PEAS (Continued) 
First' Early Varieties 
WORLD'S RECORD. An improved Gradus type, but 4 or 5 
days earlier. Vines 30 inches tall, moderately stout, pods 
about 4 inches long, broad, pointed; contain 7 to 8 large 
tender deep green peas of excellent quality. The largest 
early variety. 
ALASKA. This variety is extremely early. The round pods, 
21/2 . inches long, contain 5 to 8 Peas, which are ready to 
use in about 55 days. The Peas are small, round, and tender. 
The vines are 21/2 to 3 feet tall. 
GRADUS, OR PRpSPERITY. A very popular second early, 
large podded variety for home use and market. Vines 36 
inches tall, medium green, stocky. Pods single, broad, 
plump, pointed, medium green; contain 8 to 1 0 large, sweet, 
delicious Peas. 
LAXTON'S PROGRESS OR BLUE BANTAM. A little earlier 
than other dwarf large podded Peas, this variety is gen¬ 
erally considered the best of its class. The blue-green pods 
are often more than 4 inches long and contain 8 dark 
green Peas of finest quality. The seeds are large, wrinkled, 
green and cream in color. 
LITTLE MARVEL. Outstanding among dwarf Peas on ac¬ 
count of its exceptional quality and yield. Valuable for 
home garden and early market. Vines dark green, 18 inches 
tall, stocky. Pods single and double, dark green, blunt, 
plump, well filled with 7 to 8 tender Peas. 
HUNDREDFOLD. A leader among the early dwarf varieties. 
Grows 18 inches to 20 inches high. Dark green foliage 
heavy with dark green straight well-filled pods of finest 
quality. 
Midseason VarieHes 
TALL TELEPHONE OR ALDERMAN. A handsome, large 
podded variety. Unexcelled for home gardens, for local 
markets and for shipping. Bears immense crops; wilt resist¬ 
ant. Pods single, very broad, plump, straight dark green, 
pointed, contain 8 to 10 Peas of highest quality. 
DWARF TELEPHONE. Only about 2 feet tall. Resembles 
Telephone, and the pods are well filled with Peas of the 
same good quality. It is an excellent variety to follow the 
early Peas in the home garden. Seeds large, wrinkled, green. 
Late Varieties 
IMPROVED STRATAGEM. A superior late variety. Vines 
deep green, 26 inches tall, stocky and branching. Pods 
single and paired, wide, nearly round, straight, pointed, 
dark green. Contain 8 to 10 tender Peas. 
PARSNIP 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
Sow the seed as soon as season will permit, in drills about 
2 feet apart, and thin plants out to 1 foot apart in the row. 
The ground should be deeply trenched and well manured. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 60c. 
HOLLOW CROWN, THICK SHOULDER. This is the best and 
most popular variety in cultivation. The skin is smooth and 
white, while the flesh is tender. The roots grow 1 8 to 20 
inches in length, but the first 8 inches from the top is the 
best part. 
PARSLEY 
Y 2 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
Parsley seed is even slower than parsnip in germinating. 
It grows best in rich mellow soil and should be sown as 
early as possible in Spring in rows 1 to 2 feet apart with a 
covering of not more than 1/2 inch of soil firmly pressed 
down. When the plants are well up, thin them 8 to 18 
inches apart in the row. Pkt. 5c; oz. 1 5c; lb. 30c. 
EXTRA TRIPLE CURLED (MOSS CURLED). This vigorous, 
compact grower is one of the most popular varieties because 
of its deep green color and tightly curled leaves that look 
like moss. It is unusually decorative for table use. 
HAMBURG, THICK ROOTED. The root of this variety is 
edible and resembles a slender Parsnip in color and shape. 
The flesh is white, dry, and similar to Celeriac in flavor. It 
is used for flavoring soups and steps. The roots may be 
stored in sand for Winter use. 
PUMPKIN 
4 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. 
Pumpkins are typically American, and Pumpkin pie is one 
of our truly American dishes. They are less sensitive to un¬ 
favorable conditions of soil and weather than Melons or 
Cucumbers, but they are cu.tivated in about the same way 
Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 30c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
LARGE YELLOW OR CONNECTIUT FIELD. This sort is 
grown largely in the corn field for stock, but the flish is 
moderately fine grained, highly flavored and very good for 
pies. The fruits weigh about 20 pounds and are a rich, deep 
orange yellow color. 
SWEET OR SUGAR. A small handsome variety, and very 
popular. The skin is a deep orange yellow. Flesh fine grained 
and sweet in taste. Famous in Boston as a pie Pumpkin. It 
sells better on our local market than any other variety ex¬ 
cept the Jack o' Lantern at Hollowe'en time. 
WINTER LUXURY. This variety is very popular for the home 
garden. The fruit matures in 75 to 80 days, weighs 8 1/2 
pounds, and is nearly round. The skin is light yellow with a 
russet tinge and finely netted; the flesh is rich creamy yel¬ 
low, very thick, sweet, and finely flavored. 
PEPPER 
V 4 oz. fo 100 ft., 1 to 2 lbs. per acre. 
Culture and soil and temperature requirements are about 
the same as for Eggplant. A moderate dressing of Guano, 
poultry manure, or complete commercial fertilizer, hoed into 
the soil after the plants are 6 to 8 inches tall, will be very 
beneficial. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 60c; V 4 lb. $1.75. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER. Thickness of flesh alone, which is 
often 3/8 of an inch, places this sweet Pepper above all 
others. It is crisp and juicy, too, without a trace of pun¬ 
gency. Vigorous growing plants bear a heavy yield of blocky 
fruits that become as much as 5 inches long and 4 inches 
wide. 
CHINESE GIANT. Fru its are often 6 inches across and 41/2 
to 5 inches deep. The flesh is moderately thick and very 
mild. The fruits are rich bright green when young, and 
bright cherry red at maturity. 
LARGE BELL OR BULLNOSE. A popular, early, sweet prolific 
sort, with small, erect plants. Fruits blunt; flesh fine quality 
and mild flavor. Much used for stuffing. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. This well-known, medium early 
Pepper is especially good for drying purposes. The fruit is 
4 inches long and 1 inch thick, twisted and pointed. It is 
deep green when young and bright red when ripe. The 
flesh is strong and pungent. 
PERFECTION PIMIENTO. A splendid canning variety, 
adapted to home and market garden culture. Plants large, 
erect, prolific. Fruits heart shaped, very smooth; flesh ex¬ 
ceptionally thick, sweet and mild. 
HAVE PEAS ALL SUMMER BY PLANTING IN SUCCESSION 
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