A & Ee A R A G U S ] packet will produce about 100 roots; 
an ounce about 600, 
To be really appreciated asparagus must be eaten fresh-cut from the 
garden, and an asparagus bed need not be large to give great satis- 
faction for many years. By planting seeds early in the spring you can 
grow your own roots. Fertilize well and after one year, dig the roots and 
transplant the best of them to the permanent bed. 
208 WASHINGTON 500 (New). A Better Strain. This is a really im- 
proved strain, the first in many years. Washington 500 is earlier, larger 
and more uniform than the regular Mary Washington, yet it has all 
the big yields and fine quality of that variety. It is ideal for eating 
fresh, canning and freezing. The heads stay tight even when quite tall, 
and the stalks are deep green without purple overcast. This strain is 
uniform, vigorous and a real producer of delicious asparagus. 
Pkt. 15c; Oz. 60c; 14 Lb. $1.65; 144 Lb: $2.50. 
For husky, well-grown one and two-year asparagus roots, see page 75. 
Ee ie A in A packet of bush beans will plant 20 feet of row; a pound 150 feet. Sow 60 
to 75 Ibs. per acre. 1 lb. is equal to a pint; 2 Ibs. is 1 qt.; 15 Ibs. is a peck. 
Plant in rows 2 to 244 feet apart, dropping the seed 2 inches apart, or in groups 
of 3 to 4 at intervals of a foot in the row to make hoeing easier. Do not plant until 
the ground is warm. In New York State and New England, May 10th to 20th is 
early enough. Better make a small planting every two or three weeks to have 
fresh beans right up till frost. 
ROTENONE controls Bean Beetles. Watch the undersides of bean leaves during 
June; at the first sign of Mexican bean beetles or their larvae (bright orange 
colored eggs), dust the undersides thoroughly with Rotenone dust, or spray with 
NNOR. See page 82. 
At the prices here quoted, we prepay transportation charges on beans to places in 
the United States. For larger quantities, write for special prices. 
GREEN PODDED BUSH BEANS 
18 BOUNTIFUL. Standard Early Flat-Podded Type. 48 days. Bountiful is one 
of the earliest varieties with long, handsome, straight green pods, flat but 
still meaty and of fine flavor. It is one of the most widely grown beans in the 
country because it succeeds under almost any conditions. Popular for home use, 
our strain is unexcelled for market growers and long-distance shippers. 
Pkt. 10c; 44 Lb. 30c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00; 5 Lbs. $2.25; 15 Lbs. $5.75. 
60 PLENTIFUL. Flat Podded Green Beans. 50 days. If you want flat green beans 
of the best quality grow Plentiful. It ripens a few days later than Bountiful but 
has even longer, more meaty and finer quality pods. The vines make a strong 
sturdy growth and bear pods profusely. The pods are long, straight and light 
green, and are entirely stringless at all stages. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00; 5 Lbs. $2.25; 15 Lbs. $5.75. 
Topcrop 
Tremendous crops, ripening very early. 
50 LONG TENDERGREEN. or “Longreen.” 
52 days. If you want really delicious tender snap beans, grow our 
famous Long Tendergreen. It has all the fine qualities of the old 
Tendergreen, and added length and vigor besides. The pods are round, 
smooth and extra long, often seven inches in length, absolutely string- 
less and free of fiber at all stages. They are full-flavored, tender and 
meaty and are wonderful for canning and freezing. 
The plants are robust and productive, and both home and market 
gardeners find this a most dependable high quality bean. 
Pkt. 15c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. 70c; 2 Lbs. $1.30; 
5 Lbs. $2.50; 15 Lbs. $6.50. 
Tenderlong 15 
Attractive and delicious round green beans. 
84 TOPCROP (New). Vigorous and Prolific. 
50 days. The finest bean developed in recent years, Topcrop’s 
earliness, great vigor and enormous yields make it the leader among 
the new round green beans. It is adapted for market, canning and home 
use, and produces a great abundance of thick-fleshed pods of good 
length (514-6 in.) and excellent quality. 
Developed by Dr. W. J. Zaumeyer of the U.S.D.A., Topcrop is 
resistant to common bean mosaic. It has a sturdy, spreading vine and 
bears a concentrated set of pods that are straight, plump, stringless 
and tender. They ripen practically all at once for easy picking. Topcrop 
gives best results on good fertile soil when picked young. 
Pkt. 15c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. 70c; 2 Lbs. $1.30; 5 Lbs. $2.50; 15 Lbs. $6.50. 
80 STRINGLESS BLACK VALENTINE. Improved Type. 52 days. This is 
the true strain, the slender type preferred by large market growers and 
shippers. Pods are long and slender, nearly round when young, be- 
coming oval as they get older. 
Pkt. 10c; 4% Lb. 30c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00; 5 Lbs. $2.00; 15 Lbs. $5.25. 
22 CONTENDER (New). Smooth, Handsome Oval Pods. 51 days. For 
big yields of the most attractive kind of smooth, oval pods, commercial 
growers are turning enthusiastically to this new mosaic resistant 
variety. Vigorous and early ripening, Contender produces enormous 
crops of extra-long (514-7 in.), thick-fleshed pods that are most suc- 
cessful on the market and hold up well for shipping. 
Pkt. 15c; % Lb. 35c; Lb. 65c; 2 Lbs. $1.20; 5 Lbs. $2.50; 15 Lbs. $6.50. 
83 TENDERLONG 15. New Tendergreen Type. 
52 days. This is a new strain of the regular Tendergreen, which has 
been for many years the finest of the round green beans. It adds con- 
siderable mosaic resistance and greater uniformity to the excellent 
quality and attractive appearance of that great variety. The pods are 
very uniform, about 6” long, with a good rich green color and appetizing 
appearance. They are smooth, hold their slenderness well and are com- 
pletely stringless and without fiber. Excellent for canning and freezing. 
Its vigorous and spreading vines will produce splendid crops of these 
handsome straight pods, even in areas where mosaic is serious. They 
ripen in season with Long Tendergreen. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% Lb. 40c; Lb. 70c; 2 Lbs. $1.30; 5 Lbs. $2.50; 15 Lbs. $6.50. 
