12 
1 Lb. for 100 Hills; 30 Lbs. per Acre 
Culture—Pole Limas require rich loamy soil 
and, being less hardy than the Bush type, 
should not be planted until the ground is 
thoroughly warm. They are vigorous grow- 
ers and require 8 to 10 ft. strong poles set 4 
ft. apart each way. Plant 4 to 6 beans around 
Pole Lima Beans 
BUIST’S MAMMOTH PODDED IDEAL 
90 Days—The largest pod and most valuable 
for home and market garden, outyielding any ~ 
other variety. Vine vigorous and productive, ' 
bearing large clusters of broad pods 6 to 8 in 
a bunch. The beans are easily shelled and of 
handsome appearance. Pods broad, 77 ins. long, 
“a a 
each pole, placing with eyes down and cover 
with 11% to 2 ins. of soil. When well started, 
thin to 3 plants to a pole. Use rich, well-rotted 
compost to each hill and cultivate often. 
well filled with 5 to 6 large flat beans, pale 
green in color and of a rich buttery flavor. Be 
sure to plant Buist’s Ideal. 
KING OF THE GARDEN as 
88 Days—A very popular variety and the most widely used 
of all Pole Limas, retaining their green color when cooked. 
Vine vigorous and heavily productive. Pods 6 ins. long, con- 
tain 4 to 5 flat beans. ; 
Ss EARLY LEVIATHAN 
80 Days—The best of all early sorts equal to the main crop. 
varieties in productiveness. Vine tall, vigorous and prolific. 
Pods 5 ins. long, contain 5 flat beans. 
EXTRA EARLY JERSEY se 
80 Days—An early and productive variety frequently ready -— 
for picking by the middle of July. Pods 4 to 4! ins. long, 
contain 4 to 5 flat beans. : 
GIANT SPECKLED BUTTER OR CHRISTMAS | 
80 Days—A popular novelty especially in the South. Pods 
5 ins. long contain 4 to 5 large flat beans. Seeds are maroon — 
with creamy white variegated markings. 
DREER’S OR CHALLENGER 
80 Days—Also known as the Potato Lima, entirely distinct. 
Vine vigorous, hardy, a good climber and very productive. 
Pods 4 ins. long, contain 3 to 4 thick-seeded beans which are : 
similar in shape and flavor to the Fordhook Bush Lima. : 
CAROLINA, SIEVA OR SMALL WHITE 
77 Days—Very similar in form and size to the Hendersons 
Bush Lima. Well known in the South, where it is cultivated 
extensively as the Pole Butter Bean. This variety is a contin- 
uous bearer, very early and more prolific than the large lima 
sorts. Pods 3 ins. long, borne in clusters, contain 3 to 4 small 
flat beans. = JACKSON WONDER POLE 
78 Days—Our new introduction. This butter bean originated 
in our California trials and has gained merit in the South. 
An improvement on the small Sieva Lima in size of the bean 
and pod. Very prolific and drought-resisting. Superior in flavor 
to all Pole Butter Beans. Seed is a light brownish-maroon, 
shading to cream near the eye. 
FLORIDA BUTTER SPECKLED 
78 Days—A popular variety for the South. Has all the chare 
acteristics of the Carolina or Sieva in size and productiveness, 
except the seeds are creamy white with variegated markings 
of brown and black. 







| | POLE LIMA BEANS 
Buist’s Mammoth Podded 1% Lb. 1Lb. 
Pkt. 2 Lbs. 5 Lhs. 
ideals ui eS $0.10 $0.25 $0.45 $0.85 $1.85 
King of the Garden ....... lO). 4255.2 .40,. S75 es 
Early Leviathan ..... sen ge oO 25 = 640) 75 ee Se 
Extra Early Jersey ........ .10 .25 .45 .85 1.85 
Giant Speckled Butter ..... .10 .25  .45 .85 1.85 
Challenger Pole ........ Ste IO 225 Ao Be eS 
es oy Carolina, Sieva or Small eres - 
Manet : BW abt hg Ss ie ee 10 = .20 ~~ .35 65 1.50 £ 
Podded Ideal Jackson Wonder Pole ..... .10 .25 .40 .75 1.75 
Pole Lima Beans 10 3207535 
_ Florida Butter Speckled OD 

