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64. White Wonder (J. Veitch). — Growth moderately vigorous ; 

 foliage medium ; pods kmg, straight ; good crop. Flowers white. 



65. Wythes's Early, A.M. September 1, 1908 (J. Veitch).— Growth 

 moderate and compact ; foliage medium ; pods very long, flat and straight ; 

 heavy crop. Flowers pink. 



66. Sta ward's Best of All (Staward). — This variety was received late, 

 and was not a success. 



Runner Varieties. 



1. Champion Scarlet (Sydenham). — Scarlet runner. Growth vigorous 

 and sturdy ; pods of moderate length, straight ; even in size, handsome ; 

 great crop. Flowers scarlet. Seeds black, spotted with violet. 



2. Loseley Park Success (Staward). — Very similar to Ne Plus Ultra. 



3. Ne Plus Ultra (Sydenham). — Growth very vigorous and of the 

 usual scarlet runner type ; pods long, straight, handsome, very crisp ; very 

 heavy crop. Flowers scarlet. Seeds black, spotted with violet. 



4. Phenomenon (Pearson). — Climbing French. Growth vigorous ; 

 foliage moderate ; pods long, straight, handsome, very crisp and delicate ; 

 very heavy crop. Flowers and seeds white. 



5. Sex Bounty (Staward). — Similar to No. 3, but not so vigorous or 

 prolific. 



6. Striped Bean (Owen). — Climbing French. Growth only moderately 

 vigorous, about 3 feet high ; foliage medium ; pods rather short, inclined 

 to curl, striped purple ; light crop. Flowers deep lilac. 



7. The Admiral (Sydenham).— Climbing French. Growth moderate 

 good foliage ; pods long, straight, very handsome, tender ; excellent crop 

 Flower pale lilac. Seeds crimson. 



