Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead Bean
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.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
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.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead Bean
A very prolific, long, green podded sort. Sometimes known as the “Snake Bean,” and without doubt the best pole string bean offered. Pkt., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lb., 75c; 8 lb., $2.75.
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
A very prolific, long, green podded sort. Sometimes known as the “Snake Bean,” and without doubt the best pole string bean offered. Pkt., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lb., 75c; 8 lb., $2.75.
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
Kentucky Wonder, or Old Homestead Bean
The pods, seven to nine inches long, are so fleshy that they are greater in width than breadth, being deeply creased or saddle-backed. They are solidly meaty, stringless when young, and of finest quality. If pods are gathered as they mature, the vines will continue to bear to the end of the season. Pkt., 10c; ˝ pt., 20c; pt., 30c; by mail, postpaid. qt., 35c; 4 qt., $1.25; peck, $2.25.
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916
The pods, seven to nine inches long, are so fleshy that they are greater in width than breadth, being deeply creased or saddle-backed. They are solidly meaty, stringless when young, and of finest quality. If pods are gathered as they mature, the vines will continue to bear to the end of the season. Pkt., 10c; ˝ pt., 20c; pt., 30c; by mail, postpaid. qt., 35c; 4 qt., $1.25; peck, $2.25.
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916