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E. W. BUCKBEE, BOCKFOBS, rLZ.ZKOZS. 



SUMMER AND Ci^T T 



A Oil BUCKBEE'S 



Two ounces for fifty hills. 

 Bush varieties, five to six; 



EARLY FALL ^\/KJ 



rVOil BEST 



running varieties, three to four 

 pounds in hills for an acre. 



THE SQUASH is one of the most nutritious and valuable of our garden vegetables. The Summer varieties come to tlie table early in the 

 season, while the Winter sorts can be had in perfection rom August until the Summer sorts are again in condition. Plants are tender and 

 sensitive to cold, and planting must be delayed until settled warm weather. General principles of culture are the same as those given for 

 Cucumbers anfl Melons, but the plants are less particular as to soil. The Summer varieties should be planted four to six feet apart each way. 

 and the Winter sorts eight to ten; three plants are : uJicient for a hiU. 



PINEAPPLE 



Fine for Summer 

 and Fall. Flesh is 

 ttick, creamy white 

 and of the richest fla- 

 vor. Exceedingly pro- 

 ductive, and gives 

 the best satisfaction 

 for all purposes. 



Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 

 oz. 15c.; 1 lb. 2Sc.; 

 * lb. 40c.; lb. 75C. 



COCOANTTT 



The most beautiful of all Squashes. Great 

 bearer, always gives a full crop, is fine grained 

 and well flavored. Very desirable for all pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 16c. ; i lb. 

 2Sc.; i lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. 



DEB WING 



Famous new variety, originally obtained 

 from China. It has a hard, thick shell, which 

 is completely covered with warts. One ot the 

 best keepers. Flesh oi a beautiful creamy 

 color and of superior flavor. Pkt. 4C.; OZ. 



8c. ; 2 oz. 15c. ; i lb. 28c. ; * lb. 50c. ; lb. 90c. 



COCOZELLE 



Fine new early variety. A remarkable fea- 

 ture is that the Uttle green Squashes when verj- 

 small can eitljer be boileit wiiule or .sliced and 

 fried like Egg Plants, and to my taste are 

 quite equal in flavor, while, of course, thty 

 are more easily raised. A valuable addition 

 to the veg- 

 etable gar- 

 den, Pkt. 

 4c.; oz.Sc; 

 2 oz. 15c.; 

 } lb. 25c.; 

 * lb. 40c.; 

 lb. 75c. 



PERFECT GEM 



This variety is equally desirable either as a 

 Summer or Winter Squash, and in every respect 

 is true to its name — a 

 perfect gem. Everj-- 

 body who has grown 

 and used it speaks in 

 the highest terms of 

 its many good quali- 

 ties. Wonderfully pro- 

 ductive. Flesh fine- 

 grained, and cooks dry 

 and sweet. Rich, de- 

 licious flavor. Pkt. 

 4c.; oz. Sc.; 2 oz. 

 15c.; i lb. 28c.; h lb. 

 50c. ; lb. 90c. 



rrEW TUEBAN 

 A distinct and valuable Fall and Winter 

 variety. Flesh is dry, sweet and thick, of a 

 bright orange color, and its keeping qualities 

 are admirable. It will please you. Pkt. 



4c.; oz. Sc.; 2 oz. 15c.; i lb. 28c.; i lb. 

 S6c.; lb. $1.00. 



BAY STATE 



New -variety, large size, extremely sohd, 

 heavy weight. In color it is ilaik green, has 

 thick shell, fine, dry, thick flesh of sweet fla- 

 vor, of a beautiful bright golden color; fine 

 grained; verj' handsome. An excellent 

 keeper. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c; i lb. 

 28c.; i lb. 50C.; lb. $1.00. 



PIKE'S PEAK, or SIBLEY 



One of the best keepers, of the finest quality. 

 Flesh solid, thick, sweet; orange color. Pkt. 

 4c. ; oz. 8c. ; 2 oz. 15c. ; i lb. 28c. ; i> lb. 36c. ; 

 lb. $1.00. 



NEW DELICATA 



Extremely early, very prolific, the grotmd color being 

 splashed and striped with very dark green. The quality is 

 rich and dry. Although of small size, this variety is wonder- 

 fully solid and heavy, the seed ca^■^ty being small. Will 



please you for all pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 4c. ; oz. 8c. ; 

 2 oz. 15c.; i lb. 25c.; 

 4 lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. 

 GIANT SUMMER 

 STEAIGHTNECK 

 A splendid new vari- 

 ety haWng all. the ^od 

 features of the old reli- 

 able Golden Crookneck, 

 differing only by having 

 a straight neck. Pkt. 

 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. I5c.; i lb. 25c.; i lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. 

 EARLY YELLOW, or GOLDEN CROOKNECK 

 Favorite vdth market gardeners and private planters. Of 

 dwarf, bushy habit and extremely productive. Flesh creamy 

 yellow, dry, and of the most agreeable flavor. One of the most 



esteemed of the 



— ^— — ^— early varieties. 



Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 

 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 

 } lb. 20c.; i lb. 

 35c. ; lb. 60c. ^ 



BUCKBEE'S NEW GIANT 

 SUMMER CROOKNECK 



Our experience and that of our 

 customers proves it to be one of 

 the best Summer Squashes. T^-ice 

 as large as the ordinary Crookneck. 

 It is more warty and earUer. This 

 combination makes it the most de- 

 sirable for the market or private 

 garden. Pkt. 4c. ; OZ. 8c.; 2 OZ. 



15c. ; i lb. 28c.; i lb. 50c.; itt. 



90c. 



GIANT WHITE 

 SUMMER CROOKNECK 



This beautiful sort is 

 the result of years of 

 careful breeding and se- 

 lection, and it is now one 

 of the most fixed and dis- 

 tinct of our Summer 

 Squashes. The fruit is sim- 

 ilar in size and shape to 

 Summer Crookneck, but of 

 a beautiful ivory white col- 

 or, and unsurpassed in 

 quality. We recommend this sort 

 as the most beautiful and one of 

 the very best of the Siunmer varis- 

 ties. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; i 

 lb. 25c.; i lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. 



MAMMOTH EARLY GOLDEN CUSTARD 

 Or Early Yellow Bush, Scalloped 

 il Staa(lftrd early Summer variety, nice to use in its green 

 state and valuable for making pies when 't has attained full 

 size. The golilen yellow color makes it very attractive 



Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c,; i lb. 20c.; i lb. 3Sc.;lb. 60c.; 

 BUCKBEE'S NEW MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH 

 Scalloped or Improved Patty-Pan 



Great improvement over the Early White Bush. Verj- 

 uniform in shape and wonderfully prolific. Fit to use very 

 . early, of a beautiful white color, and grows to a large size — 

 ' twelve to fifteen inches across. Valuable alike for family 

 / and market purposes. Pkt. 4c.; OZ. 8c.; 2 OZ. 16c.; i lb. 

 25c.; * lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. 



BUCKBEE'S MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH 



Closely resembles the preceding, except in color, which is dark, rich 

 golden vellow. The Squashes are of the finest quality and extra large 

 size. Pkt. 4c.; OZ. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; i lb. 25c.; i lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. 

 EARLY WHITE BUSH, SCALLOPED or PATTY-PAN 



Highly esteemed early vaTiety, largely grown for first early crop. 

 Hard texture of the rind makes it well suited for shipping. Very pro- 

 ductive, and valuable alike for family and market purposes. Pkt. 3c^, 



OZ. 7c. ; 2 oz. 12c. ; } lb. 20c. ; 4 lb. 35c. ; lb. 60c. 



Miss Myrtle M. TJumipson, Coal, Missouri: "I wish ic say 

 a few words in praise of Bitckbee's Seeds, and your promptness 

 in filling orders, Iwwever small. Thanks for the extras. Monte 

 Cristo Water Melon, Christmas King Cabbage and New Queen 

 Cabbage are the best we ever Imd. The Garden Lemon and 

 Mango Melon are most excellent}' 



SEE PAGE 33 FOB THE MANGO MELON MISS THOMPSON PRAISES IN THE ABOVE LETTER 



