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Pole Lima Beans mature somewhat later than bush limas and 
must be given support on which the vines may climb. The yield 
per sq. ft. of garden space is larger than that for bush limas. 
Some persons prefer the flavor of pole lima beans to the bush 
varieties, some like the thick-seeded or ‘‘potato’’ type (Burpee’s 
Best), others the flat-seeded (Burpee’s Giant Podded), some 
choose the large seeded, others the small; all are good—it’s a 
matter of individual choice and for what purpose intended —to 
be eaten green, dried, canned or quickly frozen. 












































105 Burpee’s Best © 
92 days. A pole bean with all the good characteristics 
of Fordhook Bush—thick seed, rich tenderness, 
larger pods with three or four times as many on each 
of the vigorous plants which are strong growing 
climbers attaining 10 to 12 ft. under average condi- 
tions. They produce pods in clusters of 4 to 8 along 
their entire height. Pods are straight, 4 to 434 in. 
long, 1% in. broad, and % to 34 in. through, well 
filled with 4 or 5 big, plump, “‘potato”’ type beans 
that are exceptionally tender and have the distinc- 
tive, pleasing nutty flavor of the bush Fordhook. 
More easily shelled than other limas of the ‘‘potato”’ 
type. Burpee’s Best is excellent for freezing and has 
remarkable long-distance shipping qualities. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 1b. 45¢; Ib. 80¢; 
2 lbs. $1.50; 5 lbs. $3.50 
106 Burpee’s Giant Podded © | 
903days. The largest podded and largest beans of all pole limas. 
Pods are truly enormous, 6% to 7 in. long, 1144 to 1% in. wide, 
with 5 and sometimes 6 extra large, oval-flat, green beans of the 
most delicious flavor; excellent for freezing. Vines are vigorous 
growing; attain a height of 10 ft. and freely produce their pods 
in clusters of 4 to 8 from the bottom to the top of the poles. 
Pickings may be made continuously from midsummer until 
vines are killed by frost. We can recommend it highly for home 
gardens; also readily salable on local markets and roadside 
stands because of the immense size of pods and beans. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 lb. 45¢; Ib. 80¢; 2 Ibs. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $3.50 
103 Carolina or Sieva— Butter Bean” 
78 days. Pods grow 3 to 3% in. long, and contain 3 or 4 small, 
Burpee’s flat, smooth beans of splendid quality. Quick to bear, so are 
B especially valuable in sections with short summers, where large- 
est seeded varieties are too late to produce well, and in localities 
Pole Lima with hot, dry summers where pods often fail to set. 
Bean Pkt. 10¢; 14 Ib. 35¢; Ib. 60¢; 2 Ibs. $1.10; 5 Ibs. $2.50 
102 Florida Speckled 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¢; 1% lb. 35¢; Ib. 65¢; 2 Ibs. $1.20; 5 Ibs. $2.75 
99 King of the Garden— Popuiar 
88 days. Pods are from 5 to 6 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 Ib. 45¢; Ib. 80¢; 2 Ibs. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $3.50 | 
How to Grow Pole Lima Beans 
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 toa pole. A pkt. will plant 
10 poles; 1 Ib. for 50 poles. Small plantings may be 
made along a fence or trellis, putting several beans 
1 ft. apart, later thinning to one strong plaht; such 
plantings would require 1 Ib. of seed to about 50 ft. 
of row; a pkt. will plant about 10 ft. 

Burpee’s Giant Podded 
Pole Lima Bean 
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