Seed Savers Exchange 0207 Open-pollinated Runner Bean, Scarlet, 25 Seed Packet One of the oldest runner beans in existence;Known as early as 1750 according to Miller's Dictionary;listed in America as early as 1822 by Thorburn Used for ornamental purposes or as a vegetable: small snap pods or green shell beans Can substitute for limas in cooler climates Pole habit;65 days to maturity One of the oldest runner beans in existence; Known as early as 1750 according to Miller's Dictionary; listed in America as early as 1822 by Thorburn Used for ornamental purposes or as a vegetable: small snap pods or green shell beans Can substitute for limas in cooler climates Pole habit; 65 days to maturity