HOME-GROWN FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
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PEAS 
One ouarl will plant about 100 feet of drill; l'/ 2 bushels 
for one acre 
Culture. — Peas mature earlier in a light, rich 
soil. For general crop, a rich, deep loam or inclining 
to clay is best. Sow in double rows, 6 or 8 inches 
apart, in rows 2 or 4 feet apart; the tall ones require 
brush. Commence sowing the extra-early varieties 
as early as the ground can be worked in March or 
April, continuing for a succession every two weeks 
until June, then discontinuing until the middle of 
August, when a good crop may be secured by sowing 
the extra-early and large sorts for fall use. They 
should be kept clean and earthed up twice during 
the growth. The wrinkled varieties are not so hardy 
as the small, round sorts and, if planted early, they 
should have a dry soil or they are liable to rot in 
the ground. They are, however, the sweetest and 
best-flavored varieties. The dwarf varieties are 
best suited for small gardens or for forcing. Plant 
in rows 1 foot deep. 
Packets ol all Peas 10 cts. each, postpaid 
Sir Thomas Laxton. An early wrinkled variety 
of great merit. Vine 3 to 3 X feet high, similar to 
that of Gradus, but darker in color, hardier and 
more productive. Pods large, 
long, with square ends, sim- 
ilar to but larger, longer, 
GRADUS PEAS 
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IMPROVED STRATAGEM PEAS 
and darker than those of the Champion of England. 
The green peas are very large, fine colored and un- 
surpassed in quality. We are certain that tl^e earli- 
ness and productiveness of this Pea needs only to 
be known to make it one of the most popular sorts 
for the market and home garden, as in appearance 
and quality it is one of the very best varieties yet 
produced. Pt. 25 cts., qt. 40 cts., pk. $ 2 . 
Alaska. An extra-early round Pea, bearing pods 
of dark green color. 2 ft. Pt. 15c., qt. 30c., pk. $ 1 .50. 
Advancer. Prolific; well-filled, long pods, tender; 
of delicious flavor. 2 ft. Pt. 15c., qt. 30c., pk. $1.50. 
American Wonder. A very fine, extra-early 
wrinkled variety. The flavor and growth of the 
peas are excellent, and this dwarf head makes it a 
desirable sort. 10 inches. Hpt- io cts., pt. 15 cts., 
qt. 25 cts., pk. $1.65. 
Champion of England. A popular wrinkled 
variety; delicious flavor, and profuse bearer; peas 
large arid very tender. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. $1 
Everbearing. A first-class Pea for fall and 
autumn use; pods 3 or 4 inches long, containing 6 
or 8 peas of rich flavor; very sweet and tender. 2 
feet. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. $1.15. 
First and Best. Very large and prolific. Popu- 
lar with canncrs. 2 X ft. Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. $1. 
Gradus, or Prosperity. This fine extra-early 
combines the best qualities with extreme earliness 
and it is also very productive. It is very hardy and 
can be planted nearly as early as the smooth Peas; 
growth vigorous and healthy; vines 3 feet in height, 
and is very prolific, bearing pods fully as large as 
Telephone. The color of the shelled pea is a beauti- 
ful light green, which color they retain after being 
cooked; quality and flavor are delicious, and the 
peas remain tender and sweet far a long time. Pt. 
25 cts., qt. 40 cts., pk. $ 2 . 
