Beans are one of the most satisfactory vegeta- 
bles to raise. Garden fresh beans are so much bet- 
ter than bought ones. Plants can be kept produc- 
ing for a long period if regularly picked. Plant 
a few rows every two or three weeks. 
Mexican bean beetles are sometimes a bother, 
but shouldn’t be if the plants are sprayed or dusted 
early and regularly. 
Insecticides containing rotenone, sabadilla, or 
benzene hexachloride will give good control. 
Varieties marked with * are generally considered 
best for freezing. However, you are not limited to 
these varieties as most all young and tender vege- 
tables are suitable for freezing except those with 
high starch, whole tomatoes, and vegetables such 
as lettuce, celery, radishes and others that are 
served for erispness. 
Freeze only the very best quality of vegetables. 
Discard all that are over-ripe, bruised or decayed. 
Wash carefully. The processing should be done 
quickly. Pack and seal in leak-proof cartons and 
place in freezing unit immediately. 
Freezing vegetables is the best way to preserve 
the flavor and freshness. Corn on the cob in Jan- 
uary tastes mighty good. 
POLE BEANS 
Packet, 10c; 4 Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c. 
*Kentucky Wonder or oLD HOMESTEAD 
Moderately branched, good climbing plant of me- 
dium height. Pods scimitar curved, extremely 
brittle. An excellent bean for canning and recom- 
mended for quick freezing. Seed Brown. Length 
of pad, 8 inches; height of plant, 5 feet; days to 
maturity, 65. 
Scarlet Runner (Flowering Beans). Used 
either for oramental purposes or green shell and 
snap beans. Flowers are bright scarlet. Splendid 
for covering trellises or fences. Pods are broad, 
flat, deep green. Seed purple mottled violet. 
Length of pod, 5 inches; height of plant, 12 feet; 
days to maturity, 65. 
LIMA BEANS Beri soltay 
Pole Type 


Kentucky 
Wonder 
Bush Type 



Packet, 10c; 4 Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 55e. 
Burpee’s Bush Lima plant large, 
thick stemmed with occasional runners. 
Shell pods, dark green, of smooth surface 
moderately curved, flat, uniform in size. 
Very large for dwarf limas. Seed greenish 
white. Length of pod, 4 inches; height of 
plant, 19 inches; days to maturity, 75. Henderson’s Bush 
*Henderson’‘s Bush Lima (BABY LIMA). Small 
plant, slender stemmed, very erect, bushy, very early, 
long in bearing. Pods in numerous clusters close to 
center of plant. Especially adapted to West and Mida- 
dle West. Seed white. Length of pod, 3 inches; height 
of plant, 12 inches; days to maturity, 66. 
Speckled Bush Lima one of the hardiest, and a 
sure cropper. Pods rather short and flat. Seed mottled. 
Length of pod, 3 inches; height of plant, 14 inches; 
days to maturity, 67. 
*Fordhook Bush Lima Vines strong, erect, keep- 
ing bean pods off the ground. Bears immense crop of 
large pods, which contain three to five beans. Seed 
white. Length of pod, 4 inches; height of plant, 15 
inches; days to maturity, 75. 

Packet, 10c; ¥, Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 55¢. 
Large White Lima or BUTTER 
BEAN. Large seeded, vigorous; a good 
climber and quite productive. Pods are 
dark green, curved, very wide. Seed 
sreenish-white. Length of pod, 4 inches; 
height of plant, 5 to 8 feet; days to ma- 
turity, 88. 
King of the Garden Lima Largely grown and a 
valuable general purpose bean. Plant much branched, 
late, long-bearing. Seed white. Length of pod, 4 inches; 
height of plant, 5 to 8 feet; days to maturity, 88. 
Small Carolina or Sieva Small type of pole lima, 
good winter bean, matures quickly, and is very produc- 
tive. Green shell beans of excellent quality. Seed white. 
Length of pod, 3 inches; height of plant, 5 to 8 feet; 
days to maturity, 76. 
Pole Speckled Lima (FLORIDA BUTTER). Vine 
heavy, bears profusely through season. Small beans, 
are of good quality either in green or dry state. Seeds 
buff mottled with brown. Length of pod, 3 inches; 
height of plant 5 to 8 feet; days to maturity, 77. 
*Recommended for "Quick Freezing.” 
