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D, M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



Four Standard 'Bean4: 



EACH UNSURPASSED IN ITS CLASS 



DW PPODV J^ r'O'Q Hundreds of varieties of dwarf beans have been introduced and developed in 

 • /"!• F^J-rflxlv * ^^ \^\J O the past fifty years but we have found by frequent and careful comparison 

 none more valuable than this variety, introduced by us in 1876. Unlike most 



GOLDEN 



WA "y of the more recent introductions the pods are not round but they are very 

 r\ /\. fleshy and absolutely stringless. While in some respects a few of "the newer 



sorts are superior, yet in general excellence and for the home garden we know 

 that the old original strain of Ferry's Golden Wax is better than any of the so-called " Improved " sorts. The constantly in- 

 creasing demand for our old stock is evidence that discriminating growers have found it unequaled by any other. It is an early 

 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 greeu, and of the highest quality used iu either way. Seed of me- 

 dium size, oval, white, more or less covered with two shades of purplish-red. See pages 11 and 13 



Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bushel $9.00 

 Of recent introductions, this bean is one of the most valuable and none has given more 

 universal satisfaction. Originating from a sport found in the Yosemite Wax, though 

 green podded, it possesses to a marked degree all the good qualities of that sort, and is 

 vastly more prolific of uniformly finely shaped pods, imperfect ones, so common in the 

 parent stock, being rarely seen. The plant is dwarf, large, very vigorous, and matures a 

 heavy yield. The pods are fully twice as large, more fleshy and quite as stringless as 

 those of the Valentine, and mature about the same time. Seed oval; color chocolate brown. See pages 13 and Ik. 



Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4Qts. $1.25; Bushel $6.50 

 This variety is, we believe, the most practiealiy useful of the green podded pole beans 

 suitable for use as snap^. Introduced by us in 1885, the variety has since been offered as 

 Seek No Further, and was introduced iu 1891 as a novelty under the name of Old Home- 

 stead. Vine vigorous, climbing well and very productive, bearing its pods in large clus- 

 ters; pods green, very long, often I'eaching nine or ten inclies, neaVl}' round when young, 



—— — _-_^_^^_ and very crisp, becoming veiy ii-regular and spongy as the beans ripen. Seed long, oval, 



dun-colored. An early, hardy and wonderfully prolific sort, with showy pods which are most excellent for snaps. It is 

 sometimes catalogued as being the same as Southern Prolific, but this is an error, as the latter is two weeks later and has 

 shorter pods. See page 13. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bosliel $9.00 



We consider this variety , introduced by us in 1895.to be the most desirable pole Lima yet pro- 

 duced. With practical value the object aimed at in its development, a skillful market 

 gardener selected for several years the largest green beans from the thinnest and most easily 

 opened pods. The vine is very productive and continues so from the very first to the last 

 of the season, so that although the pods rarely contain more than four beans the total 

 yield is enormous. The green beans are more easily shelled than most Limas and are of 

 immense size; when brought to the table they have no superior in tenderness and flavor. 

 The seed, having shrunk in drying, is about the size of the Large White Lima. In earli- 

 ness, ease of shelling, size, beauty and quality of the green beans, this variety is far iu advance of all other sorts. It is 

 recognized as the best of all the Limas for either the garden or market. See pages 13 and 16. 



Pkt. lOe; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c: 4 Qts. $1.50; Bushel $7.50 



Produced by selection from the Long Green. Vines vigorous and 

 productive, forming fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the 

 shorter sorts; fruit about twelve inches long; firm and crisp. 

 The young fruit makes excellent pickles and when ripe they are 

 the best for sweet pickles. We offer a carefully selected strain, 

 uniformly long, of good form, with the large warts and spines well distributed over the surface instead of being clustered at 

 one end as iu inferior stocks, and is immensely superior to that usually grown. It is nearly equal to the hybrid varieties grown 

 under glass, in the length, crispness and tenderness of its fruit. See page.^ 13 and 33. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 H Lb. 76c; Lb. $2.50 



STRINGLESS 

 GREEN POD 



KENTUCKY 

 WONDER 



SEIBERT'S 

 EARLY LIMA 



JPOLli BEAN 



Improved bong Green 



TiJ^ A IKT^ DWA.RF, BUSH OR SNA^JP 



X> X-y^n. J> > V33 ••• JVAX'JPODDBU SORTS — Continued 



CURRIE'S RUST=PROOF WAX. 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 pro- 

 ductive. Seed kidney shaped, purplish black. Pkt. 10c; 

 Pt. 25c; qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bushel $8.00 



JONES' STRINGLESS WAX 



A white seeded variety with round, stringless pods of unsur- 

 passed beauty and quality. This is the result of crossing a 

 white seeded sort with the Yosemite, and in it the good 



PROLIFIC GERMAN WAX. Blaclc seeded. We are so 

 thoroughly satisfied with this improved strain of Black Wax 

 that we have discarded the old stock altogether, this being 

 more vigorous and fai» more productive, with a longer, 

 whiter, more fleshy pod. Vines medium sized, very vigor- 

 ous and hardy. Pods medium length, borne well up among 

 the foliage, curved, cylindrical, fleshy, and of a clear, waxy- 

 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. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 



qualities of the latter variety ai'e developed to a superla- SCARLET FLAGEOLET WAX. This variety seems to do 



tive degree, while its faults of shy bearing and imperfect 

 pods are eliminated. The Jones Stringless Wax is wonder- 

 fully productive of unifoi-mly well shaped and handsome 

 pods. The plant is exceedingly hardy and rust-proof, and 

 it matures the long, round, fleshy, stringless pods very 

 early. The seed is long and white. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; 

 Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bushel $9.00 



GOLDEN CROWN WAX ... 



This dwarf and medium early bean is a cross between the 

 Yosemite Wax 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 pro- 

 ductive. 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. The 

 beans are white, thus avoiding the disagreeable discoloring 

 in cooking, which is so objectionable in the pods of the 

 black seeded sorts. Pkt. 15o; Pt. 45c; Qt. 80c; 4 Qts. $2.75; 

 3^ Bushel $4.00 



especially well in the south, and is a favorite with many 

 truck farmers. The large, strong growing and erect vines 

 produce very long, flat, rather coarse, but beautifully wax- 

 like pods, which, though often curved and twisted, are 

 always handsome. Seed large, flat, bright red. Pkt. 10c; 

 Pt. 25c; QL 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bushel $8.00 



VIOLET FLAGEOLET WAX. Known also as "Perfection 

 Wax.'' Plant very large, with large, light green leaves. 

 Pods very long and large, being longer than those of the 

 Scarlet Flageolet Wax, also more twisted. When well 

 grown it is one of the most showy of wax beans. The 

 pods are a little later in coming into use than the Scarlet 

 Flageolet. Seed large and of a dark violet color. It is well 

 adapted to the south. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 

 4 Qts. $1.50; Bushel $8.00 



CRYSTAL WHITE WAX. Distinct, but not strictly a wax 

 bean. Very desirable for snaps or pickles. Vines large, 

 spreading, very productive. Pods greenish-white, short, 

 curved, round or thicker than wide, with crease in the back, 

 very fleshy and brittle. Seed small, oval, white. Sold out. 



If Beans are ordered by mail or express, prepaid, add 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart, for charges. 



