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licate to the taste, and not apt to engender wind, as 

 some other pulse is disposed to do. 



With such qualities, it is no wonder they are so 

 much in repute ; and where there is a conveniency 

 for forcing, they can be obtained all the year round. 



The dwarf White Dutch Kidney Bean was the 

 first sort introduced into England at the above 

 date, but was increased in the early part of the 

 reign of Elizabeth, by the addition of several other 

 varieties. These varieties were all dwarfs, and it 

 was not until some years afterwards that the scarlet- 

 runner made its appearance. This bean at first was 

 only thought fit to cover old walls and unsightly 

 buildings; but now and for some years past the 

 prejudice against them having worn away, they have 

 since proved highly beneficial, and are considered, in 

 point of flavour and tenderness, equal to any of the 

 others. They are also the most productive, and afford 

 a succession of pods until checked by the frost. 



Numerous are the varieties of this pulse which 

 have been introduced within the last fifty years: 

 most of them are good ; but the following have stood 

 the test of time, and will be found fully to answer 

 the description given. 



DWARF VARIETIES. 



1. Negro Kidney Bean. There are two sorts, the 

 large and small (the latter is best for forcing) ; they 

 are generally planted for a first and last crop, for 

 which they are well adapted, and, on account of 

 their coming quickly in and quickly off, they are 

 very suitable for the market gardener, who always 

 finds a ready sale for them early in the season. 



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