POLE BEANS 
Pole Beans are extremely productive. They come into bearing later than the bush varie- 
ties, but bear for a longer period, and some produce bigger pods. They are less hardy, 
however, so should be planted a week later. They mature in from 64 to 80 days, depending 
on variety, and do best if the vines are given support, the most frequently used being 
rough poles, 7 ft. or more tall, sunk in the ground 1% to 2 ft. deep, and 3 to 4 ft. apart. 
Sow seed when the soil has become warm but not later than June 15. Place 5 to 8 beans 
around each pole, cover with 2 in. of soil, and firm to assist germination. When plants are 
well started, thin so that 3 or 4 of the strongest remain to a pole. A packet of seed is 
enough for 15 poles; 1 lb. of seed for 100 poles. Pole Beans may also be planted along a 
trellis or fence, sowing 300 ft. of row with 1 lb. of seed. 
72 Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead © 
65 days. We prefer this to all other green-podded pole beans. It is 
early, climbs well, and bears a heavy crop of large. green, curved pods, 
7 to 9 in. long, in clusters. The pods are thick and meaty, tender, brittle, 
and when young, are entirely free from string or fiber although small 
strings develop later. These strings do not impair the quality of the pods, 
and they can be eaten until late in the season. Though thick, the pods 
appear slender on account of their great length. The light brown seeds have 
a tasty, distinctive flavor which makes them most desirable for use as 
shell beans. Pkt. 10¢; 1% |b. 20¢; lb. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 65¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
s2 White Seeded Rust- 
Resistant Kentucky Wonder 
64 days. An improved and rust-resistant 
strain of Burger’s Stringless or White-Seeded 
Kentucky Wonder. Pkt. 10¢; 1% ib. 25¢; 
Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 75¢; 5 lbs. $1.75. 
78 McCasian © 65 days. Dark 
green pods, 8 in. 
long, flat, curved, brittle and fine grained; 
83 Horticultural, Cran- 
9 70 d q 
berry, or Wren’s Egg The pods 
when young are of excellent quality and 
make fine snapshorts. They are flat, 
broad, straight, 6 to 7 in. long and almost 
stringless. Beans are large and may be 
used either green or dried for baking. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 
2 Ibs. 75¢; 5 Ibs. $1.75. 
shows slight strings as the pods reach full 
size. Large white beans; delicious for dry 
shell use. Pkt. 10¢; 1 lb. 20¢; Ib. 35¢; 
2 Ibs. 65¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
75 Lazy Wife 980 days. Green pods, 
5 to 6 in. long; broad, 
flat, stringless, and meaty. Splendid for 
snaps, green or dry shell beans: which are 
round and white. Pkt. 10¢; 1% lb. 20¢; 
Ib. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 65¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
80 days. Grown 
91 Yard Long mostly as a curi- 
osity. Long, slender, round pods, 12 to 
20 in. in length; tender when young. 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 Ib. 45¢; Ib. 85¢. 
s0 Kentucky Wonder Wax 
68 days. Always bears a fine crop of long, 
thick, and slightly curved pods of a very 
light yellow color; 7 to 8 in. long. Brittle, 
round, meaty, practically free from strings 
and of good flavor if used before the pods 
reach full size. Vines bear early and pro- 
fusely. Pkt. 10¢; 142 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 
2 Ibs. 75¢; 5 Ibs. $1.75. 
79 Golden Cluster Wax © 
74 days. Pods are a light waxy yellow, 
5 to 7 in. long; perfectly straight and flat. 
The flesh is brittle and of fine quality. Do 
not show any strings until they reach ma- 
turity. Prolific bearer; strong growing 
Pods produced in clusters. Popular for 
snaps, green shell beans and dry beans for 
winter —a true all-purpose variety. The 
seeds are white. Pkt. 10¢; 1% Ib. 25¢; 
Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 75¢; 5 Ibs. $1.75. 

OSs : 
87 Scarlet Runner ASL En eae 
bean bears large, showy sprays of bright 
scarlet flowers it is often grown for orna- 
mental purposes, as well as tor eating. Pods 
are 6 in. long, broad and thick, and when 
young are tender and of very good flavor. 
Succeeds best in cool regions and seasons. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 
2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
76 Scotiaor Striped Crease- 
back 73 days. Round pods, 6 in. long, 
fleshy, brittle, tender and almost 
stringless. Especially suitable for growing 
on corn as well as on poles. Pkt. 10¢; 
ly Ib. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 75¢3; 5 Ibs. $1.75. 
SHELL BEA NS (may be used either green or dried) 
Grown mostly as dried beans for winter use. The culture is similar to that recommended for Green-Pod 
Bush Beans, but shell beans should be left on the vine until the pods are matured. The vines are then cut, 
allowed to dry, and the beans threshed and thoroughly dried out before they are put away for later use. 
One pkt. will sow about 25 ft. of row; one Ib. 150 ft. of row; 60 Ibs. for one acre. 
100 days. Pods are 
29 White Marrowfat large, flat, straight, and 
well filled with 5 to 7 large white beans valued for baking. 
Pkt. 10¢; 12 Ib. 20¢; lb. 30¢; 2 Ibs. 55¢; 5 Ibs. $1.25. 
28 Red Kidney 95 days. Pods are 6 in. long, flat, 
fe green; beans are large, kidney- 
shaped, pinkish red to mahogany, and of the richest flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 75¢; 5 Ibs. $1.75. 
30 Michilite Pea Bean % ‘days. Similar to 
b. Improved White Navy 
but more uniform, productive, and of better quality. A 

Kentucky W caider Pole Bean 

i 65 days. Thick, 
26 Dwarf Horticultural °¢ va eeanee 
5 in. long, splashed with carmine at maturity. As they are 
almost stringless, young pods may be used as snap beans. 
The beans may be used green or dried. No shell bean is 
more delicious. Light buff seeds spotted with red. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 20¢; lb. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 65¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
57 French Horticultural 73 ‘ays. The at- 
tractive broad, flat, 
green pods are about 7 in. long, straight and heavily splashed 
and streaked with bright carmine. Can be used when young 
as a snap bean and also shelled green. Vines are erect, 

small white soup bean for use in the dried condition. strong, with a tendency to throw out short runners. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1 Ib. 20¢; Ib. 30¢; 2 Ibs. 55¢; 5 Ibs. $1.25. Pkt. 10¢; 1% Ib. 25¢; Tb. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
106 =Inoculate your bean seed with Legume Aid to increase the yield; see page 156 
