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R. L. Gould & Co. s*e<hm*n Sinem 1898 St. Paul, Minn 
POLE BEANS 
CULTURE. Beans being- 
very tender and delicate 
when coining out of the 
ground and also very quick 
in making their appear¬ 
ance after being planted, 
care should be taken not 
to plant while there is still 
danger of frost. May 10th 
to 25th is, as a rule, the 
best time for bean plant¬ 
ing. 
Kentucky Wonder or Old 
Homestead 65 days 
This climbing variety is 
very vigorous and produc¬ 
tive and bears its pods in 
large clusters. The pods 
are green and almost 
round, often measuring 8 
to 10 inches long. They 
are stringless, very tender 
and bear all summer. Pkt., 
lOe; y 2 II*., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 
2 lbs., 50c: 10 lbs., $2.00. 
Stringless Green Poll Beans 
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Kentucky Wonder Wax 
68 days 
Very similar to the green- 
podded Kentucky Wonder, 
but the pods are a little 
broader and light yellow. 
Pkt., lOe; y a lb„ 20e; 1 lb., 
35c; 2 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Lazy Wife 74 days 
One of the best varieties for snaps of the large late 
green-podded pole beans. The pods grow in large clus¬ 
ters, are 5 to 7 inches long, broad, thick, fleshy and 
stringless. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 50c; 
10 lbs.. $2.00. 
Scarlet Runner 90 days 
A bean that is edible as well as ornamental. It is a fine 
climber, quick growing, and has large beautiful leaves 
and bright scarlet blossoms. Pkt., 10 c; % lb., 23c; 1 lb., 
45c; 2 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
LIMA BEANS 
CULTURE. Limas should be 
planted a little later than the 
other running beans, in the 
most favorable location possi¬ 
ble, as they are very late in 
maturing. Always plant with 
the eye down. 
Burpee's Improved Bush Lima* 
75 DAYS. This is by far the 
most popular of the Bush Dima 
type. The bushes grow from 
IS to 24 inches high of stout, 
erect growth, forming bushes 
of two to three feet in diam¬ 
eter. The pods are frequently 
borne in clusters of 5 to 8, each 
containing 4 or 5 large, white 
beans. Pkt.. 10 c; lb., 20 c; 
1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Fordhook Bush* 75 days 
A most excellent variety that is 
exceedingly popular with mar¬ 
ket gardeners. The pods are 
about 5 inches long, each hav¬ 
ing 4 or 5 large, oval-shaped, 
white beans of fine quality. 
Pkt., 10c; i/ 3 lb.. 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 
2 lbs., SOc; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
Burpee’s Improved 
Bush Lima 
Henderson's Bush 65 days 
A vigorous hardy, very early Bush Dima. Beans are small, 
white and of very good quality. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 
lb.. 35c; 2 lbs., 50c; lO lbs., $2.00. 
King of the Garden Pole Lima* 88 days 
The vines are very vigorous and prolific. Pods are of 
large size filled with 4 or 5 large white beans of very 
fine quality. The beans are easily shelled and of hand¬ 
some appearance. A popular market garden variety. 
Pkt., 10c; % lb., 20c; 1 lb.. 35c; 2 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
Siebert’s Early Pole Lima* 81 days 
Early and very productive. Pods are thin and contain 
four large white beans of finest quality. Pkt., 10c; >/• 
lb., 20c; 1 ll>., 35c; 2 lbs., 00c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
FIELD BEANS 
CULTURE. Beans thrive on most all soils, but better re¬ 
sults are gained by the liberal use of fertilizer or plant¬ 
ing in light, rich, well-drained loam. Beans are extreme¬ 
ly sensitive to frost and moisture. 
Brown or Swedish 95 days 
This is a fine field bean of a light brownish color and 
medium size. Very fine for baking, 14 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 
25c; lO ll»s., $1.00; 50 lbs., $7.00. 
Choice Navy 90 days 
This is a much improved strain of the old popular white 
baking bean. It is smaller in size and more round, but 
is highly recommended on account of its heavy yield and 
disease-resistant quality. 14 II*., 10c; 1 lb., 20c; 10 lbs., 
$1.50; 50 lbs., $5.50. 
Great Northern Bean 96 days 
A large navy bean which is giving splendid results. The 
seed is large, flat, and slightly kidney shaped. It is a fine 
baker and is sometimes used as a small lima. 14 lb., 
10c; 1 lb., 20c; lO lbs.. $1.50; 50 lbs., $5.50. 
BEETS 
CULTURE. Any well-prepared light garden soil will 
produce good beets, although a rich, sandy loam brings 
the best results. Sow the seed about 1 inch deep in rows 
15 to 24 inches apart. When plants are about 6 inches 
high they should be thinned to 3 or 4 plants to the foot. 
Those taken out at this time make excellent greens. 
Crosby’s Egyptian* 60 days 
A splendid extra early beet of slightly flattened globe 
shape. It is sweet and tender and a much desired table 
beet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 11*., SOc; 1 lb., 75c. 
Detroit Dark Red* 68 days 
This well-known variety is very 
popular among market gardeners 
and canners as well as being an 
ideal variety for the home gar¬ 
den. The roots are very dark red 
in color, uniform in shape and of 
excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; 14 II*., 30c; 1 lb.. 75c; lO lbs. 
or more ;it 55c per lb. 
Edmand's Blood Turnip 66 days 
A fine appearing turnip-shaped 
blood beet. Skin and flesh are of 
a deep red. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 
II*., 30e; 1 lb., 05c. 
Early Wonder* 56 days 
An extra early beet of special 
merit. Roots are nearly globe 
shaped, slightly flattened; skin 
dark red, flesh deep blood red with very little zoning, 
and of finest quality. Tops are small and ideal as a 
bunching beet. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 10c; 14 lb., SOc; 1 lb., 75c; 
lO IIim. or more at 55c a 11*. 
Gould’s Early Bunching Beet* 54 days 
An outstanding variety that matures earlier than any 
other variety. The color is deep dark red all the way 
through without zoning. Roots are smooth, perfectly 
globular, of uniform shape and size, with slender tap 
roots. Tops are medium and just right for bunching. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 85c. 
Gould's Reliable Red Beet* 68 days 
Is especially selected for its uniformity in size, shape 
and color, being a very dark red. We do not hesitate to 
recommend it either for market or home garden. It 
grows to a large size and is unsurpassed as to quality. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., lOc; 14 lb., 30c: 1 11*., 75c. 
N. K. & Co’s Sterling* 68 days 
A very attractive variety of high quality. It is a heavy 
yielder, a good keeper and of very fine appearance. Is 
exceedingly sweet and tender for table use. Pkt., 5c; 
oz.. 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c. 
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet 50 to 56 days 
This variety does not produce an edible root like the 
regular garden beet, but is highly esteemed for the 
broad, white leaf stalks and midribs which are cooked 
and served in the same manner as asparagus, making a 
most delicious vegetable. Cook leaves like spinach. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 75c, 
Giant Lucullus Swiss Chard 55 to 60 days 
The largest and the favorite of the Chard family. The 
leaves are very large and curly and make a very attrac¬ 
tive dish when cooked up as greens. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 30c; 1 II*., 75c. 
Detroit Dark 
Reil Beet 
