LITT L E M A R V EL — Particularly well 
suited to home gardens. A first early; 15 
inches high, heavily set with large, dark 
pods, usually in pairs, that are closely 
crowded with 6 to 8 green peas of extra- 
fine flavor. 
Early Dwarf Sorts 
CARTER'S PREMIUM GEM— “W”—A de 
ervedly popular dwarf growing sort, grow- 
.ng about fourteen inches high. It is hard¬ 
ier and can be planted earlier than most 
wrinkled peas; very prolific. The pods are 
large and contain six to nine peas of first 
class quality. 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS — The earliest 
large podded dwarf sweet pea. Height 18 
inches. In season four days earlier than 
Laxtonian. Pods 4 inches long, broad and 
pointed, deep green in color, containing 
eight large, dark green peas of high qual¬ 
ity. 
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR— “W”—The best 
dwarf variety for the home garden. Grows 
a foot high and is wonderfully productive. 
The peas are tender and of delicate flavor. 
An excellent sort, growing more in popular 
favor every year. 
AMERICAN WONDER— “W”—Desirable 
dwarf variety growing only nine inches 
high; very early. Peas are wrinkled, very 
sweet and high flavored. 
Medium and Late Sorts 
TELEPHONE— “W"—Height 3% feet; 
vines and leaves large and coarse. The ex¬ 
tra large, light green pods are produced in 
the greatest profusion and are filled with 
immense peas which are sweet, tender and 
of delicious flavor. 
LARGE WHITE M ARROW FAT— “S"— A 
good summer pea. Grows five feet high, is 
productive and of fair quality. 
BLISS' EVERBEARING— “W”—A sec¬ 
ond early sort, continuing a long time in 
bearing. Vines vigorous and branching 
and grow about two feet high. 
MELTING SUGAR— “S”—(Edible Pod). 
In this variety, which is the best of its 
class, the entire pod is cooked in the same 
way as string beans. The pods are of large 
size, flat, very tender and brittle, and fine 
flavored when cooked; the vines attain a 
height of four feet and are very productive. 
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND— “W”—An 
old and favorite sort with all those who 
are fond of a large, tender, luscious pea, 
reaching a height of four or five feet and 
is fairly productive. 
MITCHELHILL SEED CO., ST. JOSEPH, MO. 
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