Days Main Uses Beans DT 
75 HMSCF FORDHOOK BUSH 
This lima is famed for its distinct, large, thick seeds and appealing flavor. Often called 
potato lima. In great demand by market gardeners and for shipping green, as well as 
for quick freezing. Pods retain fresh green color well on market. 
VINE—16 to 20 inches tall, erect. Dark green foliage. Vigorous and productive. 
PODS—4 to 414 inches long, usually straight. Broad and plump. 3 to 4 seeds per pod. 
SEED—White, tinged with green. Plump, oval shape. 320 per pound. 
75 HMSCF FORDHOOK NO. 242 
Drs. Magruder and Wester, USDA, developed this potato type lima bean for its produc- 
tivity under adverse conditions. It is of excellent Fordhook quality and now widely 
used for market, canning and quick freezing. Pods do not retain their fresh green color 
on the market quite as well as regular Fordhook. All America Selections Bronze Medal 
1945. 
VINE —16 to 20 inches tall, somewhat spreading in growth. 
PODS—3% to 4 inches long, slightly curved, plump. Almost as broad and thick walled 
as Fordhook Bush. 8 to 4 seeds per pod. 
SEED—White tinged with green. Plump oval, a little smaller than Fordhook. 420 pe) 
pound. 
