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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. 



CELERY 



SELF-BLANCH- 

 ING VARIETIES. 



WHITE PLUME— Self-Blanching. 



THIS sort is too widely known to require an extended description. AVe will only Bay that 

 we have not yet found a Celery that is as early and of as good a flavor, crisp and tender as 

 our selection of this sort. Combined with these important points are its &elf-blauching qual- 

 ities, which render it one of the most valuable sorts. Where a line appearing Celery-at a min- 

 imum amount of labor is the object, this variety will give entire satisfaction. An improved 

 White Plume is being offered, but careful comparison of it with our 6tock fails to show thLt 

 it is equal to that we offer. We sell, every year, large quantities of this seed to market garden- 

 ers, who find it uniformly white and freo from green or hollow stalks. It is not as good a 

 keeper as our Golden Heart, but it is unsurpassed for fall and winter use, and it is the earliest 

 Celery known. Pkt. 4c; oz. 13c; % oz. 22c; % lb. 40c; Jtflb. 75c; lb. SI. 40. 



NEW PINK PLUME— Self-Blanching. 



The stalks of this magnificent new Celery are clear, creamy white, shaded with a beauti- 

 ful delicate pink. In flavor it is sweeter than any other, all red Celery having a stronger 

 "Celery" flavor, and is preferred by Celery lovers wherever known. The foliage is white, like 

 the White Plume, and the plants bleach naturally. It has the long keeping qualities for which 

 red Celeries are noticeable, and the faint tint of pink makes it wonderfully attractive for table 

 use. It has no tendency to rust, and owing to its white tops matures and blanches as early as 

 White Plume. Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c. * S oz. 22c; Klb. 40c; U lb. 75c; lb. S1.25. 



6ELF-BLAKCHING CELERY. 



DON'T FAIL THIS YEAR. PLANT BUCKBEE'S 

 SEEDS AND BE SURE OP SUCCESS. -**r 



CELERIAO, or TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY. 



German, Gxoixen'-Sellebie, French, Celeei-Ravx. 



1 i Sow the seed at the same season and give the same treatment as common Celery. Transplant 



(^Ul uUI*© t ^ ie y° un g plants to moist, rich soil, in rows 2 feet apart and 6 inches in the row. Give 

 * thorough cultivation. As the roots are the edible portion of this vegetable it is not neces- 

 sary to earth up or "handle" it. After the roots have attained a diameter of 2 inches or over, 

 they will be fit for use. To Keep the same through the winter, pack in damp earth or sand and put in 

 the cellar, or leave out of doors, covering with earth and straw, like beets or carrots. 



Turnip-Rooted — The root of this variety is turnip-6haped and tender, having a sweetertaste 

 and stronger flavor than other varieties. It is used principally for seasoning meats and 

 soups. Pkt. 3c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 16c; 34 lb. 30c; Hlb. 50c; lb. 90c 



Dear Sir: 



Your seeds gave good satisfaction. 

 You sent very full packages and they grew 

 ffood. I am glad to send you my order 

 Jliis year. Yours truly, 



Jay Van Benshoten. 

 Dunraven, Delaware Co., !N. Y. 



Large-Rooted Smooth Prague— An im- 

 proved form of the turnip-rooted Celery, pro- 

 ducing large and smooth roots, which are 

 almost round, and with very few side roots. 

 Plants vigorous, with large, deep green 

 foliage. Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 22c; 

 H lb. 40c; J^lb. 70c; lb. S1.25. 



THE WORLD-BEATING CUCUMBERS 



Without Question the Preferable Varieties for Pickling, Market, Table and Family Use. 



THE NE W 



pOCKFORD PICKLE 



Buckbee's New Rockford Pickle. 



'ITHOUT a doubt the culminating tri- 

 umph of Cucumber introductions. It is 

 unquestionably the best Cucumber for 

 pickles, and is used almost exclusively by 

 pickle factories throughout 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 tc 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. Pkt. 

 10c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; % lb. 35c; 

 H lb, 60c; lb $1.00. 



BUCKBEE'S 

 NEW ALASKA. 



CUCUMBER 



DEAUTIFCL in shape and color and of the finest quality. An 

 D entirely new and distinct sort developed by ourselves 

 through very careful selection, aiming 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 tend- 

 er tiesh. Also an excellent sort for culture under glass. Pkt. 5. : 

 oz. 15c; 2 oz. 28c; 1-4 lb.; 50c;. 1-2 lb. 90c. lb. $l.~o. 



FINE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 



Chas. Bolles. Lake Helen. Fla.. writes: "Your Alaska Cu. 

 cumber is a wonder. The fruit is the handsomest that I ever saw, 

 tine shape and remained green longer than any other variety. 



DOUBTLESS YOXj HAVE! If not. yon should inelnde in your 

 order this year Buckbee's Beef steak Tomato, Buckbee's 

 Early Sunrise Sweet Corn, New Field Corn, Wonder- 

 ful Strawberries, Rambler Roses, Monte Cristo Water 

 Melon, Centnry Cabbage, Ponderosa Lemon. All of 

 these are truthfully described and illustrated on outside and 

 inside cover pages of this book. 



CUCUMBER SEED IS VERY SCARCE THIS YEAR. 



