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D E A INS. — Contimied. 

 WAX, OR YELLOW PODDED VARIETIES. 



During the past summer, as is our usual custom, we 

 made thorough and exhaustive trials at our experimental 

 grounds, planting all the leading varieties of beans, both 

 green and wax-podded sorts, also many new varieties of 

 American and European origin, and the results show that 

 the varieties we catalogue are the cream of the entire list ; 

 all the leading types are represented and are in character 

 and merit fully up to any of the French, English, German 

 and American introductions which are sold at fancy prices. 

 Wardvvell's Kidney Wax. (See cut.) One of 

 the best Wax Beans, bearing long, flat pods, of a delicate 

 waxy yellow, slringless and brittle, producing a heavy 

 crop. Our several years' trials of this excellent bean have 

 proved it to be one of the earliest large wax beans grown. 

 It is extremely hardy and very robust in growth, much 

 more so than most varieties of Wax Podded Beans. We 

 cannot say too much in its favor. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 

 cts.; qt., 35 els.; 4qls.,$1.00; peck, $1.75. 

 Valentine Wax. An unproved extra early Valen- 

 tine Bean, with round wax pods. It is without exception 

 the earliest Wax Bean, being even earlier than Rei^ugee 

 Wax. The pods are very meaty, and with so very Utile 

 string that they may justly be called slringless. It is 

 remarkably free from rust, and remains a long time without 

 becoming tough; specially recommended to market 

 gardeners on account of its heavy cropping qualities. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts,; 4 qts.,$1.00; peck, 

 $1.75. 

 Ciirrie's Rust-Proof Wax. There has been much 

 attenlion given to the improvement of the old-fashioned 

 Golden Wa.x Bean, and this variety seems to be one of the 

 best. It is absolutely rust-proof; the pods grow long, flat, are 

 very tender and of the finest quality. It is early, productive 

 and a good all-round bean; ripens about with the Kidney 

 Wax. Pkt.; 10 cts; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts.; 4 qts., §1.00; 

 peck, $1.75. 

 lujilroved Kiist-Proof Golden Wax. (See cut ) 

 This is another improvement on the original Golden Wax, 

 and is the standard variety for general use among market 

 gardeners, also for growing in the private garden. The pods 

 grow long, nearly straight, broad, flat and clear yellow. The 

 quality is very fine, and pods are tender and brittle. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; pt., 20 cts ; qt., 35 cts.; 4 qts., $1.00; peck, §1.75. 

 Improved Prolific Black Wax. {Cylinder Wax.) 

 This is a marked improvement on the old Black Wax, which 

 was for ye.Trs a general favorite; pods waxy yellow, very 

 lender and productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 

 Cts; 4 qts., $1 00; peck, §1.75. 



Wardwell's Kidney Wax Bean. 



Scarlet Flageolet, or Perfection Wax. This is 

 an excellent golden-podded dwarf bean, enormously pro- 

 ductive and of very healthy and vigorous growth. The 

 pods are a rich golden yellow color and very large, 

 slringless, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts; pt., 25 

 .cts; qt.,40cis.; 4 qts.. §1.35 ; peck, §2.00. ' 

 Saddle-Back Wax. This splendid variety of dwarf 

 wax bean is fast gaining in favor. It is of beautiful shape 

 and color, and produces pods that are long, round, very solid 

 and absolutely stringles>. It is an excellent variety for the 

 home garden. The plants grow very vigorous and produce 

 a large number of pods, as many as 25 to 35 pods to the 

 plant. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; qt., 40 cts.; 4 qts., §1.35; 

 peck, ^2.00. 

 Yoseniite Mamiuotli W^ax. A giant among beans. 

 The pods, frequently reaching a length of 8 to 10 inches, are 

 of great thickness and solidity. They are of a rich golden- 

 yellow color and absolutely stringless. This variety is such 

 a strong and robust grower it is best to plant it much wider 

 apart than the ordinary bush bean. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 25 cts.; 

 qt., 40 cts.; 4 qts., §1 35; peck, $2 00. 

 Davis Wax. We have been offering this splendid 

 wax liean for several years past, and it has not lost any 

 in our estimation. It is a white, rustless, productive 

 wax-podded bean ; the pods are flat, very long, white, 

 straight and handsome; valuable for market gardeners' 

 and canners' use. Our stock of this is very fine and 

 true. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 Cts.; qt., 35 cts.; 4 qts., 

 §100; peck, §1.75. 

 Early Kefiig'ee Wax. A perfect Refugee with 

 wax pods, l3ng, round, of a golden-yellow color. One 

 of the earliest. It is of very good quality, the pods 

 being very tender. We can recommend it as being a 

 first-class wax bean. Pkt., 10 cts.; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 

 cts,; 4 qts., §1.00; peck, §1.75. 



Improvhd Golden Wax Bean. 



MARKET GABDENEBS 



PLEASE NOTE. 



Market Gardeners, as a rule, ttse large quantities 

 of sreilx, mill are therefore eiititlal to lower j))'iees 

 than tJte iirilinan/ planter. 7fV therefore issue a 

 .SI'KriAL M AKKET GAIiDEXERS' CATALOGUE, 

 fjirinq loirrst wholesale prices. This tee senrl to 

 " RON'A-h'inE " 31arhi't Gardeners only. If yon are 

 entitled to it, pleaie writi- at once for a cojyf/, nien- 

 tiinting that t/on are a ^larket Gardener. 



For Beans aiifl Peas sent by mail add postage at the rate of 8 cts. per pint, li> cts. per quart. Quarter bushels and over are 

 sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense. VFe always secure lowest rates and ship by best route. 



