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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL NOIS 



SOY BEANS a 



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 2}< feet apart with or 8 plants to the foot of row. requiring' about 

 half a bushel of seed per acre. They yield 15 to 20 tons per acre of fodder ex- 

 tremely rich as flesh formers. They are s> il 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 we 

 have made for this wonderful Bean. It stands alone as the most valuable agricul- 

 tural acquisition of the 20th century. Thousands are already growing Soy Beans, 

 and in five years it will be as universal as corn. They can be sown broadcast 

 or drilled, \}4 bushels per acre, but experience teaches us that the most satisfac- 

 tory 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 buy- 

 er's expense, % bu. 50c; % bu. 95c. ; % bu SI 80; bu. (of 50 lbs.) *3.50. 



YELLOW SOJA or SOY BEANS. 



SOT BEANS. 



Well known variety; guaranteed Northern Grown. Postpaid, lb. 2 5c. 

 er's expense, % bu. 40c. ; h bu. 75c; bu. $1.40; bu. (of 50 lbs.) $2.75. 



At buy- 



RUSSIAN EMMER OR 



(THticum 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 (tkicicum 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 principle use of emmer is for stock feed- 

 ing, 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 drouth better than any other grain. 

 Stock will eat Emmer straw up clean before they will touch any other. Some seedsmen advise 

 sowing 3 bushels per acre. Don't do it ; 7 to 8 peeks is the limit. It stools freely. There is no 

 standard weight for this grain. The grain in hull generally weighs about 40 pounds per bushel, 

 and we sell it at that weight. 



My own growth, choicest northern grown, pedigree stock seed. Price, postpaid, pkt. 5c. ; lb 

 3 lb. 60c. By express or freight at buyer's expense, % bu. 25c. ; % bu. 40c; % bu. 70c; bu. % 



25c; 

 25. 



SUNFLOWER. 



Mammoth Russian. 



The single heads measure 22 inches in diameter and contain 

 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 

 plu mage, and strong, healthy condition better than on any other 

 food. It can be raised cheaper than corn. Plant 4 quarts of 

 seed per acre. Postpaid, oz. 5c. ; lb. 18c. By freight or express at 

 buyer's expense, 3$ bu. 35c. ; U bu - 60c. 



BUCKWHEAT. 



Buckbee's Giant Japanese. 



The greatest Buckwheat in the world. Has all the valu- 

 able characteristics of the Japanese Buckwheat, and in addi- 

 tion 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. 

 25c; }i bu. 45c; y 2 bu. 80c; bu. §1.50. 



Improved Silver Hulled. 



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

 Has thinner husk than the other sorts. Early and prolific. 

 Choicest Stock Seed? Postpaid, »b. 20c. By freight or express at 



buyer's expense, }- 6 bu. 25c. 



bu. 40c. 



bu. 70c ; bu $1.35. 



Bnckbee Secures Low Freight Rates to Hll Points. 



