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PEAS, Extra Carly-Gontinued 



GRADUS 



AN EXTRA EARLY 

 WRINKLED PEA. 



The vine of this most distinct sort is hke that of 

 Ferry's First and Best, except that it grows a httle 

 taller and matures its pods a httle later The nn 

 mense pods are as large as those of the Telephone, 

 uniformly well shaped and 

 handsome, and more attract 

 ive than those of other fii st 

 earlies. They ripen slowly and 

 continue fit for use much longei 

 than most varieties, making this 

 by far the most desirable sort 

 for the home garden. The peas 

 are very large, of splendid qual 

 ity and beautiful color which 

 they retain after cooking. 



This variety is sometimes sold 

 as "Prosperity." 



We have taken great pains 

 to secure true stock and have 

 it well grown, so we are sure 

 that every one who purchases 

 our seed will be pleased with the 

 variety. 



Every Gardener should Try it 



Pkt. loc; Pt. 35c; Qt. 60( ; 



4Qts. $2.00; Bushel $12.00 



pott's... 



Excelsior 



The Best Early DWARF Pea. 



It combines to a wonderful degree the goo 1 qualities of the 



American Wonder and Pi emium Gem Peas 



without their deficiencies 



The vines are Larger and More Vigorous 

 than American Wonder, and Earlier and 

 More Prolific than Premium Gem. The Peas 

 in Sweetness and Quality ^re unsurpassed. 



A MOST DESIRABLE SORT FOR THE MARKET GAR» 

 DENER. AND UNSURPASSED FOR THE HOME 

 GARDEN. 



Pkt. 10c; Pt.25c; Qt.35c; 4Qts. $1.25; Bush. $6.50 



IMPROVED ALPHA ti^^^'r^r^- 



most as early as American Wonder. Vines about three feet 

 nigh, slender, mostly unbranched and bearing five to ten, 

 medium sized, slightly curved pods, each containing four to 

 eight green, medium sized peas which are exceedingly sweet 

 and tender. We offer a very superior strain of this sort and 

 recommend Improved Alj)ha as the best in quality of any tall, 

 early pea. especially for the home garden. Pkt.lOc; Pt.l5c: 

 Qt. 26c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bushel $4.00 



Qradus Peas. 



FERRY'S EXTRA EARLY TOM THUMB vines dwarf . about 



nine inches high, and mature about the same time as the 

 American AVouder. It can be planted in rows ten inches apart. 

 Peas small, white, smooth, round and not of the verv best 

 quality. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 20c; 4 Qts. GOc: Bushel" $3.50 



BLUE PETER sometimes called Blue Tom Thumb. An early 

 blue pea of fine quality as dwarf as the Tom Thumb and a 

 great producer. An excellent pea in all respects, and one 

 of the best of the dwarf varieties. Drv peas large, round, 

 senii-wrinkled: dull blue color. Pkt. lOc; Pt. 15c; Qt. 20c; 

 4 Qts. (iOc: Bushel $;J.50 



MCLEAN'S LITTLE GEM tiVIlft. 



early, dwarf, green, wrinkled variety, growing about fifteen 

 inches high. When green it is verv large, sweet and of 

 delicious flavor. Pkt.lOc; Pt. 15c: Ot. 25c: 4 Qts. 75c; 

 Bushel $4.50 



If peas are icanfed by mail or e.vpress. prepaid, add 10 cents 

 per pint, 15 cents per quart, for charges. 



