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IOWA SEED COPMANY, DES MOINES, IOWA

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[image] HENDERSON'S DWARF LIMA
[image] GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX
[image] SPECKLED CUT SHORT

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BEANS--CONTINUED
BURPEE'S BUSH LIMA.-A dwarf or bush form of the true large Lima which is of great value. They grow from 18 to 20 inches high, of stout, erect growth, yet branching and vigorous; an immense yielder. Does not always mature this far north, but makes excellent green shelled beans. Pkt. 10c. 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c, postpaid. Not prepaid, any quantity at 40 cents per pound.
HENDERSON'S BUSH LIMA.-A true bush Lima, and sure to ripen its enormous crop. Beans grow to good size and are excellent either green, shelled or dry. Produces a continuous crop from the middle of July until frost. Enormously productive. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c, postpaid. Not prepaid, any quantity at 35 cents per pound.

POLE BEANS
This class of beans require support for best results. Frequently they are planted among the corn and good returns are secured in this way, but if you can furnish poles for support they will produce wonderfully. The extra care given will be fully repaid by increased yeild.
OLD HOMESTEAD.-Is also known as Improved Kentucky Wonder. It has reached first place on the list solely on meirt as it is enormously productive, pods hanging in great clusters from top to bottom of the pole. Entirely stringless, pods as silvery green color. Can be grown with corn to good advantage. Pkt. 10c, 3/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid, any quantity at 30 cents per pound.
LAZY WIFE.-Very popular pole bean. Derived its name from its immense productiveness. Pords produced in great abundance, measure from 4 1/2 to 6 inches in length. They retain their rich, tender and stringless qualities until nearly ripe. The white beans are large, round, plump, and make excellent winter shell bears. Pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 40c, postpiad. Not prepaid, any quantity at 30 cents per pound.

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