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Varieties of dry beans, snapbeans, and lima beans differed widely in their top and root growth on acid Bladen soil (pH 4.4) and in their yield response to lime. Previous evidence that Al toxicity is the primary growth‐limiting factor in this soil led to the conclusion that certain bean varieties differ in their specific tolerance to Al. With few exceptions, varieties that originated in the South (Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee) or East (New York) showed greatest tolerance to the acid soil. Varieties developed in the Midwest (Michigan) or West (Idaho, California) showed least tolerance. Results suggest the possibility of breeding bean varieties with greater tolerance to Al. Such varieties would root more deeply in acid, Altoxic subsoils and make better use of subsoil water and nutrients.