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63 Burpee’s Improved 
Bush Lima Beano 
Another World Famous 
Burpee Introduction 
75 days. The best of the 
flat-seeded bush limas, and 
a decided improvement over 
Burpee’s Bush. The pods 
are larger, the individual 
beans, either green or dry, 
are nearly twice as thick, 
and the plants are more 
productive and begin to 
bear 3 days earlier than 
Burpee’s Bush Lima. They 
are largeand vigorous, meet- 
ing in a three-foot row un- 
der averageconditions. They 
are of true bush habit, but 
when well grown will send 
out lateral, pod-bearing 
branches which rarely ex- 
ceed 18 in. in length and do 
not require support. Pods 
are 5 to 5% in. long, and 1 
to 1% in. broad, slightly 
curved and moderately 
thick, containing 4 or 5 very 
large beans of attractive ap- 
pearance and fine quality. 
Burpee’s Improved is popular wherea lima with a somewhat flatter seed than Fordhook is demanded. 
It is easy to shell. Distinct enough from Fordhook in shape and flavor, it supplements rather than 
» competes with that excellent variety. Try both kindsin your garden this season. You can’t go 
wrong with either, whether you grow for home or market; in fact, many gardeners do 
pant both varieties each year. Burpee’s Improved was introduced by Burpee in 1907, 
and now, 35 years later, it has not been superseded by any other variety. It is still 
the best, large, flat-seeded bush lima bean. We feel a personal responsibility for the 
maintenance and improvement of this and our other varieties. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
Burpee’s Improved 
Bush Lima 


















66 Burpee’s Philadelphia Bush Lima 
68 days. Of special value because it is the largest-seeded bush lima that produces well in the north. 
It is sure to set a full crop under conditions where some large-seeded limas fail. Pods grow 4 in. long, 
straight to slightly curved, flat, 114 in. wide; each contains 3 or 4 flat, medium-sized beans which are 
green when immature, turning white. Plants are vigorous, very productive, bearing the bulk .of their 
pods in the center of the plant. Suitable for the home garden, market, canning and freezing. Surpasses 
the small butter beans in quality. Pkt. 10¢; 12 lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
68 Wood’s Prolific Bush Lima 
68 days. Improved Henderson Bush or Baby Lima. One of the earliest maturing bush lima beans, 
so is especially desirable in northern states where growing seasons are short. Pods are small, 3 to 
3% in. long, each containing 3 or 4 plump beans of delicious, sweet, buttery lima flavor. Plants are 
truly prolific, and while they begin to bear very early, they will continue to produce until killed by 
frost. Use either fresh or dried. Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 40¢; 2 Ibs. 75¢; 5 Ibs. $1.75. 

Burpee takes pride in pointing out that The average number of days required from 
four of the six varieties of bush limas listed the time the seed is sown until vegetables are 
on these two pages are Burpee introduc- ready for use is given with each variety. Where 
: plants must first be grown, such as Celery, Cab- 
tions. Every one has become popular; : 6 
aes. : bage, Peppers, Tomatoes, etc., the number of 
each fs distinct enough from the other — gays to maturity is from the time plants are set 
as to build upanenormous demand jn the field. Of course, the time is average and 
for all four. For the best seed, some variation is to be expected, depending on 
buy from the originator. the season, locality and time of sowing. 
Wood's 
Prolific 
We have used this mark © for years to guide the gardener in 
Follow the Bull’s Eye the selection of varieties which we believe will give the best 
results under varied conditions of soil and climate. This mark ©, usually called a bull’s eye, was used 
by the ancient alchemists to represent gold. It therefore is most appropriate for indicating the varieties 
which we consider the best of their class. If you are not thoroughly posted which varieties to choose 
as the most suitable for your particular section, we suggest that you make your selection from those 
marked with the bull’s eye. They have been found most reliable under all conditions. 

Many of today’s Finest Vegetables were first introduced by W. Atlee Burpee Co. 109 
