
(. L. E. 
Garden Seed Varieties 

The vegetable varieties listed on the following pages are the ones of predominant impor- 
tance in G.L.F. territory for commercial and farm gardens. Some of the newer varieties 
have been omitted until further field tests can prove their worth. 
On the major crops, varieties are rated as fair, good or excellent in quality. This 
rating is based mainly on the variety’s desirability for table use and is intended only as a 
guide in comparing varieties. The maturity dates given for each variety are approximate 
dates and will, of course, vary with weather and soil conditions. 
Beans 
G.L.F. bean seed is grown in Idaho in sections where 
seed-borne diseases such as bacterial blight and anthrac- 
nose are practically non-existent. Seed stocks are well 
bred and carefully selected to maintain trueness to type 
and high yielding ability. The major varieties are field 
inspected by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture 
and are certified to be free of bacterial blight. Bags from 
the inspected lots carry an official seal and blue certifica- 
tion tag along with the G.L.F. tag. 
Garden beans are available in 14, 44 and 1-lb. manila 
envelopes and in 2-bushel (120 lb.) bags. 
Green Podded Bush Beans 
BOUNTIFUL—48 days 
Use—Leading market variety, excellent shipper. 
Bush—Medium size, vigorous, prolific. 
Pods—6% inch, flat, slightly curved, light green color. 
Free from strings but somewhat fibrous. Quality— 
good. 
Seed—Fawn color with dark brown eye ring. 
FLORIDA BELLE—55 days 
Use—Market garden and shipping. 
Bush—Large, vigorous, prolific under moist conditions. 
Stands up well under drouth. 
Pods—Flat, long, light green. Fairly free from fiber and 
strings. Has tendency to set pods unevenly. Quality 
—good. 
Seed—Vinaceous buff, heavily splashed with purple. 
FRENCH HORTICULTURAL—60 days to 
green sheli 
Use—Principal use—green shell variety. 
Bush—Medium height, vigorous growing, semi-running 
type. 

Bountiful 
