MICHELL’S LIMA BEANS 
Haricots a rames (Fr.) ; Stangenbohnen (Ger.); Fagiuoli di Lima (Ital.) 
Prices quoted on Beans are prepaid in quantities up to 5 lbs., to the first and second zones; for other zones, see 
parcel post table on page 1. Larger quantities shipped at purchaser’s expense. 
POLE VARIETIES 
2 pounds will plant 100 hills; 25 to 30 pounds per acre. 
Plant when all danger of frost or cold nights is over with the eye of the bean 
down. Put a liberal number in a hill, as this is cheaper than replanting. When up 
and established, thin out to 3 or 4 plants in a hill. The poles should be set as soon as 
the garden is made, in rows about 3 feet apart, with the poles about 3 feet apart in 
the row. 
It is a good plan to put a small shovelful of well-rotted cow manure in each hill 
when the poles are set, so the beans when started will make rapid growth and mature 
early. 
Carpinteria. A variety that retains its green color in all stages of growth, even 
after being dried; with this it combines wonderful prolificness, flavor and size; a 
good early variety; 4 to 5 beans in a pod. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per Yi lb.; lb., 35c.; 
65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs. $1.50; $2.70 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $5.75. 
Challenger or Dreer’s Improved. Although somewhat smaller than other limas, 
it is very early, prolific and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per Yi lb.; lb., 40c.; 
75c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs., $1.65; $3.00 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $6.75. 
Giant Podded. Produces a heavy, stocky vine, well filled with gigantic pods, in 
clusters, nice sized white beans. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per Yi. lb.; lb., 40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 
5 lbs., $1.65; $3.00 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $6.50. 
King of the Garden. An old-time favorite, but still popular with the amateur as 
well as the market gardener; of sturdy growth, exceedingly productive and of 
good flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per Yi. lb.; lb., 40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs., $1.65; 
$3.00 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $6.50. 
Michell’s Evergreen. Any one wishing an exceptionally early pole lima should 
plant this one. It is remarkable for its productiveness and good flavor; continues 
bearinguntil frost. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per Yi lb.; lb., 40c.; 2 lbs., 75c.; $1.65 per 5 lbs.; 
10 lbs., $3.00; $6.50 per 25 lbs. 
Carolina or Sieva. Small flat beans of splendid quality; heavy yielder. Pkt., 10c.; 
20c. per Yi lb.; lb., 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs., $1.50; 
$2.70 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $5.75. 
Cedar Bean Poles (Pointed). Extra selected quality, 
about 10 feet long. 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.00; 50 
for $7.75; $15.00 per 100. 
See page 51 for 
complete col¬ 
lections of Veg¬ 
etable Seeds. 
Michell’s Evergreen Lima 
BUSH OR DWARF VARIETIES 
One pound will plant 50 feet of row. 
Bush Limas should be planted for early crops, as they come 
into bearing much sooner, although they are not so prolific as the 
pole varieties. They are usually planted in rows about 3 feet apart, 
while the beans are put in hills about 2 feet apart, about 3 beans to 
the hill. 
Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima. A great improvement over the 
old strain of Burpee’s Bush Lima; the bean is thicker, sweeter, and 
more prolific. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per Yi lb.; lb., 40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 
5 lbs., $1.65; $3.00 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $6.50. 
Fordhook. This is the best type of bush lima in cultivation; of 
distinct upright vigorous growth; pods are borne in clusters well 
above the ground and frequently contain as many as 4 thick 
luscious beans. It matures very early and continues in bearing till 
frost. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per Yi lb.; lb., 40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs., 
$1.65; $3.00 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $6.50. 
Hendersons. A dwarf, compact growing variety, with large clusters 
of pods, containing very small flat beans; a favorite sort for canning, 
but cannot be recommended for flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 20c. per Yi lb.; 
lb., 35c.; 65c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs., $1.50; $2.70 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $5.75. 
McCrea’s Bush Lima. Something new in a Bush Lima. An ideal 
sort for the home garden and fine for canning, as the beans retain a 
green color and fine flavor. For illustration and full description see 
page 49. Pkt., 15c.; 30c. per Yi lb-; lb., 50c.; 95c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs., 
$2.25. 
Wilson’s Improved. Claimed to be two weeks earlier than Burpee’s 
Improved Bush Lima; it also is much more prolific, though the 
pod nor the bean is quite as large. Pkt., 10c.; 25c. per Yi lb.; lb., 
40c.; 75c. per 2 lbs.; 5 lbs., $1.65; $3.00 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $6.50. 
NITROGEN BACTERIA FOR BEANS 
Stimugerm. If you want your bean patch to yield earlier and better, inoculate the seed before planting with nitrogen bacteria. See 
page 80. When ordering, be sure and specify wanted for garden beans, as each leguminous crop requires a separate culture. 
Fordhook Bush Lima 
Vegetables are your best food, eat more of them 
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