H. W. BUCKBEE. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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bBP (^D - PROFIT 0\/ER 



300.00 PER, f\Cf{L-^^ 



BUCKBEE'S SELECTED PEDIGREE VARIETIES. 



German, Kunkel-Rube; French, Bettekave; Spanish, Betteraga; Swedish, Betor. 



One ounce to fifty feet of drill- Five or six pounds to the acre in drills. 



QfTT. TTTRE Tlie ^ e9t resu ' ts nre obtained on a deep, rich sandy 

 J-^i-J. ] oam> if vvanted early sow in hot beds and transplant, 

 cutting" off the outer leaves. For genera] crop sow as soon as the ground 

 will permit, in drills 18 inches apart, and thin out to3 inches in the row. For 

 winter use the turnip varieties may be sown in June. If possible, sow in 

 freshly prepared soil, which should be pressed firmly over seed. A supply 

 maybe had for winter use by storing in cellar and keeping covered with 

 Band or sandy soil to prevent wilting, or they may be kept outdoors in pits. 



I can supply the following new and standard varieties of Beets, 

 which are too well known to need extended description, at the uniform 

 price of Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; V lb. J 5c; U lb. 25c: 

 lb. 40c 



Edmand'S Early IJlood Turnip— Roots round and smooth, good 



marketable size; skin and flesh dark blood-red. 

 Bjistian's Blood Turnip— A very desirable late blood-red variety; 



excellent for either market or home use. 

 Detroit Dark Red Turnip— One of the most popularturnip shaped 



varieties; valuable for market or private use. 

 Lentz Blood Turnip— Tops small, roots turnip-shaped, bright red; 



flesh crisp, tender and sweet; fine for winter. 

 New Early Bassano — Good size, excellent for greens; cannot be 



surpa^M-d fur bunch i ng to gel into market earlj 

 New Electric— Surprisingly fine variety. Remarkably early, turnip- 

 shaped, rich red flesh, exceedingly tender. 

 Market Gardeners— One of the most valuable strains of half-long 



Blood Beets ever offered for early or late use. 

 Dewinff's Improved Blood Turnip— Flesh deep blood-red, very 



tender and sweet; grows uniformly to a good size. 

 Early Yellow Turnip— Similar to the blood turnip, except in color, 



which is bright yellow; of very sweet, fine flavor. 

 Early Blood Turnip— The old standby; sure to please for early use. 

 Late Blood Turnip— Popular everywhere. Symmetrical in shape; 



flesh deep blood-red color, tender and sweet. 



COLUMBIA BEET. 



1 — The roots are of a neat turnip shape, with smooth skin and deep 

 blood-red flesh, of rich, tender quality. It is ready touse very early, growing 

 as quickly as does the Egyptian, while it does not become coarse and stringy 

 when of large size. Compared with such famous sorts as Edmand's and 

 Eclipse, the Columbia has proved earlier than either, and even better in 

 quality. In habit of growth it is very even; the foliage small, and of a rich 

 bronze color. It is also good for winter, grown from the seed sown in July. 

 Pkt; 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. L2c; % lb. 1 8c; V, lb. 30c: lb. 50c. 



CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN. 



2— The Earliest Beet in the Market.— A selection from that stand- 

 ard market Beet, Early Egyptian, which retains the earliness of the parent 

 stock and has added thickness, giving it a more desirable shape; it is the 

 deepest red, almost, black in color, and is of finer quality than the Egyptian, 

 being sweeter and even more tender and smoother. The most desirable sort 

 for small beets for early market, as it. is in presentable market shape 

 quicker than any other sort. It, is a very rapid grower and can be sown out- 

 side as late as July. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz- 12c; > 4 lb- 18c; Y> lb. 

 30c; lb. 50c 



BUCKBEE'S NEW HALF-LONG- BLOOD. 



3— Entirely distinct and by far the best variety for winter use. Boots 

 half as long as Long Dark Blood, but on account of their thickness weigh 

 just as much. Always smooth; rich dark red flesh, sweet, crisp, tender and 

 never woody, even in portions above ground. One of the best sorts. Pkt. 

 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; % lb. 18c; y> lb. 30c.; lb. 50c 



Buckbee's Improved Long Dark Smooth Blood. 



4 — Tops large, neck small; leaf stems and veins red; leaf green; roots 

 large, tapering towards both ends, growing even with surface; dark red 

 flesh ; tender and sweet, and remaining so even when kept till spring. Pkt- 

 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c.; % lb. 15c; ». lb- 25c; lb. 40c 



NEW TRUE DARK STINSON BEET. 



5— Excellent for the open garden. This is particularly valuable for 

 forcing, because it produces less foliage than any other variety, and can be 

 grown close together. The roots are smooth and regular in form; the skin ie 

 dark blood-red. Fl^sh tine grained and cooks dark blood-red. Remains in 

 fine condition for a longtime. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; M lb. 

 18c; % lb. 30c; lb. 50c 



SWISS CHARD, OR SILVER BEET. 



Sometimes Called Sea Kale Beet.— A distinct vegetable and much 

 superior to the common beet for greens; it must be remembered, however, 

 that the roots are of no value as beets. Sown early in the spring, it makes a 

 rapid growth of leaves, and is fit for use for greens sooner than any other 

 variety. Later the leaves grow very large, with broad, flat, beautifully white, 

 wax-like stems and midribs, which may be cooked like asparagus or made 

 into most attractive pickles. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; 'ill). 15c; 

 H 11). 25c.; lb. 40c 



BLACK QUEEN. 



Fine new sort, which I can highly recommend Roots pear-shaped, of 

 medium size, fine form, nearly buried in soil. Flesh deep red color, almost 

 black; leaves large, nicely crimpled, of deep color. Pkt. 4c: oz. 7c; 2 

 oz. 12c-; H 11). 18c; U lb. 30c; lb. 50c 



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