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 One-half pound of seed in beds, to 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 

 my thousands of customers, who stand by me in saying: "BUCKBEE'S WESTERN CROWN SEEDS ARE THE VERY BEST." 



CULTURE T^'*^ requisite for complete success are: First, good seed ; there is no vegetable vehere the seed has more influence on 

 KMni^^^M^K the quality of the product than this, and gardeners should invariably select the best procurable. Second, rich, well 

 prepared ^jround. 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 

 methods of planting for all localities cannot be given. In^general, north of the 40ih 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 condition, transplanted, set- 



ting eighteen inches to thirty-six inches apart, according to size 

 ot September, or according to latitude, transplant into cold 

 ground as early as possible in the spring. The late autumn and 

 springand transplanted w hen about six inches high. Shadeand 

 important that the plauts should stand thinly in the seed bed, or 



of variety. South of the 4»th parallel sow from the middle 

 frames if necesssary to keep through winter, and set in open, 

 winter varieties may be sown from the middle to the last of 

 water the late sowina-s in dry weather to get them up. It is 

 they will run up weak and slender and be likely to make long 



stems. One of the most successful market gardeners recommends sowing cabbage for family use as follows: At the desired time sow 

 the seed in drills, or in hills, thinly, and after the plants are of sufficient size thiti to the proper distance in the row, or to a single plant 

 to the hill, and cultivate as usual. This is a very simple method and in some cases is very successful. Cabbages should be hoed every 

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

 they should be thoroughly cultivated and left to mature. Loosening the roots will sometimes retard the bursting of 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 Slates 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. 



It is the poorest investment in the world; 

 the failure can never be known until an 

 entire season's labor and outlay is lost. _ 



CHEAP CABBAGE SEED.";!! 



BUCKBEE'S NEW RACE HORSE— The earliest cabbage in cultiva- 

 tion. Ready to use in sixty days from the time of planting. 

 Heads are of good size, weigh from 8 to 13 pounds, have but few 

 outside leaves and therefore maybe planted very close together, 

 and yield large crops; always of fine flavor and very solid. I 

 control the entire stock of this earliest of all varieties. Pkt. 

 5c, oz. 20c, 3i lb. 75c, }{ lb. §1.35, 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. 5c, oz. 20c, ^ lb. 75c, X lb. $1.25, lb. S2. 



TRUE EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD— Stands to-day in an exalted 

 position among early cabbages. It is grown more exclusively for 

 market (Buckbee's New Queen excepted) than any other early 

 cabbage, and it is so universally popular with market gardeners 

 that I have devoted particular attention to growing the choicest 

 and most valuable strain. It is always of good size, very solid, 

 and has but few outside leaves, a reliable header and always 

 gives satisfaction. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, lb 50c, }4 lb. 80c, lb. $1.50. 



EXTRA EARLY WINNINGSTADT— One of the best for general use, 

 being a very fine header and will grow a hard head under cir- 

 cumstances 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 from the cabbage worm than any other sort. 

 Plant very compact, with short, thick leaves. Heads regular, con- 

 ical and very hard. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c, lb. 35c, X lb. 65c, lb. §1.25. 



ALLHEAD EARLY — A first-class novelty. We quote the origina- 

 tor's description: " Earliest of all large cabbages, of ten 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 have in this variety a cabbage larger and 

 at the same tinie earlier — considerations of the greatest impor- 

 tance, while the AUhead Early has that quality to be desired for 

 earliness ; is also valuable for laje winter cabtage. Seed of the 

 Allhead sown in July and plants set out about the middle of Au- 

 gust will bring heads large and solid, which are sure to stand the 

 winter well. You will not be disappointed in this magnificent 

 varietv." Pkt. 4c, oz. 1,5c, I4 lb. .50c, K lb. 80c, lb. $1.,50. 



HENDERSON'S EARLY SUMMER— This variety is deservedly popu- 

 lar with market gardeners. It forms large, solid, round flat- 

 tened, compact heads of excellent quality. "The heads average 

 more than double the size of the Jersey Wakefield, while it ma- 

 tures only 10 to 13 days later. The leaves turn into the heads so 

 Qpmpletely that about 9,000 plants may be set to an acre, making 

 a very profitable crop. My seed is true and grown from only the 

 most solid heads. Pkt. 3c. oz. 12c, 1^ lb. 35c, }4 lb. e.5c, lb. $1.25. 



GREGORY'S ALL SEASONS— One of the most desirable new sorts 

 anil very popular as a market gardeners' cabbage. The heads 

 are hara and solid, round, flattened on top, of the very best 

 quality, and 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, }^lb. 35c, i^lb 65c, lb. SI. 25. 



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 

 constitution, rapid grower; the peer of all this class; excellent 

 keeper. I recommend it for both family and market uses. Pkt. 

 5c. oz. 20c, a lb. 75c, K lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. 



MY SEED IS GROWN FROM SELECTED 

 AND SAVED FROM CENTER 

 SHOOTS. 



BURPEE'S SUREHEAD — A famous main crop cabbage, producing 

 large, round, flattened heads of the "Flat Dutch" type, and is 

 remarkable 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 farm- 

 ers. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, 3^ lb. 50c, X lb. 80c, lb. $1.50. 



BUCKBEE'S MAMMOTH LATE FLAT DUTCH— This is the money 

 maker among late cabbages for gardeners, and for family use it 

 ranks high. Heads are large, sound, very solid ; broad, flat on 

 top and of a beautiful bluish green color, with but few outside 

 leaves. The quality is fine and flavor excellent, heads being, 

 when open, crisp and white. You will make no mistake in plant- 

 ing this variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, M lb. 75c, X lb. $1-25, lb. $2.00. 



FROTSCHER'S SUPERIOR LATE FLAT DUTCH— The standard late 

 variety throughout the south. A very superior cabbage in every 

 way; large size, perfectly solid heads, wonderful yielder and 

 above all a fine keeper. You will make no mistake by planting 

 this variety. Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 75c, ^ lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. 



BUCKBEE'S MAMMOTH LATE BRIDGEPORT bRUMHEAD— 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 vou unbounded satisfaction for every pur- 

 pose. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14:1b. 75c, X lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. 



MAMMOTH RED ROCK— Certainly the finest and by far the best 

 new variety of red cabbage on the market. The heads will aver- 

 age 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. 5c, oz. 20c, lb. 75c, X lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN SAVOY— Very valuable variety, being of 

 much finer flavor and quality than the best of other cabbage. 

 Particularly adapted for private use, where quality rather than 

 quantity 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, I4 lb. 35c, }4 lb. 65c, lb. $1.35. 



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. 13c, lb. 35c, }4 lb. 65c, 

 lb. SI. 20: 



Charleston or Large Wakefield 



Extra Early Express 

 Very Early Ftampes 

 Early Peerless 

 Early Large York 

 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch 



Stone Mason Marblehead 

 Large Late Drumhead 

 Marblehead Mammoth 

 Autumn King 

 Premium Late Flat Dutch 

 Fottler's Improved Brunswick 

 Vandergaw, or Midsummer Acme Large Late Flat Dutch 



improved Large Late Flat Dutch 

 Henderson's Succession Luxemburg 

 Filderkraut Red Dutch, or Pickling 



Solid South Perfection Drumhead Savoy 



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