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xL. W. BUCK32E. EOCKfORD, ILLINOIS. 



BUCKBEE'SMUS 



THE SORTS THAT 



ARE ALWAYS 

 WORLD SEATING 



Cenr.rin, Meeone; French. Met nv: 

 Melon. 



NEW STRAWBERRY MUSK MELON 

 Flavor Like That o* a Strawberry 



He: ce the name. It grows to be a ilesirable 

 market size; the fruits weich from 6 to 8 

 founds each. Its outside appearance com- 

 pares favorably with the green nutmeg of old, 

 liming to a yellowish hue, as ir were, over 

 i -in, when fullj- ripened. Its smooth, deep 

 f> sh is of an attractive orance-red color, par- 

 ticularly soft and melting, and with *hat ex- 

 cpHoiially delicious strawberry flavor leave 

 [iiitHfriJ* more to be desired in a Mu-tc Melon. 

 .Nil. 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 

 t v.j rtrtys of a New Hybrid Musk Melon that 

 I had previou ly perfected." While the stock 

 of this new a*9qui3iucin is but linr'ed, ..m 

 going to offer ir_as follows as Ion ,,s my ied 



supply lusts: ..rioe, choicest seer 1 o» my 

 b-wn. growing, Pkt. 5c. ; oz. iCu. ; 2 oz. 16c. ; 

 i 16. 30c; J lb. 55c; lb. S1.0C. 



BTJCKBEE'S IDEAL 



The Most Delicious of All Musk Melons 



That is the verdict of everyone who has 

 tried this magnificent sort. Weighs from 10 

 t: 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 iu your order. Pkt. 5c; 



oz. 10c; 2 oz. 15c; } lb. 25c; £ lb 40c; 

 lb. 75c. 



One Ounce of Seed for 60 Hills ; Two to 

 Three Pounds in Hills for an Acre 



THE FAMOUS ROCKY FOED 

 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. They will grow very uniform 

 in shape and color. Vtrv productive. Send 

 to Buckbee for Originator's Selected 

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

 2 oz. 15c; I lb. 25c; ] lb. 40c; lb. 75c. 



THE BANQUET 



Medium sized Melon of perfectly round 

 shape, densely netted over it? entire surface. 

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

 formlv thick. In flavor it is unsurpassed, 

 rivaling th ■ Emerald Gem. Pkt. 3c; oz. 

 7c. ; 2 oz. 12c. ; | ib. 20c ; ; lb. 35c. ; lb. 60c. 



B UCKBEE'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 danger of sacrificing quality, Buckbee's Western Giant will always give 

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

 65c; 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 

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

 appearance similar 1o 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 have 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 

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

 oz. 12c; $ ib. 20c; § lb. 35c; lb. 60c. 



FOR OTHER EXCELLENT VARIETIES OF MUSK MELONS SEE NEXT 

 SUCCEEDING PAGE. PRICES OF SEEDS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT. 



BVCKBF.r-S WESTERX CI A XT 



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



