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anthracnose and bacterial blight are the two most ravaging of bean diseases. 
Both these diseases are seed borne. If infected seed is used, the bean crop is almost doomed. ifn 
however, the seed planted is free from these diseases, the hazard of producing a crop are viriially 
eliminated. 
BEAN SEED GROWN IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY IS ABSOLUTELY FREE FROM BLIGHT — Aa 
AND ANTHRACNOSE AS THE DISEASES CANNOT DEVELOP UNDER OUR CLIMATIC | 
CONDITIONS. f a 
Produce market growers, canners and home gardeners can find the answer to the control of — 
anthracnose and bacterial blight by planting varieties listed below marked ““GROWN IN THE © 
SACRAMENTO VALLEY”. This is an absolute guarantee that the seed is disease free. | 
GREEN POD VARIETIES & 
BUSH BEANS | 
LAGO PIONEER BACHICHA (55 Days). Grown in the Sacramento Valley __ 
An outstanding new bush bean variety. For home garden, market or shipping 
this is unquestionably the finest variety of all. It is unexcelled in flavor, an — 
excellent keeper, and a heavy producer. The fleshy pods are dark green in 
color, about 6 inches long and 2 inch wide. Seeds are kidney shape, red with 
light blotches. Both market and home gardeners are enthusiastic about this 
superior variety. Pkt. 15c¢, ¥2 Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. 60c. Bde 
PLENTIFUL (48 Days). Grown in the Sacramento Valley es = 
Gardeners have taken to this variety with an enthusiasm that is rapidly mak- — 
ing it a top seller. Possessed of long tender pods with a rich flavor, it combines 
a long growing season with high productiveness. The pod is straight with — 
a minimum of fibre, a rich green, and beans are a dark color. This variety, 
along with Lago.s Pioneer Bachicha, should be in every garden. Pkt. ‘TW5e, 
V2 Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. 60c. ee 
TENDERGREEN (51 Days). Grown in the Sacramento Valley 
Very long, round tender pods, extremely meaty. This bean is 7 bsclutelt string- 
less at all stages of growth and of a most delicious flavor. The color is dark 
green, pods measure 5 to’/ inches long, and mature early. Wonderful home 
garden or commercial variety; fine for canning and shipping. Altogether a va- 
riety we highly recommend for color, size, quality and productiveness. Pkt. 
15c, V2 Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. 60c. 
BLACK VALENTINE (49 Days) 
This variety has plump round pods with an excellent flavor. Growers of the old 
Black Valentine are welcoming this improved strain which matures in 49 days 
and is equally as productive as its namesake. Pkt. 10c, 2 Ib. 30c¢, 1 Ib. 50c. 
POLE BEANS 
BURGESS ceptional merit as a shell bean, green or dried ; 
Growers like this firm dark green bean with for baking. 

BACHICHA BEAN 

TENDERGREEN 

PLENTIFUL 
round 7-inch pods of exceptionally tender 
quality. Matures in 64 days. 
KENTUCKY WONDER 
(OLD HOMESTEAD) 
The best early green-podded pole bean for 
home or market garden. Vigorous and produc- 
tive. Pods 9 to 10 inches long, of fine quality, 
very fleshy, saddle-backed and stringless when 
young 
LONDON HORTICULTURAL 
(BAKING BEAN) 
Yellow oreenyaec: splashed with red. Has ex- 
LIMAS we 
Limas are sensitive to cold, moist ground. 
Plant when ground is warm, with eye down. 
Ground should be moist when planted so no 
watering will be required until seeds have 
sprouted, otherwise they may rot. 
FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA 
This is a vigorous grower, bearing its pods in 
MILANESE 
Matures in 75 days. Pods are deep green 5 to 
6 inches long, Y2 to 34 inch broad, meaty, 
stringless and practically fibreless. 
SCARLET RUNNER 
Grown for its attractive flower clusters. Good 
snap bean. ; 
YARD LONG or CHINESE ie 
Round pods 18 to 24 inches long, sometimes 
as long as 36 inches. Tender and of good qual- 
ity. Tastes different than other beans. : 
All Pole Beans: Pkt. 10c, 2 Ib. 30c, 1 Ib. 50c. aes 





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clusters along the stems. Beans are fare Eeeey 
easily shelled. Pkt. 10¢, Y2 Ib. 30c, 1 Ib. 50c. 



POLE LIMA, King of the Garden ons 
Ready for harvest in 88 days. One pound fo} 
beans will provide plants for 50 poles. Pkt. Gis a 
Y2 Ib, 30c, 1 Ib. 50c. 


F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
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