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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



BUCKBEE'S 



reliable 

 cabbage: seed. 



CULTURE. 



German, Kopfkohl ; French, Chou-Pommk ; Spanish, Repoliaj ; Swedish, Kal. One-half pound of seed in beds, t» transplant , for an acre 



One of the chief departments of my seed growing business consists of growing Cabbage for seed only. My stock has reached such a 

 high point of merit that it is a household word everywhere that "Buckbee's seed is the most reliable and produces more good, 

 marketable heads per acre than any offered." And from the many thousands of unsolicited testimonials which I have received from all 

 over the country I have reason to believe that the time which I personally spend in my Cabbage fields is truly appreciated by many 

 thousands of customers; who stand by me in saying: "BUCKBEE'S SEEDS ARE THE VEEY BEST." 



The requisites for complete success are: First. Good seed; there is no vegetable where the seed has more 

 influence on the quality of the product than this, and gardeners should Invariably select the best procurable. 



Second. Rich, well prepared ground. Third. Frequent and thorough cultivation. A heavy, moist and rich loam is 



most suitable, which should be highly manured and worked deep. Cabbages are so universally grown all over the country that specific 

 directions regarding the time and method of planting for all localities cannot be given. In general, north of the 40th parallel, the early 

 sorts should be sown very early in hot-beds, hardened off by gradually exposing them to night air, and as early as the ground is in good 



apart, according to size of variety. South of 

 September, or according to latitude, transplant 

 Winter, and set in open ground as early as 

 Winter varieties may be sown from the middle 

 about 6 inches high. Shade and water the late 

 important that the plants should stand thinly in 

 slender and be likely to make long stems. One 

 recommends sowing Cabbage for family use as 

 drills or in hills, thinly, and after the plants are 

 the row. or to a single plant to the hill, and 

 Cabbages should be hoed every week and the 



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NEW CENTURY. Don't 

 fail to include this truly wonderful 

 Cabbage in your order. .■ 

 f See inside fronl cover of this book. 4 



condition, transplanted setting 18 to 36 inches 

 the 40th parallel, sow from the middle of 

 in cold frames if necessary to keep through 

 possible in the Spring. The late Autumn and 

 to the last of Spring and transplanted when 

 sowings in dry weather to get them up. It is 

 the seed bed. or they will run up weak and 

 of the most successful market gardeners 

 follows: At the desired time sow the seed in 

 of sufficient size thin to the proper distance in 



cultivate as usual. This is a very simple method and in some cases is very successful 



ground stirred as they advance in growth, drawing up a little earth to the plant each time until they begin to head, when thev should 

 be thororghly cultivated and left to mature. Loosening the roots will sometimes retard the bursting of the full grown heads. To 

 preserve Cabbage during the winter, pull them on a dry day, and turn them over on the heads a few hours to drain. Set them out in a cool 

 cellar, or bury them with the heads downward in long trenches in a dry situation. In the Middle States bury the head and part of the 

 stump in the open ground and place over them a light covering of straw or boards to protect them in severe weather. 



CHEAP CABBAGE SEED. It is the poorest investment in the world: the failure can never be known until an entire season's labor 

 and outlay are lost. My seed is grown from SELECTED HEADS and saved from center shoots. 



ways gives satisfaction. 

 \ 2 lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 



Pkt. 5c. 



Buckbee's Selected 



TRUE EARLY 



JERSEY 

 WAKEFIELD. 



The Best Early Cabbage in 

 Cultivation. 



It forms fine solid heads of 

 good size, conical in shape, 

 with very few outside leaves, 

 and of the best quality. We 

 offer this as the earliest strain 

 of this standard variety. Grown 

 only from selected heads. Our 

 strain is remarkably pure; al- 

 18c; 2 oz. 35c; V* lb. 60c; 



Buckbee's Mammoth 



LATE FLAT 

 DUTCH. 



This is the money maker 

 among late Cabbages for gar- 

 deners, and for family use it 

 ranks high. Heads are large, 

 sound, very soid; broad, flat 

 on top and of a beautiful 

 bluish-green color, with but 

 few outside leaves. The qual- 

 ity is fine and flavor excel- 

 lent, heads being, when open, 

 crisp and white. You will 

 make no mistake in planting 

 this variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 

 18c; 2 oz. 35c; V. lb. 60c. • 

 % lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 



Henderson's Early Spring — A grand acquisition. The whole plant 

 is finely bred. It possesses wonderful uniformity in shape, being 

 round, slightly flattened at top of head. Flavor is delicious, and 

 every plant makes a good marketable head. Very early variety. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 23c; Vi lb. 45c; »/ 2 lb. 85c; lb. $1.60. 



Extra Early Winningstadt — One of the best for general use, being 

 a very fine header and will grow a hard head under circum- 

 stances where most sorts would fail, so that those who have 

 failed with other kinds could hope to succeed with this. It seems 

 to suffer less fom ihe Cabbage worm than any other sort. Plant 

 very compact, with short, thick leaves. Heads regular, conical 

 and very hard. Pkt, 3c.; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 20c; V* lb. 45c ; V4 

 lb. 85c; lb. $1.60. 



AHhead early — A first-class novelty. We quote the originator's de- 

 scription: "Earliest of all large Cabbages, often coming in 

 before Early Summer. It is at least one-third larger than this 

 popular variety, and therefore much more profitable to the 

 market gardener, who has in this variety a Cabbage larger and 

 at the same time earlier — considerations of the greatest import- 

 ance, while the Allhead Early has that quality to be desired 

 for earliness; is also valuable for late winter Cabbage. Seed of 

 the Allhead sown in July and plants set out about the middle 

 of August will bring heads iarge and solid, which are sure to 

 stand the winter well." Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; 2 oz, 23c; 'A lb. 

 45c; Vi lb. 85c; lb. $1.60. 



Henderson's Early Summer — This variety is deservedly popular with 

 the market gardeners. It forms large, solid, round, flattened, 

 compact heads of excellent quality. The heads average more 

 than double the size of the Jersey Wakefield, while it matures 

 only ten to twelve days later. The leaves turn into the heads 

 so completely that about 9,000 plants may be set in an acre, 

 making a very profitable crop. Pkt. 3c. ; oz, 12c ; 2 oz, 23c. ; 

 V4 lb. 40c; >/ 2 lb. 75c; lb. $1.40. 



Gregory's All Seasons — One of the most desirable new sorts and 

 very popular as a market gardener's Cabbage. The heads are 

 hard and solid, round, flattened on top, of very best quality, and 

 are ready for market nearly as early as Early Summer," often 

 larger in size. Noted for its ability to stand a hot summer and 

 dry weather. Pkt. 3c,; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 23c.; W lb. 40c: U lb. 

 75c. J lb. $1.40. 



Buckbee's Faultless — One of the best second early and fall varieties 

 ever introduced, is absolutely "faultless." Has been in popular 

 and growing demand ever since its introduction. Sure to head; 

 large and firm; has but few outside leaves; of vigorous constitu- 

 tion; rapid grower; the peer of all this class: excellent keeper. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 23c; y t lb. 45c; y t lb. 80c; lb. $1.50. 



Charleston, or Large Wakefield— Strain of Wakefield, in which the 

 plant is larger and a little later, the head larger and not so 



K! si 60 oz * 12c,; 2 oz ' 23o-; v * lb> 45o,; 1/2 lb- 85c-; 



Burpee's Surehead— A famous main crop Cabbage, producing large, 

 round, flattened heads of the "Flat Dutch" tvpe. and is remark- 

 able for its certainty to head. Heads uniform, hard, firm and 

 fine in texture, weighing from 10 to 15 pounds; sweet flavored - 

 has scarcely any loose leaves; keeps well. Good for shipping 

 and just the quality to suit market gardeners and farmers. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 23c; 14 lb, 45c ; V 2 lb. 80c; lb. $1.50., 



Frotscher's Superior Late Tlat Dutch — The standard late variety 

 throughout the south. A very superior Cabbage in every way- 

 large size, perfectly solid heads, wonderful vielder and above ali 

 a fine keeper. You will make no mistake bv planting this variety 

 Pkt, 4c; oz. 18c; 2 oz. 35c; % lb. 60c; \ 2 lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 



Buckbee's Mammoth Late Bridgeport Drumhead — Standard shipping 

 sort. It makes a large, round, firm head, which seldom bursts or 

 rots. It is now indeed one of the most profitable sorts to grow, 

 and will give you unbounded satisfaction for every purpose 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 18c; 2 oz. 35c; % lb. 60c; 14 lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 



Mammoth Red Rock — Certainly the finest and bv far the best new 

 variety of red Cabbage on the market. The "heads will average 

 over 10 pounds each, and are always of rich red color inside as 

 well as outside, while they are almost (literally) as hard as 

 rock. Try it. Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c: 2 oz. 23c; »i lb. 45c; lb. 

 80c; lb. $1.50. 



Improved American Savoy — Very valuable variety, being of much 

 finer flavor and quality than the best of other Cabbage. Particu- 

 larly adapted for private use, where quality rather than quan- 

 tity is desired. Grown in fall and allowed to be touched by frost, 

 it is one of the most delicious of all vegetables. Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 

 12c; 2 oz. 20c; V4 lb. 35c; y 2 lb. 65c; lb. $1.25. 



I can also supply the following varieties of Cabbage which 

 are too well known to need description, at the uniform price 

 of: Pkt. 3c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 20c; Vi lb. 35c: 



Extra Early Express, Stone Mason Marblehead, Very Early 

 Etampes, Large Late Drumhead, Early Peerless, Marblehead 

 Mammoth, Early Large York. Autumn King, Early Dwarf Flat 

 Dutch, Premium Latt Flat Dutch, Vandergaw or Midsummer, 

 Fottler's Improved Brunswick, Acme Large Late Flat Dutch, 

 Improved Large Late Flat Dutch, Henderson's Succession, Lux- 

 emburg, Filderkraut, Red Dutch or Pickling, Solid South, Per- 

 fection Drumhead Savoy. 



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