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GARDEN PEAS—Continued. 
MARKET SURPRISE. This is a smooth seeded sort, and, like all of the 
class, may be planted very early. It is the earliest maturing variety to 
date, vines growing to a height of about 30 inches, bearing abundantly 
pods 3 to 3!4 inches long, well filled with peas of the finest quality. 
Every garden, iarge or small, should give this new sort a trial. Pkt., 15c; 
lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 10 lbs. or over, 24c per lb. 
THOMAS LAXTON. Vine of about the same height as the Gradus, of 
similar habits but much darker, hardier and more productive. More at' 
tractive and better filled with peas as large and equal in quality. Pkt., 15c; 
lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs. or over, 28c per lb. 
ROSS’ WORLD’S RECORD. A large, early wrinkled Pea with pods 3J/2 
to 4 inches long. The pods are well filled with peas of excellent quality. 
The vines are vigorous, growing about 36 to 40 inches high. Peas are 
ready to pick 4 or 5 days before Gradus. A variety which should be in 
every garden. Pkt., 15c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs. or over, 28c per lb. 
Second-Early Medium and Late 
Varieties 
ALDERMAN. This midseason Pea, tall growing, is of English origin, and a 
few days later than the “Improved Telephone.” Pkt., 15c; lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 
65c; 10 lbs. or over, 28c per lb. 
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. Vine 4'/2 to 5 ft. high; productive. Pods 
to 3 inches long, broad, well filled. Peas of medium size. Pkt., 15c; 
lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs. or over, 28c per lb. 
DWARF CHAMPION. A variety claimed to be equal in quality to Cham' 
pion of England. Both peas and pods are considerably larger and vine is 
only about 2 feet high. Pkt., 15c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 10 lbs. or over, 
24c per lb. 
EVERBEARING. An excellent variety of branching habit. Pods 3 inches 
long. Height 3 feet. Pkt., 15c; lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 10 lbs. or over, 24c 
per lb. 
TELEPHONE. Extensively grown. Vine 3|/2 to 4 feet. Productive on good 
soil. Pods large. Peas above medium size, of best quality. Pkt., 15c; Telephone 
lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs. or over, 28c per lb. 
Ross 1 Giant Peppers 
An ounce will produce from 1500 to 2000 plants. 
Sow in hotbed in March or April; transplant in opep 
ground when all danger from frost is over, in rows 3 
feet apart and 2 feet apart in the row. Seed can be sown 
outside late in May. Cover seed one-half inch and thin 
as above. 
BELL OR BULL NOSE. Large, belbshaped, thick- 
fleshed and less pungent than some other sorts. Good 
CHINESE GIANT. Mammoth fruits measuring 12 to 
13 inches in circumference, also early and prolific. 
The flesh is thick, tender, mild and sweet. Unexcelled 
tor use as salads. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
HARRIS’ EARLY GIANT. The earliest known Pepper 
and for the far North the most desirable. Plant very 
dwarf and compact in growth and extremely produc¬ 
tive. Fruit 3-lobed, T>/i inches in length by 2*/2 
inches diameter, very mild and sweet. Pkt., 10c; % 
oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 34 lb., #1.25. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER. A midseason variety, mild and sweet, about 
41/2 inches long by 4 inches in diameter. Heavy walls, bright green 
changing to brilliant crimson. Pkt., 10c; 34 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. Fruit very slim, pointed, about 4 inches 
long, and when ripe, bright red. Extremely pungent. Pkt., 10c; 
34 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
NEAPOLITAN. A great market variety on account of its earliness and 
productiveness. Grows about 3]/2 inches long and is remarkably sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
RED CHERRY. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
RED CHILI. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
RUBY GIANT. A hybrid of Ruby King and Chinese Giant. It com¬ 
bines the large size of Chinese Giant and the productiveness, shape 
and color of the Ruby King. The flesh is thick, mild and sweet. 
Often 5 inches long. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 34 lb., #1.25. 
RUBY KING. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
SQUASH OR TOMATO SHAPED. Fruit flat or tomato-shaped and 
somewhat ribbed, flesh thick and slightly more pungent than other 
large sorts, early and sure to mature. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
SWEET MOUNTAIN. Fruit very large, often 8 inches long by 2 
inches in diameter. Flesh thick, sweet and mild. Pkt., 10c; Vz oz., 25c; 
40c. 
oz.. 
Ruby Giant Pepper. 
