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Comparison. — In respect to pod alone this variety resembles Black Valen- 

 tine, differing from it, however, in being slightly smaller, more compressed 

 latterly, darker green, tougher, and in having a longer point. In habit it 

 approaches that of the foreign forcing varieties, such as Wonder of France 

 or Tom Thumb. It is, however, much less compact and bushy than these 

 types. Too tough and not sufficiently hardy or productive to be of any 

 value. Plate IV, fig. 03. 



Black Valentine 



Synonyms. — King of Earlies. Henderson's Black Valentine. 



Confusing names. — Cream Valentine, White Valentine, Red Valentine, 

 Giant Valentine and Brown Speckled Valentine are all different types from 

 Black Valentine. 



History. — Introduced in 1897 by Peter Henderson & Co. 



Description.- — Plant strictly dwarf, 12 to 14 inches high, erect, compact, 

 moderately vigorous, fairly hardy, early, productive. Branches green, with 

 an occasional purplish node. Leaflets medium in size, long, narrow, pointed, 

 slightly crumpled, rough, medium green. Flowers pink. Pods large, 6 to 

 654 inches long, slender, almost round, very slightly curved, with a long, 

 curved point, six-seeded, dark green, stringy, fibrous, tough, fine-grained, of 

 poor quality, attractive. Dry seeds (1.3 x .7 x .55 cm.) oblong, truncated 

 or abruptly rounded ends, subcircular in cross section, shining, black. 



Comparison. — -Well known and extensively grown, especially in the South. 

 Although this variety closely resembles Red Valentine in habit of growth 

 and character of leaf, it is entirely different in pod characters and, on the 

 whole, is more like Longfellow than any other variety. The pods are the 

 same in color, but are decidedly longer, more flattish, slightly more curved 

 and with a shorter clean-cut point. They are also more stringy and fibrous. 

 It is decidedly less resistant to disease and less productive than Red Valen- 

 tine, but much more resistant and productive than Longfellow. Plate IV, 

 fig. ai; VII, fig. C4; X, fig. 6. 



Blue Pod Butter. 



Synonym.- — ■ Dwarf Purple Pod. 



Confusing name. — Blue Pod Field is an entirely different type. 



History. — Of German origin. Introduced in 1888 by W. Atlee Burpee 

 & Co. \ 



Description. — Plant strictly dwarf, 12 to 14 inches high, erect, loose, 

 vigorous, hardy, moderately early, unproductive. Branches bluish purple 

 throughout. Leaflets large, very broad, much crumpled, smooth, purple in 

 color. Flowers deep purple. Pods very large, 5^/2 to 6 inches long, stout, 

 very flat, straight or curved slightly backward at stem end, long straight 

 point, six-seeded, bluish purple in color, very stringy, slightly fibrous, fleshy, 

 fine-grained, of poor quality, unattractive. Dry seeds fi-SS x .8 x .5 cm.) 

 reniform, oval in cross section, flesh color, with a yellowish ring around 

 hilum. 



Comparison. — This variety is not only peculiar for its dark blue or 

 purplish foliage, flowers and pods, but also for its very broad leaflets, which 

 are rolled backwards. In habit of growth it is similar to Yellow Six Weeks, 

 but different in character of pods, which arc slightly shorter, broader and 

 decidedly flat. In shape of pod it is more like Imperial Wax. Blue Pod 

 Butter, except as a noveltv, is of little value and is fast falling into dis- 

 favor. Plate I, fig. dz; VII, fig. c5 ; X, fig. 5. 



Boston Favorite 



Synonyms. — Improved Dwarf Horticultural, Breck's Dwarf Horticultural, 

 Red Podded Dwarf Horticultural, Goddard, Godding Dwarf, Goddard's 

 Horticultural, Goddard's Favorite. 



