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English Broad Bean 
1 An old-fashioned English shell bean. 
Broad Windsor This bean is very hardy; it should be 
planted as early as the ground will permit, 3 to 4 inches 
deep in rows 38 feet apart, and plants 1% feet apart in 
row. Dry beans very large and yellowish green, Pkt., 15c; 
Dwarf Lima Beans 
1 lb. will plant about 50 hills. 
More hardy than the pole varieties and therefore may be 
plan earlier. Make rows 2 feet apart and plant the Beans, 
eyes down, every 2 inches, Cover about 2 inches deep. Thin to 
6 inches. Note: In very wet weather Bush Lima Beans will 
sometimes send out runners about 2 feet long. 
’ 1 A bush bean of the Sieva Lima 
Henderson’s Bush Lima type. Beans small but vine is 
productive and bears early. Pkt., 15c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 
10 Ibs. or over, 24c¢ per Ib. 
’ ; A distinct strain. The 
Burpee $ Improved Bush Lima earliest, largest, and the 
best of all large Limas. This new strain differs from the 
popular Burpee’s Bush Lima in bearing uniformly much 
larger pods, producing more beans, while both pods and 
beans are much larger and thicker. While the beans are 
as large as those of the large Lima, the crop of the Im- 
proved is ready for gathering from 8 to 10 days earlier. 
In quality the beans are equal to any, being thin-skinned, 
juicy and of fine flavor. Pkt., 15c; Ib., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 
10 Ibs. or over, 24c per Ib. 
: One of the leading varieties of 
Fordhook Bush Lima 37°, {inte Besse Ene plant is of 
stiffly erect habit, the beans are much larger and of 
superior quality and even when full size are juicy and of 
fine flavor. Pkt., 15c; lb., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 10 Ibs. or over, 
24c per Ib. 
Beans, Pole or Running, 
Green Podded Sorts 
Don’t Forget—Nod-o-gen for Beans 
* Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead Pos are borne in 
Pole or Running Lima Beans 
1 Ib. will plant about 100 hills. ‘ 
1 ’ 7 The earliest variety; the pods are 
Seibert s Early Lima short and rarely contain more than 
4 beans, the total yield compares very favorably with 
other varieties. Pods are opened easily, owing to the fact 
that they are very thin. Pkt., 15c; lb., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 
10 Ibs. or over, 24c per Ib. 
King of the Garden Lima Earlier than the Large Lima, 
and the pods are longer and 
often contain 5 beans of the largest size. The vine is 
large and of remarkably vigorous growth and will pro- 
duce larger pods and bear earlier if only two are allowed 
to grow to the pole. Pkt., 15c; lb., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 10 Ibs. 
or over, 24c per Ib. 
Beans, Pole or Running, 
Wax Podded Sorts 
1 Ib. will plant about 100 hills. 
Pole Beans require considerable care. They are, when properly 
grown, of long bearing period, more sensitive to wet and ex- 
tremes of temperature than the dwarf varieties and should not 
be planted as early. Set in rows about 4 feet apart, preferably 
running north and south, allowing about 3 feet between the poles 
in the row. Plant 6 to 8 beans around each pole and thin to 
3 to 4 plants. 
Pods long, broad, thick and fleshy; 
Golden Cluster Wax borne in clusters, creamy white to 
golden yellow; of best quality. Pkt., 15c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 
55c; 10 lbs. or over, 24c per Ib. 
** ’* This Pole Bean is quite simi- 
Kentucky Wonder War eee eee coeine 
green-podded Kentucky Wonder, except that the very 
long pods are a little broader, and of a waxy golden yel- 
low. These are very attractive, fleshy, stringless and not 
surpassed in quality. Pkt., 15c; lb., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 
10 lbs. or over, 24¢ per lb. 
large clusters, 
are of unusual length, nearly round, silvery green; when 
young, crisp, entirely stringless, of fine texture and 
flavor. Vine bears early and is very productive. Used 
only as a string bean. Pkt. 15c; lb., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 
10 lbs. or over, 24c per lb. 
Largely grown as an ornamental climber; 
Scarlet Runner its rapid growth and early production of 
dazzling flowers make it a favorite for covering screens, 
walls, etc. It is also of excellent edible qualities, but 
rarely grown for that purpose. Pkt., 15c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 
65c; 10 Ibs. or over, 27c per lb. 
Worcester Mammoth Horticultural This variety, while 
similar in general 
character to the Horticultural Pole, is much superior in 
several ways. The beans, though closely resembling those 
of the common strain, are much larger. Its strikingly 
handsome pod combined with its great size are both fea- 
tures of excellence which recommend it. Added to these 
excellent qualities are those of thrifty, vigorous growth 
of vine and great productiveness, all making it a variety 
especially desirable to the market garden. It easily brings 
a higher price in the market than any other, and is not 
excelled by any other sort for the home garden. Pkt., 15c; 
Ib., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 10 lbs. or over, 24c per Ib. 
INFORMATION PLEASE 
If you are in doubt as to the best 
varieties of vegetables for your garden 
or where to get the best seed, consult 
with the nearest agricultural school or 
experiment station. You will find the 
men there very able and always willing 
to give you the necessary help. 



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Burpee’s 
Improved Bush 
Lima Bean 

Kentucky Wonder Wax Bean 
ROSS BROS. CO., Worcester, Mass. 

