H. W. BUCK BEE, ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. 



Borecole, or KALE. 



German, Blotter-Kohl; French, Chotj Vert; 

 Spanish, BRETON. 



One Ounce of Seed for 3,500 Plants. 



Dwarf Green Curled Kale. 



(German Greens or Sprouts.) 



THIS is hardier than cabbage, and makes excellent 

 greens for winter and spring use. The leaves are 

 as curly as parsley, tender and of very 6ne llavor. 

 It is improved by frost. Sow the seed in May or 

 June, transplant in July and treat same as cabbage. Im- 

 mense quantities of this are grown in the south and 

 shipped to northern markets. We have an excellent strain 

 of it. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2oz. 10c; '4 lb. 18c; Hlb. 

 .;Oc; lb. 50c 



Tall Green Curled Scotch— This makes a beautiful 

 plant about two and one-half feot high. Pkt. 3c; 

 oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; K lb. 18c; H lb. 30c; 

 lb. 50c. 

 Sea Kale— Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c. 



Siberian — Sometimes called "Sprouts" and "German 

 Greens." Not so curly as the Dwarf Green Kale. The 

 plant is low, but spreading and very hardy. Pkt. 3c; 

 oz. 6c; 3 oz. 10c; % lb. 18c; H lb. 30c; lb. 50c 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 

 A Most Delicious Vegetable. 



German, Sprossen-Kohl; French, Ohou de Bruxelles; Swedish, 

 Brtssel-Kal. 



One Ounce of Seed for 3,500 Plants 



Culture— Should be treated in all 

 respects like winter cabbage or kale. 

 Dwarf Improved — Very fine new 

 variety, dwarf growth, bearing 

 handsome, solid, round sprouts of 

 be6t quality, crowded together on 

 the stalk, one to two inches in 

 diameter, resembling cabbage in 

 miniature. The 6prouts are used 

 as greens, and become very tender 

 and of rich flavor when touched by 

 frost. Sow in May and treat 6ame 

 as winter cabbage. Pkt. 3c; oz. 

 7c; 3oz.l3c; lb. 30c 



BROCCOLI. 



German, Spargel-Kohl; French, Chou- 

 Broccoli; Spanish, Broooli. 



One Ounce of Seed for 3,500 Plants. 



Culture — Same as that given for Cauliflower. 

 It greatly resembles the Cauliflower, and is grown in the same 

 manner as the latter, but being more hardy can be grown in 

 cooler locations and for late fall use. 

 Early Purple Cape — Be6t variety for our climate. Produces 

 large heads of purple-brownish color, very clcse and compact, 

 and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 8c; oz. 30c 

 New White Cape — Very desirable variety. Has medium sized 

 heads, close and compact, and of a beautiful, creamy-white 

 color. A sure header. Pkt. 8c; oz. 30c 



CAPER. 



Half hardy trailing ehrub. Buds are nice just before expand- 

 ing, and unripe fruit pickled. It makes the famous t( Caper 

 Sauce." Pkt. 8c; oz. 75c. 



CARDOON. 



(German, KardoN; French, Cardon; Spanish, Oabdo Hortense. 

 Large Spanish — A wonderful and very desirable vegetable, 

 grown from the mid-rib of leaves, which are blanched same way 

 aB celery. Sow as early in the spring as ground will permit, 

 where the young plants are to remain, and when large enough | 

 thin the young plants out to onefootapart. Pkt. 4c; O". loc« 



CHERVIL. 



German, Gartenkerbel; French, Cerfeuil. 

 Hardy annual, worthy of more general use for flavoring and gar- 

 nishing. Curled variety more beautiful than parsley; used to greater 

 advantage in beautifying table dishes of meat and vegetables. 



Culture — Sow in early spring in rich, well-prepared soil, and 

 when plants are well established, transplant to about one foot apart. 

 Curled — Greatly superior to the old, plain variety; earlier, more 

 handsome, having fully as fine perfume and flavor. Pkt. 4c; 

 oz. 8c; 3oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; M lb. 40c; lb. 75c 

 CHICORY. 



German, Ohicorie; Swedish, CicORIA. 

 Large Rooted, or Coffee — Dried and prepared roots are used 

 quite extensively as a substitute for and an adulterant of coffee. Sow 

 seed as early in spring as ground can be prepared, in a rather 

 light, moderately rich soil, in drills 15 inches apart for garden and 

 2to2M feet for field culture. When plants are sufficiently large, 

 thin to 4 to 6 Inches apart in row. In the fall dig the roots, slice and 

 dry in nn apple evaporator or kiln. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 3 oz. 

 10c; M lb. 18c; M lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 



CHIVES. 



Perfectly hardy perennial plant of the onion type. Grown for their 

 small leaves, which are produced freely very early in pring. Planted 

 in small clumps in any garden soil, will grow rapidly. Tops appear early 

 in spring; can be shorn off close to ground. If not allowed to flower 

 COLLARD8. wi 11 prod nee much longer. Selected clumps prepaid by mail, 30c; 



by express at purchaser's expense, 10c each; 81. OO per dozen. 

 OOLLARDS. German, Blstter-Kohl; French, Chou. 



A variety of cabbage known in different sections as "Cole," '^Colewort" 

 or simple "Greens." It is extensively used in the south. 

 Georgia, Southern, or Creole— We offer the true white or green 

 stemmed sort so exclusively used in the south. Forms a large loose open 

 head, or a mass of leuveB on tall stem. Freezing does not injure but rather 

 improves their quality. Sow thick in drills, in rich ground, transplant- 

 ing when 4 inches high and thin to 2 or 3 feet apart in Ihe row when the 

 proper size. In the south sow from January to May, and August to Octo- 

 ber. Pkt. 2c; oz. 5c; 2 oz. 8c; X lb. 15c; 



MO'llOB. 

 ▲ packet of Bore 

 cole or Kale, Broc 

 coli or Brussel 

 Sproute is guaran 

 teed to contaii 

 more than 1,00 

 seeds. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



Chives -schnittlauch.. 



lb. 25c; lb. 45c 



CHTTFUS, OR EARTH ALMONDS. 



CHTJFUS, or Earth Almond. 



In sweetness and flavor very much resembles a cocoanut or almond, and 

 are greatly likea b all children. Vary in size from a large pea to a hazelnut. 

 The nuts grow under ond very near the surface of the ground and very 

 easily reached; relished by pigs or poultry. Plant in April two inches 

 apart in rows 2'/, feet apart. If the seed is dry, soak well before planting. 

 Very prolific. Pkt. 5c, % pt. 10c; pt. 18c; qt. 35c. 



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