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MAY'S CATALOGUE OF NORTHERX GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
Valentine Giant Mrihgless Bean. 
iSee cut.) This valuable variety which is of recent origin] 
has proven to be superior to anv other Rreen pod tied bean J 
ever offered and will be prized by all who grow for home 
or market use. It jiossesses the following points of superiority 
over the old. Red Valentine and other sorts: 1 — It is ready 
for market fully a week earlier. 2 — The pods average 1-3 
larger, bcin§ from r> to 0 inches in length. 3— Thev are alwavs ab- 
solutely stnngkss. round, full and fleshv. 4— It" is more prolific, 
producing from 20 to 30 per cent more pods. 5— Its qualitv is 
unsurpassed, being most delieiouslv flavored. It is beyond question 
the most profitable bean to grow for the earlv market, as its enor- ' 
mous yields, its earliness and its good qualitv all combine to render 
It very popular and much sought after. Give it a trial this year and 
you will forever plant it afterwards. Pkt. loc, pt. 2SC, "gt. 4SC. 
pk. Si.sc bu. $4.so. 
The Burpee's Stringless Green Pod. 
New and de.«irable. Just the bean for amateurs. An extra early variety 
that i,s certain to give entire satisfaction. Ready (or market about two 
weeks earlier than the old varieties. It is positively stringless, and 
remams tender and crisp longer ;ifter maturity than anv other var- 
iety. Several tests since its introduction enable us "to speak in 
highest terms of its qualities. The pods are of pale green, long and 
straight, perfectly roimd and meaty, maturing with the earliest of 
the green pod varieties. Not only is it a valuable market gaidncr's 
sort, but certainly an fiquisition for the amateur. A bean that can- 
not be too highly recommended. Pkt. sc. pt. 20C, qt. 35C, pk. $i.io, 
bu. $4.00 
Dwarf Horticultural strong thrifty vines of com- 
, , P"*^' tjpright habit, with 
aplendid heavy leaves. It is wonderfnilv productive and will produce 
green shelled beans, earlier than any o"ther variety. Pods medium 
length, cylindrical, curved, with splashes of bright red on yellowish 
ground. The ripe beans are large, oval, plunii). and nearU- covered 
With splashes of bright red. This is undoubtedly the best v"ariety for 
use shelled green, and although of different form is aliout etiual to 
the hma in quality. Pkt. sc pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50 
Improved Red Valentine, f^^^^'l^^^l^^i; 
year but none seem to remain in favor so long as this old standard 
variety. It is without doubt one of the very best green podded varieties 
that can be grown. The vines are strong, vigorous, erect inhabit 
with large, dark green leaves. Pods arc of good size, curved, with a 
crease in the ii.nck. fleshv. crisp and tender. There arc probably a 
half dozen different strains of Valentines offered hv various houses 
but after thorough trials we fail to lind anv that equal our old se- 
lected stock. Pkt. 5C, pt. 20c. qt. 35c, pk. $1.10 bu. $4.00. 
BEANS 
DWARF OR 
SNAP GREEN 
PODS. 
Best of All. 
(Seecut.) Popularevery- 
where. The vines are 
strong and vigorous, 
producing an abund- 
ance of handsome green 
pods quite early in the 
season. As the pods 
mature thev are lighter >| 
in color and often splash- . 
ed with red. When 
ready for u.se as green BEST OF ALL ' 
shelled, the beans are large, mottled with red, tender and of 
delicious flavor. The dry beans are mottled in two shades of 
brownish red. One of the leading heavy yielding green podded 
varieties. V.-Uuable for private and market use. Pkt. ioc,Dt. 2^c. 
qt. 3SC, pk. $i.2s, bu. $4.50. 
Extra Early Refugee. ^r.^y'U^Xlfn 
are equally as tender and fine in flavor and the plants equally 
as productive as the popular and well known Refugee or 1000 
to If They have the additional merit of producing fine pods 
ten days to two weeks earlier. The pods arc nearly round 
pale green, 5 in. long tapering to a point, flesh solid, brit- 
tle, and mild in flavor, but with slight strings; of handsome ap- 
pearance and fine flavor; very i)r<jlific; an excellent summer sort. 
Pkt. sc pt. 20C, qt. 3SC, pk. $1.10, bu. $4.00. 
I OnO"fellow Longgreen pods, exceedingly proliflcalways 
L,UliglCllUW. solid, delicious flavor, wonderfully ten- 
der, remarkbly early. This is an ideal string bean. The pods are 
6 1-2 inches long, vide, soft green in color, perfectly straight and 
ronnd. They are tree from that woolly inner lining of tough skin 
which we associate with old beans, and what httle string exists is 
not developed until the pod is quite old. Theflavoris most delicious, 
and it has the peculiarity of preserving its delicate color almost in- 
tact when prepared for the table. It is remarkably early, being 
ready for use four days in advance of anv variety Of m"erit. Its bear- 
ing qualities are unexcelled, aud it matures its crop very regularly 
even under adverse conditions. Pkt. 1 DC, pt, 25c, qt, 4sc, pk. $i.so 
bu. $4.50. 
Whifp N*1W A small white seeded variety. Plants 
TTllll-t,^ l-%avy. 15 inches high and immcnseiv produc- 
tive; pods small and tender; used extensively for baking. Pkt sc, 
pt. 20C, qt. 3SC. pk. $1.00. bu. $3.50. 
Refugee or Thousand to One. VpvcJ{i>T 
exceedingly hardy with small smooth leaves and large Hhic 
flowers, very late, and esteemed for late planting, and for use 
as pickles; pods long, cylindrical, green becoming white, streaked 
with purple as they mature; of good qualitv as snaps; beans long, 
light drab, dotted and splashed with pnrple. Pkt. sc, pt. 20c. at. isc 
pk. $1.10, bu. $4.00. 
California ^Vhite Tree Extensively grown for fieW 
waiiiuiiiia TTiiiLc; I I CC. culture, bush of upright 
habit bearing immense crops. Out yielding other sorts by nearly 
fitty per cent. Pkt. sc^t, 20c, at. 3sc, pk. $1.00, bu. 3.50 
Earlv China Red Fve Desirable for home use where 
i^anjf ^iima IVCU L^yc. g^een podded beans 
are required. Eiirly in the season. Vines are stout, bushy, erect in 
the habit of growth. Pods are short and straight, rather flat and 
when picked are of excellent quality as snaps. It is very prolific, and 
desirable for market gardeners as well as for private g"ardeiis. Pkt. 
SC, pt 20c, qt. 3Sc, pk. $i.is, bu. $4.00 
Ffll*lv Mnhjiwk' -'^ standard variety, yields heavilv' 
XTlvriiaWTV. even on poor land. A hardy vigorous 
grower, vines large, course leaves, which will stand a slight frost. 
Podslong, straight. Beanslongkidncy shaped, variegated withdrab. 
purple and brown. Is much in favor for forcing under glass as it 
matures <|uickly and carries a good weight of long large pods. Pkt, 
SC pt. 20c, qt. 35, pk. $1.10, bu. $4.00. 
May' 
White Kid- 
A superior 
J^* varietvfor 
baking and is also 
excellent when shell- 
ed green. Pkf sc. 
pt, aoc, qt, 35c, pk. 
$1.10 bu. $400. 
s Yel- 
low 6 Weeks 
An early productive 
variety of excellent 
quality. Vines are 
healthy, vigorous in 
growth, and ofquite 
a iiranching habit. 
The pods are large, 
almost straight, and 
quite thick. Beans 
are long, kidney, 
shaped and a yellow- 
ish drab color. Pkt. 
SC. pt. 20c. qt. 3SC, 
pk. $i.io bu, $4.00. 
EXTRA EARLV REFUQEE 
