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Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
RADISHES 
One ounce will plant 100 ft. of row. Sow 10 to 12 lbs. seed to an acre 
To have good crisp, juicy Radishes your land must be carefully prepared so that 
you can grow them Quickly; radishes cannot be grown in heavy soil, but require a 
warm sandy soil made rich and light through the use of good well rotted stable 
manure. Plant in rows 6 inches apart, and as soon as the plants are up thin them 
out so as to prevent crowding. Sow seed of early Radishes in April; of summfer 
varieties in May and winter sorts about June 15. 
Crimson Giant Globe 
Sweet, Crisp, Juicy, Mild, Wonderful Yielder—Beautiful Color—Large Size 
Our Crimson Giant Globe Radish is one of our leading specialties, and many of our 
gardener friends who grow for market look forward for large quantities every season. See page 3 of this 
book for prices in quantity. This Radish is an entirely new type and differs radically from all varieties 
hitherto in cultivation, insofar as its roots attain more than double the size of other round, early varieties, 
without getting pithy or hollow. It is very early, notwithstanding its size. Color crimson, flesh pure white, of 
the best quality. The roots often weigh 1% ounces each and are crisp and juicy. Fine for outdoors and forc¬ 
ing. The seed should be sown very thinly to permit full de¬ 
velopment of the roots. Pkt. 8c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 20c; 
V 4 lb. 30c; y 2 lb. 50c; lb. 85c; 2 lbs. $1.55, postpaid. 
New Triumph 
New Japanese Pie 
The Greatest Radish Novelty 
Both unique and useful. Matures early, generally in about 
14 days. Nothing produces a more pleasing effect on the 
table than this beautiful variety. The roots are of globular 
form, tops are short and attractive, which makes it valuable 
for cultivation under glass. The flesh is very crisp and solid 
and of mild pleasing flavor. Its most attractive and dis¬ 
tinctive feature, however, is the uni¬ 
que color of the skin. The ground 
color is beautiful ivory white, striped 
horizontally and splashed with bright 
scarlet. Sure to become popular with market gardeners and private 
planters. Pkt. lOc; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 22c; Vi lb. 35c; y 2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.10; 
2 lb. $2.10, postpaid. 
Radishes Continued on Next Page 
For lower prices on large quantities see pages 2-3 
Crimson Giant Globe 
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PUMPKINSflii 
Varieties 
These Seeds are Bred for Disease-Resistant Qualities 
King of Mammoths 
The World-Beating Giant Pumpkin; the Largest of All. 
The Great Premium Taker. 
Wonderfully grand and colossal variety, astonishing everyone by its mam¬ 
moth size and heavy weight. Think of it—a single Pumpkin weighing 200 pounds. 
King of Mammoths is always a prize winner at fairs and exhibitions. Notwith¬ 
standing its enormous size, it is one of the best pie and table varieties grown. 
A splendid keeper, and exceptionally valuable for feeding purposes. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; 2 oz. 35c; Vi lb. 50c; Yt lb. 85c; lb. $1.50, 2 lbs. $2.80, postpaid. 
Tennessee Sweet Potato 
Pear Shaped—of Fine Size and Flavor 
A magnificent pear-shaped variety of 
medium size; a little ribbed. Color creamy 
white. When cooked it has somewhat the 
appearance of sweet potatoes but is of more 
delicious taste. Flesh thick, creamy white, 
remarkably fine grained, dry and brittle. 
Pkt. 7c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 20c; y 4 lb. 35c; y 2 lb. 
60c; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00, postpaid. 
Pure Gold 
Flesh is deep, rich, fine grained and of 
excellent flavor. Color is a deep creamy 
yellow. The vines are strong, vigorous and 
wonderfully prolific. Fruits average 15 to 20 
inches in diameter. Smooth, hard, reddish- 
orange skin, presenting an attractive appear¬ 
ance when offered for sale. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
2 oz. 18c; i/ 4 lb. 30c; i/ 2 lb. 50c; lb. 90c; 
2 lb. $1.65, postpaid. 
True Sugar Pie 
Flesh of Extra Fine Flavor—an Excellent 
Keeper; Prolific and Desirable 
One of the very earliest and very best 
Pumpkins. The fruits are small, round, with 
orange-colored skin and flesh. Remarkably 
prolific and an excellent keeper. The flesh is 
thick, fine-grained, dry, sweet, sugary, and of 
the finest quality for pies. Pkt. 8c; oz. \2.of, 
2 oz. 18c; y 4 lb. 30c; i/ 2 lb. 50c; lb. 85c; 
2 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. 
Kentucky Field 
Large cheese flattened fruit with broad 
ribs; creamy buff skins; average 2 feet in 
diameter. It is an excellent keeping variety, 
with flesh of exceptionally fine quality. The 
flesh is very thick and fine grained, of a 
beautiful golden yellow color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 
y 4 lb. 18c; y 2 lb. 30c; lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c, 
postpaid. 
Sweet Potato 
Edw. J. Messinger, 695 Columbus Ave., Phillipsburg, N. J. 
_X have never grown a finer radish than the “Fiery Star 
in size, taste and general goodness. My neighbors have en¬ 
joyed the radishes also. 
King of the Mammoths 
New Japanese Pie 
The Flesh Is Very Thick, of a Rich Salmon Color, Fine 
Grained, Dry and Sweet 
Extremely early and the seeds are .marked with curious 
indentations like Japanese letters. Fruits medium size, good 
keepers and weigh 15 to 20 pounds each. The flesh is a rich 
salmon, unusually fine grained. For. making pies, custards, 
etc., they certainly have no superior. Pkt. 8c; oz. *2c; 
2 oz. 20c; y 4 lb. 35c; i/ 2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
Cushaw or Crookneck 
A very popular variety. Very large, often two feet long, 
crook-neck shape; creamy-white shell. Flesh yellow, solid, 
sweet; excellent for pies and also used for stock feeding. 
Pkt. 8c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 20c; J / 4 lb. 35c; y 2 lb. 55c; lb. 95c; 
2 lbs. $1.75, postpaid. 
Mixed Pumpkins 
All Shapes, Colors and Sizes 
This mixture is especially offered to those who wish to 
grow a collection of the different kinds of Pumpkins for ex¬ 
hibition at County Fairs, or for home use. All are good 
keepers. Pkt. 8c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 20c; Vi Hr- 25c; V 2 lb. 45c; 
lb. 75c; 2 lbs. $1.40, postpaid. 
