BEANS 



The dwarf or low-bush varieties of bean are best for a 

 beginner's garden. 



Buy the Golden Wax or the Early Valentine string bean. 

 These early varieties will be ready to use in from six to 

 eight weeks. Farmers say that beans will grow anywhere 

 if they have plenty of sunlight. At least, they will grow in 

 different soils and under a variety of conditions. 



Plant after danger of frost is over. Place the beans 2 

 inches apart in the row and cover them to a depth of i or 

 2 inches. The rows should be from 18 to 24 inches apart. 

 Later, thin the row till the plants are about 5 inches apart. 



Be careful to cultivate beans only when the leaves are 

 dry, or the plants may rust. Pick the pods each day, but 

 take only those that are ready for use. Do not pick beans 

 when the leaves are wet. 



The Golden Wax bean is ready to pick when the pod 

 turns yellow. The green-pod varieties are ready when 

 each bean shows its round form through the pod. 



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