THE FAVORITE AND STANDARD VARIETIES OF 



Wonderfully Fine Market Varieties. 



German, Steckrube French, Navet. Spanish, i\ra&o Coman. Swedish, Rofoa. 



One ounce for 150 feet of drill ; one to two pounds in drills for an ac re. 



Turnips do best in highly enriched, light, sandy or gravelly soils. Commence sowing the earliest varieties in April in drills frott 

 iSWelve to fifteen inches apart, and thin out early to six or nine inches apart in the rows. For a succession sow at intei'vals of two tc 

 three weeks until the last week in July, from which time until the end of August, when sowings may be Tiade for the main crop 

 Turnips may be preserved until spring by cutting oflf the tops about one inch from the bulb, and storing in the cellar or cool shed dur 

 ing winter, covering the roots wioh dry sand. They should be harvested before severe frosts set in, for though comparatively hardy, 

 few of the varieties will sursave the winters of the Northern states, in the open ground. 



Buckbee's Red, or Purple Top Strap Leaf- (See cut. )— 

 A greatly improved strain of this most popular of all standard 

 varieties. There is probably a larger amount of seed of this va- 

 riety sown annually than any other Turnip. It is not only one of 

 the best table turnips, but also one of the most desirable varie- 

 ties for feeding stock. As a market variety, without doubt, the 

 peer of all. Shape is very well shown in above cut. Has single 

 tap root, and a bright purple top ; leaves are short and narrow, 

 and grow erect from the bulb. It will matitre a good sized tur- 

 nip S to 9 weeks from sowing. It is an excellent keeper. Flesh 

 fine grained and of excellent mild flavor. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, }^ lb. 

 ISc, % lb. 30c, lb. .50c. 



New White Strap Leaf— (See cut.) — Identical with the above 

 in all its valuable qualities ; differing only in color, which is a 

 beautiful ivory white. Sure to please. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, 1^ lb. 15c, 

 K lb. 2.5c, lb. 40c. 



New "White Egg— (See cut.) — This is certainly one of the very 

 choicest and finest varieties, comparatively new, producing 

 beautiful egg shaped roots, with thin white skin. , They are al- 

 ways firm, solid, and of sweet and agreeable flavor. It is a good 

 keeper, and excellent either for early or late sowing. Its at- 

 tractive appearance makes it a prime favorite either for family 

 use, market, or shipping purposes. You should not fail to try it. 

 Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, ^ lb. 18c, X It- 30c, lb. 50c. 



New Golden Globe — (See cut)— Sometimes called Orange Jelly. 

 This is one of the most distinct and valuable of all varieties. 

 Cert.Jnly one of the most delicious and sweetest yellow-fleshed 

 turnips. Of good size, extremely firm, hard and excellent flavor. 

 Keeps well and is very superior for all general purposes. You 

 will do well to tiy it. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, lb. ISc, lb. 30c, 

 lb. 50c. 



Improved Early White Plat Dutch— For many years this 



has been the most profitable white flat garden turnip in cultiva- 

 tion, and is highly esteemed by all growers. I have paid particu- 

 lar attention to the improvement of this excellent Turnip, and 

 am sure there is no better strain offered — if as good. It grows 

 to a medium size very quickly, very clear white skin, is always 

 juicy and extra choice for tatsle use. Bulbs are entirely free from 

 small roots, the long narrow strap leaves growing erect, which 

 permits close culture. One of the very best, if not the best va- 

 riety for early spring sowine. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c, )^ lb. 15c, }4 lb 

 2jc, lb. 40c. 



Extra Early Milan— The earliest in cultivation (excepting 

 Buckbee's Extra Early Cardinal). The bulb is very flat, of 

 medium size, quite smooth with a bright purple top. The white 

 flesh is of the choicest quality, hard, solid and fine grained. It 

 is an excellent keeper. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, K Ih. 20c. >s lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 



Large White Globe — Eminently popular and highly recom- 

 meiidable for every purpose. Of very raj iil growth, matures 

 large sized, globular shaped turnips in a remarkably short time. 

 Flesh is pure white. Owing to its rapid maturing qualities it is 

 always of a pleasant and agreeable flavor. The outside skin is 

 certainly pleasing, top of tui'nip being a beautiful shade of red- 

 ish-purple, while the bottom is while. It is a good keeper, ex- 

 cellent for winter use, and its attractive and handsome shape 

 always makes it a most excell?nt selling variety. You will 

 make a mistake if you do not include it in your order. 

 Pkt. 4c. oz. 6, ^ lb. 15c, 3.< lb.25c, lb. 40c. fSm 



Early Six Weeks or Snow Ball— An exceptionally fine 

 early variety, medium sized, round, of a delightfully fine " 

 white color, and possessing the most delicious flavor. For early 

 sowing this is one of the best, being crisp, tender and sweet , 

 matnring in six weeks from the time of sowing. Pkt. 4c, oz. 6c. 

 1^ lb. 18c, y. lb. 30c, lb. 50c. 



IF YOU RECEIVE EXTRA COPIES OF MY CATALOGUE, WILL YOU 

 KINDLY PRESENT TO YOUR FRIENDS OR NEIGHBORS, WHO MAY BE 

 LIKELY PURCH\SERS, TELL THEM ABOUT BUCKBEE'S SEEDS. 



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