

and plenty of L^OOmCSS and 



Moisture 



PEAS 



To be at their best, peas need moderate temperatiire, plenty 

 of moisture, and long daylight hours. They are not injured by 

 hght frosts and may be planted as early in spring as the condi- 

 tion of the soil will permit. 



The time needed to reach table condition is so evenly gradu- 

 ated among the varieties that by planting some of the several 

 varieties at the same time a well-arranged succession can be ob- 

 tained extending over a period of 30 days. Successive plantings 

 of a desirable variety will also provide a succession, but this 

 cannot be extended over as long a period with good results. 



The seeds should be planted in rows at a depth of 13^ 

 to 2 inches. The rows should be 21 to 28 inches apart for 

 dwarf varieties and about 28 to 42 inches apart for the 

 taller sorts. 



All varieties growing more than IJ^ feet high do 

 better if staked up or otherwise supported when 4 to 6 

 inches tall. This support is usually given by sharpened 

 branches of trees set between the double rows. 



Not less than 5 lbs. of a variety sold at the 10 lb. rate. 



Prices postpaid in U. S. A. 



FIRST EARLY VARIETIES 



ALASKA This variety is extremely early. The round 

 pods, 2H inches long, contain 5 to 8 peas which are 

 ready for use in about 55 days. The peas are small, 

 round, and tender. The vines are 23^ to 3 feet tall, 

 and when possible they should be given support. 

 Seeds are small, round, and bluish-green. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



ALASKA, WILT RESISTANT Desirable for planting 

 in sections infested with wilt. Practically the same 

 as Alaska in other respects. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



AMERICAN WONDER or NOTT'S EXCELSIOR Very 

 important early dwarf variety for the home garden, 

 59 days. Vines 12 to 14inches high; dark green; very 

 productive. Pods medium green; 3 inches long, Yi 

 inch wide; plump, straight, blunt ended; seeds medi- 

 um small, squarish, wrinkled, green, interior green. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



EXTRA EARLY As early as Alaska and much used in 

 home and market gardens. Vines 30 inches tall, 

 usually a trifle darker green than Alaska, but other- 

 wise similar. Pods borne singly; light green; lYi 

 inches long, J^ inch wide; plump, blunt. Seeds roimd, 

 faintly dimpled, cream colored, interior yellow. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00. 



G RAD US Earliness and high quahty are combined in 

 this wrinkled pea of medium height. The vines are 3 

 to 3H feet tall and bear pods 4 inches long, filled with 6 to 

 9 large peas. They are ready for use in 55 to 62 days and are 

 undoubtedly as sweet and tender as any variety in cultiva- 

 tion. Seeds are large and wrinkled. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



HUNDREDFOLD Those who prefer large pods on dwarf 

 vines will find in this variety a good combination. The 

 vines are 18 to 20 inches tall, and the pods 4 inches long. 

 They are ready for use in about 60 days and contain 6 to 

 8 large dark green peas of very good quality. Under 

 favorable conditions this variety produces well. The 

 creamy-yellow seeds are large and wrinkled. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



LAXTONIAN A little earlier than other dwarf large-podded 

 peas, this variety is generally considered the best of its 

 class. The blue-green pods are often more than 4 inches 

 long and contain 8 dark green peas of finest quality. It is 

 especially recommended for home garden use. The seeds 

 are large, wrinkled; green and cream in color. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



LAXTON'S PROGRESS Produces the largest pods of any of 

 the early dwarf varieties. Especially uniform in size, in 

 growth, and in time when ready for use. The large dark 

 green pods are borne in abundance and are well filled with 

 extra large tender peas of superior quality. The creamy- 

 yellow seeds are large and wrinkled. 60 days. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



A hundred-foot row in the garden will supply plenty of peas for an 

 average family. 



LITTLE MARVEL This desirable dwarf variety is only 4 or 5 

 days later than the earliest garden pea. The dark green 

 vines, 18 to 20 inches tall, grow vigorously and are laden 

 with pods 3 inches long, blunt ended, and packed with 

 peas of medium size. These are temptingly dark green, and 

 very tender and sweet. Seeds are squarish, wrinkled, and 

 green in color. 

 Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



PREMIUM GEM Valuable home garden variety, ready in 62 



days. Vines 18 inches tall, medium green. Pods medium 



green; 2% inches long, K inch thick; plump, straight, blunt 



ended. Seeds medium sized, green, wrinkled , interior green. 



Carton 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



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