ASPARAGUS 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 4 Ibs. per acre. 
When starting an asparagus bed from seed it is advisable 
to soak the seed for 24 hours before planting. This makes 
germination more rapid and certain. Sow in spring in rows 
about 18 inches apart, allowing 15 to 20 seeds to the root. Cover 
2 inches deep, When plants are well established, thin to about 
an inch apart. Hoe frequently during the summer. The plants 
will be ready to set in a permanent bed the following spring. 
Mary Washington. An improvement over Martha Washing- 
ton. It is a little earlier and more vigorous than the original. 
The shoots are slightly ovoid in shape, firm and tender and 
richly flavored. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
Paradise. New, early maturing variety with pleasant, milder 
flavor than other varieties and a prime favorite with everyone 
who has tasted it. Straight, large, crisp, tender stalks. Fine, 
strong grower and highly resistant to rust. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45e. 
BEANS 
Dwarf beans, 1 ib. to 100 ft., 50 to 60 Ibs. per acre. 
Pole beans, 1 1b. to 100 ft., 30 to 35 Ibs. per acre. 
Lima beans, 1 lb. to 100 ft., 30 to 50 Ibs. per acre. 
Plant beans after all danger of frost is past, in warm, dry, 
well prepared soil. The rows should be-2 to 3 feet apart and 
the seeds covered 1% to 2 inches deep. Thin the young plants 
to 3 to 6 inches apart in the rows. 
Shallow cultivation should be frequent until blossoming; 
then stop to avoid injury to the roots. Root injury causes the 
blossoms to fall off. For succession, plant every two weeks 
until midsummer. Frequent picking of the crop insures long 
bearing. 
Bush, Green Pod 
Prices: Pkt. 10c; % Ib. 20e; 1 Ib. 35c. 
Dwarf Horticultural. Particularly desirable green shell and 
snap sort for home and market garden, Plant medium small, 
thrifty and productive. Pods dark green at snap stage (53 
days) becoming greenish yellow splashed with carmine, 5 to 
51% inches long. Strictly stringless, lightly fibrous. Seeds 
plump oval, pinkish buff, spotted and streaked with purplish 
red. Shell beans in 60 days. 
Early Marrow Pea or White Navy. (The common white pea 
bean of commerce.) Ripe in 90 to 100 days. Plant large with 
tendency to form runners. Hardy, very prolific; ripens uni- 
formly. Pods 4 inches long. Dry beans small white, 
Improved Stringless Green Pods. High quality for home and 
market garden. Plant large, thrifty. heavily productive. Pods 
medium green, 5% inches long, almost % inch wide’ and 
equally thick. Very fleshy, strictly stringless, fine grained, 
tender. Seeds coffee brown. 53 days. 
Tendergreen. This is a new bush bean of utmost value. The 
plants make a strong and vigorous growth. They are well 
branched and carry a great quantity of beautiful light green 
beans. The pods grow 6 to 7 inches long. They are round, 
extremely meaty, and tender. Even when fully grown they 
are absolutely stringless. Ripen in 54 days. 


Bush, Wax Pod 
Prices: Pkt. 10c; % Ib. 20e; 1 Ib. 35e. 
Average maturity 52 days from seed. 
Pencil Pod Black Wax. Very desirable for home and market 
garden and for truckers. Plant large and thrifty. Heavily 
productive over long period, Pods handsome bright yellow, 
5144 to 6 inches long, % inch thick, cylindrical; very fleshy, 
stringless, brittle, fine grained, and tender. Quality unexcelled. 
Seeds black. 
Round Pod Kidney Wax. (Brittle Wax.) Valuable for home 
garden and canning. Plants are erect, medium large, prolific. 
Handsome pods of waxy light yellow, 5% to 6 inches long, 
thick and round. Very fleshy, brittle, strictly stringless and 
without fibre. Seeds white with brownish-black eye. 
Top Notch Golden Wax. New blight resistant. A splendid home 
garden and canning variety, Plant small, productive. Pods 
very attractive; golden yellow; 4% to 5 inches long, % inch 
wide, thick, oval; fleshy, brittle, stringless. Seeds white, 
splashed with violet, carmine and purple. 
Pole Beans 
Prices: Pkt. 10c; % Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 35e. 
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Mature in 75-80 days. 
Blue Lake or White Creaseback. Splendid snap bean for home 
garden and early market. Good climber, heavily productive. 
Pods light green, 5% inches long, % inch wide, almost as 
thick; nearly stringless,. very fleshy, brittle, tender. Seeds 
white; excellent for baking. 
Kentucky Wonder. This most popular of all pole beans should 
be in every garden. The dark green pods are round and long, 
measuring 9 to 10 inches; they are always stringless as snaps, 
and never become tough. Seeds light brown colored. 
Kentucky Wonder Wax, An early and hardy bean somewhat 
resembling the Kentucky Wonder except in color of pods 
which are light yellow and broader. If a wax podded bean is 
desired for home or market this is the one best variety to 
plant. Seed oval, flattened, somewhat shriveled, dark brown. 
Oregon Giant. We highly recommend this variety to home 
gardeners. It keeps producing until killed by frost. Large, 
fleshy pods, 10 to 12 inches in length, stringless, light greenish 
yellow, splashed with red. A very tasty bean that requires very 
little care. Pkt. 10c; % Ib. 30e; 1 Ib. 50c. 
Scarlet Runner, About in season with pole limas. Good climber. 
Flowers scarlet, decorative.’ Pods dark green; 6 inches long; 
flat oval. Fleshy; desirable for snaps and green shell beans. 
Seeds kidney shaped, flat; dark purple, spotted with reddish 
buff. Pkt. 10c; % Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 50e. 
Tall Horticultural. The pods when young are of excellent 
quality and make fine snapshorts. They measure 5 to 6 inches 
long and are stringless. The dried beans are grown extensively 
for winter use. They are large, of a light fawn color speckled 
with dull red, Highly recommended as a baking bean. 

OUR SEEDS ARE ESPECIALLY SELECTED FOR WASHINGTON CLIMATE AND GROWING CONDITIONS 5) 
