H. W. BUCK B E E, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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Tlie Monster 



TOMATO. 



PONDEROSA OR HENDERSON'S NO. 400— This grand 

 new variety is a monster of the Tomato family, 

 the Tomatoes often weighing 2 or 3 pounds each, 



of a rich, i>right crimson color and all solid meat; 



exceptionally tree from seed; extremely delirious 



in llavor, whether used raw or eooked; a single 



Tomato is enough lor a meal. Very desirable for 



family and market purposes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 2 



oz. 60c: ' 4 lb. $1.00; ■ „ lb. $1.75; lb. $3.00 

 MIKADO, OR TURNER'S HYBRID— Often called Po- 

 tato-! ea\ed Tomato; also known as Maule's $i,6uo 



Tomato. A very large-fruited, purple Tomuto, 



weight. ig as much as 2S ounces, while the average 



weight is not less than 12 ounces. Vines large, 



coarse growing, with leaves entire like those of the 



potato plant; very productive, and early for so 



large a Tomato: fruit extremely large, rough, solid, 



with lew seeds. Demanded by those who want 



extra large fruit. Our seed is very choice. Pkt. 



4c; oz. 18c; 2 oz. 35c; V* lb. 65c; V, lb. $1,25; 



lb. $2.40. 



LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY— We have been perfecting 

 this to a larger, smoother fruit than the original 

 Stock, and think we have made it the smoothest 

 and best of the large purple sorts. Vines large, 

 vigorous, a id heavy bearers; fruit large, uniform 

 in size, very smooth, color of skin purplish pink, 

 flesh light pink and of excellent flavor. Used con- 

 siderably for canning. Pkt. 3c; oz. 16c; 2 oz. 

 30c; ' 4 lb. 50c; Vi lb. 90c; lb. $1.75. 

 BUCKBEE'S SNOWBALL Grand new variety, pearly white in color, and of excellent flavor. Great yielder. Unsurpassed for table, pick- 

 ling and canning purposes. Pkt. oc. ; oz. 25c. 

 BUCKBEE'S GOLDEN PRIZE— New golden yellow variety. The flesh is thick and of extra good quality; grows in clusters; produces 

 enormous crops. No matter if you are prejudiced against a yellow sort, this will please you. Pkt. 4c; oz*. 20c; 2 oz. 35c; V. lb. 60c; 

 J/2 lb, $1.10; lb. ■s.-.mO, 



MANSFIELD TREE, OR MAMMOTH PRIZE — Thin is one of the largest Tomatoes grown, and possesses every good quality to be 

 found in a Tomato, specimens often weighing 3 pounds. This variety is almost seedless. It is a great curiosity, as the vines 

 often attain the height of lo feet. The fruit is very highly colored, smooth, and one of the very best table and market sorts 

 known. It will astonish and please you. Pkt. 5c; % oz. 20c. ; oz. 35c. 

 3UCKBEE'S NEW TREE OR STATION TOMATO — Grows on an upright' stalk, never requires any •support, always standing up like a tree; 



solid, great keeper, verv best llavor, making it an ideal variety for family, mar- 

 ket and canning. Pkt. "5c ; Vi oz. 25c; oz, 40c; 2 oz. 75c; % lb. $1.25. 

 FINE MIXED HYBRID TOMATO SEED— Something entirely new and unique, An 

 enthusiastic gardener has for several years past been crossing and reerossing all 

 sorts of the Tomato, both large and small, yellow, white and red, early and late. 

 EVery known variety has bee.i used — large, smooth, pear-shaped, plum-shaped, 

 currant, fig, peach, etc. The result is a most interesting mixture of all shapes, 

 color and sizes, from the verv largest to the very smallest. The most interesting 

 and satisfactory to plant for the home garden. Everybody will be delighted 

 with the variety and quality of fruit.produced. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 25c. 

 NEW STRAWBERRY TOMATO, OR WINTER CHER- 

 RY — Sometimes called Husk Tomato and Ground 

 Cherry.) Grows enclosed in a husk, excellent ror 

 preserves; will keep within husk all winter; sweet- 

 flavored, small, yellow fruits. This is well worth , 

 growing for preserves, ho'.h oa account of its finei 

 quality and immense productiveness. The pretty 

 bright yellow fruits also make a handsome dessert) 

 disii, while the flavor as fruit makes them popular. 

 Ten plants in our trial grounds yielded a bushel of 

 the small fruits. It is much earlier and every way 

 better than a similar variety advertised as a 

 novelty under the name of Cape Gooseberry. ±-kt. 

 4c; oz. 25c 



THE NEW STONE — BUCKBEE'S IMPROVED STRAIN 



— The Tomato for a Main Crop — Choicest seed. We 



call this the king of the Livingston kinds, which are 



STRAWBERRY TOMATO. 



the best types of large, 



BUCKBEE'S NEW TREE OR STATION TOMATO. 



I can also suppiy the following new and standard varieties cf Tomato, which 

 are too well known to require extended descriptions, 

 prices: l'kt. Oz. 



Atlantic Prize 4c 16c 



Livingston s Favorite 3c. 16c. 



Royal Red 4c 16c 



Early Acme 3c. 18c. 



Perfectioa 4c. 16c. 



Trophy. Improved Large Red oc 16c 



Livingston's New Magnus 4c 16c 



Ignotum 4c 16c. 



Dwarf Champion 4c. 25c 



Eucteye State 4c 16c 



Henderson's Crimson Cushion 5c. 35c. 



Optimus 3c. 16c 



New Imperial 4c 13c. 



Dwarf Aristocrat 4c. 25c. 



Paraxon 3c. 16c. 



Thorburn'3 Longkeeper 4c, 16c. 



Early Michigan 4c. £0c. 



Nesr Early Freedom 4c. 20c. 



Btrpee's Combination 4c 25c 



Foidhook Fancy 4c, 25c 



Fcrdhook First 4c, 25c 



Bond's Early Minnesota 3c. lGc. 



New Success 4c 25c 



Spark's Earliana 5c. 35c 



New Rose Peach 3c. 14c. 



New Puiple Peach 3c. 14c. 



New Yelltw Peach 3c 14c. 



Red Pear 3c. 14c. 



Yellow Pear 3c. 14c. 



Red Plum 3c. 14c 



Yellow Plum 3c. 14c. 



Red Cherry 3c. 14c 



Yellow Cherry 3c 14c. 



Red Currant 3c. 14c. 



smooth, solid, "beefy " Tomatoes. If asked 'to's"ele7•t■'one'Vnain , " crop ''market' sort' 

 we advise this. Color hie scarlet, stem (calyx) set hiirh mr» 3i ZOa iLi,„ii ' 

 so that but little is lost when it is tallen out of thT fruit 6 before sUcing We 

 want to make what we say of Ibis kind definite, beeause there are verv ma n : good 

 kinds and a long list is contusing. If in doubt, buy the Xeu -Stone for ma 'kef or 



■iZ'f ?/ S V W hat ,?" a ,L ter ' Pkt ' - ° z . 16c; 2 oz. 

 30c; >4 lb. 50c; \' 2 lb. 90c; lb. $1.75. ' * " • 



2 Oz. 



% Lb. 



J/, Lb. 



Lb. 



30c. 



55c 



$1.00 



$1.90 



30c 



50c. 



.90 



1.75 



3Cc. 



50c. 



.93 



1.75 



30c. 



50c. 



.90 



1.75 



30c 



50c. 



.90 



1.75 



30c. 



50c 



.90 



1.75 



30c. 



55c. 



1.00 



1.90 



30c. 



50c. 



.90 



1.V5 



45c. 



8Cc. 







30c. 



55c. 



1.00 





30c. 



50c 



.90 



1.75 



30c. 



50c. 



.90 



1.75 



45c. 



80c. 







30c. 



50c. 



.90 



1.75 



30c. 



50c 



.90 



1.75 



35c. 



60c 



1.10 



2.00 



35c. 



60c. 



1,10 



2.00 



Mrs. A. Hall. 



Pilot Point, Texas. 



/ have always 

 had splendid 

 resnlts with Suui- 

 bee's Seeds. Your 

 Tomatoes are th' 

 best by far that / 

 ever saic. Buckbee'8 

 Beelstiaks can't be beat. The Pon- 

 derosa or A'o. 40o are also fine. / 

 have two Tomiloes that weigh over 

 5 pounds. 



BUCKBEE'S MONTE CRISTO IS THE BEST WATERM ELON. — SEE PAGE 39. 



