Lima Beans, Fordhook Bush 
POLE BEANS, GREEN PODDED (Continued) 
A«M 
BUSH LIMA BEANS 
14 lb. seed to 50 feet of row; 35 to 50 lbs. to acre. Plant in 
rows or hills. When in rows plant 2 to 3 feet apart, covering 114 
to 2 inches deep. In hills, 2 to 3 feet apart one way and 2 to 2/z 
the other way, dropping 4 to 6 beans to a hill. Lima Beans are very 
susceptible to cold, therefore should not be planted until ground 
has become thoroughly warm. If possible select a rich light soil. 
Lima Beans are gross feeders and should be fertilized for best results. 
Germination will be aided when planting in heavier soils by placing 
the seed on edge with the eye down. 
'c Ruck I Iivis 75 days. Produces a vigorous and pro- 
b Ub L Fid ducdve p| an t | s earlier than the old 
bush variety and heavier yielder. Pods are large, about 5 inches long, 
thick, and usually contain 4 to 5 beans. Recommended for home or 
market garden. ( Pkt. 5c) (14 lb. 15c) (14 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) 
(10 lbs. $3.50) postpaid. 
Fordhook Bush Lima £ 
than any of the bush varieties. The pods-are borne in clusters, are 
about 4 3 4 inches long. The pods remain green for a long time. 
(Pkt. 5c) (14 lb. 15c) (i/ 2 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.50) postpaid. 
l4on/lai<cnn Ruck 67 days. Also known as Baby Lima. An early 
Henderson bush productive sort producing flat pods about 2% 
inches long, containing 2 to 4 beans of good quality. Sets well in 
the interior valleys where the larger seeded varieties fail to set pods; 
used for canning and dry beans. (Pkt. 5c) (14 lb. 15c) (14 lb. 25c) 
(lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.50) postpaid. 
Mnncf-rnuc I imi 80 days. Plant 6 by 6 feet, leaving one stalk 
iviunbtrous Lima in each hi|L )f convenient, plant in a shel¬ 
tered place about April 1. You will then be gathering beans during 
September and possibly until January. After a while new growth will 
appear, then prune as you would a grape vine, protect with straw or 
a similar material, and by May 1 you have a new crop. During July 
vines will show age and become mildewed; prune as before and in 
October you will begin gathering your third crop. Continue pruning 
twice a year; irrigate and fertilize. (Pkt. 5c) (14 lb. 30c) (lb. 50c) 
(10 lbs. $5.00) postpaid. 
AsM 
POLE LIMA BEANS 
Horticultural Pole or Cranberry W/L/T/dl 
popular sort for snap or green shelled beans. Pods are 6 inches long, 
green at first but maturing to yellowish green splashed with car¬ 
mine. When green the pods are slightly curved, stringless, fleshy, 
and of good quality. (Pkt. 5c) (14 lb. 15c) (14 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) 
(10 lbs. $3.50) postpaid. 
/« i .• I I ««« 75 days. A good table sort as well 
(-.0(CSm3i OF Yard LonQ as a cur j os ity Planted chiefly for 
ornamental purposes. Vines and leaf resemble common Cow Pea. Pods 
are slender, oval, light green, tender fibreless, slightly stringy, but 
of good quality if used while young. (Pkt. 5c) (oz. 15c) (lb. 75c) 
postpaid. 
Rim nor ^0 days. Mostly grown for its attractive flower 
meaner Ixunner c | us i- ers The shelled beans are quite palatable 
and serve the same purpose as shelled Lima Beans where it is too 
cold to grow limas. The pods can be cooked when young. (Pkt. 5c) 
C /4 lb. 15c) (14 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.50) postpaid. 
POLE BEANS, WAX PODDED VARIETIES 
Kentucky Wonder Wax ® da f , The ™ st FOp ' ,,a ' “ a * 
7 podded pole sort; is a good climber 
and very productive. Pods waxy yellow, almost stringless, meaty but 
somewhat fibrous. Is similar to the green Kentucky except that the 
pods are broader and often run 8 to 10 inches long. (Pkt. 5c) 
(14 lb. 15c) (14 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.50) postpaid. 
Pr»lo P/%r/4kn/>L- (New)—A sensational new Pole Lima 
rOie rOrunOOK w hj c h combines the distinctive quali¬ 
ties of Fordhook Bush Lima with an enormous yield surpassing the 
heavy production of other Pole Limas. The lustrous green, glossy pods 
contain 4 to 5, and sometimes 6, big thick beans of'green color. The 
pods are straight, 5 to 6 inches long, 114 inches wide, fully % of an 
inch thick, and grow four to eight in a cluster. The beans are excep¬ 
tionally tender and have the fine nutty flavor of Fordhook Bush Limas. 
It is a vigorous and rapid grower, reaching a height of 10 to 15 feet, 
and produces a continuous setting of pods until frost. (Pkt 10c) 
(14 lb. 30c) (lb. 50c) (10 lbs. $4.50) postpaid. 
King of the Garden 
88 days. A very popular sort requiring 
poles for support. The pods are large. 
5 to 6 inches long, and are broad and flat, and usually have 4 to 5 
beans of first quality. Bears over a long period. Recommended for 
home or market garden. (Pkt 5c) (14 lb. 15c) (14 lb. 25c) (lb. 40c) 
(10 lbs. $3.50) postpaid. 
A&M COMMERCIAL BEANS 
Each variety (lb. 25c) (10 lb. $2.00)—Write for Quantity Price. 
PINK —An old-time favorite. Plant 30 to 45 lbs. to the acre. 
NAVY —Small white beans. Plant 25 to 30 lbs. to acre. 
RED KIDNEY —Is grown largely for canning. Plant 40-50 lbs. to acre. 
MEXICAN RED —There is a ready market for it at our wholesale 
grocers. Plant 30 to 40 lbs. to acre. 
HOP I LIMA —Drought resistant type of Limas. The beans are slightly 
larger than Henderson's Bush. 
SEE PAGE 69 FOR OTHER BEANS. 
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Aggelere/Musser Seed Co. 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 
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