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H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS. 



BUCKBEE'S "FULL OF LIFE" CUCUMBERS 



FOR FAMILY, MARKET, PICKLIUG AJJD THE TABLE 



SNOWS EAR L7 PICKLE CXXOUMBER 



SNOW'S EARLY PICKLE 



This Cucumber, selected by a noted pickle grower, is undoubtedly a very 

 high t,vpe of pickle. It lias been highly trie . and the result.s in all cases have 

 been immensely satisfactory. Those who are already growing pickle Cucum- 

 "bers for the market, or who comtemplate doing so, cannot make a mistake if 

 they grow einow's Early. It will give satisfaction beyond all doubt and prove 

 a rnoiiev making investment. Pkt. 6c.; oz. lOc; 2 oz. 18c. ; li lb. 30c.; }2 lb. 

 65c.; lb. $1.00. 



IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLE 



Hardy and improved strain of pickhng Cucumber, selected by the most ex- 

 tensive pickle growers in the v. est. Produces nice even growth, extra early, and 

 the whole crop makes fine shaped pickles. Good for slicing, being of fine flavor, 

 crisp and delicious. Pkt. 4c.; oz. Sc.; 2 oz. 15c.; 3f lb. 25c.; lb. 40c.; lb. 76c. 



BOSTON PICKLING, or GREEN PROLIFIC 



An extra fine variety, selected from the old 

 standard short green variety, one of the very best 

 to grow. It thrives magnificiently in any climate, bring 

 a great yielder and producing fruit of very fine quality, 

 which is splendid for both sUcing for table use and for 

 pickles. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; 34 lb. 20c.; y, lb. 

 35c.; lb. 65c. 



• EARLY RUSSIAN 



Quite early. Fruit smaU, about three inches in length 

 and half hat in diameter. Plants productive, fruit of 

 most excellent quahtv. Pkt. 3c.; oz. Sc.; 2 oz. 16c.; 

 lb. 25c.; ' , lb. 40c.; lb. 70c. 



NEW PARISIAN PROLIFIC PICKLING 



Decidedly the best of all in quality for pickhng. The fruit is of an 

 unusuUy dark green color, so deep that no coloring matter is necessary in 

 preparing them for the pickling market. \'erv crisp and tender. Pkt. 

 6c.; oz. 10c. ; 2 oz. ISc; K lb. 30c.; lb. 55c.; lb. $1.00. 



EARLY CLUSTER 



Fruit is of the form desirable for pickling Extraordinarily prolific, often growjng in clusters of two or three 

 Cucumbers. Nothing more desirable for small pickles. If the fruit is kept closely gathered the vines will con- 

 tinue in bearing. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; Vi lb. 20c.; lb. 35c.; lb. 65c. 



NEW pahtsiax prolific 



PICKLING CUCUMBER 



ARLINGTON IMPROVED 

 EARLY WHITE SPINE 



There is none better than my own 

 extra selected strain of this favorite typ< 

 Fruit legular. uniform, seven to eight 

 inches long, straight and dark green: 

 flesh white, crisp and .solid. Early and 

 continuous crop. Pkt. 4c.; oz. Sc.; 2 oz. 

 15c.; U lb. 25c.; lb. 40c.; lb. 70c. 



PEERLESS WHITE SPINE 



strain of AVhite Spine somewhat 

 like the Arlington, but longer and more 

 cyUndrical. The flesh is peculiarly crisp 

 and tender, and it is one of the very best 

 for table use. Pkt. 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 

 12c.; H lb. 20c.; lb. 35c.; lb. 65c. 



BUCKBEE'S INTERNATIONAL 



This grand, good early variety of my own 

 Introduction more than pleased all who have 

 tried it. Has no thick ends, of rich, luxur- 

 iant growth, an abundant yielder, has beau- 

 tiful fruit and always good even shape. In 

 flavor it has no superior, aiways tenaer and 

 crisp. Vou should not fail to trv it Pkt. 

 6c.; oz. 10c. ; 2 oz. 18c. ; M lb. 30., J4 lb. 

 66c.; lb. $1.00. 



NEW EMERALD 



A dark green Cucumber, retaining its color 

 until quite ripe. Fruit sets early. For 

 slicing, the flesh is tender and crisp, with a 

 most pleasing flavor. Excellent pickles 

 when young, and fine for sweet pickles 

 when ripe. Pkt. 6c.; oz. lOc; 2 oz. 

 18c. ; J-i lb. 30c.; ]4 lb. 55c.; lb. $1.00. 



EARLY PROLIFIC SHORT GREEN, or EARLY FRAME 



A most excellent sort for pickling as well as for table use. Vigorous, productive 

 plants. Fruit straight, handsome, crisp and tender. Keeps green a long while. My 

 stock is Al. Pkt 3c.; oz. 7c.; 2 oz. 12c.; lb. 20c.; lb. 35c.; lb. 65c. 



JAPANESE CLIMBING CUCUMBER 



The vines are of vigorous growth, w^ith rich dark green foliage, and throw out strong 

 tendrils which enable them to climb trehses, wire netting or brush. Comes into bearing 

 quickly, and continues abundantly through the season, while the climbing habit enables 

 the fruit to grow perfectly straight — from twelve to eighteen inches in length Thick, 

 tender, and of delicte flavor. Flesh pure white. When young makes attractive pickles. 

 Pkt. 6c.; oz. 10c. ; 2 oz. ISc; '4 lb. 30c.; v; lb. 65c.; lb. Sl.OO. 



-^v^rt 



Clark Whitsel, Auburn, DeKalb Co., Ind., 

 R. F. D. No. 1. 



In the Pall of 1907 we had an exhibit at the 

 Auburn Fair and won the prize — a S65.00 

 Buggy — on General Exhibit and our Seeds came 

 from the Buckbee house. Buckbee's Seeds are 

 all right. Feb. 12th, 190S. 



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