BREEDERS AND GROWERS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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Asgrow Black Valentine: attractive dark oval pods 
BEANS 
For the frozen pack only varieties of high quality are recommended. The pods shonld be 
straight, meaty, stringless and fiberless; clear in color and sufficiently tender in texture to 
avoid any risk of loss of color through requiring ])rolonged cooking; skin should be smooth 
and not given to splitting or sloughing. 
In listing the number of days from planting to picking, we have used average results secured 
over a jieriod of years. These figures apply to ])lantings under normal rainfall conditions, 
and will varv somewhat in different sections of the countrv. However, the number of davs 
indicated is valuable in showing the relative seasons of the different varieties. 
Culture: For best results beaus require strong, well-drained, loarng soil. In the North, 
plantings should be made after danger of frost Is past, during latter ^lag and earlg June. 
Plant 4 to 6 seeds to the foot. Ff-z to 2 Inches deep In rows to 30 Inches apart depending 
011 the richness of the land. It takes about 50 to 60 pounds of seed to plant an acre. 
Green Podded, Dwarf or Bush Varieties 
I.ength 
of pod 
inches 
ASGROW STRINGLESS GREEN POD . (itoliVo 
Our develo])ment. Received All-America Gold Medal for 
1938. A handsome variety, for a frozen pack of fine a])pear- 
ance and quality. Similar to Full Measure, but hardier, and 
a more dependable cro})})er. Plant medium large, erect, 
somewhat thick stemmed, heavily productive. Pods nearly 
straight, dark green, round, meaty, succulent; stringless, 
totally without fiber. Seed 67 })er oz., oblong, })urple mot¬ 
tling on buff' with brownish cast. Tendergreen is a similar 
variety. 
ASGROW BLACK VALENTINE . 6M, to 7 
Our development received All-America Silver Medal for 
1933. Plant large, erect, ])rolific. Very attractive, oval 
pods nearly straight, dark green, strictly stringless, and 
of fine quality and delicate flavor; hold color and texture 
well; seed oval, 81 })er oz., solid black. 
FULL MEASURE . 6to6yo 
A well-known variety, having an upright prolific plant. Pods 
round, straight, very fleshy, stringless, free from fiber and 
tender; medium green. Seed 66 ])er oz., reddish brown 
mottled with buff. I^ess hardy and more susceptible to dis¬ 
ease than most green podded sorts. 
Width 
of pod 
inches 
% 
Days from 
planting 
to picking 
53 
49 
54 
