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BEANS — Bush and Pole Lima Varieties 
Don’t Plant Until All Danger of Frost Is Over-Place Seed Eye Down to Insure Growth-Pound Pole Limas Plants 100 Hills. 
221 Tordhook Bush Lima. The most popular of all hush lima heans. A 
dwarf form of the “Potato Lima” and a universal favorite wherever 
Bush Lima Beans are grown. It is gaining in popu¬ 
larity every year because its dwarf growth and its 
great productiveness make it ideally suited to the small 
home garden, as well as to the large acreage of the mar¬ 
ket gardener. Its strong erect growth keeps the pods 
off the ground so that they are not injured by wind or 
rain, thus avoiding rust and rot. The pods, which are 
produced in clusters, contain 4 or 5 large, fat beans of 
the finest quality, which are packed so close together 
that they are very easily shelled. The beans are always 
tender, juicy, and sweet, and may be used green or 
dried. Either way they arc rich and buttery, having 
the real lima bean flavor. Matures medium early. 
Kcady for table use in 75 days. Pkt., 10 cts.; V 2 lb., 
24 cts.; lb., 39 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. 
225 Shumway^s Early Giant Bush Lima 
The largest podded bush lima bean. A true bush type growing 114 ft. in height, 
very rugged and upright in growth. It is as easily grown as snap beans and will bear 
from July until taken by frost. A fine yielder of pods 5 to 6 inches long, containing 
beans as large as the largest pole lima variety. It is a tender, rich and buttery fla¬ 
vored variety, the thick pods holding the flavor well. Those who enjoy lima beans 
should not fail to grow this variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; V 2 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 
70 cts., postpaid. 
Fresh Lima Beans are Delicious 
Plant Some This Year 
Limas are tender, and .should not be planted un¬ 
til all danger of fro.st is jia.st. On Dwarf varie- 
tie.s make rows 2 to 3 feet apart, and plant Beans 
on edge with e.ve down every 6 to S inches. Cover 
to depth of 1 r;, inches. May also be planted in 
hills 24 to 36 inches apart, and cultivate both 
ways. Pole Limas plant 4 to 6 Beans to the hill 
4 feet ai)art. Cultivate well, but only when the 
plants are dry and only up until they blossom. 
224 Wood^s Prolific Bush Lima 
Also known as Improved Henderson’s. A variety 
belonging to the snuill cla.ss of lima beans, commonly 
called Improved Henilcr.son Bu.sh Lima, although the 
shell beans are at least half again as largo as the 
original. It is about two weeks earlier than the larger 
ty]ies of this class. E.xeellent quality with the rich 
buttery flavor found in all the lima beans. Pkt., 8 
cts.; V 2 lb., 21 cts.; lb., 34 cts.; 2 lbs., 53 cts., postpaid. 
232 Carolina or Sieva Pole Lima. Earliest of all pole 
lima beans. The “Butter Bean” of the south, where 
it is e.xtremely popular. E.xeellent for the north as 
well because of its earli'ness, sturdy growth, and great 
productiveness. Vines grow quickly, maturing a fine 
cro]! of small, tender, dark green pods 3% inches long. 
Pkt., 9 cts.; 1,2 lb.. 21 cts.; lb., 33 cts.; 2 lbs., 56 cts. 
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231 Early Leviathan Pole Lima^ The earliest large 
seeded pole lima bean. Exceptionally productive all 
through the season, bearing in large chtsters, the light 
green pods containing 3 to 5 beans of rich, buttery 
flavor. Where the market gardener prefers the pole 
\ariety of limas, this is suj)erior to the others as it 
takes to the poles more readily than any other sort. 
'I’liis is also a remarkable variety for the home garden 
where one has limited space. Pkt., 10 cts.; V 2 22 
cts.; lb., 36 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts., postpaid. 
222 Burpee’s Improved Biisli Liiina. The earliest 
large podded bush lima bean. This is an immense 
yielder, having 3 to 5 very large beans in a pod. 
identical in size. The pods are 5 to 6 inches long, 
the vines are heavier, and the beans are larger 
and thicker than the original Burpee’s Bush Lima. Also this im¬ 
proved strain matures fully a week earlier than the other. The 
plants are strong and vigorous, producing quantities of handsome 
pods, grown in clusters and well filled with beans of luscious llavor. 
Ready in 65 days. Pkt., 10 cts.; y., lb., 22 cts.; lb., :t7 cts.; 2 lbs., 
cts., postpaid. 
223 Henderson’s 
Bush Lima. (Small 
seeded.) The very 
popular “Baby 
Lima.” Valuable 
for its extreme ear¬ 
liness, yet produc¬ 
ing a continuous 
crop from the time 
it begins to bear until frost. Enormously prolific and 
reliable cropper. Pods 3 inches long, containing 3 or 
4 beans. Fine to dry for winter use and in great de¬ 
mand for canning. Suited to all climates north or 
south. Known as the original Dwarf or Bush Butter 
Bean. Ready in 60 days. Pkt., 9 cts.; Vz lb., 21 cts.; 
lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 58 cts., postpaid. 
226 Jackson Wonder Bush Lima. Popular speckled 
seeded variety. The earliest of the bu.sh limas grow¬ 
ing about 2 ft. tall. It is a heavy yielder of broad 
pods containing from 3 to 5 medium sized speckled 
beans. An unusual variety for the home garden. It 
makes an exceptional shell bean for winter use. Ready 
for table in 60 days. Pkt., 10 cts.; 1/2 lb., 22 cts.; 
lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts., postpaid. 
233 Seibert’s Early Pole Lima. A standard favorite 
for many years. Because of its earliness and hardi¬ 
ness, this is a very de.sirable type for northern locali¬ 
ties where the season is short. It is. dei'cndable and 
productive, yielding a large crop of fine beans over a 
long season. The pods are medium long, and w’ell 
filled with large, tender, delicious beans. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
1/2 lb., 23 cts.; lb., 38 cts.; 2 lbs., 66 cts., postpaid. 
235 Florida Speckled Butter Pole Lima. The most 
popular speckled seeded pole lima bean. Similar to the 
Carolina or Sieva, except that the beans are speckled. 
They are medium sized and of superb flavor. This 
variety hears profusely throughout the season and can 
be dej>ended upon to bear even in adverse seasons. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 1/2 It*-. 22 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts. 
230 King of the Garden Pole Lima. The leading large 
seeded pole lima bean. The old standard favorite. 
Vigorous, reliable grower and heavy cropper, bearing 
uniform, dark green pods 5 to 8 inches long, filled with 
4 to 6 large white beans of excellent quality, easily 
shelled; of large size and handsome appear:inee. Pro¬ 
duces to end of season. Pkt., 10 cts.; V 2 It)., 24 cts.; 
lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. 
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