H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 



SALSIFY. 



0«rman, H af£KW PBZEL; French, Salsifis; Spanish, SAlsifi Blamoo. 

 One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill — 8 pound3 per acre. 



■pHi^ SALSIFY is one of the most delicious and nutritious of vegetables, and 

 should be more generally cultivated for use in winter, when the supply 

 of really good vegetables is so limited. It has a grassy top and a long, 

 white, tapering root, nearly resembling a small parsnip. It closely assim- 

 ilates to the taste and flavor of the oyster,when properly cooked, and isagood 

 3ubstitute for it; very wholesome and nutritious. The roots are either boiled 

 and mashed or made into fritters, in which form they are delicious. It 

 succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a 

 good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely 

 cause the roots to grow uneven and ill-shaped. Sow early and quite deep, 

 giving the general culture recommended for parsnips. The roots are per- 

 fectly hardy, and may remain ont all winter, but should bo dug early in the 

 spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. Store a quan- 

 tity for winter use in a pit or cellar in damp earth or sand. 



Lone: White— The well-known standard variety. Pkt. 3c; oz. 

 8c; 2 oz. 15c; % lb. 25c; % lb. 40c; lb. 70c 



BUCKBEE'S ALL AMERICA. 



A truly American variety of the highest merit now offered for the first 

 tjme. The long, white tapering roots are of the most superior quality, 

 excelling by far any variety now on the market. My seed is limited this 

 year and I advise early orders. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 2 oz. 30c; X 

 lb. '50c; K lb. 80c; lb. $1.50. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island— Of extra large size, in every way 

 preferable to the older varieties, being larger, stronger growing, and le» 

 liable to branch. Invaluable to market gardeners. Pkt. it'.' OZ. 10c.) 

 'A oz. 16c; a lb. 30c; H lb. 50c; lb. 90c. 



SORREL. 



German, Sauebampfer; French, Oseilli;. 



Tb cultivated for its acidity and used largely in salads. Sow In drills 

 early in 6pring and thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row. 

 One may commence cutting in 2 or 3 months and plants will continue bear- 

 ing for 3 or 4 years. 



Large-Leaved Garden— The best garden variety, having large pale 

 green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; 3 oz. 16c; X lb. 

 28c; M lb. 50c; lb. 90c 



SPINACH. 



German, SprNAT; French, Epinabd; Spanish, EspnJAOO. 

 One ounce of seed for 100 feet of drill— 10 to 12 pounds in drills per acre. 



/"I,.']^..^ — — Spinach is very hardy, extremely wholesome and palatable 

 VUilUIO and makes a delicious dish of greens, retaining its bright 

 green color after cooking. It should be planted in very rich ground, the 

 richer the better. Sow in drills one foot apart, and commence thinning 

 out the plants when the leaves are 1 inch wide. All should be cut before 

 hot weather or it will be tough and stringy For early spring use the seed 

 Bhould be sown early in autumn. In the North the plants will require a 

 Blight protection of leaves or straw, but in tho Southern Btates no protection 

 is necessary, and they will continue their growth most all winter. 



Bnckbee'8 New Lone Standing— An improved round-seeded strain 

 of excellent merit, having all of the good qualit ies of the ordinary sorts and 

 continuingin condition for use much longer. Tho leaves 



Round Summer Broadleaf— This variety is generally preferred 

 for early spring sowing, and is the most popular with our market gardener.. 

 The leaves are large, thick and fleshy; though not quite as hardy as the 

 Prickly Winter, it stands the winter very well. Pkt. 2c.; oz. 4c; 2 oz. 

 7c; X lb. lOc; M lb. 18c.; lb. 30c; 4 lbs. Sl.OO. 



Victoria — A new sort which is quick to mature, and forms a very large, 

 exceedingly thick leaf, which is somewhat savoyed in the center. It re- 

 mains in use much longer than most kinds, and cannot fail to please 

 whether grown for market or in the private garden. Pkt. 2c; oz. 4c.; 

 2 oz. 7c; X lb. lOc; % lb. 18c; lb 30c; 4 lbs. Sl.OO. , 



I can also supply the following new and standard varieties of Spinach 

 which are too well known to require extended descriptions, at the uni- 

 form price, postpaid, as follows: Pkt. 2c; oz. 4c; 2 oz. 7c; hi lb. 

 lOc: a lb. 18c; lb. 30c; 4 lbs. Sl.OO: Bloomsdale Savoy 

 Leaved, Monstrous Viroflay, Improved Thick Leaved, Long 

 Standing Prickly Seeded, Prickly Seeded Winter. 



are smooth and very dark rich green. Cannot be beat for 

 '"/purposes. Pkt. 5c; 



12c; H. lb. 15c; Ji 



market and family 

 oz. 8c; 2 oz. 1 



lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 4 lbs.81.50 

 postpaid 



A Packet of Spinach Seed 

 contains from 600 to 800 or 

 more seeds. 



SPINACH GROWING AT 



ROCKFORD SEED f ARMS 



Be Sure to Order Buckbee's Great Cardinal Onion. See Front Cover, 



