SEED CATALOGUE . 1937 
Vegetable Seeds 53 
^ 3 |_i’ A ^VT CJ One pound will plant 
IJ rv /*A i ^ about 100 feet of drill 
Beans should not be planted too early, as they are 
** very sensitive to cold and wet. Plant about the middle 
of April, when warm and favorable, and at intervals 
STIMUGERM throughout the season for a succession until the latter 
part of August. Bush varieties should be planted in 
rows 2 feet apart, and the Beans 2 inches apart and 2 inches deep in the rows. 
Keep them well cultivated and draw the earth up to the stem, but only when 
dry. 
DWARF GREEN-PODDED BEANS 
Bountiful best of the flat-podded, stringless varieties. The light 
* green pods are to 7 inches long, stout, flat, somewhat curved, 
absolutely stringless, attractive, and of very fine quality. At the same time 
it is very early, vigorous, hardy, and a heavy yielder. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 
2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
EIXTRA-EARLY RED VALENTINE. This is the earliest of all green Bush Beans. The 
pods are round, slightly curved, very meaty, pale green in color, and semi-transparent. 
The plants bear abundantly and the Beans remain fit for use a long time. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.25. 
MASTERPIECE (SUTTON’S). A superior green, round-podded variety, very prolific; 
long, straight, stringless pods; very early, fine forcer. Our imported stock of this excep¬ 
tionally fine variety has given great satisfaction wherever tried. Pkt. 15 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 
2 lbs. 95 cts.; 5 lbs. $2. 
rirPPn-Pnfl Bean is very early, productive, hardy, and vigorous. The 
kjii iiigicoo VJiccii-i uu» pods average about 5 inches in length, straight, stout, round, 
crease-backed, and of a dark green color. They are tender, brittle, of the finest flavor and 
quality, and strictly stringless. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^^b. 25 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
TpnHpi’ffl’PPn (New.) The pods are of handsome appearance, long, round as a pencil, very 
» * meaty, and of light green color. They mature early and the vines are excep¬ 
tionally strong and vigorous. This Bean is remarkable for the large yields of long, straight 
pods. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^lb. 25 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN-POD. Somewhat similar to Stringless Green-Pod, but pod is 
a little longer, straighter, more slender, and slightly lighter in color; early, hardy, and of 
highest quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
CANADIAN WONDER. The finest forcing Bean. A great favorite, both for table and exhibi¬ 
tion. Produces an abundance of very long fleshy pods of superb quality. Pkt. 15 cts.; lb. 
50 cts.; 2 lbs. 95 cts.; 5 lbs. $2. 
Qtrinrrlpcc RIppL- Valpntinp (New.) This new Bean has all the good qualities of the old 
DlaCK Valclllinc. Black Valentine and is entirely stringless. The attactive, 
dark green, oval pods are nearly straight, very tender, and of delicate flavor. This new variety 
is early, vigorous, and one of the most prolific yielders. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 
5 lbs. $1.50. 
DWARF WAX OR YELLOW-PODDED BEANS 
War/lurall’c ITi/lnAvr Wov Plants of this Bean grow about 15 inches high; vigorous and 
TVaiUWcIl o IViancy VVaX. ygfy productive. The pods are straight, almost flat, and from 
5J^ to 6 inches long. They are fleshy, brittle, fine-grained, stringless, of a rich golden yellow 
color, and are of good quality and very attractive. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 
5 lbs. $1.50. 
♦IMPROVED RUSTPROOF GOLDEN WAX. A strong grower; free from rust. Pods meaty 
and well filled, semi-round, rich yellow, fine quality; entirely stringless. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hlb. 
25 cts.; Ib. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
PENCIL-POD BLACK WAX. Long light golden yellow pods, very tender and brittle, 
pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
Cfrlnnloce Rafimoa Wav The pods are round, pencil-like, and are always stringless. 
*^®‘*^§*®** rVclUgee VVaX. ypig color is a rich golden yellow, and the quality is 
excellent. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
ROUND-PODDED KIDNEY or BRITTLE WAX. Long, round, handsome, stringless 
pods of large size, very solid and full of meat, crisp, brittle, and free from rust. 
Earliest Wax Bean. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
SURE-CROP WAX. A stringless dwarf Wax Bean, very tender and of excellent 
quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
DWARF BEANS FOR SHELLING (Winter Use) 
♦BOSTON SMALL PEA BEAN. Commonly known as the Boston or Navy Bean. 
This is the standard sort for winter use. Fine for baking. 20 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 
2 lbs. 55 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.25. 
♦LARGE WHITE MARROW. Large, oval-shaped, white Beans. The dried Beans 
are larger than Boston and very meaty. HIb. 20 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 2 lbs. 55 cts.; 
5 lbs. $1.25. 
♦RED KIDNEY. Fine variety for baking. Hit). 20 cts.; lb. 30 cts.; 2 lbs. 55 cts.; 
5 lbs. $1.25. 
ENGLISH BEANS 
Plant 4 inches deep, as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. The rows 
should be 3 feet apart, and the seed set 4 inches apart in the rows. 
Broad Windsor. The best variety. Very hardy. Height 3 feet. Lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 
75 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.50. 
PLEASE NOTE. Only varieties of Beans marked * can be supplied in Vi-lb. packages 
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“MEXOGEN” 
Kills and Repels Mexican Bean Beetle 
See page 118 
