H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



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 SEEDS 



EARLIEST SCARLET TURNIP — 

 The Famous Standard Variety — 



One of tbe earliest, finest, juel- 

 est, tenderest, sweetest and best 

 Radishes for earlv use grown. 

 Rich red color; tlesh white. Pkt. 

 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; Vi lb. 

 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 45c 

 EARLIEST WHITE TURNIP— A fa- 

 vorite Standard Variety — A very 

 handsome sort, of extremely 

 quick growth; sweet, juicy and 

 tender. Beautiful ivory white 

 color; flesh, pure white. Pkt. 

 Sc.; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; % lb. 

 15c; \'z lb, 25c. ; lb. 45c 

 ROCKFORD BEAUTY— ll-ndsomcst 

 and Best — Now offered for the 

 first time. After careful trial 

 both by thousands of our cus- 

 tomers in every part of the 

 country as well as on our Rock- 

 ford Seed Farms, where it first 



originated, we are launching this remarkably fine variety on the market for public favor. Very early, deep scarlet 

 color, with dainty white tip. Flesh crystal white, tender and crisp. I control the entire stock of this variety. 

 Send to Buckbce for the choicest stock seed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 2 oz. 15c; VA lb- 25c; Vi lb. 40c; lb. 75c, 

 SCARLIT TURNIP WHITE TIP — A verv fine strain of this well-known kind; even in size, smooth, fine bright scarlet, 

 with clean whits tips. Exceptionally early, fine for forcing or market purposes; a good variety. Pkt. 3c; 

 oz, 6c; 2 oz. 10c; % lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 

 NEW ROSY GEM — Oue of the handsomest turnip Radishes and a great favorite in many large markets for early 

 planting outdoors. It is but little later than the preceding and will give entire satisfaction where extreme 

 earliness is not the primary object. Roots slightly flattened on the underside, color very dark scarlet with a 

 white tip; flesh white and of the best quality. Recommended as or.e of the best for early planting, either 

 for home or market use. Pkt. 3c; oz, 6c; 2 oz. 10c; % lb. 15c; Vi lb. £5c; lb. 4Ec. 

 IMPROVED FRENCH BREAKFAST — The favorite in Paris markets. A medium sized Radish, olive shape, small top, 

 of quick growth, verv crisp and tender, of a beautiful scarlet color, except nenr the tip, which is pure white. A 

 splendid variety for the table on account of its excellent quality and its beautiful color. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 

 10c; Vi lb. 15c; % lb. 25c; lb. 45c. . , , 



HALF LONG DEEP bCARLET— The roots of this hardy »nd desirable variety are of a brilliant, deep, rich red color 

 and half long, with a somewhat tapering point; the flesh is very white, crisp and tender, and holds its juici- 

 ness well, not becoming pithy till overgrown. TPkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; V4 lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c: lb. 45c. 



EARLY DEEP SCARLET OLIVE SHAPED — In the form of an olive, terminating in very slim 

 tap root. Skin scarlet; neck small; flesh rose colored, tender and excellent. Early, good 

 for forcing and general crop. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6.-.; 2 oz, 10c; Vi lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 45c 

 EARLY WHITE OLIVE SHAPED— Different from the Scarlet Olive Shaped in color and 

 being a. little longer. Clear white, crisp and mild flavored. Pkt, 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c. ; 

 Vi lb. 15c; V. lb. 25c; lb. 45c 

 NEW "ICICLE" RADISH — A Distinct, Meritorious Variety. Entirely distinct, long, slender, 

 pure white. Very early; much the earliest and finest long white. It is ready for use fully 

 as early as the Long Scarlet, with less foliage, rendering it most desirable for forc- 

 ing. In the open ground the roots continue brittle, crisp and mild until they are fully as 

 large as those of the long varieties. Roots p'jre snowy white, 4 inches in length and % 

 Inch In diameter, they retain their crispness and fresh, mild flavor until fully 6 inches long 

 and an inch in diameter. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. l£c; VA lb. 20c; Vi lb. 35c; lb. 60c 

 BUCKBEE'S IMPROVED CHARTIERS — The Standard Long Radich. One of the best ' e 

 sowing outdoors. Roots are very early, hard and crisp until they reach a diameter ot 'i 

 inches and three times as long as any of the above. Flesh white, crisp and mild flavorei,. 

 Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; V* lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 

 NEW WHITE LADY FINGER— The lrjest long white Radish in cultivation. Beautiful in shape 

 and the skin and flesh are pure snow white. Crisp, brittle and of rapid growth. Order 

 early. Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; Vi lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 45c 

 EARLY LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET — An improvement in earliness and color over other 

 varieties. Roots ready for use in about twenty-five days when planted outdoors. It 

 has a small top. Fkt. 4c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; Vi lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 45c. 



SUMMER. RAMSEIES. 

 GOLDEN SUMMER TURNIP — It is perfectly rwiud in shape; neck is finer, leaves smaller 

 and color brighter than the old lellow Turnip Radish. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; 

 % lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 

 GRAY SUMMER TURNIP — Round, turnip-shaped and regular in form. The skin on the upper 

 part is matted with greenish brown. Flesh mild, of greenish white color and tolerably solid. 

 Fine variety. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz, 10c; Vi lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 

 WHITE STRASBURG— This grows to the largest size and is usable when quite small, thus 

 covering a long season. Four to 5 inches long and about 2 inches thick. Very white, 

 crisp and tender. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6cj 2 oz. 10c; Vi lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 45c. 



WINTER RADISHES. 

 Sow about same time as winter turnips, on ]i 'lu, rich soil, in drills 18 inches apart; give 

 frequent cultivation; thin 2 to 6 inches apart, according to size of variety. 

 MAMMOTH CELESTIAL— Most wonderful of All. An enormous and distinctly fine Radish, 

 of exceptionally quick growth and superior quality, particularly fine for use during the 

 fall and early winter months. The large roots frequently grow from 14 to 18 inches in 

 length and from 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Shin and flesh pure paper white; very tender, 

 crisp, Juicy and mild in flavor. Send to Buckbee for the Best Seed. Pkt. 5c; OZ. 8c; 

 2 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; Vi lb. 40c: lb. 75c 

 CHINESE ROSE — The Standard Variety — Roots cylindrical, or largest at the bottom, tapering 

 abruptly to a small tap. Skin very smooth and of a bright rose color; flesh firm, crisp, 

 tender and quite pungent. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 az. 10c; V4 lb, 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 40c 

 CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE— A Great Favorite, f irst introduced by the Chinese in 

 California. Pure white, about 1 foot long and 2 or 3 inches through, tapering regularly 

 to the tip. Flesh tender and crisp. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; V4 lb. 15c; Vi lb, 

 25c; lb. 40c. 



SOUND BLACK SPANISH — Sometimes top-shaped; 3 to 4 inches in diameter; skin black, flesh 

 white; highly flavored. A good keeper. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; Vi lb. 15c; Vi 

 lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH — One of tbe latest as well as the hardiest of the Radishes; an excel- 

 lent sort for winter use Roots oblong, black, of very large size and fine texture. Pkt. 3c; 

 oz. 6c; 2 oz. 10c; Vi lb. 15c; Vi lb. 25c.; lb. 40c 



RADISH MIXTURES. . , „ 



Frice each of the following varieties : Pkt. 4c. ; oz. 7c. ; 2 oz. 12c. ; Vi lb. 16c ; Vi lb. 28c. ; lb. 50o. 

 EARLIEST RADISHES, MIXED— For family gardens, all the earliest varieties. 

 SUMMER RADISHES MIXED — For family gardens v/e offer a mixture of all summer varieties. 

 WINTER RADISHES MIXED— Seed of the best 

 white, black and rose-skinned varieties, 

 which will produce all the best Radishes 

 for autumn and winter use. f\Sf$j9f- 



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THE RADISH CROP LAST SEASON WAS VERY SHORT— ORDER EARLY. 



