WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 
SEEDSMEN, NEW YORK 
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DWarf Lima and Pole 'Beans 
DWARF I^iniA BHA^S. 
Burpee's Bush Liima. A perfect bush form of the Large Lima ; grows i8 
to 2p'inches high, robust and always erect. Pt. 20 cts., qt. 35c., pk. $2, bus. $7.50. 
'^'^Henderson's Bush Lima. Very popular on account of its great produc- 
tiveness and earliness ; beans small, but of the true Lima flavor. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 
30 cts., pk. $1.75, bus. $6. 
rThorburn's Bush Lima, A dwarf form of the Challenger or Potato Lima ; 
the best flavored of all. Pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., pk. $2, bus. $7.50. 
POLE, or RUNNING BEANS. 
Haricots a Rames. Frijole de Bejuco. ©tangen:S8ol^nen. 
One quart will plant joo hills ; 10 to 12 quarts required Jor an acre. 
For pole varieties drive stout poles 4 feet apart each way, leaving them from 
6 to 8 feet high when set. Make a slightly raised hill about the base and plant 5 or 6 
seeds, placing the eye downward when planting large flat varieties like the Limas. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add 15 cents per quart for postage. 
*^King of the Garden Lima. A vigorous grower, bearing an abundance of 
large pods, varying in length from 5 to 8 inches, and containing from four to six 
perfectly formed beans of superior quality. Pt. 25c., qt. 40c., pk. $2.50, bus. Jg. 
Dreer's Improved Lima. A very superior early variety of excellent quality 
and great productiveness. Pt. 25 cts., qt. 40 cts., pk. $2 50. bus. fg. 
Early Jersey Lima. About two weeks earlier than Large Lima, but in 
ottier respects the same. Pt. 25 cts., qt. 45 cts., pk. $2.50, bus. $9. 
Large Lima. The most highly 
esteemed Bean in cultivation. Pt. 
20 cts., qt., 40 cts., pk. $2.25, bus. JjSS. 
t/^olden Champion, The earli- 
est wax Pole Bean. The pods attain 
enormous size, resembling the Yo- 
semite Wax in size and form ; rich 
golden color ; stringless, and cooks 
tender. Pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., pk. 
fo^o, bus. $12. 
Burpee's Bush Lima Bean. 
Golden Cluster 
Golden Cluster. Pods a beautiful golden yellow color ; of large size, averaging from 7 to 8 
inches long and % inch in width ; fleshy, absolutely stringlesss and very brittle, while the flavor is 
delicious. Pt. 25 cts., qt. 45 cts., pk. $2.50, bus. $9. 
fc'Old Homestead, or Improved Kentucky Wonder. A very prolific sort, producing large 
clusters of round, fleshy, stringless pods of excellent flavor. A fine old Bean, not yet surpassed by 
any newer sort. Pt. 25 cts., qt. 40 cts., pk. $2.50, bus. $8. 
^^Horticultural Cranberry. One of the best for family use. The pods are very tender and of 
fine quality. Pt. 20 cts., qt. 30 cts., pk. $1.75, bus. $6. 
^.Early Dutch Case Knife. Very early and prolific, fine shelled, green or dry. Pt. 20c., qt. 
35 cts., pk. $2, bus. $7. 
Scarlet Runner. Ornamental as well as useful ; has bright scarlet flowers ; used both as a 
string and shell bean. Pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., pk. $2, bus. $7. 
i White Dutch Runner. Similar to the preceding, except that the flowers are white instead 
of scarlet. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 30 cts., pk. $1.75, bus. $6. 
ENGIvISH BROAD BHAXS. 
They are as hardy as peas, and should be planted in spring as early as the ground can be worked, 
in order to get them into pod before hot weather. Plant in drills 4 feet apart, placing the beans 
2 inches deep, and allowing from 4 to 6 inches between each. To insure well-filled pods, pinch off 
the tops as soon as the lower pods begin to set. 
If to be forwarded by mail, add 15 cents per quart for postage. 
Broad Windsor. The largest variety grown ; can only be used 
as a shell Bean. Pt. 20 cts., qt. 30 cts., pk. $2. 
BROCCOLI. 
Broccoli. Broculi. ©)3argetfol^[. 
Nearly allied to the cauliflower, but more hardy and surer to head. For cultural directions see cauliflower. 
'^'White Cape. Heads medium size, close, compact, and of a creamy white color ; one of the most certain to 
head. Pkt. 10 cts.,oz. 50 cts. 
k Purple Cape. A greenish purple variety of the preceding ; it is also hardier. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 
^/■'Walcheren. A valuable variety, with very large firm heads. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
BRUSSEI.S SPROUTS. 
Chou de Bruxelles. Berza de Brusels. SRojenfo^t. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row and produce about 3,000 plants. 
This delicious vegetable is a species of the cabbage family, growing about 2 to 3 feet high, producing from the 
sides of the stalks small sprouts i to 2 inches in diameter, resembling cabbage heads. The leaves should be broken 
off in the fall to give the little heads more room to grow. The seed should be sown about the middle of May, and 
the plants afterwards set in rows 2 feet or more apart and cultivated like cabbage. 
* Tall French. Very fine tall sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 5<lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 
jf' Improved Dwarf. Produces compact sprouts of superior quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25c., Klb. 75c. lb, S2.50. 
Brussels Sprouts. 
