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LIFE'' OATS 



'BUCKJBEE'S 

 ILLIJVOIS 



The Ideal Oat For AH Sections 

 Famou-i Solely on Merit 



This great Oat is my own introduction and 

 tiie result of successful selection and hybridli- 

 Ing. Bred for sowing on the ricii soils of the 

 Prairie States. So that there would be strong 

 ■ straw to carry the heavy grain. Everyone 

 knows how much that means. Its great points: 

 Type Well Fixed. 

 Grain Large an1 Weighty. 

 Straw Very Heavy and of Good Length. 

 Extremely Earlv- 

 Panicles Large and Open 

 The noted agriculturalist, J. H. Beagley, ot 

 Champaign County, 111., an undisputed au- 

 thority, says: "Your new Oat, 'Illinois,' yieldetJ 

 more tiie past season than the Lincoln and othei 

 well-known varieties." It is an ideal sort for 

 any soil; will positively not lodge, nor rust, and 

 nothmg short of a cyclone will get it down. My 

 trials slrow yields of over 100 bushels to the 

 acre, with not a single favorable season. My 

 seed stock weighs over 40 lbs. per struck bushel. 



Prices, postpaid, \ lb. 18c.; lb. 30c. By ex- 

 press or freight, not prepaid, \ bu. 2Sc.! 

 \ bu, 40c.; \ bu. 70c.; bu. $1.25; 2 bu. $2.40, 

 5 bu. or more at $1.15 per bu. 



REMEMBER THAT I CONTROL THE EN- 

 TIRE STOCK OF ILLINOIS OAT SEED. 



EA'RLy CHAMTIOJ^ 



upright . Stiff Straw 

 Large - Heavy 



Extra Early 

 Hardy 



This is the earliest of all Oats and probably the heav- 

 iest. It is often called the "Fourth of July Oats," as in this 

 w 'iiude it ripens about that lime. Color pure white, grain, 

 lat^ and heavy. Head upright and brandling. Straw 

 long ""-nd stiff. Always standing up well, withstanding 

 severe vindstorms nicely. Tlie past few years when most 

 other O^ts were down rusted and nearlj' ruined generally, 

 our Early Champion made an extraordinarily large yield, even for this 

 heavy cropping variety, and gave a fine crop of white, clean Oats. Our 

 stock is fine this year and prices right. Prices, postpaid, i lb. ISc. ; 

 I lb. 24c. By express or freight, not prepaid, J bu. 2Sc. ; \ bu. 40c.; 

 i bu. 65c.; I bu. $1.15; 2 bu. $2.20. 5 bu. or more at $1.05 per bu. 



BA'RLy 'BLACK. 'P'ROLIFIC TA'RTA'RIAJV 



Heaviest Cropping Variety of Pedigree Black Oats 



Tests made by many progressive farmers convince them that these Black Oats 

 are more reliable croppers than white Oats. At all events, they will stand a lot of 

 hardship and exposure, yet, still make a good crop. They are very early. The grain 

 is short and plump, and of the best quality. Another characteristic that will recom- 

 mend it is that, as far as my observations and investigations go. Early Black Prolific 

 Oats are rust proof. Many growers say they are practically drouth proof. The 

 straw is stiff, the heads are long, and the grain yield is heavy, running from 35 to 45 

 pounds per measured bushel. Prices, postpaid, i lb. 18c.; lb. 30c. By express or 

 Freight, not prepaid, ; bu. 25c.; i bu. 40c.; i bu. 70c.; bu. $1.25; 2 bu. $2.40; S bu. or 

 more at $1.15 per bu. 



THE LIJVCOLJ>f 



Stands Well. Rust Proof. Heavy Vielder. 



Reports from practical farmers show tliat the yield of the Lincoln is quite heavy, running 

 to 100 bushel or over. Many growers favor it because its heavy grain and thin hull render it 

 almost unsurpassed for feedmg purposes and for the manufacture of oatmeal. It stands 8p 

 exceptionally well, is rust-proof, and has given practically perfect satisfaction. Prices, post- 

 paid, 4 lb. ISc; lb. 25c. By express or freight, not prepaid, J bu. 25c.; i bu. 40c.; i bu. 60c.; 

 bu. 95c.; 2 bu. $1.80. 5 bu. or more at 85c. per bu 



MICHIGAJSr WOJ^'DE.'R 



Has stood the test exceedingly well and has proved to be an excellent variety. It is very 

 productive having yielded more to the acre than any of the standard varieties. Very early 

 and has thus far proved itself rust -proof. Stands up remarkably well. On account of its thin 

 hull, heavy meat and soft nib, it is desirable variety for feeding, for oatmeal or grinding pur- 

 po.ses it is exreptionally valuable Choicest stock seed. Prices, postpaid, ^ lb. ISc; lb. 25c. 

 By express or freight, not prepaid, \ bu. 25c.; \ bu. 40c.; J bu. 60c.; bu. 8Sc.; 2 bu. $1.60. 

 5 bu. or more at 75c bu. 



"BIG rowR 



Well Known Favorite Variety — Straw Strong and Stiff — Oats WJiite and Rustless 



Introduced a few years since from Minnesota, it has prov'en of excellent value and made 

 a place for itself as a standard kind of real merit. The following are a few points of its excel- 

 lence: It is very productive, having in all instances yielded more to the acre than any other sort grown In the 

 same locality: in one case it yielded 174 bushels from a single bushel of seed. It is very early, and has thus far 

 proved itself rust proof. It stands up better ttian any other sort; it is best for .seeding on account of its tliln 

 null, heavy meat and soft nib. It is the best for oatmeal and grinding for the same reason. Prices, postpaid, 

 41b I5c.;lb 25c Bv express or freight, not prepaid, ^ bu. 25c ; i bu. 40c. ; i hu. 60c. ; bu. 95c.; 2 bu. $1.80; 

 5 bu. or more at 85c. bu. 



The Earlies! 

 Of All 

 OATS 



and a verf 

 Prolific 

 Variety 



Early Champion Oats. 



