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



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BEANS" DWARF OR BUSH 

 GREEN PODDED SORTS 



The green podded dwarf sorts are perhaps the most important class of garden beans and are probably more extensively 

 used for snaps than the wax podded varieties, although the latter are considered by many as the more attractive in appear- 

 ance. The green podded sorts are as a rule the more productive, being less sensitive to unfavorable conditions of soil and climate 

 and of late years have been less susceptible to bean diseases. 



17 1 D £ An extremely early, green podded sort furnishing round, fleshy, light green pods which are slightly 



tarly I\.erUg66 curved, of medium size, about five inches long and of fine quality. The plants are a little smaller, more 

 upright, and the leaves a little larger than those of the late Refugee, and the seed much the same in shape and color. Our 

 stock is uniform, the vines ripening pods well together and long before those of the Refugee or Thousand to One. Seed long, 

 cylindrical, rounded at ends, drab, nearly covered with dark purple blotches. This is an excellent snap bean for early 

 markets and stands shipment well. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $28.00 



q .<• | This excellent dwarf, green podded sort is similar in appearance to Early Yellow Kidney Six Weeks but is 



oOUntltUl of much better quality. The vines are vigorous and productive. 



inches, straight, broad, flat, light green, of handsome appearance and 

 absolutely stringless for snaps. They are tender and brittle, much 

 longer than most sorts. The pods are longer, broader and have much 

 longer tips than those of Long Yellow Six Weeks. Seed medium sized, 

 kidney shaped, light yellow with brownish circle about eye. Bountiful 

 is a most desirable early sort for snaps for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; 

 Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



w-< || » m A green podded variety which has proven very 



r 1 Ull MecLSlire satisfactory in some sections both for the market 

 and home garden. The pods somewhat resemble those of Stringless 

 Green Pod but are a trifle longer and more slender. Pods round, about 

 five inches long, firm but tender, entirely stringless, and of excellent 

 quality. Seed medium size, brown mottled with' light yellowish drab. 

 Pkt. 10c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 



r> j \r 1 .• For snaps there is nothing superior to this variety 



Ked Valentine among the dwarf green podded sorts both for the 

 home and market garden and many prefer it to the wax varieties. The 

 plants are of medium size, erect with dark green leaves. The pods are 

 of medium length, about four and one-half inches, medium green color, 

 curved, cylindrical, with crease in back, very fleshy, crisp and tender. 

 Where the young plants have to contend with adverse conditions, no 

 other dwarf bean is more certain than the Valentines are to set pods. 

 Seed long, of medium size and unsymmetrical in shape, purplish pink 

 splashed with pale buff. We know of no stock of Red Valentine which 

 can be compared with that we offer in uniformly high quality of pod. 

 Our strain combines in high degree all the good qualities of the sort. 

 Pkt. 10c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



D l | -*T | .. Avery hardy and productive green podded sort 



DlaCK Valentine with strong, vigorous vines. The pods are 

 nearly round or slightly flattened, medium size, of dark green color 

 and about six inches long. The pods hold their attractive appearance 

 on the market better than any other sort; the toughness of the fibre 

 which makes this possible however, also causes the pods to be of the 

 poorest quality for table use. Not recommended for a home garden 

 variety. Seed small to medium sized, black, oblong, slightly flattened. 

 Pkt. 10c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $28.00 



rr> f, r\ j This early intermediate snap bean is 



1 enneSSee Vareen rod very popular in some sections of the 

 south and where known in other parts of the country is considered of 

 exceptional merit. It is the longest podded dwarf sort. The plants 

 are large, somewhat spreading and prolific. The foliage is dark green, 

 with leaves large and crumpled. The pods are very long, often six to 

 seven inches, flat, irregular in shape, bright but rather dark green and 

 of exceptionally fine flavor. The green shell pods are much depressed 

 between seeds. Seed of medium size, oval, flat, yellowish brown in 

 color. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



o.. I **i DjA very desirable dwarf green podded 



DtringleSS Ijreen rod snap sort for the home garden and 

 largely grown for the market. The plants are large, spreading and 

 productive. The pods are medium green, five to six inches long, 

 cylindrical, larger than those of Red Valentine but are quite as fleshy, 

 of equally high quality and remain crisp and tender longer. They 

 mature a little later. Seed of medium size and length, yellowish brown. 

 Pkt. 10c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 



1~" m. Ci • 1 f t» J An exceedingly productive and 



<jiant OtringleSS Vareen rod very handsome sort. The 

 plants are large, vigorous and spreading. The pods are large and 

 nearly round, and of medium green color. They mature a few davs 

 later than those of Stringless Green Pod, average about one-fourth 

 inch longer and more nearly straight. The quality is very good for 

 snaps for home use. The variety is suitable also for the market. Seed 

 long, slender, yellow. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. 

 $35.00 



The pods are very long, six to seven 



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 pounds of beans. 



Giant Stringless Green Pod 



