461. LAXTON’S PROGRESS -(60 days.) 
The largest podded and most attractive of the Lax- 
tonian family. A good sort for shipping to distant 
markets, also for home and market garden plant¬ 
ing. Of fine quality and abundant yield. Vines: 
17 inches high, medium dark green. Pods: 4% 
inches long, dark green, handsome; contain 7 to 9 
large peas of good quality. Seeds: large, wrinkled, 
cream with green color. Pkt. 8c, 1/2 lb. 18c, lb. 30c, 
2 lbs. 55c, 6 lbs. $1.10, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 16 
lbs. at 17c per lb. 
470. GIANT LAXTONIAN - (60 days.) 
Here is the best known of the early, dwarf, large 
podded sorts. Used largely for home gardens and 
by truckers and shippers. Our featured strain has 
exceptionally large pods. Vines: 18 inches high, 
dark green; “top off’’ well at maturity. Pods: 
414 inches long, broad, dark green, contain 7 to 8 
large succulent peas. Seeds: yellow and green, 
wrinkled. Pkt. 8c, V 2 lb. 20c, lb. 36c, 2 lbs. 66c, 6 
lbs. $1.20, prepaid. — Not prepaid, 15 lbs. at 18c 
per lb. 
473. NOTT’S EXCELSIOR -(59 days.) 
Similar to American Wonder but with taller vine 
and slightly larger pod. Vines: 16 inches high. 
Pods: 3 inches long, round, plump, light green, 
well filled with 6 to 7 medium size, tender peas. 
Seeds: wrinkled, square, light green. Pkt. 8c, 
1/2 lb. 18c, lb, 30c, 2 lbs. 55c, 6 lbs. $1.10, prepaid. 
—Not prepaid, 16 lbs. at 17c per lb. 
474. PREMIUM GEM -(63 days.) A highly 
productive, medium early variety good for home 
gardening and for canning. Vines: 20 inches high, 
dark green. Pods: 2% inches long, light green, 
contain 6 to 7 peas. Seeds: wrinkled, green. 
Pkt. 6c, 1/2 lb. 18c, lb. 30c, 2 lbs. 65c, 5 lbs. $1.10, 
prepaid.—Not prepaid, 16 lbs. at 17c per lb. 
Giant Laxtonian— 
a large podded 
early sort. 
Northern Orotvn PEAS 
YOUNG GARDEN-FRESH PEAS ARE LUSCIOUS, SWEET AND TENDER 
One pound will plant 100 feet of drill. 
CULTURE—Garden Peas do best in light, rich soil, 
and are quite hardy, requiring fairly cool weather. 
The extra early varieties can be sown just as soon as 
the ground can be worked, early in April here. Sow 
in rows 24 to 26 inches apart, covering the seed about 
2 inches deep. The tall varieties should be supported 
with brush, or twine and light stakes. 
Extra Early Peas 
448. EXTRA EARLY EIGHT WEEKS- (66 
days.) (Semi-wrinkled.) This is the earliest sort in 
common use. A splendid variety to produce the first 
home garden peas on the family dinner table. Vines: 
13 inches high, very dwarf, slender. Pods: 3 inches 
long, dark green, contain 7 to 9 peas of exceptional 
quality when picked young. Seeds: small, grey green, 
dimpled. Pkt. 8c, Vz lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 2 lbs. 65c, 6 lbs. 
$1.20, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 15 lbs. at 18c per lb. 
447. EARLY ALASKA -(55 days.) (Smooth 
seeded.) The first early variety for market gardeners. 
Also very extensively used for canning. Crop matures 
evenly. Our strain is noted for its pod size and pro¬ 
ductivity. Vines: 30 inches long. Pods: light green, 
round, contain 6 to 8 peas of good quality. Seeds: 
small, round, smooth, bluish green. Pkt. 5c, 1/2 lb. 16c, 
lb. 26c, 2 lbs. 46c, 5 lbs. $1.00, prepaid.—Not pre¬ 
paid, 15 lbs. at 16c per lb. 
Laxton’s Progress. 
Early Wrinkled Peas 
471. LITTLE MARVEL— (60 days.) Out¬ 
standing among the older varieties of dwarf peas. 
Little Marvel continues to be extensively used on 
account of its exceptional quality and yield. Valu¬ 
able for home garden and early shipping. Vines: 
18 inches high. Pods: 3 inches long, plump, well 
filled with 7 to 8 tender peas. Seeds: light green, 
squarish, wrinkled. Pkt. 8c, Vz lb. 20c, lb. 36c, 2 
lbs. 65c, 5 lbs. $1.20, prepaid,—Not prepaid, 16 
lbs. at 18c per lb. 
472. AMERICAN WONDER -(58 days.) 
Our stock of this old popular pea is the true ex¬ 
tra-dwarf, early strain. Well suited to home gar¬ 
dening and highly productive. Vines: 12 to 14 
inches high, dark green. Pods: 2% inches long 
and filled with 6 peas. Seeds: wrinkled, square, 
^reen. Pkt. 8c, Vz lb. 18c, lb. 30c, 2 lbs. 55c, 5 
bs. $1.10, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 16 lbs. at 17c 
per lb. 
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460. THOMAS LAXTON— (58 days.) A 
popular early variety highly prized by shippers 
and canners. Quality and yield are excellent. 
Vines: 33 inches high, medium green and heavy. 
Pods: 3% inches long, plump, broad; contain 7 to 8 
large tender peas of good quality. Seeds: cream 
and green, wrinkled. Pkt. 8c, Vz lb. 18c, lb. 30c, 
2 lbs. 55c, 5 lbs. $1.10, prepaid.—Not prepaid, 16' 
lbs. at 17c per lb. 
No. 510 
^^All Season^^ Collection 
of Garden Peas 
FRESH PEAS ALL SUMMER -We have 
selected varieties which will mature in succes¬ 
sion, and furnish a continuous supply of deli¬ 
cious peas. We know they will more than please 
you. 
EXTRA EARLY EIGHT WEEKS -Best 
extra early pea (56 days). 
LITTLE MARVEL 
delicious (60 days). 
POTLATCH- 
days). 
•Medium early. Very 
Late. Never disappoints (78 
1 Mammoth ◄ “1 ^ I Vz Lb. I 
Pkt. of each I / L of each | of each * 
All prepaid. 
! USE McQUEEN’S INOCULANT! 
f Peas grow bigger and better when “in- 
foculated.’’ Our inoculant contains billions 
f of bacteria which help draw nitrogen plant 
* food from the air. Recommended by all 
f authorities. 
* All Prepaid. 
I Garden size pkt. for 5 lbs. of seed •■.15c 
f Market size pkt. for 1 5 lbs. of seed . . 25c 
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