WILLIAM EWING & CO. 'S' SEED CATALOGUE. 
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PEAS— Contd. SUTTON-S excelsior— a splendid first early dwarf wrinkled pea, the pods of which are larger 
and broader than other early dwarf varieties and can be picked at the same time as American 
Wonder. Vines grow about eighteen inches high and are very hardy. The peas are of e.xcellent quality. Per 15 lbs. 
$2.75; lb. 2Sc. 
QRADUS or PROSPERITY — -Is as early as any of the round varieties while in flavor there is no comparison. The pods 
and peas are large, with the same delicious taste as the best wrinkled varieties; 3 ft. 15 lbs. .$3.25; per lb. 30c. 
THOMAS LA.XTON — A grand new wrinkled pea of delicious flavor and taking it all round is the best early pea. Pods 
are larger than Gradus and the quality is delicious ; 3 ft. 15 lbs. $3.25; per lb. 30c. 
.AMERICAN WONDER — A leading dwarf early wrinkled pea of excellent quality and flavor. Grows about 1 ft. high 
strong and robust in habit, producing good-sized pods in great abundance. A splendid sort for the home garden Per 
15 lbs. 1$3.2S; lb. 30c. 
McLEAN'S LITTLE QEM — A green wrinkled sort, of delicious flavor; 1ft. Per 15 lbs. $2.75; lb. 25c. 
NOTT'S EXCELSIOR — A superior early wrinkled variety; very prolific; 1ft. Per 15 lbs. $3.00; lb. 30c. 
EXTRA EARLY ST.\R — Round, smooth, white variety. One of the earliest and best fu'st crop peas. Bears well ripens 
evenly, and seldom requires more than two pickings to clear off the crop ; 2* ft. Per 15 lbs. $2.00; lb. 20c. ' 
ALASKA — Is the earliest smooth blue pea in cultivation. A valuable sort for early marketing; height, 2 feet. Per 
15 lbs. $2.50; lb. 25c. 
SUTTON'S Al — Early wrinkled pea, growing from 3 to 4 ft., the haulm being literally covered from top to bottom with 
handsome pods, and peas are of true marrowfat flavor. Per lb. 35c. 
HORSFORD'S .MARKET GARDEN — Is a cross between Alpha and American Wonder. Requires no stakes, is extremely 
prolific an! bears its pods in pairs ; 2 ft. Per 15 lbs. S2.50; lb. 25c. ' ' 
MAIN CROP VARIETIES 
"ADMIRAL DEWEY" RE-SELECTED- (A main crop). 
A heavy cropper of highest quality, and stands at the 
head of its class. Height 3J^ ft.; foliage, vine and pod, 
rich, dark green, remarkably healthy and vigorous. Pods 
frequently six inches in length, beautifully shaped, well 
filled with Peas of largest size, tender and first class flavor 
Seed large green wrinkled. 15 lbs. $3.25; lb. 30c. 
EWINQ'S IMPROVED STRATAQE.M— An abundant cropper 
producmg long well-filled pods often 6 inches in length.' 
Peas are dark green in color and of the very highest quality. 
It is very hardy, and one of the very best varieties erown 
2 ft. Per 15 lbs. $3.00; lb. 30c. 
SUTTON'S PERFECTION MARROWFAT— Of strong branch- 
ing habit, so it requires ample space between rows. Peas 
are deep green, and unsurpassed for size and flavor 
Second early; 3 ft. Per lb. 35c. 
SUTTON'S MATCHLESS MARROWFAT— An exhibition pea 
of superb quahty; pods are straight and from 5 to 6 inches 
in length, well filled with from 10 to 12 large peas. The 
peas are a beautiful green color, and of exquisite flavor 
About 4 ft. Perlb. 35e. 
COOPER'S PRINCE EDWARD— Withstands both drought 
and mildew well. Pods are from 5 to 7 inches long, 
mostly in pairs, and closely packed with 11 to 13 dark 
green peas of most mellow flavor; 5 ft. Per lb. 3Sc 
IMPROVED TELEPHONE— A main crop wrinkled marrow 
pea of world-wide reputation. An extraordinary cropper 
bearing immense pods, filled with large peas of excellent 
flavor. About 5 ft. Per 15 lbs. .$2.75; lb. 25c. 
DWARF TELEPHONE or CARTER'S DAISY— Bears long 
handsome pods Uke Telephone, but is of dwarf growth. 
Frequently pods measure 5 inches, and are remarkably well 
filled, per 15 lbs. $3.25; lb. 30c. 
YORKSHIRE HERO— Large and fine quahty; 3 ft Per 
15 lbs. $2.00; lb. 20c. 
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND— Green wrinkled, of dehcious 
quahty; profuse bearer; 4 ft. Per 15 lbs. $2.00; lb. 20c. 
containing from 9 to 10 peas, of finest quahty; 2i ft. Per 
Admiral Dewey Pea. 
HEROINE— Green wrinkled. 
15 lbs. $2.75; lb. 2Sc. 
SUGAR- Tail, 5 ft. lb. 50c. 
delicious dish. 
Long, slightly curved pods 
Dwarf, 2 ft. lb. fOc. The young pods are very tender, and when cooked whole make a 
LATE VARIETIES 
BLUE IMPERIAL— Hardy and productive; 4 ft. lb. 15c. 
BLACK EYE MARROWFAT, WHITE M VRROWFAT— Two very prolific sorts; pods ripen all at the same time, bo suc- 
cessive sowings should be made: 4 ft. Bush., .$2.25; peck, 60c.; lb. lOc. 
"DTITJB ARB — l^HUBARBE. Sow seed in May, and in the succeeding spring transplant into deeply 
trenched and well-manured soil, leaving three feet between plants. In fall the beds should 
receive a heavy dressing of manure. 
ST. MARTIN, VICTORIA, Roots 20c. each; $2 per doz. Seed, oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c. 
3C0RZ0NERA cultivate same manner as Salsify, oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c. 
Cultivate same manner as Salsify, oz. 20c.; pkt. 
Sow in May in riclily-nianured soil, and when plants are sufficiently strong, transplant into rows 
three feet apart, with two feet between plants. In fall cover with two feet of leaves, allowing 
SEA KALE 
these to remain until the succeeding June, wh -n the plants will be" thoroughly blanched. 
Per oz. 2Sc.; pkt. Sc. 
