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Copyrighted, 1S89, by Peter Henderson & Co. 



Yosemite Mammoth Wax Bush Bean. 



Second only in value and distinctiveness to the Bush Lima is this wonderful Wax variety. It is the forerunner of a race of giants 

 among Beans, and is universally conceded to be THE NOVELTY OF THE SEASON. The cut is a faithful copy of a photo- 

 graphed specimen, but conveys no idea of its great size and handsome waxen appearance. The pods are nearly all solid pulp and 

 absolutely stringless, cooking tender and delicious. The monster pods average 10 to 14 inches in length, as indicated by foot rule 

 shown in cut, and are a rich golden color, making a most handsome appearance either on the plant or on the table. The Yosemite com- 

 bines size, productiveness and quality in one variety, and is the nearest approach to perfection that nature has as yet given us in Wax 

 Beans. The plant is a remarkably vigorous one, covering the ground with its heavy foliage in such a manner as to shade the earth and 

 keep it moist ; and if the pods are kept closely picked, new ones will continue to be produced, and a marvelously large crop will be 

 obtained. The grower who originated this bean has produced some of the finest varieties now grown, and has had an experience in bean 

 hybridization second to none. He assures us that of all the beans it has been his privilege to raise, this Yosemite stands head and 

 shoulders above them all, and outstrips them in all cropping, marketable and other good qualities. It has been a prize among beans 

 which all the seedsmen have been striving after, and we consider ourselves fortunate in having the honor of its introduction. 



Price, per packet, 15 cts. ; half pint, 75 cts. ; pint, $1.25 ; quart, $2.00. 



I regard your Yosemite Mammoth Wax Bean as one of the most distinct and best novelties that you have ever introduced. With me it grew much stronger than the 

 ordinary bush beans, and for this reason should be planted wider apart. The pods were of gigantic size, and, contrary to the usual rule in such cases, were tender and of 

 delicious flavor. I do njt think that your colored plate did this novelty justice last season. Itis certainly the most distinct and valuable wax bean ever offered. Despite 

 its large size it is wonderfully prolific, and it will produce a greater weight of pods to the plant than any known variety. — W. R. Smith, Tremont, N. T. 



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