14 R. H. Shumway-—"The Pioneer American Seedsman”—Established 1870 
Beans. For Shelling and Baking 213 Improved 
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. A De Phe 217 White Mexican cr Prolific Tree. White Navy 
hs vy The best field bean in cultivation. hu Geecinur mee ee 
; seal cets, ‘ p e Greates 
A sure cropper. Selected out of the | yyaker of all. $100.00 
|| Ee A navy variety, reducing the runners | per Acre Profit Not Un- 
ES f\ \/S\ and making it a bush form variety, | common. Our Improved 
BT {<i ea i No other farm crop has seen such rae of White none 
a great advance in price as beans. | (ono AS) ~ northern 
It is one of the greatest money- | srown from re-selected 
making crops for farmers. The pods | true seed, carefully 
are large and filled with medium | milled and hand picked; 
sized, pure, white, nearly round | very uniform size seed 
b hittexeels: ki ali that will plant evenly 
ans which excel in cooking quali-| 44 reproduce a quality 
ties. It is an upright grower, hold- | of Beans that will sell 
ing the pods well up from the ground, | always at good prices. 
and a great bearer. The pods grow rises at least es 
in thick clusters and ripen in Au- | Vr poe as cis.: 14 
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cust, the leaves falling earlier than | 1p., 35 cts.; lb. 65 cts.; 
other varieties. No other bean ap- | 2 1hbs., $1.20; 5 Ibs., $2.50, 
= WR proaches it in yield or quality. Pkt., | Postpaid. 
1 Ib. of Bean seed plants row 100 = ™ 45 cts.; 1% Ib., 42 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.; 
feet long; 60 Ibs. plants an acre. = 2 Ibs., $1.40; 5 Ibs., $3.00, postpaid. 
eee ee ee nnn earner renee ee —_—— 
212 White Marrow. An excellent large seeded 218 Great Northern. Very popular baking va- Dark 
baking sort. Vines large, slender, spreading, | riety. A splendid field bean, pret e by me 
with short runners and small leaves; very pro- to the navy beans for baking. Excellent quality, 214 I 
lific; seeds large, about twice the size of the fine flavor, cooks rapidly, good size beans, heavy Red Kidney 
white navy bean, ovoid, clear white, cooking very yielder. Beans are larger and softer than com- The good old-fashioned 
dry and mealy. Pkt., 15 cts.; 1% Ib., 42 cts.; Ib., mon navy beans. Pkt., 15 cts.; 1% Ib., 35 cts.; 1b., 
75 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.40; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 65 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.20; 5 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. 
215 White Bidney. Same as Red Kidney except seed is white. Plant varieties “fot Museu ae eae dry 
upright, with large, broad leaves; pods medium size, dark green; | | 
seed large, white, kidney-shaped, slightly flattened and of excellent bean. Produces large, flat, 
quality green or dry. Pkt., 15 cts.; Y% lb., 42 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.; 2 lbs., | green pods, filled with large, 
$1.40; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. : red kidney-shaped beans, 
216 Dwarf Horticultural or Wren’s Egg. Excellent for snap beans | rich in flavor. One of the 
or shelling green. The pods are greenish-yellow splashed with red. | largest of all baking beans. 
5 inches long, stout and flat. It is a very hardy, medium late, | Ysed extensively for canning 
stringless variety, used for snap beans or for shelling green. Par- purposes. Pkt. 15 cts.; Y% 
ticularly fine for succotash. Heavy yielding and fine flavored. Does | f ; : 
well in a cool climate. The seeds are light buff, spotted red. Pkt., | !b., 42 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.; 2 Ibs., 
15 cts.; 1 Ib., 42 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.40; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. | $1.40; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
Cress Upland 
347 Cress Upland. Same flavor 
as Water Cress, grows on high, 
dry land. As easily grown as 
Spinach or lettuce. Hardy 
perennial that can be grown 
for several years without re- 
planting. Pkt., 25 cts.; 0z., 75 
cts., postpaid. 
baking bean. This well known 
field bean is one of the best 
Cress Water 
845 Cress Water. A hardy plant which 
will thrive well only when the roots are 
submerged in water. Can be easily 
grown in springs or along the edges of 
shallow running streams. One of the 
most delicious of all small salad plants. 
Pkt., 20 cts.; 2 pkts. for 35 cts., postpaid. 
346 Cress 
Pepper Grass 
A salad plant that should be grown in every 
garden. Grows very quickly and seed can 
be sown as early in the spring as the ground 
can be worked, For succession make re- 
peated sowings every two weeks from early 
spring until early fall. These crisp pungent 
leaves are cut finely and used for garnish- “= : ‘ 
ing or as a condiment. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 40 — =e 
cts.; % 1b., $1.00, postpaid. Peppergrass — 
471 Leek, Large 
Flag or American. 
This is a widely 
used species of the 
onion family and a 
favorite for green 
onions in fall and 
winter. The. best 
variety for general 
use. The finest 
early, strong grow- 
ing type, producing 
large thick stems, 
2 inches wide by 10 
inches long, which 
blanch a beautiful 
white and are of 
a fine mild flavor. 
Ready in 85. days. 
PkEt., 20 cts.; 02Z., 
50 cts.; %4 1b., $1.25; 
1, 'Tb.,. $2:25; 1b. 
$4.25, postpaid. 
250 My Own Introduction 
Excellent for Home and Market 
By far the Finest Globe Shaped Main 
Crop Beet in cultivation. The flesh is 
dark crimson, of rich sweet flavor. Very 
smooth—no fibrous roots. VPkt., 15 ets.; 
o7., 50 ets.; % Ib., $1.00; % Ib., $1.65; 
lb., $2.95; 2 Ibs., $5.50, postpaid, 
Chives Hardy 
Onion 
339 Chives, Allium Schoenoprasum Perennial 
Onion. A hardy perennial onion-like plant. 
Highly esteemed for use with salad, and for. 
their small leaves which are produced very 
early in the spring and are used for giving 
a mild onion flavor to various dishes. Fre- 
quent cuttings may be made throughout the 
season, a new growth of leaves appearing 
soon after each cutting. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 
75 cts.; 4% 1b., $2.50; 44 Ib., $4.25; 1b., $8.00, 
postpaid. 
245 Crosby’s Egyptian 
Extra Early Money Maker for Market 
Growers—A Good Freezer 
A very superior extra early strain of garden Beet 
which has been earefully selected for years, It 
excels in handsome form, good size, small tops, 
very small tap-root, fine quality and above all, 
quick, rapid growth. The flesh is deep red. Takes 
on its turnip shape very early, a decided advan- 
tage for forcing for real early market, and espe- 
cially for a market where Beets are sold in bunches. 
Ready for use in 45 to 50 days. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 45 
cts.; 44 1b., 90 cts.; % Ib., $1.50; Ib., $2.75; 2 lbs., $5.25, 
postpaid. 
241 Crimson Globe 
Beautiful Color—Excellent Quality 
A handsome, medium size, globe shaped sort, entire- 
ly free from side roots, ready for market in 65 
days. Beets average 3 inches in diameter, the flesh 
is deep crimson, slightly ringed or zoned. It is 
exquisitely tender and delicious in flavor. Though 
it grows quickly enough for very early use, it will 
remain tender over a long period of time. Pkt., 
15 cts.; 0z., 45 cts.; %4 lb., 90 cts.; 1% Ib., $1.50; Ib., 
$2.75; 2 lbs., $5.25, postpaid. 
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