Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. — « ] 5 : DIRECT FROM THE GROWER TO THE PLANTER TABBY ARE TESTED SEEDS FOR ALL SOILS AND ALL CLIMAES They Have Satisfied Every Buyer For 40 Yez I GUARANTEE THAT ALL GOODS SOLD BY ME SHALL REACH THE CUSTOMER IN GOOD CONDI,, Use our Order Blank if you have one. How To Order If not, use any kind of plain paper. 2 Don’t be afraid you will make a mistake in making out the Order. We received hundreds of orders every day from young and old, who never before sent away orders for goods. Weare accustomed to handling all kinds of orders. Money Can be sent safely either by Post Office Order, Bank Draft, Express Order or the Cash by Registered letter. | On orders over $1.00 the cost of remitting by any of these meth- !/ Ods may be selected in extra seeds free. We are responsible for the safe receipt of remittances by any of the above methods. P It is not safe to send postage stamps and I will not be re- sponsible for their transmission, but if the customer ares to take the risk I will accept them if in first class IMPORTANT % (ON : I always recommend having plants se |) b Plant Shipments express, when there is an aaniess office ae as we can usually send somewhat larger plants, and do not hav to wash the soil off the roots (as in the case when sent by mail). Weé al- ways try to add enough extra plants of our own selection to help ]: charges. Kindly write your list of plants ali together (not mixed up with the seeds) so as to prevent any mistake upon the part of our clerks in copying the order. We do not ship plants to foreign countries un- less they are to go at purchaser’s risk. ‘ This year I will distribute one million pack: Free Gifts ets of new and valuable novelty seeds GOED vegetable. and flower, among my. customers. Every- one will receive something, regardless of the size of As a positive and acknowled- ‘ged fact Buckbee’s Famous Rock- ford Seed Farms, the Home of ‘‘Full of Life’ Seeds, are the largest and most complete Seed Growing establishment in » condition and for small amounts. | Our Terms are Strictly Cash ox«ith the Order We do not send C. O. D. as the cost of collect- the order. The larger the order the more Free Gifts. My Wholesale Price List oi. iit ® 4°" Market Gardeners and Florists will be mailed FREE on application to all who are entitled of Blacr a5 ; « the country. Crops the past season were on | | with an Randi iiernees peing eeieen, he ak not bountiful; particularly Peas, Beans, Cab-\ to receive it. borne ur necessity to warrant goods be- bage, Carrots and similar items—the quality,’ READ THESE. FEW WORDS ABOUT RI white co i however, is better than ever before and my LIABLE SEEDS. vigorous § seeds are ‘Full of Life’”’ Giving Power but Lam From good seeds only can good crops be groy jjokt. 7c.; ver Free Only Seeds quoted § determined to protect the requirements of my nothing should induce you to ris« plantiv ~ jjoaid, 4b packet, ounce, § thousands upon thousands of customers who called ‘‘Cheap Seeds.’’ We always aim t value received in Fresh, High-Grade, 7 / u, Reliable ‘‘Full of Life’? Seeds. ( It has oftentimes been said that “besid:f good seeds, good gardeners are necessary in produc- ing a satisfactory crop.” We all know how true this is. Seeds of the best quality sometimes fail through improper treatment by sowing the seed too deep or too shallow, in too wet or too dry soil. Some will germinate rapidly at a certain tempera- ture, while others, if sown under the same conditions, are apt to decay. “The young plants are liable to various accidents, cold or dry air may check their growth or destroy them. Insects above and below the ground may attack them and a great many other contingencies may arise to prevent the and for all these reasons we can- have been with me 40 years; and with this end in view I have cut out my large jobbing trade and will fill orders from only regular customers in connection with their general seed supply at prices listed in this cata- logue as far as within my power. Con- sistent with Quality you will find my rices right—if quoted lower by. any trustworthy dealer writeme I challenge competition, Order Early, : Please. -vund, pound, pint and quart, also : Bulbs, Plants, and Fruits, etc., when the price qj, quoted is stated postpaid. This prepayment Potter applies to the United States only. Cus- _tomers from all other foreign countries must send twenty-five cents additional for postage and pack- ing on each One Dollar’s worth of Seeds ordered. . ‘ d : Dp » We Do Not Deliver Free 0°05, quoted N or larger quantities, or on Bulbs, Plants, Shrubs, Fruits, Fertilizers, Implements, etc., priced by Express or Freight. }) Invariably, the purchaser is to pay the charges on receipt of }»the goods. In such instances I reserve the privilege of enclosing 1 the bags or packages such small packets as may be ordered, as = Ct al it does not increase the transportation charges, and in consideration Wwf this I will add enough extras to fully repay customers for this | ndness. Customers ordering enough for an Express or Freight ship- ent, desiring to pay their own charges, may deduct 10 cents per pound; and 15 cents per quart on seeds quoted postpaid. ong Distance Shipments Where perishable or other by freight or express to such great distances “hat the cost of transportation will nearly or quite equal the value of the goods, we ust decline to ship unless purchasers remit 4s, in addition to the price of goods, suffi- tient funds to prepay transportation charges. )Whenthis requirement is not complied with, re reserve the right of declining the order and returning money to the person ordering. 1 It would be Please Order Early i Nou'e be } cOommodation to us if more of our custom- A #) ers would order their seeds during January 34 | and February, before the rush of our busy y ] season. f, however, you should postpone Ga Zi; ordering even until the seeds are actually Sep Zp peped you can rely upon getting them =< (Za) promptly. ; a 7 goods are ordered to be sent | best seeds from giving satisfaction, | ZS Ae Zap not, of course guarantee or be responsible for a crop, as success is dependant upon natural causes, which are beyond human control. Therefore we do not warrant in any way, express or implied, the con- tents, or the description, quality, productiveness, or any other mat- ter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants sold by us, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept these goods on above terms, no sale is made thereof, and he must re- turn them at once, and money will be re- funded. Subject to above conditions we make this sale, at the moderate prices at which we sell our goods. Rockford is Low Shipping Rates oescd vers close to the center of population in the U. S. and Shipping rates to all points are very reasonable. We have Five Railroads, Four Express Companies, Three Electric Lines in-all over 125 trains daily and can give you quicker and better services than any firm in the World. Remember freight charges on 100 Ibs. amounts are no more than on shipments weighing 10, 50 or 75 pounds. Gila Uf NWA Zi l LNA ROCKFORD ILLINOIS., forest (ir GRerenovses. y ) { yA 2 ROCKFORD SEED [ARNS. H.W. BUCKBEE UCKBEE’S PE cco BUCKBEE’S ‘Full of Life’? ASPARAGUS = German, Spargel; French, Asperge; Spanish, Esparragos; Swedish, Sparrio.™ BUCKBEE’S PERFECTION—This is unquestionably the most valuable ne variety and the most satisfactory introduction of recent years. At thr ears old this variety has yielded at the rate of $500.00 peracre. Insh t has all the qualities demanded for the market and will prove itself every one who grows it to be true toits name Perfection. t is delicious, tender. extra large, early, uniform, prolific, crisp and white. Pkt. 5c.; oz 10c.; 20z. l6c.; 1% lb. 30c.; 14 Ib. 55c.; I Ib. $1.00. BARR’S Mammoth — This fine variety has brought in market thirty cents s bunch, when other Asparagus was selling for ten and fifteen cents. Pkt. 3c.: oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 14 Ib. 20c.; 1% Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—Furnishes white shoots which stay white as long as fit for use without earthing up, or any other artificial blanching and can be absolutely depended upon to give 80 to 90 per cent. of white lants. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 14 lb. 20c.; 14 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. CONOVER’S COLOSSAL—A standard variety of large size and delicious quality One of the best. Pkt. 2c.; oz. 6c.; 2.0z. 10c.; 34 Ib. 15c.; 14 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 45c DONALD’S ELMIRA—This new variety, called by some Vick’s Mammoth, is attracting a great deal of attention throughout the country, originating with Mr. Donaid, a leading market gardener of Elmira, N. Y The stalks are ex- eo nonally pends and succulent. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 34 Ib. 20c.s V4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. | NEW PALMETTO—This new Asparagus, from South Carolina, is now quite ex- tensively grown by Southern gardeners for New York and Philadelphia mar- kets, where it sells at very high prices, owing to its mammoth size and regu- larity. Although of Southern origin, it is equally well adapted to North or South. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 14 Ib. 20.; 44 Ib. 30c.; lb. 50¢. ASPARAGUS ROOTS IE home and kitchen garden should have a bed of Asparagus. The grow ing popularity which this most delightful and wholesome vegetable has attainec the past few years is remarkable. Without question, it is one of the most favorite and profitable garden crops; and makes a return early in the spring before any other out-door crop can be marketed, and when a bed is thoroughly establishec will yield splendid crops for a number of years. For success and immediate results we recommend planting the 3 and 4 year old roots Owing to the many and numerous requests of our customers for the larges~ sized roots, we a yerespecially grown a fair supply of selected 3 and 4 year stock te meet this demand. ur price as long as the supply lasts on any of the 6 var ieties listed on this page only $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000; shipped by or freight at buyer’s expense. If for any reason roots are desired by age must be added at the rate of $1.00 per 100 to prices quoted a SELECTED TWO YEAR OLD ROO Those offered below are Select, Strong, Two=Year-Old Roots. in planting one=year=old or inferior Roots. The following low prices\ carefully packed and shipped by express or freight at purchaser’s e% the exception of price per dozen, which is postpaid.) (If for any reason rovts~ers desired by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 50 cents per hundred te : : BN the following prices.) Wit Z Buckbee’s Perfection—Doz 30c.; per i00, $1.00; per 1000, $7.50. hh \ = Columbian Mammoth White—Doz_ 20c.; per,100, 60c.; 1000, $5.00. == = = : Donald’s Elmira—Doz. 20c.; per 100, 60c.; per 1000. $5.00. Buckbee’s Perfection Asparagus New Palmetto—Doz. 15c.; per 100, 50c.; per 1000, $4.00. Conover’s Colossal—Doz. 15c.; per 100, 50c.; per 1000, $3.75. HOW TO GROW ASPARAGUS Barr’s Mammoth—Doz. 15c.; per 100, 50c.; per 1000, $4.00. ~ Complete cultural directions telling how to plant Asparagus z We do not sell, though it is the size offered by most [Seedsman. Our selec two year old roots you will notice we have priced fully as low as others get fo small 1 year old stock. ARTICHOKE ROOTS—Most Valuable Food for Hogs that Can Be Grown | EVERY HOG RAISER SHOULD PLANT THEM ! After one acre is planted their value will be so appreciated that larger areas will be devoted to them. They are not only very healthful, bu’ as a fattening agent are unexcelled. They yield very heavily, 200 to 350 bushels to the acre being realized on good soil. It is not necessary t lig them for if given the opportunity the hogs will help themselves. uable for hogs, but are an excellent food for cattle, sheep and horses. Fed to milch cows, they are valuable fo the production of milk, being equal 1f not superior to bran. Artichokes need planting but once and little or no culture after the first year. Cut as potatoes, only smaller plant in rows three and one-half feet apart. Plow deep, plant shallow, say two inches. The second year, break up the ground as for corn; they will come up thickly all over the surface. Run through each way with a cultivator whens | few inches high. ‘* Our supply of Artichoke roots has been exhausted every season long before our orders could be filled. We have | obtained this year a much larger quantity, but feel that this will be insufficient to meet the demand. Those wishing 1 to purchase should place orders very early, to be shipped as soon as favorable weather arrives. Prices Ib. 30c or 3 Ibs | 75c. postpaid. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense. 14 bu., 60c.; bu., $1.75; 3 bus., sufficient for one acre, $5.00 ARTICHOKE SEED, Large, Green Globe, Produces flowering heads, eaten like Asparagus. Pkt. 8c.; 0z. 25c. ONE YEAR OLD ROOTS Roots, furnished free with every order for Asparagus Roots. ‘ROcerorn SEEDEARNS\ H.W. BUCKBEE @¥ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fiiestnGrermomes Best Dwarf Wax Beans ALL BEANS ON THIS PAGE ARE YELLOW PODDED Buckbee’s Rust-Proof Golden Wax The Standard Wax Variety for General Use. My own original stock, unequaled in size, color and quality of pods. In this variety I have a Bean that possesses all the good points of the old favorite, Golden Wax, but is larger in pod and much more prolific; handsome appearance, being of a dark, rich yellow color and of perfect shape. Of grand quality, showing no string or coarseness even when past its best, but is of tender and melting flavor at all Stages of its growth. Being so exceedingly prolific, it is not injured by Bean rust. For market gardeners or private families no better variety can be planted. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, } bu. 80c.; 3; + bu. $1 50. New Perfection Wax Rich golden yellow, six inches long; broad; hang in great clus: ters. Extremely tender and brittle. Combines great productive ness with high quality. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 80c.3 Bi bu. $1.50. Wardwell’s New Kidney Wax Most Profitable Market Gardener’s Shipping Bean, This Bean is entirely distinct from that of all other Wax varie ties; perfect kidney-shape. Most prolific variety; one of the earliest and most hardy. Pods long, flat, waxy yellow, brittle and string less. Desirable for every climate. Can be grown with ereat Prout in the South for early shipment North. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 “bi. 75c.: + bu. $1.40. Improved Golden Wax The well know ‘‘Good-old-Fashioned”’ sort, very popular for market. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 13c.3 pt. 25e 8 at. 35c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. "75c.; 34 bu. $1.40 Challenge Dwarf Black Wax This is fully one week earlier than any other Wax Bean. There are none better for first early crop. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 14c.; pt. 23c.; qt. 38c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, } bu. 80c.; 4+ bu. $1.50. : zs The Yosemite Mammoth Wax High Quality Monster Podded Wax Bean. The pods frequently attain a length of ten to fourteen inches, with the thick- ness of a man’s finger, and are nearly Buckbee’s Rust-Proof Golden Wax. sts | all solid pulp, the seeds being very small New Early Prolific German or Improved when fit"for‘use. “A rich olden color, and are absolutely stringless, cooking Black Wax | tender and delicious. A popular Wax Best Early Black Wax Bean for the Market Gardener. Bean for family or market purposes. You will be thoroughly satisfied with this greatly improved strain It is enormously productive, as many of Black Wax, which is more vigorous and by far more productive as fifty of its monster pods having been with a much longer and more fleshy pod, which are of medium length, counted in one bush. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; borne up well among the foliage; curved, cylindrical, of a clear waxy- 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By Exes white color, with long slightly curved points. Vines of medium size, press or Freight, not prepaid, % bu. 90c.3 vigorous and hardy. Beans small, oblong and jet black. Postpaid, 4 bu. $1.75. okt. 7c.; 4 pt. 14c.; pt. 23c.; gt. 38c. By Express or Freight, not pre= oaid, 4 bu. 80c.; 4 bu. $1.50. Currie’s Rust-Proof Black Wax Great Rust Resistant Market Gardener’s Bean. It is extremely early and enormously productive, with large zolden-yellow pods: and in many localities is considered the Best Wax Bean for both market and shipping. One of its chief features ts its freedom from blight and rust. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12c); pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 75c.3 + bu. $1.40. Davis Kidney Wax Big Money Maker for Gardeners and Truckers. The vine is rustless and very vigorous, bearing its pods near the center in clusters. When young, the pods are brittle, crisp and tender. Seed, kidney- shaped, clear white and excellent for baking. One of the best for shipping as Snap Beans and of the greatest value as a market variety. The length, aniformly perfect shape and fine color of the pods, and the clear white seed, make this one of the best for canners. It is just what they want, a long, straight, clear white pod which does not discolor in canning. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 75c.; 4+ bu. $1.40 Jones’ Stringless Wax The Best White Wax Bean. STRINGLESS, BUTTERY, EARLY, PROLIFIC. Fine white-seeded variety, round, stringless pods of unsurpassed quality; rust- -proof, matures very ear] A valuable sort for the farm as well as the gar en. The ripe Beans are salable as No. 1 me- ‘dium and are of superior quality for culinary pur- ‘poses. This feature. makes the sort of especial value to market gardeners since if from any reason there is no sale for them as snaps, the value of the dry Beans will make the crop a renumerative one. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. I5c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By ees or Freight, not prepaid, i bu. 80c.3 4 bu. IMPORTANT If you buy Seeds in large quantities, such as Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Cabbage, Tomato, Radish, Beets, etc.— send me a list of your actual require= ments naming the varieties and quanti- ties of each that you desire to purchase and will gladly quote you lowest spot cash prices on your entire order. nA ] | GUCKBEE WR. WA f “WTED~| MPROVED EAR Buckbee’s Improved Early Valentine a Standard Round Pod Snap Bean. For snaps there is nothing superior to this va- riety among the green podded sorts. i erect, with coarse dark green leaves and large white blossoms. Pods medium length, curved, § cylindrical, with crease in back; very fleshy, crisp and tender. Beans medium size, long, ir- regular, pink, marbled with red. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 3 pt. 14c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. By Express o Freight, not prepaid, { bu. 70c.; } bu. $1.25. Buckbee’s Early Wonder This is an Ideal Snap Bean. Pods are 44 inches long, soft green, perfectly straight and round. Flavor is most delicious; it has the peculiarity of preserving its delicate color, almost intact when prepared for the table. markably early, ready for use four days in advance of any variety of merit. Its bearing qualities are un- excelled and it matures its crop very regularly, even un- der adverse conditions. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 15c.3 pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 75c.; + bu. $1.40. New Dwarf Cranberry, or Wren’s Egg Vines compact, upright and very productive. Pods medium length, cylindrical and curved, with splashes of bright red on a yellowish ground. The ripe Beans are large, plump, bright green. Postpaid, pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 10c.; pt. 18c.; qt. 35c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 70c.; 4 bu. 51-23. Early Mohawk Much hardier than others. Can be planted earlier, furnishing Beans fit for use before any other kind. Vines large and stout, with large leaves which will stand a slight frost. Blos- soms large, purple; pods long, straight with long tapering point. Beans long kidney-shaped, variegated with drab, purple, brown. Postpaid, pkt. 5¢.; 4 pt. 10c.; pt. 16c.3 qt. 30c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 3 bu. 35c.; + bu. $1.00. New Extra Early Refugee Earliest of the green podded kinds, furnishing a fleshy pod of fine quality. It is usually from two to three weeks earlier than ordinary Refugee. The vines, though a little smaller, are fully as hardy and vigorous as that variety, and more upright. Pods of the same size and shape, except slightly flatter. Postpaid, pkt. 6c.; % pt. 10c.; pt. 18c.; qt. 35c. By Ex= press or Freight, not prepaid, ¢ bu. 60c.; + bu. $1.10. AVALENTINE/D Sane aw Vines NOTHI it ~e \ \\ = My = SP 7, Wz Re- QUALITY QUALITY NG BUT) \ Woes — 4 == G UE DREW STRINGLESSY New Stringless Green Pod The Only Absolutely Stringless Green Podded Bean Pod is round, full, larger and straighter thar & those of most varieties. Quality is most super- Plants of medium growth. Pod 4% to 53 inches long, nearly round, slightly curvy light green, flesh tender and of best quality Pods remain long in edible condition; ever when the Beans are large, the pods are noi Buckbee’s Early Wonder Bean. Valuable for good quality and lack of stringiness. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By Express or Freight, nof prepaid, 4 bu. 80c.; + bu. $1.50. Boston White Baking Bean A sure cropper, and more prolific than the com- mon white Bean and also of better quality ripen- ing its crop early and all at once. Pods straight short, small; Beans small, oval, white. Postpaid, pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c.~7 By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 60c.; 4 bu. Sfi0. Improved Early Yellow Six Weeks Vines large, vigorous, branching, productive, with large leaves and lilac blossoms; pods long, straight, narrow, handsome; Beans long, kidney-shaped, color yellowish-drab. Postpaid, pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 9c.; pt. 17c.; qt. 32c. By Express or Freight not prepaid, + bu. 60c.; + bu. $1.10. Early Royal White Kidney B\ Productive, of very superior quality Plant large, branching. Postpaid, pkt 5c.; 4 pt. 10c.; pt. 16c.; qt. 30c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu 55c.; + bu. $1.00. 0 Improved Large White Marrow Very prolific; pods medium size Beans large, clear white, ovoid, cook- ing very dry and mealy. Postpaid. pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 10c.; pt. 16c.; qt. 30c By Express or Freight, not prepaid, % bu. 55c.; + bu. $1.00. Refugee or 2,000 to 1 Highly esteemed for late plant ing and for canning and pickling Peds long, cylindrical, green, be coming white, streaked with purple as they mature: of good quality as snaps. Seed long, light drab, thickly dotted and splashed with purple Postpaid, pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 9c.; pt 17c.; qt. 32c. By Express or Freight. not prepaid, { bu. 60c.; } bu. $1.10 | ROCKFORD SEED FARMS, H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD ILLINOIS.” forest G1yGREENHOUSS. The Best BUSH LIMA BEANS EN DERSONS BUSH = LiMA I WANT YOU TO KNOW that I grow nearly 1000 acres of Beans every year and in an average year, harvest 20,000 Bushels, which amount is needed in filling my orders. The past season’s crop unfortunately is very short, in fact, have harvested fewer Beans per acre than ever before in my 40 years of Seed Growing. I am going to fill your orders though—and in so do- ing I am cutting out my entire Jobbing Business. My regular customers, many of whom have been with me for 40 years—Always come first. Order Early, Please. Henderson’s Bush Lima Splendid Standard Early Variety. Valuable variety on account of ifs earliness and wonderful product- 9 e iveness, continuing to grow and set pods until stopped by frost. Burpee Ss Bush Lima Rich, buttery Limas—the true flavor (even better.) Vines are with- out runners. Pods short, flat and contain three to five Beans, which Reliable Variety of Splendid Quality. Bushes grow 18 to 20 inches high, of stout growth and always erect, yet branching so 9 ° vigorously that each plant develops into a Dreer Ss Bush Lima magnificent circular bush from 2 to 3 feet in ; P 7 diameter. Enormously productive. single Popular Variety of Pleasing Quality. plants under favorable circumstances yield- The pods are short but thick, containing three to four very thick ing from 200 to 350 pods. Handsome large short Beans, closely packed. ‘This variety is later in maturing pods pods being filled with very large Beans. than the Improved Bush Lima, but the plants are productive. Beans identical in size and luscious flavor with the easily shelled and of excellent flavor if gathered before they become well-known Pole Limas. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; dry. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 14c.; pt. 23c.; qt. 38c. By Express or + pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.3 qt. 40c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, { bu. 90c.; + bu. $1.75. Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 95c,; + bu. $1.85, BUCK BEE’S IMPROVED BUSH LIMA THE WORLD BEATING BUSH LIMA BEAN. SUPERIOR QUALITY; EXQUISITE FLAVOR; FINE COLOR; GOOD SHIPPER; HARDY GROWER; ENORMOUSLY PRODUCTIVE; MATURES EARLY; EXCELLENT KEEPER; GOOD SIZE; BEST OF ALL. This is the very ‘“‘Newest”’ in the Bush Lima Bean It differs from all others in so much as it produces more Beans to a plant, and more plants to the acre than any other Bush Bean ever grown. In size it is what might be termed intermediate; not so large as the Burpee Bush Lima, but considerably larger than the Henderson’s Bush Lima, makin;, it, in our estimation, the finest size for all purposes. The bush is sturdy in habit and about 24 inches high, having good large leaves; it bears its fruit on long spikes in-heavy clusters well out from the plant. There are several pods in each cluster—as many as 10 having been counted. Each pod con- tains on an average of four Beans, though there are more containing five than three, so you see that it is a great improvement over the old-fashioned Bush Limas which oftentimes have only one or two in a pod. Considering the large number of peds on a bush the yield is amazingly enormous. In quality the Bean is par excellence, flavor un- surpassed, and color the very best both before and after cooking. are of delicious quality. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.;4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 35c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, } bu. 85c.; + bu. $1.65. It matures extremely early and is a continuous bearer until frost. We have been many years perfecting this new variety and can recommend it to our hundreds of thousands of friends and customers as being THE VERY BEST. Send to BUCKBEE for originator’s stock seed; I control the entire product of this new variety, which cannot be secured elsewhere. Prices so long as my own growth seed lasts (after which I will have no more to offer): Buckbee’s Bush Lima. Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; 4 pt. 16c.; pt. 27c.; qt. 45c.; By Express or Freight, not prepaid, } bu. $1.15; 4 bu. $2.10. C , ROCKFORD SEEDFaRNS'. H.W. BUCKBEE © ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fest GrvGrezmonss BUCKBEE’S BEST POLE OR CLIMBING BEANS SN rs BUCKBEE’S GOLDEN HARVEST CLUSTER WAX. The New World Beating Wax Pole Bean. The Everlasting Pole Bean. A magnificent variety that bears continually the entire season. It grows rapidly, bear- ing early clusters of 3 to 6 pods of rich golden color. Pods average about 8 inches in length, exceedingly tender and entirely stringless, retaining their plumpness and tenderness long after they have attained a large size, and continue to bear, if the pods are picked, until frost. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; gt. 40c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 95c.;4 bu. $1.85 FAMOUS KENTUCKY WONDER or OLD HOMESTEAD. The Old Reliable Standard Green Pod Pole Bean. Very early and enormously productive, the long green pods hanging in clusters from top to bottom of pole, entirely stringless. Pods of a silvery green color. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 40c. By express or freight, not prepaid. 4 bu. 85c.; 4 bu. $1.60. BURGER’S GREEN POD STRINGLESS. Very Popular Green Pod Stringless Pole Bean. This is earlier than Old Homestead and covers a longer season of productiveness. The pods borne in clusters, average six to eight in- ches in length, are uniformly straight, of a rich dark green, ‘and so meaty as to be really ‘‘saddle=backed.’’ The pods areas entirely string- less as the popular Stringless Green=Pod Bush Bean; they are equally tender, and of similar sweet mild flavor. The dry Beans are cf a pearly whiteness. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 px. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 3 bu. 90c.; 4 bu. $1.75. LAZY WIFE POLE. Enormously Productive, Splendid Quality. Pods wonderfully broad, thick and entirely stringless. They surpass any other variety in the way vines cling to the poles, and every Bean grower will at once acknowledge this is-the most important-qualifica- tion. Pods dark green, flattish_oval when fully grown, are from 4 to 6 inches long, exceedingly rich, buttery and fine flavored when cooked. Fine for an early and late snap sort, also asa dry shellor Winter Bean. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 90c.; 4 bu. $1.75. RED SPECKLED CUT SHORT OR CORN HILL. Hardy, Vigorous Grower, Sure Cropper, Very Productive. | A popular variety for planting among the corn, and thus furnishing = dec yrithout QUALITY le fa etic a 5 Postpaid,pkt.6c. ; pt. Fare NOTHING BUT aN B 14c.; pt. 23c.; qt. 38c. By express or freight, not prepaid, % bu. QUALITY Z 75c.; + bu. $1.40. Lazy Wife Bean. » d i VN MAMMOTH PODDED HORTICULTURAL. ! =I Es : POLE OR The mammoth pods are striped and splashed RRS pa Ke AO. LIMA BEANS CLIMBING | with exceedingly brilliant crimson. The Beans, SS NR p BUCKBEE’S NEW KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA. when in condition for use, are of immense size, of 2.9¥H y x ES The Cream of All Pole Linas. the finest quality and when dry are colored and \\/ marked in the same way as the pods. Postpaid, }]/j pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. l5c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By express orZ3 freight, not prepaid, $ bu. 90c.; 4 bu. $1.75. yy WHITE CREASEBACK,. j b : Valuable for its extreme earliness and its habit y)\\ 7) en WA |B 8 Fae, Beans are of immense size, but so tender and suc- of ripening all of its pods within a short time, Won-7! pubs ees \a culent that they shrink in drying to about the size derfully prolific, bearing round, fleshy pods in clus- 4 N of the Large White Lima. It is the best Lima Bean ters of from four to twelve. Best quality as snaps MA Nlever offered for market gardeners’ use. Postpaid. D Epkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 85c.; 4 bu. $1.60. f SEIBERT’S EARLY LIMA. Earliest of All Pole Limas. The vine is exceptionally hardy, vigorous, and not only produces pods earlier, but continues bear- ing longer than any other sort. Im earliness, ease of shelling, size, beauty and quality of green Beans. this variety is far in advance of allothers. Post- paid, pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 38c. By express or freight, not prepaid, { bu. 80c.; } bu. $1.50. EARLY LARGE WHITE LIMA. 4 Regular strain, pods and Beans of large size. Postpaid, pkt. 6c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 75c.;} bu. $1.40. SCARLET RUNNER. ‘ A good Bean for snaps for green shelled; but its use a long time. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. == profusion of bright scarlet flowers makes it an orna- 25c.; qt. 40c. By exnress or freight, not prepaid, Buckbee’sGo mental climber. Postpaid, pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 10c.; > bu. 95c.; 4 bu. $1.85. pucKBEE’s pt. 18c.; qt. 35c. - = L vows Practical value has been the object aimed at in Siz zamthe development of this grand variety, which is EsaeeeeSethe outcome of skillful selection. It furnishes We eyyithe largest green Beans, and is the most easily 14c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By express or freight, not AD orepaid, } bu. 90c.; + bu. $1.75. (ZA NEW GOLDEN ANDALUSIA. \ One of the best ‘‘Early Wax Pole Beans,” pods g of splendid size, beautiful yellow color and abso-fR lutely stringless Postpaid, pkt 7c.; 3 pt. 15c.; pt. { 25c.; qt. 40c. By express or freight, (not prepaid, A534 A $ bu. 95c.; 4 bu $1.85. as 8 WHITE DUTCH CASE KNIFE. y= An old stand by—An excellent Corn Hill Bean. Gay Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. By gal express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 80c.; 4 bu. $1.50., Ye J EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. VF 6 Strong-growing, vigorous, hardy; large, light gS ar Buckbee’s Mammoth Late Flat Dutch. BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH LATE FLAT DUTCH The Great Cabbage for Fall and Winter Use. This is the money maker among late Cabbages for gardeners, and for family use it ranks high. Heads are large, sound, very solid, broad, flat on top and of a beautiful bluish-green color, with but few outside leaves The quality is fine and flavor excellent, heads being, when open, crisp and white. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 18c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00. PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH Remarkably uniform in size and type. Very heavy, late and a fine shipper. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 12c.; 2 0z. 20c.; + Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.; Ib. $1-10. DUTCH WINTER OR HOLLANDER Sure heading variety of fine shape and quality. The best of the late Dutch sort, always producing a fine crop. Always makes good round heads which are hard and of large size and weight; generally about 8 lbs. Can be grown in close quarters on ac- count of its compact habit. As to its keeping quali- # ties it comes out of the pit'in March or April as fresh g as when it went in and with absolutely no waste. & Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; + Ib. 65c.; 4 Ib. $1.25; Ib. $2.00. LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD Closely allied to our Mammoth Bridgeport Drum- head, though not as good a shipper. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.; + Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.; Ib. $1.10. PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY The Best of the Savoys. ee EZ Crisp, white, solid flesh, medium weight, late BUCKBEE’S SU and a fine keeper. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.; CAB 2 Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.; Ib. $1.10. IMPROVED AMERICAN SAVOY Very Valuable Variety. : Particularly adapted for private use. Grown in Fall and allowed to be touched by frost, it is one of the most delicious of all vegetables. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.; + Ib. 35c.; 3 Ib. 65c.; Ib. $1.25. Most hardest attractive, headed; NEW RED POLISH CABBAGE The Best Red Cabbage. This new Red Cabbage is a vigorous grower and quite hardy. The heads are of a dark red color, and are extremely firm and heavy. The outside leaves are somewhat crumpled at the edges, giving the plant a pleas- ing and rather ornamen- tal appearance. New Red Polish is the most profitable red sort with which I am acquainted, and will prowe. satis- factory in all re- spects to grower, ¥ cook and_ pickle- maker. ; 2+ Ibe 65.54 . $E.255 Ibs. $2.00. GAR LOAF SAVOY BAGE. Best for Boiling and Cabbage Greens. matures heads blanched and of the finest Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; 2 65c.; 4 Ib. $1.25; Ib. $2.00. Sie ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, forest (IYGREENHOUSES, 13 OF LIFE” One ounce Cabbage should 1500 plants. lb. beds to transplant for CABBAGE SEED produce Seed in JAIN Na VA) yy LYigy Buckbee’s Mammoth Late Bridgeport Drumhead. Buckbee’s MAMMOTH LATE BRIDGEPORT DRUMHEAD Standard Shipping Sorts. It makes a large, round, firm head, which seldom bursts or rots. One of the most profitable sorts to grow, and will give unbounded satisfac: tion. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 18c.; 2 0z. 35c.; + lb. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00. SURE HEAD A Famous Main Crop Cabbage. Of the ‘Flat Dutch’’ type. Heads uniform, hard, firm and fine in texture, weighing from 10 to 15 lbs.; sweet flavored; has scarcely any loose leaves; keeps well. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 12c.; 2 0z. 23c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; + Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. MAMMOTH RED ROCK One of the finest red Cabbage on the market Heads average over 10 pounds each, and are al- = ways of rich red color. Try it. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; Hy, 2 oz. 23c.; + Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. RED DUTCH OR PICKLING DANISH. BALL HEAD Extra Selected Danish Grown Stock: The heads, which are of medium size, average a weight of about 8 pounds, are very solid and deep, and of a fine white color. Their quality is super- ior, the heads being just as solid and perfect when taken up in the Spring as when they are put away ae mt he Fall. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 4+ Ib. 65c.; beautifully + Ib. $1.25; lb. $2.00. flavor. oz. 35c.; 4 Ib: ZZ SS Ze = Danish Ball Head. (4 ROCKFORD SEEDFARNS.H. W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fist CrrGeezmones, |! BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE’’ CARROTS German, MOEHREN;; French, CAROTTE; Spanish, ZANAHORIA; Swedish, MOROT QUALITY NOTHING BUT QUALITY Buckbee’s Earliest Garden Buckbee’s Earliest Garden ‘he Earliest Variety in Cultivation and Best for the Table. Tops small, finely divided. The reddish or- ange colored roots are nearly round with a zroove about the crown and when fully ma- tured they are about two inches in diameter, but should be used before they are full grown, when they are tender and delicious. Pkt. 5c ; »z. 10c.3 2 oz. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. New Early Chantenay The Best Bunching Carrot. Private Stock. This is the best early Carrot in existence, one which narket gardeners should plant for their main early One Ounce Will Sow a Row 100 Feet Long. Four to Five Pounds Will Sow an Acre. NOTHING BUT QUALITY ZZ EARLY s cARLET Hors Early Scarlet Horn Tender and Delicious. One of the most popular of all varieties. A favorite for early crop. Color deep beautiful crange; flesh finely grained and of agreeable flavor, tops small, has a short, Sup anaes _ root, large at top. therefore easily pulled. Grows well in shallow soil, of fine quality: yields and sells well. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; } Ib. 40c.; lb. 75¢ Early French Forcing Standard Extra Early Forcing Carrot. Extra early and well suited for forcing. Nearly round roots of yellowish brown color. Never grows over 3 inches in diameter, and are best used when about 1 inchs Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c.: . 80c. crop. The Carrots grow about 6 inches long, are stump cooted, very smooth, deep red, fine grained, sweet and Sugary, and not apt to crack open while growing. An excellent table sort and a heavy cropper. Our seed is most carefully selected. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.3; 2 oz. 15c.: t Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; Ib. 85c. Improved Long Orange The Best Keeper. Superior variety. The most Tour of the older sorts for farm use on mellow soil. Roots proportion- ately shorter than the Long Orange, and smoother but so uniform and true that the bulk of the crop will ye greater. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.3 4 Ib. 20c.$ 4 Ib. 35c.; lb. 65c. Half Long Danvers Extensively Grown. Roots are smooth and handsome, deep orange and of medium length. Flesh sweet, crisp and tender. Tops medium sized. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 22c.; 4 Ib. 38c.; Ib. 70c. Half Long Scarlet Nante§ A Favorite Market Variety. Stump rooted. Tops medium size; roots cylindrical. . smooth, bright orange; flesh orange, becoming yellow TSS, 2 : in center, but with no distinct core; of the finest qual ] ; ity, excellent for the market or home garden. Pkt. 4c.; \! ¥ 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; } Ib. 25c.; } Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. a2 The Best Carrot for Every Purpose. Yield enormous. Quality superb. The best Carrot for general crop; it is of a rich orange color, a very heavy yield- er and splendid keeper. It is a first-class Carrot for_all kinds of soils, valuable for both table use and stock. The Leading Carrot. We have an extra fine strain of this favor- ite sort which we have sold for many years, giving the greatest satisfaction to our customers. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4 lb. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. Ox Heart or Guerande Early, Handsome; Ready Selling. _ Tops small for the size of the roots, which are compara- tively short, but often reach a diameter of 7 inches, termi- nating abruptly in a small tap root. Flesh bright orange, fine grained and sweet. A Splendid Variety. This is a de- sirable variety for soil so hard and stiff that longer growing sorts would not thrive in it. When young, excellent for table use, and when matured equally good for stock. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c ; 2 oz. 15c.; $ Ib. 25c.; $ Ib. 45c.; Ib. 80c. Improved Intermediate Enormous Producer. A very fine variety for either field or garden culture. rge, symmetrical roots of a deep orange red. They are straight and smooth, free from roughness and of the best quality. Tops are small and roots of mammoth size. Pkt. 3c.; 0Z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. Red St. Vallery u Rich, Fine Flavor. = is VALE RY A good late variety. It grows long; shape uniform, : tapering from a wide shoulder to a point. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; J 2. oz 15c.; 3 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. ; = ' _ ROCKFORD SEED FARMS’. H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, forest GrvGrtemovss, 15 . ws Yala" \ \" iene AN . \ ——— se =S =| ies =o ENORMOUS YIELDI PRIZE WINNERS HA, BUCKBEE'S | A MAJESTIC | Ui (N i EVERY FARMER Should plant a few acres of Carrots for Stock’ food, they are verv productive, less liable to disease than many other root crops, and being sown @arlier do not interfere so much with the labor in the busy time. BUCKBEE’S CHAMPION BUCKBEE’S VICTORIA The World Beating Stock Carrot. Heavy Yielder, Splendid Quality. Buckbee’s Champion, is not, properly speaking, a table Carrot, | Heavy cropping white variety. Roots short and very heavy although the flesh is remarkably firm and sweet. But it is, most at the shoulder, rendering it very easily harvested. Frequently mease emphatically, a Stock Carrot for the farmer and stock raiser, and | ure 15 to 20 inches in circumference and 18 to 25 tons to the acre. once used, nothing will take its place. It is the heaviest cropping | Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 14c.; } Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c.; 5 Ibs. $2.75 variety grown, yielding more tons to the ‘ : postpaid. acre than any other sort. The flesh is white, crisp, solid, and very sweet in flavor. The roots are short and very heavy at the shoulder, rendering them easily harvested. An important feature, also, is that they do not easily break in pulling or storing. The coots frequently measure 15 to 20 inches ‘in circumference, and 25 to 50 tons to the acre is not an extravagant statement as to yield. Welgat 10 to 25 pounds each, My Own Growth, Choicest Northern Home- Grown Pedigree Stock Seed, pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c.; : 5 Ibs. $3.50, postpaid. ‘||! Buckbee s Improved Short White A Marvelously Good Stock Carrot. Roots half long, smooth, very heavy at the shoulder, but taper regularly to the ooint. Color light green above ground, white below. Flesh rich, white, solid and crisp and of excellent flavor. A heavy yield- 2r. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; = Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c.; 5 Ibs. $2.40, postpaid. BUCKBEE’S MAJESTIC {Enormously Productive Yellow Stock Carrot. The largest and heaviest cropping and most nutritious yellow variety. The roots are remarkably fine, very symmetrical, of excellent quality, possessing high feeding properties. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 14c.; % Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c.; 5 Ibs. $2.75, Postpaid Mammoth Yellow Belgian Identical to the White Belgian except in color. Pkt. 2c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; ; $ Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c.; 5 Ibs. $2.40, postpaid. Buckbee’s Victoria. LARGE WHITE VOSGES One of the Very Best for Shallow Soil. A field Carrot especially suited for soils that are not very deep. One of the very best for cattle feeding. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.3 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c.; 5 Ibs. $2.40, postpaid. MAMMOTH WHITE BELGIAN A splendid variety for fattening stock. The roots are mammoth in size and very productive, often yielding ten tons and over of roots per acre. Pkt. 2c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 0z. 12c.3 4 Ib. 20c.;°4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c.; 5 Ibs. $2.40, postpaid. MONEY IN CARROTS IF YOU PLANT THE RIGHT SEED. There is no better food in Winter for horses and other stock than Carrots cut small, then sprinkled with salt and fed with meal. The vield is enormous; 25 to 50 tons per acre is not unusual. I would particularly recommend that those interested in growing roots for stock feeding write to the Secretary of Asriculture, Washington, D. C., for FREE COPY of Bulletin No. 11, which will give you an unbiased opinion of Carrots for stock feeding. Buckbee’s “Full of Life’ Carrot Seed is grown with great care from thoroughbred specimens. Order Early. 1s ROCKFORD SEEDFARAS', H.W. BUCKBEE 5) ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. zest in Grezamouses BUCKBEE’'S “FULL OF LIFE” CAULIFLOWER German, BLUMEN-KOHL French, CHOU-FLEUR; Spanish, COLIFLOR; Swedish, BLOMKAL. ( fig WTS ’ \ : \\ The Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vege- tables, is but little grown except by professional gardeners, because of the erroneous notion that it is so hard to grow that only skilled gardeners can produce it. I am certain that any- one will be reasonably successful with this most desirable vege- table if he wil! observe the cultural directions given on every package of Caulifiower Seed I send out. BUCKBEE’S fany CHIEF Sure Header—Drought Resister—Large Solid Heads of Snowy Whiteness. / The best variety for either market or family purposes; by g far the earliest and surest header and the most profitable grown. The greater part of Cauliflower seed offered is of Euro- pean growth, but after years of careful study and perseverance, I am able to offer this thoroughbred American variety— “Chief.” Itisof very compact growth, with short stalks. They can be planted very close together, and the leaves growing upward naturally protect the heads, which, to say the least, are handsome beyond description, measuring fully 12 to 15 inches across, and even more under careful cultivation; are pure snow-white, very close, compact and of the most super- lor quality. The heads, being so extremely solid and deep, weigh heavier than any early variety. It can be used for early or late Cauliflower, with the full assurance that it is impossible to procure a better or more reliable variety. No grower of Cauliflower can make a mistake by relying on this superb, @ world-beating variety. Pkt. I5c.; 2 pkts. 25c.; 4 oz. 80c.; oz. $3.00; 2 oz. $5.50; 2 Ib. $10.00. EXTRA EARLY PARIS Always Popular; Qality Superior. Reliable early variety. Good for forcing; produces a good = head; dwarf habit; solid, pure white curd of superior quality. — Should be planted very early. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 40c.; 2 oz. 75c.; + lb. $1.35. . Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt Selected Danish Grown Pedigreed Seed. Remarkable for reliability of heading; dwarf; solid, pure white heads of most superior quality. If planted the first of March, heads eight to ten inches in diameter will be ready early in June. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. 75c.; oz. $1.40; 2 oz. $2.75; + Ib. $5.00. Le Normand’s Short Stemi Sure Heading Standard Late Variety. The very best large late variety grown; sure to please. Curd is well protected by leaves, and being hardy it stands drought very well; a sure header, of good quality and fine in every way. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 45c.; 2 oz. 80c.; + Ib. $1.50. True Early Snowball ?°digs* The Famous ‘“‘Dry Weather’’ Cauliflower. Buckbee’s Early Favorite Very Popular, Early and Standard Main Crop Variety. Earliest, surest -and preferable variety to grow, Surpassing most other varieties. Wil stand heat and drought exceptionally well, which is a great point in its favor and makes it most highly desirable in regions where other varieties of Cauliflower have failed to thrive. For planting early and late, for forcing, under glass, or growing in open ground, it is always satisfactory. Of dwarf growth, with short outer leaves. Early Favorite has never yet failed to please the most exacting grower and its rapidly increasing popularity is due entirely to its real merit and not to any special effort in its hehalf. Give it a trial and I am sure you will never have reason to complain of the results. Pkt. 5c.; 4 oz. 50c.; 0z. 95c.; 2 oz. $1.80; 4+ Ib. $3.50 SSCS Important Cauliflower Seed, as every Gardener and Cauliflower Specialist knows, is one of the seeds in the buying of which, prices should never be questioned. Cauliflower Plants Ready about March 25th. If inter- ested, ask for our special _ Vegetable Plant Supplement ready for mailing about Feby. Ist. — QS Le Normand’s Short Stem. Certainly a fine variety, great favorite and standard throughout the country; very early, close growing, of compact habit; is well adapted for forcing under glass during Winter and Spring. The heads are large. For early or late planting. for the family or the market garden this variety can be depended upon for excellent results. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. $1.25; oz. $2.00; 2 oz. $3.80; + Ib. $7.50. ag True Early Snowball. ROCKFORD SEED FARMS. H. W. BUCKBE. SWING \ ‘ NN vi We : Ni \ At BN \) SS \ 1) Wie ~ \ : . WAIN ‘ SN cl Wi WW. ey > Sane \\\\ Ye Buckbee’s Famous ‘Full of Life’? Celery Seed is planted by the lead= ing Celery Specials ists throughout the Land. = = = White Plume Self-Blanching Celery> Buckbee s All Heart. Buckbee’s All Heart THE BEST EARLY CELERY Crisp and Brittle. Rich Golden Color. Exquisite Nutty Flavor. The latest and best creation in Celery—originated on Rockford Seed Farms after years of caretul trial and experiment and has given unparalled satisfaction in every part of the country. It is very early, of fine ivory-white color with a rich golden heart. Crisp, tender and brittle; the flavor is delightfully rich and nutty, in fact it is unsurpassed for the professional Celery grower, the home and mar- ket garden. I control the entire stock of Buckbee’s All Heart Celery. Pkt. 10c.; 14 oz. 20c.3; 0z. 35c.3 2 oz. 50c.; 14 Ib. 90c.; 14 Ib. $1.60; Ib. $3.00. Buckbee’s Genuine Golden Heart THE BEST LATE CELERY Original Private Stock— This variety makes a very strong and vigorous plant, with large, very white, crisp, brittle, tender and fine flavored stalks. It is late, and Tequires the whole season to develop, but will keep longer than any other sort. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 14 Ib. 60c.; 14 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00. Buckbee’s Perfected Kalamazoo Yt is an acknowledged fact that more good Celery is giown in the famous ‘‘Kalamazoo Celery Fields’ than anywhere in the country. For years my heaviest sales * of Celery Seed have been in that section, and I have 4 devoted much time to the improvement of the justly celebrated variety grown in that section, until i now 3$ have this acme of perfection in Celery—of creamy- white color, ideal size and perfect shape. It is alike profitable either for market or family use. There is no waste in preparing it for the table. Pkt. 4c.3 oz. 12c.; 2 0z 23c.3 14 Ib. 45c.; 14 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. Golden Yellow Large Solid, or GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING This is the best Celery for early use. Plants of a yellowish-green color when young, but as they mature the inner stems and leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow, which adds much to their attractive- ness and makes the work of blanching much easier. The handsome color, crispness, tenderness, freedom from stringiness and fine nutty flavor of this variety make it only necessary to be tried in order to establish it as the standard of excellence as an early sort. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. 35c.; 0z. 60c.; 2 oz. $1.10; + Ib. $2.00. White Plume—PRIVATE STOCK Is too widely known to require extended description. I will uy say that I have not yet found a’Celery that is as early and of as good a flavor, crisp and tender, as my selection 7 of this sort. Combined with these important points are YE its self blanching qualities, which render it one of the most valuable sorts. I sell, every year, large quantities of = this seed to market gardeners, who find it uniformly white © and free from green or hollow stalks. It is not as good a keeper as our All Heart, but it is unsurpassed for fall and winter use. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.3 14 Ib. 45c.3 1 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. Golden Self Blanching. Celeriac-Delicatess. BUCKBEE’S CHOICE CELERY German, Seleri: French, Celeri; Spanish, Apis; Swedish, Selleri. New Columbia. New Columbia An early maturing sort unsurpassed in shape and quality. The plant is of medium height but very stocky and heavy. The_stalks are thick, almost round, resembling in shape those of Giant Pascal; the color has in it more of the rich yellow tint of Golden Yellow Self Blanching which variety it resembles very much in appearance when trimmed and bunched for the mar- ket. Its quality is certainly exceptionally fine. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. 25c.; 0z. 45c.; 2 oz. 80c.; + Ib. $1.50. Pink Plume Stalks clear, creamy white, shaded with a beautiful delicate pink. Flavor sweeter than any other, all red Celery having a stronger ‘‘Celery”’ flavor, and is pre- ferred by Celery lovers wherever known. Plants bleach naturally. Pkt. 4c.3; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.3 14 Ib. 45c.3 16 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. Giant Pascal A selection from the Golden Self-Blanching, and adds to the general good qualities of its parent, su- perior keeping qualities. The stalks are very large, thick, solid, crisp, and of a rich nutty flavor, free from any trace of bitterness. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 0z. 22c.5 14 Ib. 40c.; 14 Ib. 70c.3 Ib. $1.25. Perfection Heartwell A medium green, second early variety. The plants are taller than Dwarf White Solid and a little later in maturing, being one of the earliest green leaved sorts. The stalks are of medium size, round, very solid, crisp, tender, white and of fine flavor. Pkt. 3c.; 0z 12c.3 2 oz. 22c.3 14 Ib. 40c.; 1% Ib. 70c.; Ib. $1.25. Celery Seed for Flavoring Oz. 5c.3 2 oz 8c.3 14 Ib. 12c.3 1% Ib. 20c.;3 Ib. 30c. CELERY PLANTS ready early in June—Send for SPECIAL PRICE LIST CELERIAC, or Turnip-Rooted Celery German, Knollen-Sellerie; French, Celeri-Rave. Celeriac is grown for the bulbous roots, which are stewed or used for flavoring soups. LARGE-ROOTED GIANT PRAGUE—Improved form \ of turnip-rooted Celery, producing large and smooth roots, — almost round; few side roots. Large, deep green foliage, Pkt. 4c.3 0z. 12c.; 2 0z. 23c.3; 14 Ib. 45c.3 1% Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. NEW DELICATESS—Root turnip-shaped and tender; sweeter taste, stronger flavor than other varieties. Pkt 5c.3 oz. 20c.3 2 oz. 35c.3 14 Ib. 60c.; 14 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00, is ROCKFORDSEEDFARNS. H.W. BUCKBEE SSS Chervil, —— Curled. CHERVIL German GARTENKERBEL; French. CERFEUIL. Hardy annual, worthy of more general use for. favoring and garnishing. Curled variety, more beautiful than parsley. CURLED—Greatly superior to the old, plain va- Tiety; earlier, more handsome, having fully as fine perfume and flavor. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 20c ; 3 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. CHIVES Also Called Schnittlauch. Chives are perfectly hardy perennial plants of the onion type. They are grown for their small leaves, which are produced very early in the Spring, for giving a mild onion flavor to various dishes. The tops appear early in the Spring, and can be shorn off close to the ground as needed. They can be grown also in pots in a sunny window during the Winter. Easily raised from seed. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 50c. Selected clumps or plants by mail, 20c. each, $1.50 per doz. postpaid THE WONDERFUL _ COFFEE BERRY THE GREAT HEALTH DRINK Once Tried Always Used All pronounce it better than the genuine. ™ It is certainly the best berry to mix with other coffee I ever saw. Hali and half will produce a drink claimed by many to be equal to a good cup of Rio. It is very hardy, easily raised and most enormously productive. You can raise your own cofiee for one cent a pound. Full directions on every package. My seed is genuine. Large pkt. 5c.; 4 Ib. 10c.; 4 Ib. 17c.; Ib. 30c. CHUFUS OR EARTH ALMOND In sweetness and flavor very much re- sembles a cocoanut or almond, and greatly liked by all children. Vary in size from a large pea to a hazelnut. The nuts grow under and very near the surface of the ground and very easily reached; relished by pigs or poultry. Plant in April two inches apart in rows 24 feet apart. If the seed is dry, soak well before planting. Very pro- lific. Pkt. 5c.3; 4 Ib. 10c.; 3 Ib. 18c.; Ib. 35c. Chufus. or Eart @ = - Asparagus Chi oe CHICORY German, CHICORIE; Swedish, CICORIA. LARGE ROOTED, OR COFFEE—Dried and pre- pared Roots are used quite extensively as a sub- Stitute for and_an adulterant of coffee. Pkt. 4c.; Oc.; + lb. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.3 Ibe 55c. ARAGUS CHICORY singular, good. healthy and tasty substitute r the well known “Asparagus’’ and can be pro- duced from seed planted the first year in abundance. The second growth of tender sprouts which springs from the roots of this plant, when cut fresh, boiled in salt water and served either warm, or as a salad make a most excellent substitute for the genuine article, and is an exceedingly easy plant to grow; the benefit derived from the use of the stems, by persons troubled with stomach disease or weak digestion, is remarkable. Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts 25c.; oz 35c. COLLARDS German, BLAETTER=KOHL; French, CHOU Georgia, Southern or Creole «@~ A variety of cabbage known in different sections as “‘Cole,’’ ‘“‘Colewort,’’ or simple “Greens.’’ It is extensively used in the South. Ioffer the true white or green stem- med sort so exclusively used in the South. Forms a large loose open head, or a mass of leaves on tall stems. Freezing does not injure, but rather improves their quality. Sow thick in drills, in rich ground, trans- planting when 4 inches high and thin to 2 or 3 feet apart in the row when the proper size. In the South sow from January to May, and August to October. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 20z. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; CORN SALAD (Fetticus or Lamb’s Lettuce.) This delightful salad, known as Mache- Steck Salot, is used during the Winter and Spring months as a substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used like spinach. In warm weather the plants will mature in four to six weeks. Pkt4c. 5 0z.” 7eag 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib- 55c. is ny I. Z MN =e Collards. Exon ROCKFORD SEEDTARNS'. H.W. BUCKBEE % 2 ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS,” foRESt Cty GREENHOUSES. 19 © Buckbee’s ‘Full of Life’? CUCUMBERS German, GURKE; French, CONCOMBRE; Spanish, CIHOMBRO; Swedish, GUARKA. nin, BUCKBEE’S NEW ROCKFORD PICKLE NOTHING BUT Without Question the Preferable Variety QUALITY FOR PICKLING, MARKET, TABLE AND FAMILY USE It has become a general favorite everywhere and is used almost exclusively by pickle factories throughout ' . ARISS. the country. The fruit is of medium size, wonderfully even in growth, slightly pointed at both ends. Extra early and the whole crop can be depended upon to make fine shaped pickles. Color deep green, begins to set its fruit when quite young. You will find this variety valuable for slicing also, being of fine flavor, crisp and delicious. I control the entire stock of this variety. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; + Ib. 40c.; 4 Ib. 60c.: Ib. $1.00. BUCKBEE’S NEW ALASKA This is a Grand Good Cucumber. Beautiful in shape and color and of the finest quality. An entirely new and distinct sort developed by myself through very careful selection, aim- ing to secure the best possible table Cucumber. The vine is vigorous and productive and comes into full bearing very early. The fruit is of splendid size, with very white, crisp and tender flesh. | An excellent sort for culture under glass. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.3 Ib. 75c BUCKBEE’S MONARCH WHITE SPINE The Most Profitable Cucumber for Truckers Cultivation. It is beyond question the earliest, most shapely and productive var- jety of this typc. After being tried throughout the entire country this variety has not been found wanting in any single point. I am confident that it wiil always hold the highest position, being of handsome growth, good length very early and prolific, extremely productive, quite hardy and retains its light green color permanently after being picked. Always of delicious flavor and unusually tender and crisp. Superior for pickling purposes. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; + Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. KLONDIKE The World Beating Cucumber. An extra fine new strain of White Spine, with very dark green skin. Extremely popular in the South to ship North. Good for table, market or pickling. Comes into bearing early and continues through the season. Wherever it is sold to mar- ket gardeners it has become their main crop, and the demand for it is growing rapidly. The fruit is firm and hard and keeps = = Y in prime condition a long time after picking. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.; Buckbee’s Monarch White Spine. 2 oz 18c., + Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. NEW CUMBERLAND During the whole pericd of growth, from the time they first set until full grown, the form is exceptionally straight and sym= metrical, making them as choice for a slicing variety as for pick- les. The flesh is firm, very crisp, and tender at all stages. The young fruits possess the distinct- y roughened surface desire for pickles. Pkt.-4c¢. 3) 07. (8¢23).2:.0z.-15¢.% 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; lb 75c. Klondike. BUCKBEE’S NEW EXTRA EARLY LONG GREEN The Ideal Variety to Plant for General Crop. Produced by selection from Long Green Vines vigorous and productive, forming fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the shorter sorts Fruit grows about 12 inches long, firm and crisp. The young fruit makes the best pickles, and when ripe are preferable to any for sweet pickles. I offer a carefully selected strain, uniformly long and of good form, with the large warts and spines well distributed over the surface, instead of being clustered at one end. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4 lb. 30c.; 4 Ib. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. TRS See / QUALITY = = == NOTHING BUT S|=za Buckbee’s New Extra Early Long Green. BUCKBEE’S ‘‘Full of Davis Perfect Cucumber. Davis Perfect PRIVATE STOCK 2 By using this variety gardeners can produce out of doors Cucumbers that will sell in the market for hothouse forcing varieties. The shape is ideal. It is almost seedless one- & third of its length from the stem, and the few seeds that are contained in its blossom end when in eating condition are so small and tender that they are hardly noticeable. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. New Parisian Prolific Pickling Decidedly the best of all in quality for pickling. The fruit is of an unusually dark green color, so deep that no coloring matter is necessary in preparing them for the |) pickling market. Very crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c.;0z. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. New Everbearing The merit of this variety is in the fact that the vines produce fruit continuously until killed by frosts. They exhibit at the same time Cucumbers in every stage of growth, but invariably of perfect form, even when quite small. The fruit is of fine green color and very desirable for pickling. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.3 4 Ib. 28c.; 3 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. Early Prolific Short Green, i or Early Frame A most excellent sort for pick'ing as well as for table use. orous, productive plants. L der. Keeps green a long while. My stock is Al. 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.; lb. 75c New Ivory King Fruit large, clear white, tender and excellent in flavor. Splendid for home garden, and the best white skinned variety. Pkt. 5c.; oz. l5c.; 2 oz. 25c.; + lb. 40c.; 4 Ib. 75c.; Ib. $1.25. Vig- Fruit straight, handsome, crisp and ten- Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; | I can supply the following varieties of Cucumbers which are too well known to require extended description, at following prices: Arlington Improved White Spine, Early White Spine, Boston Pickling or Green Prolific, Early Russian, Snow’s Early Pickle, Improved Chicago Pickle, Peerless White Spine, Improved Long Green, Nichols Medium Green, Early Cluster. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. > ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. Fikes (im Greemnonses, Life’? CUCUMBERS > {mon | Japanese Climbing Cucumber. _ Japanese Climbing Cucumber The vines are of vigorous growth, with dark green foliage, ; and throw out strong tendrils which enable them to climb ;. trellises, wire netting or brush. Comes into bearing quick- ly, and continues abundantly through the season, while the climbing habit enables the fruit to grow perfectly straight—from twelve to eighteen inches in length. Thick, tender and of delicate flavor. Flesh pure white. When young makes attractive pickles. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 18c.; } Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib 55c.; Ib. $1.00. Buckbee’s International This grand, good early variety of my own introduction ' more than pleased all who have tried it. Has no thick ends; of rich, luxuriant growth, an abundant yielder, has beautiful fruit and always good even shape. In fiaw6r it has no superior: always tender and crisp. You should not fail to_ try it. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; |: 4 Ib- 55c.; Ib. $1.00. New Emerald A dark green Cucumber, retaining its color until quite ‘ ripe. Fruits set early. For slicing, the flesh is tender and crisp, with a most pleasing flavor. Excellent pickles ' when young, and fine for sweet pickles when ripe. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 0z. 15c.; 4 Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib, 50c.; Ib. 90c, Snake, or Serpent This Cucumber is curious as well as useful. I have seen it six feet in length, coiled like a serpent. It is an interesting thing in the garden. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; West India Gherkins Used exclusively for pickling. Small oval-shaped, prickly fruit. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; } Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. Gherkin. BUCKBEE’S 4 WORLD-BEATING SWEET CORNS GERMAN, Welchkorn; FRENCH, Mais; SPANISH, Maiz; SWEDISH, Majas-Sot. POPULAR VARIETIES THAT HAVE NO EQUAL QUALITY Pa NOTHING BUT |FFFESH MORLEY Tee eX Sugar Corn QUALITY A¥AS WUT GLE for the home ‘ ereatnen itt | a Ady phy table from Y al uae ELL had | | LW ipe7 early summer "a ye : “Rela ec ot aie: until frost. . . Buckbee’s First of All i Buckbee’s New Early Sunrise Absolutely the Earliest Good Sweet Corn. The beauty and quality of this remarkable variety give it promi- nence over all others for family, market, canning, shipping and in fact, all purposes. [ars large (the fat kind), grains of great depth, exceedingly tender and sweet, the sort that fairly melts in the mouth. ! Something in Sweet Corn that makes everybody talk Early Sunrise } as the very best introduction to present date. My seed stock is care- fully grown and selected with the sole object of keeping it up to the | highest standard of excellence as the earliest, largest and best on rec- i ord. Postpaid, pkt. 10c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. | H\| SS 22 nase = —— au Anan. : aan qa Price by Express or Freight not prepaid, qt. 25c.; 4 bu. 75c.; i + bu. $1.40. | Buckbee’s First of All Sweet Corn ii} Extra Early, Large Size, Heavy Cropper, Sweet and Tender. Comparative tests made by Sweet Corn experts throughout the country as well as at Rockford Seed Farms have proven it to be from three days to a week earlier than Cory, making it very desirable, not only for family gardens, but an especial boon to market gardeners who desire to have the first Sweet Corn in market, and thereby re- ceives the top-notch prices. Ears are of good size, well filled with large grains to the very tip. Many of the ears contain from ten to twelve rows, while the Cory generally has only eight rows. In habit of growth it excels all other early varieties, being stocky and excep- tionally vigorous. The quality is most superior, very excellent and surpassingly sweet. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 12c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 30c. ' By Express or Freight not prepaid, qt. 20c.; 4 bu. 60c.3 + bu. $1.10. + bu. $1.903 Buckbee’s Best of All Early, Prolific, Sweet, Tender, Large, Handsome. “Best of All’ is of exceptionally stocky growth and an abundant and satisfactory yielder; ears of exceptionally good size and of a per- fect color, kernels very broad and by far the sweetest, richest, whitest and most tender of any early variety. Not only is it valuable for fam- ily uses, but for early market and shipping purposes it is also in the lead. Mr. Crane, one of the most prominent Sweet Corn specialists, writes: ‘‘Gave Buckbee’s, ‘Best of All’ a fair trial, and will say that it surpasses every claim you make for it, and more, too. I can highly recommend it for all general purposes.’’ I have placed the price of this desirable variety of Sweet Corn within the reach of all. Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 4 pt. 12c.3 pt. 20c.; qt. 30c. By Express or Freight not pre= paid, qt. 20c.; 4 bu. 60c.; + bu. $1.10, Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen Late, Best for Main Crop. For table use the quality of Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen Sweet Corn cannot be excelled. It is very tender, sugary, and re- mains a long time in condition suitable for cooking. Coming into mar- ket at a time when the main crops are being sold. Its large ears, with long, slender grains, make by far the most salable canned corn, and it out-yields all other varieties, Many of my customers the past year report yields of over 200 bushels of ears per acre. You cannot pos- sibly ‘be disappointed by planting Buckbee’s Private Stock Evergreen. My price to one and all as long as stock seed lasts: Postpaid, pkt. 8c.; 2 pt. 12c.3 pt. 20c.; qt. 30c. By Express or Freight not prepaid, qt. 20c.; ‘ 5 % bu. 60c.3 4 bu. $1.10. Buckbee’s Early Sunrise Q Tore cL A | BUCK BEE’S PEDIGREE SWEET CORN FIRST EARLY VARIETIES x One of the most popular varieties, only Extra Early Cory excelled in earliness by ‘‘Buckbee’s First of All.”’ Postpaid, Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 28c. By express or freight, not prepaid, qt. I5c.; 4 bu. 55c.; + bu. $1.00. Mammoth Early White Cob Cory S = freight or express at f SSS —— — ’ The standard main crop. Very tender Stowell s Evergreen and sugary, remaining a long time in condition suitable for boiling. Postpaid, Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 10c.; pt.15c.; qt. ea aby express or freight, not prepaid, qt. 15c.; + bu. 55c.; + bu. $1.00. Produces the largest ears of any variety, @ Mammoth Sugar single ear often weighing two or three pounds. Of excellent quality. Postpaid, Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 10c.§ pt. I5c.; qt. 28c. By express or freight, not prepaid, qt. 15c.5 SEE PAGE 61 FOR SWE + bu. 55c.; + bu. $1.00. / ALITY ET FODDER CORN. NOTHING BUT Country Gentleman. BUCKBEE’S ‘“‘FULL OF LIFE” POP CORN Pop Corn should be found in every garden, especially if there are children to enjoy it during the long Winter evenings which bring young people together for social amusement. It is a fact not generally known that Pop Corn pops best when more than one year old, and that when well popped it becomes twenty times its natural size; thus a quart and a half will make nearly a bushel of popped corn. In the illustration will be seen a convenient “‘popper,’’ which may be bought for a trifle from a hardware store or easily made of wire netting. Did you ever try Pop Corn as a money making crop. You will be surprised at the result. There is always a good market at a fair price, and if you plant my se- lected stock seed you will be able to sell your crop to planters in your vicinity at a greatly advanced price. GOLDEN TOM THUMB—The newest and best. Dwarf growing; heavy cropping; sure popper. Beautiful golden color, making a beautiful appearing dish when popped. Nothing ever grown can compare with this strain. Send to Buckbee for true stock. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c.; + pt. 20c.; pt. 30c.; qt. 50c. By express or freight, not prepaid, qt. 30c.; + bu. $1.00; + bu. $1.75. BUCKBEE’S SNOWBALL—The finest white variety in existence belong- ing to the rice family. The best yielder, and far in advance of any other variety, ears averaging six inches in length. 3eautiful shape; the best popper. Postpaid, Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By SVR ‘ CECT LG not prepaid, guar cu ‘ bu. 75c.; 4-bu. $1.25. “ 3 NEW RE EA (—Fine variety. The stalks grow six feet high, and 475SNOWBALL = average three to four ears each from five to six inches long and cov- = \ a= Sa, ered with large rice-shaped kernels of a deep red color. Postpaid, Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By express or freight, not prepaid, quart 25c.; 4 bu. 75c.; + bu. $1.25. QUEEN’S GOLDEN—One of the very best and most prolific varieties grown. Its quality and handsome appearance when popped are very noticeable. It pops perfectly white, and a single kernel will expand to a diameter of nearly one inch. The stalks grow six feet high, and the large ears are produced in abundance. Postpaid, Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; Oe toss: By express or freight, not prepaid, quart 25c.; 4 bu. 75c.3 + bu. 25. MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC—The stalks grow six feet high, and the ears are all large in size, with grains nearly clear white in color. An aver- age ear measured six inches and a half long and contained 585 perfect kernels. Pops pure paper white, of fine quality. Be sure to include this remarkable variety in your order for Pop Corn. Postpaid, Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. 15c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By express or freight, not prepaid, quart 25c. ; 4 bu. 75c.; + bu $1.25. NEW STRIPED OR VARIEGATED—A fancy variety, very showy and of the best quality. Rather large ears, filled out with clear, transpar- ent white kernels, beautifully striped with bright crimson. A good a popper. Postpaid, Pkt. 5c.; 4 pt. I5c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c. By express or S : l Off FOR ONLY 25c. I willsend prepaid ONE LIBERAL freight, not prepaid, quart 25c.; { bu. 75c.; 4 bu. $1.25. pecia Cf PACKET EACH OF THE ABOVE 6 POP CORNS. FEEPE \ ng 99993993) ~~ ~ eS G2 BS 5, True Water Cress. DANDELION GERMAN, Pardeblum; FRENCH, Pissenlit; SPANISH, Amargon; SWEDISH, Smorblomster. SS Upland Cress. CRESS GERMAN, Kresse; FRENCH, Cresson; SPANISH, Mastruco; SWEDISH, Krasse. New Upland Cress—Has the highly prized flavor of Water Cress. It is so hardy as to be green nearly the whole year, and is ready for use before any other salad in Spring. Its usage should be more general, as it is of as easy culture as spinach. It is a perennial plant, and can be grown for several years without renewal. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c. QUALITY NOTHING BUT One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill. There is a growing demand for cultivated Dandelions, which are fast becoming the favorite Spring Greens. If blanched like celery, make a fine and delicious salad. The roots when dried and roasted are often em- ployed as a substitute for coffee. The roots may also be taken up and plant- ed in boxes in the same manner as parsley, and will furnish a supply of fresh ‘‘greens’’ during the Winter months. Curled, or Pepper Grass—This small salad is much used with lettuce to the flavor of which its warm, pungent taste makes a most agreeable addition. Pkt asc.s Oz. 6c.;\2)0z) 10c.°4 Ib. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 45c. True Water Cress—This is quite distinct from the last, and only thrives when its roots and stems are submerged in water. It is one of the most delicious of small Improved Large Leaf—An improved variety of Dandelion, very early. Leaves fully double the size of the common Dandelion. Years of the most careful cultivation have developed a very fine strain of seed. Sow in May or June and cultivate during the Summer, and the following Spring the leaves will be fit to cut. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 40c. Wm. Phinney, Colfax, fii., Sept. 17th, 1910 salads. and should be planted wherever a E writes: I bought one bushel of seed ‘‘Pop suitable place can be found. Pkt. 5c.; ; Corn” from you last Spring and I will have Oz. 25c. ; 2 oz. 40c.; + Ib. 75c. Dandelion, Improved Large Leat. about 22,500 pounds this Fall. Buckbee’s New Early Large Purple Better variety than New York Pur- ple, early, large size and high quality of fruit, and its extreme productive- ness makes it the most profitable to grow. Plants large, spreading; foli- age light green. Fruit very large, oval or short, pear-shaped; skin deep purple; flesh nearly white. Plants Tipen two to six large fruits. Free from spines. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 35c.; 2 oz. 60c.; + Ib. $1.10. Buckbee’s New White This variety, now offered for the first time, is without a doubt the pre- ferable one by far of all to grow either for market, family or shipping pur- poses. Produces much larger fruit and is more productive than the New York Purple. The flesh is more ten- der and flavor more delicate than pur- ple varieties. Do not confound this with Old Large White or other varie- ties. I control the entire stock. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 35c.3; 2 oz. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10. Improved New York Purple Large, round or oval, of excellent quality, highly esteemed in market. Se Se == 2 FOR PLANTS send for my Special Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 25c.; 2 oz. 40c.; 4 Ib. 75c. Buckbee’s New Early Large Purple Egg Plant. Price List, ready February Ist. eee James Adams, 803 North 11th St., Nebraska City, Neb., writes: Mrs. Wm. Cobb, R. F. D. No. 1, Birmingham, Ill., writes: I have We have bought seeds of you for twenty years and always find them planted Buckbee’s *‘Full of Life’’ Seeds for eight years and find they satisfactory, and ‘‘Full of Life.’ = = Egg Plant, Extra Early Long Purple. Endive, Fine Green Curled. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; per Ib. $1.10. EIERPFLANZE, German; AUBERGINE, French;° BERENGENA, Spanish. 7 The Egg Plant should be grown in every garden, } for it is one of the most delicious of vegetables. Sliced and fried in a batter and served with raw Tomatoes it can well take the place of meat in Sum- mer and Fall. Did you know that Egg Plant grow- ing is one of the most profitable crops. Many growers clear from $200 to $500 per acre. /NOTHING BUT Egg Plank New Black Beauty. New Black Beauty . Thisrecently introduced Egg Plant is, we believe, one that will surely please many of our customers, from whom we have recently received many inquiries for a black-fruited Egg Plant. It is from ten days to two weeks earlier than the purple va- rieties, and of rich, lustrous, purplish black color, and is a most distinct sort and a favorite where known. The plants are remarkably heaithy in their growth, and yield an abundance of large fruits. The fruit is very at- tractive in appearance This variety is entirely spineless The fruits are of the very finest possibie quality. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 30c.; 2 oz. 55c.; 4 Ib $1.00. Extra Early Long Purple One of the earliest and most pro- ductive varieties. Fruit long, dark rich purple and of fine quality. Sure to give the best of satisfaction fgr all purposes. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 20c.; oz. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c. Tomato Egg Plant A very great curiosity. Vine has every appearance of an Egg Plant, but bears a bright red, solid Tomato. It yields as high as sixty beautiful Tomatoes to a single plant. Do not fail to try this magnificent wonder: it isa gem. Pkt. 5c. If I were asked the Best One Egg Plant to grow for General Purposes—My reply would be Buck= bee’s New Early Large Purple. are always the best. ENDIVE or WINTER LETTUCE German, ENDIVIEN; French, CHICOREE; Spanish, ENDIVIA 0 ESCARDLA. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill. This is one of the most refreshing of all Autumn and Winter Salads. Endive may be grown at any season of the year, but is more generally used late in the Fall. Sow the seed,in June or July in drills fourteen inches apart, and when well established thin the plants to one foot apart. When nearly full grown tie outer leaves together over the center in order to blanch the heart of the plant. By covering every few days a suc- cession may be kept up. FINE GREEN CURLED Hardiest variety; the most desirable for home use or market garden. Deep-green leaves beautifully cut and curled; easily blanched and becomes very crisp, tender and very fine flavored. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.10. NEW MOSS CURLED Very fine variety growing considerably denser and having the leaves much finer cut_than the Green Curled variety, in fact the whole plant is more compact. When well blanched it makes a very attractive appearance. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; 3 Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.00. BATAVIAN This is the vegetable that is known to many as Escarolle. Large heads of broad thick leaves, which can be blanched as a salad or make excellent cooked greens. GARLIC German, KNOBLAUCH; French, AIL. The Garlic is the most pungent in taste and has the strongest odor of all the On- ion family. It is largely used in the south of Europe, where it is esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc. The root or bulb is composed of many small bulbs called ‘‘cloves,’’ which are planted in the Spring. Prepare the ground the same as for Onions and plant the bulbs in drills eight inches apart and four inches apart in the rows, covering two inches deep. When the leaves turn yellow take up the bulbs, dry in the shade and lay them up in a dry loft as you would Onions. I fre- quently receive orders for Garlic seed, but can supply the bulbs only. Fine Bulbs + Ib. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; lb. 30c. Se HORSE RADISH _ Horse Radish rarely produces seed but is grown from pieces of the roots. NEW BOHEMIAN or MALINER KREN Ordinary Horse Radish is a very profit- able crop, but with this magnificent new sort from Bohemia the possibilities are wonderful. The roots are so much larger and heavier that the yield is about doubled. Then, too, it matures so much quicker that the crop can be sold in Oc- tober. The flesh is pure white. Three and four tons per acre can be grown eas- ily. The best variety. Fine Sets, post- paid, 25c. per doz., $1.25 per 100. By express or freight, not prepaid, 190 for 85c.; 500 for $4.00, 1000 for $7.50. COMMON HORSE RADISH The cld fashioned standard variety Sets or Roots, postpaid, 15c. per doz., 75c. per 100. By express or freight, not Garden Huckleberry. NEW GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY GROWS FROM SEED FIRST YEAR. This new fruit is a wonder, grows as large as a Gooseberry and is as palatable when cooked as the real Huckleberry The fruit is non-edible when green or in a raw State. They should not be picked until thoroughly ripe when their color is shining jet black, even after frost touches them they are of superior quality. If cooked with apples, lemon or anything sour, they certainly make fine jelly, preserves and pies and can also be used for making home-made wine. A wonderful novelty. THE MAGIC DEAD SHOT BUG DESTROYER. See page 159 Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c, SUGAR TROUGH Enormous, hard-shelled fruit, holding from three to ten gallons each. Are just right to use as receptacles for lard, salt, seed corn, etc. Pkt. 4c.; 9z. 15c. DIPPER Useful for birds’ nests, fancy hanging baskets, etc. pint to a quart and a half each. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 15c. New Spoon Gourd. They hold from a JAPANESE NEST EGG Resembling in color, shape and size the eggs of hens. Do not crack, last for years, and make the best of nest eggs. Rapid grower and good climb- er, extremely ornamental, and useful for covering screens, etc. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 15c. HERCULES CLUB ~Y) ‘SS At ee _ Enormous, long, club-shape fruit, useful to use in stor- ing various articles. Lasts for years. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 15c. NEW SPOON Small fruits with slender neck four to five in- ches long, bri.liantly marked in green and orange with white or light green stripes. By slicing off a portion on the side of the bow! and drying the shell, a spcon may be made. They will be found quite useful also in darning stockings and glove- fingers, while the dry fruits with the seeds left in ENG fine rattles for the baby. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c. prepaid, 100 for 50c.; 500 for $2.50; 1000 for $4.00, . X : , S . r SAAN ee ALF TOWEL GoURD ALSO CALLED DISH CLOTH GOURD Ornamental enough for a house vine and fruit is very useful. Fruit enormous, two feet in length and borne in great profusion. The lining of mature fruit when washed and bleached, is porous, tough, elastic, sponge-like, making the nicest, cleanest substitute for dish cloths and bath sponges imaginable, besides being useful for various articles of fancy work. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 25c. NEW SERPENT A beautiful climbing variety of easy culture; heavy foliage, and serving as the best shade. Pkt. 5c. FINEST MIXE Combining the largest mixture, the most cur- ious, interesting and useful of the en tire Gourd family. Forms may be varied by by o1 en strings around the young fruit or by enclos- ing the same in a carved mold while grow- ing, thus stamping on its surface any desired figures or letters that may be carved on the mold. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c. = Dipper “Gourd. 26 ROCKFORD SEEDFARMS H.W. BUCKBEE bigs HERB ANISE. Used for cordial, gar- nishing and_ flavoring. Pkt. 4c : oz. 10c. CATNIP, or CATMINT. Grown for bee pasture. Leaves and young shoots are used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 30c. HOARHOUND. Used for seasoning. also for the manufacturing of the popular cough remedy. The tea is remedy for colds and lung affection Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c. \) On Shi ANA Ss For medicinal pur- oses; good for fowls, or the roupe. Pkt. 4c.; oz. I5c. Pot, Sweet and Medicinal useful. BALM. The leaves are used for making a pleasant bey- erage known as Balm Wine or Tea. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 20c. v CORIANDER. The seeds are used in the manufacture of liqu- ors, in confectionery and culinary preparations. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c. LAVENDER. An aromatic medicinal herb. The leaves are used for seasoning, the flowers for perfume. Pkt. 4c.; oz. Llc. SAGE. The most extensively used of all herbs for sea- soning and dressing. Pkt. dc.; 0z. 15c.; 4 Ib. 40c. ~ BASIL, SWEET., _ The leaves are used in fiavoring soups, stews and highly-seasoned dishes, Pkt 4c.; oz. 15c. AY NOTHING BUT BORAGE. Leaves used for flavor- ing, and flowers furnish bee pasture; most easily grown in any waste place. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c. DILL. wey \ QUALITY Fruit is warming, stim- CHAMOMILE. Makes valuable poul- tices. Desirable also for diseases or the stomach. Pkt. 5c. MARJORAM, SWEET. The leaves and the ends of the shoots are highly esteemed for sea- soning. Pkt. 4c.: oz. 15c. NOTE—We can also ply: Bene{=——== Dandelion... Elecampan Henbane_. Hop Seed Hyssop —_. Pimpinella nett) = Poppy, Opium Pot Marigold [anys Winter Savory... Wormwood... _ 4c For Plants of the em NNN ee be Acunounu mananaanaan I) lowing Popular Herbs: Lavender, Peppermint, Spearmint, Tarragon Holt’s Mammoth Sage, see Page 57. ulating and quiets ner- vousness. The tea is good for colic and prevents hic- cough. Used largely for pickling with cucumbers. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 4 Ib. 18c.5 3 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. PENNYROYAL. The tea is valuable for colic. The fresh herb is obnoxious to mosquitoes. Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. for 25c. SUMMER SAVORY. Bohnenkraut. The leaves and flowers are used for flavoring soups and dress- ings, etc. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 10c Saye a corner of the garden for a few Pot and Sweet Herbs (for flavoring seups, meats, etc.) they are indispensible to every garden, while some of the Medicinal Herbs will be found very They thrive nicely along the sunny side of the fence, in a deep and fairly rich soil. : CARAWAY. Seeds are used for fla- voring bread, pastry. meats, etc. The oil re- lieves gas on the stomach and prevents. griping. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c. ; FENNEL, SWEET The leaves are na- mental. When boiled, are used in fish sauces, also make a splendid tea for colic. Pkt. 4c.; 0z, 8c ROSEMARY. An aromatic herb. Leaves used for season- ing. The tea produces sweats. Oil is valuable in neuralgia, rheumatism and lumbago. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c. THYME. The leaves and young shoots are used for sea- soning; a tea is also made of the leaves, a remedy for headaches. oz. 25c. Pkt. 5c.5 ROCKFORD SEED FARHS, H. W. BUCKBEE S@S)ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, forest (IvGREEHnOUSES, 27 THE WONDERFUL GARDEN LEMON AND MANGO MELON t Useful Novelties -—— Easily Grown — _ Unsurpassed for Table Uses. 5 Sas NEW GARDEN LEMON Sj Certainly one of the greatest novelties of recent introduction. | Resembles the Vine Peach in manner of growth, but is distinct in that the unripe fruit is striped with very dark green spots, nearly black, -4and when ripe is not russeted like the Vegetable Peach. Has a finer Biflesh and most desirable acid flavor, thus dispens- SWZ ing with sliced lemon, Wo Which is so important in ANS putting up the Vegetable NE Peach. Unexcelled for general canning purposes. ee Cultivate similar to Musk \—¥ Fi f a | S= stock seed. Pkt. 10c.3 A Single Plant of New Garden Lemon. oz. 25c. THE MANGO MELON OR VEGETABLE PEACH Another splendid novelty of late introduction, very striking in color, most wonderful yielder. Vines of Gar- den Lemon and Mango Melon are somewhat smaller than the Musk Melon vine, though requiring same culti- vation. Fruit is about the size of an Orange, orange shaped, and a bright orange-yellow color, somewhat Tusseted. For sweet pickles, pies or preserving they The Mango Melon, are splendid. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c. QUALITY KALE, or BORECOLE NOTHING BUT German, BLAETTER=KOHL; French, CHOUVERT; Spanish, BRETON Yi \ QUALITY is = iii. 1 oz. of seed for 3,500 plants. ae = DWARF GREEN CURLED KALE—(German Greens or Sprouts.) Buckbee’s Ideal Musk Melon. Buckbee’s Ideal The Most Delicious of All Musk Melons. That is the verdict of everyone who has tried this magnificent sort. Weighs from 10 to 15 pounds; exceedingly thin skin Good keeper and an excellent shipper. The fiesh is of a rich salmon color, of a sweet, pleasing and delicious flavor. It will please you for all purposes. I am the introducer of this best of all varieties. Seed offered by other parties under similar name is spurious. Be sure to include this variety in your order. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.; + Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.; Ib. $1.25. Buckbee’s New Prolific Nutmeg € j THE GREATEST NUTMEG MELON Unsutpassed in Luscious Flavor. 7 This isan extra early Melon of great preductiveness. Particularly adapted for home market and garden. Fruit of medium size, slightly ribbed, globular. Skin dark green, becoming yellow when over-ripe, and neatly covered with broad, shal- low netting. This variety is in universal de- mand. The flesh is thick and meaty; sweet and of Y: dainty light green color. Send to Buckbee for origi- nators “Full of Life” selected stock seed. Large pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib.25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. $ Buckbee’s New Honey Boy “RUST RESISTANT” Improved Selection of Watters’ Famous Netted Rock and Eden Gems Here Is a Melon That Will Please You. This new strain represents the cream of the Nut- megs; particularly for localities subject to rust. My efforts for several years have been to combine all the desirable features of the newer and best productions at Rocky Ford into one grand vari- ety which you will find in Honey Boy. Exceed- ingly early—very prolific— everbearing sort—yielding heavy crops from early Sum- mer until late Fall. The fruit is oval, trifle elongated—solid netting being closely laced and interlaced over ertire surface, thick blossom end—Ideal ship- per—Flesh is light green— very thick meat, sweet and delicious flavor. You can’t go wrong on_ Buckbee’s Honey Boy. It’s the big money etter. My price for choicest ome Grown ‘‘Fuil of Life” Seed is very reasonable this year. Order Early. Large Pkt. 5¢-; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c ; 3 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. My “Full of Lire’ True Osage Musk Melon. Buckbee’s Prolific Nutmeg Melon, Osage OR IMPROVED MILLERS CREAM. Ths Boss Home and Market Meion Original Stock. This Melon has made its way into public £ favor from the market rather than the gar- den, and is highly prized by those who like an exceedingly sweet and highly flavored Melon. it is medium sized, oval, slightly ribbed, dark green in color, covere more or less with shallow netting. The flesh is deep salmon color and very thick, there being but a slight cavity in the center of even the largest fruit. A favorite variety for the market. We have taken a great deal of pains to develop the thick, deep, rich colored and fine flavored flesh of this sort and a careful com- parison on our trial grounds prove it to be unequaled even by ‘‘special se- lected seed” offered at high prices. Send to Buckbee for Best ‘‘Fuli of Life’? Seed. Large pkt. 5c.; 0z. 12c.; 20z. 20c.; +: Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.; Ib. $1.25. Buckbee’s Western Giant Noted Not Only for Its Great Size, But for its Most Magnificent Flayor and General Good Quality. Largest of all Musk Melons, often weighing 30]bs. . SS and over; the flesh is rich, melting and sugary. As an Buckbee’s New Honey B° exhibition and large market variety it is grand. It will astonish everyone by its merits, being exceptionally desirable for family and market purposes. For shipping it has no superior. Where size is an object, and there is not a particle of danger of sacrificing quality, Buckbee’s Western Giant will always give the most complete satisfaction. Pkt. 5c. oz. 15c.* 2 oz. 25c.; tb. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50 Buckbee’s Genuine Famous Rocky Ford PRIVATE STOCK Commands Highest Market Prices Wherever Good Melons Are Known Ydea: Shipper—Healthy, Vigorous Grower— Exceedingly Prolific. The Melon that Made Rocky Ford Famous. This Pedigreed Melon IT have periected trom the tamous Netted Gem—producing fruit a trifie more elongated in shape has 10 distinct ribs covered with a closely inter- woven green netting: blos- som end is well protected by a small button prevent- ing cracking. It is the most popular of all Melons for shipping in baskets. Flesh is bright green, luscious and melting—very thick meated— small seed cavity. Send to Buckbee for originators genuine selected stock seed. Large pack= et, 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 15c.3 +'Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; ib, 75c, Rocky Fore. =/ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, foRESt Cy GREEAHGUSES, 31 Buckbee’s “FULL OF LIFE” MUSK MELONS BEST QUALITY #7? Y 7 AS J 3 Vy Lona Y yf o— The New Strawberry Melon. NEW STRAWBERRY MUSK MELON Flavor Like That of a Strawberry. This grand Melon was originated by plant- ing the most luscious variety of strawberries between every two rows of a New Hybrid Musk Melon. It grows to bea desirable mar- ket size; the fruits weigh from 6 to 8 pounds each. Its outside appearance compares fay- orably with the green nutmeg of old, turning to a yellowish hue, as it were, over night, when fully ripened. Its smooth, deep flesh is of an attractive orange-red color, particu- larly scft and melting, and with that excep- tionally delicious strawberry flavor leaves nothing more to be desired in a Musk Melon. Price, choicest seed of my own growing, Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00. Golden Netted Gem Melon, BURRELL’S GEM Combines the Flavor and Shipping Quali- ties of the Rocky Ford, but is Salmon Fleshed. An orange fleshed Rocky Ford, for a mar- ket where the orange fleshed Musk Melons are in demand; they bring much higher prices. It has a tough thin rind, well arched ribs; covered with a closely laced and inter- laced gray netting. Shape quite elongated; flesh of a reddish orange, very thick, fine grained and spicy. The Melons average about 24 lbs., with an average size of 6 in- ches long, 4% inches thick, and will crate more evenly than any other Melon grown. It has the delicious flavor, is different from the others, has golden meat and lots of it, has no equal in the Melon line and is ab- solutely the finest grown. Send to Buckbee for originator’s genuine. Large pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c,; 2 oz. 18c.; + Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. TRUE TIP TOP GOLDEN NETTED GEM SELECTED STOCK ; zi A Pedigreed Strain The Can’t Be Beat Melon. I can heartily Burrell’s Gem Melon. The fruit is medium in size, oval in shape, recommend this Pedigreed Melon. to f i dark green in color and just nicely every Jover of this luscious fruit and | netted. The flesh is thick, deep rich to every gardener who grows for the golden yellow color and fine flavor. market. Splendid medium size, oval No strain has a smaller seed cavity shape, distinctly ridbed; salmon col- than our pedigreed strain. This is or, flesh firm and edible almost to one of the best shipping Melons. the rind. Sweet, juicy, melting and Stock limited. Pkt. 4c.; 02. 8c.; 2 oz. delicicus. A strong grower, heavy ff 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 60c. yielder and of handsome appearance. Send to Buckbee for ‘‘Full of Life’’ NEW WINTER stock seed. Large pkt. 4c.; 0z. 15c.3 PINEAPPLE 2 0z. 25c.; 4+ Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; ' Ib. $1.50 The Long Keeping Melon. A new Melon that can be kept un- EMERALD GEM til Christmas. The color of the flesh ame ; is a deep lemon yellow. The quality pend Size: Pan GE RIA VOR Ss. is delicious, having a rich, spicy flavor. the salmon flesned varieties. Fruits They very rarely ripen on the vines smalletol™imeditime size elopulai On so the Melons must be picked off in very slightly flattened at aiation dent the Fall and put in some cool place, el ean rine 5 3? where, however, there is no danger only slightly netted and ribbed. f freezing. Pkt. 5c.: 15c.: 2 Skin deep green while young, becom- 35 tt Ibe 45 ae Ib. 800 } Te i 30, ing tinged with yellow as the fruit 5c.; ¢ Ib. 45c.5 _% Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. matures. Flesh deep salmon yellow TRUE JENNY LIND thick, ripening close to the rind. Un-? Full of Life Strai surpassed in flavor. Leads them all in This is ie earliest Oruthe green- Breda ee ee oes Seon ; fleshed sorts, and one of the sweetest. 4c.: oz. 12c.: oz 0c st ats 35c iM Size small, from 3. to 5 inches in diameter. A164 65c.° 16 SI 35 DY esc . DF) My strain of seed is the best. Pkt. 4c.; oz. rd ath) OE 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; Ib. 85c. = Emerald Gem Melon. — True Jenny Lind Melon. ROCKFORD IELINOIS./ forest Cr GReemonss, gAMusk MELONS 32 ROCKFORD SEED FARMS. H.W. BUCKBEER BUCK BEE’ S Life’’ Hoodoo Musk Melon. ‘Buckbee’s Prizetaker Musk Melon. BUCKBEE'S PRIZETAKER © "pawaWA This new Melon is at least ten days earlier fe “ A SURE CROPPER—SPLENDID SHIPPER. than Osage. Has a more vigorous vine, and be- (Yellow Flesh.) This most curious, but A Re Ron fetes variety, ae as Ante cauce of its vigorous growth is a great yizlder most exquisitely flavored Melon grows to a ing Melon : of the very fines ality. Vi The fruit is about six inches in diameter,round length of eighteen to thirty inches and is De DT ane Beat eon a or slightly elongated, slightly ribbed. Color, a two to four inches in diameter. The flesh is productive. The Melons are of medium size, peculiar pea green, with netting a lighter shade. quitedeep. In appearance and odor it great- round, heavily netted, fiesh very thick, of rich The flesh is firm, fine grained, of a rich salmon ly resembles a Banana. Seed scarce this orange color, handsome appearance and of the orred color. In flavor it even surpasses the best Year, orderearly. Pkt. 5c.;0z. 15c.;2 oz. 25c. sweetest flavor. Average weight of Melon 14 grown Osage or Emerald Gem. The flesh ex- pounds. The seed cavity is small and the rind tends to the rind and retains its color and qual- is very tough, making it a good shipper; its vine ity quite to the outer shell. The fiesh is thick, is a vigorous grower and a heavy cropper. A very. thick, considering the size of the Melon, good medium sized Melon for both Paes or leaving a small seed cavity. It is delicious and market gardener. Seed direct from headquar- melting. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; + Ib. 45c.; ters stock. Large pkt. 5c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.; $ Ib. 80c.3 Ib. $1.50. + Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.00. 4 ADMIRAL TOGO CANNON BALL The Ideal Table and Basket Melon. The Great American Musk Meion The Admiral Togo possesses the character- In some localities called Cosmopolitan. Shape istic netting, shape, size and shipping quality of round, medium size, six to eight inches in diame- the Netted Gem or Rocky Ford with the very ter and heavily netted. The flesh is light green, thick, orange flesh and splendid quality of the melting and deliciously flavored, remarkably Defender. Such a combination of good _quali- solid, with extremely small seed cavity. Pkt. ties makes it an ideal table or basket Melon. 5c.; 0Z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.3 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c.3 Last season this type of Melon on the Chicago Ib. 85c. a and other large markets commanded prices 0 MONTREAL MARKET more than double those obtained for the best The Famous Forcing Musk Melon & very large ‘‘green nutmeg’’ type, almost green fleshed Melons otherwise similar in ap- pearance. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 12c.;2 oz. 20c.; +4 1b. 35c3 round, heavily netted; thick, luscious fiesh; late and especially adapted to cooler climates. + Ib. 60c.$ lb. $1.00. kt. 5c.3; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c3 SSS ELON HOODOO NEW EARLY HACKENSACK This is a Splendid Melon ras 2 Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.00. The fruit is dium si 5 T FOURaC: Oyen oT PAUL ROSE OR PETOSKEY and with a very coarse netting. The The Favorite Basket Melon flesh is green, a little coarse, but very juicy, sweet and well flavored. Pkt. Fruit oval, about 5 inches in di- ameter. Firm fiesh, a rich orange AGS) 0Z.28C.s)20Z,) 15 oss Ibs 25Css + Ib. 45c.3 Ib. 85c. red like the Osage, but even sweeter and higher flavored. Pkt. 4c; LARGE pea. Pe aes HACKENSACK Pinas ees + Ib. 25c.5 The Noted ‘‘Turk’s Cap” Melon QUEEN ANN’S Fruit very large, the diameter SWEET SCENTED much more than the length, ribs large and of irregular width, densely covered yea Conrse SHeUUnE: flesh POCKET green, thick, coarse, but very sweet 2 and fine flavored. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.3 MELON OR 2 oz. 15c.; + lb. 25c.3 $ ib. 40c.3 POMEGRANATE, Ib. 75c. NEW TRIUMPH The best Musk Melon yet produc- ed. It grows from ten to fifteen pounds in weight, never cracks open on the ends, stands handling for many days in market without losing its fine appearance. A great vielder. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.;4 Ib. 60c.3 3 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00. Queen Ann’s Melon or Pomegranate. A vigorous climbing variety; fruit very small, flattened at the ends, without ribs, but marked with bands either of green or broad blotches of greenish yellow; flesh not very thick; pale orange colored, not edible; grown chiefly for ornament and its agreeable pungent perfume; trained on trellisses or arbors it is very orna- mental. It is easy to grow and noth- ing is more fragrant. Pkt. 10c NOTHING BUT QUALITY / Buckbee’s “Full of Life’’ Water Melon Seed WASSER MELON, German; MELON D’EAU, French; RANDIA, Spanish, BUCKBEE'S GENUINE PERFECTED MONTE CRISTO The Sweetest Flavored Melon in the World—A Popular Favorite Everywhere. THE BEST VARIETY—FOR THE TABLE, FOR SHIPPING AND LONG KEEPING In thousands of markets every season it finds ready sale at good prices when all other sorts go begging for buyers. This grandest of all varie- ties has been extensively grown the past few seasons in almost every Melon growing locality of the world, and not in one single instance has it failed to meet the expectations of the planter. The reports received from every section that all are delighted with it prove that in the hands of my customers Buckbee’s Monte Cristo has given the same surpassing results as my careful trials at Rockford Seed Farms. See Painting The greatest yielder. The sweetest, juciest, crispest and most solid Melon ever produced, never having a hollow or pithy center | from Nature on when ripe. The easiest to sell on the market, for when once tried people will have no other. Many of my customers have writ- Front Cover ten me the past year that they have cleared $100 or more per acre by growing Buckbee’s Monte Cristo Melons. Under aver- Page of age cultivation you can do as well or better. Will you not try it this year. It is a grand, good shipper; has a firm, solid rind, not | this Catalog too thick, yet will stand the most severe handling. The outside skin is of a rich, dark green color, shaded with faint stripes of a z somewhat lighter color. Certainly the finest appearing Melon ever grown for market, shipping or table purposes. While my supply of seed is larger than ever before, I already have many large advance orders from my customers, who have planted Monte Cristo in past seasons, and I would advise all who care to plant this ‘‘King of all Melons’’ in 1911 to place their orders as early as possible. Please remember that { control the entire product of this variety, so send to Buckbee for Choicest Stock Seed of Monte Cristo Melon. The price is within the reach of atl. Special Rock Bottom Prices of choicest stock seed of my own growing: Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; } Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE”’ MELON SEED Is saved from Hand Cut Per- sonally Select- ed Thorobred Specimens. Dis- tinctly mark- ed. Uniform in Size. Idea] Shape, Color, and _ Flavor. Fully Develop- ed. Insuring the highest de- gree of Perfec- tion. THE TOM WATSON—GRAND NEW WATERMELON ¢ a Best Quality, Fine Shape, Large Size, Geod Shipper. The “Tom Watson” is an extra long Melon of attractive appearance, uniform in shape and quality; the luscious crimson flesh is ‘‘as sweet as honey,’’ melting and of superb flavor. The average Melon will weigh 35 to 40 Ibs. and measure about 28 inches long and about 12 inches in diameter. The skin is dark green, with thick netting all over, quite distinct from other varieties. It originated in Georgia, a state noted for producing fine Watermelons, and this new variety is a good example of what a first-class Watermelon should be. Its appearance and quality strongly recommend it. both for home use and for market. Sure to take a leading place with large Melon growers and shippers. My choice seed was grown on Rockford Seed Farms under the most painstaking care and selection and I honestly believe it to be a great improvement over our original planting stock secured direct from the introducer. Packet 10c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.3 } Ib. 45c.: 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. 34 ROCKFORDSEEDFARHS'. H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. fokest Cr GrEEMonses QUALITY NOTHING BUT _ Buckbee’s True Ice Cream Watermelon. Buckbee’s Ice Cream or Peerless f Best of All for Home Garden. Superior in every respect. Has beautiful crimson core, which is always fine grained, and cannot be surpassed in flavor. Very prolific, early, magnificent grower. Is one of the best for near by markets and home purposes. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 22c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. Buckbee’s Perfected Kolb’s Gem The Best Long Distance Shipper. Vines of medium size, but remarkably vigor- ous and healthy. Leaves of medium size, deeply ® cut with a peculiar frilled edge. Fruit of the largest size, round or slightly oval, marked with irregular mottled stripes of dark and light green, while the underside is of a creamy yellow color. Outer rind, or shell, exceedingly hard and firm, making it a good sort for shipping long distances. Flesh bright red, solid, sweet, tender and melt- Buckbee’s New Sweet Heart Most Popular for Market. Early, large, handsome, heavy, good shipper, long keeper, bright color and of best quality. Vine vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit large, oval, heavy, uniformly mot- tled light and dark green; rind thin, but firm; flesh bright red, firm, solid, very sweet and ten- der. A good keeper. Pkt. 4c.3 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12.3 + Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. Alabama Sweet The Ideal Shipping Melon. Extensively grown in the South for shipping to distant markets. The Melons are large, of ob- long form and have a firm, dark-green, slightly striped rind. The flesh is a bright red and of de- licious flavor; seeds are white. One of the very best of the iong Melons for shipping purposes. Pkt. 4c.5 02, 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 22c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; = ing. Seed of the improved type is light gray Buckbee’s Perfected Kolb’s Gem. color. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; »- 7°°Buckbee’s Everbearing Flag eee Always Sweet : =D Halbert Honey The Earliest Water Melon in the World. The Most Delicious Flavored Melon. This is absolutely the earliest Water Melon known, and is sure to be first in the market. It is of most delicious flavor, very juicy and sweet and is splendid for family use, as a few vines yield many early Melons. Every- body should try this new early Water Melon. It is the Melon to plant if you are in a climate where the seasons are short, for it will ripen where other va- rieties will not. Jt is certainly a splendid Melon for every purpose. Just the size for family use. The flesh is deep red in color and exceed- ingly brictle. By all means try this excellent Melon. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 15c.3; 4+ Ib. 25c.3 4 Ib. 40c.3 Ib. 75c Georgia Rattlesnake or Striped Gypsy The Old Reliable. One of the finest Melons ever grown; a splendid keeper, excel- lent shipper. Sometimes called Striped Gipsy. A very large Melon of good shipping qualities. Shape oblong, striped and mottled with various shades of green. Flesh bright 2a = red. Flavor sweet and first class. THE MARK A a OF QUAGTy, Rind not thick. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; ad 77 \ oe 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4 lb. 34c.; Ib. 60c. Rdg A oye” This new Melon is as handsome in color as the Kleckley Sweets, but more regular in form, and much more productive. Generally free from any appearance of neck. They average 18 to 20 inches in length; 6 to 8 in- ches in diameter. Color of rind a clear, glossy deep green. The fiesh is a beautiful crimson, extending to within less than half an inch of the tind. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 2 Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.00. Kleckley Sweets The Sweetest of All. First introduced and offered by me in 1895. Without question, it is one of the sweetest flavored of all Melons. Oblong in shape; skin dark green; flesh bright red, solid and lus- cious. Valuable alike for marker or family purposes. The first original seed can be had from no other seeds- Ian. Beware of imitations. Proofs substantiating my claims freely furn- ished, if desired. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; + Ib. 45c.5 Ib 85c. Georgia Rattlesnake, or Striped Gypsy. Alabama Sweet, H if a ; H BUCKBEE’S “Full of Life” WATER MELON SEED ZN St A . ; ‘ = New Novelty Melon. HUNGARIAN HONEY S555 Pits : a 2a = Of exceptionally large size, often Really a Splendid Melon. : 2 3 sa ea : i weighing forty to fifty pounds. The The flesh is of an intensely red color = Sg 4 flesh is always sweet, tender and melting. absolutely stringless, completely melt- = : : Re cra lei : —— =, Ripens close to rind. Don’t fail to try it. ing in the mouth, and of the same beau- : cor c Green rind, yellow and red flesh. Pkt. 4c.; tiful red color up to within one-fourth —— bese —~ oz. 7c.3 2 0z. 12c.; 4 Ib. 22c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; of an inch or less of the outer skin. The Ib. 75c. QUALITY ICEBERG Melons ripen early, and the vines are healthy and very productive. You should try it. Best Early Shipping Meton. NOTHING BUT Often called Blue Gem. A _ very firm, Hungarian Honey, Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 22c.; 4 Ib, hard rind and is as good a shipper as the 40c.; Ib. 75c. Kolb’s Gem, but the flesh is much deeper NEW CHILIAN colored, extends nearer to the rind, is much Splendid High Grade Melon. A new Melon of splendid quality which more tender and sweet. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; is already very popular on the Pacific coast 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 34c.; Ib. 60c. and will coupes Lake ss rank elsewhere A as soon as its desirable characteristics have Become Tore pera Own. Fruits near- MAULE S) WONDERFUL y round or slightly oblong, skin rich dee green, mottled and striped with a still dancer SUGAR shade; flesh of decidedly bright vermillion Hardiest of All. : red; remarkably fine grained, firm and very Excellent new variety of large size, Mel- sweet. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 10c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. ons of 40 to 60 pounds being of average oc- 3 currence. Flesh red and deliciously sugary. Very prolific; does well in any weather. Fine keeper. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 |b. 18c.; 4 Ib. 34c.; lb. 60c. 25c.; $ lb. 40c.; Ib. 75c. GRAY MONARCH OR FLORIDA FAVORITE Deliciously Sweet, Second Early Shipper MAMMOTH WHITE ICING Enormous size; the flesh is of a beautiful G Valuable Standard Melon. Very large; mottled gray skin; long; flesh clear crimson, extending clear up to the rind, which is hard, thin and beautifully bright crimson; flavor delicious. Pkt. 3c.; mottled. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 0z. 7c.3; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 34c.; Ib. 60c. TRIUMPH 18c.; 4 Ib. 34c.; lb. 60c. Reliable Shipping Melon. : : ass : : NEW NATIONAL As a market Melon it has no c i competitor for first place in the The Melon of National Renown list of shipping and selling Mel- pe recat yas Very peau ce at ons. Its fine appearance and extra large and of splendid fla- magnificent proportions make it vor. The seed will often produce a ready seller in any market gray and green Melons on one Where it has been planted for vine, but the number of the for- long-distance shipping in com- mer predominates. _ Pkt. 4c.; parison with other varieties it 07 ice Paeeuee t Ib. 18c.; BBsh distanced | them all. The 2 Ib. 34c.; Ib. 60c. rind is of a dark green color. The aycraee ao gore Melo ROUND DARK is very large. he flesh of the Melon is very solid, melting and ICING Very Sweet Early Melon. Fruit medium sized, round, very light green or white, veined sweet. Pkt. 3c.3; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 lb. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. and mottled with slightly darker green. Flesh bright, light red. 50c. DIXIE Ptssciticoz: Jes Zi0z, 12c.; Famous Shipping Melon. 4 Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 34c.; Ib. 60c. Skin dark elas ifull ered flesh Beene eeriehavere DUKE JONES OR JUMBO sweet, tender and juicy. Great favorite, strong and firm in The Mammoth of All Melons Of fine appearance, large, growth. Pkt. 3c ; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 34c.;3 Ib. 60c. round, solid meat and of fine fla- vor and a heavy yielder and early. y AL Pee B 0 0 K Good shipper. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.3 Ib. 50c. _ David Warnock, R. R. 2, St. John, Kans., writes: HOW TO GROW FLOWERS AND SEEDS. It tells the whole story in a practical way. Price only 50c., or FREE with an order for $1.50 or upwards, if re= quested on the order. “We have been _ planting “Buckbee’s Seeds’? for over six years and find them to be the best.’’ Florida Favorite. s«_ROcuruno SEEDBARIS' H.W. BUCKBEE S$9ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, oiest Gn Germ, = QUALITY NOTHING BUT QUALITY Es se Cole’s Early. Fordhook Early. Phinney’s Early. DELICIOUS MELONS FOR THE NORTHERN STATES Just as valuable for the Middle and Southern States, ripening before all others. F COLE'S EARLY PHINNEY’S EARLY The Best Early Melon. COLE’S EARLY is not only the earliest variety Splendid Sure Cropper Early Melon. A well established, standard variety of West- in cultivation, but it continues to bear through- ell out the season. The beautiful bright red flesh is ern origin and well acclimated. Melons of me dium size and oblong in shape marked with crisp and of delicate texture—granulated, cool and sparkling. In flavor it is lusciously sweet two shades of green. The rind is thin. The and refreshing. The Melons are not large, sel- red flesh is very sweet and tender. The vine dom over 12 inches in length by 9 inches in di- is productive and a sure cropper, the Melons ameter, but what they lack in size is more than maturing early. It will please you for all pur- made up in number and solidity. The heart is poses. Include it in your order. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 182.3 4 lb. 34c.; Ib. 60c large, there is little or no cavity and very few APPLE PIE seeds—ali solid flesh, the quality of which is sus- Makes the Finest Pies, tained clear to the rind. It can be grown suc- cessfully over a larger latitude than any other This is a novelty which will be appreciated in many sections of the country and especially Lt Water Melon, and it will mature large crops in Northern States when the season is at all favor- able. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.;-4 Ib. 20c.; : during seasons when apples are scarce or high — in price. The vine and fruit are quite similar Harris’ Early. to a Water Melon and they are easily grown 3 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. FORDHOOK EARLY Earliest Large Rich Quality Melon. | _ On any good soil. Each vine produces from This is the earliest large-fruited Melon in cultivation—when grown | five to fifteen fruits, and one of the large size Melons will make as from the genuine stock. The fruits are rather short and blocky in many pies as a half bushel of apples. We have estimated carefully in form, with large diameter. ‘The skin is dark green, occasionally in our field that one vine would produce an average of about 300 lbs. striped lighter green. The flesh is bright red, crisp, sweet and of splen- The flesh is white, solid throughout, and of excellent quality for did quality. Rind quite thin, but tough, making an excellent shipping making pies, sauce, preserves, etc., and it resembles apples in flavor. variety. Pkt. 4c.3 oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 22c.3 4 Ib. 40c.5 Ib. 75c. | They keep nice and fresh all Winter, so that that they can be used HARRIS’ EARLY | at any time and any surplus you may have can be fed to the live stock. In fact it would pay to raise them for this purpose alone as Sweetest, Largest and Best Shipping Eariy Meion. they can be kept and fed fresh all Winter. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.;2 oz. 18c.; In form the Melon is oval to oblong; beautifully striped with 4 Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; lb. 90c., postpaid. ereen and gray; bright red flesh, which is sweet, tender and delicious. It is very productive. It is the Melon for everybody to grow who | COLORADO PRESERVING wants to be first in the market with fine large Melons weighing from 20 to 30 pounds. It bear shipments very well, and on account of Enormously Productive Rich Quality. its extreme earliness, handsome appearance and fine table qualities, | Makes beautiful, nearly transparent, PpEserves of unsurpassed always finds a ready sale. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.3; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 22c.; | flavor. Superior to the ordinary preserving Citron in quality. Pkt. 4c.; + Ib. 40c.: Ib. 75c. | oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 lb. 25c.; 4 lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. CITRON MELONS | ya> TO MELON GROWERS -4 The Best for Preserves. é Red Seeded. Used exclusively for preserves. WHEN YOU STOP TO THINK — BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF Slightly striped, round. Extremely pro- LIFE” Melon Seed is produced from Pedigreed Melons ductive, splendid flavor. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; on my Famous Rockford Seed Farms; positively not 2 oz. 15c.3 + Ib. 25c.3 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. one single Melon being sold for _market—that Seed Green Seeded. The best of the Cit- is saved from Hand Cut Personally Selected Tons; makes beautiful preserves of Thorobred Specimens, distinctly marked, uniform unsurpassed flavor. Pkt. 4c.; oz. in Size—Ideal Shape—Color and Flavor; fuliy 8c.3 2 oz. 15c.3 developed insuring the highest degree of perfect 40c.; Ib. 75c. ion—you will readily appreciate the vast super- jority of my ‘““FULL OF LIFE” Strains in com- parison to averaze quality offered by many deal- ers as CHEAP SEED, which és gen- PP FE erally saved from the CULLS of i= crop, after the BEST specimens are marketed. If you want the = Best Melon Seed That Can Be MEION Grown-— Send to BUCKBEB’S. ee ea — iad Sas — The Wonderful Fruit for P ies, Preserves, Etc. Colorado Preseiving Citron Melons. ROCKFORD SEEDFARNS. H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fittst (ITVGREENOUSES; 37 BUCKBEE’S Sure Crop Mushrooms GROWING MUSHROOMS IS NOT DIFFICULT GET RELIABLE SPAWN, START RIGHT AND THE RESULTS ARE CERTAIN AND PROFITABLE No expensive equipment is, or ever will be, necessary for the propagation, in money-making quantities, of Buckbee’s Sure Crop Mushrooms. Professional growers have had much to do with spreading the idea that process and equipment are both costly. The plain fact is that anyone who starts right can grow Mushrooms success- fully. He must know how to prepare the beds, where to locate them, and how te care for his crop. But the grower of Radishes must know that much about the crop he expects to raise. So that, after all, success in growing Mushrooms is hedged about by no more mystery and difficulty than is the growing of Radishes. An abandoned outhouse, or waste space in one, a shed, a basement or a cellar can be used for growing Mushrooms and will answer the purpose excellently. I know an almost totally blind man, in Chicago, who kept a goodly supply of Mushrooms growing constantly in 6 corner of the basement of the flat building in which he lived. WHAT A MUSHROOM GROWER SAYS: VICTOR PINET, “The Rockefeller of the Mushroom industry in St. Louis,” S| cleared a small place in Uhrig’s Cave recently and set out a Mushroom bed. Then he a —— sat in his easy chair and in three months cut $3,000 worth of Mushrooms from the bed : he had planted. Monsieur Pinet is an unskilled laborer. He might, if he had good. 5 luck, have earned $45 a month during the three months he spent cutting $50 a day Buckbee’s Sure Crop Mushrooms worth of fungi from his Mushroom bed.—St. Louis=Post=Dispatch. Mushrooms can be grown in tubs, in flats, but the culture requires careful attention and the temperature of the room must be kept at an unhealthful degree. A city man, however, can dig a ‘‘dug out’’ on the north side of his house, roof it over with rough boards and grow enough Mushrooms for home use. If he wants to roof over a part of an old deserted quarry he can grow Mushrooms for the market. Contrary to popu- lar belief, the culture of Mushroom in a cellar is healthful, They absorb all the moisture and keep the cellar dry and the air pure. On a bea fifty feet square one can do a profitable marketing business. : 5 A bed this size, it is estimated, will yield 10 quarts of Mushrooms a day, about $5.00 worth. This will pay the butcher, grocer and candlestick maker. A boy or girl ten years old can attend to the bed after it is started. The trouble is in the initial work. Afterwards a Mushroom bed, piles up money like a money-lender’s interest. : ¢ ; : Any cellar, a cave, an old quarry pit, even a dug-out in a city back yard, makes an ideal Mushroom garden. A space the size of an ordinary bed, carefully cultivated, will yield all the Mushrooms that a good-sized family can use. FACTS ABOUT BUCKBEE’S SURE CROP SPAWN This Spawn is prepared solely for me by a specialist, who has not only devoted a lifetime to the work, but who is a profound student of the industry. His work has resulted in procuring the best and most reliable Spawn in the world. Under my contract it is impossible for the grower to secure any Sure Crop Mushroom Spawn from anyone except Buckbee. ; I can safely assure all Mushroom growers, as well as those who have never grown any, but are on the point of trying it, that they will finé Sure Crop Spawn to be all that is claimed for it and more. It produces immense crops and the Mushrooms that are in demand at the very highest market prices. Toni to meet the demand for Sure Crop Spawn, and to provide against deterioration of its producing qualities, my arrangement with the producer is for frequent shipments, which, coupled with the care I give it, renders it absolutely certain that my customers will all be furnished with Spawn that, if they handle it properly, will bring them big returns. ; I have made the price as low as Spawn of such an exceedingly high grade can possibly be sold for. By Mail, postpaid, | lb. 33c.; 5 Ibs. $1.40. At buyer’s expense, | Ib. 23c.3; 5 Ibs. $1.00; 25 ibs. $3.75; 100 Ibs. $12.00. BUCKBEE’S HIGH GRADE ENGLISH SPAWN Comes in pressed bricks weighing a pound or more. Price, postpaid, lb. 25c.; 5 lbs. $1.00. Not prepaid, Ib. 15c.3 8 Ibs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $2.00 100 Ibs. $7.25. BEST FRENCH SPAWN Put up in boxes of two pounds each. Price per box prepaid, 90c. Not prepaid, 70c. The same loose, per Ib., prepaid, 40c. Not prepaid, 30c. Buyers in quantity are urged to state whether they want shipment made by freight or express. . I furnish every buyer of mushroom spawn with explicit directions for growing. If they are followed there is nothing so certain as_big success. MUSTARD German, Senf; French, Moutarde; Spanish, Mostazoe. New Chinese—The large leaves have a pleasant, pungent flavor, and MARTYNIA (Proboscidea) Ornamental in growth, bearing large spikes of flowers, followed can be eaten phe sare as une salads. Pkt. 4c.3 0z. 7c. 2 oz 12¢.3 by hairy seed pods, which are used for pickling. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 20c. 14 Ib. 18c.; 14 Ib. 34c.; Ib. (e Oeieet planted Mustard Leaves ex dusty crimped, ce and OKRA, or Gumbo rilled, of superior flavor and very popular. rices postpaid, 46.3 KI ’ . +e F) BtNke amt IS. wee eckley’s Improved—Immense plants, close jointed with ample fol!- OZ. /C-; 2 oz. 12c.; “A |b. 18c.5 72 Ib. 34c.; Ib. 60c. 2 age, bearing smooth white pods at each leaf joint, young Rods are Southern Giant Curled. Highly esteemed in the South. Prices poste exceptionally tender and fleshy. a OS paid, Pkt. 4c.; Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 10c.; 2 oz. R. . =m 0z. 6c.; 2 oz. l5c.; 14 lb. 25c.3; 14 Ib. 10c.; 24 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 60c. 18c.5; 49 Ib. Perkins’ Improved—Pods 4 30c.; Ib. 50c. inches lone produced a s great profusion; of hand- White Seeded some green color and of —Useful for best quality. salads and Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 0z. 12c.3 greens. Price VY Ib. 20c.; 14 Ib. 35c.; Ib. postpaid. Pkt. 60c. 2c.; OZ. wo? White Velvet—Pods round 2 02. 8c. 374 Ib. and smooth, never prickly 12c.; 4 Ib. to the touch. Produced in 20c.; Ib. 35c. ereat abundance: yaa t. 2c.3 oz. 5c. 4 Ib. Black Seeded 12c.; 1% Ib. 2Zc.; Ib. 40c. —Is_ sharper New Lady Finger—Seed pods and _ more produced in abundance pungent than give a consistency and fla- any other va- vor that is unequaled. riety. _ Prices Quite prolific, producing postpaid, Pkt. long, slender pods of the 2c.; 02. os form of a lady’s finger. 2 02. 8c. ; 4 Ib. Pkt. 3c.3 0z. 6c.3 2 oz, 12c.; 14 Ib. 10c.; 14 Ib. 18c.; 14 Ib. 30c.¢ 20c,; Ib. 35c, Ib. 50c. si : 38 ROCKFORD SEEDFARMS. H.W. BUCKBEE @4S ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. foxest Gry Greemonses, BUCKBEE’S PEDIGREED ONION SEED rate Took the Leading Prizes at The World’s Largest Onion Shows Held at Nappanee and Wolf Lake, Ind. ? Remember that Buckbee’s ‘‘Full of Life’’ Onion Seed is grown on Buckbee’s Seed Farms from carefully nand- : sorted, selected pedigreed bulbs—all fresh new crop of unusual vigor and superlative vitality. The risk is too great i to take chances with cheap, poor seed—Get the Best—Send to Buckbee for **Full of Life’’ Seed. Thousands of my customers in the large Onion growing districts from Maine to California nave already sent in their orders for next Spring’s planting—won’t you please send me your order as early as possible so that I can reserve the seed, even BIG eee if you do not wish it shipped until later. BARGAINS Z ee Buckbee’s New Wampum = ’ oe THE GREAT MONEY MAKER iin) Buckbee's : : Best Globe Shaped Yellow Onion. Life” : A Rich Golden Yellow—Quality Simply Superb. New customers should remember that ~ Buckbee’s Reliable Onion Seed is grown only from carefully prepared hand sorted and selected bulbs, is always of a high germin- ating quality and of unusual vigor of growth, by reason of its superlative vitality. My N Onion Seed has an excellent reputation in \ every prominent Onion-growing district in \ the country, and is unsurpassed by any other \ house in the trade, and in many sections is , planted to the exclusion of all other strains. I am determined as usual to furnish my cus- tomers the very choicest strictly fine stock seeds that grow. Varieties with medals by the score for superior quality. Vouchers by the thousands as the most satisfactory strains for largest cash returns. I build business by giving satisfaction. If you buy : ten pounds of any variety ask for special 3 price. I can save you money on every deal. Over one hundred thousand customers are with me. Buckbee’s Great Pedigree Onion Seed_is the brightest, freshest obtainable, and I advise early orders, as I cannot keep these “Bargain Offers’’ open after my own growth of seed is exhausted. Buckbee’s New Wampum—tThe Great Money Maker— This grand new variety, which was sent out for trial in 1898, has proven as its name indi- cates, the Money=Making Onion. Its color is a beautiful golden yellow, very attractive and striking. It is the most perfect globe- shaped Onion in existence today The bulbs are firm and solid and excellent keepers. The necks are small and cure down to almost nothing. It is an enormous yielder; various customers claim from 1,000 to 2,000 bushels per acre. If you wish the best Onion you ever planted, try this greatest of all Onions. My Own growth, choicest Northern-grown, high grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; + Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. QUALITY NOTHING BUT ONION SEED Growing is One of my Chief Specia'ties on Rockford Seed Farms and am off= ering My Customers Big= ger and Better Bargains ‘than Ever Before in “RULLVORVLIFE?S SIEVE;DE Order Early. ‘rite for Special Prices on Large Quantities;—na m- ing Varieties and amounts of Each De= sired. Buckbee’s New Wampum. Buckbee’s New Golden Globe Danvers Long Keeper. Best Shipper. Unrivaled Market Onion. Always in the Lead. Challenges Competition. The most perfect type of the globe-shaped Onion ever offered. It ripens early, has a very small neck, the entire crop drying down at one time. It is an immense cropper, and will yield more marketable Onions to the acre than any strain I am acquainted with. Trial tests have shown this great variety to yield over 2,000 bushels per acre. while under ordinary cultivation the past season thousands of my customers have reported yields of 1,000 bushels per acre. Remember that I control the entire supply of this variety. My own growth choicest Northern= grown, high-grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 9c.; 2 oz. 16c.3; + Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. Selected Yellow Strasburg or Dutch Very Popular Long Keeping Yellow Onion. Bulbs are quite flat and of good size; skin yellow, of darker color than the Danvers; flesh white, of mild flavor; keeps well. This is the variety that is used the most ex- tensively for growing yellow Onicn Sets. A great yielder and sple did keeper. My own growth choicest Northern= own, high=grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; oz. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; Ib. 80c. MONEY IN ONIONS If You Plant the Right Seed And that is what you secure if you send direct to headquarters for THE BEST ONION SEED IN THE WORLD, namely: H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD SEED FARMS. ROCKFORD, ILL. Established 1871. lected Bulbs of the Fa= NS mous Rockford Seed Farms. No better quality obtain= able. You will find my prices right. Buckbee’s New Golden Globe Danvers. ROCKFORD SEED FARNS. H. W. BUCKBEE . j ©)ROCKFORD ILLINOIS./ forest CivGrremones, 35 B u ckbee’s Lar ge R e d WZ The Greatest of All Early Red Onions Acne ‘ AX. 4 >. Cae Fy I. Mad ) Uf] Hi h i) f i THE OLD RELI- || | ABLE KING OF | | MONEY MAKERS \\ My Prices are Close to Growing Cost. Order Early. BUCKBEE’S PEDIGREE LA GE RED WETHERSFIEL MY LEADING SPECIALTY. One of the chief departments of my seed growing business consists of growing Buckbee’s Pedigree Red Wethersfield Onion for seed purposes only. My stock has reached such a high point of merit that it is a household word everywhere that ‘‘Buckbee’s Pedigree Red Wethersfield Onion Seed is the most reliable and produces more good marketable Onions per acre than any other offered.’”’ And, from the many thousands of un= solicited testimonials which I have received from all over the country, I have every reason to believe that the time which I personally spend in my Onion fields is truly appreciated by my many thousands of customers who stand by me and say: ‘‘Buckbee’s Seeds Are Full of Life.’’ There are many strains of this justly celebrated Onion offered, but I venture to say none that can surpass Buckbee’s Prize Medal Stock of this famous variety. The various strains, good, bad and indifferent, that are generally offered the unwary planter, come to maturity all the way from August up until as late as October. This unreliability of cropping is very disastrous to most localities. THE GREATEST OF ALL RED ONIONS. The seed which I am offering is of the earliest form, grown from hand-sorted bulbs that will produce very large Onions of immense size; 14 to 24-pound Onions from seed the first year are of frequent occurrence. Buckbee’s Red Wethersfield grows with unusual regularity, scallions being unknown. It is a magnificent keeper. An enormous cropper. 700 to 1,000 bushels have frequently been raised upon a single acre. I have re- ceived many letters from my customers stating their yields to be over 1,000 bushels per acre the past season. The shape is accurately shown in the illustration above. In color the skin is a deep rich, purplish red, while the flesh is of a beautiful white, finely grained and of good flavor. My cus- tomers throughout the country endorse it as the best Red Onion they have grown. NEVER HAS BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL. I trust no Onion grower who receives my catalogue will fail to try at least a small quantity of Buckbee’s Red Wethersfield Onion, for all ought to know how much superior it is to other strains offered. This seed will produce highly-colored, long-keeping Onions, sure to command the highest price in the market. Will yield double the amount of any seed you can se- cure. My own growth, choicest Northern-grown, high grade pedigree ‘Full of Life’’ stock seed. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2.0z 18c.; 14 Ib. 30c.; 14 1b. 55c.; Ib. 95c. Extra Early Red The Earliest Red Onion in The World. _A favorite early variety of fine shape. Always a good yielder and mag- nificent keeper. Its beautiful shape and rich purplish crimson color mak- ing it extremely attractive and desirable. Selected Stock Seed. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 9c.; 2 oz. l6c.; + Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 96c. Buckbee’s Selected Yellow Globe Danvers Standard of Excellence for Home and Market Use. The finest standard Yellow Globe Danvers Onion ever offered. Of fine, symmetrical, large size, average specimens weighing from one to two pounds each. The bulbs are very choice, finely grained, exception- ally mild and very early. It is a grand, magnificent keeper. Frequently produces 800 bushels or more to the acre from seed the first year. My own growth, choicest Northern=grown, high-grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 tb. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; Ib. 80c. Round or Yellow Flat Danvers Magnificent Sort in Every Way. Very handsome RDU Aran Ce, round in shape, though thick through, of fine size; in fact, is ideal in every respect for market and family pur- QUALITY NOTHING BUT QUALITY Z > poses. Skin is thin, of a rich straw color; flesh is pearly white, fine grain- ed, firm, mild and of excellent quality. Ripens exceedingly early, keeps well and sells readily. My own growth, choicest Northern=grown, high= grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; } Ib. 22c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 70c. “Selected Yellow Globe Danvers, oy Rocio SEED awiS\ H.W. BUCKBEE @§9ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fies CnGcmos | Buckbee’s “FULL OF LIFE” ONION SEED Pedigreed SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE "ig" The celebrated Blood-Red Globe Onion. This variety has for many years proved one of the most profitable for the market and shipping trade, commanding uniformly good prices in J car-load lots. It is of large size and splendid appearance, and frequently yields trom 600 to 800 bushels per acre under average culture. It is an Onion of unusual merit. § Flesh is firm, finely grained, very rich, yet unusually mild for a red Onion, and is sure to please the most fastidious. The crop is ready to harvest in early Fall. and keeps well until the late Spring months. No one that I have ever known has been J disappointed with the results obtained by planting this great Onion. My own growth choicest Northern-grown high-grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; + lb. 30c.; 4 Ib. 55c.; lb. 95c. SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE «iz: Entirely distinct from Onions of the Danvers type, having notable and strik- ing characteristics of itsown. Excels in size, excels in yield, excels in keeping quai= ities, excels in mildness of flavor. Matures in early Fall. It is sure to satisfy the one who buys a packet or the one who sows fifty pounds or more of seed for car- J load shipments. A truly grand Onion, whose large golden yellow spheres make a jf beautiful appearance sacked, crated or barreled for the market. My own growth choicest Northern-grown high-grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; Ib. 80c. SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE °iz Handsomest of all Onions. It is of true globe form, pure white, hard, small } necked, ripening regularly and evenly: a splendid keeper. The fiesh is firm and fine grained, and mild to taste. Average yields of 500 to 700 bushels per acre are of fre- quent occurrence. No market gardener or Onion grower can afford to plant inferior j stock, with only cheapness of price to recommend it, when seed like ours is to be had so | reasonable, the results of planting a few ounces often paying many times the first cost of the best seed. My own growth 2 Se | choicest Northern=grown high= __ grade pedigree stock seed. re Pkt. 5c.3 oz. 18c.; 2 0z —— 35c.; + Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. — $1.00; Ib. $1.90. Southport Globe Onions Are planted more largely than any others / by the Big Commercial Onion Growers. Hardy Growers, Early Maturing, Large A Size, Very Tough Skin, @ Long Keepers, Al- 4 ways bring the 3 Top Notch, é Prices. & ia : rh or] rr as Southport Red Globe Onion. BUCKBEE’S GREAT CARDINAL ONION g The World Beating Red Onion. An Enormous Yielder. Best Flavor- ed. A Splendid Keeper. Handsome Color. Wonderful Shipper. Matures Early. 5 Originated on Rockford Seed Farms and has already made a reputation that is world wide. It is the money-making Onion. tl has size and density. coupled with a splendid ‘lavor, is cne of the very best keepers ever introduced, and has the size and shape to recommend it in the highest degree for the market. I would not praise it so highly if I did not believe it to be alone in its class. It is one of the real money=makers. No one but Buckbee can furnish GREAT CARDI= we SEED. Our supply is limited. Order early. Plant Buck= bee’s “Full of Life’ Seeds Have Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.3 2 oz. 25c.3 + Ib. 45c.;/a Good Garden and % ib. 80c.; lb, $1.50, postpaid. The Present High Cost of Living Will never Trouble You. Pe Great Car dinal Onion. EXTRA EARLY — LONG..KEEPING AUSTRALIAN BROWN ONION Hardiest of All. Sure Cropper. Abundantly Pro= ductive. Very Fine Quality. You can’t go wrong on this at the exceptionally low prices at which I offer my home grown seed. This re- markable Cnion is of medium size, wonder- fully hard and solid and most attractive for market, both in form and appear- ance. They are extremely early in rip- ening and make no stiffnecks or scal- lions. Every seed seems to produce a good-sized Onion, and the bulb begins to form very quickly when the plant is not over 3 inches high. Planted with the Red Wethersfield it will average nearly four weeks earlier, and ripen off more uniformly. It has the reputation of keeping indefinitely, and we think from its firmness and hardness that it will keep in good condition longer than any other Onion known. The color of the skin is a clear amber-brown. These Onions have been known to keep nearly a hy whole year in good condition, and on this and | ee other accounts it will commend itself to Onion Set growers, who often lose heavily in car- rying their crop because the sets do not ‘‘keep.’’ PK. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. l2c.;} lb. 20c.;3 1b. 35c.; Ib. 65c. ie BN at for Quality. Prices APD WN x Southport Yellow e —=>=-. —= ROCKFORD SEED FARMS. H.W =< Ml Seed and Get the Bene= Z fit of Highest Market for your Pro= 7 Z J G . Order ¢ hy BUCKBEE (>) ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, (TIYGREERROUSES; 41 27> _“FULL_OF LIFE” y f Onion Buckbee’s Red Giant The Mammoth Red Onion. This magnificent new variety of my own introduction has met with the greatest success everywhere, and is now one of the most popu- lar varieties in existence. The largest red On‘on, often weighing from four to five pounds. Many of my customers have grown specimens weighing three to four pounds. In shape Buckbee’s Red Giant is reund and symmetrical. Skin is thin, of a beautiful reddish hue, while the flesh is delightfully pure white, very fine grained and of pleasing flavor. I control the entire stock of this grand novelty. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; + Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00. Buckbee’s Mammoth Silver King The King of White Onions. The largest white Onion—grows to a remarkable size, average diameter is from five to seven and one-half inches. Single bulbs often attain weights of from two and one-half to four pounds each. The skin is of a beautiful silvery white, the flesh is of a snowy white, and of a particularly mild and pleasant flavor. So sweet and tender is the flesh that it can be eaten like an apple. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; ated 2 oz. °5c.3 4 1b 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. Extra Early White Queen A silver-skinned variety of quick growth and remarkable keeping qualities. Particularly valuable for pickles. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; + 35c.; 4 Ib. 65c.3 Ib. $1.25. Buckbee’s White Pickling Nothing Earlier in Onions. This distinct variety is the very earliest Onion in cultivation. Of a pure paper-white color, very mild and delicate in flavor; from one to one and one-half inches in diameter, and three-fourths of an inch in thickness. Its extreme earliness makes it very valuable for early table use as well as bunch Onions for market. Pedigreed stock seed. Pkt. 5c.; oz. '8c.; 2 oz. 35c.; + Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.90, $1.75. Buckbee’s White Pickling Onion. Early Whit EARLY WHITE WELSH For Green Onions. This kind does not form a bulb» but is one of the best kinds fol “‘sreen Onions.’ perennials and can remain in the Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 15c.; 2 oz. 28c.; + Ib. 50c.; 4 Ib. 90c.; Ib. e Welsh. The plants are ground for years. New Genuine Prizetaker The King of All Yellow Onions. The Prizetaker Onion has proved itself to be the greatest acquisi- tion in years. It succeeds everywhere—East, West, North and South —and whether grown for home use or for marketing it gives universal satisfaction, yielding Onions often 14 inches around and at the rate of 1,200 to 1,500 bushels per acre. Its immense size will recommend it to all, particularly when it is known that its keeping qualities are unexcelled. The exterior color is pale yellow, and the interior clear sparkling white. Easily grown, medium early in maturing, mild flavor. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 20z. 18c.; 14 lb. 30c.; 14 1b. 50c.; lb. 95c. Bermuda Onions Headquarters Seed—Genuine Teneriffe Grown. These Onions grow to an immense size, and are of a beautiful form. The skin is very thin, flesh white, fine grained, of mild and pleasant flavor. It will grow an Onion from one to one and one-half pounds from seed; very early and profitable. Bermuda Island Red—Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.3 + Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.15; Ib. $2.25. Bermuda Island White—Pkt. 5c.; oz. 22c.; 2 oz. 40c.; 4 Ib. 70c.; 4 Ib. $1.30; Ib. $2.50. Crystal White Wax—Pkt. 5c.; oz. 30c.; 2 oz. 52c.; + Ib. 85c.3 4 Ib. $1.60; Ib. $3.00. New White Silverskin or White Portugal The Standard White Onion for Market and Family Use. Flavor mild and pleasant; skin silver white, of handsome appearance, highly esteemed for pickling when young, also for market in early Winter. ‘This is the variety from which white Onion Sets are grown. It will please you immensely for any pur- pose. Buy your seeds from first hands. My own growth choicest Northern-grown high-grade pedigree stock seed. Pkt. 4c.; 0z..12c.; 2 oz. 23c.; 4 Ib. 45c.3 > Ib. 80c.;3 Ib. $1.50. QUALITY NOTHING BUT QUALITY New White Siiverskin. «2 ROCKFORD SEEDFARNSY H.W. BUCKBEE * ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fixes OrrGrermonss, | | BUCKBEBP’S “Full of Life’? ONION SETS My 65 Acre Field of Onion Sets grown on Rockford Seed Farms pro= duced over 20,000 Bu. the past season, and I am going to make my Cus- tomers the Biggest Bargain Prices in the World’s History. hold good until my Sets are sold. prices should interest you: BOTTOM OR SEED ONION SETS “POTATO ONION SETS Potato Onion Sets multiply by division of the parent Bulb and are not grown from seed. BUCKBEE’S NEW WHITE POTATO SETS— Of pure silvery white color, progucing 20 bulbs in a cluster from a single bulb planted. Of excellent quality and size for bunching green; can be ripened for use as pickling On- ions. Keep for a year. Ready for market several weeks ahead of the rest. Postpaid, pt. 22c.3 qt. 40c. By Exo) or Freight, not prepaid, + bu. 60c.; + bu. $1.15; 4 bu. $2.25; bu. (32 Ibs.) $4.00. NEW YELLOW POTATO SETS—Identical to the above except color, which is of a rich straw yellow. Postpaid, pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 60c.; + bu. $1.15; 4 bu. $2.20; bu. (32 Ibs.) $3.90. Buckbee’s Yellow Danvers— The Best Yellow Onion Sets....$ .11 Buckbee’s Early The Best Red Onion Sets____ Buckbee’s White Silverskin— The Best White Onion Sets .. MULTIPLIER ONION SETS of the parent bulb and are not grown from seed. NEW WHITE MULTIPLIER SETS—The YELLOW EGYPTIAN OR PERENNIAL TREE WIN= They will go fast. Order early. | Not Prepaid Postpaid By Express or ees Pint Quart} ¢bu. ibu. 4bu. es (32 Ibs.) $ .19| $ .30 $ .50 $ .90 $1.65 Red— 12 .20 35 55 95 1.75 15 25| -40 .60 Multiplier Onion Sets multiply by division most popular varieties and in some mar- kets sells in preference to most other va- Tieties. Very early and a good keeper. Postpaid, pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. By Expres: 3 Freight not prepaid, 4bu. ee Hire tu: $1.1 bu. $2.20; bu. (32 Ibs.) MULTIPLIERS oR "SHALLOTS SETS—Very desirable variety and re- sembles the White Multiplier except in color, which is of a very rich straw shade. Postpaid, pt. 20c.; qt. 35c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 50c.. +4 bu. 95c.; 4 bu. $1.80; bu. (32 Ibs.) $3. 50. WINTER ONION SETS TER SETS—tThis variety never forms a large bulb. Its value lies wholly in its special adaptability to produce green Onions for Spring or Fall uses. It is per- fectly hardy and when once set out will come up year after year. Can be planted either in the Spring or Fall. We can sup- ply these sets for shipment from Septem- ber 1st to the following March 1st. This va- riety increases by producing sets at the top of the stalk and does not produce seed. Postpaid, pt. 18c.; qt. 30c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 40c.; 4+ bu. 70c.; % bu. $1.15; bu. (28 Ibs.) $2.25. IMPORTANT I will be much pleased to make Spe- cial Prices to Planters and Gardeners who are in the market for large quan- tities of Seeds, Onion Sets, etc., if they will mail me a list of their requirements, stating quantities that they are inneed of. is the b this var These prices These BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED These are planted to produce both early green Onions and large eating Onions. riety increases by producing sets at the top of the stalk and does not produce seed. By far the most superior variety. Onions to eat, will yield at least one-third more and ripen much earlier than other Onions. perfectly solid for over a year. vise you to order early, as my stock is sure 10 be exhausted before the season is ov er. By Express or Freight, not ane 2 bu. 60c.; 2 bu. $1.15; bu. TOP SETS This va- They are the best It est keeper that I know of, having kept I should ad- Give 2c.; qt. 40c. lety a trial. Postpaid, pt. 3 bu. $2.20; bu. (28 Ibs.) $4.00. New Dixie Giant Peanut. NEW DIXIE GIANT PEANUT Mammoth Nuts, Strong Thick Shell. This is tue JUMBO of the Peanut family and ow- ing to the very large size and handsome appearance are very desirable in every market at fancy prices. Plants grow about 18 inches high with heavy erect stalks and large leaves and fruits near the tap root, and can be planted close together, thus producing a large yield and is more easily cultivated than the Tunning varieties. The pods fill out well, forming few if any pops. Price, large pkt. 5c.: z Ib. 15c.; 3 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 45c.; 5 Ibs. $2.00, postpaid. NEW MAMMOTH VIRGINIA Universal and Standard Favorite. The Mammoth Virginia Peanut is the most profit- able variety to grow, ‘and is more desirable than the common spreading Kind, because more easily culti- vated; very erect stems and upright foliage; ‘always yields fewer imperfect pods; the vines make valu- able forage for stock. Jant in April and they will ripen before September, even as far North as Can- ada. Hundreds of my young friends have written me that they have had a wonderful crop the past season. Choice Seed, pkt. 5c.; + Ib. 10c.; 4 Ib. 15c.; Ih. 25c.; 5 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid. Spanish Peanuts. SPANISH PEANUT A Splendid Early Variety. The earliest variety grown; pods are small but remarkably solid and well filled with nuts of very fine qual- ity. The yield per acre is very large. Can be cultivated with the plow. Because of their early habit and easy cultivation, it is the best variety to grow for fattening hogs. Pkt. 5c.; + Ib. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; Ib. 35c.; 5 Ibs. $1.50, postpaid. ——r SK lc OE \ \ A OW \ \ \\\ | ———— eS AK AQ A | CeNTS See _@u\\ \ aX \\\ w\ | | == aw \) A packet of Parsnip = : \\| Seed contains 1500 \\\]| seeds or more. PARSNIPS German, PASTINAKE; French, PANAIS; Spanish, PASTINACA; Swedish, PALSTERNUCKA. BUCKBEE’S NEW SUGAR—After repeated trials at Rockford Seed Farms, I have no hesitancy in offering this splendid Parsnip as the best variety grown. Roots fine size, of good diameter, enabling them to be easily gathered; are exceedingly smooth, the flesh fine grained and of the most excellent quality. A magnificent cropper, yielding as high as 750 bushels per acre under good cultivation. You will not be disappointed by planting Buckbee’s New Sugar Parsnip. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.00. NEW MALTESE—A wonderfully fine strain. The roots do not grow as long as the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter and more easily gathered; very heavy cropper; Flesh fine grained and of most excellent quality. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; + Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. IMPROVED HOLLOW CROWN, OR LONG WHITE—Roots comparatively short, ending somewhat abruptly with a small tap root; grows mostly be- low the surface, has a very smooth, clean skin. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.3 2 oz. 9c.3 2 Ib. 12c.; 4 Ib 22c.; Ib. 40c. PARSLEY German, PETERSILIE; French, PERSIL; Spanish, PERICIL; Swedish, PERSALIA BUCKBEE’S BEAUTY—A distinct and handsome variety of quick, robust growth forming compact, ornamental plants, densely furnished with strong- stemmed graceful leaves, finely cut, most beautifully curled, and of that bril- liant emerald-green color so highly attractive when used for garnishing. The flavor of the leaves is also unusually rich and aromatic, rendering this variety of special value where used for flavoring, in sauces, Gressing, etc., either when fresh or dried. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; + Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.00. NEW MOSS CURLED—Invaluable as a garnishing plant, and suited for mix- ing with dwarf, ornamental foliage plants in the garden. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.: 2 oz. 12c.3 + Ib. 20c.; 3 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. EXTRA DWARF CURLED, 09R EMERALD—The moss-like leaves are a hand- some, bright green color, and are finely crimped and curled. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; + Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. HAMBURG TURNIP ROOTED— A variety greatly relished in the South and by a!l Germans. Large Packet, 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12¢ 3 3 Ib. 20c.: 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. MY new BOOK HOW TO GROW Flowers Seeds Full Cultural: Directions for Vegetable Seeds, Field Seeds, Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Plants. Useful tables of In- formation. Profusely illus- trated. Price 50c., postpaid, or I will give a copy FRE# with an order amounting to $1.50 or upwards, if asked for on the order. Buckbee’s Beauty Parsley. F>) ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, forist GrvGrerMnOUss, 43 LA LAPPO CCL pe > ROP PLL pe ] wary 1Z- (lila (A if Mf C= \ \ \\\ \ mt Vyas LE ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. fixest (im Greemnouses, ENE UNG IO TUAESE UT UREERHOUSES, PUMPKINS BUCKBEE’S PURE GOLD—Ac- knowledged by all the best field Pumpkin, either for grow- ing with corn or in fields byit- Self. Excels for feeding stock, and, best of all, makes the most delicious Pumpkin pies. Deep, rich. creamy yellow col- or, flesh fine grained and of ex- cellent flavor. Choice stock seed, by mail, Dostpaid, oz. 5c.;4 Ib. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 4c. By express or Freight, at buyer’s expense, 5 Ibs. $1.50; 10 Ibs. $2.75. CASHAW or CROOKNECK— Flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Popular for the table. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c ; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; + lb 40c.; Ib 75c. NEW CALHOUN—Fine Variety, heavy and solid, very product- *ve. Outside is a rich cream color flesh salmon yellow, very thick, fine grained and of super- lor quality. Pkt. 4c.; oz. &c.; 2 0z 15c ; 4 Ib. 25c. LARGE CHEESE — Sometimes called Kentucky Field—Flat- tened fruit with broad ribs; creamy buff skin; averages two feet in diameter. It is an excellent keeping variety, with thick flesh of exceptionally fine quality. Pkt 3c.; oz. 6c.; 20z 10c 4 Ib. 18c.; 3 Ib 30c.; Ib. 50c QUAKER PIE—Fine grained and of rich flavor, having none of the string nature common to so Many varieties It is early and keeps late. It is oval shaped and tapers at each end, 1S Of cream color both inside and out. Pkt. 4c: oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c. NEW WINTER LUXURY—Fine keeper and enormously produc- tive. It is very fine netted, and in color it is a golden russet. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.: - 2 02. 15c.; + Ib. 25c NEW JAPANESE PIE—The seeds are distinct in ap- pearance, being curiously sculptured in the same manner as Japanese letters Of medium size, good keepers and weigh 15 to 20 pounds each. “The flesh is a rich salmon, un- usually fine grained, and when cooked or stewed is almost as dry and mealy as a sweet potato. For making pies, custards, etc., they certainly have no equal. Containing but little water, can easily be cut and dried like dried: apples, and make excellent pies or sauce for Winter use. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; 3 Ib. 35c. Japanese ROCKFORD SEED FARHS' H. W. BUCKBEE: © ©© ROCKFORD ILLINOIS,/fiitsr(inGreemones, 4 BUCKBEE’S “Full of Life’ RADISHES German, RETTIG RADIESCHEN; French, RADIS RAVE, PETITE RAVE; Spanish, RABANO; Swedish, RATTIKOR. “5s . WY quauity 2 ° a SM NOTHING BUT J. QUALITY ~ Buckbee’s Rockford Beauty Handsomest and Best Originated on Rockford Seed Farms. Very early, deep scarlet color with dainty white tip. Flesh crystal white, tender and crisp. I control the entire stock of this variety. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 18c.; + Ib. 30c.3 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib 90c. ere New Rosy Gem atts li One of the Handsomest Turnip Radishes Feu One of the handsomest Turnip Radishes, and will give entire satisfaction where extreme earliness is not the primary object. Roots slightly flattened on the under side; color very dark scarlet with a white tip; flesh white and of the best quality, Pkt. 4c.; oz 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.3 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. Buckbee’s Rapid Forcing The Earliest of all Red Radishes Quick growth is one of the main essentials for a crisp and tender Radish. Matures in about 14 days. The flesh is pure white, crisp and of very pleasant flavor, the skin is a most attractive bright scarlet. The leaves are very short which admits of close sowing. Remember that I control the entire stock of this variety. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 8c.;2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. ew Golden Dresden A Favorite with Market Gardeners It has proved a universal favorite everywhere. Matur- es in less than 30 days. Flesh pure white, crisp, juicy and of the finest flavor. Skin of beautiful golden russet color. Market gardeners can either grow this variety in the open ground or force it, and be sure of an early, per- fect and uniform crop. Unexcelled for the home garden. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c,; + lb. 25c;; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. Earliest White Turnip A Favorite Standard Variety Very handsome sort, of extremely quick srowth; sweet, juicy and tender. Beautiful ivory white color; flesh, pure. white. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c ; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.;3 Ib. 50c. Earliest Scarlet Turnip White Tip A very fine strain of this well-known kind: even in size, smooth, fine bright scarlet, with & clean white tips. Exceptionally early, fine for forcing or market purposes. A good variety. Pkt. 4c.: 0Z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; } Ib. 20¢,; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. Buckbee’s Rap transplanted roots. 9 v Y = Cf fl « bs (: / Seed is all Raised from ANS BEAU TY | Quality is che best obtainable. ant New Early Red King. Wig pucnetry © / \ S cS Crimson Giant Globe Sweet, Crisp, Juicy, Mild; Wonderful Yielder, Beauti- ful Color, Uniform Size. : This Radish is an entirely new type and differs radi- cally from all varieties hitherto in cultivation, in so far as its roots attain more than double the size of those of other forcing varieties, without getting pithy or hollow. It is very early notwithstanding its size. Color crimson, flesh pure white, of the best quality. Fine for outdoors and forcing. The seed should be sown very thinly to permit full development of the roots. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.; 2 02z. 18c.; + Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 80c. 1 ala be Buckbee’s New Early Red King Le be ait The Earliest and Best. ; S new variety is my own production and is one of ‘the earliest ever grown. It is of small size; just right for the purpose; beautiful dark red skin; ivory white flesh; extremely mild and sweet flavor; retains its crisp- ness even after quite old and never becomes pithy. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 8c.32 0z. 15c.; 4b. 25c.; 4 1b. 40c.; Ib. 75c. moony ) . _,, Buckbee’s Crystal Forcing { } The Best and Quickest White Radish /Without an equal—Matures in 14 days. Pure snow white in color—fairly crystal—so clear and transpar- ent. Nothing is more tempting and pleasing than a com- bination of Buckbee’s Crystal Forcing and Buckbee’s Rapid Forcing when arranged in market or on the table Pkt. 5c.3 0z. 8c.3; 2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.3 lb 75c ener 4 | New White Dresden * When planted under ordinary conditions the first of May it is ready for the table the first of June. The tops are small and admit of the closest planting The Radishes are perfectly round and smooth. The flesh is crisp, white juicy and of the finest flavor. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib, 40c.; lb. 75c. —Z Earliest Scarlet Turnip The Famous Standard Variety One of the earliest, finest, juciest, tenderest, sweetest and best Radishes for early use grown. Rich red color; flesh white. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c 32 0z. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 3 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. New Leafless The extra early forcing Radishes lately in- troduced are remarkable for the small size of their leaves; they develop their roots in so short a time that the latter are practically in ad- vance of the leaves. The seed leaves, which — are noted for great development from the start, are the only green parts to be seen on the plants - until the bulbs are almost large enough for pull- ing. The roots are of the shape and color of our Rapid Forcing Radish. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; id Forcing Radish. 2 0z. 18c_ } Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. so ROCKFORDSEEDHARIS'. H.W. BUCKBEE 5) BUCKBEE'S “Full of Life” RADISHE | Skckbee’s Rockford Market | Buckbee’s Improved Chartiers A standard variety. The roots come to usable \ . 4 = A WORLD BEATER AMONG RADISHES Bize Very early, remaining hard and crisp three The Best Long Early Radish ciap and smildtee et ee ee _ The extraordinary earliness is remarkable in 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.: Ib. 300.” a view of the fact that it grows to such a fine PRE es size. The shape is regular, smooth and nearly New “Icicle” conical, being intermediate between the halflong Entirely distinct, long. < hy and extra long sorts. In brightness of color it is rely Cistinct, long, slender, pure white. quite unique, being the handsomest scarlet I nese ang aneet One Satie 5 sel for se have yet seen ina Radish, and tipped at the end Ten dertie nt TiGEt Aone tea ee of the roots with Just enough white to present st desirable for forcing. Pkt. 4c. ; an ideal appearance. Crisp, tender and juicy. 0Z. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. seer oe te 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; New Triumph (Speckled Beauty) The flesh is very crisp and solid and of mild, pleasing flavor. Its most attractive and dis- Improved French Breakfast | tinctive feature, however, is the unique color A medium sized Radish, olive shaped, small of the skin. The ground color is beautiful ivor top, of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of a white, striped horizontally and splashed wit French Breakta*t. beautiful scarlet color, except near the tip which bright scarlet. Pkt. 5c, j_ 0%. 8c.; 2 oz 15c.5 = is pure white. SS a 0z. 7¢.3 2 0z. 12c.; + Ib. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. + Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.3 Ib. 60c. i } , 4 Half Long Deep Scarlet * A brilliant deep, rich red color and half Jong, \ i Early Long Brightest Scarlet with a somewhat tapering point; the fiesh is An improvement in earliness and color over very white, ele and tender, and holds its juici- other varieties. Roots ready for use in about Ness well, not becoming pithy till overgrown. twenty-five days when planted outdoors. It has Pkt. 3c.; 02. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; a small top. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. Ib. 50c. x a 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. New White Lady Finger . Beautiful in shape and the skin and flesh are Early Scarlet Olive Shaped pure snow_white. Crisp, brittle, and of rapid growth. Order early. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + lb. 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c, In the form of an olive, terminating in very slim tap root. Skin scarlet; neck small; flesh rose colored, tender and excellent. Early, good for forcing and general crop. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 7c.3 2 oz 12c.3 4+ ib. 20c.3; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. Early White Olive Shaped Different from the Scarlet Olive Shaped in color and be- ing a little longer. Clear white, crisp and mild flavored PKS ch soz 7 Caz OZs Zens $< lb. 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. SUMMER RADISHES GOLDEN SUMMER TURNIP—It is perfectly round in shape; neck is finer, leaves smaller and color brighter than the old Yellow Turnip Radish. Pkt. 3c ; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.3 Ib. 50c. GRAY SUMMER TURNIP—Round, turnip-shaped. The skin on the upper part is mottled with greenish brown. Flesh mild, of greenish white color. Pkt. 3¢. oz. 7c.; 2 0z. 12c.; + Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. , WHITE STRASBURG—This grows to the largest size and is usable when quite small, thus covering a long season. Four to five inches long and about two inches thick. Very white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.3; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. WINTER RADISHES CHINESE ROSE—Standard Variety—Bright rose color; flesh firm, crisp, ten- der, quite pungent. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7¢.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. MAMMOTH CELESTIAL—Roots frequently grow 14 to 18 inches in length and 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Skin and flesh pure paper white; very ten- der, crisp, juicy, mild. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. l5c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE—Pure white about 1 foot long and 2 or 3 inches through. Flesh tender and crisp. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. ROUND BLACK SP ANISH—Skin black, flesh white; highly flavored. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 0z. 12c.; + Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. LONG BLACK SPANISH—An excellent sort for winter use. Pkt. 3c.3 0z. 7c. _ 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. . Price each of the following varieties: Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 72 lb. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.3 Ib. 60c. “ EARLIEST RADISHES MIXED—For family gardens, earliest varieties. SUMMER RADISHES MIXED—For family gardens I offer a mixture of all summer varieties. r : WINTER RADISHES MIXED—Seed of the best white, black and rose- skinned varieties, which will produce all the best Radishes for Autumn and Winter use, Cr ey 7 QUALITY \ NOTHING BUT QUALITY GABE A cr \ =———. = : ae SSS SSS = Buckbee’s Rockford Market. ew Triumph Speckled Beauty. ROCKFORD SEEDBARIS\. HW. BUCKBEE @ $9 - i} SLA LLL apy (LLLLLI LLL LLLLL Yd ag - Uy VA) ga MIMMONONOY in BUCKBEE’S| \“Full-of-Life”’ f n\ Wi NY ie SS S | ,., SALSIFY | Germany HAFER WURZEL; French, SALSI- PIS; Spanish, SALSIFI BLAMCO. _ Phis really delicious vegetable should be ‘More generally grown. It surpasses for table use, both parsnips and carrots, acquir- ing, after a good frosting, a decided oyster flavor. The roots should be left in the ground to be dug up during thaws in the Winter and Spring. Salsify is bowled like parsnips or carrots, or is half-boiled and grated, then made into balls which are dipped into bat- Buck fried like oysters. \ BUCKBEES ALL AMERICA—By Far the \ | Wery Best Salsify—A truly American va- _ © riety of the highest merit. Introduced in '~ 1908 and sprang into immediate popular- ity. The long, white tapering roots are of the most superior quality, excelling by far any variety now on the market. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; 1 Ib. 40c ; 4 Ib. 75c.3 Ib.-$#:25. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—Of extra large size, in every way preferable to the older varieties, being larger, stronger growing, and less liable to branch. In- valuable to market gardeners. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. l6c.; + Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c. ; Ib. 90c. LONG WHITE—This is a well-known and standard variety that has stood the test- of time. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. I5c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 45c.; Ib. 80c. SCORZONERA OR BLACK SALSIFY—Con- sidered by many better than White Sal- sify. Somewhat harder to raise, although cultivated the same. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 2 oz. 25c.; $ Ib. 45c.; 4 Ib. 80c.; Ib. $1.50. ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. forest G1yGREENHOUSES. 5; SY MAMMOTH SANDWICH | Y oS en Z da E1TT1 172 AT 1 177 11 fret StL, SPINACH German, SPINAT; French, EPINARD; Spanish, ESPINACO. BUCKBEE’S NEW LONG SEASON—An im- proved round-seeded strain of excellent merit, having ail the good qualities of the ordinary sorts and continuing in condition for use much longer. The leaves are smooth and very dark rich green. Pkt. 5c.;0z 8c; 2 oz. 12c.3; 4 Ib. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c.; 4 Ibs. $1.50, postpaid. VICTORIA—Large, exceedingly thick leaf, which is somewhat savoyed in the center For market or the private garden. Pkt. 2c ; OZ, ACS "2.07.67 Cost ID l0cs* 47 Ib: 18¢.% Ib. 30c.; 4 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid. IMPROVED ROUND SUMMER BROAD= LEAF—Excellent for early Spring sowing. Leaves large, thick and fleshy. Pkt 2c.; oz. 4c.; 2 oz. 7c.3; + 1b. 10c.3; 4 1b. 18c.; Ib. 30c 3; 4 Ibs $1.00, postpaid NEW ZEALAND—An exceptionally fine va- Tiety available for use during the hottest months of the year. Quite different from any other Spinach, and one of the best sorts ever introduced. Large Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. SAVOY LEAFED—Often called Norfolk Sa- voy. Leaves are numerous, succulent, curled and wrinkled like Savoy Cabbage. Produces nearly twice the weight of crop as the ordinary sorts. Pkt. 2c.3 0z. 4c. 2 oz. 7c.3 + Ib. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18c.3 Ib. 30c.; 4 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid. MONSTROUS VIROFLAY—Strong, quick grower, immense yielder. Leaves hand- some in appearance and deservedly popula. everywhere. Pkt. 2c. ; 0z. 4c. ; 2.0z.7c.; +1b.10c. ; 4 Ib. 18c.; lb. 30c.; 4 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. IMPROVED THICK LEAVED—Grows very rap- idly, forming a cluster of large, very thick, slightly savoyed leaves of fine color. Pkt. 2c.; 0z. 4c.3 2 0z. 7c.3; 4 Ib. 10c.; 4 lb. 18c.3 lb. 30c.5 4 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid. PRICKLY WINTER—Hardy variety. The seed is prickly, leaves triangular. Pkt. 2c.; 0z. 4c.; 2eOZ bss) + bs LOE 4 lbs18c:3-1b. 30¢c.2 4 Ibs. $1.00, postpaid. LONG STANDING PRICKLY—Matures a little later than the round leaved sorts, but furnish a large quantity of thick and well flavored leaves. Pricklyseed. Pkt. 2c.; 0z. 4c.; 2 0z.7c.3 4+ Ib. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; Ib. 30c.; 4 Ibs.$1.00, post- SORREL German, SAUERAMPFER; French, OSEILLE and 14 inches broad and are delicious when LARGE-LEAVED GARDEN—The best garden cooked and should be served in the same man- > = variety, having large pale green leaves of fine ner as asparagus. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 12c.; 2 0z. 20c.; Quality. e Rkty 14cis> oz 0c 2 ‘oz: 18c.$ + Ib. 35c.; 4 Ib. 60c.; Ib. $1.00, postpaid. Swiss Chard, or Summer Spinach. 4 Ib. 30c.; 4 Ib. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. SWISS CHARD or Summer Spinach LARGE RIBBED WHITE—Also called Silver Beet and Sea Kale Beet—This is grown for its leaves only. The middle of the leaves or mid- rib is cooked and served like asparagus. The other portions of the leaf may be used like spinach. The seed should be sown in Spring, in drills a foot apart. This does not make a large root, but is a delicious Summer vegetable when cut young and used for ‘‘greens.’’ Pkt. 4c 0z. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; + Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c LUCULLUS—This grand new and distinct vari- ety is a great acquisition. The stalks are as thick and broad as rhubarb. The plants grow to a height of from 2 to 24 feet, and the stalks are from 10 to 12 inches long below the leaf ; \ TES PRICES ARE Low— A oan e— OUR STOCK THE BEST e NG s ~ Faxon’s New Brazilian. NOTHING BUT | FAXON’S NEW BRAZILIAN Its valuable points are earliness, long- BUCKBEE’S NEW MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH Seautonk oe Tathe wea he White B Shae a keeping and high table qualities. Dry provement over the Early White Bush. Very : = Lz | high table qui s. Dry uniform in shape and wonderfully prolific. Fit New Giant Summer Crookneck. Sn EDs Oy eee fo) aE Ee poms NEEY canly ora Deantiiel wale color and Ake : ~ spect from any other Sys We SSSyeaone a 5 Valuable alike for family and market purposes. Pkt. 4c.; a pe pee the home zarden._ Pkt. 4c.; 02. 8¢.; oz. 8c.; 2 0z. 15c.3 + Ib. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. oz. 15c.; ¢ lb. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; lb. 75c. BUCKBEE’S NEW GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK The Goes eH E> LMPROVED HUBBARD : Twice as large as the ordinary Crookneck, more warty _ The Grand Old Favorite. This is a superior selection and earlier. This combination makes it the most de- of this famous variety, Flesh bright orange yellow, sirable for the market or private garden. Pitot fine grained, very dry, sweet and rich flavored. Keeps 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 28¢.; + Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. 2 perfectly good throughout the Winter. Our stock is most carefully selected with regard to quality of the EARLY GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK flesh and color and wartiness of the shell. but the latter The fruit is similar in size and shape to Giant Crook- SQUAS OY | peculiarities are largely determined by the soils in neck, and of a beautiful ivory white color, and un- which the Squashes are raised. Our customers can surpassed in quality. We recommend this sort as the most beautiful and one of the very best of the Summer varieties. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 0z. 15c.; 3 Ib. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.5 Ib. 75c. MAMMOTH EARLY GOLDEN CUSTARD Or Yellow Early Bush, Scalloped Standard early Summer variety, nice to use in its green state and valuable for making pies when it has attained full size. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.3 2 oz. 15c.3 4 Ib. 25c.3; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 70c. PERFECT GEM This variety is equally desirable either as a Sum- mer or Winter Squash. and in every respect is true to its name—a Perfect Gem. Everybody who has grown and used it speaks in the highest terms of its many good qualities. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.3 4 Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. NEW DELICATA Extremely early, very prolific; the ground color being splashed and striped with very dark green. The quality is rich and dry. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 0z. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 3 Ib. 40c.5 ib. 75c. NEW TURBAN Sometimes called Essex Hybrid. A distinct and valuable Falland Winter variety. Flesh is dry, sweet and thick, of a bright orange color. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.3 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.3 Ib. 90c. NEW FORDHOOK Fine Winter variety. Color bright yellow shade outside and lighter shade inside; flesh dry and sweet and keeps perfectly sound until Spring. Pkt. 4c.; Oz2 1 8cas) 2 oozes lbs 28.3 2 ’ 3 ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. HORBUED PIKE’S PEAK, OR SIBLEY One of the best keepers. Flesh solid, thick, sweet; orange color. PEASANT OZ, OCs 9) 2 OZ- mm LoCas + Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. BOSTON MARROW A desirable Fall and Winter variety, very popular every- where. Of oval form; skin thin; when ripe, bright orange mottled with light cream color; flesh rich salmon vellow. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2¥oz. 1Zc.3)4 Ib. 22c.3) F Ib. 35ci5 Ib. 60c. Clarence Barrett, R. R. 28, Cos= cot, Fairfield Co., Conn, writes: “Your seeds never disappoint. That is the way I have found them for the last fifteen years. plant this variety in perfect confidence that every fruit will be a pure Hubbard. Send to Buckbee for the best seed. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 0z. 15c.: 4 Ib. 25c.7 3 Ib. 40c.; 1b. 75c. BLUE HUBBARD, OR MARBLEHEAD The Famous Standard Variety. Without question this is one of the best Fall and Winter varieties. Flesh bright, creamy yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and delightfully flavored; keeps splendidly throughout the Winter. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 0z. 15c.; 3 Ib. 28c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; Ib. 90c. CHICAGO WARTED HUBBARD The Leader in many Markets. Our strain of the above will produce what we consider the Ideal Hub= bard for home or for market. For thirty or forty years this Squash has ranked first for a Winter keeper. It is shipped thousands of miles in car- load lots from West to East every year. Choic- est Stock Seed of our own growing. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. NEW GOLDEN HUBBARD The one yariety of Squash that is never troubled by Bugs Justly Popular Wherever and Whenever Grown. This is a true Hubbard Squash, Except in Color, which is bright Golden. It ripens its crop very early. The fruits are very uniform in size, weighing from six to eight pounds, and in shape are like the Hubbard. Though matur- ing early they are wonderfully long keepers, so they can be held over in good condition for Spring use. The shell is warty, hard and strong, and a very beautiful orange red color, except for a bit of olive green on the blossom end. The fiesh is a deep orange, and uni- ERCe AWE formly so to the end, never hay- EARLY ing the green tinge so objection- =a DEAE able in other sorts. It cooks very = dry, fine grained and good flavor- ed. Has no superior as a table Squash. PKioc.. OZ Scr 2 oz. 15c.; + Ib. 28c.; 3 Ib. 55c.; Ib. $1.00. CHILIAN GIANT The Heavyweight of the Squash Family The Largest of All. Single specimens have grown to the enormous weight of 300 pounds Quter color a rich orange yellow; flesh very thick and of rich yel- low color; quality good, very nu- tritious, making it exceptionally valuable for all family and mar- ket purposes. Its size makes it profitable to grow for stock feed- ing also. Pkt. 4c.: oz. 15c.: 2'0z. 25c.2)¢ Ib: 40c:s 3 Ib) 75c.; Ib. $1.35. ROCKFORD SEED FARMS, H.W. BUCKBEE BUCKBEE’S erman, LIEBESAPFEL; French, TOMATE; Spanish, TOMATE. i oz. seed for 1500 plants, } lo. to transplant for an acre. TMNT NI MU ) on ATTIC NON BUCKBEE’S SPOT CASH—tThe Latest Success in Tomatoes A yariety introduced by us, and we believe the best table Tomato, at least as far as quality is concerned. Vine medium size, but vigcr- ous, healthy and productive. Although not represented as a first early sort, many of our customers report that they have obtained ripe fruit from this as early as from any sort, and it proves to be one of the best varieties known for forcing. Fruit medium sized, oval, very smooth and of exceedingly bright crimson scarlet color; very free from cracks, and rotting but little. The flesh is of a crimson scarlet color, quite distinct. Jt is also one of the best in flavor, and entirely free from the hard spots found in so many others. Spot Cash is not only one of the best for home use and market, but one of the best tanning Tomatces. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 35c.; 2 oz. 60c.; + Ib. 90c.; 3 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.50. BUCKBEE’S PROSPERITY Prosperity is a Tomato of sterling worth; one that is bound to please. IT IS EARLY. IT IS A SPLENDID KEEPER. IT IS AN ENORMOUS YIELDER. COLOR BRIGHT RED. Large per- fect fruit, excellent keeper and fine shipper. Next to Buckbee’s Beef- steak it is the finest variety ever grown and offered; in fact, I consider Prosperity to be practically invaluable for the home garden, mar- ket garden or for shipping purposes. It has fine size combined with superb quality, and is destined to remain im- mensely popular. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. 40c.; 2 oz. 75c.; 4 Ib. $1.25; 1% Ib. $2.00; Ib. $3.50. EARLY DWARF CHAMPION The dwarf habit and upright tree-like zrowth permit close planting. Hard to beat for home use. Color purplish pink. Fruit smooth, symmetrical, solid and meaty. A deservedly great favorite. Those who grow Tomato plants to sell will find Early Dwarf Champion highly profitable, the compact growth of the young plants commending them to buyers. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 25c.; 2 0z. 40c.; 4 Ib. 75c.; 4 Ib. $1.35; Ib. $2.50. TROPHY—Improved Large Red Fruit large and smooth, of bright red color, solid and good flavor. Pkt. 3c.; Oz. 16c.; 2 oz. 30c:; 4+ ib. 50c.; 4 Ib. 90c.; HONOR BRIGHT A New, Bright Red Variety. Its Table Qualities are Superb, the flesh when ripe being tender and melting. t Never Rots, and is a heavy yielder, Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; + Ib. 65c.; 4 Ib. $1.25; Ib. $2.25. PERFECTION It is shaped like the Acme; perfectly smcoth and blood red in color; heavy crop- per. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 16c.; 2 0z. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; 4 1b, 90c.; Ib. $1.75. ©;SROCKFORD ILLINOIS,” foREST CIV GREENHOUSES, 53 “Full of Life’’ TOMATOES Buckbee’s Beefsteak THE KING OF ALL TOMATOES NOTHING in the way of a Tomato Creation has ever achieved, in so short a time, the tremendously excellent reputation that has come to Buckbee’s Beefsteak. Grows ers from every section of the wide world have sent in un= solicited praise, and the tests to which they have subjected it leave no room for doubt that it has all the qualities re= quired in a Tomato. Matures Early Hardy Grower, A Splendid Shipper, Large Size, Enormously Productive, Best of All. THE WORLD’S ONE UNBEATABLE TOMATO My price to one and all for my own growth, choices{ Northern=-grown pedigree stock seed will be: Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.3; 4 oz. 35c.; oz. 60c.; 4 Ib. $2.00; 4 Ib. $3.50; Ib. $6.00. Packets are liberal, containing 100 seeds or more. Handsome Color, The Best Keeper. I supplied over 150000 of my customers with Buck= bee’s Beefsteak Tomato Seed last year—an increase of 35% over the year previous.—This speaks for itself, and substantiates my claim that Buckbee’s Beefsteak is the ‘King of All Tomatoes.” BUCKBEE’S NEW EARLY JUNE PINK An extra early purple fruited Tomato similar to the popular Scarlet fruited Earliana in growth of vine, shape and size of fruit and time of maturing. This is of excep- tional value to market gardeners who want an early, pur- ple fruited Tomato, either for home market or to ship; also desirable for planting under glass. Pkt. 8c.; oz. 35c.; 2 oz. 60c.; + Ib. $1.00; 4 Ib. $1.75; Ib. $3.00, LIVINGSTON’S GLOBE | A new, very large, purple fruited Tomato of excellent quality. Fruits rather uneven in size, but very smooth and mature earlier than most main crop sorts. The average Tomato is very deep, almost globe- shaped. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 35c.; 2 0z. 60c.; } Ib. $1.00; 4 Ib. $1.75; Ib. $3.00. FAVORITE Fine medium, having numerous clusters of three to seven large Tomatoes of a dark red color. Flesh very firm. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 1l6c.: 2 oz. -30c.; + Ib. 50c.; 4 tb. 90c.; Ib. $1.75. PONDEROSA, or No. 400 Shape Perfect, Size Massive, Extra Prolific, Early and Late, Quality High. Monster Tomatoes, often weighing two to three pounds each; rich, bright crimson; solid meat, exceptionally free from seed; delic- ious flavor, raw or cooked; a single Tomato enough for a meal. Very desirable for family and market purposes. Pkt. 5c ; 0z. 35c.; 2 0z. 60c.; 1 Ib. $1.00; 4 Ib. $1.75; Ib. $3.00. 2 MIKADO or TURNER’S HYBRID | / QUALITY Very large purple Tomato. Average weight is not NOTHING BUT less than twelve ounces. Vines long, coarse grow- ing, with leaves entire, like those of Potato Plant. Fruit extremely large, rough, solid, with few seeds. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 18c.3; 2 oz. 35c.; + Ib. 60c.3 4 Ib. $1.10; lb. $2.00. NEW MAGNUS A variety of recent introduction. ducing purple fruit of the largest size, much smoother than most of the targe- fruited sorts, and matures earlier. Pkt. 4c.; oz. l6c.3; 2 oz. 30c.; 4 Ib 55c.; 4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.90. BUCKEYE STATE Fruit is uniformly large, solid and ripen- ed to the stem, and it is one of the brightest colored of the large red Tomatoes. Pkt. 4c.; oz. l6c ; 2 oz. 30c.; + Ib. 55c.; 4 Ib. $1.003 Ib. $1.90. OPTIMUS Vine medium size, but vigorous, healthy, productive. Fruit medium size, oval, very smooth and exceedingly bright, crimson- scarlet color, the flesh is of a crimson-scarlet color, and quite distinct. Pkt. 3c.: 0z. 16c.3 2 oz. 30c.; + Ib. 50c.; 4 Ib. 90c.; Ib. $1.75. PARAGON A fine variety, quite. early; extremely productive. Tomatoes are a_ beautiful bright red color: of good size, very smooth and exceptionally solid. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 16c:: 2 oz. 30c.; + Ib. 50c.; 4 Ib. 90c.; Ib. $1.75. Pro s4_ ROCKFORD SEEDFARNS.H. W. BUCKBEE 8 ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. foxest Oy GRermnovses, | BUCKBEE’S QUALITY NOTHING BUT “FULL OF LIFE” Y, Buckbee’s “‘Full of Life’? Tomato Seed is grown on Rockford Seed Farms and is saved f.om the Wi » very finest fruits. < ) of Seed is obtainable any= where and our prices are No higher grade TOMATOES QUALITY NOTHING BUT yery moderate con- sidering the quality of our stock. _ my i all h ——— ae EZ BUCKBEE’S EARLIEST MARKET Buckbee’s Earliest Market—A variety bearing fruit which in size, shape, color. solidity and quality compares favorably with the noted later kinds, and by repeated trials at Rockford Seed Farms and else- where has demonstrated that it ripens up a larger portion of its crop the earliest of any variety Earliest Good Tomato Gardeners and Tomaio fanciers will readily see the advantage obtained over their competitors by growing Buckbee’s Earliest Market. We do not hesi- tate to pronounce it the largest, smoothest, best flavored and highest colored extra early Tomato. Vine medium size, leaved just enough to protect the fruit, which is produced in abundant clusters reasonably low down on the stem and ripening all together. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. 20c.; oz 35c.; 2 oz. 60c.; + lb. $1.00; 4 Ib. $1.75; Ib. $3.00 NEW EARLIANA An extremely smooth, bright red Tomato of good size and flavor. Ys among the very first ready for the market, and not only remark- able for its earliness, but for its very large size, handsome shape and bright red color. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 35c.; 2 oz. 60c.; 4+ 1b. 90c.; 4 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.50. THE NEW STONE (BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED STRAIN) The Tomato for a Main Crop—Choicest Seed. I call this the king of the Livingston kinds, which are the best type of large, smooth, solid, ‘‘meaty’’ Tomatoes. Color fine scarlet, stem set high, core small and shallow, so that little is lost when it is taken out of the fruit be- fore slicing. Pkt 4c.; 0z. l6c.;2 oz. 30c.;+ib. 50c.;41b. 90c.; 1b. $1.75. ROYAL RED Fruit large, bright red, very uniform in size and shape and seldom eracks. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. l6c.; 2 oz. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; 4 Ib. 90c.; Ib. $1.75. EARLY ACME One of the earliest and handsomest varie- ties. Medium size, perfectly smooth and regular; very solid fruit, borne profusely. Dark red with purplish tint. Pkt. 3c.; oz. l6c.; 2 oz. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; 4 Ib. 90c.; Ib. $1.75. BUCKBEE’S GOLDEN PRIZE New golden yellow sort. Flesh thick and of extra quality. Grows in clusters. Pro- duces enormous crops. Even if you should be prejudiced against a yellow sort, this will please you. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.3 4 Ib. 60c.; 4 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $2.00. MATCHLESS This is the best large=-fruited standard bright-red Tomato. Our original strain has been critically selected and developed by us lor more than ten years. This selection has greatly improved the fruit, but greatly re- duced the yield of seed, and our superb strain should not be compared with seed of this variety commonly offered at a low price. Good Size, Splendid Keeper. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 18c.; 2 0z. 30c.; 4 Ib. 50c.; 4 Ib. 90c'; Ib. $1.75. New Dwarf Giant. BUCKBEE’S REG EARLY, LARGE, HEAVY, SWEET, SMOOTH, ROUND. All the requisites for success are found in this Tomato—the very best. In shape Buckbee’s Regal is smooth, well formed and extremely | deep from stem to blossom, making it unusually heavy. It ripens evenly to the stem, and is without ridges or cracks; it has great meatiness and few seeds. It is firm without being hard, an un- J rivaled home Tomato and an unequaled shipper. The vines are | vigorous but compact. The joints are short and it always fruits in large clusters at about every second joint, which accounts for its ] wonderful productiveness. It is the heaviest for its size of any variety, and on account of its brilliant red color, depth and solidity, is one of the handsomest Tomatoes we have ever seen. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz 40c.; 2 oz. 75c.; + Ib. $1.25; 4 Ib. $2.00; Ib. $3.50. CHALK’S EARLY JEWELL The largest, smoothest, and finest flavored extra early bright ted Tomato. Within a week to ten days as early as Spark’s Earliana, it is even a heavier cropper, with Tomatoes of a larger Size and sweeter flavor,—produced continuously throughout the season. Fruits are | very solid and deep through, being almost round or ball-shaped. Skin thin, but sufficiently strong to make it a good shipper. Northern- | grown seed. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 35c.; 2 oz. 60c.; 4 1b. 90c.; 4 Ib. $1.50; | Ib. $2.50. BEAUTY I have been perfecting this to a larger, smoother fruit than the original stock, and think I have made it the smoothest and best of he large purple sorts. Vines large, vigorous and heavy bearers; fruit large, uniform, very smooth; color purplish pink, flesh light pink, excel- lent flavor. Pkt. 3c.; oz. l6c.; 2 oz. 30c.; 4 1b.50c.; 4 Ib. 90c.; Ib. $1.75. NEW “DWARF GIANT” TOMATO THE LARGEST FRUITED OF ALL DWARF TOMATOES The fruits are truly gigantic in size, and are uniformly large throughout the season. In fact, no other Tomato, excepting only the Ponderosa, which is one of its parents, 1s so large and heavy. The color is a rich purple-crimson and the depth of color is maintained throughout the entire fruit. The skin, while thin and easily removed in peeling, is sufficiently strong to pro- tect the fruit when shipped to distant markets. The firm, fine-grained flesh extends to the very center, with no trace whatever of a core. It is entirely free from the sharp acid taste usually found in the dwarf Tomatoes. The growth of the plant, while dwarf, is very strong and vig- orous; the color of the foliage is a dark healthy green. ‘‘Dwarf=Giant” is a m-d=season or main- crop Tomato. The fruits ripen a week to ten days earlier than Penderosa and the plants con- tinue to mature the superb, ‘“‘giant-solid’’ To- matoes. in abundance until frost. Pkt. 10c.; $0z Z5c 3 0z% 45c ; 2 oz. 80c ; t Ib. $1.50. BUCKBEE’S SNOWBALL \ _ (—Pkt. 4c.; oz. lent. The small yellow fruits are enclosed in a husk or covering, anc 0c. : when ripe are half an inch in diameter, bright yellow in coley and GOLDEN FIG YELLOW CHERRY—PKt. 4c;. may be kept all Winter, if the husks are not removed. _They are oz. 20c. RR id easy to grow and do well on almost any dry soil. Plants immensely TOMATO The illustration shows its ex- act shape, and habit of produc- ing fruit in numerous clusters. I t is wonderfully productive, yielding double that of other sorts. This varicty makes pickles and preserves of the finest qual- ity. It is preeminently the best of all the small yellow sorts for market. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 25c. 2 productive. There has been an increased demand the past few years RED FS SN Pkt. 4c.; for seed of this excellent Tomato for preserving purposes, and we foamed —- most heartily recommend it to our cus- tomers who have never tried it. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 25c Mrs. D. S. Black, Gainesville, Ark., writes:—Buckbee’s Beefsteak Tomatoes are the finest I ever saw, some of them weighed over a pound. VV Mens Roberts, \ NNW : Avonia, Va., writes:—We WV \ SO”> IN WA planted Buckbee’s Beef- « WN Ty sy} \\ WA) steak Tomato last year W WS and they were splendid— > \ ) best ever. Tomato Plants QUALITY S NOTHING BUT jj QUALITY Send for my Special Price List, ready, February Ist. Zoi Ly Strawberry or Husk Tomato, =35 i a BUCKBEFR’S BEST TABLE TURNIPS German, STECKRUBE; French, NAVET; Spanish, NABO COMAN; Swedish, ROFOA. _ Extra Early Purple Top Milan The tops of this variety grow very small and are distinctly strap-leaved, growing very erect and compact. The roots are smali and flat Turnip-shaped; skin purple on top of the root, clear white below. Flesh white. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. Early Six Weeks or Snow Ball This excellent variety of Turnip is very tender and sweet; matures in six weeks. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c. 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. New White Egg This is certainly one of the very choicest and f Z ] y . Za finest varieties; com aratively new and producing Le beautiful egg-shape roots with thin white skin. = They are always firm, solid and of sweet flavor. al Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; } Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. New Golden Globe Most delicious and sweetest of all yellow fieshed Turnips, very superior for all general purposes. pte 0z. 6c.; 2 oz. i0c.; 4 Ib. 18c ; 3 Ib. 35c.; c. = SS =e SS New Purple Top White Globe. New Purple Top White Globe A globular variety, very even in shape and of beautiful appear- ance. The flesh is white, of excellent quality and desirable for table or stock. The variety isa good keeper and a fine market sort. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. New White Strap Leaf _.. 1dentical with Buckbee’s Red or Purple Top in valuable qualities, differing only in color, which is a beautiful ivory white. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. Buckbee’s Extra Early Cardinal Called by some Scarlet Kashmyr—Greatest Turnip Novelty ever offered. Very early variety, of magnificent shape, handsome ap- pearance and wonderful keeping qualities. Outside skin brilliant cardinal color. Tenderand crisp. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 8c.;2 0z. 15c.;4 Ib. 25c; Buckbee’s Red or Purple Top ‘Strap Leaf. Buckbee’s Red or Purple Top | Strap» Leaf There is probably a larger amount of seed of this variety sown arnually than any other Turnip. Asa market variety, without doubt the peer ofall. Hasasingle tap root and a bright purple top. Matures 8 or 9 weeks from sowing. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ib 15c.; | 3 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c. | Improved Early White Flat Dutch Excellent early garden variety and very much used. The roots are of medium size, very flat and the color white. Very early, sweet and tender. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 18c.; 3 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. Buckbees Extra Early Cameo A grand acquisition from the land of the Czar, identical with Buckbee’s Cardinal in every way except color, which is a beau- tiful pearl white. By all means include it in your order. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. L5c.; + Ib. 25c.; 4 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. Southern Seven Top Cultivated extensively and with profit in the South for the tops, which are used and are most excellent for greens. It is very hardy, will grow all Winter, but will not:produce a good root. Hardy, keeps well. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 8c.; 2 oz. 15c.3; 3 Ib. 25c.; 4 tb. 40c.; Ib. 60c. 3 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 75c. Cow Horn Sometimes called Long White. It is pure white with a little shade of greenon top. Well flavored and of rapid growth. Fine for Fall and early Winter use. Very valu- ~*~ able as a soil enricher; to improve worn out } land. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 8c.3 2 oz. 15c.; 3 Ib. 25c.; ‘ 3 Ib. 40c.; Ib. 60c. z4 > RUT A B AGA Are you aware that Ruta Bagas, or Swedish Tur- nips, are among the most valuable root crops? {f sown the last of July or the first of August, they make an excellent pasture for sheep during the Fall months: and the bulb or turnip will furnish a rich food for them all Winter. All kinds of stock relish and fatten upon them’ when fed in combination with hay, - y Buckbee’s Giant Prize Winner Everywhere This magnificent Ruta Baga, which I first offered in 1890, is unquestionably the most profitable of all Swede Turnips, as well as the hardiest, heaviest, best shaped and by far the most product- ive, a yield of 1,000 bushels per acre and over, under careful culti- vation, being of frequent occurrence. Bulbs are somewhat oval in shape, slightly oblong and remain sound and good indefinitely. Flesh is of a beautiful yellow color, always sweet, tender, juicy and nutritious. The finest of all Swedes, and a variety that should be sown in preference to all others. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 4 Ib. 20c.; 3 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 60c. Buckbee’s Mammoth White Russian The Best in Cultivation ; One of the grandest sorts. Grows very large with single tap root, small top, short neck. Strong constitution; certain crop- per. Will stand hardest Winters. Produces a very heavy weight per acre. Keeps sound till late Spring. One of the best Ruta Ragas in cultivation. - Pkt. 4c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; $ Ib. 18c.; 4 Ib. 30c.; Ib. 50c. New Monarch, or Elephant It is very popular in England, and is certainly a grand vari- ety; claimed to yield larger roots and more to an acre than any other sort. Produces large, oval-shaped roots, with small necks, relatively small tops; skin dark purple above ground, yellow be- low. Flesh rich yellow fine grained; of the best quality. Is easy to harvest. Can be grown at less cost than others. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 40c. Improved Purple Top Yellow This magnificent Swede is the result of judicious selection; very hardy, productive and nutritious. A large, purple top, yel- low variety. Shape slightly oblong. Produces heavy weight per acre. Sweet and good keeper. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 6c.; 2 oz. 10c.; + Ib. Cow Horn. 15c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 45c. Buckbee’s Giant Ruta Baga. Nee at ee®. ROCKFORD SEEDFARNS' H.W. BUCKBEE oul ¥ ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. forest C1vGREENHOUSES. 57 BUCK BEE’ S PEDIGREE TOBACCO SEED Write for Prices in Quantity. GEN’L GRANT as Canada; CONNECTICUT wn oz 20c. filler unsurpassed. or plug tobacco. poses. cigar stock. = a ae ZIMMER’S SPANISH General Grant Tobacco. xe “r s 5 é a a Ss + ‘ oe os Evergreen seeds should be sown very early in Spring, in a firm, sandy seed-bed. Give the young seedlings some shade the first Sum- mer. Deciduous tree seeds should be planted from April to the middle of May in drills about 2 feet apart and covered about half an inch in depth. It should also be remembered that while some kinds sprout at once, others require several weeks, and a few lie dormant a whole season. EVERGREEN TREE SEED ‘ Pkt. Oz. 4 Ib. Ib. Arbor Vitae, American. $ .10 $ .20 $ .60 $2.00 Balsam Fir_- .10 .20 -60 2.25 Red Cedar 10 15 .30 1.10 Norway Spruce .10 : 5 1.50 White Pine 1 A 2.50 5 : Ib. Ash, White a é $ .75 Bass Wood__ 05 «15 45 1.00 Box Elder____. 05 .10 25 -50 Catalapa, Specios 10 .20 .60 2.00 Elm, American White. 05 -20 .50 1.50 Honey Locust. .05 10 25 .60 Maple, Sugar_ .05 15 45 1.00 Maple, Soft___ .05 10 20 .60 Osage Orange. .05 10 25 .60 Russian Mulberry. .10 25 75 2.50 NUT BEARING TREE SEED Black Walnut, postpaid, Ib. 20c.; not prepaid, 10 Ibs. for 65c. Butter Nuts, postpaid, lb. 20c.; not prepaid, 10 Ibs. for $1.00. Shell=-Bark Hickory, postpaid, lb. 20c.; not prepaid, 10 Ibs. for 75c. SMALL FRUIT SEEDS roe ey These germinate slowly. Sow them early. Blackberry—Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 50c. Currant—Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 35c. Gooseberry—Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 60c. \ Raspberry—Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 50c. he Sa Strawberry—Pkt. 15c.; oz. $1.00. LARGE FRUIT SEEDS produce fillers; productive; robust habit. 4 BRADLEY BROAD LEAF—A popular variety for several types—export, manufacturing and Cigars. A good reliable variety and succeeds where yellow tobacco can be grown. Pkt. 4c.; One of the finest, earliest and most popular kind for Cigars. Matures as far North res of large size. 5 EED LEAF—Very popular in the Middle and Northern States, largely grown to PREg5C2+00Z.135C Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 20c. HAVANA—Very choice Cigar Variety grown from the finest seed imported from the ‘Vuelta de Abajo”’ district in Cuba. IMPROVED SWEET ORONOKO—Used for first-class plug fillers, and makes, when sun-cured. the best natural chewing leaf. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 25c. IMPROVED WHITE BURLEY—This variety is especially valuable to manufacturers either for cut It is often used for wrapper. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 35c. LACKS—Dark, rich export leaf. Broad leaf, tough, fine fiber. On gray soils cures bright and elastic, on dark soils rich and gummy. Known as Jesup or Beat All in some localities. Good and re- liable. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 25c. LITTLE DUTCH—Popular variety, succeeds nicely in the Northern States. Valuable for all pur- Pkt. 4c.; 02. 30c. PERSIAN ROSE MUSCATELLE—Finer than Muscatelle, and can be relied upon to make the finest i Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 30c. SUMATRA—Vigorous sort of Spanish origin, producing Cigar Wrappers of the highest quality, especially popular with Southern growers. : STERLING—One of the earliest; makes the silkiest of wrappers, brightest of cutters and sweetest of fillers. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 20c. Called by some Comstock Spanish. One of the finest Cigar Tobaccos, pro- ducing leaves of silky texture; grading very high tor wrappers and fillers. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 35c. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 40c. A favorite for the ‘‘Homespun’”’ wherever known. Makes an Eastern Pkt. 5c.; 0z 60c 2) BS < y : 6 ZW IS ZN TZ DISS : x WA NN Cia S (as L- es x Ce = S The Wonderberr This is Luther Burbank’s newest and greatest production; a lus= cious berry that may be grown and ripened from seed in any soil or climate in three months. Fruit more like a great, rich, luscious blueberry than anything else. Blue-black in color. fine in flavor and unsurpassed for eating Taw, cooked, canned or preserved in any form. It is easily the greatest garden fruit ever introduced, and equally valuable for the North, South, East or West, or, in short, any part of the world. Easiest plant in the world to grow. Succeeding anywhere and yielding great masses of rich fruit all Summer and Fall. The greatest boon to the family garden ever known. Everybody can have this grand fruit at small expense, as one or two packets of the seed will be sufficient for any ordinary garden and produce all the fruit wanted. Price of seed. Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.; } 0z. 60c.; oz. $1.00. WONDERBERRY PLANTS We can supply a limited number of nicely started Wonderberry Plants at 15c. each; 2 for 25c.; $1.00 per doz., postpaid, New Perfected Sunberry on The Sunberry begins ripening fruit ing about three months from seed. It con-¥ tinues to bloom, set and ripen berries in large quantity until iong after early Fall frosts. It is not unusual to take one to two quarts of ripe berries from a single plant at one picking. Large Pkt. 15c.; 4 Pkts. 50c., postpaid. age? ye Sunberry. 53 ROCKFORD SEEDIARMS.. H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS.” forest Oty Greranonses OLLECTION AWARDED GRAND NOVELTY EXTRAS MOST ASTOUNDING OFFER PRIZE MEDAL EVER MADE FREE WITH AT THE 35 PACKAGES OF THE EARLIEST AND BEST VEGETABLE EVERY ORDER FOR WORLD’S FAIR NOVELTIES. POSTPAID FOR ONLY $1.00. THIS COLLECTION Asparagus—Standard variety. Cress—Fine Curled or Pepper Grass. Radish—Best Turnip Variety. Beet—Select Early Sort Cucumber—Fine Table Variety. Radish— Early Long Scarlet. Beet—Buckbee’s Improved Long Smooth Blood. Cucumber—HEarly Cluster. 7 Sage. Beans—Buckbee’s Rust Proof. Lettuce—Best Head or Cabbage Variety. Spinach—New Round Leaf. Cabbage—Standard Early. Melon—Musk, True Osage. Squash—Select Winter Variety. Cabbage—Mammoth Late Bridgeport Drumh’d. Melon—Musk, Select Early Sort. Squash—New Crookneck. Carrot—Best Long Variety. Melon—Water, New Dixie. Turnip—Buckbee’s Purple Top Cauliflower—Buckbee’s Early Favorite. Melon—Water, Fine Variety. Turnip—Ruta Baga. Celery—Buckbee’s Improved Golden Heart. Onion—Buckbee s Danvers Tomato—Fine Red Variety. Corn—Sweet, Best Early Variety. Onion—Fine Pickling Variety. Tomato—Best Fancy Sort. Corn—Salad, Parsnip—Long Sugar. : : NOTICE—tThe Prize Medal Collection is sold at Parsley—Curled 10 Choice Flowering Bulbs Free with Every Or- the extra low price because made up before Peas—HEarliest Variety. der for the Prize Medal Collection. the busy season begins. It cannot be broken Pepper—Mountain Sweet. / WALITY (NOTHING BUT Boy’s Star Collection Comprising liberal packages of the following 12 Varieties: Beet—The Bismarck. Lettuce—Early. QUALITY Cabbage—Harly Wakefield. Melon—Musk, Hackensack. Pop Corn — Buckbee’s Snow- Melon—Water, Ice Cream. ball. Onion—Buckbee’s Danvers. Cress—Or Pepper Grass. Radish—New Rosy Gem. 4 Cucumber—Buckbee’s Monarch Spinach—Extra Round Leaf. | White Spine. Tomato—Plum. Also Ten Fine Flowering Bulbs. PREPAID BY MAIL FOR 25c. GIVE YOUR BOYS A GARDEN To encourage gardening for the young I offer at reduced tates this choice collection, composed of varieties sure to please, Sy and at the same time most likely to succeed with indifferent care. 2 With each collection I will present a number of choice novelties. NOTICE—Neither the Boys’ Star Collection nor the 2 ? Prize Medal Collection can be broken under any cir- = iy. = - cumstances Please don’t ask it. The Best Herb Plants LAVENDER-OLD FASHIONED SWEET—The leaves are sometimes used for seasoning. but the plant is chiefly grown for its fragrant flowers. Strong plants: 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 75c. per dozen, postpaid, PEPPER MINT—From the leaves oi this plant is distilled the well known pep- permint of commerce. The green leaves and stems have the same effect as the essential oil, and to most persons the flavor is very pleasant. Strong plants, each 10c.; 3 for 25c.; doz., 75c., postpaid. SPEARMINT—The plant which produces the mint of the markets and largely used for culinary purposes. It is also used in concocting the refreshing Mint Julip, so popular in some sections Strong plants, each 10c.; 3 for 25c.; as SE doz., 75c., postpaid. ’ THE TRUE TARRAGON—The leaves and young shoots of which are much Holt’s Mammoth Sage : prized by many as an ingredient in soups, salads, stews, pickles, etc. Leaves Holt’s Mammoth is a great improvement upon the ordinary May be used in a fresh state, or cut in the Autumn and dried. Strong Garden Sage; its leaves being four to five inches long, clean and plants, each 15c.; 3 for 40c.; doz. $1.25, postpaid. perfect. They are held well up from the soil, are rich in flavor and of great substance. Perfectly hardy; does not produce seeds SEE PAGE 26 FOR SEED OF HERBS. Each 10c.; 3 for 25c.; 70c. per doz. postpaid. | My, ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS,” forest C1vGREEMnOUSES. 59 BUCKBERS (240% “Full of Life’ §& Farm Seeds NOTICE—PRICES ON ALL FARM SEEDS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. | Please Understand—TIf prices are lower the day your order is received, more seed will pe added; ‘f higher, the amount will be decreased. | The Safest Way—if you require considerable amounts of Farm Seeds. will be to send me a list of your actual requirements, and I will | be pleased to quote you lowest market prices by return mail, | i: decent SPLENDID NURSE CROP | oe BA RLE HIGH IN FEEDING VALUES SUCCESS BEARDLESS BARLEY—Earliest Barley known. The straw is about the height of common Barley, but better, and will stand up on any land. This is beardless and as easy to grow and handle as Oats. And is a heavy cropper, yielding from 50 to 75 bushels per acre, and the quality is excellent. Prices, postpaid, lb. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 55c.; 4 bu. 85c.; 1 bu. (48 Ibs.) $1.45. BUCKBEE’S NEW BLUE RIBBON BEARDED BARLEY—This is a desirable grain for grow- ing in the South where it is profitably raised for Fall, Winter and Spring grazing; or it may be cut before it heads out, as a hay crop. As Barley stools well out it really makes better Fall, Winter and Spring grazing than either Rye or Wheat. It is so easily grown and succeeds so well throughout the South that it should be much more largely grown than at present. It can be seeded down at the last work- ing of the corn, and as it prevents the washing of soils by Winter rains it is highly prized. Sow 14 to 2 bushels per acre. Prices, postpaid, per lb. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, $ bu. 35c.3 + bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 80c.; 1 bu. (48 Ibs.) $1.35. NEW WHITE HULLESS BARLEY—A Barley with a grain like wheat. An excellent feeding sort, especially for hogs. Our seed is Montana grown, fine, bright, hulless and beardless. Weighs over sixty pounds to the measured bushel. It grows vety quickly on any kind of soil. It has been sown as late as the middle of June and made a good crop. Prices, postpaid, perjlb. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 40c.;tbu.55c.; © 4 bu. 85c.; bu. (48 Ibs.) $1.50. For 10c. a liberal sample of this valuable Barley will be sent to those who wish to inspect it before purchasing. ODERBRUCKER, or WISCONSIN No. 55 BARLEY—A stiff-straw- ed, heavy-yielding, six-rowed, bearded variety. It is about the same as Manshury in time of maturity, manner of growth and general appearance, but has a plumper kernel and weighs more to the measured bushel. It has protein content of 15 per cent. or nearly double the amount of protein found in many other varieties. This makes it a very valuable feeding Barley, which : is an important consideration with the leading farmers and 1 stockmen, who are now appreciating more and more the value of Barley as a food for all kinds of stock, horses as well as cattle. On account of its large percentage of protein, it is also one of the best malting Barleys. Prices, postpaid, per lb. 25c. By express or freight, NOTICE not prepaid, } bu. 35c.; + bu. 50c.; } bu. 80c.; 1 bu. (48 Ibs.) $1.40. yl The pri this oe aieto \ SOJA, or SOY BEANS notice. Better write As a forage and feed crop, Soja Beans are proving very desir- forspecial prices if in able. They make a large growth, stand up well, and can be cut and want of large lots. cured to advantage. They furnish rich feed and are, in fact, a bal- anced ration in one crop. They do equally well on light or heavy soil, and are a most desirable land-improver. I have never known a crop that cleans land like Soja Beans, as it is impossible for any weeds to grow where a crop of Sojas are. They also resist drought and hot weather to a remarkable extent. Sow at the rate of one to one and one-half bushels per acre. The thicker sowing will prevent the stalks from becoming too coarse, and will enable them to be cut and turned under to better advantage. EVANS’ EARLY SOJA—Originated by Mr. Evans, the noted Soja Bean specialist of Michigan. By long odds the best variety for planting in the Northern, Eastern or Western States. Choicest Stock Seed (Northern=-grown), postpaid, Ib. 30c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 50c.3; + bu. 95c.; 4 bu. $1.80; bu. (of 50 Ibs.) $3.50. EARLY YELLOW SOJA—Well-known variety; very choice Northern- grown Seed. Postpaid, lb. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 50c.; + bu. 85c.; 4 bu. $1.65; bu. (of 50 Ibs.) $2.95. NEW VELVET BEAN This new and important forage plant from India is creating a great sensation throughout the Middle and Southern States. Its nitrogen-gathering properties are said to surpass those of the cow- pea. It is the rankest grower of any of the legumes; two or three seeds planted 4 feet apart in rows 5 feet apart will literally cover the ground 2 to 3 feet thick with a mass of foliage and vines 20 to 25 feet long, no matter how poor the soil. It leaves a mulch on the ground that I} is very beneficial to the soil. Prices, postpaid, lb. 25c. By express or i } = freight, not prepaid, } bu. 55c.; + bu. $1.00; 4 bu. $1.80; bu. (60 Ibs.) Buckbee’s New ! Evans Early Soy or Soja Beans. $3.45. Bearded Barley. en —— ng -7 ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. foxtst (ni GREEAHOUSES, BUCKBEE’S ELECTRIC TREE BEAN The prices on this page are subject to market changes without < =z — notice. Better write Bet z 2 7 z SS forspecial prices if in want of large lots. PRICES IEST CROPPING WHITE FIELD BEAN KNOWN ire HAUT == =e aD pT and the Best Bean for Baking. ~~ Growing nearly two feet high, branching out in all directions, and bearing its pods so high that they seldom touch the ground, en- abling it to stand a wet spell without any injury. All who have raised Beans know that when the pods lie in contact with the ground after ripening. a very little rain will Tuin the crop, turning the pods and Beans black This is indeed a wonderful cropper, yielding from seventy-five to one hundred bushels per acre. careful cultivation, while hundreds of my customers report yields of from forty to sixty bushels per acre under average Cultivation. Plant them two and one-half feet apart, eighteen inches in the row, two or three Beans in a hill. Postpaid, pkt. 7c.; 3 pt. 12c.; pt. 22c.; qt. 35c. By express or freight, not prepaid. 3 bu. 60c.; 4 bu. $1.10; 4 bu. $2.10; bu. (60 Ibs.) $4.00. g CTRIC TRE = GIA T EGG W E ED A Forage Plant that Never Becomes a Pest Great for Forage and as a Restorer of Land. ___ it is more valuable for fertilizing than either Peas or Clover and equal to them for feeding. When once éstablished it grows every year without further attention. It will not interfere with other crops, can be kept under by cultivation, can be eradicated in two years of successive pasturing. This is Important, because some forage plants become pests when the land is needed for other crops. The plant is a strong feeder, with deep roots, like Alfalfa, bringing from the subsoil the dormant fertilizing elements, and will enrich the land by its decaying foliage without the expense of plowing it under. _Land planted with Beggar Weed has improved 300 per cent. in six years. Hogs, horses, cows and mules eat it greedily. Can be pasture land in Summer and Fall. Can be sown in the Cornfield. Will thrive on much poorer land than most forage crops. Five pounds of seed for an acre. Drill or sow broadcast in the Spring after frost. Postpaid, oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 45c.; 5 Ibs. $1.75. BROOM CORN THIS IS A BIG MONEY MAKING CROP AND CAN BE GROWN SUCCESSFULLY IN ALL LOCATIONS. BUCKBEE’S IMPOVED SUPERIOR EVERGREEN This is the most popular variety in the market. The original seed was se- cured in Tennessee, then bred and climated, thus making the brush of better qual- ity In growing it, all imperfect stalks are cut out and the brush is raised and cultivated especially for seed. Postpaid, 4 Ib. 15c.; lb. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 65c. By ex= press or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 40c.; + bu. 70c.; 4 bu. $1.25; bu.(46 Ibs.) $2.25. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN Carefully selected and improved so that the brush is straight and long. Of finest quality: light green color, turning to light yellow when allowed to get too ripe. Brush straight and long. Postpaid, 4 lb. 15c.; Ib. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. By ex= press or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 45c.; + bu. 75c.; 4 bu. $1.30; bu. (46 Ibs.) $2.45. DWARF JAPANESE Popular in many sections on account of its extreme earliness. Straw strong and of good color. Postpaid, 4 Ib. 15c.; Ib. 25c.;3 Ibs. 70c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 50c.; } bu. 85c.; + bu. $1.50; bu. (46 lbs.) $2.75. OKLAHOMA DWARF Grows from three to four feet high, with straight, smooth brush, princi- pally used for making whisks and brushes, though can be used very nicely tor the larger brooms. Postpaid, } Ib. 15c.; Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 70c. By express or freight, not prepaid. { bu. 50c.; + bu. 80c.; bu. $1.40; bu. (46 Ibs.) $2.65. BUCKWHEAT BUCKBEE’S GIANT JAPANESE The greatest Buckwheat in the world. Has all the valuable character- istics of the Japanese Buckwheat, and in addition is earlier and will yield at least one quarter more per acre. Don’t fail to include this in your order, Choicest stock seed, postpaid, Ib. 20c. By express or freight, not prepaid. i bu. 25c.3 + bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 70c.; bu. (50 Ibs.) $1.25. IMPROVED SILVER HULLED A popular standard variety. Grain isof light gray color. Has thin husks. Barly and prolific. Choicest stock seed, postpaid, lb. 20c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 25c.; + bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 70c; bu. (50 Ibs.) $1.15 BUCKBEE’S NEW HULLESS The One Best Buckwheat—Absolutely Hulless. The newest and best varfety of Buckwheat. Our own introduction and perfected on our Famous Rockford Seed Farms. Fully three weeks earlier than any other variety, and at least three times as productive. Those of our customers who grew it the past two seasons from samples that we sen. out tor impartial testing, report it the best Buckwheat they have ever planted. Wm. E. Johnson, Cross Village, Mich., writes: —‘‘I have grown your New Hulless Buckwheat this season and consider it No. 1 and a most profitable crop to grow. Yield is enormous. I recommend it as a profitable crop.’’ Sow 4 bushel per acre. Being so early it is exceptionally valuable for the extreme North where other varieties will not mature. The seed have no hull like other Buckwheats but is all meat. No waste in grinding. Our supply of seed is limited so advise early orders. Send to Buckbee for Orig- inators Stock Seed. Postpaid, Ib. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. | By express or freight, not prepaid, { bu. 75c.; } bu. $1.25; 4 bu. $2.00; bu. (50 Ibs.) $3.50. Ao-anvee Buckwheat—New Hulless ROCKFORD SEEDEARNS' H.W. BUCKBEE {== BUCKBEE’S FAMOUS DENT CORN In offering the following varieties of Field Corn I desire to say that they are the Buckbee ‘Full of Life’? Brand and can be relied on. CAREFULLY HARVESTED, HAND-SORTED, FIRE-DRIED, PEDIGREE STOCK SEED. SOLD ON THE EAR OR SHELLED. Our Corn Is Northern Grown We regret to say that a great deal of Nebraska, Iowa and even Missouri Corn is sold each year by seedsmen as Northern Grown Seed. The term ‘Northern Grown” is some- what indefinite, and advantage is taken of this to deceive. With us ‘‘Northern Grown’ means THAT EVERY BUSHEL OF OUR SEED CORN OFFERED HEREIN IS GROWN ON AND AROUND OUR OWN HOME FARMS. While in unusually long seasons the earliest varieties of Nebraska and Iowa grown seed will sometimes mature in the Northwestern states, it is as a rule about thirty days later than Illinois Grown Seed. We cannot believe that any intelligent farmer in the Northwest will knowingly plant Southern seed when for a few cents an acre more he can secure true and reliable planting stock that will mature. Those who want early matur- ing Corn should buy nothing but the true Northern Grown Seed, and absolutely know that they are getting it. Pedigree Seed Corn Buckbee’s Pedigree Seed Corn is bred for High Yield, High Oil, High Protein, High Prepotency. The yield of high bred Corn is from 10 to 40 per cent. greater than of ordinary Corn. In pedigree Corn the per cent. of barren stalks is reduced to the minimum, while the per cent. of good ears is raised to the maximum. High Oil Corn finishes beef and pork more rapidly and requires fewer bushels than ordinary Corn. High Protein makes Corn a balanced ration for growing cattle. Ordinary Corn contains 10 per cent. protein, pedigree Corn 22.80 per cent , increase 12.80 per cent. Prepotency increased by breeding. Purity maintained by selecting for seed only ears which are true to type; and by isolation. One hundred bu. and more of high bred Corn have been produced where Guarantee-A Square Deal All of Buckbee’s Seed Corn is guaran- teed to show first class test of germina- tion, and to be of the high quality repre- sented. I stand ready and willing to re- turn your money if my Seed Corn does not come up to these conditions, provid- ed you will notify me within 10 days from date that the shipment reaches you. Remember, please, that Buckbee’s Pedi- gree Seed Corn is grown in this Northern latitude, which is as far North as the best Dent Corns will grow and mature to ad- vantage, and will prove hardier and give you better crops than seed produced in any other Corn Growing locality in the country. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. If you will write today and send me an exact list of the number of bushels of Field Corn that you desire to purchase, naming the varieties and quantity of each, I will be pleased to quote you by early mail my lowest spot cash price on your requirements for prompt order and ship= ment. ordinary Corn yielded sixty bu. Buckbee’s New Early Prosperity THE BEST EARLY YELLOW DENT CORN Extra Early, Vigorous Grower, Heavy Cropper, Wonderful , Yielder, Northern Grown. she Comms Uist: This new extra early 90-day Golden Yellow Dent Field Corn of my own introduc- +i Sas tion, has in the past few years, made more money for its growers than any other Dent page see Corn ever put on the market yielding way ahead of the popular and standard 100 and 110-day varieties. Stalks grow to a height of seven or eight feet, and set the ears about three and one-half to four feet from the ground—just the right height for easy picking. A wonderful peculiarity of this Corn is that it never produces a barren stalk—every one has an ear, and generally two, sometimes three. The type is very even, ears measur- ing ten to twelve inches in length, often weighing one and one-half pounds or more. Very uniform in size and shape, pure golden yellow kernels set on small-sized cob, which is well filled out over the tip and butt. The grains are of good size, medium long, flat, and closely set together, deeply dented, and solidly fill the entire surface of the ear. In its yield it will surpass all other yellow varieties—seventy pounds in the ear will make more than sixty pounds of shelled Corn. Buckbee’s New Early Illinois THE BEST 90 DAY WHITE DENT CORN Extra Early, Vigorous Grower. Sure Cropper. A most marvelous variety of White Corn which will, in yield and quality, surprise everyone who plants it. Thousands of our customers from every part of the country are more than pieased with the wonderful results obtained by planting this grand, good, reliable White Dent Corn. It is, indeed, a fitting companion to New Early Prosperity, the one being all that a White Dent ought to be, the other a Yellow Dent of surpassing merit. The stalks generally bear two good ears each, and frequently three are found. It yields splendid crops even on light soil. AU ears are uniform and well filled out, and will easily make sixty pounds of shelled Corn to the bushel. Yields of 115 bushels per acre being about the average. We claim that there are more good points combined in these two Corns than in any ten other varieties in cultivation. Our seed is carefully Beaesieds hand sorted, fire dried Pedigreed Stock and is sold either on the Ear or Shelled. ‘Seed Corn by Mail.”’ Single ear, any variety, 25c. each, postpaid; A ; shelled seed, Ib. 20c.; 3 Ibs. one variety, 50c. These prices apply to all varieties listed on pages 61, 62 and 63. BAGS I make no extra Bag charge for shipping Field Seeds—this makes a differ- * ence easily of 10c. to I5c. per bu. between our prices and those of other firms; for Bags cost close to 25c. each these days Prices of f) Wh x iy) Ff i? ie Wide aN aS o Buckbee’s New Early Prosperity. Buckbee’s New Early Illinois. Identical except in Color. %2= ROCKFORD ILLINOIS.” forest Cr GReennovses BUCKBEE’S FAMOUS DENT CORN Thoroughly Acclimated, Tested, Northern Grown iS THE YEAR to change your seed corn—Our “bumper” crop warrants my offering you these great bargains in Northern Grown “Full of Life” a Buckbee’s Great Western Dent. (See Page 63 for Prices) Buckbee’s Great Western Yellow Dent Has Given Great Satisfaction to Every Grower For Many Years. Stalks grow to a height of seven or eight feet, and set the ears about three and one-half to four feet from the ground—just the right height for easy picking. A wonderful peculiarity of this Corn is that it never produces a barren stalk—every one has an ear. and generally two, sometimes three. The type is very even, ears measuring ten to twelve inches in length often weighing one and one-half pounds or more. Very uniform in size and shape, with sixteen to eighteen rows of deep, pure golden yellow kernels set on small-size cob, which is well filled out over the tip and butt. The grains are of good size, long, flat, and closely set to- gether, deeply dented, and solidly fill the en- tire surface of the ear. We call this a one- hundred-day Corn, but IT OFTEN RIPENS IN NINETY=FIVE DAYS of average Corn weather. In its yield it will surpass all other yellow varieties—seventy pounds in the ear will make more than sixty pounds of shelled Corn. Buckbee’s Great West= ern Yellow Dent is extremely hardy and a deter= mined drought resister. It is adapted to a wider Tange of soil and variety of climate than any yellow Corn ever offered. No yellow Corn out- shells or outyields it. After the Corn is husked the stalks generally remain in fine growing con- dition and make an exceptionally valuable for- age crop. Buckbee’s Great Western White Dent A most marvelous variety of white Corn, which will, in yield and quality, surprise everyone who plants it. Thousands of my customers from every part of the country are more than pleased with the wonderful results obtained by planting this grand, good, reliable White Dent Corn. It is. indeed, a fitting companion to Buckbee’s Great Yellow Dent, the one being all that a White Dent ought to be, the other a Yellow Dent of surpassing merit. The stalks generally bear two good size ears each, and frequently three are found. It yields splendid crops even on light soil. All ears are uniform and well filled out, and will easily make sixty pounds of shelled Corn to the bushel. So general has the demand for this great Corn become that I have found it impossible to supply all calls for it the past two years. My crop the past season was a splendid one; but, while I expect to fill all orders, I can- not too strongly urge you to place your orders early. Buckbee’s Improved Pride of the North A wonderful improvement over the old reli- able standby—Pride of the North. This splen- did pedigreed variety is unquestionably one of the very best 90-day Field Corns for Northern latitudes. It will ripen in Northern localities hitherto able to grow only the Flint varieties. hence is of the greatest value. On ordinary fair to good ground it will yield from 50 to above 100 bushels per acre. Small cob, which dries quick- ly, and leaves the Corn sound and sweet. Ears of excellent size; an abundance of the finest fod- der; stands drought better than any other vari- ety; husks and shells easily; is the earliest Corn to market. Thoroughbred Leaming Deep golden color; striking uniformity. The ears range from 9 to 12 inches long. Kernels broad, thick, deep, rather rough, rounding wedge shaped. Red cob, medium in size with medium large shank, The stalks are from 9 to 12 feet high. Matures in about 115 days. Ss YY pm =e BF zee2 os a BS ees. f=<—— eek Seo— tec] = = geereee ee : SS SS == - meseecer = BeSeSs— - : ele a = 1 Seetess 3 SSeS = Se ses ses ee — SS -15S Sse Beeeecoweee soeseses iesee ae eses= Ses = Ss Beeees Ces oS eae Se SE PF Z P= : 3 ZS SS ese Ee A SSS AEAEA So Sese reel == Ss Sea: & , Ss 4 ie RARAOTER HAA iy ew) b) Ase ASS. i 2 Buckbee’s Great Liberty Field Corn This new variegated Corn combines more solid merit than any Corn in cultivation, more fine and lasting points. Its great merit lies in the fact that it is a natural yielder. Expert Corn growers pronounce it a perfect Field Corn as to yield, size of the ears, color, size of cob, length of grain, size of grain, size of fodder, size of growth of fodder, and the extra fine quality of the fodder. Corn growers everywhere cannot help but be pleased with Buckbee’s Great Liberty Field Corn, because— 1lst—It is a great natural yielder and grows like a weed. 2nd—lIt is the longest-grain early Corn, ma- turing generally in ninety days. 3rd—The fodder grows strong, twelve feet high, and stands up well. 4th—tThe ears set in fine form 3} to 4 feet from the ground. 5th—Our fields are yielding 100 bushels per acre under average cultivation. 6th—It will outyield Field Corn of any kind, either Dent or Flint. 7th—The ears are large—(eight to twelve inches long), cobs small and well filled. 8th—It has small cob, making it a wonderful yielder. 9th—It will outshell and outyield the leading 110-day and later varieties. 10th—It is the best Corn to fatten stock on in cultivation. 11th—It stands the drouth better than any other Corn. 12th—It husks and shells easily. 13th—This Corn will make friends where others fail. 14th—It’s the best Corn to cut with corn harvesters in cultivation. 15th—It will bring the highest market price. 16th—Will cure out in shock when later va- rieties will mould and spoil. : 17th—Your crop is insured by planting Buck- bee’s Great Liberty. 18th—It is truly a world beater in every way. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. If you will write today and send me an exact list of the number of bushels of Field Corn that you desire to purchase, naming the varieties and quantity of each, I will be pleased to quote you by early mail my lowest spot cash price on your requirements for prompt order and shipment. seven to ROCKFORD SEED FARMS. H. W. BUCKBEE >) ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, foits1 CHYGREENHOUSES. 63 BUCKBEE’S “Full of Life’? FIELD CORN SELECTED, GRADED, HAND-SORTED, TESTED, PEDIGREED. BUCKBEE’S NEW EARLY KLONDIKE THE BEST YELLOW DENT CORN FOR NORTHERN LATITUDES A magnificent variety of 90-day Corn. The result of many years’ careful hybridization. It has given splendid results, particularly through- out the Northern Corn belts, since its introduc- tion. If you want a Corn that matures quickly, this is the Corn to buy. It is good to harvest early in the Fall, to enable you to seed the ground with other grain. WORLD-BEATING IN ITS CLASS You can earn your money very quickly by planting this great variety, and you may depend upon it to grow more bushels on poor land than any other early variety known. On ordinary fair ground it will yield from 90 to 110 bushels per acre. It produces a small cob, which dries uickly and leaves the Corn sound and sweet. he ears are of excellent size, and an abundance of the finest quality fodder is assured. It stands drought better than any other variety; husks and shells easily. Earliest Corn to market, and will prove a veritable money producer. Buckbee’s Early Gold Mine This great variety will usually Broducex crop in ninety days or less. It can safely b planted up to the middle of June and still Be depended upon to ripen by the middle of September. It produces a magnificent yield, there generally being two good-sized ears to the stalk, with immense, long oily kernels, closely set and the cob well filled to the end. The Corn is of rich golden color. CLORE’S BOONE COUNTY SPECIAL Requires 125 to 128 days for full develop- ment. The ears are from 9 to 12 inches long. Tips and butts are especially well filled. Ker- nels are creamy white, moderately rough, very deep, with fine ‘large germ. It is a great natural yielder and grows abundantly producing an al- most fabulous quantity of fodder which grows strong, rank and quick to a height of about ten feet and stands up against storms to a remark- able degree The ears are usually set about four feet from the ground which is a very con- venient height for picking. Without any excep- tion it will outyield any variety of White Corn which we have ever seen with the exception of Buckbee’s Illinois. REID’S YELLOW DENT The standard Yellow Dent Corn for Northern Central Illinois, Northern Iowa and like cli- mates in Indiana and Ohio Ears 9 to 10 in- ches long, very slowly tapering; about 7 inches around; 18 to 24 rows, with narrow space be- tween; kernels light yellow. Our strain is slight- ly rough. tapering very slightly; cob medium. Matures under favorable conditions in 110 to 115 days. NOTICE The prices on this page are subject to market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots, PRICES gully | BIG ees Se oa, les en ay REGENERATED RED HACKBERRY The Corn that surprises the grower. Its great yield, large ears, and the ease and rapidity with which it can be harvested render it a favorite wherever it is known. For those who desire a first-class variety of red Corn this is the one we recommend above all others. It is one of the best varieties for feeding purposes, not being hard enough to prevent stock from eating it easily and masticating it thoroughly. Its color is a rich, dark red with occasional light caps; grain deep and hackled; ear somewhat above the average with small cob which dries out rap- idly so that it is not apt to be caught by frost. It is a safe Corn to plant and produces a good crop in unfavorable seasons when other Corns will hardly make nubbins. It is given great care with us and our stock has been carefully selected for seed purposes. WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT CORN This is a Corn that is greatly appreciated by farmers in the Northern States, as it is such a heavy yielder of both fodder and corn. The stalks grow about 8 feet in height, while the ears are always of good size, and no matter how unfavorable the season is, w hether it is wet or droughty, this Corn will always produce at least a good average yield. It is a strong grower and roots very deeply, having sufficient vigor to produce a good crop even on thin and poor soil which is ‘otherwise not adapted for erowing Corn. The large-sized, handsome ears are solidly packed with kernels of good average size, the exposed surface of which is white, while the sides of the kernels are yellow. IMPROVED CALICO . A hybrid Corn all colors, from dapple yellow to red. A magnificent yielder of high feed- ing qualities. Maturing in 125 to 128 days. Large amount of foliage with broad leaves. Ears 8 to 12 inches long, 7 to 8 inches in circumference. Kernels deep and broad. CHAMPION WHITE PEARL Pure white Corn; grains deep and thick; well filled out over butt and tip; good yielder. IOWA GOLD MINE It is early, ripening only a few days later than Pride of the North; ears of good size and a bright golden color. IOWA SILVER MINE Stalks grow to a height of about seven or eight feet and sets the ears about three and one- half to four feet from the ground. Ears measuring from ten to twelve inches in length and weighing one and one-half pounds are not uncommon. SILVER KING : _ A-pure white Corn with white cob. Kernel especially broad and deep, with well developed, vigorous germ. Ears 8 to 11 inches long, with well filled butts and tips, and small shank. Stalks from 8 to 11 feet. Ears have from 18 to 20 rows. Price List of Seed Corn for 1911. Extra Selected Seed, butted and tipped by hand; shelled and graded and hand picked. Thor- oughly tested before shipping. Prices F. O. B. Rockford, III. Fancy Shelled Seed Selected Ears arger Larger VARIETY 4 Bu. | + Bu. | 4 Bu. Bu. Amt. ||Per Bu.|_ Amt. |(56 Ibs.)|Per Bu.||(70 Ibs.)|Per Bu. Early Prosperity, Yellow Dent_...._.. $ .40 |$ .65 |$ 1.10 |$ 2.00 |$ 1.95 ||$ 2.95 |$ 2.85 Buckbee’s Illinois, White Dent... -40 65 1.10 2.00 1.95 2.95 2.85 Great Liberty Dent. .40 .65 1.10 2.00 1.95 295 2.85 New Early Klondike. 35 -60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.85 2.75 Early Gold Mine_ 35 60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.85 2.75 Great Western Yellow Dent. 35 -60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.85 2.75 Great Western White Dent. 35 -60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.85 2.75 Improved Calico... 35 60 1.00 1-75 1.70 2.75 2.65 Regenerated Red Hackber -40 .65 1.10 2.00 1.95 2.85 2.75 Champion White Pearl____.. bs 35 -60 1.00 1.75 |. 1.70 2.75 2.65 Iowa Gold Mine___.... a 35 .60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.75 2.65 lowa Silver Mine. as 35 60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.75 2.65 Riley’s Favorite. 35 .60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2:75 2.65 Silver King... 35 60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.85 2.75 Reid’s Yellow Dent____.. 35 -60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.75 2.65 Thoroughbred Leaming.. 35 60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.75 2.65 Clore’s Boone County special 35 60 1.00 25 1.70 2.85 2.75 Improved Pride of the North. ial 235) 60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.75 2.65 White Cap Yellow Dent... 35 -60 1.00 1.75 1.70 2.75 2.65 A (teers Nee Miers i we) Ne Gg ain Na mn jssnancutdauee 6 99—Single ear, any See Con by Mail Sarit nce onal postpaid; shelled seed, lb., 20c.; 3 lbs., one vari- ety, 50c. These prices apply to all varieties list- ed on pages 61, 62 and 63. i Wel Wt 0088 Hi in cel i, i hia hi, Ki a MS ey A Sample Ear of Buckbee’s Early Gold Mine, Reduced from Photograph. nee Rian ait. ANNs Se i ie ee Great Brazilian Flour Corn One of the Greatest Novelties Ever Introduced. Originated in Brazil, where it constitutes the principal food of the inhabitants. It is truly a marvelous plant. For years our seed was always exhausted before the season ended, so great was the demand. You are sure to like it. It grows $ feet high, and from one kernel sends enough stools to produce 100 2zars. Its strong points are: Twenty-five barrels of flour can be grown from one acre, and this flour is as fine a grade as is made from wheat, which is five times as much as wheat produces per acre. The bread and biscuits baked therefrom are fully as palat- able as from any flour known. It yields at the rate of 100 bushels of green fodder per acre, for cattle, of the most delicious, sweet, tender, juicy, nutritious food we have ever seen. It makes flour in quality equal to wheat. Of course, it is not so white, but oh, what delicious cakes, rolls and biscuits! Postpaid, 4 lb. 15c.; lb. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 40c.; 10 ‘lbs. 75c. Write for prices in larger quantities. Improved Indian Squaw Corn Holds more records for wonderfui performances under difficult conditions than any Corn ever grown. —2 It is an extreme early variety, maturing in 85 days and is a more successful Corn for late planting than the Mexican NOTICE June Corn, about which so much has been written in recent The prices on this years. Not only will Improved Indian Squaw Corn ripen ahead of the Mexican June, but it will make a good crop under ad- gan ‘thon \ VEFSE conditions that will choke out the latter variety. market changes withont Perhaps the most wonderful quality of this Corn is its page are subject to notice. Better wnte power to resist drouth. The most protracted dry weather forspecial prices if in hinders its growth not at all and still it will weather a wet sea- want of large lots. son equally well. It can stand as much dry weather as Kaffir Corn. In appearance this Corn is one of our most handsome va- Tieties. The kernels are of different colors, red, blue, yellow and white, giving the ears a curiously beautiful mottled ap- pearance. The ears grow from eight to twelve inches in length and are of symmetrical form. Postpaid, 4 Ib. J5e.; ; Ib. Be By express or freight, not NEWBRAZILIAN FLOUR CORN) “iste 178 25, soe toon, RES FIELD CORN--Extra Early Flint Vearienee Sry YELLOW YANKEE | EXTRA EARLY KING PHILIP A Flint Corn of Rare Merit. z Poe Particularly adapted to the Northern Middle States. Earliest and A Red Flint that is Unbeatable. audaeodyi | ] WOgcdue f \ vuodd: best known yellow Flint variety. Will produce a good crop if planted Earliest and best variety of red Flint Corn. Ripens within eighty as late as July. Bars large Choicest stock seed, postpaid, 3} Ib. 15c.; days from time of planting. Ears large; good yielder. Choicest stock Ib. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 35c.; 2 pu. 55c.; seed, postpaid, 4 Ib. 15c.; Ib. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 90c.; bu. (56 Ibs.) $1.75. H % bu. 35c.; + bu. 60c.; 4 ‘bu. $1.10, bu. (56 Ibs.) $2.00. LONGFELLOW NORTH DAKOTA WHITE FLINT Has Individuality That Commends. : Rs as A yellow Flint variety that is particularly adapted tu the North. An Early Maturing Variety. {t is an eight-rowed sort, with ears twelve to fifteen inches in length This is a well-established variety, with uniform characteristics, and about one and one-half inches in diameter. Small cob, large ker- including early maturity and medium size, both of stalks and ear. neland very broad. Postpaid, 41b. 15c.; Ib. 25c. By express or freight, Choicest stock seed, postpaid, 4 Ib. 15¢. 5 ; Ib. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 35c.; } bu. = 3 bu 90c.; bu. (56 Ibs.) $1-75. not prepaid, } bu. 35c. 34 bu. 55c. ; 3 bu. 90c.; bu. (56 Ibs.) $1.75. . Lie ’ SS Ve, BUCKBEE’S EARLY NORTHER Z= ZRe S The Greatest Yielding Flint Corn—The Only Corn for the Extreme North. i> WN Ears ten to fifteen inches long, of rich, yellow color. Enormously Lia IWS <<. productive, outyielding any Field Corn that we have ever grown in ny wen ae cS the far North. It is not uncommon to find three to four ears on a Sa stalk. Matures exceedingly early, from sixty to seventy days being a fair average Will surely prove of the greatest value to the farmers of the far North, particularly the Dakotas, Northern Minnesota, Wis- \ consin, Michigan and the Canadian Provinces. You will be pleased ae With this earliest and big yielding Flint Corn. \ Postpaid, 4 3 Ib. 15c.; Ib. 25.5 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, “\ not | prepaid, bu. 50c.; 32 bu. 75c.; > 3 bu. $1.30; bu. (56 Ibs.) mre $2.25; 2 bu. $4. 40; 10 bu. or more, $2.15 per bu. = rire a Ks OL WW” FLINT coRNS \ Qur Flint Corns \\\y i] is 7 ; ai iW \ are grown on our Vf if { i itt Ha HAW mn mn | \ farms in Northern \ I ! Ne f d gi\Michigan and are ac= | 1) en climated to any sec= ae tion of the world where = al eraetiv f ROCKFORD SEED FARMS. H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS, forest Gry GreEMnOUsS. 6s BUCKBEES (jay FODDER FQ SORES tA nee: ROW LRRAUSILty (ORN NAV AI OW INNA Wu ary ali ) I N\\ 4\ ny, q hy SN) SS) ING HN .\ . A\ } Ys 2 WAM r i Uh NAN hin Vs , tis Y ) N) i: = ESN = 2S = ZN DP iS SSeS BUCKBEE’S GIANT FODD THE WORLD-BEATING FODDER PRODUCER. SURPASSES ANY OTHER FODDER CORN ON EARTH Is a great variety which we have been developing for years. Thousands and thousands of our customers in every part of the country assert that it stands without a peer for feeding either in the green state or for silo purposes. It is very rich in nutriment and a wondrously immense yielder. Grows rapidly, is early, short jointed, tall, and produces an overwhelming abundance of leaves and rich, juicy, sugary stalks, with a strong tendency to mature several ears. Postpaid, 4 Ib. 15c.; lb. 25c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, } bu. 25c.; } bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 70c. bu. (56 Ibs.) $1.35; 2 bu. $2.60; 10 bu. or more $1.25 per bu. Giant Red Cob Ensilage Sweet Corn for Fodder One of the Best Fodder Corns. : r i ethers Beyond doubt the best fodder corn, either to feed green right This Cons if Planted Thick will Bare punaauce of Fodder. from the field, to put up for the silo, or to cure and stack away. Itisa This is a great variety which we have been developing for years. pure white corn, cropping as high as 45 tons per acre. It is sweet, ten- We are confident it surpasses anything on earth. It is very rich in der and juicy, and furnishes more nourishment than any other vari- nutriment and a wondrously immense yielder. It grows rapidly, is ety; has short joints and therefore an abundance of leaves and grows early, short jointed, tall, and produces an abundance of leaves to a fair height, but not over-large and coarse-stalked as some varie- and rich, juicy, sugary stalks, and otten matures several ears. This ties. Price, postpaid, Ib. 30c. By Express or Freight, not prepaia, variety positively will furnish more tons of corn fodder to the acre and i bu. 25c.; + bu. 40c.; + bu. 70c.; bu. (56 Ibs.) $1.25; 2 bu. $2.40; | nearly double in nourishment than common corn. Price, postpaid, Ib. 30c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 40c.; + bu. 75c.: 3 bu. $1.45; bu. (44 Ibs.) $2.75:2 bu. $5.35; 10 bu. or more $2.60 a bu. BUCKBEE’S SUPERIOR EARLY KAFFIR CORN The Great Drought Resister. Kaffir corn not only produces a foliage of excellent forage quality but its seed is, as a grain, almost if not quite equal to Indian Corn, practical farmers and scientists affirm, while it is successfully and profitably grown on land high or low, rich or poor, and whether the season is wet or dry. Easily yielding two crops of fodder in a season. Plants attain a height of from 6 to 10 feet, straight and upright. Stems have a stalky ten- dency and produce numerous wide leaves. The stalks do not harden as do other fodder crops, but keep green, brittle and juicy. A most excel- lent fodder, either green or dry, being highly rel- ished by all stock. It should be sown in rows, about 3 feet apart, planting 6 inches in the rows. Use from 10 to 15 lbs. seed per acre. Its wonder- ful qualities are unaffected, even as far north as Dakota. It is immensely productive and does well everywhere. A notable peculiarity of Kaffir Corn, and one which makes it of unusual import- ance in regions of limited rainfall, is that its growth may be suspended, perhaps a month, on account of severely dry weather, and then when the sains come it continues its growth almost the same asif there had been no interruption. Very Choicest ‘‘Full of Life’? Seed of strong germi= nation. Postpaid 4 Ib. 12c.; Ib. 20c. By exs press or Freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 40c.; 10 Ibs. 60c.; 15 Ibs. 75c.; 50 Ibs. $2.00; 100 Ibs. $3.00. JERUSALEM CORN A New Forage Plant of Great Merit. Belongs to the non-saccharine Sorghums, and was brought a few years ago from the arid plains of Palestine. It is pronounced the best and surest grain crop for dry countries and seasons— even better than Kaffir Corn or Milo Maize. It grows several smailer heads on side shoots, often as many as eight heads on a stalk. Very valu- able for feeding stock, and proves a gold mine = = for chicken feed. Plant five to ten pounds per ae sS —— Speen acre. Postpaid, } Ib. 15c.; Ib. 25c. By Express Buckbee’s Superior Kaffir Corn. or Freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 40c.; 10 Ibs. 75c. 10 bu. or more $1.15 per bu. NOTICE The prices on this page are subject to market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots. New Japanese Millet Grows from four to seven feet tall, but is not harsh and woody, as other grasses and is one of the most profitable and valuable seed crops. I have grown this splendid Millet for years, and have been so careful in the selectionand improve- ment of the stock seed that Buckbee’s strain is acknowledged to be the best in existence. In some sections of the country it is known as Barn= yard Millet, while in other parts of the country it has been erroneously introduced under the name of “Billion Dollar Grass.”’ In spite of these names it is such a good thing that it has come to stay, and will live long in the public favor under its proper name, Japanese Millet. In this lati- tude we usually sow from May 10th to 20th. Sown at these dates it will make an excellent soiling crop, giving two _cuttings—about mid- July and late August. I have frequently had this Millet attain a heighth of six and one-half to seven feet, and so heavy that no binder could handle it. It yields 50 to 70 bushels seed per acre and three to five tons hay. Sow the seed broadcast at the rate of twenty to twenty-five ounds te the acre, or in drills twelve to eighteen nches apart, using ten to fifteen pounds per acre. Postpaid, lb. 20c.; 3 Ibs 50c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 65c.3 % bu. $1.10; bu. (36 Ibs.) $1.95; 2 bu. $3.80; 10 bu. or more at $1.85 per bu. Pearl Millet This quick-growing forage plant has been long known under the name East India, or ‘‘Cat-tail’’ Millet. Sown in drills four feet apart and culti- vated like Corn, the plants attain a height of eight to ten feet with slender, long-bladed ieaves. These stalks can be cured for Winter use, and the seed makes an excellent poultry food. But the best use of the plant is to cut the stalk for green forage when about three feet high, and allow the plants to make a second growth for Fall feeding or ensilage. Ten pounds of seed are re- uired per acre. Postpaid, Ib. 25c ; 3 Ibs. 70c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 75c.; 10 Ibs. $1.25; 25 Ibs. $2.65. MILLETS Nothing pays better for a stock raiser and dairy farmer than a few acres of Millet of some kind for it not only yields at least again as much hay per acre as Timothy and Clover, but it is also of the greatest feeding value and milk-pro- ducing quality. The hay is a very fine quality and is greatly relished by al kinds of stock. When Spring is so unfavorable that other crops fail to grow, or when the sea- son is so late and wet that corn will not mature any more, then there is always the greatest demand for Millet. It should, however, be sown regularly every year, and not merely as a catch crop. Buckbee’s California Beauty Millet The most remarkable leafy, bushy, vigorous-growing, earliest Millet in the world. Yields as high as fifteen tons of hay or more to the acre It will make a magnificent crop of hay if sown immediately after your oats or barley, rye or wheat is cut, as it will ripen in from sixty to ninety days. It is positively the Millet wonder—very leafy, pro- lific, and exceptionally fine for hay and feed. This Millet, unlike any other, stands the hot dry winds of the Dakotas the burning prairies of Kansas. and flourishes on the semi- arid soils of Western Nebraska and Colorado—in fact. it grows where no other Millet grows Sow one-half bushe per acre. Postpaid, Ib. 25c.: 3 Ibs. 70c. By express ol freight, not prepaid 4 bu 40c.; +4 bu. 60c.; 34 bu $1.10; bur (50 Ibs.) $1.95; 2 bu. $3.80; 10 bu. or more at $1 85 per bu. German or Golden Millet One of the best varieties. Quick growing, and will troduce an immense amount of valuable fodder. It makes 3he best of hay Sow 3 bu. per acre. Postpaid, Ib. 20c.3; p Ibs. 50c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 35c.; 1 bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 90c.; bu. (50 Ibs.) $1.75; 2 bu. $3.40; 40 bu. or more at $1.65 per bu. Hungarian Grass OFTEN CALLED HUNGARIAN MILLET Valuable hay for stock raisers; yields a good supply. It should be cut when in bloom, and the fiber will not be too woody for feeding stock. Sow 4 bu. Be acre. Postpaid, ib. 20c.; 3 Ibs. 50c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 40c.; + bu. 60c.; 4 bu. $1.10; bu. (48 Ibs.) $1.85; 2 bu. $3.60; 10 bu. lots or more at $1.75 per bu. is a sure cultivation seed. Being Milo Maize. ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fittst Gr Grezmouses in rows per acre. Page are subject to market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots, > Buckbee’s i Galifornia Beauty Millet. The Wonderful MILO MAIZE Excellent Fodder Plant for Feeding. Two crops can be made in one year, and if Bop, as it withstands dry weather. Grows four to six feet high Is a splendid feed crop for all kinds of stock Suckers out at once wh2n cut and makes a fine second crop of heads and hay. Does not shatter in han ; be cut with a binder and shocked like Wheat. Requires shallow planting and quick shallow Fine crops of it grow on sod by dropping the seed in every fourth or fifth fur- TU-v and harrowing the ground well . For grain, plait one bushel to 15 to 20 acres and thin out } same distance as Indian Corn. Is enormously roductive; has yielded 75 bushels per acre | Diversity your crops and you will make feed in most any kind of season. Recleaned seed. Postpaid, 3 Ib. 15c ; lb. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 40c.; 10 lbs. 75c. ling; can Branching Dhoura Corn Yields from six to sixteen stalks from one to Sugar Cane, cattle, horses and hogs will eat it ravenously. If cut down it starts again with renewed strength. It yielded at the first cutting at the rate of sixty-eight tons to the acre. Plant five pounds Postpaid, 14 Ib. 15c.; Ib. 25c- At buyer s expense, 5 Ibs. 40c-; 10 Ibs. 75c. a7 5 es we oe —t ch ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS.” forest CYGREENHOUSES. 6 stands up well. EARLY CHAMPION Extra Early—Upright—Stiff Straw—Hardy—Large—Heavy. This is the earliest of all Oats and probably the heaviest. Color pure white, grain, large and heavy. Head upright and branching. Stra long and stiff. Always standing up well, withstanding severe windstorms nicely. The past few years when most other Oats were down rusted and nearly ruined génerally, our Early Champion made an extraordinarily large yield, even for this heavy cropping variety, and gave a fine crop of white, clean Oats. *Prices, postpaid, } Ib. 15c.; 1 Ib. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, $ bu. 25c.; $+ bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 60c.; | bu. (32 Ibs.) 95c.; 2 bu. $1.85; 5 bu. or more at 90c. per bu. EARLY BLACK PROLIFIC TARTARIAN Heaviest Cropping Variety of Pedigree Black Oats. Tests made by many progressive farmers convince them that these Black Oats are more reliable crop- pers than White Oats. They are very early. The grain is short and plump, and of the best quality. Early Black Prolific Oats are pra tically drouth proof and rust proof. The straw is stiff, the heads are long, and the grain yield is heavy. Prices, postpaid, + Ib. 18c.; lb. 30c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 25c.; + bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 65c.; bu. (32 Ibs.) $1.15; 2 bu. $2.25; 5 bu. or more at $1.10 per bu. THE LINCOLN Stands Well. Rust Proof. Heavy Yielder. Reports from practical farmers show that the yield of the Lincoln is quite heavy, running to 100 bushel or over. Many growers favor it because its heavy grain and thin hull render it almost unsurpassed for feed- ing purposes and for the manufacture of oatmeal. It stands up exceptionally well, is rust-proof, and has given practically perfect satisfaction. Prices, postpaid, + Ib. 15c.; lb. 25c. By express or fre‘ght, not prepaid, $ bu. 25c.; } bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 60c.; bu. (32 Ibs.) 85c.; 2 bu. $1.65; 5 bu. or more at 80c. per bu. BIG FOUR Well Known Favorite Variety—Straw Strong and Stiff—Oats White and Rustless. Introduced a few years since from Minnesota. It is very productive, having in all instances yielded more to the acre than any other sort grown in the same locality; in one case it yielded 174 bushels from a single bushel of seed. It is very early, and has thus far proved itself rust-proof. It stands up better than any other sort: it is best for seeding on account of its thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib. It is the best for oatmeal and grinding for the same reason. Prices, postpaid, 4 lb 5c ; lb. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 25c. 2 bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 60c ; bu. (32 Ibs.) 90c ; 2 bu. $1 75; 5 bu. or more at 85c. bu. IMPROVED WHITE RUSSIAN This grand new variety can be recommended with confidence. Very prolific, extremely hardy, makes a strong stool, grows with vigor and rapidity. The straw, which is heavy and strong, stands well. Heads compact, grain heavy large and plump. Choicest Stock Seed. Prices, postpaid, 4 Ib. I5c.; Ib. 25c. By ex= press or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 25c.; 4 bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 60c.; bu. (32 Ibs.) 85c.; 2 bu. $1.65; 5 bu. or more at 80c. per bu. TEXd4S RED RUST-PROOF WINTER OATS A standard favorite not only in Texas from which it derives its name, but all through the Southern States. The Texas grown Oat has a very heavy berry, nearly every one has a distinctive beard. Prices, postpaid, Ib. 20c.; 3 Ibs. 50c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 25c.; + bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 65c.; bu. (32 Ibs.) $1.155 2 bu. $2.25; in 5 bu. lots and over $1.10 per bu. NEW 4PPLER WINTER TURF OATS This is undoubtedly one of the best all round Oats for planting in the Fall as they afford a valuable pas- ture the greater part of the Winter and early Spring, thus reducing the quantity of other necessary food. They may be harvested early enough in the Spring for other crops to follow. This variety spreads and stools out enormously, especially when grazed, and if stock be taken off by March will yield a large crop of grain. This is a very popular Oat in the South, especially on the light sandy soils of the coast region. Prices, post= paid, lb. 20c.; 3 lbs. 50c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 25c.; 4 bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 65c.; bu. (32 Ibs.) $1.15; 2 bu. $2.25; in 5 bu. lots and over $1.10 per bu. TENNESSEE OR VIRGINIA GRAY WINTER OATS This splendid variety has proven immensely popular and satisfactory wherever it has been grown. When sown early and the roots thoroughly established in the soil, it is as hardy as Wheat, and will stand as much cold as that crop. Its stooling propensities are remarkable and on good soil, yields from fifty to seventy bushels per acre. The grain is of a dark gray color with a distinct stripe and weighs heavier than the ordinary Oat. While it is better to sow this variety in August and September it is frequently seeded as late as the middle of Novem- ber. Prices, postpaid, lb. 20c.; 3 Ibs. 50c. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 25c.; } bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 60c.; bu. (32 Ibs.) $1.10; 2 bu. $2.15; in 5 bu. lots and over $1.05 per bu. ee ee ees Se Ne Py eS hog ee ee earry the heavy much that means. Type Well Fixed. Grain Large and Weighty. Straw Very Heavy and of good Length. Extremely Early. Panicles Large and Open. Prices, postpaid, 4 Ib. 18c.; Ib. 30c. or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 25c.; 4 + bu. 65c.3 bu. (32 Ibs.) $1.15; 2 bu. $2.25 more at $1.10 per bu. Prices, postpaid, BUCKBEER’S ILLINOIS The Ideal Oat for All Sections Famous Solely on Merit This great Oat the result of successful selection and hybridizing Bred for sowing on the rich soils of the States; so that there would be strong straw to grain. Everyone knows how is my own introduction an Its great points: SILVER MINE A beautiful white Oat, perfect in yvrowth, vigor and yield. The straw is heavy and strong and Heads compact, often measuring 10 to 12 inches in length. Try some new seed eac year, and as soon as you can see an improvement, discard the old and work up a stock of the new 4 Ib. 15c.3 Ib. 25c. By exe press or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 25c.; 4 bu. 40c + bu. 60c.; bu. (32 Ibs.) 90c.; 2 bu. $1.75; 5 bu. or more at 85c. per bu. a Prairie By express wi c e g oh w SEA WAR At AM IN i ADS Z DEN Cees New Appler Winter Turf Oats ks eS — —_—— a Se $ QUAKER OAT 2s A LL DZ ° => == =A S53 Z CZ Zee \ = “aS Z 3 <= Wicca to chon = your Seed Oats \at these Bar- gain Prices. in RR NON se CANN AE FOR ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION, PLANT EARLIEST, HARDIEST AND HEALTHIEST OAT EVER GROWN. REPUTATION IS WORLD WIDE. withstands a!l elements of weather. millers prefer it to any other variety. never lodge, and withstand stronger winds and storms than any other variety. you make on your crop. are sure of No. 1 grade price. CHOICEST PEDIGREED SEED OF MY OWN GROWING bu. (32 Ibs.) $1.25; 2; bu. $2.40; 5 bu. or more at $1.15 per bu Swedish Select Oats REGENERATED PEDIGREED SEED. bu. (32 Ibs.) $1.15; 2 bu. $2.25; 5 bu. or more at $1.10 per bu. Michigan Wonder A change of Oats is even more import= ant than a change of seed potatoes; and it will Pay you to renew your seed this year by sowing some of our improved \ varicties and thus increase your yield. } bu. 60c.; bu. 85c.; 2 bu. $1.65; 5 bu. or more at 80c. per bu. six to eight inches on ae seeding. and so far your Northern Geen ‘Full of Life’? Seeds do the best of all in this section. BucKbee’s Famous Quaker Oats A great natural yielder, thousands of my customers reporting yields of 100 bushels per acre. Straw is extra strong, stiff and tree trom rust. The grain is the heaviest known and brizht as a new Silver Dollar. Matures so early that the crop may be gathered before the dry Summer sets in—seemingly In superior quality no variety can excel it, as it makes better Oatmeal than any other sort and all Color is extremely beautiful at all times, which aids to sell it readily at an advanced price in any market. The Famous Quaker Oats grade No. l every time. They stand upright upon strong stiff straw, Every Oat grower knows what it costs to save a bushel of Stock Seed Oats and we are asked thous- ands of times each season why we can sell Buckbee’s Seed Oats so cheap. It is only by growing them ourselves in such large quantities that we are able to sell them to our customers—who appreciate good seed—so cheaply. The mere cost of seed to plant an acre is not a drop in the bucket to what Just think a minute what profit you will realize by having an Oat with so many good points—the quantity you can sell your neighbors for seed next year—and remember if you market your crop you Price, postpaid, 3 Ib. 15c.; lb. 25c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, } bu. 25c.; + bu. 40c.; 3 bu. 70c.; Now well acclimated, weighs from 35 to 40 pounds per measured bushel. The straw is coarse, noted for its stiff- ness and power to withstand lodging. The grains are pure white in color, large, thick and plump, making a very handsome appearance. The heads are large, upright and bushy, they are also nearly all meat, the hull being ex- ceedingly thin, making them especially valuable as a feeding Oat. Their great root development enables them to resist drought better than most other kinds. They are quite early and are less liable to smut and rust than most any other sort. Prices, postpaid, } 1b. 15c.;Ib. 25c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, 2 bu. 25c.; + bu. 40c.; 3 bu. 65c.; Has siood the test exceedingly 1S and has proved to be an excellent variety. It is very produc- tive, having yielded more to the acre than any of the standard varieties. Very early and has thus far proved itself rust-proof. Stands up remarkably well. On account of its thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib, it is a desirable variety for feeding; for oatmeal or grinding purposes it is exceptionally valuable. Choic- est Stock Seed. Prices, postpaid, + 1b. 15c.; 1b. 25c. By Express or Freight, not prepaid, § bu. 25c.; 4 bu. 40c.; f Lyon Farrell, Glidden, Wis., June 28th, 1910, writes:—At present date, the Timothy and Clover (Medium June) sown last year from your Seed has made a wonderful stand of, June Clover average two feet—in bloom, some blos oms two feet 8 inches. Timothy two feet eight inches, heads just coming out. As this is one of the best hay sections in the State, the foregoing statement w ould be a little below normal, but in view of the exceeding dry weather, other fields in the vicinity average one foot on new seeding and D. F. Burkhalter, R. R. 1, Erick, Oklahoma, writes:—The Seed Corn bought of you is up and growing finely [ten eeeeelinecenen see SROCKFORD. ILLINOIS., FOREST CIYGREENHOUSES. 6» : re b> Fela 6 S N Re aay -BUCKBEE wo s Flax, s it 2 bu. $4.40; ia 10 bu. lots and over $2.15 per bushel. , [heavy bushy tops. to be used in breeding MPROVED WHITE CANADA FIELD—A well-known and standard variety of Field Peas. Price |f0r a larger yield of seed, others with tall, postpaid, lb. 20c. By express or freight, not postpaid, 4 bu. 35c.; + bu. 60c.; 4 bu. $1.10; bu. $1.95; Fender Siets. eae 5 ee Se Oa - $3.80; i b / .85 1. ectec “J ants was grow le - Sane noes amid Over) 91-85 per Pushie sery for several years, and the best of these FRENCH JUNE—The foliage and habit of growth quite similar to Garden Peas. The Field Pea |Stocks selected for seed is the Minnesota is one of the best soiling crops at the North, and is largely used for that purpose and for zreen No. 25, and named Primost. Out supply manuring. It is sometimes grown alone, but the most satisfactory dairy results come from sowing of this seed is limited Send your orders it with Oats, Rye or Barley. It makes good ensilage, and is an admirable food either green or |@atly. Price, postpaid, per Ib. 20c.; 3 Ibs dry for cattle, being highly nutritious and sich in milk-producing elements. It is quite hardy 50c. By SXPECSS A freight, not prepaid and may be sewn early in the Spring, and will be ready to cut in May or June. The seed should ]%_bu. 50c; 4 bu 90c.; 2 bu $1.70; bu be sown at the rate of 1 to 1} bushels per acre. Price, postpaid, lb. 25c. By express or freight, not | (56 Ibs.) $3.25; 2 bu. $6 45; 10 bu. om more prepaid, 4 bu. 40c.; + bu. 65c.; } bu. $1.15; bu. $2.15; 2 bu. $4.20; ‘n 10 bu. lots or over $2.05 per | at $3.20 per bu. bushel. } S SI he | BU CKBEES ) FULLOFLIFE sROCKFORD ILLINOIS.” forest (iy GREENHOUSES. RAPE WZ -~ - SEE litt? + ee = —= The Best For Fodder ZB VAG, ee SEES Ee SHEEP AND CATTLE BUCKBEE’S DWARF BONANZA RAPE—Gives a luxuriant pasture and a tremendous yield. If sown in May, it grows rapidly and can be cut or pastured the latter part of July. If sown the first half of July it will come into fine play as a fodder in September, October and up to November. The main secret in the successful raising of sheep for mutton lies in the very general use of Fodder Rape for feeding them. After the corn is harvest- ed and before winter sets in, there is need of nutritious green fodder, especially for sheep. Dwarf Bonanza Rape is easily grown, per- fectly hardy and possesses remarkable fat- tening qualities. One acre will pasture 36 head 2 months, and lambs will make a gain & 5 E of 8 to 12 pounds a month. Pigs and cattle are also very fond of it. Sow the seed during the third or fourth week of June; it can then resist drought, and the crop can be readyto feed ata season when it is most needed. If the first crop were cut about 4 inches from the ground there would be an aftermath of second growth that would be useful after that time. It does well sown with oats. If the soil is rich and clean, sow broadcast; if not clean. sow in drills and culti- vate as for corn. Rape is especially adapted for a catch crop, succeeding when from any cause the other crops have failed. When sown broad- cast, use 5 pounds and if in drills, 2 pounds to the acre. Postpaid, Ib. 35c.; 3 Ibs. 90c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 49c.; 10 Ibs. 88c.; 50 Ibs. $3.60; 100 Ibs. $6.95. fOWARF ESSEX RAPE—A standard variety. Postpaid, Ib. 30c.; 3 lbs. 75c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 lbs. 44c.; 10 Ibs. 82c.; 50 Ibs. $2.89; ee AUSTRALIAN SALT BUSH A Forage Plant for Alkali Soils and Regions Subject to Periodic Droughd This is a most wonderful forage plant, as it will grow freely in ari] and alkali lands that will produce no other vegetation, yielding a marve - ously liberal foliage which is eagerly eaten by all kinds of stock. It is of creeping habit. From twenty to thirty tons of green fodder have been harvested from one acre. It has further been proven that after three or four crops have been grown on alkali land the soil is thén capable of producing any other vegetation. In many sections of the States this is in itself of priceless value. This plant has been very ex- tensively tried where single plants grcwn on the poorest alkali ground have reached a diameter of sixteen feet in one season. One pound of seed will seed an acre. It ‘ grows readily from seed, and requires no Li NOTICE ihe toricesiontthis 3 ~~ 3 cultivation. ie pric on . N S =: page ue subject to OSS Price, postpaid, pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c¢3$ market changes without Australian Salt Bush. 4 Ib. 35c.; Ib. 65c.; Ib. $1.25. notice. Better write forspecial prices if in - 9 66 e 95 “Sidinin Zag" Buckbee’s “Full of Life” Ry GE uckpee Ss Ul O e e Zz BUCKBEE’S MAMMOTH SPRING RYE—This is quite different from the Winter Rye and is highly valued wherever known. It is not only more productive, but the grain is of finer quality and it can be successfully grown in any latitude. Makes an excellent catch-crop where Winter grain has been killed out, or for sowing where a Fall crop has not been planted. The straw is of special value as it stands six or eight feet high, being better than that of Winter Rye and producing nearly four times as much straw as oats. Produces 30 to 40 bushels of grain to the acre. As it does not stool like Winter Rye not less than two bushels to the acre should be sown. Prices, postpaid, lb. 25c. By express or freight, not pre= paid, 4 bu. 35c.; 4 bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 80c.; bu. (56 lbs.) $1.45; 2 bu. $2.80; 10 bu. or more at $1.35 bu. BUCKBEE’S GIANT WINTER RYE—This crop is used all over the country for Fall, Winter and Spring pasturage, early green food, and for green manuring, as well as for grain. It is very hardy and will grow on poorer Jand than any other ginin crops. It is a good Spring soiling crop, giving the earliest bite of green stuff and makes a fair yuality of hay if cut in bloom or before it is fully headed out. Used for a grain crop its straw makes the best of bedding for cattle and horses and if carefully threshed sells at high prices for collar making and other manufacturing purposes. It is also an excellent green manuring crop for turning under in the early Spring. Sow at the rate of 14 bushels per acre. Prices, postpaid, per lb. 25c. By freight or express, not prepaid, 4 bu. 35c.; 4 bu. 50c 4 bu. 80c.; bu. (56 Ibs.) $1.35; 2 bu. $2.65; 10 bu. or more at $1.30 per bu. SPELTZ OR EMMER IT MAKES A GOOD CROP WITH ALMOST ANY CONDITION OF SOIL AND CLIMATE Outyields any other grain and makes better feed than Barley or Oats. It is neither wheat, rye nor barley, and yet it appears to bea combination of the three. YItis more like wheat than any of the others mentioned. For fattening cattle, poultry, horses, sheep, pigs, etc., it is claimed to be ahead of other grains; in fact all kinds of animals seem to thrive on it. Speltz is claimed to be ahead of corn, superior to oats and more profitable than wheat. Yields 80 to 100 bush= els of richer food than corn, besides giving as much as 4 tons of good hay per acre. Excellent for pasture and can be fed in the green state. As green grass hay food it often gives 100 leafy stalks from one seed, which shows its heavy stooling properties. The heads are somewhat similar to two- rowed barley, the spikelets being separated from each other in such a manner that the crop is not easily injured by the weather. It is a heavy yielder. Will grow well and produce eno:mous crops on land where wheat will not grow. Speltz has now been grown in the United States in a large way for several years and each succeeding season not only emphasizes its value, but sees its pto- duction increasing to an enormous extent. It is found to be adapted to a wide range of soil and RYE “TW PEN SS. climate, to resist extremes of weather, to be of excellent feeding value and to yield so much more \ | US eA { heavily than oats and barley as to insure its increasing popularity and its eventual place among Yi ASS a the leading and standard cereal crops of the world. Those who have not grown Speltz should not ma RANG let another season go by without giving it a place and animportant place, too, on theirfarms. Sow ™~ 2 bu. per acre. My own growth, choicest Northern-grown pedigree stock seed, price, postpaid. ; pkt. 5c.; Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 25c.; 4 bu. 40c.; 4 bu. 65c.; 1 s E bu. (40 Ibs. ) $1.10; 2 bu. $2.15; 10 bu. or more at $1.05 per bu. Speltz or Emmer. Tai BUCKBEE’S NORTHERN GROWN SUGAR CANE OR SORGHUM (Plant + bushel Seed to an Acre.) The Best Varieties for Making Sorghum Syrup. BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED EARLY AMBER Successfully grown even in our extreme Northern latitudes. Not only is it valuable for fodder and pasture purposes, but it makes a high-grade cane syrup or sorghum. Price, postpaid, lb. 20c.; 3 Ibs. 50c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 35c.; + bu. 60c.; 4 bu. $1.05.; bu. (50 Ibs.) $1.90. BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED EARLY ORANGE An exceedingly valuable variety. Very large, of strong and vigorous habit. Early and frequently produces 240 gallons or over of beautifully colored and highly flavored eyxup ber acre. 4 rice, postpaid, lb. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 35c.; + bu. 60c.; 4 bu. $1.10; bu. (50 Ibs.) $2.00. Sugar Cane For Fodder (Plant 14 bushels of Seed to an Acre.) Valuable for Pasture, Soiling, Green Feed in Cut Form, as Well as for Feeding in Dry State Through the Winter Months. Sugar Cane not only possesses high value in producing syrup, but as an addition to the daily ration for stock is almost invaluable. City owners of horses have found that Sugar Cane added to the feed of their stock gives splendid conditioning and strengthening returns—more fat, more ability to stand hard work. Farmers who raise stock, even in a limited way, will find Sugar Cane, in the stalk, a wonderful help in fattening and con- diticning. It is not desirable as a full ration, but as an addition it beats all the stock foods in existence. It may be fed green to all kinds of Stock with very profitable results. It can also be used to advantage as Summer pasturage, and is especially satisfactory for sheep and hogs—for this purpose it should be sown or drilled thickly. When fed in the dried condition, handle about the same way as fodder corn. When grown for sugar or molasses the “‘heads’’ can be cut and stored and fed either dry or soaked, but the grain should be crushed or coarsely ground. Mixed with equal quantities of Oats, Peas or Soja Beans it makes an excellent food and a great substitute for Corn. One of the most com- mon uses of Cane Seed is as a feed for poultry. For this purpose it is highly prized and is especially recommended for laying hens. Postpaid, lb. 20c.; 3 Ibs. 50c. By express or frei_ht, not prepaid, 4 bu. 30c.; 4 bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 90c.; bu. (50 Ibs.) $1.75; 2 bu. $3.40; Bi 5 bu. or more, $1.65 per bu. NOTICE The prices on this page are subject to market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in } want of large lots, Giant Spurry It flourishes on sandy worn soils where no other plant flourishes. It comes next to Clover as a fertilizer. It is of very rapid growth and is sown the latter part of March, April or May, at the rate of 10 lbs. per acre i wanted for hay. guns seed is sown broadcast on we repared ’ soil and covered lightly Bo haroce Buckbee’s Early Amber Sugar Cane. ing. It germinates quickly, and in from 6 to 8 weeks is ready to cut. It is usually cut for hay the first time, and pastured after- ward for the rest of the Summer. If wanted as a fertilizer, 20 lbs. per acre are sown, and whem from 15 to 20 inches high, plowed under. Two crops can be plowed under in one year on ac- count of its quick growth. It is readily eaten by cows. Postpaid, 0z. 10c.3 4 Ib. 15c.; Ib. 25c. 3 a itenee Py express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 90c.; 25 Ibs. $1.95; 50 Ibs. $3.75) Ss. $6.85. Giant Spurry. BUCKBEE’S GREAT SAND VETCH Wit The Wonderful Sand or Hairy Winter Vetch Our Seedis Government Inspected and will show a test for Purity of 98% and Germination better than 90%. AS A PASTURE PLANT FOR LATE FALL AND EARLY SPRING IS WITHOUT AN EQUAL. FURNISHING GREEN FORAGE DURING TWO PERIODS OF SCANTY VEGETATION. This Vetch is, beyond doubt, one of the most valuable fodder plants for the West and Northwestern States, owing to its adaptability to withstand severe drought, heat and cold. The vines are very similar to pea vines, but are more slender and much more thickly clad with leaves and side stems, which furnish nice, succulent feed. Individual plants will make a ten-foot growth before going to seed. It_is an annual, but drops its seeds freely, and will come up year after year on the same ground. The Washington Department of Agriculture estimates the value of an acre of this Vetch plowed under equivalent to putting into the ground $25 to $45 worth of commer- cial fertilizer. One important feature is that a sowing made in August or September covers the ground before Winter sets in and prevents washing of the soil during the Winter and early Spring, thus saving a great portion of soluble mineral fertilizers contained in soil, which otherwise would wash or leech out. Can also be sown in April and will be ready to cut by the middle of July, tho second growth affording excellent hog pasture during the Summer FOR A HAY CROP IT IS PAR-EXCELLENCE. Make sowings in early Spring at the rate of 30 lbs. per acre. broadcast, with the addition of one-half bushel Rye or Oats to furnish support for the vines. This latter method will give the best satisfaction. On good, rich soil it yields enormous crops of green fodder, running from 10 to 15 tons to the acre; equal to 3 to 4 tons when cured as dried hay. It is also 9. remarkable grower on sandy and thin land. Don’t fail to try it If you do you will miss one of the great treats of your lifetime in farming, because we believe that our Sand Vetch will give you results and a crop. such as you never had before. We are constantly in receipt of the most enthusiastic letters from our customers who have grown it, and our sales arc increasing largely each successive year. If your land is poor and you wish to enrich it, Sand 7otch will do it as quicl:ly and cheaply as anything you ever tried. Our seed is the very choicest Nort OMe BOW], and while we expect to have enough to fill ali orders, wouid advise early orders. Send to Buckbec for tlic Best Seed. Postpaid, lb. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 95c.; 4 bu. $1.85; 4 bu. 33.653 5. (G0 'bs., $6.35, Spring Vetch This annual variety is extensively used for planting with Oats for Summer and Fall fodder. Grown and Te id used in the same manner as Winter Vetch, though not so hardy, strong and vigorous. Postpaid, Ib. 20c.: 3 lbs. f 30c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 50c.; + bu. 90c.; 4 bu. $1.75; bu. (60 Ibs.) 53 35. Buckbee’s Sand Vetch. LLo & streams. 72 ROCKFORD SEEDFARKS. H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS.” forest (ty Guermnonss. me VAN Ve / Seed Wheat is grown on our own farms in North Dakota and is the best ob= tainable. Macaroni Wheat. heavy, plump and sound and its milling qualities are all that can be desired. It is suited to a great variety of soils and adapted to a wide area of country. Where an early Wheat is required, Dakota Reliable is the Wheat to sow. Prices, postpaid, lb. 25c.; 3 lbs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, { bu. 40c.; 3 bu. 60c. bu. $1.00; bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.75; 2 bu. $3.45; in 10 bushe! lots and over at $1.70 per bushel. RED WONDER WINTER WHEAT—Far superior to the improved Turkish Red Wheat. A most valuable bearded variety and is adapted to a great many soils. It can be depended upon for an abundant yield even in unfavorable seasons. It grows a little above medium height; straw jointed and stocky. The straw is * very strong at base of head which accounts in a great measure for its ability to withstand storms without lodging. Price, postpaid, lb. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, { bu. 35c.; 4 bu. 50c.; % bu. 90c.; bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.65; 2 bu. $3.25; in 10 bushel lots and over ai $1.60 per bushel. Valuable as an attraction for wild fowls. Sown in large quantities along the edges of ponds, lakes and It can be successfully sown either in the Winter or Spring, but often the best results are obtained when sown during the Fall months, generally about the middle of September. It lies dormant all Winter when sown in the Fall, and in the Spring commences to sprout as soon as the weather becomes warm, reach- ing the surface generally the first part of June. It grows very rapidly in one to eight feet of water, ripening iste in August or early in September. The best plan -s to sow it broadcast from a boat in 2 or 3 feet of water at Mt TEOSINTE The World Beating Fodder Plant Here is a truly wonderful forage plant worthy of general cultivation. It comes to us from the rich, tertile plains of the Nile; where, travelers teil us, the enormous yield of 300 tons green fodder per acre is not uncommon. This is what it does in Egypt. What does it do in America? Almost equally as well. Give it a rich, warm, balmy soil, and it will yield from 100 to 150 tons of green fodder per acre. It is simply marvelous. Down in Georgia, in Florida and North Carolina, its yield is all the way from 100 to 200 tons of green fodder per acre. It grows to a height of 18 feet in those states, while a single kernel will produce from 60 to 100 stalks of the most nourish- ing green fodder imaginable. Our test in the North gives it an average yield of about 50 tons of green fodder per acre. On our Rockford Seed Farms, where the soil is sandy and warm, it yielded at the rate of fully 60 tons per acre, sending forth from 20 to 60 shoots from one kernel of seed. It was the most magnificent thing we had ever seen. About 3 pounds of seed are re- putter per acre. PRICE OF SEED, postpaid, oz. 10c.; 4 Ib. 25c.; Ib. 7c. y Express or Freight, not prepaid, lb. 65c.; 5 pounds or more at 60c. per pound. KY Neils i JOHN M. EVANS, R. R. 4, Tippecanoe City, O., writes:—The Po- tatoes bought from you last Spring were fine—one bushel of Ohio made 17 bushels and one bushel of Early Rose made 15 bushels. I could sell all I have for seed for big prices. AY nt Teosinte. SUNFLOWER (MAMMOTH RUSSIAN) The best egg=producing food known for poultry. Can be raised cheaper than corn. Single heads measure fifteen to twenty-two inches in diameter, and contain an immense amount of seed, which is highly val- ued by all farmers and poultry breeders who have tried it. lf you keep only a pair of fowls get a pound of this seed just for a trial and be convinced. E It contains the shell to make eggs. It gives the fowls a bright, lustrous plumage. It keeps them in a strong, healthy condition. It prevents roup. It is a heavy cropper on almost any soil. It can be sown from early Spring up to July. It is used as a medical herb. It is fattening to either poultry or cattle. Its strong, thick stalk can be used as fuel. In fact, it is the most wonderful, cheapest and best poultry food known. Three pounds will sow one acre and the average yield is 100 bush7 els to the acre. Postpaid, oz. 5c.; 4 Ib. 15c.; lb. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 70c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 90c.; 25 Ibs. (bu.) $1.95 BUCKBEE’S ‘“‘FULL OF LI MINNESOTA No. 169 BLUE STEM SPRING WHEAT A new distinct variety of Spring Wheat, which, when green, has a beautiful blue bloom on it, similar to the bloom on a grape, and which can be removed by passing the finger over the stem This bloom disappears as the Wheat ripens, and the stem and straw assume a beautiful golden-ye.low hue, and entirely free from rust. This variety has no beards and is especially adapted to the older Wheat growing sections of the Northwest. The kernel is of the hard variety, similar to the Red Fife; very productive; one of the best Spring Wheats for milling. Prices, postpaid, Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or ixcighe, not prepaid, 4 bu. 40c.; + bu. 60c.; 4 bu. $1.05; bu. (60 lbs.) $1.85; 2 bu. $3.65; in 10 bu. lots and over at $1.80 per bushel. RED FIFE SPRING WHEAT—Noted for its earliness, vigor and freedom from smut and all diseases. Beardless. The ker- nels are hard and flinty, whereby it is recognized as an A No. 1 milling Wheat, adapted to all states where Wheat can be grown. Prices, postpaid, Ib. 25c.; 3 lbs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 40c.; + bu. 60c.; } bu. $1.00; bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.75; 2 bu. $3.45; in 10 bushel lots and over at $1.70 per bushel. MACARONI OR DURUM SPRING WHEAT —It is not only true that Macaroni Wheat can be growa in dry districts, but it must be grown there in order to produce the best quality of grain. Seeded April 26, it was ripe, cut, threshed and in the granary August 6. The shorter the period required for a Wheat to grow the more valuable it will be to a locality sub- ject to summer droughts and hot winds. This Bearded Wheat gives the best results on new land. In the field this Wheat grows very strong and with surprising rapidity, so rapidly as to get well ahead of the weeds. It does not shell or bleach and is also hail proof, owing to the tightness of the hull. The straw is very strong. Prices, postpaid, Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 35c.; 4 bu. 50c.; 4 bu. 90c.; bu. (6) Ibs.) $1.65; 2 bu. $3.25. In 10 bushel lots and over at $1.6@ per bushel. DAKOTA RELIABLE WINTER WHEAT—Dakota Reliable is one of the eartiest, ae heads are large, compact and well filled with large size red grains. It is beard- = less, with red chaff and holds grain firmly, preventing scattering. The grain is ? NOTICE The prices on this page are subject to market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots. PRICES th — LE Chew worm cary ghee ® ——e ete ZN WILD RICE having a mud bottom. Its value to the sportsman as a bait for fowl is being realized more each year. The )\WasFeZ tA” ly. seed of Wild Rice is used for food by the Indians, who parch it, and they preter it to any other cereal food. NOLL Se t is also much esteemed by the white men who had the opportunity of testing it. Price, postpaid, Ib. 40c. Where Wild Rice Grows Ducks By express or freight, not prepaid, 10 Ibs. $2.75; 25 Ibs. $6.25; 50 Ibs. $12.00; 100 Ibs. $22.00. will Come. ay eres BO si) Py oD wie fe 4 @ od —— pe | ROCKFORD SEED BRAS. H-W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD ILLINOIS. ‘ones Cv GRreMnOuss. 7: BUCKBEE’S ‘“‘FULL OF LIFE’’ CLOVER NORTHERN GROWN, RE-CLEANED GOVERNMENT INSPECTED SEED | NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT We Test The Germination of All Seed | To the farmer than that the clover and grass seed he sows should be | We not only use great care in securing good seed, but make criticat | pure and clean. The seed should also be plump, heavy, and well germination and purity tests before any seeds are sent out. By this ripened. First-class thoroughly cleaned seed, while a shade higher in method we know exactly as to the vitality of the seed we supply, and price, is really much cheaper in the end than the light, chaffy grades make sure it is of strong growth, and clean, plump, heavy and well- so generally sold at much lower prices, even should the latter be free ripened, so as to insure a good stand, and free from noxious and for- of weeds ‘Heavy, plump seeds germinate better, will produce a much eign seeds; in fact, I aim to have every bushel of Buckbee’s “amouws | greater number of strong plants, go farther and give a better stand. “Full of Life’? Clover Seed that I send out test 98 per cent. or better | for Se a Agee or better for germination. | WI MARKE ANGES. The market value of Grass and Clover 7 IT IS THOUT QUESTION Seeds is constantly changing; should you wish to purchase a quantity, To the advantage of the purchaser, both in a money point of view and or should any item appear high, write for samples and special prices a good stand, to buy the best seed obtainable. Th e Queen of TURKESTAN ALFALFA i XN Forage Medicago Sativa Var. Turkestanica. ) / \ S Yy, Plants THE QUEEN OF ALL THE CLOVERS THERE IS NO SYATE_ IN THE UNION WHERE IT CANNOT BE SUCCESSFULLY GROWN. It is the hardiest—the most lasting— most productive and most efficient soil enricher. Not only does it endure extreme cold and drought, but excellent crops of it have been raised on strongly alkaline soils. Sown along- side common Alfalfa the Turkestan made a top | growth averaging eighteen inches in height with corresponding long root growth, while the common grew only a few inches high. Spring | is the best time to sow the seed though very satisfactory results are obtained by planing, in the early Fall months of the year and is usu- ally sown broadcast at the rate of 15 to 20 | pounds to the acre. It produces from 3 to 7 tons of hay to acre. It will grow 3 to 5 crops a | year and lasts from 5 to 50 years with one sow- ! ing It has as much protein as wheat bran. As a feed for all kinds of live stock it is unexcelled. Every animal upon the farm loves Alfalfa, and thrives upon it. As a pasture plant it has no equal in the amount of gain upon animals that may be made from an acre of it. It does not } exhaust the soil but enriches it. ; ' Turkestan Alfalfa ranks higher than Timothy ) hay in feeding value. Experiment Stations place the feeding value of Alfalfa hay at twenty dollars per ton as against Timothy hay at twelve dollars per ton. Cut and cured for hay it is the greatest money-maker known, averaging over forty dollars per acre clear profit. Comparative Value—The Wisconsin experi- ment station says that one acre ot Alfalfa yields } as much protein (the milk and meat producer) as three acres of commsn clover or nine of Tim- othy or twelve of Brome grass. | As a Meat-Producer—Feeders in the West claim to be able to put fat cattle on the mat- ket 20 to 30 per cent. cheaper with Alfalfa as balance of feea than on corn alone. | The Dairyman’s Stand=by—The Kansas agricultural station reports a case where a daityman maintained ten milch cows for a whole summer, without any grain, on two acres of Alfalfa, cut and fed to them fresh three times a day. Our seed is of the highest grade, Northern-grown on new Land, and is of strong and vigorous Germination, | and will conform to any Pure Seed Law both as to b | Purity and Germination. AN fy NS | Prices, Postpaid—Pkt. 10c.; 1 Ib. 40c.; 3 Ibs. $1.10. N ; ‘FD } By Express or Freight, not prepaid—+ bu. $1.85; Ine I Ki HUAI Kl Wilts! \ | $bu. $3.35; 4 bu. $6.15; 1 bu. (60 Ibs.) $11.85. Buckbee’s Turkestan Alfalfa. | Montana is producing a very fine grade of Alfalfa. The seed is usually exceptionally large and of high germ Montana Alfalfa Seed. nation. Montana grown Alfalfa is exceptionally hardy and we prefer it to seed from any other place. Our seed is obtained in those sections where plants have endured the extreme cold of Winter and thrive at high altitudes. Our experience of several seasons has demonstrated the superiority of this seed under adverse climatic conditions throughout the entire Northwest. We have been able to secure several cars of exceedingly bright seed, from which orders will be filled until the stock is exhausted. We offer here our ‘‘Full of Life” Grade only. Price, postpaid, Ib. 45c.; 3 Ibs. $1.20. By express or freight, not prepaid, 3 bu. $1.95; 4 bu. $3.60; 3 bu. $6.65; bu. (60 Ibs.) $12.65. The extension of Alfalfa growing into the regions of limised rainfall has created a demand for Alfalfa Dry Land Alfalfa Seed. seed especially adapted to those conditions. Seed which has been produced from Alfalfa grown on dry ‘and and without irrigation is of course much preferable for dry land culture to seed produced under irrigation or normal rainfall It is not always possible to obtain seed grown under these conditions, but we have succeeded in purchasing a limited amount of fine seed which is offered only until our stock is exhausted. In case we do not have Dry Land Alfalfa when your order is received we suggest that you state on your order as to what variety we may substitute in its place to the value of the money you send us; or, in the absence of these iastructions, we will promptly refund your money if we do not have what is wanted. We never substitute without the consent of the purchaser. ‘Full of Life’’ Grade. Price, postpaid, Ib. 50c.; 3 Ibs. $1.35 By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. $2.15; 4 bu. $3.75; 4 bu. $6.95; bu. (60 Ibs.) $13.35. : : Until the ‘ntroduction of Turkestan Alfalfa this is the varety that was in general use, Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago Sativa) but once the Turkestan has been tried in any given locality very few would care to plant | the old sort, and it is only a question of time when it will be entirely replaced by its new and more formidable opponent, and the difference in | Price cuts no figure compared with increased crops. Prices for Northern Grown Seed on new land, postpaid, | Ib. 40c.; 3 Ibs. $1.10. By Express | or Freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. $1.75; 4 bu. $3.25; 4 bu. $6.00; 1 bu. (of 60 Ibs.) $11.65. | These prices are subject to Market Changes. Write for prices on large lots, see Page 74 for other Clovers. NOTICE The prices on this page are subject to market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots. PRICES Veo NN we hcilil\ en ee eee ne tale Ne mene ccs Dee et ee ©§9 ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fitis ir Giczmos BUCKBEE’S “Full of Life’? CLOVER MARKET CHANGES. The market value of Grass and Clover Seeds is constantly chang- _ @ on & RA ing; should you wish to purchase a quantity, or should any item appear high, write for DRY samples and special prices. ALSIKE OR SWEDISH CLOVER This is one of the hardiest varieties known. It is a perennial and does not winter kill. It will do better on moist land than any other variety of Clover, and is suitable for either hay n or pasture. When sown with other grasses it forms a thick undergrowth and greatly in- Piet! ey \ (Qa creases the yield. It is frequently sown with both Medium Red Clover and Timothy and the vo : ap OL Kani quality of hay thus produced is excellent. It is finer and more leafy than Red Clover al- <<: v_ =A) ir U though it does not grow so high. Extra fine for Honey Bees and cattle prefer it to all =, REL ¥ other Clovers. Also valuable for soiling; Clover sick land producing fine crops of Alsike. F WS) HRS) te Sow broadcast either in Fall or Spring on freshly harrowed ground or among other grain 8 to 10 lbs. per acre. Postpaid, lb. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. By express or freight, not prepaid, $ bu. $1.45; + bu. $2.70; 4 bu. $5.35; bu. (60 Ibs.) $10.65. WHITE CLOVER This is a valuable pasturage and lawn grass, thrives best on moist, rich ground; does not succeed well on thin soil. Makes excellent forage for Bees. In conjunction with Kentucky Blue Grass it forms a desirable permanent pasture for sheep and cows. When sown alone use 12 to 15 lbs _ per acre. Postpaid, lb. 50c.; 3 Ibs. $1.40. By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. $2.00; 10 Ibs. $3.75. YELLOW TREFOIL CLOVER Allied to common Red Clover, valuable for dry, sandy or poor soil. Sow 12 to 14]bs. per acre. Postpaid, lb. 30c.: 3 Ibs. 80c. By express or freight, not prepaid, $ bu. $1.35; + bu. $2.55; 4 bu. $4.95; bu. (60 Ibs.) $9.65. SERRADELLA The greatest honey producing plant in the world. For light, poor or sandy soils Serradella is one of the best fodder plants. It is sown at the rate of 10 to 15 lbs. per acre and can be sown either with Winter Wheat or by itself or in Rye in early Spring growing rapidly after the grain has been cut. Postpaid, lb. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. $1.10; 4 bu. $1.80; 4 bu. $3.30; bu. (60 lbs.) $6.35. SAND CLOVER Here is an especially rich, hardy herbaceous Clover, that will grow and thrive on the poorest soils and in sand where no other Clover will grow, eaten with avidity by sheep, cattle and horses; useful in mixture for dry soils. Valuable also as a turn under crop for building up worn out soils; sow 20 lbs. to the acre. Postpaid, Ib. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $2.25. CRIMSON CLOVER GRe INCARNATUM OR GIANT INCARNATE This fine Clover is one of the most valuable Fall crops the farmer can put in as it will make the earliest green feed of any of the Clovers. It will yield under tavorable conditions 8 to 10 tons of green feed pee acre or 14 to 24 tons of hay and is worth as a iertilizing crop $20.90 to $25.00 per acre. It can be cut or turned under in time for other early Spring crops and in warm climates four to five cuttings are made during the season. Crimson Clover can be sown at the rate of 15 to 20 Ibs. per acre any time from July to October. E The seed we offer is Northern-grown, on new land and the best and clean- est that can be produced showing a strong geimination and 95% to 98% pay Postpaid, lb 25c.* 3 Ibs. 70c.; y express or freight, not prepaid, bu $1.25; 4 bu. $2.10; 4 bu. $3.95.; bu. (60 Ibs.) $7 65. The prices on this page are subject to market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in \ want of large lots, Ay PRICES Ze Zz & @ Alsike Clover. MEDIUM RED OR JUNE CLOVER This is more extensively cultivated for pasture, hay and fertilizing than any other plant. As a vegetable fer- tilizer it has no superior. It is cap- able of doing more to enrich impover- ished lands at less expense than any other plant. When sown alone it produces a hay of superior quality and when sown with Timothy and other grasses forms a desirable pas- ture. If sown alone use 10 to 20 lbs. pei acre. If with Timothy, use one part Clover to two parts Timothy. eed should always be saved from the second cutting. Buckbee’s Full of Life Grade—The plumpest, clean- ae est, purest, fanciest grade; tested and Reda Clover. of high vitality. Postpaid, lb. 35c.; 2 Ibs. $1.00. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. $1.45; + bu. $2.70; 4 bu. $5.35; bu. (60 lbs.) $10.65. MAMMOTH RED or SAPLING CLOVER ; This variety is different from the common red, having a more vigorous growth and coarser and is especially suited for 2 green Manuring crop; will do well and make gooi hay on poor, thin soil where Red Clover will not grow. Seed is saved from the first cut - ting. Sow 15 to 20 lbs per acre. Postpaid, lb 35c.; 3 Ibs. $i.00.- By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. $1.49; 4 bu. $2 65; 4 ba. $5.25; bu. (60 Ibs.) $10.45 SANFOIN ov ESPARSETTE CLOVER An excellent Perennial Fodder Plant adapted for light, chalky soils, desirable for feeding either green or dry to milch_ cows. Sow 20 to 30 lbs. per acre. Postpaid. Ib. 30c ; 3 Ibs. 80c. By ex= press or freight, not prepaid, + bu. 40c.; 4 bu 70c.; 4 bu. $1 302 bu, (20 Ibs.) $2°50. SAND LUCERNE CLOVER Especially adapted to sandy soils. Largely used in Europe. Sow 12 to 14 lbs. per acre. Postpaid, fb. 10c.; 3 Ibs. $1.10. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bs: $1.85: 4 bu $3.30; 4 bu. $6.30, bu. (60 ibs.) $12 35. BURR OR JAPAN CLOVER Crimson Clover. od p Y ae of splendid germina- tion. Don’t buy seed in the hull: so often sold at cheap prices, /¥ ofinferior qual- ZZ é — This is not a true Clover, but in appearance and habit of growth is much like White Clover. It fs especially valuable in the warmer states where it will flourish on poor and exhausted soils that are too oor to produce profitable crops of any other forage plant. It is an annual but once sown reseeds itself fon year to year and in that way will last indefinitely. Usually planted from July to October, harrow land carefully and cover the seed only 3 inch deep, it generally sprouts with Fall rains and matures the middle of May. Postpaid, lb. 35c.; 3 Ibs. $1.00. By express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. $1.00; 10 Ibs. $1.90, BOKHARA, SWEET OR BEE CLOVER This plant is grown mostly for fertilizing purposes, although in many sections of the country it is very valuable for feed. It is a valuable preparation for Alfalfa because the same bacteria that work in the Alfalfa Roots have their nodules in the Sweet Clover also. It may be sown at any time of the year, but preferably from April Ist to September 15th. Prepare soil same as you would for ; Alfalfa. Will grow on extremely poor soil, making satisfactory growth. It will reseed itself year SS Sieh) after year. The plants being biennial the roots as well as the stalks are constantly dying and de- shf Rose caying, this adds wonderfully to the fertility of the field. Especially adapted for Bee pasture and > Ses W/ re FS ae Bee pewners shouldno eta to ey it. Will ErOy anywhere, ie if the one is pS OE ft. SS BONES, is ostpaid, Ib 35c.; S. _ y express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. .753; + bu. $3.25; u. SSRN $6.25; bu. (60 Ibs.) $11.85. SSS Wine Bokhara, Sweet or Bee Clover, a 1 { 33-4“ = ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS.” forest CrvGREERROUSES| 75 | Rocurorn Seep faris'. H.W. BUCKBEE | GRASS SEEDS BUCKBEE’S “FULL OF LIFE” i” Mt High Grade---Pedigreed The best obtainable, both as respects purity and high and well free from germination—pure and clean, plump, heay ripened, so as to insure a good stand, an noxious and foreign seeds, TIMOTHY As a crop for hay, Timothy is probably unsurpassed by any other grass, It is greatly relished by all kinds of stock, especially horses. It yields more nutritive i | matter than any other grass or forage plant. It is 1 well suited for a permanent pasture as it will hold its own for several years, before running out, Well adapted to early Spring grazing, as it starts up quickly in the Spring and in favorable Fall weather can be pastured in the Autumn as well, The largest crops o{ hay are raised on rich land. Jt is well suited for light, sandy soil as most other Grasses. ‘The most important point in the growing of Timothy is the selection of good seed. Our ‘‘Full of Life’ Brand will HUA) / j (ps 14 l te ON PRS stand the test of any Pure Seed Law in the World Will 14 L] t NAW TE e a Mace range better than 98% Purity and 95% Germination. | | ENG My prices, postpaid, lb. 30c.; 3 Ibs. 80c. By express NOTICE (ed Y | or freight, not prepaid, + bu. 70c.; 4 bu. $1.30; 4 bu $2.45 cris hi yf | bu. (45 Ibs,) $4.85. prices on this D | page are subject to 7 very luxuriantly. y pasture and is more permanent than either of the other two. commonly known as Herd’s Grass and should be more extensively grown, especially in combination with other grasses. Buckbee’s “Full of Life’ Brand, unhulled seed. The very best grade. Postpaid, Ib. 30c.; 3 Ibs. 80c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 40c.; + bu. 60c.; 4 bu. $1.05; bu. (14 Ibs.) $1.85; 2 bu. $3.60; 10 bu. or more at $1.75 per bu. KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS This makes the best_sweetest pasture and most nutritious feed for all kinds of stock. Kentucky has long been famous for its high bred horses and its Blue Grass pastures. It is now possible to estab- lish on most. any farm a Blue Grass pasture of greenest verdure, which will give very profitable returns. This Grass is the first to start up in the Spring and remains green until snow flies in the Fall. It is very hardy and is uninjured by cold or dry weather, hot sun or tramping of hoofs. The roots are so thick and stout as to form a tough sod. Blue Grass requires about two years to get well started and for that reason it is often sown _in mixture with other grasses. It will do well on almost any land. Buckbee’s ‘Full of Life” Brand, the best obtainable. Postpaid, lb. 40c.; 3 Ibs. $1.10. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4} bu. 45c.; 4 bu. 85c.; 4 bu. $1.65; bu. (14 Ibs ) $3.25; 2 bu. $6.40; 10 bu. or more at $3.15 per bu. ORCHARD GRASS A valuable grass for pasture or hay land on account of its earliness. It furnishes the first green grass in the Spring and until late in the Fall. When closely cropped it grows up very quickly and is ready for grazing again in ten or twelve days- It is well suited for shady places, such as orchards and groves. Grows on all kinds of land, but does best on deep, rich sandy 10am or clay soils Buckbee s RED TOP A valuable grass for moist, rich soils where It thrives It is a good variety to sow with Timothy and Clover for meadow or It should be fed close. On good soil it grows about two feet high; on poor gravelly land about half that height. It has been grown successfully even on alkali land where other grasses failed. market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots, Red Top is Bromus Inermis. ACKNGWLEDGED KING OF BROMUS INERMIS “tur neseers ano ory J SANDY SOILS Lots of Early Spring and Late Fall Feed, Besides Good Crop of Hay. _ This highly useful grass grows to a height of three feet and some. times five feet. A native of Hungary, it has done remarkably well in America, especialiy on dry, arid soils, where its drought-resisting quall- ties are shown to wonderful advantage. A hardy perennial, it is well adapted to cold climates and exposed situations. Produces satisfac- tory crops on land too poor for Timothy and other grasses. Tried widely, it has been endorsed everywhere, and is pronounced a great boon to farmers because IT PAYS ON ANY GROUND. The South Dakota Experiment Station, of Brookings, says: ‘*This is the best grass that has yet been tried at this station. When properly sown it catches well, giving a good sod the first year; in favorable s a sons a fair yield of hay may also be obtained. Up to the present the best results have been obtained by sowing plenty_of seed on well-pre- pared ground as early as possible in the Spring. From two to two and one-half bushels should be sown to the acre, depending somewhat upon the season and condition of soil. The forage, though coarse, is of ex- cellent quality, and under ordinary circumstances a large amount of early Spring and Fall feed may be obtained, in addition to a good yield of hay. Thus far the grass has endured drought perfectly, and has never winter-killed in the least.. It does well sown with clover or with clover and timothy. Use twenty pounds to the acre, if alone; if with alfalfa fifteen pounds—they will grow well together. It may be sown in the Fall with Winter Wheat, or in the Spring. Cut when first com- ing into bloom ’ A standard bushel eIeUS 14 pounds. Choicest Northern-grown stock seed, that will stand the test of any Pure Seed Law in the world, postpaid, 4 lb. 15c ; lb. 25c. By express oF “Full of Life’? Brand, the best obtainable. Postpaid lb. 35c.;3 lbs. 85c. By express or freight, nct prepaid, 4 bu 50c ; 4 bu 9%5c ; } bu. $1.80; + bu $1.25; bu. $1.90; 5gbu. or more, bu. (14 Ibs.) $3.25; 2 bu, $6.40; 10 bu or more at $3.15 bu $) 75 per bu. f STANDARD LIST OF LEADING GRASSES freight, not prepaid, 4 bu 50c ;+bu. 75c.; Prices Prices Used for Hay and Permanent Pastures. Ibs Postpaid Not Prepaid Buckbee’s ‘Full of Life’? Brands Recommended to per per per per for Purity and Germination. bu. Ib. 3 Ibs. | + bu. | bu. ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYE GRASS___.w. eee 14 25 65 -60 | 145 ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium Italicum.) —..._...-.. 14 25 -65 -50 | 1.55 CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis Stolonifera.)__| 14 -45 | 1.30 | 1.05 | 3.84 CRESTED DOG’S TAIL GRASS. (Cynosurus Cris-= MERU AN Soot) eee eae ne a ne a ge nncarecomaeceasonce 14 48 1.40 1.25 4.72 FOWL MEADOW GRASS. (Poa Serotina.)____ 12 -48 | 1.40 | 1.15 | 4.35 HARD FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca Duriuscula.) .. 12 35 385 -60 | 2.16 MEADOW FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca Pratensis.) 14 -40 1.15 1.05 3.62 RED or CREEPING FESCUE. (Festuca Rubra.)_... -| 14 -40 1.15 95 | 3.36 SHEEP’S FESCUE. (Festuca Ovina.)_..................------ b35 95 o75 | 2.62 ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS. (Poa Tri- { SV ALES 8) ea ee nme ERNE Ve aha ES TT 48 1.40 1.25 4.72 A My! MEADOW FOXTAIL GRASS. (Alopecurus Pratensis) 1.40 1.25 4 62 \ \X\ TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avena Elatoir.) -.-....... 1.10 .90 3 12 a N TALL FESCUE. (Festuca Elatoir.)...._....... 1:40 | 1.25 | 4.72 [YX WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa Nemoralis.). 2.45 | 2.25 | 8.62 _ WATER or FLOATING MEADOW GRASS......... 1.40 | 1.25 | 4.62 SWEET VERNAL. (Anthoxanthum Odoratum. 1.15 .95 | 336 AS JOHNSON GRASS. (Sorghum Halapense.)_..... 95 | 1.25 | 4.87 2 a BERMUDA GRASS. ALL GRASS SEEDS PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES (Cynodon Dactylon.)._.__.--_.- pil aaa Kentucky Blue Grass, Red Top. nT Me Mebane SESE TSI Ai GRASS AND CLOVER SEED = SOW ONE TO TWO BUSHELS PER ACRE es — a SSS — All authorities agree that for PASTURE and HAY best results are obtained from the use of grass seed IN MIXTURE. The reasons are obvious: First—A NUMBER OF SPECIES will insure a much DENSER GROWTH than the same number of seeds of one or two species, and prove less ex- hausting to the soil, since they live to a great extent on different constituents. Second—Seasons that affect some grasses adversely are FAVORABLE to other sorts. So that with mixtures failure is PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE, provided, of course, the seed is good. We take great pains in selecting rass seeds, in order to secure the HIGHEST GERMINATION, and our mixtures are based on a full appreciation of the requirements of different soils or which they are intended. BUCKBEE’S RELIABLE ‘Full of Life’ BLENDS—FOR MEADOWS AND PERMANENT PASTURES. MEADOW MIXTURE No. 1. For Rich, Dry Soils. PASTURE MIXTURE No. 4. For Rich, Dry Soils. Tall Meadow Oat Timothy Kentucky Blue Meadow Foxtail Blue Grass Orchard Grass Italian Rye Orchard Grass Alsike Clover English Rye Sweet Vernal Italian Rye Meadow Foxtail Red Clover English Blue Meadow Fescue White Clover Dog’s Tail English Rye NOTICE Red Clover Timothy Alsike Bu. (14 Ibs.) $1.89. The aes aches Bu. (14 lbs.) $1.92. MEADOW MIXTURE No. 2. For Rich, Moist Soils. ee rare PASTURE MIXTURE No. 5. For Rich. Moist Soils. FE Meadow Foxtail Creeping Bent Meadow Fescue Sart ee 1 ith Meadow Foxtail Wood Meadow Hard Fescue : Rough-Stalked Meadow Alsike Hard Fescue TEU GSES CAO Red Top Orchard Grass Dog’s Tail notice. Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots. Red Top Orchard Grass English Blue Crested Dog’s Tail Bu. (14 Ibs.) $1.98. MEADOW MIXTURE No. 3._ For Wet Soils. English Rye Tall Fescue Italian Rye Rough-Stalked Meadow Red Clover Alsike Bu. (14 lbs.) $1.99. PASTURE MIXTURE No. 6. For Wet Soils. Creeping Bent Fowl Meadow ‘Tall Fescue PRICES Creeping Bent Tall Fescue Red Top Timothy Red Top Alsike Clover Rough-Stalked Meadow Fowl Meadow Floating Meadow Rough-Stalked Meadow Floating Meadow White Clover Timothy Alsike Clover Bu. (14 lbs.) $1.97. Bu. (14 lbs.) $1.96. No. 7. For Orchard and Shaded Places—This mixture contains sorts adapted for orchard and FOR LAWN GRASS SEE FRONT shady places. Gives rich hay and will please. Sow 1 to 2 bu. per acre. Bu. (14 lbs.) $1.95. INSIDE COVER Buckbee’s Extra Special Lawn Fertilizer Economical, Wonderfully Beneficial. Makes the Lawn Strong and Keeps it Healthy Especially prepared to furnish nutriment for all varieties of Lawn Grass, which being voracious for nutriment will not thrive and hold its dark green color and velvety appearance unless it is sup- plied with the best fertilizer. The lack of a good fertilizer is the reason there are so many poor, Tusty-looking unsightly lawns. It is better than stable manure, because it acts guicker and is free from any waste. Use this Lawn Fertilizer if you would have a beautiful and sturdy growth of grass. This fertilizer, used in connection with any of my special Lawn Grass Seed Mixtures, will enable you to produce a perfect lawn. If you have a lawn in fair condition, rake off dead leaves and grass in the early Spring. Scatter some cf the Fertilizer broadcast over the surface, using in connection 2 little of Buckbee’s Famous Lawn Seed on the thin spots, and the result will well repay you. The grass can be kept luxuriant throughout the season with a little care. Nover make the first applies: t, no ROCKFORD. fee er cent., total phosphoric acid, 22 to 25 per cent; bone phosphate, 48 to 54 per cent. Quantity Required——For permanent pasture and mow- | ~ =) 09 — rT) 5 Qa an ee ct ° a + ° Bp uo] io) 4 i) i} 4 oO kh ° A o 4 B ro) B A! a i) oo ° ee .Q c 7) inf en n oO fp QO i=7 kh ° Lal o ° % QQ i] is) n a ig b= i=) i=} Oo os ° i or j=) i=} D oO coe pf QO 4 oO 4 ° 77 oO og oO Qa 77) r) 5 Qa uo} — i) =} ms D _ 42] iy) a4 ° 4 eae Gi i=] i=] ot = B .) + c A a. S lal oo B 2 exp is") na ct = oO dg. ie) [=r 19°) n ise n i) Eh i9°) yD o r) = Q Q i=} E. ° tal is) nm + Sy aQ i=] =n Q to = is) i=) i=] =] ° ie) A i=] yn oO bs =) [= Q i=] E, jo”) Kh ° A B ° i=} oO uo] ° S =] jo) Ps ° i=7) < fas) ti) 2 ° a ° hi 4 r<) ae oO 4 4 healthy growth and developing the fruit. Quantity of pounds to be used per acre: Beet, 500 to 1500; Carrot, 300 to 800; Parsnip, 400 to 1,000; | ¢ Potato, 500 to 1,000; Sage, 200 to 600; Salsify, 500 to 1,000; Turnip, 500 to 1,000; Blackberries, 400 to 800; Grapes, 400 to 500; Strawberries, | = 500 to 1,000. Price, by express or freight, not prepaid, 25 Ibs. 60c.; 50 Ibs. 95c.; 100 Ibs. $1.75; 200 Ibs. $3.35; 500 Ibs. $8.00; 1,000 Ibs. $15.50; | 2,000 Ibs. $30.00. : NITRATE OF SODA or CHILI SALTPETER—Nitrate of Soda is not a substitute for other Manures, but we recommend it as the cheapest and best form in which to apply Nitrogen to plants. Gardeners who are using farm manure should continue to use it, but use Nitrate of Soda in addition to other fertilizers. If your object is to grow maximum crops you must in some way furnish the plants with Nitrozen. No matter what manure or fertilizer is used, the Nitrogen must be converted into Nitrate before the plants can use it—-HOW TO USE NITRATE OF SODA. Remove the lumps before using and break them up which can be done by pounding. Use a top-dressing at the rate of 100 Ibs. per acre on the follow- ing vegetables, when plants are well established: Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Celery, Egg Plant, Lettuce, Spinach, Onions. For Asparagus, a top-dressing of 250 Ibs. per acre just as soon as the first shoots make their appearance. For Strawberries, a top-dressing of about | « 100 lbs. per acre after the plants have blossomed. For the Home Garden apply a solution one ounce to two gallons of water. Price (subject to | > market changes), by express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 35c.; 10 Ibs. 60c,; 25 Ibs. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $3.75; 500 lbs. $17.50. Write for prices on D larger quantities. 4 - 2 = 2 ; @UANO—A standard Fertilizer. Price, by express or freight, not prepaid, 5 Ibs. 30c.; 10 Ibs. 50c.; 50 Ibs. $1.85; 100 Ibs. $3.50. Write for prices or 2 larger lots—subject to market changes. Rocarono SeeoFawis\WH.W. BUCKBEE (9) ROCKFORD ILLINOIS fits COYGREENHOUSES. 77 RELIABLE SEED POTATOES are scarce this year. Get your order in early; even if you don’t want them shipped until later. NOTICE The prices on this page are subject to market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots, Hi Hh Hh i Buckbee’s Extra Early Rockford Potato. BUCKBEP’S “Full of Life’? POTATOES Pedigreed Stock Strictly Northern Grown Expressly For Seed No seed Potatoes can be compared with those produced in the North, either for vigor and freedom from disease, or for producing and long keeping qualities. DATE OF SHIPMENT Potatoes will be shipped at any date ordered at_purchaser’s risk, but where no special instructions are given to the contrary, we will hold same until in our judgment there will be no danger from freezing. Of the many varieties that claim public favor, we have selected the best in cultivation. Write for Special Prices on large lots. BUCKBEE’S EXTRA EARLY ROCKFORD TRULY A WONDERFUL POTATO. Handsome, Blight-Proof Variety. Very Heavy Yielder, Cooking Quality the Best. A new Extra Early Variety of great promise. Makes an extremely quick growth and consider- ing its Extra Earliness is a wonderfully heavy yield- er. Is of very handsome BU PEs anCe with pink- ish tinged skin and white flesh. I Ib. 30c.; 3 Ibs. 70c. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 65c.; 4 bu. $1.10; 1 bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.90; 24 bu. $4.47. BUCKBEE’S NOROTON BEAUTY The Quick Lunch Potato. Is the finest Potato of its kind we have ever seen, and we believe all up-to-date Potato growers should get a stock of the Noroton Beauty as quickly as possible The fcellowing is the description of this exceedingly promising variety: The Noroton Beauty is the earliest Potato ever grown, being about two weeks earlier than the Ear- ly Rose. Large table size tubers have been grown in sixty days. It is fully as productive as any main-crop or late sort; no EXTRA EARLY variety yields nearly so heavily. It is handsome in appearance, being a russety white ground, splashed with pink, and pinkish eyes, and more uniform in size and shape than any other variety. The tub- ers mature simultaneously, a fact which, combined with its extreme earliness, ractically does away with danger tom blight, or disease, or bugs. Its table quality is superb; flesh is white, dry, and the flavor ‘unsurpassed by any other sort; it keeps longer than any other variety, early or late. Prices, postpaid, Ib. 30c.; 3 Ibs. 70c. By exs press or freight, not prepaid, + bu. 65c.; 4 bu $1.10; bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.90; 2% bu. $4.47, : Prices, postpaid, ¥ Noroton Beauty or Quick Lunch Potato. EARLY SIX WEEKS Fine Potato for Southern Truckers. This is a fine new Potato of the Ohio Type and seems to be in demand everywhere. It has been sold under the Six Weeks, Early Market, Extra Early Six Weeks, etc. Several seedsmen claim to have introduced it and more than one has repre- sented it as ready for market six weeks after plan‘ ing. We never had any such success with it, now- ever. It is Extra Early all right and Market Gar- 4 deners and all others who grow Potatoes should give this variety a trial. As now improved, we consider it one of the best extra early market varieties grown. The Potatoes begin to form when the vines are only 5 to 6 inches high. The top and tubers grow rapidly, and in seven or eight weeks from planting are a fine marketable size, and reach ma- turity in 65 days. As a table Potato they are not eecored: even for late Spring they keep sound and solid. Prices, postpaid, | Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By exe press or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 60c.;4 bu. $1.05; I bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.85; 23 bu. $4.32. RURAL NEW YORKER No. 2 (Also Known as Dusty Rural.) The Standard White Market Potato. One of the largest yielding varieties in existence. Large and unusually smooth, with few and shallow eyes, skin white as is also the flesh, which is of super: ior quality. Medium late and the best drought re- sister. There is no other Potato of more handsome appearance than the PRurai New Yorker. AI- though it is a large yielder it grows but few and smali vines. It is very hardy and will stand the heaviest manuring without getting scabby or spotted. For this reason it is one of the most desirable varieties for farmers and Potato growers near large cities to grow for main crop for market. Choicest Pedi- greed Stock Seed. Prices, postpaid, i Ib. 25c; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, not pre- paid, + bu. 60c.; 4 bu. $1.05; bu. (50 Ibs ) $1.85; 24 bu. $4.32. Sot Mrs. Chauncey Sayler, Watertown, N Y.. Sept. 28th. 1919, writes: I sent for lb. of your Pure Early Rose Potatoes tast Spring and raised 105 Ibs. from the 1 Ib planted. They grew very iarge, one weighed one pound and fourteen ounces. eee SORRELL is ONAL TU e 78 Rocaronn Sezobinss, H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fies ems BUCKBEE’S “Full of Life” NOTICE The prices on this \\ page are subject to \ market changes without notice. Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots, PRICES CARMAN No. 3 The Best Main Crop Potato. The Carman No. 3 is already rivaling in Dopey, the Burbank, and is undoubtedly a much better Potato Jithout any exception, whatever, it is the greatest yielding Potato ever introduced. The tubers are borne very close to the plant, a single turn of the fork turn- ing out every Potato. It is of a large size and of the shapeliest form Eyes are few and shallow. It is a perfect keeper, and is not surpassed as a table variety. Skin and flesh of extreme whiteness. It has no hollc yw heart or any dark parts. We recommend this Potato to our custc mers .as being unqualifiedly the best of all late sorts. Prices, postpaid, 1 Ib. 25c.; 3 lbs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, 4 bu. 65c.3 4 bu. $1.10; bu., 60 Ibs., $1.90; 24 bu. $4.47. SIR WALTER RALEIGH A Grand Late Potato. A white-skin, main crop Potato much resembling Rural New Yorker No. 2, of which it is a seedling. It is decidedly better than its paient, the tubers being quite uniform in size, with but few small ones among them. It is from four to six days later than the parent stock. The color is the same, the skin and flesh being white. In fact, it can be justly claimed for Sir Wal- ter Raleigh that it is the whitest fleshed and finest grained Potato on the whole list of main crop varieties, and it prom- ises to supersede all other sorts of its class. _ Prices, postpaid, Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, + bu. 60c.; 4 bu. $1.05; bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.85; 24 bu. $4.32. By planting OUR NORTHERN GROWN SEED you are assured of Early Maturity ; Increased Yield, a Vigorous Growth and Superior Quality 2 \ Ne [SE = Improved Extra Early Ohio Potato. POTATOES Carman No. 3 Potato. IMPROVED EXTRA EARLY OHIO A Grand Potato. Our Specialty. Some early varieties will yield edible Potatoes about as soon as the Improved Early Ohio, but their tops will be green for days after the Improved Early Ohio have fully ripened. The Improved Early Ohio is fully two weeks ahead of the Early Rose, and is a general favor- ite with Potato growers and market men alike, and the most profitable Potato they can_possibly grow. Maturing early, it brings the highest prices. The tubers grow compact in the hill, are easily dug, with very few small ones—nearly every Potato is of mar- ketable size; has few eyes, which are even with the surface. With heavy manuring, close planting, and good culture, a very large and profitable crop can be expected—300 to 500 bushels per acre is not an unusual yield. This is our specialtyin standard early varieties, and we are confident that many growers do not really know a true Improved Early Ohio, and have been growing some other sort for it, having been deceived in the purchase of the seed. We know ours is right, because the stock is the product of the original headquarters seed. Prices, Post aid, 1 Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or reight, not prepaid, + bu. 65c.; 4 bu. $1.10; 1 bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.90; 24 bu. $4.47. BURB A A Standard Late Variety. Continues in good demand and is more largely used than any other. It is of good size, of fine form and an excellent yielder. The flesh is white, very mealy and of fine flavor and quality. The best Potato for bak- ing. This variety is well adapted to heavy soils. Prices, postpaid Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, } bu. 60c.; 3 bu. $1.05; bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.85; 23 bu. $4.32. ASK FOR Special Quotations if you want Large Lots — notice. Pure Early Rose Potato. PURE EARLY ROSE The good old favorite, which continues in great popularity. A prolific jelder, sure cropper and popular market Potato. Every farmer and gardener Sraws the good early Rose and nothing need to be said in its favor. The strain ! we offer is the purest and best that can be put on the market. Choicest Pedi- } greed Stock Seed. Prices, postpaid, | lb. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, + bu. 60c.; 4 bu $1.05; 1 bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.85; 24 bu. $4.32. PRIDE OF THE SOUTH This fine Potato has been generally tested and proved to be a splendid variety both in yieid and earliness; in shape it is similar to Bliss’ Triumph, be- ing nearly round, flesh white, quality of the best. Choicest Pedigreed Stock Seed. Prices, postpaid, | lb. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight not pre= paic, + bu. 65c-; + bu. $1.10; 1 bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.90; 24 bu. $4.47. | IRISH COBBLER It is a most excellent extra early variety, maturing good size tubers seven weeks from time of planting. It has also the remarkable characteristic of pro- ducing very few, if any, small Potatoes, all the tubers being of marketable size. The vines make short, upright growth, so that the hills may be only a short distance apart. The flesh is pure white, with a clean, smooth skin; and in quality they are excellent, always cooking dry and mealy. They are splen- did keepers, and taking it all in all, it is a first-class sort and worth the atten- tion of all Potato growers. Specially suited to dry climates on account of its deep roots. Choicest Pedigreed Stock Seed. Prices, postpaid, 1 Ib. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c. By express or freight, not prepaid, + bu. 65c.; 4 bu. $1.10; bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.90; 24 bu. $4.47. ———== NST aa Irish Cobbler Potato, NOTICE The prices on this page are subject to market changes without Better write forspecial prices if in want of large lots, PRICES am ik Hifi) si Ny ee Wine | i, \\ BLISS’ RED TRIUMPH A Most Popular Variety. There is good reason why the TRIUMPH should be popular. It is from seven to ten days earlier than the Ohio, and that often- times means a difference of many dollars in the crop We believe that Potato growers will do well to plant liberally of them the coming Spring as there is sure to be an almost unlimited demand for the seed from the Mississippi Valley, where thousands upon thousands of acres of Potatoes are grown each year for the San, market The Potato is of good size, squared at ends. Skin is red, flesh is very white and firm. It is productive, and for several years to come will probably command a higher price among Potato buy- ers than any other sort. Our stock is genuine. Prices, postpaid, I lb. 25c.; 3 Ibs. 60c._ By express or freight not prepaid,} bu. 65c.: % bu. $1.10; 1 bu. (60 Ibs.) $1.90; 24 bu. $4.47. NEW HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED Seed from the Flower Ball. HEADQUARTERS STOCK A SUPERB COLLECTION OF THE MOST VALUABLE VARIETIES. Growing new and distinct Potatoes from the Seed-Ball-Seed is intensely interesting and fascinating. They will produce innumerable kinds, colors, shapes, sizes, forms and qualities. Some may be of immense value. This incom- parable mixture contains choice selections from the U. S., Germany, Chili, Switzerland, South America, France, Africa, Mexicu and Europe. New creations of merit bring rich returns and your fortune may be in one of these. POTATO SEED. Packet 15 cts.—2 for 25c.-—- 5 for 50c.—10 for $1.00—100 for $8 50, Postpaid. POTATO EYES BY MAIL POSTPAID There are many people living in cities or towns who have a small garden and would like to devote a portion of it to Potatoes, but do not feel like paying the freight or express charges on whole Potatoes. By purchasing eyes this can be done at a very slight expense. By carefui selection we take the very best Potatoes, from which the eyes are cut. These are prepared in such a way that they will keep in good condition for a considerable length of time. All orders for the South can be sent at any time in the winter with safety. Orders for the North and West will be booked when received, and sent when spring opens or planting time arrives. We guarantee safe arrival, in good condition for growing. PRICE OF POTATO EYES, POSTPAID. Box of 25 Eyes, 30c.; 100 Eyes, $1.00. No less than 25 Eyes of any sort will be put up. RNR IAL ents! wii Te 80 ROCKFORD SEEDFARNS’. H.W. BUCKBEE SS ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, forest Gy GrEeMnonses SG QO SF “ FIN cLvDING ALL THE: M°ST DESIRABLE ( NOVELTIES oF THESEASON There are no more satisfactory flowers in the garden than those grown from seed, especially the easily grown and brilliant flowered annuals. ABUTILON Frequently called ‘‘Flowering Maple”’ or ‘Chinese Bell Flower’’ Blooms quickly easily grown. Pleaseseveryone. New Fancy California Seedlings Mixed—Pkt. 8c. ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting) 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. Fine Mixed. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 20c. ADLUMIA (Cirrhosa) Frequently called Mountain Fringe, Wood Fringe, Alleghany Vine. A beautiful and graceful climber. Hardy biennial. Height 15 feet. Pkt. 5c. AGERATUM One ot the best of Summer-flowering plants grown from seeds. The plants start readily, grow rapidly and soon come into bloom, and flower uninterruptedly throughout the season. During the hot, dry summer months there are no brighter or more freely roduced flowers of charming blue or white. inest Mixed. Pkt. 3c ; 0z. 25c. ALYSSUM LITTLE GEM—This shceuld reatly be called the “Snow White Carpet Piant.’’ for the plants which are ony a few inches high grow so dense, and are so ccmpieteiy covered with snow-white blossoms, create the impression of a beautiful carpet spread over the ground. We know of no other white flower which is so particularly well adapted to borders, ribbons, etc., as ‘‘Little Gem’’ Alyssum. The plants commence to bloom when quite small, and will flower uninterruptedly all summer long until late in the fall. Added to all this is the sweet fragrance, and we cannot see how a garden could be complete without it. Pkt. 4c.3 0z. 35c. SWEET—Pure white, free bloomer. Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 20c. Ageratum. AMARANTHUS Brilliant foliaged annuals, growing from 3 to 5 feet high, some of the varieties bearing curious racemes of flowers. Au are useful in borders of tall plants ot for the centers of large beds. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 3c.3 cz 20c. AMBROSIA A hardy annual, exceedingly fragrant. It is as desirable as the Rose Geranium as a plant with fragrant foliage, and for making Hee bouquets and other florai work. 4c. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII Often called the Boston or Japanese Ivy Clings tightly to rocks, brick, etc. Pkt. 6c ANCHUSA The Heaven'y Biue Flower A hardy annual of more than ordinary beauty. It grows about 2 feet high, branch- ing freely and bearing a profusion of the most iovely flowers similar in ail espects to the Forget-Me-Not thouzh the blossoms are much iarger and ot finer color. It is always taken for a beautifuJ large-flowering Forget Me-Not. and for bouquets and cut flowers it is indeed superior to it. Its color is a deep. clear, brilliant blue with a pure white eye; one of the rarest and most iovely shades of that color. It blooms early and continues all Summer Pkt. 4c : oz. 35c. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS—(Lace Fern.)—One of the pret- tiest house plants. The leaves are bright green, eracefully arched, surpassing Maiden Hair ferns in grace, delicacy of texture and richness of color. It is admirably adapted to house culture. Pkt. 9c. SPRENGERI — (Emerald Feather.) — Of drooping growth, making great, p2ndulous masses of fine feathery foliage. Pkt. 8c.; 0z. 65c. Anchusa, The Heavenly Blue Flower. }ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS,” fOREST City GREENHOUSES, 8 Buckbee s “Full of Life’ ASTERS This beautiful flower is bein constantly improved, and is now one of the most desirable and effective of our garden beauties. As a bedder it is beyond description, and large beds of these lovely flowers greet you almost everywhere. Indispensable for cut flowers, fine as pot plants and alike desirable to show at fairs and exhibitions. They are easily grown, very hardy, and offer eneiiselees for use at a time when other garden favorites are gone, and the select strains we offer cannot fail to give satisfaction to the most critical flower lover. My List Contains the Cream of the Up-to-Date Varieties —~—— Tr (-” INRBo eS sees, > New Yellow AY WLR ENG ASTER _ The best yellow va- E Urey es ) riety known; the flow- ray) ae = eS a ers are of large size of 5 a rich golden color, p 5) > pe.fectly double and Ws OAT Wa ee imbricated. Its great- 4 AS : a. ale palue lies a a 10 Ae ASS ~ ee ee, ; rich color whic | agin: ie J ~ me Oe j= Sep shows to best advan- PES tage when grown with Soe) eee = ‘ other colors. The flow (S q we > ers are borne upon i, Sa P EA Oy > f long, erect stems, ex- “ Af s j e cellent for cutting. Pkt. 5c.3 4 oz. 50c. za flowers none will give greater returns for the time and money expended than the Aster. My seed is home grown and can always be relied upon. BUCKBEE’S GIANT BRANCHING ASTER The flowers are the most beautifully form- ed of all large Asters, and quite different in several respects from any Aster known. The branching habit is accompanied with great vigor of growth and profusion of bloom, The flowers are very large, very double, borne on long stiff stems, and the colors are clear and handsome. The petals are of thick durable substance, and, in consequence, the flowers last long in perfection. These magnificent blossoms being gracefully poised on strong, well-leavea stems, 15 to 18 inches long; are unsurpassed as cut flowers for vases and home decoration. 1! offer the following sep= arate colors: Pure White—Pkt. 6c.3; 4 0z. 25c.3; oz. 90c. Dark Blue—Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 25c.; oz. 90c. Rose Pink—Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 25c.; oz. 90c. Lavender—PKt. 6c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. 90c. Crimson—Pkt. 6c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. 90c. Buckbee’s Giant Branching Asters—Mixed. Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 20c.; oz. 75c. BUCKBEE’S IMPROVED VICTORIA ASTER Magnificent flowers, massive and showy, with regular overlapping pe‘als clear to the center. The flowers measure four inches and over across, and are of rich and varied colors. The plants grow very evenly, pyramidal in form, about eighteen inches high and carry from twenty-five to forty flowers. Thestems being long and strong makes them fine for cut flowers. Separate Colors: Snow White—Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 35c.3; oz. $1.25. Flesh Color—Pkt. 6c.; 4 oz. 35c.; oz. $1.25. Rich Purple—Pkt. 6c.; 4 oz. 35c.; oz. $1.25. Dark Crimson—Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 35c.; oz. $1.25. Peach Blossom—PKkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 35c.; 0z. $1.25. Victoria Choicest Mixed—Pkt. 5c.; 4 0z. 35c.; oz. $1.25. QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER Of eraceful spreading habit, its great merit is its early-flowering character, being in full flower two weeks before most other Asters begin to bloom. Colors range from deep blue white, pink to beautiful rose. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5c.; + oz. 25c.; oz. 70c. Buckbee’s Improved Victoria Aster. BUCKBEE’S NEW GIANT CCMET ASTER This is the most distinct and improved type of flower in Asters. Under good culti- vation plants grow twelve to fifteen inches in height, branching freely, and each stem terminates in a fine large flower from four to six inches in diameter. The outer petals are broad, flat and reflexed and curving out- | ward, while the center of the flower is com- posed of many short tubular petals, slightly pointed. The whole flower has a distinctly feathery effect, greatly resembling that of the fine Japanese Chrysanthemums. 1 offer the following separate colors: Pure White—Pkt. 7c.; 4 0z. 25c.3 oz. 90c. Light Blue—Pkt. 6c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. 90c. Clear Carmine—Pkt. 6c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. 90c. Bright Rose—PKt. 6c.; 4 oz. 25c ; oz. 90c. Lilac—Pkt. 6c.3 4 0z. 25c.; oz. 90c. Giant Comet Finest Mixed—All the desir- able colors. Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 20c.; oz. 75c- CROWN OR :COCORDEAU ASTER A very showy variety, the large double flowers having the center pure white, sur- rounded with petais of distinct bright col- ors. The strain we offer is much improved, and we have no hesitancy in recommending it to our patrons as ene of the most satis- factory varieties of Asters. Pkt. 5c.; $ 0z. 50c. ROYAL PURPLE ASTER A new strain of Branching Aster, growing about fifteen inches high. Habit of growth entirely distinct, the stems growing entirely from the ground, and not on side shoots from the main stem like other varieties. Medium early bloomer, continuing in flower until Jate in the Fall. The flowers are large | and full to the center; petals flat and some- what incurved: color bright purple. Pkt. 6c.; $ 0z. 50c. NEW ROSE FLOWERED ASTER Plant 24 inches high, of pyramidal shape and robust habit. Flowers large, brilliant tose color, very double and regularly im- bricated. Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 50c. po co eer pases _| usual to Asters. eee whether they SSS SL PAEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION One of the most perfect and deservedly one of the most popular of all Asters; very double, large and beautiful flowers, with incurved petals; height 18 inches to 2 feet. It is one of the most beautiful and extensively cultivated varie- ties. Separate Colors: Bright Red—PkKt. 4c.; 4 0z. 25c.3 oz. $1.20. Clear White—Pkt. 4c.; 4 oz. 25c.; oz. $1.20. Peach Blossom—Pkt. 4c.; 4 0z. 25c.; oz. $1.20. Violet—Pkt. 4c.3; 4 0z. 25c.3; oz. $1.20. Blue—Pkt. 4c.; 4 oz. 25c3 oz. $1.20. Perfection Mixed—Pkt. 5c.; % oz. 20c.; 0z. 95c, NEW JAPANESE OR TASSEL Entirely distinct and novel. Plants of pyra- midal growth, about eighteen inches high, bear- ing on long stems from forty to fifty flowers, averaging five inches across, composed of wavy and twisted needle-shaped petals, making the flowers free from the stiff and formal appearance The beautiful flowers of this | new strain of Asters offer a most striking con- | trast with those of any other variety. The color is of a soft flesh pink and rose, the two colors | mixed. Pkt. 6c.; 4 oz. 50c. HARLEQUIN ASTER A striking Aster of great"beauty and a profuse bloomer. This new Aster produces odd flowers of the most handsome and attractive appear- ance which continue in bloom a long time. In the gardens of Paris they are considered the most valuable of all varieties on account of their long duration in bloom and remarkably bright and conspicuous colors. Pure white, blue and red petals on each blossom. Pkt. 5c.3 4 oz. 50c. EXTRA EARLY HOHENZOLLERN Plants of medium size, extremely early and | producing abundantly, blooms of the largest size, fully four inches in diameter. The petals are of open Comet type and unusually graceful gi in their seemingly careless arrangement. These Asters have the desirable combination of ex- treme earliness, large size and splendid cutting | ae We offer the white, also the pink variety. White—Pkt. 8c.; 4 0z. 35c. Pink—Pkt. 8c.; 4 oz. 35c. LAVENDER GEM ASTER __One of the finest feathery flowers in the beau- tiful Comet type. The coloring is an exquisite silvery white when first opening, changing to the most delicate shade of lavender when fully ex- panded. Pkt. 8c.;40z. 50c. SS ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fires CnGermoss. « ASTERS EMP } CBT GINSENG A » Make a splendid ornament Sis LARar eS tO Ye in any garden, uM, Ke are massed in beds or grown as 4h AW single = @&7c5 < specimens. Sy ‘ Our “FULL OF LIFE” varieties always come true to name and color. APE Se ee Buckbee’s Snowball Aster. SNOWBALL ASTER A Most Distinct and Handsome Variety Equally Valuable for Pot Culture and Cut Flowers It is a most profuse bloomer, a single plant often producing as many as twenty. five to thirty pure snow-white flowers, globular in form and of extraordinar¥ sizee Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 50c. FIRE KING ASTER The Most Brilliant Aster Ever Introduced And the nearest approach to scarlet y yet obtained, a color previously un- known in this popular flower. Habit very compact, not more than twelve iS) WN Tey inches in height, with large beautifully y) i |7j p incurved flowers. Pkt. 6c.; $ 0z. 50c. L VIOLET KING ASTER Individual flowers will measure from four to five inches in diameter and are composed of an immense number of long slender curled petals of rich violet- purple. Pkt. 8c ; 4 0z. 50c. CHRISTMAS TREE ASTER This new type has a branching pyra- midal form of growth, flowers large and very double and range through many beautiful colors. The plants are quite early in blooming and should be planted at least one foot apart to show to best advantage. Pkt. 5c.; 4 oz. 50c. BUCKBEE’S SUPERB MIXTURE OF GiANT ASTERS ABSOLUTELY UNEXCELLED Producing beautiful flowers, gigant.s in size; gorgeous in colors, verfect in form. This mix~ » ture includes the cream of all the Asters on this and the other two pages together with many other sorts of the most beautiful forms and brilliant colors. Especially selected from the # finest, large sized, double-flowering types and the most critical flower lover will be pleased and astonished at the wide range of colors and varieties, and we guarantee it will give satisfac: tion. Pkt. 10c.; 4 oz. 40c.; oz. $1.75. 1 BUCKBEE’S FINE MIXED ASTERS This is a most splendid collection of the lead- ing types of this beautiful flower in choice mix- ture. I have made the price so low that you cannot pass it by. Pkt. 5c.3 $ oz. 30c.; oz. 75c GOOD MIXED ASTERS Many bright colors from standard varieties free-bloomers and strictly fresh new seed. Harlequin Aster. Pkt. 3c.; 4 0z. 20c.; 0z. 60c. ee were INO B4 Rocarue Secohwis\. H.W. BUCKBEE & ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, fies OnGrmmms G Bachelor’s Button. BACHELOR’S BUTTON (Double) Also known as ‘Ragged Sailor,” ‘‘Corn Flower” and ‘Blue Bottle.” The national flower of Germany and a great favorite in the old country. It has been so perfected shat fully 80.per cent. of the flowers are double and semi- double, and present many bright colors and distinct mark- ings which have hitherto been unknown in this old-fash- ioned favorite flower. Double Fine Mixed. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 20c. BABY’S BREATH (Gypsophla) An annual that should be in every garden, for it thrives everywhere and furnishes the loveliest material for all kinds of bouquets. Pkt. 4c. BALSAM (Lady Slipper) LA BUCKBEE’S SUPERB DOUBLE MIXED—The most per- SLA fect in form and largest double-flowered Balsam yet de- ¢ veloped. And unrivaled for diversity of tich and deli- cate colors, flowers often two inches across and borne BARTONIA A very pretty and showy annual, witn the greatest 4) profusion of white and golden flowers of a large size. Leaves i downy and thistle-like; flowers measure 2 inches or more across, expanding in the evening; very fragrant. Will do well in any situation, standing dry season well. Tender 7 annual, one foot high. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 4c. BEGONIA VERNON One of the most satisfactory pot plants for the house and a popular bedding plant for the garden or lawn. It blooms with the greatest profusion throughout the Sum mer. Flowers a brilliant orange carmine with bright yellow centers, and the foliage waxy and glossy. It is easily raised from seed. Pkt. 8c. BALLOON VINE A rapid and graceful climber. Tender annual, 6 feet in wonderful profusion. I offer a very choice selection ‘Balsam Apple. high. The flowers resemble small balloons. of numerous hybrid sorts and a_ most we SIs pew Pkt. 3c.; 02. 15c. careful blending ot the finest shades of RUA 1a Ww, eZ (Men crimson, flesh-color, lemon, lilac, Tosy- we 4eV\VAy NANNIES purple, spotted, striped and snow-white y i d <2 va ok “a Ser ep BEAN (Scarlet Runner) in painstaking mixture. Pkt. 6c.5 Sy AX { Sy 4 UOT N RARE Ep ey oN A Favorite Old-Fashioned Climber, One 4 oz. 30c.; oz. $1.00. a A yt wi Zps\ Oy A of the very few Beans that is both ornamen- GOOD MIXED—This mixture is comprised of the standard sorts, and will give good results. Pkt. 3c.;40z. 15c.; 0z. 50c. BALSAM APPLE A beautiful climbing plant with queer shaped fruits, which, if preserved in alcohol, make a most useful liniment. Foliage gracefully cut and although tender annuals, the vines run ten feet or more during the season. Pkt. 5c.; az. 25c. “~ tal and useful. It grows rapidly to a height aA AS, got ten or twelve feet, and is covered from = je July until heavy frost with clusters of beau- tiful scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5c. BEAN (White Runner) Same as above with exception of the flow ers which are pure white. Pkt. 5c. BRYONOPSIS An ornamental climber bearing green fruit which changes in color as the season advan- : ces to bright scarlet striped with white. An- Baby’s Breath (Gypsophla.) nual, 10 feet high. Pkt. 3c. BIRD OF PARADISE FLOWER The blossoms are of a rich golden yellow, about 24 inches ir diameter, produced in large trusses, the most striking feature being the long, incurving stamens and pistils, of \¥ a beautiful, bright crimson color. Seed should be soaked in warm water and start- ed indoors or under glass, in a light, sandy soil. Plants should be . carefully hardened by { gradual exposure to fresh air before going into the open ground. Tf the seed is started early it will produce blooms in great pro- fusion the first year. Pkt. 6c. NOTE—We also of- fer a limited number of pot grown plants Balsam, Buckbee’s Superb Double. only 15c. each. Bird of Paradise. Butterfly Flower. CACALIA (Tassel Flower) Also known as Flora’s Paint Brush. A neat annual, of easy culture, with tassel- shaped flowers; blooms from June to Sep- tember; fine for borders. Golden-yellow and scarlet, fine for mixed borders. Pkt. 3c. CANDYTUFT GIANT HYACINTH=FLOWERED—Most de- sirable for cut-flower purposes, producing a very large elongated head of quite large pare white florets The immense broad reads frequently measure six inches in length. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 40c. EMPRESS—New pure white. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 35c. ALL COLORS MIXED—Pkt. 3c.; 0z. 35c. PERENNIAL—(Sempervirens)—Unequaled for cemetery work, being perfectly hardy. Color of flower, white. Pkt. 6c. CALENDULA (Double Mixed) Flowers extra large and very double, and § they are slightly imbricated, while those of the center are incurved like the petals of a Paeony. Color, bright golden yellow or orange. From seed sown in the open ground it comes into flower early, and blooms pro- fusely all Summer until late in October, and are of the easiest possible culture. Pkt. 4c. wy) hey (eli ey mA RSS ._*\ = > "| Wess = want AS B ey) a < \) y Se Pe BUTTERFLY FLOWER (SCHIZANTHUS) They form compact plants, liter- ally covered with beautiful, orchid- like flowers, all delicately fringed and curiously marked with crimson, lilac, purple and yellow blotches. Pretty for decorating bouquets or massed in a bed. Sow some of the seed in August or September and bring the plants into the house. They will bloom all Winter. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 4c. BURNING BUSH (Kochia) OR SUMMER CYPRESS This beautiful annual bush is rap- idly coming into prominence. It grows 2 to 24 feet high and resembles a closely clipped ornamental ever- green. The globe shaped or pyra- midal bushes are close and compact, and of a pleasing light green color The plant may be grown singly or in the form of a hedge or background. In early Autumn the whole bush be- comes carmine or blood red, whence the name of Mexican Fire Plant, Burning Bush, etc. It is also called Belvidere, Standing or Mock Cypress. Flowers small and numerous, but not conspicuous. The beauty of the lant is in its shape and colors. Jorthy of high recommendation. Pkt. 5c.3 0z. 25c. — SS ee s Burning Bush (Kochia) on An Canna—Crozy’s Dwarf. CANNA, Crozy’s New Dwarf But few people know that these beautiful flowers can be so easily grown from seeds, and bloom the first summer, it sown before April. One of the most popular of bedding plants, while even single specimens are most at- tractive in the garden. Sow singly in small pots as soon as convenient, and grow as rapidly as possible. The roots can be kept in the cellar over Winter, and each clump will give six to eight good roots for lanting out the following Spring. Choicest ixed. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 30c. CANNA Common Tall Mixed or Indian Shot —A splendid assortment of the old-fash- ioned varieties. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 5c. CALLIOPSIS, or Coreopsis Very handsome and showy plants of the easiest culture; require no care and thrive in any garden. Produce flowers in nearly every shade of yellow, orange, crimson, red, brown. It is one of those flowers which will grow in any situation and always be ad- mired. Fine Mixed Colors. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 15c. Caliiap3is or Coreopsis. CARNATI GIANT=FLOWERING MARGUERITE Which Flower in 3 or 4 Months from Seed. These lovely, fragrant Carnations, pro- duce fine double flowers which often meas- ure 3 inches across. The variety of color in- cludes white, blush, deep pink. salmon, car- mine, scarlet, dark crimson, maroon, and many beautifully variegated flowers. Most of them have beautifully fringed petals, and are delightfully fragrant. One great merit of these Carnations is that they commence to flower in about twelve weeks’ time from seed. Seeds sown in the Spring will pro- duce luxuriant plants that will be continu- ally full of bloom from August until killed by severe frosts, or seeds may be sown dur- ing the Summer for the winter-flowering plants. We say without hesitation that it is the most important flower seed novelty in many years. They are alike valuable for pot culture and for garden use. The plants grow easily everywhere, both in sandy soil or heavy loam, and will give perfect satis- faction. All Choicest Colors Mixed. strain. Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 35c. The finest Canterbury Bells or Campanula. “ sg if] ! a) iy? INN Giant Flowering Marguerite Carnations. Cactus Seed. CACTUS SEED For a variety of shapes, sizes and species sow the seed. In fact, this is the only way to secure new and rare varieties. There is furthermore much pleasure derived from growing Cacti from seed. Our mixture of seed is very fine. You will be surprised at the odd looks of Cacti just sprouting from the earth. Start seed in finely sifted sand; keep warm and moist. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 8c. (For Cactus Plants see page I17.) CANTERBURY BELLS (Campanula) Well known popular perennials produc- ing beil-shaped flowers of many different colors; blooms very freely throughout the Summer. Single Mixed, all colors, pkt. 3c.; oz. 25c. Double Mixed, all colors, pkt. 4c.; 0z. 75c. CANARY BIRD FLOWER (Tropaeolum Canariense) Beautiful climber, the charming little canary colored blossom bearing a fancied resemblance to a bird with its wings half expanded. The plant has a luxuriant, ramb- ling character, and if seeds are planted by the side of arbor or trellis will run about twenty feet. and will blossom from July un- til frost. Tender annual. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 25c. CARNATIONS EXTRA CHOICE—“FULL OF LIFE”’— DOUBLE MIXED Large Flowering Carnations Best Suited for Pot Culture and Cut Flowers. This is the famous Carnation that is grown so extensively by Florists’ and Amateurs for Cut Flowers and Pot Plants. My Seed is saved from our wonderful collection of Car- nation Plants, grown in our celebrated Forest City Greenhouses at Rockford, and is obtained by hand fertilization of the best and most varied colored flowers. This class of Carnation is propagated also by cuttings and you will find fine young Plants of the leading varieties that will bloom nicely the coming season, listed on page 118 of this Catalog at very reasonable prices. The hand fertilized Seed that we offer will pro- duce a goodly proportion of double flowers and the chances are that many new and rare varieties will develop from this carefully hand fertilized Seed. Would respectfully request early orders. Pkt. 8c.; 3 0z. 75c. sr Be Canary Bird Flower. Annual varieties eighteen inches bright colors. Fall months. Easily Mixed, ve A an\4 Sis, \ Chrysanthemum, (French Marguerites.) CENTAUREA, New Marguerite. The Most Fragrant and Longest Keeping Cut Flower. The flowers are the size of a medium Carna- tion, freely produced on long stems which ren- ders them valuable for cutting; colors pure white, pale sulphur, yellow and lavender. The flowers are sweet scented, and their lasting quality after being cut isremarkable. From Spring sown seed they commence to flower in July. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 4c.; 4 0z. 20c. CENTAUREA (Dusty Miller) Silver foliaged plants; used extensively for edgings, hanging baskets, etc. CANDIDISSIMA—Very thick, broadly-cut sil- very-white leaves Pkt. 6c. GYMNOCARPA—Leaves fern-like; silvery-gray color. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 50c. CHRYSANTHEMUM, much grown for cut flowers. Pkt. 3c. CHRYSANTHEMUM, Double Yellow. Also called Baby Golden Glow. A beautiful and most effective annual, blooming from seed the first season, growing only two. feet high, flowering early and so profusely that it eclipses all other garden annuals fora grand show of flowers. Single plants producing hun- 9% dreds of the brightest yellow blossoms as Bp double and perfect as roses. If wanted for early bloom, the seed should be started in the house and the plants transplanted to the garden at the proper time, but seed can be sown in open ground wher wanted to bloom with success. Pkt. 5c. DOUBLE WHITE ‘‘SNOWBALL’’—Same as above except pure white. Pkt. 5c. : oad I NEY 7 7 NBER “UES ES, Se A 2 ss ROCKFORD SEEDIARMS H.W. BUCKBEE Coleus Hybridus COLEUS, Hybridus One of the best known and most universally admired ornamental foliage plants, in an end- less variety of colors and shadings. Coleus seeds germinate easily, and success is as sure as with an ordinary annual. EXTRA FINE MIXED HYBRIDS—Finest and showiest varieties. Pkt. 6c. CRAB’S-EYE VINE OR WEATHER PLANT This beautiful plant has during the last few years created a great sensation throughout the world. If the leaves stand upward the sky will be cloudless. If they stand out straight, change- able weather 1s indicated. When the leaves hang straight downward water may be expected to fallin torrents. A local storm is indicated by the curling together of the leaves. Bears clus ers of bright yellow flowers, fol- lowed by bunches of pods, which, when dry, burst open. disclosing brilliant red seeds with black eyes, used for making beads and other ornaments Seeds are of good size and sometimes slow to germinate, should be soaked in luke warm water before planting. Pkt 6c. Cockscomb, Ostrich Plume. \ NN WA \ \ Crab’s-Eye Vine, or Weather Plant. COCKSCOMB (Celosia) The old Cockscomb of our mother’s garden, but vastly improved of late years, Its huge combs, from six inches to a foot across, are of the most fiery gor- geous colors, are very fine all the late Summer and Autumn, and our best parks make use of thousands of them for Autumn bedding. Start in heat and transplant in open ground after danger of frost is over. As pot plants they are fine. DWARF QUEEN—This is the best dwarf growing Cockscomb; plants, about eight inches high, heads ten to twelve inches across. They grow very uni- formly. Color, a rich, ruby red, of extreme brilliancy. Pkt. 4c.; 4 0z. 50c. OSTRICH PLUME—A new Cockscomb which bears feathery plumes of bloom, more like ostrich feathers or Pampas grass than anything else. These mag- nificent plumes are one to two feet in length, and of all colors from sulphur yellow to deep rich crimson, rose, pink, scarlet, yellow, orange, etc. A plant in bloom is one of the very brightest and showiest of all garden annuals. All Colors Mixed. Pkt. 5c.; 4 oz. 50c. Mrs. Kate Nelson, Utica, Seward Co., Neb. writes:—My Carnations and Perpetual Roses received from you, are the admiration of all. In response to enquiries I tell them they are from ‘‘Buckbee’s.”’ GRocKFORD ILLINOIS.” forest Cy Grermnovss = ——~ MA Sometimes called ‘Look at Me’”’—A‘hardy pe- renniai vine that will bloom in June or July from seed sown in April and bears in profusion. inverted pea-shaped flowers from 14 to 24 in- ches in diameter, ranging in color rom a rosy violet to a reddish purple, with a broad-feather- ed white marking through the center, whiie the large buds and back of flower are pure white, appearing as if one plant bcre many colored flowers. Pkt. 4c. COLUMBIAN CLIMBER The most superb of all climbers aad used al- most exclusively for decorating pillars, etc., at the World’s Columbian Exposition, where it was the admiration of all. Although it does grandly outside, it 1s also a splendid house climber, and will do well running cver windows in the house, and will award the grower with abundance of beautiful, large bell- shaped flowers, green at first, but rapidly chang- ing to a beautiful deep violet blue. It is a fine, rapid grower, of easy culture and always a Mass of exquisite green, showing no bare spots. kt. 5c.; 4 oz. 20c. COLUMBINE OR AQUILEGIA One of the best of the early Summer peren- nials. Curious flowers, extremely graceful, and borne in great quantivies high above the foliage which itself is very beautiful and attractive. Extra fine for cutting. PRIZE MIXTURE—Double and single, all col- ors. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 30c. Columbine or Aquilegia. ean CHINESE LANTER PLANT The pe produces numerous, large, inflated husks, much the shape of Chinese lanterns; at first a beau- tiful green color, changing to a yel- lowish hue and then to brightest scarlet, and as they hang suspended among the green foliage they present a most novel and strikingly beauti- ful appearance. Treated like a To- mato it grows and fruits freely from seed the first season, yet the plants are perennial and may be wintered in the cellar or grown in pots as a window plant. Pkt. 4c. CRUEL PLANT (2%v Annual A beautiful and rapid growing climber, bearing an immense number of pure white, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers. From 15 to 20 feet high. Pkt. 8c. CYCLAMEN Charming plants, with beautiful foliage and rich colored, fragrant flowers, universal favorites for Win- ter and Spune blooming The Giant varieties have large leaves ana stout flower stalks, throwing the flowers well above the foliage. Seed may be sown any time during the Spring or Autumn. PERSICUM—Persian Splendid Mixed, GIGANTEUM—Mixed Large Size. Cyclamen Giganteum. “ASD ee Cosmos, Giants of California. COSMOS, (Giants of California) _ This strain is noted both for beauty and the gigantic size of its flowers, which measure 4 to 5 inches across; the colors are very varied and beautiful. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 6c.; oz. 40c. COSMOS, (Early Flowering) Grace, daintiness and brilliancy are the characteristics of this pretty flower, with its yellow heart encircled with broad, daisy-like petals, carried on long slender stems rising from a cloud of feathery foliage. This Early Flowering strain produces flowers from July to November. Superb Mixed. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 30c. COBAEA SCANDENS (Cathedral Bells) Although it does grandly outside, it is also a splendid house climber, and will do well running over windows in the house, and will award the grower with abundance of beautiful, large bell-shaped flowers, green at first, but rapidly changing to a beautiful deep violet blue. Pkt. 5c., 4 0zZ. I5c. Pkt. 5c. fae Pkt. 8c. Cruel Plant ET ce SIDS rn Clarkia Elegans. CLARKIA ELEGANS Beautiful, hardy annuals from California, with rose-colored, white and purple flowers, in delicate but very brilliant shades. The plants are about eighteen inches high and profuse bloomers. Double Mixed. Pkt. 3c. CLEMATIS, Hardy Perennial. Well known and universally admired climbers, some of the varieties being remark- able for the size and beauty of their blos- soms and others for their gracefulness. Fine for covering arbors, verandas, etc., as they cling readily to almost any object. Most of the kinds are hardy, herbaceous peren- nials, but some little protection in North- ern latitudes through Winter is advised. Extra choice, large flowering varieties with beautiful clusters of purple and white flow- ers. Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 5c. COCCINEA INDICA A remarkable, pretty climber. Ivy-like foliage, bright and luxuriant; never troubled with insects and admirably adapted for trellises, arbors, etc. The small flowers are soon followed by numerous fruits, 2 in- ches long, which turn to brilliant scarlet, « spotted with white, rendering the, vine “vy very pretty. Pkt. 4c lon) CYPRESS VINE A most beautiful climber with delicate dark green feathery foliage and an abun- dance of bright, star-shaped rose, scarlet and white blossoms. Tender annual. All Coiors Mixed. Pkt. 4c.; 0z. 25c. (YPRESS VINE «¢ Mt G77 DAINTY AND ELEGANT CLIMBER. 90 Rockrumn Serobuis\, H.W. BUCKBEE ROCKFORD ILLINOIS, Germ DIANTHUS PINKS ROCKFORD FAVORITE MIXED—Com- prises over 50 of the choicest Chinese and Japanese varieties, and includes, besides the standard sorts, all the new and brightest colors in spotted, striped and handsomely fringed varieties of late introduction, both single and double. Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 40c.; 0z. 75c. FRINGED AND RUFFLED—(Laciniatus } Mirabilis.)—Petals are deeply cut into fine strips of thread-like fringes for ¢ about half their length, and are twisted in all directions, presenting a novel as- pect; in color they vary greatly, hav- ing all shades from pure white to deep { purplish-red with red and rose zones. ‘7 Pkt. 6c. DOUBLE ROYAL PINKS—The flowers range in colors from blood-red to pure white, and are beautifully frilled and fringed. The enormous blooms are especially adapted for cutting, the stems being long. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. HARDY GRASS PINKS—(Siagle.)—The old-reliable favorite, sometimes called Pheasant’s Eye Pink. Fringed edge, white flowers with dark centers; de- lightfully clove scented. Pkt. 4c.; 4 oz. 15c. DATURA, Cornucopia Hardy annual. Flowers are trumpet- shaped and form three distinct flowers, each within the other. Pkt. 4c. DATURA or Trumpet Flower Single trumpet-shaped blossoms. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 20c. Double Clove=Scented Pink. Datura Cornucopia. SNOWBALL— Double HEDDEWIGI—(Double and Single Japan Pink.)—F lowers very large; many ele- gant colors and shades, from delicate rose to richest crimson. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 4c.; + 0z. 20c.; 0z. 75c. CHINENSIS—(China or India Pink.)— Our mixture includes all the best colors and shades. Mixed. Pkt. 3c.;40z. 15c.; oz. 35c. FIREBALL—(Double.)—Brilliant dark scarlet. Pkt. 4c. white, fringed flowe a very fine variety. Pkt. 4c. MOURNING CLOAK—A splendid vari- ety of very double flowers of rich vel- vety-crimson, margined with pure white; most fragrant. Pkt. 4c; 4 oz. 15c. New Double Clove- Scented Pink The flowers are finely double, about one and a half inches across, with the edges of the petals delicately fringed, and come in the most varied colors and shad- ings, including many dark reds which are entirely new to this type of hardy pinks. The colors range through pure white, white with rose centers, light pink, sal- mon, deep pink, red and crimson, heavily bordered or ringed with rich contrasting colors, and all have the rich spicy clove fragrance of the well-known Scotch or old-fashioned ‘‘Grass Pinks”’ of our grand mothers’ gardens. Pkt. 6c. DIGITALIS (Foxglove) Handsome and highiy ornamenta) hardy plants of stately grewth, succeed ing under almost al: conditions, and with but little attention will give a wealth of flowers during June and July. Mam- moth Flowered Mixed. Pkt. 4c.; 2 oz. 30c. Digitalis (Fox Glove). i SS TS —— Double Daisy—Mammoth or Giant. DAHLIAS The Dahlia still holds its place as king of all the out-door autumn flowers, and they may be erown to the greatest perfection from seed, blooming beautifully the first Summer. As easy to grow from seed as the most common plant. Anyone can have a magnificent display of these regal beauties at very small cost. These strains of seed are grand in every respect, producing very large flowers of the greatest variety and beauty of coloring. They continue to bloom pro- fusely until frost, when the bulbs may be taken Up, stored where they will not freeze, then plant- ed the following Spring outside. This may be continued year after year with success. BUCKBEE’S DOUBLE LARGEST FLOWERING MIXED—A superb mixture of the_ finest double varieties of the largest size and finest colorings. Pkt. 8c. DOUBLE CACTUS FLOWERING MIXED—The most beautiful in cultivation. They are un- equaled for rich and varied colors and perfec- tion of form. Pkt. 7c. DOUBLE FINE MIXED—PKt. 5c. SINGLE NOVELTY MIXED—Brilliant flowers running through a wide range of striking col- ors Pkt. 4c.; oz. 50c. nna aft \raquiall | oe UAV ane Buckbee’s Largest Flowering Mixed. MAMMOTH ative climber DAISY, Double Daisies are easily grown from Spring sown seed and come into flower in a very short time. LONGFELLOW—Double, dark red rose Pkt. 4c.; + 0z. 90c. WHITE—Double purest white. Pkt. 6c.; 4 0z. 75c DOUBLE QUILLED MIXED—A new strain. Pkt. 4c.; + 0z. 75c. MAMMOTH, or GIANT MIXED— Finest offered. Pit. 6c.3 + 0z. 90c. GERMAN DOUBLE—Good Mix- ture Pkt. 3c ; 4 0z. 75c. BLUE DAISY (AGATHEA COELESTIS) A Beautiful Bedding Plant and an Excellent Indoor Bloomer. The flowers are the very coun- terpart of the Paris Daisy, but sky blue with a yellow disc; of easy growth; and produces flow- ers all the year, kt. 4c. s ~ ~h) 4 EZ ~ p 0 VF TES al ne iQ D: ‘ox Dolichos, Hyacinth Bean. D li h Hyacinth 0 1C Oks) Bean A splendid annual climber, with hyacinth-like clusters of purple and white flowers which are followed by exceedingly orna- mental seed pods. Purple Soudan—A most decor- The twining stems are of the most intense purple, while the beautiful spikes of bloom are of the richest shade of brilliant rose; these fine flowers are followed by dark-red seed pods. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 15c. Daylight—A splendid vari- ety from Japan. Large, snow- white Wistaria-like racemes, that are most fragrant; followed by attractive silver white seed pods. Pkt. 4c.: oz. 15c. Finest Mixed—A very choice mixture of all the best climbing varieties. Pkt. 4c.; 07. 10c. — [ AFRICAN GOLDEN DAISY (DIMORPHOTHECA AURANTIACA) Rare and extremely showy annual from South Africa, destined to become a great favorite on account of its very easy culture and its beautiful flowers. The plants, of neat branching habit, grow about 12 inches high, and flower in ex- ceeding profusion. The single daisy-like blos- soms, 24 to 24 inches in diameter, are of a unique shade of glossy terra-cotta orange, which bril- liant coloring is rendered the more conspicuous by the dark colored disc surrounded by a black zone. This splendid annual is well adapted for AN groups or borders; it stands the heat finely and produces its pretty flowers very early in sunny situations and will continue to flower during the Summer months. Pkt. 8c. DIAMOND FLOWER A dainty little annual with tufts of tiny foli- age and,beautiful little white and violet blue flowers that bloom within a month from the time seed is sown It will grow in the open ground, over rock-work or in pots, never exceed- ing three inches in height and rarely two. The tiny flowers have a glistening sheen that has given them their name of Diamond Flower, and being surrounded by a wreath of bright green foliage, they show to wonderful advantage. For pot culture in Winter it is just superb. Sprinkle a few seeds in a small pot. or saucer, or in pots where other plants are growing. and within a month you will have the most charming mat of foliage and flowers, covering the surface of the soil like moss, that you ever saw. Pkt. 4c. Wilipy Ll yh) SSS Cw SSJ. o2 ROCKFORDSEED ARMS... W. BUCKBEE i