D. M . FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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PEAS— FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES— Continued 



I . This handsome wrhikled pea is the * ,-. 



Lid.XtOni£in largest podded of tlie dwarf varieties. 



The dark green pods are similar to 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 in shape. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.10 



postpaid; 100 Lbs. $40.00 

 . . > O r An early dwarf vax'iety of 



L.aXtOn S oUperb the Laxtonlan type. Vines 



fifteen to eighteen inches high, vigorous and very 



productive. Foliage light yellowish green. Pods 



large, rather broad, slightly curved and of medium 



dark green color. It is hardy and can be sown very 



early; the seed being semi-wrinkled is not as likely 



to rot during unfavorable weather conditions as the 



fully wrinkled sorts. Recommended as an excellent 



sort for the home and market garden. Pkt. 15c; 



Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.10 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $40.00 



D-^.^:,,,^ r^^-^ (Improved Little Gem) A desir- 

 r remium laem able 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. 15c; 



Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 

 f ., ,1 A ji 1 An excellent dwarf sort for the 



L.lttle iVlarvel market and home garden. The 



pods average a little longer than those of Premium 



G-em, are more attractive in shape and color and tlie 



peas are of superior quality. The vines are sturdv, 



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. (Sold out) 



SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



wm 1 > A J A green, wrinkled va- 



McLeans Advancer riety of medium 



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 productiveness 

 and fine appearance of its pods, and is popular 

 with consumers on account of its quality. It is also 

 largely used by canners. By careful selection we 

 have developed a strain showing marked improve- 

 ments in vigor of plant, size of pod and produc- 

 tiveness. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 

 100 Lbs. $25.00 



■\r J 1' u The vines are stout, of medium 



I OrkSnire rlerO height, about two or two and 

 one-half feet, bearing near the top a number of rather Laxtonian 



broad pods of medium size, about three inches long, 



filled with large peas that remain a long time in condition for use and which never become as hard as most sorts. Ihe 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. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 



Dl* * 17 U * "^^^^ vines are stout, of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing at the top 



DilSS EjVerDeanng 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 thi'ow out branches bearing pods which will mature in succession, 

 thus prolonging the season. The peas are large and wrinkled, cook very qiu'ckly, are tender, of superior flavor and preferred 

 by many to any other sort. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 



1-1 . A second early sort of medium height. Vines two and one-half to three feet high, of robust habit and very 



v^OnnOlSSeur productive. The pods which are abundantly produced are of good size, very attractive dark green color and 

 are well filled with seven to nine peas of exceptionally good quality. A very desirable sort for the home garden c n account of 

 its excellent quality. Its productiveness and fine dark color recommend it to market gardeners. Seed medium size, light green, 

 semi-vsTinkled. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.10 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $40.00 



TU A J * 1 '^^® vines of this exceptionally hardy, second early variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high. 



1 ne /Vdmiral 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 productiveness, and the fine color and suitable size of the green peas, 

 this variety is very well adapted for canners' use. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22.50 



np I 1 This has become the leading pea with market gardeners whose trade appreciates fine appeai'ance and high 



I elepnone 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. 15c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



|-v 1 r AIL. -^ very large, wrinkled pea similar to Telephone in growth and season but darker in color of foliage 



l^UKe or /\lDany and pods. The vines are tall, about four and one-half to five feet high, vigorous and strong growing. 

 The pods are of largest size, often four and one-half to five inches long, straight and thick, borne in great profusion and when 

 in condition for picking, of a deep green color. In many localities this variety is sold as an improved strain of Telephone. Its 

 productiveness and fine color make it a very profitable sort for market gardeners while its splendid quality should give it a 

 place in the home garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 

 All This is in many respects the very best early main crop variety of the valuable Telephone type. The vines 



/\lCiernian are tail growing, about four and one-half to five feet high, dark green, vigorous 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 Dulce 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 recommend it unreservedly. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 50c; 

 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



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. 



