


Pole LIMA BEANS 
Pole Lima Beans mature somewhat later th 










2 f an 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 
choose the large seeded, others the small; all are good—it’s a matter of individ ual choice and for 
what purpose intended—to be eaten green, dried, canned or quickly frozen. 
1066 Burpee’s Improved Giant Podded © 
90 days. The largest podded of all pole limas. The pods are truly enormous, 
8 in. long, 134 to 2 in. wide, with five and sometimes six extr 
beans of the most delicious flavor; excellent for freezing. Vi 
ing; attain a height of 10 to 12 ft. and freely produce their 
8 from the bottom to the top of the poles. Pickings may be 
midsummer until vines are killed by frost. We can recommend it highly for home 
gardens; also readily salable on local markets and roadside stands. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 35¢; Ib. 60¢; 2 lbs. $1.05; 5 Ibs. $2.40 
7 to 
a large, flat, green 
nes are vigorous grow- 
pods in clusters of 4 to 
made continuously from 
103 Carolina or Sieva— ric well-known “Butter Bean’’ of the South 
78 days. The vines quickly produce a fine crop of small, attractive pods, 3%4 in. long, each with 3 or 4 
small, flat, green beans of splendid i i i i 
the large-seeded Varieties are too late to produce well and in localities with hot, dry summers where 
pods often fail to set. Vigorous grower. Pkt. 10¢; 12 1b.30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 lbs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.25 

102 Florida Speckied Butter 
78 days. Vigorous plants; pods medium dark green, 3 to 3% in. 
long, each with 3 and occasionally 4 small, flat, white beans with 
approximately one-third of the surface marked deep purple. If 
picked when young, the markings on the seed will not yet have 
been developed. Prolific over a long bearing season. Stands up 
well under hot and dry weather conditions; popular in the South. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 25¢; Ib. 45¢; 2 lbs. 85¢; 5 Ibs. $2.00 









99 King of the Garden—Popiic 
88 days. Pods are from 5 to 7 in. long and contain 5 and often 
6 large, flat beans which are easily shelled, of handsome appear- 
ance and excellent quality. They are borne most profusely until 
frost has killed the vines. One of the leading pole limas for 
freezing, home and market. Plants are tall; good climbers, 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 Ibs. 95¢; 5 lbs. $2.25 











105 Burpee’s Best Q— riick seeded 
92 days. The Fordhook among the pole limas. You 
know Fordhook Bush? Then just imagine a pole bean 
with all the good characteristics of Fordhook—its 
thick seed, straight, smooth pod, its rich tenderness, 
not only larger pods but three or four times as many 
on each of the vigorous plants which are strong grow- 
ing climbers attaining 10 to 12 ft. under average con- 
ditions. They produce pods in clusters of 4 to 8 along 
their entire height. Pods are straight, 5 to 6 in. long, 
114 in. broad, and nearly one inch through, well filled 
with 4 or 5 and sometimes 6 big, thick, plump beans 
that are exceptionally tender and have the distinc- 
tive, pleasing nutty flavor of the bush Fordhook. 
Burpee’s Best represents a marked improvement 
over any pole lima of the thick-seeded or “potato” 
type for home and market. It is excellent for freezing 
and has remarkable long-distance shipping qualities. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14.lb. 35¢; Ib. 60¢; 
2 Ibs. $1.05; 5 Ibs. $2.40 

























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 (preferably with the eyes down) around each 
pole, cover with 2 in. of fine 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 pkt. will plant 
10 poles; 1 Ib. for 50 poles. Small plantings may be made 
alonga fence or trellis, putting several beans 1 ft. apart, 
later thinning to one strong plant; such plantings would 
require 1 Ib. of seed to about 50 ft. of row. 
Burpee’s 
Improved 
Giant Podded 
Pole Lima Bean 








Burpee’s Improved Giant 
Podded 1s the largest of all 
pole limas; a_ productive, 
heavy yielding, most vigorous 
growing, oval-flat lima bean 
for freezing, home or market. 



Best 
Pole Lima Bean 
ueci-named, for it is the best 
thack-seeded pole lima. 



