Vegetable Seeds 
51 
PEAS 
Postpaid within the U. S. A. 
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 6 
hours in water before planting. One pound will sow 100 feet 
of row. Peas mature in 8 to 12 weeks. 
EARLY VARIETIES 
Pkt., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., #1.75. 
ALASKA, or EARLIEST OF ALL —A very early variety 
with smooth, small peas of good quality and short, well' 
filled pods. The vines are 2Yi to 3 feet tall. When prac' 
ticable they should be given support; will not rot in cold, 
wet soil. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
LATER VARIETIES 
Pkt., 10c; H lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., #1.75. 
CARTER’S DAISY, or DWARF TELEPHONE—A dwarf 
variety producing large pods like Telephone; very prolific 
and of fine quality; height, 18 inches. 
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. 
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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. 
PARSNIPS 
This crop requires a very rich soil. Sow from February to 
September in drills 18 inches apart and Yl inch deep, and 
thin to 8 inches in the row. Parsnips mature in 125 days. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row. 
HOLLOW CROWN—The most popular variety. The roots 
which are creamy white are smooth, tender and of excel' 
lent flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Ya lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
Laxton’s Progress Peas 
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 ger* 
mination, 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. 
DOUBLE CURLED —A curled variety very hardy and easy 
to grow. Deep rich green. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Ya lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.15. 
EXTRA TRIPLE CURLED —Very fine curled variety of 
dark green color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Ya lb., 45c; lb., 
$1.25. 
HAMBURG or TURNIP ROOTED— A plain leaved va¬ 
riety, forming a long, thick, edible root. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
20c; Ya lb., 40c; lb., $1.15. 
PLAIN or SINGLE —The leaves are deeply cut, flat and 
dark green. Much used for flavoring and for drying. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; Ya lb., 40c; lb., $1.15. 
NITRAGIN INOCULATOR 
A nitrogen gathering bacteria for inoculating Gar¬ 
den Peas and Sweet Peas. Garden Size, sufficient for 
5 lbs. of seed, 10c postpaid. 
