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 LIMAxfs. 75 DAYS. Bushes 
™ srow 18 to 24 inches high, two:to three feet in diameter. 
™ The pods contain 4 or 5 large, pale green beans. Pkt., 15c; 
Pate UGCi alban oa0cs 2) Ibs 90es"5 lbs? $2.00. 
| FORDHOOK NO. 242x/. 72 DAYS. It is of similar type 
| to the standard Fordhook, but both early and total yields 
, ne roan Pitts yo De oC lbs 50cia2 Absa 0cs) 5 
j Se, 00. 
| 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 8 inches long, contain- 
ing 8 to 4 small flat beans with an attractive greenish tint 
mand delicious flavor. Pkt.,)15c; 1% 1b., 30c; 1 1b., 50¢; 2 lbs., 
mm) 20c; 5 Ibs., $2.00. 
™ TRIUMPHS. 70 DAYS. A new, thicker green bean that is 
| easy to shell. Of fine quality and flavor and a good freezer. 
gic Voc +6 Nb. 80cy 1 Ib.,.50e; 2 1lbsi, 90ce;°5 lbs, $2.00. 
KING OF THE GARDEN POLE LIMA. 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; % 1b., 35c; 1 1b., 
move.) 2 ibs $2.10. 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, 1%, inches broad, 5 to 7 seeded, 
smooth. Green beans broad and flat, used similar to limas. 
lot LocCsmooulibemales. 1 1b b0es. 2 lbst9be, 
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., 
[mic aaa oC Leib 40Gs 20lbos:; Tbe;5 Lbs. $175. 
\ 
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 
baking, chili and soups. % lb., 25c; 1 Ib., 45c. 
BROWN OR SWEDISH. 95 DAYS. This is a fine field 
bean of a light brownish color and medium size. Very fine 
LOPE pain Les lbh w20 Cre lelbay ope. 
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 Ilbs., 
70c; 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 aS a small lima. % lb., 25c; 1 1b., 40c; 2 Ibs., 70c; 5 
lbs., $1.60. 
BROCCOLI 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING/S. 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. PKt., 15c; 
OZ oUG tes lib. °S.0C: 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED/#. 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 
Nitragin. In- 
Garden size, 
Inoculate beans with 
creases yield immensely. 
15e; postpaid, 20c. 
The Original Legume Inoculator 
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Gould’s “Garden For Health” Planting Chart 
*Usually started indoors in early spring. {Plant in open ground soon as frosts are past in spring. 
On the varieties marked with asterisks that are usually started indoors in early spring the seeding rate 
in columns 1-and 2 is for that method. For sowing direct to the field considerable more seed would be needed. 
Planti Rat Planting Distance 
anting Rate A 
Seed Needed Depth to Days to Space ‘Time to 
VEGETABLE per Plant Seed | Germinate Plants Space Mature Crop 
In Inches Approx. Apart in eps In Days 
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