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tender, as we do green peas. They must be cooked very 

 young, and in the same manner; or may be boiled with 

 bacon. They are not likely to come into general use. 



BEAN, DWARF OR FRENCH KIDlffEY.— (Phaseolus vulgaris.) 



These are tender, Leguminous annuals, mostly natives 

 of India, first cultivated in England in 151)7. Of this 

 species there are many varieties, of which the following 

 are the best. (Those with edible pods, breaking crisply, 

 arc called snaps): 



Early .Mohawk. — rods long, beans large, oval, with 

 dark-colored specks. It bears very well, is one of the 

 earliest varieties, and is least injured by frost. In good 

 seasons, fit for the table about five or six weeks afte* 

 sowing. 



Early Valentine. — Pods round, and continue crisp 

 longer than most other varieties. The beans are pink- 

 speckled on a salmon ground. Bears well. Sown with 

 Early Mohawk, is about five days later. 



Newington Wonder. — Very dwarf, pods of medium 

 length, dark-green color, thick and fleshy; seeds form 

 slowly, and the pods continue long crisp and fit for use. 

 Seeds small, oblong, and light chestnut-colored when 

 ripe. 



Royal Kidney. — Pods long, finely flavored; seeds 

 white and large. Sown at the same time as the Mohawk 

 and Valentine; is a fortnight later than the Mohawk. 

 This is one of the best for winter use when ripe. 



Of Punning or Pole Beans, the best are: 



Dutch Case Knife, with large, broad pods, and flat- 

 fish, kidney-shaped, white seeds. It is a good winter bean. 



Algiers or Wax Bean is an early, running kind, with 

 pale yellow pods, free from any tough lining., very tender 



