Burpee’s POLE BEANS 
72 Kentucky Wonder (old Homestead) © 
65 days. Most popular and dependable throughout the country. It is early, 
climbs well, and bears a heavy crop of large, green, curved pods, 7 to 9 in. jong, 
in clusters. Pods are thick and meaty, tender, brittle, excellent for freezing, and, 
when young, are free {rom string or fiber although small strings develop later. 
These strings do not impair the quality of the pods so that they can be eaten 
until late in the season. Though thick, the pods appear slender on account of their 
‘length. The light brown seeds have a tasty flavor which makes them so desiralle 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 lbs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
for use as shell beans. 
84 Decatur 68 days. Absolutely string- 
less, dark green, round pods, 
6 to 8 in. long. Resistant to mosaic and common 
rust. The white seeds are desirable for dry. shell 
use during the winter. Pkt. 15¢; 1% lb. 30¢; 
Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
74 days. 
79 Golden Cluster Wax /* pane 
waxy yellow, perfectly straight, flat pods, 612 
to 7% in. long; flesh is brittle and of fine quality. 
Popular for snaps, green shell and dry beans. 
Dried seeds are white. Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 30¢; 
Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
83 Horticultural (Cranberry or 
70 days. Flat, broad, green pods 6 to 7 in. long, 
86 Potomac ‘o) All-America 
Bronze Medal Winner 
70 days. Dark green pods-of excellent quality; 
6 in. long, slender, practically round, meaty, 
tender and stringless at all stages. Vines are 
good climbers, heavy producers for home or 
market over a long picking season. The ripe 
seeds are black. Pkt#15¢; 1% lb. 30¢; 
Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
87 Scarlet Runner © days. Bears 
Z large, showy 
sprays of bright scarlet flowers so is often grown 
for ornamental purposes, as well as for eating. 
Pods 6 to 8 in. long, broad and thick; pods and 
green shell beans edible when young. Succeeds 
best in cool regions. Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 30¢; 
Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
almost stringless and make delicious snap- 
shorts when young. Recommended chiefly as a 
green or dry shell bean. Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; 
Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
76 Scotia or Striped Crease- 
back 73 days. Round green pods, 6 to 7 in. 
long, fleshy, tender and almost string- 
less. Quality is very good. Suitable for growing 
on corn as well as on poles or string. Pkt.10¢; 
1) lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
82 White Seeded Rust- 
Resistant Kentucky Wonder 
64 days. 6 to 7 in. flat, dark green pods; string- 
less when young. Very good quality. Resistant i } 
to rust. Unusually heavy producer. The white & 
seeds are delicious for dry shell use. Pkt. 10¢; 
1, lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
so Kentucky Wonder Wax 
68 days. Round, thick, slightly curved light 
yellow pods, 7 to 8 in. long; brittle, meaty, prac- 
tically free from strings and fiber. Profuse 
and continuous bearer. Pkt. 15¢; 14 Ib. 30¢; 
Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 

H 80days, Broad, flat, green 
75 Lazy Wife pods, 5 to 6 in. long; 
straight and meaty, brittle and stringless. Fine 
for snaps when young; green or dry beans are 
delicious. White seeded. Pkt. 10¢; % lb. 25¢; 
lb. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
65 days. Dark green 
78 McCasian oO flat pods, 7 to 8 in. 
long; curved, brittle and fine grained. Popular 
for snaps, green or dry shell beans. Seeds are 
white and flattened. Pkt. 10¢; 1% Ib. 25¢; 
Ib. 45¢3 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
80 days. While known 
91 Yard Long as Yard Long, the 
green pods grow 12 to 20 in. in length varying - 
according to conditions; they are slender, round, 
curved and twisted. Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 30¢; 
; Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
Non-heading 
COLLARDS “ciiicce 
299 Georgia 80 days. Large, juicy, green leaves 
which are usually stripped from the plant as they 
mature thus providing delicious boiling ‘‘greens” 
throughout the entire season. Will stand light freezing 
which improves the mild cabbage-like flavor of the 
leaves. Does not form heads. Deserves to be better 
known. 2 to 3 ft.4all. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1% lb. 50¢ 
S 
Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean 
How to Grow POLE BEANS 
Pole Beans Come into bearing later than bush varieties, bear more heavily 
over a longer period, and some varieties produce bigger pods. They are less 
hardy, however, so should not be planted until all danger of frost is past and 
the soil is warm and moderately dry. They do best if the vines are given 
support, the most frequently used being rough poles. Place 5 to 8 beans around 
each pole, cover with 2 in. of soil, and firm to assist germination. When plants 
are well started. thin so that 3 or 4 of the strongest remain to a pole. A packet 
of seed is enough for 15 poles; 1 lb. of seed for 100 poles. Pole Beans may also 
be. planted along a trellis or fence, sowing 300 ft. of row with 1 lb. of seed. 
7 CH ICOR Y — deticicus, appetizing salad 
297 Witloof (French Endive) 110 days. A choice salad delicacy for fall and 
winter. Sow seed in the spring. In early fall, cut off foliage 1 in. above soil level, 
cover with 8 to 10 in. of soil and keep in place with boards set along the sides 
for three or four weeks when a pure white blanched stalk should be ready. Cut 
off about 1 in. above the top of the root and repeat as above for a second 
crop, after which, if wanted during the winter in cold sections, dig the roots, 
store for a few days in.a shed or pit so they may become thoroughly chilled, 
then place upright in boxes and cover with 10 in. of sand, light soil or peat moss. 
Water and keep in a warm place indoors. In about a month, the sprouts should 
break through the surface and be ready for use again as a delicious salad. 
) Pkt. 10¢; 14 0z. 35¢; oz. 65¢ 
CRESS _—205y, quick growing “‘green”’ 
364 Fine Curled (Pepper Grass) 40 days. Grows very quickly and is of 
the easiest culture. The finely cut leaves may be used for flavoring salads, for 
garnishing, or as a green in sandwiches. Used with lettuce, it adds an agreeably 
pungent taste; best if used when young before the seed stalks appear. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; oz. 50¢; 14 Ib. $1.50 


365 Upland 60 days. Leaves are dark green, thick, broad and grow in a 
rosette early in the spring. At this time they are crisp, tender and of the same 
pungent flavor as water cress, the crop of which has been a total failure this 
year. May be used until seed stalks begin to form; leaves then become bitter. 
' Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; oz. 45¢; 1% Ib. $1.35 

Georgia 
Collards 
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