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DUTCH CASE KNIFE.—A very good 
Pole Bean; it is early; pods broad and long; 
somewhat turned towards the end. 
SOUTHERN PROLIFIC.—No variety will 
continue longer to bear than this. It 
stands the heat of summer better than 
any other, and is planted to succeed the 
other kinds. It is a very strong grower; 
pods about seven inches long and flat; 
seeds are dark yellow or rather light 
brown. The standard variety for the New 
Orieans market for late spring and sum- 
mer. If planted in July and August it will 
eontinue to bear until frost sets in. 
CUT SHORT.—This is a pole bean, an old 
variety. sometimes known as the ‘Cornhill’ 
from the fact that it is quite often planted 
with corn and allowed to climb up the 
stalks. The pods are round, short and 
tender. It is quite a favorite in some 
sections. 
ST. LOUIS PERFECTION WHITE.—An 
early maturing, white seeded Pole Bean, 
very desirable for snaps and certainly un- 
IMPROVED KENTUCKY WONDER, OB 
OLD HOMESTEAD.—tThis is the earliest of 
all green podded pole beans. Enormously 
productive, bearing its pods in clusters. 
The pods are long, crisp, tender and bright 
green in color. A prolific variety, one of 
the best on our list. 
LAZY WIFE’S.—The pods are entirely 
stringless, 4 to 5 inches long, and have 
a fine flavor. They retain their rich flavor 
until nearly ripe. The beans are white 
and fine as a shell bean. 
EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX.— 
This is the earliest Wax Pole Bean in cul- 
tivation; pods from 5 to 8 inches long, pro- 
duced in clusters. The pods are golden 
yellow. For family use it cannot be too 
high recommended on account of its pro- 
ductiveness and delicious flavor. 
INDIAN CHIEF OR POLE BLACK WAZ. 
A black-seeded wax variety with thick, 
golden yellow pods. Very hardy ‘and pro- 
lific. One of the most popular of the Pole 
Wax Beans. An old standard which has 
surpassed green shelled. been planted for a quarter of a century. 
ENGLISH BEANS. 
For Price List See Red Pages in Back of Book. 
Gourganne or Feve de Marais (Fr.), Puff Bohnen (Ger.), Haba Comun (Sp.) 
BROAD WINDSOR OR ENGLISH.—Are popular among the Italians in the South, 
being about as hardy as Peas. The Windsor Beans are used in the same way as we use 
Lima Beans. They should be planted in drills two and a half feet apart, every six inches 
two beans, during November. 
BEETS. 
For Price List See Red Pages in Back of Book. 
Betrave (Fr.), Roth-Ruben (Ger.), Remolacha (Sp.), Barbabietola (Ital.) 
CULTURE.—Little art is necessary for the cultivation of this vegetable. One 
grand essential for an early crop is to dip or plow deep and manure well, and sow as 
early in the Spring as the soil will admit of working; draw drills half an inch deep and 
eighteen inches apart; sow the seeds thinly, cover them thinly, and rake finely; before 
raking sow a sprinkling broadcast of Harly Radish Seed, as they will be fit for pulling 
before the Beets are ready for thinning, which will be in about four weeks; as soon as 
the Beets have formed a few leaves thin them out to three inches apart, allowing the 
strongest plants to remain. For a Winter crop sow late in Spring or early Summer; on 
the approach of frost take up the roots and cut the leaves off to about two inches of the 
crown, store them in pits secure from frost, or in a cool, dry cellar, covered with earth 
or sand. The seeds will always vegetate much sooner by soaking them in water six to 
twelve hours before sowing. The young plants can also be successfully transplanted 
during moist weather. One ounce to 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds to the acre. 
but is grown for the broad white-leaved 
stalks, which can be bunched together and 
cooked in the same manner as Asparagus. 
It is a splendid summer vegetable and will 
do well in middle latitudes. The young 
roots may be gathered also and cooked 
like Spinach. 
EXTRA EARLY, OR BASSANO.—This 
is the oldest of the earliest varieties, is 
generally sown for first crop; flesh is 
white, circled with bright pink; very sweet 
and delicate in flavor; it should not be 
sown at any other season of the year, as 
its light color is generally objectionable. 
EDMOND’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP.— 
A well selected variety; regular in shape; 
deep blood skin, dark flesh of excellent 
quality. Small tap root and small top. 
Silver Beet or Swiss Chard. 
SILVER BEET OR SWISS CHARD.— 
This variety does not make edible roots, 
- Steckler’s Seeds Are True to Name and Quality. 
