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M. FERRY & CD'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



PE^g— FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES— Continued 



. . This handsome wrinkled pea is the 



L.aXtOnian largest podded of the dwarf vari- 

 eties. The dark green pods are similar to Gradus 

 in shape and splenditl quality, are nearly as large 

 in size and often mature a little earlier. Tines 

 %-igorous and productive, averaging fifteen to 

 eighteen inches high: foliage dark "green; pods 

 about four inches in lengtli. Seed light green, 

 large, wrinkled, flattened, IrregTilar in shape. 

 Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. 

 $28.00 



J . > o 1 An early dwarf variety of 



L.axton S Superb the Laxtoman type, vines 

 fifteen to eighteen inches high, vigorous and very 

 productive. Foliage light yellowish green. Pods 

 large, rather broad, slightly curved and of medium 

 dark green color. It is hardy and can be sown 

 very earlj^; the seed being semi-wrinkled is not 

 as likely to rot during unfavorable weather con- 

 ditions as the fully wrinkled sorts. Recommend- 

 ed as an excellent sort for the home and market 

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

 100 Lbs. $35.00 



r> . /^ (Improved Little Gem) A 



rremium L»enri desli-able early green wrin- 

 kled dwarf variety similar to but better than 3Ic- 

 Lean's Little Gem. The vines are very produc- 

 tive, fifteen to eighteen inches high. The pods 

 are of medium size, about two and three-fourths 

 inches long, crowded with six to eight large peas 

 of fine quality. Seed green, large, wrinkled, often 

 flattened. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. post- 

 paid; 100 Lbs. $23.00 



I 'iil HM 1 -^^ excellent dwarf sort for 



Lilttle Marvel the market and home garden. 

 The pods average a little longer than those of 

 Premium CJem, are more attractive in shape 

 and color and tlie peas are of superior quality. 

 The vines are sturdy, nearly eighteen inches high, 

 heavily set with straight, deep green pods, square 

 ended 'at the bottom and nearly three inches 

 in length. Its season is about the same as Premi- 

 um Gem. Seed large, green, wrinkled. Pkt. 15c; 

 Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $28.00 



SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



» if f > A J *^ green, wrinkled 



McLean s Advancer variety of medium 



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



with long 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 and fine appearance of its pods, and Laxtonian 



is popular with consumers on account of its quality. It is also largely used by cannei's. By careful selection we 



have developed a strain showing marked improvements in vigor of plant, size of pod and productiveness. Pkt. 15c; 



Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 



XT I 1 . jj The vines are stout, of medium height, about two or two and one-half feet, bearing near the top 



X OrKSnire oerO 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, wrinkled and flattened. Pkt. 15c; 



Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 



HI* * 17 U * '^^^® vines are stout, of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing at the top 



DllSS Hver Dearing 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 favorable, the plant will throw out branches bearing pods which will mature in succes- 

 sion, thus prolonging the season. The peas are large and wrinkled, cook very quickly, are tentler, of superior flavor and 

 preferred by many to any other sort. Pkt. 15c: Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 



^ . A second early sort of medium height. Vines two and one-half to three feet high, of robust habit and verj^ 



V^OnnOlSSeur pro luetlve. The pods which are abimdantly produced are of good size, very attractive 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 prodtictiveness and fine dark color recommend it to market gardeners. Seed medium size, 

 light green, semi-wrinkled. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 



XU A J * 1 "^^^^ vines of this exceptionally hardy, second early variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high. 



1 ne /V.Clniiral The pods are usually borne in pairs, are curved, bright green, about two and three-quarters inches long, 

 and are crowded 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 adapted for canners' use. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 



i-p I i This has become the leading pea with market gardeners whose trade appreciates fine appearance and high 



1 elepnone 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 Avirh 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. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



r* 1 f A1U A very large, wrinkled pea similar to Telephone in gro\A'th and season but darker in color of foliage 



LlUke or Albany and pods. The vines are tall, about four and one-half to five feet high, vigorous and strong grow- 

 ing. 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. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30,00 

 » 11 This is in many respects the very best early main crop variety of the valuable Telephone type. The vines 



Alaerman are tail growing, about four and one-half to five feet high, dark green, vigorous and exceedingly produc- 

 tive. 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 unsur- 

 passed in quality. IMarket 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. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 

 Not less than 10 pounds 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. 



