Slate Seed Co., Seedsmen Since 1866, South Boston, Virginia 
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Earliest of All or Alaska Peas 
68 — GRADUS, or PROSPERITY.— It is not an 
extra early sort, but its products are far above 
those of any other variety. The vines are hardy 
and grow to a height of about three feet. The pods 
are very large, straight and slightly rounded at the 
point, averaging about four inches in length. The 
seeds are large, wrinkled and of a cream color, 
tinged with green. 
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
73— WHITE MARROWFAT. — The largest and 
most prolific of peas. The vines grow tall and have 
a dense foliage. The pods are from five to seven 
inches long and filled with unusually large, round 
white peas. 
Pkt. 10c, y 2 lb. 20c, lb. 25c, 5 lbs. 90c, 10 lbs. 
$1.50, postpaid. 
74—TELEPHONE. —This variety has been in 
cultivation for a long time but still stands supreme 
as a late pea of the best quality. The vines grow 
very tall, four to five feet. The foliage is abund¬ 
ant with large green leaves. The pods are produced 
in enormous quantities all the way up the vines, 
which gives it a long season and a better yield 
than any other sort. The unusually large long pods, 
five inches or more, are crowded with large deep 
green peas which are tender and sweet. This pea 
may be planted early in the spring for mid-season 
peas or if planted after frost is over, it will pro¬ 
duce a late crop. Thus two plantings may be made 
and a supply of excellent quality peas had over a 
long period. The vines will require some support 
but the heavy yield and long bearing period will 
well repay for this trouble. 
Pkt. 10c, V 2 lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
70— EARLIEST OF ALL, or ALASKA— Vines 
attain a height of about thirty inches. Pods are 
about two and a half inches long, straight, round 
and well-filled. It is uniform in growth and makes 
the best pea for canning. Seed small, round, dent¬ 
ed and green. 
Pkt. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 25c, 5 lbs. 90c, 10 lbs. 
$1.50, postpaid. 
71— LAXTON’S PROGRESS. — A very superior 
strain of the Hundred Fold which has been de¬ 
veloped especially for market gardeners but its 
fine appearance and good quality will make it a 
favorite of home gardeners also. The vine growth 
is from fifteen to eighteen inches tall and they are 
filled with deep green pods of about four inches in 
length. The peas when dry are wrinkled but in the 
green stage are large, very sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 10c, y 2 lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
72— ALDERMAN. — A fine, vigorous grower of 
the Telephone strain. Vines grow to about four 
feet and are very productive. Pods are long and 
well filled with large peas of the very best quality. 
Seed wrinkled and of a light green color. 
Pkt. 10c, y 2 lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
69—THOMAS LAXTON.— It is early, hardy, and 
very productive. More reliable than the Gradus. 
Vines grow to a height of about three feet and 
bear a heavy crop of large, straight pods about 
three inches long. 
Pkt. 10c, y 2 lb. 20c, lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 10 lbs. 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Telephone Peas 
