Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. 
23 
PEAS 
Jhe HOLMES £22 
TRULY A WONDER IN PRODUCTIVENESS 
THE HEAVIEST BEARER OF 
ANY THE DWARF SORTS 
During our recent inspection the past summer of our Pea crops, we 
were shown a small patch containing about one-half an acre. Mr. Keeney, 
the noted pea specialist, who was with us, remarked " how do you like this 
fellow?" On close examination we immediately saw truly a wonder, reach- 
ing down picked a few pods and on counting the peas found respectively 
9, 10 and 11 fine large peas in each pod ; thinking perhaps this was a chance 
pick, we started on a search for a small pod. After some time found one, but', 
to our astonishment this one had 8 large peas in it. After several more 
attempts we gave it up as we could not find anything with a less number. 
After considerable investigating to see if this pea had been offered or sold; 
to any one else, Mr. Keeney reported that it was clear of all other seedsmen's 
claims. We purchased the entire crop and offer it for the first time to the 
public and can truthfully say we believe it to be the finest pea in its class; 
Mr. Keeney describes it in a letter written us October- 
20, 1905, as follows : 
" The new Holmes' Pea is truly a wonderful pea, combining as it does 
productiveness and exceptionally fine quality. Its season is about the same 
as that of the Premium Gem. In height it varies from 15 to 18 inches and 
bears a profusion of very long handsome pods containing eight to eleven 
peas to the pod. 
The quality is superfine and as the vines do not require supports, 
it is an ideal variety for the private gardener and will also become popular 
with the market gardener on account of the size of the pod as well as its 
productiveness. The vine given in illustration, also photograph of pods, 
gives an accurate idea of our claims made for this pea." 
Owing to the small acreage we had and desiring to hold back our 
stock seed for next year's planting we can only offer this in small quantities 
which will enable all to give it a thorough trial. 
Prices for 1906 ^r^: ,5ot8 ' 2t " rts - 25ots ' , ° 
^ Sich PKI7A We will offer $5 in cash to 
yw B ■ I I4m\* tne customer who grows the 
most prolific vine of the Holmes' Pea. The empty bag must be returned 
when the report is sent in and the prize will be awarded on the number of 
pods and peas to a vine. Vines must be mailed to us not later than August 
13, 1906, securely packed and pods left on vine. 
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ALL SEASONS 
COLLECTION OF 
4 
BEST TALL 
AND 
BEST DWARF 
Either Collection Gives a Continuous SuppEy of Delicious 
Peas Throughout the Summer 
THE HOLMES' PEA 
The varieties composing these collections have been selected as the best of the true and tried wrinkled Peas of superior; quality for home 
use, including extra early, medium, main crop and late varieties, so that a continuous supply of luscious peas can be had from the successively 
maturing sorts for several weeks. 
The All Seasons Collection 
of 4 Best Tall Peas 
Comprising- the following : (For prices and collections see j0t) 
Gradus, for early. Abundance, for medium. Telephone, 
for main crop. Champion of England, for late. 
The Al! Seasons Collection 
of 4 Best Dwarf Peas 
Comprises the following : 
Advancer, for medium, 
shire Hero, for midseason. 
Nott's Excelsior, for early. Shrop- 
Juno, for late. 
FOR "ALL SEASONS" COLLEC- 
TION OF 4 BEST PEAS 
Either Tall or Dwarf. (State which is wanted.) Jpt. each of 4 
sorts, enough for' 75 feet of drill, 40 cts. Delivered free in United 
States. I pt. each of 4 sorts, enough for 150 feet of drill, 85 cts. 
I qt. each of 4 sorts, enough for 300 feet of drill, $1.45. 
JVorristown, Pa., April 29, 1905. 
"The Holmes' Pea" you sent me last year proved perfectly sat- 
isfactory. It comes nearest to my ideal of any Pea I have yet tried 
in yield and productiveness. J. H. VAIL. 
See General List of Vegetable Seeds pages 33 to 48 for other Varieties 
