the 

 " General Special ■ rate, which means a reduction of twentj- per cent, from the 

 regular merchandise rate. Plants do not need to be prepaid to secure this reduc- 

 tion. Before paying express charges on 3-our order be sure ijou save this twenty per 

 cent, discount. 



Thanking 3-ou for past favors and soliciting a continuance of same, I am. 



Yours respectfully, 



H. W. BUCKBEE. 



