2013catalog

MISSOURI WONDER #BN112
Pole, 70 days. Old-time cornfield type. Vines produce flavorful pods
even under stress. The dry beans look like pintos. Introduced around
1931 and grown in corn fields, as corn stalks support them quite well.
Pkt $2.50
OJO DE CABRA #BN140
Pole. The name means “Eye of the Goat” and the lengthwise brown
stripes that some of the seeds exhibit are certainly reminiscent of the
vertical pupil of a goat’s eye. There are a number of native varieties
of this name; ours appears to be the Tarahumara Indians landrace
type, since it throws a few dark purple beans. A favorite variety in Baja
California and northern Mexico, this unusual bean cooks up firm and
sweet and keeps its rich color. Pkt $3.00
OLD HOMESTEAD (KENTUCKY WONDER POLE) #BN105
65 days. This homesteaders’ heirloom was first mentioned in The
Country Gentleman magazine in 1864 under the name of Texas Pole.
It was not until 1877 that it was introduced as Kentucky Wonder by
James J.H. Gregory & Sons and has been popular ever since. It is a pole
bean with 6”- 8” green pods that are very tender when cooked and
have a great flavor. In 1896 Peter Henderson & Co. said, “This we regard
as far ahead of any other green Pole Bean.” They also said it was 10
days earlier. Pkt $2.50 or 1/2 lb $5.50
PURPLE PODDED POLE #BN114
This delicious heirloom was discovered in the Ozark mountains by
Henry Fields in the 1930’s and is still requested by many old-timers of
this region. The pods are bright purple, stringless, and tender. Plants
grow to 6’ and produce heavy yields. Pkt $2.75
RATTLESNAKE POLE #BN109
This pole bean is easy to grow and produces lots of green pods that
have purple streaks. Good flavor and very tender; the speckled seeds
are popular in soup. This variety is great for hot, humid areas. Pkt
$3.00
ROMA II #BN107
Bush, 55 days. This is an improved Romano, bush-type, green bean that
produces loads of 6” to 7”-wide pods that are very flavorful. Pkt $2.25 or
1/2 lb $5.50
ROYALTY PURPLE POD #BN101
Bush, 56 days. Tender, bright purple pods turn green when cooked.
Very ornamental, beautiful and tasty. A good home garden variety.
Pkt $2.50 or 1/2 lb $5.50
SAINT-ESPRIT À OEIL ROUGE #BN135
Bush. This unique dry bean name “Holy Spirit in Red Eye” is due to its
unique markings near the bean’s eye that resemble an angel, dove,
soldier or nun, depending on a gardener’s point-of-view. Also called
“Soldier Bean”, a once popular type in the Southern U.S.A. It is an
excellent soup and baking bean that is produced on bush plants. This
type of bean was known by many names, like “Beans of the Religious”
and “Navel of Good Sister.” Pkt $2.75
SNOW CAP #BN147 New!
75 days, Half-runner. This very large, beautiful bean has a distinctive
white half or cap, the other half being beige with barn-red and
brown markings which it retains when cooked. Mild, earthy flavor
complements the silky smooth texture. Pkt $2.75
STATE HALF RUNNER #BN110
60 days. Short, 3’ semi-vining plants produce 4” pods that have a very
strong, beany taste. Popular in many areas and high yielding; bushy
vines do not require staking. Selected by West Virginia University. Pkt
$2.00
WHITE RICE #BN116
Bush. An old heirloom that produces slender seeds that are about 1/3
“ long. They are great in rice dishes and casseroles, as they cook fast
and have a delicious, rich taste. Pkt $2.50
YELLOW CHINA #BN138
Bush. 100-110 days. Very pretty bush dry bean known prior to 1800.
Plump yellow bean with a dark ring around the hilum or “eye” was once
widespread throughout the world, giving rise to numerous local varieties.
Renowned for the way it boils down into an excellent thick soup. Pkt
$2.75
Good Mother Stallard
Hidatsa Red Indian
Snow Cap