A Half-Century of Progress 



For fifty years Sweet Peas have been one of our specialties. The first Sweet Pea novelty to be offered in the United States 

 was Blanche Ferry. Its initial appearance was in our catalogue of 1884. Since its introduction it has been popular in three forms, 

 first as a Grandiflora, then as an Extra Early or Earhest of All, and later as a Spencer. 



Lester L. Morse, head of our Pacific Coast division, was the first commercial Sweet Pea grower in America. In 1886 when 

 he began to grow Sweet Peas, only seven named varieties were in existence. Today more than 3500 names have been recorded in 

 the development of the Sweet Pea. 



Mr. Morse was responsible for the creation and introduction of many new varieties. However, for several j-ears this feature 

 of our business has been directed by Frank G. Cuthbertson, one of our Vice Presidents, who is considered an international authority. 

 He directs the crossing, selecting, and developing of our new varieties and the purifj^ing of the imported novelty strains. 



No firm in the world conducts Sweet Pea breeding to so great an extent as we do. No firm grows them on a larger scale 

 nor enjoys a greater world-wide trade. 



We grow most of the varieties of Sweet Peas listed by the specialists in this country and abroad. For lack of space we 

 cannot enumerate them all in this catalogue, but list those which we regard as the best of each color and class. 



Sweet Peas are relatively hardy. They may be planted very early in spring or late in the fall. They do best in well fertilized 

 soil, and they need considerable watering on warm days when evaporation is likely to be high. As soon as the vines are four 



inches tall, they need support. It is also of great importance 

 to give the plants plenty of room, thinning them to not less 

 than six inches apart. 



LATE SPENCER 



This class is particularly thrifty and vigorous. The vines 

 are quite branching, sending out shoots from the base and 

 carrying an abundance of foliage. The flowers are consistently 

 large, vnth upright standards delicately waved or frilled and 

 with graceful wings. Wherever the climate assures rather cool 

 nights and daj^s that are not extremely' hot, this type will 

 flourish to perfection. 



BLUE 

 Fortune Dusky violet-blue, flowers large Pkt. 

 and of fine form. Most striking when used 

 in combination with lighter colors 10c 



Gleneagles Lavender blue, sUghtly deeper at 

 center. The flowers are of rounded form 

 with daintj' frilled edges 10c 



Reflection (Morse 1929) Clear corn-flower blue. 

 Unusually vigorous, extra long stemmed. Flow- 

 ers of splendid substance and beautifully waved. 

 Today's most popular and best clear blue 10c 



CERISE or CHERRY 



Charming A bright rosy cerise. This sort carries 

 fine bold flowers that are beautifully waved . . . 



10c 



This beautiful new Sweet Pea, Ecstasy, is a masterpiece 

 in the development of the flower. 



Hero (Morse 1928) BriUiant clear cerise tinged 



with scarlet. Large, well waved flowers 10c 



Mrs. A. Searles Rich cerise, bordering on soft 

 oriental red. A strong growing variety produc- 

 ing splendid large blooms 10c 



CORAL 

 Debutante (Morse 1932) Coral, subtly shaded 

 with salmon or peach pink, a new and distinct 

 color. Long succession of blooms 10c 



CREAM 

 Majestic Cream A deep rich cream shade. This 

 reliable variety carries excellent flowers that are 

 gracefuUy waved 10c 



Mastercream (Morse 1934) Deep cream without 

 a trace ot pink. Black seeded. Flowers 

 duplexed, large, and beatifully frilled. (See 

 page 50 for further description) 2oc 



What Joy Primrose, shading to cream. A charm- 

 ing tone and so far the nearest approach to a 

 true yellow 10c 



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