Burpee’s POLE BEANS 
Come into bearing later than bush varieties and bear more as shell beans, green or dried. To many persons, pole beans have 
heavily over a’ longer period and some varieties produce bigger that good bean flavor that is lacking in some varieties of the bush 
pods. Support must be given the vines which grow 6 to 8 ft. or ° type, Kentucky Wonder (green-pod) and Golden Cluster Wax 
more high. Young pods make delicious snap-shorts; also popular (yellow-pod) are popular and dependable varieties. 
72 Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead © 
65 days. Most popular and dependable throughout the country. It is 
early, climbs well, and bears a heavy crop of large, green, curved pods, 
7 to 9 in. long, in clusters. Pods are thick and meaty, tender, brittle, 
excellent for freezing, and, when young, are free from string or fiber 
although small strings develop later. These strings do not impair the 
quality of the pods so that they can be eaten until late jn the season. 
Though thick, the pods appear slender on account of their length. 
The light brown seeds have a tasty flavor which makes them so desir- 
able for use as shell beans. A profitable market bean in many sections. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 lb. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 lbs. $2.00 
68 days. Absolutely stringless, dark green, round pods, 6 to 8 in. 
84 Decatur long. Shows considerable resistance to bean mosaic and certain 
forms of rust. The white seeds are desirable for dry shell use during the winter. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 lbs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
74 days. Light waxy yellow, perfectly straight, 
79 Golden Cluster Wax flat pods, 614 to 7% in. long; flesh is brittle and 
of fine quality. Popular for snaps, green shell and dry beans. Dried seeds are white. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 Ib. 35¢; Ib. 60¢; 2 Ibs. $1.10; 5 Ibs. $2.40 

H (Cranberry or Wren’s Egg) 70 days. Flat, broad, 
BS. Horticultural green pods 6 to 7 in. long, almost stringless and make 
delicious snap-shorts when young. Recommended chiefly as a green or dry shell bean. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; lb. 45¢; 2 Ibs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 
| 68 days. Round, thick, slightly curved 
| 80 Kentucky Wonder Wax light yellow pods, 7 to 8 in. long; brittle, 
| meaty, practically free from strings and fiber. Profuse and continuous bearer. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 30¢; Ib. 55¢; 2 lbs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.30 
H 80 days. Broad, flat, green pods, 5 to 6 in. long; straight and 
75 Lazy Wife meaty, brittle and stringless. Fine for snaps when young; green 
shelled or dry beans are delicious. White seeded. Also known as White Cranberry. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
65 days. Dark green flat pods, 7 to 8 in. long; curved, brittle 
78 McCaslan LO) and fine grained. Popular for snaps, green or dry shell beans. 
Pods show slight strings when they reach full size. Seeds are white and flattened. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 


70 days. All-America Bronze Medal Winner Dark green pods 
86 Potomac LO) of excellent quality; 6 in. long, slender, practically round, 
meaty, tender and stringless at all stages. Vines are good climbers, heavy producers for 
home or market over a long picking season. The ripe seeds are black. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 Ib. 35¢; Ib. 60¢; 2 Ibs. $1.05; 5 Ibs. $2.40 
65 days. Bears large, showy sprays of bright scarlet 
87 Scarlet Runner flowers so is often grown for ornamental purposes, as 
well as for eating. Pods 6 to 8 in. long, broad and thick; pods and green shell beans 
are edible and of good flavor when young. Succeeds best in cool regions and seasons. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 Ib. 30¢; Ib. 55¢; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $2.30 
1 i 73 days. Round ds, 6 t 
76 Scotia or Striped Creaseback ’ Seb he SAeche eddies ose oe 
most stringless. Quality is very good. Suitable for growing on corn, poles or string. 
f Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
82 White Seeded Rust-resistant Kentucky Wonder 
64 days. 6 to 7 in. flat, dark green pods; stringless when young. Very good quality. 
Resistant to certain forms of rust. The white seeds are delicious for dry shell use. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 Ib. 30¢; Ib. 55¢; 2 Ibs. $1.00; 5 lbs. $2.30 
80 days. While known as Yard Long, the green pods grow 12 
91 Yard Long to 20 in. in length varying according to conditions; they are 
slender, nearly round, curved and twisted with light string. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 Ib. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 
How to Grow POLE BEANS 
Pole Beans are less hardy than bush varieties, so should not be planted 
until all danger of frost is past and the soil is warm and moderately dry. They 
do best if the vines are given support, the most frequently used being rough 

poles, spaced 3 to 4 ft. apart each way. Place 5 to 8 beans around each pole, 
cover with 2 in. of soil, and firm to assist germination. When plants are well : : : 
started, thin so that 3 or 4 of the strongest remain to a pole. A packet of seed 
is enough for 15 poles; 1 lb. of seed for 100 poles. Pole Beans may also be Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans 
planted along a trellis or fence, sowing 300 ft. of row with 1 lb. of seed. pe Tae ie ka aa 4 eae 
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