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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
. early peas the soil should be light and warm, but for general crop a moderately heavy 
is better. Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky soil should be avoided, as they 
soil*is better. Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky son snouici oe avoided, as they 
cause a rank growth of vine at the cost of the quality ot the peas, fin thermore 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 rows. 
The general crop can be delayed until later, but we have met with better success from sowing .ill 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 mat 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. W hen the plants are five or six inches high till the tiench 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. 
The wrinkled varieties are more sensitive to cold wet weather than the smooth seeded sorts but are of superior quality. All 
varieties growing more than one and one half feet do better if staked up or brushed when four to six inches high. This sup. 
port is usually given by sharpened branches of trees set between the double rows. I he crop should be gathered as fast as it is 
fit for uso. If even a few jxxls begin to ripen, not only will new pods cease to form, but those partly advanced will stop growing 
FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES 
c > . i r» « This is the ear 
rerry s rirst and Best that sometimes 
of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing 
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 similar strains sold as 
Extra Early, Rural New Yorker and Improved Early Daniel 
O’Rourke. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
17 1 • , r a ii ai l By careful selection and 
Or All or Alaska, growing we have developed 
a stock of this smooth blue pea of unequalea evenness in growth 
of vine and early maturity of pods which are filled with medium 
sized, bright green peas or good flavor. The vines are of medium 
height, al>oiit two and one-half to three feet and of distinctive 
light color. The pods are of good size, about two and one-half to 
two and three-fourths inches long. Seed small, smooth, and 
bluish green in color. This sort matures .ill of its crop at mitr 
and is an invaluable variety for market gardeners and canners. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
rliest and most even strain of first early white peas, maturing so well together 
2 s a single picking will secure the entire crop. The vines are vigorous ami hardy, 
three feet, bearing three to seven straight pods of good size, about two and on'e- 
Thomas Laxton 
A very early wrinkled variety of great 
merit. The vines are vigorous, «»i' medium 
height, about, three feet, similar to those of Gradus, but darker 
in color, hardier and more productive. The pods are large, often 
four inches long, with square ends, similar to but larger, longer, 
and darker than those or (’hampion of England and ms uniformly 
well filled. The green peas are very large, of fine deep color and 
unsurpassed in quality. One of the very best sorts fur the market 
and home garden. ( The vine shoivn on page 47 is taken from a 
much reduced photograph of a plant in our regular trials the past 
season , while the poa shown is the actual size grown under normal 
conditions ) Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $ 1.50; Bu. $7.50 
j A very early, wrinkled pea. The vines are similar in 
Ijraaus appearance to Telephone but of medium heignt. only 
about three to three and one-half feet. The pods are vei\\ large, 
about four and one-fourth inches long, very nearly as la^ge 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. Practical!v the same as Pros¬ 
perity. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
A • i The earliest of the dwarf, wrinkled 
American W oncter varieties. 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 exceed¬ 
ingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Seed medium sized, 
generally flattened, wrinkled and pale green. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 
Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $7.00 
tvt m.n.9 17 i • The best very early, dwarf pea. It com- 
lNott S n-xcelsior bines the good qualities of 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. The pods are medium 
sized, alxmt two and three-fourths inches long. The peas, in 
sweetness and quality, are unsurpassed. Seed medium sized, 
wrinkled, green and somewhat flattened. A most desirable early 
sort for the market gardener and unsurpassed for the home 
garden. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $7.00 
o .. > 1 ? l • An early, wrinkled pea, one of the 
button S Hxcelsior largest podded of the dwarf varie¬ 
ties 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 broader and with 
the foliage distinctly lighter green. The pods are large for so 
early a variety, two and three-fourths to three inches long. 
The vines are about fourteen to sixteen inches high. Pkt. 10c; 
Pt. 25c; Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
Earliest of All or Alaska 
i Improved Little Gem) A~desirable early 
rremium oem 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. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 
4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
Laxtonian 
This very handsome wrinkled pea is the 
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 often mature a little earlier. The vines are 
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. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.75; Bu. $10.00 
I iff 1^ r/[ An excellent dwarf sort for the market 
l_.li.Iie marvel 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 
Premium Gem. Seed large, green, wrinkled. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 
Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
If peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per quart for transportation and packing. 
