H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. 



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BUCKBEE'S new early^e F | ELD p EAS 



(5 Tons Fodder peracre go Days from Planting 



AN EXCEEDINGLY VALUABLE, FORAGE AND FEEDING CROP. 



For the northern states there is no crop of greater value than Field Peas. They are a profitable crop to grow, in that the peas 

 when threshed are always marketable, and they stand in the front rank as a fodder plant. Like all leguminous crops, peas have 

 the power of extracting nitrogen from the air, and the soil is richer in nitrogen than before the peas were sown upon it. They 

 should be sown in March or early April, one bushel of peas and two bushels of oats to the acre. The peas should be sown first and 

 plowed under about four inches deep; the oats then sowed and harrowed in. They will be ready for cutting about the latter end of 

 June, when the oats are in milk and the pods formed on the peas. Farmers who have never sown this c op will be surprised at its 

 large yield. It is a nutritious food and relished by all kinds of farm animals. This crop also makes an excellent soil improver when 

 turned under like Cow Peas. 



BucKbee's New Early Sttowflatte— By far the best 

 field pea. Immensely productive. Height of vine 3% to 4 feet. 

 Dry pea of a beautiful pearly white color. Price postpaid, lb. 25c; 

 At buyer's expense, % bu. 35c; H bu. 60c.; H bu. $i.oo; bu. $1.75. 



Improved Whit* Canada Field— A well known and 

 standard variety ot Field Peas. Price postpaid, lb. 20c. By cx= 

 press or freight at buyer's expense y e bu. 25c; H bu. 45c; ¥% bu. 

 80c; bu. $1.50. 



AUSTRALIAN SALT BUSH. 



A FORAGE, PLANT FOR. ALKALI SOILS. AND 



REGIONS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC DROUGHT. 



This is a most wonderful forage plant, as it will grow freely in arid and alkali lands that will produce no other vegetation, yield- 

 ing a marvelously liberal foliage, which is eagerly eaten by all kinds of stock. It is of creeping habit. From 20 to 30 tons of green 

 fodder have been harvested from one acre. It has further been proven that after three or four crops have been grown on alkali 

 land the soil is then capable of producing any other vegetation. In many sections of the states this is in itself of priceless value. 

 This plant has been very extensively tried at the California Experimental Station, where single plants grown on the poorest alkali 

 ground have reached a diameter of 16 feet in one season. One pound of seed will seed an acre. It grows readily from seed and 

 requires no cultivation. Price, Postpaid: Pkt. sc.; oz. 15c; M lb. 35c; lb. $1.25. 



SPELTZ. (Emmer.) 



Recently introduced from Russia, where its value as a cereal 

 has long been esteemed. It appears to do better than any other 

 grain on poor thin soil and in extremely dry seasons. It is eaten 

 greedily by all kinds of stock, including poultry, and its feeding 

 qualities are excellent. A very fair flour is made from it. Many 

 suppose Speltz to be the grain grown by the Egyptians in the time 

 of Moses. We believe it worthy of a trial. Sow broadcast same 

 as oats, using about 75 lbs. to the acre. (40 lbs. to bu) Price post- 

 paid, packet 5c. ; lb. 25c; 3 lb.; 60c. By express or freight at buyer's 

 expense, y a bu. 25c; H bu. 40c; V t bu. 70c; bu. $1.25. 



TEOSINTE. (Reana Luxuri&ns.) 



Somewhat resembles Indian corn in appearance, but the 

 leaves are much longer and broader, and the stalks contain 

 sweeter sap. One plant is considered sufficient to feed a pair of 

 cattle 24 hours; 85 stalks have been grown from one seed, attain- 

 ing a height of 11 feet. In the South it surpasses either corn or 

 sorghum asa soiling or fodder plant. Be sure to try it. In this 

 immediate vicinity, planted July 3d, it produced from 1 seed 27 

 stalks, and attained a height of 7 feet by September 10, making a 

 luxuriant growth of leaves, which the horses and cattle ate of 

 freely. About 3 pounds of seed are required per acre. Price of 

 of seed: Postpaid, oz. 10c; H lb. 30c ; lb. $1.00; 3 lbs. $2.70. 



VELVET BEAN. 



This Bean is creating a great sensation in the south and 

 middle north, and we have come to believe that it is surely going 

 to be one of the great green manure or fertilizing plants. It Is 

 tremendously prolific, vines running from 12 to 18 feet long. Makes 

 as much green herbage as any plant grown. Postpaid, lb. 20c; 

 At buyer's expense, Y s bu. 4oc.; H bu. 75c; % bu. $1.40; bu. $2 75. 



BUCKWHEAT. 



BucKbet's Giant Japanese— The greatest Buckwheat 

 in the world. Has ail the valuable characteristics of the Japanese 

 Buckwheat, and in addition is earlier and will yield at least one- 

 quarter more per acre. Don't fail to include this in your order. 

 Choicest Stock Seed. Postpaid, lb. 20c. By freight or express at 

 buyer's expense, % bu. 25c; hi bu. 45c; % bu. 80c; bu. $1.50. 



Improved Silver Hulled— A popular standard variety. 

 Grain is of light grey color. Has thinner husk than the other 

 sorts Early and prolific. Choicest Stock Seed. Postpaid, lb 20c; 

 By freicht or - xprrss at buyer's expense, % bu. 25c; % bu. 40c; !4 

 bu. 70 c; b • «' 35. 



SUNFLOWER. (Mammoth Russian.) 



The single heads measure 22 inches in diameter and contain 

 a large quantity of seed, which is highly valued by all farmers 

 and breeders who have tried it as an excellent and cheap food for 

 fowls. They fatten well on Hand attain a bright lustrous plumage, 

 and strong, healthy condition better than on any other food. It 

 can be raised cheaperthan corn. Plant 4 quarts of seed per acre, 

 Postpaid, oz. 5c; lb. 17c. By freight or express at buyer's expense, 

 Hbu. 25c; H bu. 45c; 1'. bu. 80c; bu. $1.50. 



BUCKBEE ALWAYS FURNISHES THE BEST SEEDS. 



