Peas, Laxton’s Progress 
GARDEN PEAS 
CULTURE—Peas may be planted in almost 
any kind of soil. In light soil during the 
warmer months they should be planted about 
3 inches deep so as to be near-moisture. In 
heavier soils or in fall months plant about 1 
inch deep, that warmth may penetrate and 
help germinate the seed. Rows should be about 
2 to 3 feet apart. Excessive moisture will rot 
the seed, so do not irrigate after seed is 
planted until the plants are well out of the 
ground. Cultivate after each irrigation. Usual 
planting is at rate of 60 pounds per acre. One 
pound will plant a row of 150 feet. 
EARLY VARIETIES 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS (62 days)—-One of the 
best of the large podded early peas. Vine 18 
to 20 inches high, pods 4 inches long, 34 inch 
wide, dark green color that stand long dis- 
tance shipping well and are well filled with 
large peas of finest quality. Pkt. 5c, 2 lb. 25c, 
1 lb. 45c, 10 Ibs. $3.50. 
HUNDREDFOLD (64 days)—Grows 18 inches to 
20 inches high, dark green foliage, pods 4 
inches long, dark green, straight, well filled. 
Whether you plant a few rows in your gar- 

Pepper. California Wonder 

den or a large acreage, you will find this one 
of the best. Pkt. 5c, 2 lb. 25c, 1 lb. 45c, 10 
lbs. $3.50. 
AMERICAN WONDER (60 days)—The old stand- 
by among the early dwarf peas. Is very early, 
grows 12 to 14 inches in height and pods are 
crowded with 6 or 8 fine quality peas. Pods 
medium green, blunt ended, 3 inches long, 4% 
inch wide. Pkt. 5c, Y2 lb. 25c, 1 lb. 45c, 10 
Ibs. $3.50. 
LITTLE MARVEL (62-64 days)—A variety noted 
for its dwarf habit, good quality and high 
yield. Vines 18-20 inches tall. Pods are small, 
but dark green, and well filled with very 
sweet peas. Unsurpassed in quality and pro- 
ductiveness for home gardens. Pkt. 10c, ¥2 Ib. 
25c, 1 lb. 45c, 10 lbs. $3.50. 
MID-SEASON VARIETIES 
IMPROVED STRATAGEM (77 days)-—A favorite 
with home gardeners because of the long 
handsome pods. Pods 4 inches long, plump, 
straight, with a slight taper at the end. Vines 
24-28 inches long. Pkt. 10c, 2 lb. 25c; 1 Ib. 
45c, 10 lbs. $3.50. 
GIANT STRIDE (75 days)-——Wilt resistant and 
has an unusually lonys (54% inch) slightly 
curved thick pod of attractive green color and 
very well rounded and filled. Height 27 inches, 
vines sturdy and dark green. Pkt. 5c, \% Ib. 
25c, 1 Ib. 45c, 10 lbs. $3.50. 
LATE VARIETIES 
ALDERMAN (TALL TELEPHONE) (74 days)—The 
finest of the tall growing late varieties. Height, 
4 to 5 feet, pods 4% inches long, dark green, 
peas large and most delicious. Pkt. 5c, 2 lb. 
25c, 1 lb. 45c, 10 Ibs. $3.50. 
DWARF GRAY SUGAR, EDIBLE POD (70 days) 
—Early, vigorous, prolific, with a fleshy pod 
that is cooked like string beans. Vines 32 to 
36 inches tall, branching, pods light green. 
234 to 314 inches long and % inch wide. Pkt. 
5c, 2 Ib. 25c, 1 lb. 45c, 10 lbs. $3.50. 
PEPPERS 
CULTURE—Sow seed in hot beds in Novem- 
ber, December and January. Transpiant to the 
field when all danger of frost is over unless 
paper plant protectors are used. Peppers de- 
light in highly fertilized soil and should be kept 
well watered. Plant 18 inches apart in 30- 
inch rows. One ounce of seed will produce 
1,000 plants or 14 pound seed to the acre. 
ANAHEIM CHILI—Pods about 7 or 8 inches in 
length. Because of its agreeable pungency it is 
one of the most popular peppers on the mar- 
ket. Pods keep for months when dried, which 
makes it a good, marketable crop. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
65c, 4 lb. $2.25, 1 lb. $6.50, postpaid. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER —It is the best large- 
fruited pepper in existence, very smooth, 
heavy, free from creases and wrinkles. Meat 
thick, tender and of finest flavor. Pkt. 10¢, oz. 
95c, 14 lb. $3.15, 1 lb. $9.50, postpaid. 
FLORAL GEM—tThe favorite variety when a 
small hot pepper is desired for pickling or 
highly flavored sauces. Pkt. 10c, oz. 80c, 1/ lb. 
$2.65, 1 lb. $8.00, postpaid. 
PIMENTO—Every garden should have a row 
of this pimento. For salad, parboil it to re- 
move the skin. Stuffed and baked, it is superior 
to any other pepper. Pkt. 10c, oz. 55c, 1% lb. 
$1.85, 1 lb. $5.50, postpaid. 


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Pumpkin, Small Sugar 
PUMPKINS 
CULTURE—Plant in hills 8 to 10 feet apart 
each way in March and July and August. 
Drop five or six seeds to the hill and thin 
out to one healthy plant. Pumpkins, like 
other vine crops, should be irrigated care- 
fully, not allowing the water too near the 
‘main stalk. About 3 pounds are required 
to the acre. Plant plenty of pumpkins as 
they make excellent cow and hog feed. 

SMALL SUGAR—A very popular small variety. 
The skin is a deep orange yellow and the flesh 
sweet and fine-grained. Sells better than any 
other pumpkin on the local market. Excellent 
for pies. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1% lb. 40c, 1 lb. $1.25, 
postpaid. 
LARGE CHEESE—Large size; reddish orange; 
flesh thick, fine and sweet. A good keeper. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
JAPANESE PIE—Nearly solid flesh; 
cavity being very small, fine-grained, dry and 
sweet. Taste somewhat like sweet potatoes. 
They ripen early and are good keepers. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 20c, 4 lb. 40c, 1 lb. $1.25, pospaid. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD—A fine variety for dairy 
ranches, adding much to the quality and quan- 
tity of milk and butter. Excellent keeper. Pkt. 
5c, oz. 20c, 14 Ib. 40c, 1 lb. $1.25, postpaid. 
CUSHAW GREEN STRIPED (75 days) — This 
large crook-necked pumpkin is excellent in 
warm locations. Yields a heavy tonnage and 
is used largely .by dairymen. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 
20c, % lb. 35c, 1 lb. $1.00. 
CALIFORNIA FIELD (85 days)—Varies in size © 
usually running very large and — 
colors ranging from yellow to red. A heavy ~ 
yielding, early maturing variety mostly used — 
and color, 
for stock feed. Pkt. 
10c, 1 oz. 20c, Y lb. 35c, 
1 lb. $1.00. i 
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