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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



PEAS 



For early peas the soil should be light and warm, but for general crop a moderately heavy 

 soil is better. Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky soil should be avoided, as they 

 cause a rank growth of vine at the cost of the quahty of the peas; such soil is often the 

 cause of early sorts maturing unevenly. Sow as early as possible a few of some early 

 variety In warm, quick soil, prepared the fall before, planting in double rows six to eight 

 inches apai-t and two and one-half to four feet between the double rows. The general crop can be delayed until later, but we 

 have met with better success from sowing all the varieties comparatively early, depending for succession upon selecting sorts 

 that follow each other in maturity. The peas will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep and where earliness is 

 most important they may be treated in that way. Larger pods and more of them will be produced if the seed be planted in 

 trenches three to sis inches deep and covered with only one or two inches of soil: when the plants are five or six inches hifrh 

 fill the trench level with the surface; this wUl secure deep rooting, prevent mildew and prolong the bearing season. If the 

 peas be covered to the full depth at first, or if water be allowed to stand in the trenches they will not germinate or grow well. 

 All varieties growing more than one and oue-half feet do better if staked up or brushed when four to six inches high. This 

 support is usually given by sharpened branches of trees set between the double rows. 



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EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES 



f I".. . J D «. '^^^ earliest and most even strain of white, extra early peas, maturing so well together that 



_ ' S first 3.nCl iSeSt sometimes a single picking will secvu'e the entire crop.' Vines vigorous and hardy, of medium 

 height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing three 

 to seven straight pods of good size, about two and one-half 

 to two and three-fourths inches long, each containing five 

 to seven medium sized, smooth peas of fair quality. Seed 

 small, smooth, yellowish-white. The stock we offer 'is much 

 superior to most on the market and more even than simi- 

 lar strains sold as Extra Early, Rural New Yorker and Im- 

 proved Karlv Daniel O'Kom-ke. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 

 4Qts. $1.25; Bu. $6.50 



c 1' . txii Ai I By careful selection 



barliest or All or Alaska aid growing we have 



developed a stock of this smooth blue pea of unequaled 



evenness in gron-th of vine and early maturity of pods 



which are filled with medium sized, bright green peas of 



good flavor. Vines of medium height, about two and one- 

 half to three feet and of distinctive light color. Pods of 



good size, about two and one-half to Uvo and three-fourths 



inches long. Seed small, smooth, and bluish green in color. 



Matures all the crop at once and is an invaluable variety for 



market gardeners and canners. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 



4Qts.$1.25;Bu. $6.50 



•Til I . A very early ■\\Tuilded variety of 



1 nomas L<aXtOn great merit. Vine vigorous, of me- 

 dium height, about three feet, similar to that of Gradus, but 

 darker in color, hardier and more productive. Pods large, 

 often four inches long, with square ends, similar to but 

 larger, longer, and darker than those of Champion of 

 England and as uniformly well filled. The green peas are 

 very large, of fine deep color and unsurpassed in quality. 

 We are certain that the earliness and productiveness of 

 this pea need only to be knoum to make it one of the most 

 popular sorts for the market and home garden, as in ap- 

 pearance and quality it is one of the very best varieties vet 

 introduced. Pkt. lOc; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; 

 Bu. $9.00 



^ J A very early, in-inkled pea. V^ine similar in ap- 



VaraClllS pearance to Telephone but of medium height, 



only about three to three and one-half feet. The pods are 



very large, about four and one-fourth inches Ions, very 



nearly as large as those of Telephone, imiformily well 



shaped, pointed, handsome and more attractive than those 



of the first earlies. Peas very large, of splendid quality and 



beautiful light green color which tliey retain after cooldng. 



Practically the same as Prosperity. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; 



Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 



. . -.IT J The earhest of the dwarf, 



American Wonder wrinkled varieties. Vmes usu- 

 ally branching, about nine to twelve inches high and covered 

 with well filled pods of medium size, about two and five- 

 eighths to two and three-fourths inches long, containing 

 five to eight large, exceedingly sweet, tender and weU fla- 

 vored peas. Seed medium sized, generally flattened, 

 wrinkled and pale green. We have taken great pains in 

 growing our stock and know it to be much better than that 

 usually offered. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; 

 Bu. $7.50 



Nott's Excelsior 



The best early, dwarf pea. It com- 

 bines the good qualities of the 

 American Wonder and Premium Gem peas. The vines 

 are larger and more productive than American Wonder and 

 earlier than Premium Gem and average about twelve inches 

 high. Pods medium sized, about two and three-fourths inches 

 long. The peas, in sweetness and quality, are unsurpassed. 

 Seed medium sized, wrinkled, green and somewhat flattened. 

 A most desirable sort for the market gardener and unsur- 

 passed for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 

 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 



a .. > r" 1 • An earty. -nTinkled pea, one of the 



button S LxcelSlOr largest podded of the dwarf vari- 

 eties. It is also one of the most vigorous in growth of 

 vine and is unsurpassed in quality. The pods mature very 

 nearly as early as those of Nott's Excelsior but are broad- 

 er and -with the foliage distinctly lighter green. Pods large 

 for so early a variety, two and three-fourths to three inches 

 long. Vines about fourteen to sixteen inclies high. Pkt. 10c; 

 Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 



Laxtonian 



I , . This very handsome wrinkled pea is the 



Laxtonian largest podded of the dwarf varieties on 

 our list. The beautiful dark green pods are similar to 

 Gradus in shape and splendid quality, are very nearly as 

 large in size and mature a little earlier. The vines are vigor- 

 ous and productive, averaging fifteen to eighteen inches high; 

 fohage darlv green; pods about four inches in length. Seed 

 light green, large, ^\-rinkled, flattened, irregular in shape. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt.30c; Qt 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75; Bu. $10.00 



(Improved Little Gem) A very 

 desirable early green wrinkled dwarf^ 

 to but better than McLean's Little 

 Gem. " The vine is very productive and grows to a 

 height of from fifteen to eighteen inches. The pods 

 are of medium size, about two and three-fourths inches long, 

 and crowded Mith six to eight very large peas of fine quality. 

 The seed is green, large, wrinkled, often flattened. Pkt. 10c; 

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



Premium Gem 



variety similar 



1/ peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint^ Hi cents per quart for charges. 



