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GARDEN PEAS 



One pound will plant fifty feet of drill. 



CULTURE — The very earliest sowing of peas may be made as early in ^larch 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 may be utilized. By selecting varieties maturing 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 full size), a constant supply of delicious peas may be had from early in June 

 untQ 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 ]\Iississippi River, 5 cts. per pound. To points West of Mississippi River, 10 cts. 

 per pound. 



Packets except where noted, 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. 

 618 Alaska. An extra early round blue Pea, height, 2 feet. Very uniform and a favorite canning 



variety. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. J lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., S3.00. 

 635 Dreer's Lureka 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 J 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 especially adapted for planting in August when most plantings of other varieties 



result in failure. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. }lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 21bs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., S3.00. 

 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 fiUed isith Peas of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts., 



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

 628 Early Eight Weeks. In our trials, this pea was ready for picking before any of the other 



extra early varieties and the quality all that could be asked for in a smooth extra early Pea. 



The vines were verj' dwarf, growing only 12 to 15 inches in height and loaded with the well 



fiEed pods, which were qaite large in size for so early a variety. The pods should be picked from 



vines while they are in a young state of growth, at which time the peas are exceedingly tender 



and of a most delicious flavor. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. Jib., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 



10 lbs., S3. 50. 



The Earliest Sweet 

 Wrinkled - Seeded Varieties 



The foUowing may be planted any time after middle of 

 April when the soU 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 qualitj- 

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

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

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



Dreer's Electric Extra E.^rly 



648 



649 



THO^LiS L.AXTON Pe.a 



646 Gradus, or Prosperity. Combines the finest quality with extreme earliness, besides 

 being fairlj' 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, 

 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 having been picked from the vines. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. J lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., S3.50. 



Hundredfold (see Specialties, page 7). Pkt., 15 cts., postpaid. J lb., 25 cts.; lb., 

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



Laxtonian. The ideal variety for the small home garden where space is at a premium. 

 Laxtonian grows but 18 inches high, but the vines are exceedingly vigorous and produce 

 pods averaging 4 inches long and uniforml3' weU filled with 8 deep green, large peas, of 

 delightful flavor. Ready for gathering within 70 days from the time seeds are sown, and 

 since it is quite hardy it may be planted about the same time as the stUl hardier smooth- 

 seeded varieties. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. J lb., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 85 cts.; 10 lbs., 

 S4.00. 



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 manj- 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., S3.50. 



^/^TTI? 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. 

 y\ yj g JCi per lb. to points West of the Mississippi River. We deliver postpaid to any post ofHce within the United States all other 

 Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds. 



