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gest the application of lime before spreading- the soil on 

 the land to be cropped. 



293. Keys and descriptions. — The twelfth annual re- 

 port of the Missouri Botanical Garden, pp. 81-165 (also 

 published in separate pamphlet form under the title of 

 "Garden Beans"), and Bulletin No. 260 of the Cornell 

 Experiment Station, give comprehensive keys to culti- 

 vated varieties and complete botanical descriptions of 

 varieties grown in the United States. 



294. Varieties of Dwarf Wax-Podded Beans : 

 Burpee Kidney was introduced in 1906, and is regarded 



as one of the most valuable varieties. 



German Black Wax, also known as Saddle-back, Saddle- 

 back Wax and by other synonyms, is planted extensively. 



Wardwell Kidney Wax, introduced 25 years ago, is a 

 large flat-podded variety, which is popular on many 

 markets. The pods are very attractive. 



Pencil-Pod Black Wax, the best of the black wax 

 group, is desirable for home use or for market. 



Improved Golden Wax is grown extensively and is sold 

 under a dozen. or more names, but often referred to as 

 the Rust-Proof Golden Wax. 



295. Varieties of Dwarf Green-Podded Beans: 

 Black Valentine is extensively grown and is espe- 

 cially popular in the South. It closely resembles Red 

 Valentine, but is more stringy and fibrous. 



Burpee Stringless is said to be listed by at least 140 

 seedsmen. C. D. Jarvis says (Cornell Bulletin 260, p. 

 197) concerning it : "One of the most popular and widely 

 grown varieties. Compared with Giant Stringless, it has 

 a smaller pod, is less depressed between beans and 

 slightly darker in color. Burpee Stringless makes up in 

 quality for that which it lacks in appearance. It is slightly 

 susceptible to disease, but otherwise hardy. Because of 

 its reliability, productiveness and good quality it is one 

 of the best both for home use and for market." 



