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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



PE^S— FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES— Continued 



, , This handsome wrinkled pea is the largest podded of the dwarf varieties. The dark green pods are similar to 



Laxtonian Gradus in shape and splendid quahty. are neaidy as large in size and often mature a little earlier. Mnes 



vigorous and productive, averaging tifteen to eighteen inches high: foliage dark green: pods about four inche> in length. Seed 



light green, large, wi-inkled, flattened, irregular in shape. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 

 . . > C U -^° early dwai-f variety of the Laxtonian tj-pe. Vines fifteen to eighteen inches high, vigorous and 



LiAXtOn S OUperb verj' 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 senii--nTinkled 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. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00 

 -^ . -^ ( Improved Little Gem ) A desirable early green wrinkled dwarf variety similar to but better than 3Ic- 



r remiUm (jern Lean's Little Gem. The vines are very productive, fifteen to eighteen inches high. The pods are of 



medium size, about two and three-fouiths inches long, crowded with six to eight large peas of fine quality. Seed green, 



large, wrinkled, often flattened. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 

 ¥ 'j-j-l 1V>I 1 -^^ excellent dwarf sort for the market and home garden. The pods average a little longer than those of 



Lilttle IVlarvel Premium Gem. are more attractive in shape and color and tlie 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. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. 



postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00 



SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



__ _ , J. J A green, wrinkled variety of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, with long 



ll^cLean S Advancer pods, about two and three-foiu-ths to three inches long, which are abundantly prodticed and well 



filled ti) the ends. This pea is used very extensively by market gardeners because of its prodtictiveness'andfine appearance 



of its pods, and is popular with consumers on account' of' its quality. It is also largely used by canners. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 



2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00 



•\r % 1' TT The vines 



Yorkshire Hero are stout. 



of medium height, abotit two or 

 two and one-half feet, bearing 

 near the top a ntimber of rather 

 broad pods of medium size, about 

 three inches long, The peas are 

 of fine quality and vnll be pre- 

 ferred to any other by those who 

 like a rich, marrow-like pea. Seed 

 large, wrinkled and flattened. 

 Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c: 2 Lbs. 30c. 

 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 



m,r> v . The vines 



iss Lver bearing are stout, 



of medium height, about two and 

 onedialf to thi-ee 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 succes- 

 sion, thtis prolonging the season. 

 The peas are large and wrinkled, 

 tender, of superior flavor and 

 preferred by many to any other 

 sort. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. 

 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 



/-, . A second early 



i^OnnOlSSeur sort of medium 

 height. Vines two and one-half 

 to three feet high, of robust habit 

 and very productive. The pod's 

 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 on account of its excellent quality. Its productiveness and fine dark color recommend 

 it to market gardeners. Seed medium size, light green, semi-wrinkled. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00 



TVi S.A * 1 "^^^ vines of this exceptionally hardy, second early variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high. 



i ne Aamiral The pods are itsually borne in pa'lrs. are curved, bright green, abotit two and three-qtiarcers inches long. 

 and are crowded with six to nine p-r^as of good qtialitv and deep green color. Seed wrinkled, of small-ntedium .size, cream 

 colored. Owing to its great vigor, heat resistance and productiveness, and the fine color and suitaVile size of the green peas. 

 this variety is very well adapted for canners' use. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $14.00 



Identical with The Admiral except in color of seed which is a rich deep green An exceptionally desir- 

 able variety for canners. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 5Cc. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 



rp 1 1 This has become the leading pea with .market gardeners whose trade appreciates fine appearance and high 



1 elepnone quality. Tlie vines are tall and vigorous, growing abotit 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 



fillfd with very large peas which are tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. It conies into use soon after the Premium Gem 



a id is one of the best sorts for either home or market. PkL 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00 



|-x 1 -C AlK A very large, wrinkled pea similar to Telephone in gro-^^th and season but darker in color of foliage 



LyUKe or AlDany and pods. The vines are tall, about four and one-half to five feet high, vigorous and strong grow- 

 ing. 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 soM 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. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00 

 ^■11 This is in manj' respects the very best early main crop variety of the valuable Telephone type. The vines 



Alaerman are tail grooving, about four and one-half to five feet high, 'dark green, vigorous and exceedingly produc- 

 tive. 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 unsur- 

 passed ill quality. 3Iarket 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. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00 

 Xot Jess tJian 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. 



Green Admiral 



