FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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BEANS— DWARF OR BUSH 

 WAX PODDED SORTS— Continued 



D»/l T7 j? r* * T\ M. 'a. \\r '^^^ vines of this early dwarf sort are hardy and productive. The plants 



. IVl. rerry Cfc \^0 S L^etrOlt wax are very erect. The pods are attractive light yellow, straight, broad and flat, 

 and are about four to foui* and one-half inches in length. Seed medium sized, oval, white with more or less irregular dark 

 brown or black markings about the eye. This is used for the home garden as well as market and shipping. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 40c; 

 Qt. 70c; 4 Qts. $2.50 



n l*r* r^ Wr Dl l C J J This improved strain of Black Wax we offer under this name is exception- 



rrOliriC Vaerman wax, DlaCR Deeaed ally productive, very hardy, reliable and of the best quality. It is very ex- 

 tensively used for snaps for the home garden and market. The plants are medium sized, erect iu growth, with small foliage, 

 very vigorous, early intermediate iu season with longer bearing period than most sorts. The pods are of medium length, four 

 and one-fourth to four and oue-half inches, borne well up from the ground, curved, cylindrical and fleshy. They are of a clear, 

 light golden yellow color and remain a long time in condition for use as snaps. Seed small, oblong, jet black. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 40c; 

 Qt. 70c; 4 Qts. $2.50 



n •! D J WT "^'"^ very handsome black wax sort is medium early, fairly hardy and productive. It is one of the very 



t^enCll JrOU Wax best sorts for home use and for near markets where highest quality is desired. The plants are strong 

 growing with roughened leaves. The pods are long, five and one-half to six inches, straight, round, fleshy and of a bright yel- 

 low color. They are tender, absolutely stringless and are produced through a long 

 season. Seed long, round, medium sized, solid black. {C^-op failed) 



C • > D «. D C \A/ ^^ ^^^^ been claimed that this variety, usually 



V.«Urrie S iCUSt i root W ax midse&.son but sometimes earlier maturing, is 



absolutely rust proof and we have found it as nearly rust proof as any wax podded 



bean. The plants are very vigorous, hardy and productive. The pods are light 



yellow, similar iu shape to Golden Wax but longer, about five and one-half to six 



inches iu length. Seed long, oval, rounded at ends, medium sized, purplish black. 



This is a well known market gardening and truckers' sort in some sections. 



Pkt. 10c; Pt. 40c; Qt. 70c; 4 Qts. $2.50 



i-x riT • iiYir The pods of this dwarf variety are longer than 



U Warr Unrivaled Wax- Golden wax and a little Kghter iu color, are rath- 

 er narrow and somewhat flattened but fleshy, and when in proper condition for use 



are very attractive on the market. This variety usually matures soon after our 



Golden Wax and is sometimes as early. The plants are large and vigorous with 



leaves similar to Golden Wax in color and shape but are a little larger. The pods 



when well grown are borne in abundance well up from the ground. Seed small, 



flat, slightly kidney shaped; color ochre-brown. This sort is suitable for market 



gardeners and is also used for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 45c; Qt. 75c; 



4 Qts. $2.75 



««»• 1 ii< 1^*1 \XT This standard variety maturing a little later 



Ward well S IVldney Wax than Golden wax, yields a large crop of 



long, nearly straight, broad, light golden yellow, handsome pods. These are of 



large size, about six inches long, and are of good quality. They always com- 

 mand a ready sale, making the variety one of the most profitable for the market 



gardener as well as shipper. This is also very extensively used for snaps for the 



home garden. The plants are strong growing and bear their long pods well up 



from the ground. The leaves are large, broad and slightly roughened. Seed large, 



flattened, kidney shaped, white with dark markings about the eye. Pkt. 10c; 



Pt. 60c; Qt. $1.00 



Davis Wax 



This is also called Davis White Kidney Wax. It is a well known 

 market sort, much used for shipping. The plants are very hardy 

 and productive and the variety is very desirable where a handsome wax-podded, 

 white seeded intermediate sort is wanted. The plants are very vigorous. The 

 pods are remarkably long, about six inches, sometimes longer. They are hand- 

 some, light yellow, straight, very attractive and when young are crisp and tender. 

 The dry beans are excellent for baking. Seed medium large, kidney shaped, clear 

 white. {Sold out) 



Q J O J l^* J wr ^ very handsome midseason variety, espe- 



KOUnd r^Od IVldney Wax clally desirable for snaps for the home 

 garden. The plants are of strong growth, spreading and very productive. The 

 leaves are large, broad and roughened. The pods are long and round, five and 

 one-half to six inches, slightly curved, light yellow, wax-like, stringless and of the 

 very best quality. Seed long, cylindrical, medium sized, nearly white with a 

 little dark marking about the eye. (Crcp failed) 



ts 1 A. CI 1 1. WT This handsome variety of intermediate season 



OCarlet r lageolet W ax seems to do especially well in the south and is 

 a favorite with many truckers. The plants are large, strong growing, erect and 

 produce very long, flat, rather coarse, deep yellow wax-like pods seven to eight 

 inches in length. Seed very large, flat, bright red changing to plum-violet. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 60c; Qt. $1.00; 4 Qts. $3.00 



\r* 1 t. Cl 1 *. WT "^^^^ sort is known also as Perfection Wax. The 



Violet Flageolet Wax pods are very large, and are very similar to 

 those of Scarlet Flageolet Wax. When well grown this is one of the most showy- 

 wax varieties. Seed large, flat, dark violet. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 60c; Qt. $1.00; 4 Qts. $3.00 



Lf J WT '^^® plants of this late maturing variety are exceedingly 



FlOdSOn Wax vigorous, hardy and productive. It is rust resistant and 

 is becoming popular with shippers. This variety is very well adapted for market 

 gardening purposes on account of its vigor of growth, productiveness, handsome 

 pods and freedom from bean diseases. The pods are handsome, clear creamy 

 white, very long, about six to seven inches, straight or slightly curved, flat but 

 fleshy and of good quality. They are crisp and tender if picked when quite young. 

 Seed long, cylindrical, uniform in shape; color dull purplish red splashed with 

 pale buff. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00 



/^ a. 1 \l7l_»i TIT' A distinct variety, late maturing, sometimes called 



Crystal White Wax silver wax, and not strictly a wax bean. It is de- 

 sirable for pickles. The plants are vigorous, branching and very productive. The 

 leaves are small. The pods are greenish white with silvery shade, short, about 

 three and one-half inches in lenarth. curved, round or thicker than wide, with 

 crease in the back: very fleshy and brittle. Seed very small, oval, white. Pkt. 10c; 

 Pt. 45c; Qt. 75c; 4 Qts. $2.75 



If beans are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per 

 quart for transportation and packing. 



HoDSON Wax 



