14 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman”—Established 1870 
Beans. For Shelling and Baking 213 Improved > 
D Aino fe: Wwe . oy att Ree oe or Peale ae White Navy 
eZ PAA Sey MWS 4 e best field bean in cultivation. 
Ay ON At? Ay i Avsure-cropper: ' Selected ‘oub of the | yrrike Cr’ an. 4100.00 
3 WJ, navy variety, reducing the runners | per Acre Profit Not Un- 
and making it a bush form variety. | common. Our Improved 
No other farm crop has seen such | Strain of White Navy 
a great advance in price as beans. mpany ict erga pains Ne 
It is one of the greatest money- | grown 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 | {517 Wun we ey 
beans which excel in cooking quali- | nq 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 ay at least enough 
in thick clusters and ripen in Au- abe AE feb 8 pe nae 
gust, the leaves falling earlier than | Ib., 32 cts.; Ib., 55 cts.; 
other varieties. No other bean ap- aa Spe eu00; 5 ibs., 
proaches it in yield or quality. PKt., $2.25, postpaid. 
15 cts.; Yo lb., 38 cts.; lb., 65 cts.; 
2 Ibs., $1.20; 5 Ibs., $2.75, postpaid. 
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, preferred by many 
with short runners and small leaves; very pro- | to the navy beans for baking. Excellent quality, 214 Red Kidne 
lific; seeds large, about twice the size of the fine flavor, cooks rapidly, good size beans, heavy y. 
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.; 14 Ib., 38 cts.; 1b., 65 mon navy beans. Pkt., 10 cts.; Yo Ib., 32 cts. abe, baking hean. 'This-mell nome 
cts.; 2 lbs., $1.20; 5 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. 55 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $2.25, postpaid. ae 
field bean is one of the best 
215 White Kidney. Same as Red Kidney except seed is white. Plant 7 ir 
upright, with large, broad leaves; pods medium size, dark green; varieties for use as a dry 
seed large, white, kidney-shaped, slightly flattened and of excellent | bean. Produces large, flat, 
quality green or dry. Pkt., 15 cts.; ¥/ Ib., 38 cts.; Ib., 65 cts.; 2 lbs., | green pods, filled with large, 
$1.20; 5 Ibs., $2.75, 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 ie Used extensively for canning 
stringless variety, used for snap beans or for shelling green. Par- purpldes. “Pee, AB’ ctals 
ticularly fine for succotash. Heavy yielding and fine flavored. Does 
well in a cool climate. The seeds are light buff, spotted red. Pkt., | Ib., 38 cts.; 1b., 65 cts.; 2 Tbs., 
15 cts.; 1% Ib., 38 cts.; 1lb., 65 cts.; 2 Ibs., $1.20; 5 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. $1.20; 5 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. 
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1 Ib. of Bean seed plants row 100 
feet long; 60 Ibs. plants an acre. 
Cress Water | 
250 Cress Upland | 
BEET at for p S45 Pi Water. Fo hardy plant wittch ' 
wi rive well only when the roots are 
Green Top reens 347 Cress Upland. Same flavor submerged in water, Can be easily 
B hi and Small as Water Cress, grows on high, | grown in springs or along the edges of 
unching hada 1] shallow running streams. One of the 
Sweet Beets ry land. As easily grown as | most delicious of all small salad plants. 
spinach or lettuce. Hardy PEt., 20 cts.; 2 pkts. for 35 cts., postpai 
perennial that can be grown 
for several years without re- 
planting. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 75 
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 
ean be worked. For suceession 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 
cts.; %4 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
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 
Chives Hardy 
Onion 
339 Chives, Allium Schoenoprasum Perennial 
Onion. A hardy perennial onion-like plant. 
250 ; i ear t g grow- Highly esteemed for use with salad, and for 
Green Top Bunching rip cendestag) = Bh icik oa leaves hie are proaue ss very 
a are early in e spring and are used for giving 
An All Purpose Beet—55 Days Lee Sas ame a mie onioe flavor to various dishes. Fre- 
4: 4 i : ee s quent cutting 7 
A new leading, early bunching Beet. Perfect for greens. | inches long, which pemaen ae amet Ua pei Mase oP 
Roots are round, smooth and blood red having a rich, blanch a beautiful soon after each cutting. Pkt., 25 cts.; 0z., 
sweet flavor. Leaves stay a glossy green, Pkt., 15 cts.; white and are of 75 cts.; 4% 1b., $2.50; 4% 1b., $4.25; 1b., $8.00, 
oz., 45 cts.; 4 Ib., 85 cts.; Y 1b., $1.10; Ib., $1.75; 21bs., | a fine mild flavor. postpaid. 
$3.25, postpaid. Ready in 85 days. 
Pkt., 20 cts.3 OZ; 
50 cts.; %4 1b., $1.25; 
% lb., $2.25; Ih. 
$4.25, postpaid. 
CRIMSON 
GLOBE ac \\\ Non ‘ 245 Crosby’s Egyptian 
BEET. AN \ AK AN f Extra Early Money Maker for Market 
Growers—A Good Freezer 
A very superior extra early strain of garden Beet 
which has been carefully 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.; % Ib. 85 cts.; % Ib. $1.10; 1b., $1.75; 2 Ibs., 
$3.25, 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.; oz., 45 cts.; %4 lb., 85 cts.; 44 1b., $1.10; 1h., 
$1.75; 2 lbs., $3.25, postpaid. 
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