112 superb varieties for market gardeners season of 1926 (1926) (16479830199)

Title: 112 superb varieties for market gardeners season of 1926

Identifier: 112superbvarieti1926fran (find matches)

Year: 1926 (1920s)

Authors: Francis C. Stokes & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection

Subjects: Tomatoes Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs

Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Francis C. Stokes & Company

Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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BEANS One pound of seed plants 100 feet of drill; 50 pounds plant an acre Fordhook Bush. Days to maturity-, 75. This %-igorous Lima is a prolific bearer, producing a large number of pods about 4 inches in length on \-ines gro-^ing to a height of 15 inches. The dried Beans are rather thick from side to side and are nearly white in color. For table purposes, Fordhook does not seem as desirable as the Wonder Bush. Price, delivered: ^Ib. 15 cts.; lb. 45 cts.; 2 lbs. 85 cts.; 5 lbs. S2; 50 lbs. S17.50. Wonder Bush. T^li the later introductions, having been first offered by Dreer. From the standpoint of table quahty, we believe it is one of the most desirable Limas listed. The pods attain a length of 4 inches and contain an average of 4 Beans which are flat in shape and of fine flavor. The Wonder Bush is a prolific bearer, but is not the equal of Fordhook. Price, delivered: i^lb. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. Si.75; 50 lbs. Sl5. Carpinteria Pole. produces large quantities of handsome pods and is of unsurpassed flavor when prepared for the t-able. The Beans themselves are not of the enormous size boasted of in some varieties, but they are exceedingly tender and hold their bright green color when prepared for the table. Do not fail to plant some Carpinteria Pole this year. It v^-fll be your best Lima. Price, delivered: 141b. 15 cts.; lb. 40 cts.; 2 lbs. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. Si.75; 50 lbs. S15. Giant Stringless (Green . UOHXSOX & STOKES, 1898.) Days to ma- turity, 45. After 2:y years. Giant Stringless now holds a very prominent place among Green Beans. hen picked young and handled promptly it is of the highest table quality and of delicious flavor. The bearing period of Giant Stringless is comparatively short, and, therefore, continuous plantings are suggested. The pods of the mature Beans are from 5 to 6 in. long. Color of dry seeds, vellow-brown. Price, delivered: ^^Ib. i5 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. Si.50; 50 lbs S13.50. Pencil-Pod Wax). (JOHXSOX & STOKES, 1900.) Days to ma- turity, 45. This black-seeded stringless Bean is by far the most hardy of its class. Although not as well knovsTi as the Round-Pod Kidney Wax, we consider it to be of equal quality. The slender pods grow to a length of 6 inches, being slightly curved near the tip. They are round, seven- seeded, very clear yellow, absolutely stringless and brittle. Color of dried seed, black. Price, delivered: ^ ^Ib. 15 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. SI.50; 50 lbs. S13.50. Round-Pod Kidney (Wax). (JOHXSOS & STOKES, 1900-) Days to ma- turity, 4?. This is, perhaps, the best known of the Wax Beans. Round-Pod Kidney Wax is a ver\- desirable table Bean, being of high flavor and excellent quality, but, as is the case with all Beans of this class, must be gathered when young. The pods are about 5 inches long, slightly cunv-ed, round, yellow, brittle and entirely string- less. .\Iore susceptible to cold weather than Pencil-pod. Price, delivered: ijb. 15 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. Si.50; 50 lbs. S13.50. Days to maturity. 45. It is recommended for ail purposes, it being very early, vigorous, and productive. The mature pods are from 6 to 7 inches long, straight, broad, flat, light green, and absolutely stringless for snaps. It is a highly flavored va- riety and one that can be recommended for local consumption as well as for the large markets. Price, delivered: Hlb. 15 cts.; lb. 35 cts.; 2 lbs. 65 cts.; 5 lbs. Si.50; 50 lbs. ^13.50. Pencil-Pod and Giant Stringless Beans 6

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