Early Eight Weeks Peas 
628 Early Eight Weeks 
For the private gardener who de- 
mands a really good, first early, dwarf 
pea, the Early Eight Weeks is most 
desirable. The vines are dwarf, grow- 
ing only 12 to 15 inches in height. 
They are simply loaded with beautiful, 
well filled pods which are quite large 
in size for so early a variety. The peas 
are exceedingly tender and of a most 
delicious flavor. It is strictly a quality 
variety and of good appearance. 
Pkt. 10c; 3 Ib. 25c; Ib. 35c; 2 lbs. 65c; 
5 Ibs. $1.50, postpaid. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Pois, FR. G Guisante, Sp. 
Pisello, ITAL. arden P CaS _ erbsen, Ger. 
One pound will plant 100 feet of drill. 
Culture—The first sowing of peas may be made as 
early in March as the gardener can prepare a piece of Health Value of 
ground because subsequent frosts do not hurt the young Fresh Green Peas 
plants of the extra-early smooth-seeded varieties. Sow Calories per lb. 454 
in single or double rows, 24 to 26 inches apart, covering Vitamins A, B, C,G 
seeds about 2 inches deep. All varieties do better with Proteins 7.0% 
some sort of support. Where brush is lacking, poles and Carbohydrates 16.9% 
twine may be utilized. By selecting varieties maturing Fats .6% 
in succession (and it is easy to pick them out from the Calcium .028% 
following pages because they are listed in about the Iron .0057 % 
same order as they reach full size), a constant supply of 
delicious peas may be had from early in June until middle of August. Experience has 
proved that sowings made after middle of May are not so successful as the earlier ones 
because hot mid-summer heat is apt to reduce both vines and pods. 
Smooth-Seeded Extra-Early Sorts 
The hardiest sorts to be planted as soon as the soil can be put in condition. 
618 Alaska. A very early, smooth, blue seeded Pea very popular with home gardeners 
and canners. The vines grow about 2 feet high and bear an abundance of light green pods 
measuring 2} inches in length and containing 6 light green peas each. Pkt. 10c; 4 lb. 25c; 
Ib. 35c; 2 Ibs. 65c; 5 lbs. $1.50, prepaid. 
635 Dreer’s Eureka, Extra-Early. One of the earliest and most prolific of all the 
extra-early Peas. It has given good results wherever grown. The vines reach a height of 
about 20 inches. They are very robust and bear an abundance of pods. The individual 
pods measure 2} inches in length and they are well filled with large, rich green peas of 
sweet and tasty flavor. Pkt. 10c; } lb. 25c; lb. 35c; 2 Ibs. 65c; 5 lbs. $1.50, prepaid. 
630 Dreer’s Electric, Extra-Early. A highly productive variety with round, 
blue-green seeds, The vines reach a uniform height of about 2} feet. They are most 
productive, bearing medium sized pods of a rich dark green color. They are tightly filled 
with attractive medium green peas which are sweet, tender, and palatable. Pkt. 10c; 
4 lb. 25c; lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 65c; 5 Ibs. $1.50, prepaid. 
678 Pilot, Improved. A large seeded extra-early and very prolific variety with smooth 
seeds. The vines grow 3 feet high and carry a profusion of pods 34 to 4 inches long. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 lb. 25c; lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 65c; 5 Ibs. $1.50, prepaid. 
Early Wrinkled-Seeded Peas 
620 American Wonder. A standard variety with wrinkled seeds. It is an extra- 
early sort with vines growing a little more than a foot high. It is quite productive and 
well suited for the private garden as the flavor and quality are excellent. Due to its dwarf, 
compact growth it does not require brush or support. Pkt. 10c; 4 lb. 25c; lb. 35c; 
2 lbs. 65c; 5 lbs. $1.50, prepaid. 
646 Gradus or Prosperity. An early wrinkled pea of choice quality. It is very 
popular with market growers and home gardeners. The vines grow 3 feet high and bear 
a magnificent crop of attractive pods measuring 3} inches in length. Each pod contains 
from 6 to 8 large peas of medium green color. Pkt. 10c; 4 lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 75c; 
5 lbs. $1.75, prepaid. 
654 Little Marvel. An extra-early dwarf pea growing 18 
650 Laxton’s Progress. This superb pea grows only 18 inches high. The pods are 3 inches long and contain 7 attractive 
inches high but the bushes are exceedingly vigorous producing 
peas of a rich dark green color. A productive variety of splendid 
appearance and choice quality. Pkt. 10c; } lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 
a great quantity of attractive pods measuring 4 inches in length. 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.75, prepaid. 
They are not only long but also broad and are tightly packed 
with 8 large, dark green peas of a delightfully sweet flavor. | 699 Sutton’s Excelsior. This splendid and productive Pea 
Laxton’s Progress is ready for gathering a crop within 60 days 
has vines growing 20 inches high. Carries an abundance of pods 
34 inches long, each filled to capacity with 7 or 8 bright green 
from the time the seed is sown and it therefore has a particular peas of tasty, sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; }1b. 25c; lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 65c; 
appeal to market growers as well as home gardeners who are 5 lbs. $1.50, prepaid. 
eager to secure a really choice, sweet, wrinkled-seeded pea as 
early in the season as possible. Pkt. 10c; 4 lb. 25c; Ib. 45c; 705 Thomas Laxton. This is a real rival to the popular 
2 Ibs. 80c; 5 lbs. $1.85, prepaid. 
Gradus maturing perhaps a few days earlier and having deeper 
colored pods and peas. Grows 3 feet high, is very hardy, and 
vigorous. The pods are 
3} inches long and carry 
7 large, rich green peas 
which are remarkably 
sweet and tasty. Popu- 
lar with many gardeners. 
Pkt: .10c; . $y) Ibse25c; 
Ib. 40c; 2 Ibs. 75c; 
5 lbs. $1.75, prepaid. 
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