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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Alderman Peas. 
255 NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. A few days later than the 
American Wonder. Pods about one-quarter larger. 
It is remarkably hardy and can be planted almost as 
early as smooth sorts. Height, 1 to 1V 2 ft. One of 
the best for home gardens and a profitable variety 
for market gardeners. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., 
$1.25. 
Medium Crop Varieties 
257 PREMIUM GEM. This has long been a favorite 
among early dwarf peas. It matures a little later 
than American Wonder, is somewhat taller in 
growth and a little more prolific. Vines vigorous 
and productive, growing 15 to 18 inches high; pods 
2% inches long, crowded with peas of fine quality. 
Pkt., 10c; y z lb., 20c; l lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., 
$1.25. 
259 DAISY or DWARF TELEPHONE. Similar in gen¬ 
eral . characteristics to the well-known Telephone. 
Pods 414 to 5 inches long, dark green; peas large, of 
superior quality, tender and sweet. Vines 3 ft. high. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., 
$1.50. 
Inoculation for Peas —Excellent results will be 
obtained by treating the seeds of peas with Nitra- 
gin Inoculator before planting. It can be easily 
done. We have it put up in convenient size for 
small gardens. (See page 66). 
Lafre or Main Crop Varieties 
260 IMPROVED TELEPHONE. One of the leading 
peas with market gardeners on account of its vig¬ 
orous, tall growth and productiveness. Vines about 
4 ft. high, foliage light green, producing an abun¬ 
dance of pointed pods, very large and light green. 
Peas large, tender, very sweet, excellent flavor. A 
splendid sort for home gardens and profitable for 
market. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c: 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., 
$1.25. 
261 ALDERMAN. A new pea like the Telephone, only 
better. The vine is extra vigorous, and the pods of 
Alderman are dark green and always well filled with 
fine large peas. For a pea which should be staked 
there is none quite so good as Alderman. It is one of 
the finest of the large-podded summer varieties. The 
haulm grows five feet in height and is of a rich, 
dark green color, as are also the large pods. Pods 
frequently measure nearly six inches in length and 
contain from ten to twelve very large peas of supe¬ 
rior flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; lib., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., 
$1.25. 
262 MELTING SUGAR (Edible Pods). These are used 
in the same manner as Snap or String Beans, the 
pods and peas being sliced and boiled. Pods very 
large, 4)4 inches long, broad, curved and twisted. 
When young, they are very tender, stringless and 
fine flavored. Vines are tall, 4)4 to 5 ft. high, with 
light foliage; are very strong growing and prolific. 
We strongly recommend more extensive planting of 
these fine quality peas. They are very popular in 
Europe and should become more generally known in 
this country. 
Pkt., 10c; )4 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., 
$1.50. 
For Field Peas, See Page 68. 
Peanuts 
Peanuts should be shelled before planting. They 
should be planted in May or early June, in rows 
about 2 to 3 feet apart, dropping the nuts 8 to 10 
inches apart, 1 in a hill. Cover 1 or 2 inches deep. 
Cultivate 3 or 4 times with a cultivator, so as to 
loosen the earth and keep down weeds, and at the last 
working, with a small turn-plow throw the dirt to 
the nuts. Do not cultivate too late in the season, as 
late cultivation is likely to injure the formation of 
the nuts. It is also advisable to make an application of 
lime, scattering it on top of the row just after plant¬ 
ing. In harvesting, plow the peanuts and then stack 
around stakes with the leaves outside. 
264 IMPROVED VIRGINIA. Large size nuts which 
are very popular and a fine productive strain. 
y a lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c. 
ImDroved Telephone. 
