DWARF BEANS ( 



PHASEOLUS] 

 VULGARIS J 



STOKES SEEDS 



Origin — This genus which includes such species as 

 the Kidney Beans is undoubtedly of South American 

 origin, inasmuch as until the discovery of America none 

 of the Beans of this family were cultivated in Europe. 

 M. de Candolle, author of the "Nativity of the Bean," 

 and considered an authority on the subject, produced 

 strong data to prove that Tropical America was its 

 original habitat. Among other points mentioned, is the 

 fact that several kinds of this species have been found 

 in Peruvian tombs at Ancon. Furthermore, shortly 

 after 1500, the Kidney Bean began to be grown exten- 

 sively in Europe where it has entirely supplanted the 

 common Beans for garden purposes. The name "Kid- 

 ney Bean" was given it because of its shape. The 

 Indians were growing certain types at the time of the 

 discovery of America, but they were not grown com- 

 mercially here until a comparatively recent time. 

 Keeney has done more in developing x^merican varieties 

 of Kidney Beans than any other individual. 



No. 



S— GIANT STRINGLESS 

 GREEN-POD 



Days to maturity, 45. Originated by Keeney and 

 introduced by Johnson & Stokes in 1898. Even after 

 thirty years this Bean still holds a position of great im- 

 portance. The fact that it is one of the three varieties 

 that we now oflfer is an indication of what it means to 

 our people. As shown in the illustration, this variety 

 is a heavy bearer and can perhaps be picked in one-third 

 the time of any other sort. The bearing period is 

 comparatively short. The pods are about six inches in 

 length, slightly curved, dark green in color, brittle and 

 absolutely stringless. This variety is not recommended 

 for low ground, inasmuch as the pods sometimes 

 weigh down the plant and the Beans rest on the ground, thus causmg 

 them to become spotted. Dry seeds are of a yellowish brown color. 

 Price, delivered: 1/4 lb., 20c; 1/2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., @ 48c per 

 lb.; 10 lbs,, @ 45c per lb.; 50 lbs., @ 30c per lb. 



No. 6*— BOUNTIFUL (green-podded) 



Days to maturity, 45. Originated in Genesee County, New York 

 and introduced by Henderson in 1898. This Bean is one of the most 

 important on the large Eastern markets which have come to pay a 

 definite premium for a flat-podded, green stringless tyjje. The plant 

 reaches a height of about sixteen inches. The pods are over six inches long, slightly 

 curved, flat, light green in color, stringless, seven seeded and very attractive. This 

 variety is a universal favorite l)ecause of its general good qualities. Price, delivered: 

 Price, delivered: 1/4 lb., 20c; 1/2 lb., 35c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., @ 55c per lb.; 10 lbs., 

 @ 59c per lb.; 50 lbs., (a; 40c per lb. 



Giant Stringier 

 ri cn-Pod is a very 

 prolific variety 



No. T—ROUND-POD KIDNEY WAX 



Days to maturity, 45. Originated by Keeney and introduced by Johnson & Stokes 

 in 1900. We consider Round-Pod Kidney Wax to be the leading Bean of the Wax 

 varieties. It is stringless and a heavA' producer. The plant will grow to a height of 

 about 15 inches, producing long, curved, round, yellow pods, extremely brittle and 

 absolutely stringless. They are borne equally above and below the foliage. The 

 table quality is excellent. Brittle Wax differs from Round-Pod Kidney Wax only in 

 the color of the dry seed. Price, delivered : 1/4 lb., 20c; 1/2 lb., 35c; lb., 60c; 5 lbs., 

 @ 55c per lb.; 10 lbs., @ 50c per lb.; 50 lbs., (ai 35c per lb. 



