MAGNIFICENT AND PHENOMENAL VARIETIES. 



German, Melone. French. Melon. Spanish. Melon. One ounce for 60 hills : 2 to 3 lbs. in hills for an acre. 

 PllltllfP 1 Cultivate as recommended for cucumbers, except that the hills should be 6feet apart. Rich earth for the young plants 

 \~UIIUI C. i s f ar 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 3 feet long. The quality of melons of all varieties 

 is largely dependent upon conditions of growth and ripenine. Unhealthy vines, or unfavorable weather produce fruit of compara- 

 tively poor flavor. Make sure of the best by planting Buckbee's Selected Stock Seed. 



NEW TRIUMPH — (See painting from nature on the inside page of the 

 hack cover) — I feel highly honored that the originator. Mr. 

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

 the finest Musk Melon yet produced. It is a successful cross be- 

 tween the popular Osage and Columbus, retaining the external 

 appearance as well as the unsui-passed shape and quality of the 

 latter, differing, however, inside, possessing a fine rich red sal- 

 mon 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 10 to 15 fi ~ r 

 pounds in weight, never cracks open at the ends, stands 

 handling for many days in market without losing its 

 fine appearance, which sells them at sight. The Triumph will 

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

 vour entire time to this greatest of Musk Melons. Desirable for 

 all purposes. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c. H lb. 30c, % lb. 55c. lb. SI. 00. 

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

 weighing 30 pounds and over; the fleth is rich, melting and su- 

 gary. As an exhibition and large market variety it is unequaled. 

 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, },< lb. 55c, lb. 81.00. 

 TRUE OSAGE— The most popular 

 melon on the Western markets. 

 More largely grown for the Chi- 

 cago trade than any other. The 

 shape is a pointed oval, egg shaped 

 more exactly expresses it. medium 

 sized, 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 i-ich salmon color, and in qual- 

 ity has no equal. Selected stock 

 seed of r»v«own srowinsr. Pkt :v. 

 oz. 6c. M lb. 15cr H lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 

 NEW GREEN FLESHED OSAGE— This 

 splendid distinct Musk Melon rep- 

 resents several years' selection 

 made by one of the largest melon 

 growers in the country. The orig- 

 inator says: It is superior to any 

 other green fleshed melon knmbn. It 

 partakes of the many characteris- 

 tics of the special yellow-fleshed 

 Osage above described, but is more 

 netted, while its flesh is a beauti- 

 ful pea-green and of most delicious 

 quality. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, % lb. 

 25c. ii lb. 40c. lb. 75c. 



EMERALD GEM— The standard of excellence among the salmon- 

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

 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, ripening 

 close to the rind, and is unsurpassed in flavor. This variety has 

 steadily grown in popular favor and in manv large markets leads 

 all other "kinds. Pkt. 3c. oz. 6c. J£ lb. 18c, y 2 lb. 30c. lb. 50c. 



BANANA — A very remarkable variety, growing from IS to 30 in. 

 long. The skin is smooth and a light yellow, flesh salmon red. 

 Sells well on its merits as well as on account of its odd and pe- 

 culiar shape. Verv desirable for familv use. Pkt. 4c. oz. 7c. 

 M lb. 18c. lb. 30e."lb. 50c. 



NEW BANQUET — The handsomest variety grown, medium size, 

 slightly flattened at both ends, beautifully netted, unsurpassed 

 in quality. The flesh is uniformly deep and of that granulated 

 character which alwavs indicates a good melon. Be sure to trv 

 it. Pkt. 4c. oz. 7c. J^'lb. 20c, lb. 35c. lb. 60c. 



NEWPORT— Grandest new variety. Newport stands in the same 

 relation to the green fleshed melons that Banquet does to the red 

 fleshed : in every respect the best. It will please you. both as a 

 familv and market varietv. Pkt. 4c. oz. 7c. lb. 20c, K 35c, 

 lb. 60c. 



WHITE JAPANESE— Another very valuable favorite; is much ad- 

 mired in many sections. Outside skin very light colored and 

 smooth. Inside flesh very thick, fine light color: rich, delicious 

 muskv flavor: verv early. Sells well and will please you for all 

 purposes. Pkt. 3c. oz. 6c. % lb. 18c. K lb- 30c. lb. 50c. 



LONG PERSIAN. OR CASABA— An old favorite variety of large 

 size, has beautiful green flesh, which is unusually sweet and 

 luscious. Outside of a pleasing green color, which gradually 

 turns lisht upon ripening. Trv it. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, % lb. 15c. 

 )4 lb. 25c. lb. 40c 



BALTIMORE. OR ACME— This melon is the most popular of all in 

 Baltimore markets and throughout Maryland. where it is known 

 as Baltimore Citron. It has of late years also become prominent 

 in Philadelphia and New York markets as Acme Cantaloupe, 

 and in its season is much sought after by the best hotels and 

 restaurants. It is quite early, very large and showy, and point- 

 ed at the ends. Strongly netted; "thick, rich, green flesh. It is 

 undoubtedly one of t lie "best and most profitable varieties for 

 shipping to distant markets. Pkt. 3c. oz. 6c. M lb. 15c. % lb. 25c. 

 lb. 40c. 



IMPROVED CANTALOUPE— A finely improved variety, often weigh- 

 ing from 15 to 20 lbs. The flesh "is thick, light in color, and of a 

 fine quality. Quite early and a splendid keeper. Include this 

 varietv in your order. Pkt. 2c. oz. 6c, \i lb. 15c. }.< lb. 25c, lb. 40c. 



SILVER NETTED GEM— Early and very delicious. Large size, 

 deep green flesh, flavor unexcelled. Can not be surpassed for 

 market and familv sardens. Finest stock seed. Sure to please. 

 Pkt. 3c. oz. 6c. H "lb. ISc, ]A lb. 30c. lb. 50c. 



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