8 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1914 



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Many progressive gardeners will have no 

 other than Wardwell's Kidney Wax Bean. In 

 the fSon.th especially an enormons acreage is 

 planted, it is one of the best, earliest and most 

 hardy of tlie wax sorts. Tlie medium sized plant 

 becomes loaded with long, broad and flat, beau- 

 tiful waxy colored pods, which are striiigle'<s 

 and of a rich, luscious flavor, and are exceed- 

 ingly brittle; the dried beans are of a distinct 

 kidney shape. 1 cannot recommend it too 

 highly to marlcet gardeners, as aUhoiigh severa l 

 other varieties have tried to supplant it, Ward- 

 well's still holds its oo-n in many sections of the 

 country. A great favorite for shipping, 1 lie 

 home market and family garden. 

 Paclcet, 10 cts.: pint, .30 cts.; quart, .50 cIs.. 

 postijald. By ex. ox- freiglit, not prepaitl, 

 qt., 3r>c.; 4: qt.s., ^X.'Zry, pk., $^,^5? bw., $S.OO. 



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WARDWELL'S KIDNEY WAX BEAN. 



Maulers Profusion Wax 



First offered in 1903. 30,000 packets were distributed free for trial among m^^ 

 ciistoniers, who, witliout a single exception, were delighted, not only with its woii- 

 derful productiveness, bnt also with its fine flavor and handsome appearance. I 

 oflered in my 1903 catalogue |100 in cash prizes for a suitable name for Profusion 

 Wax Bean. More than 10,000 names were suggested by my customers, six of 

 I whom selected the name Profusion Wax, which I considered the most appropriate 

 > for the variety, and the hundred dollar pri^^e was divided among them. The illus- 

 ;•; tration herewith is no exaggeration whatever. The vines are literally covered with 

 ' fiae, long, handsome transparent yellow pods, which are remarkably brittle, as it 

 has no strings whatever. It is a wonderfully strong grower. 

 Pods are round, of very large size, full of meat, brittle and 

 ^tringless. In addition to these good qualities it is very early 

 and continues in bearing a long time. Profusion Wax will 

 hold its ow-Yi at all times against strongest competition. 



Packef, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents, postpaid. By express 

 or freight, not prepaid, qt., 35 cts.; 4 qts., $1.25; pk., $2.25; bushel, $8.00. 



This comparatively new wax ]:)odded bean is particularly 

 handsome and is most enthusiastically praised by all -who 

 have grown it. Its beautiful yellow-, straight pods are from 

 6 to 7 inches long, w-ell rounded, meaty and deeply saddle- 

 backed. They nre always solid, brittle and entirely string- 

 less and of excellent quality, and are produced through a 

 long season. The handsome yellow pods present a most 

 attractive api^earance, both on the market stall and on the 

 table. Tlie plants grow about 15 inches high. Medium 

 early, hardy and very prolific; one of the best. ' 

 Packet, 10 cents; pint, 30 cents; quart, 50 cents, postpaid. By express 

 or freight, not prepaid, qt., 35 cts.; 4 qts., 1,25; pk., $2.25; bu., $8.00. 



