Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
New and Beautiful FRENCH HYDRANGEAS 
These new varieties are the showiest and most desirable decorative plants 
ever offered. 
Hibiscus 
Grand low growing bushy ishrubs; used for decorating lawns and porches 
during Summer; they bear enormous heads of flowers; not being entirely hardy 
are usually kept in tubs or boxes, set out in Summer and taken to cellar over 
Winter, although they will stand our Winters out of doors if protected. 
LE CYGNE—The most popular white. Very free flowering and of large 6ize 
and fine form. 35c each, postpaid. 
BLUE BELLS—(New)—A strong grower with large leaves, and immense flow¬ 
ers of lavender-pink, which changes to blue under certain soil conditions. 35c 
each, postpaid. 
GOLIATH—An exceptionally beautiful flower. Heads of bloom are unusually 
large and of a rich rose-pink color. 25c each, postpaid. 
MARECHAL FOCH—(The New Tub Hydrangea)—An exceedingly attractive 
color, being salmon-pink. Flowers are of immense size and very compact. 
25c each, postpaid. 
TROPHEE—Called the Red Hydrangea, as it is the deepest shade of pink of any 
of the French varieties. 30c each, postpaid. 
I One each of the 5 Hydrangeas described 
WLiLiLiV/ 1 above-fine strong young plants postpaid 
for only. . ..... 
PEACH BLOW—Large, double, orange-colored 
flowers. Very novel and attractive. 25c 
and 90c each, postpaid. 
GRANDIFLORA—This is a truly surprising 
house plant, the flowers are so immense and 
yet so beautiful that you can scarcely be¬ 
lieve that they are not artificial in some 
way. It is a rapid, erect grower, with bright 
glossy green leaves, beautiful double flowers 
of a bright vermillion-scarlet; very hand¬ 
some flowers. 25c and 50c each, postpaid. 
APPLE BLOSSOM—Immense double flowers 
like Roses, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Color 
rich bright pink, with deep crimson center; 
likes heat and moisture and begins to bloom 
very quickly. 25c and 50c each, postpaid. 
BRILLIANT QUEEN — This is a truly surpris¬ 
ing house plant, the flowers are so immense 
and yet so beautiful that you can scarcely 
believe that they are not artificial in some 
way. It is a rapid, erect grower, with bright 
glossy green leaves, beautiful double flowers 
of a bright vermillion-scarlet; very hand¬ 
some flowers. 25c each; 3 for 70c, postpaid. 
MINNEATUS — (Semi-Plena) — Bright vermil¬ 
ion-scarlet flowers. 25c and 50c each, post¬ 
paid. 
SPECIAL OFFER—One each of the five for 
only 90c, postpaid. 
FREE GIFTS 
Royal Blue Carnation 
The greatest novelty in car¬ 
nations. The blue shade is very 
pronounced, with oxblood shad¬ 
ings. Flowers very perfect, 
measuring 3 *4 inches across 
when well grown; long, strong 
stems. It is the richest and 
most startling color in the car¬ 
nation family. Price 30c each; 
or 3 for 85c, postpaid. 
RADIOLITE—A Carnation of 
deepest crimson coloring. The 
color makes it a valuable 
sort. The flowers are of large 
size, ideal for cut flowers. 
The growth of the plant is 
strong and erect and the 
flower stems straight. 25c 
each; 3 for 70c, postpaid. 
Hydrangea 
—Blue Bells 
Summer Flowering Carnations 
Hibiscus Peach Blow 
Our Greenhouses at Rockford undoubtedly contain the 
finest array of Carnations to be found in the United 
States. Repeated Blue Ribbon winners at all the largest 
National Exhibits. Our famous varieties will please you. 
ENCHANTRESS SUPREME—The flowers are deep rose 
pink, unusually large and delightfully fragrant and car¬ 
ried on long, strong stems. Vigorous bloomer. 20c each. 
LADDIE—Light salmon pink; a lovely color. Very free 
flowering. Very fragrant. 25c each. 
MAINE SUNSHINE—Clear golden yellow. The finest 
yellow carnation in cultivation. A clean free grower 
and an abundant producer. 30c each. 
PINK MATCHLESS—A pure, intense, glowing, deep pink; flowers 
3/2 inches across and overt keeps well when cut; an early and 
continuous bloomer. 20c each. 
POCAHONTAS-—Brilliant crimson maroon. A big advance over all 
others of this color. The plant is a free and easy grower, and 
always in bloom. A gem in every way. 25c each. 
WHITE MATCHLESS—A favorite everywhere; one of the finest 
white Carnations, produces large flowers constantly throughout the 
season. 25c each. 
RED MATCHLESS—The most brilliant red. Stiff stemmed, early 
and very free flowering. 20c each. 
Carnation—Royal Blue 
ROSALIND—A new flaked carnation; the lower part of the petals 
deep pink blending to a lighter shade around the edge. 25c each. 
SENATOR—Pure white, endures bright sunlight without fading. 
The calyx does not burst which is a great improvement over any 
other light colored carnation. 20c each. 
VARIEGATED ELDORA—Fancy variegated carnation. Color, creamy white 
penciled with bright red. A vigorous grower and very free flowering. Flow¬ 
ers very large. 20c each. 
ARMISTICE—A favorite everywhere; one of the finest white Carnations, pro¬ 
duces large flowers constantly throughout the season. 25c each. 
DANDY-—A pure, intense, glowing, deep pink; flowers 3 y 2 inches across and 
over; keeps well when cut; an early and continuous bloomer. 25c each. 
With your order for $1 or 
more—See page 1 
Hardy Carnation—Crimson King 
SPECIAL OFFER l2 £, r ,r ,0 7Sr $ l- 
Hardy Garden Collection 
Large, Long-Stemmed Flowers, Delightfully Clove Scented. Fine for the Garden 
as Well as for Cut Flowers 
CRIMSON KING—The finest of all, and in bloom all summer. The color is a 
rich crimson and the fragrance is exquisite. Foliage is rich dark green and 
does not fade. 30c each; 3 for 85c, postpaid. 
PRINCE BISMARCK—Identical to Crimson King except in color, which is 
salmon pink. 30c each; 3 for 85c, postpaid. 
ABBOTTSFORD—Rose red with a darker center. Perfectly hardy and blooms 
through a long season. A delightful variety and very sweet scented. 20c 
each; 3 for 55c, postpaid. 
ESSEX WITCH—An unusual color and a real novelty. Dark maroon, blotched 
pink and white. A bed of this combination of color is very attractive. 20c 
each; 3 for 55c, postpaid. 
HELEN CANFIELD—Soft, rich pink. This was one of the prettiest colors in 
our fields last summer. 20c each; 3 for 55c, postpaid. 
HER MAJESTY—The only Pure White Hardy Garden Carnation- The per¬ 
fume is unusually fine, rich clove scented. • Desirable alike in the garden and 
for cut flowers. 20c each; 3 for 55c, postpaid. 
The Entire Set of 6 Hardy Garden Carnations Postpaid for 25 
Only . . * 
We cannot be responsible for shipments made to points outside of the United States. 
