M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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BE ANS— DWARF OR BUSH 

 WAX PODDED SORTS— Continued 



ry *1 D J \kT "^^^^ ^®''y handsome black wax sort is medium early, fairly hardy and productive. It is one of the very 



IT CnCll t^OCl W £1X 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 striugless and are produced through a long season. Seed long, round, medium sized, 

 solid black. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbt. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.50 



^ * > O *. D CWr It has been claimed that this variety, usually midseason but sometimes earlier maturing, 



I^Urne S IxUSt r root W ax 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 in shape to Golden Wax but longer, 



about five and one-half to six inches in 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. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $17.00 ' 



G /^ \\r ^ vigorous growing, very productive variety, similar in gen- 



dlire v^rop W ax eral appearance of plant and seed to Currie's Rust Proof 

 Wax; the pods, however, are more fleshy, of decidedly bettei; quality and are string- 

 less at practically all stages of growth. Pods about six inches long, nearly round, 

 attractive in color and remain a long time in condition for snaps. Seed long, oval, 

 rounded at ends, medium size, purplish black. A desirable variety for either the 

 home or market garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.50 



U1 J \\r "Tti^ pods of this dwarf variety are longer than 



nriValed wax Golden wax and a little lighter in color, are rather 

 narrow and somewhat flattened but fleshy. 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. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 

 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.50 



%XT J ii> V Jl \\T This standard variety maturing a little later 



Wardwell 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. 15c; 



Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 



C-, • 1 TT'J \\T This variety is also known as New Kidney Wax. 



•btringleSS JVianey Wax Plants of erect bushy habit, eighteen to twenty 

 inches high, robust in growth and very prolific. Pods rich creamy white, six to seven 

 inches long, somewhat flattened but very thick and fleshy; stringless and of excel- 

 lent quality. Pods in general appearance are about half way between W^ardwell's 

 Kidney Wax and Round Pod Kidney Wax and combine the good qualities of both 

 these varieties. Seed medium large, slightly flattened, white with dark marking 

 about eye. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 



1^ . -mTtr This is also called Davis White Kidney Wax. It is a well known 



L/aVlS Wax 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. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $17.00 



Tj J D J t^* J \\T ^ very handsome midseason variety, espe- 



KOUna roa JVlCtney Wax clally desirable for snaps for the home garden. 

 'The plants are of strong growth, spreading and very productive. The leaves ar,^ 

 - 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 dai'k 

 marking about the eye. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 



Q 1 1. Fl 1 * WT This handsome variety of intermediate season 



tjCarlet r* lag^eOlet 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. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 



V. I . PI I . ywT This sort is known also as Perfection Wax. The 



lOlet r lag^eOlet W ax 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, fiat, dark violet. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 

 100 Lbs. $20.00 



14 A WT '^^® plants of this late maturing variety are exceedingly vigor- 



rlOaSOn W ax ous, 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. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 



g^ .^1 xiru:*-^ \\r ^ distinct variety, late maturing, sometimes called 



\-,ryStal Wnite wax stiver 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 length, curved, round or thicker than wide, with 

 crease in the back; very fleshy and brittle. Seed very small, oval, white. Pkt. 1 5c; 

 Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22.00 



Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: 

 if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half ijounds of beans. 



HoDSON Wax 



