Buckbee's Reliable Cabbage Seed. 



German, Kopfkotil; French, Chou-Pomme; Spanish, Repollo; Swedish, Kal. 

 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 

 toint of merit that it is a household word everywhere that "BUCKBEE'B SEED is the most reliable and produces more good, marketable heads 

 ser 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 SEEDS ARE THE VERY BEST." 



f'lll TTITDF' '^^2 requisites for complete success are: First, good seed; there is no vegetable where the seed has more Influence on 

 * *^ lVl-«. the quality of the product than this, and gardeners should invariably select the best procurable. Second, rich, well 

 prepared ground. 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 specltic directions regarding the time and 

 method of planting for all localities cannot be given. In general, north of the 40th 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, setting 

 eighteen Inches to thirty-six inches apart, according to size of VS'Sa! variety. South of the 40th parallel sow from the middle oi 

 September, or according to latitude, transplant into cold frames j^dSt>tS\ if necessary to keep through winter, and set in open ground 

 as early as possible In the spring. The late autumn and win- uV^K^ ter varieties may be sown trom the middle to the last of 

 spring and transplanted when about six inches high. Shade and ^S|^Z water the l^te sowings in dry weather to get them up. It Is 

 Important that the plants should stand thinly in the seed bed, ^S^S* or 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 thin 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, tioosenlng 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 States 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. 



MY SEED IS GROWN FROM SELECTED 

 HEADS AND SAVED FROM CENTER 

 SHOOTS. 



BUCKBEE'S SELECTED 



TRUE EARLY JERSEY 

 WAKEFIELD. 



THE BEST E.\KLY CABBAGE 

 IN CULTIVATION. 



It forms fine solid heads 

 of good size, conical in 

 shape, with very few out- 

 side leaves, and of the 

 best quality. "We offer this 

 as the earliest strain of 

 this standard variety. 

 Grown Only Prom Se- 

 lected Heads. Our strain is remarkabl.v pure ; always 

 gives satisfaction. Plit. 5c, oz. 20c, X lt>. 75c, lb. §1.25, 

 lb. S2.00. 



. BUCKBEE'S MAMMOTH 



LATE FLAT DUTCH. 



This is the money maker among 

 late cabbages for gardeners, and 

 for familj- 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 ex- 

 cellent, heads bein.s, when open, 

 crisp and white. You will make 

 ho mistake in planting this va- 

 riety. Pkt. 5c. oz. 20c, lb. 75c, 

 }4 lb. 61.25, lb. §2.00. 



CHARLESTON, or LARGE WAKEFIELD strain of Wakefield, in 



which the plant is larger and a little later, the head lai'ger and 

 not so pointed. Pkt. 4c, oz. 20o, % lb. 75o, H lb. §1.25, lb. §2 00. 



HENDERSONS'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, }4 lb. §1.25, lb. §2.00. 



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, 14 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 mar- 

 ket gardener, who have in this variecy a cabbage larger and at the 

 same time earlier — considerations of the greatest importance, 

 while the AUhead .Early has that quality to be desired for eari- 

 iness ; is also valuable for late winter cabbage. Seed of the All- 

 head 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." Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, K lb. 5c, H 80c, lb. §150. 



HENDERSON'S EARLYSUMMER— This variety is deservedly popular 

 with the 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 12 days later. The leaves turn into the heads so 

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

 a very profitable crop, Pkt, 3c, oz, 12c, }^ lb. 35c, Klb.65c, lb. .§1.25. 



CSEGORY'SALL SEASONS— One of the most desirable new sorts 

 and very popular as a market gardener's cabbage. The heads 

 are hard and solid, round, flattened on top, of very best qualitv. 

 and are ready for market nearly as early as iEarly Summer, 

 often larger in size. Noted for its ability to stand a hot summer 

 and dry weather. Pkt. 4c. oz. 15c, lb. 50c, }4 lb. 80c, lb. §1.50. 



BUCKBE'E'S FAULTLESS— One of the best second early and fall 

 varieties ever inti'oduced, is absolutely "Faultless." Has been 

 in popular and growing demand ever since its inti'oduction. Sure 

 to head ; large and firm ; has but few outside leaves, of vigorous 

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

 ieeper. Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c, }k lb. 75c, X lb. §1.25, lb. §2.00. 



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 qualitv to suit market gardeners and farm- 

 ers. Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, K lb. 80c, lb. §1.50. 



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 j^elder and 

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

 thisvarietv. Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c, }4 lb. 75c, K lb. Sl.'25, lb. §2.00. 



BUCKBEE'S MAMMOTH LATE BRIDGEPORT "DRUMHEAD— 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 you unbounded satisfaction for every pur- 

 pose. Pkt 4c, oz. 20c, V lb- '•'Sc, }4 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 wiU aver- 

 age over ten pounds each, and are always of rich red color inside 

 as well as outside, while thev are almost (literallv) as hard as 

 rock. Try it. Pkt. 4c, oz. 26c, i;^ lb. 75c, K 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. 3^. 

 oz. 12c, a lb. 35o, K lb- 65c, lb. $1.25. 



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. 12c, M lb. 35c, H lb. 6.ic, lb. $1.20. 



Extra Early Express. 



Very Early Etampes. 

 Early Peerless. 

 Early Larg-e York. 

 Early Dwarf Flat Dutch. 



Vand^rg'aw, or Midsummer. 



Fottler's Improved Brunswick. 

 Acme Larg-e Late Flat Dutch. Improved Larg-e Late Flat 

 Henderson's Succession. Luxemburg:. (Dutch. 

 Filderkraut. Eed Dutch, or Pickling. 



Solid South. Perfection Drumhead Savoy. 



Stone Mason Marblehead. 

 Largre Late Drumhead. 

 Marblehead Mammoth. 

 Autumn King. 

 Premium Late Flat Dutch. 



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