Tall Varieties 
Alderman Peas 
A llhough these kinds may be grown successfully without support, they usually 
do better if the vines are given some support, such as brush or chicken wire. 
ALDERMAN. (4-5 ft.) The Best Tall Variety. This is really an im¬ 
proved Telephone, and is by far the best variety of this type. Yields 
more than any other variety. The pods resemble Telephone, but are 
larger, deeper green and better filled, while the vines are of more robust 
growth and more prolific. For best results the vines should be given 
some support. The pods are immense, often 5 inches long and contain 8 
to 10 large peas. Matures medium late. 
1/2 Lb. 25c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c; 71/2 Lbs. $1.85 transportation paid. 
Not paid: 15 Lbs. $2.55; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $7.85. 
Telephone. (4 to 5 ft.) Very large pods and the peas are of highest 
quality. This is an old standard type which has given satisfaction for 
years. Has been largely superseded by Alderman. 
1/2 Lb. 25c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c; 7 V 2 Lbs. $1.85 transportation paid. 
Not paid: 15 Lbs. $2.55; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $7.85. 
Mammoth Melting Sugar. (4ft.) Edible pods. The largest and 
finest of this class. The pods are cooked like string beans and are highly 
appreciated by many people. Remove strings before cooking. 
l /2 Lb. 25c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c; 7 Vi Lbs. $2.55 transportation paid. 
Not paid: 15 Lbs. $3.90; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $12.90. 
USE GYPSUM 
Many people find that after they have raised peas a few years in their 
garden, the vines begin to turn yellow and die. This is caused by a disease 
known as Hoot Rot. II has been found that ordinary gypsum will control this 
trouble. Simply spread it broadcast over the ground just before you sow the 
seed and rake it in. Use it at the rale of 1 lb. to 3 square yards. Most dealers 
of building supplies sell gypsum. 
EARLY VARIETIES—Continued 
HUNDREDFOLD or BLUE BANTAM. (20 in.) Resembles the old Laxtonian very much 
but is larger, has darker pods and is more prolific. The pods are 3)^ to 4 inches long 
and well filled with large deep green peas of fine quality. The vines are very strong, 
maturing only a few days after Gradus and Thomas Laxton. 
1/2 Lb. 25c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 7Vi Lbs. $2.00 transportation paid. 
Not paid: 15 Lbs. $2.85; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $8.95. 
LITTLE MARVEL. (15 in.) This pea is certainly rightly named and is one of the best 
and most popular kinds for the home gardener. It is wonderfully prolific and the peas 
are deep green and of high quality. They mature between Gradus and Hundredfold 
and will stand longer than most kinds without becoming tough and tasteless. 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 7Vi Lbs. $2.00 transportation paid. Not paid: 
15 Lbs. $2.85; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $8.95. 
Nott’s Excelsior or American Wonder. (15 in.) Very early dwarf pea of fine quality. 
Pods 2}^ to 3 in. long. Very prolific. 
V 2 Lb. 25c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 7 1 /2 Lbs. $2.00 transportation paid. Not paid: 
15 Lbs. $2.85; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $8.95. 
Alaska. (2 ft.) One of the earliest kinds. Small pods. Fair quality. 
1/2 Lb. 25c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c; 7Vi Lbs. $1.85 transportation paid. Not paid: 
15 Lbs. $2.55; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $7.85. 
Medium and Late Varieties—Dwarf 
MIDSEASON GIANT. (20 in.) See page 13. This new dwarf main crop variety yields 
large crops at a time when many varieties do not do well. It is large podded and of 
excellent quality. 
1/2 Lb. 25c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 7Vi Lbs. $2.10 transportation paid. Not paid: 
15 Lbs. $3.00; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $9.50. 
DWARF ALDERMAN. (New). (20 in.) See page 13. This new midseason variety 
has pods as large as the tall Alderman. The quality is superb. 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 7 1 /2 Lbs. $2.15 transportation paid. Not paid: 
15 Lbs. $3.15; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $10.10. 
ADVANCER. <fiy 2 ft.) The quality of the peas is of the very best and it is one of the 
finest kinds we know of for home canning. Matures in mid-season between the early 
and late kinds. The pods are of medium size but so well filled they contain just as many 
peas as many of the very large podded varieties. The vines are of low, stocky growth 
and yield immense crops. 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 7y 2 Lbs. $1.95 transportation paid. Not paid: 
15 Lbs. $2.70; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $8.40. 
Improved Stratagem. (2V£ ft.) A very fine large late pea. The vines are strong and 
stocky and the pods mature after Alderman. The peas are very large and of the finest 
quality. The short vines need no support. 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 7Vi Lbs. $2.00 transportation paid. Not paid: 
15 Lbs. $2.85; 56 Lbs. (Bu.) $8.95. 
Dwarf Alderman Peas 
Photo about 9/70 Natural Size 
HARRIS’ SEEDS — 1 9 3 6 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., COLDWATER, N. Y. 
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