1934 
A. W. MASSER SEED HOUSE—READING, PA. 
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Asparagus 
Asparagus grows better and produces earlier in the spring if 
planted in well-drained soil having a southern exposure. 
Roots are out of season during June to September. 
BARR’S MAMMOTH. The stalks are very large, with few scales; 
they retain their thickness up to the top and have close, round 
heads. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; A lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00. 
PALMETTO. Large, thick dark green shoots with pointed tip. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; A lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
ROOTS. One year old; 50 for 65c.; 100 for $1.10, postpaid. 
By express at purchaser’s expense, 100 for 80c.; 1000 for $6.25. 
ROOTS. Two year old: 50 for 80c.; 100 for $1.40, postpaid. 
By express, at purchaser’s expense, 100 for $1.25; 1000 for 
$ 12 . 00 . 
Beans 
WAX OR YELLOW PODDED BUSH VARIETIES 
Culture. Bush Beans may be had throughout the season, 
by planting at intervals of two weeks, from the beginning of May 
until the middle of August; they should be planted in drills two 
feet apart and one inch deep. 
BRITTLE WAX. The earliest of all wax beans. Round pod 
nearly straight and measure four and a half to six inches in 
length; entirely stringless. A Pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; 
pk., $1.90; bu., $7.00. 
ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX. Round pod, stringless, very 
productive. A pt-, 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., $1.90; bu., 
$7.00. 
NEW KIDNEY WAX. Robust in growth and very prolific with 
long pods, entirely stringless, fleshy, and of fine quality. A pt., 
15c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $2.60; bu., $9.50. 
WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX. A very popular variety of 
Wax Bean, bearing long, flat pods of a delicate waxy yellow, 
stringless and brittle, producing a heavy crop. The pods mature 
a little later than Golden Wax, but are produced in great abund¬ 
ance. A pt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., $2.40; bu., $9.25. 
PENCIL POD BLACK WAX. Extra fine round yellow pods, 
A pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., $1.90; bu., $7.00. 
CRYSTAL WAX. Very meaty, round pod waxy in color. 
A pt., 15c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $2.60; bu., $9.50. 
BOUNTIFUL WAX. Hardy, early and prolific, long flat, en¬ 
tirely stringless. A pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., $1.90; 
bu., $7.00. 
DAVIS KIDNEY WAX. The handsomest of all the early Wax 
Beans. The pods are long (seven inches), straight, very uniform 
and clear waxy white. A Pt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., 
$1.90; bu., $7.00. 
IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. Counted by many to be superior 
to all others. This bean, introduced in 1876, still continues the 
standard variety for home use. The pods are long, nearly straight 
broad, half-round, golden yellow, very fleshy and wax-like. They 
cook quickly as snap beans, and are of the highest quality. 
A pt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 30c.; pk., $1.90; bu., $7.00. 
PROLIFIC BLACK WAX (Cylinder Pod). Dwarf bush growth 
and very prolific, one of the earliest. Pods four to five inches in 
length, usually curved, quite round; meaty, brittle and stringless; 
deep golden yellow of excellent flavor. A pt., 15c.; pt., 25c.; 
qt., 35c.; pk., $1.90; bu., $7.00. 
STRINGLESS REFUGEE WAX. A vigorous, productive, re¬ 
sistant variety of good quality. The plants are dwarf, with 
runner-like branches. The pods measure four and a half to five 
inches in length and are gracefully curved. Slightly stringy, of 
light-yellow color. Hpt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., $1.90; 
bu., $7.00. 
REMEMBER 
1 quart of Beans is equal to approximately 2 pounds 
GREEN-PODDED BUSH VARIETIES 
EARLIEST RED VALENTINE. This variety is usually ready to pick in 35 days from time of planting. A pt., 15c.; pt., 25c.; qt. 
40c.; pk., $2.60; bu., $9.50. 
BLACK VALENTINE. The pods are round, very fleshy and entirely stringless. 3^ pt., 15c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $2.60; 
bu., $9.50. 
BOUNTIFUL. This one is the best of the flat-podded stringless varieties. The light green pods are 6Hto 7 inches long, flat, slightly 
curved, absolutely stringless, attractive and of very fine quality. At the same time it is very early, vigorous hardy and a heavier 
yielder. At pt., 15c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 35c.; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.25. 
Improved Round-Pod Red Valentine Bean 
GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD. This bean is absolutely stringless. Fine 
large round fleshy tender pod. As early as Six Weeks, with the advantage of being 
a better cropper. The plants are of strong growth, very productive, pods 5 inches 
long, light green, slightly curved, very meaty, being broadly rounded, saddle-backed 
and absolutely stringless. Hpt.,15c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 35c.; pk., $1.75; bu., 
$6.75. 
REFUGEE, OR THOUSAND TO ONE. Very tender and productive. Splendid 
for late planting. A pt., 15c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $2.60; bu., $9.50. 
BURPEE’S STRINGLESS GREEN POD. This Bean is very early, productive, 
hardy and vigorous; the pods average about 5 inches long, straight, stout, round, 
crease-backed, and of a dark green color. They are tender, brittle, of the finest 
flavor and quality, and strictly stringless. A pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 30c.; 
pk., $1.75; bu., $6.75. 
RED KIDNEY. This variety is extensively used by many people for baking. We 
have a prolific type that is very desirable. A pt., 10c.; pt., 15c.; qt., 35c.; 
pk., $2.50; bu., $8.50. 
WHITE KIDNEY. Excellent shell bean. A pt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., 
$1.90; bu., $6.75. 
IMP. BOSTON PEA OR NAVY. Choicest Northern grown seed. A Pt-. 15c- * 
pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., $2.25; bu., $7.50. 
WHITE MARROW. Fine early shell bean. A Pt., 10c.; pt., 15c.; qt., 30c. 
pk., $1.90; bu., $6.75. 
DWARF HORTICULTURAL (Bird Egg). The green shell, beans are of^gowi 
size, tender and of fine flavor. A pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., $2.25; 
bu., $7.50. 
All Prices Subject To Market Changes. 
