....BUCKBEE'S PEDIGREE ONION SEEDS.... 



CULTURE. 



AWARDED GRAND PRIZE MEDAL AT WORLD'S FAIR. 



The Onion thrives best in a rather deep, rich, loamy soil, aud unlike most vegetables, succeeds well when cultivated 

 on the same frrouiul for successive j-ears. The best culture requires that the ground be deeplj' trenched and manured 

 the previous autumn, and laid up in ridges to pulverize during the winter. As early in the spring as the ground is in working ordci\ 

 commence operations by leveling the ground with a rake and tread it flrmly. Sow thinly in drills about a quarter of an inch deep and 

 one foot apart; cover witli line soil and press down lirmly. When the young plants are strong enougli thin gradually so they stand 

 three or four inches apart. Keep the surface of the ground open and free from weeds by frequent hoeing, taking care not to stir the 

 SOU too deeply, or to collect it about the growing bulbs. Success awaits you by planting Buckbee's Celebrated Stock. 



Buckbee's New Golden Globe Danvers— (See sV^^-^lT^^lor i-'-^/Z/J, New 

 painting from nature inside front cover page of this 

 catalogue.)— PH0T'£;D TUK FL\h:ST GLOBE 

 OAVO.V /.V THE WORLD. This is the most perfect 

 ty|ie of globe shaped Onion ever ott'ei-ed. I have 

 been years in perfecting this strain, carefully 

 selecting the most perfect type of bulbs for seed 

 stock, so that now I have an onion entirely different 

 from the Yellow Globe Danvers. It ripens early, 

 has a very small neck, the entire crop drying down 

 at one time. It is an immense cropper and will 

 yield more marketable Onions to the acre than any 

 strain 1 am acquainted with. Trial tests have 

 shown this great variety to yield over 3,000 bushels per acre, 

 while under ordinary cultivation the past season, thousands of 

 my customers have reported yields of over 1,000 bushels per 

 acre. Mr. Laughlin, of Hardin county, Ohio, one of the largest 

 oniongrowers in thecountry writes: "Am indeed pleased with 

 your new onion. Will increase our order the coming year." (Mr. 

 Laughlin's plantings last year were over 1,000 lbs.) Remember 

 that I control the entire stock of "Buckbee's New Golden Globe 

 Danvers." Selected stock seed, pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 3^ lb. 70c, }>i lb. 

 #1.35, lb. .■J2.00. ,5 lbs. for S9.50. 



Prizetaker— (See cut, also painting from na- 

 ture inside front cover page of this catalogue.) — 

 The King of all Yellow Globe Onions, has proven 

 the greatest acquisition in years. Heartily in- 

 dorsed by every one who has tried it, as the largest, 

 handsomest, finest flavored of all. Prizetaker has 

 excited more favorable notice from the agricultural 

 press and progressive gardeners throughout the 

 country than any other variety of Onion. It is of a 

 bright, clear straw color, and always grows to a 

 uniform shape, which is a perfect globe. Has a 

 very small neck, and always ripens up large and 

 fine without any stiff: neck. In market it attracts- 

 marked attention and is sure to "bring the highest price. With or- 

 dinary cultivation the Prizetaker has produced seemingly fabu- 

 lous "yields of over 3,000 bushels per acre. Don't be misled in 

 ordering this variety as many are offering Spanish King and similar 

 varieties under the name of Prizetaker. Send to Buckbee for 

 selected stock seed. Prices more reasonable than ever before. I 

 harvested a larger crop than ever, and as long as tlie seed holds- 

 out I will be pleased to offer it at the following exceedingly low 



prices : 



lb. 83.50, 5 lbs. 



Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1^ lb. 70c, K lb- 'Sl-SO, 

 for only S12.00. 



To introduce these two magnificent Onions in every home, I have decided to make this nii ii 

 GREATEST OP ALLi SPECIALi OFFERS. One liberal package each of 



" BUCKBEE'S GOLDEN GLOBE DANVERS," and " NEW PRIZETAKER " iihT«^B» ii|| aji»":ru il 



foronlyloC. "''''ii u iiTlr'S'PNii n II II II I 



Buckbee's Large Red Wethersfield— (See cut.)— The great- 

 est of all Red Onions. There are many strains of this justly 

 celebrated onion, but none that can surpass "Buckbee's Prize 

 Medal Stock "' of this famous variety. Grows to an immense 

 size, lU and 3i< pound Onions from seed the first year are of 

 fi-equent occurrence. A magnificent keeper. An enormous 

 yielder. I have received thousands of letters from my custom- 

 ers stating their yields to be over 1000 bu. per acre the past sea- 

 son. Its shape is well shown in illustration. In color the skin 

 is a deep purplish red, while the flesh is of a beautiful white, 

 finely grained and of good flavor. My customers throughout the 

 country indorse it as the best Red Onion they have grown. I 

 trust that no onion grower that receives my catalogue will fail 

 to try at least a small quantity of " Buckbee's Red Wethersfield 

 Onion," for all ought to know just how much superior it is to 

 other strains offered. Mr. Wischmeyer, of Deadwood, Dak., one 

 of the largest onion growers in the country, writes : " Have tried 

 every strain of this popular onion, but find Buckbee's Large 

 Red Wethersfield far in advance of all others." Selected stock 

 seed at the following exceptionally low prices, good only as long 

 as stock lasts. Pkt. 5c, oz. 13c, ;^ lb. 45c, J-^ lb. 80c, lb. $1.50, 

 5 lbs. tor §7.00. 



Buckbee's Yellow Danvers — (See cut.) — A selected strain of 

 the well-known yellow variety. Called by many dealers "Round 

 Plat Danvers." It is always of good size, finely formed and only 

 excelled by my Golden Yellow Globe Danvers and Red Wethers- 

 field in productiveness. It is a fine keeper and sells well in any 

 market, being of mild flavor and alwavs of good shape and color. 

 Selected stock seed, pkt. 4c, oz. 10c, lb. 35c. % lb. 65c, lb. §1.35, 

 5 lbs. for only §6.00. 



Extra Early Red — (See cut.)— A favorite early variety of fine 

 shape. Always a good yielder and magnificent keeper. It is of 

 the most excellent quality ; with the exception perhaps of my 

 celebrated Red W^ethersfield there is no other Red Onion that 

 realizes such large prices in market. Its beautiful shape and 

 rich purplish crimson color making it extremely 

 attractive and desirable for all general purposes. 

 Selected stock seed, pkt. 4c, oz. 10c, ^ lb. 35c, }4 lb. 

 65c, lb. $1.35, 5 lbs. for only §6-00. 



Buckbee's Yellow Globe Danvers— (See cut.) 

 The finest standard Yellow Globe Danvers Onion 

 ever offered. Of fine symmetrical, large size, aver- 

 age specimens weighing from one to two pounds 

 each. The bulbs are very choice, finely grained, 

 exceptionally mild and very early. It is a grand, 

 magnificent keeper. In many sections it will find 

 ready sale at much higher prices than any other 

 variety; frequently produces 800 bushels or more 

 to the acre, from seed the first year. Remember that I will not 

 be undersold on strictly first-class seed. Selected stock seed. 

 Pkt. 4c, oz. 10c, }i lb. 35c. % lb. 65c, lb. §1.85, 5 lbs. for only i§6.00. 



Yellow Strasburg, or Dutch— One of the best varieties; 

 bulbs quite flat, of good size ; skin yellow, of darker color than 

 the Danvers; flesh white, of mild flavor ; keeps well. This is 

 the variety that is used most extensively for growing Yellow 

 Onion Sets. Valuable alike for family and market purposes. A 

 great yielder and splendid keeper. Selected Stock Seed, pkt.4c, 

 oz. 10c, ^ lb. 3oc, 1^ lb. 65c lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. for only .?6.00. 



If you want to make sure of your crop plant Bitckbee's Grand Prize 

 Medal Pedigree Onion Stock. 



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Buckbee's Red Giant — (See cut.)— The King of Red Onions. 

 Magnificent new variety of my own introduction, has met with 

 the greatest success everywhere and is now one of the most pop- 

 ular varieties in existence. Without doubt it is the largest red 

 Onion ever offered ; in many instances reaching the sensational 

 weight of 4 to 5 pounds: have received lettei's from my custom- 

 ers who have grown specimens weighing from 3 to 4 pounds. In 

 shape " Buckbee's Red Giant " is roundand symmetrical. Skin 

 is thin, of a beautiful reddish hue, while the flesh is delightfully 

 pure white, very fine grained, and of a remarkably fine and Very 

 pleasing flavor. I control the entire stock of this grand novelty. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 20, 1^ lb. 70c, }4 lb. -$1.30, lb. $2.50, 5 lb. for §13.00. 

 Mammoth Silver King— (See cut.) — The Mammoth Silver 

 King Onion grows to a remarkable size. The bulbs are oi a^t- 

 tractive form, flattened, but thick through. The average diam- 

 eter of the onions is from 5 to 73,2 inches, thus making the cir- 

 cumference from 15 to 22 inches. Single bulbs often attain 

 weights of from to 4 pounds each. The skin is a beautiful 

 silvery white ; the flesh is snowy white and of a particularly 

 mild and pleasant flavor. So sweet and tender is the flesh that 

 it can be eaten raw like an apple. The Silver King matures 

 early and is uniformally of large size and perfect form. It can- 

 not be too highly recommended, either for family use, for exhi- 

 bition at fairs or in restaurants, or for sale on market during fall 

 and early winter, where its size and beauty prove very striking. 

 A good thing is always imitated and many dealers are offering 

 other varieties under this name. Don't be misled. Send to 

 Buckbee, (Headquarters for Original Stock Seed.) Pkt. 10c, oz. 

 20c,i^ lb. 70c, ^ lb. §1.30, lb. §3.50, 5 lb. lots §13.00. 

 BIG THREE SPECIAL OFFER- To get these three Giant 

 Onions Thoroughly Established I will offer one liberal package 

 each of New Prizetaker, Buckbee's Red Giant and Mammoth 

 Silver King for only 25c. You are sure to capture the first 

 prize at your fair by growing these varieties, and you can find 

 ready sale for all the onions that you can grow from my Selected 

 Stock Seed. ORDER EARLY— Don't wait 

 until my stock is exhausted. 

 New White Silverskin or White Portugal — 

 (See cut.) — Very desirable for family use; flavor 

 mild and pleasant ; skin silvery white ; of hand- 

 some appearance; highly esteemed for pickling 

 when young, also for market in early winter. This 

 is the variety of which White Onion Sets are 

 grown. You will make no mistake by planting this ' 

 excellent variety, it will please you immensely for 

 any purpose. Selected Stock Seed, pkt. 4c, oz. 12c, 

 1^ lb. 45c, 1-^ lb. 80c, lb. §1..50, 5 lbs. for only §7.00. 

 Large White Globe— (See cut.)— A large globe 

 shaped Onion ; firm, fine grained, of mild flavor; keeps well. 

 This is one of the handsomest onions grown, of beautiful shape, 

 clear, white skin and commands the highest price. Selected 

 stock seed. Pkt. 4c, oz. 12c, }£ lb. 45c, X lb. 80c, lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. 

 for only $7.00. 



E.xtra Early New Queen — (See cut.)— This distinct new va- 

 riety is the earliest Onion in cultivation. It is fully two weeks 

 earlier than any other variety. Exceptionally valuable for early 

 uses and pickling purposes. At maturity the tops die Aovyn di- 

 rectly to the bulb, leaving the neatest and most handsome little 

 bulbs imaginable. They are of pure paper white color. Mild 

 flavor. Pkt. 4c, oz. 12c, }4 lb. 45c, lb. 80c, lb. §1.50, 5 lbs. $7.00. 



