Stokes' Ovtalog, 1917 M ar k et -G rowers Edition 



M/*» Hmlf Rennet From 811 sides y ear y<>" are quite likely to hear the cry of another Bean shortage. We foresaw trouble in this 

 rr C MlUUtZ MJCUlia. direction and consequently planted sixty acres of Beans on Windermoor. This, in addition to several other large con- 

 tracts placed with northern seed-bean growers, puts us in a position to sell to our regular customers their full supply at reasonable prices. At the present 

 writing it appears that green-pod varieties will average less than 50 per cent of the crop, and wax-pod varieties about 30 per cent of the crop. We have 

 an ample supply in stock, but at the same time we do not want any of our customers to find us sold out. Therefore, we would advise as prompt action 

 as possible. 



BEANS, GREEN-PODDED BUSH 



Culture. — Early in the spring, after the ground is perfectly warm and danger from frost is past, sow in drills 2 inches deep and 18 

 inches to 2 feet apart, dropping the Beans 3 inches apart in the drills. Hoe frequently, keeping the ground stirred all summer, but do not 

 hoe when the leaves are wet, or rust will result. Plant every two weeks for succession. Pick pods as soon as they are fit for use. 



One quart will plant 100 feet of drill; two bushels one acre 



7 S. S. Giant Stringless Green-Pod 



Introduced eighteen years ago by Johnson & Stokes, and now one 

 of the most largely grown garden and market varieties. Plants very 

 erect when young, free from runners, early intermediate in season, 

 of moderate bearing period and very productive. The pods are about 

 6 inches in length, slightly curved, dark green in color, extremely 

 brittle, absolutely stringless and without fiber. A magnificent Bean 

 either for the home table or for the market. Pkt. 5 cts., Vipt. 15 

 cts., pt. 25 cts., qt. 45 cts., V 2 pk. $1.50, pk. $2.75, bus. $10. 



9 Extra-Early Red Valentine 



Earliness is the feature of this variety. The Beans are fully matured 

 within six to seven weeks after planting. The pods of this Bean are 

 smaller than the Giant Stringless Green-Pod. They are light in 

 color, of medium length, curved, somewhat stringy, but of splendid 

 quality and probably known better by large and small planters than 

 any other variety in existence. Pkt. 5 cts., VzPt- 10 cts., pt. 20 

 cts., qt. 35 cts., V 2 pk. $1.25, pk. $2.35, bus. $9. 



13 Extra-Early Refugee 



This Bean is extensively used where long shipments are necessary. 

 While not so fleshy as the Red Valentine it, nevertheless, makes good 

 snaps for home use. They are very similar to the Late Refugee in 

 color of seed and shape of pod, but the season is much earlier and the 

 vine larger than that variety. Pkt. 5 cts., y 2 pt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., 

 qt. 30 cts., V 2 pk. $1.15, pk. $2.25, bus. $8. 



ii Black Valentine 



This Bean is not recommended for private use but as a market 

 Bean it is one of the best in the entire list. It is unsurpassed in hardi- 

 ness, excellent for shipping and one of the most uniformly productive 

 handsome-podded varieties we know of. It is not a Bean, however, 

 that is liable to give entire satisfaction to market-gardeners' cus- 

 tomers. The pod is longer and larger than the Red Valentine and 

 will mature about one week later. Somewhat subject to anthrac- 

 nose in rainy seasons. Pkt. 5 cts., y 2 pt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 

 30 cts., V 2 pk. $1.15, pk. $2.25, bus. $8. 



15 Late Refugee 



A variety which has been sold in this country for ninety-four 

 years, but with all its age is still in tremendous demand by all who 

 desire a late-maturing variety. It is particularly popular with the 

 southern gardeners for northern shipping and with canners. The 

 pods are about 5 inches long, round, slightly curved, medium green 

 in color and more productive than the Extra-Early Refugee. Pkt. 

 5 cts., y 2 pt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., rt. 35 cts., y 2 pk. $1.25, pk. 

 $2.35, bus. $9. 



17 Dwarf Horticultural 



Often spoken of as the Cranberry Bush Bean. It is a productive, 

 early stringless variety. The pods are uniform, medium in length, 

 slightly curved, flat and dark green with reddish splashes. Pkt. 5 

 cts., >/ 2 pt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., y 2 pk $1.35, pk. $2.60, 

 bus. $10. 



BEANS, WAX-PODDED BUSH 



20 S. S. Round-Pod Kidney Wax 



Introduced in 1900 by Johnson & Stokes, and now listed by nearly 

 100 seed firms. The name Brittle Wax has been applied to it by one 

 seedhouse. The dried seeds of this Bean are almost white in color. 

 The snap pods, somewhat variable in size, are very long, curved, 

 round, medium yellow, extremely brittle and absolutely stringless. 

 The pods are borne equally above and below the foliage. The season 

 is medium early. A magnificent Bean for market or home consump- 

 tion. Pkt. 5 cts., y 2 pt. 15 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 60 cts., >/ 2 pk. 

 $2.25, pk. $4, bus. $14. 



22 Currie's Rust-Proof Wax 



This early and productive variety is one of the most largely grown 

 of all Wax Beans. It is a splendid shipper, and has uniformly straight, 

 light yellow pods about 6 inches long, and flattish oval in shape. The 

 dried seeds are solid black in color. This Bean is perhaps more sub- 

 ject to anthracnose than any in the list. It is not a good Bean for 

 home consumption as it is tough and stringy, but its splendid appear- 

 ance offers a good sale on the produce markets. Pkt. 5 cts., Vipt- 

 15 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 60 cts., y 2 pk. $2.25, pk. $4, bus. $14. 



26 Sure-Crop Stringless Wax 



A comparatively new Bean which is becoming more and more 

 popular every season with all classes of our trade. The strong, vigor- 

 ous vines produce rich yellow pods, slightly curved, 6 to 7 inches 

 long and nearly Yi inch wide. It is absolutely free from strings and 

 of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., J / 2 pt. 15 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 

 50 cts., y 2 pk. $1.75, pk. $3.25, bus. $12. 



24 Improved Golden Wax 



This Bean is considered to be one of the most reliable of the ex- 

 tremely early wax-podded sorts, suitable either for home or market 

 consumption, shipping qualities quite fair and, except for a greenish 

 tinge which sometimes appears under certain growing conditions, of 

 beautiful appearance. Its season is rather short. Pods are 5 inches 

 long, straight, oval, deep yellow in color and stringless. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 y 2 pt. 15 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 60 cts., y 2 pk. $2.25, pk. $4, bus. $14. 



28 Wardwell's Kidney Wax 



An equally satisfactory Bean for home-garden, local markets or 

 long-distance shipping purposes. The medium yellow pods, uniform 

 in size and nearly 6 inches long, are brittle and stringless. As with 

 the Currie's Rust-proof they are subject to anthracnose during rainy 

 seasons. This Bean is one of the most largely grown wax varieties. 

 It is, however, more subject to disease and to climatic conditions 

 than some of the other sorts listed above. This is proof of its quality. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., y 2 pt. 15 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 60 cts., V 2 pk. $2.25, 

 pk. $4, bus. $14. 



32 Kentucky Wonder— POLE BEAM 



This is a very old variety of the Green-podded Pole Bean, enor- 

 mously prolific; pods are light green, frequently 9 to 10 inches long, 

 nearly round, and very crisp and tender when young. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 l/ 2 pt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., y 2 pk. $1, pk. $1.75, bus. $7. 



TWO-BUSHEL SEAMLESS BAGS ARE EXTRA— 25 CTS. EACH 



