D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT. MICH. 
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PEAS 
before. 
For early peas the soil should be light and warm, but for general crop a moderately 
heavy soil is better. Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky soil should be 
avoided, as they cause a rank growth of vine at the cost of the auality of the pete; 
such soil is often the cause of early sorts maturing unevenly. Sow as early as 
possible a few of some early variety on warm, quick soil, prepared the fall 
The general crop can be delayed until later, but we have met with better success from sowing all the vari- 
eties comparatively early, depending for succession upon selecting sorts 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 intrenches three to six inches deep 
ana covered with only one or two inches of soil; when the plants are five or six inches high fill the trench level witn 
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. 
Our own crops of garden peas were disastrously small last seasoji as were those of practically all growers in this 
country and in all European countries vihere peas are grown. This results in our being unable to supply some, varieties at 
all and others can be quoted only at very high prices. Because of our great acreaxje 'last summer we hope to be able to 
protect our customers upon such sorts as we are able to offer. 
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES 
— >!?•*. I n . The earliest and most even strain 
Terry S rirst and tSest Of white, extra early peas in exist- \ 
ence, maturing so well together that sometimes a single picking 
will secure the entire crop. Vines vigorous and hardy, two and 
one-half to three feet high, bearing three to seven straight pods, 
each containing five to seven medium sized, smooth peas of fair 
quality. The seed is small sized, smooth, yellowish-white. The 
stock we offer is much superior to most on the market and has 
proven to be more even than the similar strains formerly sold as 
Extra Early, Rural New r Yorker and Improved Early Daniel 
O’Rourke. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75; Bu. $10.00 
i. . r ah By careful selection 
Earnest or All, and growing we 
A la oL-» have developed a stock of 
or this smooth blue pea of 
unequaled evenness in growth of vine 
and early maturity of pods which are 
filled with medium sized, bright green 
peas of good flavor. Vines two and one- 
half to three feet high. Seed small, 
smooth, and bluish green in color. Ma¬ 
tures all the crop at once and is an in¬ 
valuable variety for market gardeners 
andcanners. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 
4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.50 
tl i_ . A very early 
1 nomas Laxton wrinkled variety 
of great merit. Vine vigorous, three to 
three and one-half feet high, similar to 
that of Gradus, but darker in color, 
hardier and more productive. Pods large, 
long, with square ends, similar to but 
larger, longer, and darker than those of 
the Champion of England and as uni¬ 
formly well filled. The green peas are 
very large, of fine deep color and unsur¬ 
passed in quality. We are certain that 
the earliness and productiveness of this 
pea needs only to be known to make it 
one of the most popular sorts for the 
market and home garden, as in appear¬ 
ance and quality it is one of the very best 
varieties yet produced. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 45c; 
Qt. 75c; 4 Qts. $2.75; Bu. $15.00 
s' i A very early, wrinkled pea. 
v*I*clClUS The vine is similar in appear¬ 
ance to Telephone but only three to three 
and one-half feet high. The immense 
pods are as large as those of the Tele¬ 
phone, uniformly well shaped, pointed, 
handsome and more attractive than 
those of the first earlies. The peas are 
very large, of splendid quality and beauti¬ 
ful light green color which they retain 
after cooking. This variety is practically 
the same as that sold as Prosperity. 
(Sold out ) 
x • \\r l The earliest 
American W onder 0 f the dwarf, 
wrinkled varieties. Vines branching, 
about nine inches high and covered with 
well filled pods of medium size, containing five to eight 
large, exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored 
peas. Seed medium sized, generally flattened, wrinkled 
and pale green. We have taken great pains in grow¬ 
ing our stock and know it to be much better than that 
usually offered. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 55c; 4 Qts. $2.00; 
Bu. $11.00 
TVT T? 1 • The best early, dwarf pea. It com- 
IiOtt S Hxcelsior bines the good qualities of the 
American Wonder and Premium Gem peas. The vines 
are larger and more productive than American Wonder 
and earlier than Premium Gem and average about twelve 
inches high. The peas, in sweetness and quality are un¬ 
surpassed. Seed medium sized, wrinkled, green and some¬ 
what flattened. A most desirable sort for the market 
gardener and unsurpassed for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; 
Pt. 35c; Qt. 55c; 4 Qts. $2.00; Bu. $11.00 
»' .y Earliest of All, or Alaska 
c M.M. y I? l • This handsome, new, early, 
OllttOn S Hxcelsior wrinkled pea is the largest 
podded of any dwarf variety on our list. It is also the 
most vigorous in growth of vine and is unsurpassed in 
quality The pods mature very nearly as early as those of 
Nott's Excelsior but are broader and with the foliage dis¬ 
tinctly lighter green in color. We believe Sutton’s Excel¬ 
sior will soon be recognized as one of the most valuable 
dwarf sorts yet introduced. (Crop failed) 
n • (Improved Little Gem) A very de- 
r remium v*eiTl sirable early green wrinkled dwarf 
variety similar to but better than McLean’s Little Gem. 
The vine is very productive and grows to a height of from 
fifteen to eighteen inches. The pods are of medium size 
and crowded with six to eight very large peas of fine 
quality. The seed is green, large, wrinkled, often flat¬ 
tened. (Sold out) 
If peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint , 15 cents per quart for charges. 
