Maturity Figures 
After the name of most vegetable varieties you will find 
figures representing the approximate number of days 
required to mature the plants, from the time of planting 
the seed to the time the vegetables are ready to eat. 
POLE BEANS 
CULTURE. Pole varieties are less hardy than the bush 
varieties, and must not be planted until the weather is 
settled and the ground warm. Set the poles about two 
to three feet apart, and in each hill plant six to eight 
beans, thinning when well started to the four strongest. 
A packet plants 15 hills; 1 Ib., 100 hills. 
65 days 
Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead 
This climbing variety is very vigorous and productive 
and bears its pods in large clusters. The pods are green 
and almost round, often measuring 8 to 10 inches long. 
They are nearly stringless, very tender and bear all sum- 
mer. PkKt., 15¢; % Ib., 25e; 1 Ib., 45e; 2 Ibs., 85e; 5 Ibs., 
$1.75. 
Kentucky Wonder Wax 
68 DAYS. Similar to the green-podded Kentucky Won- 
der, but pods are broader and light yellow, tender and 
stringless. Pkt., 15e; % Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 45e; 2 Ibs., S5e; 
5 lbs. $1.75. 
Scarlet Runner 65 days 
It is a fine 
A bean that is edible as well as ornamental. 
climber, quick growing. Pkt., 10ce; % Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 50¢e; 
2 Ibs., 90c. 
Prices: Due to present conditions over which we have 
* no control, all prices quoted in this catalog are 
subject to change without notice. Due to shortage of 
vegetable seeds this year on most varieties, quantity 
prices are not given in this book. Quantity prices sent 
on request. 
EDIBLE SOY BEANS 
Differ from the field varieties in that they are palatable 
for human consumption—really delicious. You can cook 
up the early tender pods like string beans. Another way 
to make shelling easier, cover the pods with boiling 
water, let stand for five minutes, then drain and shell. 
To one pint of hulled beans add one pint of boiling water 
and % teaspoonful salt, cover and cook for 10 minutes 
after boiling starts. Avoid overcooking. Drain and sea- 
son with butter. Roasted soy beans are very good and 
these are prepared by soaking the dried beans overnight, 
boil for one hour in salted water. Spread in shallow pan 
and roast in moderate oven, 350 degrees Fahrenheit until 
brown. Sprinkle with salt while still warm. Bansei. Pkt., 
10c; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35e; 2 Ibs., 60e; 5 Ibs., $1.25. 
LIMA BEANS 
CULTURE. Limas should be 
planted a little later than the 
other running beans, in the 
most favorable location pos- 
sible, as they are very late in 
maturing. Always plant with 
the eye down. The Bush Lima 
is more easily grown than the 
tall, and is earlier and more 
economical of space. The Pole 
Limas yield heavier. 
Burpee’s Improved Bush 
Lima* 
75 DAYS. The most popular 
of the Bush Lima type. Bush- 
es grow 18 to 34 inches high, 
two to three feet in diameter. 
The pods contain 4 or 5 large, 
pale green beans. Pkt., 15¢e; 
% Ib. 25e; 1 Ib. 45e; 2 Ibs, 
S5e; 5 Ibs., $1.75. 
Fordhook Bushk® 7/5 days 
Exceedingly popular with 
market gardeners. The pods 

are about 5 inches long, each 
having 4 or 5 large, oval- 
shaped green beans of fine 
quality. PkKt., 15e; % Ib., 25e; 
1 Ib., 45c; 2 Ibs., 85e; 5 Ibs., 
$2.00. 
Thorogreen 68 days 
A new green seeded small Bush Lima of the Henderson 
type. A strong grower and good producer. Good for can- 
ning and freezing. PKt., lie; % lb., 35e; 1 Ib., 60c. 
Henderson’s Bush 65 days 
A vigorous, hardy, very early Bush Lima. Beans are 
small, green and of very good quality. Seed is white. 
Pkt., 15¢e; 1% Ib. 25e; 1 Ib., 45e; 2 Ibs., S5e; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
King of the Garden Pole Lima* 88 days 
The vines are very vigorous and prolific. Pods are of 
large size filled with 4 or 5 large pale green beans of 
very fine quality. A popular market garden variety. Pkt., 
15e; 4% Ib., 25e; 1 Ib., 45e; 2 Ibs., 85e; 5 Ibs., $1.75. 
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Burpee’s Imp. Bush Lima 
FIELD BEANS 
CULTURE. Beans thrive on most all soils, but better 
results are gained by the liberal use of fertilizer or 
planting in light, rich, well-drained loam. Beans are 
extremely sensitive to frost and moisture. 
Red Kidney (Dark) 
Vine grows about 20 inches long containing 5 to 6 red 
kidney shaped beans. Pods 6 to 7 inches long, flat, broad, 
straight. Fine for baking, chili and soups. % Ihb., 20¢e; 
1 lb., 35e; 2 Ibs., 65e; 5 Ibs., $1.50. 
Brown or Swedish 95 days 
This is a fine field bean of a light brownish color and 
medium size. Very fine for baking. % Ib., 20c; 1 Ihb., 
30c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
Choice Navy 90 days 
This is a much improved strain of the old popular white 
baking bean. It is smaller in size and more round, but 
is highly recommended on account of its heavy yield and 
disease-resistant quality. % Ib., 15e; 1 Ib., 25e; 2 Ibs.,, 
45ec; 5 lbs., 90e; 10 Ibs., $1.50. 
Great Northern 96 days 
A large navy bean which is giving splendid results. The 
seed is large, flat, and slightly kidney shaped. It is a 
fine baker and is sometimes used as a small lima. % Ihb., 
15¢e; 1 lb., 25e; 2 Ibs., 45e; 5 Ibs., 90c; 10 Ibs., $1.50. 
BEETS 
Authorities recommend beets most highly for their vita- 
mins as well as for their rich mineral and tonic proper- 
ties. Beet greens are excellent for Vitamin A and iron, 
good for Vitamin G. 
CULTURE. Any well-prepared light garden soil will 
produce good beets, although a rich, sandy loam brings 
the best results. Sow the seed about 1 inch deep in rows 
15 to 24 inches apart. When plants are about 6 inches 
high they should be thinned to 8 or 4 plants to the foot. 
Those taken out at this time make excellent greens. 
Crosby’s Egyptian* 5) days 
A splendid extra early beet of slightly flattened globe 
shape. It is sweet and tender and a much desired table 
beet. Crisp and tender, of dark purplish red color. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 25e; % Ilb., 75c;3 1 Ib., $2.00. 
Detroit Dark Red* 58 days 
This well-known variety is very 
popular among market gardeners 
and canners as well as being an 
ideal variety for the home gar- 
den. The roots are very dark red 
in color, uniform in shape and of 
excellent quality. Pkt., 10e; oz., 
30c; %4 Ib., S5e;3 1 Ib., $2.50. 
Edmand’s Blood Turnip 60 days 
A fine appearing turnip-shaped 
blood beet. Skin and flesh are of 
a deep red. PkKt., 10e; oz., 25e; %4 
lb., 75e; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
52 days 
Early Wonder* 
An extra early beet of special 
merit. Roots are nearly globe 
Shaped, slightly flattened; skin 
dark red, flesh deep blood red with very little zoning, and 
of finest quality. Tops are small and ideal as a bunching 
beet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25e; %4 Ib., 75e; 1 Ib., $2.00. 


Detroit Dark 
Red Beet 
Gould’s Early Bunching Beet* 51 days 
An outstanding variety that matures earlier than any 
other variety. The color is deep dark red all the way 
through without zoning. Roots are smooth, perfectly 
globular, of uniform shape and size, with slender tap 
roots. Tops are medium and just right for bunching. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25e; %4 Ib., 75e; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
Gould’s Reliable Red Beet* 60 days 
Is especially selected for its uniformity in size, shape 
and color, being a very dark red. We do not hesitate to 
recommend it either for market or home garden. It 
grows to a large size and is unsurpassed as to quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30ce; % Ib., 85e; 1 Ib. $2.50. 
Inoculate beans with Nitragin. 
Greatly improves the vigor of the 
plants and increases yield immense- 
ly. Garden size 10c. 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
WITH 


The Original Legume Inoculator 
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