OTHER TYPES OF GREEN SHELL BEANS 



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either case the poles may be inserted in holes made with a crow- 

 bar, or may be forcibly pushed into the ground when the soil is 

 soft following a heavy rain. If it is expected that each pole will 

 stand erect, independent of others, the former method of insert- 

 ing the poles should be employed. It is a common practice, how- 

 ever, to lean the poles of four adjacent hills together in the form 

 of a wigwam, and tie them where they cross near the top. Thus 

 they help support each other, and there is no danger of any poles 

 being blown down when heavily laden with the crop. 



Dwarf Lima beans may be planted at the same time as the 



Fig. 127. — Bush form of tlie suuiU-sucded Liiuii 



pole sorts. They are usually placed in rows about three feet apart, 

 and may be either in hills or continuous drills. In the latter case, 

 the plants should stand from eight to twelve inches apart, depend- 

 ing upon the variety. The care of the crop is essentially the same 

 as for other bush beans. The dwarf Limas of the small-seeded 

 type are especially desirable for the home garden, for they require 

 little space and no special care, and are sure croppers (Fig. 127). 

 They continue in bearing over a long period of time. 



Other Types of Green Shell Beans. — Types of beans other 

 than Limas grown primarily for use as green shell beans are of 

 relatively minor importance. There are, however, a few varieties 

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