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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROOKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



KALE, or BORECOLE 



German, Blaetter-Koiil; French, Chou Vert; Spanish, Breton. 



DWARF GREEN CURLED KALE 



One Ounce of Seed for 3,500 Plants 



(German Greens or Sprouts.) 

 This is hardier than Cabbage, and makes excellent greens for winter 

 and spring use. The leaves are as curiy as Parsley, tender and of very 

 fine flavor. It is improved by frost. Sow the seed in May or June, trans- 

 plant in July 



KALE, or BORECOLE 



and treat 

 same as Cab- 

 bage. Im- 

 mense quan- 

 tities of this 

 are grown in 

 the Soul h and 

 shipped to 

 Northern 

 markets. We 

 have an ex- 

 ci-llentstrain 

 of it. Pkt. 

 3c-; oz. 6c; 

 2 oz. 10c; M 

 lb. 18c: Vt lb. 

 30c ; lb. 55c 



Tall Green 

 Curled Scotch 



— This makes 

 a beautiful 

 plant about 

 two and one- 

 half feet 

 high. 



Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 6c ; 2 oz. 10c. ; H lb. 18c. i Yi lb. 35c. i lb. 60c. 

 Sea Kale— Pkt. 5c ; oz. 30c. 



Siberian — Sometimes called "Sprouts" and "German Greens." Not so 

 curly as the Dwarf Green Kale. The plant is low, but spreading and 

 very hardy. Pkt. 3c. ; oz. 6c. ; 2 oz. 10c ; lb. 18c. ; H lb. 30c. ; lb. 55c. 



KOHL RABI 



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

 A vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and Turnip, combin- 

 ing the flavor of both. Edible Dart 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, Poireatj. 

 Sow the seed and care for the 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. 15c. ; H lb. 28c. ; H lb. 50c i lb. 90c. 



KOBL RABI 



MARTYNIA— Proboscidea 



When young and tender are highly prized for pickling. Pkt. 4c; 

 oz. 15c. 



MUSTARD 



German, Sent; French Moutarde; Spanish, Mostazoe. 

 New Chinese— The large leaves, which often measure 14 inches, are 

 ready for use in about six weeks after sowing, and will continue to 

 yield until it is frosty weather. It has a pleasant, pungent flavor 

 exceptionally hardy, and can_be eaten the same as other salads. Pkt. 



4c; oz. 6c: 2 

 oz. 10c. ; ¥ lb. 

 18c. ; H lb. 

 30c. ; lb. 50c. 



White Seeded 

 — Useful lor 

 salads and 

 greens. Seeds 

 pungent. nice 

 for pickles. 

 Pkt. 2c; oz. 

 6c ; H lb. 

 10c; H lb. 

 15c.; lb. 25c. 



Black Seeded 

 — Is sharper 

 and more 

 pungent than 

 any of the 

 other varie- 

 ties. Pkt. 2c; 

 oz. 5c; M lb. 

 10c. : K lb. 

 15c. ; lb. 25c. 



NASTURTIUM 



Or Indian Cress 



The seeds while yet young and succulent, are pickled and are very 

 delicious. The plants and flowers are highly ornamental in the garden, 

 blooming continually till frost. Try it. 



Tall Mixed — Makes a nice growth; useful for climbing purposes. Pkt 



3c. : oz. 6c. ; 2 oz. 10c ; M lb. 18c i % lb 30. ; lb. 60c 

 Dwarf Mixed — Handsome and useful varietv; very prolific. Pkt 3c ; 



oz. 6c; 2oz. 10c.; H lb. 18c.; H lb. 35c; lb. 60c. 



0KRA 



German, Esasbarer; French, 

 Gombo ; Spanish, Qiibombo. 



Improved White Velvet— Stand- 

 ard sort. Popular every- 

 where. Pods are round and 

 smooth, larger than those of 

 auy other sort, never prickly 

 to the touch. Produced in 

 great abundance. The seed 

 pods are used while they are 

 small, tender and succulent, 

 for soups and stews. Pkt. 

 2c; oz. 5c.: H lb. 12c; H lb. 

 20c : lb. 30c. 



New Lady Finger — To our 



friends in the South it is un- 

 necessary to say anything 

 about the advantage of your 

 green seed pods of Okra 

 for flavoring soups. In the 

 Middle and Northern States 

 they are not so thoroughly 

 appreciated as they deserve 

 to be. Seed pods produced 

 in abundance give a consist- 

 ency and flavor that is un- 

 equaled. Quite prolific, producing long, slender pods of the form 

 of a lady's finger. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 6c. ; 2 oz. 10c.; Jill). 16c; H It. 30c.: 

 lb. 50c. 



PARSLEY 



German, Petersilie; French, Persil: Spanish, P»ricil; Swedish, 

 Persalia. 



Extra Dwarf Curled, or Emerald — The moss-like leaves are a handsome, 

 bright green color, and are finely crimped and curled. For garnishing, 

 no variety is 

 more attrac- 

 tive. Pkt. 3c; 

 t: 6c; 2 oz. 

 10c; H lc 

 18c : % lb. 

 30c ; lb. 50c 



New Moss 

 Curled — A 

 greatly im- 

 proved type 

 of this useful 

 class of 

 herbs. Most 

 exquisite in 

 form and 

 color. In- 

 valuable as a 



garnishing plant, and suited for mixing with dwarf, ornamental 

 foliage plants in the garden. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 2 ez. lOe,; K lb. 13c; 

 Y s lb. 30c ; lb. 50c 



Buckbee's Beauty— This popular varietv is a great favorite. Pkt. 5o. ; 

 os. 10c: 2 oz. 18c ; H lb. 35c ; Yt lb. 60c ; lb. $1.00. 



OKRA— LADY FINGER 



PARSLEY— BUCKBEE S BEAUTY 



PEANUTS 



New Mammoth Virginia — A new. verv early, 

 desirable and a most valuable variety to 

 grow. It is of upright growth and has ihe 

 largest pods and kernels of any variety; 

 always yields fewer imperfect pods; the 

 vines make valuable forage for stock. Plant in April and they will 

 ripen before September, even as far north as Canada. Hundreds of my 

 young friends have written me that they had a wonderful crop the past 

 season. It will pay everyone to try them. Plant 2 inches deep, 8 inches 

 apart in the row, and keep the ground free from weeds. When ripe, 

 puil or dig up and dry. Pkt. 5e ; Mlb. 10o.; % lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. 

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