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EICHAED FEOTSCflEE'S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 



variety. In some localities this kind is called ( 



"Calico Crease Back." The ^\-hite seeded j 

 variety is also kno^^yn in some sections by the 



name of "Fat Horse." This is the original j 



stock; the quality is so fine that no improve- ! 

 ment can be made on it. 



Golden Wax Flageolet. This va- 

 riety ^as introduced four years ago; it ^vas 

 brought out fi'om Germany. After another 

 year's experience I can confirm all vrhp.t is 

 claimed for it. It ig the best Wax Pole Bean 

 in cultivation, surpasses in length and delicacy 

 of flavor all other "Wax varieties. It is a very 

 strong gro^-er, vhich is -^anting by most 

 of the Wax Pole kinds. It bears abundantly, 

 is entirely stringiess, and does not spot, even 

 by too much rain or other untoward "vveather. 

 Cannot be too highlv recommended. The 



Golden Wax Pole Bean, brought out three 

 years ago, I have dropped, as it can stand no 

 comparison with the Golden Wax Flageolet. 



Early Oolden Cluster lIFax Pole. 



This is the earhest Wax Pole Bean in cultiva- 

 tion; pods from 6 to 8 inches long, produced 

 in clusters. The pods are golden yellow; for 

 shipping they are rather too wide. It has not 

 the same fine appearance of the Flageolet. 

 For family use it cannot be too highly recom- 

 mended on account of its productiveness and 

 dehcious flavor. 



Lazy \f^ife's. A Pole Bean from Penn- 

 sylvania. The pods are entirely stringiess, 

 4—5 inches long, and have a fine'^flavor when 

 cooked. They retain their rich flavor until 

 nearly lipe. The beans are white, and as fine 

 as a shell bean. 



Goldea Cluster Wax Pole Bean. 



Golden Wax Flageolet Pole Beaus. 



