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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
BEANS —DWARF OR BUSH 
GREEN PODDED SORTS 
The green podded dwarf sorts are perhaps the most important class of garden beans and are Probably ™ore extensively used 
for snaps than the wax podded varieties, although the latter are considered by many as the more attractive in appeal anc .. I he 
green podded sorts are as a rule the more productive, being less sensitive to unfavorable conditions or soil and climate ana or 
late years have been less susceptible to beau diseases. 
r e An extremely early, green podded sort furnishing round, fleshy, light green pods which are 
Extra Early Refugee Slightly curved, of medium size, about five inches long and^of ^©.quality.^Theplants are a little 
smaller, more upright, and the leaves a li ' 
color. Our stock Is uniform, the vines 
One. Seed long, cylindrical, rounded at e.....-- ■ 
for early markets and stands shipment well. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qt*. $1.50; du. $9.00 
While this does not differ from Early Yellow Kidney 
tly curved, of medium size, about five inches long and or tine quality, me pianisare a mue 
/es a little larger than those of the late Refugee, and the seed much the same in shape and 
vines ripening pods well together and long before those of the Refugee or rhousand to 
ed at ends, drab, nearly covered with dark purple blotches. I his is an excellent snap >ean 
slightly darker marking about the eye. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 
r* 1 xr u 1 ^. , c . U r , The plants of this hardy variety, known also as Long Yellow Six Weeks, 
Early Yellow Kidney JIX Weeks large, vigorous, erect and very productive. The leaves are large. The 
are long, about six inches, straight, flat, handsome, rather 
light green and when young are of good quality for snaps. 
Seed medium sized, long, kidney shaped, light yellow with 
small brownish circle about the eye. This is early maturing 
and a fine shipper. It is much used for the home garden and 
market. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 
D ./• | This excellent dwarf, green podded sort is 
Jtsountirul similar in appearance to Early Yellow Kidney 
Six Weeks but is of much better quality.' The vines are 
vigorous and productive. The pods are very long, six to seven 
inches, straight, broad, flat, of handsome appearance and 
absolutely stringless for snaps. They are tender and brittle 
much longer than most sorts. The pods are longer, broader 
and have longer tips than those of Long Yellow Six Weeks. 
Seed medium sized, slender, light yellow with brownish 
circle about eye. Bountiful is a most desirable early sort for 
snaps for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 
4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
. i-. , n j For snaps there is nothing su- 
Extra Early Kound perior to this variety among the 
r» J dwarf green podded sorts both 
rod Ked Valentine for the home and market garden 
and many prefer it to the wax varieties. The plants are 
of medium size, erect, with dark green leaves. The pods are 
of medium length, about four anil one-half inches, medium 
green color, curved, cylindrical, with crease in back, very 
fleshy, crisp and tender. Where the young plants have to 
contend with adverse conditions, no other dwarf bean is 
more certain than the Valentines are to set pods. Seed long, 
of medium size and unsymmetrical in shape, purplish pink 
splashed with pale buff. Lack of symmetry in the seed of 
this variety is an indication of superior fleshiness and good 
quality in the pods. We know of no stock of Red Valentine 
which can be compared with that we offer in uniformly high 
quality of pod. Our strain combines in high degree all the 
good qualities of the sort. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 
4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 
i \ r i .• A very hardy and productive green 
Black V alentine podded sort with strong, vigorous 
vines. The pods are nearly round or slightly flattened but 
very handsome, are much longer, straighter and less fleshy 
than Red Valentine, the plant a little more spreading, and in 
season a little later. A large crop can be depended on and 
the product is very attractive on the market. It is very ex¬ 
tensively used for shipping. The pods are of medium dark 
green color and about six inches long. Seed small to medium 
sized, black, oblong, slightly flattened. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; 
Qt. 50c; 4 Qt*. $1.75; Bu. $10.00 
- , | This exceptionally hardy sort can be 
Early Mohawk planted earlier than others and in this 
way will often furnish beans lit for use before any other green 
podded variety. The plants are large and stout, with large 
coarse, dark green leaves. The pods are medium dark green, 
long, six to six and one-half inches, straight, coarse, flat, 
with long tapering points. Seed long, large, kidney shaped, 
variegated, drab, purple and brown. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 
Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 
_ . , ^ d J A very desirable dwarf green 
btnngless Vareen rod podded snap sort for the home 
garden and largely grown for the market. The plants are 
large, spreading and productive. The pods are medium 
green, five to six inches long, cylindrical, larger than those of 
Red Valentine but are quite as fleshy, of equally high quality 
and remain crisp and tender longer. They mature a little 
later. Seed of medium size and length, yellowish brown. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qt*. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 
Giant Stringless Green Pod ductive and ^v e r y 
handsome sort. The plants are large, vigorous and spread¬ 
ing The pods are large and nearly round, and of medium 
green color. They mature a few days later than those of 
Stringless Green Pod. average about one-fourth inch longer 
and more nearly straight. The quality is very good for 
snaps for home use. The variety is suitable also for the 
market. Seed is long, slender, yellow. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; 
Qt. 45c; 4 Qt*. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 
are 
pods 
If beans are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per 
pinty 15 cents per quart for transportation and packing. 
Bountiful 
