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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 



PE/^S— FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES— Continued 



A • \\T J The earliest of the dwarf wrinkled varieties. The vines are about nine to twelve inches high and 



A.ITieriC£in W OnCter produce a good crop of well filled pods of medium size, about two and five-eighths to two and three- 

 fourths inches long, containing five to eight large peas which are exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Seed medium 

 sized, generally flattened, wrinkled and pale green. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 



IVT i.j.> 17 1 • The best very early, dwarf pea. It 



fNOtt S HXCelSlOr Gem peas. The vines are larger 

 Premium Gem and average about twelve inches high. The 

 The peas, in sweetness and quality, are unsurpassed. 

 Seed medium sized, wrinkled, green and somewhat flat- 

 tened. A most desirable early sort for the market gar- 

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

 Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 



« . This handsomewrinkled pea is the largest 



LiaXtOnian podded of the dwarf varieties. The dark 

 green pods are similar to Gradus in shape and splendid 

 quahty. are nearly as large in size and often mature 

 a little earlier. Vines vigorous and productive, averag- 

 ing fifteen to eighteen inclies high: fohage dark green; 

 pods about four inches in length. Seed light green, 

 large, wrinkled, flattened, irregular in shape. Crop 

 failed. 



ry . ^ (Improved Little Gem) A desirable 



r^remium L»em early green wrinkled dwarf variety 

 similar to but better than McLean's 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. post- 

 paid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 



I '*■*■} KA 1 -^^ excellent dwarf sort for the 



Lilttle iVlarvel market and home garden. The pods 

 average a httle 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 tlie bottom and nearly 

 three inches in length. Its season is about the same as 

 Premium Gem. Seed large, green, wrinkled. Crop 

 failed. 



SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



» « f > A J -^ green, wrinkled variety 



iVlCL.ean S Advancer of medium height, about 

 two and one-half to three feer, 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 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. $20.00 



V^ K^U: U^ ^ The vines are stout, of medium 



I OrRSnire rlero height, about 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 flattened. Pkt. 10c; Lb 35c- 

 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 



combines the good qualities of American Wonder and Premium 



and more productive than American "Wonder and earlier than 



pods are medium sized, about two and three-fourths inches long. 



Premium Gem 



Rlicc' P^rAi^k^ot^inrT ^^ ^^^^^ are stout, of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing at the top six 



Dllbb lliVerDearing 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 



TL ArlT«ii-al '^^? ^'^'^^^ ^^ ^^"^ exceptionally hardy, second early variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high. The 



1 ne /^amirai 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. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 



PfA^n A Jnni«*o1 Ideiitical with The Admiral except in color of seed which is a rich deep green. An exceptionally desir- 

 Vareen /\amirai able variety for canners. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 



TAlAt-kVkrkmA This has become the leading pea with market gardeners whose trade appreciates fine appearance and high 



t cicpnune 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 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 



Arlmival Roaff^r ^ ^^^^ desirable midseason or early main crop, variety similar in many respects to Duke of Albany. 



■"■"""***■* oeaiiy \ mes 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. $20.00 



Not less than 10 jiounds at the 100 pound rate, 

 prepaid, add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. 



One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped 

 We do not put up half pounds of peas. 



