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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, furthermore 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 
fQll hp f nre nlauting in aouoie row’s six to eight inches apart and two and one-half to four feet between the double rows. 
th Mineral crop can be delayed until later, but w*e have met with better success from sowing all the varieties comparatively 
1 , 7 .jpnending for succession upon selecting sorts that follow each other in maturity. 
ear ThP neas will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep and where earliness is most important they may be 
tPd in that wav Larger pods and more of them will be produced if the seed be planted in trenches three to six inches 
a pn and covered with onlv one or two inches of soil. When the plants are five or six inches high fill the trench level with the 
ae -faep This will secure deep l ooting, prevent mildew and prolong the bearing season. If the peas be covered to the full depth 
S t first or if water be allowed to stand in the trenches they will not germinate or grow' well. 
at 1 The wrinkled varieties are more sensitive to cold wet weather than the smooth seeded sorts but are of superior quality. All 
oriPtips growing more than one and one half feet do better if staked up or brushed when four to six inches high. This sup- 
™rt is usually given by sharpened branches of trees set between the double rows. The crop should be gathered as fast as it is 
fit for use If even a few pods begin to ripen, not only will new' pods cease to form, but those partly advanced w ill stop grow ing. 
FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES 
JD*. This is the earliest and most even strain of first early white peas, maturing so well together 
Ferrv^s First and Best that sometimes a single picking will secure the entire'crop. The vines are vigorous and hardy, 
f 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 
Kin all smooth yellowish white. The stock we olTer is much superior to most on the market and more even than similar strains 
sold as Fxtra Early, Rural New' Yorker and Improved Early Daniel O’Rourke. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 
f . | | By careful selection and growing we have developed a stock of this smooth blue pea of 
£T a rli0st Ail or Alaska unequaled evenness in grow th or vine and early maturity of pods which are filled w ith 
medium sized bright green peas of good fiavor. The vines are of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet 
and of distinctive light color. The pods are of good size, about tw o and one half to two and three-fourths inches long. Seed 
Kinall smooth and bluish green in color. This sort matures all of its crop at once and is an invaluable variety for market 
gardeners and canners. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00 
This is a very early wrinkled variety of great merit. The vines are vigorous, of medium height, 
THomaS Laxton about three feet, similar to those of Gradus, but darker in color, hardier and more productive. The 
nods are 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. 
One of the very best sorts for the market anti home garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $40.00 
A very early, wrinkled pea. The vines are similar in appearance to Telephone but of medium height, only 
GraClUS 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 the 
first earlies. The peas are very large, of splendid quality and beautiful light green color which they retain after cooking. 
Practically the same as Prosperity. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 65c; 2 Lbs. $1.25 postpaid 
Alaska 
A . j The earliest of the dwarf, wrinkled 
merican Wonder va ri eties. The vines are about nine 
to twelve inches high and produce a good crop of well filled 
pods of medium size, about two and five-eighths to two and 
three-fourths inches long, containing five to eight large peas which 
are exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Seed medium 
sized, generally flattened, wrinkled and pale green. Pkt. 15c; 
Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
tvt .. y t? l • The best very early, dwarf pea. It com 
INott S JLXCelSlOr bines the good qualities of American Won¬ 
der and Premium Gem peas. r l he vines are larger and more 
productive than American Wonder and earlier than Premium 
Gem and average about twelve inches high. The pods are 
medium sized, about two and three-fourths inches long. The 
peas, in sweetness and quality, are unsurpassed. Seed medium 
sized, wTinkled, green and somewhat flattened. A most desirable 
early sort for the market gardener and unsurpassed for the 
home garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 
100 Lbs. $35.00 
I . This handsome wrinkled pea is the largest pod- 
Laxtoman ded of the dwarf varieties. The dark green pods 
are similar to Gradus in shape and splendid quality, are nearly 
as large in size and often mature a little earlier. Vines vigorous 
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. (Crop failed) 
, , j n i An early dwarf variety of the Laxtonian 
Laxton S ouperb type. Vines fifteen to eighteen inches 
high, vigorous and very productive. Foliage light yellowish 
green. Pods large, rather broad, slightly curved and or medium 
dark green color. It is hardy and can be sown very early; the 
seed being semi-wrinkled is not as likely to rot during unfavor¬ 
able weather conditions as the fully wrinkled sorts. Recom¬ 
mended as an excellent sort for the home and market garden. 
Pkt. 15c; Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.15 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $45.00 
r\ • (Improved Little Gem) A desirable early 
rremilini Lem green wrinkled dwarf variety similar to 
but better than McLean’s Little Gem. The vines are very 
productive, fifteen to eighteen inches high. The pods are of 
medium size, about two and three-fourths inches long, crowded 
with six to eight large peas of fine quality. Seed green, large, 
wrinkled, often flattened. Pkt. 15c; Lb.55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 
100 Lbs. $40.00 
t . , •» | An excellent dwarf sort for the market and 
Little IVlarvel home garden. The pods average a little 
longer than those of Premium Gem, are more attractive in 
shape and color and the peas are of superior quality. 'Ibe vines 
are sturdv. nearly eighteen inches high, heavily set with straight, 
deep green pods, square ended at the bottom and nearly 
three inches m length. Its season is about the same as Premium 
Gem. Seed large, green, wrinkled. (Crop failed) 
Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred 
pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped 
prepaid add Sc per pound to the 100 pound price. Trie do 
not put up half pounds of peas. 
