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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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PEAS” FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES—Continued 
. . This handsome wrinkled pea is the 
Laxtoman largest podded of the dwarf vari¬ 
eties The dark green pods are similar to Grad us 
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. 
Pkt. 20c; Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.10 postpaid; 100 Lbs. 
$40.°° , . , . . f 
. . > c i An early dwarf variety of 
Laxton S ouperb the Laxtonian type. Vines 
fifteen to eighteen inches high, vigorous and very 
productive. Foliage light yellowish green . Pods 
large, rather broad, slightly curved and of 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 unfavorable weather con¬ 
ditions as the fully wrinkled sorts. Recommend¬ 
ed as an excellent sort for the home and market 
garden. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.10 postpaid; 
100 Lbs. $40.00 
U . /-i (Improved Little Gem > A 
i rcmium v*em desirable early green wrin¬ 
kled dwarf variety similar to but better than Mc¬ 
Lean's Little Gem.. The vines are very produc¬ 
tive. 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. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 post¬ 
paid; 100 Lbs. $37.50 
f AA 1 An excellent dwarf sort for 
Little IVlarvel the market and 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. 
The vines are sturdy, nearly eighteen inches high, 
heavily set with straight, deep green pods,square 
ended* at the bottom and nearly three inches 
in length. Its season is about the same as Premi¬ 
um Gem. Seed large, green, wrinkled. Pkt. 20c; 
Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.10 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $40.00 
SECOND EARLY VARIETIES 
m yv f y s l A green, wrinkled 
McLean S Advancer variety of medium 
height, about two and one-half to three feet, 
witn long 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 _ 
have developed a strain showing marked improvements in vigor of plant, size 
Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
Laxtonian 
used by canners. 
of pod and 
By careful selection we 
productiveness. Pkt. 20c; 
2 Lbs. 90c. 
The vi F es a i*° *S° ut : of medium height, about two or two and one-half feet, bearing near the top 
l orKsnire nero a number of rather broad pods of medium size, about three inches long, filled with large peas that 
remam 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 PLV 
Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 ' 
Rli'ea’ FverKearino The vines are stout, of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing at the top 
DllSS CVerDearing six to ten good sized pods, about two and one-half to three inches long. If these are picked as thev 
mature and the season and soil are favorable, the plant will throw out branches bearing pods which will mature in succes¬ 
sion, 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. 20c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
A se . co ^ ear Jj. sorfc , of medium height. Vines two and one-half to three feet high, of robust habit and very 
V^onnoisseur productive. The pods which are abundantly produced are of good size, very attractive dark green color and 
are well filled with seven to nine peas of exceptionally good quality. A very desirable sort for the home garden on account 
or its excellent quality. Its productiveness and fine dark color recommend it to market gardeners. Seed medium si yp 
light green, semi-wrinkled. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
Tht* Arlmiral i f this „ e £ceptionally hardy, second early variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high, 
l ne numirdi I he pods are usually borne in pairs, are curved, bright green, about two and three-quarters inches long 
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 adapted for canners’ use. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $37.50 ’ 
T**l*»r*l»r»r»** This lias become the leading pea with market gardeners whose trade appreciates fine appearance and high 
1 eiepnone 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. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $37.50 
Duke of Alhanv A u ery !? rge ^ VriD . kled to Telephone in growth and season but darker in color of foliage 
LJUK ~,.° r , 1Dan y . and Pods. The vines are tall, about four and one-half to five feet high, vigorous and strong grow 
. m ^i TulP Pods are of largest size, often four and one-half to five inches long, straight and thick, borne in great profusion 
Tai2*Sv c oodition for picking, of a deep green color. In many localities this variety is sold as an improved strain 
J; ™^ f ne S°* or n ig ke 11 a .Y erv profitable sort for market gardeners while its splendid 
quality should give it a place in the home garden. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $37.50 
appearance even after shipping a long distance. The Alderman answers these requirements and 
unreservedly. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $37.50 
retain their 
we recommend it 
if 
Not less than to pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred 
ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound 
pound prices do not include transportation: 
price. We do not put up half pounds of peas. 
