H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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ROTA BAGA5 



AN EMINENT authority on agriculture never 

 made a more truthful statement than when 

 he said: "As compared with hay at $10 to $15 

 per ton, I prefer Ruta Bagas at $5 per ton." An 

 average yield of 20 to 30 tons to the acre is 

 common. 



Are you aware that Ruta Bagas, or Swedish Turnips, 

 among the most valuable root crops? 



BUCKBEE,'S GIANT. 



Prize Winner everywhere. This magnificent Ruta Baga, Which I first 

 offerei in 1890. is unquestionably the most profitable of all Swede turnips, 

 as well as the hardiest, heaviest, best shaped and by far the most productive, 

 a yield of 1,000 bushels per acre and over, under careful cultivation, being 

 of frequent occurrence. Bulbs are somewhat oval in shape, slightly oblong 

 and remain sound aud good indefinitely. Flesh Is of a beautiful yellow color, 

 always sweet, tender, juicy and nutritious. The finest of all Swedes, and a 

 variety that should te sown in preference to all others. Mr. H. R. Kimball 

 writes - "Have used Buckbee's Giant Ruta Bagas for a number of years. 

 Find it is the best I have tried. In shape, size and uniformity of growth 

 is away ahead of anything else." Pkt, 5c. j oz. 8c; 2 oz. 12c; Yk lb. 20c; 

 >/ 2 lb. 35c; lb. 60c. 



New Monarch, or Elephant 



The form of this distinct, new Ruta Baga is well shown In the illustra- 

 tion. It is very popular in England and is certainly a grand variety; claimed 

 to yield larger roots and more to an acre than any other sort. Produces 

 large, oval-shaped roots, with small necks; relatively small tops. Skin 

 dark purple above ground, yellow below. Flesh rich yellow, fine grained; of 

 best quality. Is easy to harvest. Can be grown at less cost than others. 

 Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 9c; % lb. 12c; >/ 2 lb. 20c; lb. 35c. • 



Improved Purple Top Yellow 



This magnificent Swede is the result of judicious selection; very hardy, 

 productive and nutritious. A large, purple top, yellow variety. Shape 

 slightly oblong. Produces heavy weight per acre. Sweet and good keeper. 

 Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 9c; y 4 lb. 12c Yz lb. 20c; lb. 35c 



Buckbee's Mammoth White Russian 



One of the grandest sorts. Grows very large with single tap root, small 

 top. short neck. Strong constitution: certain er*pper. Will stand hardest 

 winters. Produces n very heavy weight per acre. Keeps sound till late 

 spring. The best Ruta Baga in cultivation. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7e. : 2 oz. 12c: 

 V* lb. 18c; V 2 lb. 30c; lb. 50c 



A Blind Man Can See th,e Profit. 



No crop is more valuable for stock feeding or finds a quicker sale in our 

 markets. If you want to bring quick money returns, GROW BUCKBEE'S 

 PRIZE WINNING RUTA BAGAS. Don't wait until the last minute before 

 ordering your seed supply. 



TODAY 



And have your seeds on hand for planting when the 

 time comes. Sow the seed about a month earlier than 

 the varieties on the preceding page. They should be 

 sown on ground enriched with well-rotted manure. In 

 drills; rows 2V 2 feet apart and thinned to 6 to 8 

 inches apart in the row. Keep the weeds thoroughly 

 in check with the hoe or cultivator, and when the roots 

 have grown full size and before hard-freezing weather, 

 cut off tops and store in a root cellar or pit. They are 

 sometimes sown broadcast and let take their chances 

 with the weeds and bugs, but this method is only suc- 

 cessful on new clearing on which there is no weed seed. 



If you are 

 quoted lower 

 prices by any 

 Reliable Seed 

 Grower, write 

 me. 



YOU CAN'T DO WITHOUT THE "FAMOUS QUAKER OATS." (See page 64.) 



