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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
PEAS —SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 
m • v y a j A green, wrinkled variety of 
McLean S Advancer medium height, about two and 
one-half to three feet, with long, broad pods, about two and 
three-fourths to three inches long, which are abundantly 
produced and well filled to the ends. This pea is used very 
extensively by market gardeners because of its productiveness, 
the 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. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.50 
•\r | i . it Vines stout, of medium height, about 
I orksnire tlero two and one-half feet, bearing near the 
top a number of broad pods of medium size, about two and 
one-half to 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. 25c; 
Qt. 40c; 4 Qta. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
Di• > t? • Vines stout, of medium height, 
I511SS Lverbeanng about two and one-half feet, bear¬ 
ing at the top six to ten broad pods, of medium size, 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 any oilier sort. (Crop failed J 
rv 1 r \n A very large, wrinkled Pea similar to 
LJUke Oi Albany Telephone in growth and season but 
darker in color of foliage and pods. Vines tall, about four and 
one-half to five feet high, vigorous and strong growing; pods 
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. There is an 
increasing demand for peas of this color and the productive¬ 
ness of this variety makes it a very profitable sort for market 
gardeners while its splendid quality should give it a place in 
the home garden. In many localities this variety is sold as 
an improved strain of Telephone. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 
4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 
rj-., A J # 1 Vi nes tall and vigorous, about four feet 
1 lie Admiral high. Pods usually borne in pairs, curved, 
bright green, about two and three-fourths inches long, crowded 
with six to nine peas of the very best quality and color. \\\ 
know of no pea which remains palatable longer after it 
becomes large enough to use. Seed much wrinkled, of 
medium size, cream color. Owing to its great vigor, produc¬ 
tiveness, fine color, quality and suitable size of the green 
peas, this variety is admirably adapted for canners' use. 
(Sold out) 
*-p | i This has become the leading pea with market 
1 elepnonc gardeners whose trade appreciates fine ;ip. 
pearance and high quality. Vines tall and vigorous, growing j 
about four feet high, with large, 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 
Gem and is one of the best sorts for either home or market. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 
rji * i j Stronger growing atid hardier 
1 Clegrapn, or Long vine with darker foliage and 
Klanr] Mammoth pods than the Telephone; peas very 
isiana iviammom f arg( . and ot - dark Kr een color; seed 
almost smooth. Vines tall, about four to four and one-half 
feet. Pods very large, about four and one half inches long. 
A splendid sort for the market garden; will give good returns 
even under conditions that would cause most varieties to fail. 
(Very short crop; sold out) 
in This comparatively new pea is in many re- 
Alderman spects the very best early 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 productive. Pods 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 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 6orts which retain their fine 
appearance even after shipping a long distance. The Aider- 
man answers these requirements and furthermore is the most 
productive variety or this class. We recommend it unre¬ 
servedly. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 
LATER VARIETIES 
I i Q, , Most stocks of the large podded, semi-dwarf, English varieties of peas have been so wanting in 
Improved otr&tagcm uniformity and evenness of type as to disgust American planters, but we have developed a stock 
which comes true and is one of the best of tne large podded sorts. Vines about two to t wo and one-half feet high, with medium 
dark green foliage. Pods 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 of the finest quality. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 45c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $9.00 
Pl r p.i • This is a comparatively new green wrinkled pea and wherever known is proving a popular main crop 
Uwarr Lnampion sort for the market or home garden. The vines are of medium height, only about three feet high, 
vigorous, hardy, and unusually productive. Pods large, fully four inches long, broad, quite straight, deep green in color, 
handsome and Very well Idled with large peas which are tender and unsurpassed in quality. The stock we offer is vastly 
superior iu productiveness, size of pod and quality to much that is sold under this name and we believe it will meet the 
requirements of the most critical trade. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
n t j>n/i i . /"'i j The vines of this va- 
Horsrord S Market harden riety are of medium 
height, about three feet, hardy and very productive, giving 
t lie greatest number of pods of any on oiir list. Tin'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. 30c; Qt. 45c; 
4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.50 
Hit is.* C (Edible pods) There is a class of peas 
Melting Jllgar not generally known in this country but 
much used abroad in which the sweet, brittle and succulent 
pods have none of the tough, inner lining found in the ordi¬ 
nary varieties of garden peas. They are used in the same way 
as snap or string beans. The best of these edible podded 
sorts is the Melting Sugar of which we offer a very fine strain. 
The pods are very large, four to four and one half inches long, 
broad, often curved or twisted, and when young, stringless, 
very tender and finely flavored. The variety 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. We have 
given this variety especial attention and we believe the seed 
we offer is equal to the best obtainable. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; 
Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00; Bu. $12.00 
rii • r i 7 i j A very productive variety, J 
tnampion or Lnglana universally admitted to be 
one of the richest ami best flavored of tlie late peas. The 
vines are tall, about four to five feet high. Pods large, about 
three inches long. The seed is light green and wrinkled. 
Very inferior and mixed stocks of this sort are frequently 
offered but when the seed is as well grown and selected as that 
we offer we consider tne variety equal in quality to any in 
cultivation and one of the best of its season, either for the 
home garden or market gardener. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 
Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
v r . The vines of this tall 
Large White Marrowrat variety are about five 
feet high and of strong growth. Tin* pods are large, about 
three inches long, cylindrical, surface somewhat roughened, 
light colored and well filled; seed large, smooth, round and 
light creamy yellow. Excellent for summer use but is not 
as sweet and tender as most of the newer sorts, although un¬ 
doubtedly one of the most productive of the garden varieties. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $5.50 
t oil a/i Cm. An excellent tall va- 
Large rSIackeye Marrowrat 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 very best of the Marrowfat sorts. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $5.50 
FIELD PEAS 
Field Peas deserve more general attention for fodder than they now receive. 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 ani fed green. For bogs alone it 
can be used as pasturage. 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 
largo amount of forage in August when grass pasture is usually short. 
As fertilizer, field peas should be plowed under when in blossom. They will grow on land that will not produce clover. 
No. 1 White and Common White, write for quotations. 
If peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint , 15 cents per quart for charges. 
