D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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BEANS —DWARF OR BUSH 
GREEN PODDED SORTS*"»Continued 
Refugee, or Thousand to One spreading, exceed¬ 
ingly lmnlv. with many small, smooth light green leaves; very 
productive, highly esteemed for late planting and for canning 
and pickling. Pods about five and one-fourth inches long, 
cylindrical, slightly curved, medium green when in condition 
for use as snaps but as they mature becoming light yellow, 
sometimes splashed with purple; of good quality as snaps. Seed 
long, cylindrical, light drab, thickly dotted and splashed with 
purple! Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $6.50 
The following four l>warf or Bush sorts are 
also extensively planted as field beans. 
Early Marrow Pea, or Dwarf White Navy 
A variety developed in western New York. Is a sure cropper 
and not only more prolific than the common white bean but 
also of better quality. Vine large, spreading, with small, thin 
leaves and occasional runners, ripening its crop early and all 
at once. Pods light green, straight, short, about three and 
three-fourths inches, out usually containing six beans. The 
beans are small, oval, white, handsome and of superior quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 
\r» j »/t A splendid bean for field culture. 
V ineless lYlarrOW Plant large, strong and vigorous, but 
compact and without runners, bearing its crop in the center and 
well up from the ground. Pods light green, about five and 
three-eighths inches long. The dry beans are medium large,ovoid, 
very white, cook quickly and are of exceptionally good quality. 
A wonderfully prolific and valuable sort. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; 
Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.75 
Large White Marrow, or Mountain \"i e e n'd e g r; 
spreading, with short runners and small leaves; very prolific. 
Pods broad, about five and one-half inches long, medium green, 
changing to yellow; seed large, ovoid, clear white, cooking very 
dry and mealy. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.75 
i f-'w r is -• j Plant upright, very large, 
Koyal LI wart Kidney branching, with large, broad 
leaves. Pods rather late in maturing, about six inches long, dark 
green, coarse. Seed large, white, kidney shaped, slightly flatten¬ 
ed and of excellent quality, green or dry. Also called White 
Kidney. ( Sold out ) 
DWARF LIMAS 
This comparatively new class of limas cannot be recommend¬ 
ed too highly. The beans can be grown and gathered much more 
easily than the pole limas as the vines require no support. They 
can also be grown closer together than those of any pole variety. 
Dwarf limas are fully equal in quality to pole limas and as a rule 
are earlier maturing. 
Do not plant till the ground is dry, weather warm and danger 
of frost is over. If possible select rich, light soil. Plant in drills 
two to three feet apart dropping the beans three to four inches 
apart and covering one ana one-half to two inches deep. If 
planted in hills, make the hills two to three feet apart one way 
and two to two and one-half feet the other and plant four to six 
beans in a hill. Hoe often but only when the leaves are dry. 
! T • r o* (henderson’s) A dwarf 
Bush Lima, or LI warr oieva form of the small white 
Lima, valuable on that account, and because of its extreme 
earliness and productiveness. Vines are without runners but 
continue to grow and set pods until stopped by frost. Leaves 
small and very dark green, borne in clusters and often above the 
foliage. Pods medium dark green, short, about two and three- 
fourths inches, fiat and containing two to four beans which are 
of excellent quality either green shelled or dry. Seed small, fiat 
and white with slight tinge of yellow. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 
Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 
n , » ir>iT* This is a little the 
Burpee s Improved Bush Lima earliest maturing 
of the large seeded limas. Vine vigorous, productive. Pods 
medium green, very large, about five inches long, thick and 
containing usually four beans, which are unusually thick, of 
largest size and of excellent quality. Seed very large, thick 
and usually shows a greenish white tinge which is generally considered an indication of superior quality. One of the best 
lima beans yet introduced. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qt*. $2.00; Bu. $12.00 
~ f • A bush form of the true Large White Lima and of equally good quality. Plants unl- 
Llwart Large White Lima formly dwarf, but very productive. Pods are medium green and as broad, very nearly as 
long as those or the pole variety of Large White Lima and a little more curved. They contain fi\om three to five very large, fiat 
beans of the best quality. Seed very large, flat, white with slight greenish tinge. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt.45c; 4 Qt*. $1.50; Bu.$9.00 
w~, u in if* An improved dwarf lima of 
rordhook Bush Lima the Kumerle type. The plant 
is vigorous and erect growing, bearing well above the ground. 
The pods, which are produced in large clusters, are medium 
green, about four and three-fourths inches long and each 
contains three to five large beans of exceptionally fine quality. 
Much more productive than Kumerle and matures earlier. 
Seed large, irregularly oval in shape, very thick, white with 
greenish tinge. We consider this a decided acquisition to 
the dwarf limas, possiblv the best of the class. Pkt. 10c; 
Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qt*. $2.00; Bu. $12.00 
If beans are ordered by mail or exjrress prepaid add 
| n rt* A dwarf form of the 
Kumerle Jtsush Lima Challenger Lima, having the 
same thick pods and large, thick beans which have made 
the Challenger so popular. The plant, while fully as 
dwarf, is hardier and matures its crop at about the same 
time as the Dwarf Large White Lima. Pods medium green, 
about three inches in length. The seed is large, oval, very 
thick, white with greenish tinge. This variety is of most 
pronounced lima flavor and is considered by some the best 
of the dwarf limas. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qt*. $1.50; 
Bu. $9.00 
10 cents per pint , 15 rents per quart for charges. 
