SEEDS THAT GROW BETTER 
31 
PEAS (CONT’D) 
Since the time from planting to first picking varies widely in differ¬ 
ent seasons aijd in different sections, we have indicated in the number of 
days, average results under normal rainfall conditions in Ohio* These fig¬ 
ures will be of assistance in comparing the relative earliness or lateness 
of the various varieties when planted in any locality. Varieties listed in 
larger letters are, in our judgment, the newer and more important sorts, 
which are replacing older‘types of lower quality. Smooth seeded sorts are 
commonly handled on the basis of 120 pounds to the bag and wrinkled var¬ 
ieties 112 pounds. 
SMOOTH SEEDED VARIETIES 
ALASKA-WILT RESISTANT 
(32 n Height of Vine, 3" Length of Pod, 
60 Days from Planting to Picking) 
For use in planting in wilt infested areas, we have developed a strain 
of Alaska peas resistant to Fusarium wilt* This Alaska is very similar 
to our well-known pedigreed strain in cropping habit and evenness in 
maturity, but with slightly larger vine* The 3 inch, round plump pods 
contain 6 to 8 peas of fair quality. 
DWARF GREY SUGAR 
(28" Height of Vine, 3" Length.of Pod, 
68 Days from Planting to Picking) 
A prolific edible podded variety for home garden} resistant to Fusa - 
rium wilt. Vines slender and wiry, with purple blossoms* Pods double, 
light green, heavily curved, semi-pointed* strongly indented between 
the peas. Seeds small, mottled, grey, round. 
EARLY BIRD 
(36" Height of Vine, 3" Length of Pod, 
63 Days from Planting to Picking) 
An English variety not to be confused with Laxton's Superb, which is 
called Early Bird in some sections of our country. Vines medium green* 
Pods single, blunt, straight, dark green, contain 6 to 7 peas. Seeds 
medium sized, cream colored. 
MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR 
(54" Height of Vine, 4£" Length of Pod, 
74 Days from Planting to Picking) 
The best of the edible podded sorts for home and market garden use} re¬ 
sistant to Fusarium wilt. Vines light green* coarse* Pods single, 
very broad, indented, light, bluntj brittle, fleshy, stringless, free 
from fiber, of good quality} contain 7 peas. Seeds large, round, 
creamy white* 
WRINKLED SEEDED VARIETIES 
ALDERMAN 
(40" Height of Vine, 4£ to 5£ Length of Pod, 
74 Days from Planting to Picking) 
A handsome large podded variety of the Telephone family. Excellent for 
home garden, for truckers, and for shipping to distant markets} resist¬ 
ant to Fusarium wilt. Vines dark green, coarse. Pods single, very 
broad, plump, straight, dark green, pointed} contain 8 to 10 peas of 
highest quality. Seeds large, wrinkled, light green. This variety can 
well be considered the standard of high quality. 
