HOME-GROWN FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
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PEAS 
One quart will plant about 100 feet of drill, 1 % bushels for one acre 
Culture. — Peas mature earlier in a light rich soil. For gen- 
eral 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 varie- 
ties as early as the ground can be worked in March or April, con- 
tinuing for a succession every two Weeks until June, then discon- 
tinuing until the middle of August, when a good crop may be se- 
cured 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 lia- 
ble 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 i foot deep. 
Packets of all varieties ol Peas, 10 cts. each, postpaid. 
Alaska. An extra-early round Pea, bearing pods of a dark 
green color. 2 feet. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk ti.io. 
Advancer. Prolific; well-filled, long pods, tender and of de- 
licious flavor. 2 feet. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk $i.io. 
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. pt. 10 cts., pt. 15 
cts., qt. 25 cts , pk. *1.65. 
Champion of England. A popular wrinkled variety ; delicious 
flavor, and profuse 
bearer; peas are 
large and very ten- 
der. Pt 15c., 
qt. 25c., pk. $t. 
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 ten- 
der. 2 feet. Pt. 15c., 
qt 25 cts., pk. $1.15. 
First and Best. Is 
very large and prolific 
Popular with canners 
2j4 feet. Pi. 15 cts , qt. 
25 cts. , pk. $t. 
Gradus, or Prosper- 
ity. This fine extra-early 
combines the best qual- 
ities with extreme earli- 
ness, and it is also very 
productive. It is very 
hardy and can be planted Advancer Peas 
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 beautiful light green, which color they 
retain after being cooked; quality and flavor are delicious, and the 
peas remain tender and sweet for a long lime. Pt. 25 cts., qt. 40 
cts., pk. $2. 
Improved Stratagem. Pods of immense size, filled with very 
large, dark green peas of the finest quality. This is a great favorite, 
both for private gardens and for the trucker. The vines grow 
strong and vigorous. 2 feet. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., pk. $i 40. 
Improved Telephone. Smooth pods, and peas of finest quality. 
4 feet. Pt I5cts.,qt 25 cts. , pk. $1.50. 
Premium Gem. Fine flavor; dwarf wrinkled variety. 18 inches. 
Gradus Peas Pt. 15 cts., qt 25 cts., pk. $1.50. 
