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Theodore Payne, Seedsman  and Nurseryman
LAZY WDTE. Pods 6 to 8 inches long, produced in
clusters, entirely stringless and of a rich,1. buttery
flavor; also a good white shell bean for winter use.
Pkt. 5c, lb. 45c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 35c;
10 lbs. $3.00.
WHITE CREASEBACK. Pods 5 to 6 inches long,
deeply creased, silvery green, fleshy, of rich flavor and
produced in clusters of from 4 to 10, which mature very
evenly. It yields a heavy crop and is a splendid shipper. The seed is white and can be used for winter use
as a shelled bean. Pkt. 5c, lb. 35c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00.
SCARLET RUNNER. A favorite variety in English
gardens. Prolific and of rich flavor. Also useful as
an ornamental vine: flowers are bright scarlet and
very showy. Pkt. 5c, lb. 40c, postpaid; by express or
freight, lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50.
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Burpee's Bush Lima Bean
LIMA  BEANS
Culture.—Lima Beans should not be sown until after
the ground is well warmed up in spring. Sow the
bush varieties in rows 2 feet apart and the pole kinds
in hills 4 feet apart each way.
BURPEE'S BUSH. Large and of fine flavor. A popular variety both for market and home use. Pkt. 5c,
lb. 35c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 25c: 10
lbs. $2.00.
BURPEE'S IMPROVED BUSH. Earlier . and more
productive than the Burpee's Bush. Both the pods and
beans are of enormous size. One of the most valuable
of late introductions. Pkt. 5c, lb. 35c, postpaid; by
express or freight, lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00.
FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA. This is a variety of recent introduction, and is the most prolific lima bean
ever grown. It usually grows from 20 to 24 inches
high, and bears in clusters of 2 to 5 pods. The beans
are round and thick, averaging 4 beans to the pod, of
a mild but delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c, lb. 35c, postpaid;
by express or freight, lb. 25c;  10 lbs.  $2.00.
KING OF THE GARDEN—POLE LIMA. Produces
pods 6 to 7 inches long, well filled with good-sized
beans of rich flavor. It bears heavily and Is one of
the best for general use. Pkt. 6c, lb. 30c, postpaid;
by express or freight, lb.  20c;  10 lbs.  $1.60.
MONSTROUS BUSH LIMA. This bean, as its name
implies, attains a great size. It is the largest of all
the llmas and is exceedingly prolific as by pruning
the bushes at the right season, they can be made to
bear at least two crops a year for several years. The
beans are exceptionally fine flavored and considered
by many to be better than any other lima bean grown.
Plant 6 ft. by 6 -ft. about the 1st of April, leaving
one plant to the hill. After they come Into bearing,
they will continue until frost cuts down the. tender
growth, when they should be pruned similarly to grape
vines. Shortly after, new growth will appear which,
by early summer, will be producing another crop. In
July the vines will become mildewed. They should be
pruned as before and by October the 3rd crop will be
ready to pick. Pkt. 6c, % lb. 15c, lb. $40c, postpaid;
by express or freight, lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50.
ENGLISH OB BBOAD BEANS
Hnba—Puffbohne—Feve de Morals
Culture.—Plant in fall or early winter in drills 2
inches deep and 2 to 3 feet between the rows, placing
the beans 6 Inches apart. When in full bloom nip a
few inches off the top of each stem. The plants are
quite hardy and bear in winter or early spring. The
beans are shelled green and cooked like lima beans
and can be had at a time of year when green lima
beans are not obtainable.
BROAD WINDSOR. An old favorite variety. Pkt.
5cV lb. 30c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 20c; 10
lbs. $1.75.
BEET
Remolacba—Rothe Ruebe—Betteruve
Culture.—Sow In drills 18 inches apart and cover 1
inch deep.'t When the plants are large enough thin
out to 6 inches apart. Beets can be planted In Southern California the year round. One ounce will sow
50 feet of row.
CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN. A selection from the Extra
Early Egyptian. Slightly more globe shaped than the
parent. Flesh deep red and of the finest quality. Considered by many the best beet on the market. Pkt. 5c,
oz.  15c,  Yi  lb.  40c, lb.  $1.25.
DETROIT DARK RED. One of the very best for
either market or home use. Tops very small; roots
globe shaped, dark blood red, tender and sweet. Pkt.
5c, oz.  15c,  %  lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
ECLIPSE. Extremely early, round, blood red, small
tops.    Pkt. 6c, oz. 10c; % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
EDMAND'S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. Of finest quality, extra early.    Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN. A standard variety for
general use.    Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c,  % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
LONG DARK BLOOD. Smooth, dark red, of good
size and desirable for light soils. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %
lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
SWISS CHARD OR SILVER. Grown for the leaves
which are cooked like Spinach; grows quickly and
can be cut often.    Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
SWISS CHARD, LUCULLUS. A superior variety
with large, crumpled leaves, very tender and of fine
flavor. The stalks are very heavy, 1% inches In diameter, and 10 to 12 inches long below the leaf. These
stalks may be cooked and served like Asparagus and
are of delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb.
$1.00.
STOCK BEETS OB MANGEL-WURZEL
Culture.—Sow in drills 2% to 3 feet apart and thin
out to 12 or 15 inches In the rows. Six pounds per
acre.
GOLDEN TANKARD. The favorite variety among
dairymen and the best for heavy soil. Oz. 10c, lb. 60c,
postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $4.00.
IMPROVED MAMMOTH LONG RED. Yields immense roots and succeeds well on light soil. Oz. 10c,
lb. 60c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 50c; 10 lbs.
$4.00.
SUGAB BEETS
Culture.—Sow in drills 18 to 24 inches apart and
thin out to 1 foot in the rows. Fifteen pounds per
acre.