H. W. BUCKBEE, KOCKPOBD, ILLINOIS. 



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the j§§st rota BA6A5 



"As compared with hay at $10 to $15 a ton I prefer 

 Ruta Bagas at $5 per ton." So declares an eminent 

 authority on agriculture. No truer statement was ever 

 made. All reports prove that an average yield of 20 to 30 

 tons to the acre is common. 



RUTA BAGAS 



Are you aware that Ruta Bagas, or Swedish Turnips, 

 are among the most valuable root crops? 



A BLIND MAN CAN SEE THE PROFIT 



No crop is more valuable for stock feeding or finds a quicker sale in 

 our markets. If you want to bring quick money returns, GROW BUCK- 

 BEE'S PRIZE WINNING RUTA BAGAS. Don't wait until the last minute 

 before ordering your seed supply. 



BUCKBEE'S GIANT 



Prize winner everywhere. This magnificent Ruta Baga, which I first offered 

 in 1890, is unquestionably the most profitable of all Swede turnips, as well as the 

 hardiest, -heaviest, best shaped and by far the most productive, a yield of 1,000 

 bushels per acre and over, under careful cultivation , being of frequent occurrence. 

 Bulbs axe somewhat oval in shape, slightly oblong and remain sound and good in- 

 definitely. Flesh is of a beautiful yellow color, always sweet, tender, juicy and 

 nutritious. The finest of all Swedes, and a variety that should be sown in preference 

 to all others. Mr. H R. Kimball writes: "Have used Buckbee's Giant Ruta 

 Bagas for a number of years. Find them the best I have tried. In shape, size and 

 Uniformity of growth awp.y ahead of anything else." Pkt. 5c. ; OZ. 8c. ; 2 OZ. 12c; 



i lb. 20c; i lb. 35c.; lb. 60c. 



NEW MONARCH, or ELEPHANT 



It is very popular in England, and is certainly a grand variety; claimed to yield 

 larger roots and more to an acre than any other sort. Produces large, oval-shaped 

 roots, with small necks, relatively small tops; skin dark purple above ground, 

 yellow below. Flesh rich yellow, fine grained; of the best quality. Is easy to har- 

 vest. Can be grown at less cost than others. *"kt. 3c. ; OZ. 6c. ; 2 OZ. 9c; J lb. 

 12c; § lb. 20c; lb. 35c. 



IMPROVED PURPLE TOP YELLOW 



IThis magnificent Swede is the result of judicious selection; very hardy, pro- 

 ductive and nutritious. A large, purple top, yellow variety. Shape slightly oblong. 

 Produces heavy weight per acre. Sweet and good keeper. Pkt. 3c; OZ. 6c; 2 

 oz. 9c; i lb. 12c; | lb. 20c; lb. 35c 



BUCKBEE'S MAMMOTH WHITE RUSSIAN 



One of the grandest sorts. Grows very large with single tap root, small top, 

 short neck. Strong constitution; certain cropper. Will stand hardest winters. 

 Produces a very heavy weight per acre. Keeps sound till late Spring. The best 

 Ruta Baga in cultivation. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; J lb. 18c; Jib. 30c; lb. 50c. 



Wm. H. Schriver, Onset, Pa., sends a string 21 inches long, which is 

 the length of a Ruta Baga he raised from Buckbee's Giant Seed, and says: 

 We raised a fine lot of them on POOR SOIL." 



C.*G. Kitchings, Rome, Georgia: "The 

 seeds I bought of you last Spring gave 

 satisfaction. 1 won two prizes at our 

 County Fair at Rome. 1 want to win 

 a prize at the State Fair next year and 

 will want some of your best varieties, 

 such as onions — large; Field Corn.Toma- 

 toes and Pumpkins. Wishing Buckbee 

 more and more success." 



If you are 

 quoted tower 

 prices by any 

 Reliable Seed 

 Grower, write 

 me. 



GROWERS IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION GIVE UNQUALIFIED PRAISE TO BUCKBEE SEEDS 



