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D. M. FERRY & COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



PE AS"*^^^^"^ EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES— Continued 



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



LieLXtOniEin Gradus in shape and splendid quality, are nearlj' 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. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



n • f^ (Improved Little Gem) A desirable early green wrinkled dwarf variety similar to but better than McLean's 



1 rcmiUm vsem 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, ^vrlnkled, 



often flattened. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 



I "i-i-l IVyi 1 -^° excellent dwarf sort for the market and home garden. The pods average a little longer than those 



Lilttle IVl3.rvel of Premium Gem, are more attractive in shape and color and the peas are of superior quality. The 



vines are sturdy, nearly eigliteen inches high, heavily set with straight, deep green pods, square ended at the bottom 



and nearly three inches inlength. Its season is about the same as Premium dem. Seed large, green, wrinkled. Crop failed. 



SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



my| I ' A J -^ green, wrinkled variety of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, -nnth long 



IVlCLieSin S /VdVEincei' pods, about tu-o and three-fourths to three inches long, which are abundantly produced and 



well filled to the ends. This jjea is used very extensively by market gardeners because of its productiveness and. fine 



appearance of its pods, and is 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 

 •^ 1 1 . 11 The vines are stout, of medium height, about two or two and one-half feet, bearing near the top 



I Orksnire rlero 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. $19.00 

 01 * ' C U * The vines are stout, of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing at the top six 



OlISS tiVeroeeiringf 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 prolon'-ciug 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. $19.00 

 TU A J • 1 '^^^ vines of this exceptionally hardy, second early variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high. The 

 1 ne /Vdmiral 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 



Green Admiral 



variety for canners. 



Identical with The Admiral except in color of seed 

 which is a rich deep green. An exceptionally desirable 

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



-p I 1 This has become the leading pea with market gardeners whose 



1 elepnone trade appreciates fine appearance and liigh quality. The 



vines are tall and vigorous, growing about four feet high, with large, coarse, 



light coloi-ed 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 ver.v 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 either home or market. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid: 100 Lbs. 



$20.00 



A «]•«:•••> I R/sf^l-l-'o' ^ ■^ery desirable midseason or early main crop, variety 

 •'^Qniurai Dealiy 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. $20.00 



X1J_„____ This is in many respects the very best early main crop variety 

 >\iaernian 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 Dulce 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 reqtiirements 

 and we recommend it unreservedly. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 

 100 Lbfc $20.00 



LATER VARIETIES 



Imnv/\irArl Qf vo to nftm ^°^ °^ *^^ ^^^^ °^ *^^ large podded, semi- 



improvea OLraiagem dwarf main crop varieties. The vines 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 quahty. Sold out. 



rv„,__i: PU-,.„_:-^_ A desirable main crop sort for the market or home 

 L/wrarr \.^nanipiOn garden. The vines are 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 a,re tender and unsurpassed in quality. Seed large, light green, 



wrmkled. Dwarf Champion is similar to Cham'pion of England in pods onlv; 



the vine is shorter and more sturdy. Pkt. lOc; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 



100 Lbs. $20.00 TELEPHONE 



Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound mte. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped 

 prepaid, add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We dn not put up half pounds of peas. 



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