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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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Greatest fodder 



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BUCKBEE'S GIANT FODDER CORN 

 FOR THOROUGHBRED FORAGE CROPS. 



Buckbee'8 Giant Fodder Corn is apreat variety which we have been developing 

 for years. We are confident it surpasses anything on earth. Thousands and thonsands 

 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. It grows rapidly, is early, 

 short jointed, tall, and produces an overwhelming abundance of leaveB and rich, juicy, sugary 

 , Stalks, with strong tendency to mature several ears. 



I This variety positively will furnish more tons of corn fodder to the acre and nearly 

 double in nourishment than common Corn. The best eilo authorities in the country use and 

 endorse this Famous Giant Fodder Corn and exclude all others for it. The reason is because this 

 variety furnishes more dry matter and more nourishment to the ton than any other Fodder Corn 

 on earth. 



Do not be influenced by statements intended to mislead yon in buying other Corn, which is 

 always claimed to be as good as Buckbee's Giant Fodder. For the surpassing elegance of this 

 variety and the extra choice seed which we furnish, prices named are extraordinarily low* 



PRICES, postpaid, V 2 lb. 15c: lb. 25c. By freight or express, at buyer's expense, % bu. 

 25c; Vt 40c; V- bu. 70c; bu. $1.25; 2 bu. $2.40; 10 or more bu. $1.15 per bu. 



BUCKBEE'S FOR FODDER. I consider this one of the most valuable fodder plants I 

 T5 1 A MHTTQ have, and stock raiser's should certainly devote some of their land to raising 1 

 J? JzJXLkJ U O jt. Its nutritive qualities are excellent, stalks being sweet, juicy and tender. 

 STJG\A.R Its very numerous leaves are large, broad, succulent and thoroughly relished 



<i/-vr -kt by all kinds of stock. 



^^■tv-lN It is superior in every one of these respectB to any other variety of Sugar 



Corn; it has been known to grow from 10 to 12 feet high, on strong soil, and to 

 produce an almost incredible quantity of fodder. 



When well cured, this fodder is equal in every way to hay and vastly cheaper. Dairy 

 farmers endorse this variety of mine as producing fodder which will greatly increase 

 production of milk and cream, besides keeping the animals in prime condition. The 

 stock eat every portion of the stalks and leaves. One acre in this variety is worth as much 

 as eight acres of ordinary pasturage. 



It is also highly valuable for hogs and an excellent plant to plow under for Boil. It 

 should be drilled in abundantly cr broadcasted at the rate of about 2 bushels per acre. 

 You cannot miss it on this Corn. 



Postpaid, \i lb. 15c; lb. 25c. By freight or express, at buyer's expense. 

 Va bu. 40c; Va bu. V£ bu. $1.40; bu. $2.75; 2 



bu. $5.25; 10 or more bu. $2.50 per bu. 



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The Great Drouth .Re sister 



Buckbee's Superior Kaffir Corn. 



A most excellent Corn to plant. Easily yielding two crops of fodder the season. Grows from 

 start to finish whether it rains or shines — it grows. Plants attain a height of from 6 to 10 feet, straight 

 end upright. 



Stems have a stalky tendency and produce numerous wide leaves. The stalks do not harden as do 

 other fodder crops, but keep green, brittle and joicy. 



A most excellent fodder, either green or dry, being highly relished by all Btock. It should be sown in 

 rows, about 8 feet apart, planting 6 inches in the row. Use from 6 to 15 lbs. seed per acre. In case 

 land is warm, rich and deep, plant more if a heavy growth is desired. 



Its wonderful qualities are unaffected even as "far north as Dakota. It is Immensely productive 

 and does well everywhere. 



If you want the best food for hogs or sheep and are prond of fine-looking horses or cattle, it will pay 

 you to plant a few acres of this great Kaffir Corn. Besides.it produces tons and tons of seed which is 

 as rlcn, nutritions and fattening as Corn. Ton can fatten your hogs on this seed at an extremely 

 small outlay. You will be surprised at the results. 



Our price for this very choice selected Kaffir Corn Seed, postpaid: J4 lb. 12c; lb. 

 20c At buyer's expense, by freight or express, 5 lbs, 25c; 10 lbs, 35c; 15 lbs, 50c; 

 100 lbs, S2.50. 



BUCKBEE SECURES LOW FREIGHT RATES TO ALL POINTS— SEE PAGE 2 



