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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
PEAS —SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 
- - - , . l A green. wrinkled variety of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, with long 
McLean S Advancer 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 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, 
ami productiveness. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. 
0 Lbs. $28.00 
v * , . u The vines are stout, of medium 
I orksnire liero height, about two or two and one- 
half feet, bearing near the top a number of rather broad 
pods of medium size, about three inches long, filled with 
large pens 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 
liae a rich, marrow-like pea. Seed large, vvrin- 
those who 
kled and flattened. 
100 Lbs. $28.00 
pea. oeea large, wrin- 
Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 
-i A J • 1 The vi Qes of this exceptionally 
. ne Admiral hardy, second early variety are tall 
and vigorous, about four feet high. The pods are 
usually borne in pairs, are curved, bright green, about 
two and three-quarters inches lon^, and are crowded 
with six to nine peas of good quality and 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 adap¬ 
ted for canners’ use. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. 
postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00 
i l This has becom^ the leading pea with 
1 eiepnone market gardeners whose trade appre¬ 
ciates fine appearance and high quality. The vines are 
tall and vigorous, growing 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. 15c; Lb. 55c- 
2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $40.00 
rx 1 r ill A very large, wrinkled pea similar to Telephone 
UUke Oi AIDany in growth and season but darker in color of foli¬ 
age and pods. The vines are tall, about four and one-half to five feet 
high, vigorous and strong growing. The pods are of largest size, often 
four and one-half to five inches long, straight ami 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. 15c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $40.00 
Alderman 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. 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 appearance even after shipping 
a long distance. The Alderman answers these requirements ancf we 
recommend it unreservedly. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 
100 Lbs. $40.00 
Dl* >17 i • The vines are stout, of medium 
t>iiss Lverbearing height, about two and one-half 
to three feet, bearing at the top six to ten good sized pods, 
about two and one-lmlf to three inches long. If these are 
picked as they mature and the season and soil are favor¬ 
able. 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 
Other sort. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 
Lbs. $28.00 
r* A second early sort of medium height. 
Connoisseur Vines two and one-half to three feet high! 
of robust habit and very productive. The pods which 
are abundantly produced are of good size, very attrac¬ 
tive dark green color and are well filled with seven 
to nine peas of exceptionally good quality. Avery 
desirable sort for the home garden on account of its 
excellent quality. Its productiveness and fine dark 
color recommend it to market gardeners. Seed medi¬ 
um size, light green, semi-wrinkled. Pkt.15c; Lb. 60c; 
2 Lbs. $1.15 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $45.00 
Not less than to pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: 
if ordered shipped prepaid add Sr per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of peas. 
