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H. W. ETJCKBEE, E0CK70EB, ILLINOIS. 



SOY BEANS 



SOY BEANS 



GUARANTEED NORTHERN GROWN 



These Beans should be raised on every farm, either as a grain crop, or fodder crop to feed 

 green, or for the silo. The grain is the richest known vegetable substance. Planted in 

 rows two and one-half feet apart, with six or eight plants to the foot of row, requiring about 

 half a bushel of seed per acre. They yield fifteen to twenty tons per acre of fodder extremely 

 rich as a flesh-former. They are soil enrichers, gathering nitrogen from the air in the same 

 manner as does Clover, the roots being crowded with tubercles, which give them their power. 

 For the North it is absolutely necessary that the Early Soy Beans be used. Another year 

 has served to emphasize the claims 1 have made for this wonderful Bean — it stands alone as 

 the most valuable agricultural acquisition of the twentieth century. Thousands are already 

 growing Soy Beans, and in five years they will be as universally grown as is Corn. They can 

 be sown broadcast or drilled, one and one-half bushels per acre, but experience teaches us 

 that the most satisfactory results are obtained by planting in rows. 



EVANS' EARLY 



Originated by Mr. Evans, the noted Soja Bean specialist of Michigan. By long odds 

 the best variety for planting in the Northern, Eastern or Western States. Choicest stock 

 seed (Northern grown), postpaid, lb. 30c. By freight or express at buyer's expense. 

 i bu. 50c; i bu. 95c; i bu. $1.80; bu. (ol 50 lbs.) $3.50. 



YELLOW SOJA or SOY BEANS 



Well-known variety; guaranteed Northern grown. 

 Postpaid, lb. 25c At buyer's expense, | bu. 40c: 

 i bu. 75c; i bu. $1 40; bu. (ol 50 lbs.) . $2.75. 



RUSSIAN EMMER OR SPELTZ 



(TRITICTJM SPELTA) 



This is the new cereal erroneously called "Speltz," of which so much has been said in recent years. It 

 is not related to barley any more than bearded Wheat is, though some misinformed writers have so stated. 

 Botanically the plant is closely related to Wheat (triticdm vulgare), to which the grain, freed from its 

 hull, bears a striking resemblance. The berry is of the color, texture and hardness of "No. 1 hard" Spring 

 Wheat, but about twice as long and with pointed ends. It makes a flour slightly darker than Wheat, but 

 bread made from it appears to be fully as palatable and nourishing as Wheat bread. As yet the principal 

 use of Emmer is for stock feeding, the general method being to chop with Corn or Oats. The hulls being 

 rather harder than Oats, it is best to grind or chop this grain before feeding. For best results it should be 

 sown as early in Spring as possible. It seems to succeed equally well on all soils except rich bottom lands 

 or those with a tendency to wetness. On ordinary upland clay or gravel and on poor, light sands it outyields 

 all other cereals. It withstands drought better than any other grain. Stock will eat Emmer straw up clean 

 before they will touch any other. Some seedsmen advise sowing three bushels per acre. Don't do it — seven 

 to eight pecks is the limit. It stools freely. There is no standard weight for this grain. The grain in hull 

 generally weighs about forty pounds per bushel, and I sell it at that weight. 



My own growth, choicest Northern-grown pedigree stock seed, price, postpaid, pkt. 5c; lb. 

 25c; 3 lb. 60c By express or freight at; buyer's expense, J bu. 25c; i bu. 40c; i bu. 65c; bu. $1.10. 



IMPORTANT TO FIELD SEED BUYERS — Prices on all Farm Seeds subject to change 



without notice. If prices are lower than quoted in this Guide day your order is received, more seeds 

 will be added: if higher, the amount will be decreased. 



Safest Way — If you require a considerable amount send me accurate list with full quantities, and 

 I will gladly, by return mail, quote lowest market prices. 



BUCK BEE'S 

 new 



giant Japanese 

 BUCKWHEAT 



SUNFLOWER 



MAMMOTH RUSSIAN 



The single heads measure twenty-two inches in diameter and con- 

 tain a large quantity of seed, which is highly valued by all farmers and 

 breeders who have tried it as an excellent and cheap food for fowls. 

 They fatten well on it, and attain a bright, lustrous plumage and strong, 

 healthy condition better than on any other food. It can be raised 

 cheaper than Corn. Plant four quarts of seed per acre. Postpaid, 

 oz. 5c; lb. 16c. By freight or express at buyer's expense, J bu. 

 35c; i bu. 60c 



BUCKWHEAT 



BUCKBEE'S GIANT JAPANESE 



The greatest Buckwheat in the world. Has all the valuable char- 

 acteristics of the Japanese Buckwheat, and in addition is earlier and 

 will yield at least one quarter more per acre. Don't fail to include this 

 in your order. Choicest stock seed, postpaid, lb. 20c. By freight 

 or express at buyer's expense, \ bu. 35c; i bu. 60c; \ bu. 90c; 

 bu. $1.50. 



IMPROVED SILVER HULLED 



A popular standard variety. Grain is of light gray color. Has 

 thinner husks than the other sorts. Early and prolific. Choicest 

 stock seed, postpaid, lb. 20c. By freight or express at buyer's 

 expense, J bu. 30c; i bu. 50c; £ bu. 80c; bu. $1.35. 



IMPORTANT TO QUANTITY BUYERS; BUCKBEE SECURI'.S LOW FREIGHT RATES TO ALL POINTS 



