Baby Fordhook
Magruder Strain. Developed by the Ohio Experiment Station from Fordhook and Hendersons Bush Lima. Plant small but branchy and vigorous; foliage of Hendersons Bush type. Pods resemble Henersons but smaller and thicker. Seeds small, plump deep green, changing to light cream at maturity.
Magruder Strain. Developed by the Ohio Experiment Station from Fordhook and Hendersons Bush Lima. Plant small but branchy and vigorous; foliage of Hendersons Bush type. Pods resemble Henersons but smaller and thicker. Seeds small, plump deep green, changing to light cream at maturity.
Broad Windsor Long Pod
Also know as Fava Bean and as Horse Bean, not a kidney bean. Late. Valuable for green shell use. Plant very large and erect, strictly bush. Pods glossy green; 5 inches long. 1 ¼ inches broad, stout; 3 seeded; smooth. Green shell beans large, broad flat, light green. Dry seeds very large; circular, flat; pale reddish-brown with black eye.
Also know as Fava Bean and as Horse Bean, not a kidney bean. Late. Valuable for green shell use. Plant very large and erect, strictly bush. Pods glossy green; 5 inches long. 1 ¼ inches broad, stout; 3 seeded; smooth. Green shell beans large, broad flat, light green. Dry seeds very large; circular, flat; pale reddish-brown with black eye.
Burpee's Bush Lima
A bush form of the true large Lima. Plants uniformly dwarf, but enormously productive. Pods as large as those of the Large Lima and contain from three to five very large, flat beans of the best quality. While not quite as early as Henderson's Bush Lima, this is considered by many to be of better quality, fully equaling in this respect the large White Lima. Seed of medium size, flat, white.
A bush form of the true large Lima. Plants uniformly dwarf, but enormously productive. Pods as large as those of the Large Lima and contain from three to five very large, flat beans of the best quality. While not quite as early as Henderson's Bush Lima, this is considered by many to be of better quality, fully equaling in this respect the large White Lima. Seed of medium size, flat, white.
Burpees Improved Bush Lima
The bush growth is very vigorous, with heavy foliage, reaching 30 inches in height and 24 inches across the top. The pods, often found in clusters of five to ten, measure about 6 inches in length and well over an inch in width. The beans are very large and well over an inch in width. The beans are very large and thick, running four to five to a pod.
The bush growth is very vigorous, with heavy foliage, reaching 30 inches in height and 24 inches across the top. The pods, often found in clusters of five to ten, measure about 6 inches in length and well over an inch in width. The beans are very large and well over an inch in width. The beans are very large and thick, running four to five to a pod.
Dixie White
56 to 60 days. Length of pod 4 ½ to 5 inches. Plant 18 to 20 inches tall, with short runners. Pods medium green, oval, creaseback; meaty, stringless when young. Pods grow in clusters of two. Pods grow close to bottom of vine. No pods on runners. Seed small, oval, white and of excellent quality for use as dry beans.
56 to 60 days. Length of pod 4 ½ to 5 inches. Plant 18 to 20 inches tall, with short runners. Pods medium green, oval, creaseback; meaty, stringless when young. Pods grow in clusters of two. Pods grow close to bottom of vine. No pods on runners. Seed small, oval, white and of excellent quality for use as dry beans.
Fordhook Bush Lima
Plant is of stiffly erect habit, branching freely, but with all the branches held upright. This ideal bush growth is strikingly in contrast to the low-spreading growth of the Kumerie Bush Lima. The fordhook has foliage like that of the large pole Limas; the leaves are large, smooth and a dark rich green. Like Burpees Bush Lima, the stalks that produce the blossoms are thrown out from the lateral and main stalks; the pods are are borne in “clusters” of from four to eight. The pods resemble those of the Kumerie Bush Lima, but average more than double the size. Fordhook Bush Lima is fully 33 1/3 per cent a heavier cropper and therefore is bound to entirely displace the Kumerie Bush Lima. In season it is from 4 to 6 days earlier. The green beans even when of full size, are tender, juicy and sweet in flavor when cooked – as distinct from the rather dry and mealy character of other varieties of the Potato, Challenger or Dreer's Lima type.
Plant is of stiffly erect habit, branching freely, but with all the branches held upright. This ideal bush growth is strikingly in contrast to the low-spreading growth of the Kumerie Bush Lima. The fordhook has foliage like that of the large pole Limas; the leaves are large, smooth and a dark rich green. Like Burpees Bush Lima, the stalks that produce the blossoms are thrown out from the lateral and main stalks; the pods are are borne in “clusters” of from four to eight. The pods resemble those of the Kumerie Bush Lima, but average more than double the size. Fordhook Bush Lima is fully 33 1/3 per cent a heavier cropper and therefore is bound to entirely displace the Kumerie Bush Lima. In season it is from 4 to 6 days earlier. The green beans even when of full size, are tender, juicy and sweet in flavor when cooked – as distinct from the rather dry and mealy character of other varieties of the Potato, Challenger or Dreer's Lima type.
Great Northern or Montana White
This variety is more prolific than any other variety and the plants are large, spreading with short runners. The pods are from five to six inches in length, medium green. Seed rather large, oval shape, clear white and excellent for cooking.
This variety is more prolific than any other variety and the plants are large, spreading with short runners. The pods are from five to six inches in length, medium green. Seed rather large, oval shape, clear white and excellent for cooking.
Henderson's Bush Lima
The original Bush Lima Bean. Of the true bush shape, the bush growing 18 to 20 inches high. Early to mature, productive and a sure cropper. Beans rather smaller in size than Wood's Prolific, and of same tender, buttery flavor as the old pole Butter or Sieva Bean of the South.
The original Bush Lima Bean. Of the true bush shape, the bush growing 18 to 20 inches high. Early to mature, productive and a sure cropper. Beans rather smaller in size than Wood's Prolific, and of same tender, buttery flavor as the old pole Butter or Sieva Bean of the South.
Illinois Large Podded
Developed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Plants, pods and seeds resemble Hendersons Bush Lima but are distinctly larger.
Developed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Plants, pods and seeds resemble Hendersons Bush Lima but are distinctly larger.
Jackson Wonder Bush Lima
This is the most productive and very earliest of the bush limas. It is of true bush form, about 2 feet high, bearing in greatest profusion, broad, flat pods, each having from three to five medium-sized, handsomely speckled beans, which cook quickly and are of superior quality.
This is the most productive and very earliest of the bush limas. It is of true bush form, about 2 feet high, bearing in greatest profusion, broad, flat pods, each having from three to five medium-sized, handsomely speckled beans, which cook quickly and are of superior quality.
Large White Marrow
The plants of this very prolific sort are large, slender, spreading, with short runners and small leaves. The pods are broad, about five and one-half inches long, medium green, changing to yellow. A choice family sort both for green shells and dry beans. Seed large ovoid, clear white, cooking very dry and mealy.
The plants of this very prolific sort are large, slender, spreading, with short runners and small leaves. The pods are broad, about five and one-half inches long, medium green, changing to yellow. A choice family sort both for green shells and dry beans. Seed large ovoid, clear white, cooking very dry and mealy.
McCren's Bush Lima Beans
Introduced by McCrea Seed Co. in 1934. Plant medium, stocky, erect, prolific and of medium season. Small pod like Baby Lima, but seed large, thick, potato type. Will stand extreme heat in Summer much better than other large seeded Limas. Green seeded, dry seed small and shriveled, requiring less seed for planting. Excellent for home garden and Canners' use. Pods thick flat, slightly curved, contain from 3 to 5 seeds. 72 days from planting to picking time.
Introduced by McCrea Seed Co. in 1934. Plant medium, stocky, erect, prolific and of medium season. Small pod like Baby Lima, but seed large, thick, potato type. Will stand extreme heat in Summer much better than other large seeded Limas. Green seeded, dry seed small and shriveled, requiring less seed for planting. Excellent for home garden and Canners' use. Pods thick flat, slightly curved, contain from 3 to 5 seeds. 72 days from planting to picking time.
Michigan White Navy
This sort is a sure cropper and not only more prolific than the common white bean, but is also of better quality. The plants are large and spreading, with small, thin leaves and occasional runners, ripening their crop comparatively early. The pods are light green, straight, short, about 3 ¾ inches, but usually containing 6 beans. The beans are small, oval, white, handsome and of superior quality for use as dry beans.
This sort is a sure cropper and not only more prolific than the common white bean, but is also of better quality. The plants are large and spreading, with small, thin leaves and occasional runners, ripening their crop comparatively early. The pods are light green, straight, short, about 3 ¾ inches, but usually containing 6 beans. The beans are small, oval, white, handsome and of superior quality for use as dry beans.
Red Kidney
60 days. Height of vine, 20 to 22 inches. Length of pod, 6 to 7 inches, containing 5 or 6 red kidney shaped beans to every pod. Pods flat, broad, stringy, straight with very little meat. Only used in dry state.
60 days. Height of vine, 20 to 22 inches. Length of pod, 6 to 7 inches, containing 5 or 6 red kidney shaped beans to every pod. Pods flat, broad, stringy, straight with very little meat. Only used in dry state.
White Kidney
The plants of this late variety, also called Royal Dwarf Kidney, are upright, very large, branching with large , broad leaves. The pods are coarse, dark green and about six inches long. Seed large, white, kidney shaped, slightly flattened and of excellent quality, for family use either green shelled or dry.
The plants of this late variety, also called Royal Dwarf Kidney, are upright, very large, branching with large , broad leaves. The pods are coarse, dark green and about six inches long. Seed large, white, kidney shaped, slightly flattened and of excellent quality, for family use either green shelled or dry.
Woods Prolific Bush Lima
A distinct and valuable improvement over the original Hendersons. Produces a larger bean, thicker and more prolific than the Hendersons Bush Lima.
A distinct and valuable improvement over the original Hendersons. Produces a larger bean, thicker and more prolific than the Hendersons Bush Lima.