2018 Seed Catalog

Beans, Lima Pole Approx. 400 – 600 seeds per lb
King of the Garden – Heirloom – 1883
88-90 days, 4”- 6” Pod, Big Cream Bean
• Old-fashioned favorite, developed by Frank
Platt
• Vines can reach 8’ to 10’ and are very
productive
• Pick beans when the pods begin to fill out
and feel firm
• Prompt picking increases the harvest which
will continue to bear right up to frost
• Sweet creamy flavor plus easy to shell
Size Catalog # Price
2 oz 72-11760 $ 2.29
8 oz 72-11770 3.19
1 lb 72-11780 4.29
5 lb 72-11790 15.29
50 lb 72-11800 111.89
Beans, Wax Bush Approx. 1,200 – 1,600 seeds per lb
Cherokee Wax - Heirloom 1846 - BCMV, NY15, Rust
50 Days, 6” Pods, Golden Yellow, Black Seed
• AAS winner
• Vigorous, heavy-yield
• Good choice for canning or fresh use
• Stringless pods that are round to oval with a
straight shape
• Excellent color; holds light-yellow color well
• Sells well at market
• Produces well in a small area on a compact
bush
2 oz 72-11930 $ 1.49
8 oz 72-11950 2.39
1 lb 72-11960 3.29
5 lb 72-11970 11.59
50 lb 72-11980 87.89
Beans, Wax Bush Approx. 1,200 – 1,600 seeds per lb (continued)
Gold Mine - Hybrid – BCMV, Psp
56 days, 5.3” Pods, Yellow, White seed
• Long, attractive pods
• Good yield potential and consistent quality
• Performs well frozen and canned processing
• Ultra-sweet
250 seed 72-76900 $ 2.98
1 M 72-76910 4.52
5 M 72-76920 18.45
10 M 72-76930 33.50
80 M 72-76960 241.17
NEW
Top Notch Gold Bush - Heirloom 1959 - BCMV, Rust
50 Days, 5.5” Pods, Light Yellow, White Seed with Brown Splotching
• Stringless pods
• Slightly flat
• Flavorful when cooked fresh, but also nice
frozen and suitable for canning
• Golden, yellow, attractive appearance
• Beautiful in a 3 bean salad
Bull’s Blood - Heirloom – 1840
30 Days for Greens; 65 Days for Beets, 1-2” Root, 16” Top Height/Greens
• Deep, reddish-purple leaves
• Grown mostly for their greens, it is the only
beet that has all red leaves and roots
• Leaves are reported to be sweet with no hint
of oxalis flavoring
• Very popular addition to salad mixes
• Roots are edible also, but should be eaten or
pickled as a small baby vegetable while only
1” to 2” large
2 oz 72-12050 $ 1.39
8 oz 72-12070 1.89
1 lb 72-12080 2.99
5 lb 72-12090 10.49
50 lb 72-12100 77.49
• Roots will grow larger, but toughen quickly
past the baby vegetable size
• Used to make natural red food coloring
1/4 oz 72-52710 $ 2.39
1/2 oz 72-52720 3.69
1 oz 72-52730 4.79
8 oz 72-52750 10.80
1 lb 72-52760 17.70
5 lb 72-52770 76.50
DID YOU KNOW THIS... Pole beans are the easiest to pick, because, since they grow up poles or twine, you don’t
have to squat down or bend over!
800-383-0865 • Hummert Seed & Supply • St. Joseph, MO • Fax: 816-232-6134
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