PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS—Since 1906 8) 
Garden Beans 
ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX—EFspecially 
fine for home gardens and canning. Plants of 
medium size, prolific. Pods 544 to 6 inches, 
long; round, brittle, stringless, and of fine 
quality. Pkg., 10c; lb., 35c, postpaid. 
PENCIL POD BLACK WAX—Rich yellow 
pods from 5 to 6 inches long; entirely string- 
less, very meaty and tender. Pkt., 10c; Ib., 
30c, postpaid. By freight or express, Ib., 20c; 
10 Ibs., $1.80. 
IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX—YVery valuable 
rust-proof strain of the Golden Wax which 
stands drouth remarkably well. Pkt., 10c; Ib., 
30c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 20c; 
10 Ibs., $1.80. 



Improved Golden Wax 

Brussels Sprouts 
Brussels Sprouts are a very delicate vege 
table, and deserve a more general cultivation 
than they receive. The plant belongs to the 
cabbage family and should be grown and cul- 
tivated like miniature cabbages. Very hardy; 
improved by frost. An ounce will produce 2,000 
plants. 
DWARF IMPROVED—Bearing a small crop 
of small, solid, and tender heads. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c, postpaid. 



tical 

ai Jackson Wonder Bush Lima 
Pole Lima Beans 
CAROLINA or SIEVA POLE—(Small White 
Beans)—Vigorous variety; very early and pro- 
ductive. Pods are short, flat and curved; beans 
white, small and kidney-shaped. Pkt., 10c; lb., 
35c, postpaid. By freight or express, Ib., 25c. 
KING OF THE GARDEN—(Large White 
Lima)—An improved strain of the large white, 
of more prolific character and with larger pods 
and beans. Pkt., 10c; Ib., 35c, postpaid. By 
freight or express, 35c per Ib. 
SPECKLED POLE LIMA—tThe most pro 
lific of the Pole Limas. Seeds are about the 
size of the Sieva, but are speckled white and 
brownish red. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c, postpaid. By 
freight or express, lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
If you want one peck (15 Ibs.) or more 
Beans, write for prices. 
GIANT SPECKLED POLE—Vine grows 7 to 
9 feet tall, pods 5 to 544 inches, 3 beans per 
pod, slightly curved, large-flat. Produces large 
seed of beautifully contrasted colors. Very pro- 
lific. Lb., 40c, postpaid. 



Afton, Okla., Jan. 18, 1941 
Binding-Stevens Seed Co., 
Dear Sirs: 
Kindly send me your catalog of seeds for 
1942 as I haven’t moved too far away to 
think of you and your good seeds. 
Thanking you, 
C. A. Delancy. 





Dwarf Lima Beans 
Plant when ground is dry and weather is 
warm in rows 2 feet apart, dropping the beans 
6 inches apart in the row, eye down, covering 
ee 1 inch of soil. One pound will plant 100 
ills. 
ILLINOIS LARGE PODDED—This is a 
large-vined bush lima. The vines are very vig- 
orous, and pods set freely even in hot weather. 
The pods are larger, more than 3%4 inches in 
length and 1 inch in width, and are attractive 
when picked. The beans are large and flat. 
Vine growth is upright and the beans are held 
well off the ground. Matures about the same 
time as the Henderson Bush Lima but the 
beans are somewhat larger, running 800 to 
900 per pound, compared to 1,150 to 1,250 of 
Henderson. Pkt., 10c; Ib.. 35c,. postpaid. 
BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA—The stout, erect 
bushes grow from 18 to 20 inches high and 2 
to 3 feet in diameter. They are laden with 
large, luscious beans. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c, post- 
paid. By freight or express, Ib., 25c. 
HENDERSON‘S BUSH LIMA—This is the 
earliest variety, being fully two weeks ahead 
of any other sort in maturing. The beans are 
small and very fine for canning. Pkt., 10c; 
Ib., 30c. By express or freight, lb., 20c; 10 
Ibs., $1.75. 
JACKSON WONDER BUSH LIMAS—It is 
of true bush form, about 2 feet high, bearing 
greatest profusion of broad, flat pods, each 
having from 8 to 5 medium-sized flat, hand- 
somely speckled beans, which cook quickly and 
are of superior flavor. Pkt., 10c; Ilb., 30c, 
postpaid. By freight or express, Ib., 20c; 10 
Ibs., $1.75. 
BABY POTATO—Grows 12 to 16 inches 
high, or like a sturdy Henderson Bush Lima 
in growth. It is early and prolific. Pods are 
large for baby lima; seeds are an attractive 
bright green in the green, or eating stage, and 
creamy white when dry. Adapted for produce 
markets and canning as well as home gardens. 
Pkt., 10c; Ib., 40c, postpaid. 

Beets are one of the most healthful of vege- 
tables, containing more elements which the 
human system needs than almost any other. 
Perfection Brand Delicious Beets 
Beets grow in moderately light, sandy soil. For very early crops, sow in hot-beds and transplant the seedings as 
soon as the weather is warm enough into open ground; for regular crop, plant outside as soon as the ground is in 
good condition; plant in drills 12 to 15 inches apart and cover about 1 inch deep. When the seedings are 4 to 5 inches 
high, thin them out to stand 4 to 5 inches apart in the row. An ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds to 
the acre. 
EARLY WONDER—A very early dark red 
beet similar to Crosby’s Egyptian. Its earliness 
and deep color make it a favorite with the 
market gardeners. The taproots are small and 
the roots are of a desirable shape for bunch- 
ing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.60, 
postpaid. 
DETROIT DARK RED—Very popular sort 
used extensively by market gardeners as well 
as private planters. It matures early, and the 
roots are of splendid shape and good color. 
The tops are small and upright-growing, which 
makes possible close planting. The roots are 
globular and smooth, the skin is dark blood 
red, the flesh red with lighter zones. The beets 
are very tender, firm and crisp. and remain so 
for a long time. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c; 
lb. $1.85, postpaid. By freight or express, 
$1.75 per Ib. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—The market gard- 
ener’s favorite. Fine, globe-shaped roots. Pkt.. 
l0c; 0z., 20c; %4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.60, postpaid. 
ROOT CROPS FOR STOCK AND POULTRY 
Mangel Wurzels are listed under Farm Seeds. 
see page 24 of this catalog. 


Crosby’s Egyptian 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP — Coming in at 
the same time as the small flat Egyptian, it 
is much larger and almost globe-shaped—a 
much better beet for every purpose. It is fine- 
grained, very tender, and of good, sweet flavor. 
The color of the flesh is a rich red, tinged 
with crimson. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ™%4 Ib., 50c; 
lb., $1.60, postpaid. 
Swiss Chard or Spinach 
Beet 
Swiss chard is the best “greens” follow-up 
for spinach, and will stand the hot weather 
without losing its crispness. 
This delicious and useful vegetable should 
be in every garden and on every market stall. 
It is really two distinct vegetables. First the 
leafy part of the foliage is cooked and served 
the same as spinach, while the stalks are 
cooked and served with drawn butter, like ten- 
der asparagus. It grows about 214 feet high. 
The stalks are thick and broad like rhubarb ; 
the leaves are large and heavily crumpled, like. 
Savoy Spinach. Crisp and tender, pleasing 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., 
$1.40, postpaid. 
