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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



PEAS™ SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



m . • J X J A. green, wrinkled variety of 



McLiean S Advancer medium lieight, about two and 

 one-half to three t'eei, with long, broad pods, about two and 

 three-fourths to three inches long, which are abundantly 

 produced and well filled to the ends. This pea is used very 

 extensively by market gardeners because of its productiveness, 

 the fine appearance of its pods and is popular with consumers 

 on account of its quality. It is also largely used by canners. 

 By careful selection we have developed a strain showing 

 marked improvements in vigor of plant, size of pod and pro- 

 ductiveness. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 23c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1 .25; Bu. $7.00 



-vr I 1 • u Vines stout, of medium height, about 



I Orksnire Hero two and one-half feet, bearing near the 

 top a number of broad pods of medium size, about two and 

 one-half to three inches long, filled with large peas that remain 

 a long time in condition for use and which never become as 

 hard as most sorts. The peas are of fine quality and will be 

 preferred to any other by those who like a rich, marrow-like 

 pea. Seed large, wrinkled and flattened. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 

 Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $7.00 



Ol* > C" 1- • Vines stout, of medium height, 



DllSS Overbearing about two and one-half feet, bear- 

 ing at the top six to ten broad pods of medium size, about 

 two and one-half to three inches long. If these are picked as 

 they mature and the season and soil are favorable, the plant 

 will throw out branches bearing pods which will mature in 

 succession, thus prolonging the season. The peas are large 

 and wrinkled, cook very quickly, are tender, of superior flavor 

 and preferred by many to any other sort. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 

 Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $7.00 



r^ 1 C A 1 1- -"^ very large, wrinkled Pea similar to 



LIUke or Albany Telephone in growth and season but 

 darker in color of foliage and pods. Vines tall, about four and 

 one-half to five feet high, vigorous and strong growing; pods 

 of largest size, often four and one-half to five inches long, 

 straight and thick, borne in great profusion and when in 

 condition for picking, of a deep green color. There is an 

 increasing demand for peas of this color and the productive- 

 ness of this variety makes it a very profitable sort for market 

 gardeners wliile its splendid quality should give it a place in 

 the home garden. In many localities this variety is sold as 

 an improved strain of Telephone. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 

 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 



'pi A.J»«' 1 ^'i'^^s tall and vigorous, about four feet 

 1 ne /\aniirai high. Pods usually borne in pairs, curved, 

 bright green, about two and three-fourths inches long, crowded 

 with six to nine peas of the very best quality and color. We 

 know of no pea which remains palatable longer after it 

 becomes large enough to use. Seed much wrinkled, of 

 niedium size, cream color. O^ving to its great vigor, produc- 

 tiveness, fine color, quality and suitable size of the green 

 peas, this variety is admirably adapted for earmers' use. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $7.00 



■T" I 1 This has become the leciding pea with market 



1 elepnone gardeners whose trade appreciates fine ap- 

 pearance and high quality. Vines tall and vigorous, growing 

 about four feet high, with large, coarse, light colored leaves 

 and producing an abundance of pointed pods of largest size, 

 often four and one-half to five inches long, attractive bright 

 green, filled \^ ith very large peas which are tender, sweet and 

 of excellent flavor. It comes into use soon after the Premium 

 Gem and is one of the best sorts for either home or market. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 



1' I 1 f Stronger growing and hardier 



1 elegraptl or L.Ong in vine with darker foliage and 

 I^Innrl Mammntli pods than the Telephone; peas very 



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almost smootli. Vines tall, about four to four and one-half 

 feet. Pods very large, about four and one-half inches long. 

 A splendid sort for the market garden; will give good returns 

 even under conditions that would cavise most varieties to faU. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $7.00 



This is in many respects the very best early 

 erman main crop variety of the valuable Telephone 

 type. The vines are tall growing, about four and one-half to 

 five feet high, dark gieen, vigorous and exceedingly pro- 

 ductive. Pods of largest size, often five to five and one-half 

 inches long, dark green, similar to but a little larger and a 

 shade darker in color than Duke of Albany and about the 

 same in season. The peas are of largest size and untur- 

 passed in quality. Market gardeners are demanding the large 

 podded, dark colored sorts which retain their fine appearance 

 even after shipping a long distance. TheAldeinian answers 

 these requirements and furthermore is the most productive 

 variety of this class. We recommend it unreservedly. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 



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LATER VARIETIES 



I I Q, , Most stocks of the large podded, semi-dwarf, English varieties of peas have been so wanting in 



Improved >3tratageni uniformity and evenness of type as to disgust American planters, but we have developed a stock 



which comes true and is one of the best of the large podded sorts. Vines about two to two and one-half feet high, w ith medium 



dark green foliage. Pods very large, often four and one-quarter to fom- and one- half inches long, pointed, dark green, and 



uniformly filled with very large, dark green peas of the finest quality. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 



j^ /. y-ii o This is proving wherever known a popular main crop sort for the market or home garden. The 



Uwarr l^nampion vines are of medium height, only about three feet high, vigorous, hardy, and unusually productive. 



Pods large, fully four inches long, broad, quite straight, deep green in color, handsome and very well filled with large peas 



which are tender and unsurpassed in quality. The stock we offer of this variety is very superior and we believe it will meet 



the requirements of the most critical trade. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 



¥f r i> n/s I . /-< 1 The vines of this va- 



Horsrord S Market Uarden rlety are of medium 

 height, about three feet, hardy and very productive, giving 

 the greatest number of pods of any on our list. The foliage is 

 dark green and the leaves are small. The pods are of medium 

 size, about two and thre»-fourths inches long, each containing 

 five to seven medium sized, sweet, dark green peas which 

 retain well their color and sweetness after canning. Seed 

 wrinkled and of medium size. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 

 4 Qu. $1.25; Bu. $7.00 



K/S ^^■' C (Edible pods) There is a class of peas 



IVlelting ijUgar not generally known in this country but 

 much used abroad in which the sweet, brittle and succulent 

 pods have none of the tough, inner lining found in the ordi- 

 nary varieties of garden peas. They are used in the same way 

 as snap or string beans. The best of these edible podded 

 sorts is the Melting Sugar of winch we offer a very fine strain 

 The pods are very large, four to four and one half inches long, 

 broad, often curved or twisted, and when young, stringless, 

 very tender and finely fiavored. The variety is rather late 

 maturing, verj' prolific, strong growing, about four to five 

 feet high with large light colored foliage. Seed medium to 

 large, smooth, round, light yellowish white in color. We have 

 given this variety especial attention and we believe the seed 

 we offer is equal' to the best obtainable. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; 

 Qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75; Bu. $10.00 



/^i • r 17 1 J ^ very productive variety, 



UnampiOn or Ungland universally admitted to be 

 one of the richest and best flavored of the late peas. The 

 vines are tall, about four to five feet high. Pods large, about 

 three inches long. The seed is light green and crinkled. 

 Very inferior and mixed stocks of this sort are frequently 

 offered but when the seed is as well grown and selected as that 

 we offer we consider the variety equal in quality to any in 

 cultivation and one of the best of its season, either for the 

 home garden or market gardener. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 

 Qt. 35c; 4 Qte. $1.25; Bu. $6.50 

 f WTi •. H/f fi The vines of this tall 



Large White MarrOWrat variety are about five 

 feet high and of strong growth. The pods are large, about 

 three inches long, cylindrical, surface somewhat roughened, 

 light colored and well filled; seed large, smooth, round and 

 light creamy yellow. Excellent for summer use but is not 

 as sweet and tender as most of the newer sorts, although un- 

 doubtedly one of the most productive of the garden varieties. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $5.00 

 I r»ii UK fiAn excellent tall va- 



Large Blackeye Marrowrat i lety, about five feet 



high. It is a very prolific bearer of large pods, about three 

 inches long. Seed large, smooth, round, light creamy yellow 

 with black eye. One of the very best of the Marro^vfat sorts. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $5.00 



FIELD PEAS 



Field Peas deserve more general attention for fodder than they now receive. In the north for dairy cows and for hogs, 

 they are fully equal to corn, and about six weeks earlier. For cows, the crop should be cut and fed green. For hogs alone it 

 can be used as pasturage. Field Peas can be sown either alone or with oats as early as the condition of the soil will permit. If 

 the stubble from green winter rye or other crops cut in June be turned under and sown to mixed peas and oats, it will furnish a 

 large amount of forage in August when grass pasture is usually short. 



As fertilizer, field peas should be plowed under when in blossom. They will grow on land that will not produce clover. 



No. 1 White and Common White, write for quotations. 

 If peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart for charges. 



