Best by Test for over Sixty Years 
LIMA BEANS-DWARF OR BUSH 
(Phaseolus Lunatua.) 
FAVA, or HARDY LIMA BEANS 
T ntlP* Unlike our dwarf Lima Beans, which they somewhat resemble, Fava 
^ ^ ocY a gggjjg gpg gQ hardy that they may be planted in the latitude of 
Norfolk either in December or February in ordinary seasons. The beans should be planted one 
only every 8 inches in 3 foot rows and cultivated the same as lima beans. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., 
lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.40, 10 lbs. $2,25. Postpaid. Not prepaid. 25 lbs. $4.25, 50 lbs. $8.00. 
Fordhook Bush 
Lima Beans. 
A pint equals about one pound; a bushel weighs sixty pounds. 
CULTURE.—1 pint of Bush Limas will sow 100 feet of drill. For an acre about 
3 pecks of small and 1% bushels of the large. Plant from May to July 1% inches deep, 
the rows for the large should be 3 feet, with 15 to 18 inches between the plants, and 
for small 2% feet, with 10 to 12 inches between the plants. We find that almost all 
dissatisfaction with the yield of Bush Limas is due to lack of cultivation, and too 
much emphasis cannot be laid upon the necessity for systematic stirring of the sur¬ 
face. If put in rich soil and properly cultivated, they will bear steadily throughout 
the summer. There is no reason why Lima Beans should not be started under protec¬ 
tion in the same way as muskmelons, thus prolonging the bearing season a fortnight 
or more, and we are sure that all who can conveniently handle them thus will be 
delighted with the results. 
EhyIv Wilson days. Probably the earliest of large Dwarf Limas. The plants 
_£_;_ are of true bush form, averaging about 2 feet in height. The 
pods are 4% inches long, and contain 4 or 5 large flat beans of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 10 cts., ^4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs, 55 cts., 5 lbs, $1.15, 10 lbs. $2.10. Postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $7.75. 
TtnnrnvPrl rjiant days. Quite similar in growth to the Early Wilson, but a few days 
X p uvcu vj d L later, and the beans are thicker. The pods are 4% inches long, containing 
4 or 5 large beans of good quality. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs., $1.10, 
10 lbs. $2.00. Postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $3.75, 50 lbs. $7.50. 
days. Also called “Calico Beans” because of the color of the seed, 
o TT u uc which is buff, mottled with black. It is almost drought resistant, and 
very prolific. In growth it resembles Henderson’s Bush, bearing pods 3 inches long, containing 3 
medium size flat beans. Pkt. 10 cts,, ^ lb. 20 cts., lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs, $1.75. 
Postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $3.25, 60 lbs. $6.25. 
]yrrt^|. 0 o 75 days. Best described as a “Baby” Fordhook. The plants grow about 2 feet high, 
_ are stocky, dark green, and bears 3 inch pods containing 3 or 4 oval shaped green 
tinted beans of good quality. Pkt, 15 cts., 34 lb. 30 cts., lb. 50 cts., 2 lbs. 90 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. 
$3.25. Postpaid. Not prepaid, 26 lbs. $6.75, 60 lbs. $12.50. 
Wood’s 
Prolific 
Bush Butter 
Beans. 
TTpi 1 fIpp«!nn’<! days. The earliest small bush lima. 
_Sometimes called “Baby Lima” and in the 
South “Butter Bean.” The plants are medium size, dark 
green, bearing pods 3 inches long containing 3 small flat 
beans. When picked at the proper stage, the beans retain an 
attractive greenish tint, and are of most delicious flavor. 
Very popular for canning. Pkt. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 30 
cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs. $1.75. Postpaid. Not 
prepaid, 25 lbs. $3.25, 50 lbs. $6.25. 
Wood^S Prolific days. An improvement on Henderson’s, and of true bush form. 
_ ^ The plant is more vigorous, and sometimes throws out runners. It 
is, however, 4 or 6 days later than Henderson’s, and the beans do not retain the pleasing 
greenish tint. The pods are 334 inches long, and contain 3 or 4 medium size flat beans of 
good quality. Pkt. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.15, 10 lbs. $2.10. 
Postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $4.00, 60 lbs. $7.75. 
Fordhook days. The most popular of the large dwarf limas. The plant 
_ grows about 2 feet, and is very vigorous and productive. The 
pods are 434 inches long, containing 3 or 4 large oval shaped beans of delicious 
flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 60 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. 
$2.25. Postpaid. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $4.25, 50 lbs. $ 8 . 00 . 
INOCVIiATE VOVR BEANS WITH NITBAGIN. (See page 59.) 
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