pole Limn bears 



up, about two weeks later than other beans, or in 

 maturity dates are given in the variety descriptions. 



POLE LIMA BEANS ore grown in hills three feet 

 apart, in rows four feet apart, but being very tender, the 

 seeds should not be planted until the ground has warmed 

 the latter part of May around New York. Approximate 



85 LEVIATHAN The Earliest Pole Lima Bean Grown 



Many growers prefer the pole varieties of Limas. These are later than the bush sorts, and in some 

 localities there is difficult y in maturing the crop. In Northern States, or where by reason of continued 

 cool nights the growth is less rapid. Leviathan will be found admirably adapted. 



The plant is strong and takes to the poles more readily than any other sort. It is fully a week 

 earlier than any other pole variety, therefore can be grown successfully where other sorts would be 

 caught by frosts of early autumn. It is a prodigious cropper, producing its pods in large clusters, 

 well filled with large, fleshy Beans, pale green in color, of a rich, buttery flavor. Season 80 days. 



35c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00. 



90 IDEAL 



The vine does not differ materially from that of the ordinary pole 

 varieties. Its chief distinction lies in the size of the pods, which 

 hang in wonderful profusion on the vines. The average yield is 

 greater than in any other variety. 



Though a little later than our early Leviathan, it is just as early 

 as the ordinary pole varieties and continues to produce enormous 

 crops until frost. Season 85 days. 



Price, pkt.. 15c; % lb., 30c; lb., 55c; 5 lbs., $2.50. 



POLE BEADS 



There are few food items that 

 are more wholesomeor contain more 

 or a better balance of food values 

 than luscious melting Lima Beans 

 picked fresh in your own garden. 



When we combine their ease of 

 culture; their long season of pro- 

 duction; their delicious flavor and 

 their component food values which 

 include proteins, carbohydrates, 

 iron and all the vitamins; we have 

 a garden crop par excellence. 



OLD HOMESTEAD or 

 KENTUCKY WONDER 



CULTURE OF POLE BEANS 

 — These are planted about the 

 middle of May, in hills from 

 three to four feet apart. From five to six seeds are planted in each 

 hill, about two inches deep. Rough cedar, or similar poles seven or 

 eight feet long should be used for Pole Beans to climb on. 2 lbs. to 

 150 hills. 30 lbs. to the acre in hills. Approximate maturity dates are 

 given in the variety descriptions. 



93 GIANT WAX (See Color Plate, opposite) 



Truly a Giant, Bears Pods 8 to 10 in. Long 



Since its introduction in 1932, Giant Wax has won many admirers. 

 It is a show bean par excellence, as it develops beautiful, unblem- 

 ished, flat pods 8 to 10 inches long and clear amber yellow in color. 



The plant is vigorous, tall and very resistant to disease. The 

 giant pods are produced in abundance over a long period. Not- 

 withstanding its large size, the bean is of fine texture, free from 

 string in the young stages, very brittle and tender. " As an exhi- 

 bition bean it excels all others. Ready in 65 days from seed sowing. 



Price, pkt., 25c; 5 packets for SI. 00. 



96 OLD HOMESTEAD or Kentucky Wonder 



This most popular, green-podded snap Pole Bean is a marvel of 

 continued productiveness and is ten days earlier than any other 

 green-podded Pole Bean. First pickings may be made in the 

 latitude of New York early in July, and the vine will continue to 

 produce in abundance until frost. 



The pods hang in great clusters from the top to the bottom of 

 the vine and can be gathered by the handful; they are very large. 

 6 to 8 inches in length, stringless, plump, meltingly tender and of 

 superb flavor. Ready in 65 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00. 



98 SCARLET RUNNER 



A 10-foot ornamental vine for shade, with dazzling scarlet flowers. 

 Pick pods when half grown for use as "snap." Ready in 90 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; M lb., 35c; lb., 65c. 



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Aphis, Bean Beetles and other insects that attack Bush and Pole Beans can readily be 

 controlled by spraying with Henderson's Stabilized Rotenone described on page 139. 



