POLE BEANS 
CUL'TURE. Pole varieties are less hardy than the bush 
varieties, and must not be planted nett the weather is 
settled and the ground warm. Set the poles about two 
to three feet apart, and in each hill plant six to eight 
beans, thinning When well started to the four strongest. 
A packet plants 15 hills; 1 Ib., 100 hills, 
65 days 
Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead f 
This climbing variety is very vigorous and productive 
and bears its pods in large clusters. The pods are green 
and almost round, often measuring 8 to 10 inches long. 
They are nearly stringless, very tender and bear all sum- 
mer. Pkt., 15e; % Ib., 30ce; 1 Ib., 50c; 2 Ibs., 95e; 5 Ihbs., 
$1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.25. 
65 days 
Potomac 
A new pole bean that has all the qualities of heavy yield- 
ing growth that Kentucky Wonder has but pods have the 
tenderness of the bush beans. Stringless, almost round 
pods, straight and slender, 6 to 7 inches long. Train to 
fence or pole. Pkt., 15e;.% Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 2 Ibs., 
95e; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.25. 
68 days 
Kentucky Wonder Wax 
Similar to the green-podded Kentucky Wonder, but pods 
are broader and light yellow, tender and stringless, PkKt., 
15e; %-Ib., 35e; 1 Ib., 65e; 2 Ibs., $1.20. 
65 days 
Scarlet Runner 
It is a fine 
A bean that is edible as well as ornamental. 
climber, quick growing. PKt., 10e; 1% Ib., 30e; 1 Ib., 50c. 
Beans are postpaid only in packets. In larger 
amounts add postage at the Parcel Post rates given on 
page 5. 

BANSEI EDIBLE SOY BEANS 
Differ from the field varieties in that they are palatable 
for human consumption—really delicious. You can coo 
up the early tender pods like string beans. Another way 
to make shelling easier, cover the pods with boiling 
water, let stand for five minutes, then drain and shell. 
To one pint of hulled beans add one pint of boiling water 
and % teaspoonful salt, cover and cook for 10 minutes 
after boiling starts. Avoid overcooking. Drain and sea- 
son with butter. Bansei. Pkt., 10c; 1% Ib., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 
2 lbs., 50c; 5 Ibs., $1.10. 
LIMA BEANS 
CULTURE. Limas should be planted a little later than 
the other running beans, in the most favorable location 
possible, as they are very late in maturing, Always plant 
with the eye down. The Bush Lima is more easily grown 
than the tall, and is earlier and more economical of 
space. The Pole Limas yield heavier. 
715 days 
Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima*/ 
The most popular of the Bush Lima type. Bushes grow 
18 to 24 inches high, two to three feet in diameter. The 
pods contain 4 or 5 large, pale green beans, Pkt., 15e; % 
Ib., 35e; 1 lb., Gide; 2 Ibs., $1.20; 5 lbs., $2.75; 10 lbs., $5.00. 
Fordhook Bush*f 75 days 
Exceedingly popular with market gardeners, The pods 
are about 5 inches long, each having 4 or 5 large, oval- 
shaped green beans of fine quality. Pkt., 15¢e; % Ib., 35e; 
1 lb., 65e; 2 lbs., $1.20; 5 Ibs., $2.75; 10 Ibs., $5.00. 
72 days 
Fordhook No. 242*f 
A 1945 introduction that has been well received by com- 
mercial growers. It is of similar type to the standard 
Fordhook, but both early yields and total yields are 
heavier. PkKt., 15¢c; % Ib., 35e; 1 Ib., 65e; 2 Ibs., $1.20; 5 Ibs., 
$2.75; 10 lbs., $5.00. 
65 days 
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Henderson's Bush f 
This is the earliest small Bush Lima. It is known as 
“Baby Lima” and also as “Butter Bean.” Plants are of 
medium size, dark green, bearing pods about 3 inches 
long containing 3 to 4 small flat beans with an attrac- 
tive greenish tint and a most delicious flavor. Can also 
be used as a shell lima, In our opinion, this is the best 
all round lima. Pkt., 15c; % Ib., 85e; 1 Ib., 60c; 2 Ibs., 
$1.15; 5 Lbs., $2.50; 10 Ibs., $4.50. 
68 days 
Thorogreen f 
A new green seeded small Bush Lima of the Henderson 
type, A strong grower and good producer. Good for can- 
ning and freezing. Pkt., 15c; % Ib., 35e; 1 Ib. 60e; 2 
Ibs., $1.15; 5 Ibs., $2.50. 5 
88 days 
King of the Garden Pole Lima* 
The vines are very vigorous and prolific. Pods are of 
large size filled with 4 or 5 large pale green beans of 
very fine quality. A popular market garden variety. Pkt., 
15e; Y Ib., 35e; 1 Ib., 60e; 2 Ibs., $1.15; 5 Ibs., $2.50. 
Broad Windsor 74 days 
A green shell bean, long podded type. Pod not edible. 
Large, erect plants. Pods of glossy green, 5 inches long, 
14%, inches broad, 5 to 7 seeded, smooth. Green beans 
broad and flat, used similar to limas, Pkt., 15e; % Ih., 
35e; 1 Ib., 60e; 2 Ibs., $1.15. , 
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FIELD BEANS 
CULTURE. Beans thrive on most all soils, but better 
results are gained by the liberal use of fertilizer or 
planting in light, rich, well-drained loam. Beans are 
extremely sensitive to frost and moisture. 
95 days 
Red Kidney (Dark) 
Vine grows about 20 inches long containing 5 to 6 red 
kidney-shaped beans. Pods 6 to 7 inches long, flat, broad, 
straight. Fine for baking, chili and soups, % Ib., 25¢; 
1 lb., 45e; 2 Ibs., T5e. 
Brown or Swedish 95 days 
This is a fine field bean of a light brownish color and 
medium size. Very fine for baking. % Ihb., 25c; 1 Ib., 45e; 
2 Ibs., 75e, 
Michelite Navy _ 92 days 
Has _ better 
This is a highly recommended new strain. { 
white color, uniform seed size, less loss in hand pick, | 
disease resistant, matures earlier and yields heavier 
than other old Navy types. % Ib., 25e; 1 Ib., 45c; 2 Ibs., 
75e3 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
90 days 
Choice Navy 
This is a much improved strain of the old popular white 
baking bean. It is smaller in size and more round, but 
is highly recommended on account of its heavy yield and 
disease-resistant quality. \% Ihb., 25c; 1 Ilb., 45e; 2 Ibs., 75e; 
5 lbs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.00. 
96 days 
Great Northern 
A large navy bean which is giving splendid results. The 
seed is large, flat and slightly kidney shaped. It is a 
fine baker and is sometimes used as a small lima. % Ihb., 
25e; 1 lb., 45e3 2 Ibs., 75e; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
BEETS 
CULTURE. Any well-prepared light garden soil will 
produce good beets, although a rich, sandy loam brings 
the best results. Sow the seed about 1 inch deep in rows 
15 to 24 inches apart. When plants are about 6 inches 
high they should be thinned to 3 or 4 plants to the foot. 
Those taken out at this time make excellent greens. 
Crosby’s Egyptian* 5> days 
A splendid extra early beet of slightly flattened globe 
shape. It is sweet and tender and a much desired table 
beet. Crisp, tender, of dark purplish red color. Tops fine 
for greens. PkKt., 10¢3 oz., 20ce; %4 Ib., 50e; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
Green Top Bunching* 58 days 
An early, very attractive variety for bunching. The tops 
remain green even late in the fall. The roots are nearly 
round during early growth, but at maturity are slightly 
flattened; exceptionally smooth, deep red in color. The 
interior is bright blood-red practically free from zoning. 
A most desirable bunching variety. PkKt., 10e; oz., 20¢e; 
% Ib., 50c3 1 Ib., 1.50; 5 lbs., $6.75. 
Detroit Dark Red*f 58 days 
This well-known variety is very 
popular among market gardeners 
and canners as well as being an 
ideal variety for the home gar- 
den, The roots are very dark red 
in color, uniform in shape and of: 
excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
ae Y% Ib., 50e; 1 Ib., $1.50; 5 lbs., 
$6.75. 
Edmand’s Blood Turnip 60 days 
A fine turnip-shaped blood beet. 
Skin and flesh are of a deep red. 
PkKt., 10ce; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c;3 1 
lb., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.75. 
52 days 
Early Wonder* 
An extra early beet of special 
merit. Roots are nearly globe 
shaped, slightly flattened; skin dark red, flesh deep blood 
red with very little zoning, and of finest quality. Tops 
are small and ideal as a bunching beet. Pkt., 10e; oz., 20c; 
% Ib., 50e; 1 Ib., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.75. 
51 days 
Gould’s Early Bunching Beet* 
An outstanding variety that matures earlier than any 

Detroit Dark 
Red Beet 
other beet. The color is deep dark red all the way 
through without zoning. Roots are smooth, perfectly 
globular, of uniform shape and size, with slender tap 
roots, Tops are medium and just right for bunching. 
PKt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 lb., 50c; 1 1b., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.75. 
Gould’s Reliable Red Beet*f 60 days 
Is especially selected for its uniformity in size, shape 
_and color, being a very dark red. We do not hesitate to 
recommend it either for market or home garden. It 
grows to a large size and finest quality. Pkt., 10e; oz. 
20c; % Ib., 50e; 1 Ih. $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.75. 
