Allen's Double Tested 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Asparagus 
MARY WASHINGTON. We are pleased to be able to offer seed of this 
new American strain of giant Asparagus. It is the first result of a plant-breeding 
campaign started by the United States Department of Agriculture to produce a 
rust-resistant Asparagus. Rust-resistant and vigorous plants selected from thou- 
sands have been crossed with a single male plant ‘“‘Washington” and most careful 
re-selection practiced. Grown on our own farms from seed sent us by the U. 8S. 
Department of Agriculture. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15¢; %4 Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
Beans 
Prices on all Beans (excepting Limas): 1% Ib., 12c; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 30c; 5 Ibs., 
$1.25; 10 Ibs., $2.00; 50 Ibs., $9.00. 
Wax or Yellow Podded 
PENCIL POD BLACK WAX. The best round podded Wax Bean for 
market. Our seed is grown from carefully bred stock seed, especially selected 
for vigor, high yield and true type. We are pleased to offer such fine true 
stock of this popular variety. 
DAVIS WHITE WAX STRINGLESS. (New.) This Bean has all the good 
qualities of old fashioned Davis but is stringless. Dry Bean is large, kidney- 
shaped, pods long and meaty, of a beautiful yellow color; heavy bearer and good 
for dry Beans. 
ROGERS’ IMPROVED KIDNEY WAX. Rich, creamy white, slender, oval 
pods, 5 to 6 inches in length, free from rust, perfect shape’and entirely stringless. 
Seed white in color with black eye. Plant grows robust. 18 inches in height, 
erect, bushy and very prolific. We know of no wax bean that is more desirable 
for home garden. Wonderful new Bean, which has recently been put on the 
market. 
BRITTLE WAX OR ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX. A Bean of superb 
quality, very tender, entirely stringless, makes vigorous growth. Beans nearly 
white. One of the best for string Beans. 
WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX. Gives general satisfaction everywhere 
and is one of the best and earliest. On account of its hardiness it can be planted 
earlier than any other Wax Bean; yellow pods, fine flavored and brittle, 
best for home or market. 
Green Podded Varieties 
BOUNTIFUL. New green pod variety. Superior quality. Pro- 
ductive and early. Bears early and stays edible through long season; 
pods often 6 inches long. A good variety for market gardeners. 

Roger’s Improyed Kidney Wax Bean 
POLE LIMAS 
CARPINTERIA. A new early variety, which bears 
abundantly, with 3 to 5 large, meaty Beans to the pod. These 
j j are of rarest flavor and quality, retaining their distinguish- 
BURPEE’S STRINGLESS. This variety claims considerable ing green color even after being dried. We would say this sort 
attention in recent years, due to its fine combination of good qualities. i. one of the very best. %4 lb., 10c; 1% Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35ce; 10 
S., 
RED VALENTINE STRINGLESS. (New.) Like the old. Red 
Valentine, only stringless. Pods round and fleshy, hardy; grower of big KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA. The old standard 
crops; one of the earliest. 
market and family sort. The vine begins to produce pods at 
the foot of the pole, and the bearing season continues until frost, 
Pole Beans Pods are large and well filled with Beans of mammoth size. 
Prices on all Beans (excepting Limas) 14 lb., 12c; % lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 
30c; 5 Ibs., $1.25; 10 Ibs., $2.00; 50 Ibs., $9.00. 
GIANT FRENCH WAX. A recent introduction from France. 
% \b., 10c; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 30c; 10 Ibs., $2.50. 
BUSH LIMAS 
This Wax Bean has proved in the United States to be all that is BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH LIMA. This is a good 
claimed for it. Giant in production of large pods, 8 inches long, of a 
beautiful transparent golden color. Will grow 8 feet high and are 
early one. 
quality. 
Pods 5 to 6 inches long and full of Beans of finest 
% I|b., 10c; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 100 
simply loaded down with immense loads of pods filled with a large Ibs., $19.00. 
quantity of the Beans. A basket filler of pods or shelled Beans. We FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA. An ideal bushy growth with 
believe this Bean will be planted more than others as soon as better upright stem and branches. Enormous bearer of thick meaty 
known. Demands good soil. Bean eae pats Early and the most productive of the 
P ; ‘ imas. Se 3; ¥ > 2OC$ Ib., ; ag : 
RENTON Ure deere Reifel sivingieed pods 27 eh s. Y e; % c; 1 lb., 35e; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 100 
inches long, full of large fine Beans. Good dry or green, if gathered 
will continue to set a large crop until frost. Should be in everyone's 
garden. 
LAZY WIFE. This Bean is surely a wonder in production and 
lasting qualities, gives general satisfaction. Everyone who saw this 
Bean last year was immensely pleased. 

HANSEN INOCULATORS 
of bacteria for inoculating Sweet Peas, Garden 
Peas, Garden Beans, Lima Beans and Lupines. 
12c per pkg. 

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Mary Washington Italian Green Broccoli 


Mangel Wurzel 
GOLDEN TANKARD. A big cropper of long, round shape, skin 
golden yellow. Claimed to contain more sugar and richness than any 
other. 44 0z., 5c; 1 oz., 18c; % Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.75. 
GARDEN SIZE. The Garden Size contains a mixture MAMMOTH LONG RED. Grows to an immense size in good 
soil has yield of 1400 to 2000 bushels per acre. Every 
farmer should grow 1% acre of these for his hogs, 
chickens, cows or any stock. This is our largest 
seller and always satisfies. % o0z., 5c; 1 oz., 15c: 
Wo \b., 40s) 1 Ib., $1-505 
Field Seed Beans 
HAND PICKED MARROW. By express, 20c. 
HAND PICKED NAVY. Per lb., by express, 20c. 
HAND PICKED WHITE KIDNEY. Per lb., by 
express, 2uc. 
HAND PICKED DARK RED KIDNEY. Per Lb., 
by express, 20c. 
ABOVE, 25c BY MAIL 
Broccoli 
ITALIAN GREEN. This plant is similar to 
cauliflower in table use, only it has a large green 
head. Postpaid, 1% oz., 5c; 1 oz., 35c; 1% Ib., $1.00. 
Brussels Sprouts 
SLUIS’ BIG CROP. The only good one; new. 
Best ever originated. Plant seed in April. Postpaid, 
Ym oz., 5c; 1 oz., 40c; %4 Ib., $1.00. 


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