FLORAL GEM. 1 y 2 inches in diameter, 2 
to 3 inches long. Color changes from green 
to waxy yellow, at which time it is mark¬ 
eted. Red when fully matured. 1 oz. 50c; 
4 oz. $1.75; 1 lb. $6.00, postpaid. 
PEAS 
CULTURE. Peas can be grown in any 
garden, but for the earlier varieties a 
light, warm, moderate rich soil is most 
suitable. The smooth seeds can be sown 
as soon as the ground is ready. The 
FLORAL GEM 
wrinkled varieties should not be planted 
till it is warmer or they will rot. 
The seed needs to be planted thick, .using from 60 to 120 pounds per acre. The dwarf va¬ 
rieties can be planted in rows* 18 to 24 inches apart and the tall ones 36 inches. By using 
the various classes of Peas and by making several sowings of each, good Peas can be 
had for a long season. In the garden pods should be kept picked and the plants will then 
continue to bear. 
ALDERMAN 
ALDERMAN. The finest tall late variety. A T ines 5 feet tall, dark green and vigorous. Pods 
pointed, very large. The best quality. Vi lb. 15c; 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.75, postpaid; 100 lbs. 
$13.00, F. O. B. Hollister. 
STRATAGEM. A late dwarf variety with dark foliage and large pointed dark green pods. 
One of the most important late market and shipping varieties. Vi lb- 15c; 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. 
$2.50 postpaid; 100 lbs. $12.00, F. O. B. Hollister. 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS. Extra early. Pointed, dark green, well filled and very prolific. 
A new variety that is rapidly coming to the front for market and shipping. Vi lb. 15c; 
1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50, postpaid; 100 lbs. $13.00. F. O. B. Hollister. 
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