650 lLaxton’s Progress. 
Early Eight Weeks Peas 
628 Early Eight Weeks 
The critical gardener who demands 
a really good, first early, dwarf pea 
should choose Early Eight Weeks. 
The vines are dwarf, growing 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 exceed- 
ingly tender and of a most delicious 
flavor. It is strictly a quality variety 
and of good appearance. Smooth- 
seeded. Pkt. 10c; 4 lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 
2 lbs. 75c; 5 Ibs. $1.75, postpaid. 
This superb Pea grows only 18 
inches high but the bushes are exceedingly vigorous producing 
a great quantity of attractive pods measuring 4 inches in length. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Pois, FR. 
Guisante, Sp. 
Pisello, ITAL. 
Erbsen, GER. 
Garden Peas 
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 
ground because subsequent frosts do not hurt the young 
plants 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 over 2 feet tall 
do better with some sort of support. Where 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 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. 
Health Value of 
Fresh Green Peas 
Calories per lb. 454 
Vitamins A, B, C, G 
Proteins 7.0% 
_ Carbohydrates 16.9% 
Fats .6% 
Calcium .028% 
Iron .0057% 
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 23 inches in length and containing 6 light green peas each. Pkt. 10c; 3 1b. 25c; 
lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 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; $ 1b. 25c; Ib. 35c; 2 Ibs. 65c; 5 Ibs. $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 23 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 Ibs. 65c; 5 lbs. $1.50, prepaid. 
678 Pilot Improved. A large-podded extra-early and very prolific variety with 
smooth seeds. Vines 2 feet high carrying a great profusion of pods 3} to 4 inches long. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 1b. 25c; Ib. 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 to 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; 3 lb. 25c; lb. 35c; 
2 lbs. 65c; 5 Ibs. $1.50, prepaid. 
646 Gradus or Prosperity. A favorite early wrinkled Pea of choice quality. The 
vines grow 3 feet high and bear an abundant crop of attractive pods measuring 33 inches 
in length. Each pod contains from 6 to 8 large peas of medium green color. Very sweet 
and tasty. Pkt. 10c; 3 lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.75, prepaid. 
654 Little Marvel. An extra-early dwarf Pea growing 18 
inches high. The pods are 3 inches long and contain large oval 
peas of extra choice quality. A productive variety of splendid 
appearance and a great favorite in the South. Pkt. 10c; 
3 Ib. 25c; lb. 40c; 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. 
Laxton’s Progress is ready for gathering a crop within 60 days 
from the time the seed is sown and it therefore has a particular 
appeal to home gardeners who are eager to secure a really 
699 Sutton’s Excelsior. This splendid and productive Pea 
has vines growing 20 inches high. Carries an abundance of pods 
3} inches long, each filled to capacity with 7 or 8 bright green 
peas of tasty, sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; } 1b. 25c; lb. 35c; 2 Ibs. 65c; 
5 lbs. $1.50, prepaid. 
choice, sweet, wrinkled-seeded pea as early in the season as 
possible. 
prepaid. 
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Pkt. 10c; $ Ib. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 75c; 5 lbs. $1.75, 
705 Thomas Laxton. This is a real rival to the popular 
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;. 4 Ib. 25c; 
lb. A0c; 32 lbsa = foe; 
5 lbs. $1.75, prepaid. 
Laxton’s Progress Pea 
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