Scarlet Runner Bean
Used in the United States almost wholly as an ornamental climber on account of its bright scarlet flowers, rapid growth and large leaves. Pkt., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lb., 75c; 8 lb., $3.00
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
Scarlet Runner Bean
A popular English Pole Bean; very ornamental. Pt., 15c; Qt., 30c; ½ pkt., $1.00; Pkt., $1.75; Bus., $6.00.
Originally listed in: 1904 Thorburn's Seeds
Scarlet Runner Bean
In northern locations where the summers are cool and short this takes the place of the Large Lima Beans. Plants are of strong quick growth, bearing large sprays of bright scarlet pea-like flowers. When fully ripened the dry beans are of bright scarlet, heavily blotched with purple. Pkt., 15c; ½ pt., 25c; pt., 40c; by mail, postpaid. qt., 55c; 2 qt., $1.00; 4 qt., $1.90; peck, $3.50
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916