H W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. 



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ASPARAGUS 

 CHICORY. 



Aside from its 

 valuable quali- 

 ties as an appe- 

 tizing vegetable, 

 it possesses such 

 medicinal prop- 

 erties which 

 should endear it 

 to the hearts of 

 everyone, espe- 

 cially to those 

 who have an ex- 

 hausted consti- 

 tution or weak 

 nerves. The 

 benefit derived 

 from the u s e of 

 these stems, by 

 persons troubled 

 with stomach disease or weak digestion. is said to be remarkable. 

 It can be blanched and eaten raw the same as celery, and is pre- 

 ferred by many to that delicious vegetable. It can be kept all 

 winter in the cellar the same as celery. Pkt. 10c.;3pkts. 25c; 

 oz. 30c, 



eflPER. 



Half hardy trailing shrub. Buds are nice just before ex- 

 panding, and unripe fruit pickled. It makes the famous "Caper 

 Sauce.'' Pkt. 8c; oz. 75c. 



6HRO00N. 



German. Kardon; French, Cardon, Spanish, Cardo Hortense. 



LARGE SPANISH— A wonderful and very desirable vege- 

 table, grown from the mid-rib of leaves, which are blanched 

 same way as celery. Pkt. 4c; oz. 15c. 



CHERVIL. 



German, Gartkxkeubel ; French, Cerfeuil. 



Hardy annual, worthy of more general use for flavoring 

 and carnishing. Curled variety more beautiful than parsley. 



CURLED— Greatly superior to the old, plain variety ; earlier, 

 more handsome, having fully as fine perfume and flavor. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; & lb. 20c; J.lb. 35c; lb. 60c. 



CHICORY. 



German. Chicokie : Swedish, Cicoria. 

 LARGE ROOTED, OR COFFEE— Dried and prepared roots 

 are used quite extensively as a substitute for and an adul- 

 terant of coffee. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; % lb. 18c; H lb.30c; 

 lb. 55c. 



CHIVES, Schnittlauch.) 



Perfectly hardy perennial plant of the onion type. Grown 

 for their small leaves, which are produced freely very early in 

 spring. Planted in small clumps in any garden soil, will grow 

 rapidly. Tops appear early in spring; can be shorn off close to 

 ground. I C not allowed to flower will produce much longer. Se 

 lected clumps prepaid by mail, 20c, by express at purchaser's- 

 expense, 10c. each; §1.00 per dozen. 



eHUFUS, or Earth almond. 



In sweetness and flavor very much resembles a cocoanut or 

 almond, and are greatly liked by all children. Vary in size 

 from a large pea to a hazelnut. The nuts grow under and very 

 near the surface of theground and very easily reached ; relished 

 by pigs or poultry. Plant in April two inches apart in rows 2% 

 feet apart. If the seed is dry, soak well before planting. Very 

 prolific. Pkt. 5c. ; M lb. 10c. ; ^lb. 18c. : lib. 35c. 



COLLARDS. 



German. Bl.-etter-Kohl ; French, Chou. 

 A variety of cabbage known in different sections as "Cole," 

 "Colewort,"' or simple ••Greens." It is extensively used in the 

 South. 



GEORGIA. S0UTHEP N. OR CREOLE— We offer the true white, 

 or green stemmed sort so exclusively used in the south. Forms a 

 large loose open head, or a mass of leaves on tall stem. Freezing 

 does not injure but rather improves their quality. Sow thick in 

 drills, in rich ground, transplanting when 4 inches high and thin 

 to 2 or 3 feet apart in the row when the proper size. In the South 

 sow from January to May, and August to October. Pkt. 3c. ; 

 oz. 8c. : 2 oz. 15c. :' MVo. 25c. ; ^lb. 40c; lb. 75c 



CORN SALAD, Fetticus, or Lamb's Lettuce. 



This small Salad is used during the winter and spring months 

 as a substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used like spin- 

 ach. In warm weather the plants will mature in four to six 

 weeks. Pkt. 3c. : oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c. : MVo. 18c. ; ><lb.: 30c ; lb. 55c. 



CRESS. 



German. Kbesse; French, Cressox; Spanish, Mastruco; 

 Swedish, Krasse 

 NEW UPLAND CRESS— Has the highly prized flavor of 

 Water Cress. It is so hardy as to be green nearly the whole 

 year, and is ready for use before any other salad in spring. Its 



usage should be more general, as itisof as easy 

 culture as spinach. It is a perennial plant, 

 and can be grown for several years without 

 renewal. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 30c. 



CURLED, OR PEPPER GRASS— This 

 small salad is much used with lettuce, to the 

 flavor of which its warm, pungent taste 

 makes a most agreeable addition. Pkt. 2c. ; 

 oz. 6c. : 2 oz. 10c. : > 4 lb. 15c. J , .lb 25c. : lb. 40c. 



TRUE WATER— This is quite distinct from the last, and only 

 thrives when its roots and stems are submerged in water; It is 

 one of the most delicious of small salads, and should be planted 

 wherever a suitable place can be found. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 25c. 2 oz. 

 40c; Mlb. 75c 



DANDELION. 



German, Pakdeblume ; French, Pisse-en-lit ; Spanish, Amar- 

 gon; Swedish, Smorblomster. 



IMPROVED LARGE LEAF— An improved variety, very early 

 a nd largely cultivated for greens,or if blanched like celery makes 

 a fine and delicious salad. The roots when dried and roasted 

 a re often employed as a substitute for coffee. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 40c 



ENDIVE, often called Winter Lettuce. 



This is one of the most refreshing of all autumn and winter 

 salads. Endive may be grown at any season of the year, but is 

 more generally used late in the fall. 



FINE GREEN CURLED— Is the hardiest variety ; very fine, 

 dark green leaves, which blanch to a beautiful white, tender 

 and crisp. Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 8c ; 2oz. 15c ; J£lb. 28c ; J£lb. 50c ;lb.90c 



NEW MOSS CURLED— Very fine variety, growing consider- 

 ably denser and having the leaves much finer cut than the Green 

 Curled variety; in fact the whole plant is more compact. Pkt. 

 3c. ; oz. 8c ; 2 os. 15c. ; UVo. 28c. ; J»lb. 50c. ; 1 lb, 90c 



FENNEL. 



NEW FLORENCE CELERY ROOTED— A desirable variety 

 from Italy .where, owingtoitsdelightful sweet flavor,it ismuch 

 preferred tocelery. Thrives well in our climate, and is of easy 

 culture. Cultivate same as parsley. Sow early in spring. Pkt. 5c 



Mr. J. S. Shaffer, the leading Market Gardener 

 of Smith Centre, Kans., writes:— "The Seeds I 

 bought of you— over thirty different kinds; in- 

 cluding such difficult ones to handle as Sage, 

 Parsley, Pepper, etc., are the best I ever planted, 

 everyone grew-not only grew but made No. 1 results. 



I took five 1st Premiums at our Pair held early in 

 August on vegetables grown from Buckbee Seeds 



GARLIC. 



German, Knoblauch ; French Ail. 

 A popular vegetable of th6 bulbous rooted family, with a 

 strong penetrating odor. Pungent in its taste, and esteemed by 

 many for flavoring soups, stews, etc. We frequently receive or- 

 ders for Garlic seed, but can supply the bulbs only. Fine Bulbs: 

 M lb. 8c. ; y 2 Va. 15c : lb. 25c 



HORSE RADISH. 



This valuable vegetable is first grown by planting small 

 lengths of roots called sets. Set out in April, small end down, 

 the top 1 to 2 inches below the surface, in rich, well cultivated 

 soil ;forms large sized roots in one season's growth. Before plant- 

 ing, the top of the set should be cut off slantingly to prevent 

 decay from water resting on top. Nice Sets, 15c per doz. ; 75c. 

 per hundred, postpaid by mail. 



KOHL RABI. 



German, Kohl Rabi; French, Chourabe; Spanish. Calde Nubo. 



A vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and turnip 

 combining the flavor of both. Edible part is a turnip- 

 shaped bulb formed by swelling of stem. When used for the 

 table this should be cut when quite small, as it is then very 

 tender and delicate. 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA— Early and small. Handsome white 

 bulbs. Best early variety for table. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz 18c 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA— Nearly 



identical with the last except in color, 

 which is bright purple, with the leaf 

 stems tinged with purple. Pkt. 4c ; 

 oz. 15c. 



LEEK. 



German, Lauch; French, Poireau. 



Sow the seed and care for 

 young plants the same as for onions. 



NEW FLAG— The variety more 

 cultivated in this country than any 

 other. Is hardy and of good quality. 



Pkt. 4c- ; oz. 8c ; 2 oz. I5c. ; }£lb. 28c ; 

 ^lb. 50c , lb. 90c Kohl Rabi. 



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