Some Yew aud Popular Vegetables 
NEW CONTENDER STRINGLESS 
GREEN POD BEAN 
This new outstanding bean was developed by the USDA in cooperation with the 
Mississippi, Florida and Alabama Experiment Stations. It is earlier than Stringless 
Black Valentine, with a longer and thicker medium green pod, which at market 
stage, looks nearly round, and is of splendid quality. Contender is resistant to 
common Bean Mosaic, and has shown considerable resistance to Powdery Mildew. 
It also possesses considerable heat tolerance, and should prove an excellent variety, 
not only for spring planting, but for the summer and fall crop. Pkt., 15¢; 1 Ib., 
35¢; Ib., 65¢; 2 Ibs., $1.10; 5 Ibs., $2.25; 10 Ibs., $4.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
25 Ibs., $9.50; 100 Ibs., $37.00. 
NEW EVERGREEN 
LIMA BEAN 
A new small lima or butterbean, developed after many 
years of careful breeding for color, shape and fine quality. 
The plant and pod resemble the Henderson Bush Lima, with 
3Y2 inch pods containing 3 to 4 beans. The beans are plump, 
with green skin that remains green to maturity, and have New Contender Stringless Bean 
the delicious nutty flavor of the Fordhook Lima. 
All growers of lima beans should give this new bean VATES NON-H EADING 
a trial. A coming bean for canning and quick 
freezing. Pkt., 15¢; V2 Ib., 35c¢; Ib., 65c; 2 Ibs., $1.10, COLLARD 
5 Ibs., $2.25; 10 Ibs., $4.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, A non-heading Collard developed at the Virginia 
25 Ibs., $9.50; 100 Ibs., $37.00. Truck Experiment Station from a cross between Won- 
der and Heading Collard. It withstands cold weather 
and the leaves are dark green in color and have a 
waxy bloom. It is preferred by market gardeners 
and canners because it has practically no purple tinge 
in stem or leaf. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15¢; 1% Ib., 45c; Ib., 
Be sure to plant some of $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.25, postpaid. 
New Evergreen the vegetables on this 
Lima Bean page. 
CONGO WATERMELON 
A new melon developed after a great deal of research and labor, which 
promises to become a leading variety. It is about the same shape and size 
‘of Garrison, but with darker stripping, and few gourd ends. While it is not 
wilt resistant, it is partially immune to anthracnose. The rind, while fairly 
thin, is quite tough, and will stand shipping. The bright red flesh is tender 
and deliciously sweet. Good for home or market. All melon growers should 
give it a trial. 30 to 40 pounds. Pkt., 15¢; oz., 40c; 4 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $4.00; 
5 Ibs., $18.75, postpaid. 
| Vates Non-Heading Collard 
TOPCROP STRINGLESS 
GREEN POD BEAN 
A gold medal winner in the All American Selections 
for 1950. Developed by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, 
Beltsville, Md. This variety is considered a fine round 
green bean. It is earlier than Tendergreen a heavy 
cropper, bearing 6 inch slightly curved, medium green, 
round pods that are stringless and without fiber. The 
plant grows 15 to 16 ins. high, carries the pods well 
above ground, and is free from common Mosaic and 
“Greasy or Shiny Pod.’’ Equally good for the home or 
market gardener, canning and freezing. Pkt., 15c; 1/2 Ib., 
35c; Ib., 60c; 2 Ibs., $1.10; 5 Ibs., $2.15; 10 Ibs., $4.15, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 Ibs., $9.00; 100 Ibs., $35.00. 
Congo Watermelon (See illustration page 4.) 
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