48 D. M. FERRY & CO'’S DESCRIPTIVE GATALOGUE 
PEA S-—FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES—Continued 
0 This handsome wrinkled pea isthe largest podded of the dwarf varieties. The dark green pods are similar to 
Laxtonian 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. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 
: (Improved Little Gem) A desirable early green wrinkled dwarf variety similar to but better than McLean’s 
Premium Gem 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. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
° An excellent dwarf sort for the market and home garden. The pods average a little longer than those 
Little Marvel of Premium Gem, are more attractive in shape and color and the 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. Sold out. 
SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 
’ A green, wrinkled variety of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, with long 
McLean’s Advancer 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, andis popular with consumers on account of its quality. It is also largely used by canners. Our 
strain of Advancer is sometimes sold as Perfection. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
° The vines are stout, of medium height. about two or two and one-half feet, bearing near the top 
Yorkshire Hero a number of rather broad pods of medium size, about three inches long. 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; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
ous ° The vines arestout, of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing at the top six 
Bliss Everbearing 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 
succession, thus prolonging the season. The peas are large and wrinkled, tender, of superior flavor and preferred by many 
to any other sort. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
6 The vines of this exceptionally hardy, second early variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high. The 
The Admiral 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. 10c; Lb. 
35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
. Identical with The Admiral except in color of seed 
Green Admiral which is arich deep green. An exceptionally desirable 
variety for canners. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 
This has become the leading pea with market gardeners whose 
Telephone trade appreciates fine appearance and high 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 
eae home or market. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs.60c postpaid; 100 Lbs. 
19.00 
Ad e l B A very desirable midseason or early main crop, variety 
mira eatty similar in many respects to Duke of Albany. Vines 
about four feet high, dark green in color, and produce abundantly large pods 
well filled with eight to ten peas of excellent quality. The fine dark green 
color of the pods of this variety makes it exceptionally attractive, and its 
excellent quality is all that could be desired. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c 
postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 
Ald This is in many respects the very best early main crop variety 
ermam 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. 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 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. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c postpaid; 
100 Lbs. $19.00 
LATER VARIETIES 
One of the best of the large podded, semi 
Improved Stratagem dwarf main crop varieties. The vine are very 
sturdy, about two to two and one-half feet high, with medium dark green 
foliage. The pods are very large. often four and one-quarter to four and 
one-half inches long, pointed, dark green, and uniformly filled with very large, 
dark green peas of the finest quality. Sold out. 
° A desirable main crop sort for the market or home 
Dwarf Champion garden. The vines aS of medium height, about two 
and one-half to three feet, stout, vigorous and hardy, and are unusually 
productive. The pods are large, often 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. Seedlarge, light green, wrinkled. Dwarf 
Champion is similar to Champion of England in pods only; the vine is shorter 
and more sturdy. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35ce; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 TELEPHONE 
Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation; 
prepaid, add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of peas. uf ordered shipped 
