Henson's German Cranberry

Bush habit with some runners. Dry beans have good flavor and are smooth and meaty in texture. White flowers. Light green pods measure 2.6-4.4" long and 0.5" wide. Pods have a long beak. Mature pods turn yellow and develop a pink dash pattern. Medium size cranberry type seeds. An average of 4 seeds per pod. This variety came to SSE in 1992 from Greg Prange (WI PR G). It is likely the same bean first listed in the 1985 Yearbook by David Thompson (IA TH D) who indicated the seeds were brought over by the Hansen family in 1855. According to Thompson, it's good for succotash. SSE Accession # 103717