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POLE OR RUNNING 
They succeed best in sandy loam, which should be liberally enriched with thoroughly rotted ma- 
nure in the hills, which are formed according to the variety, from three to four feet apart. 
Platt’s King of the Garden Lima. (88 days). Early and prolific; pods largest Pt. Qt. 101bs. 100 Ibs. 
of pole limas, 7 to 8% inches long, bearing four to six, sometimes seven 
green beans, tender and of delicious flavor. Introduced by us in 1883. Now 
widely known, and continues to be the favorite pole lima, quality unexcelled. 
True originators long podded strain; ordinary stock is much shorter. .... 65c. $1.25 $4.40 $41.00 
Carpinteria or Ideal. (88 days). Pods 5 to 6 inches long, containing 3 to 5 
green-tinted seeds of fine flavor ...... Sere uals « + ova dlpidle oma bubs wie oes eee mn Ce tel ONG: CES 
Small Lima or Sieva. (78 days). A small-seeded early variety, immensely pro- 
ductive, excellent also for dried shell beans, called butter beans inthe South 50c. 90c. 3.30 30.00 
Scarlet Runner. (90 days). The beans are very dark; flowers bright scarlet; 
very ornamental; is also used as a snap of fine quality when young. Plants 
- of strong; quick growth. (Bu:, 50 Ibs.) ..csl....00ccs des saceuecesretn 1O5C; 0nle15) iauU mee 
King Horticultural. (Worcester or Hampden Pole). (73 days). Pods stringless, 
striped with red, seeds and pods larger than regular horticultural; suitable 
for snap orishells 2). o . 1b c koe sche Cours sleeves so vececeeepeceen niece. mE OOC ame | °c. mama 
Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead. (65 days). Immensely productive; 
large green pods, 8 to 9 inches long, round, fleshy, finest quality, stringless 
until nearly mature; one of the best green podded pole snaps; seeds light 
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Potomac. A new pole bean of the Kentucky Wonder type; received All Amer- 
ica Bronze Medal Award 1943. Pods six inches long, slender, stringless at 
all stages, extraordinarily tender, excellent quality and prolific, seeds black 65c. 1.25 4.50 42.00 
Early Golden Cluster. (74 days). Pods from 6 to 8 inches long; attractive 
straight, fleshy, flat and stringless, golden yellow, seeds white .......... 75c. 1.45 5.20 49.00 
French Yard Long. (70 days). Long slender, nearly round green pods, 2 to 2% 
ft. long, %-inch diameter; good quality when young. Per pkt., 15c.; pt., 80c. 
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Beets 
Runkle Rube—Remolecha—Bietoli 
The beet is used in all stages of its growth. All the 
varieties succeed best in a deep, rich sandy loam, and 
require thinning when small and kept free from weeds. 
For early beets sow as soon as the ground conditions permit, 
in drills fourteen inches apart, and thin to four inches. For 
winter use sow in May or June. 
Extra Early Flat Egyptian. The earliest beets in cultiva- 
tion; for forcing or transplanting; flat, tender when young; 
very dark red; small tops; a market sort. Crosby’s and 
Early Wonder are of better table quality. Per pkt., 15c.; 
oz}, 2507714 -Ibe oo cewlbeeelaZoe 
Crosby’s Egyptian. An improved type of the Egyptian 
Beet. A flattened globe in shape, deep red; fine quality 
early sort, for home or market bunching. Per pkt., 15c.; oz., 
25¢.> %-lb.,, 55ce.* Ib. $1.75. 
Early Wonder. A select strain of the Crosby type; only 
a week later than the Extra Early Egyptian. Our stock 
has been persistently selected for the qualities sought by 
market gardeners; a flattened globe in shape, dark red color, 
earliness and uniformity; tops small; an ideal bunching va- 
riety. Per pkt., 15c.; 0z., 25c.; %4-lb., 55c.; Ib., $1.75. 
Early Wonder Green Top. Similar to Early Wonder ex- 
cept color of foliage which does not turn bronze when grown 
as a fall crop. Per pkt., 15c.; oz., 25c.; %4-Ib., 55c.; Ib., $1.75. 
Detroit Dark Red. Tops small; roots ovoid and smooth; 
color dark blood red; best for main crop, remaining tender 
peepee ncaa BE teas Ee early sorts. Per pkt., 15c.; 0z., 25¢.; %-lb., 
