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M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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BEANS Dwarf, Bush or Snap— Wax Podded Sorts, Contd 



REFUGEE WAX. We have taken especial pains with this variety which, as we grow it 

 is one of the very best in cultivation. The stock we offer is much superior to that com- 

 monly sold, being very early. Every plant can be depended upon to produce thick 

 fleshy, wax-like pods of fine quality and of a clear creamy white color, none of the plants 

 being green podded. Seed yellowish drab, heavily splashed with a bluish black 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 (^ts. $1.50; Bushel $9.00 



DM FprrV ^ C.Ci\ riolrlpn Wax "^^^^ ^^^^ "^^^ introduced by us in 

 . m. rcrry O^ V/U > UUIUCn ndX 1875^ ^nd its ever increasing dodu- 



, and its ever mcreasing popu- 

 larity has led to the mtroduction of several ''Improved" Golden Wax beans which 

 have been sent out with the claim that they were superior sorts. However ex- 

 tended and careful tests have convinced us that none of these so-called improved 

 strains are equal in general excellence to the original D. M. Ferry <Sr Go's Golden 

 Wax. The constantly increasing demand for our old stock gives evidence that 

 discriminating growers have found it unequal ed by an v other. It is an earlv 

 and very productive sort, the pods being long, nearly straight, broad, flat, 

 - golden yellow, very fleshy and wax-like, with short, green points, cooking quickly 

 as snaps, shelling well when green, and of the highest quality used in either way. 

 Seed medium sized, oval, white, more or less covered with two shades of pur- 

 plish-red. The amount and shade of color on this and all parti-colored beans will 

 be affected greatly by conditions of soil and ripening. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; 

 Qt. 50c; 4 qts. $1.75; Bushel $10.00 



GRENELL RUST PROOF. Vine a little more upright and hardier than the Golden 

 Wax, and the pods are broader, flatter, but slightly inferior in quality. Seed, in 

 color and size, similar to our Golden Wax, but darker. A very popular sort with 

 some gardeners. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 50c; 4 qts. $1.75; Bushel $10.00 



Kecncy's Rustless Golden Wax ^^[^^.SHr^S ^lS1%%i^on 



and soon become self-supporting. The pods, which are produced in abundance, 

 are stringless, white, wax-like and handsome. Seed similar to a light colored 

 Golden Wax. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75; Bushel $10.00 



V;)lon4in^ Wav ^"^ experience has proved this bean to be remarkably early. 

 V aicillllic TT<1A Tiie potis are thick and fleshy, with but very little string; the 



plant is vigorous and productive, and it is a popular sort wherever known. 



Crop failed. 



DM F<>rrV^ Cf\\ Dpfroif Wax '^^^ T^^^ hardy, productive, erect- 

 . n\. I Crry OC KjV ^ UCirull na\ growing plants bear their pods near 



the center of the vine. Pods straight, broad and flat. We think this variety the 

 least likely to rust of any, and the fact that seedsmen sometimes offer it under 

 other names as absolutely rust-proof, is evidence that they have found it as 



D.M.Ferry ACo'S 



Golden Wax 



Bean. 



Davis Wax 



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nearly rust-proof as any wax bean. 



Wardwell's KidneyWax ™ wfnl'firel 



of this variety yield a large crop of long, 

 nearly straight, broad, creamy white, handsome 

 pods. These are of good quaUty and always 

 command a ready sale, making the variety one 

 of the most profitable for the market gardener. 

 It matures a little later- than the Golden Wax. 

 Seed large, kidney-shaped, white, with dark 

 markings about the eye. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; 

 Qt. 55c; 4Qts. $2.00; Bushel $11.00 



PniinH PfkH K\ArM>\r Wav ^ ^^^"^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^ think very desirable 

 l\UUI1U rOU IXiancy ndA especially for the home garden. The vine 



is dwarf, spreading and very productive. The exceedingly beautiful pods 



are long, cylindrical, slightly curved, very white and wax-like, stringless, 



and of the best quality. They are uniformly perfect, an ill-shaped one 



being rarely seen. Seed long, cylindrical, nearly white, with a little dark 



marking about the eye. Pkt.lOc; Pt.35c; Qt.55c; 4 Qts. $2.00; Bu. $11.00 



This is the most hardy nnd productive wax podded bush 

 bean in cultivation. The pods ai*e invariably long, white, 

 straight and handsome. The vine is rustless and very vigorous, bearing 

 its pods near the eeater in clusters. When young, the pods are brittle, 

 ci'isp and tender. Seed kidney-shaped, clear white and excellent for bak- 

 ing. One of the best for shipping as snap beans and of the greatest value 

 as a market variety. The length, uniformly perfect shape and fine color 

 of the pods and the clear white seed, make this one of the best for can- 

 ners. It is just what they want, a long, straight, clear white pod which 

 does not discolor in canning. Sold out. 



It has been claimed that this variety is 

 absolutely rust-proof, and we have 

 found it like the Detroit Wax, as nearly rust-proof as any good wax podded 

 bean can be. Vine very vigorous, hardy and productive. Seed kidney- 

 shaped, purpUsh black. Pkt. 10c; Pt.30c; Qt.50c; 4Qts. $1.75; Bu. $10.00 



a cross 

 between the Yosemite AVax and the Ivory Pod 

 Wax, and combines the good qualities of each, while eliminating their 

 defects. The vine is vigorous growing, with large leaves, and is very 

 productive. The beautiful, golden colored pods are as large as, and even 

 better in quality than those of the Yosemite, and are wonderfully well 

 filled and perfect in shape. Seed white. Pkt. 10c j Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 

 4 Qts. $2.00; Bushel $12.00 



PROLIFIC GERMAN WAX. BlacTc seedM. We are so thoroughly satisfied 

 with this impi'oved strain of Black Wax that we have discarded the old 

 stock altogether, this being more vigorous and far more productive, with 

 a longer, whiter, more fleshy pod. Vines medium sized, very vigorous 

 and hardy. Pods medium length, borne well up from the ground, curved, 

 cylindrical, fleshy, and of a clear, creamy white color, with slightly 

 curved points; remain a long time in condition for use as snaps. Beans 

 small, oblong, jet black. No one can afford to plant the old Black Wax 

 or Butter Bean, as this is much better in every respect. Pkt. 10c ; Pt.SOc; 

 Qt. 50c; 4Qts. $1.75; Bushel $10.00 



If Beans are ordered by mail or e:cpre.s.s, prepaid, add 10 cents per 

 pint, 15 cents per quart, for charges. 



Seed white, with more or less irregular 



dark brown or black 

 markings about 



Curric's Rust Proof Wax 



Cie\\Ai>n PmiA/n Wav This dwarf and medium early bean is 



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Round Pod 

 Kidney Wax Bean. 



