San Francisco 
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 to 6 hours in water before planting. One 
penne ae sow 100 feet of row. Peas mature in 8 to 
weeks. 
EARLY VARIETIES 
(Pkt. 10c) (14 Ib. 30c) (Ib. 50c) 
ALASKA, or EARLIEST OF ALL—A very early variety 
with smooth, small peas of good quality and short, 
well-filled pods. The vines are 2% to 8 feet tall. When 
practicable they should be given support; a good winter 
variety and 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 
planting. 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 var.ety. Pods pointed, dark green, well 
filled with extra large tender peas of excellent flavor; 
very prolific. 
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) (% Ib. 30c) (Ib. 50c) 
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. 
TELEPHONE —One of the latest varieties, is tall and 
vigorous, with enormous pods, bearing large, wrinkled 
peas of remarkably fine quality; a popular home garden 
and market variety. 
SPINACH 
Select very rich, well-drained soil, sow in drills 1 foot 
apart and % inch deep. For spring and summer use make 
the first sowing early in spring and continue at intervals 
of two or three weeks, until the middle of June; sow in 
August and September for winter and early spring use; 
will mature in about 45 days. One ounce will sow 100 
feet of row. 
BLOOMSDALE (Long Standing)—The thick, dark green 
leaves are curled and crinkled. Remains a long time in 
condition for use without bolting to seed even in dry 
weather. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (4 Ib. 50c) 
KING OF DENMARK—An exceptionally long standing 
sort, highly desirable for canning, or for market. The 
large spreading plants carry broad, rounded dark green 
leaves, which are somewhat crumpled. Good spring and 
summer variety. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (4 Ib. 50c) 
GIANT NOBEL—Plant is large, vigorous and spreading; 
slow to form seed stalks and an extremely heavy 
yielder. Leaves are thick, smooth, medium green and 
tender. Home gardeners plant at regular intervals and 
begin using while plants are young. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
G4 Ib. 50c) 
HOLLANDIA—A popular California spinach, grown for 
market and early canning crop. The plants are large 
and of spreading habit, producing smooth, thick, light 
green leaves. It grows very rapidly. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
G4 lb. 50c) 
IMPROVED VIROFLAY—A vigorous growing variety 
with long, broad, pointed, thick, smooth leaves of deep 
green color. Especially good for Fall and Winter plant- 
ing in California. Home gardeners should make small 
plantings at regular intervals and use while it is young. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (4 Ib. 50c) 
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Pea, Laxton’s Progress 
NEW ZEALAND—A plant with thick, fleshy texture and 
soft crystalline leaves. Is not like the ordinary spinach 
in appearance, but it is used in the same way. Sow 
when the ground warms up, soaking the seed in water 
for 24 hours before sowing. (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 35c) 
(4 Ib. $1.00) 
PRICKLY SEEDED or FALL—A hardy variety adapted 
for fall planting, but is also very satisfactory for spring 
planting in the home garden. The thick, dark green 
leaves are large and rounded. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
4 Ib. 50c) 
RHUBARB 
Sow in rows ¥% inch deep, thin out to 6 inches apart. In 
fall, trench a piece of ground and manure it well and 
then transplant the young plants into it 3 feet apart each 
way. Cover with leaves or litter the first winter, and a 
dressing of manure should be given every fall. It is better 
to plant strong roots, as they will produce next spring. 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of row. 
CRIMSON WINTER—This variety is of delicious flavor, 
extremely hardy, very prolific, and very quick growing. 
Produces good stems all winter and spring. (Pkt. 10c) 
(% oz. 60c) 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
CHERRY GIANT—The most popular rhubarb grown to- 
day. It is less acid and more highly flavored than other 
sorts. The bright cherry-red stems are very large and 
so tender they do not require peeling when cooked. Four 
plants well cared for will supply sufficient rhubarb for 
the average family. It does not come true from seed. 
Plant 4 feet apart. Strong, eye roots (25c each) 
