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COMSTOCK, FERRE & COMPANY 
PEAS 
Gradus 
Peas should be sown as early as possible in order 
to mature before the hot summer weather. To 
secure an extra early crop the smooth seeded 
varieties may be sown just as soon as the ground 
can be worked. The wrinkled varieties are not 
quite as hardy and should be planted a little later. 
Sow 2 or 3 inches deep in single or double rows 3 
to 4 feet apart. The tall growing sorts require 
brush or other support. This is not so necessary 
for the dwarfer varieties but they are greatly 
benefitted if kept up off the ground. Approximate 
weights; 1 bu. 56-60 lbs; 1 qt. 2 lbs; 1 pt. 1 lb. 
For best results inoculate with Nodogen. Bushel 
size 50c; garden size 25c. 
15 lbs. of any variety at the 100 lb. rate 
5 lbs. of any variety at the 10 lb. rate. 
FIRST AND BEST A very old variety known by 
many names, but still one of the earliest 
croppers. Seed smooth; height 2}/£ feet. 
Pkt. 10c; Lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.10, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 16c per lb. 
CARTER’S EIGHT WEEKS An exceptionally 
early pea,of good quality; height 18 inches; 
seed nearly smooth; can be planted very early. 
Pkt. 10c; Lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.30, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 18c per lb. 
GRADUS (WORLD’S RECORD STRAIN) One 
of the earliest and most popular of all the 
large-podded wrinkled peas. The vines are 
vigorous and healthy, yielding uniform large 
pods well filled with handsome large peas of 
delicious quality. For best results the vines 
should be brushed. Height 3 feet. 
Pkt. 10c; Lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.30, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 18c per lb. 
THOMAS LAXTON In some sections this pea 
is claimed to possess greater merit than the 
famous Gradus, which in many characteristics 
it closely resembles. The pods are not quite 
as large, but are more numerous and well filled 
with peas of extra fine quality. Height 3 feet. 
Pkt. 10c; Lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.30, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 18c per lb. 
SUTTON’S EXCELSIOR A handsome dwarf 
variety which comes into bearing very early. 
Considered by many the best all around pea 
for the home garden. The vines are stout and 
hardy and produce in abundance large, straight, 
pale green pods. 
Pkt. 10c; Lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.30, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 100 lbs. 18c per lb. 
