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H. W. BTJOKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



Buckbee's "Full of Life" Ruta Bagas 



The culture of Ruta Bagas is similar to that of Turnips except tiiat 

 the seed siiould be 30\\ n about 3 weeks earlier. The ground should be 

 kept as clear of weeds as possible with the hoe or cultivator and whrn 

 the roots are maiured and before hard freezing weather sets in, pull 

 them, cut off the tops and store in a root cellar or pit. Ruta Bagas ai e 

 sometimes sown broadcast and left to take their chances with the weeds 

 and bugs, but this method is only successful on new clearing where there 

 are no weed seeds. 



Buckbee's Giant. This is a Prize Winner everywhere. This magnifi- 

 cent variety which I first offered in 1S90 is unquestionably the most 

 profitable of all Rula Bagas as well as the hardiest, heaviest and best 

 shaped and by far the most productive, a yield of 1000 bushels per 

 acre and one under good cultivation, being" of frequent occurrence. 

 Roots are somewhat oval in shape, slightly oblong with relatively 

 small neck and tops. Color is purplish — crimson above ground and 

 yellow below ; flesh very solid, fine grained and of the best flavor. 

 Prices postpaid — Packet 5c. ; oz. 8c. ; 2 oz. 13c. ; }^ lb. 20c. ; J;,' lb. 3.5c. : 

 1 lb. 60c. - . - 



New Monarch or Elephant, it is very popular in England and is cer- 

 tainly a grand variety ; claimed by some growers to yield larger roots 

 and more to an acre than any other sort. Produces large," oval or 

 tankered-shaped roots with relatively small necks and tops ; skin dark 

 purple above ground, yellow beneath ; flesh rich yellow, fine grained, 

 and of best qualitv. Is easy to harvest. Prii^es postpaid — Packet 3c.; 

 oz. 6c. ; 3 oz. 9c. ; ^ lt>- 12c.; }4 lb. 20c. ; 1 lb. 35c. 



Improved Purple Top Yellow. This maguificent Swede is the result 

 of judicious selection, very haroy, productive aud nutritious; flesh 

 yellow of solid texture, sweet and well flavored; shape slightly ob- 

 long; a heavv cropper and a good keeper. Prices postpaid — Packet 

 3e. : oz. 6c. : 2 oz. 9c. : I4' lb. 12c. : '-.< lb. 20c. ; 1 lb. 35c. 



Buckbee's Mammoth White Russian. This variety is an excellent 

 keeper an i .very desirable either for table or stock. Will stand the 



hardest Winters and produces a very heavy weight per acre. Flesh 



S white and solid, sweet aud rich. Prices postpaid — Packet 4c. : cz. 



Tc. ; 2 oz. 13c. ; ^ lb. ISc. ; lb. 30c. ; 1 lb. 50c. 



Buckb ee's "Full of Life" Mangels 



My thoroughbred Mangel Seed is the acknowledged leader throughout the land for 

 mammoth yield. Desirable Shape, uniform large size, long keeping aud good quality. The 

 value of mangels for stock feeding cannot be overestimated. The results from their use 

 arevroaderful, as is shown in the improved health and condition of animals, the increased 

 yield of milk in cows and the great saving of hay. They can be raised at a trifling cost. 

 For Fall and Winter use Mangels should be sown in June or July and the I'oois may be 

 kept by storing in a cellar and keeping covered with sand or sandy soil to prevent wilting, 

 or they may be kept out doors in pits such as are used for apples or potatoes. The best 

 results are obtained if planted on a deep, rich, sandy loam which should be well prepared 

 and thoroughly enriched. Seed should be sown in drills 3 feet apart, and cultivated when 

 young and thin out the plants to one foot apart in the row. 



Buckbee's Mastodon Mangel — The Greatest Mangel of the Century, is enormously 



and wonderfully productive. The roots are very large uniformly straight and well 

 formed. I took many hundreds of specimens from myfields weighingover601bs. each, 

 and many reaching the sensational weight of 75 lbs. and over. The flesh is red. of 

 very fine texture and quality, containing less water and more sugar than any other 

 Mangel, except it be the New Imperial Sugar, making it more nutritious and milk 

 producing. Prominent Mangel authorities consider Buckbee's Mastodon by far the 

 most valuable and profitable of all stock feeding beets. Prices postpaid — Oz. 8c. ; 

 lb. 20c. : lb. 35c. ; 1 lb. 60c. ; 5 lbs. for 1 acre S2.50. 



Buckbee's Mammoth Long Red. This grand Mangel ls of my own introduction and has 



created a great sensation wherever grown on account of its extraordinary size, single 

 roots weighing from 30 to 40 lbs. being of frequent occurrence. The quality is of the 

 highest order and is a splendid keeper. The crop is always uniform and the color is a 

 beautiful dark red. Prices postpaid— Oz. 5c. : ^ lb. 15c. ; }4 lb- 25c. : 1 lb. 40c. : 5 lbs. 

 for 1 acre .51.75. 



Champion Yellow Globe. This is one of the best varieties grown for stock feeding; 

 very productive, and an excellent keeper. Flesh white and fine flavor. The roots 

 grow almost entirely above ground making them admirably adapted to shallow ground 

 and very easy to harvest. Prices postpaid — Oz. 5c. ; J.^ lb. 10c. ; J.< lb. 16c. : 1 lb. 28c. ; 

 5 lbs. for 1 aicre SI. 30. 



New Golden Monarch Mangel. An entirely new and distinct Mangel, and altogether 

 a magnificent root, as it grows more than half above ground and is easily harvested. 

 The flesh is quite firm and sweet, greatly relished by all kinds of stock and is an ex- 

 cellent keeper. Price.s postpaid— Oz. 5c.; M Jb, ,13<;.,:^^ ib. 20c.; 1 lb. ?5c.; 5 lbs. for 1 



acre $1.60. .'s - ' ' dl r • Buckbee's Mastodon Mangel. 



