D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
15 
BEANS — DWARF OR BUSH 
WAX PODDED SORTS—Continued 
D a* jP C'fJ c XK T ^ e vines this early dwarf sort are hardy and productive. The plants 
• 1Y1. rcrry (x. \^0 S L/eiroiL wax are very erect. The pods are attractive light yellow, straight, broad and flat, 
and are about four to four and one-half inches in length. Seed medium sized, oval, white with more or less irregular dark 
brown or black markings about the eye. This is used for the home garden as well as market and shipping. 
Qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75; Bu. $10.00 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; 
D i;r* r* \l/„„ di ic J J This improved strain of Black Wax we offer under this name is exception- 
r rOllilC German w ax, DlaCK jeeded ally productive, very hardy, reliable and of the best quality. It is very ex¬ 
tensively used for snaps for the home garden and market. The plants are medium sized, erect in growth, with small foliage, 
very vigorous, early intermediate in season with longer bearing period than most sorts. The pods are of medium length, four 
and one-fourth to four and one-half inches, borne well up from the ground, curved, cylindrical and fleshy. They are of a clear, 
light golden yellow color and remain a long time in condition for use as snaps. Seed small, oblong, iet black. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; 
Qt. 55c; 4 Qts. $2.00; Bu. $11.00 
p p l no This very handsome black wax sort is medium early, fairly hardy and productive. It is one of the very 
i encii fOfl wax best sorts for home use and for near markets where highest quality is desired. The plants are strong 
growing with roughened leaves. The pods are long, five and one-half to six inches, straight, round, fleshy and of a bright yel¬ 
low color. They are tender, absolutely stringless and are produced through a long 
season. Seed long, round, medium sized, solid black. (Sold out) 
C* * > D 4. p r X\T It has been claimed that this variety, usually 
Currie S IxllSt r roor W ax midseason but sometimes earlier maturing, is 
absolutely rust proof and we have found it as nearly rust proof as any wax podded 
The plants are very vigorous, hardy and productive rm - J - ,, ~ u * 
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yellow, similar in shape to Go! 
inches in length. J ' 
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The pods are light 
en Wax but longer, about five and one-half to six 
es in length. Seed long, oval, rounded at ends, medium sized, purplish black, 
is a well known market gardening and truckers’sort in some sections. (Sold out) 
riT • lj \\r The pods of this dwarf variety are longer than 
Dwarr Unrivaled W ax Golden Wax and a little lighter in color, are rath¬ 
er narrow and somewhat flattened but fleshy, and when in proper condition for use 
are very attractive on the market. This variety usually matures soon after our 
Golden Wax and is sometimes as early. The plants are large and vigorous with 
leaves similar to Golden Wax in color and shape but are a little larger. The pods 
when well grown are borne in abundance well up from the ground. Seed small, 
flat, slightly kidney shaped; color ochre-brown. This sort is suitable for market 
gardeners and is also used for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 55c; 
4 Qts. $2.00: Bu. $11.00 
x\r i n> \\r This standard variety maturing a little later 
Wardwell S ivldncy Wax than Golden Wax, yields a large crop of 
long, nearly straight, broad, light golden yellow, handsome pods. These are of 
large size, about six inches long, and are of good quality. They always com¬ 
mand a ready sale, making the variety one of the most profitable for the market 
gardener as well as shipper. This is also very extensively used for snaps for the 
home garden. The plants are strong growing and bear their long pods well up 
from the ground. The leaves are large, broad and slightly roughened. Seed large, 
flattened, kidney shaped, white with dark markings about the eye. Pkt. 10c; 
Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00; Bu. $12.00 
. '*jtY This is also called Davis White Kidney Wax. It is a well known 
Uavis W ax market sort, much used for shipping. The plants are very hardy 
and productive and the variety is very desirable where a handsome wax-podded, 
white seeded intermediate sort is wanted. The plants are very vigorous. The 
pods are remarkably long, about six inches, sometimes longer. They are hand¬ 
some, light yellow, straight, very attractive and when young are crisp and tender. 
The dry beans are excellent for baking. Seed medium large, kidney shaped, clear 
white. (Sold out ) 
T-* i r* 1 Avery handsome midseason variety, espe- 
Kound Jr od Jtvldncy W ax cially desirable for snaps for the home 
garden. The plants are of strong growth, spreading and very productive. The 
J rr "~~ ~ J ’ and round, five and 
stringless and of the 
, nearly white with a 
little dark marking about the eye. (Sold out) 
0 i . i 7 i i , i»r This handsome variety of intermediate season 
ocarlet rlageolct W ax seems to do especially well in the south and is 
a favorite with many truckers. The plants are large, strong growing, erect and 
produce very long, flat, rather coarse, deep yellow wax-like pods seven to eight 
inches in length. Seed very large, flat, bright red changing to plum-violet. (Sold out ) 
... | ri 1 ** r This sort is known also as Perfection Wax. The 
Violet rlageolet Wax pods are very large, and are very similar to 
those of Scarlet Flageolet Wax. When well grown this is one of the most showy 
wax varieties. Seed large, flat, dark violet. (Sold out) 
u , •m-wr The plants of this late maturing variety are exceedingly 
rlodson W ax vigorous, hardy and productive. It is rust resistant and 
is becoming popular with shippers. While not of the excellent quality of our 
Golden Wax, this variety is very well adapted for market gardening purposes 
on account of its productiveness and freedom from bean diseases. The pods are 
handsome, clear creamy white, very long, about six to seven inches, straight or 
slightly curved, flat but fleshy and of good quality. They are crisp and tender 
if picked when quite young. Seed long, cylindrical, uniform in shape; color dull 
purplish red splashed with pale buff. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75; 
Bu. $10.00 
. i tin •« \\r A distinct variety, late maturing and not strictly a 
Crystal White Wax wax bean. It is desirable for pickles. The plants 
are vigorous, branching and very productive. The leaves are small. The pods 
are greenish white with silvery‘shade, short, about three and one-half inches in 
length, curved, round or thicker than wide, with crease in the back; very fleshy 
and brittle. Seed very small, oval, white. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00; 
Bu. $12.00 
If beans are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint , 15 cents per 
quart for transportation and packing. 
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Hooson Wax 
