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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



BE ANS— DWARF OR BUSH 

 WAX PODDED SORTS— Continued 



fi • » D j. D £ XJLT ft nas been claimed that this variety, usually midseason but sometimes earlier maturing, 



V^Ume S KUSt r rOOf W a.X is absolutely rust proof and we have found it as nearly rust proof as any wax podded bean. 



The plants are very vigorous, hardy and productive. The pods are light yellow, similar in shape to Golden Wax but longer, 



about five and one-half to six inches in length. Seed long, oval, rounded at ends, medium sized, purplish black. This is a well 



known market gardening and truckers' sort in some sections. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $28.00 



n /-i w-t j A vigorous growing, very productive variety, similar in general appearance of plant and seed to 



OUre UOp Wax Currie's Rust Proof Wax: the pods, 



however, are more fleshy, of decidedly better quality and 



are stringless at practically all stages of growth. Pods 



about six inches long, nearly round, attractive in color 



and remain a long time in condition for snaps. Seed long, 



oval, rounded at ends, medium sized, purplish black. A 



desirable variety for either the home or market garden. 



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



* t • ij fir The pods of this dwarf variety are 



U nr lValed W aX longer than Golden Wax and a little 



lighter in color, are rather narrow and somewhat flattened 



but fleshy. This variety usually matures soon after our 



Golden Wax and is sometimes as early. The plants are 



large and vigorous with leaves similar to Golden Wax in 



color and shape but are a little larger. The pods when 



well grown are borne in abundance well up from the 



ground. Seed small, flat, slightly kidney shaped; color 



ochre-brown. This sort is suitable for market gardeners 



and is also used for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 50c; 



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



nr j ii » vr'l 11 f This standard variety 



WardwellS JVldney Wax maturing a little later 



than Golden Wax, yields a large crop of long, nearly 



straight, broad, light golden yellow, handsome pods. These 



are of large size, about six inches long, and are of good 



quality. They always command a ready sale, making the 



variety one of the most profitable for the market gardener 



as well as shipper. This is also very extensively used for 



snaps for the home garden. The plants are strong grow- 

 ing and bear their long pods well up from the ground. 



The leaves are large, broad and slightly roughened. Seed 



large flattened, kidney shaped, white with dark markings 



about the eye. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c postpaid; 



100 Lbs. $32.00 



e.« i i^«j ii t This variety is also 



btringleSS Kidney Wax known as New Kidney 

 Wax. Plants of erect bushy habit, eighteen to twenty 

 inches high, robust in growth and very prolific. Pods rich 

 creamy white, six to seven inches long, somewhat flat- 

 tened but very thick and fleshy; stringless and of excellent 

 quality. Pods in general appearance are about half way 

 between Wardwell's Kidney Wax and Round Pod Kidney 

 Wax and combine the good qualities of both these vari- 

 eties. Seed medium large, slightly flattened, white with 

 dark marking about eye. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 

 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $37.00 



r\ • \yr This is also called Davis White Kidney 



L/aVIS W aX Wax. It is a well known market sort, 



much used for shipping. The plants are very hardy and 



productive and the variety is very desirable where a 



handsome wax-podded, white seeded intermediate sort is 



wanted. The plants are very vigorous. The pods are 



remarkably long, about six inches, sometimes longer. 



They are handsome, light yellow, straight, very attractive 



and whenyoung are crisp and tender. The dry beans are 



excellent for baking. Seed medium large, kidney shaped, 



clear white. Pkts. only 10c. 



Round Pod Kidney Wax midseason variety, 

 especially desirable for snaps for the home garden. The 

 plants are of strong growth, spreading and very produc- 

 tive. The leaves are large, broad and roughened. The 

 pods are long and round, five and one-half to six inches, 

 slightly curved, light yellow, wax-like, stringless and of 

 the very best quality. Seed long, cylindrical, medium 



Round Pod Kidney Wax 

 sized, nearly white with a little dark marking about the eye. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $32.00 



x r* l . Fl___-.l_t. \\T--r This sort is known also as Perfection Wax. The pods are very large, and are very similar to 

 VlOiei riageoiet Wax those of Scarlet Flageolet Wax. When well grown this is one of the most showy wax 

 varieties. Seed large, flat, dark violet. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 10 Lbs. $25.00 



UnJcnn \A/*!»-w ^ e plants of this late maturing variety are exceedingly vigorous, hardy and productive. It is rust resistant 

 nOaSOn W ax and is becoming popular with shippers. This variety is very well adapted for market gardening purposes 

 on account of its vigor of growth, productiveness, handsome pods and freedom from beau diseases. The pods are handsome, 

 clear creamy white, very long, about six to seven inches, straight or slightly curved, flat but fleshy and of good quality. They 

 are crisp and tender if picked when quite young. Seed long, cylindrical, uniform in shape; color dull purplish red splashed 

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



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. 



