THOMAS LAXTON 



(Natural Size) ] 



No. 760 — Laxtonian 



Days to Maturity, 57. Dwarf pea with large, 

 handsome Gradus pods. It will mature slightly 

 earlier than Gradus and about the same time as 

 Thomas Laxton. The height of the vines will 

 average fifteen inches and the pods three and 

 one-half inches. They are slightly curved, 

 making a broad sweep to the point. The pods 

 are inclined to bear more abundantly along the 

 top of the vine and less along the stalk, making 

 it easy to pick and heavy yielding. One of the 

 best peas for private or commercial growing. 

 The seed is light-cream color, tinged with pale 

 green, large and wrinkled. Pkt. 10c, Yi pt. 20c, 

 pt. 40c, qt. 75c, Yi pk. $2.75, postpaid. 



No. 764 — Gradus 



Days to Maturity, 60. The height of the 

 vines will reach from thirty to thirty-six inches. 

 Gradus is a variety with a pod nearly as large 

 as Telephone. It is quick to germinate, maturing 

 splendidly under good conditions, but very disap- 

 pointing under adverse conditions. The foliage 

 is large and luxuriant. The pods will attain a 

 length of four inches, straight, slightly rounded at 

 the point. Seed is large, wrinkled, cream colored, 

 tinged with green. Pkt. 10c, Yi pt. 20c, pt. 

 40c, qt. 75c, Yi pk. $2.75, postpaid. 



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No. 762— Thomas Laxton 



Days to Maturity, 57. A variety having 

 been originated in England by Mr. Thomas 

 Laxton, of Bedford, a noted English horticul- 

 turist. This pea is hardy and slightly earlier 

 than Gradus and a more abundant yielder. The 

 pods resemble Gradus in shape, excepting that 

 they are blunt ended. They will attain a length 

 of three and one-quarter inches. They are 

 straight, inclined toward roundness and are well 

 filled. The vine will grow to a height of thirty 

 inches. The seed is large, cream color, blended 

 with pale green, wrinkled. Pkt. 10c, Y2 pt. 20c. 

 pt. 40c, qt. 75c, Y2 pk. $2.75, postpaid. 



No. 768— Little Marvel 



Days to Maturity, 60. The vines of this 

 variety will grow to a height of fifteen inches, 

 producing pods two and three-quarters to three 

 inches in length. This variety resembles the 

 Nott's Excelsior in vines, habit of growth and 

 quality. The pods are considerably longer, 

 very often being produced in pairs. They are 

 straight, slightly broader than Nott's Excelsior, 

 but not so broad as Sutton's Excelsior. It is 

 a highly recommended variety for home garden 

 purposes. The seed is green, wrinkled and of 

 medium size. Pkt. 10c, Y2 Pt- 20c, pt. 40c. 

 qt. 75c, Yi pk. $2.75, postpaid. 



Laxtonian and Thos. Laxton are two very highly recommended varieties. They do not require brushing 



