H. W. BUCKBEE, BCCKFOBD, IX.I.INOIS. 



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EARLIEST SCARLET TURNIP 

 The Famous Standard Variety (jj 



— One of the earliest, finest, juici- 

 est, tenderest, sweetest and best 

 Radishes /or early use grown. 

 Rich red color: flesh white. Pkt. 



3c. ; oz. 6c. ; 2 oz. 10c. ; J lb. 15c. ; 



1 lb. 25c; lb. 45c. 

 EARLIEST WHITE TTJRNTP— A 



Favorite Standard Variety — 



Very handsome sort, of extremely 

 quick growth; sweet, juicy and 

 tender. Beautiful ivory white 

 color; flesh, pure white. Pkt. 

 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; 1 lb. 

 16c; i lb. 25c; lb. 45c. 

 R0CKFORD BEAUTY— Handsom- 

 est and Best — Originated on 

 RockfordSeed F:irms, Very early, 

 deep scarlet color, with dainty 

 white tip. Flesh crystal white, 

 tender and crisp. I control the 

 entire stock of this variety. 

 SCARLET TURNIP WHITE TIP— A 

 with clean white tip 



2 oz. 10c; i lb. 15c 



Pkt. 6c; oz. Sc.; 2 oz. 15c; J lb. 25c; i lb. 40c; lb. 75c. 



very fine strain of this well-known kind; even in size, smooth', fine bright scarlet, 

 Exceptionally eaxlyj fine for forcing or market purposes; a good variety. Pkt. 3c; OZ. 6c; 

 i lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 



NEW ROSY GEM — Handsome turnip Radish, a great favorite in many markets and for early planting outdoors. But 

 little later than the preceding and will give entire satisfaction where extreme earliness is not the object. Roots 

 slightly flattened on the underside, color very dark scarlet with a white tip; flesh white and of the best quality. 

 One of the best cither for home or market use. Pkt. 3c; OZ. 6c; 2 OZ. 10c; i lb. 15c; J lb. 25c; lb. 45c. 

 IMPROVED FRENCH BREAKFAST —The favorite in Paris markets. A medium sized Radish, olive shape, small 

 top, of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, except near the tip, which is pure white. A 

 splendid variety for the table on account of its excellent quality and its beautiful color. Pkt. 3c; OZ. 6c; 2 OZ. 

 10c; i lb. 15c; i lb. 25c; lb. 45c. 

 HALF LONG DEEP SCARLET— The roots of this hardy and desirable variety are of a brilliant, deep, rich red color 

 and half long, with a somewhat tapering point; the flesh is very white, crisp and tender, and holds its juiciness well, 

 not becoming pithy till overgrown. Pkt. 3c; OZ. 6c; 2 OZ. 10c; 1 lb. 150.; * lb. 25c; lb. 45c 

 EARLY DEEP SCARLET OLIVE SHAPED— In the form of an olive, terminating in very slim tap root. Skin scar- 

 let: neck small: flesh rose colored, tender and excellent. Early, good for forcing and general cropi Pkt. 3c; OZ. 



6c; 2 oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; * lb. 25c; lb. 45c. 



, fl EARLY WHITE OLIVE SHAPED— Different from the Scarlet Olive Shaped in color and being 



\l) Wt 01 a little longer. Clear white, crisp and mild flavored. Pkt. 3c; OZ. 6c; 2 OZ. 10c; i lb. 



15c; * lb. 25c; lb 45c. 

 NEW "ICICLE" RADISH— A Distinct, Meritorious Variety. Entirely distinct, long, slender, 

 pure white. Earliest and finest long white. Ready for uso as early as the Long Scarlet, with 

 less foliage, rendering it most desirable for forcing. In open ground roots continue brittle, 

 crisp and mild until thev are as large as those of the long varieties. Pkt. 4c; OZ. 7c; 2 

 oz. 12c; i lb. 20c; * lb. 35c; lb. 60c 

 BUCKBEE'S IMPROVED CHARTIERS— The Standard Long Radish. One of the best for 

 sowing outdoors. ROots are very early, hard and crisp until they reach a diameter of 2 inches 

 and three times as long as any of the above. Flesh white, crisp and mild flavored. Pkt. 



4c. * oz. 6c " 2 oz. 10c * 1 lb. 15c." lb. 25c* lb. 40c 

 NEW WHITE LADY FINGER— The finest long white Radish in cultivation. Beautiful in shape 

 and theskinand flesh are pure snow white. Crisp, brittle and of rapid growth. Order early. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; } lb. 15c; * lb. 25c; lb. 45e. 

 EARLY LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET — An improvement in earliness and color over other 

 varieties. Roots ready for use in about twenty-five days when planted outdoors. It has 



a small top. Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; i lb. 25c; lb. 45c. 



SUMMER RADISHES 



GOLDEN SUMMER TURNIP — It is perfectly round in shape; neck is finer, leaves smaller and 

 color brighter than the old Yellow Turnip Radish. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 OZ. 10c; i lb. 15c; 

 I lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 



GRAY SUMMER TURNIP — Round, turnip-shaped and regular in form. The skin on the upper 

 part is matted with greenish brown. Flesh mild, of greenish white color and tolerably solid. 

 Fine variety. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; i lb. 15c; i lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 

 WHITE STRASBURG— This grows to the largest size and is usable when quite small, thus cover- 

 ing a long season. Four to five inches long and about two inches thick. Very white, crisp 

 and tender. Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 6c. ; 2 oz. 10c ; } lb. 15c. ; i lb. 25c. ; lb. 45c. 



WINTER RADISHES 

 Sow about same time as winter turnips, on light, rich soil, in drills IS inches apart; give fre- 

 quent cultivation: thin 2 to G inches apart, according to size of variety. 



MAMMOTH CELESTIAL— Most wonderful of All. An enormous and distinctly fine 



Radish, of quick growth and superior quality; fine for use during the fall and early winter. 

 Roots frequently grow 14 to 18 inches in length and G to 8 inches in diameter. Skin and 

 flesh pure paper white; very tender, crisp, juicy, mild. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 2 OZ. 15c; Jib. 

 25c; i lb. 40c; lb. 75c 

 CHINESE ROSE — The Standard Variety. Roots cylindrical, or largest at the bottom, taper- 

 ing abruptly to a small tap. Skin very smooth and of a bright rose color; flesh firm, crisp, 

 tender and quite pungent. Pk t. 3c; OZ. 6c; 2 OZ. 10c; } lb. 15c; h lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 

 CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE— A Great Favorite. First introduced by the Chinese in 

 California. Pure white", about 1 foot long and 2 or 3 inches through, tapering regularly to the 

 tip. Flesh tender and crisp. Pkt. 3c; OZ. 6c; 2 OZ. 10c; \ lb. 15c; i lb. 25c; lb. 40c 

 ROUND BLACK SPANISH — Often top-shaped; 3 to 4 in. in diameter; skin black, flesh white; 



highly flavored. Good keeper. Pkt. 3c; OZ. 6c; 2 OZ. IOC.; i lb. 15c; i lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 

 LONG BLACK SPANISH — One of the latest as well as the hardiest; an excellent sort for winter 

 use. Roots oblong, black, large, fine texture. Pkt. 3c; OZ. 60.; 2 OZ. 10c; 1 lb. 15c; J 

 lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 



RADISH MIXTURES 



Price each of the following varieties: Pkt. 4c; OZ. 7c ; 2 OZ. 12c; J lb. 16c; i lb. 28c; lb. 50c. 

 EARLIEST RADISHES MIXED — For family gardens, all the earliest varieties. 

 SUMMER RADISHES MIXED— For family gardens I offer a mixture of all summer varieties. 

 WINTER RADISHES MIXED— Seed of the best 

 white, black and rose-skinned varieties, which 



will produce all the best Radishes for autumn ^^ms^^WVW'' I 



and winter use. U coj s xinWIfe' 



A packet of Radish Seed 

 contains 1,000 seeds or more. 



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