BEAN 
Our bean seed is high germinating, guaranteed western-grown stock, from the best western growing 
areas, all carefully milled, graded and fitted for the critical grower. 
See page 34 for details of the Kilgore method of handling seeds 
Culture of Green and Wax Podded Bush Beans. Beans 
are grown on all types of soil in Florida, and are not 
very particular with reference to soil requirements. 
Beans are a very quick maturing crop, and are usually 
preceded or followed by other crops. 
Spring planting in the southern and central part of 
the State begins January 1 and continues until April. 
Fall planting starts in August. For a fall crop, plant 
from the middle of August until the middle of October; 
for a main crop on the Florida east coast plant from 
October to December, Sow seed in drills, 2 to 214 feet 
apart, dropping a bean every 2 to 24% inches, and cover 
142 to 2 inches deep. On muck soils apply 300 to 600 
pounds of a 3-8-8 fertilizer mixture per acre. On sandy 
loam apply 1200 to 2000 pounds of a 4-7-5 fertilizer 
per acre, making one application. The fertilizer put out 
from a week to ten days before planting. There is 
always a risk of the fertilizer burning and killing the 
Green Podded Bush Beans 
Plant /2 Ib. to 100 feet of row at each planting 
Contender (Mosaic Resistant) Bush Beans 
CONTENDER (Mosaic Resistant). (45 days.) A consist- 
ently early, high yielding, attractive appearing, string- 
less bean, adapted for shipment to fresh markets as 
well as processing. Plant is very vigorous and pro- 
duces pods similar to Black Valentine, although the 
Contender pods will average three-fourths of an inch 
longer, are slightly heavier and thicker, are round to 
oval, and have a tendency to curve slightly. Consist- 
ently an enormous yielder. 
V4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 65c; 
Not prepaid, 15 lbs. (pk.) $4.10; 
2 lbs. $1.10, Postpaid 
60 lbs. (bu.) $15.30 
ASGROW BLACK VALENTINE. (48 days). The plant 
is large, vigorous, erect and very prolific. The oval pods 
are nearly straight, medium green, entirely stringless, 
and of fine quality and delicate flavor. They retain 
their color and texture in shipping long distances. Very 
attractive in appearance, of high edible quality and a 
good shipper. 
4 lb. 20c; 1 Ib. 65c; 
Not prepaid, 15 lbs. (pk.) $4.10; 
2 lbs. $1.10, Postpaid 
60 lbs. (bu.) $15.30 
TENDERLONG 15 (Improved Tendergreen Type). 
(Mosaic Resistant). (50 days.) Developed and introduced 
for disease resistance; longer, straighter pods than Ten- 
dergreen. The plant is an erect, compact bush, holding 
the pods well off the ground. It is highly productive and 
resistant to common bean Mosaic and several other 
virus diseases, one form of powdery mildew; with con- 
siderable tolerance to Halo blight. The pods are uni- 
vitality of the seed when both are put in at the same 
time. 
For the control of insects and diseases of beans see 
page 53. In order to control soil diseases and get a 
better stand, it is always desirable to treat bean seed 
with Spergon Seed Protectant at the rate of 2 ounces 
per bushel of seed before planting. (See pages 52 and 
62). This often means the difference between success 
and failure in getting a stand. For control of watery 
soft rot or white mold use Granular Aero Cyanamid. 
Inoculate bean seed with Nitragin or A.B.C. Inocu- 
lant. This hastens maturity, increases yields and en- 
riches the soil. (See page 69). 
The number of days to picking after each variety 
represents average results secured over a period of 
years under Florida growing conditions, and will vary 
somewhat in different sections, seasons, and on differ- 
ent soils. The number of days indicated will serve to 
show the relative maturity of different varieties. 
Plant 3 pecks (45 Ibs.) to 1 bushel (60 Ibs.) per acre. 
In the garden make four plantings at different times. 
Write for special prices on larger quantities 
more attractive, being longer, averaging six inches, 
straighter, meaty, stringless and fiberless, of excellent 
flavor and quality for use fresh, frozen or canned, of 
very attractive medium dark green color. 
V4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 65c; 2 lbs. $1.10, Postpaid 
Not prepaid, 15 lbs. (pk.) $4.70; 60 lbs. (bu.) $17.70 
TENDERGREEN. (50 days.) This variety is popular 
due to its excellent shipping quality. Plants are large, 
erect, and thick-stemmed. The pods average about five 
inches in length, are attractive in appearance, being 
nearly straight, round, fleshy, dark green, entirely 
stringless, and of excellent quality. 
VY Ib. 20c; 1 lb. 65c: 2 lbs. $1.10, Postpaid 
Not prepaid, 15 lbs. (pk.) $4.50: 60 lbs. (bu.) $17.10 
WADE (B1515) (Mosaic Resistant) (48 days.) The vig- 
orous plants are tall and hold the pods well off the 
ground. Because of the heavy foliage, the pods do not 
wind-scar as readily as do other varieties of this type. 
It is a fleshy, round podded bean of the Tendergreen 
type, but being powdery mildew and mosaic resistant, 
it is a consistently higher yielder and produces longer, 
straighter pods than Tendergreen. The pods are of a 
dark green color and hold their green color exception- 
ally well in transit and on the market. Entirely string- 
less and little fiber. Good for market as well as for 
processing. Because of its long bearing season, high 
quality and disease resistance, it is highly recommended 
for home gardens and is a good shipper. 
V4 lb. 20c; 1 Ib. 65c; 2 Ibs. $1.10, Postpaid 
Not prepaid, 15 lbs. (pk.) $4.85: 60 lbs. (bu.) $18.30 
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Tenderlong 15 
Green Podded Bush Beans (Continued on next page) 
formly round and thick, similar to Tendergreen, but 
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