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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
The First TMrfif-Two Pages of this Catalogue Contain our Twentieth Century Novelties and Specialty TAst. 
Don't Fail to Read. 
BEANS, DWARF, BUSH OR SNAP WAX 
IVORY POD WAX— The vines are vigorous, remarkably productive and \xry 
. early, usually bcins ready for use about a week or ten days ahead of Black Wax. Tnc 
" pods are of a Rood size and of a waxy white color, entirely strinRless and very tender. 
This variety is i:n excellent shell bean. Pkt. lOo, pt. 25c, Qt. 45c, postpaid. 
CRYSTAL WHITE WAX— Although in reality not a wax Ijean it has proven 
to br- one of the most desirable varieties ever produced. It is valuable either for 
snaps or pickles. The vines are large, of a spreadinff habit and very productive, hav- 
ing numerous runners, usually producins pods in pairs throughout their enure length. 
The llowcrs are rather small.'of a yellowish white shade, pods greenish white, rather 
.ihort. curved and quite thick. The ripe Ix a-s are oval in shape and of a pure white. 
Pkt 5c, pt. 20o, qt. -lOc, postpaid; pk. $1.25, by express. 
WHITE KIDNEY— An excellent shell bean. The seeds are of splendid ap- 
oearance and periectly white. The vines arc vigorous in growth and very proQuctive. 
It is very popular either green or ripe, and it is claimed by many larac growers to be 
one of the very best v.irietics that can be secured for winter use. Pkt. oc, pt. Zoo, 
qt. 45c, postpaid; pk. $1.00. 
aOIiBEN WAX— This is an old standard variety which has been grown for 
manvycirs. The pods are large, long and almost entirely stringless and of a rich 
golden color. The vines are vigorous in growth and very productive. This strain 
has not been so carefully selected as our Rust I'roof Golden Wax olfered on another 
page. Pkt. 5c, pt. 20o, qt. S5c, postpaid; pk. $1.00. 
GOLDEN EYED WAX. 
The sBipper's and market garden- 
er's bean. Keeping qualities un- 
e lualed. Yields heavily in any good 
soil. It is almost perfectly free from 
rust which is so apt to prevail on the 
other wax varieties, and for keeping 
qualities it stands at the head. It is not 
as tender as some of the other varieties. 
Vines large, bearing pods weU off the 
ground. Pods same as the Golden Wax, 
only not quite as thick, and more liable 
to be string}'. Beans medium size and 
white, with yellow spot about the eye. 
Pkt. lOo, pt. 25c, qt. 45c, postpaid; 
pk. $1.25. 
THE EAM:0US YOSEMITE 
MAMMOTH- A magnificent variety of 
comparatively late introduction that Is 
ondoubtedly a most valuable addition to 
the list of wax beans. The pods are of 
an enormons size, frequently measuring 
over 12 inches in length and of a rich, 
bright golden color, absolutely string- 
less, tender and of a most delicious 
flavor The originator of Yoseniite is 
one of the largest and most experienced 
bean growers in America, and he states Goldbn Eybd Wax. 
that of all the beans it has been his pnvi- 
lece to raise Yosemite stands head and shoulders above all other sorts in produc- 
tiveness quality and appearance. It Is perfection in beans for the home srar- 
den. Pkt. 10c, pt. 30c, qt. 50c, postpaid. 
ROGERS' LIMA WAX. 
A magnificent new bush variety that has become very popular since 
its introduction. The pods are the broadest of all wax bush beans, color trans- 
parent glossy lemon w.-ix, having the yellow, waxy appearance very soon after 
the pods arc formed. When picked will retain their bright, attractive appear- 
ance for a longtime and not become tough. Quality very tender, juicy, and 
flavor delidnns. Seed, small, oval, pure white, which is much in their favor 
compared with a colored bean. Pkt. lOo, pt. 30c, qt. 60c. postpaid. 
-Continued. 
Davis' Kinxitv Wax. 
WARDWELL'S KIDNEY WAX. 
A favorite in all parts of the U. S. 
The vines are remarkably vigorous, hardy and produt 
tlve; the pods are very large, smooth and showy, and wih 
sell when all other varieties will be refused; they art 
tender, perfectly striuKless and of unusually nne quality 
The entire pod assumes a rich golden color at a very 
early stage of growth— a very important feature 
which no other sort does. The dry beans are white, 
with two .shades of reddish purple more or less visible, 
and a distinct kidney shape. Prepared for the table it ha* 
a fine buttery flavor and exceedingly tender. ±"Bt oo, pi 
20c, qt. 35c, postpaid; pk. $1.26. 
GERMAN BLACK WAX. 
Pods of good size, almost round, with slightly curve* 
point: color, clear, waxy white or light creamy golden. 
A very desirable dwarf variety that has remained in favor 
for manv years. The beans are black when perfectly dry 
Pkt. 6d, pt. 25o, qt. 40c, postpaid; pk. $1.00. 
DAVIS' KIDNEY WAX. 
Somethingr that American bean growers ha-ye 
wanted lor years, a wax podded hush bean, with 
white seed. The pods are a light golden color and well 
filled with large white beans of the most delicious qjiabtS- 
The vines are strong, vigorous in growth, anc" hold their 
pods far above the ground, considerably highet than tue 
Improved Golden Wax. Test yields with other leading 
bush wax varieties showed over one-third heavier 
yield on the same ground. Another and most valuable 
point is earliness; it is equally as early as Golden Wax, 
Detroit Wax or Perfection Wax. and the beans arc of a 
much finer flavor. By all means give it a trial this 
season. Pkt. lOo, 3 pkts. 26c, pt. 25c. qt. 46c, pk 
GREEN PODDED SORTS. 
BEST OP ALL. (Bush.) 
Popular evei-ywhere. The vines are strong and 
vigorous. producing an abundance of handsome green pods 
quite, arly in the season. As the pods mature they are 
lighter in color and often splashed with red. When ready 
for use as green shelled, the beans are large, mottled with 
red, tender and of delicious flavor. The dry beans ar= 
mottled in two shades of brownish red. One or the 
leading heavy yielding green podded varieties 
Vnluable lor private and market use. Pkt. lUc, pt 
25c. qt. 46o, postpaid; pk. $1.26. ^ 
EARLY CHINA RED EYE. 
Desirable forhi^me use where a few green podded htans 
are required carlv in the season. Vines are stout, busby, 
erect in the habit'of growth, with large leaves and white 
blossoms. Pods are short and straight, rather flat, and 
when picked are of excellent quality as snaps. The beans 
are of good size, oblong in shape, white, with red( isb 
purple blotch near the eye. It is wonderfully prolific 
and desirable for market gardeners as well as for private 
gardens. Although it is an old sort the demand for this 
variety increases every season. Pkt- 5c, pt. SOo, at- 400. 
postpaid; pk. $1,00. 
MAY'S WHITE VALENTINE. 
An excellent green podded bush bean of fine quality. Th« 
vinesare strong, healthy in habit and exceedingly prolific. 
The beans when fullv ripe are pure white, enabling the 
growers to sell them as shellbeans. Pods are almost round, 
smooth and stringless. A splendid sort for home gardens 
Pkt 5c, pt. 25c, qt. 45c. postpaid; pk. $1.25. 
MAY'S 
