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S UPPLEMENT. 



Since we are generally recognized as the most extensive seed dealers in the United States, it is rare 

 that a new variety is developed which is not brought to our notice before being offered to the general 

 public. 



AVe always test such samples and carefully compare them with older sorts, finding both pleasure and 

 profit in any which are really valuable. Usually, however, they prove the same as strains we are already 

 offering, or inferior to them. The originators have deemed them improved because not familiar with 

 the best stocks of standard sorts. 



"We never offer as "new"' a sort which we do not consider distinct and in some way superior to 

 those in general use, accordingly our yearly list of new kinds is not so extended as if we were less 

 particular. 



ATith the foregoing in mind, we call especial attention to the following varieties as either new (and 

 therefore distinct and superior), or fine strains of standard sorts which are of exceptional merit and 

 worthy of trial in every garden. ^ 



BBANS-Dwarf. 



See pages 9-11. 



CHALLENGE DWARF BLACK WAX, Extra Early. 



We have had considerable quantities of this stock in our hands for some years, but have not offered it before because we 

 wished to first satisfy ourselves that it was a distinct and decided improvement and could be depended upon to show its 

 superiority every season. We now offer it with the assurance that it is the earliest wax podded bean ; it is wonderfully 

 productive; it is unexcelled in quality, and that the vines are extremely hardy and vigorous. 



We do not ask you to simply try this in a small way. but urge you to use it for a considerable portion of vour cron. 

 for we are certain that it will be to your advantage to do so. 



Per packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 40c.; 4 quarts. Si. 50; bushel, $7.50. 



If by mail or express prepaid, 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart, must be added for charges. 



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