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beans in a semicircle of hills around one stake 

 and then run cords from each hUl to the top of 

 the stake; but this method is not suitable for a 

 large area. 



But climbing beans, especially Lima and Scar- 

 let Runner, can be ornamental as well as useful, 

 and the wise gardener looks out for all such 

 possibilities in his crops. If you have an old 

 fence or unsightly building, plant your climb- 

 ing beans against it, feed them well, and they 

 will make a good growth of green vines, which 

 will be a pleasure to look upon, at the same time 

 that they give a good yield. This is true in- 

 tensive farming, as you are getting all there is 

 out of your ground, and at the same time mak- 

 ing your place more beautiful at no added ex- 

 pense, save the use of additional intelligence. 



There is still another point to remember in 

 planting Lima beans, and simple as it may seem, 

 it is really one of those tricks of the trade which 

 make all the difference between profit and loss. 

 Plant your Lima beans eye down. Other beans 

 will stand for anything in the way of planting, 

 but Limas are particular and insist upon having 

 their peculiarities considered. You have seen 

 people just like that, and you know that a little 

 special attention brings its own reward. It is 

 the same with Lima beans — or indeed with any 



