Peas 
A packet of seed will sow about 10 feet of row; 1 pound 100 feet; 
120 pounds will sow an acre. 
What is more delicious than young green Peas freshly picked off the 
vine and cooked immediately. Plant Peas to eat fresh and to can. Sow 
thickly, allowing 12 to 16 plants to grow per foot of row. Seeded in early 
spring, cover with 1 to 2 inches of pulverized soil. Many gardeners in- 
crease their yields by using seed inoculants. (See page 33.) The sowing 
of early, medium and lat* varieties is preferred to successive seedings 
of one variety. Tall growing and late varieties will need support such 
as chicken wire or brush, 
USE GYPSUM (Land Plaster) 
Many people find that after they have raised peas a few years in their 
garden, the vines begin to turn yellow and die. This is caused by a 
disease known as Root Rot. It has been found that ordinary gypsum 
will control this trouble. Simply spread it broadcast over the ground 
just before you sow the seed and rake it in. Use it at the rate of 1 lb. 
to 3 square yards. Most dealers of building supplies sell gypsum. 
ALASKA. (Wilt-Resistant.). (2 feet.) One of the earliest garden Peas 
in cultivation. Pods 2% inches long, and very plump, 54 days. 
Pkt., 10c; % 1b., 20c; 1b., 35c; 2 1lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
Early Bird. (2 feet.) Very early. The pods are as large as Gradus and 
mature a few days earlier. Pods well filled with very large, dark green 
Peas. Being a smooth variety, they can be planted very early without 
danger of rotting; very productive, making Early Bird a profitable 
market sort. 56 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% Ihb., 25c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
Little Marvel. (18 inches.) It is most desirable of all the extra early 
dwarf Peas. It is extremely prolific. The Peas are deep green and of 
high quality. On account of its great productiveness and unsurpassed 
quality, it is popular for home garden and market. The pods are 
dark green, 3 inches long, % inch wide, very plump, straight and 
with blunt ends. Also desirable for muck soil. 62 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% lhb., 25c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
Hundredfold or Blue Bantam. (Improved Laxtonian). (1% feet.) A 
most popular sort. Immense pods. This is without doubt one of the 
best dwarf, largest podded sorts, bearing enormous, intensely dark 
green, pointed pods, 4 inches long, well filled with large, deep green 
Peas of delicious flavor. Fine quality. Ready to use about three days 
after the earliest sorts. Splendid Pea for the market gardener and 
for the home garden. 62 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 14% Ib., 25c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
Laxton’s Progress. (1% feet.) A prolific bearer of rich, dark green 
pods which are 4 to 4% inches long and well filled with dark green 
Peas. Their beauty assures a ready sale. 60 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 Ib., 25c; lh., 45c; 2 1lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
THOMAS LAXTON. (Improved.) (3 feet.) Larger and better than the 
old strain. It is a very real improvement. Vines well covered with 
large pods 3% inches long, well filled with deep green Peas of finest 
quality. A day or so earlier than the older type. Highly recommended 
for market growers and home garden. 57 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% Ih., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. (15 inches.) Very important early Dwarf variety 
for the home gardener. Very productive. Pods 3 inches long and well 
filled. 59 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% lb., 25c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
WORLD RECORD, (Early Gradus.) (2% feet.) An early semi-dwarf 
Pea of the Gradus type. The first good market Pea and equally satis- 
factory for the home garden. Pods are 4 inches long, medium green, 
broad and plump, well filled with Peas of good size and color. 55 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% Ib., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
POTLATCH. (2% feet.) This large-podded Pea is popular with home 
and market gardeners. Pods are dark green, 4% to 5 inches long, 7/8 
es wide, contain 8 to 9 Peas of delicious flavor. Very productive. 
77 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 44 Ib., 25c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
DWARF TELEPHONE or DAISY. (2 feet.) Satisfactory for home and 
market garden. Pods deep green, 4 inches long with Peas of fine 
quality, 70 days. 
PEt., lOc; 14 Ib., 25c; Ib., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
Alderman. (Improved Telephone). (4 feet.) The best of all the tall 
late Peas for home and market gardens. Pods are 5 inches long, are 
plump to round, dark green and well filled. The plant branches and 
bears profusely over a long late picking season. The vines must be 
well supported with tall brush or wire. Wider rows necessary than the 
varieties with shorter vines, 72 days. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 1bs., $1.75. 
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Little Marvel Pea 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS 
PEA 
Large, early, with big, handsome, well 
filled pods. You will make no mistake 
when you plant Laxton’s Progress Pea. 

