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PEAS 
CULTURE.—For early Peas the soil should be light and 
warm, but for general crop a moderately heavy soil is better. 
Fresh manure and very rich or wet, mucky soil should be 
avoided, as they cause a rank growth of vine at the cost 
of the quality of the Peas; such soil is often the cause of 
early sorts maturing unevenly. Sow as early as possible 
a few of some early variety on warm, quick soil, prepared 
the fall before. The general crop can be delayed until later, 
but we have met with better success from sowing all the 
varieties comparatively early, depending fcr succession 
upon selecting sorts that follow each other in maturity. The 
Peas will give quicker returns if covered only 1 inch deep, 
and where earliness is most important they may be treated 
in that way. Larger pods and more of them will be produced 
if the seed be planted in trenches 3 to 6 inches deep and cov¬ 
ered wj.h only 1 or 2 inches of soil. When the plants are 5 
or 6 inches high fill the trench level with the surface; this 
will secure deep rooting, prevent mildew and prolong the 
bearing season. If the Peas be covered to the full depth at 
first, or if water be allowed to stand in trenches, they will 
not germinate or grow well. 
EXTRA-EARLY VARIETIES 
W. D. Co’s. Early Bird 
LARGE PODDED ALASKA 
Vines 2^ feet. The pods are 
well shaped and well filled, con¬ 
taining 6 to 8 Peas of a beautiful 
green color, both Peas and pods 
retaining their fresh green color 
longer after being picked than 
other kinds, this being a point of 
particular value when they are 
grown for shipping purposes. Pt. 
25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 
ALASKA 
Vines 2J^ feet. Seed small, 
smooth and bluish green in color. 
Unequaled evenness in growth of 
vine and early maturity of pods, 
which are filled with medium¬ 
sized, bright green Peas of good 
flavor. Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00, 
bu. $6.50. 
BOUNTIFUL 
Of recent introduction. Early 
and very prolific; vines of even 
growth and bearing any number 
of well-filled pods, which are of a 
light green color, containing 6 to 8 
Peas to the pod. Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, 
pk. $2.00, bu. $8.50. 
PEDIGREE EXTRA EARLY 
A very popular sort with the trucker. Early as Alaska; 
large pods, white seeded, very prolific. All mature at one 
time and can be gathered in one picking. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, 
pk. $2.00, bu. $8.50. 
PROLIFIC EARLY MARKET 
It has proven to be the finest, largest and most prolific 
extra-early variety on the market. It is larger than the 
Alaska, a few days later and more prolific than any of the 
other sorts. Will always command a higher price in the 
markets because of its handsome and showy pods. It is just 
the Pea for the trucker and also the home garden. Pt. 20c, 
qt. 35c, pk. $2.00, bu $6.50. 
EARLY BIRD 
A very early, large podded variety. Semi-wrinkled. Vines 
grow about 22 inches. Pods from 4 to 4Bj inches long and 
pointed, with from 9 to 10 peas in the pod. Robust growth 
and a very heavy yielder. Can be sown with safety as soon 
as the ground can be worked. This is one of the best varieties 
for the market gardener and trucker. Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. 
$2.00, bu. $7.50. 
LARGE-PODDED SUGAR VARIETIES 
THOMAS LAXTON 
Closely resembling Gradus in habit, rapidity of growth, 
earliness of foliage; 26 to 30 inches high, and much hardier 
in every respect than the Gradus. Pods 4 to 43^ inches long, 
round and well filled. Ready to pick 52 days from planting. 
Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.25, bu. $7.50. 
AMERICAN WONDER 
Vigorous, productive vines, with a luxuriant foliage, pro¬ 
ducing the leaves on one side of the stalk, and growing from 
9 to 12 inches high. On account of its dwarf habit of growth 
it is very desirable for private garden use. Pods are light- 
colored, straight, round, about 2J^ 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. Pt. 
25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2 25, bu. $7.50. 
NOTT S EXCELSIOR 
Resembling Gems in habit, but more dwarf and uniform 
in growth. Height 12 to 17 inches, with rather light foliage. 
Pods are light in color, round, about inches long, blunt 
at the ends. Fit for picking 56 days from planting. Seed 
green, wrinkled, medium in size and square at the ends. 
Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.25, bu. $7.00. 
GRADUS, or PROSPERITY 
A large, wrinkled, early Pea, with a pod nearly as long as 
the Telephone; tender and of good quality and flavor. Very 
quick to germinate and mature with the other sorts. This 
Pea will not stand adverse conditions, however, as well as 
some of the other sorts, and seed must be planted after all 
danger of frost has passed. Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.25, bu. 
$7.75. 
PREMIUM GEMS 
Strong and vigorous in growth. Height about 15 inches; 
dark foliage, bearing pods on both sides of the stalk, be¬ 
ginning near the ground. Pods light in color and blunt at 
the ends. Seed is green, wrinkled and medium in size. Pt. 
25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.25, bu. $7.50. 
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