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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
PEAS 
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 the fall before, planting in double 
rows six to eight inches apart and two and one-half to four feet between the double rows. The general crop can be delayed 
until later, but we have met with better success from sowing all the varieties comparatively early, depending for succession 
upon selecting s orts 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 that 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. When the plants are five or six inches high fill the trench 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 support 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 will stop growing. Your own grown peas are by far the sweetest. 
THE BIG FOUR 
BLUE BANTAM 
Bears abundantly long, handsome pods fully as large and 
equally as early as Gradus, while the vines require no staking! 
Is unequaled for combination of extreme earliness, superb 
quality, and unusual productiveness. The dwarf vigorous vines 
average fifteen inches in height and carry really enormous 
crops of large, deep bluish-green pods. The handsome pointed 
pods, generally borne singly, measure four to four and one- 
half inches long and are tightly packed with eight to ten 
extra large, deep bluish-green peas. These peas are not only 
large in size, but of most luscious flavor. The pods are ready 
to pick as early as American Wonder, while double the size ; 
in fact, they average fully as large as Gradus! If sown 
thinly, say four inches between the seeds in the row, they will 
astound even experienced gardeners. 
Per pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. §1.25, postpaid 
GRADUS 
This extra early, wrinkled pea bears pods of large size, and 
combines quality with earliness. It is very hardy; can be 
planted fully as early as the smooht peas ; growth, vigorous 
and healthy; vines 2% feet in height; very prolific. The qual¬ 
ity and flavor are delicious, and the peas remain tender and 
sweet for a long time. These peas are planted by market 
gardeners around the vicinity of Portland more than any 
other kind. Per pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. §1.25, postpaid 
LITTLE MARVEL 
We are sure that as soon as our customers become 
acquainted with Little Marvel they will drop both Little Gem 
and Nott’s Excelsior, popular as these two varieties are today. 
The vines, of dwarf even growth, average fifteen inches in 
height and are heavily set with fine pods, frequently borne 
in pairs. The pods average two and one-half inches in length, 
are square at the bottom and well filled with six to seven 
quite large, deep green peas. The peas are ready for the table 
fully as early as American Wonder or Nott’s Excelsior, while 
the pods are larger and the vines produce a much heavier 
crop. All who desire a fine early crop of the choicest 
wrinkled peas will be delighted with Little Marvel. 
Per pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. §1.25, postpaid 
BUTZER’S IMPROVED ALDERMAN 
Alderman Peas—The finest of the Telephones. The greatest 
mid-season pea on the earth. This variety offers wonderful 
opportunity to the individual who is honestly imbued with 
the desire to plant, not only a highly meritorious variety but 
one of great remunerative propensities. 
Alderman stands unique as the greatest and unrivaled 
mid-season, marrowfat wrinkled pea on earth. Very uniform 
in shape and always of the largest size, produced in profusion and so well filled that Alderman 
is perhaps the largest yielder of all peas. 
The vines are of strong growth, attaining a height of 4 to 5 feet, foliage and pods are or a 
dark green color, often measuring 6 inches in length and are densely filled with large peas of 
unsurpassable flavor. Of all tall main crop peas Alderman is the finest and most desirable 
for the home garden and for the market. Per pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. SI.25, postpaid 
One pound each of the above Big Four peas, §1.00, postpaid 
BLUE BANTAM 
Alaska—Also called “Earliest of All’’! The vines 
grow from 20 to 30 inches in height, bearing well- 
filled medium-sized pods. Matures practically the en¬ 
tire crop at one time. Most popular first-early pea 
for canning. 
Per pkt. 10c; % lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. §1.25 
Bliss Everbearing—The vines are stout, of medium 
height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing 
at the top six to ten good sized pods, about two and 
one-half to three inches long. If these pods are picked 
as they mature and the season and soil are favorable, 
the plant will throw out branches bearing pods which 
will mature in succession, thus prolonging the season. 
The peas are large and wrinkled, tender, of superior 
flavor and preferred by many to any other sort. 
Pkt. 10c; % lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Hundred Fold—Similar to Laxtonian and Blue 
Bantam, with darker vines and pods, has become very 
popular with the market gardeners. It is an ideal pea 
for those who wish large pods, and we consider it one 
of the best. Vines grow from 18 inches to 2 feet. 
Pkt. 10c; Y 2 , lb. 15c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. §1.25, postpaid 
Laxtonian—A new, early, dwarf, robust, large pod¬ 
ded pea of superior excellence; often referred to as 
“Dwarf Gradus,’’ and is said to surpass “Gradus” in 
yield and quality, with the added advantage of dwarfer 
growth, averaging 16 inches. The large pods are well 
filled, holding 8 to 10 peas. “Laxtonian” is so highly 
recommended that you should give it a trial. 
Per pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 5 lbs. SI.25, postpaid 
