T. V. WOOD & SONS . Seedsmen Since 1 8 7 9 . RICHMOND, V I R G I N I A 
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Wood’s Giant Flowering Sweet Peas 
An Ounce Will Plant 25 Feet of Row 
CULTURE.—Early planting: is advised so that they may bloom before very hot weather. Dig: the soil deeply to allow 
deep rooting 1 . Open a trench 4 to 6 inches deep, in which plant the seeds early in February and cover with an inch of 
soil and press it firmly. When up about 2, inches begin cultivating and gradually fill the trench until it is level. Do 
not allow the roots to become too dry; water at least twice a week. 
Gather Sweet Pea Blooms Frequently / the More You Cut Them the Better and Longer They Bloom 
Wood’s Spencer or Orchid Flowering Sweet Peas 
The Spencers offered here have all proved their merit and represent the cream of the best varieties and a 
wide range of colors. They are our selection from a long and confusing list of many hundreds of varieties. 
ADD VARIETIES: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 65c; lb. $2.00 postpaid. 
Spencer Sweet Peas. 
No. 1330. Austin Frederick —An exquisite shade of lavender, the standard being a 
slightly deeper shade than the wings. A splendid extra large flower nicely placed 
on long stiff stems, most of which bear four blooms. 
No. 1329. Avalanche —No pure white sweet pea makes as large a flower, nor blooms 
that will last as long; a strong grower and a profuse bloomer. 
No. 1332. Crimson King —Without exception the most magnificent crimson yet intro¬ 
duced. A profuse bloomer with remarkably large rich deep crimson waved flowers 
carried on strong stems. Does not sunburn. 
No. 1333. Dobbie’s Cream —The flowers are deep cream, are of unusual size, very 
much waved or crimped, the standards sometimes being double. A strong grower 
and profuse bloomer. 
No. 1331. Glen Eagles —No lavender sweet peas can compare with Glen Eagles. The 
blooms are beautifully waved and daintily frilled at the edges. 
No. 1336. Mary Pickford —A dainty cream pink with a slight suffusion of salmon. 
Exceptionally large and beautifully waved; flowers very freely. 
No. 1335. Miss California —Rich deep pink with tint of salmon; the flowers are large, 
the stems long and stout. 
No. 1337. Mrs. Tom Jones —A most attractive bright delphinium blue. The flowers 
are very large, beautifully waved, of fine substance and the extra long stems 
usually carry four blooms. 
No. 1345. Mrs. Searles. Rich orange cerise; some call it oriental red; an extra large 
flower and strong grown. 
No. 1346. Picture. A most attractive cream, the wings flushed with pink; the flowers 
are well waved and frilled. 
No. 1347. Pinkie. The largest and finest rich rosy pink; beautifully waved flowers. 
No. 1348. Powerscourt. The clearest lavender; flowers of unusual size and exquis¬ 
itely frilled. 
No. 1338. R. F. Felton. The color is an exquisite soft lavender with a slight suffusion 
of rose. Bears the largest blooms. 
No. 1339. Robert Sydenham. The most individual color in sweet peas, being a bright 
orange salmon. The blooms are of immense size and exquisite soft texture. 
No. 1340. Royal Purple. The name well describes the color-—a rich royal purple 
which deepens as the flower ages. It is without doubt the finest, purple Spencer 
sweet pea yet introduced. 
No. 1341. Royal Scot. The most brilliant cerise or orange scarlet. The large, finely 
waved blooms stand the hottest sun without fading or burning. A strong plant 
and a free bloomer. 
No. 1349. Tangerine. Deep orange; approximately the color of a tangerine; flowers 
of great size on long stems. 
No. 1342. Warrior. Rich deep, pure maroon flushed with bronze. The blooms are 
remarkably large and finely waved. Lovers of dark shades will appreciate this 
fine flower. 
No. 1343.. What Joy. Primrose shading to cream; the nearest approach to true yel¬ 
low; an exquisite flower. 
Sweet Peas in Mixtures 
No. 1374. Wood’s Early Flowering Spencer MixturevveTflAr 6 *wenbaiamjed 
mixture of all colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lh. 80c; lb. $2-50, postpaid. 
XT \xr e i_e X** —The Spencers are the finest type 
No. 1376. Wood s Superb Spencer Mixture 0 f sweet peas in cultivation, our 
mixture is a well balanced blend of colors from the purest white to the deepest maroon, 
one that will please the most exacting lover of sweet peas. It will give a lavish dis¬ 
play in an almost endless range of color. Pkt. ice; oz. 20c; ^4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.75, postpaid. 
No. 1375. Wood’s Special Grandiflora Mixture ^andifloravariltR^Noduii 
colors, all choice giant-flowering varieties of every color, the colors being evenly dis¬ 
tributed throughout. In diversity of color, size and beauty of flowers no other grandi¬ 
flora sweet pea mixture can surpass our “Special Mixture.” Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; 14 lb- 35c; 
lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
xt 1 0*70 D • 1 or EVERLASTING SWEET PEAS. —Once planted, these 
DIO. i«5»o. 1 erenmai live year after year, bearing magnificent clusters of flow¬ 
ers early in the spring before the annual kinds begin to flower. Perfectly hardy; 8 
to 10 feet high. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; *4 lb- $1.50. 
XT 1 f • j c . d —Distinct from other sorts; 6 to 9 inches high, 
DIO. 10 / a. LUpiQ 3Weet I eas spreading out and forming a mass 1% feet across. 
Very neat, compact and bushy; very effective in beds and particularly attractive as a 
border plant. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. postpaid. 
Early Flowering Spencer 
Sweet Peas 
These bloom weeks earlier and remain in 
bloom longer than other Spencers. The 
blooms are equally as large, are beautifully 
waved and are borne on long stems. They 
are especially well adapted for outdoor 
planting in the South as well as for green¬ 
house culture. 
All Varieties: Pkt. 10c; y 2 oz. 25c; oz. 40c; 
V4 lb., $1.40; lb. $4.50, postpaid. 
No. 1360. Harmony. —The best clear laven¬ 
der; a free bloomer with big flowers of 
fine color; a strong, vigorous grower. 
No. 1361. Rose Queen.— A rich rose pink that 
holds its color well; the flowers are large 
and waved. 
No. 1362. Snowstorm. — Without exception 
the finest white; beautifully frilled; the 
blooms are carried on long stems. 
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