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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRll'tlVE CATALOGUE. 



PEAS— SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



1V>I f * A #1 ^'^ g:reen, wrinkled variety of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, with long 



lVlCLie3.n S Advancer pods, about two and three-fourths to three inches long, which are abundantly produced and well 



filled to the ends. This pea is used vex-y extensively by market gardeners because of its productiveness and fine appearance of 



^^____ its pods, and is popular with consumers on account of its quality. 



^.^^^^ \11 " \^jWf S^^ ' ^^ '^ ^^^^ largely used by canners. By careful selection we have 



f s ' j^, 1^^^ I - ^^^^, developed a strain showing marked improvements in vigor of plant, 



-^^"^^ i&^je^^s^.' size of pod and productiveness. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. 



postpaid; 100 Lbs. $28.00 



•«r I I . tj The vines are stout, of medium 



I OrkSnire Hero height, about two or two and one- 

 half feet, bearing near the top a number of rather broad 

 pods of medium size, about 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, wrin- 

 kled and flattened. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 

 100 Lbs. $28.00 



Ol* > C l_ • The vines are stout, of medium 



^ JDllSS Overbearing height, about two and one-half 



to three feet, bearing at the top six to ten good sized pods, 

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

 picked as they mature and the season and soil are favor- 

 able, 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. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 

 Lbs. $28.00 



i r> » A second early sort of medium height. 



i Connoisseur vines two and one-half to three feet high, 

 of robust habit and very productive. The pods which 

 are abundantly produced are of good size, veiy attrac- 

 tive dark green color and are well filled with seven 

 to nine peas of exceptionally good quality. A very 

 desirable sort for the home garden on account of its 

 excellent quality. Its productiveness and fine dark 

 color recommend it to market gardeners. Seed medi- 

 um size, light green, semi-wrinkled. Pkt.l5c; Lb. 60c; 

 2 Lbs. $1.15 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $45.00 



' rpi iki • I The vines of this exceptionally 



1 ne Aumiral hardy, second early variety are tall 

 > and vigorous, about four feet high. The pods are 



5 usually borne in pairs, are curved, bright green, about 



'\ two and three-quarters inches long, and are crowded 



i with six to nine peas of good quality and deep green 



color. Seed wrinkled, of small-medium size, cream 

 colored. Owing to its great vigor, heat resistance 

 and productiveness, and the fine color and suitable 

 size of the green peas, this variety is very well adap- 

 ted for canners' use. Pkt. 1 5c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. 

 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00 



-. T I U This has become the leading pea with 



__,- 1 eleptione market gardeners whose trade appre- 

 ciates fine appearance and high quality. The vines are 

 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 with 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. 15c; Lb. 55c; 

 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $40.00 



T^ 1 £ A 1U ^ very large, wrinkled pea similar to Telephone 



LlUke or Alpany in growth and season but darker in color of foli- 

 a-ce and pods. The vines are tall, about four and one-half to five feet 

 high, vigorous and strong growing. The pods are 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 In 

 many localities this variety is sold as an improved strain of Telephone. 

 Its productiveness and fine color make it a very profitable sort for 

 market gardeners while its splendid quality should give it a place in the 

 home garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $40.00 



« |j This is in many respects the very best early main crop 



/Vlderman variety of the valuable Telephone type. The vines are 

 tall growing, about four and one-half to five feet high, dark green, 

 vigorous and exceedingly productive. The pods are 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 those of Duke of Albany and 

 about the same in season. The peas are of largest size and unsurpassed 

 in quality. Market gardeners are demanding the large podded, dark 

 colored sorts which retain their fine appearance even after shipping 

 a long distance. The Alderman answers these requirements and we 

 recommend it unreservedly, Pkt. 15c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 

 100 Lbs. $40.00 



Not less than 10 poiinds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: 

 if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of peas. 



