CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



rs RUST -PROOF 

 GDLD.EN WAX BEAN. 



BEANS— Dwarf or Bush. 



German, Bohne. Frencb, Haricot. 



Begin sowing the 1st of May, if the ground is in 

 fit condition. For successive crops sowings may 

 be made every two or three weeks, until the 1st 

 of September. Sow thinly in drills from 2 to '.'> 

 inches deep, and from 18 inches to 2 feet apart. 

 If the soil is rather poor, the former depth will 

 suffice; if rich, the latter. 



If by mail in quantities of a pint and upivarda, 

 add 15c. per quart for postage. 



1 quart to 100 feet of drill, 2 bushels to the acrein 

 drills. 



CURRIE'S RUST=PROOF GOLDEN WAX 

 Time proves beyond a doubt that we possess 

 in this Bean a variety of very superior merit, 

 and one that is unequalled by any other Wax 

 Bean in its many excellent qualities. The un- 

 precedented demand for the seed alone is suf- 

 ficient proof of its genuine worth. Large quan- 

 tities have been furnished to many of the largest 

 and most critical Bean growers throughout this 

 country with the very gratifying result that all 

 reiterate our claims for it, by pronouncing it tlie 

 most perfect Wax Bean ever yet introduced. 



Regarding the many excellent qualities of this 

 Bean, we can only briefly repeat, but with more 

 emphasis and with greater assurance, what we 

 said last year. It is positively proof against that 

 most inveterate and destructive enemy of the 

 Bean, the rust. For while grown side by side, 

 for several years, with other Wax Beans, all of them more or less affected by rast, many of them completely rained by it, this 

 Bean has remained entire ?2/ free from it. But not only is it Rust-proof, but it possesses the most excellent and most desirable 

 quality, of being always exceedingly crisp and teuder, with no approach, whatever to stringiness, and of a most delicious flavor ; where- 

 as, as is well known among the few Beans which are said to be nearly rust-proof, there is not one that is not rendered almost unfit 

 for use, owing to the tough, stringy texture of the pods, and their poor flavor. 



Time has also proven that it is the earliest of all Wax Beans, Golden Wax not excepted. It is, moreover, amazingly product- 

 ive. The accompanying cut is no exaggeration, but a very faithful representation of the plant as it is usuallj' seen if properly grown. 



Mr. H. T. Hopkins, Cape Tincent, N. Y., the noted Beau g^rower, says: " I have watched carefully your Rust- Proof Golden 

 Wax Bean since you first sent it out, and time has shown it to be what it then promised, the most desirable in every respect of any 

 flat-podded Wax Bean now knoAvn to the public." Pkt., 10 cts. ; pint, 25 cts., quart, 40 cts. ; peck, $2.50; bushel, $10.00. 



Date "Wax— One of the earliest of the wax varieties, being fully as early 

 as Golden Wax, and is very prolific. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 

 25 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel SO 00 



Golden-Eyed Wax — An early variety, very hardy, a sure cropper, very 

 productive and of good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 

 cts.; peck, 81.35; bushel 5.00 



Black-Eyed Wax— A robust grower, producing a profusion of pods, 

 which resemble those of the Black Wax. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; 

 quart, 30 cts.; peck, SI. 50; bushel .♦ 5.50 



Improved Prolific Black Wax— This Beau originated from the old 

 Black Wax, but is much superior to its parent. It is much more pro- 

 ductive and the pods are longer, straighter and rounder. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel 6.00 



Golden Wax — One of the be.st Snap Beans. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts. ; 



quart, 25 cts.; peck, SI. 25; bushel 5.00 



Crystal White Wax — A productive and excellent variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel 5.50 



Yosemite Mammoth Wax — A gigantic Bush Bean. The pods also grow 

 to an enormous size, frequently growing over a foot in length and as 

 thick as a man's finger. The pods are a rich golden color, cook very 

 tender, and of very fine flavor. It has the further merit of being very 

 productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, .50 cts.; peck, 83.00; 

 bushel 11.00 



Improved Golden W^ax— An improvement on the old Golden Wax. 

 Pods larger and more prolific. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 80 cts.; 

 peck, $1.50; bushel C.OO 



White Seeded Wax— Except in the color of its seed, this variety bears a 

 strong resemblance to the Black-seeded Wax. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; 

 quart, 25 Cts.; peck $1.50; bushel 5.00 



Flageolet Wax— A valuable variety, coming in about the same time as 

 Golden and Dlack Wax. Pods large; very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bushel 7.00 



Ivory Pod Wax — Also a stringless variety and one of the best. Pkt., 5 



cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel 6.00 



Wardwell's Kidney Wax Bean — Is as early as the Golden Wax, very 

 prolific, hardy, and is a strong grower. The pods are large and hand- 

 some. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel 5.50 



BEANS— English or Broad. 



German, Gartenbohne. French, Feve do Marais. 

 Plant early in spring in rows about 4 feet apart, seeds 4 inches apart in the 

 row and 2 inches deep. As soon as the lower pods are set, pinch the top off the 

 plant to insure well-filled pods. Perfectly hardy. 

 I Broad Windsor — The best. Pkt., 5 cts.; pint. 20 cts.; quart 40 



