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R. H. Shumway-"The Pioneer American Seedsman"'—Established 1870 
-BEANS~—Bush and Pole Lima Varieties 

























Don’t Plant Until All Danger of 
.221 Fordhook Bush Lima. 
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 
market 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, packed so closely to- 
-gether that they are very easily shelled. The beans are 
always tender, juicy, and sweet, and may be used 
green or dried. Either way they are rich and buttery, 
having the real lima bean flavor. Medium early. 
Ready for table use in 75 days. Pkt., 10 cts.; % Ib., 
aa Ib., 50 cts.; 2 Ibs., 90 cts.; 5 lbs., $2,00, post- 
paid. 
225 Shumway’s Early Giant Bush Lima 
The largest podded bush lima bean. A true bush type growing 14% 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., 12 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 2 Ibs., 
90 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. See Color Illustration Front Cover. 

Fresh Lima Beans are Delicious 
Plant Some This Year 
Limas are tender and should not be planted until all 
danger of frost is passed. On Dwarf varieties make rows 
2 to 3 feet apart, and plant Beans on edge with eye down 
every 6 to 8 inches. Cover to depth of 1% inches. May 
also be planted in hills 24 to 36 inches apart, and culti- 
vate both ways. Pole Limas plant 4 to 6 Beans to the hill 
4 feet apart. Cultivate well, but only when plants are dry 
and only up until they blossom. 
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224 Wood’s Prolific Bush Lima 
Also known as Improved Henderson’s. A variety 
belonging to the small class of lima beans, commonly 
called Improved Henderson Bush Lima, although the 
shell beans are at least half again as large as the 
original, It is about two weeks earlier than the larger 
types of this class. Excellent quality with the rich 
buttery flavor found in all the lima beans. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 4 lb., 24 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 Ibs., 70 cts.; p. p. 
232 Carolina or Sieva Pole Lima. Earliest of all pole 
lima beans. The ‘‘Butter Bean’’ of the south, where 
it is extremely popular. Excellent for the north as 
well because of its earliness, sturdy growth, and great 
productiveness. Vines grow quickly, maturing a fine 
erop of small, tender, dark green pods 3% inches long. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts. 
231 Early Leviathan Pole Lima. The earliest large 
seeded pole lima bean. Exceptionally productive all 
through the season, bearing in large clusters, the light 
green pods containing 3 to 5 beans of rich, buttery 
flavor. Where the market gardener prefers the pole 
variety of limas, this is superior to the others as it 
takes to the poles more readily than any other sort. 
This is also a remarkable variety for the home garden 
where one has limited space. Pkt., 10 cts.; % lb., 27 
cts.; Ib., 48 cts.; 2 Ibs., 88 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.95, postpaid. 



























Pole Lima 
The most popular of all bush lima beans. A 
dwarf form of the ‘‘Potato Lima’’ and a universal favorite wherever 



222 Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima. The earliest 
large podded bush lima bean. Enormous yielder, 
3 to 5 large fat beans in each pod. The pods are 5 to 
1 6 inches long. The vines are heavier, and the beans 
are larger and thicker than the original Burpee’s 
Bush Lima. Also this improved 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 flavor. Ready in 65 days. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4% Ih., 27 
cts.; 1 lb., 48 cts.; 2 lbs., 88 cts.5 5 lbs., $1.95, postpaid. 







223 Henderson’s 
Bush Lima, (Small 
seeded.) The very jjiig 
popular ‘‘Baby jimi 
Lima.’’? Valuable |i] 
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 38 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. Readyin 60 days. Pkt., 10 cts.; % lb., 24 cts.; 
Ib., 40 cts.; 2 Ibs., 70 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.50, postpaid. 
226 Jackson Wonder Bush Lima. Popular speckled 
seeded variety. The earliest of the bush 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.; % lb., 27 cts.; 
Ib., 48 cts.; 2 Ibs., 88 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.95, postpaid. 
233 Seibert’s Early Pole Lima. A standard favorite 
for many years. Because of its earliness and hardi- 
ness, this is a very desirable type for northern locali- 
ties where the season is short. It is dependable and 
productive, yielding a large crop of fine beans over a 
long season. The pods are medium long and well 
filled with large, tender, delicious beans. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
Vy lb., 24 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 70 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 bears profusely throughout the season and can 
be depended upon to bear even in adverse seasons. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; % Ib., 24 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 70 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 appearance. Pro- 
duces to end of season. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 25 ets.; 
Ib., 45 cts.; 2 Ibs., 80 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.75, postpaid. 














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