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FERRY-MORSE SEED CO. 
BEANS-POLE LIMAS 
jr Challenger (Pole Fordhook) 
92 days. New pole lima of Fordhook type, extremely heavy pro¬ 
ducer. Plants large, growing to a height of 10 to 15 feet. Pods 
straight, 5 to 6 inches long, 1)4 inches wide, 34 inch thick; 
contain 4 to 6 large thick beans, green in color. 
Detroit Mammoth Lima 
95 days. The largest podded pole lima. Splendid climber, heavily 
productive as far North as Ohio. Pods 9—11 in. long, very broad, 
with 5—7 large flat beans. Seeds very large, thick, flat, white. 
Florida Butter, Speckled 
85 days. Popular and dependable in the South. Plant tall, vigor¬ 
ous, and prolific over a long bearing season. Pods in clusters; 
3 small beans per pod; color, buff spotted with reddish-brown. 
ic King of the Garden 
88 days. Splendid climber, heavily productive. Pods 6 in. long, 
134 in. wide, 34 in. thick; straight, with 4—5 beans. Seeds large; 
thick, flat, white. An improved form of Large White Lima. 
Large White Lima 
88 days. Good climber, heavily productive. Pods 5 to 5)4 in- 
long, 134 in. wide, 34 in. thick, usually with 4 large beans of 
excellent quality. Dry beans large, flat, white. Similar to King of 
the Garden Lima. 
SEIBERT’S EARLY LIMA 
80 days. Early and dependably productive for home, market 
garden and for canning. Pods 5 in. long, 134 in. wide, 34 in. 
thick. Seeds large, thick, white. 
Small White Lima (Carolina or Sieva) 
78 days. Splendid climber, heavy yielder. Pods 334 in. long, 
J4 in. wide, 34 in. thick, with 3—4 seeds. Green shell beans small, 
flat, of splendid quality. Seeds white. Aside from the climbing 
habit, later season, and slightly larger pods and seeds, this is 
similar to the bush form, Henderson’s Bush Lima (Baby Lima). 
Telegraph 
Code Word 
BEALL 
BEMAM 
BEFLO 
BEKAG 
BELGE 
BESEB 
BECAR 
BEET 
Beet seed is sown at our Oakview Experimental Gardens near Detroit about May 1. Under or¬ 
dinarily favorable circumstances, the early varieties produce roots of ideal bunching size ( 134 — 
134 in.) in 50—55 days or late in June. Given plenty of moisture, development thereafter is very 
rapid, and large size is attained in a week or two. We have indicated the number of days 
commonly required to produce roots ideal for bunching, the seed being sown May 1. 
TABLE VARIETIES 
Crimson King 
55-60 days. A fine large beet of deep blood-red color. Roots 
globular, refined, smooth; under favorable conditions reach a 
diameter of 334 to 4 inches; tops and tap roots small; color even. 
Crosby’s Egyptian (Original Strain) 
50—55 days. Splendid home and market garden sort. Tops 
medium in size; collar small. Root flattened globe-shape, with 
small tap root; very dark purplish-red. Flesh deep purplish-red 
zoned with a lighter shade; crisp and tender. 
DETROIT DARK RED 
55—60 days. The standard of excellence in table beets for home 
and market garden, shipping, and canning. Tops uniform, small, 
slender, erect. Roots globe-shaped; symmetrical, with small collar 
and small tap root; dark blood-red. Interior very uniform in color, 
the zones so inconspicuous that the flesh seems to be one solid 
ball of deep blood-red; remains tender and of highest quality 
until roots are full grown. 
Ferry’s Strain 
The original type introduced by us many years ago. 
Morse’s Strain 
A strain of recent development. Produces smaller, more 
spherical roots and distinctly shorter tops than the original type. 
Early Wonder 
50—55 days. Very desirable for home and market garden. Tops 
small. Root flattened globe-shape with small collar and tap root; 
dark purplish-red. Flesh deep purplish-red zoned a lighter shade. 
Telegraph 
Code Word 
BESON 
BECRO 
BEDET 
BEMOR 
BF.WON 
