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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA BEAN 



The Fordhook Bush Lima is al- 

 together unique, being an improved 

 erect bush form of the popular "Po- 

 tato Lima." Mr. Burpee, the in- 

 troducer, says: Nothing like it has 

 ever been seen before. Of strong, 

 erect, true bush like growth (never 

 prostrate or running), the bushes 

 average 20 to 30 inches in height 

 by 20 to 24 inches across the top. 

 The foliage is of heavy texture and 

 very dark green in oclor. 



The stalks that produce the blos- 

 soms are thrown out from the lat- 

 eral and main stalk; the pods are 

 borne in "clusters" of from four to 

 eight. The pods resemble those of 

 the Dreers Bush Lima, but average 

 more than double the size, measur- 

 ing from four to five inches long, 

 about one and a quarter inches 

 wide. The pods contain three to 

 five large beans with an average 

 of four. In the illustration you will 

 note the extreme size and thickness 

 of the beans. Per pk,t. 10 cts., 2 

 pkts. 16 cts., % Pt. 25 cts., 2 for 40 cts., postpaid 



by express, % pk. $2.50. 



BEANS, POLE OR RUNNING 



KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA. Finest stock 

 for market gardeners. A vigorous grower, re- 

 quiring but two vines to each pole. When not 

 closely planted, they set their pods early, at the 

 bottom of the pole, producing a continuous 

 bloom and fruitage to the end of the season. 

 The pods are of enormous size, many speci- 

 mens measuring from 5 to 8 inches and pro- 

 ducing up to 7 beans to the pod, all perfectly 

 formed and of superior quality. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 % pt. 20 cts., 2 for 35 cts., postpaid; by ex- 

 press or freight, % pk. $2.00. 



LAZY WIFE'S. This valuable bean has become 

 a great favorite wherever introduced. The pods 

 grow long, entirely stringless, and of a rich 

 buttery flavor when cooked. The pods remain 

 green and retain their tender, rich flavor until 

 nearly ripe. The beans are white, and are un- 

 surpassed as a shell bean. Per pkt. 5 cts., V 2 

 pt. 20 cts., 2 for 35 cts., postpaid; by express 

 or freight, % pk. $2.00. 



KENTUCKY WONDER. Also known as Old 

 Homestead. This variety comes highly 

 recommended very early. It is enormously pro- 

 ductive, the pods hanging in great cir.iters 

 from top to bottom of pole. It is entirely 

 stringless, and the pods are a silvery green 

 color. The pods, though large, cook tender and 

 melting, and we can recommend it as one of 

 the best green Pole Beans. Per pkt. 5 cts., Vz 

 pt. 20 cts., 2 for 35 cts., postpaid; by express 

 or freight, % pk. $2.00. 



EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. This varie- 

 ty is claimed to be the finest Pole Bean in 



cultivation. The pods retain their tenderness 

 and plumpness long after the beans have at- 

 tained a large size. The pods are a beautiful 

 golden yellow, and are from six to eight inches 

 long, borne profusely in clusters of 4 to 6. Its 

 cooking qualities are excellent. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 y 2 pt. 20 cts., 2 for 35 cts., postpaid; by ex- 

 press or freight, % pk. $2.00. 



WHITE DUTCH CASEKNIFE. This is one of the 

 earliest sorts. Pods long and flat, beans white, 

 flat, kidney-shaped, and of excellent flavor; 

 used for snaps or shelled ; good green or dry 

 and abundant bearer, and well adapted for win- 

 ter use. Per pkt. 5 cts., V 2 pt. 20 cts., 2 for 

 35 cts., postpaid; by express or freight, % pk- 

 $2.00. 



WHITE CREASEBACK, or BEST OF ALL. This 



variety cannot be praised too highly. It is ex- 

 ceedingly productive, the long pods being pro- 

 duced all over the vines in clusters of from 

 four to twelve. The pods are perfectly string- 

 less, very fleshy, and as string beans are of 

 superb quality. Per pkt. 5 cts., Y2 Pt. 20 cts.. 

 2 for 35 cts., postpaid; by express or freight. 



y 2 pk. $2.00. 



CUT SHORT, or CORN HILL. An old variety 

 very popular for planting among corn, and it 

 will give a good crop without the use of poles; 

 vines medium, pods short, cylindrical and ten- 

 der; beans nearly oblong, cut off diagonally at 

 the ends, white, covered at one end with red- 

 dish brown dots. Per pkt. 5 cts., 2 for 35 cts.. 

 postpaid; by express or freight, % pk. $2.00. 



TABLE BEETS 



CRIMSON GLOBE 



This is a most valuable introduc- 

 tion. It is a very early variety, skin 

 smooth and it is as handsome a beet 

 as you can find. The root is not 

 large, averaging about 3 inches in 

 diameter. The leaves are quite small 

 with slender stems. There is no va- 

 riety where richness of color in both 

 top and roots is so beautifully com- 

 bined as in this sort. Color of flesh 

 rich deep red shading to purple, is 

 fine grained. Judges appear to be 

 unanimous as to its excellent quality 

 and as a superior market beet. Price 

 per pkt. 5 ets.. oz. 10 cts., M lb. 35 

 cts., lb. $1.00. 



