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Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
POTATOES-Best Early and Late Varieties 
PEDIGREED STOCK 
GROWN EXPRESSLY FOR SEED IN 
THE FAMOUS RED RIVER VALLEY 
OF THE NORTH 
No Seed Potatoes can be compared with those 
produced in the North, either for vigor and free¬ 
dom from disease, or for producing and long- 
keeping qualities. Furthermore, our stock is all 
grown from hill selected Potatoes and only from 
plants which have produced a large number of 
market-sized tubers, and it will easily yield a 
hundred bushels more per acre than common 
stock. 
DATE OF SHIPMENT — Potatoes will be 
shipped at any date ordered, at purchaser’s risk, 
but where no special instructions are given to the 
contrary, we will ship them, when, in our judg¬ 
ment, there will be a minimum danger from 
freezing. Of the many varieties that claim public 
favor, we have selected the best in cultivation. 
Extra Early Rockford 
form, somewhat flattened. The skin is of a yellowish or slightly russet 
tinge, is finely netted, indicating fine quality. Eyes are few and of 
medium size and well distributed. The flesh is white, solid, fine grained, 
cooks white, dry and mealy and has a very fine flavor. It retains its 
fine eating qualities all through Winter. 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 
Burbank 
Ripens medium late, is of good size, of fine oblong form and an ex¬ 
cellent yielder. The flesh is white, very mealy and of fine flavor. 3 lbs, 
60c, postpaid. 
Carman No. 3 
Of large size and of the shapeliest form. Eyes are few and shallow. 
It is a perfect keeper and is not surpassed as a table variety. Skin and 
flesh of extreme whiteness. 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 
Rural New Yorker No. 2 
One of the largest yielding varieties. Large, of oval form and rather 
flat, with few and shallow eyes; the smoothest and cleanest potato 
grown; skin white, as is also the flesh, which is of the best quality; it 
cooks dry and floury. Medium late and best drought resistor. 3 lbs. 60c, 
postpaid. 
The Best Early Varieties 
Extra Early Rockford 
Handsome, blight-proof, heavy yielder. The 
medium sized, uniform Potatoes grow very closely 
together in the hill, making this variety easy to 
harvest. Cooking quality the best. Pinkish 
tinged skin and white flesh of delightful flavor. 
3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 
Improved Extra Early Ohio 
Often called Early Six Weeks. The tubers grow 
compact in the hill, are easily dug, with very few 
small ones — nearly every Potato is of marketable 
size. 3 lbs. 60, postpaid. 
Irish Cobbler 
Sometimes called Early Eureka. A most excellent extra early variety, 
maturing good sized tubers seven weeks from time of planting. The 
vines make short, upright growth, allowing close planting. The tubers 
are of round shape with few shallow eyes. The flesh is pure white, with 
a clean, smooth skin. 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 
Bliss Red Triumph 
The standard extra early Potato much planted in the South. The 
tubers are nearly round, are smooth, medium in size, reddish pink in 
color. Vines are small and compact, with short, thick stalks and broad 
leaves. This is one of the hardiest varieties known, and is not sus¬ 
ceptible to rot, scab and other diseases in fact, it can be grown on the 
most heavily manured land without danger of rot. 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 
The Best Main Crop Varieties 
Improved Green Mountain 
A strong and vigorous grower with an abundance of bushy vines with 
light green leaves. The tubers are large, smooth, of oblong to roundish 
All Varieties Listed Above, 3 lb., 60c Postpaid. For Larger Quantities by Freight or 
Express Not Prepaid, See Page 51 for Prices 
We Guarantee Safe Arrival in Good Condi¬ 
tion for Planting 
The eyes as put up by us will keep 30 to 60 days in good condition 
for growing, as if freshly cut from the potato, and will produce just as 
good a crop as if the whole potato was planted. All orders for the South 
can be sent at any time during the Winter with perfect safety. Orders 
for the North and West can be sent at once or later as desired. Plant 
eyes in rows 3 feet apart, 12 inches apart in the rows; sixty eyes should 
produce 3 to 5 bushels. 
PRICES OF POTATO EYES OF ANY VARIETY VVE OFFER BY 
MAIL PREPAID: 100 Eyes 65c; 160 Eyes $1.00; 200 Eyes $1.25; 500 
Eyes $3.00, postpaid. Positively no less than 100 Eyes of any variety 
will be put up. 
Potato Seed from the Flower Ball 
This incomparable mixture contains choice 
selections from the United States, Italy, Chile, 
Switzerland. South America. France, Africa, 
Mexico and Europe. New creations of merit 
bring rich returns and your fortune may be in 
one of these. POTATO SEED, Postpaid, Pkt. 
15c; 2 Pkts. for 25c. 
Potato Seed Balls 
One-Fourth Life Size 
PIE PLANT 
New Pineapple 
or Rhubarb Seed 
Without doubt this is the earliest of all Pie 
Plant apd a variety that can be used not only 
in the early Spring, but Summer as well. The 
very best of the Giant Everbearing varieties. 
Quality simply superb. Stalks of good 
size, soft and juicy. Skin so thin and 
tender that it is not necessary to 
remove it before cooking. Flavor 
sprightly and refreshing and has 
the true pineapple flavor. The va¬ 
riety is about two or three times 
the size of the common Rhubarb. 
This is the first vegetable of the 
season and no garden should be 
without it. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; V 4 
lb. 40c; V 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
New Pineapple 
Western Market 
A very fine variety, very productive, larce size and very early. The 
stems are numerous, broad, heavy, but very tender. Pkt. 8c: oz 12c- 
Vi lb. 35c; Vt. lb. 60c; lb. $1.00. 
TWO GENERATIONS CONTINUOUS 
SERVICE IN GROWING SEEDS 
Our Liberal Guarantee Is Your Protection. 
See page 1. Order Early. 
FREE GIFTS With Your Order of $1 or More. 
