6 NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Peas—Laxtonian 
This early, large podded, dwarf variety 
has increased in favor with home gardeners 
and commercial growers until it is now the 
leading variety of its class. The vines are 
sturdy, 16 to 19 inches in height and produce 
an abundant crop of the largest pods of any 
dwarf variety. The pods are 4 to 414 inches 
long and %4 inch in width, are similar to 
Gradus and Telephone in shape and contain 
seven to nine large medium dark green peas 
of excellent quality. Under reasonably 
favorable conditions these are ready for use 
in 59 to 64 days from date of planting. 
The combination of earliness, dwarf vine 
with large pods of such fine appearance, and 
peas of such excellent quality makes this an 
ideal variety for home as well as for the 
market gardener. (Vor further description see 
page 48.) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c, 
postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00. 
Peas—Little Marvel 
For fine table quality we doubt if there 
is a better pea than this. It is a dwarf 
variety slightly later than Nott’s Excelsior 
and Premium Gem but more vigorous grow- 
ing with larger pods and is very productive. 
The pods are blunt or square ended, fully 
three inches long, very plump and well filled 
with seven to eight closely crowded peas. 
They are smooth and of a darker shade of 
green than American Wonder and present an 
attractive appearance on the market. Being 
three or four days later than Laxtonian this 
makes an excellent variety to plant for suc- 
cession as it remains in condition consider- 
ably longer. (See further description on page 
48.) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c, post- 
paid; 100 Lbs. $25.00. Peas, LAxToNnIAN 
Corn—Alpha z 
Five years ago we introduced Alpha as the earliest sweet corn. For many years we sought a variety of — 
sweet corn that would be earlier than Mammoth White Cory and still produce ears of fair size and good quality. 
Before offering Alpha for sale we had from our trials determined the fact that it met these requirements, and 
its performance during the past five years has proven it. 
The ears average six to seven inches long, nearly cylindrical, uniformly eight rowed, with fairly large kernels 
of medium depth. It is fully equal to Mammoth White Cory in quality and a trifle moretender. Thestalks 
are very uniform in height, averaging about four feet. Ears are set low and close to stalks. 
A profitable variety for the market grower and a desirable one for the home gardener who wishes ears for 
the table in advance of other varieties. (See further description, page 32.) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c, 
postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00. 
Corn—Charlevoix 
Pronounced (Shar-le-voy) < 
The many favorable reports we have had on this variety confirm our opinion that it is the best yellow 
grained sweet corn yet introduced. The ears are about seven inches long, usually twelve rowed, and when in 
condition for use are deep creamy yellow in color. The grain is rather short, very sweet and tender and is 
unsurpassed in quality. In season it is about the same as Early Minnesota, but remains in condition for use 
longer than most of the early or intermediate sorts. An excellent sort both for the home and market garden. 
We recommend a trial of this variety; you are sure to be pleased with it. (See further description, page 32.) 
Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c, postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00, 
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