53 King of the Garden * 
The old reliable pole lima with high yield and long bearing season (88 days) 
SP %, Wherever pole lima beans are grown, King of the Garden is almost certain to be 
%® one of the most popular varieties. The vines are very sturdy in their growth, 
climbing to a height of from 6 to 10 feet and with a considerable spread of branches. 
The pods are from 5 to 7 in. long and contain 5 or 6 large beans which are tender 
and fine flavored. Pods are borne close to the ground early in the season and higher 
up on the plant as the season progresses. Bearing will continue until frost has 
killed the vines. The continued popularity of King of the Garden, in spite of the 
competition offered by newer varieties, is really the only recommendation that 
should be needed. Our strain of King of the Garden has been carefully selected for 
uniformity, length of pod, earliness of maturity, and hardiness. 
Pkt. 10¢; 121b. 25¢; lb. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $1.85 
51 Burpee’s Best ¥ 
(95 days) This remarkable pole lima bean surpasses all other pole limas in produc- 
tion. The attractive, lustrous green pods, 5 to 6 in. long and 1} in. wide are as 
thick and well filled as the plump pods of Fordhook Bush Lima to which it is 
similar in quality and flavor. Four or 5 and sometimes 6 big, thick, plump beans 
to a pod. Burpee’s Best is exceptionally vigorous, growing to a height of 10 to 
12 ft., with great clusters of pods the entire length of the vines. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1%1b.30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 lbs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
52 Maule’s Evergreen 
(90 days) Maule’s Evergreen is a strong, ro- 
bust, vigorous grower, and very prolific. It is 
one of the best main-crop pole lima beans, pro- 
ducing its enormous pods in great clusters. The 
pods sometimes grow 7 inches in length, with 
5 or 6 large beans in each. During the green- 
shell stage the seeds are always brilliantly col- 
ored and even after maturity they retain their 
greenness, adding greatly to the attractiveness 
of the dried bean. The quality is excellent at all 
50 Burpee’s Giant Podded 
(95 days) The pods are nearly straight, very 
large, growing 6 to 7 in. in length, and contain- 
ing, on the average, 5 extra-large, tender, but- 
tery beans of the most delicious flavor. Plants 
are vigorous and produce most freely. The im- 
mense pods form in clusters of from 4 to 8 and 
continue to appear until the vines are killed by 
frost. These plants attain a height of 10 feet or 
more. Our stock is now entirely re-selected for 
the very largest pods, containing five beans with 
stages. Pkt. 10¢; 1% lb. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 
striking uniformity. Pkt. 15¢; 1% lb. 30¢; 
2 Ibs. 75¢; 5 Ibs. $1.78 si 
ib. 55¢; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.30 
Duay Shell Beans 
24 White Marrowfat * 
(100 days) Long, broad, straight pods filled with 
5 or 6 large, clear white beans, highly valued for 
dry shelling and baking. Plants grow only 1% ft. 
tall but are extremely vigorous, sending out many 
short runners which increase the yield. The seeds 
are larger and plumper than the standard Navy 
bean. Dry shell beans need no canning equip- 
ment, and they do fill an important spot on 
winter menus. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1¥21b.25¢; lb. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 75¢; 
15 Red Kidney 
(95 days) This variety, like White -Marrowfat, has been 
grown in America for well over 100 years. It has long, 
broad, waxy green pods containing 4 or 5 large red kidney 
shaped seeds. The plants grow 1% ft. tall, bushy, and 
without runners. 
Pkt. 10¢; 121b. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 21bs. 75¢; 5 Ibs. $1.75 
6 Dwarf Horticultural 
(Snap 48, shell 60 days) A fine early bush bean, useful 
- for snaps when pods are young and stringless; unsurpassed 
for green shell beans as the pods grow older. Seeds are large, 
easily shelled, and buff colored, becoming mottled purplish 
red at maturity. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 1b. 25¢; lb. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
28 French Horticultural 
(Snap 56, shell 70 days) The dark green pods are 7 in. 
long, straight, flat, and broad at the snap bean stage. Color 
changes to greenish yellow heavily splashed with carmine, 
and pods become round at the shell bean stage. Larger and 
later than Dwarf Horticultural: 
Pkt. 15¢; ¥21b.35¢; Ib. 60¢; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.75 
5 Ibs. $1.75 
White Marrowfat 
WM. HENRY MAULE—PHILADELPHIA 32, PENNSYLVANIA, AND CLINTON, [OWA 11 
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for shell beans 
Do not plant shell beans un- 
til danger of frost is past and 
the soil is warm; sowings 
should be made before July 10. Plant in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart, 
spacing the seed 2 to 3 in. apart, and cover with 2 in. of 
soil. A packet will plant about 25 ft. of row; 1 lb. 150 ft.; 
60 Ibs. for an acre. Shell beans should be left on the vines 
until they are thoroughly matured and dried before they are 
put away for winter use. They keep very well when stored 
in a cold, dry place. Fava beans are handled quite differ- 
ently, being planted just as early as possible in order to 
grow during cool weather. 
29 Fava Bean 
(75 days) Also called Broad Bean. Much hardier than 
other beans and should be planted as early in the spring as 
ground can be worked. Plants are large and erect, true bush 
form, and produce a heavy crop. Pods are 7 in. long and 
contain 5 to 7 large, broad, flat, light green beans. Dry seed 
is large, circular, flat, reddish brown with black eyes. 
Pkt. 10¢; 12 1b. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
King 
of the Garden 
