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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



BUCKBEE^S ^^FULL OF LIFE^^ CELERY 



EASY TO GROW 



Culture. 



:-: PEDIGREED VARIETIES :-: RICH, NUTTY FLAVOR 



Buckbee's Very Best Varieties 



GEN.VAy, Seleri; FBEXCB, Celeri; SPAXISIT, Aph; .S' U j^fl/^//, SelUri. 

 One Ounce of Seed for 2,000 Plants. 

 Celerj- has come so generally into use that almost every garden ha.s a bed devoted to its growth, and if the soil is rich and 

 the plants well cared for, the celery will be one of the most prized products of the garden. Sow the seed (which is slow to 

 germinate ) in shallow boxes, or in a finely prepared seed bed out of doors in straight rows, so that the small plants may be kept free from weeds. 

 See to it that the seed is kept moist, almost wet, until the seeds germinate, as plenty of moisture is necessary to get a satisfactory growth. When 

 about 2 inches high, thin out and transplant so that they may stand .3 inches apart, and when the plants are 4 inches high cut off the tops, which 

 will cause them to grow stocky. When the plants are nearly full grown they should be "handled," which is done by one person gathering the 

 leaves together while the second draws the soil about the plant to one-third its height, taking care that none of the earth falls betv.een the leaves 

 as it would be likely to cause them to rust or rot. 



BUCKBEE'S ALL HEART 



The Best Celery Ever Grown 

 Crisp and Brittle. Rich Golden Color. Exquisite Nutty Flavor. 



The latest and best creation in Celery — originated on Rockford Seed Farms after years »1 

 careful trial and experiment and has given unparalleled satisfaction in every part of the country. 

 It is very early, of hue ivory-white color with a rich golden heart. Crisp, tender and brittle: the 

 flavor is delightfully rich and nutty, in fact it is unsurpassed for the professional Celery grower, 

 the home and luarket garden. I control the entire stock of Buckbee's All Heart Celery. .Send to 

 Buckbee's for the choicest stock seed. Pkt. 10c. ; l-y oz. 20c.; oz. 35c.; 2 oz. 50c.; }i "lb 90c.; J4 

 lb. S1.60; lb. S3.00. 



BUCKBEE'S GENUINE GOLDEN HEART— Original Private Stock, the best late Ceiery — This 

 variety has a very strong and vigorous plant, with large, verj- white, crisp, brittle, tender 

 and fine flavored stalks. It is late, and requires the whole season to develop, but will keep 

 longer than anv other sort. We recommend it as worthy of the first place as a late Celery. 

 Pkt, 5c.; oz. 20c.; 2 oz. 35c.; H Id. 60c.; i4 lb. Sl.lO; lb. $2.00. 



PERFECTION HEARTWELL — A fine flavored, crisp and tender variety. The plants are a little 

 smaller than the Crawford's Half Dwarf and a little later in maturing. The stalks are me- 

 dium sized, round, very solid, crisp and tender, and of exceedingly fine and nutty flavor. A. 

 L. Holbrook, Minooka. Grundy County. 111., write.?: "I have planted large quantities of 

 your seed, and every Seed Grows. I shall recommend your seed to mv friends." Pkt. 3c.; 

 oz. 12c., 2 oz. 22c.; M lb. 40c.; }i lb 70c.; lb. $1.25. 



BtrCKBEE'S PERFECTED KALAMAZOO — It is an acknowledged fact that more good Celery is 

 grown in the famous "Kalamazoo Celery Fields" than anywhere in the country. For years 

 mv heaviest sales of Celery Seed have be'en in that section, and I have devoted much time 

 to'the improvement of the' justly celebrated variety grown in that section, until I nov,- have 

 \ this acme of perfection in Celerv— of creamy-white color, ideal size and perfect shape. It is 

 ahke profitable eithei for market or family use. There is no waste in preparing it for the 

 table .M M. Gangwei of Stockertown, Pa., writes: "I highly prize your Perfected Kalama- 

 zoo Celery. It is the grandest of Celeries." I control the entire product of this strain of seed. 

 .Send to Buckbee for the choicest stock seed. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 23c.; M lb. 45c.; U lb. 

 80c ; lb. $1.50. 



ETJCKBEE S ALL HEABT. 



GIANT PASCAL — The latest and best variety of Celery. It is a selection from the Golden Self- 

 Blanching, and adds to the general good quaUties of its parent, superior keeping quahties. 

 The stalks are ^ery large, thick, soUd, crisp, and of a rich, nutty flavor, free from any trace 

 of bitterness. It blanches very easily and quickly, and retains its freshness a long time after 

 being marketed- The heart is golden-yellow: very attractive. Pkt. 4c.; oz. 12c.; 2 oz. 22c.; 

 K lb. 40c.; H lb. 70c.; lb $1.25. • 



CELERY SEED FOR FLAVORING — Oz. 5c.; 2 oz. Sc.; 34 lb. 12c.; H lb- 20c.; lb. 30c. 



GOLDEN DWARF, OR GOLDEN HEART — A distinct variety of sturdy dwarf habit. It is solid, 

 an excellent keepei. and of fine nutty flavor. The heart, which is large and full, is cf light 

 yellow when blanched making this an exceedingly showy and desirable variety for both mar- 

 ket and private use. Pkt. 3c.; oz. lOc; 2 oz. 18c.; Mlb.SSc; lb. 66c ; lb. $1.25. 



LONG RIBBED RED GIANT — k magnificent new Celery. The color is 

 a beautiful shade of rose, of exceptional fine flavor: solid, crisp 

 and tender, and has proven itself entirely free from stringiness. 

 It is a splendid variety for late use: it keeps well and blanches 

 well. It is one of those varieties that will certainly please the 

 private grower. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 10c. ; 2 oz. 18c.; H lb. 35c.; '1.1b. 

 65c.; lb. $1.25. 



MR. A. B. SUMMERS, Washington, Daviess County, Ind., R. F. D. 

 No. 5. 



We have used your Seeds for the past six years and have found them 



perfectlj- satisfactory. 



MISS DORA B. MURPHY, Surprise, Beaver County, Okla. 



You send me more Seed for the money than I ever secure elsewhere. 

 BTCKBEE S PEBFECTED KALAMAZOO. I have planted Buckbee's Seeds for twelve years. 



GIAXT PASCAL. 



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