VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 4 KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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BLACK VALENTINE (Old Type, not stringless) S BRAND 49 
The original type as known before the introduction of the stringless strains. Still used 
in some districts as it is a very early, productive, and hardy grower which holds up 
well for long distance shipping. 
VINE —I4 to 16 inches tall, medium green, very hardy, erect. 
PODS —5I/, to 6 inches long, dark green, oval, straight, stringy and fiberous unless 
picked in young stage. 
SEED —Oval shape, color shining jet black. 
BLACK VALENTINE STRINGLESS or Asgrow Stringless Valentine’ 5 BASSO 52 
Our stock of this finest of all the Black Valentine Stringless strains is planted exten- 
sively by shippers and market gardeners. Very productive of fine quality beautiful pods 
that command a premium. ‘All America Selection S. M. 1933. 
VINE —I6 to 18 inches tall, vigorous, erect, distinct foliage growth of dark green color 
and rose purple blossoms. 
PODS —6!/p to 7 inches long, oval, almost straight, stringless, very attractive velvety 
medium dark green color. 
SEED —Long oval, slightly flattened, entirely jet back. 
BLACK VALENTINE STRINGLESS (Round Pod) MS BAZZN 52 
Finding favor in some sections, where adapted, as a shipping and market garden variety. 
The true strain develops a fine long absolutely round, stringless, attractive, uniform pod. 
VINE —I1I5 to I7 inches tall, erect, good producer, dark green color. 
PODS —6 to 61/5 inches long, dark green, round, stringless, slightly curved at end. 
SEED —Oblong, entirely jet black. 
BOUNTIFUL MS BACON 48 
A familiar variety which has for many years been used extensively by shippers and in 
home and market gardens. The earliest of the flat pod varieties. 
VINE —I4 to 18 inchs tall, light green, vigorous, and heavy in production. 
PODS —6!/, to 7 inches long, thick-flat, light green, tender, of good quality, becoming 
fibrous at maturity but stringless. 
SEED —Color, entirely straw yellow with dark brown eye-ring. 
BURPEE'S STRINGLESS, IMPROVED HMC BADGE 50 
Old standard variety, widely known in all home and market gardens and canning districts. 
Recommended as being adapted to freezing preservation. 
VINE —I6 to I7 inches tall, dark green, very hardy, vigorous and productive. 
PODS —5!/, to 6 inches long, medium dark green, slightly curved, round, absolutely 
stringless, fiberless, and of excellent quality and flavor when prepared. 
SEED —Color, coffee brown with black eye-ring. 
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