R. L. Gould & Co. Seedsmen Since 1898 St. Paul, Minn. 

POLE BEANS 
CULTURE. Beans being 
very tender and quick in 
making their appearance 
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 planting. 
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. PkKt., 
10¢e; % Ib., 20¢e; 1 Ih. B5e;3 
2 Ibs., 50c; 10 Ibs., $2.00. 
Kentucky Wonder Wax 
68 DAYS. Similar to the 
green-podded Kentucky 
W onder, but pods are 
broader and light yellow. 
PKt., 10e; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 
See Page 3 35e; 2 lbs., 50c; 10 Ibs., $2.00. 
Lazy Wife 74 days 
One of the best large late green-podded pole beans. The 
pods grow in large clusters, are 5 to 7 inches long, broad, 
thick, fleshy and stringless. Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 

Stringless Green Pod ‘Beans 
35e3; 2 Ibs., 50c; 10 Ibs., $2.00. 
Scarlet Runner 90 days 
A bean that is edible as well as ornamental. It is a fine 
climber, quick growing. Pkt., 
45e; 2 Ibs., 75e; 10 Ibs., $3.00. 
Bansei Edible Soy Beans 
radically from the field varieties in 
10e; % Ib. 25e; 
1 Ib, 

Differ that they 
produce a valuable and palatable human food. Highly 
\% Ihb., 
food for 
1 Ib., 35e; 2 Ibs., GOe; 
esteemed as a 
200¢;3 
diabetics. Pkt., 10e;3 
5 Ibs., $1.25. 
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 Limax 
75 DAYS. The most popular 
of the Bush Lima type. Bush- 
es grow 18 to 24 inches high, 
two to three feet in diameter. 
The pods contain 4 or 5 large, 
white beans. Pkt., 10ce; % Ib., 
20c; 1 Ib., 35e; 2 Ibs., 50e; 10 
Ibs., $2.00. 
Fordhook Bushx 
EXxceedingly popular with 
market gardeners. The pods 
are about 5 inches long, each 
75 days 

having 4 or 5 large, oval- 
shaped, white beans of fine 
quality. Pkt., 10¢; % Ib., 20¢e;3 
1 Ilb., 35e; 2 { ! oe 
$2.50, Burpee’s Imp. Bush Lima 
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Henderson's Bush 65 days 
A vigorous, hardy, very early Bush Lima. Beans are small, 
White and of very good quality. Pkt., 10ce; % Ib., 20e; 1 
Ib., 35e3 2 Ibs., 50c; 10 Ibs., $2.00. e 
88 days 
King of the Garden Pole Limax 
The vines are very vigorous and prolific. Pods are of 
large size filled with 4 or 5 large white beans of very 
fine quality. A popular market garden variety. Pkt., 
10c; % Ib. 20ce; 1 Ib., 35e; 2 lbs., 50¢; 10 Ibs., $2.00. 
Ibs., 50c¢; 10 Ibs.,, 
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Siebert's Early Pole Limax 81 days 
Early and very productive. Pods are thin and contain 
four large white beans of finest quality. Pkt., 10e; % 
Ib., 20c3; 1 Ib,, 35e; 2 Ibs., 6Oc; 10 Ibs., $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. 
95 days 
Brown or Swedish 
This is a fine field bean of a light brownish color and 
medium size. Very fine for baking, % Ib., 15e; 1 Ib, 
25c; 10 Ibs., $1.60; 50 Ibs., $7.00. 
90 days 
Choice Navy 
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, % Ib., 10c; 1 Ib., 20c; 10 Ibs., 
$1.50; 50 Ibs., $5.50. 
96 days 
Great Northern 
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. % Ib, 
10c; 1 Ib., 20c; 10 Ibs., $1.50; 50 Ibs., $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 Egyptians 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; %4 lb., 30c; 1 Ib., 75e. 
Detroit Dark Redx 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; %4 Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 75c; 10 Ibs. 
or more at 65c per Ib. 
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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; % 
Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., T5e. 
56 days 
Early Wonders 
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; %& Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 75c;3 
10 Ibs. or more at 65c a Ib. 
Gould's Early Bunching Beetx 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; % lb., 30c; 1 Ib. 85ec. 
68 days 

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Detroit Dark 
Red Beet 
Gould's Reliable Red Beetx 
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., 10c; % Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 75e. 
68 days 
N. K. & Co's Sterlingx 
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. Sec; 
OZes 10e; % Ib., 30e; 1 Ib., T5e. 
50 to 56 days 
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet 
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., 
5e; oz. 10c; %4 Ib., 35e; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
55 to 60 days 
Giant Lucullus Swiss Chard 
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., 5c3 oz., 10c3 
Y% Ib, B5e3 1 Wb., 1.00, 
