Dreer's garden calendar for 1888 . dreersgardencale1888henr Year: 1888 Golden Wax. Black Eye Wax. A cross between the Black and Golden Wax, two favorite sorts in market and private gardens. It is 3 to 5 days earlier than either of these varieties. It is a strong grower, very productive, tender, and of exceptionally fine flavor. The pods closely resemble those of the Black Wax, while the seed beans are marked around the eye with black spots. Pkt,, 10 cts.; qt. 50 cts. Golden Wax. Earlier than the Black Wax ; pods long, brittle, entirely stringless, of a rich golden color; as a snap-short it ex
Dreer's garden calendar for 1888 . dreersgardencale1888henr Year: 1888 Golden Wax. Black Eye Wax. A cross between the Black and Golden Wax, two favorite sorts in market and private gardens. It is 3 to 5 days earlier than either of these varieties. It is a strong grower, very productive, tender, and of exceptionally fine flavor. The pods closely resemble those of the Black Wax, while the seed beans are marked around the eye with black spots. Pkt,, 10 cts.; qt. 50 cts. Golden Wax. Earlier than the Black Wax ; pods long, brittle, entirely stringless, of a rich golden color; as a snap-short it excels all others in rich, buttery flavor, while as a bean for winter use it has few equals. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 40 cts., peck $ Dwarf Kidney Wax. Dwarf Kidney Wax. Vines erect and of medium size. The pods, which are long and broad, are of a delicate waxy yellow, and entirely stringless and brittle. Being of fine buttery flavor and a heavy yielder, it will become a standard sort. Pkt. 15 cts., qt. 40 cts., peck, $ I Black Wax. One of the best varieties; pods when fit for use are waxy yellow, very tender, delicious and pro- ductive. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 40 cts., peck $ White Wax. Pods yellow and of good quality, valued for its white seed as a winter shelled bean. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 40 cts., peck $ Crystal White >\ax. Waxy, transparent pods. It is stringless, crisp, tender, and of the richest flavor. The pods, though quick to develop, retain their tenderness longer than any other sort, Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 40 cts., peck $ POLE BEANS. Stangen Bohnen, Ger. Haricots a rames, Fr. Frijol vastago, Sp. All under this head require poles 8 to 10 feet long, and should not be planted until the ground is warm, as they are more tender than the dwarf varieties. Plant about the middle of May if the season is suitable. Lima Beans are apt to rot in the ground, and should not be planted until the ground is warm. Set poles 4 feet apart each way, and plant 4 to 6 beans about 1 in
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