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. 
Be sure to read about our special methods of handling and treatment of seeds on page 12 
CULTURE OF GREEN AND Wax-PoppEep 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 300 to 
600 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 pages 48 
and 52). For control of watery soft rot or white mold use 
Granular Aero Cyanamid (see page 58). 
Inoculate bean seed with Nitragin for best results. Hastens 
maturity, increases yields and enriches the soil. (See page 49.) 
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 4% Ib. to 100 feet at each planting for a family of 
3 or 4 people. 
All prices quoted are postpaid. 
Write for special prices on larger quantities. 
LOGAN (mew). (53 days.) This new variety was developed 
from a cross between Stringless Black Valentine and U. S. No. 
5 Refugee, by the U. S. Regional Breeding Laboratory at 
Charleston, S. C. It will set pods and yield well in hot weather 
when other varieties fail. It makes a rather dwarf, low spread- 
ing bush of vigorous growth with large, dark green leaves, and 
is very resistant to powdery mildew, rust and common bean 
mosaic diseases. Because of its resistance to powdery mildew, 
dusting with sulphur is unnecessary. It also is somewhat more 
tolerant to bacterial blights than other varieties. It is a con- 
tinuous producer, prolific and productive of uniformly attrac- 
tive, long, round, straight; very light green attractively colored 
pods, averaging 6 inches in length, very thick fleshed and meaty, 
entirely stringless and of super excellent edible quality, as well 
as excellent keeping and shipping quality. This new variety 
is well adapted for the home garden, for local market, for ship- 
ment and for canning. 
Seed supply extremely limited. 
4 lb. 20c; 1 Ib. 60c; 2 Ibs. $1.10, Postpaid 
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 about five inches in length, are attractive in appear- 
ance, being nearly straight, round, fleshy, dark green, absolutely 
stringless, and of excellent quality. A most desirable, high quality 
variety to grow for home use, for market, and for canning. 
sure cropper, even under relatively poor growing conditions. 
Y% |b. 15e; 1 Ib. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c, Postpaid 
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. 
\% lb. 15c; 1 Ib. 45c; 2 lbs. 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. 
Y% |b. 15c; 1 Ib. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c, Postpaid 
FLORIDA BELLE. (48 days.) This snap bean was devel- 
oped by Dr. G. R. Townsend of the Everglades Experiment 
Station, Belle Glade, Fla., and as a result of numerous plant- 
ings by commercial growers it has shown much promise for 
Florida growing conditions. It is especially well suited to the 
heavier soils and to muck. On such soils it is an enormous 
yielder. On sandy land plants have a tendency to grow too small, 
pods are too short and are inclined to be tough, papery and 
fibrous. The seed supply has been increased by us from stock 
seed secured direct from Dr. Townsend. 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 
mildew, 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 mini- 
mum 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 excellent, de- 
sirable characteristics. 
\ Ib. 15c; 1 Ib. 45e; 2 Ibs. 80c, 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 lb. 15c; 1 Ib. 45c; 2 lbs. 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. 
% Ib. 15c; 1 Ib. 45c; 2 Ibs. 80c, Postpaid 
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. 
Y% |b. 15c; 1 Ib. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c, Postpaid 

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