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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



(AULI FLOWER. 



CAULIFLOWER 



German, Blumen-Kohl; French, Chou-Flettb: 8pani6h, OOLIFLOE; Swedish, Blomkal. 



The Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, 



bar little 



grown except by professional gardeners, by reason of the erroneous notion that 

 it i8 60 hard to grow that only skilled gardeners can produce it. I am certain 

 that any one will be reasonably successful with this most desirable vegetableif he will observe the cultural directions given below: 



f^TTT '"PTT'RTh 1 FOR spring and early summer crop sow in March or early in April in hot-bed and transplant to cold frame when sufficiently 

 *— ' -I— I -L v-* XuILl. large, and to the open ground as Boon as hard freezing is over. The plants will endure a light frost. The soil for Cauliflower 

 should be like that for Cabbage, but it is better to be made richer than is ordinarily used for that crop. Give the plants thor- 

 ough cultivation and keep free from worms with Persian insect powder. For late crop sow at the same time as for late Cabbage, and treat in the same 

 manner. It should be borne in mind that Cauliflower will not head up good in hot, dry weather, and hence the sowing should be so regulated as to bring 

 it in either early summer or late fall. Although nine-tenths of the Cauliflowers grown in this country are produced without it, frequent and abundant 

 watering is so beneficial that it pays well for the labor it costs. After the heads begin to form, draw the leaves over them and pin or tie them together to 

 protect them from the sun and keep them white. They should be cut for ubo while the " curd " is compact and hard, as they soon become tough and bitter 

 after they open and separate into branches. 



Do not be misled by ordering cheap, Inferior seeds, bankrupt stocks, etc., which some seedsmen are offering, and ■which 

 as a gift are too expensive. My seed is carefully tested, perfectly reliable, and will please you in every way. 



BUOKBEE'S EXTRA EARLY CHIEF. 



I HIVE no hesitancy in introducing- to you Buckbee's Extra Early Chief, 

 the greatest of all early Cauliflowers. The best variety for either market 

 or family purposes; by far the earliest and surest header and the most 

 profitable grown. The greater part of Cauliflower seed offered is of European 

 growth, but after years of careful study and perseverance, am able to offer 

 this thoroughbred American variety — "Chief." It is of 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 anow-white, very 

 jlose, compact and of the most BUperior quality. The heads being so 

 extremely solid and deep, weigh heavier than any early variety. "Buckbee'B 

 Extra Early Chief" stands at the head as a ehippiDg sort, the peer of all as 

 a market and family variety. Will more than meet your expectations. 

 Mr. H. Landers, the great Cauliflower specialist, says: "Regarding the 

 trial which I have made of Buckbee's Extra Early Chief, it waB with some 

 doubt that I was first tempted to try this variety three seasons ago, as there 

 are so many 'bests' offered, but I can heartily say that after trying your 

 new Cauliflower it more than meets my expectations. It is a week earlier 

 than Henderson's Snowball, and a better variety in everyway. It can be 

 used for early or late Cauliflower, with the full assurance that it is impos- 

 sible to procure a better or more reliable variety." My stock ifl limited, so 

 get in your orders earlv. Pkt. 15c; 2 pkt. 25c; X oz. 80c; oz. 

 S3.00; 2oz. S5.50; % lb. S10.00. 



Henderson's True Early Snowball. 



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. It is without doubt one of 

 the most reliable early varieties. My stock is perfectly reliable, and will 

 satisfy you in every particular. Pkt. 10c; K oz. SI. 25; oz. S2.00; 

 2oz."S3.80; K lb. S7.50. 



EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT. 



(Selected.) Remarkable for reliability of heading; dwarf; solid, pure 

 white heads of most superior quality. If planted the first of March, heads 

 eight to ten incheB in diameter will be readv earlv in June. Pkt. 10c; 

 Koz.Sl.25; oz. S2.00; 2 oz. S3. 80; J^'lb S7 50. 



BUOKBEE'S EARLY FAVORITE. 



Earliest, surest and preferaMe variety to grow, surpassing most other 

 varieties. Will stand heat and droughi exceptionally well. For forcing this 

 variety is particularly well adapted from its dwarf growth and short outer 

 leaves. One of the best successive varieties. Pkt. 5c; H oz. -AOc; oz. 

 70c; 2 oz. SI. 30; % lb. S2.50. 



EXTRA EARLY PARIS. 



Reliable early variety. Good for forcing; produces a good head; dwarf 

 habit; solid, pure white curd of superior qualitv. Should be planted very 

 early. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 2 oz. 55c; ^Ib^SlOO. 



LE NORMAND'S SHORT STEM. 



The very best large late variety grown; sore 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. 30c; 2 oz. 

 55c; X lb. Sl.OO. 



A. F. Watson, Cheboygan, Mich., writes: "The seeds I got of you last 

 year gave the best of satisfaction. The 'Chief Cauliflower was immense." 



Cauliflower seed, as every gardene-* and Cauliflower 

 fancier knows, is one of the seeds in the buying of which 

 the price should never be questioned 



3UCKBEE'S SEEDS ARE CAREFULLY TESTED AND PERFECTLY RELIABLE. 



