H. W. BUCKBEE. P CKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



New and Surprisingly Fine Varieties. 



German, Lattioh-Saxat; French, Laitue; Spanish, 

 Lechuga; Swedish, Laktuk. 



1 oz. of Lettuce will sow a row 100 feet 

 long. 3 to 4 lbs. will sow an acre. 



pTTT TPTTT? TP Lettuce should grow rapidly, 

 U ±\i±U an d to attain this end it 

 should be sown in a rich, thoroughly-prepared soil. 

 For early crop sow under glass from November to 

 February, and thin out as necessary to prevent crowd- 

 ing. Keep at a moderate heat, and give all the air and 

 light possible. For early out-of-door culture start 

 plants in the fall, protecting them as needed with 

 frames or coarse cotton, or start under glass from Jan- 

 uary to March, and harden off before setting in the 

 open ground, which should be done as soon as the 

 ground and weather will permit. For general crop 

 sow out of doors as early in the spring as the ground 

 can be worked, in dril Is IS inches apart, and 

 thin the young plantsto 4 inches apart in the row. 

 As the plants begin to crowd, thin them outas required. 

 In this way a much longer succession of cuttings may 

 be had from the same ground. Sow at intervals of 

 from 2 to 3 weeks throughout the summer for a 

 continuous crop. In this, as in every other garden 

 crop, thorough cultivation is essential. We make a 

 careful trial of the various varieties of Lettuce, both 

 old and new, each season, and feel sure that our list 

 embraces all the kinds that are necessary to give a 

 constant supply of the best quality that can possibly 

 be grown. 



Buckbee'slce Drumhead— Itgrows 

 very rapidly and heads extremely early; 

 the heads are nearly as solid as cab- 

 bage. The outer leaves are at the first 

 tinged with brownish red, changing 

 toward the center of the head from a 

 beautiful golden yellow to a creamy 

 white. It is as palatable asit isbeauti- 

 ful; very tender; never bitter and of a 

 sweet buttery flavor. It surpasses in 

 quality most varieties of Cabbage Let- 

 tuce. It is ready for use from the time 

 it is 3 inches acrossuntilitrunstoseed, 

 and is alway3 crisp and tender. I con- 

 trol the entire stock of this variety. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 16c; 

 X lb. 30c; % lb. 55c; lb. Sl.OO. 



New Iceberg — Quick growing and of 

 exquisite flavor. The large, curly leaves 

 which cover the outside of the solid 

 heads are of bright, light green, with a 

 slight reddish tinge ontheedges. They 

 have small indents which are con- 

 stantly rilled with dew-drops, keeping 

 it fresh and showing a remarkable 

 crystalline appearance. We can con- 

 fidently recommend the New Iceberg. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 15c; % 

 lb. 35c; X ll>. 40c; lb. 75c. 



NEW ASPARAGUS LETTUCE. 



New Asparagus Lettuce— A distinct new variety, 

 and is already one of the most popular sorts, made so 

 not only on account of its original features, but also 

 by its superior quality. The young leaves are crisp 

 and tender, and are desirable for all Lettuce purposes. 

 When the leaves are large enough they can be stripped 

 and the stems cooked like asparagus; makes a deli- 

 cious dish. By all means try it. Pkt. 4c; oz. 

 8c; 2oz. 15c; X lb. 25c. 



Bnckbee's Superb — Finest of all early varieties 

 and unusually good sized and solid; has little ten- 

 dency to run to seed. Wonderfully crisp, exception- 

 ally tender, and above all delicious in flavor. As a 

 forcing variety it has no superior. Excels as a family 

 or market sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 3 oz. 16c.; 

 X lb. 30c; Klb.55c; lb. Sl.OO. 



Buckbee's Earliest Forcing— For those who like 

 a large, thin, exceedingly tender leaf , and for those 

 markets which demand a large, loose cluster of leaves 

 rather than a solid head, this is one of the best varie- 

 ties for forcing out of doors. Plants large, forming 

 a lurge loose head; light yellowish green in color. 

 The large outside leaves ore tender and of good 

 quality. A long time in condition. I control the 

 entire stock of this variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 

 oz. 16c; % lb. 30c; % lb. 55c; lb. Sl.OO. 



I can also supply the following new 

 and standard varieties of Lettuce, 

 which are too well known to require 

 extended description, at the uniform 

 price of Pkt. 3c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 

 12c; X lb. 20c; y. lb. 35c; lb. 

 60c: 



Simpson's Early Curled, 

 Improved Black Seed Simp- 

 son, 



Early Denver Market, 

 Improved Hanson, 

 Henderson's New York 



Market. 

 Early Boston Market, or White 



Seeded Tennis Ball, 

 Early Black Seed Tennis 



Ball. 



Grant' Rapids Forcing, 

 Paris White Cos. 



BUCKBEE S ICE DRUMHEAD 



'BUCKBEE'S NEW QUEEN" — THE FAMOUS EARLY CABBAGE— SEE PAGE 19. 



