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H. W. BUCKBEE. ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS 



Buckbee's Prodigous 

 ASTERS. 



WHEREVER Buckbee's Asters have been planted for the 

 past two or three seasons, this beautiful flower has been 

 growing steadily in popularity. This is due to the fact 

 that I am responsible for its present high state of perfection, 

 having succeeded in the breeding to such an extent that they now 

 rival the Chrysanthemum in beauty. My seed crop harvested 

 during J904 is better than ever. As a bedder the Aster is so showy, 

 so magnificent that words cannot describe its wondrous beauty. 

 They are easily and successfully grown and should have a per- 

 manent place in every garden. They are especially desirable 

 for cut flowers, as well as pot plants, and are desirable to show 

 at fairs and exhibitions 



Mtjced ^/Isters. 



My Mixed Aster Seed is simply grand this year. The seed 

 has been selected with great care, and the blending has been 

 carefully supervised. I unbesitatingK recommend them to my 

 patrons, because T know satisfaction up to the limit will be the 

 portion of the thousands who will order. 



Buckbee's Snowball— Magnificent and exceedingly dwarf .com- 

 pact growing Aster Never exceeds 10 inches in height. It is de- 

 cidedly the handsomest pure white Aster ever introduced. In 

 habit is very bushy, each plant bearing 30 or more beautifully 

 formed and exceedingly large and perfectly double flowers, al. 

 most completely hiding the foliage. Be sure to try it. Pkt. 10c. 



Buckbee's Snowball. 



Buckbee's Fire King— A pleasing com- 

 panion to "Buckbee's Snowball." Dwarf 

 variety The individual flowers are of 

 large "size and of most faultless form. 

 The color is distinctly rich and gorgeous, 

 flowers when first opening being a pure 

 scarlet, but when fully expanded change 

 to a handsome satiny deet> scarlet, pre- 

 senting a most charming appearance. 

 Pkt. 10c. 



The New Yellow Aster— After the 

 many vain attempts of years past a yellow 

 Aster has reallv been produced. The form 

 of the double flower is a perfect ball; the 

 quills are close together and of the bright- 

 est sulphur yellow. Flowers are borne on 

 long, erect stems, excellent for cutting. 

 From 12 to 15 inches high compact. bushy 

 growth, an abundant bloomer Pkt. 8c. 



New American Aster, Mary Semple— 

 This is an American Novelty of unusual 

 merit, sure to become popular even in 

 Germany. Grown at Rockford Seed 

 Farms, ft attracted much attention when 

 in full flower during August and Septem- 

 ber. It grows 2 feet high, and owing to 

 its free branching habit each plant should 

 be allowed sufficient space for its full de- 

 velopment. Very soft but deep shade of 

 rosy blush. Flowers are borne upon 

 stems 12 inches long and most desirable 

 for cutting. Truly a gem. Pkt. 8c. 



New Harlequin— Very odd and attrac- 

 tive new variety. A constant bloomer, 

 handsome double flowers, composed of 



pure white petals quaintly interspersed 

 in irregular manner, with deep blue and 

 bright red markings. Height 12 inches. 

 Pkt. 8c. 



New "White Branching-— The magnifi- 

 cent large, double white flowers, quite 4 

 inches in diameter, are borne upon long 

 stems. making them excellent for cutting. 

 It is quite different in several respects 

 from any Aster known. Height 18 inches. 

 Pkt. 8c: > 4 oz. 75c; oz. $2.50. 



Shakespeare— Mixed- A novel dwarf 

 variety 6 incnes high. Many exquisitely 

 brilliant colors. Large globular flowers. 

 Pkt. 8c 



Queen of the Market— Mixed— Eight 

 beautiful colors and shades. A class of 

 Asters characterized by extreme earli- 

 ness and the profusion "of their flowers. 

 Plants average 1 foot in height, are much 

 branched and carry 10 to 15 large flowers. 

 Pkt. 5c: H oz 30c; oz. $1.00. 



New Diamond — Mixed — Has large 

 double flowers of rich and varied colors. 

 Height 18 inches. Pkt. 8c; M oz. 75c: 

 oz. $2.50. 



Washington — Mixed — Flowers are 

 verj- large and often measure 4 to 6 inches 

 in diameter. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 8c 



Dwarf Chrysanthemum — Mixed — 

 Flowers about 3 inches in diameter. 

 Height 1 foot. Pkt. 8c; M oz. 50c; oz. 

 $1.50. 



Imbricated Pompon Mixed— Of per- 

 fect form and so double as to appear 

 spherical. 18inchshigh. Pkt. 8c. 



Victoria and Perfection. 



New Giant Comet. 



German Quilled-Mixed— Flowers large, freely produced and of bril- 

 liant colors. 18 inches high. Pkt. 8c 



Oocordeau or Crown— Mixed — An excellent variety. Flowers fine. 

 Height i feet. Pkt. 8c; » 4 oz. 50c; oz. $1.50. 



"Buckbee's Improved Victoria ^/ISTE.'RS. 



Magnificent class, flowers massive and showy, measuring over 4 inches 

 across. The plants grow very evenly, about 18 inches high and carry fre- 

 quently over 50 flowers. Choicest Mixed - Pkt. sc. : \oz. 50c; oz. $1.50. 



Snow White, Dark Crimson, Peach Blossom, Rich Purple, Flesh Color— Each 



Pkt. 6c; kfoz. 60c; oz. $2.00, 



XSruffaui's "Paeony Flowered "Perfection. 



Certainly one of the most perfect and deservedly popular Asters. Very 

 double, large and beautiful. Height 18 inches. Finest Mixed— Pkt. 5c; Woz. 

 50c; ozr$i 75. Bright Red. Clear White, Violet, Peach Blossom, White 

 turning to Azure Blue— Each. Pkt. 7c; Moz. 75c; oz %z .50. 



JVetv Giant Comet ^SISTEHS. 



This distinct c'ass of Asters resemhles very much the Japan Chrysan- 

 themum in s ! ze of flowers. Extremely floriferous Finest Mixed— Pkt. 6c; 

 M oz. 75c; oz $2.50. Pure White. Clear Carmine, Lilac Bordered White, 



Light Blue, Bright Rose— Each, Pkt. 8c. ; Uoz. $1 .00: oz. $3.00. 



"Buckbee's Superb Mixed. 



The choicest and most varied strains of Asters ever offered. Pkt. 5c : 

 Mm.. 50c: 02. $1.50. 



Fine Mtjced. 



A splendid collection of leading types of this wonderful flower m choice 

 mixture. Pkt. 3c; Mm. 20c; oz. 60c 



For Big Bargains In Buckbee's Best Sweet Peas See Pages 100 and 101. 



