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H. W BUCKQEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



MONEY IN ASPARAGUS 



Asparagus is the most delicious, healthful and desirable of the earliest 

 spring vegetables, and would be grown in everv garden, were it not for 

 the mistaken idea that it is difficult to grew. The truth of the matter is 

 that it can be grown very easily and cheaply, even by inexperienced people. 



German Spareel 



French Asperpe^gT^ 



Spanish Esparragos 



Swedish Sparno Btymti's 



rp IT IT with ever/ crder for Asparagus Eoets, I send SPECIAL CONFIDENTIAL II2E 

 E SKl^kj. 7i;US, i: requested to do so, that nil insure success to the mcst inexperienced. 



These Special Directions are the results of years of practical experience, 

 if followed 



The? "never fail 



ASPARAGUS 



NOTICE — A pkt. of Asparagus Seed contains from 200 to 250 seeds. One 

 oz. of seed will produce about 600 plants. Fifteen pounds of seed is required 

 to plant an acre. 



Columbian Mammoth White— The most distinct and valuable Asparagus. 

 The immense shoots are clear white, and in favorable weather remain .so 

 until three or four inches above the surface The crown or bud ot the 

 young stalk is considerably smaller than the part just below it. thus further 

 distinguishing the variety. All but a few of ihe seedlings will produce clear, 

 white shoots and the green ones can readily be distinguished and rejected 

 when setting the permanent bed. Pit. 4c; oz. 7c; 2ez. 12c; H lb. 18c ; Y s To. 34c; 

 1 lb. 60c 



Donald's Elmira— This new variety, called by some Yick's Mammoth, is at- 

 tracting a great deal of attention throughout the country, originating with 

 Mr Donald, a leading market gardener, of Elmira, N. Y. The stalks are ex- 

 ceptionally tender and succulent. Its mammoth size can be realized from 

 the fact that a bunch of 12 stalks will average four pounds in weight. 

 Pit. 4: ; cc 7c; Zoc 12c ; H lb. 18c; *4 lb. 34c; lb. 60c 



New Palmetto— This new Asparagus, from South Carolina, is now quite 

 extensively grown by Southern gardeners for New York and Philadelphia 

 markets, where it sells at very high prices, owing to its mammoth size and 

 regularity. An average bunch of fifteen shoots will measure thirteen to 

 fourteen inches in circumference. In past seasons this Asparagus bas 

 reached northern markets ten days ahead of all other varieties, aid sold at 

 fabulous prices. Although of Southern origin, it is equally well adapted to 

 north or south. Pit. 4c; oz. 6c; 2 02. 10c : H lb. 14c : y 5 It. 26c; lb. 45c 



Barr's Mammoth— This fine variety has brought in market thirty cents a bunch, when other asparagus was selling for ten and 

 fifteen cents. The stalks are very large, frequently an incn in diameter, with few scales, and retain their thickness completely 

 up to the top of the shoots, and have clear, round heads. TQev are quick growing, stalks very tender and succulent, entirely free 

 from woody fibre, and makes shoots fit for market or family use m one day. Pi*.. 3c ; oz 5c; 2 oz. 8c; H It 12c; ^ It. 22c: It 35c 



Conover's Colocoal— A standard variety of large size and delicious quality. Certainly one of the best varieties grown. Pit. 2e ; 

 oz. 5c; 2 cc 8c; iflB. 12c ; W It. 22c; It. 35c. 



75 «m z\ Y7\ n 11 & Pnrtts Asparagus Roots are grown from tbe choicest stock seed 

 -ClS^cil a y ua ttUUW a nd are actually well worth double the price asked for them. 



A saving of two to three years is effected by planting roots. Those offered below are Select, Strong, Tr:-7ear-01i Easts, and am 

 confident they will please you in every way. Don'tte misled in phr.:ing one-year-old or inferior Scots. The following low prices are for Koots 

 carefully packed and shipB:d I? express or freight at purchaser's eipsnse, with the exception of price per dozen which is postpaid. (If for any 

 reason foots are desired* "by mail, postage must be added at the rate of fifty- cents per hundred to the following prices): 



Columbian Mammoth White Per dozen, 20c. : per 100, 60c: per 1.000 Sii.OO 



Donald's Elmira Per dozen. 20c. ; per 100.61c.; per i.otm. fo.OO 



New Palmetto Per dozen. 15c; per 100, ofc ; per l.OuO. ?4 00 



Conover's Colossal Per dozen. 15c; per 100. fOc; per 1.0t>\ ?&'5 



Barr's Mammoth Per dozen. 15c. : per 100. 50c : per l.GOO. *4 00 



Fifty Roots at 100 rate: 500 at 1,000 rate. Special prices will be quoted for larger quantities on application. 



SPECIAL N0TI6E- 



On many occasions we have received 

 requests from our customers to fur- 

 nish extra large sized Asparagus 

 Roots. To meet this demana we have 

 especially grown a few acres of these 

 roots, which are particularly adapted 

 for the home garden or those garden- 

 ers who desire immediate results. 

 Our prices to one and all as long as 

 our extra large sized 3 and 4-year-old 

 roots last wilf be as follows: Any of the 

 5 varieties listed on this page only SI 50 psr 100, 

 S12.50 ter 1,000. shipped by express or freight at 

 buyer's expense 



If for any reason roots are desired by 

 mail, postage must be added at the rate of 

 $1.00 per 160 to prices quoted above. 



John Mvers, Nicholson, Ky.. writes: — I am verv much pleased with 

 the splendfd results of the planting of the 5.000 Columbian Asparagus 

 Roots sent me. They are all up and growing nicely. As remarkable as 

 it may seem I believe scarcely a root will fail. I assure you that 1 ap- 

 preciate the care vou have taken to select and forward me such a high 

 class of goo >s and will be pleased to patronize you in the future wnen 

 in need of anything in your line. 



flRTieH0KE. 



Large Globe, or Paris. 



Thisistne Frcncli Aitiohoke. the large flower 

 buds of which are so highly esteemed by epicures, 

 and is very different from the plant cultivated for 

 its fleshy roots or tubers. The best sort for gen- 

 eral use. Buds large, nearly round, scales pale 

 green, shading to violet at the base, very thick 

 and fleshy, pv*. Sc. ; OZ. 255. 



BORECOLE, or KALE. 

 Dwarf f^^&m\^AK^ui'. "f.5cVp°.anf s ed 



(German Greens ok Sprouts.) 



This is hardier than cabbage, and makes excellent greens for winter and spring use. 

 The leaves are as curly as parslev. tender and of very fine flavor. It is improved by frost. 

 Sow the seed in May or June, tra'nsp ant in July and treat same as cabbage Immense 

 quantities of this are grown in the south and shipped to northern markets. We have an 

 excellent strain of it " Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2oz. lOe.; H lb. 18c; >. lb. 30c: lb. f>5c 



Tall Green Curled Scotc-h— This makes a beautiful plant about two and oue-half 

 feet high Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; H lb. 18c; % lb 35c ; lb. 60c. 



Sea Kale— Pkt. 5c; oz, 30c. 



Siberian— Sometimes called ••Sorouts" and "German Greens. Not so curlv as the 

 Dwa'-f Green Kale. The nlant is low. but spreading, and verv hardv Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 

 2 oz. 10c. H lb. 18c; !j lb. 30c. ; lb. 55c. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS, 

 a Most Delicious Vegetable. 



German. Sprossen-Kchl: French, Chou de Brusellis; Swedish, Bryssal-Kal. 



One Gnnce of Seed for 3,500 Plants. 



Culture— Should be treated in all respects like winter cabbage or kale. 



Improved Paris Market -Very fine new variety, dwarf growth, liearing handsome, solid, 

 round sprouts of be«t quality, crowded together on the stalk, one to two inches in diame- 

 ter resembling cabbage in miniature. The sprouts are used as greens, and ecome very 

 tender and of rich flavor when touched by frost. Sow in May and treat s'ame as winter, 

 cabbage. Pkt. 4c : oz. 10c; 2 oi. 18c. ^Ib. 35c. 



broccoli. 



":::r:'.-Z:h'.: "::n:'n. :h:':-2:::::'.:: Speech. 3v:nl_ 

 ©ne ©unce of Seed fcr 3.500 Plants. 



Culture— Same as that given for Cauliflower. 



It greatlv resembles the Cauliflower, and ! s grown in the same manner as the latter, 

 but being more hardv can be grown in cooler locations and for late fall use. 



Earl? Purple Cape— Best variety for our climate Produces large heads of purple brown- 

 ish color, verv close and compact, and of excellent flavor. Pit. So. : cs. 30c 



New white Cape- A'erv desirable variety. Has medium sized heads, close and compact, 

 of a beautiful, creamy -white color. A sure header- Pit 8c, cz. 30c. 



NOTICE. 



A packet cf Ecrecole 

 "-"*;, ErcccoUcr Brus- 

 sels Sprouts is guaran- 

 teed tc contain sore 

 thin 1. CCO seeds. 



Buckbee's asparagus Roots Guaranteed to Reach You Safely. 



