D. M. FERRY & CO S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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GOLDEN EVEI) WAX.—A hardy, large growing vari¬ 
ety which withstands rust remarkably well, out the pods are 
quite coarse and flat and soon become stringy, and are not, 
we think, desirable except for shipping long distances. Vines 
large, with coarse leaflets, upright, bearing pods well off the 
ground, vigorous, hardy, quite prolific; flowers white, medium 
size; pods long, straight, flat, moderately flesh}', rather 
coarse and are not entirely stringless nor of the best flavor; 
color waxy golden yellow/ Dry beans medium size, kidney 
shape, somewhat flattened, white with a yellow spot about 
the eye. Our stock is grown by ourselves from the best seed 
procurable. 
PROLIFIC GERMAN WAX. BLACK SEEDED. 
We are so thoroughly satisfied with this improved strain of 
Black Wax that we have discarded the old strain altogether, 
this being more vigorous growing, far more productive, with 
a longer, whiter, more fleshy pod, and unsurjuissed in flavor. 
Vines medium size, very vigorous and hardy, withstanding 
rust exceedingly well. Flowers, reddish white or purple. 
Pods medium ‘length, borne well up among the foliage, 
curved, cylindrical, thick, fleshy, and of a clear, waxy-white 
color, with long, slightly curved point: remain a long time 
in condition for use as snaps. Beans small, oblong, jet 
black. No one can afford to plant the old strain, as this is 
much better in every respect. It is the same as the Cylinder 
Black Wax of other seedsmen. 
SCARLET FLAGEOLET WAX.— The Flageolet Wax, 
as grown in Europe, consists of two stocks, one with beans 
of a scarlet color, and the other with beans of similar form, 
but deep violet or purple shade. We have separated and 
fixed the lighter colored bean by careful selection for many 
years, and have given it the above name. Vines large, 
branching, but erect; productive. Leaves large, very light 
colored: blossoms white; pods very long, flat, often curved 
and twisted, of a golden wax color, but rough surface, point 
projecting from back side of pod and very long, the pod 
gradually tapering into the point. Dry beans, large, flat, 
bright red. 
VIOLET FLAGEOLET WAX.- Plant very large, with 
large, light green leaves. Pods very long and large, being 
longer than those of the Scarlet Flageolet Wax. also more 
twisted. When well grown, one of the most showy possible 
of wax beans. The pods are a little later in coming to use 
than the Scarlet, but are distinctly larger. This is also sold 
as Perfection Wax, and by other names. 
SPECKLED WAX.—As the merits of this splendid 
variety become known it is coming more and more into favor 
as a general crop wax beau, and we urge all our customers 
to give it a thorough trial. It follows Challenge Black Wax 
and Golden Wax very closely and is the best sort to follow 
them for a succession. Vines large, much branched, upright, 
extremely hardy, vigorous and great producers; leaves 
large and coarse, resembling Kidney Wax. Pods long, cylin¬ 
drical. crisp, tender, stringless, and of a clear, yellowish, 
waxy-white color. As the pods mature, they become splashed 
with crimson, making them very attractive, and in this con¬ 
dition they may be used for shell l>eans. Dry beans, medium 
size to large, long, straight, cylindrical; color light brown, 
mottled and striped with chocolate brown. For vigor of 
growth and hardiness, this sort cannot be excelled; as a snap 
bean it is of extra good quality, and as a shell bean it is as 
good as the best. We know of no bean, except this, which 
can take the place of the Dwarf Horticultural as a shell bean 
and we earnestly recommend all who have not been success¬ 
ful with that sort to give it a trial. As a general crop bean 
to be used either as snaps, green shelled or in the dry state, 
we can confidently recommend it as superior to any other 
variety. Owing to its long, cylindrical, very fleshy pods, we 
think it will give great satisfaction for canners’ use. 
GERMAN WAX, WHITE SEEDED.—Vines small, 
erect, with large, light-colored leaves, and white blossoms. 
Pods short, broad, flat, white, fleshy and wax-like, of medium 
quality, but very handsome. Beans medium size, oval, white. 
CRYSTAL WHITE WAX _ Distinct, but not strictly a 
wax bean. Very desirable for snaps or for pickles. Vines 
large, spreading, very productive, having many runners, pro¬ 
ducing pods iu pairs throughout their whole length; blossoms 
small, yellowish-white: pods greenish-white, short, curved, 
round or thicker than wide, with crease in the back, very 
fleshy and brittle. Ripe beans small, oval, white. 
The following are green podded varieties, and are named 
about in the order of ripening, although this varies in differ¬ 
ent seasons. 
EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE.—The earliest of the 
green podded kinds furnishing a fleshy pod of fine quality. 
With us it is always fit to pick as soon as our Golden or 
Detroit Wax and is from two to three weeks earlier than 
ordinary Refugee. The vines are fully as hardy and vigor¬ 
ous as that variety, though a little smaller and more upright 
growing and the foliage is distinctly lighter colored. Pods of 
the same size and shape, except slightly flatter and of fully 
as good quality as snaps. Dry bean same size, shape and 
color as common Refugee. Our stock has been selected with 
great care and is extremely uniform, all the vines ripening 
well together. 
EARLY RED VALENTINE, IMPROVED ROUND 
POD.—For snaps there is nothing superior to this variety 
among the green podded sorts and many prefer it to the wax 
varieties. Vines erect, with coarse, dark green leaves, and 
large, white blossoms; pods medium length, curved, cylindri¬ 
cal, with crease in back, very fleshy, crisp and tender; beans 
medium size; long, irregular, pink: marbled with red. 
Among gneen podded varieties there is none, we think, that 
can compare with our stock of Valentine in fleshiness and 
high quality of pod. We feel confident that it is also as early 
as any strain having as fleshy a pod of as good quality. 
/ EARLY YELLOW SIX WEEKS, IMPROVED 
KOI N D POI>.— While this variety does not differ from the 
Early Yellow Kidney Six Weeks in size or general appear¬ 
ance of the vine, the pods are shorter, very much thicker, 
more fleshy, less stringy and remain in condition for use a 
much longer time. Moreover it is fully one week earlier than 
ordinary Six Weeks, while retaining all the vigor, hardiness 
and prolificness of that variety. Dry bean, color of ordinary 
Six Weeks, but is much shorter, almost round. Those who 
have objected to the ordinary Yellow Six Weeks, owing to 
the pods becoming tough and stringy so quickly, will find 
this sort less objectionable in that regard, while its extreme 
earliness makes it more desirable for early market use. 
EARLY MOHAWK.-The hardiest of any and the best . 
to plant on poor lain!, and it can frequently be planted so as 
to afford beans earlier than the above more tender sorts. 
Vines large, stout, with large, coarse leaves, which will stand 
a slight frost: blossoms large, purple; pods long, straight, 
coarse, with long, tapering point; beans long, kidney shaped, 
variegated with drab, purple and brown. This variety is 
much in favor for forcing under glass, as it matures quickly 
and carries a good weight of long, large pods. 
DWARF HORTICULTURAL.—Vines compact, up¬ 
right, with large leaves, very productive, and furnish green 
shelled beans the earliest of any. Pods medium length, 
cylindrical, curved, with splashes of bright red on a yellow 
ish ground. The ripe beans are large, oval, plump, and nearly 
covered with splashes of bright red. This is undoubtedly- the 
best variety for use shelled green and when in this condition 
the beans are very large, easily shelled, and although of quite 
i different form, are about equal to the Lima in quality. 
GODDARD, OK BOSTON FAVORITE. -Vineslarge, 
much branched, often having short runners, but very erect, 
! forming a large bush: leaflets large, much crimped, brght 
green: flowers light purplish-pink. Pods large, long, flat, 
usually curved to one side, with long, curved points; green 
when young, but as the beans become fit for use are beauti¬ 
fully splashed and striped with crimson. Dry Deans marked 
like Dwarf Horticultural and of tin* same . »>lor, but are longer 
and much larger. When fit to shell green they are almost as 
large as the Large Lima and of nearly as good quality. Certain 
to give satisfaction wherever the Dwarf Horticultural does 
and owing to its larger penis and beaus is better for market use. 
CHINA RED EYE. Vines medium, stout, erect, healthy, 
with large leaves and white blossoms; pods short, straight, 
fiat, and if picked young, of good quality as snaps; beans 
medium size, oblong, white, with 
reddish-purple blotch about the 
eye. When green they are thin 
skinned, mealy and tender and 
when dry are still the best of all 
for baking. Farmers who want 
to plant a few beans for home 
supply, should by all means use 
this sort. 
Goooard. 
Ioston Favorite 
