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W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



CELERY 



SELF- BLANCH- 

 ING VARIETIES. 



WHITE PLUME— Self-Blanching. 



THIS tort is too widely known to require an extended description. We will only say that 

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

 our selection of this sort. Combined with these important points aroils self-blanching qual- 

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

 imum amonnt of labor is the object, this variety will give entire eatief action. An improved 

 White Plume is being offered, but careful co-u;aruon of it with oar stock fails to show that 

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

 ers, who find it uniformly white and free 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. 12c; Soz.2)ic; \ lb. 40c; X lb. 75c; lb. 81.40. 



NEW PINK PLUME— Self-Blanching. 



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

 ful delicate pink. In flaror 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 rast, and owing to its white tops matures and blanches as early as 

 White Plume. Pkt. 4c; oz. 12c.; Soz. 22c; u lb. 40c; H lb. 75c; lb. SI. 25. 



6EXJ-BLANCHIKG CFT.KRr. 



DON'T FAIL THIS YEAR. PLANT BUCKBEE'S 

 SEEDS AND BE SURE OP SUCCESS. TUT 



CELERIAC, or TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY. 



German, Ksollek-Selijebiz, French, Oelebi-Ravx. 



— — 1 , _ Sow the seed at the same season and give the same treatment as common Celery. Transplant 



1/^1 lfAIFfi. ^ 6 y° UD 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 i* not 

 vary to earth np 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 pat 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-shaped and tender, having a sweeter taste 

 and stronger flavor than other varieties. It is used principal] v for seasoning meats and 

 eoups. Pkt. 3c; oz. lOc.; 2 oz. 16c; H lb. 30c; K lb. 50c; lb. 90c. 



Dear Sir: 



Tour seeds gave good satisfaction. 

 Ton Bent very fnll packages and they grew 

 good, x am glad to send you my order 

 this year. Tours truly. 



Jay Vah Benshoxen. 

 Dunraven, Delaware Co., N. Y. 



Larfre-Kooted Smooth Prague — An im- 

 proved form of the turnip-rooted Celery, pro- 

 ducing large and smooth roots, which are 

 almost round, aifd with very few side roots. 

 Plants vigorous, with large, deep green 

 foliage. Pkt. 4c; ox. 12c; 2 oz. 33c.; 

 Xlb. 40c; Klb. 70c; lb. Si-35. 



THE WORLD-BEATING CUCUMBERS 



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



THE NEW" 



pOCKFORD PICKLE 



Bucfcbee's New Roc&ford Pickle. 



XT7TTH0UT a doubt the culminating tri- 

 " omph of Cucumber introductions. Itig 

 unquestionably the best Cucumber for 

 pickles, and is nsed almost exclusively by 

 pickle factories throughout the conntry. The 

 fruit is of medium size, wonderfully even in 

 growth, slightly pointed at both ends. Extra 

 early, and the whole crop oan be depended 

 Dt>on to make fine-shaped pickles. Color deep 

 green; begins to set its fruit when quite 

 young. You will find this variety valuable 

 [or slicing also, being of fine flavor. Pkt. 

 10c; oz, 15c; 2 oz. 25c; X lb. 35c; 

 h'lb. 60c; lb 81.00. 



BUCKBEE'S 

 NEW ALASKA. 



CUCUMBER 



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

 entirely new and distinct soTt developed by ourselves 

 through verv careful selection, aimine to secure the best 

 possible table Cucumber. The vine is vigorous and productive 

 and comes into full bearing very early. 



The Irnit is of splendid size with very white, crisp and tend- 

 er flesh. Also an excellent sort for culture underglass. Pkt. 5.; 

 oz. 15c.;2oz.28c.; 1-4 lb.; 50c;. 1-2 lb. 90c. lb. $1.75. 



FINE FOR ALL PURPOSES. 



Chas. Bolles. Lake Helen, Pla.. writes: "Yonr Alaska Cn. 

 cumber is a wonder. The fruit is the handsomest that 1 ever saw, 

 fine shape and remained green longer than any other variety. 



DOUBTLESS YOU HAVE! If not. you should inclnde in your 

 order this year Buckbee's Beefsteak Tomato, Buckbee's 

 Early Suixrise Sweet Corn, New Field Corn, Wonder- 

 ful Strawberries, Rambler Roses, Monte Cristo Water 

 Melon, Century 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. 



