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state, it is one of the best of the Dwarfs, and deserves cul- 

 tivation. 



Dwarf Sabre. A half-dwarf, French variety, two and a 



DWARF CASE-KNIFE. 



seven or eight inches long, and an inch in width, often 

 irregular and distorted, brownish- white when ripe, and con- 

 tain seven to eight seeds. 



The ripe bean is white, kidney-shaped, flattened, three- 

 fourths of an inch in length, and three-eighths of an inch in 

 width. About twelve hundred are contained in a quart. 

 As the variety is a vigorous grower, and occupies much 

 space, this quantity of seed will plant a row of two hundred 

 feet, or two hundred and twenty-five hills. 



Season intermediate. The plants blossomed in seven 

 weeks, produced young pods in eight weeks, pods for shelling 

 in their green state in twelve weeks, and ripened in ninety- 

 seven days, from the time of sowing. If cultivated for its 

 green pods, the seeds may be planted to the middle of July. 



The Dwarf Sabre is one of the most productive of all 

 varieties, yielding its long, broad pods in great profusion. 

 From the spreading, recumbent character of the plants, the 

 pods often rest or lie upon the surface of the ground ; and, 

 being unusually thin and delicate, the crop often suffers to a 

 considerable extent from the effects of rain and dampness in 

 unfavorable seasons. 



The young pods are remarkable for their tender and suc- 

 culent character ; and the beans, both in a green and dried 

 state, are of good quality. It is hardy, productive, and rec- 

 ommended for cultivation. 



Eany china. Plant fifteen inches high, with wrinkled 



RED-EYED A 'CHINA. foliage and white flowers ; the pods are five 

 inches long, yellowish-green as they ap- 

 proach maturity, yellow when fully ripe, and contain five 

 (rarely six) beans. 



