D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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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 quality 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 on warm, quick soil, prepared the fall 

 before. The general crop can be delayed until later, but we have met with better success from sowing all the vari- 

 eties 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 six inches deep 

 and covered with only one or two inches of soil; when the plants are five or six inches high fill the trench level with 

 the surface; this will 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. 



Our own crops of garden peas were disastrously small last season as were those of practically all growers in this 

 country and in all European countries where peas are groivn. This results in our being unable to supply some varieties at 

 all and others can be quoted only at very high prices. Because of our great acreage last summer we hope to be able to 

 protect our customers upon such sorts as we are able to offer. 



EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES 



w-s > c* JO*. The earliest and most even strain 



ferry S rirst and Best of white, extra early peas in exist- 

 ence, maturing so well together that sometimes a single picking 



will secure the entire crop. Vines vigorous and hardy, two and 



one-half to three feet high, bearing three to seven straight pods, 



each containing five to seven medium sized, smooth peas of fair 



quality. The seed is small sized, smooth, yellowish- white. The 



stock we offer is much superior to most on the market and has 



proven to be more even than the similar strains formerly sold as 



Extra Early, Rural New Yorker and Improved Early Daniel 



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



■7 |» . r iii By careful selection 



Harliest Ot All, and growing we 



r»i» Alaclra have developed a stock of 

 ur .rt.icajstt.ci. thig smooth blue pea f 



unequaled evenness in growth of vine 

 and early maturity of pods which are 

 filled with medium sized, bright green 

 peas of good flavor. Vines two and one- 

 half to three feet high. Seed small, 

 smooth, and bluish green in color. Ma- 

 tures all the crop at once and is an in- 

 valuable variety for market gardeners 

 and canners. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 

 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.50 



Thomas Laxton wrinkled variety 

 of great merit. Vine vigorous, three to 

 three and one-half feet high, similar to 

 that of Gradus, but darker in color, 

 hardier and more productive. Pods large, 

 long, with square ends, similar to but 

 larger, longer, and darker than those of 

 the Champion of England and as uni- 

 formly well filled. The green peas are 

 very large, of fine deep color and unsur- 

 passed in quality. We are certain that 

 the earliness and productiveness of this 

 pea needs only to be known to make it 

 one of the most popular sorts for the 

 market and home garden, as in appear- 

 ance and quality it is one of the very best 

 varieties yet produced. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 45c; 

 Qt. 75c; 4 Qts. $2.75; Bu. $15.00 



f% i A very early, wrinkled pea. 



vsradUS The vine is similar in appear- 

 ance to Telephone but only three to three 

 and one-half feet high. The immense 

 pods are as large as those of the Tele- 

 phone, uniformly well shaped, pointed, 

 handsome and more attractive than 

 those of the first earlies. The peas are 

 very large, of splendid quality and beauti- 

 ful light green color which they retain 

 after cooking. This variety is practically 

 the same as that sold as Prosperity. 

 {Sold out) 



American Wonder of thenar? , 



wrinkled varieties. Vines branching, 

 about nine inches high and covered with 

 well filled pods of medium size, containing five to eight 

 large, exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored 

 peas. Seed medium sized, generally flattened, wrinkled 

 and pale green. We have taken great pains in grow- 

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

 usually offered. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 55c; 4 Qts. $2.00; 

 Bu. $11.00 



1VT ti» 1? l • The best earlv, dwarf pea. It com- 



INOtt S JlXCelSlOr 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. The peas, in sweetness and quality are un- 

 surpassed. Seed medium sized, wrinkled, green and some- 

 what flattened. A most desirable sort for the market 

 gardener and unsurpassed for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; 

 Pt. 35c; Qt. 55c; 4 Qts. $2.00; Bu. $11.00 



Earliest of All, or Alaska 



Sutton's Excelsior 



This handsome, new, early, 

 wrinkled pea is the largest 

 podded of any dwarf variety on our list. It is also 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 broader and with the foliage dis- 

 tinctly lighter green in color. We believe Sutton's Excel- 

 sior will soon be recognized as one of the most valuable 

 dwarf sorts yet introduced. (Crop failed) 



D~ A ~»:„~* r"^«« (Improved Little Gem) A very de- 



i remiUITl ucm sirable early green wrinkled dwarf 

 variety similar 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 

 and crowded with .six to eight very large peas of fine 

 quality. The seed is green, large, wrinkled, often flat- 



tened. (Sold out) 

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



