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Red Beans. — Phaseohts radiatus. 



A peculiarity both of this and the following variety in germination 

 may be of interest. They "■ come up"' like peas, the bean remaining 

 wholly underground. The pods of both are unusually long, contain- 

 ing eight to ten small beans, which are characterized by a vei'y 

 thin and tender skin. This variety blossomed about the end of July, 

 and was well ripened Sept. 25th, when it was pulled. The area was 

 440 sq. ft., and the yield was 2.3 lbs. of dry beans, or at the rate of 

 about 38 bu. per acre. These beans present an unusually handsome 

 appearance and bid fair to piove an acquisition. 



White Beans. — Phaseolus radiatus. 



This variety was in full blossom July 27th, and was ripe Sept. 25th, 

 when it was pulled. The area under cultivation, 440 sq. ft., gave 21 

 lbs. dry beans (weight taken, as in case of all crops si)oken of, Dec 

 21st) which is n\ the rate of about 35 bu. per acre. This variety ex- 

 cept in color closely resembles the preceding ; but is not as handsome. 

 The amount of seed now on hand is insufficient for a trial of their 

 food qualities, l)ut another season, if successful in securing crops, we 

 shall make such a trial. 



