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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 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 quality of the peas: such soil is often the 
cause of early sorts maturing unevenly. Sow as early as possible a few of some early 
variety in warm, quick soil, prepared the fall before, planting in double rows six to eight 
inches apart and two and one-half to four feet between the double rows. The general crop can be delayed until later, but we 
have met with better success from sowing all the varieties 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 in 
trenches three to six inches deep and covered with only one or two inches of soil; when the plants are five or six inches high 
fill the trench level with 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. 
All varieties growing more than one and one-half feet do better if staked up or brushed when four to six inches high. This 
support is usually given by sharpened branches of trees set between the double rows. 
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES 
17 * #. ...J The earliest and most even strain of white, extra early peas, maturing so well together that 
r erry S rirst ana oest sometimes a single picking will secure the entire crop. \ ines vigorous and hardy, of medium 
height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing three 
to seven straight pods of good size, about two and one-half 
to two and three-fourths inches long, each containing 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 simi¬ 
lar strains sold as Extra Early, Rural New Yorker and Im¬ 
proved Early Daniel O’Rourke. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 
4 Qts. $1.40 
17 f ■ £ a li a 1 i By careful selection 
Larliest or All or Alaska and growing we have 
developed a stock of 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 of medium height, about two and one- 
naif 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 invaluable variety for 
market gardeners and canners. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 
4 Qts. $1.40 
•-pi w . A very early wrinkled variety of 
1 nomas Laxton great merit. Vine vigorous, of me¬ 
dium height, about three feet, similar to that of Gradus, but 
darker in color, hardier and more productive. 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 earliness 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 ap¬ 
pearance and quality it is one of the very best varieties yet 
introduced. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75 
p* i A very early, wrinkled pea. Vine similar in ap* 
l»radus pearance 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, uniformly well 
shaped, pointed, handsome and more attractive than those 
of t ie 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. 30c; 
Qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75 
. • nr j The earliest of the dwarf, 
American Wonder wrinkled varieties. Vines usu¬ 
ally branching, about nine to twelve inches high and covered 
with well filled pods of medium size, about two and five- 
eighths to two and three-fourths inches long, containing 
five to eight large, exceedingly sweet, tender and well fla¬ 
vored 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. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75 
r> 1 • The best early, dwarf pea. It com- 
S Jc-xcelsior 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. Pods medium sized, about two an 1 three-fourths inches 
long. The peas, in sweetness and quality, are unsurpassed. 
Seed me limn sized, wrinkled, green and somewhat flattened. 
A most desirable sort for the market gardener and unsur¬ 
passed for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 50c; 
4 Qts. $1.75 
Laxtoman 
• • This very handsome wrinkled pea is the 
Laxtoman largest podded of the dwarf varieties on 
our list. The beautiful dark green pods are similar to 
Gradus in shape and splendid quality, are very nearly as 
large in size and mature a little earlier. The vines are vigor¬ 
ous and productive, averaging fifteen to eighteen inches high; 
foliage dark green; pods about four inches in length. Seed 
light green, large, wrinkled, flattened, irregular in shape. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00 
o .. > r* i • An early, wrinkled pea, one of the 
button S Lxcelsior largest, podded of the 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. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00 
r> • (Improved Little Gem) A V©ry 
i remium L»em desirable 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, about two and three-fourths inches long, 
and crowded with six to eight very large peas of fine quality. 
The seed is green, large, wrinkled, often flattened. Pkt. 10c; 
Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.40 
If peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 5 cents per pint , 10 cents per quart for charges. 
