H. W. BUCKBEE. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



BUCKBEE 



Seeds and Tlants are "FULL. OF LIFE." 

 Sells -the "Best Seeds thai Money can "Buy. 



TELLS THE T'R UTH. 



BUCK BEES 

 SEEDS 



BVCKBEES 



SEEDS 



Are 



Tested 

 Seeds. 



SEEDS THAT 



ARE 



FULL of LIFE. 



The Best Seeds 

 that Money 

 Can Buy. 



Jt is a Safe 



IntJestment 



to buy 



BUCKBEES 

 SEEDS 



FOR. ALL 

 PURPOSES 



BY MAIL. 



We Sa-Ve you 

 at Least 



40 



PER CENT.— 

 The Dealer's Profit, 



Save the Dealer's 

 Profit. Get Better 

 Serds and more 

 of them. 



I GUARANTEE THAT ALL GOODS SOLD BY ME SHALL REACH 

 THE CUSTOMERS IN GOOD CONDITION. 000 



How to Order. 



Prepaid Railroad Stations. 



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

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



Please be careful to sign plainly your name, postoffice, county and state on 

 each order that you send. Cash should accompany the order. " Money can be 

 sent safely either by postoffice order, bank draft. expressorder, or the cash by 

 registered letter. Postage stamps are accepted the same as cash for small amounts. Do not send personal checks. 



On orders over $1.00 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, excepting postage stamps. 

 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. 

 CnrrPSnnnflpnf P Have endeavored to ma ke everything as plain as possible in this catalogue, but in case 

 wUn CS|JUImCllLC further information is desired, make your wants known in as few words as possible 

 and on a sheet of paper separate from your order, giving your complete address and enclosing stamp for reply. 



PlpflSP Dfilpr FflHv would he a great accommodation to us if mr re of our customers would order 

 r ICaSC vl Ucl t^awy. their seeds during January and February, before the rush of our busy season. If. 

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

 them promptly. 



I nw ^sshinnino" Pfltp^ Owing to the large volume of business which wc annually give to the trans- 

 I_UW oil! pjilll^ I\alCS. portation companies, said companies have made very "reasonable shipping 

 rates to all points, and 1 cannot too strongly urge you to order early and have your seeds shipped by freight, 

 thus saving shipping charges, and a void in s, as it does, the heavy rush in the s"ed~ 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. 



I Dranav Qhirtninrr Dmi-fTPC On all goods except when selected from the wholesale pages, or on 

 1 riepay OllippiUK ^llal^CS Beans, Corn, Peas, and field seeds by one-eighth bushel, one-fourth 

 bushel, one-half bushe 1 and bushel: or in cases where especially noted. In such instances I reserve the privi- 

 lege of enclosing in the bags or packages such small packets as may be ordered as it does not increase the trans- 

 portation charges.and in consideration of this I will add enough extras to fully repay customers for this kindness 



Many of my customers live on prepaid railroad stations or rear sta- 

 tions where there are no railroad agents, in such cases be sure to give 

 definite shipping instructions. as to where you wish your goods shipped, so as to avoid any chance for delay: 

 otherwise we will ship the goods to the nearest station given in our shipping guide to this "Prepaid Station, as 1 

 never prepay freight charges. 



Oimntitv nf Qppfi 5n a Parl^pt Customers will please notice that I state the number of seeds in 

 ^Ualllll^ Ul OCCU 111 a ratl^Cl. a p:10Ke t 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 pneesare for liberally filled packets of the best seeds 

 that grow. 



C llltllfP ® n eTer 5 T packet of seeds that I send out is given clear and simple Directions for Planting. Grow- 

 I llirc. j n g anc } Cultivation. If more information is desired. I will gladly supply same on request . 



M\7 U/hftlocalo fatalnirna For Market Gardeners, Florists. Farmers' Clubs and Agents will be 

 JYiy YVUUlCSalC CalalUgUC mailed FREE on application to all who are entitled to receive it. 



Plant ^hlnmpnts I always recommend having p'ants sent by express, when there is an express 

 rlalll ollipillCIHS, office near, as we can usually stnd 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 t? 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 curry nicely for a great distance, and keep for a week or ten 

 days in a fresh condition, Please remember that purchasers must in all cases pay charges on all express plant 

 orders. Unless otherwise 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, Wh»n plants are ordered by mail I prepay postage, delivering "the plants free of all expense to 

 auy 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 growing 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. 



A Few Words about ReliableSeeds. i^BhBS^Bi 



him through the Testing House, and he said: "Xo wonder Buckbee*s Seeds are Full of Like. Mr. Buckbee. I 

 believe that this, and your liberality, ex plains your wonder fu I success." It has oftentimes been said that, "be- 

 sides good seeds, good gardenersare necessary in producing* satisfactory Grop." We all know how true this is. 

 Seeds of the best quality sometimes fai 1 through improper treat met. t by sowing the seed too deep or too shallow, 

 in too wet or too dry soil. Some will germinate rapidly at a certain temperature, while others, if sown underthe 

 same conditions, are apt to decay. The young plants are liable to various accidents. cold or dry air may check 

 their growth or destroy them. Insects above and below the ground may attack them and a 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, ReliableSeeds, 



PrPP fiif This year I will distribute one million packets of new and valuable novelty seeds, both vege- 



rrcc VJllls. table and Bower, among my customers. Evervone ordering will receive something, regard- 

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



abound throughout this catalogue. Especially on pages 3. fi. 7, 8. 9. will be found choice 

 collections at low prices. Don't fail to include them in your orders. 



Special Offers 



ROCKFORD SEED FARMS. 

 FOREST CITY GREENHOUSES. 



H. W. *BUCK.*BEE, 



ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS, U. S. A. 



Headquarters for Seeds and Plants of all Descriptions. 



