D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
15 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 40c; 
BEANS —DWARF OR BUSH 
WAX PODDED SORTS—Continued 
D a* jp» p/v’e Wav Tlie vines of this early dwarf sort are hardy and productive. The plants 
• IV1. r erry OC S ue troll vvax 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 tor the home garden as well as market and shipping. Pkt. 10c - Pt 40c - 
Qt. 70c; 4 Qts. $2.50 
D r n Wav Rlark T J? is im P roved strain of Black Wax we offer under this name is exception- 
i politic berman VV ax, DiaCK jeeaea 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-hair 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, jet black, “* 
Qt. 70c; 4 Qts. $2.50 
Pencil Pod Wax 
growing with roughened __ __ _ 
low color. They are tender, absolutely stringless and are produced through a long 
season. Seed long, round, medium sized, solid black. (Crop failed) 
^ • > D r> C XKT It bas been claimed that this variety, usually 
Currie S Kust r root wax midseason but sometimes earlier maturing, 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 sectious. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 40c; Qt. 70c; 4 Qts. $2.50 
__ tit • The pods of this dwarf variety are longer than 
Dwari Unrivaled Wax Golden Wax and a little lighter iii 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 NVax 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 tire 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. 45c; Qt. 75c; 
4 Qts. $2.75 
- -. | This standard variety maturing a little later 
Wardwell S IVldney 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. 60c; Qt. $1.00 
p. . This is also called Davis White Kidney Wax. It is a well known 
Davis 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 large, kidney shaped, clear 
white. ( Sold out ) 
i i-* l i \\r Avery handsome midseason variety, espe- 
Round Pod IVldney W ax ciallv 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 ) 
. This handsome variety of intermediate season 
Scarlet r lageolet 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 
nroduce very long, flat, rather coarse, deep yellow wax- ike pods seven to eight 
inches in length. Seed very large, flat, bright red changing to plum-violet. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 60c; Qt. $1.00; 4 Qts. $3.00 
, This sort is known also as Perfection Wax. The 
Violet Flageolet 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. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 60c; Qt. $1.00; 4 Qts. $3.00 
, r The plants of this late maturing variety are exceedingly 
Hodson Wax vigorous, hardy and 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 
lods 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. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00 
* i«n • «ir A distinct variety, late maturing, sometimes called 
Crystal White Wax silver Wax, and not strictly a wax bean. It is de¬ 
sirable for nickles The plants are vigorous, branching and very productive. The 
leaves are small The pods are greenish white with silvery shade, short about 
• tlfrw an'l' one-half inches in tafitti .curved, roundlorthicker 
crease in the back; very fleshy and brittle. Seed very small, oval, white, rkt. iuc t 
Pt. 45c; Qt. 75c; 4 Qts. $2.75 
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