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BEANS. 



Ph^seel'Ws x>figaH^-^Ii6in(M^ ^T.^^SckminhbQkne^ Ger. 



Tsis veg«sUble is o&e of tke standards of the garden for 

 ^mmiRer culture. It is an ex'^ery-day dish for the table. The 

 trnm^reus forms in trhich it can be served txp ; the rich, buttery 

 fiavo? of some ©f the varieties ; the crisp, juicy character of 

 others, renders at least SK^nie of the family palatable to the 

 most fa^idio^.s. 



The following i.re Mwsh-BtaTvs, or Siidii-SJiGrts^ and their 

 'ohatact'eristic of excellence is their breaking crisply. If tough, 

 they are unfit for cooking. They are arranged in the rotation 

 H3f their coming to maturity. Some growers prefer one va- 

 riety only, while others prefer several sorts. Our remarks 

 are all made with the 8,rMcles under our culture, and notea 

 tak^n on the spot. We pay no regard to the hacknied quota- 

 tions handed down from one writer to another. 



Earlf Mohdwk.-^K variety that resists more frost, as an 

 «ariy crop, th^n any other, it is an excellent bearer, pods 

 long ; bo^.ns, when ripo, large, oval, dark speckled. Sown 13th 

 May, fit for the table June 16th. 



Early Six- Weeks. -^'^0% so hardy as the former, but equally 

 •early. It is a light-colored Bean. 



Early Valentine. -— The Valentine Beans are extensively 

 'sultivafced in this vicinity for the market. They are the sorts 

 that have round pods, and continue on the plant a long period 

 •for culinary purposes. A great bearer, of a salmon color, 

 with pink spots. Sown 13th May, fit for the table June 20th. 



Yellow Six- Weeks. -^In growth and maturity very similar 

 to the former, though three days later. 



Late Valeidine^ or Refugee. — A very excellent variety, very 

 similar in appearance to the Early Valentine when green 

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