H. W. BUCK BEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



SALSIFY. 



German, HATEBWTJEZEL; French, Salsifis; Spanish, SALSIFI BlaMCO. 

 One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill— 8 pounds per acre. 



rpH^. SALSIFY is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and 

 should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply 

 of . eally good vegetables is so limited. It has a grassy top and a long, 

 white, tapering root, nearly resembling a small parsnip. It closely assim- 

 i'ates to the taste and flavor of the oyster.when properly cooked, and is a good 

 substitute for it; very wholesome and nutritious. The roots are either boiled 

 and mashed or made into fritters, in which form they are delicious. It 

 succeeds best in a light, well enriched 6oil, which should be stirred to a 

 good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely 

 cause the roots to grow uneven and ill-shaped. Sow early and quite deep, 

 giving the general culture recommended for parsnips. The roots are per- 

 fectly hardy, and may remain out all winter, but should bo dug early in the 

 spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. Store a quan- 

 tity for winter use in a pit or cellar in damp earth or sand. 



Lone White— The well-known standard variety. Fkt. 3c; oz. 

 8c; 2 oz. 15c; % lb. 85c; M lb. 40c; lb. 70c 



BUCKBEE'S ALL. AMERICA. 



A truly American variety of the highest merit now offered for the first 

 time. The long, white tapering roots are of the most superior quality, 

 excelling by far any variety now on the market. My seed is limited this 



J ear and I advise early orders. Pkt. 1 <>«•.; oz. 20c; 2 oz. 30c; }i 

 b. 30c; X lb. 80c; lb. $1.50. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island— Of extra large size, in every way 



? referable to the older varieties, being larger, stronger growing, and lesa 

 table to branch. Invaluable to market gardeners. Pkt. 4c. $ oz. 10c; 

 % oz. 16c; \ lb. 30c; H lb. 50c; lb. 90c. 



SORREL. 



German, Sauerampfer; French, Oseillb. 



Is cultivated for its acidity and used largely in salads. Sow in drills 

 early in spring and thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row. 

 One may commence cutting in 2 or 3 months and plants will continue bear- 

 ing for 3 or 4 years. 



Large-Leaved Garden— The best garden variety, having large pale 

 green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 16c; % lb. 

 28c; X lb. 50c; lb. 90c 



SPINACH. 



German, SprNAT; French, Epinard; Spanish, EsPIHAOO. 

 One ounce of seed ror 100 feet of drill— 10 to 12 pounds in drills per acre. 



-I Spinach is very hardy, extremely wholesome and palatable 



uUlUUl D and makes a delicious dish of greens, retaining its bright 

 green color after cooking. It should be planted in very rich ground, the 

 richer the better. Sow in drills one foot apart, and commence thinning 

 out the plants when the leaves aro 1 inch wide. All Bhould be cut before 

 hot weather or it will be tough and stringy For early spring use the seed 

 should be sown early in autumn. In the North the plants will require a 

 slight protection of leaves or straw, but in the Southern states no protection 

 is necessary, and they will continue their growth most all winter. 



Buckbee's New Long Standing— An improved round-Beeded strain 

 of excellent merit, having all of the good qualitiesof the ordinary sorts and 

 continuing in condition for use much longer. The leaves 



are smooth and very dark richgreon. Cannot be beat for ' — 



market and family purposes. I*kt.5c.; Ik I A Tl i 



aatfWSfca QDINA\CH growing At 



postpaid 



Round Summer Broadleaf — This variety is generally preferred 

 for early spring sowing, und is the most popular with our market gardeners. 

 The leaves are large* thick and fleshy; though not quite as hardy as the 

 Prickly Winter, it stands the winter very well. Pkt. 2c; oz. 4c; 2 oz. 

 7c; X lb. 10c; % lb. 18c; lb. 30c; 4 lbs. 91.00. 



"Victoria — A new sort which is quick to mature, and forms a very large, 

 exceedingly thick leaf, which, is somewhat savoyed in the center. It re- 

 mains in use much longer than most kinds, and cannot fail to please 

 whether grown for market or in the private garden. Pkt. "4c; oz. 4c; 

 3 oz. 7c; H lb. 10c; % lb. 18c; lb 30c; 4 lbs. $1.00. 



I can also supply the following new and standard varieties of Spinach 

 which are too well known to require extended descriptions, at the uni- 

 form price, postpaid, as follows: Pkt. 2c; oz. 4c; 2 oz. 7c; % lb. 

 lOc; % lb. 18c; lb. 30c; 4 lbs. JSl.OO: Bloomsdale Savoy 

 Leaved, Monstrous Viroflay, Improved Thick Leaved, Long 

 Standing: Prickly Seeded, Prickly Seeded Winter. 



A Packet of Spinach Seed 

 contains from 600 to 800 or 

 more seeds. 



SPINACH 



ROCKFORD SEED f ARMS 1 



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NOTICE WHOLESALE PRICES ON ALL VEGETABLE SEEDS. (SEE PAGES 78 AND 79.) 



