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- Burpee’s POLE BEANS 
Pole beans come into bearing later than bush beans, produce __ or dried shell beans. To many persons, pole beans have that good 
more heavily over a longer period and some produce bigger pods. bean flavor that is lacking in some varieties of the bush type. The 
Support must be “given the vines which grow 5 to 8 ft. and more most popular and dependable varieties are Kentucky Wonder, 
high. Young pods make delicious snap-shorts; also popular as green McCaslan (green-pods) and Golden Cluster Wax (yellow-pod). 
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 round, thick, meaty, tender, brit- 
tle, 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 in 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. 15¢; 14 Ib. 35¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 lbs. 95¢; 5 Ibs. $2.15 

s2 Kentucky Wonder White Seeded, Rust-resistant 
64 days. 6 to 7 in. flat-oval, dark green pods; stringless when young. Very good 
quality. Resistant to certain forms of rust. White seeds are delicious for dry shell use. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 1b.35¢; Ib. 65¢; 2 Ibs. $1.15; 5 Ibs. $2.75 
80 Kentucky Wonder Wax — Profuse bearer of long yellow pods 
eae 68 days. Slightly curved, flat-oval, light yellow pods, 7 to 8 in. long, brittle, meaty, 
| practically free from strings and fiber. Choice quality if used when young. 
Pkt.15¢; 21b.35¢; Ib. 65¢; 2 Ibs. $1.15; 5 Ibs. $2.75 
79 Golden Cluster Wax 74 ‘ays. Light waxy 
yellow, tender, almost 
straight, flat pods, 6% to 7% in. long; flesh is brittle and of 
fine quality. Stringless when pods are young. Popular for 
snaps, green shell and dry beans. Dried seeds are white. 
Pkt.15¢; 1b. 40¢; lb. 75¢; 2 lbs. $1.30; 5 Ibs. $3.00 
H (Cranberry or Wren’s Egg 
83 Horticultural 70 days. Flat, broad, green wei 
6 to 7 in. long, almost stringless and make delicicus 
snap-shorts when young. ‘Recommended chiefly as a green 
or dry shell bean of good flavor; fine for baking. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 30¢; Ib. 50¢; 2 ibs. 95¢; 5 lbs. $2.25 

75 Lazy Wife 80 days. Broad, flat, green pods, 5 to 
6in. long; straight and meaty, brittle 
and stringless. Fine for snaps when young; green shelled 
or dry beans are delicious. White seeded. Also known as 
White Cranberry. Prolific; pods produced in clusters. 
Pkt.15¢; %21b.35¢; Ib. 65¢; 2 Ibs. $1.15; 5 Ibs. $2.75 
78 McCasian © ° days. ‘Dark green flat pods, 7 to 8 
in. long; curved, brittle and fine 
' grained. Popular for snaps, green or dry shell beans. Pods 
show slight strings when they reach full size; stringless and 
of good quality when young. Seeds are white and flattened. 
Pkt.15¢; 11b.35¢; Ib. 65¢; 2 Ibs. $1.15; 5 Ibs. $2.75 
65 days. Bears large, showy 
87 Scarlet Runner sprays of bright scarlet . 
flowers so is often grown for ornamental purposes, as well 
as for eating. Pods 6 to 8in. 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¢; %,1b.35¢; Ib. 65¢; 2Ibs. $1.15; 5 Ibs. $2.65 
80 days. Although known as Yard 
91 Yard Long Long, the green pods grow but 
12 to 20 in. in length varying according to conditions; they 
are slender, greatly elongated, nearly round, curved and 
twisted with light string. Of fair quality when young. 
Pkt.15¢; %41b.40¢; Ib. 75¢; 2 Ibs. $1.35; 5 Ibs. $3.25 
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 fre- 
quently 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 germina- 
tion. 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 planted along a trellis or fence, Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead 

. Golden sowing 300 ft. of row with 1 Ib. of seed. 
Cluster Wax 

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