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One ounce of seed will produce 1,500 plants. 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, and mv stock 

 has reached such a high point of merit that it is a household word everywhere that " Buckbee's Seed is the most reliable 

 and produces more good marketable heads per acre than any offered." And from the many thousands of unsolicited testi- 

 monials that I receive 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 many thousands of customers, who stand by me in saying. "Buckbee's Western Crown Seeds are the very best." 

 fMII TIIRP In the more southern states the seed should be'planted in accordance with the season, but in our northern states 

 LULI Ur\L. they must be sown in hot beds in February and when large enough transplanted, then placed in cold frames to 

 harden and attain a size large enough for transplanting outside. In planting it is very important that the plant be set down] 

 lo the first leaf, so that the stem is all under ground, for if it is exposed it is apt to be split by action of the frost, and will be in-i 

 jured in consequence. The plants should be transplanted to the open ground as early as season will allow. This earliest crop' 

 matures in June; for second early, the early kinds should be sown first week in April' and planted out in Ma v. This crop should) 

 mature in July and August. The late varieties are usually sown in the early part of May and the plants" set out- in July. This crop 

 matures in September, October, or November. By planting my reliable cabbage seed you "will be sure of the best crop. 



CHEAP CABBAGE SEED 



Is the poorest investment in the world; 

 labor and outlay is lost. MY SEED IS 

 CENTER SHOOTS. 



the failure can never be known until an entire season's 

 CROWN FROM SELECTED HEADS AND SAVED FROM 



BUCKBEE'S NEW RACE HORSE— The earliest cabbage in cultiva- 

 tion. Ready to use in sixty days from the time of planting. 

 Heads are of good size, weigh from S 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. 20c, U lb. 75c, K lb. SI. 25, 1 lb. $2.00. 



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, Y-, lb. 80c, lb. $1-50. 



EXTRA EARLY WINN1NGSTADT— Well known and popular early 

 variety. Heads large, decidedly conical, solid and hard, leaves 

 bright glossy green. A sure heading variety, valuable not only 

 for early use, but also for winter cabbage. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c. 

 H lb. 40c, }.< lb. 70c, 1 lb. 81.25. 



ALLHEAD EARLY — A first class novelty. We quote the originator's 

 description: "Earliest of all large cabbages, often coming in be- 

 fore Early Summer, it is at least one-third larger than this pop- 

 ular variety, and therefore much more profitable to the market 

 gardeners, "who have in this variety a cabbage larger and at the 

 same time earlier — considerations of the greatest importance, 

 while the Allhead Early has that quality to be desired for earli- 

 ness, it is also valuable for late winter cabbage. Seed of the 

 Allhead 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 new, mag- 

 nificent variety: Pkt. 4c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, % lb. 80c, 1 lb. §1.30. 



HENDERSON'S EARLY SUMMER— This variety is deservedly popu- 

 lar with 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. My seed is true and grown from onlv the 

 most solid heads. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c, J£ lb. 35c, % lb. 65c, 1 lb. |1.25. 



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 qual- 

 ity and ready to market nearly as early as Early Summer, often 

 larger in size. Very sure heading, noted for its ability to stand 

 the hot summer sun and dry weather. Pkt. 3c, oz. 12c, X lb. 

 35c, y* lb. 65c, 1 lb. SI. 25. 



FOTTLER'S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK — The celebrated "Blue 

 Bloom " strain. Excels for fall and winter use. Heads of large 

 size, very solid, and fine grained. A good keeper. The outside 

 leaves have a beautiful blue shade of bloom on them, hence the 

 suggestion of strain. Pkt. 3c, oz.l5c, 3^1b.40c, >olb. 75c, 1 lb. SI. 25. 



BUCKBEE'S GREAT DANE— The most promising cabbage novelty of 

 the period. For years large quantities of Danish cabbage 

 have been imported to our leading American markets, the heads 

 being of such solidity that the demand has been far in excess of 

 the supply, always at a price far above the ruling market rate. 

 To get at'the source of this supply I dispatched my European 

 traveler direct to Denmark, the home of the ball-head cabbage, 

 and after careful inspection of the cabbage growing localities, 

 came to Amack, the home of the Great Dane. I will use Mr. 

 Torgesen's (originator) description, which, to say the least, is 

 *oo modest to express the sterling qualities of this great winter 

 cabbage : " For more than 20 years I have worked in perfecting 

 this variety, taking as a parent stock ' Danish' Ball-Head, from 

 which variety it isa vast improvement, the heads being almost 

 round as a ball, of good size, perfectly solid, very fine grained, of 

 •extremely delicate cooking quality. It is ahead of any variety 

 grown on" this side, for shipping and all general uses, and lean 

 not too highly recommend it to the gardeners and cabbage fan- 

 ciers of your land (America) ." I control the entire stock of this 

 variety." My supply is naturally limited for this season, but I 

 have decided to place this grand acquisition on the market in 

 Teach of all as long as the stock lasts, atthe following low price: 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, yi lb. SI. 25, H lb. $2.00, 1 lb. 83.50. 



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 introduction ; sure 

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

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

 keeper, and I recommend it for both familv and market uses. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. M lb. 75c, y, lb. S1.25, lib. $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- 

 ping and has just the quality to suit market gardeners and farmers. 

 Pkt. 4c, oz. 20c, y lb. 75c, y 2 lb. $1.25, 1 lb. 82.00. 



THE LUPTON — See painting from nature on front cover — Universally 

 endorsed by the leading cabbage growers throughout the coun- 

 try as the Beau Ideal of late cabbages. It has demonstrated 

 itself to be true to type, regular in growth, magnificently large 

 headed, very solid, and in fact, has all the valuable requisites 

 necessary for a late cabbage. If you grow The Lupton for snip- 

 ing market or family purposes, you will make no mistake and the 

 result will be beyond, your most sanguine expectations. Choicest 

 stock seed of Mr" Lupton's own growth. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, J£ 

 lb. 90c, y lb. 81.60, 1 lb. 83.00. 



NEW DUTCH WINTER OR HOLLANDER— Best cabbage for early 

 spring sales. For years past shipments of cabbage have been 

 made from Holland and sold in the American . markets at prices 

 nearly double home grown cabbage. To meet the great demand 

 for this magnificent cabbage I dispatched my European traveler 

 direct to Holland and have succeeded in securing the choicest 

 strain of stock seed direct from the originator. The heads of 

 this valuable sort are of medium size, very solid, and of fine 

 white color, making it distinct from any other strain : quality is 

 superior and they will keep better man any other sort, the heads 

 being just as solid and perfect when taken up in spring as when 

 they were put away in fall. You should not fail to secure this 

 variety, for it will more than meet your expectations for every 

 purpose. Choicest Stock Seed. Pkt. 5c. oz. 25c, y lb. 90c, % lb. 

 81.60, 1 lb. 83.00. 



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 green 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 truly good variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, y lb. 75c, lb. 

 81.25, 1 lb. $2.00. 



FROTSCHER'S SUPERIOR 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 will make no mistake by planting this 

 grand variety. Pkt. 4c. oz. 20c. % lb. 75c, }.< lb. 81.25. 1 lb. 82.00. 



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 srive you unbounded satisfaction for every pur- 

 pose. Pkt. 5c. ozT20c, y lb. 75c. y lb. 81.25. 1 lb. 82.00. 



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 ten pounds each and are always of rich red color inside 

 as well as outside, while they are almost ( literally) as hard as 

 rock. You will do well to try it. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, y lb. 75c, 

 K lb. 81.25. 1 lb. 82.00. 



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. 3c, 

 oz. 12c, y lb. 40c, y lb. 75c, 1 lb. 81.25. 



C. Wolf, West Salem. 111., writes: "Your seeds gave splen- 

 did results. I raised more cabbage last year from your seeds than 

 I have in the last twenty years from other seeds. I will recom- 

 mend your seed* and plant's to my friends and neighbors. 



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