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Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS—Prizewinners 
Grand Prize Collection 
The World’s Newest and Largest Exhibition 
Varieties 
BETSY ROSS — This is a very large white 
Chrysanthemum. Flowers incurved, about 4 
inches across, and stay fresh and beautiful 
for a long time. 20c each, postpaid. 
CELEBRATION—A monster yellow flower un¬ 
surpassed both in size and color. Very dwarf 
robust grower and one of the largest flowers 
in the collection. 25c each, postpaid. 
DISTINCTION—An enormous deep pink variety 
larger than any other pink grown. Every 
bud produces a perfect flower of deep pink 
color. 30c each, postpaid. 
MRS. DAVID LLOYD GEORGE— Extremely 
large flowers which are often 9 inches across. 
Color is a rich bright crimson with gold tips 
and gold reverse. Plant is a strong, healthy 
grower with foliage right up to the flower. 
25c each, postpaid. 
PREMIER RAMSEY McDONALD— Finest exhi¬ 
bition golden bronze ever raised; color deepest 
glowing orange. This is a variety that has 
been grown 25 inches in circumference. Stem 
and foliage perfect. 25c each, postpaid. 
SILVER SHEEN — An odd colored flower of the 
largest size. Ground color white; petals are 
lined with a brilliant pink stripe. A dwarf 
beautiful grower, splendidly adapted for large 
specimen plants. 25c each, postpaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER—The above set of 
Buckbee’s Six Grand Prize Varieties QCf* 
postpaid. Only . . 
All American Collection of 
Chrysanthemums 
CHATTANOOGA—Comes into flower the early 
part of October. Pure white. It is tremen¬ 
dous in size, every bud producing a good 
flower. 25c each, postpaid. 
GLADYS PEARSON—A wonderful variety 
bright golden bronze of the largest size. 25c 
each, postpaid. 
GOLD LODE—A large yellow incurved variety 
free and easy growing, producing solid double 
flowers. 25c each, postpaid. 
PINK TREASURE—A beautiful light pink in¬ 
curved flower—of largest size. 25c each, post¬ 
paid. 
ROSE GLORY—The nearest approach to a pur¬ 
ple Chrysanthemum. One of the very best 
Chrys-anthemums. 25c each, postpaid. 
THANKSGIVING PINK—Bright rose pink full 
double flowers at all times. A beautiful bright 
double pink variety easy to grow. 25c each, 
postpaid. 
The Entire Set of Six Postpaid for Only.. $1.25 
New Baby or Pompon 
Chrysanthemums 
Double flowers of rare beauty. Bloom from 
late summer to late fall. In most localities will 
live outdoors over winter if protected. 
CHRISTMAS GOLD—Bright yellow. Clear and 
desirable. 20c each. 
CLARET—The brightest and best of the red 
Pompons. 20c each. 
GOLDEN CLIMAX—Bright yellow. Everybody’s 
favorite. 20c each. 
HILDA CANNING —Reddish brown; an unusual 
color. 20c each. 
MARGARET CLARK—Deep bright rose. Very 
pretty. 25c each. 
MARIANO—Pure white* Lasts well when cut. 
20c. each. 
The Set of Six Postpaid, for 
Only . 
90c 
New Hardy Chrysanthemum 
Glory of Seven Oaks 
Perpetual Variety; Gorgeous Yellow Color; 
Wonderful Bloomer 
Earliest of all Hardy Chrysanthe¬ 
mums. Perfectly hardy in the open 
ground. Flowers 4 to 5 inches across 
on stems 2 to 3 feet. Flowers of the 
brightest golden yellow, double to the 
very center and of large size and 
borne in clusters of 3 to 6 on strong 
upright stems. Each 25c; 3 for 70c. 
Distinction 
Quantity Price 
for 
Garden Clubs 
Famous Ostrich Plume 
Collection 
FAN TAN—A pure yellow, something very un¬ 
usual in an Ostrich Plume sort. The golden 
yellow hairs are very pronounced. Each 30c. 
JITSU—One of the best of the Ostrich Plumes, 
each petal being rose pink in color, covered 
with silvery hairs. Each 25c. 
MIKADO—A combination of colors, salmon, 
rose, pink and bronze, all being blended to¬ 
gether, making an extremely beautiful flower. 
Each 30c. 
WHITE PLUME—Pure white Ostrich Plume, 
every petal covered with a fine feathery 
growth resembling an Ostrich Plume. Each 
25c. 
The “Classiest” of the Fancy Chrys¬ 
anthemums. A Regular Flower with 
a Fine Feathery Growth on Each 
Petal. The Set of 4 New Varieties 
Postpaid, for Only.. . 
$|00 
Australian Giant Flowering 
Collection 
BLACK HAWK—A monster crimson, unsur¬ 
passed in size and color; one of the largest. 
20c each, postpaid. 
PINK TURNER—Clear lavender; it is absolutely 
identical with the White and Yellow Turner 
as to size and growth. One of the largest 
of the Chrysanthemums. Each 20c, postpaid. 
WHITE TURNER—One of the best white 
Chrysanthemums ever introduced. Makes a 
perfect ball of purest possible white. Each 
20c, postpaid. 
YELLOW POCKETT—Golden yellow sport of 
Louisa Pockett. The largest Chrysanthemum 
in cultivation. Each 25c, postpaid. 
The Set of Four Mammoth Varieties A 
Postpaid, Only . . / DC 
HARDY VARIETIES 
New Hardy Garden Collection 
Early Hardy Outdoor Chrysanthemums. The 
Glory of the Fall Garden. They Stand the 
Winters Most Anywhere if Given Some Pro¬ 
tection. 
ALICE HOWELL—Yellow, early and continuous 
bloomer. 
AUTUMN BEAUTY—All shades of autumn 
color are found in the flowers of this variety. 
EXCELSIOR—Fiery orange, the same color 
throughout the flower. 
HARVEST HOME—One of the most unique 
colored varieties, being yellow overlaid with 
brilliant orange crimson. 
MELBA—Brilliant carmine shaded with scar¬ 
let. 
MURILLO—Creamy white with rose pink shad¬ 
ings. 
NORMANDIE — A beautiful pink, very early and 
free flowering. 
RUTH CUMMINGS—Deep chestnut, shaded 
crimson, coming into flower very early. 
WHITE DIANA— Free flowering early white. 
WINNETKA—Snow white in color, perfect in 
shape, very free. 
Any of the above varieties, 20c each. 
The set of ten kinds postpaid for 
only . . 
Glory of Seven Oaks 
Mikado 
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