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01028 CONTENDER. Extra Early. The earliest green bean we offer. Only 40 days. Crop matures over a short period of time, so you can complete your canning or freezing quickly. Pods are 6 in. long, thick, oval, slightly curved, tender and stringless. Tolerates hot weather. Tolerant to Mildew. Buff color with brown mottling. (A) Pkt. $2.85; 3+ $2.65 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $13.50; 2+ $12.50 each; 5+ $10.95 each.
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01090 TOP CROP. One of the very best for can- ning. Very early and one of the most productive. All-America Winner. Plants grow to about 16 in. with vigorous, hardy foliage and carry their pods low on the plant. Pods are about 5-1/2 to 6 in. long, round, straight to slightly curved, meaty and completely stringless. Ex- cellent for freezing and eating fresh, as well as tops for canning. Brown seeded with buff mottling. Resistant to Bean Mosaic. 49 days. (A) Pkt. $2.75; 3+ $2.55 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.50; (P) 1 lb. $12.50; 2+ $11.75 each; 5+ $10.75 each.
prep. Either way, you and your family will enjoy these delicious Dilled Green Beans. Makes 6 pints. $4.75 each; 3 or more $4.25 each.
rope with pods growing 2 to 3 ft. long. A rampant pole type, requir- ing a moderately long growing sea- son of about 75 days. Plants grow to 10 ft. and produce an astonish- ing yield of slender, extremely tasty pods. Slightly stringy. Very rare. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.50; 3+ $3.25 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $12.95; (P) 1 lb. $21.95; 2+ $19.95 each; 5+ $18.50 each.
01151 ASPARAGUS RED SEEDED. A lead- ing market variety in Eu-
54026 MRS. WAGES DILLED GREEN BEANS. You can expect high quality with Mrs. Wages products and this variety is no exception. Made with premium ingredients and no fillers. Use the canning preparation method to preserve summer’s bounty or take ad- vantage of the quick refrigerator
01081 TENDERETTE. Always remark- ably productive, bearing all summer long if you keep the vines well-picked. Meaty pods are 6 in. long, straight, smooth and stringless. Sturdy vines grow to only about 20 in. tall, so staking is not required. Excellent for fresh use, freezing and canning. Make several successive sowings to take advantage of this variety’s re- markable production. White seeded. 55 days. (A) Pkt. $2.65; 3+ 2.45 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.25; (P) 1 lb. $11.95; 2+ $11.50 each; 5+ $10.50 each.
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01023 BOUNTIFUL STRINGLESS. The best for long shelf life. Extra early, heavy yielding, almost everbearing. One of the best for canning and freezing. Very hardy, extremely pro- lific, bearing continuously for several weeks. Pods are 6 to 7 in. long, flat, broad, solid, meaty, tender and stringless. Very distinctive flavor. Many market garden- ers consider this variety best for its long shelf life. Seeds are light tan. Rust and Mildew resistant. 42 days. (A) Pkt. $2.95; 3+ $2.75 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $8.50; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; 2+ $12.95 each; 5+ $11.75 each.
01057 MAXIBEL FRENCH FILET. A revo- lution in the French filet bean market! A fancy- type “classic French filet” bean with very long, 7-1/2 in., extremely thin, 1/4 in. across, dark green pods that are very flavorful. Attractive black beans fill the pods all season long and are equally delicious. Best yet, Maxibel is stringless – the first “classic French filet” bean to earn this honor! 57-62 days. (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $3.45; 3+ $3.15 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $13.50; 2+ $12.50 each; 4+ $10.95 each.
Beans - runners and novelty types.
PURPLE POD. Novelty purple pods turn bright green after 2 minutes of boiling, providing a built-in blanching indicator for home freezing. Round, tender, stringless, purple pods have a distinctly rich flavor. Pods contrast well with bright green foliage. Excellent for fresh use or frozen. Resists bean beetles. 51 days. (A) Pkt. $2.95; 3+ $2.75 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $8.50; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; 2+ $12.95 each; 5+ $11.75 each.
01070 ROYAL BURGUNDY
01183 SCARLET RUN- NER POLE. Our only va- riety that is used both for its excellent eating quality and for its ornamental value. Grows to a height of 10 ft. and is covered with clusters of beautiful scarlet flowers from July until frost. As satisfying to look at as it is to taste. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $2.95; 3+ $2.75 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $8.50; (P) 1 lb. $14.50; 2+ $12.95 each; 5+ $11.75 each.
01158 BLACKCOAT. Interest- ing heirloom dating back to the mid 1600’s. Large 6 to 7 ft. vines with masses of vivid scarlet blooms are very ornamental and produce loads of beans. Short, plump green pods which are shorter than other runner types, contain 2 to 4 beans that change from pink to purple and finally to a glossy black. Immature pods can also be eaten like sugar snap peas. Very attractive to hummingbirds. 70 days for fresh beans, 100 days for dry beans. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.15; 3+ $2.95 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $8.95; (P) 1 lb. $15.50; 2+ $14.75 each; 5+ $13.25 each.
01097 WHITE HALF RUNNER. Very popular across the South as a shelling bean and used as a snap bean when young and tender. In cer- tain areas also known as the Mississippi Skip Bean. Bushy, vigorous vines and short runners. Thrives in heat with little water. Not recommended for Northern climates. 60 days. (A) Pkt. $2.75; 3+ $2.55 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.50; (P) 1 lb. $12.50; 2+ $11.75 each; 5+ $10.75 each.
01190 STATE HALF RUNNER. Plants run only about 3 ft., so they don’t need staking. Use as a snap bean, green bean or dry bean. Popular in the South as a shelling bean. Produces heavily. Pods are 4 to 4-1/2 in. long, tender, with good, sweet, beany flavor. An excellent variety for can- ning or freezing. White seeded. 60 days. (A) Pkt. $2.85; 3+ $2.65 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $13.50; 2+ $12.50 each; 5+ $10.95 each.
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