CARROTS-BEETS-STRING BEANS 



should be no difficulty in producing a good suppiv of young Beans for \\ inter 

 use. I do not recommend this crop for commercial purposes, as the returns are 

 much lighter than from such crops as Lettuce, Tomatoes, etc., but it is an ex- 

 cellent crop for private requirements, and its excellent qualities as a forced 

 vegetable have long been recognized. Red spider and mildew are two of its 

 worst enemies, which will spread rapidly if once started. The only safeguard 

 against these pests is a steady temperature and spraying the foliage when the 

 weather is clear. 



As to varieties. Black Valentine is one of the best, a healthy grower and 

 heavy cropper. Other good varieties are Selected, Ne Plus Ultra, Wonder of 

 France, Sutton's Forcing, and Osborn's Forcing, all of which will crop well under 

 glass. 



