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H.W. BUCKBEE. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



MAGNIFICENT 



Phenomenal Varieties 



NEW STRAWBERRY MUSK MELON. 



GERMSN MELONE, 

 FRENCH MELON. 

 SPANJSH MELON. 



Cne ounce of seed for 60 hills; two to three 

 pounds In hills for an acre. 



Flavor like that 

 Its outside appear 

 ripeDed. Its smooth 



at of a strawberry, hence the name. It grows to be a desirable market size: the fruits wei-h from 6 to S pounds each, 

 auce compares favorably with the green nutmeg of old, turning to a yellowish hue, as it were, over night, when fullv 

 th, deep flesh is of an attractive orange-red color, particularly soft and melting, and with that exceptionallv delicious 



._ exeeptiona-... 



J.r. Bees, the veteran Melon grower, who has honored me with the 



strawberry flavor leaves nothing more to be desired in a >_usk Melon. 



Introduction of the Strawberry Musk Melon, writes: "This grand Melon was originated by planting the most luscious variety of straw- 



" Melon that I h.-d previously perfected." While the stock of this new acquisition 



Price, choicest seed of our own growing, Pkt. 5c; 



berries between every other row of a New Hybrid Musk 



is but limited, I am going to oler it as follows as long as my seed supply lasts 



02. 10c; 2 oz. 16c; »4 lb. 30c; Vz lb. 55c; lb. $1.00. 



NEW TRIUMPH, 



I feel honored that the originator, Mr. Beck, should select me to irtroduee the Triumph, certainly the finest Musk Melon yet produced. 

 It is a successful cross between the popular Osage and Columbus, retaining the external appearance as well as the unsurpassed shape 

 and quality of the latter, differing, however, inside, possessing a fine rich red salmon 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 Id 13 rounds in weight, never 

 cracks open on the ends, stands handing for many da-s in market without losing its fine appearance, which sells them at sight. A 

 great yielder. Pkt. 5c; oz, 10c; 2 oz. 15c; % lb. 2»c; % lb. SCc.j lb. 75c. 

 PAUL ROSE, OR PETCCKEY MUCK MELON. 



Unsurpassed in Quality and Unexcelled for Suip-ing. — In this new sort are 

 combined all the good qualities of the Netted Gem and Osare, the varieties from 

 which ir originated. Tie fruit is oval, about 5 inches in diameter, and in shape 

 and general appearance similar to the well-known Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. 

 The firm flesh is a rich orange red color like that of the Osage, but even sweeter 

 and higher flavored, retaining its gcod qualities quite to the rind. We have 

 found the fruit the most uniformly good of any Musk Melon we have ever grown. 

 It is rare that a Musk Melon of such superlative quality is a good market or 

 shipping sort, but the firm, solid fle h, and thin, but strong rind of this sort 

 make it the best shipper we know of, while it is just the size for hotel and 

 table use. We think it really has no equal as a market Melon for professional 

 Melon growers, and it is one of the very best sorts for the home garden. We 

 offer an exceptionally pure and fine stock grown on our own farms, and the 

 Melon grower or gardener who does not trv it will certainly make a mistake. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; M lb. 20c: ! 2 lb. 35c; lb. 60c. 



BUCKBEE'S WESTERN GIANT, 



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 every one by its merits, being exceptionally desirable for family 

 and market purposes. For shipping it has no superior. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 02. 

 16c; V* lb. 30c; V 2 lb. 55c; lb. $1.00. 



THE FAMOUS ROCKY FORD MUSK MELON. 



Unsurpassed in Luscious Flavor. Always brings the highest price on the market. 

 Most desirable size. Ideal for dessert. A healthy, vigorous grower. Exceedingly 

 prolific. Th>s 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 

 shippi? g in basktts. The fruit is oval and slightly ribbed, and densely covered 

 with affile netting. It has a thick flesh; very sweet; finely flavored. They will 

 grow very uniform in shape and color. Very productive. Send to Buckbee for 

 Originator's Selected Stock Seed. Larne Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 15c; '4 lb. 25c; 



% lb. 40c; lb. 75c. BTJCKBEE'S WESTEBN GIANT. 



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