X-L SWEET PEAS 
GRAHAM kJJOSS 
OUR MOST POPULAR SELLER 
Graham & Ross Royal 'Mixture of 
Standard Flowering Sweet Peas 
1554—This Grand Prize mixture has been carefully selected and balanced to in¬ 
corporate only the best heat resisting varieties with large ruffled and wavy blossoms 
borne on long stems. We cannot recommend a better mixture for general garden use 
and for cut flowers. Even those people who have found it profitable to sell sweet pea 
bouquets will find this mixture remarkably adapted to their purposes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
25c; Va lb., 75c; V 2 lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $2.25. 
Special Hints to Help You Grow More Beautiful 
Sweet Peas 
—Plant early as possible. 
—Use plenty of Peat Moss. Peat Moss provides the most desirable source 
of humus matter. Dig a trench about 15 inches deep then refill this 
trench with a mixture of soil and Peat Moss, using from one-third to 
one-half moss. This will insure good drainage and proper drainage is 
essential. 
—Fertilizer. A small amount of clean concentrated plant food such as 
Vigoro, Plantone or bone meal may be added, taking care that not more 
than V 4 pound of plant food is used per cubic foot. 
—Cultivate frequently after sweet peas are up. 
—Mulch with peat or grass cuttings to preserve moisture. 
—Pick frequently; spray often to check aphis. 
X-L Sweet Peas Raised by Mrs. Chas. Olgardt, 
1115 Fourth Avenue South 
X-L Sweet Peas Make Beautiful Bouquets 
Early Flowering Sweet Peas 
When sown at the same time as Standard Spencer Sweet Peas, they will 
commence blooming 10 days to two weeks earlier. Many people plant them 
in the same trench with the regular standard Spencers, thus increasing the 
flowering period of the entire row. In size and color the early flowering are 
considered by many to surpass the standard varieties. While they have been 
the most popular type since their introduction, we find that they cannot stand 
the extremely hot weather quite as well as some of the standard flowering 
types. 
These Early Flowering Varieties are considered best for this climate. All 
have from 3 to 5 large, wavy blossoms borne on long, stiff stems. They are 
as nearly sun-proof as possible and most of them are delightfully fragrant. 
These Sweet PeaS are also recommended for those growers that plant in 
the Fall. 
1568—RED CHIEF. Oxblood crimson. Fragrant. 
1562—MRS. HERBERT HOOVER. Clear, deep blue flowers that are delicately 
perfumed. 
1564—FRAGRANCE 
We think this variety the most outstanding of all early flowering sweet 
peas. Has a very vigorous growth with extra large frilled and wavy blossoms 
of a clear, delicate lavender. 
1570—X-L NEW GIANT EARLY ORCHID 
FLOWERING MIXED 
Try a generous row of this mixture in your garden. The 
blend contains a choice selection of named varieties, and the 
flowers will make a brilliant show. Pkt., 10c; Vjj oz *» 25c; oz., 
40c; 1/4 lb., $1.25. 
1572—LATHYRUS 
Everlasting or Perennial Sweet Pea 
A hardy perennial climber. Sow the seed in rich ground 
1 inch deep. They bear large compact clusters of flowers 
resembling those of the Sweet Pea but without fragrance 
and give profusion of bloom all summer. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 
Vz oz., 35c; oz., 65c. 
1566—SNOWSTORM IMPROVED. Recognized as the out¬ 
standing white in the Early Flowering class. 
Prices on any of the above straight colors in early flower¬ 
ing. Pkt., 10c; 1/2 oz., 30c; oz., 50c; 1/4 lb., $1.50. 
INOCULATE YOUR SWEET PEAS WITH NITRAGIN 
Sprinkle fresh Nitragin Culture (Nitragin does not keep 
from year to year) over Sweet Pea seeds before planting 
to insure good root growth and consequently better blos¬ 
soms. A 10c package will inoculate from 1 oz. to 6 lbs. of 
seed. May also be used on garden peas and beans. 
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