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COLOSSAL or GIANT STRINGLESS 
51 days. An absolutely stringless, green, round-podded 
bush bean, one of the best for the market or home 
garden. It is entirely stringless in all stages of 
growth, from the time the first pods form until fully 
grown and ready to dry up. The beans are long, 
smooth, round, stout, light green, about 5 inches or 
more in length. Very meaty, tender, slightly curved, 
saddle-backed, and a very heavy cropper, Good for 
freezing. 
20—Pke., 15¢: 14 Ib., 37¢; lb., 66¢; 2 Ibs., $1.19; 
5 Ibs., $2.50; 10 ths. ; $4.63,. postpaid. Not prepaid: 
60 Ibs., $19.95. 
TENDERGREEN 
52 days. A superb green podded bush bean, enormous- 
ly prolific, entirely siringless, and bearing a_ pro- 
fusion of tender beans. The pods are long, slightly 
curved, round, lovely dark green in color, absolutely 
free from strings and fibre, and are of the finest eating 
qualities. Plants are of strong upright dwarf growth. 
Splendid for canning. Good for freezing. 
34—Pke., 15¢: % Ib., 39¢; Ib., 70¢; 2 Ibs., $1.29; 
5 Ibs., $2.64; f@ Ibs., $4.98, postpaid. Not prepaid: 
60 Ibs., $21.95. 
BURPEE STRINGLESS GREEN-POD 
50 days. Pods medium in length, rich green, slightly 
curved and extremely thick. Tender, brittle, of fine 
texture and flavor, absolutely stringless. Good for 
freezing. 
19—Pke., 12¢; 34 Ib., 37¢; Ib., 66¢; 2 Ibs., $1.19; 
5 Ibs., $2.50; 20 Ibs., $4.63, postpaid. Not prepaid: 
60 Ibs., $19.95. 
WAX BEANS 
SELECTED VARIETIES 
SELECT GOLDEN WAX 
50 days. The standard flat waxpodded bean, and 
although it is not the earliest bush wax bean, yet it 
is so sure to produce heavy crops of large and at- 
tractive pods, that it is a great favorite all over with 
market gardeners. The pods are of large size, thick- 
flat, brittle, entirely free from strings, and the quality 
is excellent. Rich golden yellow, bushes about 10 in. 
high. It is rustproof, and yields well on all soils. 
58—Pke., 15¢; %4% Ib., 42¢; Ib., 75¢; 2 Ibs., $1.37; 
,5 Ibs., $2.89; 10 Ibs., $5.50, postpaid. Not prepaid: 
*60 Ibs., $22. 85. 
GIANT STRINGLESS 
PENCIL POD WAX BEANS. 54 days. Its exceptional 
stringlessness appeals to all. Medium early and pro- 
lific. One of the best for home use and near markets. 
Pods are six to seven inches long. Golden yellow 
color, straight, brittle, tender and meaty. Fine flavor 
and entirely gtringless, Suecessive plantings: should 
be made from May to. August. Good for freezing. 
57—Pke., 15¢; % Ib., 41¢; Ib., 74¢; 2 Ibs., $1.35; 
5 Ibs., $2.84: 2@ Ibs., $5.40, postpaid. Not prepaid: 
60 Ibs., $22.25. 
ROUND PODDED KIDNEY 
OR BRITTLE WAX 
52 days. The pods measure from five and one-half to 
six inches, are entirely stringless, round, of light 
yellow color, very brittle, very. handsome, and of the 
finest quality. It is one of the earliest wax beans 
grown and very productive. Also known as “Brittle 
Wax” beans. Plants are of vigorous growth, with 
large foliage, and are completely loaded with the 
handsome pods. Good for freezing. 
68—Pke., 15¢: % tb., 41¢; Ib., 74¢; 2 Ibs., $1.35; 
5 Ibs., $2.84; 16 Ibs., $5.40, postpaid: Not prepaid: 
60 Ibs., $22.25. 
STRINGLESS KIDNEY 
WAX BEANS. 56 days. Robust in growth, with long 
pods, entirley stringless, fleshy, and of superb quality. 
Plants are of erect bush habit, about 18 to 20 inches 
in height, and are most prolific. Good for freezing 
and canning. 
64—Pkeg., 15¢; % Ib., 42¢; Ib.,. 75¢; 2 Ibs., $1.37; 
5 Ibs., $2.89; 10 Ibs., $5.50, postpaid. Not prepaid: 
60 Ibs., $22.85. 
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the home garden. 
Bountiful Stringless Beans are of thrifty growth, very 
hardy, and practically proof against rust or mildew. Pods 
are stringless, tender, and flat. It is the first to give pods fit 
to pick in the spring and the last to yield edible pods in the 
fall. Of a handsome, rich green color, the beans are of large 
size, thick, broad, flat, extra-long, very uniform in shape, 
solid, meaty, brittle, and of finest quality. They are abso- 
lutely stringless in all stages of growth. Good for freezing. 
18—Pke., 15c; 14 Ib., 39c; Ib., 70c; 2 Ibs., $1.29; 5 Ibs., $2.64; 
10 lbs., $4.98, postpaid. Not prepaid: 60 lbs., $21.95. 
WADE 
5 Ibs., $4.10; 10 lbs., $7.95, postpaid. 
TOPCROP 
49 days. Winner of the ALL AMERICA GOLD 
MEDAL as a really -superior bean and one of the 
most notable horticultural introductions in recent 
years. The plant grows 15 to 16 inches high and 
develops a strong frame giving it a distinct rugged- 
ness. It is highly resistant to the common bean 
mosaic disease. It is outstanding for its productive- 
ness as compared to older varieties now in use. Pods 
are long, round, very. attractive medium. light green. 
Notably straight to very slight curve with excellent 
tenderness and meatiness, holding its edible stage 
well after pod has developed to a large size. An early 
maturing bean. Well adapted to home garden and 
market gardener use, or canning and freezing. 
38—Pke., 15¢; 1% Ib., 46¢; Ilb., 85¢; 2 Ibs., $1.62; 
5 Ibs., $3.95; 10 Ibs., $7.75, postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY TENDER VALENTINE 
52 days. Extra Early Valentine is the true, round- 
podded stock, very early, and a very heavy bearer 
of round, fleshy, saddle-backed pods, finely flavored, 
with only slight strings. Pods are about 41% inches 
long, tender and very brittle, even when fully grown. 
A favorite for canning. 
21—Pkg., 10¢; 1% Ib., 38¢; Ib., 68¢; 2 Ibs., $1.24; 
5 Ibs., $2.54; 10 lbs., $4.83, postpaid. Not prepaid: 
60 Ibs., $20.95. 
EDIBLE 
SOY BEANS 
BANSEI—96 days. Of tremendous food value, and 
easily grown. Fine for diabetics as they are low in 
starch. Serve green like peas, or bake like navy 
beans or use in bean soup. Fine for sprouts. Heavy 
yielding, plants 24 in. tall, pods 2% in. long 
4312—Pke., 15¢; 1% Ib., 38¢; Ib., 62¢; 5 Iba, $2.15; 
10 Ibs., $3.90, postpaid. 
Why Use Dull Knives? 
See Robo Grinder, Page 73 
BUSH BEANS 
BOUNTIFUL STRINGLESS BEANS 
48 days. The earliest and one of the very largest green 
podded bush varieties grown. On account of its great earli- 
ness, its handsome, large, straight pods and its exceptionally 
fine quality it is one of the best to grow for the market or 
53 days. All America Gold Medal Winner for 1952. 
Rarely has any new vegetable met with such universal 
acclaim as this bean developed by the U. 8S. Dept. of 
Agriculture. Practically all seed growers consider it 
just about the best possible. It produces large, robust 
plants, taller than most other beans, holding the pods 
well above the ground for easy picking. Wade is a 
highly disease resistant variety suited for any pur- 
pose. It produces round slender pods 5% to 6 inches 
long, which are dark green and extremely smooth. A 
very heavy cropper. Delicious quality fresh canned or 
frozen and has extra good keeping qualities. 
46—Pke., 20c; '4 lb., 49c; lb., 87c; 2 Ibs., $1.67; 
use NITRAGIN for 
BIGGER and BETTER CROPS 
of 
BEANS and PEAS 
Garden Size Packet 
(Will treat 5 Ibs. of seed) .........eceseseseeeee agiestenesb 15¢ 
p> JOHN A. SALZER SEED COMPANY, LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 
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