
SMITH'S GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
HOW TO GROW SWEET PEAS 
_ SWEET PEAS are so well known they need no descrip- 
tion. We offer only the Giant Flowering Spencer strain 
eS both the Early Flowering and the Spring Flowering 
ypes. 
CULTURE: Sow seed in a location that receives morn- 
ing and early afternoon sun. Seed may be planted from 
early fall to early spring. Dig. a trench about a foot 
wide and deep and fill in with 6 inches of well-rotted 
manure. Mix a liberal amount of manure with the ‘soil 
that has been removed and replace it. Flood bed thor- 
oughly and allow to stand several days before planting 
seed. After the soil has settled sufficiently, open a trench 
in the bed about 6 inches deep and plant ONE OUNCE 
of seed to about 20 or 25 feet of row. During the warm 
weather cover seed about 2 or 3 inches deep and in 
cooler weather about 1 inch is sufficient. CARE MUST 
BE TAKEN DURING WARM WEATHER NOT TO ROT THE 
SEED WITH TOO MUCH MOISTURE. After planting seed 
soak the trench thoroughly and cover top with a light 
mulch of peat moss to prevent the surface soil from dry- 
ing out and cracking. When the plants are up about 3 or 
4 inches thin out to about 4 inches apart and begin 
drawing the earth to the plant to insure a deep root sys- 
tem. This makes a trench on each side of the plant along 
WEEK OR SO which the plant is watered. Provide a trellis or proper 
Open up a 6in support as the vines attain great height. Frequent -culti- 
vation, water as needed after plants are up and oc- 
trough ae casional applications-of Sweet Pea Food or a good all- 
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Soil Back as 
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MiREL LS on 
> purpose commercial fertilizer, will insure a profusion of 
lovely blooms. A long blooming season may be had by 
keeping the blossoms picked. 
Inoculate Seed with LEGUME-AID 
LEGUME-AID is a NITROGEN-fixing bacteria for inocu- 
lating legume seed, such as SWEET PEA SEED, LUPINS, 
etc. Legume-Aid increases the yield, improves the quality 
and enriches the soil. It comes in dust form in moisture- 
proof packages and no water is needed. One garden 
packet inoculates up to 5 pounds of Sweet Peas, Lupins, 
Beans or garden peas. 
Pkt. 10c, postpaid. 
CUPID SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
Sweet peas in bush form. Lovely large blooms of true 
Spencer type, borne profusely on small trailing plants 
growing not more than 9 inches tall. Grand for borders 
and massing. Light shades, bright pink predominating. 
Pkt. 15c, 12 oz. 25c¢, 1 oz. 40c, 1% lb. $1.25. 

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Spencer Sweet Peas 

SPECIAL MIXTURE SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
Giant Early Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas 
This type of Sweet Pea deserves more attention from the home gar- 
dener. They come into bloom from three to four weeks earlier than the 
late varieties, and are well into flower before the dry summer weather 
begins. Where nights are cool they have an extra long blooming 
season. The flowers are equally as large as late Spencers, with long 
stems and are beautifully ruffled. 
All colors: Pkt. 10c. oz. 35c. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE—The color is softer and more beautiful than Pinkie 
plus the beauty of fluted petals. The flowers are the largest of any 
pink sweet pea. 
EXPOSITION PINK—Gorgeous rich pink rather resembling the color of 
the pink geranium. 
LADDIE IMPROVED—Rich rose giant blooms on very long strong stems. 
This is a very fine sweet pea for outdoor culture. 
LAVANDA—A pure clear lavender—so clear that full blown blossoms 
and partly opened buds are exactly the same shade. 
HOPE—A black-seeded pure white. 
BALL’S ROSE—Giant rich rose blooms on long, strong stems. 
MAJESTIC ROSE—Rose-pink blooms on long stems. 
MRS. HERBERT HOOVER—Beautiful, clear marine blue. 
FLORIST BLUE—Best clear blue. 
BALL’S ORANGE, IMPROVED—Clear, deep, glowing orange. 
RED BIRD—The brightest and largest deep red. Long stems. 
FINEST MIXTURE—A well-balanced mixture of selected shades. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c. 
Giant Spring Flowering Spencers 
All colors: Pkt. 10c. oz. 35c. 
PINK AND ROSE SHADES 
PEGGY ANN—A late flowering variety of great beauty and distinction. 
A new and glowing shade of salmon pink. Most bewitching under arti- 
ficial light. Delightfully perfumed. The stems are very long and stout 
with four huge blooms to a stem. 
DAMASK ROSE—Bright rose carmine. One of the best in this class. 
ASCOT—A beautiful clear, deep pink. 
BEAUTY—Blush pink. 
MAGNET—Delightful shade of cream pink. 
This is our special mixture and is a blend of all the most 
beautiful colors in Spencer Sweet Peas 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1% lb. 60c. 

LAVENDER AND BLUE SHADES 
AMBITION—Rich deep lavender, with a darker shade on the base 
of the standard and wings when young, lessening as the bloom ages. 
Gold Medal and Award of Merit. 
POWERSCOURT—A clear pure lavender. Has been considered the best 
lavender for a number of years. It is still the most popular. The flowers 
are very pure in color. 
THE ADMIRAL—Largest and best navy blue. The color is richer and 
deeper than Fortune. Award of Merit, Scottish National Sweet Pea Trials. 
Award of Merit. 
CHINESE BLUE—Chinese Blue is a solid, rich, deep blue without the 
objectionable fading out on the edges. The stems are long and bear 
four blooms throughout. Plants are strong and vigorous with a bloom- 
ing season longer than that of the average sweet pea. 
WHITE AND CREAM SHADES 
SEXTET QUEEN—Pure white flowers of perfect form and of great sub- 
stance. Normally produces five flowered stems when grown under ordi- 
nary conditions. Black seeded. Award of Merit. 
GRAND NATIONAL—Rich cream. A charming tone and so far the near- 
est approach to a true yellow. 
YOUTH—This sweet pea can be described as a white ground picotee 
but with slightly deeper color on the edges than its predecessor in this 
group. Strongly perfumed. 
ORANGE AND SALMON SHADES 
SMILES—Clear glistening salmon, best describes this exquisite variety. 
The large flowers are beautifully waved and fluted. 
RED SHADES 
RUBICUND—The very best crimson. It is a first class sweet pea for all 
purposes, especially for general garden culture. 
WELCOME—By far the best and most brilliant, dazzling, scarlet sweet 
pea. For exhibition or gardens it is supreme. Absolutely sunproof. 
Silver Medal, Scottish National Sweet Pea Society. 
MAROON AND PURPLE SHADES 
WARRIOR—Rich chocolate maroon. A magnificent variety which has 
held its place and popularity for a number of years. 
OLYMPIA—Deep rich purple of graceful form and immense size. Gold 
Medal, Scottish National Sweet Pea Trials. 

F. F. SMITH & CO., INC., 
Sacramento, California ao 
