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LBONARD SEED COMPANY, CHICAGO 
PeaS—Wrinkled Seed 
American Wonder 
AMERICAN WONDER. Vigorous vines with a luxuriant foliage and producing 
the leaves on one side of the stalk growing from \1 to 14 inches high. On ac¬ 
count of its dwarf habit of growth it is very desirable for private garden use 
Pods are light colored, straight, round, about 2/i inches long and blunt at 
the end. Fit for picking 55 days from planting. Seed is wrinkled, green, medium 
in size and square at the ends. Pkt., 10c; 3& lb., 15c; lb., 30c. 
Nott’s Excelsior. Resembling Gems in habit but more dwarf and uniform in 
growth. Height 14 to 17 inches with rather light foliage. Pods are light in 
color, round, about 2/i inches long, blunt at the ends. Fit for picking 56 days 
from planting. Seed green, wrinkled, medium in size and square at the ends 
Pkt., 10c; 3£ lb., 15c; lb., 30c. 
LAXTONIAN. This handsome wrinkled Pea is the largest podded of the dwarf 
varieties. The dark green pods are similar to Gradus in shape and splendid 
quality, are nearly as large in size and often mature a little earlier. Vines vig¬ 
orous and productive, averaging 15 to 18 inches high; foliage dark green; pods 
about 4 inches in length; seed light green, large, wrinkled, flattened, irregular 
in shape. Ready to pick in 58 days. Pkt., 10c; 36 lb., 15c; lb., 30c. 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS. Dark 
green peas, sweet and luscious. The 
dwarf, vigorous vines average 18 
inches in height and carry enormous 
crops of large, deep bluish green 
pods. These measure 4 to 4/2 inches 
long and are tightly packed with 8 
to 10 luscious peas. Fit for picking 
55 days from planting. Pkt., 10c; 
H lb., 15c; lb., 30c. 
Culture. All varieties of Peas, re' 
gardless of height, may be grown 
successfully without a trellis or sup' 
port. As Peas vary in height from 
1 to 6 feet, it follows that the dis- 
tances in the row and apart in the 
row should vary. Dwarf or half 
dwarf varieties are best planted in 
double or companion rows 6 inches 
apart to support and shade each oth- 
er in their growth; then leave a 
space of 18 to 30 inches, according 
to height of the variety and repeat 
the double row. The tall varieties 
that may be given support are plant' 
ed in single rows, the space between 
the rows somewhat less than the 
height of the variety. Drop 10 to 20 
dwarf peas to the double row or 6 
to 10 tall peas to the foot of row, 
using 2 pounds to 100 feet and 150 
to 180 pounds to the acre. Plant all 
Peas about 5 inches deep in soil that 
has been deeply plowed, which gives 
the Peas the cool, damp climate they 
prefer. Lightly harrow or rake the 
soil when the Peas should be break' 
ing through and continue to culti' 
vate until the vine stops the work. 
All Peas stand some frost and may 
be planted as soon as the soil may 
be worked in spring. Peas should be 
planted frequently for a succession. 
The early varieties are planted in 
August for a late autumn crop. For quality's sake pick Peas before they crowd the pod 
and pick all pods as rapidly as produced to somewhat extend the plants bearing. As all 
varieties of Peas lose their characteristics when left without that selection given by 
expert seedsmen, it is necessary to go to a reliable source for seed peas. 
NOTICE—Wherever the number of days from planting to first picking for table use is 
given, the time is taken from our trial ground records made during the season of 1932 
in Wisconsin. Weather conditions, variations in soil and cultivation, as well as differ- 
ence in latitude, will make either a longer or shorter period of growth. 
Hundredfold. Vines 18 inches tall, 
dark green with very attractive large 
pods, excellent for home garden or 
shipping. Ready for picking in 61 
days. Pkt., 10c; 3£ lb., 15c; lb., 30c. 
The breeding and growing of Peas has been one of our special¬ 
ties for many years. You will be more than pleased with results 
from 
LEONARD’S SEED PEAS. 
Laxtonian 
