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FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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PEAS 



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

 heavy soil is better. Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky soil should be 

 avoided, as they cause a rank growth of vine at the cost of the quality of the peas; 

 such soil is often the cause of early sorts maturing unevenly. Sow as early as 

 possible a few of some early variety on warm, quick so'il, prepared the fall 

 before The general crop can be delayed until later, but we have met with better success from sowing all the vari- 

 eties comparatively early, depending for succession upon selecting sorts that follow each other in matvu-ity. The peas 

 will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep and where earliness is most important they may be treated in that 

 wav. 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 inciies of soil; when the plants are five or six inches high till the trench level with 

 the surface; this will secure deep rooting, prevent mildew 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 germinate or grow well 



EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES 



r> »!-••. 1 r> i The earliest and most even strain 



rerry S rirst and Best of white, extra early peas in ex- 

 istence, maturing so well together that sometimes a single pick- 

 ing will secure the entire crop. Vines vigorous and hardy, two 



and one-half to three feet high, bearing three to seven straight 



pods, each containing five to seven medium sized, smooth peas 



of fair quality. The seed is small sized, smooth, yellowish-white 



The stock we offer is much superior to most on the market and 



has proven to be more even than the similar strains formerly sold 



as Extra Early, Rural New Yorker and Improved Early Daniel 



ORourke. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1,50; Bu. $8.00 

 r> J. . £ All Bv careful selec- 

 ll.arlieSt or All, tlou and growing 

 rkf AlacL-9 "\ve have developed a stock 

 ur v^idbH.d Qf jjjjg smooth blue pea 



of unequaled evenness in gro^^•th of 



vine and early matiunty of pods which 



are filled with mediuin sized, bright 



green peas of good flavor. Vines two 



and one-half to three feet high. Seed 



small, smooth. and bluish green in color. 



Matures all the crop at once and is an 



invaluable variety for market 



gardeners and cauuers. Pkt. 10c; 



Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; 



Bu. $7.50 



Thomas Laxton wdnkYed 



variety of great merit. Vine 

 three to three and one-half feet 

 high, similar to that of Gradus, 

 but darker in color, hardier and 

 more productive. Pods large, 

 long, with square ends, similar 

 • to but larger, longer, and darker 

 than those of the Champion of 

 England and as uniformly Avell 

 filled. The green peas are very 

 large, fine colored and un- 

 surpassed in quality. We 

 are certain that the earli- 

 ness and productiveness of 

 this pea needs only to be 

 known to make it one of the 

 most popular sorts for the 

 market and home gar- 

 den, as in appearance 

 and quality it is one 

 of the verj- best varieties 

 yet produced. Pkt. 10c; 

 Pt. 35c; Qt. 55c; 

 4Qt8. $2.00; Bu.$ 10.50 



An extra early, 

 wrinkled pea. 



1^==. 



Gradus 



The vine is similar 

 in appearance to Tele 



phone but only three to three and one-half feet high. 

 The immense pods are as large as those of the Tele- 

 phone. uniformly well shaped, handsome and more at- 

 tractive than those of the first earlies. The peas are 

 very large, of splendid quality and beautiful color which 

 they retain after cooking. Tliis variety is practically 

 the same as that sold as Prosperity. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; 

 Qt. 55c; 4 Qts. $2.00; Bu. $10.50 

 A • \ir J The earliest of the dwarf, 



American WOnaer wrinkled varieties. Vines 

 branching about nine inches high and covered with well 

 filled pods containing five to eight large, exceedingly 

 sweet, tender and well flavored peas. Seed medium 

 sized, generally flattened, wrinkled and pale green. We 

 have taken great pains in growing our stock and know 

 it to be much better than that usually offered. Pkt. 10c; 

 Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.50 



Thomas Laxton 



This handsome, 

 new. early. 



KT Aj.> 17 1 • The best early, dwarf pea. 



INOtt S tXCelSlOr bines the good qualities 



It com- 

 good qualities of the 

 American Wonder and Premium Gem peas. The vines 

 are larger and more productive than American Wonder 

 and earlier than Premium Gem and average about twelve 

 inches high. The peas, in sweetness and quality are un- 

 surpassed. Seed Avrinkled, green and somewhat flattened. 

 A most desirable sort for the market gardener and un- 

 surpassed for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; 

 Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.50 



Sutton's Excelsior 



wrinkled pea is the largest podded of any 

 dwarf variety on our list. It is also the 

 most vigorous in growth of vine and is un- 

 surpassed in quality. The pods mature very 

 nearly as early as those of Nott's Excelsior 

 but are broader and with the foliage dis- 

 tinctly lighter green in color. We believe 

 Sutton's Excelsior will soon be recognized 

 as one of the most valuable dwarf sorts 

 yet introduced. {Sold out) 



(Improved Little Gem) A very de- 

 sirable early green wrinkled variety 

 similar to but better than McLean's Little Gem. The vine 

 is very productive and grows to a height of from fifteen 

 to eighteen inches The pods are of medium size and 

 crowded with six to eight very large peas of fine quality. 

 The seed is green, large, wrinkled, often flattened. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 



Premium Gem 



If Peas are icanted by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart for charges. 



