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ISBELL’S CHOICE MICHIGAN BEANS 
Sure Crop Stringless Was, 
Round Pod Kidney 
BUSH BEANS - Wax Podded 
CULTURE.—Beans are tender and should not be planted until the ground 
is well warmed ini the Spring. By making several plantings at intervals of 
two or three weeks a continuous supply may be had from early summer until 
frost. The last planting may be made late in July. Plant 4 or 5 beans 1 y a 
inches deep about 18 inches apart in the row. Rows should be 2% to 3 feet 
apart. One pound will plant about 100 feet of row and 50 lbs. will plant an acre. 
Isbell’s New 1936 Wax Pod 
High Quality and High Yield. 
For those who are partial to yellow podded Beans we have here a new va¬ 
riety representing the latest development in Beans of this type. It is hardy. 
early maturing, disease resistant, and of superb quality. The long, handsome, 
rich golden pods which are produced with the greatest profusion on the com¬ 
pact bushy plants, are entirely stringless and unusually tender and rich fla¬ 
vored. They are round, thick, nearly straight and grow 6 to 7 inches long. 
By picking the mature pods often, a continuous supply is assured over a long 
period. This new Bean is the result of many years of breeding and selection in 
which quality, earliness and productiveness have been developed to an unusual 
degree. To home gardeners and market growers alike who take pride in grow¬ 
ing quality vegetables, this remarkable new Bean is a source of satisfaction 
and profit. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs. for $1.00, prepaid. — Not prepaid, 10 lbs., 
$1.85; 25 lbs., $4.00. 
Isbell’s Early Wonder Wax 
The Earliest of All—A Heavy Yielder. 
Wonder Wax belongs to the flat podded class and grows a strong plant, well 
loaded with pods, five to seven inches long; flat, plump, handsome and meaty, 
of a clear, waxy yellow color. As to quality the pods are tender, brittle and of 
fine texture. Practically rust-proof; a bountiful yielder; in hearing for a long 
season, it is an ideal Bean for the home and market gardener. Ready to pick in 
35 to 40 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., 
$1.85; 25 lbs., $4.00, 
Isbell’s Golden Jubilee Wax 
large Round Pods—Meaty and Stringless. 
Absolutely stringless pods of golden yellow color, very tender, meaty and of 
delicious flavor. The plants are of vigorous growth and bear heavy crops of 
large, round pods. This new variety is remarkably resistant to rust and other 
diseases. We recommend it for the home garden, for market and canning. 
Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.75. 
Sure Crop Stringless Wax 
Also Called Yellow Pod Bountiful, 
A most prolific cropper and of 
superlative quality. The handsome 
rich, yellow pods are slightly curv¬ 
ed, averaging 6 to 7 inches in 
length, half an inch wide, very 
meaty and sweet, and perfectly 
stringless at all stages. For can¬ 
ning the Sure Crop is an ideal va¬ 
riety, plenty of pods as long as the 
jar. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, 
prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., 
$1.65; 25 lbs., $3.75. 
NEW STRINGEESS WHITE WAX. 
See Page 11. 
Wax (Brittle Wax) 
Of superb quality and surprisingly productive. The pods are perfectly 
round, nearly straight and often attain a length of 6 inches. Are very 
tender, entirely stringless and very fleshy. The plants are of vigorous 
growth, with large foliage. Recommended for market and home garden, 
splendid for canning. Ready to pick in 50 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 
75c, prepaid.— Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.65; 25 lbs., $3.75. 
Improved Rust Proof Golden Wax 
Although this is not the earliest Dwarf Wax Bean, yet it is so sure tO' 
produce good crops of large, attractive pods, that it has found a very high 
place in the estimation of both home and market growers. The pods are 
medium in length and rather wide. The color is a beautiful clear waxy 
yellow. Ready for use in 45 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. 
—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.65; 25 lbs., $3.75. 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
L WITH A 
N1TRAGIN 
* The Original Legume InocuUtor 
Unrivaled Wax 
See Page 64. 
This Bean is a heavy yielding market variety. 
Plants of medium size, robust and very resistant 
to disease, loaded down with pods 5 to 5% inches 
long, semi-round, but quite fleshy and tender, with 
small seeds. The color of the pods is a rich yel¬ 
low. Ready for use in 45 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 
3 lbs., 90c, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.65; 
25 lbs., $3.75. 
STARR COMMONWEALTH FOR BOYS, OF MICHIGAN, writes: As 
you know, we have purchased seeds from Isbell’s for many years. We have a, 
strictly vegetarian diet for our boys, therefore, we depend largely on- our gar- 
dens and farm for food supplies. Your seeds have always been very satisfac¬ 
tory and have produced the very finest quality crops. 
Isbell’s New 1936 Wax Pod. 
