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H. W. BTTCKBEE, BOCKI'ORD, ILLINOIS. 



BIICKBFf 



Seeds and Plants are "FULL OF LIFE." 

 Sells the Best Seeds that Money can Buy. 



THE. TRUTH 



•SEEDS 



BUCKBEE'S 

 SEEDS 



ARE 

 TESTED 

 SEEDS 



THEY HAVE 

 SATISFIED 

 EVERY 

 BUYER 

 FOR 35 

 YEARS 



FULttOF- 



BUCKBEES 

 SEEDS 



IT IS A SAFE 

 INVESTMENT 

 TO BUY 



BUCKBEE'S 

 SEEDS 



FOR ALL 

 PURPOSES 



BY MAIL 



I SAVE YOU 

 AT LEAST 



40% 



The Dealer's Profit 



I GUARANTEE THAT ALL GOODS SOLD BY ME SHALL 

 REACH THE CUSTOMER IN GOOD CONDITION. 



Every order, however large or small, is carefully filled, and, as a rule, forwarded with dispatch after it reaches 

 my office. I take much fjride in promptness and accuracy in filling orders. 



I4 rtTI . -Lfi CifAaf P' ease be careful to sign plainly your name, postoffice, county and state on each 

 1IUVV IU UlUCl order that you send. Cash should accompany the order. Money can be sent safely 

 ^ — — — either by postoffice order, bank draft, express order, or the cash by registered letter. 

 On orders over SI .00 the cost of remitting by any of these methods may be selected in extra seeds free. We are 

 responsible for the safe receipt of remittances by any of the above methods. It is not safe to send postage stamps, 

 and I will not be responsible for their transmission, but if the customer cares to take the risk I will accept them if 

 in first-class order and for small amounts. Do not send personal checks. 



Please write each item of your order on a separate line, and carry out the correct prices. 



Also please keep a copy of your order, with which to check off the goods when received, to be sure that you 

 receive just what you order. 



We seldom make mistakes, but when we do, want to be notified immediately, so that they can be corrected. 



"Dlpocp OfdPT" T^flflv ^' would be a great accommodation to us if more of our customers would order 

 -tACtiOC \-/i.U.d XjaJ.iy their seeds during January and February, before the rush of our busy season. If, 

 however, you should postpone ordering even until the seeds are actually needed, you can rely upon getting them 

 promptly. 



T OW SfllTJ'TllTlP' "RflTP^ Owing to the large volume of business which we annually give to the transporta- 

 ±JUY/ O-U-llJ^Ji-Ug XVatCO y on companies, said companies have made very reasonable shipping rates to all 

 points, and I cannot too strongly urge you to order early and have your seeds shipped by freight, thus saving 

 shipping charges, and avoiding, as it does, the heavy rush in the seed business, which occurs during the months of 

 March and April. Remember that the freight charges on 100 lbs. amount to but little more than if the shipment 

 weighs but 10 lbs. to 50 or 75 lbs. In all instances we shall try to save you shipping charges, sending your goods 

 by express or freight, whichever is the cheapest for you. 



T rv on n Tr Ctiirvninn- Pli orn-cc On all goods except when selected from the wholesale pages, or on 

 X rLCya.y OUippiIlg vvil<UgCS> Beans, Corn, Peas, and Field Seeds by one-eighth bushel, one-fourth 

 bushel, one-half bushel and bushel; or on machines and implements; or in cases where especially noted. In such 

 instances I reserve the privilege of enclosing in the bags or packages such small packets as may be ordered as it does 

 not increase the transportation charges, and in consideration of this I will add enough extras to fully repay cus- 

 tomers for this kindness. This prepayment offer applies to the United States. Mexico and Canada only. Custom- 

 ers from all other foreign countries must send twenty-five cents additional for postage and packing on each One 

 Dollar's worth of seeds ordered. 



OlKJ-n+i+TT r\f Capri in a Parlrpf Customers will please notice that I state the number of seeds 

 yucuilliy Ul OCCU 111 a .rav.Ji.ci. in a pac k et of the leading varieties of vegetable and flower seeds. 

 Full count guaranteed. No less quantity than a packet can be sold. In comparing my prices with those of other 

 seedsmen, you will readily see how reasonable my prices are for liberally filled packets of Buckbee's Pull-of-Iife Seeds. 



fllltllTP *-* n ever y Packet of seeds that I send out are given clear and simple Directions for Planting, Growing 

 VvUlLUl C anc j Cultivation. If more information is desired, I will gladly supply same on request. 



TVTtt TX7"Vi z-^looo 1 a f otolnmio For Market Gardeners and Florists will be mailed FREE on applica- 



my w noiesaie vvaiaiogue tion t0 all who are entit \ e d to receive it. 



Plfltlt dllTlttlPTltc ^ always recommend having plants sent by express, when there is an express office 

 IrldXll OllipillCIilS near, as we can usually send somewhat larger plants, and do not have to wash the soil 

 off the roots (as in the case when sent by mail). We always try to add enough extra plants of our own selection 

 to help pay charges. We always pack express orders in light, strong baskets or boxes (which we furnish free). 

 Plants packed in this manner will carry nicely for a great distance, and keep for a week or ten days in a fresh con- 

 dition. Please remember that purchasers must in all cases pay charges on all express plant orders. Unless other- 

 wise instructed, we shall ship the larger and two-year-old Rose plants, Hydrangeas and all other large plants, except 

 where noted, by express at your expense, as they are in most instances too heavy to go by mail. When plants are 

 ordered by mail I prepay postage, delivering the plants free of all expense to any postoffice in the United States. 

 By care in packing, strong, well-rooted plants can be sent safely by mail and will arrive in good condition for grow- 

 ing at any postoffice in the United States. Kindly write your list of plants all together (not mixed up with the 

 seeds), so as to prevent any mistake upon the part of our clerks in copying the order. We do not ship plants to 

 foreign countries unless they are to go at purchaser's risk. 



I had a visit in August. 1905, from 

 J. W. AlUngton. Webster City, 



A Few Words About Reliable Seeds Wwho has plaDt 



for years. I took him through the Testing House, and he said: "No wonder Buckbee's Seeds are Frix of Life. 

 Mr. Buckbee, I believe that this, and your liberality, explains your wonderful success." It has oftentimes been 

 said that, "besides good seeds, good gardeners are necessary in producing a satisfactory crop." We all know how 

 true this is. Seeds of the best quality sometimes fail through improper treatment by sowing the se-d too deep or 

 too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil. Some will germinate rapidly at a certain temperature, while i thers, if sown 

 under the same conditions, are apt to decay. The young plants are liable to various accidents, cold c r dry air may 

 check their growth or destroy them. Insects above and below the ground may attack them and ji great many 

 other contingencies may arise to prevent the best seeds from giving satisfaction, and for all these reasons we cannot, 

 of course, guarantee or be responsible for a crop, as success is dependent upon natural causes, which are beyond 

 human control. 



From good seeds only can good crops be grown; nothing should induce you to risk planting so-called "Cheap 

 Seeds." We always give value received in Fresh, High-Grade, Tested, Reliable, Full of Life Seeds. 



"FVPP frlftQ This year I will distribute one million packets of new and valuable novelty seeds, both vegetable 

 X iCC vJillS anc j fj ower . among my customers. Everyone ordering will receive something, regardless of the 

 size of the order. The larger the order the more Free Gifts will be added. 



SPECIAL OFFERS Abound throughout this catalogue. Don't fail to include them in your orders. 



ROCKFORD SEED FARMS 

 FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES 



H. W. BUCKBEE, 



ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, U. S. A. 



HEADQUARTERS FOR SEEDS, PLANTS AND BULBS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION 



