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GARDEN PEAS 
Plant Enough to Can 
One of the most popular crops in the home garden. One pound 
sows 75 feet in a row; 120 to 180 pounds per acre. The earliest 
surts can be planted just as soon as the ground is in condition to work. 
They are not injured by light frosts. Wrinkled varieties a little later 
as they are tender. For fall crop sow in August. 
Culture. Peas succeed best in light, rich foamy soil. The early 
dwarf varieties can be planted in rows 2 feet apart. The tail varieties 
in rows 3 feet apart. The seeds should be planted at a depth of 1% to 2 
inches. All varieties growing more than 1% feet high do better if staked 
up or otherwise supported when 4 to 6 inches tall. This support is usually 
given by sharpened branches of trees or sticks. Tall varieties yield more 
abundantly than dwarf. Cultivate and keep clean, working the earth 
toward the vines rather than away from them 


Early Varieties 
244 MAUD S. The earliest and most prolific Pea known. The pod is of 
a dark green color, of a full, round shape and of strong texture which espe- 
cially fits it for shipping long distances. For a late fall crop it has few equals 
and is the market gardener’s favorite for all seasons. The far northern point 
at which our peas are grown renders them almost proof against cold and the 
best for early spring or late fall crop. Thousands of market gardeners have 
pronounced this Pea unequalled in earliness, yield and regularity of growth. 
Make first planting as early in the spring as the ground will permit and cover 
well. 
PEt., 10c; % Ib., 15c; 1 Ib., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., 95c. 
245 EXTRA EARLY. One of the best strains of extra early peas; 
producing abundantly. Vines grow 2 to 2% ft. high; pods 3 to 34% 
inches long, well filled with fine delicious quality peas. Not only is 
this probably the earliest of all garden sorts but its yield is so abun- 
dant that it is the most profitable variety of all for market gardeners, 
in addition to being the best early sort for home gardens. Seed is white, 

Little Marvel 
smooth, medium size, 
productive. 

Early Bird 
Peas 
246 ALASKA. A favorite sort with Southern truckers, producing long, 
straight pods which will stand shipping, and remain green longer than 
white seeded sorts. The seed is blue, medium size. Vines about 2% ft. 
high, fairly vigorous and usually produce good yields. Pods long, 
straight and of attractive appearance. This has long been a popular 
sort, is of fair quality and well known. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 15c; 1 Ib., 250; 2 lbs., 45c; 5 lbs., 95c. 
247 EARLY BIRD. The earliest large podded, dwarf sort. Vines about 
18 inches high, foliage light green, producing an abundance of single 
and double, curved, pointed medium-dark green, attractive pods of 
about 4 inches in length; contain 9 to 10 peas. Peas are tender and 
of excellent flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 20c; 1 1b., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
248 GRADUS (or Prosperity). One of the very best early wrinkled 
large Podded Peas. The pods are fully as long as Telephone. Vine simi- 
lar in appearance and does not grow so tall, being of medium height, 
about 3 to 3% feet. The pods are 4 to 4% inches long, pointed, hand- 
some and one of the most attractive of the early wrinkled sorts. Peas 
very large, splendid quality and a beautiful light ereen color. This has 
become one of the most popular varieties in cultivation. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 lbs., 6GOc; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
249 THOMAS LAXTON. A very popular gardener's variety. Height, 
8 ft.; vine and foliage moderately stout, medium green; pods 3% inches 
long, straight and square ended, containing 7 medium dark green peas 
of excellent quality. Extremely productive. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 1lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 2 1lbs., GOc; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
250 LAXTONIAN. One of the largest podded of the dwarf wrinkled 
Peas. Pods are about 4 inches in length, of a beautiful dark green 
color, similar to Gradus in shape, of splendid quality and mature a 
little earlier, Vines average 15 to 18 inches in height, vigorous, pro- 
ductive, and have dark green foliage. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% lb., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 ihs., 6Oc; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
251 LITTLE MARVEL. An extra early dwarf wrinkled sort particu- 
larly suited to home gardens. Vines average 15 to 18 inches high 
vigorous, dark green foliage. Pods 3 inches long, round with blunt ends 
and often contain seven rich, dark green peas of high quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 Ibs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
252 AMERICAN WONDER. A favorite dwart, early, wrinkled Pea 
which is highly esteemed and splendid for family use. Vines about 9 
inches to 1 ft. high, covered with well-filled pods, medium size, about 
2%4 inches long, containing 5 to 8 large, exceedingly sweet, tender peas 
PEt., 10c; 4% lb., 20c; 1 Ib., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 
253 LAXTON’S PROGRESS. Produces the largest pods of any of 
the early dwarf varieties. Vines average about 18 inches in height. 
The large dark green pods are borne in abundance and are well filled 
with extra large tender peas of superior quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 1b., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 Ibs., 60c; 5 lbs., $1.25. 

INOCULATION FOR PEAS 
Excellent results will be obtained by treating the seeds 
of Peas with NITRAGIN INOCULATOR before planting. 
It can be easily done. We have it put up in convenient size 
for small gardens. (See page 53.) 

Vines thrifty, vigorous, robust and extremely 
PkEt., 10c; % Ib., 15c; 1 Ib., 25c; 2 ibs., 45c; 5 Ibs., 95c. 


Peas 
A few days later than the American 
Wonder, Pods about one-quarter larger. It is remarkably hardy and 
can be planted almost as early as smooth sorts. Height, 1 to 1% ft 
One of the best for home gardens and profitable for market gardeners 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 1b., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 5 Ibs., $1.25. 
255 PREMIUM GEM. This has long been a favorite among early 
dwarf Peas. _It matures a little later than American Wonder, is some 
what taller in growth and a little more prolific. Vines vigorous and 
productive, growing 15 to 18 inches high; pods 234 inches long, crowded 
with peas of fine quality. 
PEt.. 10c; 14 Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c¢; 5 Ibs., $1.25. 
254 NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. 
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Midseason Varieties 
257 DWARF TELEPHONE. Similar in general characteristics to 
the well-known Telephone. Pods 414 to 6 inches long, dark green: 
peds large, of superior quality, tender and sweet. Vines 3 ft. high. 
Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 5 Ibs., $1.25. 
258 ALDERMAN. This is really an improved Telephone, and is by far 
the best variety of this type. Yields more than any other variety. The 
pods resemble Telephone, but are larger and better filled, while the 
vines are of more robust growth and more prolific. Height from 4 to 5 
feet. For best results the vines should be given some support. The pode 
are immense, often 5 inches long and contain 8 to 10 large peas. 
Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 5 Ibs., $1.25. 
259 IMPROVED TELEPHONE. One of the leading Peas with mar- 
ket gardeners on account of its vigcrous, tall growth and productive 
ness, Vines about 4 ft. hixh, foliage light green, producing an abun- 
dance of pointed pods, very large and light green. Peas large, tender, 
very sweet, excellent flavor. A splendid sort for home gardens and 
profitable for market. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% Ib., 20c; 1 lb., 30c; 2 Ibs., 55c; 5 Ibs., 81.25, 
Edible Pod Varieties 
These varieties have all the sweetness and flavor of fresh green Peas. 
When the pods are partly filled, they are prepared like snap beans; when 
the seeds have developed, they are eaten as shelled peas. 
260 MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR. Pods very large, 4% inches 
long, broad, curved and twisted. When young, they are very tender, 
stringless and fine flavored. Vines are tall, 4% to 5 ft. high, with light 
foliage; are very strong growing and prolific. We strongly recom- 
mend more extensive planting of these fine quality peas. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% Ib., 20c; 1 Ib., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.35. 
261 DWARF GREY SUGAR. Pods 3 inches long, light green in color, 
heavily curved. Vines are about 28 inches tall. A prolific variety and 
best of the dwarf edible podded peas. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; 1 1b., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.35. 
Did You Kuou 
That for a blood-building diet there 
are many “iron” foods . . . among 
them KALE and SPINACH play an 
important part. 


ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 25c; ALL 15c PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25c — When ordering, see page 64 of this catalog. 
