Stokes Seed Farms C ompany, Moorestown, New Jersey 



GARDEN 

 PEAS 



Being situated in the midst of -one of the largest 

 Pea-growing sections in the United States, and feeling 

 that we perhaps had a duty to perform to our neighbors 

 in the matter of obtaining a high grade of seed Peas, 

 we have taken some rather drastic steps in order to 

 assure our customers of the very highest possible qual- 

 ity seed grown. We have broken away from the con- 

 tract system altogether, and are now growing practi- 

 cally our entire crop in the Far North under our own 

 private contracts and supervision. Trials on our Win- 

 dermoor Farm and very careful rogueing work make it 

 impossible for mistakes of any kind, mechanical or 

 otherwise, to be made. This past season we have seen 

 appalling' losses on the part of a good many New 

 Jersey farmers because of inferior Pea seed supplied by 

 supposedly well-meaning seedhouses, and we are deter- 

 mined that no such loss shall be entailed by anyone 

 who puts his confidence in us. We would particularly 

 point out to all planters the very radical difference in 

 the nature of the varieties listed below. Do not order 

 without very carefully studying the descriptions herein, 

 and forming your judgments accordingly, for very 

 often Peas will be bought without consideration of condi- 

 tions. The fact should also be carefully borne in mind that it is not safe to ^ j 

 sow wrinkled varieties until all danger of wet, cold weather is over, for they " 

 are not hardy enough to stand it in nine cases out of ten. All of our Peas described on this page are 

 of a smooth-seeded sort and can be planted without danger at an extremely early date. Such Peas 

 should be sown as early as the ground can be worked, and at least every two weeks for an even suc- 

 cession. Peas can be sown all through the summer if it is desired, but we do not recommend it on 

 a large scale particularly during the hot season, for the results will not be as satisfactory as though 

 planted in the spring. Seed should be sown in rows 3 to 4 feet apart, approximately 1 inch apart 

 in the row and about 3 inches deep. 



One quart will plant 100 feet of drill; two bushels will plant an acre 



Alaska 



750 



Alaska 



THE BEST EARLY COMMERCIAL VARIETY, BUT 

 NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HOME GARDENS 



Earliest of All is a synonym for this variety, and to our knowledge it is the earliest Pea under cultivation. The vines Pilot 

 grow about 2}'^ feet high, are of a light green, with white veins, and under good growing conditions will produce a tremen- 

 dous crop of round, well-filled pods about 2^2 inches in length. The dry seed is bluish, round and slightly pitted. The stock offered is, to 

 our knowledge, as pure as any Alaska on the market. The crop can be taken off at one picking, a feature which makes it one of the most 

 popular varieties for canning. The quality of this Pea is not desirable for the home table, for which purpose we would recommend The 

 Extra-Early as listed below. Pkt. 5 cts., VzPt. 10 cts., pt. 20 Cts., qt. 30 Cts., Vipk. $1, pk. $1.75, bus. $6. 



752 



The Extra-Early 



THE MOST DESIRABLE EXTRA-EARLY 

 TABLE VARIETY 



Under normal conditions this Pea will mature almost the same time as the Alaska. The Extra-Early was introduced by N. B. 

 Keeney & Son, Le Roy, N. Y., some years ago, and was the result of several years' work in selection. The vine of this Pea is about 4 inches 

 shorter, slightly darker and almost as prolific as the Alaska. The best feature of this Pea is its superb flavor. We know of no equal to it in 

 the entire list in this respect. The pods are about the same length but slightly darker in color than the Alaska. Our stock is very uniform 

 and can be depended on by all classes of trade. Pkt. 5 CtS., Vipt. 10 CtS., pt. 20 CtS., qt. 30 CtS., V2Pk. $1, pk. $1.75, bus. $6. 



754 



Prolific Early Market 



A Pea ripening about five days after The Extra-Early, the pods 

 being fully J/j inch longer than that variety and the crop will yield 

 fully 25 per cent heavier. The vines average about 2 feet, are dark 

 in color and bear handsome, dark green, blunt-ended pods about 3 

 inches in length. Pkt. 5 CtS., Vzpt. 10 Cts., pt. 20 ctS., qt. 30 CtS., 

 y2Pk. $1, pk. $1.75, bus. $6. 



756 



Ameer 



Large-podded Alaska is a synonym for this variety. The vines 

 will grow about 3 feet in height, producing long, blunt-end pods of a 

 beautiful dark green, and very much the same size as Prolific Early 

 Market pods. Ameer is a very prolific variety and is in large demand 

 by our trade. Pkt. 5 cts., Vipt. 10 ctS., pt. 20 CtS., qt. 30 cts., 

 Vapk. $1, pk. $1.75, bus. $6. 



758 



Pilot 



THE MOST PROFITABLE EXTRA-EARLY 

 SORT FOR COMMERCIAL USE 



For the fourth season we offer Pilot to our trade after experiencing an unparalleled demand on the part of our largest and most success- 

 ful planters. This Pea is a selection from the Gradus, but is not a desirable sort for the home garden as the quality of the Peas themselves 

 is inferior. Its appearance, however, is fully as good as the celebrated Gradus described on the following page. Owing to the hard, round 

 character of the seed it can be planted fully as early as the Alaska described above. Its growing season is about equal to Gradus and Thos. 

 Laxton, but the fact that it can be sown about two weeks earlier will bring it to maturity just as early in proportion. Planters should be 

 thoroughly aware of this, for Pilot will not mature any quicker than Gradus, but the fact that it is so hardy allows it to be planted earlier so 

 that it will mature and be ready for market about the same time when the small-podded Peas such as Alaska and The Extra-Early are just 

 coming on the market, therefore commanding very considerably better prices. The stock we offer is as high a grade as can be produced, and 

 we challenge comparison with any other seedsman's stock. As a commercial Pea, Pilot should receive the serious consideration of every 

 planter. Pkt. 5 cts., i^pt. 15 Cts., pt. 25 cts. qt. 40 cts., V2pk $1.30, pk. $2.50, bus. $9. 



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