D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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PEAS -SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 
IV/f _l A J A green, wrinkled variety of 
IVICLean S Advancer medium height, about two and 
one-half to three feel, with long, broad pods, about two and 
three-fourths to three inches long, which are abundantly 
produced and well tilled to the ends. This pea is used very 
extensively by market gardeners because of its productiveness 
and fine appearance of its pods, and is popular with consumers 
on account of its quality. It is also largely used by canners. 
By careful selection we have developed a strain showing 
marked improvements in vigor of plant, size of pod and pro¬ 
ductiveness. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; 
Bu. $6.00 
LJ The vines are stout, of medium height, 
I orKsnire ficro about two or two and one-half feet, 
bearing near the top a number of rather broad pods of me¬ 
dium size, about three inches long, filled with large peas that 
remain a long time in condition for use and which never 
become as hard as most sorts. The peas are of fine quality 
and will be preferred to any other by those who like a rich, 
marrow-like pea. Seed large, wrinkled and flattened. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
Dl* > 17 _ i * The vines are stout, of medium 
DlISS Overbearing height, about two and one-half to 
three feet, bearing at the top six to ten good sized pods, about 
two and one-half to three inches long. If these are picked as 
they mature and the season and soil are favorable, the plant 
will throw out branches bearing pods which will mature in 
succession, thus prolonging the season. The peas are large 
and wrinkled, cook very quickly, are tender, of superior flavor 
and preferred by many to anv other sort. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; 
Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
Tl> A J • l The vines of this exceptionally hardy, 
I he Admiral second early variety are tall and vigorous, 
about four feet high. The pods are usually bo* ne in pairs, 
are curved, bright green, about two and three-quarters inches 
long, and are crowded with six to nine peas of good quality 
ancl deep green color. Seed wrinkled, of small-medium size, 
cream colored. Owing to its great vigor, heat resistance and 
productiveness, and the fine color and suitable size of the 
green peas, this variety is very well adapted for canners’ use. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
l r ail A very large, wrinkled pea similar to 
LJ-Uke Or Albany Telephone in growth and season but 
darker in color of foliage and pods. The vines are tall, about 
four and one-half to five feet high, vigorous and strong grow¬ 
ing. The pods are of largest size, often four and one-half to 
five inches long, straight and thick, borne in great profusion 
and when in condition for picking, of a deep green color in 
many localities this variety is sold as an improved strain of 
Telephone. Its productiveness and fine color make it a very 
profitable sort for market gardeners while its splendid quality 
should give it a place in the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Pt 25c- 
Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $6.50 
i l This lias become the leading pea with market 
1 eiepnone gardeners whose trade appreciates fine ap- 
pearance and high quality. The vines are tall and vigorous, 
growing about four feet high, with largo, coarse, light colored 
leaves and producing an abundance of pointed pods of largest 
size, often four and one-half to five inches long, attractive 
bright green, filled with very large peas which are tender 
sweet and of excellent flavor. It comes into use soon after the 
Premium G**m and is one of the best sorts for either home or 
market. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $6.50 
-n i r _ ¥ Stronger growing and hardier 
1 elegrapn or Long in vine with darker foliage and 
Tc]ar|/4 I^Tamrnoth pods than the telephone. I he peas 
i*idiiu mdniniom are very large and of dark green 
color. Vines tall, about four to four and one-half feet. Pods 
very large, about four and one half inches long. Seed almost 
smooth. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
This is in many respects the very best early 
Alderman main crop variety of the valuable Telephone, 
type. The vines are tall growing, about four and one-half to 
five feet high, dark green, vigorous and exceedingly pro¬ 
ductive. The pods are of largest size, often five to five and 
one half inches long, dark green, similar to but a little larger 
and a shade darker in color than those of Duke of Albany and 
about the same in season. The peas are of largest size and 
unsurpassed in quality. Market gardeners are demanding the 
large podded, dark colored sorts which retain their fine ap¬ 
pearance even after shipping a long distance. The Alderman 
answers these requirements and we recommend it unre¬ 
servedly. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu.$6.50 
LATER VARIETIES 
Daisy large podded main crop pea similar to Improved 
Stratagem but a little earlier maturing and lighter in color of 
vino and pod. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $7.00 
I j Ci x One of the best of the large 
Improved Otratagem podded, semi-dwarf main crop 
varieties. The vines are about two to two and one-half feet 
high, with medium dark green foliage. The pods are very 
large, often four and one-quarter to four and one-half inches 
long, pointed, dark green, and uniformly filled with very 
large, dark green peas <>f the finest quality' Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 
Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $7.00 
r\ r /-'•i • A desirable main crop sort for the 
YJ Wart Lnampion market or home garden. The vines 
are of medium height, only about three feet high, vigorous, 
hardy, and unusually productive. The pods are large, fully 
four inches long, broad, quite straight, deep green in color, 
handsome and very well filled with large peas which are 
tender and unsurpassed in quality. The stock we offer of 
this variety is very superior and we believe it will meat the 
requirements of the most critical trade. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; 
Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
D • J c xi_ t\ 1 . Vines of medium height, stiff, 
i ride Or tne IVlarket With large, dark green leaves 
and bearing at the top, generally in pairs, a good crop of large, 
pointed, dark green pods well filled with large peas of good 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $6.50 
u r if Tv/i i . r* j The vines of this va- 
Horsrord s Market harden riety are of medium 
height, about three feet, hardy and very productive, giving 
the greatest number of pods of any on our list. The foliage is 
dark green and the leaves are small. The pods are of medium 
size, about two and three-fourths inches long, each containing 
five to seven medium sized, sweet, dark green peas which 
retain well their color and sweetness after canning. Seed 
wrinkled and of medium size. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 
4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
1V/I lx* c {Edible pods) We consider this the best 
Melting Sugar of the edible-podded sorts, in which the 
pods are used when half grown and are cooked in the same 
twisted, and when young, stringless, very tender and finely 
flavored. The variety we offer, sometimes called Mammoth 
Melting Sugar, is rather late maturing, very prolific, strong 
growing, about four to five feet high, with large light colored 
foliage. Seed medium to large, smooth, round, light yellowish 
white in color. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; 
Bu. $9.00 
Champion of England 
admitted to be one of tlie richest and best flavored of the late 
peas. The vines are tall, about four to five feet high. The 
pods are large, about three inches long. The seed is light 
green and wrinkled. We consider this variety one of the best 
of its season, either for the home garden or’for market gar¬ 
dening use. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
Large White Marrowfat LMety^a,About five 
feet high and of strong growth. The pods are large, about 
three inches long, cylindrical, surface somewhat roughened, 
light colored and well filled. Seed large, smooth, round and 
light creamy yellow. It is desirable for summer use but is 
not as sweet and tender as most sorts, although undoubtedly 
one of the most productive of the garden varieties. Pkt 10c* 
Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $5.00 
Large Blackeye Marrowfat ilte""maturing t ‘va- 
riety, about five feet high. It is a very prolific bearer of large 
pods, about three inches long. Seed large, smooth, round, 
light creamy yellow with black eye. One of the best of the 
Marrowfat sorts. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; 
Bu. $5.00 
FIELD PEAS 
Field Peas deserve more attention for green-manuring and for fodder than they now receive. Where planted for greeiv 
manuring to add nitrogen to the soil, field peas should be plowed under when in blossom. They will grow on land that will n<& 
produce clover. In the north for dairy cows and for hogs, they are fully equal to corn, and about six weeks earlier. For cows, 
the crop should be cut and fed green. If intended for hogs alone, they may be turned into the field as soon as the pods begin 
to ripen. 
The seed of field peas can be sown either alone or with oats as early as the condition of the soil will permit. If the stubble 
from green winter rye or other crops cut in June be turned under and sown to mixed peas and oats, it will furnish a large amount 
of forage in August when grass pasture is usually short. 
No. 1 White and Common White, write for quotations. 
If peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid 10 add cents per pint , 15 cents per quart for transportation and parking. 
