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This descriptive booklet has been prepared 
to aid the seed merchant and canner in the 
selection of suitable varieties of seed peas and 
beans for his particular needs. Many seed 
merchants carry too many varieties and being 
less familiar with varietal differences are un¬ 
able to reduce these to a minimum, thereby 
increasing their cost of merchandising. 
As there are hundreds of varieties of both 
peas and beans from which to select, many of 
which are of little commercial value, we have 
listed the names of some of the more import¬ 
ant varieties within a class and have made 
cross references for varieties having many 
characteristics in common. 
If a dealer caters to the home garden trade, 
he should select individual varieties represent¬ 
ing several classes, but not carry several that 
are similar in type and season. In the case of 
special market garden trade, where many va¬ 
rieties are adapted, it may be necessary to 
carry several within a class, to meet prefer¬ 
ences of particular growers. 
We appreciate the opportunity to serve the 
trade by making available these better types 
and invite your comments and questions rela¬ 
tive to them. Photographs and detailed in¬ 
formation on particular varieties will be fur¬ 
nished upon request. 
