D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 9 
DWARF, BUSH OR SNAP. 
Under this name are classed all the low growing sorts 
, called in different catalogues Bush, Bunch, Snap, 
String or Dwarf Beans. 
We give the most careful attention in the way of selecting and improving the different varieties and keep- 
ing them pure, and we invite the most critical comparison of our stocks with those of any other grower. 
REFUGEE WAX.—The stock which we offer of this 
variety is much superior to that commonly sold, and 
every plant can be depended upon to produce thick, 
fleshy, wax-like pods, of fine quality and of a clear, waxy- 
white color, there being practically none of the green- 
podded plants so abundant in other stocks of this 
sort. Pkt. 10c; Pt.15c; Qt. 20c; 4 Qts. 60c.; Bushel, $3.75. 
j BLACK-EYED WAX.— vines medium size, erect, bear- 
4, ing the pods near the center. Leaves large, thin, dark 
(4 green. Pods long, straight, proportionately narrow, and 
rounder than those of the Golden Wax, and of a lighter 
~ color, with a medium length, light green point. They 
x: cook quickly, both as snap and as shell beans. 
\ Dry beans, medium size, long, cylindrical, 
white, with black spot around the eye. As 
early as the Golden Wax, of very good quality, 
and in some localities esteemed highly as a 
first early variety, but we think it inferior in 
quality and certainly not equal in earli- 
ness to the Challenge Black Wax. Pkt. 
10cts.; Pt. 15cts.; Qt. 20cts.; 4 Qts. 60cts.; 
Bushel, $3.50. 
GRENELL RUST PROOF WAX.—yvinea lit- 
tle more upright than the Golden Wax and the 
waxy white pods are more nearly straight and 
proportionately broader than those of that 
fine variety. A very popular sort with some 
gardeners. Pkt. 10cts.; Pt. 1licts.; Qt. 20cts.; 
4 Qts. 60cts.; Bushel, $3.25. 
KEENEY’S RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX.— 
Early in the season this seems to be a pole 
bean, but the runners are short and soon be- 
come self-supporting. The pods, which are 
produced in wonderful profusion, are quite 
stringless, very white, wax-like and handsome. 
Pkt. 10cts.; Pt. 15cts.; Qt. 25cts.; 4 Qts. 75cts.; 
Bushel, $4.00. 
CURRIE’S RUST PROOF WAX.—tt 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 ‘productive, about 
the season of Kidney Wax, pods similar 
to Detroit Wax; dry beans. bluish-black. 
Pkt. 10cts.; Pt. licts.; Qt. 20cts.; 4 Qts. 60cts.; 
Bushel, $3.25. 
DAVIS WAX 
An Enormously Productive Wax Podded 
Bush Bean Having Clear White Seed. 
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This illustration is an accurate 
reproduction of a group of Davis 
Wax, produced by ordinary field 
culture, with one of the pods 
shown the exact natural size. 
All of the pods are very long, white, straight and handsome. This is the most 
hardy and productive bush bean of recent introduction. The vine is rustless and 
very vigorous, bearing near the center many clusters, some of which extend above 
the foliage. When young, the pods are very brittle, crisp and tender. The dry 
beans are kidney-shaped, clear white and excellent for baking. 
One of the best of all for field culture and of the greatest value for either the 
market or home garden. The perfect shape and fine color of the pods and the clear 
white seed make this 
The Best Bean for Canners. 
IT IS JUST WHAT THEY WANT 
A LONG, STRAIGHT, CLEAR WHITE POD, WHICH 
DOES NOT DISCOLOR IN CANNING. 
Practical Market Gardeners are Delighted with It 
Because of its hardiness, productiveness, handsome appearance, its good shipping 
and selling qualities, and the small proportion of waste and second quality pods. 
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Packet, 10 cents; Pint, 15 cents; Quart, 25 cents; 4 Quarts, 75cts.; Bushel, $4.50. 
If by mail or express prepaid, add 10 cents per'pint, 15 cents per quart for charges. 
