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Kentucliy Wonder or Old 

 Homestead Pole Bean 



Maulers Pole Beans 



Culture: Plant pole bean seed after all danger of frost is past and the soil is warm and moderately dry. If poles are used for sup- 

 port, set them 4 ft. apart each way and place 6 to. 8 beans around each pole, and cover with 1 in. of soil. When plants are well 

 started, thin to 3 or 4 plants to a pole. A packet is enough for 20 poles, 1 lb. for 100 poles, 30 lbs. to an acre. Pole beans may also 

 be planted along a fence or trellis, using 1 lb. to 250 ft. of row. Keep vines closely picked throughout the season if you wish to 

 prolong their bearing. 



43 KENTUCKY WONDER OR OLD HOMESTEAD (65 clays)^ 



Most popular of all green-podded pole beans for home or market. Early and profuse bearer 



Ever since the introduction of this variety in 1877, it has been a favorite among the gardeners of this and 

 many other countries. Its adaptability to varying soil and climatic conditions has, no doubt, been largely 

 responsible for this remarkable popularity. The variety can also meet every other requirement for a high 

 quality bean, and it fully merits the position which it has created for itself. The plants are sturdy in their 

 growth and very 'productive. The pods, which are borne in clusters, are from 7 to 8 in. in length, nearly 

 round, fleshy and tender. When young, they are entirely free from string or fiber, although small strings 

 develop later in the season. These strings do not impair the quality of the pods, and they can be eaten until 

 late in the season. The light brown seeds have a fine and distinctive flavor which makes them suitable for 

 use as shell beans. Pkt. 10?f; 1/2 lb. 20(^; lb. 35^; 2 lbs. SSjif; 5 lbs. $1.20; 10 lbs. $2.15, postpaid. 



Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.40; 25 lbs. $3.75; 50 lbs. $7.00; 100 lbs, $13.00. 



54 White Seeded Rust Resistant Kentucky Wonder (64 days) 



Resistant to severe forms of bean rust 



An early pole bean of the Kentucky Wonder type with white seeds. The vine is vigorous, an early and a good climber. Pods are 

 dark green, 7 to 75^2 in. long, smoother than Kentucky Wonder and less twisted; stringless when young and with only slight 

 strings when old. It has that true pole bean flavor. Its rust resistance makes it a valuable bean to grow. 



Pkt. 10^; 1/2 lb. 25^; lb. 40f!; 2 lbs. 70^; 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.55; 25 lbs. $4.00; 50 lbs. $7.50; 100 lbs. $14.00. 



40 Horticultural Pole, Cranberry, or Wren's E93 



When young, pods are valued for snaps; beans are used green shelled or dried (70 days) 



The attractive, almost stringless. flat, green pods, 6 to 7 in. long, are straight, very broad, and make 

 delicious snap-shorts when young. Beans are large and may be used either green or dry. Best 

 suited to cool climates. Seeds light buff splashed with red. Dried beans are large and highly 

 recommended for baking. 



Pkt. 10^; 1/2 lb- 25^; lb. 40^; 2 lbs. 70?!; 5 lbs. $1.30; 10 lbs. $2.40, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.70 25 lbs. $4.25; 50 lbs. $8.00; 100 lbs. $15.00. 



46 Maule's Noxall — a sure cropper (65 days)<3t 



Long, round pods. Popular early corn hill bean for snaps 



Extra early green-podded pole bean. Pods are 7 in. long, round, tender and of a bright green 

 color. Strong climber and a sure cropper, often producing a heavy yield when other varieties fail. 

 If you grow corn, plant a few hills around the stalks; they will act as a support for the vines and . 

 you will get a good crop of both corn and beans. Putty-colored seeds with brown stripes. 



Pkt. 10^; 1/2 lb. 25sf; lb. 40^; 2 lbs. 70«!; 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.55; 25 lbs. $4.00; 50 lbs. $7.50; 100 lbs. $14.00. 



45 Lazy Wife (74 days) 



One of the best for snaps and dry beans 



Green, thick, fleshy, stringless pods, 6 to 6>2 in. long and J^ in. wide. The broad, flat pods are 

 straight and very attractive, remaining brittle and stringless until ripe. Excellent for snap, green 

 shell and dry shell beans for winter. The dry seeds are round and white. 



Pkt. \0i; 1/2 lb. 20^;; lb. 35^; 2 lbs. 60^; 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.55; 25 lbs. $4.00; 50 lbs. $7.50; 100 lbs. $14.00, 



41 McCaslan— White Seeded (65 days) 



Popular for snaps, green or dry shell beans 



Dark green, fleshy, slightly flattened pods; 7 to 8 in. long, almost stringless, tender, of good 

 quality. Early and prolific. The white seeds are delicious for dry shell use. 



Pkt. 10^; 1/2 lb. 200; lb. 3Si; 2 lbs. 550; 5 lbs. $1.20; 10 lbs. $2.15, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.40; 25 lbs. $3.75; 50 lbs. $7.00; 100 lbs. $13.00. 



39 Scotia or Striped Creaseback 



Unexcelled corn hill bean for snaps (72 days) 



Round, fleshy pods, 5 to 6 in. long, almost stringless, brit- 

 tle and tender. Cooked pods have a delicious, buttery 

 flavor. Wonderful for canning. Especially suitable for 

 growing on corn as well as on poles. Seeds mottled, 

 putty color with dark striping. 



Pkt. 100; 1/2 lb. 250; lb. 400; 2 lbs. 700; 5 lbs. $1.25; 



10 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 



Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.55; 25 lbs. $4.00; 



50 lbs. $7.50; 100 lbs. $14.00. 



44 French Asparagus Bean 



Also known as Yard Long. Green pods (70 days) 



Most unusual green-podded snap bean, often called Yard 

 Long, though the pods usually do not grow more than 2 ft. in 

 length, and about the thickness of a lead pencil. Vines are 

 rampant growers and produce an enormous crop of long, 

 slender pods which are palatable and tasty if picked while 

 young. The seeds are brown. Pkt. 150; 1/2 ">• 350; 



lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.20; 5 lbs. $2.40; 10 lbs. $4.50, postpaid. 



Legume Aid increases Bean yields {see page 58) 



Two Excellent Wax-Podded Pole Beans 

 38 Golden Cluster Wax (74 days) 42 Kentucky Wonder Wax<SK 



Large, light yellow, fleshy, tender pods 



A prolific, strong growing wax-podded pole bean doing well 

 tvgn under adverse conditions. The light waxy yellow pods. 

 6K to 7 in. long, are straight, broad, flat, very fleshy, tender 

 and brittle. Do not show any signs of strings until they reach 

 maturity. The vines are vigorous, bearing pods in large 

 clusters the entire length of the vine. Popular for snaps, green 

 shell beans and dry beans for winter use. To enjoy these beans 

 at their best, the pods should be picked just as soon as they 

 become ready for use. Seeds are white. 



Pkt. 100; 1/2 lb. 250; lb. 400; 2 lbs. 7S0; 



5 lbs. $1.35; 10 lbs. $2.50, postpaid. 



Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.85; 25 lbs. $4.50; 



50 lbs. $8.50; 100 lbs. $16.00. 



Large, light yellow pods (67 days) 



Of choice quality if picked before the pods reach full size; 

 tender, brittle, tasty, and practically free from strings and 

 fiber. The round, thick, meaty, waxy yellow pods are de- 

 cidedly creasebacked, 7 to 8 in. long; begin to appear when 

 vines are quite young and continue to bear profusely through- 

 out the entire season, provided the pods are picked regularly 

 and not allowed to go to seed. Ripening of seed checks further 

 production of pods. Vines are of vigorous growth and free 

 climbing habit. Seeds are chocolate-brown when ripe. 



Pkt. 100; 1/2 lb. 250; lb. 400; 2 lbs. 700; 



5 lbs. $1.30; 10 lbs. $2.40, postpaid. 



Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.70; 25 lbs. $4.25; 



50 lbs. $8.00; 100 lbs. $15.00. 



13 WM. HENRY MAULE, THE OLD RELIABLE SEED HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA 



Maule's 

 Noxall - 

 Pole Bean 



Kentucliy 



Wonder Wax 



Pole Bean 



