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Peas—Continued 
LAXTONIAN. A giant podded dwarf, extra early pea. This 
handsome new wrinkled pea is the largest podded of all dwarf 
early peas, growing only 18 inches high and requires no sup¬ 
port. The pods well filled and measure 434 inches, of a dark- 
green color and a fine flavor. 34 pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 
35c.; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50. 
THOMAS LAXTON. An early variety of large-podded pea. 
which is very hardy and a strong grower, producing pods in 
abundance. The habit and growth of vine resembles Gradus, 
although the color is darker and pods more blunt in shape. 
The pods are well filled with large peas, which are very sweet. 
This variety will mature as early as many of the smooth extra 
early peas and may be planted at same time; height 3 feet. 
34 pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 30c.; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50. 
TELEPHONE. A large podded pea for general crop. The vines 
are very strong in growth and average 18 to 20 pods per stalk: 
the pods are of large size containing 6 to 7 peas each, which 
are of a pale green color, closely packed in the pod, and of a 
most delicious flavor; height, 334 feet. 34 Pt,, 10c.; pt., 20c.; 
qt., 30c.; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50. 
DWARF CHAMPION. A splendid dwarf variety which is very 
hardy, productive and of fine quality. Has less vine and pro¬ 
duces larger pods than Champion of England; height, 2 feet. 
34 pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 30c.; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50. 
STRATAGEM. Vines, eighteen inches in height, require no 
support. Pods of large size, well filled with large, dark-green 
peas of rich flavor. 34 pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 30c.; 
pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50. 
EVERBEARING. A first-class pea for summer and autumn use. 
Pods 3 to 4 inches long, contain 6 to 8 peas of a rich flavor: 
very sweet and tender; 234 feet. 36 pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 
30c.; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50. 
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. Vines grow four to five feet high, 
and are very productive; pods well filled with peas of delicious 
flavor. 34 Pt., 15c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 30c.; pk., $2.00; bu., $7.50. 
POTLATCH. A wrinkled variety, similar to Daisy; sweet; pods 
well filled with peas; height, 30 inches. 34 pt., 15c.; pt.,20c.; 
qt., 35c.; pk., $2.00; bu., $8.00. 
MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR PEAS. A fine new variety 
producing abundantly, large, broad pods, height, 4 feet. 34 Pt.. 
15c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 45c. 
MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS SUGAR PEAS. Height, 3 feet. 
34 pt., 15c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40c. 
DWARF GRAY SUGAR PEAS. Height. 2 feet. 34 pt., 15c.; 
pt., 25c.: qt., 40c.; pk., $2.80; bu., $9.60. 
REMEMBER 
1 quart of Peas is equal to approximately 2 pounds 
For Pies— Pumpkin— For Stock 
Culture. Sow in good soil in May, when the ground has be¬ 
come warm, in hills 10 feet apart each way, or in fields of corn 
about every fourth hill; plant at the same time with corn. Pump¬ 
kin varieties if planted together will mix. There is not much 
danger of their mixing or hybridizing with squashes or 
other vines. 
JAPANESE. Similar in size and form to the well-known Cushaw, 
but the sk3n is a deep green, with dark stripes, turning to a 
rich golden yellow. Fruits mature early; the large neck is 
solidly meaty. Flesh deep yellow, of fine quality. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., 15.; 34 lb., 30c.; lb., 90c. 
WHITE CUSHAW OR JONATHAN. A popular crook-necked 
variety, with a hard, creamy-white shell. Fruits two feet 
in length, with long solidly meaty neck. Thick flesh of fine 
quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 30c.; lb., 90c. 
STRIPED CUSHAW. Skin is striped with mottled-green bands 
of creamy white. Rich, yellow meat, tender, and of fine flavor. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 35c.; lb., 90c. 
GENUINE MAMMOTH JUMBO OR KING OF THE MAM¬ 
MOTHS. This is the very best genuine strain or the true 
Mammoth Pumpkin. Fruits grow to enormous size, sometimes 
reaching two feet or more in diameter, and from one hundred 
to two hundred pounds in weight. Salmon-orange skin; very 
thick, bright yellow flesh, which is fine grained, tender and of 
excellent quality for pies. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 45c.; 
lb., $1.25. 
SMALL SUGAR. Fruits of small size, averaging about ten 
inches in diameter, of excellent keeping qualities, flattened 
or slightly ribbed. Skin deep orange-yellow, flesh very sweet. 
This should be more generally known, as it is really one of the 
best for pies. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 30c.; Ib., 90c. 
BIG TOM OR IMPROVED LARGE FIELD. Vines of strong 
vigorous growth and wonderfully prolific. Fruits will average 
fifteen to twenty inches in diameter; round or slightly oval 
in form. Reddish-orange skin, slightly ribbed, with rich, 
orange-yellow flesh. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 25c.; lb., 
75c. 
Early and Late— Radish— Crisp and Sweet 
Culture. Sow early and often. In good, warm, fibrous loam, 
especially if quite sandy, summer radishes will make a crop in 
4 to 6 weeks from sowing. The soil should be well prepared and 
fertilizers may be used freely. Have the rows a foot apart, and 
sow just seed enough so that they will not require thinning. Any 
little spot that becomes available during summer may be utilized 
for planting radishes. 
MASSER’S EXTRA EARLY RED. This variety has a 
small top, and is the earliest in cultivation; the roots are 
small, of a rich, bright scarlet color, and the handsomest of 
all forcing varieties; ready to pull in three weeks. The 
leaves are short, which permits of close sowing. The best 
and most satisfactory for home garden, and the market 
gardeners will find it a great money-maker. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 30c.; lb., 85c. 
VICK’S SCARLET GLOBE. Scarlet Globe, while inclined to 
a slightly oval form, is of superb quality and of such handsome 
appearance, due to its brilliantly colored skin, that it is most 
popular. A standard market variety that has no superior. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 
CRIMSON GIANT. A fine, bright-red radish, growing quickly 
to large size. It is especially fine for bunching, being ready to 
market in from 25 to 30 days from the time the seed is planted. 
This radish is a deep globe in form; two inches in depth, one 
and one-half inches in diameter, with thin, tender skin of a deep 
crimson. The flesh is purest white, crisp, and of mild flavor. 
The roots are entirely free from the hollow center. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 
WHITE BOX. An early variety, very popular with market 
gardeners. Radishes grow one and a half inches in diameter, 
with pure paper-white skin; crisp, mild flesh. largely planted 
in the field for the earliest market crop. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 
34 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 
ROSY GEM. Produces a small, round root, with bright scarlet 
top and a clear white circle on tip. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 
25c.; lb., 75c. 
RUBY PEARL. Produces a small, round root, with bright 
scarlet top and a clear white circle on tip. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 
34 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 
EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. The long, slender 
handsomely colored roots are most attractive. They are ready 
in about twenty-five days, crisp, brittle, and of choicest quality. 
They reach a length of five to six inches, growing half out of 
the ground. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 25c.; Ib., 75c. 
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