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M. FERRY & CO, 



DETROIT, MICH, 



PEAS— SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



... > A J -^ green, wrinkled variety of 



McLean S Advancer medium height, about two and 

 one-half to three feet, witli long, broad 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, 

 the flue appearance of its pods and is popular with consumers 

 on account of its quality. It is also largely used by cauners. 

 By careful selection we have developed a strain showing 

 marked improvements in vigor of plant, size of pod and pro- 

 ductiveness. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1 .50; Bu. $8.50 



■«r I 1 • u Vines stout, of medium height, about 



I OrkSnire Hero two and one-half feet, bearing near the 

 top a number of broad pods of medium size, about two and 

 one-half to three inches long, filled with large peas that remain 

 a long time in condition for use and whicli never become as 

 hard as most sorts. 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; Pt. 25c; 

 Qt. 40c: 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 



Dl' » C U • Vines stout, of medium height. 



DUSS Overbearing about two and one-half feet, bear- 

 ing at the top six to ten broad pods, of medium size, 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, cook very quickly, are tender, of superior flavor 

 and preferred by many to any other sort. {Crop failed J 



rv 1 £ A lU A very large, wrinkled Pea similar to 



LfUKG or AIDany Telephone in growth and season but 

 darker in color of foHage and pods. Vines tall, about foiu- and 

 one-half to five feet high, vigorous and strong growing; pods 

 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. There is an 

 increasing demand for peas of this color and the productive- 

 ness of this variety makes it a very profitable sort for market 

 gardeners while its splendid quality should give it a place in 

 the home garden. In many localities this variety is sold as 

 an improved strain of Telephone. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 36c; Qt. 45c; 

 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 



TV. A «1 * I ^''^6s tall and vigorous, about four feet 

 1 ne /\Clniirai high. Pods visually borne in pairs, curved, 

 bright green, about two and three-fourths inches long, crowded 

 with six to nine peas of the very best quahty and color. We 

 know of no pea whicli remains palatable longer after it 

 becomes large enough to use. Seed mvich wrinkled, of 

 medium size, cream color. Owing to its great vigor, produc- 

 tiveness, fine color, quality and suitable size of the green 

 peas, this variety is admirably adapted for eanners" use. 

 {Sold out J 



■y I I This has become the leading pea with market 



1 eiepnone gardeners whose trade appreciates fine ap- 

 pearance and high quality. Vines tall and vigorous, growing 

 about fom' 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 eitlier home or market. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 

 rp I 1 r Stronger growing and hardier 



lelegrapn, or Long vine with darker foliage and 

 KInnrI Mammrttli pods than the Telephone: peas very 

 litiana iviammoin jj^^g^ jj„(j ^f dark green color; seed 

 almost smooth. Vines tall, about four to four and one-half 

 feet. Pods veiy large, about four and one half inches long. 

 A splendid sort for the market garden; wiU give good returns 

 even under conditions that would cause most varieties to fail. 

 {Very short croj}; sold out J 

 » |j This comparatively new pea is in many re- 



Aluerman spects the very best early main crop variety 

 of the valuable Telephone type. The vines are tall growing, 

 about four and one-half to five feet high, dark green, vigorous 

 and exceedingly productive. Pods 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 Duke of Albany 

 and about the same in season. The peas are of largest size 

 and imsurpassed in quality. Market gardeners are demanding 

 the large podded, dark colored sorts which retain their fine 

 appearance even after shipping a long distance. The Alder- 

 man answers these requirements and furthermore is the most 

 productive variety of this class. We reconunend it unre- 

 servedly. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 



LATER VARIETIES 



I 1 Q, . Most stocks of the large podded, semi-dwarf, English varieties of peas have been so wanting in 



Improved i^tratagem uniformity and evenness of type as to disgust American planters, but we have developed a stock 



which comes true and is one of the best of the large poddecl sorts. Vines about two to two and one-half feet high, with medium 



dark green foliage. Pods very large, often four and one-quarter to four and one- half inches long, pointed, dark green, and 



uniformly fiUed with very large, dark green peas of the finest quality. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 



P^ c /~«i • This is a comparatively new green wrinkled pea and wherever known is proving a popular main crop 



Uwarr \...nanipiOn sort for the market or home garden. The vines are of medium height, only about three feet high, 

 vigorous, hardy, and unusually productive. Pods large, fully four inches long, broad, quite straight, deep green in color, 

 handsome and very well filled with large peas which are tender and unsurpassed in quality. The stock we offer is vastly 

 superior in productiveness, size of pod and quality to much that is sold under this name and we believe it will meet the 

 requirements of the most critical trade. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 



Ht If tilt ii/-" 1 The vines of this va- 



Orsrord S Market L»arden riety are of medium 

 height, about three feet, hardy and very productive, giving 

 the greatest number of pods of any on our Ust. The f ohage is 

 dark green and the leaves are small. The pods are of medium 

 size, about two and three-fourths inches long, each containing 

 five to seven medium sized, sweet, dark green peas which 

 retain well their color and sweetness after canning. Seed 

 wrinkled and of medium size. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 

 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.50 



«« |.o Q (Edible pods) There is a class of peas 



Melting OUgar not generally known in this country but 

 much used abroad in which the sweet, brittle and succulent 

 pods have none of the tough, inner lining found in the ordi- 

 nary varieties of garden peas. They are used in the same way 

 as snap or string beans. The best of these edible podded 

 sorts is the Melting Sugar of which we offer a very fine strain. 

 The pods are very large, four to four and one-half inches long, 

 broad, often curved or twisted, and when young, stringless, 

 very tender and finely flavored. The variety is rather late 

 maturing, verj' prolific, strong growing, about four to five 

 feet high with large light colored foliage. Seed luediura to 

 large, smooth, round, light yellowish white in color. We have 

 given this variety especial attention and we believe the seed 

 we offer is equal to the best obtainable. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; 

 Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00; Bu. $12.00 



Champion of England universally admitted to be 

 one of the richest and best flavored of the late peas. The 

 vines are tall, about four to five feet high. Pods large, about 

 three inches long. The seed is light green and wrinkled. 

 Very inferior and mixed stocks of this sort are frequently 

 off'ered but when the seed is as well grown and selected as that 

 we offer we consider the variety equal in quality to any in 

 cultivation and one of the best of its season, either for the 

 home garden or market gardener. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 

 Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 



1 \\n -JL na c «. The vines of this tail 



Large White Marrowfat variety are about five 

 feet high and of strong growth. The pods are large, about 

 three inches long, cylindrical, surface somewhat roughened, 

 light colored and well filled; seed large, smooth, round and 

 light creamy yellow. Excellent for summer use but is not 

 as sweet and tender as most of the newer sorts, although un- 

 doubtedly one of the most productive of the garden varieties. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $5.50 



I oi ! T»/i c M. An excellent tall va- 



Large Blackeye Marrowrat j-iety, about five feet 



high. It is a very prolific bearer of large pods, about three 

 inches long. Seed large, smooth, round, light creamy yellow 

 with black eye. One of the very best of the Marrowfat sorts. 

 Pkt. IQq; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $5.50 



FIELD PEAS 



Field Peas deserve more general attention for fodder than they now receive. In the north for dairy cows and for hogs, 

 they are fully equal to corn, and about six \veeks earlier. For cows, the crop should be cut and fed green. For hogs alone it 

 can be used as pasturage. Field Peas can be sown either alone or with oats as early as the condition of the soil will permit. If 

 the stnbble from green winter rye or other crops cut in June be turned under and sown to mixed peas and oats, it ■i\ill furnish a 

 large amount of forage in August when grass pasture is usually short. 



As fertilizer, field peas should be plowed under when in blossom. They will grow on land that will not produce clover. 



No. 1 White and Common White, write for quotations. 

 If peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per qii.art for charges. 



