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GARDEN PEAS 



One pound will plant fifty feet of drill. 

 CULTURE — The verj' earliest sowing of peas may be made as early in jNIarch as the gardener can prepare a piece of ground because 

 subsequent frosts do not hurt the young plants, especially those of the extra early smooth-seeded varieties. Sow in single or double rows 

 24 to 26 inches apart, covering seeds about 2 inches deep. All varieties do better with some sort of support. Where the brush is lacking, 

 poles and twine ma}' be utilized. By selecting varieties matxixing in succession (and it is easy to pick them out from the following pages 

 because they are listed in about the same order as they reach fuU size), a constant supply of delicious peas may be had from early in June 

 until middle of August. Experience has proven that sowings made after middle of ilay are not as successful as the earlier ones because 

 hot midsummer heat is apt to cut short both vines and pods. Material for inoculating Peas will be found offered on page 223 . 



Peas by Parcel Post 



The prices given in this catalogue for Peas of all kinds are for same to be sent by express or freight 

 at purchaser's expense. If wanted sent by Parcel Post, remit extra as follows: 



To points East of Alississippi River, 5 cts. per pound. To points West of Mississippi River, 10 

 cts. per pound. 



Packets of all varieties of Peas, 10 cts. each, postpaid. 



Smooth -Seeded Extra Early Sorts 



The hardiest sorts, to be planted as soon as the soil can be put in condition. 

 628 Early Eight Weeks. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; J lb., 25 cts.; lb., 



45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.50. 

 635 Dreer's Eureka Extra Early. One of the earliest and most prolific extra early varieties, 



which has given good results wherever grown. Vines grow to a height of about 20 inches and 



are very robust, bearing an abundant crop of pods which measure about 2| inches in length, 



and are well filled with peas of excellent flavor. Height, 20 inches. It is not only valuable for 



early use but is especiaDy adapted for planting in August when most plantings of other varieties 



result in failure. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; Jib., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., 83.00. 

 630 Dreer's Electric Extra Early. Is the best of the small, round, blue-seeded extra early 



sorts. The vines grow very uniform and attain a height of 2j feet, bearing an abundant crop 



of medium size, dark green pods, which are well filled nith Peas of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts., 



postpaid; i lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., S3.00. 

 618 Alaska. An extra early round blue Pea, height, 2 feet. Very uniform and a first-class canner. 



Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; i lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 



The Earliest Sweet 

 Wrinkled -Seeded Varieties 



The followins may be planted any time after middle of 

 April when the sod has become warm. 



620 American Wonder. A very fine, extra early 

 wrinkled variety. It is well suited for the private 

 garden and quite productive. The flavor and quality 

 are excellent, and its dwarf habit of growth makes it a 

 desirable sort; height, 1 foot. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 

 Jib., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 



646 Gradus, or Prosperity. Combines the finest 

 quality with extreme earliness, besides being fairly 

 productive. Grows vigorous and healthy; vines about 

 three feet in height, bearing pods averaging 4 inches 

 long, well filled with 6 to 8 beautiful light green Peas, Dreers Electric Extra Early 

 which color they retain after being cooked. The quality and flavor are delicious and a valuable 

 - feature with the "Gradus" is, that the Peas remain tender and sweet for a long time after 



Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; J lb., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 



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 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.50. 



648 Hundredfold. (See Colored Plate, page 9.) 

 lb., 50 cts.; 2 lbs., 90 cts.; 10 lbs., $4.25. 



649 Laxtonian. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 

 2 lbs., 85 cts 



(See Specialties, page 6.) 

 10 lbs., $4.00. 



Pkt, 15 cts., postpaid; J lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 



Gr-abus or Prosperity 



654 Little Marvel. For the early crop this is a very desirable sort, as it matures earlier and 

 the pods contain more peas. It is dwarf, about 15 inches high, plants are very productive, 

 bearing many twin pods, which are dark green. We consider this one of the best dwarf 

 growing varieties for the home garden and are sure that it will please all who plant it. 

 Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; J lb, 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.50. 



670 Market Surprise. Though not a truly "wrinkled" seeded sort, the seeds of this variety 

 are ''dimpled" and the quality of the green product is so extraordinary that we consider 

 it well worth a place among the highest quality sorts. The plant grows to a height of 30 

 inches, and is very thrifty, producing the pods in surprisingly large quantities. Pods are 

 large and well filled with Peas. Ready for use 60 days after sowing seeds and by far the 

 heaviest yielder of 4-inch pods early in the season. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; j lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb.. 40 cts.: 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.25. 



T^i^'T'P If Beans, Corn or Peas are wanted by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. per lb. to points East of the Mississippi River, and 10 cts. 

 nill I p. per lb. to points West of the Mississippi River. We deliver postpaid to any post office within che United States all other 

 Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds. 



