Pole LIMA BEANS 
Pole Lima Beans mature somewhat later than bush limas and must be given support on which 
the vines may climb. The yield per sq. ft. of garden space is about the same as that for bush limas 
or slightly larger. Some persons prefer the flavor of pole limas to the bush varieties, some like the 
thick or “‘potato”’ type (Burpee’s Best), others the flat (Burpee’s Improved Giant Podded), some 
large, some small; all are good—it’s a matter of individual choice and for what purpose intended, — 
to be eaten green, dried, canned or quickly frozen. 
106 Burpee’s Improved Giant Podded © 
90 days. The largest podded of all pole limas. The pods are truly enormous, 7 to 
8 in. long, 134 to 2 in. wide, with five and sometimes six extra large, flat, green 
beans of the most delicious flavor; excellent for freezing. Vines are vigorous grow- 
ing; attain a height of 10 to 12 ft. and freely produce their pods in clusters of 4 to 
8 from the bottom to the top of the poles. Pickings may be made continuously from 
midsummer until vines are killed by frost. We can recommend it highly for home, 
market and freezing. 
95 Burpee’s Sunnybrook 
90 days. Its popularity is due to the large sized 
pods and tremendous yield, each spike carrying 
from 5 to 10 pods which are closely packed with 
4 and often 5 large, thick, meaty, light green 
beans of the finest quality. Pods grow 7 in. long 
and 134 in. wide; the beans retain their green 
color for a long time. Pkt. 10¢; 1% lb. 25¢; 
Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
103 Carolina or Sieva 
78 days. The vines quickly produce a fine crop 
of small, attractive pods, 3% in. long, each with 
3 or 4 small, flat, green beans of splendid qual- 
ity. Especially valuable in cooler sections of the 
country where the large seeded varieties are too 
late to produce well and in localities with hot, 
dry summers where pods often fail to set. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 
2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
105 Burpee’s Best © — rivicé seeded 
92 days. Represents a marked improvement over any pole lima of the 
thick seeded or ‘‘potato’”’ type. Pods are straight, 5 to 6 in. long, 1% in. 
broad, and nearly 1 in. through, well filled with 4 or 5 and sometimes 6 big, 
thick, plump beans of delicious flavor. Vines will climb 10 to 12 ft. under 
average conditions, and produce pods in clusters of 4 to 8 along their 
entire length. Recommended for home and market; fine for freezing. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% Ib. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 90¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
How to Grow POLE. LIMAS 
Pole Lima Beans are easily grown in any rich, well-drained 
garden soil. Should be given support, the most frequently used 
being rough poles, spaced 3 to 4 ft. apart each way. Sow seeds 
when soil has become warm; put 6 to 8 seeds (eyes down) around 
each pole, cover with 2 in. of fine soil, and firm to assist germina- 
tion. When plants are well started, thin so that 3 or 4 of the 
strongest remain to a pole. A pkt. will plant 10 poles; 1 Ib. for 
50 poles; 35 lbs. for one acre. Small plantings may be made along 
a fence or trellis, putting several beans 1 ft. apart, later thinning 
to one strong plant; such plantings would require 1 lb. of seed to 
about 50 ft. of row. 

Batavian Endive 


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Deep» Heart or Improved Full Heart 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 Ib. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
99 King of the Garden 
88 days. Pods are from 5 to 7 in. long and con- 
tain 5 and often 6 large, flat beans which are 
easily shelled, of handsome appearance and ex- 
cellent quality. They are borne most profusely 
until frost has killed the vines. One of the lead- 
ing pole limas for freezing, home and market. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 
2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
102 Florida Speckled Butter 
78 days. Vigorous plants; pods medium dark 
green, 3 to 3% in. long, each with 3 and occa- 
sionally 4 small, flat, white beans with approxi- 
mately one-third of the surface marked deep 
purple. If picked when young, the markings on 
the seed will not yet have been developed. Con- 
sidered one of the most prolific limas. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 
2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
Have a Garden. 
Grow more food 
and enjoy 
the taste thrill 
of fresh 
vegetables. 
measure 16 to 18 in. across. 
blanches to light yellow. 
stews. A popular Escarolle. 

































Burpee’s 
Improved 
Giant Podded 
Pole Lima 
Bean 








Bur pee’s Improved 
Giant Podded is the 
largest of all pole limas; 
a productive, heavy yield- 
ing, most vigorous grow- 
ing lima bean for freezing, 
home garden or market. 
Ee ND IVE — Green, leafy vegetable suited to summer use 
For early use, sow seed in the open ground as early as it can be worked; for 
main crop, make two more sowings about a month apart. In early stages of 
growth, leaves may have a pungent taste but as plants form loose heads, the 
inner leaves become sweet and tender. A pkt. sows 20 ft. of row; 1 oz. 100 ft. 
430 Green Curled or Giant Fringed Oyster 65 days. Leaves are 
finely cut or laciniated, giving the plants a feathery appearance. They are a rich 
green color but blanch to an appetizing creamy white; crisp and tender. Plants 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 90¢; 1% lb. $1.75 
432 White Curled 70 days. Leaves are light green and attractively curledand 
mossed; easily blanch to pure white. Havea most delicious, crisp, refreshing flavor. 
Plants grow 12 to 15 in. across. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 90¢; 1 Ib. $1.75 
438 Deep Heart or Improved Full Heart © 70 days. Improved 
Batavian with a deeper, fuller and more compact heart. Large, thick, dark green 
leaves with curled edges. Forms a medium large compact head which teadily 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 90¢; 1% Ib. $1.75 
436 Broad-Leaved Batavian 90 days. (Full Heart Strain) Large broad 
leaves forming immense round plants up to 16 in. across. Can be blanched like 
curled endive or the leaves may be cooked like spinach or used in soups and 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 1% Ib. $1.40 
440 Cos Type Batavian 100 days. The young plants resemble Full Heart 
Batavian but the leaves are much broader and rounder. As plants develop 
they become erect and look like Cos lettuce. Hearts blanch to a clear yellow 9 
All-America Winner. 
Pkt. 15¢;' oz. 35¢; V4 Ib. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.85 
