CARPENTER SEED COMPANY 
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P E A S == Early 
In planting garden peas in the home garden, first prepare the soil the same as for other crops 
then, scatter a little fertilizer where the row is to be planted, and rake this into the soil. Next stretch 
a line and make a deep mark with the corner of the hoe. The bottom of this mark should be at 
least two inches across so that the seed can be spread somewhat, and not crowded too closely to¬ 
gether iScatter the seed in this furrow, ten seeds to the foot, then cover about one inch deep and 
slightly firm the soil over the seed with the back of the hoe. About one week will generally elapse 
before the sprout appears above the ground. 
American Wonder 
MEDIUM AND LATE VARIETIES 
EVERBEARING—The vines attain a height of from eighteen inches 
to two feet; foliage large; the pods will average four inches in length, 
each pod producing six to eight wrinkled peas. The peas are very 
large, being half an inch and over in diameter, and in quality un¬ 
surpassed. For a continuance in bearing this variety is unexcelled. 
STRATEGEM—Seeds green; wrinkled; middle crop; one of the 
best peas ever sent out; grows a vigorous and showy vine, of branch¬ 
ing habit; heavily laden with immense pods containing ten to twelve 
peas of large size; a marvelous cropper and incomparable eating pea; 
height, one and one-half feet. 
TELEPHONE—This new variety is one of the finest Dwarf wrink¬ 
led, Dwarf vine-variety yet introduced. It is immensely productive of 
the finest quality and of excellent sugary flavor; vine very strong, 
averaging eighteen to twenty pods per stalk; the pods are of large 
size and closely packed with six or seven large, delicious peas, height, 
about two feet. 
DWARF GRAY SUGAR, Edible Pods—This is the most desirable 
of all edible pod peas. It is a new variety, growing only 1 foot high, 
and is remarkable for its prolific character. The seeds are large, shriv¬ 
eled and indented, of a dark brown color. The pods are flat and 
crooked, and contain five or six peas. A very desirable acquisition. 
Pkt., 10c; 1 lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.15. Postpaid 
Prices on all above varities except Dwarf Gray Sugar. Pkt., 10c; 
1 lb., 25c: 3 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.00. Postpaid. Write for prices on 
larger amounts. 
DWARF GRAY SUGAR 
ALASKA—A variety of remarkable earliness and hardiness. It is 
a good yielder and produces pods of good size and dark, round -mooth 
peas of splendid flavor, green in color, pods are well filled ; height one 
foot; the color of the dried pea is green; it ripens very evenly, bo 
that one picking will nearly clean off the crop. 
AMERICAN WONDER—This pea is a hybrid of fixed habit, be¬ 
tween the Champion of England ana the Little Gem; it possesses the 
merits of both, with some additional claims to notice. The vine grows 
12 to 15 inches high, and is very prolific in pods of striking form 
and size. In maturity it is among the first earliest, ripening in about 
fifty days from germination. It is among the first early of the green 
wrinkled sorts. Its habit is so dwarf that it can be very successfully 
grown under glass. 
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR—Robust and vigorous in growth, inclined to 
throw laterals from the base of the stock, producing in profusion 
long, handsome pods closely packed with large peas of fine flavor. An 
improvement of American Wonder, being more vigorous and prolific 
with larger pods, more peas than either the Wonder or Premium Gem. 
A decided acquisition and sure to be very popular when generally 
known; height, 12 inches. 
EARLY PREMIUM GEM OR LITTLE GEM—A very desirable 
dwarf, green wrinkled variety; very popular and more prolific than 
the Little Gem. 16 to 18 inches high, requires no support, pods 3 
inches. 
GRADUS—The most attractive novelty of recent years ; large, hand¬ 
some pods resembling Telephone in size and shape, well filled with 
large peas, ripening with the earli¬ 
est ; is certain to be eagerly sought. 
Ripening very quickly, the pods 
must be picked as soon as fit for 
the table. Haibit vigorous, very 
quick to germinate and push to 
maturity; foilage large, pale green 
in color; pods long, straight, slight¬ 
ly rounded at point. Seed large, 
wrinkled, cream color. 
