CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 
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Wardwell'g Kidney Wax.— The vines are remarkably vigorous, hardy 
and productive; ihe pods are very large, smooth, and showy, and will 
sell when all other varieties will be refused; they are tender, perfeetly 
strlngless and of unusually line quality. The entu-e pod as.sumes a 
rich golden color at a very early stage of growth-a very imporlant 
leature which no other sort does. The dry beans are white, with two 
shades of reddish purple more or less visible, and a distmct lilrtney 
.shape. Prepared for the table It has a fine buttery flavor and is des- 
tined tobpcorao a leading snap bean, as well as a strongly endorsed 
winter shelled sort. Earlier than the Qolden Wax and by many growers 
preferred to that popular variety. Pkt. 5c, pt. aOc, qt. 40c, pk. 91.75. 
Oerman Bl:ick Wax.— A most popular bean for general cultivation, 
certain to yield heavily and always a ready seller In the markets. Pods 
yellow and of excellent quality. Pkt. Be, pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. 81.50. 
Perfection Wax.— Plants are entirely covered w^ith largo golden yellow 
pods of the richest flavor. This is as eai-ly as the Golden Wax and 
claimed by many to be more productive. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c> qt. 45c, 
pk. $1.60. 
Flageolet Wax.— One of the best sorts for market or family use; as 
early as either the Golden or Blaclt Wax, and is almost exempt from 
rust. Pkt. 5c, pt. 2Sc, qt. 4Sc, pk. «1.50. 
Qolden Wax.— The pods are large, long and entirely strlngless, and of 
rich golden color. As a snap beau ll excels in leudemeiss, and rich, 
buttery flavor. Pkt. Be, pt. 20e, qt. 40c, pk. 91.40. 
Ivory Pod Wax Very tender and an excellent shell bean. It ia a 
■week earlier than the iJUck Wax, bearlu.g long pods of a waxy white 
color; entirely strlngless. Pkt. 5c, pt. asc, qt. 45c, pk. $1.50. 
Crystal White Wax.-Anew and distinct variety that has been con- 
ceded bv all who have used it as the liest bean grown for pickles. Vines 
vigorous and productive; pods greenish white. Pkt. 5c, pt. 25c, qt. 
4Sc, pk. $1.50. 
Detroit Wax.— Resembling greatly the Imp. Golden Wax. Pods large 
and of a clear golden color when riiie. Proven to be rust proof &aa 
therefore most desirable tor general use. Pkt. Sc, pt. 25c, qt. 40c, 
pk. $1.60. 
.... The Pole Varieties .... 
Qolden Cluster— The IVlost Popular Pole Bean.— It grows rapidly , bear- 
ing very e^rly clusters o( three to six pods of rich golden color. Podsj 
average about 8 in. in length, exceedingly tender and entirely string- 
less, retaining their plumpness and tenderness long after they hava 
attained a large size, and continue to bear, if the pods are picked, until 
frost. It Is a very common thing to pick V5 to 5i of a bushel from a 
single vine at one picking, and its enormous yields recommend it to 
every one. Don't lall to try it this season. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, pt. 
-40c, qt. 75c. 
May's Early Champion Lima.— There Is good reason why this Is more 
extensively grown than any other Lima. It is the heaviest yielding 
variety and the beans are of a peculiarly delicious flavor. The pods are 
of enormous size, many spetimens measuring from 5 to 8 inches, and 
producing up to 7 beans to the pod. all perfectly formed and of supcri<)r 
quality. If you want a good Lima bean. May's Early Champion can't 
1)0 beat. Try It. Pkt. ISc, 2 pkts. 25c, pt. 3Bc, qt. 60e, pk. $2.50. 
Lazy Wife's Pole Bean We don't know how it got such a name, but 
it's a good one for the bean, as its great productiveness enables one to 
pick a mess in a rem,arkably short time. This of course is a great ad- 
vantage to all, and particularly to one who is Inclined to take it easy. 
The pods are flatilsh, oval shai>cd and of an exceedingly rich, buttery 
flavor. It is certainly a splendid bean, even though it has a peculiar 
name. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25c, pt. 30c, qt. BOc. 
King of the Garden.— A popular variety; vines vigorous, setting their 
l)eans early at the bottom and producing them continuously to tne end 
of the season. Largely grown by market gardeners on this account. 
Pkt. 5c, pt. 30c, qt. 50c, pk. $2.25. 
Large White Lima.— The old standard variety, beans large and fine 
flavored. Pkt. 5c, pt. 30c, qt. 60c, pk. $2.25. 
Extra Early Lima.— The earliest of all, maturing about two weeks 
ahead of the other varieties. Pkt. Sc, pt. 30c, qt. 50c pk. $2.25. 
Dreer's Improved Lima.— Somewhat later, but more prolific than the 
largo Lima. Pkt. 5c, pt. 30c, qt. 50c, pk. $2 25. 
Black Wax.— One of the best. Pkt. Sc, pt. 30c, qt. SOc, pk. $2.00. 
White Dutch Case Knife.— A very early variety and most pro- 
ductive. Pkt. 5c, pt. SOc, qt. SOc, pk. $2.00. 
Scarlet Runner.— It grows from 8 to 10 feet high, producing clns- 
tirs of beautiful scarlet flowers. Pkt. 5c, pt. 30c, qt. SOc, pk. 
$2.00. 
Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry.- An old favorite. Pkt. Sc, 
pt. SOc, qt. SOc, pk. 81.75. 
Challenger Lima.- Pkt. Sc, pt. SOc, qt. 60c, pk. 82.50. 
Sieva or Carolina.— Pkt. 5c, pt. 25c, qt. SOc, pk. 82.00. 
White Runner— Pkt. Be, pt. SOc, qt. 60c, pk. $2.00. 
Kentucky Wonder or Southern Prolific— Pkt. 10c, pt, SOc. qt. 
SOc, pk. $1.75. 
Giant Red Wax.— Pkt. Sc, pt. SOc, qt. SOc, pk. $2.25. 
MAY'S ZSc COLLECTION OP BEANS 
For 25c we will send postpaid one packet each of the following 
choice varlftties: Henderson's Busfi Lima, Canadian Wonder, 
Yosemite Mammoth, May's Early Champion Lima. 
