323 



BEANS, BROAD (l<\ibu rul^n's.) Cultivation. Sow in April for 

 the earliest crops, and attain in July and August ; and for the latest 

 crop, in September. Sow the seed in drills three to three and a half 

 feet apart, and twelve inches in the rows. Cover the seed to the 

 depth of about two inches. As soon as the crops come into bloom, 

 the top of each stem should be pinched off to increase the advance- 

 ment of the pods. 



BEANS, SNAKE OR YARD LONG. This variety, which is a climber, 

 produces long, narrow, stringless pods about twelve to eighteen 

 inches long, of very delicate flavour. It is an immense cropper, and 

 bears in bunches. It succeeds best in warm districts. Sow at the 

 same time and in the same manner as recommended for the French 

 bean. 



BEANS, WAX POD OR BUTTER (Phaseolus vulgaris.) Dwarf 

 varieties. The wax pod or butter beans are perfectly hardy. 

 The pods are stringless, and can be cooked whole ; the flavour is 

 excellent. When they become better known, they will take the 

 place of the ordinary French beans. Sow at the same time and 

 in the same manner as recommended for the French bean. 



