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H. W. BOCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



Buckbee's -full of life- MUSK MELONS 



German, Melone; French, Melon; Spani-.h, Melon. 



One Ounce of Seed for 60 Hills; Two to Three Pounds in Hills 

 for an Acre. 



THE FAMOUS ROCKY FORD 

 Unsurpassed in Luscious Flavor. 

 Always brings the highest price on the market. Most de- 

 sirable size. Ideal for dessert. A healthy, vigorous grower. Ex- 

 ceedingly prolific. This is an improved strain of Netted (iem. 

 growing a little more oblong in shape. Originated at Rocky 

 Ford. It is the most popular of all .Melons for shipping in bas- 

 kets. The fruit is oval and slightlv ribbed, and denselv covered 

 with a fine netting. It has a thick flesh; very sweet; finely fla- 

 vored. They will grow verj- uniform in shape and color. Very 

 productive. Send to Buckbee for Originator's Selected Stock 

 Seed. LargePkt. 4c.;oz. 10c.;2oz. 15c.; 34 lb. 25?.; J .lb. 40c.; 

 lb. 75c. 



TRUE TIP TOP 



. This very productive melon is of medium to large size, 

 nearly round, shghty ribbed and fairly well covered with shal- 

 low netting. The flesh Is deep yellow in color and of excellent 

 quality. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. lOc; }4 lb. ISc; )4 lb. 36c.; 

 lb. 60c. 



MONTREAL MARKET 



A very large "green nutmeg" type, almost round, heavnlv 

 netted; thick, luscious flesh; late and especially adapted to 

 cooler climates. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c. ; H lb. 18c.; 'A lb. 

 3Sc.; lb. 60c. 



COSMOPOLITAN — It is one of the most beautiful of the green fleshed melons. Fruit slightlv oval, nearly round, without ribs. Color light 

 green, but becoming covered at maturity with dense silver-gray netting . The flesh is green, firm, sweet and uniformly high flavored. Pkt. 

 Sc.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. lOc; J4 lb. 18c.; }4 lb. 35c.; lb. 60c. 



GOLDEN NETTED GEM — A grand sort for general early use; very early, productive, uniform and. finely netted; flesh rich green, deliciously 

 sweet and melting. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c. }4 lb. 18c.; H lb. 35c.; lb. 60c. 



NEW EARLY HACKENSACK — The fruit is medium sized, nearly round, evenly and deeply ribbed and with a verv coarse netting. The flesh 

 IS green, a little coarse but very juicy, sweet and well flavored. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c. ; H lb. 18c.; >^ lb. 35c.; lb. 60c. 



BECK'S NEW COLUMBUS — A very fine Melon. Almost a perfect ball with a thickly netted skin, giving it a very handsome appearance. Pkt. 

 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz, lOc; 34 lb. 18c.; Ji lb. 35c.; lb. 60c. 



NEW STRAWBERRY MUSK MELON 

 Flavor Like That of a Strawberry. 



Hence the name. It grows to be a desirable market size; the fruits weigh from 6 

 to S pounds each. Its outside appearance compares favorabl.v with the green nutmeg 

 of old, turning to a yellowish hue, as it were, over night when fully ripened. Its 

 smooth, deep flesh is of an attractive orange-red color, particularly soft and melting, 

 and with that exceptionally deUcious strawberry flavor leaves nothing more to be de- 

 sired in a Musk Melon. Mr. Beck, the veteran Melon grower, who has honored me with 

 the introduction of the Strawberry Musk Melon, writes: "This grand Melon was or- 

 iginated by planting the most luscious variety of strawberries between every two rows 

 of a new Hybrid Musk Jlelon that I had previouslj- perfected." While the stock of 

 this new acquisition is but limited, I am going to offer it as follows as long as ray seed 

 supply lasts: Price choicest seed of my own growing, Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c. ; 2 oz.' 16c.; 

 M lb. 30c.; i4 lb. 65c.; lb. $1.00. 



BUCKBEE'S FAM0TT3 B0CK7 FOED MUSK MELON. 



BUCKBEE S WESTEBN OIANT. 



BUCKBEE'S IDEAL 

 The most delicious of all Musk Melons. 



That is the verdict of everyone who has tried this magnificent sort^ Weighs 

 from 10 to 15 pounds; exceedinglv 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 



E lease you for all purposes. lam the introducer of this best of all varieties. Seed offered 

 V other parties under similar name is spurious* Be sure to include this varietv in 

 your order. Pkt. 6c.; oz. 10c. : 2 oz. 15c.: 34 lb. 25c.; lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. 



IMPROVED CANTALOUPE — A finely improved variety, often weighing from fifteen 

 to twenty pounds. Flesh thick, light in color and of a fine quality. Quite early 

 and a splendid keeper. Include this variety in your order. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 

 lOc; M lb= 18c.: lb. 36c.; lb. 60c. 



WHITE JAPANESE — A very early medium sized variety of fine quality. Ftuit 

 oval, white with green flesh which is very sweet and highly-flavored. One of the 

 best for the home garden. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c. ; ^4 lb. 18c.; 1 2 lb. 35c.; 

 lb. 60c. 



LARGE HACKENSACK — Fruit very large, the diameter much more than the length, 

 ribs large and of irregular width, densely covered with coar.se netting; flesh green, 

 thick, coarse but verv sweet and fine flavored. Pkr. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c. ; H lb. 

 18c.; lb. 35c.; Ib^ 60c. 



BUCKBEE'S WESTERN GIANT 

 Noted Not only for Its Great Size, Btit 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. .\s an exhibition and large market variet.v 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. 6c.; oz. lOc; 2 oz. 16c.; lb. 30c.; H lb. 56c.; 

 lb. $1.00. 



BE SURE TO SEND IN YOUR ORDER FOR BULBS EARLY. SEE PAGES 98 - 99. 



