Carter's Champion Runner
An improvement on the Old Scarlet Runner. The pods are nearly twice as large as any other runner bean and hang twice as thick on the vine.
An improvement on the Old Scarlet Runner. The pods are nearly twice as large as any other runner bean and hang twice as thick on the vine.
Crystal White Wax
A new variety of very rich flavor. The pods are waxy white, almost as transparent as glass, and stringless. The pods, although growing to a good size very rapidly, do not harden soon and snap beans of this variety can be had tender and sweet for a long time.
A new variety of very rich flavor. The pods are waxy white, almost as transparent as glass, and stringless. The pods, although growing to a good size very rapidly, do not harden soon and snap beans of this variety can be had tender and sweet for a long time.
D.M. Ferry & Co's Golden Wax
A variety introduced and named by ourselves four or five years ago, and we have reports from nearly every part of the United States, pronouncing it the very best dwarf bean known. It is about ten days earlier than any other variety, and the pods are large, long, brittle, entirely stringless, and of a beautiful, rich golden wax color. As a snap bean, it excels every other variety in tenderness and rich, buttery flavor, while as a shell bean for winter use, it has few or no superiors. These two characteristics, we believe, were never before combined in one variety. It is very prolific, and is more easily threshed, when dry, than any garden or field variety, the common white field bean not excepted. Of dwarf, compact growth, and the bushes, loaded as they are with the abundance of golden pods, present a most beautiful appearance. When ripe, the beans are of medium size, round purple, and white marbled. We have grown it this season in considerable quantity, and expect to be able to fill all orders.
A variety introduced and named by ourselves four or five years ago, and we have reports from nearly every part of the United States, pronouncing it the very best dwarf bean known. It is about ten days earlier than any other variety, and the pods are large, long, brittle, entirely stringless, and of a beautiful, rich golden wax color. As a snap bean, it excels every other variety in tenderness and rich, buttery flavor, while as a shell bean for winter use, it has few or no superiors. These two characteristics, we believe, were never before combined in one variety. It is very prolific, and is more easily threshed, when dry, than any garden or field variety, the common white field bean not excepted. Of dwarf, compact growth, and the bushes, loaded as they are with the abundance of golden pods, present a most beautiful appearance. When ripe, the beans are of medium size, round purple, and white marbled. We have grown it this season in considerable quantity, and expect to be able to fill all orders.
Dreer's Improved Lima
The result of several years careful cultivation of the Old Lima. The distinctive improvements are its earliness, remarkable productiveness, delicious flavor, and the forming of the beans so closely in the pod.
The result of several years careful cultivation of the Old Lima. The distinctive improvements are its earliness, remarkable productiveness, delicious flavor, and the forming of the beans so closely in the pod.
Dutch Case Knife
This is the earliest variety of pole beans. Pods long and flat; beans white, flat, kidney-shaped, and of excellent flavor; used for snaps or shelled. Good green or dry.
This is the earliest variety of pole beans. Pods long and flat; beans white, flat, kidney-shaped, and of excellent flavor; used for snaps or shelled. Good green or dry.
Dwarf White Navy
Used exclusively for field culture. Seed small, round, oval shape, of a pure, yet not glossy white color.
Used exclusively for field culture. Seed small, round, oval shape, of a pure, yet not glossy white color.
Early China Red Eye
A very excellent variety both for string and shelled beans, green or dry. Pods medium size and full; seeds white, with a bright red eye, round, oval shape.
A very excellent variety both for string and shelled beans, green or dry. Pods medium size and full; seeds white, with a bright red eye, round, oval shape.
Early Mohawk
This is considered the hardiest, and on that account to answer best for first planting. It will endure a light frost without injury, and continues a long time in bearing, if the green pods are gathered often. Pods pale green, long and flat; seeds large, kidney-shaped, brown and purple marbled.
This is considered the hardiest, and on that account to answer best for first planting. It will endure a light frost without injury, and continues a long time in bearing, if the green pods are gathered often. Pods pale green, long and flat; seeds large, kidney-shaped, brown and purple marbled.
Early Rachel
Similar in growth to the China Red Eye; an excellent variety for string beans, and good shelled. Pods medium size and full; seeds dark brown with white end, round, oval shape.
Similar in growth to the China Red Eye; an excellent variety for string beans, and good shelled. Pods medium size and full; seeds dark brown with white end, round, oval shape.
Early Red Valentine
A most excellent variety, used principally for snaps, having round, fleshy pods, which remain a long time brittle and tender. Beans long, light red and salmon-color marbled; very early, a good bearer, and is extensively cultivated.
A most excellent variety, used principally for snaps, having round, fleshy pods, which remain a long time brittle and tender. Beans long, light red and salmon-color marbled; very early, a good bearer, and is extensively cultivated.
Early Round Yellow Six Weeks
A small, round oval bean; color dark orange; dwarf growth; quite early, as its name indicates, and a good bearer used mostly in the pods.
A small, round oval bean; color dark orange; dwarf growth; quite early, as its name indicates, and a good bearer used mostly in the pods.
Early Yellow Kidney Six Weeks
In growth and maturity very similar to the preceding, but a better producer. Beans kidney-shaped and large, color light orange; pods long, flat, and well filled.
In growth and maturity very similar to the preceding, but a better producer. Beans kidney-shaped and large, color light orange; pods long, flat, and well filled.
Extra Early Six Weeks or Newington Wonder
This is one of the earliest varieties; the pods are small and round, and are produced in bunches.
This is one of the earliest varieties; the pods are small and round, and are produced in bunches.
German Wax, Black-Seeded
An excellent variety for cooking in the pods, which are delicious when fully grown; beans nearly round, black; pods white; a good bearer.
An excellent variety for cooking in the pods, which are delicious when fully grown; beans nearly round, black; pods white; a good bearer.
German Wax, White-Seeded
The color of the seeds being white, it is by some preferred to the preceding for cooking. With the exception of the color, it is identical with it.
The color of the seeds being white, it is by some preferred to the preceding for cooking. With the exception of the color, it is identical with it.
Giant Wax
Pods of a pale yellow color, and a waxy appearance; seeds red. The pods, when fully grown, are perfectly tender, and may be used as a snap bean.
Pods of a pale yellow color, and a waxy appearance; seeds red. The pods, when fully grown, are perfectly tender, and may be used as a snap bean.
Golden Cranberry
The seeds, when ripe, are pale yellow, with an olive-green line encircling the eye, and nearly round; for baking or cooking when ripe, it is much esteemed, but is not equal to some other sorts for using green, shelled, or as snaps.
The seeds, when ripe, are pale yellow, with an olive-green line encircling the eye, and nearly round; for baking or cooking when ripe, it is much esteemed, but is not equal to some other sorts for using green, shelled, or as snaps.
Indian Chief or Tall Wax
Pods of a fine waxen, semi-transparent white color, crisp, tender, and succulent and continuing so longer than most other sorts. Seeds indigo blue, oblong, shortened abruptly at the ends.
Pods of a fine waxen, semi-transparent white color, crisp, tender, and succulent and continuing so longer than most other sorts. Seeds indigo blue, oblong, shortened abruptly at the ends.
Large White Lima
A large, late bean, with broad rough pods. Seeds white, broad, and rather full. It is surpassed by no other variety, and is a general favorite wherever it can be cultivated.
A large, late bean, with broad rough pods. Seeds white, broad, and rather full. It is surpassed by no other variety, and is a general favorite wherever it can be cultivated.
Large White Marrow or Mountain
A large, round, oval, white bean, of excellent quality shelled, green or dry. Very tender, rich, and one of the most productive beans grown in the garden or field.
A large, round, oval, white bean, of excellent quality shelled, green or dry. Very tender, rich, and one of the most productive beans grown in the garden or field.
London Horticultural
A medium size, oval bean, light red and cream color, speckled; pods full, round, and striped with red; used both in the pod and shelled.
A medium size, oval bean, light red and cream color, speckled; pods full, round, and striped with red; used both in the pod and shelled.
Red French Kidney
The ripe beans when first harvested are blood red, changing by age to deep purple. They are kidney-shaped, nearly straight, slightly flattened. They yield abundantly, and in the Southern States are much esteemed for cooking dry. The plant is of strong growth and half dwarf.
The ripe beans when first harvested are blood red, changing by age to deep purple. They are kidney-shaped, nearly straight, slightly flattened. They yield abundantly, and in the Southern States are much esteemed for cooking dry. The plant is of strong growth and half dwarf.
Refugee, or Thousand to One
A very productive string bean, as its name indicates. It is hardy, and, like the Mohawk, will endure a light frost. Excellent for pickling in the pod. The seeds are drab-colored, with numerous spots and blotches of purple.
A very productive string bean, as its name indicates. It is hardy, and, like the Mohawk, will endure a light frost. Excellent for pickling in the pod. The seeds are drab-colored, with numerous spots and blotches of purple.
Royal Dwarf Kidney
This is one of the best late kinds, and as a shelling bean for winter use, has no superior. Beans white, round, long, and kidney-shaped.
This is one of the best late kinds, and as a shelling bean for winter use, has no superior. Beans white, round, long, and kidney-shaped.
Scarlet Runner
This variety grows fifteen feet high, has flowers of brilliant scarlet, and is generally cultivated as an ornamental climber.
This variety grows fifteen feet high, has flowers of brilliant scarlet, and is generally cultivated as an ornamental climber.
Small White Lima, Carolina, or Sieva
Resembles the Large Lima in growth, but is earlier, more hardy, a surer to produce a crop. Seeds smaller, white, and quite flat.
Resembles the Large Lima in growth, but is earlier, more hardy, a surer to produce a crop. Seeds smaller, white, and quite flat.
Southern Prolific
A very excellent pole bean for cooking in the pod. The pods are produced in clusters, and as it matures in seventy days, the growth is very rapid and the pods brittle and tender. It is one of the most popular snap beans in the Southern States, where it is better known than in the North.
A very excellent pole bean for cooking in the pod. The pods are produced in clusters, and as it matures in seventy days, the growth is very rapid and the pods brittle and tender. It is one of the most popular snap beans in the Southern States, where it is better known than in the North.
White Corn Hill
Nearly identical with the Marrow. It is a half dwarf; if a kernel of corn be planted in the hill, it will afford a good support for the vines.
Nearly identical with the Marrow. It is a half dwarf; if a kernel of corn be planted in the hill, it will afford a good support for the vines.
White Runner
Like the Scarlet, except in the color of the seeds and flowers, which are pure white.
Like the Scarlet, except in the color of the seeds and flowers, which are pure white.