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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Peas, Maud S. 
GARDEN PEAS ™ 1 
Plant Enough to Can 
One of the most popular crops in the home garden. One pound sows 
75 feet in a row; 120 to 180 pounds per acre. The earliest sorts can be 
planted just as soon as the ground is in condition to work. They are not 
injured by light frosts. Wrinkled varieties a little later as they are 
tender. For fall crop sow in August. 
Culture. Peas succeed best in light, rich loamy soil. The early 
dwarf varieties can be planted in rows 2 feet apart. The tall varieties 
in rows 3 feet apart. The seeds should be planted at a depth of 1*4 to 2 
inches. All varieties growing more than iy 2 feet high do better if staked 
up or otherwise supported when 4 to 6 inches tall. This support is usually 
given by sharpened branches of trees or sticks. Tall varieties yield more 
abundantly than dwarf. Cultivate and keep clean, working the earth 
toward the vines rather than away from them. 
First Early Varieties 
244 MAUD S. The earliest and most prolific Pea known. The pod is of 
a dark green color, of a full, round shape and of strong texture which 
especially fits it for shipping long distances. For a late fall crop it has 
few equals and is the market gardener’s favorite for all seasons. The 
far northern point at which our peas are grown renders them almost 
proof against cold and the best for early spring or late fall crop. Thou¬ 
sands of market gardeners have pronounced this Pea unequalled in 
earliness, yield and regularity of growth. Make first planting as early 
in the spring as the ground will permit and cover well. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 
245 EXTRA EARLY. One of the best strains of extra early peas ; 
producing abundantly. Vines grow 2 to 2 y 2 ft. high; pods 3 to 3% 
inches long, well filled with fine delicious quality peas. Not only is 
this probably the earliest of all garden sorts but its yield is so abun¬ 
dant that it is the most profitable variety of all for market gardeners, 
in addition to being the best early sort for home gardens. Seed is white, 
smooth, medium size. Vines thrifty, vigorous, robust and extremely 
productive. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 
246 ALASKA. A favorite sort with Southern truckers, producing long, 
straight pods which will stand shipping, and remain green longer than 
white seeded sorts. The seed is blue, medium size. Vines about 2 y 2 ft. 
high, fairly vigorous and usually produce good yields. Pods long, 
straight and of attractive appearance. This has long been a popular 
sort, is of fair quality and well known. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 
247 EARLY BIRD. The earliest large podded, dwarf sort. Vines about 
18 inches high, foliage light green, producing an abundance of single 
and double, curved, pointed medium-dark green, attractive pods of 
about 4 inches in length ; contain 9 to 10 peas. Peas are tender and 
of excellent flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
248 GRADUS (or Prosperity). One of the very best early wrinkled 
large Podded Peas. The pods are fully as long as Telephone. Vine simi¬ 
lar in appearance and does not grow so tall, being of medium height, 
about 3 to zy 2 feet. The pods are 4 to 4% inches long, pointed, hand¬ 
some and one of the most attractive of the early wrinkled sorts. Peas 
very large, splendid quality and a beautiful light green color. This has 
become one of the most popular varieties in cultivation. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
249 THOMAS LAXTON. A very popular gardener’s variety. Height, 
3 ft. ; vine and foliage moderately stout, medium green ; pods 3% inches 
long, straight and square ended, containing 7 medium dark green peas 
of excellent quality. Extremely productive. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
250 LAXTONIAN. One of the largest podded of the dwarf wrinkled 
Peas. Pods are about 4 inches in length, of a beautiful dark green 
color, similar to Gradus in shape, of splendid quality and mature a 
little earlier. Vines average 15 to 18 inches in height, vigorous, produc¬ 
tive and have dark green foliage. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb , 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
251 LITTLE MARVEL. An extra early dwarf wrinkled sort particu¬ 
larly suited to home gardens. Vines average 15 to 18 inches high; 
vigorous, dark green foliage. Peas are borne together in pairs. Though 
comparatively a new sort it has become exceedingly popular on account 
of its large productive yield. _ 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
252 AMERICAN WONDER. A favorite dwarf, early, wrinkled Pea 
which is highly esteemed and splendid for family use. Vines about 9 
inches to 1 ft. high, covered with well-filled pods, medium size, about 
2% inches long, containing 5 to 8 large, exceedingly sweet, tender peas. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
253 LAXTON’S PROGRESS. Produces the largest pods of any of 
the early dwarf varieties. Vines average about 18 inches in height. 
The large dark green pods are borne in abundance and are well filled 
with extra large tender peas of superior quality. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
INOCULATION FOR PEAS 
Excellent results will be obtained by treating the seeds 
of Peas with NITRAGIN INOCULATOR before planting. 
It can be easily done. We have it put up in convenient 
size for small gardens. (See page 53). 
w ° 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 1 % ft. 
One of the best for home gardens and profitable for market gardeners. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
PREMIUM GEM. This has long been a favorite among early 
dwarf Peas. It matures a little later than American Wonder, is some- 
what taller m 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 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
Midseason Varieties 
257 DAISY or DWARF TELEPHONE. Similar in general char¬ 
acteristics to the well-known Telsphone. Pods 4^> to 5 in. long, dark 
green ; peas large, of superior quality, tender and sweet. Vines 3 ft. high. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb,, 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
258 ALDERMAN. This is really an improved Telephone, and is by far 
the best variety of this type. Yields more than any other variety. The 
pods resemble Telephone, but are larger and better filled, while the 
vines are of more robust growth and more prolific. Height from 4 to 5 
feet. 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. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
259 IMPROVED TELEPHONE. One of the leading Peas with mar¬ 
ket gardeners on account of its vigorous, tall growth and productive¬ 
ness. 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; y 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs, 65c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
Edible Pod 
These varieties have all the sweet¬ 
ness and flavor of fresh green Peas. 
When the pods are partly filled, they 
are prepared like snap beans; when 
the seeds have developed, they are 
eaten as shelled peas. 
260 MAMMOTH MELTING 
SUGAR. Pods very large, \y 2 
inches long, broad, curved and 
twisted. When young, they are 
very tender, stringless and fine 
flavored. Vines are tall, 4 y 2 to 
5 ft. high, with light foliage ; are 
very strong growing and prolific. 
We strongly recommend more ex¬ 
tensive planting of these fine qual¬ 
ity peas. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 
40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
261 DWARF GREY SUGAR. 
Pods 3 inches long, light green in 
color, heavily curved. Vines are 
about 28 inches tall. A prolific 
variety and best of the dwarf edi¬ 
ble podded peas. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 
40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
Varieties 
