F. H. EBELING 
70th Annual Catalog 1868-1938 
SYRACUSE, N. Y 
Second Early Varieties 
Thomas 
Laxton 
Peas __ 
ALDERMAN. This comparatively new pea is in many respects the very best early 
main crop variety of the valuable Telephone type. The vines are tall growing, 
about 4% to 5 feet high, dark green, vigorous and exceedingly productive. Pods of 
largest size, often 5 to 5% inches long, dark green. The peas are of largest size and unsurpassed in 
quality. We recommend it unreservedly. Lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $23.00. 
PEAS^—Improved Varieties——Prolific Yielders 
HUNDREDFOLD. A very fine, large podded, dwarf, extra early Pea, and 
one which we can with confidence recommend. It matures in from 60 
to 63 days, and as its name implies, it bears an enormous crop of dark 
green pods containing 7 to 8 large peas of very tender quality and fine 
flavor. The vines grow only to a height of 14 or 16 inches and are easily 
handled. Lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS. Developed by Laxton Bros, and introduced in 1922. 
The largest podded and most attractive of the Laxtonian family. Popular 
for shipping to distant markets, also for home and market garden plant¬ 
ing. Vines medium dark green. Pods single, % inch wide, dark green, 
somewhat curved, pointed, handsome; contain 7 to 9 large peas of good 
quality. Seeds large, cream with green, wrinkled. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
LITTLE MARVEL. Vines dwarf, average 15 inches, and are heavily set 
with fine pods, frequently borne in pairs. The pods average 2V* inches 
in length, are square at the bottom and well filled with 6 to 7 quite large, 
(Jeep green peas. Lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs, $25.00. 
MARKET SURPRISE May be described as large podded, extra early, vines medium. 
Pods single, medium green, pointed, slightly curved, contain 7 peas. Seeds round, 
smooth, bluish green. Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
GRADUS. A very early, wrinkled pea. Vine of medium height, about 3 to 3*4 feet. 
The pods are very large, about 4^4 inches long, uniformly well shaped. Peas very 
large, of splendid quality and beautiful light green color which they retain after 
cooking. Lb, 30c; 10 lbs, $2.50; 100 lbs, $20.00. 
THOMAS LAXTON. A very early, wrinkled variety of great merit. Vine vigorous, 
of medium height, about 3 feet, similar to that of Gradus, but darker in color, 
hardier and more productive. Pods large, often 4 inches long, with square ends, 
similar to but larger, longer and darker than those of Champion of England and 
as uniformly well filled. The green peas are very large, of fine deep color and 
unsurpassed in quality. Lb, 35c; 2 lbs, 60c; 10 lbs, $2.50; 100 lbs, $20.00. 
TELEPHONE. Vines tall and vigorous, growing about 4 feet high, with large, coarse, light colored leaves 
and producing an abundance of pointed pods of largest size, often 4% to 5 inches long, attractive bright 
green, filled with very large peas which are tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. It comes into use soon 
after the Premium Gem and is one of the best sorts for either home or market. LE, 30c; 2 lbs, 55c; 
10 lbs, $2.50. 
Later Varieties 
IMPROVED STRATAGEM. One of the best of the large podded, semi-dwarf 
main crop varieties. The vines are very sturdy, about 2 to 2% feet high, 
with medium dark green foliage. The pods are very large, often 4*4 to 4% 
inches long, pointed, dark green, and uniformly filled with very large, dark 
green peas of the finest quality. Pkt, 10c; lb, 30c; 2 lbs, 55c; 100 lbs, $20.00. 
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. A very productive variety universally admitted 
to be one of the richest and best flavored of the late peas. The vines are 
4 to 5 feet high. The seed is light green and much shriveled. Very inferior 
and mixed stocks of this sort are frequently offered, but when the seed is 
as well grown and selected as that which we offer we consider the variety 
equal in quality to any in cultivation and one of the best of its season, either 
for the home garden or market gardener. Lb, 30c; 2 lbs, 55c; 10 lbs, $2.50. 
MELTING SUGAR. Edible pods. This is a class of peas not generally known 
in this country but much used abroad in which the sweet, brittle and succu¬ 
lent pods have none of the tough, inner lining found in the ordinary varieties 
of garden peas. They are used in the same way as snap or string beans. 
Lb., 35c; 2 lbs, 60c. 
TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM PEA LOUSE. Sow a strip of turnip seed 
about 5 feet wide around the field of peas, which will attract the pea louse, 
and will feed upon the turnip instead of the peas; thus preventing the de¬ 
struction of the crop. Sow early turnips with Early Peas and late turnips 
with Late Peas. This has been given to us by an expert grower who claims 
it to be a sure remedy. 
Peas are of Egyptian origin. 
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. 
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