D. M. FERRY & CO., WINDSOR, ONT. 
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BEANS —DWARF OR BUSH 
WAX PODDED SORTS—Continued 
q .1 p i xxr This very handsome black wax sort is medium early, fairly hardy and productive. It is one of the very 
r encil i OQ W ax 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. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 70c; 2 Lb*. $1.30 postpaid; 100 Lb*. $47.50 
C* • > T) . p r nr It has been claimed that this variety, usually midseason but sometimes earlier maturing. 
L^UrriC S IvUSt Jrroor W ax is absolutely rust proof and we have found it as nearly rust proof as any wax podded bean. 
The plants are very vigorous, hardy and productive. The pods are light yellow, similar in shape to Golden Wax but longer, 
about five and one-half to six inches in length. Seed long, oval, rounded at ends, medium sized, purplish black This is a well 
known market gardening and truckers' sort in some sections. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 65c; 2 Lb*. $1.20 postpaid; 100 Lb*. $45.00 
q nr A vigorous growing, very productive variety, similar in gen- 
L*rop W ax eral appearance of plant and seed to Currie’s Rust Proof 
and arestring- 
_ w , nearly round, 
long time in condition for snaps. Seed long, oval, 
rounded at ends, medium size, purplish black. A desirable variety for either the 
home or market garden. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 65c; 2 Lbs. $1.20 postpaid; 100 Lb*. $45.00 
U * * i The pods of this dwarf variety are longer than 
nrivaiea W ax Golden Wax and a little lighter in color, are rather 
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 NVax 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, fiat, slightly 
kidney shaped; color ochre-brown. This sort is suitable for market gardeners and 
is also used for the home garden. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 65c; 2 Lb*. $1.20 postpaid; 
100 Lb*. $45.00 
nr J n> wr This standard variety maturing a little later 
Wardwell S xvldney 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 liear 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 tne eye. Pkt. 20c; 
Lb. 70c; 2 Lbs. $1.30 postpaid; 100 Lb*. $47.50 
Ci • 1 i \\T This variety is also known as New Kidney Wax. 
Dtnngless IVldney Wax Plants of erect bushy habit, eighteen to twenty 
inches high, robust in growth and very prolific. Pods rich creamy white, six to seven 
inches long, somewhat flattened but very thick and fleshy; stringless and of excel¬ 
lent quality. Pods in general appearance are about half way between Wardwell s 
Kidney Wax and Round Pod Kidney Wax and combine the good qualities of both 
these varieties Seed medium large, slightly flattened, white with dark marking 
about eye. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 70c; 2 Lb*. $1.30 postpaid; 100 Lb*. $47.50 
pi • nr This is also called Davis White Kidney Wax. It is a well known 
UaVIS Wax 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 Targe, kidnev shaped, 
clear white. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 65c; 2 Lb*. $1.20 postpaid; 100 Lb*. $45.00 
J p_. J Lf: J_A very handsome midseason variety, espe- 
Kouna i Od IVluney W ax cially desirable for snaps for the home garden. 
The plants are of strong growth, spreading and very productive. The leaves are 
large, broad and roughened. The pods are long and round, five and one-half to 
six inches, slightly curved, light yellow, wax-like, stringless and of the very best 
quality. Seed long, cylindrical, medium sized, nearly white with a little dark 
marking about the eye. (Crop failed) 
Wav This lmn dsome variety of intermediate season 
r lageoiei 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, fiat, rather coarse, deep yellow wax-like pods seven to eight 
inches in length. Seed very large, fiat, bright red changing to plum-violet. 
Pkt. 20c; Lb. 65c; 2 Lbs. $1.20 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $45.00 . 
VinW Wav ™ s sort is known also as Perfection Wax. The 
y lOiet r lageoiei. 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, fiat, dark violet. Pkt.-20c; Lb. 65c; 2 Lb*. $1.20 postpaid; 
100 Lbs. $45.00 
Wav The plants of this late maturing variety are exceedingly vigor- 
noason wax ous.iiardyand productive. It is rust resistant and is becoming 
popular with shippers. This variety is very well adapted for market gardening 
purposes on account of its vigor of growth, productiveness, handsome pods 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 o'f 
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. 20c; Lb. 70c; 2 Lb*. $1.30 postpaid; 100 Lb*. $47.50 
\\T — A. distinct variety, late maturing, sometimes called 
Crystal White Wax Silver Wax, and not strictly a wax bean. It is de¬ 
sirable 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. 20c; Lb. 70c; 2 Lb*. $1.30 postpaid; 
100 Lbs. $47.50 
Wardwell’8 Kioney Wax 
Not less than 10 pounds (it the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: 
if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of beans. 
