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F. H. WOODRUFF & SONS, MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 
PEAS 
EARLY SORTS continued 
GRADUS Grows a vine about 32 inches high, thickly 
set with large light green pods, about 4 inches 
long. The pods are pointed, and the peas have 
fine flavor and appearance when cooked. Used 
very extensivelv in many pea-growing sections. 
Lb., 25c; 14 lbs., $2.75; 56 lbs., $10.00. 
WORLD'S RECORD Similar to Gradus, but a few days 
earlier and not quite as tall of vine, which reaches 30 
inches. The pods are a beautiful light green color, 
pointed, and from 2>y 2 to 4 inches long. A profuse yield¬ 
ing variety. Matures in about 55 days. Lb., 25c; 14 lbs., 
$2.75; 56 lbs., $10.00. 
PIONEER An early dwarf pea of excellent quality and flavor. 
Vines 16 to 18 inches high, the pods 3p2 to 4 inches long. 
Lb., 25c; 14 lb., $2.50; 56 lbs., $9.00. 
Thomas Laxton 
LAXTONIAN Extra fine pea for either market or 
home garden, as its fine appearance is exceeded 
only by its remarkable flavor. In these respects 
it is similar to Laxton’s Progress, and is only a 
few days later in maturity. The pods are long 
and large, dark green in color. The vine grows 
about 18 inches high and bears a large crop of 
uniformly large pods. Maturity is reached in 
about 57 days. Lb., 25c; 14 lbs., $2.50; 56 lbs., $9.00 
PETER PAN A dwarf vined pea of great merit. The pods are 
large and well filled, being about 4 inches in length. The 
vines are some 20 inches in height and vigorous. In many 
respects resembles Laxtonian, but preferred by some grow¬ 
ers. Matures in about 57 days. Lb., 25c; 14 lbs., $2.50; 
56 lbs., $9.00. 
BLUE BANTAM A pea of the Laxtonian type, with 
large, dark green, straight pods. Matures the same 
time as Laxtonian, the vine about 18 inches high. 
Lb., 25c; 14 lbs., $2.50; 56 lbs., $9.00. 
PILOT Smooth seeded. Grows a vine about 
40 inches high. The pods are long (averag¬ 
ing 4 inches), light green in color, and de¬ 
cidedly pointed. Matures for use in about 
60 to 62 days. Lb., 25c; 15 lbs., $2.50; 60 lbs., 
$9.00. 
PREMIUM GEM A dwarf variety, growing a 
vine 15 to 18 inches high. Generally con¬ 
sidered an improvement over Little Gem. 
Very productive of handsome pods 2)4 to 
3 inches in length. The flavor is unusually 
sweet. About 60 days to maturity. Lb., 20c; 
14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.50. 
AMERICAN WONDER Very dwarf growing variety, 
with vines 12 inches high. Pods are small, about 
2*4 inches, light in color. The quality and flavor 
are very good. Lb., 20c; 14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.50. 
NOTT'S EXCELSIOR A desirable pea for the 
home garden. Dwarf in habit, growing a 
vine 12 to 15 inches high. The pods are 
numerous and well filled, averaging about 
2 y 2 inches, and light in color. Matures in 
about 60 days. Lb., 20c; 14 lbs., $2.25 ; 56 lbs., 
$8.50. 
SUTTON'S EXCELSIOR A larger pea in every way 
than Nott’s, but hardly desirable for market 
gardeners, as the pods are too light to be very 
attractive. Vines are 15 to 18 inches high. The 
pods average over 3 inches in length, are broad 
and blunt. Matures in about 62 days. Lb., 20c; 
14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.50. 
