Rockford Seed Farms—H. W. BUCKBEE, ROCKFORD, ILL.—Forest City Greenhouses 
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CARROTS—BEST VARIETIES 
Half Long Danvers 
Half long m shape, almost cylindrical, somewhat stump rooted, and of rich, dark orange color, 
we claim that it will yield greater bulk and weight for a given length of root than any other 
t OW grown. Over 40 tons per acre of fine Danvers have been grown, and a yield of 25 
SL*V 01 » acre is not uncommon. Matures its crop of beautifully shaped roots in 70 days. 
Fkt. 7c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 20c; i / 4 lb. 35c; l / 2 lb. 60c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.90, postpaid. 
Champion Horn 
Mr. Charles I. Headley, Springfield, Ohio. 
7 I would rather plant your seeds than 
to plant common seeds such as are sold 
here. I have used your seeds as much 
as possible for over 30 years and enjoy 
reading your catalog! 
Ox Heart or Guerande 
Tops small for the size of the roots, which are 
comparatively short, about 5 inches long, but thick 
and often weigh a pound apiece; they terminate 
abruptly in a small tap root. Flesh bright orange, 
fine grained and sweet. When young, excellent for 
table use, and when matured, equally good for 
stock. Pkt. 7c; oz. 12c; 2 oz. 20c; V 4 lb. 30c; V 2 
lb. 50c; lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.70, postpaid. 
Champion Horn 
An extremely early variety and will be ready for 
the market in about 45 days from sowing and is 
about 6 to 7 inches long. It is the sweetest of all 
Carrots and without any yellow core. The roots 
are cylindrical, blunt at the end and having a fine 
neck and small top can be planted close together. 
The color is very attractive bright red. They are 
entirely free from any stringy, coarse heart which 
is found in most other Carrots; are of fine texture 
and most delicious quality. Pkt. 8 c; oz. 15c; 
2 oz. 25c; V 4 lb. 40c; 1/2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. 
$2.30, postpaid. 
Pride of the Market 
A large, handsome, main crop variety. The roots 
are of large size and very smooth, fine grained 
and of superior quality. They often grow 10 to 
12 inches in length, very broad at the neck, taper¬ 
ing evenly to the small tap root. This beautiful 
carrot is well formed, grows smoothly and uni¬ 
formly and is of rich golden orange color. The 
flesh is tender, sweet and entirely free from woody 
coarseness. The tops are rather large. Pkt. 8 c; 
oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; Vi lb. 40c; y 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs, $2.30, postpaid. 
New Butter 
New Butter 
The Sweetest Flavored Carrot Ever Grown. Smooth Shape. Sweet Flavor. 
Fine Grain. Uniform Size. Heavy Yielder. Wonderful Keeper. 
New Butter Carrot, we believe, is the best all-around variety that can be 
grown. Whether you want a few for the home, a quantity for local market 
or a large supply for shipping, this is the one you have been looking for. It is 
the first carrot of any size ready for use, 65 days being about the average 
time from planting to harvesting. They are of ideal size, 5 to 6 inches long, 
stump rooted and broad shouldered. The flesh is of the finest quality and 
of a beautiful rich orange brown color. When bunched for the market they 
will sell readily as nothing will compare with them in uniform shape, size, 
color and general excellent appearance. In quality. New Butter Carrot sur¬ 
passes. all others. Rich, buttery, spicy flavor, crisp and sweet, absolutely no 
stringiness, and tender to the very center, as there is no hard core. Adapted 
to all soils and climates and makes a good crop when others fail. Plant New 
Butter this year if you want the best carrot you have ever eaten. Send to us 
for choicest stock seed of our own growing; especially selected for disease 
resistant qualities. Pkt. 8 c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; Vi lb. 45c; y 2 lb. 80c; lb. 
$1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75, postpaid. 
Select Danvers 
Adapted to all soils and enormously productive, yielding more than any 
other table Carrot, and often more than the large field Carrots, and is much 
easier harvested than these. The flesh is very tender and sweet; it is a valu¬ 
able Carrot for both table use and for stock. We have an extra fine strain 
of this favorite sort, which is of very bright color, and exceptionally uniform 
in shape, size and color. Pkt. 8 c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; Vi lb. 40c; V2 lb- 65c; 
lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10, postpaid. 
Nante’s Half Long 
This early variety is ready for use in 65 days. The roots are cylindrical 
in form, medium sized and of a delightful bright scarlet color. The orange 
flesh is tender and delicious. The tops are small. This Carrot is excellent 
for the home and market garden. Pkt. 8c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; Vi lb. 40c; 
V 2 lb. 65c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $ 2 . 10 , postpaid. 
Two Fine Table Carrots 
MORSE’S BUNCHING—This variety is about eight inches long, smooth, 
rich red color throughout, small red core, roots almost cylindrical, and 
tops short and strong. It is a tender and sweet sort, maturing in about 
80 days, and is excellent for a fall and winter harvest. Pkt. 8c; oz. 
15c; Vi lb. 40c; Vi lb- 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30, postpaid. 
IMPERATOR OR TENDERSWEET—This deep orange colored carrot 
grows seven to eight inches long. The flesh is deep orange with prac¬ 
tically no core, fine texture and an abundant cropper. This variety 
makes an attractive appearance, the tops are just right for bunching, 
and is desirable for home or market use. Pkt. 8c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 40c; 
Vi lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30, postpaid. 
Carrot Culture 
The best soil for the Carrot is a sandy loam made rich by manuring the 
previous year; any good land if thoroughly and deeply worked will produce 
satisfactory crops. It is advisable to sow as early in the Spring as the ground 
is fit to work, though good crops may be grown from sowing as late as June 
15. For table use sow the smaller kinds early in rows 16 to 18 inches apart. 
For field culture sow in drills 18 to 24 inches apart, using from 1V 2 to 3 pounds 
of seed to the acre. Cover % to 1 inch deep and see to it that the soil is 
pressed firmly above the seed. As soon as the plants appear, use the cultivator 
or wheel hoe. Thin 2 to 6 inches apart in the row, according to the size of 
the variety. 
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