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like a first-class pea. It will come into general cultivation when bet- 

 ter known, 



American T^'oiider. i New.) A wrinkled pea of dwarf growth, 

 10 to 12 inr^hes ; It is prolific, early and of fine quality ; it comes in af- 

 ter the Extra Early. 



Bi§hop-s Dwarf ioug Podc An early dwarf variety, very 

 stout and branching; requires no sticks, but simply the earth drawn 

 round theToots. It is very productive and of excellent quality. 



Cliaiiipioii of Euslaiid. A 



green, wrinkled variety of very 

 fine flavor; not profitable for the 

 market, but recommended for fa= 

 mily use. 



?IcL<eaii'S Advancer^ This 



is another green, wrinkled variety, 

 about two weeks earlier than the 



foregoing kind. 



;!IcLeau-s JLittlc Geoi. A 



dwarf, wrinkled variety, of recent 

 introduction. It is early, very pro- 

 lific and of excellent flavor. Re- 

 quires no sticks, 



Laxtou-s Prolific Losig Foclc 



A green marrow pea of go:-;! 'Jiuiii- 

 ity. Pods are long and well filled. 

 It is second early, and can be re- 

 commended for the use of market 

 gardeners, being very prolific 



fiugeuie. A white wrinkled 

 variety, of fine flavor ; it is of the 

 same season as the Advancer. Can- 

 not be too highly recommended for 

 family use. 



Dwarf Bine Imperial. A 



very good bearer if planted early 

 pods are large and well filled. 



Royal Dwarf Marrow. 



Similar to the large Marrowfat, 

 but of dwarf habit. 



Extra Early, or First and Best. 



Black Eyed Marrowfat. This kind is planted moTefor.the 

 market than any other. It is very productive, and when young, quite 

 tender. Grows about four feet high. 



L-arg-e "White Marrovrfat. Similar to the last variety, except 

 that it grows about two feet taller, and is less productive. 



Dwarf §iisrar. A variety of which the whole pod can be used 

 after the string is drawn off from the back of the pod. Three feet 

 hi^-h. 



