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Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
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POSTPAID 
RADISHES - Continued 
Rapid Forcing 
For lower price9 on large quan¬ 
tities see pages 2 and 3 
These Seeds Are Bred For Disease Resisting Qualities 
New Early Red King 
The Earliest and Best; Sweet, Crisp, Juicy, Mild; 
Wonderful Yielder, Beautiful Color, Uniform Size. 
This new variety is our own production and is one 
of the earliest ever grown—fully matured Radish being 
pulled on our Rockford Trial Grounds in the short 
space of 14 days from time seed was planted. Won 
favorable comment and helped to secure First Prize 
and Diploma at the State Exhibit at the Springfield, 
Illinois, State Fair. It is of small size; just right 
for the purpose; beautiful dark red 6kin; ivory white 
flesh; extremely mild and sweet flavor; retains its 
crispness even after quite old and never becomes pithy. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 24c; V 4 lb. 32c; Vo lb. 60c; 
lb. $1.00; 2 lb. $1.85, postpaid. 
Early Scarlet Olive Shaped 
Extra Fine Shape, Color and Quality 
This variety has a small top and is very early, mak¬ 
ing it one of the best for early use. Roots ready to 
pull may be had in three weeks, and they remain fit 
for use longer than most other varieties. They are 
small, true olive shaped, smooth, very deep red in 
color; flesh is white crisp, tender and mild in flavor. 
May be planted very closely owing to their small 
tops. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 2 oz. 20c; Vi lb. 30c; Va lb. 
45c; lb. 75c; 2 lb. $1.35, postpaid. 
New Saxa 
The New Extra Early Red Turnip Radish 
Saxa is a new variety and an extremely early forc¬ 
ing radish. It is round, bright scarlet in color and 
has a very small top and tap root. The flesh is pure 
white, crisp, brittle, mild and juicy. The Saxa is one 
of the slowest to shoot to seed. The seed we offer is 
grown from carefully selected stock seed. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 12c; 2 oz. 18c; Vi lb. 25c; Vi lb. 45c; lb. 75c; 
2 lb. $1.35, postpaid. 
Cardinal or Long Brightest Scarlet 
The Earliest and Finest of Long Red Radishes. 
Rapid Forcing 
The Earliest of All Radishes; Bright Scarlet Color; Un- 
Usually Crisp and Brittle; Short Leaves 
Quick growth is one of the main essentials for a crisp 
and tender Radish. Rapid Forcing matures in about 14 
lays from sowing. This in itself makes it of especial 
value for the market garden. This Radish is of a fine 
turnip shape. It remains in good condition without get¬ 
ting hollow or pithy longer than any other early variety. 
The flesh is pure white and very crisp. Color attractive 
aright scarlet. The leaves are very short, which admits 
af close sowing. Its extreme earliness—maturing before 
ill other kinds—its beautiful bright scarlet color, and its 
jnusually brittle and delicious quality, make it most 
iesirable for kitchen garden, and a source of great profit 
? or the market gardener. Remember that we control the 
rntire stock of this variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; 
l /4 lb. 35c; Vj 2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85, postpaid. 
Red King 
Rockford Beauty 
Brightest Scarlet with a White Tip; Flesh Crisp, White and of Finest 
Flavor. 
Of the same size and shape as the old and well-known Long Scarlet, 
but it is a few days earlier and the color is of a much brighter scarlet, 
with a distinctly clear-white tip. It has a small top. Pkt. 7c; oz. 12c; 
2 oz. 18c; V4 lb. 28c; Vi lb. 45c; lb. 85c; 2 lb. $1.55, postpaid. 
Very early—only a day or two later than Rapid Forcing. Of bright 
tcarlet color, with a large white tip covering almost one-half of the 
•oot. Flesh crystal white, tender and crisp. This is one of the most 
lopular Radishes grown for the home as well as for the market, being 
if most beautiful appearance and exquisite flavor. We control the 
•ntire stock of this variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 22c; Vi lb. 30c; 
/z lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85, postpaid. 
Cincinnati Market—The Red Icicle 
A Splendid Long Red Radish. 
Our strain of this very popular long radish is the finest to be had 
in the market. In it we have, without exception, the very best long, 
irittle, brightest scarlet radish we are acquainted with. It matures 
leautiful radishes, which are always brittle and sweet, 30 days from 
he sowing of the seed. Size and shape cannot be improved. It is 
tndoubtedly the standard long red variety that will withstand the hot 
try weather and remain firm and crisp and of fine flavor. Pkt. 7c; oz. 
3c; 2 oz. 20c; Vi 11). 28c; Vi 11)* 45c; lb. 85c; 2 lb. $1.55, postpaid. 
French Breakfast 
Improved French Breakfast 
The Most Popular Radish for the Home Garden. Oblong, Red with 
White Tip, Crisp, Mild and Tender. 
A great favorite. Beautiful bright scarlet, with pure white tip. 
Oblong in shape, medium size, makes rapid growth. It is a fine table 
variety on account of its excellent quality and attractive appearance. 
Fine for open ground or forcing. It matures quickly and is sweet, 
crisp, solid and tender. When offered for sale it quickly attracts the 
buyer’s attention. Pkt. 7c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 18c; *4 lb. 25c; Va lb. 45c; 
lb. 75c; 2 lbs. $1.35, postpaid. 
New Rosy Gem 
Handsome Turnip Radish, a great favorite in many markets and for 
early planting outdoors. But little later than Rockford Beauty and will 
give satisfaction where extreme earliness is not the object. Roots 
slightly flattened on the underside, color very dark scarlet with a white 
tip; flesh white and of the best quality. One of the best, either for 
home or market use. Pkt. 7c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 18c; *4 lb. 25c; l / 2 lb. 45c; 
lb. 75c; 2 lb. $1.35, postpaid. 
Rockford Beauty 
