D. M. FERRY & GO'S 



Early Daniel O'Rourke, — This was at one time considered the earliest 

 sort, but has now been superceded by much better new varieties, and we cannot 

 recommend it. vSince the introduction of our Extra Early, it must rank as 

 second early, and quite inferior. 



Early Emperor, Early Prince Albert, Early Washington, Early 

 June. — The remarks as applied to the Early Daniel O'Rourke, may be also 

 applied to these varieties. 



McLean's Advancer. — A green, wrinkled variety, about two and a half 

 feet high, with long pods, which are abundantly produced, and well filled to the 

 end. As early as the Extra Early Kent, and of most excellent flavor. An 

 English variety, and highly recommended. 



Yorkshire Hero. — A fine, white, wrinkled pea, very prolific, quite early, 

 and of delicious flavor ; grows about two and a half feet high, and keeps a long 

 time in season ; in fact, never becomes hard. The seed, when ripe, is of a 

 creamy white color, much shrivelled and indented, and in its green state, is 

 unsurpassed in sweetness and delicate flavor. 



Large Blue Imperial. — About three feet high, and very strong. Pods, 

 large, long, pointed, rather flat, containing eight or nine peas. Seed, large, blue, 

 and a little flattened. A good bearer, and one of the best varieties for summer 

 use, but requires to be planted early, or they will be apt to mildew. 



Large White Marrowfat, — Is an American variety, cultivated more 

 extensively for the summer crop, than all the others. About five feet high, of 

 strong growth. Pods, large, round, rough, light colored and well filled ; seed, 

 large, round, and yellow or white, according to the soil in which they are grown. 

 This variety is so well known that it is needless to speak of its good qualities. 

 It is excellent for summer use, and undoubtedly the greatest bearer in the field 

 or garden. The same pea is sold under the name of Dwarf Marrowfat. A 

 sub-variety has obtained, in some sections, the name of Missouri Marrowfat. 



Large Black-Eyed Marrowfat. — An excellent variety, growing. about 

 five feet hight ; pods, large and full ; a prolific bearer, and can be recommended 

 as one of the very best Marrowfat varieties. 



Cliampion of England. — Universally admitted to be one of the richest 

 and best-flavored peas grown, and very productive. Height, four to five feet ; 

 seed, whitish green, and much shrivelled. We consider this equal in quality to 

 any in cultivation, either for the amateur or market gardener, and will ahvays 

 sell, green, better than any other variety. 



Bishop's Early Dwarf, — A very prolific and remarkably dwarf variety, 

 growing only about one foot high. Pods, short and broad, mostly containing 

 four or five peas ; seed, yellow ; about one week later than the Extra Early 

 Kent. It continues longer in bearing than most others. Plant early, in drills 

 two feet apart, and lay them over by hilling up higher on or, side, in the course 

 of cultivation. 



Bishop's Long Pod Dwarf. — This i^ the most productive English 

 Dwarf Pea grown, producing a great many pods to the stem, containing six cfr 

 seven white peas, of excellent quality ; grows one and a half feet high ; very 

 early, and an abundant bearer. 



Tom Thumb. — Plants of remarkably low growth, seldom exceeding oiv- 



about two and a half inches in 



foot in height ; stout and branching ; pods, 



