34 AVw Vegetables oj 1869. 



NEW VEGETABLES OF 1S69. — No. IV. 



By Fearing Burr, Hingham, Mass. 



Evergreen-podded Bean. — The seeds of this new variety were re- 

 ceived from the Pacific coast ; but further than this no particulars can 

 be given with regard to its history. The name has evidently been 

 supplied since its introduction, and of course should be considered as 

 only local. 



The plant is a vigorous grower, attaining the height with much 

 of the general character of the common Case-knife. The pods are 

 quite peculiar in form, and would be readily recognized. They are 

 about eight inches long, nearly half an inch in diameter, round, thick, 

 and fleshy, and singularly hooked or curved at the lower extremity. 

 Very slender, and of a pale green at first, they grow rapidly, changing 

 as they mature to a greenish- white, and contain on the avei'age about 

 seven medium-sized, strongly kidney-shaped, joale drab beans. 



Judging from the trial of a single season, the variety is healthy and 

 perfectly hardy, and though not early, the crop would probably fully 

 ripen in any portion of New England or the Northern States. 



Like many other sorts, the seeds, whether green or ripe, are of little 

 value for the table. As a string-bean, however, we consider it one of 

 the most promising of the kinds we have recently tested. The yield is 

 abundant and long-continued ; and the pods, from their good size, pecu- 

 liar form, and crisp, tender texture, are not only desirable for stringing, 

 but for the purpose of pickling must prove equal, if not superior, to 

 those of any variety now in cultivation. It certainly appears to be an 

 acquisition, and is recommended for trial. 



The sample of seeds was kindly furnished by Messrs. Curtis & 

 Cobb, seedsmen of Boston, Mass. 



