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POLE SNAP BEANS 
Pole Beans produce a greater supply of beans in a smaller space as compared with 
Bush Beans. They are even more tender than most bush varieties. 
CULTURE—Set 6- to 8-foot poles every 3 feet in 3-foot rows, and plant 4 to 5 beans, about 2 
inches deep, around each pole. When well started, thin to three strongest. A packet plants 40 
hills; 1 pound to 150 hills; 30 pounds (14 bushel) to an acre. May also be planted thicker in 
rows and supported by a wire fence. For this method plant seed 2 feet apart sowing 300 feet 
with a pound of seed. Top dress with good fertilizer or manure; work it in as you cultivate. 
Save time, labor and space by planting pole beans in all corn, when the corn is about 1 foot high. 
69—POTOMAC—All-America Bronze Medal Winner—(70 days)—Dark green pods of 
excellent quality; 6 in. long, slender, practically round, meaty, tender and stringless 
at all stages. Vines are good climbers, heavy producers for home or market over a 
long picking season. The ripe seeds are black. 
Postpaid—Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 35c; Ib., 65c; 2 Ibs., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $2.75 
67—KENTUCKY WONDER—Improved Strain—(65 days)—Pods thicker, more nearly 
round, meaty,. tender, practically stringless and grow 8 to 10 inches long. Very 
hardy, a strong climber and is the most prolific pole, snap bean to plant any time 
from April ‘to August; if closely picked will continue bearing until frost. No bean 
surpasses it in general quality and flavor. 
64—KENTUCKY WONDER WAX—(68 days)—The most popular wax podded pole 
variety. Plant vigorous, good climber, productive. Pods waxy yellow, flat, nearly 
stringless, meaty. 
Postpaid—Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 30c; Ib., 55c; 2 Ibs., 95c; 5 Ibs., $2.10; 10 Ibs., $3.75 
65—McCASLAN—(65 days)—An astonishing yielder of large, rich, deep green pods 
8 to 10 inches in length, stringless, meaty, and of delicious flavor. If kept closel 
picked, vines continue -to bear until frost. When allowed to ripen the white shell 
beans are excellent for winter use. 
66—STRIPED SCOTIA OR CORNFIELD—(72 days)—A superb green bean, succeed- 
ing better when planted in corn than any other variety because of its vigor and 
free climbing habits. The handsome green pods average 8 or 9 beans to the pod, 
grow very uniform, about 7 inches long, thick meated, rich and buttery. It continues 
in bearing so long it might be called “Everbearing.” Specially adapted to growing 
on corn, thus economizing space on valuable land. 
68—WHITE CREASEBACK OR SOUTHERN CORNFIELD—(68 days)—Splendid aep 
beans for home garden and early market. Good climber, heavily productive. Pods 
light green, round, 6 inches long, nearly stringless, very fleshy, brittle, tender. The 
mature white beans are excellent for baking. 
JI—KENTUCKY WONDER WHITE SEEDED (Green Pod)—(64 days)—The pods are 
large and fill perfectly, and in the “snap” stage are deep green in color, meaty, string- 
less and of the finest flavor. It is resistant to rust and bears over a long time. When 
allowed to ripen the shell beans of pure white are most excellent for winter use. 
Postpaid—Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 50; 2 Ibs., 85c; 5 Ibs., $1.90; 10 Ibs., $3.50 
72—IDEAL MARKET—(58 days)—Especially desirable for Southern planting, being 
the earliest pole bean yet developed. Plant is hardy, vigorous and a good climber. 
Pods about 6 in. long, round, meaty and tender. Stringless when young. Good for 
home gardens and long distance shipping. 

PRICES ON ALL THE ABOVE BEANS EXCEPT OTHERWISE PRICED 
Postpaid—Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.25 

SHELL OR SOUP BEANS 
These are grown to use as dried beans during the winter, for baking and making soup. 
Plant in May and June, using 30 to 60 pounds to the acre. Plant in 3-foot rows and cultivate 
well. One pound drills 150 to 200 feet of row. 
63—RED KIDNEY BEANS (Bush)—Pods 6 inches long, filled with large, kidney- 
shaped red beans of the richest flavor. 
Postpaid—Pkt., 10c; 1% Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.25 
62—GREAT NORTHERN BEANS (Pole)—Well suited to heavy soils. - Beans slightly 
larger than the Navy Bean; snow white and of splendid cooking quality. 
61—WHITE NAVY (Bush)—An improved strain, more resistant to disease, more 
vigorous and a better producer. The bean that made “Pork and Beans” famous. 
81—PINTO BEANS (Bush)—Probably best adapted soup bean for the South. Grown 
extensively for dry shell beans for winter use. Plant these and save on your grocery 
bill. 
Postpaid—Above 3 varieties—Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 40c; 2 Ibs., 75e; 
5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.75 
| EDIBLE SOY BEANS 
CULFURE—After danger of frost, plant in rows approximately 3 feet apart. When 6 to 8 
inches high thin to 1 plant, every 3 to 5 inches. Give clean, shallow cultivation as you would 
snap beans.- One pound plants about 200 -feet. 
AODA—(110 days)—A large green seeded bean with delicate, pleasing flavor. Very 
desirable used green, dried or canned. Plants medium tall, very productive. - 
55—BANSEI (90 days)—Plants erect and of medium height, very prolific, well 
adapted for short season areas. Beans glossy vellow, oblong with rounded ends, of 
mild, pleasing flavor. 
Postpaid—Either. variety—Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 45ce; 2 Ibs., 75e; 5 Ibs., $1.50 
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