SUCCESS IN MARKET GARDENING 



during a wet season. On account of this fact 

 many prefer the Horticultural Wax which is prac- 

 tically free from rust. This latter variety is much 

 better for a market variety than for one's own 

 garden, as the beans have to be picked at a certain 

 time, before they get too stringy. Davis Kidney 

 Wax, while a fine yielder under favourable con- 

 ditions, is very susceptible to rust. The pods 

 when right, though, are handsome and sell readily 

 in the market. 



Of the older varieties the old Golden Wax is 

 probably the most tender of all, but not so profit- 

 able from a grocer's standpoint. 



Golden-Eyed Wax and Improved Golden Wax 

 are much hardier than the old Golden Wax, but 

 not so prolific as the first three varieties mentioned, 

 and, therefore, of less value to the market gardener. 



The Pole or Running kinds are less hardy than 

 the bush varieties, and will not bear planting 

 quite as early. From about the middle of May 

 to the first of June, according to the season, is 

 about right with us. 



They should invariably be planted in hills, 

 which should be about three feet apart, with rows 

 four feet apart. From five to six seeds should 



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