Beans are postpaid only in packets. In larger amounts 
add postage at the Parcel Post rates given on page 2, 
on mail orders. 
LIMA BEANS 
CULTURE. Limas should be planted a little later than the 
other running beans, in the most favorable location pos- 
Sible, 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. 
BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH LIMAxf. 75 DAYS. Bushes 
grow 18 to 24 inches high, two to three feet in diameter. 
The pods contain 4 or 5 large, pale green beans. PkKt., 15c; 
Tl emavcels Ibo 0Cs cells, F0C% o oss o2s0 0), 
FORDHOOK NO. 242xf. 72 DAYS. It is of similar type 
to the standard Fordhook, but both early and total yields 
ane ahs 1Plisws, INOS BSS Wale MK ab oe, SOK IM ofr UST cress 
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HENDERSON'S BUSHf. 65 DAYS. It is Known as “Baby 
Lima” and also as “Butter Bean.” Plants are of medium 
size, dark green, bearing pods about 3 inches long, contain- 
ing 8 to 4 small flat beans with an attractive greenish tint 
and delicious flavor. Pkt., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., 50ce; 2 lbs., 
90c3; 5 Ilbs., $2.00. 
TRIUMPHys. 70 DAYS. A new, thicker green bean that is 
easy to Shell. Of fine quality and flavor and a good freezer. 
Rist, Wbecste lb... 30c81 Ibs 50c 3 2 Ibs. 95e%5 Ibs,, $2200. 
KING OF THE GARDEN POLE LIMAx. 88 DAYS. 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., 15c; 1% lb., 35c; 1 lb., 
60ce; 2 lbs., $1.10; Silbs., $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, 1% inches broad, 5 to 7 seeded, 
smooth. Green beans broad and flat, used similar to limas. 
Pkt toCen teal aO0Gw 1. Loe oO OG bss 9ibiec 
BANSEI EDIBLE SOY BEANS 
Differ from the field varieties in that they are palatable 
for human consumption—really delicious. You can cook up 
the early tender pods like string beans. BANSEI. Pkt., 
LiGy Ipomoea 40. Coma WpSamdoG; LDS... $i. ta: 
Gould’s “Garden For Health” Planting Chart 
NOTE—*Denotes the quantity of seed that should raise sufficient plants to transplant into a row 100 feet long. 
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 sensi- 
tive to frost and moisture. 
RED KIDNEY (Dark). 95 DAYS. 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 
bakiniey chili and soups: 22) Ib. 25¢e3 1 lb. 45e; 
BROWN OR SWEDISH. 95 DAYS. This is a fine field 
bean of a light brownish color and medium Size. Very fine 
for baking. % lb., 25c; 1 1b., 40ce. 
, MICHELITE NAVY. 92 DAYS. A highly recommended Navy 
strain. Has uniform seed size, less loss in hand, pick, disease 
resistant and yields heavy. % lb., 25c; 1 1b., 40c; 2 Ibs., 
i0e> 5 lbs $1.60. 
CHOICE NAVY. 90 DAYS. 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. % lb., 25c; 
1 lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 70c; 5 lbs., $1.60. 
GREAT NORTHERN. 96 DAYS. The seed is large, flat and 
slightly kidney shaped. It is a fine baker and is sometimes 
used was) a small lima. 44 Ibs. 25e3 1 bt, 403" 2) lbs) -70e2 15 
lIbs., $1.60. 
BROCCOLI 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTINGf. 70 DAYS. A delicious 
vegetable, with a distinctive flavor. Cook and serve the 
same way as asparagus or cauliflower. Forms a. large, 
compact, bluish-green head. After this is cut, the plant 
produces numerous tender side shoots, each bearing a small 
head. Continues to bear from’ 8 to 10 weeks. PkKt., 15c; 
OZ, evVCs 24. Dest bes 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVEDf/. 90 DAYS. Small heads or 
sprouts about one to two inches in diameter form on the 
stocks at each leaf joint. These may be boiled or creamed 
like cabbage or cauliflower. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c. 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
WITH 
Inoculate beans with Nitragin. In- 
ereases yield immensely. Garden size, 
15e; postpaid, 17e. 
The Original Legume Inoculator 
FOR THE SMALL 
VEGETABLE GARDEN 
The seed should be 
sown in hotbed, later transplant to cold frame, or sow the seed in a prepared seedbed in the open when danger from frost has passed. 
Seed required 
Plant rows 
Variety = for 100 ft. row | apart 
Asparagus, Seed...... i744 Jee... 2 ozs. fetor2att: 
Asparagus Plants 60 plants 30 to 36 in. 
BeansweBishin <cucgis seen belers ies lee ests 1 Ib. 15 to 24 in. 
Beans ME Ole wets ace ole foete vis tale cocked 4 |b. 3 to 4 ft. 
BOOUS KC Hemet telavsasbaveialsr eT va ae, ateleua enh ie €\s 2 ozs. 12 to 16 in. 
* Brussels; OBTOUtS a epiic clothe o.6 gisuel ele are 1 pkt. 24 to 30 in. 
*Cabbasen Manly eur cis ae seed 6 olaets sie 1 pkt. 24 to 30 in. 
*Cabbase, Watede nance sles ae cane 1 pkt. 24 to 36 in. 
CAEKO brava tia Cred ichs ult atonete rhe aadelicns ¥% oz. 12 to 15 in. 
*@auliflowere win sens heist aa nae 1 pkt. 24 to 30 in. 
K@eleriace rey. > cee eet he tal ge 1 pkt. 14 to 24 in. 
KCelery eis xi oe andenoe aes, Meals teeee whe 1 pkt. 6 in. 
Gorn, Sweets tk ctdeia wemihere eee sey V4 Ib. 30 to 36 in. 
Cucuni bet eeu eee aloe, cree uectes 1 pkt. 4 to 6 ft. 
FE FOMIAHC Meets co cysis conieweteee te tolene eee: ae 1 pkt. 24 to 36 in. 
1 DF aY0 BAe RCE OS cc ronet ORCL ace RE CEN RCN 6 oz. 18 in. 
*Kale, of Borecole cde ee ces es + i pkt. 18 to 24 in. 
FICO Rabigiytec mueluerete crow age tious’ 5.6 1 pkt. 15 to 24 in. 
Teck deo aie eh antgah ene We ahs |S % oz. 12 to 16 in. 
Web EU Cee cities cai el eweue euchal ars eeena se sick 1 pkt. 10 to 15 in. 
Melons Maske 5. gate oyceaicre arcane Suave 1 pkt. 6 to 8 ft. 
IMGeLOm Ip Wid. LOL ip aie tam sere pete ai monenceess 1 oz. 8 ft. 
IMI Sta LCi cite otc escrostan eta, <tee uintasts 1 pkt. 12 in. 
Okra-ror Gum Domne naiLe © sists 2 ozs. 3 to 4 ft. 
OnioniSeediny.. sik neta ee te iors 4 OZ 12 to 18 in. 
ONION Sets igi eons csisatesid te aqelet cen 2 ats. 12 in. ; 
Parshey a) c chuc o aim eevsste ware tal sce shade g, eset 1 pkt. 12 to 14 in. 
(IPAFSTUD!: fo: ote Eikee tae atenel ylaiere ecletens Y% oz. 13in. 
Peasite state kts Mae es Chee 1 lb. 15 to 18 in. 
EPEPPehee ah. apie ee ars Sapachoerenetat es 1 pkt. 24 to 36 in. 
Potato Irish nocd cee sao tens se eis Y% peck 24 to 36 in. 
Prusiip sinks mae ss nteke sees ets tecsrs els eis. 3 a8 1 pkt. 8 to 10 ft. 
eri hy arovanete her el cin ates tee auonsuets! oc ote cies 1 oz. 6 to 12 in. 
Rhubarb Plants nieve ens oye ce oes 33 plants 3 to 5 ft. 
Rta Dawa Medcreieie aie be cte-e eteweiauatres © 1 pkt. 18 to 24 in. 
GALS Y Aolewsncics aie lene feyenioretenelers re rere's 1 oz. 18 to 24 in. 
SPINACH An Mareen om eines Saker inter 1 oz. 12 to 18 in, 
Spinach, New Zealand............ 1 oz. 24 to 36 in. 
SOER 4 WUC 5b Osa oe ooo eons 1 pkt. 3 to 4 ft. 
Soe (Weis Sager sais Jeno yosao 1 pkt. 7 ft. 
Suissa Oliandn carmel tren atone setodoneueticl sites il fovan 16 in. 
FA GNIACOM MITE te ake reuse eses Tepkt: 3 to 4 ft. 
CPLITNLP dees oetie ese oe oy helantiene aes e Moveis 1 pkt. 133i 
Witloof Chicory, or French Endive. % oz 12 to 15 in. 
Plants apart Time of planting Matures in 
in rows in open ground about 
3 to 5in. Early spring 3 to 4 years 
18 in. Early spring 1 to 3 years 
2torsr isis May to July 45 to 70 days 
3 to 4 ft. May and June 65 to 90 days 
3 to 4 in. April to Aug. 55 to 70 days 
16 to 24 in. May and June 90 to 110 days 
12 to 18 in. April and May 65 to 80 days 
16 to 24 in. May and June 90 to 110 days 
3 to 4in. April to June 70 to 100 days 
24 to 30 in. April to June 54 to 70 days 
2% to 3 in. May and June 120 days 
4 to 8 in. May and June 115 to 130 days 
15 to 24 in. May to July 60 to 100 days 
4 to 6 ft. April to July 60 to 80 days 
24 to 30 in. April and May 85 to 90 days 
8 to 12 in. April to July 90 days 
18 to 24 in. August 55 to 60 days 
6 to 8 in. April and May 60 to 80 days 
4 to 8 in. April and May 120 to 180 days 
6 in. April to Sept. 45 to 85 days 
Hills, 6 ft. April to June 80 to 115 days 
Hills, 6 ft. May and June 70 to 100 days 
3 in. April and May 60 to 90 days 
24 to 30 in. May and June 50 to 60 days 
1% in. April and May 102 to 115 days 
1% to 2 in. April to July 30 to 60 days 
6 in. Early spring 90 to 120 days 
3 in. April and May 85 to 95 days 
2 in. April to June 50 to 80 days 
15 in. May and June 55 to 80 days 
15 in. April to June 80 to 140 days 
Hills, 8 ft. May to July 100 to 120 days 
2 in. April to Sept. 20 to 70 days 
3 ft. Early spring 1 to 3 years 
6 to 8 in. May and June 85 to 95 days 
4in. Early spring 150 to 180 days 
4 in. Early spring 30 to 60 days 
12 to 18 in. Early spring 70 days 
Hills, 3 to 4 ft. 
Hills, 7 ft. 
April to June 
April to June 
50 to 65 days 
55 to 110 days 
12 in. April to Aug. 60 days 
18 in. May and June 95 to 130 days 
3 in. April to July 45 to 70 days 
3 to 4 in. April and May Fall and Winter 
