J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
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'■ ^ A For ®arly peas the soil should be light and warm, but for general crop a moderately 
jl M I J /% heavy soil is better. Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky soil should be 
V 1 . avoided, as they cause a rank growth of vine at the cost of the quality of the peas, 
JGL JL—/ JL JL furthermore such soil is often the cause of early sorts maturing unevenly. 
Sow as early as possible a few of some early variety in warm, quick soil, prepared the fall before, planting in double 
rows six to eight inches apart and two and one-half to four feet between the double rows. The general crop can be delayed 
until later, but we have met with better success from sowing all the varieties comparatively early, depending for succession 
upon selecting s orts that follow each other in maturity. 
The peas will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep and where earliness is most important they may be 
treated in that way. Larger pods and more of them will be produced if the seed be planted in trenches three to six inches 
deep and covered with only one or two inches of soil. When the plants are five or six inches high fill the trench level 
with the surface. This will secure deep rooting, prevent mildew and prolong the bearing season. If the peas be covered 
to the full depth at first, or if water be allowed to stand in the trenches they will not germinate or grow well. 
The wrinkled varieties are more sensitive to cold wet weather than the smooth seeded sorts but are of superior 
quality. All varieties growing more than one and one-half feet do better if staked up or brushed when four to six 
inches high. This support is usually given by sharpened branches of trees set between the double rows. The crop 
should be gathered as fast as it is fit for use. If even a few pods begin to ripen, not only will new pods cease 
to form, but those-partly advanced will stop growing. Your own grown peas are by far the sweetest. 
Alaska—Also called “Earliest of All” ! The vines grow from 20 to 30 inches in height, 
bearing well-filled medium-sized pods. Matures practically the entire crop at one time. 
Most popular first-early pea for canning. Per pkt. 10c; Yz lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00 
Bliss Everbearing—The vines are stout, of medium height, about two and one-half to 
three feet, bearing at the top six to ten good sized pods, about two and one-half to three 
inches long If these pods are picked as they mature and the season and soil are favorable, 
the plant will throw out branches bearing pods which will mature in succession, thus pro¬ 
longing the season. The peas are large and wrinkled, tender, of superior flavor and pre¬ 
ferred by many to any other sort. Pkt. 10c; Yz lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 5 lbs. $1, postpaid 
Champion of England—A standard, very productive, main crop variety, universally 
admitted to be one of the richest and best flavored of the late peas. The vines are tall, 
about four to five feet high. The pods are large, about three inches long. The seed is 
light green and wrinkled. We consider this variety one of the best of its season, either 
for the home garden or for market gardening use. 
Pkt. 10c; Yz lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 50c; 5 lbs. $1,00, postpaid 
“Dwarf Telephone”—The vines, though growing only about eighteen inches in height, 
are very stout, and generally bear a good crop of large, well-filled pods. The pods average 
five inches in length, containing seven to nine large peas of a light green color, which 
are tender and sweet. Per pkt. 10c; Yz lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid 
Improved Strategem—Yines of strong growth, with large foliage, but only eighteen 
inches in height, and do not need any support. Pods of large size, well-filled with large 
dark green peas of rich, sweet flavor. One of the very finest. 
Per pkt. 10c; Vs lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid 
LAXTONIAN 
A new, early, dwarf, robust, large podded pea of superior excellence ; often referred to 
as “Dwarf Gradus,” and is said to surpass “Gradus” in yield and quality, with the added 
advantage of dwarfer growth, averaging 16 inches. The large pods are well-filled, holding 
8 to 10 peas. “Laxtonian” is so highly recommended that you should give it a trial. 
Per pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid 
THOMAS LAXTON 
Extra Early and Fine Quality 
Thomas Laxton Peas are very similar to Gradus in every way except the shape of the 
pods, the ends of which are square, and the pods and vines are a darker green. It is nearly 
or quite as early as Gradus, and the large wrinkled, dark green peas are sweet, tender, 
delicious, and unexcelled in quality by any of the late varieties. The vines grow about 
three feet high. Pkt. 10c; Vs lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid 
WORLD’S RECORD 
World’s Record is an English variety which has proved to be perfectly adapted to the 
Northwest. Our seed has been grown in this locality for several seasons, and is thoroughly 
acclimated. The vines are semi-dwarf, growing about three feet high, and the yield, size 
and quality of the peas is wonderful considering its extreme earliness. The pods are 
large, dark green, of the Gradus type, and are filled with eight or ten large wrinkled 
peas, sweet and of fine flavor. Per pkt. 10c; Yz lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid 
TELEPHONE 
A tall-growing, late sort, three and a half to four 
feet in height, having pods of a very large size, con¬ 
taining six to seven large peas of delicious flavor. 
Continues in bearing for quite a long time. 
Per pkt. 10c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid 
GRADUS 
This extra early, wrinkled pea bears pods of large 
size, and combines quality with earliness. It is very 
hardy; can be planted fully as early as the smooth 
peas; growth, vigorous and healthy; vines 2% feet in 
height; very prolific. The quality and flavor are de¬ 
licious, and the peas remain tender and sweet for a 
long time. These peas are planted by market gar¬ 
deners around the vicinity of Portland more than any 
other kind. Pkt. 10c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid 
LITTLE MARVEL 
We are sure that as soon as our customers become 
acquainted with Little Marvel they will drop both 
Little Gem and Nott’s Excelsior, popular as these two 
varieties are today. 
Per pkt. 10c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00, postpaid 
HUNDRED FOLD 
Similar to Laxtonian and Blue Bantam, with darker 
vines and pods, has become very popular with the 
market gardeners. It is an ideal pea for those who 
wish large pods, and we consider it one of the best. 
Vines grow from 18 inches to 2 feet. 
Pkt. 10c; Yz lb. 20c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid 
