Unrivaled Wax 



We highly recommend the use 

 of a seed protectant as given 

 under the various vegetables in 

 order to insure maximum germi- 

 nation and strong seedlings. 



Dreer^s Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Stringless Byish Beans 



Wax or Yeflow-Fod Vctriefies 



These Wax Beans are preferred by quite a few gardeners on account of their beauti- 

 ful light color and their mild flavor. They are grown in the same manner as the green- 

 pod varieties. 



65' Pencil-Pod Black Wax Improved. 54 days. An extra-fine bean of the highest 

 quality. The pods are 6 to 7 inches long, round, nearly straight, positively stringless, 

 and of a clear yellow. The plants are very strong and bear abundantly. Rust-Resistant. 

 Pkt. 10c; V2 lb. 2Sc; lb. 4Sc; 2 lbs. 80c; S lbs. $1.85, prepaid. 



71 Improved Golden Wax (Top Notch). 51 days. Of erect growth, bearing the pods 

 well off the ground, preventing rust and rot. The pods average five inches long. 

 They are quite fleshy, straight, broad, flat, of a rich golden yellow color, and string- 

 less at all stages. Pkt. 10c; K lb. 2Sc; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.85, prepaid. 



79 Brittle Wax or Round-Pod Kidney. 58 days. A fine early quality bean and one 

 that we can unhesitatingly recommend. The pods grow up to 6 inches long. They 

 are thick, perfectly round, and of a clear yellow color. Pkt. 10c; Yz lb. 30c; lb. 50c; 

 2 lbs. 90c; 5 lbs. $2.00, prepaid. 



81 Improved Kidney Wax. 62 days. An attractive and productive Wax Bean with 

 almost straight, oval pods measuring 6 inches in length. It is a favorite variety 

 where the oval or flat-podded beans are preferred to those which are round. Pkt. 10c; 

 Yz lb. 30c; lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c; 5 lbs. $2.00, prepaid. 



84 Sure-Crop Stringless Wax. (Bountiful Wax) 53 days. Resembles Bountiful in the 

 sturdy character and disease-resistant constitution. Very productive and of splendid 

 quality. The pods average 6 to 7 inches long, are very meaty, flat but thick through. 

 Pkt. 10c; Y2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.85, prepaid. 



86 Unrivalled Wax. 53 days. An extremely prolific Wax Bean with medium large, 

 thrifty, resistant plants bearing a large crop of attractive, fleshy, brittle, stringless, 

 tender, flat, clear yellow pods measuring 5Y2 in. long. Pkt. 10c; Y2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 

 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.85, prepaid. 



Dwarf Shell Bean 



Primarily grown for use as baked beans during 

 the winter. Let pods mature fully on the vines. 



95 Red Kidney. 95 days. Valued for the rich flavor of its 

 large kidney-shaped red beans. Has long flat pods measur- 

 ing about 6 in. in length. It is the standard commercial 

 variety for use as dry beans. Pkt. 10c; Y2 lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 

 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.75, prepaid. 



28 Dwarf Horticultural. 65 days. This may be grown for 

 shell bean purposes as the buff red-spotted seeds are very 

 delicious; when young, the thick flat green pods are string- 

 less and well suited for use as snap beans. Pkt. 10c; 

 Y2 lb. 2Sc; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 7Sc; 5 lbs. $1.70, prepaid. 



Pole or Ryrinirig Beans 



Culture — Pole Beans are vigorous growers and will produce a heavy crop of beans 

 if grown on fertile ground which has been enriched with well-rotted manure or a 

 complete fertiUzer. As they are less hardy than the bush varieties start sowing about 

 a week later. One pound for 100 poles or hills. 



Green-Fod Pole Beans 



1 28 Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead. 65 days. The pods generally are borne 

 in clusters of 2 to 4, each pod measuring 7 to 8 inches long. They are deeply 

 saddle-backed, very fleshy, and are best picked before they reach full size. Pkt. 

 10c; Y2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; S lbs. $1.85, prepaid. 



130 Potomac. This 1942 All-America Winner is a vigorous grower with beautifully 



li^streamlined, long, slender, practically round pods which are meaty and tender. 

 Absolutely stringless at all stages. Pkt. 15c ; Y2 lb. 30c ; lb. 50c ; 2 lbs. 90c ; 5 lbs. $2.00. 



134 Victory. Early, attractive, productive, and of choicest quality — could anyone 

 ask for more. The round, straight pods are 7 inches long and they are string- 

 less at all stages of growth. An easy climber with black seeds. Pkt. 10c; Y2 lb. 

 30c; lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c; 5 lbs. $2.00. 



127 Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. 70 days. A vigorous climber much used 

 in the home garden and for market. Has attractive, thick, straight, stringless pods 

 6 in. long. They are a dark green color when ready for snap use. A great favorite. 

 Pkt. 10c; Y2 lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.85, prepaid. 



Wax-Pod Pole Bean 



137 Kentucky Wonder Wax. 70 days. The best of all wax-podded pole beans. A 

 vigorous climber bearing a heavy crop of attractive pods. The pods are an appetizing 

 waxy yellow color and they grow as much as 8 in. long, 5^ in. wide, and almost 

 as thick. They are fleshy, brittle, tender and practically stringless until past the 

 snap bean stage. Pkt. 10c; J^ lb. 30c; lb. SOc; 2 lbs. 90c; S lbs. $2.00, prepaid. 



Victory Pole Bean 



In addition to treating bean seeds with Spergon or Arasan, use Nitragen, see pages 90 and 91 . 



