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D. M. FERRY & CD'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



P£^ AS— FIRST 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 



L4ilXtOni3.n Gradus in shape and splendid quality, are nearly as large in size and often matnre a little earlier. Vines 



vigorous and productive, averaging fifteen to eighteen inches high; foliage dark green: pods about four inches in length. Seed 



liglit green, large, wrinkled, flattened, irregular in shape. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00 

 I J Q 1 An early dwarf variety of the Laxtonian type. Vines fifteen to eighteen inches high, vigorous and 



LiSlXtOn S DUperO very productive. Foliage light yellowish green. Pods large, rather broad, slightly curved and of 



medium dark green color. It is hardy and can be sown very early; the seed being semi-wrinkled is not as likely to rot during 



unfavorable weather conditions as the fully wrinkled sorts. Recommended as an excellent sort for the home and market 



garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 

 n • r^ (Improved Little Gem) A desirable early green wrinkled dwarf variety similar to but better than Mc- 



rremiUni V^em Lean's Little Gem. The vines are very productive, fifteen to eighteen inches high. The pods are of 



medium size, about two and three-f-jurths inches long, crowded with six to eight large peas of fine quality. Seed green, 



large, wrinkled, often flattened. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 



L**.j.l A/I 1 ^^ excellent dwarf sort for the market and home garden. The pods average a little longer than those of 



ittle IVIarvel 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. 

 Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 



SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



mm w » AJ A green, wrinkled variety of medium height, 



lVICL.ean S Advancer about two and one-half to three feet, with 



long 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, 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. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 



100 Lbs. $15.00 



Yorkshire Hero or two and one-half feet, bearing near the top 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. 



15c; Lb. 30c: 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 

 Dl* » C" U • The vines are stout, of medium height, about two 



OllSS HVerD earing and one-half to three feet, bearing at the top six 



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. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 



f^ . A second earlv sort of medium height. Vines two and 



connoisseur one-half to three feet high, of robust habit and very 



productive. The pods which are abundantly produced are of good size, 



very attractive dark green color and are well filled with seven to nine 



peas of exceptionally good quality. A very desirable sort for the home 



garden on account of its excellent quality. Its productiveness and fine 



dark color recommend it to market gardeners. Seed medium size, light 



green, semi-wrinkled. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. 



$20.00 



The vines of this- exceptionally hardy, second early 

 variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high. The 



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 productive- 

 ness, and the fine color and suitable size of the green peas, this variety is 



very well adapted for canners' use. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. 



postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00 

 i^ ^1*1 Identical with The Admiral except in color of seed 



^reen AClnilral which is a rich deep green. An exceptionally desir- 

 able variety for canners. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 5Gc. postpaid; 100 



Lbs. $16.00 

 »=p 1 1 This has become the leading pea with market gardeners 



i eiepnone whose trade appreciates fine appearance and liigh quality. 



The vities are tall and vigorous, growing about four feet high, with larg^e, 



coarse, light cofored 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 either home or market. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. 



postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 

 riiilrA i-k4^ AlU'm A very large, wrinkled pea similar to Telephone 

 LJU.KC or /\IDany in growth and season but darker in color of 



foliage and pods. The vines are tall, about four and one-half to five feet 



high, vigorous and strong growing. The pods are of largest size, often 



four and one-half to five inches long, straight and thick, borne in great 



profusion and when in condition for picking, of a deep green color. In 



many localities this variety is sold as an improved strain of Telephone. 



Its productiveness and fine color make it a very profitable sort for 



market gardeners while its splendid quality should give it a place in the 



home garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 

 A|j This is in many respects the very best early main crop 



^laerman variety 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 



m season. The peas are of largest size and unsurpassed in quality. Market 



gardeners are demanding the large podded, dark colored sorts which 



retam their fine appearance even after shipping a long distance. The 



Alderman answers these requirements and we recommend it unreser- 

 vedly. Pkt.l5c; Lb. 35c: 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 Alderman 



Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: 

 ij ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of peas. 



The Admiral 



