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H W. BXrOKBKE, KOOKFOBD, ILLINOIS. 



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BUCKBLL'5 "FULL OF LIFL" WHEAT 



SEED WHEAT 



Under favorable conditions anybody can grow crops, but the farmer who grows crops 

 when the Winter destroys and drought ruins is the one who will be at the same old stand 

 when others are gradually being pushed out. In other words the farmer of today who 

 will discard the old varieties of Wheat he has been sowing for years and replace it with a 

 first class article of sterling merit will have Wheat to sell when others have wheat to 

 OUT. This is absolutely true. Many varieties of Wheat which were standard sorts a few 

 years ago are not so reliable as they used to be, hence the necessity of getting others to 

 take their place. While we have grown a great number of different kinds of Wheat on 

 our Rockford Seed Farms we have tested three or four times as many on our Trial 

 Grounds and are glad to report that out of the bunch, two and possibly three give great 

 promise of usefulness in the Wheat line. 



It is very true, it will be impossible to convince the great majority of farmers that oto 

 variety of our Wheat is better than another, and we think this is as it should be and in 

 this page we are offering the following which we know will give the best resnlts. 



Dakota E,eliable. This Wheat has also been well named "The Farmers' Friend"' and 

 •'The Millers' Choice" and we highly recommend it as a good variety to grow. The roots 

 are largely developed and hold firmly to the soil, which fact also allows it to dra .v 

 food from the soil should dry weather prevail ; also makes it better able to withstand 

 attacks from insects. The stalks are firmly built from the ground up enabling them to 

 withstand storms and they do not lodge till ripe. Dakota Reliable is one of the earli- 

 est; heads are large, compact and well filled with large size red grains. It is beard- 

 less, with red chaff and holds grain firmly, preventing scattering. The grain is heavy, 

 plump and sound and its milling qualities are all that can be desired. It is suited to a 

 great variety of soils and adapted to a wide area of country. Where an early Wheal 

 is required as in Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri. Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Dakota 

 Reliable is the AVheat to sow. Prices, postpaid — Lb. 25c. ; 3 lb. 60c. By express or 

 freight at Buyer's expense — bu. 75c.; }^ bu. $1.25; bu. $2.00. In 5 bushel lots aud 

 over at .*1.90 per bushel. 



Harvest King, a decidedly popular variety. Is very hardy ; vigorous growth ; great stool- 

 ing propensities, and for productiveness and good milling qualities it has-few equals. 

 It is not liable to blight or rust ; the straw is large and stiff and if blown down by a 

 hard storm will not break but head and regain its upright position after the sun 

 shines. Heads are smooth, large and compact and the grain is heavy. Prices, post- 

 paid— Ijb. 30c. ; 3 lb. 50c. By express or freight at Buyer's expense— bu. 60c. ; >^ bu. 

 SI. 00; bu. S1.T5. In 5 bushel lots and over. SI. 70 per bushel. 



Red Wonder, a most valuable bearded variety and is adapted to a great many soils. 

 It can be depended upon for an abundant yield even in unfavorable seasons. It grows 

 a little above medium height; sti-aw jointed and stocky. The straw is very strong at 

 base of head which accounts in a great measure for its ability to withstand storms 

 without lodging. It has large flinty grain and taking it altogether is an exceedingly 

 handsome grain. Prices, postpaid— Lb. 20c. ; 3 lb. 50c. By express or freight at 

 Buyer's expense— bu. 50c. ; )< bu. 90c. ; bu. Sl.OO. In 5 bu. lots and over, -31.50 per bu. 



SPRING VETCHES 



(Vicia Sativa). Known also as Winter Vetch and Oregon Winter Vetch. This type of Vetch is much like Hairy Vetches 

 in character of growth and used for the same purposes. It is not so hardy or resistent to cold weather, but in certain sections of 

 the South where the Winters are mild it is used in preference to the Hairy Vetch. The seeds of Spring Vetches are much 

 larger than the Hairy Vetch, not so round, being more flat and a lighter shade of color. They are planted both in the Fall and 

 early Spring either by themselves or in connection with W' inter grain or clovers. The same general directions given for Hairy 

 Vetch will answer for Spring Vetches. Prices, postpaid— Lb. 20c. ; 3 lbs. 50c. By express or freight at Buyer's expense— 10 lb. 

 75c. ; 25 lbs. 81.60; 50 lbs. S3.00; 100 lbs. S5.00. 



The following unsolicited testimonials were taken at random to fill this space, and we have thousands of such from every State 

 in the Union as well as from the Phillipine Islands, Canada, China, South America. Africa, Denmark, etc., etc. 



Mb. C. L. Knight, 5Sih and Cleveland Ave., Kansas City. 

 Mo., in sending his order April the 24th, 190S, writes as follows : 

 The seeds purchased of you last year were exactly as repre- 

 sented and every seed grew. I had the best garden in this 

 section. Many thanks for the new varieties sent with my order. 



Mb. Velka Cbistt, Western Grove, Newton Co., Arkansas, 

 writes April the 3d, 1908, as follows: I received my Grass 

 Seeds all O. K. They are the finest I ever saw and everyone 

 r.h:it .-^ees them thinks so too. as they are so free from trash. 

 Thank von f'^r the many trial packages you sent me, all Seeds 

 I have planted are up and doing fine. Buckbee's Seeds are true 

 to name. 



H. A. Zimmerman. Mt. Ida, Montgomery Co.. Ark., writes 

 May 3d. 1908: I enclose Postofflce Order, also Order Sheet. In 

 justice to yourself and the kind of Seed you furnish I wish to 

 say I have bought Seed from a very large number of Seed 

 houses throughout the United States and find your Seeds far 

 superior to others. You may use this as a testimonial if you wish. 



Mrs. Henbietta A. W. BATARDr49 Walnut St., Hunting- 

 ton, Ind., in sending in her fifth order for the season on April 

 the 25th, 1908, say's: You have been prompt in sending my 

 other orders, and I know where to send for good Seeds and plants. 

 I have everything come in good growing co7:dition. My last 

 order was fine so now I come again for more Seeds 



