H. W. BUCKBEE, BOCKFOSD, ILLINOIS. 



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(auliflower. 



German, Bluinen-Kohl; French, Chou-Fleur; Spanish, Collflor; 

 Swedish, Blomkal. 



The Cauliflovvr, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little 

 .?ro\vn except by professional gardeners, because of 

 'the erroneous notion that it is so hard to grow that 

 only skilled gardeners can produce it. I am certain that 

 anyone will be reasonably successful with this most de- 

 sirable vegetable if he will observe the cultural directions 

 given on every package of Cauliflower Seed I send out. 



BUCKBEE'S 



Extra 



Eari CHIEF 



BUCKBEE'S EXTRA EARLY CHIEF 



T HAVE no hesitancy in introducing to you Buckbee's 

 1 Extra Early Chief , the greatest of all early Cauliflow - 

 crs. The best variety for either market or family 

 purposes; by far the earliest and surest header and the 

 most profitable grown. The greater part of Cauliflower 

 seed offered is of European growth, but after years of 

 careful study and perseverance, I am able to offer this 

 thoroughbred American variety — "Chief." It is of very 

 compact growth, with short stalks. They can be planted 

 very close together, and the leaves growing upward 

 naturally protect the heads, which, to say the least, are 

 handsome beyond description, measuring fully 12 to 15 

 inches across, and even more under careful cultivation; 

 are pure snow-white, very close, compact and of the 

 most superior quality. The heads, being so extremely 

 solid and deep, weigh heavier than any early variety. 



BUCKBEE'S EXTRA EARLY CHIEF 



stands at the head as a shipping sort, the best of all as 

 a market and family variety. Will more than meet your 

 expectations. Mr. H. Landers, the great Cauliflower 

 specialist, says: "Regarding the trial which I have 

 made of Buckbee's Extra Early Chief, it was with some 

 doubt that I was first tempted to try this variety three 

 seasons ago, as there are so many 'bests' offered, but I 

 can heartily say that after trying your new Cauliflower, 

 it more than meets my expectations. It is a week earlier 

 than Henderson's Snowball, and a better variety in everv 

 way. It can be used for early or late Cauliflower, with 

 the full assurance that it is impossible' to procure a better 

 or more reliable variety." No grower of Cauliflower 

 can make a mistake by relying on this superb, world- 

 beating variety. Pkt. 15c; 2 Pkts. 26c; ii oz. 80c; 

 OZ. $3.00; 2 OZ. $5.50; J 4 lb. $10.00. 



Do not be misled into ordering cheap, inferior seeds, bankrupt stocks, etc, which some seedsmen are offering, and which 

 as a gift are too expensive. My seed is carefully tested, perfectly reliable, and will please you in every way. ^"CAULIFLOWER 

 SEED, AS EVERY GARDENER AND CAULIFLOWER FANCIER KNOWS, IS ONE OF THE SEEDS IN THE BUYING OF 

 WHICH THE PRICE SHOULD NEVER BE QUESTIONED. 



BUCKBEE'S EARLY FAVORITE 



Earliest, surest and preferable variety to grow, surpassing most other 



varieties. Will stand heat 

 and drought exceptionally 

 well, which is a great point 



Henderson's True Early Snowball 



BUCKBEE'S EARLY FAVORITE 



in its favor and makes it 

 most highly desirable in 

 regions where other vari- 

 eties of Cauliflower have 

 failed to thrive. For plant- 

 ing early and late, for forcing 

 under glass, or growing in 

 open ground, it is always 

 satisfactory. It is of dwarf 

 growth, with short outer 

 leaves. Early Favorite has 

 never yet failed to please the 

 most exacting grower and its 

 rapidly, increasing popularity 

 is due entirely to its real 

 merit and not to any special 

 effort in its behalf. Give it 

 a trial and I am sure you will 

 never have reason to com- 

 plain of the results. Pkt. 

 5c. ; V, oz. 40c; oz, 70c; 2 

 oz. $1.30; M lb- $2.50. 



Certainly a fine vari-. 

 ety, great favorite and' 

 standard throughout 

 the country; very 

 early, close growing, 

 of compact habit; is 

 well adapted for for- 

 cing under glass during 

 ■winter and spring. If 

 is without doubt one 

 of the most satisfac- 

 tory early varieties. , 

 My stock is perfectly 

 reliable, and will satis- 

 fy you in every partic- 

 ular. The heads are 

 largo. For early or 

 •late; planting, for the 

 family or the market 

 garden this variety 

 can be depended upon 

 for excellent results. 



Pkt. 10c; l A oz. 

 $1.25; oz. $2.00; 2 oz. 

 $3.80; X lb. $7.50. 



TRUE EARLY SNOWBALL 



LE NORMAND'S SHORT STEM 



Sure Header ( Anx> Vert Fine. 

 The very best large late variety grown; sure to please. Curd is 

 well protected by leaves, and being hardy it stands drought very well; 

 a sure header, of good quality, and fine in every way. Pkt. 6c; OZ. 

 30c; 2 oz. 55c; \i lb. $1.00. 



Mr. Albert J. Williams, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 

 writes: "I received the seeds in good time, got them 

 all sowed and they are up. The trial packages 

 were very nice and are up. I will certainly recom- 

 mend Buckbee's seeds to others." 



EXTRA EARLY PARIS 



Always Popular; Quality Superior. 

 Reliable early variety. Good for forcing; produces a good head; 

 dwarf habit; solid, pure white curd of superior quality. Should be 

 planted very early. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 2 oz. 55c; K lb. $1.00. 



EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT 



Selected. 



Remarkable for reliability of heading; dwarf; solid, pure white 

 heads of most superior quality. If planted the first of March, head;r e ight 

 to ten inches in diameter will be ready early in June. Pkt, 10c. ; OZ. 

 $1.25; oz. $2.00; 2 oz. $3.80; % lb. $7.60. 



BUCKBEE'S SEEDS ARE CAREFULLY TESTED AND ARE ALWAYS PERFECTLY RELIABLE 



