SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1901. 
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One of the most delicious of all vegetables, and one that 
may be had in great abundance all the season. Sow suc¬ 
cessively every two or three weeks from early May to end of 
July. Those sown latest, and which mature in September, 
October, or November, will be the best. String Beans are 
better in autumn than at any other time. 
New Early Golden-Eyed Wax, (Bush)— Ten days earlier 
than any other golden wax, and, moreover, is absolutely 
rust proof. An immense bearer, and pods tender and 
crisp. A superb market sort because of its beautiful color 
and uniformity. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30e.; quart, 50c. 
Extra Early Refugee, (Bush)— The earliest strain of Refugee 
by ten days. One of the most profitable Beans ever grown. 
Loaded with pods in any season, and of a fine quality. 
Grown by all market gardeners, who are always quick to 
pick up a good thing and to stick to it after they once see 
it. Pkt., 10 c. ; pint, 25c.; quart, 40c. 
Syer, (Bush)— This out-ranks any other Bush or Snap Bean 
so far introduced. In quality it is the best, and in pro¬ 
ductiveness it will more than double any other variety. 
The Michigan Agricultural Station, where this Bean was 
tested, says of it in their Bulletin, No. 153, issued in Feb¬ 
ruary. 1898: “The Byer Bean. —Plants of healthy vigorous 
growth, very branching and productive. The pods are 
five to six inches long, round, nearly straight, green in 
color, very brittle and fine in quality. The plants are very 
productive, and have a long season of bearing. It is a 
valuable sort for the home garden or market.” The Bul¬ 
letin then goes on to give the comparative tests. This 
table shows that one plant of the Byer Bean produced 271 
pods, weighing 47 ounces. The variety which approached 
next to it was Stringless Green Pod, with 121 pods, 20)^ 
ounces. From that the number ranges down to 16 pods, 
2K ounces, in Union White Valentine. This shows that 
the Byer is more than twice as productive as the best of 
the twelve other varieties tested. I do not think w’eneed 
to say any more in recommendation of it. Price, 10c. per 
pkt. ; per pint, 30c. ; per quart, 50c. 
Yosemite Monster Wax, (Bush) — Mammoth pods eight or 
ten inches long, as thick as one’-s finger, and very fleshy 
and thick-meated. Color a rich golden yellow, very clear 
and wax-lilce. Bush an enormous bearer, and sure to at¬ 
tract attention anywhere from the size of its great pods. 
Pkt., loc. : pint, 30c.: quart, 50c. 
improved Golden Wax, (Bush)— Large golden pods, tender 
and wax-like. A fine variety. Pkt., so.; pint, 25c..; 
quart, 40c. 
BEAN, BUSH LIMA. 
Burpee's Bush Lima, (Bush)— This grows 18 to 20 indie 3 
high, of stout growth, erect, branching vigorously into a 
fine circular bush two or three feet in diameter. This 
bush character is permanently established, and not two 
per cent, will attempt to throw up runners. Leaves of 
large size, healthy and vigorous, leathery and, dark 
emerald green, showing great health and strong constitu¬ 
tion. It is the only bush form of the large-seeded Lima, 
and ten times more valuable than the small-seeded sorts. 
Its yield is quite wonderful, each bush producing 50 to 200 
large i>ods, well filled with beans of great size, and of the 
true, rich, luscious Lima flavor. It is a matter of con¬ 
gratulation that w r e can now raise the true large Lima 
without poles. Pkt., 10c. ; pint, 25c. ; quart, 45c. 
RSammoth-Podded Lima, (Pole)—(Kingoe the Garden) 
—The Limas have a distinct, rich, buttery flavor, very 
different from all other sorts, and are much liked by most 
people either to use green or dry. Used as Shell Beans 
only. We consider this variety the finest , of all, with 
enormous pods containing four to six immense Beans in 
each. Give allot, sunny location. Boil until tender, pour 
off the water," and season with butter, salt and a little 
cream. Pkt., 15c. ; pint, 30c.; quart, 55c. 
Lazy Wife’s, (Pole)— The old standby. Never fails to pro¬ 
duce loads of round, thick-fleshed pods, fine for snaps and 
last long in perfect condition. Fine as a Shell Bean and of 
superior quality. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.; qt., 50c. 
Early Golden Cluster, (Pole) —This bears a profusion of 
handsome golden pods, six to eight inches long, and con¬ 
tinue in bearing a long time. Pkt., 10c. ; pint, 25c, ; qt. , 50e. 
YOSEMITE .MONSTER WAX. 
