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PEAS—SMOOTH SEED 
Cutture. All varieties of Peas, regardless of height, may be grown 
successfully’ without a trellis or support. As Peas vary in height from 
1 to 6 feet, it follows that the distances in the row and apart in the row 
should vary. Dwarf or half dwarf varieties are best planted in double 
or compdnion rows 6 inches apart to support and shade each other in 
their growth; then leave a space of 18 to 30 inches, according to ne 
of the variety and repeat the double row. The tall varieties that ma e 
given support are planted in a single row, the space between the rows 
somewhat less than the height of the variety. Drop 10 to 20 dwarf peas 
to the double row or 6 to 10 tall peas to the foot of row, using 2 pounds 
to 100 feet and 150 to 180 pounds to the acre. Plant all Peas about 5 
inches deep in soil that has been deeply plowed, which gives the Peas 
the cool, damp climate they prefer. Lightly harrow or rake the soil when 
the Peas should be breaking through and continue to cultivate until the 
vine stops the work. All Peas stand some frost and may be planted as 
soon as the soil may be worked in spring. Peas should be planted fre- 
quently for a succession. The early varieties are planted in August for 
a late autumn crop. For quality’s sake pick Peas before they crowd the 
pod and pick all pods as rapidly as produced to somewhat extend the plants 
bearing. As all varieties of Peas lose their characteristics when left with- 
out that selection given by expert seedsmen, it is necessary to go to a 
reliable source for seed peas. 
NOTICE — The number of days given is taken from our trial ground 
records in Wisconsin, Weather conditions, variations in soil and cultiva- 
tion, as well as difference in latitude, will make either a longer or shorter 
period of growth. 
ALASKA WILT RESISTANT SY 
Well known and extensively used, especially by canners. Very early and 
when carefully grown uniform in ripening. Vine is strong and vigorous, 
2 to 2% feet high, of a peculiar light green color; pods 2% to 2% inches 
long, straight and blunt at the end, and light in color. Seed round, blue 
and slightly pitted. Our seed is now all of the finest wilt resistant type. 
ALASKA WILT RESISTANT H.F. 30 : 52 
Our own introduction. This strain is more productive, has better color 
and flavor than the Alcross strain. Canning test made by Wisconsin Ex- 
periment Station during 1937 showed that this strain outyielded the best 
Alcross strain by 20%, and the canned Peas rated better in color. — | 
AMEER OR CLAUDIT 60 
Resembling the Alaska in appearance, 3 feet in height with pale green 
foliage. Pods 3 inches in length, pointed, dark green in color. Seed blue, 
dented and medium pitted. 
FIRST AND BEST OR EXTRA EARLY . 54 
Early, productive and hardy with a strong vigorous vine, which is light in 
color and uniform in growth, 2% to 3 teet in height and bearing straight 
pods 2% to 23% inches long, round, light in color and blunt at the ends. 
Seed round, rather small and white in color. 
LAXTON’S SUPERB OR EARLY BIRD | | 60 
A hardy early variety, growing 18 to 20 inches in! height, with dark green, 
4-inch, semi-broad, pointed pods of fair quality. Desirable as a gardener’s 
first crop pea, standing very early planting. Seed dark green, dimpled. 
MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR, WHITE SEEDED EDIBLE POD iz 
Large edible pods, 4 to 4% inches long and 1% inches broad. Vine grows 
to a height of 48 inches. The seed is large and a creamy white in color. 
MAMMOTH LUSCIOUS GRAY SEEDED 72 
Like Mammoth Melting Sugar except that it is gray seeded: and purple 
blossomed. 
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