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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. $2.65; 3+ $2.45 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $11.95; (P) 2 lb. $19.95; (P) 5 lb. $38.95.
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01090 TOP CROP. One of the very best for canning. 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. Re- sistant to Bean Mosaic. Excellent for freezing and eat- ing fresh, as well as tops for canning. Brown seeded with buff mottling. 49 days. (A) Pkt. $2.55; 3+ $2.35 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.25; (P) 1 lb. $10.95; (P) 2 lb. $18.95; (P) 5 lb. $36.95.
GREEN BEANS. You can expect high quality with Mrs. Wages prod- ucts and this variety is no exception. Made with premium ingredi- ents and no fillers. Use the canning prepara- tion method to preserve summer’s bounty or take advantage of the quick refrigerator prep. Either way, you and your family will enjoy these delicious Dilled Green Beans. Makes 6 pints. $4.45 each; 3 or more $3.95 each.
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01081 TENDERETTE. Always re- markably productive, bearing all sum- mer 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 re- quired. Excellent for fresh use, freezing and canning. Make several successive sowings to take advantage of this variety’s remark- able production. White seeded. 55 days. (A) Pkt. $2.35; 3+ 2.10 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.95; (P) 1 lb. $9.95; (P) 2 lb. $16.95; (P) 5 lb. $37.95.
01057 MAXIBEL FRENCH FI-
LET. A revolution in the French fi- let 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. Attrac- tive 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) $3.25; 3+ $2.95 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $9.50; 2+ $8.95 each; 4+ $8.50 each.
01064 NIKKI. This French filet style green bean has pods so thin they are called a shoestring-type. Early bearing, extremely productive plants will have you picking the 5 to 6 in., fine fleshed, exquisitely flavored pods by the handful. Can be sown indoors in small pots and then transplanted outside to get a head start on the season. 50 days. (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.95; 3+ $2.75 each; (C) 1,000 seeds $7.95; 2+ $6.95 each; 4+ $6.25 each.
01151 ASPARAGUS RED SEEDED. A leading market variety in Europe with pods growing 2 to 3 ft. long. A rampant pole type, requiring a moderately long growing season of about 75 days. Plants grow to 10 ft. and produce an astonishing yield of slender, extremely tasty pods. Slightly stringy. Very rare. (A) Pkt. (1 oz.) $3.35; 3+ $3.10 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $11.95; (P) 1 lb. $19.95; (P) 2 lb. $35.95; (P) 5 lb. $79.95.
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POLE. Our only variety 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.) $2.85; 3+ $2.65 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $8.95; (P) 1 lb. $14.95; (P) 2 lb. $24.95; (P) 5 lb. $49.95.
01183 SCARLET RUNNER
01097 WHITE HALF RUNNER. Very popular across the South as a shelling bean and used as a snap bean when young and tender. In certain areas also known as the Mis- sissippi Skip Bean. Bushy, vigorous vines and short runners. Thrives in heat with little water. Not recommended for North- ern climates. 60 days. (A) Pkt. $2.55; 3+ $2.35 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $11.95; (P) 2 lb. $20.95; (P) 5 lb. $39.50.
01070 ROYAL BURGUNDY PURPLE POD. Novelty purple pods turn bright green after 2 minutes of boiling, providing a built-in blanching indicator for home freezing. Round, tender, string- less, 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. $2.75; 3+ $2.55 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $11.95; (P) 2 lb. $19.95; (P) 5 lb. $42.95.
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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 canning or freezing. White seeded. 60 days. (A) Pkt. $2.65; 3+ $2.45 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $11.95; (P) 2 lb. $19.95; (P) 5 lb. $42.95.
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01023 BOUNTIFUL STRINGLESS. The best for long shelf life. Extra early, heavy yield- ing, almost everbearing. One of the best for canning and freezing. Rust and Mildew resistant. Very hardy, extremely prolific, bearing continuously for several weeks. Pods are 6 to 7 in. long, flat, broad, solid, meaty, tender and stringless. Very distinctive flavor. Many market gardeners consider this variety best for its long shelf life. Seeds are light tan. 42 days. (A) Pkt. $2.85; 3+ $2.65 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $13.95; (P) 2 lb. $23.50; (P) 5 lb. $49.95.
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