F. H. WOODRUFF & SONS, MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 
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PEAS 
EARLY SORTS continued 
GRADUS Grows a vine about 32 inches high, thickly 
set with large light green pods, about 4 inches 
long. The pods are pointed, and the peas have 
fine flavor and appearance when cooked. Used 
very extensively in many pea-growing sections. Lb., 
20c; 14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.00. 
WORLD'S RECORD Similar to Gradus, but a few days earlier 
and not quite as tall of vine, which reaches 30 inches. The 
pods are a beautiful light green color, pointed, and from 
to 4 inches long. A profuse yielding variety. Matures 
in about 55 days. Lb., 20c; 14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.00. 
PIONEER An early dwarf pea of excellent quality and flavor. 
Vines 16 to 18 inches high, the pods 2> l / 2 to 4 inches long. 
Lb., 20c; 14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.00. 
Laxton's Progress 
LAXTONIAN Extra fine pea for either market or 
home garden, as its fine appearance is exceeded 
only by its remarkable flavor. In these respects 
it is similar to Laxton’s Progress, and is only a 
few days later in maturity. The pods are long 
and large, dark green in color. The vine gows 
about 18 inches high and bears a large crop of uni¬ 
formly large pods. Maturity is reached in about 
57 days. Lb., 20c; 14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.00. 
PETER PAN A dwarf vined pea of great merit. The pods are 
large and well filled, being about 4 inches in length. The 
vines are some 20 inches in height and vigorous. In many 
respects resembles Laxtonian, but preferred by some grow¬ 
ers. Matures in about 57 days. Lb., 20c; 14 lbs., $2.25: 
56 lbs., $8.00. 
BLUE BANTAM A pea of the Laxtonian type, with large 
dark green, straight pods. Matures the same time as 
Laxtonian, the vine about 18 inches high. Lb., 20c : 
14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.00. 
PILOT (Smooth Seeded). Grows a vine about 
40 inches high. The pods are long (averag¬ 
ing 4 inches), light green in color, and de¬ 
cidedly pointed. Matures for use in about 
60 to 62 days. Lb., 25c; 15 lbs., $2.50; 60 lbs.. 
$8.50. 
PREMIUM GEM A dwarf variety, growing a 
vine 15 to 18 inches high. Generally con¬ 
sidered an improvement over Little Gem. Very 
productive of handsome pods 2to 3 inches 
in length. The flavor is unusually sweet. About 
60 days to maturity. Lb., 20c; 14 lbs., $2.25 : 
56 lbs., $8.50. 
AMERICAN WONDER Very dwarf growing variety, 
with vines 12 inches high. Pods are small, about 
2J4 inches, light in color. The quality and flavor are 
very good. Lb., 20c; 14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.00. 
NOTTS EXCELSIOR A desirable pea for the 
home garden. Dwarf in habit, growing a vine 
12 to 15 inches high. The pods are numerous 
and well filled, averaging about inches, and 
light in color. Matures in about 60 days. Lb., 
20c; 14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.00. 
SUTTON'S EXCELSIOR A larger pea in every way than 
Nott’s, but hardly desirable for market gardeners, 
as the pods are too light to be very attractive. Vines 
are 15 to 18 inches high. The pods average over 
3 inches in length, are broad and blunt. Matures in 
about 62 days. Lb., 20c; 14 lbs., $2.25; 56 lbs., $8.50. 
