Bountiful-Green Pod
Important early variety for market gardeners and shippers; likewise for home garden. More car loads of Bountiful Beans are shipped to the large markets than any other sort. Pods are 6 ½ to 7 inches long, thick, broad, slightly curved, light green in color, of good quality and stringless, though slightly fibrous. Very early and a bountiful producer, bearing continuously for several weeks the large attractive pods that are brittle and tender. Ready for picking in 46 to 48 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $1.75.
Burger's Stringless Green Pod
(White Seeded Kentucky Wonder) The best green pod pole bean for the North. The vines are not very long, and can be grown on brush instead of on a pole. The pods are round and somewhat curved; very meaty, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs., $4.00.
English Broad Windsor
This is a great shell bean, to be used as butter beans. The plants grow upright, 2 feet high and are very resistant to frost. It is the hardiest of all beans. The dry beans are very large. Pkt., 10c; lb., 45c; 3 lbs., $1.20, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.25.
Extra Early Red Valentine
This is an old standard, green-podded sort and is a great favorite among the truck growers. A true round-podded variety, early, hardy, and very prolific. The pods are of good size and fine color. When picked at the proper time they are tender and fine flavored. Ready for the table in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $3.50.
Full Measure
In great demand in the eastern states. Fine stringless medium green pod of high quality. The pods are straight, 6 inches long, very fleshy, almost round, crease-back, and are tender. It is a prolific sort, the heavy pods being produced throughout a long season. We consider this one of the very best stringless green pod bush Beans for early and main crop planting. Ready for use in 50 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.85; 25 lbs., $4.25
Giant Stringless Green Pod
Should not be confused with Stringless Green Pod, from which it is entirely distinct. The plants are of strong growth, very productive, pods 5 inches long, light green, slightly curved, very meaty, being broadly rounded, saddle-backed, and absolutely stringless. For the home garden it is an excellent string bean; splendid for canning. Considered one of the best snap beans for the market. Ready for picking in 48 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $3.50
Improved Rust Proof Golden Wax
Although this is not the earliest Dwarf Wax Bean, yet it is so sure to produce heavy crops of large, attractive pods, no matter whether sown early or late, that it has found a very high place in the estimation of both home and market growers. The pods are medium in length and rather wide. The color is a beautiful clear waxy yellow. In quality they are tender and fine flavored. Ready for use in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, prepaid. Not Prepaid, 10lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs., $3.75.
Isbell's Early Wonder Wax
Extremely Early and Hardy. A Sure Bearer. Early Wonder Wax is the most reliable and sure cropping bean in existence. It will stand more grief such as adverse weather conditions, extremes of heat and cold, drought and wet weather and variations of soil than any other bean yet developed. Last summer out of more than two hundred test rows on our extensive trial grounds, Early Wonder Wax was the only variety that set a full crop of pods. This bean stood out in striking contrast to varieties on both sides. Early Wonder Wax is the earliest bean and the quality is unexcelled. The pods are nearly flat, meaty, stringless and always tender and brittle. The average length is six inches and they are a clear waxy-yellow color. The plants are strong and thrifty and practically disease proof. Pods are ready for use in 35 days. The plants continue to bear over a period of three to five weeks. Pkt., 10c; lb.,40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.85; 25 lbs., 4.00
Isbell's Early Wonder Wax
Wonder Wax belongs to the flat podded class and grows a strong plant, well loaded with pods, five to seven inches long; flat, plump, handsome, and meaty, of a clear, waxy yellow color. As to quality the pods are tender, brittle and of fine texture. Practically rust-proof; a bountiful yielder; in bearing for a long season, it is an ideal Bean for the home and market gardener. Ready to pick in 35 to 40 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $1.85; 25 lbs., $4.00
Isbell's Golden Butter Wax
In our Golden Butter Wax we have one of the very best Wax Beans ever offered. The pods are simply perfect in size and shape and of a bright yellow color. Superior quality, tender, and free from stringiness while young. Pods are very thick and fleshy, they “snap” readily and remain in edible condition a long time. Very early, and continues bearing for a long season. Ready to pick in 45 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $4.25
Isbell's Golden Jubilee Wax
We believe this to be the best stringless Wax Pod Bean ever introduced. Absolutely stringless pods of golden yellow color, very tender, meaty, and of delicious flavor. The plants are of vigorous growth and bear heavy crops of large, round pods. This new variety is remarkably resistant to rust and other diseases. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $1.75.
Isbell's Michigan Improved Pea Bean
Isbell's Improved Pea Bean is one of the greatest money-making crops for the Michigan farmer. The pods are large and filled with medium sized, pure white, nearly round beans, which excel in cooking qualities. It is an upright grower, holding the pods well up from the ground, and a great bearer. The pods grow in thick clusters and ripen in August, the leaves falling earlier than other varieties. No other bean excels it in yield, quality, and readiness of sale on the market. Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.00.
Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead
It is enormously productive, pods hanging in great clusters from top to bottom of the pole. Pods are 8 to 9 inches long, nearly round, much curved, of rich green color. It is almost stringless, cooks tender and melting. Pkt., 5c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs., $3.75.
Kentucky Wonder Wax
The best pole wax bean for Northern planting. Pods are golden-yellow, very thick, fleshy and of delicious flavor, but stringy. A heavy yielder. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.90; 25 lbs., $4.25.
Large White Marrow
Vines large, slender, spreading, with short runners and small leaves; very prolific; seeds large, about twice the size of the white Navy Bean; ovoid, clear white, cooking very dry and mealy. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.50.
Lazy Wife
The finest flavored of all as “snap-shorts.” The pods are produced in abundance, and measure from 5 to 6 inches long, they are entirely stringless, very fleshy, brittle and of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs., $4.00.
Light Cranberry
A new type of field Bean which in limited quantities has sold very well. The beans are large, oval, and cream colored with carmine stripes. The plant is spreading with runners about 4 feet long. Matures late and requires a longer season than Pea Beans. Cranberry Beans have done very well in northern Michigan along the west coast and in the Thumb district. Pkt., 10c; 3 lbs., 5c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.50.
Longfellow – Extra Long Pods
Old Standard variety for market and canning. Handsome long pods of fine quality, although not stringless. Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c, prepaid.
New Robust Field Bean
(Also called Thousand-to-One field bean) Robust is a new strain of field beans introduced by the Michigan Experimental Station and wherever it has been grown, has given excellent satisfaction. The plants are of decidedly robust growth. The ripe beans are about the same size and shape as our Michigan Pea Beans and of clear white color. This variety is especially suited to heavier soils. Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.25
New Stringless Green Pod (Burpee's Stringless Green Pod)
Stringless Green Pod is one of the most popular Beans in America. It is stringless in reality as well as in name. It is an abundant cropper and the pods are thick, round, fleshy, tender and brittle, about 5 inches long; deep green in color, and extremely handsome on the market bench. Quality is all that can be desired. Ready for picking in 48 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $3.50
New Stringless White Wax
This fine new bean is very productive and quite early. The large pods are flat, 6 ½ inches long and uniformly straight, entirely stringless, meaty and of extra fine quality. The color of the pods is bright yellow. For market and shipping it is ideal and for table use as well as canning you will find this variety of superior quality. We recommend it highly. The beans are white, fairly large, kidney-shaped and fine for baking. Ready for picking in 52 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 45c; 3 lbs., $1.15, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $2.25.
Pencil Pod Black Wax
Wherever a fine quality round pod Wax Bean is wanted this variety fills the bill in every way. It is an exceedingly desirable sort for home and market use. The long pods are round and thick, flesh, slightly curved, of golden yellow color, tender, and finest quality. Plants large, vigorous, producing in great abundance fine pods 6 ½ to 7 inches long. The ripe beans are oblong and of clear black color. Ready for picking in 52 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $1.75.
Red Kidney
The good old-fashioned baking bean. The beans are of large size and very rich in flavor. A wonderful yielder on strong soil. Our stock is extra select Northern grown. Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.00.
Round Pod Kidney Wax (Brittle Wax)
Of superb quality and surprisingly productive. The pods are perfectly round, nearly straight and often attain a length of 6 inches. Are very tender, entirely stringless and very fleshy. The plants are of vigorous growth, with large foliage. The seeds are almost white, having only a small black dot at the eye, so that any which ripen make most excellent winter shell beans. Recommended for market and home garden, splendid for canning. Ready to pick in 50 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs., $3.75.
Royal Dwarf or White Kidney
Plant upright, with large, broad leaves; pods medium size, dark green; seed large, white, kidney-shaped, slightly flattened and of excellent quality green or dry. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.50.
Ruby Dwarf Horticultural
Popular as a green shell bean and for baking when ripe. Very hardy, medium early, productive. Pods 5 inches long, round, color greenish yellow splashed with red. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c.
Stringless Refugee Green Pod
A heavy producer of fine light green pods that are perfectly stringless, round, slightly curved and 5 ½ inches long. The pods are brittle and tender, thick and meaty, of particularly fine mild flavor. Especially fine for canning. Matures later than other green pod sorts. Fine main crop bean for market and home garden. Pkt., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 90c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.60; 25 lbs., $3.50
Stringless White Wax
This fine new bean has all the good qualities of the old Davis White Wax but is stringless and of much better quality. This fine new Bean is very productive and quite early. The large pods are flat, 6 ½ inches long and uniformly straight, entirely stringless, meaty and of extra fine quality. The color of the pods is bright yellow. For market and shipping it is ideal and for table use as well as canning you will find this variety of superior quality. We recommend it highly. The beans are white, fairly large, kidney-shaped and fine for baking. Ready for picking in 52 days. Pkt., 10c; lb. 45C; 3 lbs., $1.15, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.25.
Sure Crop Stringless Wax
(Also called Yellow Pod Bountiful) A most prolific cropper and of superlative quality. The handsome rich yellow pods are slightly curved, averaging 6 to 7 inches in length, half an inch wide, very meaty and sweet, and perfectly stringless at all stages. The habit of the plant is sturdy, upright, every branch carrying a heavy crop of the magnificent pods. As nearly all the pods are produced beneath the foliage, excessive heat does not affect the Sure Crop Wax, making it specially valuable for home garden planting. For canning the Sure Crop is an ideal variety, plenty of pods as long as the jar. Pkt., 10c; lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $1.75; 25 lbs., $3.75.
Tendersnap
This is the finest of the large round green podded sorts. Beautiful in apperance and of exceptionally fine quality. Unusually tender pods and absolutely stringless. Here is a variety that can truly be called “perfection” in Beans. Absolutely stringless and tender from the first to the last picking, exceptionally tender, round, very meaty pods that snap like icicles. We know our customers who want quality will appreciate this fine new introduction. The vine is of vigorous, upright growth, strong and healthy; rustproof and prolific to a high degree. The pods are 6 inches long, perfectly round, firm and meaty. For the home garden no finder Bean can be wished for. Ready for picking in 54 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.85
Tendersnap- Green Pod
Here is a variety that can truly be called “perfection” in Beans. Absolutely stringless and tender from the first to the last picking, exceptionally tender, round, very meaty pods that snap like icicles. We know our customers who want quality will appreciate this fine new introduction. The vine is of vigorous, upright growth, strong and healthy; rust-proof and prolific to a high degree. The pods are 6 inches long, perfectly round, firm and meaty. For the home garden no finer Bean can be wished for. Ready for picking in 54 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $1.85.
Unrivaled Wax
This bean is a heavy yielding market variety. Plants of medium size, robust and very resistant to disease, loaded down with pods 5 to 5 ½ inches long, semi-round, but quite fleshy and tender, with small seeds. The color of the pods is a rich yellow. Productive, of attractive appearance and practically stringless. Ready for use in 45 days. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.00, prepaid. Not prepaid, 10lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $4.50.
Yard Long or Asparagus Bean
A great curiosity and withal a bean of excellent quality. Pods are usually 18 to 24 inches but sometimes 36 inches long. Excellent table vegetables, pods tender, of rich asparagus flavor. Pkt., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c, prepaid.