BUCKBEE'S MAGNIFICENT NEW OAT==ILLINOIS. 



THE ASTONISHING AGRICULTURAL WONDER OF THE AGE. 



CHANGE YOUR Million of Dollars were made in 1895 by planting- New and Improved Oat stock, which plainly shows that the farmers 



SEED OATS °f tfl is g° 0< i country of ours are wide awake and up to the times. Let us pull all together in 1896 and swell the figures 

 of 1895 by a big majority. To accomplish this all must have the very best planting stock. I have uru-v 

 made Oat growing a specialty for years and the results obtained from planting my seed are heralded far and near. THEN WHY 

 Every successful farmer freely admits that a greater yield can be produced by often securing new varieties, and also NOT TRY ? 

 introducing them into a changed soil. 



BUCKBEE'S ILLINOIS — This new Oat, first offered last year, proved a Bonanza for the 50,000 farmers who planted it. Mr. A. H. Jones, 

 of Sioux City, Iowa, reports an average yield of 146 bu. per acre on a 160 acre field. How is that? Have also received thousands or 

 complimentary letters from my customers throughout the country commending it to general use. Buckbee's Illinois opens a new- 

 era of profitable oat growing throughout the entire country, and is a novelty that stands introduction on its merits, the result of 

 Several Successive Seasons Successful Selection and Hybridization. Having particularly noticed by careful experiment that many of 

 the well known sorts of Oats were not adapted to the rich soils of the prairies, owing to the straw being so weak, it occurred to me 

 that they might be successfully crossed with kinds that have a more vigorous growth of straw. A few pounds were obtained of va- 

 rieties that seemed to possess the requisite virtues, and the Oat I now offer is the result of this selection ; by careful hybridization. 

 Type is Well Fixed. Grain Large and Weighty. Straw Very Heavy and of Good Length. Extremely Early. Panicles Large and open. 



REMEMBER I control the entire stock of this New Oat Novelty. Have you decided to change that old worn out stock which you have beep 

 planting for years and sow the best variety in existence, "Buckbee's Illinois," this year. Decide now and turn the old farm into a Gold Mine 

 by planting the grandest of all Oats, Buckbee's Illinois. Notwithstanding the scarcity of seed I have decided to place this most 

 astonishing of all novelties on the market at the following low prices, which are certainly within reach of all Order early and have 

 your friends and neighbors join with you. My supply of seed was exhausted long before the planting season was over last year, and 

 while I have a very large stock on hand of the very Choicest Seed.I would caution intending buyers to order as early as convenient. 

 Price to one and all as long as my Stock Seed lasts, postpaid qt. 25c. By express or freight at buyer's expense, % bu. 30c, bu. 50c, 

 % bu. 80c, bu. 81.50, 10 bu. 812.50, 100 bu. or more at 81.10 per bu. (No charge for bags.; 



SUNOL— The Great New Race Horse Oat. This grand variety can be 

 recommended with confidence to fulfil that which is expected of 

 it ; as has its namesake. Very prolific, extremely hardy, makes 

 a strong stool and grows with vigor and rapidity. The straw 

 which is heavy and strong, stands well. The heads are compact 

 and often measure over 11 inches in length. The grain is heavy, 

 large and plump. An exceptionally prolific variety, many of my 

 customers reporting yields of over 100 bushels per acre the past 

 season. You will do well to plant largely of this desirable 

 variety. Choicest stock seed. Postpaid, qt. 25c. By express or 

 freight at buver's expense, % bu. 25c, % bu. 40c, % bu. 60c, bu 

 $1.00. 10 bu. for only 89.00. (No charge for bags. 



THE NEW LINCOLN — First introduced in 1893. Has stood the test 

 exceedingly well, and proved to be an excellent variety. The 

 following are a few points of excellence : It is very productive, 

 having in all instances yielded more to the acre than any of the 

 standard varieties; in one case it yielded 174 bushels from a sin- 

 gle bushel of seed. It is very early, and has thus far proved itself 

 rust-proof. It stands up remarkably well. On account of its thin 

 hull, heavy meat and soft nib is a desirable variety for feeding. 

 For oat meal or grinding purposes it is exceptionally valuable. 

 Choicest stock seed. Qt. postpaid, 25c. By express or freight 

 at buyer's expense, % bu. 25c, \ bu. 40c, \i bu. 60c, bu. $1.00, 

 10 bu. for only$9.00. (No charge for bags.) 



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