I HENRrADREER-PNIlADELPtl^'M^WMlABLE VEGETABLE SEED5 



GARDEN PEAS. 



One qirart will plant about 100 feet of drill. One and a half bushels for one acre. 



Peas mature earliest in a light, rich soil ; for general crop, a rich deep loam, or inclining to clay, is the best. When grown in 

 gardens sow in double rows 6 to 8 inches apart, the rows 2 to 4 feet apart, the tall ones requiring brush. Commence sowing the 

 extra early varieties as early as the ground can be worked in February or March ; continue for a succession every two weeks until 

 June, then discontinuing until the middle of August, when a good crop may be secured by sowing the extra early and early sorts for 

 fall use. They should be kept clean and earthed up twice during the growth. The wrinkled varieties are not as hardy as the 

 small round sorts, and if planted early should have a dry soil, or they are liable to rot in the ground; they are, however, the 

 sweetest and best-flavored varieties. The dwarf varieties are best suited for small gardens or for forcing, planted in rows 1 foot apart. 



Packets of all varieties of Peas at 10 cts. each, postpaid. Add for postage on Peas 8 cts. per pint, 15 cts. per quart. 

 Larger quantities sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense. 



EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES. 



Dreer'S Extra Early Electric. A fine variety for the market gar- 

 dener. (For description see page 3.) Pt., 15 cts.; ql., 30 cts.; ^ peck, 

 . Sl.OO ; peck, S1.50 ; bu., S4.50. 



Gradus, or Prosperity. An extra early wrinkled pea, bearing pods 

 fully as large as Telephone. (For description see page 4.) Pt., 30 cts.; 

 qt., 50 cts.; i peck, ^1.75; peck. §300. 

 Dreer's Eureka Extra Early (see cut.) We have been improving 

 this strain of extra early pea for a number of j'ears, and feel that we now 

 have the choicest strain of this valuable variety of smooth peas. It is the 

 earliest and most prolific extra early variety, and has given the best results 

 wherever grown, and is a standard for earliness and fine quality. It is an 

 extremely even cropper, and can be gathered clean in two pickings, which 

 is a valuable feature. For a late fall crop it has few equals, and is the 

 market gardener's favorite for all seasons ; height 20 inches. Pt., 15 cts.; 

 qt., 25 cts.; A peck, 75 cts.; peck, |1.25; bu., $4.00. 

 Dreer's Extra Early Pioneer. This is another special grade, and 

 will meet the wants of all who desire Early Peas. Pods of medium size, 

 containing 4 to 6 full, plump peas of fine flavor. A remarkably early va- 

 riety that should be planted by market gardeners and truckers. The at- 

 tractive appearance of the pods make it a good seller, and the quality is 

 all that could be desired. It will suit the most critical market. Pt., 15 cts.; 

 qt., 25 cts.; ^- peck, 75 cts.; peck. §1.25; bu., §4.00. 

 Improved I)auiel O'Rourke. Good early sort for market gardeners 

 and private use. Pt., 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; J peck, 65 cts.; peck, §1.00; 

 bu., §3.75. 

 Alaska. An extra early round pea. Of good flavor, and bearing pods of 

 a dark green color, which are well filled and ripen uniformly. A feature 

 of this pea which is extremely desirable is that the pods hold their rich 

 color well and will stand shipping long distances. It is a variety that has 

 many friends among the gardeners and is found in market among the 

 earliest sorts ; 2 feet. Pt., 15 cts.'; qt., 25 cts.; J peck, 75 cts.; peck, §1.25 ; 

 bu., §4.50. 

 Liig'lltning'. A very early pea, bearing in great profusion long, well- 

 filled pods, containing peas of a bright green color, well flavored, sweet 

 and of good size. The plants are completely studded with peas early in 

 the season; 2 feet. Pt.; 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; J peck, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; 

 bu.,§4.50. 

 Duke of Yoi'k. A splendid extra early wrinkled pea of English origin, 

 and similar to the Telephone. Peas are verj' large, and they are well filled 

 with large, dark green peas, which are of sweet, delicious quality. Pt., 20 

 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; ^ peck, |1.00; peck, §1.75. 

 Nott's Excelsior (see cut). One of the best of recent intro- 

 duction, an improvement on American Wonder, being as early, 

 if not a little earlier, and the pods are decidedly larger and many 

 more of them to the plant. It grows about half taller than 

 American Wonder, and careful comparisons of the two sorts, 

 grown side-by-side, show Nott's Excelsior to be a decided im- 

 provement in every way ; height 14 inches. Pt., 15 cts.; qt., 30 

 cts.; ^ peck, 85 cts.; peck, §ir50 ; bu.,§5-50. 

 American Wonder. A very fine extra early wrinkled va- 

 riety. It is well suited for the private garden and quite produc- 

 tive. The flavor and quality of the peas is excellent, and its 

 dwarf habit of growth makes it a desirable sort ; height 10 inches 

 Pt., 15 cts; qt.,30cts.; J peck, 85 cts.; peck, $1.50; bu.,S5..50 

 Blue Beauty. A good variety to follow American Wonder 

 bears a profusion of excellent peas ; IS inches. Pt., 15 cts.; qt. 

 30 cts.; J peck, 8.5 cts.; peck, $1..50; bu., §5.00. 

 Premium Gem.' A fine flavored dwarf, wrinkled variety, pods 

 long, dark green and prolific; height 18 inches. Pt., 15 cts.; qt. 

 30 cts.; i peck, 85 cts.; peck. $ I. .50 ; bu., §5.00. 

 Liittle Gem. A dwarf first early, green wrinkled marrow, ver\ 

 prolific, and of superior flavor; li feet. Pt. ,15 cts.; qt., 30 cts. 

 J peck, 85 cts.; peck, .§1.50; bu., §5.00 Nott s F\cei •^ior Pf^ 



Seeds and Plants are now taken by leadinf; Expre.ss Companies at a reduction of 30 per cent, from the retjnlar rates for 

 merchandise. This great concession enables our customers to receive their supplies at very small expense. 



Dri£er's Eureka Extra Early. 



