Vegetable Seeds 
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PEAS 
Postpaid only within 4th zone. See parcel post rates on 
inside front cover. 
A light, moderately rich soil is best for peas. For early peas 
sow in the fall, and for successive crops plant until July. 
Plant the dwarf varieties in single or double rows 18 inches 
apart and about 2 inches apart in the row. The tall sorts 
should be planted in rows 3 feet apart. Sow the seed 2 to 3 
inches deep, and in dry weather soak the seeds for 5 or 0 
hours in water before planting. One pound will sow 100 feet 
of row. Peas mature in 8 to 12 weeks. 
Early Varieties 
ALASKA, or EARLIEST OF ALL—A very early variety 
with smooth, small peas of good quality and short, well- 
filled pods. The vines are 2 £4 to 3 feet tall. When prac¬ 
ticable they should be given support; will not rot in cold, 
wet soil. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
AMERICAN WONDER—An extra early sort and a heavy 
cropper, ready to pick in 45 to 50 days from time of plant¬ 
ing. The vines require no support as they only grow 12 to 
15 inches high. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS—The largest podded of any extra 
early dwarf variety. Pods pointed, dark green, well filled 
with extra large tender peas of excellent flavor; very pro¬ 
lific. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
LITTLE MARVEL—A prolific dwarf variety about 15 inches 
high; pods average 2*4 inches in length, well filled with 6 
or 7 large peas of excellent flavor. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 
lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
THOMAS LAXTON—A fine early tall variety similar to 
Gradus, but more hardy and not so early. It is also darker 
in color and has large blunt pods that are well filled with 
peas of finest quality. Pkt., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 
5 lbs., $1.50. 
Later Varieties 
CARTER’S DAISY, or DWARF TELEPHONE—A dwarf 
variety producing large pods like Telephone; very prolific 
and of fine quality; height 18 inches. Pkt., 10c; Yt. lb., 20c; 
lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
MELTING SUGAR or EDIBLE POD—A prolific variety 
bearing brittle pods, which are cut or broken and cooked 
like Beans. The pods are very large, broad and extremely 
tender; finely flavored. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 
5 lbs., $1.50. 
PARSLEY 
Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. Suc¬ 
ceeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly at any season 
in rows 1 foot apart and Ya inch deep; thin out plants to 
stand 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed is slow of germina¬ 
tion, taking from 3 to 4 weeks to make its appearance, and 
often failing to come up in dry weather. To assist its coming 
up quicker, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or 
sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. One 
ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
STRATAGEM—A very strong grower, very prolific, with 
dark green pods of good size and well filled. Vines grow 
about 2^4 feet high. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 
5 lbs., $1.50. 
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TELEPHONE—One of the latest varieties, is tall and vig¬ 
orous, with enormous pods, bearing large, wrinkled peas 
of remarkably fine quality; a popular home garden and 
market variety. Pkt., 10c; 14 lb-, 20c; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
McQueen’s Inoculator 
A nitrogen gathering bacteria for inoculating Gar¬ 
den Peas and Sweet Peas. Garden Size, sufficient for 
5 lbs. of seed, 15c postpaid. 
DOUBLE CURLED—A curled variety very hardy and easy 
to grow. Deep rich green. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Ya lb»> 40c. 
EXTRA TRIPLE CURLED—Very fine curled variety of 
dark green color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 2 ozs., 40c; Ya lb., 65c. 
HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTED—A plain-leaved variety, 
forming a long, thick, edible root. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 2 ozs., 
25c; Yu lb., 40c. 
PLAIN or SINGLE—The leaves are deeply cut, flat and dark 
green. Much used for flavoring and for drying. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; Ya lb., 40c. 
