Buckbee’s Giant Frost-Proof Burning Bush 
Alyssum 
LITTLE GEM —Has always been a favorite. 
Grows about 4 inches high. Flowers so 
dense as to completely fill the flower-bed. 
Fragrance is exquisite. Pkt. 8c; y 8 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; y 8 oz. 15c. 
LILAC QUEEN—A new color in this hardy 
annual flower. Delicate pinkish lavender, 
easy to grow and sweet scented. 8 inches 
high. Pkt. 8c; oz- 15c. 
SWEET —Pure white, free bloomer, 8 inches 
high. Pkt. 6c; *4 oz. 10c. 
★SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Basket of 
Gold) —Showy deep, pure yellow flowers. 
One foot high; fine for edging. Hardy 
Perennial. Pkt. 8c; y 8 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; oz. 15c. 
Anemone—French Hybrid 
This strain of new Anemone is the finest 
that can be produced, ranging in color of 
many beautiful shades. Pkt. 10c. 
Chinese Wool Flower 
Giant Frost-Proof Burning Bush 
Twice the size and much more hardy and 
frost resistant than the common, which will die 
after the first frost, but the new kind remains 
beautiful and showy until New Year and often 
is the only living plant in the garden. Annual 
3 feet. Pkt. 5c; *£ oz. 10c; oz. 40. 
Cardinal Climber 
A strong and rapid grower attaining a height 
of 30 feet or more; it has beautiful fern-like, 
laciniated, rich green foliage, and from mid¬ 
summer till frost is literally covered with 
clusters of tubular flowers, IV 2 inches across, 
of a dazzling scarlet color. Seed must not be 
sown until the weather is settled and warm; 
soak seed in lukewarm water over-night to 
hasten germination. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 35c. 
^Achillea or Lady in White 
One of the best and most popular hardy per¬ 
ennials. Grows 2 feet high and is literally cov¬ 
ered from spring till frost with clusters of 
snow-white double blossoms. A splendid cut 
flower. Pkt., 8c; *4 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; y 8 oz. 15c. 
Agapanthus 
The Blue Lily of the Nile 
Carnations 
BUCKBEE’S NEW GIANT FLOWERED 
MASTODON— A new acquisition in 
the line of Carnations; coming into 
bloom six months after seed is planted, 
and will continue to blossom all sum¬ 
mer. The plants are of robust, upright 
habit, growing about 18 inches tall. 
Each plant usually has 15 to 20 flow¬ 
ers of large size and fine form, about 
90% double flowers. Pkt. 10c; Is oz. 
35c. 
Pots or tubs of this charming 
Blue Lily with its large clusters of 
flowers are most beautiful. Not 
hardy in the North. Start seed in¬ 
side, setting outside when the 
weather is warm. Pkt. 10c; Is oz. 
50c. 
Abutilon 
Frequently called “Flowering 
Maple” or “Chinese Bell Flower.” 
Blooms quickly; easily grown. 
Pleases everyone. New Fancy Cali¬ 
fornia Seedlings, Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Chinese Wool Flower 
A unique form of the Feath¬ 
ered Cockscomb. The plants 
grow 2 to 3 feet high, branch¬ 
ing freely. Each branch termi¬ 
nates in a large ball-shaped 
flowerhead of rich color, look¬ 
ing as if made of some silky- 
wool material. The flowers may 
also be cut and dried, retaining 
their bright coloring for a long 
period. 
Rose. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
Pink. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
Yellow. Pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 30c. 
1 Pkt. of each 25c 
^Chinese Lantern 
Plant 
Wonderfully Fascinating and 
Beautiful 
A very showy, hardy, peren¬ 
nial plant about 2 feet high; 
with balloon-like husks, 2 or 3 
inches across. These husks are 
green first, then gradually 
change to orange-scarlet. Dried 
branches covered with these 
lanterns are used with splendid 
effect as parlor ornaments for 
Fall and Winter decorations. 
Pkt. 10c; }4 oz. 25c. 
GIANT FLOWERING MARGUERITE— 
These lovely fragrant Carnations pro¬ 
duce fine double flowers which often 
measure 3 inches across. Most of 
them have handsomely fringed petals, 
and are delightfully fragrant. One 
great merit of these Carnations is that 
they commence to flower in about 
three months from time seed is 
planted. All Colors Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 
z8 oz. 40c. 
BUCKBEE’S EVERBLOOMING MIX¬ 
TURE —You can grow the same beau¬ 
tiful flowers that you see in the flor¬ 
ists’ windows if you plant our seed. 
Beautiful colors, fine large flowers, 
delightful spicy perfume and long, 
strong stems are what you get when 
you plant Buckbee’s Everblooming 
Mixture. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 45c. 
Giant Flowering Marguerite Carnation 
Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
