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H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Geofgia. 
Hastings' Cornfield Bean fa'JL 
satisfactory cornfield bean and there has been none on the market, 
'ihere are many so called cornfield beans but they have been generally 
unsatisfactory, not growing as vigorously as they should in the shade 
of the corn stalks. 
A few years ago we succeeded in obtaining a small quantity of a 
real cornfield bean that is entirely satisfactory in manner of growth, 
heavy-bearing qualities, tenderness and fine flavor. We have just 
succeeded in working ud a sufficient stock of it to offer this year and if 
you want a bean for planting in the corn this is certainly the variety 
that you can plant with full assurance that it will give you exactly the 
kind of results you are looking for. It is green podded, producing 
beans about 6 inches long, round and well filled. This bean has never 
been offered before by any seed house. Packet, 15 cents; % pint, 25 
cents; pint, 40 cents; quart, 15 cents. 
Southern Creaseback 
Small White Lima 
Also known as “Fat- 
, . horse” bean. Fine for 
pltuiung as a pole bean or in the corn. Can be used as a snap bean 
and IS of greatest value for shell beans for winter use, beans be- 
ing pure white. Very prolific variety. Packet, 10 cents; % pint, 
lo cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents; postpaid. Not prepaid, 
peck, ?1.50. 
Also known as small lima or 
, , “Sieva” bean. A climbing form of 
the Henderson Bush Lima. Packet, 10 cents; % pint, 15 cents; 
pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents; postpaid. Not prepaid, peck, $1.50. 
L arfi'e Lima ^ 
kaiiiid vigorous grower with extra large 
greenish white beans. Packet, 10 cents; % pint, 20 cents; pint, 30 
cents; quart, 50 cents; postpaid. Not prepaid, peck, $1.15; bushel. 
$ 6 . 00 . 
OUR GARDEN BEET SEED 
^'or the best beet seed in the world we are dependent 
on France. For the third year in succession weather 
conditions in France have been such that the seed farms have only 
produced an exceedingly small crop and supplies of all varieties 
of French-grown seed are in short supply. Some of the varieties 
have only turned from 10 to 15 per cent again this season and 
prices are higher than in past years as a result of this condition. 
CllltllfA manured garden ground after 
has been deeply plowed or spaded. Sow iu 
rows 18 inches to two feet apart, scattering seed thinly. Sowings 
can begin as early as the ground can be worked iu this latitude 
and succession sowings made up to August 15th and even later 
further south of us. In Florida sow from September to December. 
Seed is rough and the soil should be firmed or rolled if the ground 
is dry. When two or three inches high thin out to four or five 
inches apart in the row. Young beet plants are superior to spinach 
and turnips for greens. In light, sandy soils cover about 1 inch ; 
in stiff or clay soils not over 1/2 inch. Quantity of seed required: 
1 ounce to 50 feet of row; 6 to 8 pounds per acre. Young beets 
ready for use iu 50 to 70 days, according to variety. 
Hastings' Imp’d Blood Turnip Beet 
A most popular variety for home use and nearby markets and 
there are but few of our thousands of customers who do not plant 
it each year with entire satisfaction. An improvement by our 
h’rench growers from the Early Blood Turnip beet and in color is 
deep blood red. Of fine, even form, very uniform in growth, as 
shown in our illustration. Medium early, productive, tender, free 
from stringiness and very sweet. A most valuable variety for home 
or market use. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; Y4 pound, 35 
cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Hastings’ Eclipse Blood Turnip Beet 
The most popular market gardeners’ beet of the South, as well as a 
favorite for home gardens. Of remarkably fine, smooth form and free 
from string 5 ' roots. Small top and rapid grower with a deep blood red 
color which it retains fully after being cooked. Extra fine quality, 
sweet and tender. A very heavy cropper; its handsome appearance 
makes it an easy seller. Packet 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; Y4 pound, 35 
cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Hastings’ Crimson King ia^TveS'^iitorm ta"L"ze'; 
shape and color. Sweet and tender and in favorable seasons it has been 
ready for use in 6 to 7 weeks from time of planting. A splendid beet 
for all-seasons planting. Parket, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 
35 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
A standard extra early market 
gardeners’ beet. A quick grower, 
producing smooth, rather flattened turnip-shaped roots. When young 
the flesh is very tender and sweet. Packet 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % 
pound, 35 cents ; pound, $1.25 ; postpaid. 
Daetian’e Fv+via well-known variety that is 
* tAirct bdliy favorite for home gardens and 
nearby markets. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; Y4 pound, 30 cents; 
pound, $1.00; postpaid. 
A variety grown for its 
leaves only. The mid-rib 
of the leaf is cooked and served like asparagus ; the other portion of 
the leaf being cooked and served like spinach. This does not make a 
good root. Packet 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; Y4 pound, 30 cents; pound, 
$1.00; postpaid. 
Extra Early Egyptian 
Swiss Chard or Sea Kale 
QQ lY Thousands lose out on their gardens everv 
until it is too late. 
year because they put off ordering seed 
Send in your order now and be safe. 
