BEANS 



Lima Beans (Phaseolus lunatus). Native of Tropical America, probably Peru or Brazil. Under cultivation 

 at least 1,000 years. 



Dwarf Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Native of Tropical America, probably Peru. Apparently they were 

 under a high state of cultivation by the Incas 4,000 years ago. Commercial development on large scale 

 comparatively recent. 



German, Bohnen; Italian, Fagiuoli; Polish, Fasola 

 One pound of seed plants 100 feet of drill; 50 pounds plants an acre 



Fordhook Bush Lima. 



Fordhook Bush Lima Beans 



Days to ma- 

 turit\% 75. In- 

 troduced in 1907. The plant will attain a height 

 of about 1 foot. It is a prolific bearer. The pods 

 will range from 4 to 43^ inches in length and will 

 contain five or more large Beans of exceptional 

 quahty. The dried Beans are oval in shape, very 

 thick and white, with a greenish tinge. As is the 

 case with all Lima Beans, we would warn our 

 trade not to plant them until the ground has 

 become thoroughly warmed by the late spring 

 sun, and under no circumstances should cracked 

 Beans be planted, for, although they may have 

 the strength to germinate, they will not be able 

 to force the sprouts through the ground. Price, 

 V4lb. 15 cts., lb. 60 cts., 2 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs. 

 $4.50, 50 lbs. $22.50, delivered. 



Ford's Mammoth - podded Pole 



I ima C)a3S to maturity, 90. Result of 

 twenty years' selection of Large White 

 by James Ford, Frankford, Pa. Introduced by 

 Johnson & Stokes in 1889. Our catalogue of 

 that year states: "No novelty we have ever 

 offered cost so much money to obtain seed 

 stock, and even at the fabulous price offered 

 Mr. Ford for his entire stock last spring, he 

 hesitated about selling, but fmall}^ accepted our 

 offer." At that time it was sold only by the 

 packet price, 25 cents each. Similar to King 

 of the Garden, pods slightly longer, decidedly 

 straighter, slightly narrower, better filled and 

 averaging six Beans to the pod. The dried 

 seeds are pure white, large, and jflat. V4lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50 cts., 2 lbs. 90 cts., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. 

 $18.50, delivered. 



Pianf ^fwirin1o.cc Days to maturity, 45. Originated by Keener, and said to be a selection of Red 



Viicini OUingiebb. Valentine. Introduced in 1898 by Johnson & Stokes. From its cultivation it has 

 been a favorite. 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 6 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 

 causing them to become spotted. Dry seeds are of a yellow-brown color. Price, Y^lh. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts., 

 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 50 lbs. $15.00, delivered. 



Rountlflll ^^ys "to maturity, 45. Originated in Genesee County, New York, and introduced in 1898. 



Jjuuillli Ul. Yhe plant reaches a height of about 16 inches. The pods are over 6 inches long, slightly 

 curved, flat, light green in color, stringless, seven-seeded, and very attractive. This variety is a universal 

 favorite because of its general good qualities. For the past two years the stringless sorts have brought 

 the largest returns on the eastern markets. Price, l^lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 

 50 lbs. $15.00, delivered. 



P^ii*^^ 1^i<-l*%A-«r WT^^ Days to maturity, 45. Originated by Keeney, and introduced by 



I%.OUna-roa IV.ianey wax. j^hnson & Stokes in 1900. The plant will grow to a height of about 

 15 inches, producing long, curv^ed, round, yellow pods, extremely brittle and absolutely stringless. They 

 are borne equall}^ above and below the foliage, as may be noted in the colored illustration on opposite 

 page. Excellent quality. Fine for home or market. Price, V^lh. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $3.25, 50 lbs. $15.00, delivered. 

 p__ _;i J Dla^L- \A/qv Days to maturity, 45. A selection of Black Wax improved by Keeney 

 rencil-roa OiaCK wax. introduced by Johnson & Stokes in 1900. The plant will attain a 



height of 14 inches, but is a vigorous grower, and is not susceptible to disease as other wax-podded sorts. 

 The pods attain a length of 6 inches, are slender, curved near the tip, rounded, seven-seeded, very clear 

 yellow, absolutely stringless, very brittle, fme-grained and of excellent quality. This variety is highly 

 recommended for all purposes where the quality of the edible product is a consideration. Price, ^^Ib. 

 15 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 50 lbs. $15.00, delivered. 



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