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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINK 
Best of All — A new variety which has taken the lead in the south, 
and a bean that should be more extensively planted in our Northern 
states. It originated in Germany, and is a fine bean in every respect. 
Pods are about twice as lomj as those of the Valentine; very tender and 
succulent, and immensely productive. Pkt, 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 45c, 
HENDERSON'S NEW BUSH LIMA BEANS. 
This is certainly the Tiiost valuable vegetable novelty that has been 
introdueed iu many years. Thousands have beendeterred from cultivat- 
ing the most delicious of vegetables, the Ivima Bean, from the great trou- 
ble and expease of procuring theuusightly poles on which to grow them. 
This is now a thing of the past, as the new bush Liima grrows without 
the aid of stakes or poles, in compact bush form, from 1 5 to 3 s inches 
high, and produces enormous crops of delicious Lima Beans, which can 
be as easily gathered as the common garden biish bean. The New Bush 
Lima is at least two weeks earlierthan anyof the climbingrliimas. 
This fact alone should stamp it as the most valued novelty of recent 
years, but when in addition to this we realize that it is a truebush bean, 
requiring no supports, some idea of its greatvaluc can be realized. This 
New Bush Lima produces a continuous crop from the time it comes into 
bearing, (it is fit for the table in the latitudeof Minnesota by the middle 
of July) until frost, and being enormously productive n very small patch 
will keep a family supplied with this splendid vegetable throughout the 
season. Twelve packets will plant five rows, each fifty feet long, which 
is ample for an ordin.iry family. The Beans are of the size of Sieva or 
Southern Lima, and as before "stated, of delicious quality. Pkt. 5c., pt. 
35c., qt. 60c. 
Yosemite Mammoth "Wax — A splendid variety of recent introduc- 
tion that is certainly a most valuable addition to the list of Wax beans. 
The pods are ofimmense size averaging 12 inches in length, of a bright 
golden color, absolutely stringless, tender and the most delicious flavor. 
The originat<ir of this excellent varety is one of the most exi)erieuced 
bean growers in this country, and he states, that of all the beans it has 
been his jjrivilcge to raise, this 'Y'osemite stands head and shoulders 
above all other sorts in productiveness as well as quality. Pkt. 5c., pt. 
35c., qt. 60c. 
Improved Bound Pod Valentine— This varietyis so much earlier 
and more desirable than the common Bed Flat V alentiue, that we 
do not catalogue the latter. This Bean is the most desirable for either 
marketer family use, being early, productive, tender, and of excellent 
flavor. The pods are rou«d, somewhat curled, and the seeds when ripe, 
salmon sijeckled with purplish rose. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 4,5c. 
California Tree— Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 40c, 
Early Mohawk — One of the hardiest and most productive of the 
green pod varieties. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 45c. 
pod 
Early China Bed Bye — One of the standard varieties; very early; 
s green, seeds white with a red eye. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt., 45c. 
White Marrow — Extensively grown for sale in the dry state. It is 
also valued as a string bean; seeds, ivory white. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 
45c. 
Dwarf Horticultural — Vines compact, upright, with large leaves, 
and they are very productive and furnish green shelled beans the earliest 
of anv. Pods medium length, round, curved, with splashes ot bright red 
on a j-ellowish ground. The ripe beans are large, oval, plump, and near- 
ly covered with splashes of bright red. This is undoubtedly the best 
variety as a green shelled, and when in this condition the beans are very 
large, easily shelled, and although of quite different form, are about equal 
to the Lima in quality. Pkt. 5c., pt. 30c., qt. 50c. 
White Navy— Standard variety for field culture; very productive 
and used only for culinary purposes in the dry state. Pkt. 5c., pt. 20c., 
qt. 35c. 
White Kidney — An excellent shell bean, the seeds are large size and 
perfectly white. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 45c. 
Long Yellow Six Weeks — Extra early, similar to the Mohawk- 
except in color of seed, which is yellowish drab; pods tentler; good for 
general crop. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 45c. 
Befagree, or Thou-.and to One— Hardy, abundant bearer, thick and 
tender. One of the best for late planting, also for pickling, for which it 
is extensively cultivated. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 46c. 
Boston Pea Bean — The new " Boston Pea Bean" is the most pro- 
ductive field be.in ever introduced, and is also very early, ripening before 
the fall rains and before any danger from frost in the northern bean 
growing latitudes. It generally yields 60 to 80 fold with ordinary field 
culture and frequently exceeds 100 fold. Single plants have produced 
over 700 beans. The pods grow in clusters ol two three, or four, and 
sometimes five. The foliage is very rank and covers the ground so as to 
keep it shaded and moist, thereby preventing th« crop from suffering 
from drought as severelyas most varieties. The plant is very hardy and 
has never suffered from rust. Pkt. 5c., pt. 20c., qt. 40c. 
Ne Plus TTltra— An extra early variety, full flat pods, exceedingly 
productive, and one of the best for forcing. Pkt. 5c., pt. 30c., qt. 50c. 
New Kidney Wax — This is regarded by many as the most desira- 
ble of All the wax podded varieties. It is at least a week earlier than the 
Black Wax; the pods are long, brittle, entirely stringless, and of a rich 
golden color. As a snap bean, it perhaps excels all others in tenderness 
and richness of flavor. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 45c. 
Flag'eolet Wax— One of the best sorts for market or faralyuse; as 
early as cither the Golden or Black Wax, and is almost exempt from 
rust. Pkt. 5c., i)t. 25c., qt. 45c. 
Golden Wax — This is the earliest of the Wax Beans. The pods are 
large, long and entirely stringless, and of the rich golden color. Vs a 
snap bean it excels in tenderness and rich, buttery flavor. Very -.olific, 
of dwarfhabitand compact growth. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c.. qt. 45c. ' 
Ivory Pod Wax — Very tender, and an excellent shell bean. It is a 
week earlier than the Black Wax, bearing long pods of a waxy white 
color; entirely stringless. Pkt. Sc., pt. 25c., qt. 45c. , ^ , 
Crystal White Wax— .A. new and distinct variety that has been 
conceded bv all who have used it, as the best bean grown for pickles. 
Vines vigorous and productive; pods greenish white, short and carved, 
with crease in the back; very brittle. Beans when ripe are small, oval 
and almost pure white. Pkt. 5c., pt., 25c., qt. 45e. 
Q-erman Black Wax— One of the best varieties; pods when fit for 
use are waxy vellow, very tender and of fine flavor. It is a heavy 
yiclder. Pkt. 5c., pt. 25c., qt. 45c. 
White Valentine— A very early and productive variety, resembling 
the Red Valentine in all except color; the bean being pure white. Pkt. 
C.-. pt. 20c., qt. 40c. 
Pole Bear)s. 
These are more tender and require 
more care in culture than the dwarf 
varieties, and should be sown two 
weeks earlier. Set poles eight to ten 
feet long, four feet apart each way, 
and plant from four to six beans 
around each pole, eye downward. 
Thin out to three plants to each pole, 
if the soil be rich. A more perfect 
growth will be effected by pinching ofl* 
the ends when the plants overrun the 
tops of the poles. The Lima Beans for 
early use may b« grown in frames 
and transplanted. Soil should be of 
a sandy nature and well enriched with 
well rotted short manure. 
May's Champion Lima — Another 
year's trial only proves to us, all we 
claimed for this splendid variety 
which we offered to our customers 
for the first time last year. The pods 
are large, contain five beans or the 
finest quality. Vines vigorous in 
growth and exceedingly productive. 
All lovers of Lima's who want a bean 
of the best quality, as well as im- 
mensely productive will do well to 
give our "Champion Lima** atrial. 
Pkt. 5c., pt., 40c., qt. 75c. 
Xing' of the Garden Lima. — A 
vigorous grower, bearing profusely. 
As the vines grow very luxuriantly, 
two are suificient to each pole. The 
beans are large and of fine flavor. 
If not too closely planted, they set 
beans early and continue bearing until 
killed by frost. A very desirable 
variety for market gardeners. Pkt. 
5c., pt. 30c., qt. 50c. 
Largre White Lima— The standard 
summer and winter shell bean. Large 
greenish white beans of finest flavor, 
shelled green, also, good dried for 
winter use. Pkt. 5c., pt. 30c., qt. 50c. 
Extra Early Lima— These are 
nearly as large, and fully equal in 
quality, to the Largo Lima, and ma- 
ture fully two weeks earlier. Vines 
are vigorous in growth, and bear pro- 
fusely. Pkt. 5c., pt. 30c., qt. 50c. 
Dreer'B Improved Lima— Some- 
what later, but more prolific than the 
Large Lima. The bean is thick and 
round, of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c., 
pt. 30c., qt. 50c. 
Black Wax — One of the best as a 
snap, short, or shelled in the green 
state. Pkt. 5c., pt. 30c., qt. 55c. 
White Dutch Case Knife— A very 
early variety, and most productive. 
Good as either a snap or shell bean. 
Pkt. Sc., pt. 30c., qt. 50c. 
Scarlet Bunner — An ornamental, 
as well as useful variety. It grows 
from 8 to 10 feet high, producing 
clusters of beautiful scarlet flowers. 
Pkt. 5c., pt. 30c., qt. 60c. 
Horticultural or Speckled Cran- 
berry, — An old favorite for either a 
snap, short or shelled, in the green or 
dry state. Pkt. 5c., pt. S5c., qt. 60c. 
Lazy Wife.— This popular pole 
bean which was introduced about 
four years ago, has become a general 
favorite. Very productive, pods from 
four to six inches in length, of a dark 
green color and entirely stringless. The 
beans are pure white and are excellent 
winter shell beans. Pkt. Sc., pt. .35c. 
qt. 60c. 
Challenger Lima— This fine bean grec.ly resembles the Dreer's 
Lima, but is more productive, and the beans are much larger, and of the 
most delicious flavor. It comes into bearing very early, and is being 
planted bv many of the largest market gardeners around New York 
and Boston, who claim it is the most profitable sort they have ever 
grown. Pkt. 5e., pt. 35c., qt. 60c. 
Sleva or Carolina— An exceedingly early variety, and very pro- 
ductive. Pods short, curved and thin, beans small, pure white, and 
quite broad. This is extensively grown in the Southern states. 
Pkt. 5c., pt. 30c., qt. 50c. 
White Bunner — This is grown by inanypeople forits fine blossoms, 
although the beans are of very good quality, and the vines quite produc- 
tiv'.. Pkt. 5e., pt. 80c., qt., 60c. 
Southern Prolific- A very productive bean, and extensively grown 
in the south. Pods green, long and fleshy. Beans rather small, oval 
shaped, and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c., pt. 30c., qt. 50c. 
Giant Bed Wax— Vines strong growing and productive. Pods 
large, flat, fleshv, wonderfully tender and of a beautiful golden color. 
Pkt. 5c., pt. 30e., qt. 50c. 
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