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D. M. FERRY & COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



PE AS - FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES— Continued 



I 9vUiti'on Height 16 to 19 inches- Ready for table in 59 to 64 days- This handsome wrinkled pea is the largest podded 



J-axtonian of the dwarf varieties. The dark green pods are similar to Gradus in shape and splendid a 'lality, are nearly 



as large in size and often mature a little earlier. Vines vigorous and productive, foliage dark green, pods about four 



inches in length. Seed light green, large, wrinkled, flattened, irregular in shape. Pkt. 10c: Lb. 40c: 2 Lbs. 70c postpaid: 



100 Lbs, $25.00 



n„ om • f~> (Improved Little Gem) Height 18 to 20 inches. Ready for table in 60 to 65 days. A desirable early green 



r remium uem wrinkled dwarf variety similar to but better than McLean's Little Gem. The vines are very productive. 



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, wrinkled, often flattened. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 



T 'f f \a. nJI 1 Height 18 to 20 inches. Ready for table in 63 to 68 days 



Little IVlarvei home garden. The pods average a little longer than tho 

 and color and the peas are of superior quality. The vines are sturdy, 

 and heavily set with straight, deep green pods, square ended at the 

 bottom and nearly three inches in length. Seed large, green, wrinkled. 

 Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 100 Lbs. $2500 



SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 



a* r t ij Height 30 to 36 inches. Ready for table 



IVlCLean S Advancer in 66 to 71 days. A green, wrinkled 

 variety of medium height, 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. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 

 Lbs. $18.00 



Yorkshire Hero 70 to 75 days. The vines are "stout, 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. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 

 100 Lbs. $18.00 



ni- t j-" 1 • Height 30 to 36 incl 



DllSS CVerbearing 70 to 75 days. The vines are stout, 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. 10c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 

 100 Lbs. $19.00 



G» l • 1 Height about 48 inches. Ready for table in 

 reen Admiral 70 to 75 days. The vines of this exceptionally 

 hardy, second early variety are tall and vigorous. 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, 

 green with rich green cotyledons. 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. 

 Sold out. 



■-p 1 1 Height 4 to 4}4 feet. Ready for table in 73 to 75 days. 



1 elepnone This has become the leading pea with market 

 gardeners whose trade appreciates fine appearance and high quality. 

 The vines are tall and vigorous, with large, coarse, light colored 

 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 before the early sorts are gone and is 

 one of the best sorts for either home or market. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 35c; 

 2 Lbs. 60c postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 



« j • ID ».«. Height 4 to 4J^ feet. Ready for table in 73 to 

 Admiral Ceatty 75 days. A very desirable midseason or early 

 main crop, variety similar in many respects to Duke of Albany. 

 Vines are dark green in color, and produce abundantly large pods 

 well filled with eight to ten peas of excellent quality. The tine dark 

 green color of the pods of this variety makes it exceptionally attrac- 

 tive, and its excellent quality is all that could be desired. Pkt. 10c; 

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



.ij Height 4 x/ i to 5 feet. Ready for table in 75 to 78 days. 



Alderman This is in many respects the very best early main 

 crop variety of the valuable Telephone type. The vines are tall 

 growing, dark green, vigorous and exceedingly productive. The pods 

 are of largest size, often Ave 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 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 requirements and we recommend it unreservedly. 

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



An excellent dwarf sort for the market and 

 those of Premium Gem, are more attractive in shape 



Alderman 



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. 



