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for shipping, and, therefore, is almost the only kind planted here for 
that purpose. The cut is a good representation as it grows; it shows 
only two-thirds of its natural size. Can not be too highly recom- 
mended. J expect to havea full supply this year. 
Improved Valemtime. This variety has all the good qualities 
| of the old Valentine; only, it is ten days earlier, a great consideration 
wher planted for the market; it will supercede the old variety of 
Valentine. 
: Note.—I had the above variety thoroughly tested by over fifty growers; 
had it planted with ten other varieties, and it came into bearing as soon as the 
| Yellow Six Weeks and Mohawk, It is very prolific. 
REANS.—PoLe or RUNNING. 
Haricots 4 Rames (Fr.), StaNGEN-BOHNEN (Ger.), FRis0L Vastaco (Sp.). 
LarGce LimMa. GERMAN Wax oR BUTTER. 
CaROLINA OR SEWEE. | SOUTHERN PROLIFIC. 
HORTICULTURAL OR WREN’S Eaa. | CREASE BACK. 
DutcH Caské KNIFE. 
Large Lima. A well known and excellent variety. It is the 
best shell bean known: Should have rich ground,.and plenty room 
to grow. ; 
Carolina or Sewee. A variety similar to the Lima; the only 
difference is, the seeds and pods are smaller. It is generally culti- 
vated, being more productive than the Large Lima. 
Horticultural or Wwem’s Ege, does not grow very strong; 
bears well, pods about six inches long, which are roundish and very 
tender. 
Duteh Case Knife. A very good pole bean; itisearly; pods 
broad and long, somewhat turned towards the end. 
German Wax. Thisisa fine variety, and has the same good 
qualities as the German Dwarf Wax. Pods have a waxy appearance ; 
very succulent and tender. 
Southern Prolific. No variety will continue longer in bearing 
than this. It stands the heat of the summer better than any other, 
and is planted to succeed the other kinds. It is a very strong grower; 
pods about seven inches long and flat; seeds are dark yellow or rather 
light brown. It is the standard-variety for the New Orleans market, 
for late spring and summer. 
Crease Back. A variety of Pole Beans which has been culti- 
vated in the South for a long time, but has never come into the trade 
till introduced by me. It is an excellent bean, earlier than the 
