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German, Kopfhohl. French, Chim Pomme. Spanish, RepnUo.^ Swedish, Kal. 

 One ounce of seed wi!l produce 1.300 plants. One-half pound of seed in beds, to transplant, for a u acre 

 One of the chief departments of my seed growing business consists of growing cabbage for seed only. My slock has reached 

 such a high point of merit that it is a household word everywhere that ••BUCKEEE 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 that 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 ray thousands of customers, who stand by me in saying: "BUCKBEE'S WESTERN CHOW.N SEEDS ARE THE VERY BEST." 



CULTURE. The requisite for complete success are: First, good seed ; there is no vegetable where the seed has more influence on 

 the quality of the product than this, and gardeners should invariably select the best procurab'e. Second, rich, we'll 

 prepared ground. Third, frequent and thorough cultivation. A heavy, moist and rich loam ismos: suitable, which should be highly 

 manured and worked deep. Cabbages are so'universaliy grown all over the co'intry that specific directions regarding the time and 

 methods of planting for all localities cannot be given In general, north of the 40th parallel, theearly 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 thircy-six inches 'apart, according to size .ucgriw of variety. South of the 40th parallel sow from the middle 

 of September, or according to latitude, transplant into cold S^jff^ frames if necessary to keep through winter, and set in open 

 ground as early as possible in the spring. The late autumn and Uv^^U "^■^ inter varieties may be sown from -the middle to the last of 

 sprius and transplanted when about si.x inches high. Shade and water the late sowings in dry weather to get them up. It is 



important that the plants should stand thinly in the seed bed, or =**«Sa3«: ^j^gy y^-^n j.^^ up -n-eak 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 sufiHcient size thin to the proper distance in the row. or to a single piant 

 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 gi-owth. 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 States bury the head and 

 part of the stump in the open ground and place over them a lisht eoverine of straw or boa.-ds 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 NEW RACE HORSE — The earliest cabbage in cultiva- 

 tion, tieady 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 may be 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. 23c, }4 lb. 7.5c, }4 lb. SI. 25, lb. ...2.00. 



M. A. GTEST, De Pue, Indiana, writes: 



Every one joins with me in saying that Buckbee's JVew Race 

 Horse Cabbage is the King of All Early Cabbages. 



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, }^ lb. 80c, lb. §1.50. 



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

 being a very fine header and will grovr 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 

 Tery compact, with short, thick leaves. Heads regular, conical 

 and very hard. Pkt. 3c, oz. l'3c, ^ lb. 35c, 14 lb. 65c, lb. -31.25. 



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

 tor's description : "Earliest of all large cabbages, often 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 time earlier — considerations of the greatest im- 

 portance, while the AUhead Early has that quality to be desired 

 for earliness, it is also valuable for late winter cabbage. Seed 

 of the AUhead sown in July and plants set out about the middle 

 of August, will bring heads large and solid, which are sure to 

 stand the winter well. You will not be disappointed in this 

 magnificent variety." Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, lb. 50c, 14 lb. 80c. lb. -SI. 50. 



HENDERSON'S EAR^f SUMMER — This variety is deservedly popu- 

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

 tened, compact heads of excelljnt 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 

 com )letely that about 9.000 plants may be set to an acre, making 

 a very profitable crop. Mv seed is true and grown from onlv the 

 most solid heads. Pkt. 3c. oz. 12c. lb. 35c, X lb. 65c, lb, 81.'25. 



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

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

 are hard 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 abilitv to stand a hot summer 

 and dry weather. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c, }^lb."35c, 3.< lb. 65c, lb. -51.25. 



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 in roduction ; sure 

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

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

 keeper, and I recommetld i^ for both family and market uses. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, '.^Ib. 75c, y, 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, and weigh from 10 to 15 pounds; sweet fla- 

 vored, has scarcely any loose leaves, keeps well ; good for ship- 

 pins and just the qualitv to suit market eardeners and farmers. 

 Pkt. 4c. oz. 1.5c. I4 lb. 50c. }.< lb. SOc. 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 erreen 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, U Ih. 75c, J.< 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 wUl make no mistake bv planting 

 this variety. Pkt. 4c. oz. 20c, V lb. 7.5c. lb. §1.25, lb. §2.00. 



MAMMOTH LATE BRIDGEPORT DRUMHEAD — This is the 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 sive vou unbounded satisfaction for every pur- 

 pose. Pkt. .5c, oz. 2Uc. lb. 75c, }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 will aver- 

 age over 10 pounds each and are always of rich red color inside 

 as well as outside, white thev are almost (literally) as hard as 

 rock. Try it. Pkt. 5c. oz. 20c, i.^ lb. 75c, }4 lb. §1.25. lb. §2 00. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN SAVOY — Very valuable variety, being of 

 much finer flavor and quality thaii 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 

 bv frost, it is one of the most delicious of aU vegetables. Pkt. 

 3c, oz. 13c, i| lb. 35c, y lb. 65c, lb. §1.25. 



I can also supply the following varieties of Cabbage, 

 which are to well known to need desi ription, at the 

 uniform price of pkt. 3c, oz. 12c. ^ lb. 35c, }.< lb. 65c. lb. 

 §1.20. 



Extra Early Express. Very Early Etampes, 



Early Peerless. 



Early Large York. Early Dwarf Flat Dutch. 



Vandergaw, or Midsummer 

 Henderson's Succession. Filderkraut. 

 Fottler's Improved Brunswick. 

 Solid South. Stone Mason Marblehead. 



Large Late Drumhead. " Marblehead Mammutb. 



Autumn King. Luxemburg. 

 Improved Large Late Flat Dutch. 



Premium Late Flat Dutch. 



Acme Large Late Flat Dutch. 

 Red Dutch, or Pickling. 

 Perfection Drumhead Savoy. 



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