BUOKBEE'S '•FTJLIj OF LIFE" SEEDS, PLANTS ANB BULBS 



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Buckbee's "Full of Life" Flower Seeds 



OF BEAUTIFUL PERENNIAL PLANTS 



PERFECTY HARDY EXQUISITE COLORS : FRAGRANT BEAUTY 



Tlio more profrressive lovers of flowers in the last few years have shown a tendency to go more into the planting of seeds 

 that don't have to be sown every season, but whicli when once in the u:ronnd will come up year after year and give an abundance 

 of beautiful flowers which will bloom from early Spring till lute in the Fall. And it is with this end in view tliat I have compiled 

 ihi; following list of HARDY PEKENNIALS, assuring those w ho have hitherto been 

 content witli the ordinary run of ANNUALS (which only last for one season) that 

 they will be well repaid for the time, labor and the small outlay invested. 



The seeds of most Hardy Perennials may be sown at any time from January till 

 October. Early sowing should bo made indoors in boxes or they may be sown out of 

 doors in April alter the frost hasgonaand transplanted where intended to flower in 

 early Fall or following Spring. Many varieties succeed best sown in Autumn when 

 they should be sown in cold-frame, transferring them to their permanent places the 

 following Spring. In the Southern states the seed is sown in the open ground and a 

 slight protection is sometimes necessary in vei-y severe weather. 



Many of the failures in Flower Culture are due to improper treatment of seeds 

 and young plants. The soil should be well prepared and the surface made as fi.ne and 

 smooth as possible. Do not plant anj' seeds when the ground is wet but water thor- 

 oughly the day before sowing. When sown in shallow boxes in the house see that the 

 drainage is perfect by boring holes in bottom of box and filling same about an inch 

 with broken crocks, coal cinders, or any rough material that will furnish drainage. 



ALVS-^CJI SAXATlLE. 



Aiyssum— Saxatile (Gold Dust). Mass of beautiful bright orange blossoms during Spring and Sum- 

 nun'. Per Pkt. 4o. . : , 



Arabis Alpina. One of the earliest Spring Plants showing the prettiest of pure White flowers as 

 soon as the snow disappears. Pkt. 7c. 



Candytuft — Iberis Sempervirens. A profuse early Spring White blooming hardy perennial; much 

 used for cemeteries, rockeries, etc. Pkt. 4c. 



Canterbury Bells. A popular old fashioned garden plant producing handsome bell-shaped flowers in 



eudiess variety. Double Mixed Pkt. (100 seeds) 4c ; Single Mixed Pkt. 3c. 

 Carnations. One of the indispensible features both for greenhouse culture in Winter and for the 

 garden in Summer. Extra Choicest Double Mixed Pkt. (100 seeds) 10c. 



Margttjrite — Deservedly the most popular Carnations with the amateur as they begin flower- 

 ing in a few weeks from time of planting. Pkt. (100 seeds, Finest Mixed) 5c. 

 Centrosema (Butterfly Pea ) A hardy perennial viue of rare beauty; flowers froin a rosy violet to 

 reddish purple ; white marking through center. Pkt Sc. 



Christmas Eose. A most valuable hardy plant ; often found blooming freely in Decem.b.er regardless 



of ice and snow. Pkt. 8c. 



Chrysanthemum. Hardy perennial varieties. Quite easily raised from seed, a,hd free bloomers. 



1-kt. lUc. , , , . ,1 ■ •- . . , - 



Columbine— Aquilegia. 'TOe?: beautiful iRocky Mountain Columbine; large flowers, elegant foliage 

 and other good qualities. Pkt. 10c. . ' 



Coreopsis. One of the finest hardy plants with large golden yellow flowets ; easily grown from seed. 

 1 kt. Sc. - 



Fox-Glove— Digitalis. Handsome and stately plants ; easily grown— will succeed under almost any 

 conditions. Wealth of long beautifully spotted flowers. Pkt. 4c. 



Gaillardia. One of the hardiest, showiest and most effective of perennials. Thrives almost any- 

 wliere, and takes care of itself ; continuous bloomer; fine for cutting. Splendid Mixed Varie- 

 ties— Pkt. Sc. - 



Golden Eod. The National flower. Well known golden yellow favorite. Pkt. 4c. 

 Hibiscus (Marshmallow.) Exti-emely showy and ornamental having large-sized beautifully colored 

 flowers. Pkt. 4c. 



5WEET WILLIAM 



Hollyhocks. The indispensible well known flower. Very im- 

 posing and majestic in growth; for forming background it 

 has no equal. Double White; Double Lemon; Double 

 Black ; Double Magenta ; Double Pink ; each Pkt. 8c. Double 

 Mixed — Very choice, embracing over twenty different va- 

 rieties — Pkt. (.50 seeds) 5c. 



Larkspur — Delphinium. Beautiful, showy, stately growing 

 hardy perennials, bearing splendid spikes of flowers in 

 great profusion. Finest and Choicest Mixed — Pkt. 4c. 



Paeony. Well known plants which should be in every garden. 

 Choicest Selected Seed— Pkt. 4c. 



CHRISTMAS ROSE 



Platycodon ( Chinese Bell Flower. ) 

 hardy perennials.. Easily grown from seed. Mixed 

 Colors— Pkt 8c. 



Poppy— The large hardy Oriental Poppy. Charming, 



Spring flowering, hardy plant. Mixed — Pkt. 10c. 

 Snapdragon (Antirrhinum ) One of the most valuable 

 flowers for cutting or show in the garden. Besfy 

 Dwarf Mixed, Pkt 8c. ; Giant Tall Mixed, Pkt. 8c. 

 Sweet Bocket. Old-fashioned garden plant bearing its 

 blossoms in clusters. Mixed — Pkt. (1.50 seeds) 4c. 

 Sweet William. Single Mixed Finest Varieties— Pkt. 

 4c. ; Double Mixed Choicest Varieties— Pkt. 4c. 



Wallflower. Early blooming perennial. Mixed, AH 

 Colors— Pkt. 4c. ; Double Finest Mixed— Pkt. 8c. 



Pentstemon. Highly useful and attractive including a wide 

 range of brilliant dazzling flowers of all colors. Pkt. 4c. 



Phlox. Hardy herbaceous perennial. Seed saved from the 

 choicest specimens. All Colors Mixed — Pkt 8c. 



Pinks— Dianthus. Hardy garden variety. Admirably adapted 

 for beds and borders; delightful, refreshing., spicy odor. 

 Should be in every garden. Rockford Favorite Mixed— 

 Pkt. 5c. 



Plumarins— Pheasant-eye Pink. A beautiful single hardy Pink, 

 fancy fringed flowers with a dark center. Pkt. 4c. 



One of the best 



