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48 D. M. FERRY -& COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
PEA S—FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES—Continued 
° ‘This handsome wrinkled pea isthe largest podded of the dwarf varieties. The dark green pods are similar to 
Laxtonian Gradus in shape and splendid quality, are nearly as large in size and often mature a little earlier. Vines 
vigorous and productive, averaging fifteen to eighteen inches high; foliage dark green: pods about four inches in length. 
Seed light green, large, wrinkled, flattened, irregular inshape. (See illustration and further description on page 6./ Pkt. 10c; 
Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 
° (Improved Little Gem) A desirable early green wrinkled dwarf variety similar to but better than McLean’s 
Premium Gem Little Gem. The vines are very productive, 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. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
° An excellent dwarf sort for the market and home 
Little Marvel garden. The pods average a little longer than those 
of Premium Gem, are more attractive in shape and color and the 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 Premium Gem. Seed large, green, wrinkled. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 
70c; 100 Lbs. $25.00 e 
SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 
’ A green, wrinkled variety of medium 
McLean Ss Advancer 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 produc- 
tiveness and fine appearance of its pods, and is popular with consumers 
on account of its quality. It is also largely used by canners. Our strain 
of Advancer is sometimes sold as Perfection. Pkt. 10c; Lb.35c; 2 Lbs. 
60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
5 The vines are stout, of medium height, about 
Yorkshire Hero two or two and one-half feet, bearing near the 
top a number of rather broad pods of medium size, about three inches 
long. 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 flat- 
tened. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
Sig ° The vines are stout, of medium height, about 
Bliss Everbearing 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 
favorable, the plant will throw out branches bearing pods which will 
mature in succession, thus prolonging the season. The peas are large 
and wrinkled, tender, of superior flavor and preferred by many to any 
other sort. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 
Th Ad . l The vines of this exceptionally hardy, second early 
e miulral variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high. 
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 pro- 
ductiveness, and the fine color and suitable size of the green peas, this 
variety is very well adapted for canners’ use. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 
60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
A d ° l Identical with The Admiral except in color of seed 
Green miral which is a rich deep green. An exceptionally 
desirable variety for canners. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 
100 Lbs. $18.00 
1 h This has become the leading pea with market gardeners 
Te €pNone whose trade appreciates 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 fiveinches 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. 10c; 
Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 
d ° l A very desirable midseason or early main crop, 
A mira Beatty variety similar in many respects to Duke of 
Albany. Vines about four feet high, dark green in color, and produce 
abundantly large pods well filled with eight to ten peas of excellent 
quality. The fine dark green color of the pods of this variety makes 
it exceptionally attractive, and its excellent quality is all that could 
be desired. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 
Ald This is in many respects the very best early main crop 
ermam variety of the valuable Telephone type. The vines are 
tall growing, about four and one-half to five feet high, dark green, vigor- 
ous 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 recom- 
mend it unreservedly. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c postpaid; 
100 Lbs. $19.00 
ALDERMAN 
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. 
