BEANS 
Our bean seed is high germinating, guaranteed western-grown stock, from the best western growing areas, all 
carefully milled, hand picked, graded and fitted for the critical grower. 
CULTURE OF GREEN AND WaAx-PoppEp BusH BEANs. Beans 
are grown on all types of soil in Florida, and are not very par- 
ticular with reference to soil requirements. Beans are a very 
quick maturing crop, and are usually preceded or followed by 
other crops. 
Spring planting in the southern and central part of the 
State begins January 1 and continues until April. Fall plant- 
ing starts in August. For a fall crop, plant from the middle 
of August until the middle of October; for a main crop on 
the Florida East Coast plant from October to December. Sow 
seed in drills, 2 to 24% feet apart, dropping a bean every 2 to 
2% inches, and cover 1% to 2 inches deep. Thin plants to 
stand 3 or 4 inches apart in row. On muck soils apply 600 to 
1200 pounds of a 3-8-8 fertilizer mixture per acre. On sandy 
loam apply 1200 to 2000 pounds of a 4-8-4 fertilizer mixture 
per acre, making one application. Soil should be thoroughly 
prepared, and fertilizer put out from a week to ten days before 
planting. There is always a risk of the fertilizer burning and 
killing the vitality of the seed when both are put in at the 
same time. 
For the control of insects and diseases of beans see page 
54. In order to control soil diseases and get a better stand, it 
is always desirable to treat bean seed with Spergon at the rate 
of 2 ounces per bushel of seed before planting (see page 49 
and 52). 
Inoculate bean seed with Nitragin for best results. Hastens 
maturity, increases yields and enriches the soil. (See page 47.) 
The number of days to picking after each variety represents 
average results secured over a period of years under Florida 
growing conditions. These figures apply to plantings under 
normal conditions in Florida, and will vary somewhat in dif- 
ferent sections, seasons, and on different soils. However, the 
number of days indicated will serve to show the relative matur- 
ity of different varieties. 
GREEN PODDED BUSH BEANS 
Plant 3 pecks (45 Ibs.) to 1 bushel (60 Ibs.) per acre. 
In the garden make four plantings at different times. Plant 14 lb. to 100 feet at each planting for a family of 
3 or 4 people. 
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BOUNTIFUL. (48 days.) An old favorite on many markets, 
especially in the east. A vigorous grower, very productive, with 
large, long, broad, flat, thick pods, slightly curved, of attrac- 
tive light-green color, stringless when young, tender, and of 
excellent quality. A consistently heavy producer of high edible 
quality, if picked early and often. 
1% Ib. 15e; 1 Ib. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c, Postpaid 
STRINGLESS BLACK VALENTINE. (48 days.) The plant 
is large, vigorous, erect and very prolific. The oval pods are 
nearly straight, dark green, strictly stringless, and of fine qual- 
ity and delicate flavor. They retain their color and texture in 
shipping long distances. Very attractive in appearance, of high 
edible quality and a good shipper. 
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TENDERGREEN. (50 days.) This variety is highly popu- 
lar due to its consistently high productivity and excellent 
shipping quality. It is a little earlier than Giant Stringless, 
and the plants are large, erect, and thick stemmed. The pods 
average six inches in length, are attractive in appearance, being 
nearly straight, round, fleshy, dark green, absolutely string- 
less, and of excellent quality. Our strain of this variety has 
been develoved for uniformity*in shape, size and color. A most 
desirable, high quality variety to grow for home use and for 
market. A sure cropper, even under relatively poor growing 
conditions. 
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A typical row of Tendergreen Beans 
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FLORIDA BELLE (new). (50 days.) This new snap bean 
was developed by Dr. G. R. Townsend of the Everglades Ex- 
periment Station, Belle Glade, Fla., and as a result of numer- 
ous trial plantings by commercial growers this past season it 
has shown much promise for Florida growing conditions. The 
seed supply has been increased by us from stock seed secured 
direct from Dr. Townsend. The Florida Belle is the result of 
a cross between Stringless Black Valentine and U. S. No. 5 
Refugee. It has been selected for resistance to rust and mil- 
dew, and for vigor, tolerance to heat and drought and pro- 
ductivity. It produces a large, vigorous growing bush with 
dark green foliage. The pods are six to seven inches long, flat 
to slightly oval, straight, with a very attractive light green 
color. When ready to pick, the pods are stringless and have 
a minimum amount of fiber. Florida Belle is one of the very 
few varieties given Honorable Mention in the All-America 
trials for 1944, which indicates its wide adaptability and ex- 
cellent, desirable characteristics. This new variety should be 
given a fair trial by every Florida bean grower this season. 
Seed supply limited. 
1% |b. 20c; 1 Ib. 60c; 2 Ibs. $1.10, Postpaid 
PLENTIFUL. (50 days.) <A very heavy yielder developed 
from a cross of Bountiful and Sure Crop Wax. Plants more 
spreading in growth than Bountiful, and should be given a 
little wider spacing in the row. Somewhat more resistant to 
rust than Bountiful and other varieties. The pods are longer, 
slightly thicker, and narrower than Bountiful, flat, straight, 
and of medium deep green color. Pods should be picked fre- 
quently, otherwise they take on a slick, shiny or glossy appear- 
ance, which is objectionable from a marketing standpoint. 
Carries well to distant markets and is a good shipper. They 
are brittle, stringless and tender. 
4 Ib. 15c; 1 Ib. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c, Postpaid 
GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD. (52 days). A favor- 
ite with Florida truck-growers and in great demand on many 
markets, especially in the Middle West and South. Pods are 
round, long, meaty, and entirely stringless when young or old, 
of excellent quality, and a very heavy yielder. 
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FULL MEASURE (Long Round Green Pod). (52 days.) 
A prolific, entirely stringless, high-quality bean. Pods are 
straight, long, round, and very fleshy. It is an excellent shipper, 
and of very attractive appearance. This splendid variety is 
one of the best round-podded varieties. 
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