VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES ad KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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WOOD'S PROLIFIC HM BREDE 
Quite similar to Henderson's Bush Lima, except Wood's Prolific is more vigorous, vine is 
a little larger, pods slightly longer, seeds larger, and somewhat longer in season. 
POLE LIMA BEANS 
Phaseolus lunatus 
CHALLENGER or Fordhook Pole or Burpee's Best HM BOTUK 
A pole variety with pod and potato-type bean similar to those of Fordhook Bush Lima. 
VINE —9 to 12 feet tall, vigorous, hardy, good climber, productive. 
PODS —4!/2 to 5!/p inches long, medium green, straight, broad and plump, 4-6 medium 
thick green beans per pod. 
SEED —Color, white tinged with green, large, thick, broad oval. 
CHRISTMAS LIMA or Large Speckled HM BOANE 
A new pole lima of our offering. Produces large seeds of beautifully contrasted 
Christmas colors. Growth and habit similar to large white lima. Worthy of a place in 
every garden. 
VINE —7 to 9 feet tall, similar to large white except leaves little narrower. 
PODS —5 to 51/5 inches long, 3 beans per pod, slightly curved, large-flat. 
SEED —Color, creamy green field with slightly raised areas of dark vivid red. 
FLORIDA BUTTER SPECKLED HM BOAST 
Commonly grown in the South. Adapts itself to adverse seasonal conditions very 
readily. Used either in the green shelled or dry bean stage. 
VINE —6 to 8 feet tall, glossy dark green, heavy yielder over a long period. 
PODS —3 to 3!/, inches long, flat and slender, 3 seeds per pod, medium green. 
SEED —Color, buff field with brownish spots and purplish eye-ring. 
KING OF THE GARDEN HM BOHEA 
Outstanding among the pole limas for heavy production and climbing ability. It is an 
improved form of the Large White Lima. Recommended as adapted for freezing 
preservation. 
VINE —7 to 9 feet tall, excellent climber, productive over long season, medium green, 
quite vigorous. 
PODS —5!/, to 6l/, inches long, 4 to 5 beans per pod, light green, flat, and slightly 
curved. 
SEED —Color, entirely white, large thick flat. 
LARGE WHITE LIMA or Butter HM BOLAS 
Similar to the King of the Garden. Used principally in the home garden. 
VINE —7 to 9 feet tall, excellent climber, production season fairly long. 
PODS —5 to 5!/, inches long, 3 to 4 seeds per pod, flat, curved, light green. 
SEED —Color, entirely white, large thick flat. 
SIEVA or Small White Lima or Carolina H BONNE 
A small-seeded pole bean comparable in many ways to the Henderson Bush Lima. Very 
popular in the South. Earliest of the pole limas and continues bearing until frost. 
VINE —9 to 10 feet tall, excellent climber, glossy dark green, very heavy yielder. 
PODS —3 inches long, broad, flat, medium green, 3 to 4 seeds per pod. 
SEED —Color, entirely white, small flat like Henderson. 
WILLOW LEAF H BOLLY 
A novel appearing type because of its very narrow willow-like leaves which give advan- 
tage of being more drouth and heat resistant. Otherwise similar to Sieva. 
VINE —Similar to Sieva except as noted, with long, narrow leaves. 
PODS —Similar to Sieva. 
SEED —Entirely white, similar to Sieva. 
WOODS IMPROVED H BOLEP 
A Sieva type producing a larger pod and seed than regular Sieva Pole Lima. Very 
productive and a fine bean for the home garden. 
VINE —8 to 9 feet tall, excellent climber, dark green foliage, and very hardy. 
PODS —3!/5 inches long, broad, flat, 3 to 4 seeds per pod. : 
SEED —Entirely white, tendency to triangular shape. 
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