POLE or CLIMBING BEANS 
Scarlet Runner 
A fine ornamental vine bearing large sprays of bright scarlet pea-like flowers and abundance of 
edible beans. Used both for shell and snap beans. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; Vi pt. 30c. 
McCaslan New Pole 
The Best Pole Bean in existence. A white seeded green pod snap or shell bean. Although only 
of recent introduction, the McCaslan Bean is already very popular and in many localities has dis¬ 
placed the older pole varieties. It is earlier and more productive than Kentucky Wonder and 
Golden Cluster and is fully equal to them in quality. 
It is the earliest Po.le Bean in cultivation. The illustration on this page is taken from a photo¬ 
graph of a single matured plant and shows its immense prolificness. The pods are of dark green 
color, 10 to 11 inches long, and fill perfectly, containing ten and more seeds. They are fine for 
use as snap sorts, being entirely stringless, meaty and of the finest flavor and quality. When 
allowed to mature the shelled beans are of pure white color, good sized and most excellent 
for Winter use. The vines begin to bear pods quite early and continue to produce enormous 
quantities until frost. 
This is the one Pole Bean for every garden north and south; it stays with you all season, 
furnishing delicious Beans in Summer and Fall when this vegetable is always scarce. Postpaid, 
pkt. lOt; ’Vi pt- 20c; pt. 36c; qt. 68c; 5 qts. $2.10. 
Famous Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead 
The Old Reliable Standard Green Pod Pole Beans. Very early and enormously productive, single 
vines often yielding as much as a peck; entirely stringless. Pods of a silvery green color. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 5c; V 2 pt. 18c; pt. 29c; qt. 54c; 5 qts. $2.10. 
Early Golden Cluster Wax 
A most productive main crop variety of the Wax Podded Pole Beans. It is medium early, and of 
excellent quality if used either as snap or green and dried shell Beans. The vines are large, vig¬ 
orous. The pods average 8 to 9 inches in length, are very attractive and much used for exhibition 
purposes; they are flat, straight, very broad, thick and fleshy, entirely stringless. The dry seed 
is medium sized, oval and pure white. A splendid variety for the home garden and for market. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; Vi Pt. 18c; pt. 29c; qt. 54c; 5 qts. $2.10. 
Yard Long Bean (Chinese Asparagus) 
This is an excellent variety, as well as an interesting curiosity. The vines are rampant growers 
and produce an enormous crop of long, slender, round pods which are of excellent quality for 
snap beans. The round pods are from 2 to 4 feet in length, having the thickness of a lead pencil. 
Produce late in the summer, very productive, tender and of fine flavor. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; Vi pt. 
58c; pt. 98c. 
Lazy Wife Pole 
Enormously Productive. Splendid 
quality. Pods wonderfully broad, 
thick, entirely stringless ; when fully 
grown from 4 to 6 inches long and 
exceedingly rich, buttery and fine 
flavored when cooked. Fine for snap 
sorts; also as dry shell or Winter 
Bean. The seed is medium sized, 
nearly round and pure white. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 5c; Vi Pt. 18c; pt. 29c; qt. 
54c; 5 qts. $2.10 
INOCULATE 
Beans will pro¬ 
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when treated 
with NOD-O- 
GEN. Easy and 
simple to use. 
Corn Hill 
Red Speckled Cut Short or Corn 
Hill beans are extensively planted 
in cornfields and are good in the 
“snap” stage. Also excellent as a 
dry shell bean for winter use. A 
heavy cropper with good meaty fla¬ 
vor, green pods about 4 inches long. 
Pkt. 5c; Vi pt. 18c; pt. 29c; qt. 54c; 
5 qts. $2.10. Postpaid. 
DELICIOUS “SALADIA” 
Tins peculiar vegetable grows like a gourd. When 
ripe, the slaw like contents are scraped out. and served 
as a salad with Mayonnaise or other dressing—Also 
can he cooked. The shell has no edible value. Pkt. 8c; 
3 for 21c; oz. 16c; '/» lb. 39c; lb. 70c, postpaid. 
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McCaslan Pole Bean 
| CULTURE—Plant one ounce to 75 feet, a row, or 5 to 6 pounds to 
i the acre. Rows spaced 15 to 18 inches apart and seed planted 1 inch 
deep. ' Should produce excellent roots or tubers. Seed may be soaked 
over night in warm water to hasten germination. When seedlings 
appear 2 to 3 inches above the ground, thin out to 4 inches apart be¬ 
tween the plants. 
GARDEN BEETS 
Pike's Finest Table Beets 
Detroit Dark Red Beet 
DETROIT DARK RED TURNIP—An excellent, crisp, smooth, sweet 
beet that is very desirable for table use as well as canning. A little 
later than some other varieties, with medium size root. Flesh deep 
red. An excellent variety for home' and market garden use. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 5c, oz. 11c, Vi lb. 30c, Vi lb. 48c. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—Extra early, deep red, almost black. Sweet, 
tender, smooth and round. A rapid growing variety that can be 
planted late for a crop. An excellent market garden variety. Color 
and shape is very uniform. Postpaid, pkt. 5c, oz. 11c, Vi lb. 30c, 
Vi lb. 48c. 
CRIMSON GLOBE—Extra early, smooth skin, globe 
shaped, medium large beet. Color a purplish crimson. Sweet 
and tender. A splendid keeper. A great favorite in home and 
market gardens. Postpaid, pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, Vi lb. 32c, Vi 
lb. 52c. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—One of the sweetest beets grown. 
Extra dark red, perfect shape, quick grower, fine flavored 
and good keeper. Market gardeners’ great favorite. If you 
are looking for a good winter beet, plant this variety. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, Vi lb. 25c, Vi lb. 38c. 
HALF LONG BLOOD—A variety that is suitable for all year 
around use, being one of the best keepers we have. Roots 
are smooth and flesh is bright red. Quality excellent. Post¬ 
paid, pkt. 5c, oz. 8c, Vi lb. 25c, Vi lb. 38c. 
PIKE’S FINEST MIXED—Our mixture is comprised of the best 
table varieties. Postpaid, pkt. 5c, oz. 7c, Vi lb. 22c, Vi lb. 38c. 
200 for 69c 
FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS 
Withstand 
Frosts and 
Slight Freezes 
VARIETIES: Listed in order of maturity; Early Jersey Wakefield; 
Golden Acre, Copenhagen Market, Early Flat Dutch; Premium Late 
Flat Dutch —Also Mixed Early and Mixed Late varieties—200 plants 
postpaid 69c; 500 plants postpaid $1.38; 1000 plants, by express, not 
postpaid (weight packed 9 lbs) $1.58; 2000 plants, not postpaid (weight 
packed 15 lbs.) $2.58; 5000 plants, not postpaid (weight packed 35 lbs.) 
$5.95. 
HARDY ONIONS 
VARIETIES; White Bermudas, Crystal Wax Bermudas, Sweet Span¬ 
ish, Prizetaker & Mixed varieties—5 Bundles (about 500 plants) 67c, 
postpaid; 10 bundles (about 1000 plants) $1.19, postpaid; 1 crate (600 0 
plants) by express, not prepaid (weight 35 lbs.) $3.57. 
NOTE: For Hardy Outdoor Vegetable Plants see page 58. 
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