H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



BUCKBEE'S 'TULL OF LIFE" 



Hardy Perennial Plants and Shrubs 



HARDY PHLOX 



No class of Hardy Perennials is of more importance than the Phloxes which succeed almost 

 under any conditions and flower from the end of June until late in the Fall; and while they will 

 continue in good condition and flower freely for many years without attention, still they are 

 much improved by liberal cultivation. Although there "are quite a number of different varie- 

 ties and colors, we have confined ourselves to six of the newest and rarest sorts, which are with- 

 out doubt the choicest and most distinct a&sortment that has ever been offered. 



Dark-stemmed, light salmon color, with violet eve. very at- 

 Select plants, prices postpaid, 15c. each; not prepaid, by ex- 



BABDY PERKXXIAL PHLOX 



SELMA — Medium tall variety, 

 tractive and sure to please, 

 press, SI. 25 per doz. 



COQUELICOT — Beautiful orange red and scarlet variety with distinct violet eye. I^arge free 

 bloomer witli strong stems. Select plants, prices postpaid, 15c. each; not prepaid, by ex- 

 press, S1.25 per doz. 



PANTHEON — The peerless pink. Extra large, flat flowers of salmon pink. This is a sort that 

 never fails to give the best of satisfaction. Select plants, prices postpaid, 15c. each; not pre- 

 paid, by express, $1.26 per doz. 



CHATEATJBRIAND — Pure white with crimson, carmine eye. shading to violet purple. Long 

 strong stems, very erect. Select plants, prices postpaid, 15c. each; not prepaid, by express, 

 $1.25 per doz. 



F. G. VON LASSBURG — The purest white in cultivation. Long stems bearing immense flowers, 

 the indi-sndual florets of which are larger than any other white. Select plants, prices post- 

 paid, 15c. each; not prepaid, by express, $1.26 per doz. 



INSPECTOR PIEKER — Purplish mauve washed in white. Very imique and distinct color, k 

 very satisfactory variety. Select plants, prices postpaid, 16c. each; not prepaid, by express, 

 $1.26 per doz. 



HOLLYHOCK 



Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities as the Hollyhock. The flowers form perfect rosettes of the 

 most lovely shades of color. It requires a rich, deep soil, well drained, and will repay in quantity and elegance of 

 bloom any extra care. \ slight protection during the Winter will be beneficial. 



Bright Double Red. Double Yellow. Double Pink. Double Wliite. 



Prices, postpaid, 10c. each; not prepaid, by express, $1.00 per doz. 



SHASTA DAISY 

 Mixture of New Named Varieties 



These new Hvbrids of Shasta Daisv give us different forms of flowers and much larger blooms, and 

 are just as hardv and strong growing as the original tj-pe. Flowers range in shape from fully double to 

 single- and in color, from pure white to pale lemon yeUow— some solid color, some prettily vanegated 

 with yeUow disc-^. The plants are extremelv productive of bloom, which continues throughout a long 

 season and is supported on long Arm stems— making as spectacular a field .show and as profit- 

 able a cut flower supply as any hardy perennial grown. 



Select plants, prices postpaid, 10c. each; not prepaid, by express, $1.00 per doz. 



PAEONIAS 



The "Pineys" that grew in Grandmother's garden. The old- 

 fashioned "Pineys" of our Grandmother's garden, while still 

 popular because of their early flowering, have been eclipsed by 

 the wonderful sorts introduced in recent years, and we find that 

 the following varieties are admirably suited for all purposes. 



VENUS — .\ti elegant double-white of the purest color. Of im- 

 mense size and queen- 

 ly in its splendor. 



Select plants, price 

 postpaid, 25c. each.. 



DOUBLE EOLLTHOCK 



A free bloomer of excellent merit. 



The favorite color of 



ZADA — X delicate .soft pink of exquisite shade and great beauty 

 Select plants, price postpaid, 25c. each. 



CHIEFTAIN — The finest red variety — being a deep rich red of rare beauty, 

 our Grandmothers, and very beautiful. Notliing can take its place. 

 Select plants, price postpaid, 26c. each. 



SPECIAL OFFER of the above set of Three Hardy Paeonias, prepaid by mail, only 60c. 



HARDY GARDEN PINKS 



Old favorites bearing their sweet clove-scented flowers in the greatest profusion during the Sum- 

 mer months. 



Finely selected varieties postpaid, 10c. each; not prepaid, by express, $1.00 per doz. 



PERENNIAL POPPY 



Nothing can equal these Poppies during their period of flowering for a gorgeous display of a rich 

 brilliant coloring, and the freedom with which they bloom render them conspicuous in any position. 

 Select plants, price postpaid, 16c. each; not prepaid, by express, $1.20 per doz. 



HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE 



This is one of the Hnest of the scarlet Sages, growing in a compact bush about two feet high and 

 two feet in diameter. 



Select plants, price postpaid, 10c each; not prepaid, by express, 76c. per doz. 



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