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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 
orts 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 loamy soil. The early 
dwarf varieties can be planted in rows 2 feet apart. The tall varieties 
in rows 8 feet apart. The seeds should be planted at a depth of 1% to 2 
inches. All varieties growing more than 11% 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 
245 EXTRA EARLY. (54 days.) One of the best strains of extra early 
Peas; producing abundantly. Vines grow 2 to 2% ft. high; pods 3 to 3% 
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 abundant 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, smooth, medium size. 
Vines thrifty, vigorous, robust and extremely productive. 
i lb., 25c; 1 1lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00. 
246 ALASKA. (54 days.) 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. 
l% Ib., 25c; 1 Ib., 45c; 5 Ibs., $2.00. 


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0 days. 
_ 247 Early Bird {2 S252. 
Early Bird large podded, dwarf sort. Vines 
Peas 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. 
1% Ib., 30c; 1 1b., 50c; 5 1bs., $2.25. 
248 GRADUS. (60 days.) One of the very best early wrinkled 
large Podded Peas. The pods are fully as long as Telephone. Vine 
similar in appearance and does not grow so tall, being of medium 
height, about 3 to 314 feet. The pods are 4 to 4% inches long, pointed, 
handsome and one of the most attractive of the early wrinkled sorts. 
Peas very large, splendid quality and a beautiful light green color. 
This has become one of the most popular varieties in cultivation. 
1% 1b., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 5 1bs., $2.25, 
249 THOMAS LAXTON. (60 days.) A very popular gardener’s 
variety. Height, 3 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. 
\% Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
250 LAXTONIAN. (63 days.) One of the largest podded of the 
dwarf wrinkled Peas. Pods are about 4 inches in length, of a beauti- 
ful 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, productive, and have dark green foliage. 
1% Ib., 30c; 1 1b., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
251 LITTLE MARVEL. (62 days.) An extra early dwarf wrinkled 
sort particularly 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. 
1% Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25, 
252 AMERICAN WONDER. (60 days.) A favorite dwarf, 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, me- 
dium size, about 234 inches long, containing 5 to 8 large, exceedingly 
sweet, tender Peas. 
1% Ib., 30c; 1 1b., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.25. 
253 LAXTON’S PROGRESS. (62 days.) 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. 
¥ lb., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25, 
254 NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. (60 days.) 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 11% ft. One of the best for home gardens and profitable for 
market gardeners. 
2 1b., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 

INOCULATION FOR PEAS 
Increase your yields of Peas by treating the seeds before 
planting with 
NITRAGIN INOCULATOR 
Easily done. We have it put up in convenient size for 
small gardens. (See page 51.) 




Peas 
255 PREMIUM GEM. (63 days.) This has long been a favorite 
among early dwarf Peas. It matures a little later than American 
Wonder, is somewhat taller in growth and a little more prolific. Vines 
vigorous and productive, growing 15 to 18 inches high; pods 2% in- 
ches long, crowded with Peas of fine quality. 
1% lb., 30c; 1 1b., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
Midseason Varieties 
257 DWARF TELEPHONE, (74 days.) Similar in general char- 
acteristics to the well-known Telephone. Pods 41% to 5 inches long, 
eae eige Peas large, of superior quality, tender and sweet. Vines 
t. high. 
¥% Ihb., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.25. 
258 ALDERMAN. (75 days.) 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 pods are immense, often 5 inches long and contain 
8 to 10 large Peas. 
4 Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
259 IMPROVED TELEPHONE. (75 days.) One of the leading 
Peas with market gardeners on account of its vigorous, tall growth 
and productiveness. Vines about 4 ft. high, foliage light green, pro- 
ducing an abundance 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. 
% Ihb., 30c; 1 Ib., 50c; 5 1bs., $2.25, 
EDIBLE-PODDED or SUGAR PEAS 
Cook Like String Beans 
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, (72 days.) Pods very large, 
414 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 recommend more extensive planting of these fine quality Peas. 
¥% Ib., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 5 lIbs., $2.00. 
261 DWARF GREY SUGAR. (65 days.) 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. 
1% lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00. 
Did You Kuow & 
That for a blood-building diet there 
are many “iron” foods . . . among 
them KALE and SPINACH play an 
important part. 

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