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Kentucky Wonder 



Swiss Chard Beet 



The "Cut and Come Again'' Vegetable. 



This is the variety we have sold 

 continuously for many years. It 

 yields an abundant supply of deli- 

 cious greens and should be in every 

 garden. It is the one vegetable that 

 is always ready for use. It is used 

 either as greens, or, where the rib 

 of the leaf only is used, in the same 

 manner as Asparagus. In either 

 way it is a delicious vegetable, and 

 can be grown with the greatest ease. 

 (See colored plate, page 8). Price, 

 - $2.00 



GREEN-PODDED SNAP POLE BEAN 



A Marvel of productiveness from July until frost 

 Large, thick, stringless pods, meaty, tender and delicious 



This best and most popular green-podded snap Pole Bean is a marvel of continued 

 productiveness and is ten days earlier than any other green-podded Pole Bean. First 

 pickings may be made in the latitude of New York early in July, and if gathered as they 

 become ready for " snaps," the vine will continue to produce in abundance until frost. 



The pods hang in great clusters from the top to the bottom of the vine and can be 

 gathered by the handful ; they are very large, 6 to 8 inches in length, entirely stringless, 

 plump, round and almost solid meat, meltingly tender and of superb flavor when 

 cooked. It is also used as a Shelled Bean, excellent in that form. 



We have supplied Old Homestead Beans to customers in almost every State in the 

 Union, and those who report on them, invariably do so in most flattering terms. {See 

 engraving.) Price, 10c. pkt., 30c. pt., 50c. qt., $1.75 for 4 qts. 



" Your seeds seem well adapted to our changeable climate here. Your Old Homestead Beans were 

 wonders in flavor and not a bit stringy during the entire season." 



ISAAC F. BUTRILL. Old Town, Me. 



"I wish to say that your Old Homestead Bean deserves 'Honorable Mention.' All the seeds I 

 received from you were beyond all expectations." 



Mrs. A. C. BLOM, Anaheim, Cal. 



"The Old Homestead Beans just simplv beat anything in the way of Pole Beans I ever saw bnth 

 for productiveness and quali'y, ynany of the pods being afoot in length, tender and delicately flavored 

 as it is possible for a bean to be. I had the first on the 8th of June, which was way ahead of any one 

 else in this section for Pole Beans." Mr. THOMAS P. JONES, Griffin, Ga. 



T nr>iillno Crumpled Leaved 



IjUCUIIUS SWISS CHARD BEET 



A New Variety with Leirger Stems and Closely Crumpled Leaves 



This is quite distinct from the old and well-known variety. The leaf sttms are 

 rounder, very thick and fleshy, The whole plant is taller and the leaves, instead of 

 being smooth, are deeply and closely crumpled, similar to a Savoy Cabbage. 

 This variety will probably be highly esteemed by those who prefer the rib of the leaf 



as it is more strongly 

 developed than in the old 

 variety. The en tire leaf is 

 equally tender and pala- 

 table. The outer leaves 

 should either be cut 

 close to the base of the 

 plant, or pulled off while 

 still young in an outward 

 and downward direc- 

 tion. It is held in great 

 esteem by all Euro- 

 peans, particularly the 

 Germans and Italians, 

 and is rapidly becoming 

 popular in America. It 

 is cooked and eaten the 

 same as Spinach, and 

 may be used continu- 

 ously from June until 

 frost. 



(See engraving.) Price, 

 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 

 }i lb. 



Henderson's Half-Long Beet 



Those who desire extremely dark color, should surely plant Henderson's Half-long. 

 Both flesh and leaves are intensely dark crimson in color. It is a late variety, and 

 particularly valuable to store for winter use. It is of great value for slicing or for 



pickling, in which condition the color is 

 most striking. The flavor is rich and 

 sweet, and the flesh is tender at all stages 

 of growth. This variety is rather slow 

 growing and therefore the last sowing 

 in this vicinity should not be later than 

 the first weejk in July. (See engrav- 

 ing.) Price, 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 45c. M lb., 

 $1.50 lb. 



To retain the full flavor'of Beets they should 

 be boiled whole without breaking the skin. The 

 varieties to which we give extra space are so well 

 bred, that both tops and roots may be removed 

 without cutting into the bulb, thus effectually 

 preserving both for yn and flavor. 



For SUGAR BEET and MANGEL WUR- 

 ZEL, See Farm Seed Department, page 72. 



