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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
For early peas the soil should be light and warm, but for general crop a moderately hean 
soil is better. Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky soil should be avoided, as th* : 
cause a rank growth of vine at the cost of the quality of the peas; such soil is often tl> 
cause of early sorts maturing unevenly. Sow as early as possible a few of some ear- 
variety on warm, quick soil, prepared the fall before, planting in double rows six to eig- 
inches apart and two and one-half to four feet between the double rows. The general crop can be delayed until later, but » 
have met with better success from sowing all the varieties comparatively early, depending for succession upon selecting sor. 
that follow each other in maturity. The peas will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep and where earliness! 
most important they may be treated in that way. Larger pods and more of them will be produced if the seed be plantedi 
trenches three to six inches deep and covered with only one or two inches of soil; when the plants are five or six inches hig 
fill the trench level with the surface; this will secure dc^ep rooting, prevent mildew and prolong the bearing season. Ifjj 
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 w>; 
All varieties growing more than one and one-half feet do better if staked up or brushed when four to six inches nigh. Tfc! 
support is usually given by sharpened branches of trees set between the double rows. 
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES 
|7 y j 7 « . J O «. The earliest and most even strain of white, extra early peas, maturing so well together thj 
r erry S First ana tsest sometimes a single picking will secure the entire crop, vines vigorous and hardy, of mediu 
height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing 
three to seven straight pods of good size, about two ana 
one-half to two and three-fourths inches long, each con¬ 
taining five to seven medium sized, smooth peas of fair 
quality. Seed small, smooth, yellowish-white. The stock 
we offer is much superior to most on the market and 
more even than similar strains sold as Extra Early, 
Rural New Yorker and Improved Early Daniel O’Rourke. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 
Earliest of All, or Alaska t™ C and f "growing 
we have developed a stock of this smooth blue pea or 
unequaled evenness in growth of vine and early ma¬ 
turity of pods which are filled with medium sized, bright 
green peas of good flavor. Vines of medium height, 
about two and one-half to three feet and of distinctive 
light color. Pods of good size, about two and one-half 
to two and three-fourths inches long. Seed small, smooth, 
and bluish green in color. Matures all the crop at once 
and is an in valuable variety for market gardeners and can¬ 
ned. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
l | . A very early wrinkled variety of 
1 nomas JL.aXtOn great merit. Vine vigorous, of 
medium height, about three feet, similar to that of 
Gradus, but darker in color, hardier and more pro¬ 
ductive. Pods large, often four inches long, with 
square ends, similar to but larger, longer, and darker 
than those of Champion of England and as uniformly 
well filled. The green peas are very large, of fine deep 
color and unsurpassed in quality. We are certain that 
the eatiiness and productiveness of this pea need only 
to be known to make it one of the most popular sorts for 
the market and home garden, as in appearance and 
quality it is one of the very best varieties yet produced. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 55c;‘4 Qts. $2.00; Bu. $11.00 
f* i A very early, wrinkled pea. Vine similar in 
oraaus appearance to Telephone but of medium 
height, only about three to three and one-half feet. The 
pods are very large, about four and one-fourth inches 
long, very nearly as large as those of Telephone, uni¬ 
formly well shaped, pointed, handsome and more at¬ 
tractive than those of the first earlies. Peas very large, 
of splendid quality and beautiful light green color which 
they retain after cooking. Practically the same as 
Prosperity. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00; 
Bu. $12.00 
x • \\t J The earliest of the dwarf, 
American W onder Avrinkled varieties. Vines 
usually branching, about nine to twelve inches high and 
covered with well filled pods of medium size, about two 
and live-eighths to two and three-fourths inches long, 
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 growing our stock and know it to be much 
better than that usually offered. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; 
Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.50 Earliest of All, or Alaska 
1VT .9 T7 1 • The best early, dwarf pea. It combines 
INott S Hxceisior the good qualities or 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. Pods 
medium sized, about two and threerfourths inches long. The 
peas, in sweetness and quality are unstir passed. Seed me¬ 
dium sized, wrinkled, green and somewhat flattened. A most 
desirable sort for the market gardener and unsurpassed for 
the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; 
Bu. $8.50 
o .. >17 l • An early, wrinkled pea, one of the 
•DUttOn S JLxceiSlor largest podded of tne dwarf vari¬ 
eties. It is also one of 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 broad¬ 
er and with the foliage distinctly lighter green. Pods large 
for so early a variety, two and three-fourths to three inches 
long. Vines about fourteen to sixteen inches high. Pkt. 10c; 
Pt. 60c; Qt. $1.00 
* . This handsome new wrinkled pea is tl 
Lax toman largest podded of the dwarf varieties c 
our list. The beautiful dark green pods are similar 1 
Gradus in shape and splendid quality, are very nearly i 
large in size and mature a little earlier. The vines are vi^o 
ous and productive, averaging fifteen to eighteen inches hig 1 
foliage dark green; pods about four inches in length. Set 
light green, large, wrinkled, flattened, irregular in sliap 
(See colored plate, page 5, and further description in SuppU 
menty page 4.) Pkt. 10c; Pt. 60c; Qt. $1.00 
n • p (Improved Little Gem) A ver 
Jr remium uem desirable early green wrinkled dwar 
variety similar to but better ‘ than McLean’s Littl 
Gem. The vine is very productive and grows to 
height of from fifteen to eighteen inches. The pod 
are of medium size, about two and three-fourths inches lonj 
and crowded with six to eight very large peas of fine qualitj 
The seed is green, large, wrinkled, often flattened. Pkt. 10< 
Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
If peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint , 15 cents per quart for charges. 
