Elliott's 1845 to 1895 Elliott's 1845 to 1895 : 50th annual edition elliotts1845to181895wmel Year: 1895 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS' GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1895 29 BEANS, POLE OR RUNmNG—Continued. German Black Wax. One of the best varieties either for snaps or shelled in the green state. Per pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts. BEANS, ENGLISH OR BROAD. Plant 4 inches apart and 3 inches deep, in drills 4 feet apart, as early in spring as the ground can be worked. To ensure well-filled pods, pinch off the tops as soon as the lower pods begin to set. Green Longpod. Of a deep green color when cooked. Per pt., 20 ct
Elliott's 1845 to 1895 Elliott's 1845 to 1895 : 50th annual edition elliotts1845to181895wmel Year: 1895 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS' GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1895 29 BEANS, POLE OR RUNmNG—Continued. German Black Wax. One of the best varieties either for snaps or shelled in the green state. Per pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts. BEANS, ENGLISH OR BROAD. Plant 4 inches apart and 3 inches deep, in drills 4 feet apart, as early in spring as the ground can be worked. To ensure well-filled pods, pinch off the tops as soon as the lower pods begin to set. Green Longpod. Of a deep green color when cooked. Per pt., 20 cts.; qt., 3ii cts. Broad Windsor. A standard variety. Per pt., 20 cts.; qt., 'Sb cts. EARLY BLOOD TURNIP BEET. BEET. One ounce sows jo feet of drill; j to 6 lbs. for one acre. A rich, deep, open soil is best suited to the culture of Beet; fresh manure is undesirable, but land that has been well manured the previous year is highly suitable. For an early supply sow in spring, as soon as the ground be- comes fit to work, in drills about 1 foot apart and 2 inches deep, pressing the earth firmly upon the seed—a very important matter. For main crop sow the first week in May, and for winter use sow in June. When the plants have attained three or four leaves, thin out, so that they may stand 8 or 9 inches apart. Keep free from weeds by hand weeding and hoeing. Those in- tended for winter use may be taken up in October, and stored in dry sand in the cellar or outhouse. Before stor- ing, leaves and fibers must be trimmed off, but care must be taken not to bruise the main root. Lentz. Fine, round form, very smooth, dark blood-red, flesh very tender and sweet. Grows a very small top, and is a perfect keeper. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. Mammoth Chilian Beet. The leaves are over 3 feet in length by I foot in width, having a glistening varnish-like surface, contrasting finely with the broad mid-ribs of various bright shades of scarlet, cri
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