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VEGETABLES FOR THE GARDEN 



BEANS 



GREEN-POD BUSH 



Giant Stringless Green-Pod Valentine. — Of recent introduc- 

 tion; vines are productive and strong in growth. Pods long 

 (5 to 6 in.), curved, nearly rouud, creased between the beans, 



Fig. 2— Giant Stringless Green- Pod Valentine Beans. 



color light green, stringless, flesh of pod not extremely solid. 

 We have had this variety under test the two past seasons, and 

 believe we can now safely recommend it as one of the most 

 profitable green-pod varieties for market. Season medium to 

 early. 



Stringless Green-Pod. — Plants medium in growth; hardy 

 and prolific. Slightly affected with rust the past season. Pods 

 4 to 5 in. long, round and fleshy, with crease along the back, 



Fig. 3.— Stringless Green-Pod. 



color dark green, not entirely stringless; will remain in edible 

 condition a long time. Seed medium in size, oval, color choco- 

 late brown. An excellent market variety. 



