VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 4 KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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ASPARAGUS 
Asparagus officinalis—var. altilis 
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MARY WASHINGTON (Rust Resistant) ACORN 
The finest of the Washington rust-resistant strains of asparagus developed by the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture. This variety is rapidly replacing other sorts because, in addi- 
tion to its freedom from rust, it is a heavy yielder, producing an abundance of early large 
shoots of rich dark green color with tightly folded tips. Universally used for market, 
canning purposes, and also recommended for freezing preservation. 
PALMETTO ADAPT 
An early, heavy producing variety of attractive deep green color. An old standard sort 
for the home and market garden. 
BEANS 
There is so much more to good bean seed than that which strikes the eye in a sample, that it is 
difficult to bring out with a few words these all-important facts. To maintain, develop, and produce 
the most disease free and outstanding pure-line strains, along with quality found in our Keystone 
Beans, has been possible only by intensive effort and study. Our growing stations are located only 
in the most carefully selected areas with only one thought in mind, and that is to have only the best. 
We urge our customers to arrange their summer trips to visit our western growing stations, to take 
advantage of the old adage that ‘seeing is believing". 
DWARF GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES 
Phaseolus vulgaris 




BLACK VALENTINE STRINGLESS—A leading PLENTIFUL—A new shipping a : 
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BLACK VALENTINE (Old Type) BRAND 49 
Still used 
‘The original type as known before the introduction of the stringless strains. 
in some districts as it is a very early, productive, and hardy grower which holds up 
well for long distance shipping. 
VINE —14 to 16 inches tall, medium green, very hardy, erect. 
PODS —5!/> to 6 inches long, dark green, oval, stringy and fiberous unless picked 
young stage. 
SEED —Oval shape, color shining jet black. 
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