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Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
Summer-Flowering GARDEN BULBS 
Gorgeous Hardy Lilies 
THE GOLD BANDED LILY (Lilium Auratum)—- 
The immense blooms measure nearly a foot in 
width when full expanded and are deliciously 
fragrant. The large white petals are thickly 
spotted with chocolate-crimson, and have a 
bright golden-yellow band through the center of 
each. Blooms from July to September. Large 
Bulbs. Each 39c; 3 for 99c, postpaid. 
THE OLIVE BANDED LILY (Speciosum Album) 
—Pure white flowers with a band of olive green 
through the center of each petal. They are of 
great substance and very fragrant. Blooms in 
August and September. Mammoth Bulbs. Each 
42c; 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
THE RED BANDED LILY (Speciosum Rubrum) — 
The six broad white or pink petals are thickly 
dotted with rose or crimson spots, and the grace¬ 
ful form and brilliant color make them very ef¬ 
fective and desirable. Especially thrifty and 
hardy. Blooms in August and September. Large 
Bulbs. Each 37c; 3 for 98c, postpaid. 
HENRY II—Three to five feet high—also known as 
yellow speciosum. Color rich apricot yellow with 
a few brown spots. Large bulbs. Each 30c; 3 
for 85c, postpaid. 
LILIUM TENUIFOLIUM—The lovely Coral Lily of 
Siberia. A great beauty. The brightest of all 
lilies. Grows 20 inches high, with finely cut 
foliage, slender stems and beautifully shaded 
coral-red flowers. Blooms very early. Each, 20c; 
3 for 55c, postpaid. 
NEW DOUBLE TIGER LILY—This is a plant of 
stately habit, growing from 4 to 6 feet high bear¬ 
ing an immense number of double bright orange- 
red flowers, spotted with black. Blooms in August. 
Splendid bulbs. Each 28c; 3 for 80c, postpaid. 
SINGLE TIGER LILY—A grand lily, sometimes 6 
feet high, with large pyramids of orange-red 
single flowers spotted with black. Very hardy. 
Splendid Bulbs. Each 25c; 3 for 70c, postpaid. 
LILIUM UMBELLATUM—Strong, sturdy habit, 
growing from 2 to 3 feet high, having large, 
showy flowers of ivory and rose colors blended, 
held upright and in clusters at the summit. 
Flowers in June and July. Splendid Bulbs. Each 
35c; 3 for 95c, postpaid. 
COLLECTION—One fine Bulb each of Gold Banded, 
Olive Banded and Red Banded Lilies $1 
postpaid for only.. * 
COLLECTION—One fine Bulb each of the 8 $025 
Hardy Lilies described above, postpaid only “ 
New Regale Lily L * r 3 ", 0 ?"^ 
Perfectly Hardy; Beautiful; Easy to Grow 
A new hardy garden lily that can be grown 
in any part of the country. The lilies produce 
large, handsome, white fragrant flowers year 
after year in the greatest abundance. This white 
flower is exceptionally beautiful, having a faint 
tinge of primrose-yellow in the throat while 
the outside of the petals are deep rose. Most 
deliciously fragrant. Height 3 to 6 feet. Per¬ 
fectly hardy everywhere, and the most desirable 
new flower offered for many years. It is sure 
to be the most popular lily in the country. 
Each 25c; 3 for 50c; 6 for $1.45, postpaid. 
Larger size 40c each; 3 for $1.15. 
Hardy Lilies 
New Regale Lily 
Day Lily 
FREE GIFTS $? IT, 
Fairy Lilies' (Zephyranthes) 
Pretty flowers similar to the Amaryllis, but of 
miniature growth. The best way is to plant several 
bulbs in a box or flower-pot. They can also be 
planted in the open ground in the spring, _ and 
treated the same as Gladioli. All colors mixed. 
3 for 25c; doz. 95c, postpaid. 
New Lemon Lily 
Clear, lemon-yellow flowers are produced in 
abundance in spring and early summer, making a 
pretty and attractive plant. Fine bulbs. Each 25c; 
3 for 60c, postpaid. 
Brilliant Jerusalem Lilies 
The New Improved Decorative Montbretia 
Large bright colored flowers of rare beauty. A 
very showy plant growing from 2 to 3 feet high, 
succeeding in any soil or location. The foliage is 
rich green and richly perfumed. Each 15c; 3 for 
40c; doz. $1.50, postpaid. 
Trailing Velvet Plant 
CARMINE FLOWERS (Ruellia)—Beautiful plant 
for pots, vases and baskets. Low, compact, bushy 
growth, inclined to droop or trail. Showy, velvety 
foliage, carmine flowers. 20c each; 3 for 50c, 
postpaid. 
New Climbing Lily of the Valley 
A beautiful new plant of climbing or trailing 
habit. The pendulous blossoms appear at the axils 
of the leaves and are bell-shaped, pure white, and 
about the size, form and color of Lily of the Valley. 
Fine Plants, 25c each; 3 for 70c, postpaid. 
New Tango Flower 
The New Sweet Scented Single Tuberose. 
The bulbs can be planted as soon as danger 
of frost is over, and will bloom in four to six 
weeks. The flowers appear from ten to twenty 
to each stalk, are snowy white, starlike, petals 
thick, like wax, filling their surroundings with 
exquisite fragrance. Select Bulbs. Each 15c; 
3 for 40c; doz. $1.00, postpaid. 
White Day Lily 
Beautiful Lily shaped 
flower of purest white. 
Leaves rich green and of 
good size. Flowers very 
fragrant. In bloom August 
and September. 25c each; 
3 for 70c, postpaid. 
Mexican Lily 
Beautiful and showy. 
Gorgeous flowers of sal¬ 
mon-pink with a distinct 
snow white blotch at the 
base of the petals. Two 
sizes. _ 25c and 40c each, 
postpaid. Pink Mexican Lily 
Climbing Mignonette 
Oxalis Bulbs 
Fine for borders, pot culture, 
hanging baskets, vases, etc. 
Beautiful green foliage; white, 
pink and red blossoms, your 
choice of colors. 5c each; 6 for 
15c; 12 for 25c; 25 for 50c; 100 
Summer Flowering Oxalis for $1.50, postpaid. 
Climbing Mignonette 
A rapid growing vine, covering 
a large space in a short time. 
Fleshy, heart-shaped leaves of a 
light green, and in late summer 
numerous racemes of feathered 
flowers of powerful and delicious 
fragrance. 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c, 
postpaid. 
ALL POSTPAID 
Blue Lily of the Nile 
Blue Lily of the Nile 
(Agapanthus.) Not hardy. An 
unusually showy plant which 
carries its bright blue flowers in 
large clusters well above the foli¬ 
age which is rich green. Plants 
should be left in pots or tubs, and 
set upon the lawn or in the garden 
during summer. First size 25c 
each; larger size, 40c each; extra 
large size, 65c each, postpaid. 
Spider Lily 
White Spider Lily 
Leaves grow and die, and then 
the flower stalks appear, growing 
12 inches high, and bearing pure 
white six petaled flowers. 34c 
each; larger size, 48c, postpaid. 
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