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H. W. BUCKBEE, BOCKFOBD, ILLINOIS. 



BUCKBEE'S MUSK MELONS 



THE SORTS THAT 



ARE ALWAYS 

 WORLD BEATING 



German, Melone: French, Melon; Spanish, 

 Melon. 



NEW STRAWBERRY MUSK MELON 

 Flavor Like That of a Strawberry 



Hence the name. It grows to be a desirable 

 market size; the fruits weigh from 6 to 8 

 pounds each. Its outside appearance com- 

 pares favorabl}' with the green nutmeg of old, 

 turning to a yellowish hue, as it were, over 

 night, when fully ripened. Its smooth, deep 

 flesh is of an attractive orange-red color, par- 

 ticularly soft and melting, and with that ex- 

 ceptionally delicious strawberry flavor leaves 

 nothing more to be desired in a Musk Melon. 

 Mr. Beck, the veteran Melon grower, who has 

 honored me with the introduction of the 

 Strawberry Musk Melon, writes: "This grand 

 Melon was originated by planting the most 

 luscious variety of strawberries between every 

 two rows of a New Hybrid Musk Melon that 

 I had previously perfected." While the stock 

 of this new acquisition is but limited, I am 

 going to offer it as follows as long as my seed 

 supply lasts: Price, choicest seed of my 

 own growing, Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 10c. ; 2 oz. 16c. ; 

 1 lb. 30c; i ib. 55c; lb. $1.00. 



BUCKBEE'S IDEAL 



The Most Delicious of All Musk Melons 



That is the verdict of everyone who has 

 tried this magnificent sort. Weighs from 10 

 to 15 pounds; exceedingly thin skin. Good 

 keeper and an excellent shipper. The flesh is of 

 a rich salmon color, of a < sweet, pleasing 

 and delicious flavor. It will please you for all 

 purposes. I am the introducer of this best of 

 all varieties. Seed offered by other parties 

 under similar name is spurious. Be sure to 

 include this variety in your order. Pkt. 5c. ; 

 oz. 10c; 2 oz. 15c; i lb. 25c; 1 lb 40c; 

 lb. 75c. 



One Ounce of Seed for 60 Hills; Two to 

 Three Pounds in Hills for an Acre 



THE FAMOUS ROCKY FORD 

 Unsurpassed in Luscious Flavor 



Always brings the highest price on the 

 market. Most desirable size. Ideal for 

 dessert. A healthy, vigorous grower. 

 Exceedingly prolific This is an improved 

 strain of Netted Gem, growing a little more 

 oblong in shape. Originated at Rocky 

 Ford. It is the most popular of all Melons 

 for shipping in baskets. The fruit is oval and 

 slightly ribbed, and densely covered with a 

 fine netting. It has a thick flesh; very sweet; 

 finely flavored. The}' will grow very uniform 

 in shape and color. Very productive. Send 

 to Buckbee for Originator's Selected 

 Stock Seed. Large Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; 

 2 oz. 15c; i lb. 25c; i lb. 40c; lb. 75c 



THE BANQUET 



Medium sized Melon of perfectly round 

 shape, densely netted over its entire surface. 

 The flesh is dark, rich salmon color, and uni- 

 formly thick. In flavor it is unsurpassed, 

 rivaling the Emerald Gem. Pkt. 3c; oz. 

 7c; 2 oz. 12c; \ lb. 20c; * lb. 35c; lb. 60c. 



BUCKBEE'S WESTERN GIANT 

 Noted Not Only for Its Great Size, But for Its Most Magnificent Flavor and 



General Quality. 



Largest of all Musk Melons, often weighing 30 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 desirable for family and market 

 purposes. For shipping it has no superior. Where size is an object, and there is not 

 a particle of dancer of sacrificing quality, Buckbee's Western Giant will always give 

 the most complete satisfaction. Pkt. 5c; 02. 10c; 2 oz. 16c; i lb. 30c; * lb. 

 55c; lb. $1.00. 



PAUL ROSE, OR PETOSKEY 

 Unsurpassed in Quality and Unexcelled for" Shipping. 



Combines all the good qualities of the Netted Gem and Osage, the varieties from 

 which it originated. Fruit oval, about 5 inches in diameter; shape and general 

 appearance similar to the Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. Firm flesh, a rich orange 

 red like the Osage, but even sweeter and higher flavored. I have found the fruit the 

 most uniformly good of any Musk Melon I Uave ever grown. Best shipper I know 

 of; just the size for hotel and table use. Really has no equal as a market Melon 

 for professional growers, and one of the very best sorts for the home garden. An 

 cxceptionallv pure and fine stock grown on my own farms. Pkt. 4c; OZ. 7c; 2 

 oz. 12c; i lb. 20c; i lb. 35c; lb. 60c 



* FOR OTHER EXCELLENT .VARIETIES OF MUSK MELONS SEE NEXT 

 SUCCEEDING PAGE. PRICES OF SEEDS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT. 



BUCKBEE'S X\ 



GIANT 



IF INTERESTED IN MUSHROOM GROWING SEE COLORED PLATE, AND ALSO PAGE 42. 



