GOOD VEGET Beans - OUR BEST POLE LIMA varieties.
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Pole Beans mature later than bush beans but yield more. Need to be sup- ported on poles 2 to 3 ft. apart, or on our Bean Trellis (right). Sow seed 1 in. deep about 3 to 4 in. apart in rows. Later thin to 6 to 10 in. apart. A packet plants 7 to 10 poles, a pound 50 to 80 poles.
Culture for All Pole Beans.
POLE. The leading large-seeded pole lima bean. The old standard favorite. Vig- orous, reliable grower and heavy cropper, bearing dark green pods 5 to 8 in. long, fi lled with 4 to 6 large white beans of excellent quality. Shells very easily and cooks well. Rich, honey-like taste. 88 days. Priced below.
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CHRISTMAS POLE LIMA. Larger pod- ded and earlier than Florida Speckled. Seeds are very large, nearly the size of a quarter, with a buff background splashed with maroon. Heavy yielder. Excellent fresh, canned or frozen. 80 days. Priced below.
01232 LARGE SPECKLED or
POLE LIMA. Known in the South as the “speckled butterbean.” Prolifi c bearer in hot, humid weather, but does well in all climates. Seed is tan, with big splashes of maroon. 85 days. Priced below.
01234 FLORIDA SPECKLED BUTTER Prices each, above 3:
(A) Pkt. $2.45; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.45; (P) 1 lb. $8.95; (P) 2 lb. $14.95; (P) 5 lb. $31.95.
Nature’s Aid® Inoculant.
Increase yield and improve quality by inoculating seed before plant- ing. Helps fi x nitrogen and con- verts it to a usable form for plants. Without Nature’s Aid, one 25-foot row yielded 17 lbs. of beans – with Nature’s Aid, the yield increased to over 26 lbs., a 53% increase!
51274 (A) HOME GARDEN SIZE. Treats up to 8 lbs. of seed.
GARDEN SIZE. Treats up to 50 lbs. of seed. 6 oz. $9.95 each; 2 for $18.95.
1.5 oz. $5.95 each; 2 for $9.95. 51274 (B) MARKET
GRANULAR INOCULANT. Sprinkle this easy-to-use granular formula directly into the row as you plant.
51277 8.7 oz.
Treats 150 ft. row. $11.95 each; 2 for $21.95; 3 for $29.95.
51278 2.3 oz. Treats 40 ft. of row. $5.95 each; 2 for $9.95.
01178 RATTLESNAKE. This one is very tolerant to heat and drought. Vines grow up to 10 ft. and produce an abundance of beautiful dark green pods with purple streaks. The 7 to 8 in. pods are simply delicious. Light buff col- ored seeds are splashed with dark brown. Use the pods fresh or let them mature for shelling. 70 days. (A) Pkt. $2.65; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 2 lb. $20.95; (P) 5 lb. $39.50.
01155 BLUE LAKE FM-1. A highly pro- ductive stringless variety perfect for freezing and canning. Noted for its fresh, sweet, “bea- ny” taste. Pods are round, slightly curved, ten- der, meaty and fi berless. Bears all summer long. One of the earliest varieties. White seeded. 60 days. (A) Pkt. $2.45; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.95; (P) 1 lb. $9.95; (P) 2 lb. $15.95; (P) 5 lb. $33.95.
01177 PURPLE PODDED. An unusual variety growing to over 6 ft., producing excel- lent fl avored, deep purple pole beans. Its un- usual appearance makes it conversational, and it’s always fun to give the children a few to plant in the garden. Simply pick fresh as a string bean, boil for 2 minutes and the pods change to a dark green color. An exciting pole variety that will be the talk of your garden. 65 days. (A) Pkt. $2.65; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $11.95; (P) 2 lb. $21.95; (P) 5 lb. $45.95.
01173 McCASLAN. Excellent all-purpose bean for both home and market gardeners. Pods are 8 in. long, nearly round, meaty, stringless and of superb quality. Desirable for dry shelled use as well as snap. 65 days. (A) Pkt. $2.65; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 2 lb. $20.95; (P) 5 lb. $39.50.
01179 ROMANO (Italian Pole). An old fa- vorite with a unique, delicious fl avor. Vines are loaded with long, wide-podded, stringless green beans. Tender, meaty and fl avorful. Famous as a freezing and canning bean. An excellent all- around bean for the home garden. 65 days. (A) Pkt. $2.65; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 2 lb. $20.95; (P) 5 lb. $39.50.
01165 KENTUCKY BLUE. This cross of two great varieties just explodes with goodness. All-America Selections Winner. This is a cross of Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake, two of the most popular pole beans in America. This newer variety captures the best qualities of both, includ- ing incredible yields, delicious sweet fl avor and unmatched tenderness. Has Kentucky Wonder taste with enhanced Blue Lake color and sweet- ness. Round pods are 6 to 7 in. long. Resistant to some strains of Rust and Common Mosaic Virus. Produces over a long period. 57 days. (A) Pkt. $2.75; (N) 1/2 lb. $8.45; (P) 1 lb. $13.95.
01174 MISSOURI WONDER. Most de- pendable under stress. Excellent for planting in corn. Seeds are mottled with putty, brown stripes. 65 days. (A) Pkt. $2.65; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 2 lb. $20.95; (P) 5 lb. $41.50.
01170 KENTUCKY WONDER WAX. Buttery yellow pods are long, tender and extra meaty. Great fl avored heirloom pole bean has been planted for generations. It’s a vigorous grower with vines that load up with 6 to 8 in. long waxy butter- yellow pods. Can be used fresh as a snap bean or later for shelling. Some say this is the “original” yellow wax bean from which all others were bred. 65 days. (A) Pkt. $2.45; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.45; (P) 1 lb. $10.95; (P) 2 lb. $18.95; (P) 5 lb. $41.95.
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53328 BEAN TOWER. Use it year after year. Support at least a dozen plants with this durable, 6 ft. galvanized bean tower. Beans are supported up off the ground, even through the hardest rains. Can be assembled in minutes and folds for storage just as fast. A real cost saver that will last you years! Only $28.95.
Beans - leading pole or climbing varieties.
01169 KENTUCKY WONDER or OLD HOMESTEAD. Our most popular pole variety. Noted for the dis- tinctive tasty fl avor of both fresh pods and dried light brown seeds. Pods are 9 to 10 in. long, almost stringless, meaty and of superb quality. Grows tall with vigorous vines and very high productivity. Also a fi ne shell bean. Brown seeded. 64 days. (A) Pkt. $2.45; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.45; (P) 1 lb. $10.95; (P) 2 lb. $18.95; (P) 5 lb. $41.95.
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BEAN TRELLIS. Ideal for pole beans, peas, cucum- bers, tomatoes, fl owers and all vine crops. Bean Trellis saves space by keeping vines up off the ground. Also keeps crops away from excessive moisture and destructive insects. Made of durable, strong nylon net. Each strand holds up to 60 lbs. Harvesting is made easy with our ex- clusive 7 in. square mesh. Complete with instructions. Poles not included. 53282 53283 53284
5 ft. x 10 ft. $ 4.95 each. 5 ft. x 15 ft. 5 ft. x 30 ft.
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