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AGGELER & MUSSER SEED CO. 
Los Angeles, California 
A & M Garden Peas 
Market gardeners write for quantity 
prices on all varieties. 
Culture are very susceptible to soil and cli- 
mate. Within the radius of a few miles of 
Los Angeles and in one locality or another, peas may be 
grown every month of the year. 
In a thermal zone plant peas from September 1st to 
February 1st, and in lowlands from January 1st to Sep¬ 
tember 1st. In summer months, from May to September, 
plant two inches deep in heavy soil and deeper in sandy 
soil. From December to April plant not more than one 
inch deep. The object of this is to have the seed deep 
enough to lie in the moist earth, and shallow enough to 
get warmth from the' sun. Never irrigate after planting 
peas until they come up. Irrigate before planting, but 
do not plant until the soil is tillable. 
Peas will rot in soil that is too wet, especially during 
the winter months. They will stand a great deal of frost 
and cold weather until they bloom, but after they bloom a 
heavy frost will destroy the pods, and if cold enough, will 
kill the vines. Many planters sow one hundred pounds 
of seed per acre, but fifty pounds of seed per acre drilled 
in rows and well cultivated will produce larger pods and 
more peas per acre; besides, there will be less mildew. 
If mildew appears, dust with sulphur. Put the rows north 
and south for winter planting to give them as much sun 
as possible. Drill in rows 2-2% feet apart. For the home 
garden 1 lb. will plant 150 feet. 
All varieties listed are suitable for spring but the fol¬ 
lowing are best adapted for planting in the fall in Cali¬ 
fornia: Hundredfold, Laxton’s Progress, Dwarf Telephone, 
Laxtonian, Admiral and Stratagem. 
A1rlf»rm»n 'V’®ry popular for the market gardening 
1110.11 trade especially where the plants can be 
staked up or twine used between posts. This pea is 
grown extensiveiy in the central San Joaquin Valley and 
on the coast where a tall growing variety is desired. 
The pods are extremely large, dark green and well filled. 
Height 4-5 feet. 72 days. (Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 15c) 
V/z lb. 20c) (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. 
tin 1 1 This is still one of the 
.Mamirai or oenaior favorite varieties in some 
sections of Southern California. It has dark green foliage 
large branching vines, bears abundantly and the pods are 
large and well filled. In favored sections it matures in about 
twelve weeks from planting. We suggest that commercial 
growers include a few of these in their order and try them out 
Height 2y2 feet; 77 days. (Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 15c) (lA lb' 
20c) (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. ^ 
The earliest of all wrinkled peas. 
/American yvonaer of dwarf habit, growing from 9 
to 11 inches high, and producing a profusion of good-sized 
and Well-filled pods of the finest flavor. 60 days. (Pkt 6c) 
(Jumbo Pkt. 15c) ([/g lb. 20c) (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. 
A & M Special Dwarf Telephone provf^’dwfrf 
Telephone Fea. It is a real dark, large podded variety which 
has shown very fine qualities in various trials. The growth is 
similar to the ordinary Dwarf Telephone with the exception of 
a darker foliage, and a much darker green and larger pod 
Height 20 inches; 75 days. (Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 15c) ('A lb'. 
25c) (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.50) postpaid. 
Dwarf Teieohone large; me- 
Acicpiiuiic dium green peas, very sweet; a fa¬ 
vorite with shippers because it carries well and commands a 
high price because of quality. Height 20 inches; 75 days. (Pkt. 
6c) (Jumbo Pkt. 15c) V/z lb. 20c) (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) post¬ 
paid. 
Dwarf f*rav Siitrar pods.) Of extraordinary 
1-rwarr oray OUgar yielding qualities, and unsur¬ 
passed as an edible pod variety. (Pkt. 5c) OA lb. 20c) (lb. 35c) 
(10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. ’ 
Alderman 
In habit of growth it is medium 
dwarf, bearing pods five to six 
inches long, and yielding enormously. September plantings in 
the Imperial Valley are ready for picking in November. Height 
18 inches; 67 days. (Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 15c) (J/g lb. 20c) 
(lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. 
Tall Vines vigorous, tall growing with large, 
* **** coarse, light colored leaves and produc¬ 
ing an abundance of very large pods filled with immense peas 
which are tender, sweet, and of excellent flavor. If grown on 
poles or trellis in the same manner as Kentucky Wonder Beans, 
more pods are produced and they are larger and brighter in ap. 
pearance. Height 4-5 feet; 72 days. (Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 15c) 
V/z lb. 20c) (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. 
A. F{un(]l*6c]fo1f1 Plantings of these in the Im- 
OC IVl nunarearoia perial Valley and other pea pro- 
ducing sections have aroused considerable enthusiasm for the 
variety and it is now considered one of the leading varieties. 
It is dwarf, stands up well, and produces abundantly. The 
large pods are well filled with highly flavored and sweet peas. 
Height 18 inches; 65 days. (Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 15c) (Vz lb. 
20c) (1 lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. 
Cfwafacrom Stratagem has been a favorite among mar- 
k.ii .1 aiagciii ket gardeners and it is just as good for the 
home garden as it is for larger acreages. The pods are a dark 
green color and remain firm several days after picking. It is a 
strong grower, very prolific, the pods are of good size and are 
always well filled. The vines usually stand upright, to a height 
of about 2 feet on good soil and they are very productive. 
The dark green color of the pod makes it a good seller in all 
markets and in addition to this the grower is usually rewarded 
with a good yield. 83 days.. (Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 15c) (>A lb. 
20c) (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. 
I a'vfrtri’c Pfr»cyi«*»cc Similar type of pea to Laxtonian, 
^**-^^'^** ® *■ foliage being of a dark green color. 
The pods are long and also of a dark hue. It is a very de¬ 
sirable variety and has become very popular with market 
gardeners. For home gardens it is also highly recommended. 
Height 18 inches; 64 days. (Pkt. 5c) (Jumbo Pkt. 15c) ('/a lb. 
20c) (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. 
For Aphis and Mildew as well as Rust on Peas, use Fun- 
gusol Emulsion at the rate of 1 quart to 40 gallons of water. 
Control will be very effective. See Page 86. 
NOTE—For increased yield, inoculate peas before sowing with McQueen’s Inoculator 
