

M. H. BRUNJES & SONS 
PEAS 
All smooth-seeded Peas may be planted as early in spring as the 
soil can be prepared for them. They are very hardy, and will endure 
a low temperature, both before and after sprouting. By sowing for 
the first crop as early as practicable, and for succession at intervals 
of about two weeks until the first of June, a good supply of this 
delicious vegetable may be enjoyed through the greater part of the 
summer. Late sowings, however, do not yield so well as early ones, 
because the hot and dry weather is unfavorable to the development 
of the plants. The seed should be sown in drills about 2 inches deep 
and from 2 to 4 feet apart, according to the variety, taller sorts 
requiring more room than the dwarf ones. Dwarf Peas require a 
very rich soil, while tall ones thrive best in rather thin ground, which 
does not stimulate too !uxuriant growth in the vines, to the detriment 
of the pods. The latter are frequently sown ia double rows, with 
the brush or support of some kind between them. Wrinkled Peas 
are not so hardy as the smooth sorts, and should not be sown so 
early, but are superior to them in quality, more delicate in flavor, 
and remain longer in season. 
EXTRA-EARLY 
First of All. An extremely early variety of vigorous growth, usually 
attaining a height of 214 feet and bearing small-podded Peas of fair 
quality. Pkt. 10 cts., %lb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. 
* $3.25. ; 
4 This is without doubt the finest of the extra- 
Little Marvel. early varieties. The plants are of dwarf habit, 
not exceeding 18 inches, immensely productive, bearing pods of 
good size and dark green color which contain six or seven Peas of 
excellent flavor. A gem for the home-garden and a profitable 
variety for the market-gardener. Pkt. 10 cts., M%4lb. 25 cts., lb. 
40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25. 
, ‘ One of the best dwarf, early, wrinkled Peas. 
Nott $ Excelsior. It grows about 14 inches high, very produc- 


One pound will plant about 
100 feet of drill 


tive and the pods, 3 inches long, generally contain six or seven 
large, sweet Peas of the finest quality. Well recommended for 
home use. Pkt. 10 cts., 144lb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 
10 lbs. $3.25. 

Peas, Nott’s Excelsior 

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~ Peas, Gradus 
Premium Gem. The round pods, 2% inches long, are borne on short 
bushes, which are well suited to small gardens. Pkt. 10 cts., %lb. 
25 ets., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25. 
American Wonder. Dwarfer and a trifle earlier than the preceding 
but not quite so productive. The Peas are sweet, tender and of 
delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 4lb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 
10 lbs. $3.25. 
Sutton’s Excelsior. This Pea is a great improvement over the other 
dwarf early varieties. It is a very heavy cropper and the large, 
handsome pods, uniform in size, are well filled with immense Peas 
of unsurpassed quality. Height 18 inches. Pkt. 10 cts., 4%lb. 25 cts., 
lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25. 
Gradus One of the most popular wrinkled sorts. Even though it 
____~* matures a short time later than the extra-earlies, the 
pods, fully as long as those of the well-known Telephone, contain 
very large Peas that are unexcelled for sweetness. A superior 
variety for the market or private garden. Pkt. 10 cts., 4lb. 25 cts., 
lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 Ibs. $3.25. 
Another exceedingly fine wrinkled variety 
Thomas Laxton. with broad pods, almost square at the ends, 
which measure from 4 to 5 inches in length. The Peas are of extra- 
large size, deep green in color and of the finest flavor. Although 
the pods do not ripen quite so early as those of the Gradus, the 
vines are a little more productive. Height 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., 
Yélb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25. 
c This wrinkled Pea is very much like the well-known 
Laxtonian. Gradus in shape and size of pod but grows only about 
18 inches high. It matures somewhat earlier than Gradus, is 
equally sweet, and one of the leading early Peas for the garden. 
Pkt. 10 cts., 4lb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25. 
NOTE.—One pound of Peas is a little more than a pint 

