Beans! Easily Grown—Full of Nutrition. Have Plenty of Them! 5 
Dwarf, or Bush Lima Beans 
Postpaid at packet and 1-lb. prices. For larger quan¬ 
tities by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates 
1 pound will plant 150 feet of row, 75 lbs. per acre 
We always advise planting after all danger from frost 
is past, and eye down. 
BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH. Matures in about 80 
days. Produces quantities of long, fat pods holding 5 to 
6 Beans of luscious flavor. 
Pkt. 15c., lb. 35c., 2 lbs. 65c., 7)4 lbs. $2.25. 
FORDHOOK BUSH. The most valuable sort for Massa¬ 
chusetts, maturing in about 75 days. Bears tremendous 
crops of plump, well-filled pods containing 4 to 5 thick 
Beans each. Their flavor is outstanding—sweet and de¬ 
licious! Pkt. 20c., lb. 40c., 2 lbs. 75c., 7)4 lbs. $2.75. 
HENDERSON’S BUSH. Its great merit lies in its extreme 
earliness—ten days to two weeks earlier than any other 
Lima. Somewhat small but by all means try this kind if 
you have difficulty in getting Dwarf Limas to ripen. 
Pkt. 15c., lb. 30c., 2 lbs. 55c., 7)4 lbs. $2.00. 
Pole Limas 
Set poles 4 feet apart and place 4 to 6 Beans around each, 
eye down. 1 lb. is enough for 50 poles. 
EARLY LEVIATHAN. The earliest of the large-podded 
Pole Limas and exceedingly productive. 
Pkt. 15c., lb. 35c., 2 lbs. 65c., 7)4 lbs. $2.25. 
KING OF THE GARDEN. Stronger and more productive 
than any of the other large white Limas. A favorite with 
market gardeners on account of its large pods. If only 
two vines are left growing on a pole it will come into bear¬ 
ing sooner and make larger pods. 
Pkt. 15c., lb. 35c., 2 lbs. 65c., 7)4 lbs. $2.25. 
SIEVA, or SMALL LIMA. A popular small-seeded variety 
of quick growth and early maturity. Very productive. 
Pkt. 15c., lb. 35c., 2 lbs. 65c., 7)4 lbs. $2.25. 
The Best Pole Beans 
HORTICULTURAL, or SPECKLED CRANBERRY. As 
the clusters of the long pods approach maturity, their 
green color becomes streaked and splashed with red. 
Very attractive when ready for the market. Unequaled 
for tenderness, so splendid for succotash or any shell 
purpose. Pkt. 15c., lb. 30c., 2 lbs. 55c., 734 lbs. $1.85. 
IMPROVED KENTUCKY WONDER (Old Homestead). 
A splendid Snap Bean of great popularity. About ten 
days earlier than any other green pod sort. Enormously 
productive. Pods entirely stringless and of a silver green 
color. Pkt. 15c., lb. 30c., 2 lbs. 55c., 734 lbs. $1.85. 
ITALIAN POLE. An outstanding green “Snap” Bean that 
many pronounce the finest of the pole varieties. Certain¬ 
ly it is remarkable for its freedom from strings and excel¬ 
lence of quality. Has come into increasing demand in the 
last few years. It is early, bears heavily, and retains its 
tenderness for a long time. Pods of medium length (5 in.) 
broad, flat and thick walled. If the crop gets ahead of 
you, don’t fear loss, as they will prove to be excellent for 
shelling. Pkt. 25c., lb. 50c., 2 lbs. 90e., 7)4 lbs. $3.00. 
KENTUCKY WONDER WAX. Pods are yellow, other¬ 
wise similar to the Kentucky Wonder, though the quality 
is far superior. Very prolific. The Beans are so fleshy 
that the pods are even thicker than they are wdde. 
Pkt. 15c., lb. 30c., 2 lbs. 55c., 7)4 lbs. $2.00. 
SCARLET RUNNER. Much prized for the beauty of its 
scarlet flowers, though its pods are edible. 
Pkt. 15c., lb. 30c., 2 lbs. 55c., 7 34 lbs. $1.85. 
YARD LONG. In favorable locations its slender, round 
pods will average 2 ft. or more in length, and as thick as 
a lead pencil. A curiosity but well worth a trial. 
Packets only, 25c. each. 
CEDAR BEAN POLES. 8-9 ft. long. 
$1.50 per doz., $11.00 per 100. 
Favorite Dwarf Shell Beans 
1 pound will plant 200 feet of row 
BROAD WINDSOR. A favorite, old-fashioned English- 
shell Bean. Being very hardy it should be planted as 
early as the ground will permit, 2 or 3 in. deep in rows 
3 ft. apart, and plants 2 ft. apart in row. Dry Beans 
very large and yellowish-green. 
Pkt. 20c., lb. 35c., 2 lbs. 65c., 7)4 lbs. $2.25. 
DWARF HORTICULTURAL, or SPECKLED CRAN¬ 
BERRY. The pods are green when young, but when fit 
for use are beautifully striped with splashes of bright red 
on a yellowdsh ground. Dry Beans large, oval, nearly 
covered with splashes of red. 
Pkt. 15e., lb. 25c., 2 lbs. 45c., 7)4 lbs. $1.50. 
DWARF FRENCH HORTICULTURAL. The most 
popular Bean of this type in the vicinity of Boston and in 
great demand. The vines are sometimes inclined to send 
out runners but do not climb (they are not sufficient to 
affect the Bean in any way). When fit to use the pods are 
handsomely striped wdth splashes of bright crimson on a 
somewhat yellowish ground. The dry Beans are large, 
oval and nearly covered with splashes of bright red. 
Pkt. 20c., lb. 35c., 2 lbs. 65c., 7)4 lbs. $2.25. 
RED KIDNEY. The old-fashioned baking Bean. 
Pkt. 10c., lb. 20c., 2 lbs. 35c., 7)4 lbs. $1.20. 
WHITE PEA. The popular small, round baking Bean of 
New England. 
Pkt. 10c., lb. 20c., 2 lbs. 35c., 7)4 lbs. $1.20. 
YELLOW EYE IMPROVED. Excellent for Winter use. 
Pkt. 10c., lb. 20c., 2 lbs. 35c., 7)4 lbs. $1.20. 
Asparagus 
One ounce will sow about 50 feet of drill for 750 plants 
Culture —May be grown from seed and a crop obtained 
in three years, or from roots to save a year’s time. 
For plants, see page 13. 
MARY WASHINGTON. The best of the Washington 
rust-resistant strains developed bv the U. S. Dept, of 
Agriculture. Its shoots, of excellent quality, are extra 
large and of a dark green color shaded with dark purple 
at tips. Leads all other varieties for both home and 
market. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., )4 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
READING GIANT. Early, large, and vigorous. Flavor 
delicious. Very popular in the Boston market. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., )4 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50. 
Artichoke 
GIANT GREEN GLOBE. A perennial bearing large, 
globular heads with thick, succulent, edible scales. 
Pkt. 25c., )4 oz. 60c., oz. $1.00. 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE. Quite different from the 
above. Of great value for hogs. 3 bushels will plant 
an acre. Tubers, postpaid. Lb. 25c., 5 lbs. $1.00. 
By freight or express. Pk. $2.50, bus. $8.00. 
Broccoli 
One ounce will produce about 2000 plants 
Culture .—Sow like Cabbage in hotbed in March or April 
for early crop; transplant in May or June 2 feet apart 
each way. Succeeds best in deep, rich, moist loam and in 
cool weather. 
PLANTS ready June 1st. Doz. 20c., 100 $1.50 
ITALIAN SPROUTING (Close Heading Calabrese). A 
tremendously popular and appetizing vegetable. The 
edible flower heads are of a bluish green color. 
Pkt. 15c., )4 oz. 25c., )4 oz. 40c., oz. 75c. 
Brussels Sprouts 
One ounce of seed will produce about 1500 plants 
For Plants, see page 13. 
Transplant into rows 3 feet apart and about 18 inches 
in the row. About 125 days required to mature. 
DANISH GIANT. Small-leaved, tall, very productive. 
Frost improves its flavor. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., )4 lb. $1.25. 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. Very large; dwarf and 
robust. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., )4 lb. $1.25. 
