Maule’s Pole Beans 
Culture: Plant pole bean seed after all danger of frost is past and the soilis warm and moderately dry. If poles are used for sup- } 
port, set them 4 fit. 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 toa pole. A packet is enough for 20 poles. 1 Ib. for 100 poles, 30 Ibs. 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. a 
43 KENTUCKY WONDER OR OLD HOMESTEAD (65 days) 
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 largel 
responsible for this remarkable popularity. The variety can also meet every other requirement for a ne 
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¢; 1% lb. 20¢; Ib. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 55¢; 5 Ibs. $1.20; 10 Ibs. $2.15, postpaid. 
Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.40;:25 lbs. $3.75; 50 Ibs. $7.00; 100 Ibs. $13.00. 
40 Horticultural Pole, Cranberry, or Wren’s Egg (70 days) 
When young, pods are valued for snaps; beans are used green shelled or dried 
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¢; 12 lb. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 70¢; 5 Ibs. $1.30; 10 Ibs. $2.40, postpaid. 
Not prepaid: 15 Ibs. $2.70; 25 lbs. $4.25; 50 Ibs. $8.00; 100 Ibs. $15.00. 
46 Maule’s Noxall—a sure cropper (65 days) % 
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 good crop 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¢; 14 lb. 25¢; lb. 40¢; 2 lbs. 70¢; 5 Ibs. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $2.25, postpaid, 
Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.55; 25 Ibs. $4.00; 50 lbs. $7.50; 100 Ibs. $14.00. 
45 Lazy Wife—one of the best for Snaps 
and Dry Beans (74 days) 
Stringless, flat green pods. Large, round white beans 
Green, thick, fleshy, stringless pods, 6 to 6% in. long and 34 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. 10¢; 1% Ib. 20¢; Ib. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 60¢; 5 Ibs. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $2.25, postpaid. 
Not prepaid: 15 Ibs. $2.55; 25 Ibs. $4.00; 50 Ibs. $7.50; 100 Ibs. $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¢; 14 Ib. 20¢; lb. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 55¢; 5 Ibs. $1.20; 10 Ibs. $2.15, postpaid. 
Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.40; 25 Ibs. $3.75; 50 Ibs. $7.00; 100 Ibs. $13.00. 
44 French Asparagus Bean (70 days) 
Also known as Yard Long. Green pods, tender when young 
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 Jong, slender pods which are palatable 
and tasty if picked while young. The seeds are brown. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 35¢; Ib. 65¢; 2 Ibs. $1.20; 5 Ibs. $2.40; 10 Ibs. $4.50, postpaid. 
39 Scotia or Striped Creaseback (72 days) 
Unexcelled corn hill bean for smaps; delicious flavor 
Round, fleshy pods, 5 to 6 in. long, almost stringless, brittle 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. 10¢; 12 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 70¢; 5 Ibs. $1.25; 10 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 
Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.55; 25 lbs. $4.00; 50 Ibs. $7.50; 100 Ibs. $14.00. 
Two Excellent Wax-Podded Pole Beans 
38 Golden Cluster Wax (74 days) 42 Kentucky Wonder Wax 
Large, light yellow, fleshy, tender pods Large, light yellow pods (67 days) — 
Kentucky Wonder or Old 
Homestead Pole Bean 
A prolific, strong. growing wax-podded pole bean doing well 
even under adverse conditions. The light waxy yellow pods, 
6% 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. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 75¢; 
5 Ibs. $1.35; 10 Ibs. $2.50, postpaid. 
Not prepaid: 15 lbs. $2.85; 25 Ibs. $4.50; 
50 Ibs. $8.50; 100 Ibs. $16.00. 
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. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 2 lbs. 70¢; 
5 lbs. $1.30; 10 Ibs. $2.40, postpaid. 
Not prepaid: 15 Ibs. $2.70; 25 Ibs. $4.25; 
50 Ibs. $8.00; 100 lbs. $15.00. 
12 WM. HENRY MAULE, THE OLD RELIABLE SEED HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA 
Maule’s 
Noxall 
Pole Bean 
