VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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BEANS 
There is so much more to good bean seed than that which strikes the eye in a sample ; that it is 
difficult to bring out with a few words these all-important facts. To maintain, develop, and produce 
the most disease free and outstanding pure-line strains, along with quality found in our Keystone 
Beans, has been possible only by intensive effort and study. Our growing stations are located only 
in the most carefully selected areas with only one thought in mind, and that is to have only the best. 
We urge our customers to arrange their summer trips to visit our western growing stations, to take 
advantage of the old adage that "seeing is believing". 
DWARF GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES 
Phaseolus vulgaris 
BLACK VALENTINE STRINGLESS—A Leading Shipping Variety 
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BLACK VALENTINE 
BRAND 
49 
The original type as known before the introduction of the stringless strains. 
Still used 
in some districts as it is a very early, productive, and hardy grower which 
well for long distance shipping. 
VINE —14 to 16 inches tall, medium green, very hardy, erect. 
holds up 
PODS — 5 I /2 to 6 inches long, dark green, oval, stringy and fiberous unless 
young stage. 
SEED •—Oval shape, color shining jet black. 
picked in 
BLACK VALENTINE STRINGLESS 
BASSO 
52 
Adopted by shippers and market gardeners as the finest of all the Black Valentine 
strains for market and shipping. Very productive of fine quality beautiful pods that 
command a premium. 
VINE —16 to 18 inches tall, vigorous, erect, distinct foliage growth of dark green color 
and rose purple blossoms. 
PODS — 6^2 to 7 inches long, oval (semi flat), almost straight, stringless, very attractive 
velvety medium dark green color. 
SEED —Long oval, slightly flattened shape, entirely jet black. 
BLACK VALENTINE STRINGLESS (Round Pod) BAZZN 52 
Finding favor in some sections, where adapted, as a shipping and market garden variety. 
The true strain developes a fine long absolutely round, stringless, attractive, uniform pod. 
VINE —15 to 17 inches tall, erect, good producer, dark green color. 
PODS —6 to 61/2 inches long, dark green, round, stringless, slightly curved at end. 
SEED •—Oblong, entirely jet black. 
