D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH, 



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PEAS 



For early peas the soil should be light and warm, but for general crop 

 a moderately heavy soil is better. Fresh manure and very rich or wet 

 mucky soil should be avoided, as they cause a rank grov?tli of vine at the 

 cost of the quality of the peas, furthermore such soil is often the cause 

 of early sorts maturing unevenly. 



Sow as early as possible a few of some early variety in warm, quick 

 soil, prepared the fall before, planting in double rows six to eight inches 

 apart and two and one-half to four feet between the double rows. The 

 general crop can be delayed until later, but we have met with better 

 success from sowing all Uie varieties comparatively early, depending for 

 succession upon selecting sorts that follow each other in maturity. 



The peas will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep and 

 where earliness is most important they may be treated in that way. 

 Larger pods and more of them will be produced if the seed be planted 

 in trenches three to six inches deep and covered with only one or two 

 inches of soil. When the plants are five or six inches high fill the trench 

 level with the surface. This will secure deep rooting, prevent mildevv 

 and prolong the bearing season. If the peas be covered to the full depth 

 at first, or if water be allowed to stand in the trenches they will not germ- 

 inate or grow well. 



The wrinkled varieties are more sensitive to cold wet weather than the 

 smooth seeded sorts but are of superior quality. All varieties growmg 

 more than one and onelialf feet do better if staked up or biiished when 

 four to six inches high. This support is usually given by sharpened branches 

 of trees set between the double rows. The crop should be gathered as fast 

 as it is fit for use. If even a few pods begin to ripen, not only will new 

 pods cease to form, but those partly advanced will stop growing. 



FIRST EARLY AND 

 EARLY VARIETIES 



17 » 17 «. C" I This is the earliest and most even strain 



rerry S extra ll.arly of first early white peas, maturing so 

 well together that sometimes a single picking will secure the entire 

 crop The vines are vigorous and hardy, of medium height, about two 

 and one-half to three feet, bearing three to seven straight pods of good 

 size, about two and one-half to two and three-fourths inclies long, each 

 containing five to seven medium sized, smooth peas of fair quality. Seed 

 small, smooth, yellowish white. Tlie stock we offer is much superior to 

 most on the market and more even than similar strains sold as Rural 

 New Yorker and Improved Early Daniel O'Kourke. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 

 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 



A 1 L- ^^ careful selection and growing we have developed a stock 

 /\la.SKa. of tills smooth blue pea of unequaled evenness in growth of 

 vine and early maturity of pods, which are filled with medium sized, 

 bright green peas of good flavor. Tlie vines are of medium height, 

 about two and one-half to tlu-ee feet and of distinctive liglit color. The 

 pods are of good size, about two and one-half to two and three-fourths 

 inclies long. Seed small, smooth, and bluish green in color. This sort 

 matures nil of its crop at once and is an invaluable variety for market 

 gardeners and canners. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 3Sc; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 

 Lb*. $18.00 



p > ijr- Similar in its general characteristics to Earliest 



IXOgerS Winner of ah or Alaska, but vines are more slender and 

 slightly taller growing. The pods are square ended, average consider- 

 ably smaller than those of Alaska, but are abundantly produced and 

 mature very evenly. Recommended as a desirable variety for eanner's 

 use. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 



-T-i I . This is a very early wrinkled variety of great 



1 nomas LiftXtOn merit. The vines ai-e vigorous, of medium lieight 

 about three feet, similar to those of Oradus, but darker in color, hardier 

 and more productive. The pods are large, often four inclies long, with 

 square ends similar to but larger, longer and darker than those of 

 Champion of England and as uniformly « ell filled. The green peas are 

 very large, of fine deep color and unsurpassed in quality. One of the very 

 best sorts for the market and home garden. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs 

 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22.00 



Gi A very early, wrinkled pea. The vines are similar in appear- 



rauUS ance to Telephone but of medium height, only about three 

 to three and one-half feet. The pods are very large, about four and one- 

 fourth inches long, very nearly as large as those of Telephone, uniformly 

 well shaped, pointed, handsome and more attractive than those of the 

 first earlies. The peas are very large, of splendid quality and beautiful 

 light green color which they retain after cooking. Practically the same 

 as Prosperity. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22 00 



THor^AS Laxton 



Am<:k.>:<>on XAT^w^A^^ The earliest of the dwarf wrinkled varieties. The vines are about nine to twelve inches high and 

 ^vmencan VV onaer produce a good crop of well filled pods of medium size, about two and five-eighths to two and three- 

 fourths inches long, containing five to eight large peas which are exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Seed medium 

 sized, generally flattened, wrinkled and pale green. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00 



Nntf'c V-v^^oIbI^w "^^^ ^^^* ^®''y early, dwarf pea. It combines the good qualities of American Wonder and Premium 

 l^uil 8 i:.XCeiSlor Gem peas. The vines are larger and more productive than American Wonder and earlier than 



Premium Gem and average about twelve inches high. The pods are medium sized, about two and three-fourths inches long. 



The peas, in sweetness and quality, are unsurpassed. Seed medium sized, wrinkled, green and somewhat flattened. A most 



desirable early sort for the market gardener and unsurpassed for the home garden. Pkt. 10c: Lb. 35c: 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid: 



100 Lbs. $21.00 



Not less than. 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. 



