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Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
Annual and Perennial FLOWER SEEDS 
UNUSUAL STYLES IN ASTERS 
•ABUCKBEE’S PERENNIAL—Absolutely hardy, will live forever. Single Fall blooming hardy 
plants with bright, beautiful flowers; if sown early, will bloom the first year. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 35c. 
NEW JAPANESE OR TASSEL—Plants of pyramidal growth about 18 inches high, bearing 
flowers, averaging 5 inches across, composed of wavy and twisted needle-shaped petals. 
Pkt. 8c; Vs oz. 30c. 
SWANSDOWN—Large double flowers of the purest white, on long strong stems. Flowers 
are of the American Beauty type, and are nearly as large as a Peony. Pkt. 10c. 
MAIDEN’S BLUSH—A pleasing shade of apple blossom 
pink. This is a companion to Swansdown, being identical 
except in color. Pkt. 10 c. 
Abutilon 
Frequently called “Flowering Maple” or “Chinese Bell 
Flower.” Blooms quickly; easily grown. Pleases everyone. 
New Fancy California Seedlings, Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
^Achillea or Lady in White 
One of the best and most popular hardy perennials. 
Grows 2 feet high and is literally covered from spring till 
frost with clusters of snow-white double blossoms. A splen¬ 
did cut flower for vases and a grand plant for cemetery 
decoration. Pkt., 8c; Va oz- 70c. 
Acroclinium 
A pretty annual “Everlasting” bearing lovely white or 
rosy pink flowers, which, when cut in the bud state, can 
be dried and used in winter bouquets. 18 inches high. 
Pkt. 5c; Vs oz. 15c. 
Agapanthus 
The Blue Lily of the Nile 
One of the most ornamental specimen plants you can 
have on the lawn. Pots or tubs of this charming Blue 
Lily with its large clusters of flowers are most beauti¬ 
ful. Not hardy in the North. Start seed inside, setting 
outside when the weather is warm. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 50c. 
Wilt Resistant Asters 
Buckbee’s Finest Mixtures of Wilt Resist¬ 
ant Asters—These new mixtures of Wilt- 
Resistant varieties of Asters can be grown on 
soil that has had to be abandoned on account 
of wilt. Aster Yellows cannot be controlled 
by planting Wilt-Resistant seed. We offer 
the following choice mixtures of large flower¬ 
ing and bright colored varieties : 
Giant Comet Mixed 
American Beauty 
Mixed 
Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 45c. 
Improved Crego Mixed 
Radiant Branching 
Mixed 
Baby Blue Eyes 
Blue Lily x>f the Nile 
Ageratum 
18 inches high, 
blue. Pkt. 7c; 
One of the best annuals for bedding. 
BLUE PERFECTION—Deep amethyst 
Vs oz. 15c. 
LITTLE BLUE STAR (New)—Tiny 
inches high; fine for edging. Always covered with 
bright blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 50c. 
FINEST MIXED—Pkt. 6 c; % oz. 15c. 
little bushes 5 
Ambrosia 
A hardy annual, 20 inches high, exceedingly fragrant.* 
Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 20c. 
Alyssum 
Hardy annual 6 inches high. One of the daintiest 
and prettiest little blue flowers ever grown. Flow¬ 
ers are cup shaped, a delightful shade of blue, and 
very pretty. Pkt. 8 c; Vs oz. 15c. 
Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) 
ELEGANS, ALBA, GRANDIFLORA—An annual 
that should be in every garden, for it thrives 
everywhere and furnishes the loveliest material 
for all kinds of bouquets. Pure white flowers; 
IV 2 feet high. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 10c; oz. 25c. 
♦PANICULATA—One of the favorite hardy peren¬ 
nials ; white flowers; fine for bouquets, two feet 
high. Pkt. 7c; Vs oz. 15c; Vi oz. 25c. 
Bachelor’s Button 
BLUE EMPEROR—Single, dark blue, much in 
demand for cut flowers. 2 feet high. Pkt. 
5c; Vi oz. 15c; V2 oz. 25c. 
SINGLE MIXED—Blue, white, rose, etc. Pkt. 
5c; Vi oz. 15c; Vs oz. 25c. 
DOUBLE BLUE—Largely grown by florists for 
boutonnieres. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 15c; V2 oz. 25c. 
DOUBLE FINE MIXED—Flowers are 80 per 
cent double and semi-double, with beautiful 
bright colors. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 15c; Vs oz - 25 c. 
Balloon Vine 
LITTLE GEM—Has always been a favorite. Grows 
about 4 inches high. Flowers so dense as to com¬ 
pletely fill the flower-bed. Fragrance is exquisite. Pkt. 8c; Vs oz. 15c. 
CARPET OF SNOW—Grows only 3 inches high, and covers the ground 
like snow. For borders of beds, boxes, etc., it cannot be equaled. 
Pkt. 8c; Vs oz. 15c. 
LILAC QUEEN—A new color in this hardy annual flower. Delicate 
pinkish lavendar, easy to grow and sweet scented. 8 inches high. 
Pkt. 8c; y 8 oz. 15c. 
SWEET—Pure white, free bloomer, 8 inches high. Pkt. 6c; Vi oz. 10c. 
^SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Basket of Gold) — Showy deep, pure yellow 
flowers. One foot high; fine for edging. Hardy Perennial. Pkt. 8c: 
Vs oz. 20c. 
^ANCHUSA—Italica Dropmore 
One of the best hardy perennials, grows 3 to 5 feet high and bears 
in spring and summer flowers of lovely gentian blue in great profusion. 
Pkt. 7c; Vs oz. 15c. 
A rapid and graceful climber; tender annual; 
6 feet high. The flowers resemble small bal¬ 
loons. Pkt. 5c; V2 oz. 15c. 
Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
BUCKBEE’S SUPERB DOUBLE MIXED—The 
most perfect in form and the largest double- 
flowered Balsam yet developed. Unrivaled 
for diversity of rich and delicate colors ; flow¬ 
ers often two inches across and borne in 
wonderful profusion. We offer very choice 
selection of numerous hybrid sorts and a most careful blending of 
the finest colors in a painstaking mixture. Annual. Two feet high. 
Pkt. 7c; Vi oz. 20c. 
GOOD MIXED—This mixture is comprised of the standard sorts and 
will give good results. Pkt. 7c; Vi oz.‘20c. 
Bachelor’s Button 
Balsam Apple 
A beautiful climbing plant with queer-shaped fruits which, if pre¬ 
served in alcohol, make a most useful liniment. Foliage gracefully cut 
and, although a tender annual, the vines run 10 feet or more during 
the season. Pkt. 8 c; Vi oz. 15c. 
Beans 
SCARLET RUNNER—Both ornamental and useful. It grows rapidly 
to a height of 10 to 12 feet and is covered from July till frost with 
clusters of beautiful scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi lb. 20c. 
ANEMONE—French Hybrid 
This strain of new Anemone is the finest that can be 
produced, ranging in color of many beautiful shades. Pkt. 
10 c. 
Alyssum — Carpet of Snow 
Buckbee’s Rainbow Bouquet Flower 
Delightfully Sweet Scented, Exquisitely Beautiful, Charming and Graceful 
This striking and attractive flower is one of the finest you can grow for cut 
flowers and bouquets. Beautiful and deliciously sweet scented flowers are 
borne on long strong stems and are particularly striking, lasting for several 
days after cutting. The most satisfactory way is to plant seed every two 
weeks from May until July and you should have blossoms continuously from 
early Summer to late Fall. All colors from purple to white, including rose, 
lavender, etc., make a veritable rainbow of color. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c; 
V 2 oz. 75c. 
Bird of Paradise Flower 
A Gorgeously Colored Flower. Easily Grown. Makes An Ideal Pot Plant. 
This striking and attractive flower has become widely popular. The blossoms are 
of a rich golden yellow, about 2 Y 2 inches in diameter, produced in large trusses, the 
most striking feature being the long, in-curving stamens and pistils of a beautiful 
bright crimson color. Seed should be soaked in warm water and started indoors or 
under glass in a light sandy soil. A sunny situation is required in dry warm soil. 
If the seed is started early, it will bloom the first year. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 40c. 
Black-Eyed-Susan 
Very elegant, slender-growing climbers, rapidly covering wire trellises, also useful 
for vases in the garden or house. Attractive also if grown, simply trailing on the 
ground. All colors mixed. Pkt. 8c; Vs oz. 16c. 
Stamps in good condition will be accepted in 
payment for orders of reasonable amounts. 
