SUTTON’S MARROWFAT PEAS. 
SECOND DIVISION, FOR SECOND-EARLY CROPS. 
Sutton’s Super-Pea, The V.C. 
Introduced by us in 1916, and is the largest-podded Pea ever placed in commerce. 
The comparative tests carried out by us leave no doubt that the pods of this remarkable Pea surpass in size those of 
every other giant-podded variety with which we are acquainted, and the numerous reports received from customers who have 
grown it also testify to its productiveness and high table quality. 
Sutton’s Super- Pea, the V.C., 
was raised from a cross made at our Experimental Grounds in 1906, and since 
constantly re-selected, Sutton’s Centenary being one of the parents. 
the foliage is distinct from that of any other large-podded Pea. 
5 to 6 feet, and the magnificent pods which are borne in great profusion contain 12 or 13 peas of superior flavour. 
very handsome appearance and unique size this Pea will prove indispensable to exhibitors. 
grounds we have gathered pods 8 inches in length. 
‘PEA, THE V.C.—For two years I have grown this Pea, with very 
satisfactory results. It is a good cropper, carrying pods each 7} inches 
to 8 inches long, filled with fat luscious peas often eleven or twelve in a 
pod, excellent when cooked.—LEAHURST.’—GARDENING ILLUSTRATED, 
September 27, 1919. 
‘Enclosed is a photograph of Sutton’s V.C. Pea which may interest 
you. Isent a sample to our local Show, not for competition, and the 
exhibit caused quite a sensation among the gardeners present. Not only 
are the pods of enormous size, but they are well filled with peas of fine 
flavour.’—C. W. HoiMEs, Esq., Oak Lodge. 
Sutton’s Up-to-Date. 
varieties raised by us during the last three decades. 
Centenary. 
July 15, 1913 
‘Iam again ordering your Up-to-Date Pea. Last season I grew it 
as a late season Pea with excellent results, the haulm carrying enormous 
pods filled with fine peas. It was admired by all who saw it.’—Mr. W. 
LEITH, Gardener to F. B. SUMMERS, Esq. 
At our own 
THE LARGEST-PODDED PEA 
Piss iis IN CULTIVATION. 
The haulm is exceptionally sturdy, growing to a height of 
For its 
(Illustrated, page 9) 
per packet, 2s. 6d. ; 3-pint, 3s. 6d.; pint, 5s. 6d. 
‘Your V.C. Pea was very much admired at the Briton Ferry Vegetable 
Show and visitors said they had never before seen such fine peas. Some of 
the pods measured 83 inches long and were well filled with 11 or 12 peas.’ 
Mr. A. DosBs, Gardener to the Right Hon. the Earl of JERSEY. 
‘You will be interested to hear of my success with your V.C. Pea, 
which has been the wonder of Godalming. Hundreds of people have 
inspected the crop and all remarked that it is the finest row of Peas 
they ever saw. I have gathered over 500 enormous pods averaging about 
7 inches in length.'—Mr. T. ParFITT, Recreation Lodge. 
This magnificent second-early Pea, first offered by us in 1912, is one of the largest of the giant-podded 
The pods are quite as broad as, and exceed in length, those produced by our 
Haulm stout and robust, usually 5 to 6 feet in height, bearing a profusion of pods filled with large peas of superb flavour. 
A fine exhibition Pea, and for its table qualities will be valued by every customer who may grow it. 
Highly Commended, R.H.S., 
per pint, 2s. 6d.; quart, 4s. 6d. 
‘I am sending a few pods of your Up-to-Date Pea by request of my 
employer. He is delighted with it and said he had never before seen 
such a row of Peas. The haulm is over 6 feet high and loaded with 
pods.’—Mr. E. DENNIS, Gardener to Major MULLENS. 
Sutton’s Centenary. As an exhibition Pea this splendid variety has achieved conspicuous success; in fact, many of our customers 
consider it to be unrivalled. The enormous pods are produced freely in pairs; 
Height about 5 feet. 
and the large peas possess an exquisite flavour. 
(Illustrated, page 10) ... 
“SUTTON'’S CENTENARY,.—I had two rows, each 25 yards long, from 
one quart of seed. They were quite a picture, with the largest and best- 
filled pods I have ever seen. The Viscountess said the peas were delicious.’ 
Mr. J. KR. SIMMONDS, Gardener to the Viscountess D'ARCy. 
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Sutton’s Superlative. This superb Pea has won a great reputation. 
crop of long, broad pods which are pointed, dark green in colour, and very handsome. 
‘I consider your Superlative Pea second to none for freedom of crop 
and continuity of bearing. This variety will be found very difficult to 
beat.’.—Mr. J. GARDNER, The Gardens, Heckfield Place. 
Sutton’s Amateur’s Pride. 
Amateur’s 
sight. 
from 8 to 10, and sometimes 11, peas. 
‘A most excellent Pea in all respects. The stout haulm has slightly 
exceeded 5 feet in height and is covered with pods to the tips of the plants. 
Pods dark green, each containing from 9 to 11 peas of good flavour.’— 
Mr. W. McGuFFoa, The Gardens, Balmae. 
Sutton’s President Wilson. 
Of the table quality of this Pea we can speak in the highest praise. 
colour dark green, very attractive in appearance, 
Award of Lanett R.H.S., July 5, 1901. X X X, R.H.S., 1916. 
a sve per pint, 2s. 6d.; quart, 4s. 6d. 
‘IT am ietraae some specimens to show the excellent quality of 
your Centenary Pea. I have three rows, 170 feet each, and they are 7 feet 
high. The crop is abundant, and I expect to gather from 12 to 15 bushels.’ 
Mr. H. WEATHERBURN, The Gardens, Woodfield. 
Haulm robust, unusually bushy, and carries an immense 
Remarkably fine flavour. Height 3 to 4 feet 
per pint, 2s. 6d.; quart, 4s. 6d. 
‘Your Superlative Pea is unequalled. I have never seen anything 
like it, not only for the astonishing yield of pods but for the number of peas 
in them, and these are of unusual size and rich flavour.’—Mr. J. SPEED, 
Gardener to F. G. NAUMANN, Esq. 
For its many excellent qualities this fine Pea, which we introduced last year, will become one of the 
most popular second-early varieties, both among amateur and professional gardeners. 
Pride is the wonderful freedom with which the pods are produced, and a row of this variety in full baane is a remarkable 
It is extremely robust and unusually immune from mildew. 
Probably the most striking feature of Sutton’s 
Pods large and handsome, quite the type for exhibition, containing 
Height 5 to 6 feet 
per pint, 2s. 6d.; quart, 4s. 6d. 
‘An extraordinarily prolific Pea, growing to a height of 6 feet; 
haulm strong and very healthy. Pods large and well filled. My employer 
said it was the finest Pea he had tasted.’—Mr. W. A. Cook, The Gardens, 
Drynham. 
Dwarf Peas are highly valued in many gardens, especially where sticks are difficult to obtain, 
and this variety, offered by us for the first time in 1919, will be found a great advance on many other dwarf varieties in the second-early 
section. 
of attractive large dark green pods. 
in earlier than Sutton’s Dwarf Defiance : 
‘This is a strong grower with very thick haulm, carrying large pods 
containing from 8 to 10 peas in each, the flavour of which is most excellent. 
A heavy cropper.’—Mr. S. COLBERT, Gardener to Mrs. EWEN. 
Although growing to a height of 2 feet only, Sutton’s President Wilson Pea is of vigorous habit, and yields an astonishing crop 
These usually contain 8 to 10 deep green peas, which are of the very finest table quality. 
Comes 
per pint, 2s. 6d. 
‘A wonderful dwarf Pea, with which I am much impressed. It is 
a very strong grower, bears a heavy crop, and lasts well. Pods of 
great size, frequently containing 9 or 10 large peas. Flavour first-rate.’— 
Mr. J. WEIGHTMAN, Gardener to the Right Hon. Lord RAVENSWORTH. 
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SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers and Merchants, READING, ENGLAND. 
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