Peas 
A packet of seed will sow about 10 feet of row; 1 pound 100 feet; 
120 pounds will sow an acre. 
What is more delicious than young green Peas freshly picked off the 
vine and cooked immediately. Plant Peas to eat fresh and to can. Sow 
thickly, allowing 12 to 16 plants to grow per foot of row. Seeded in early 
spring, cover with 1 to 2 inches of pulverized soil. Many gardeners in- 
crease their yields by using seed inoculants. (See page 33.) The sowing 
of early, medium and late varieties is preferred to successive seedings 
of one variety. Tall growing and late varieties will need support such as 
chicken wire or brush. 
189 Miammoth Podded Extra Early 
Pkt., 10c; % 1b., 25c; 1b., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.60 
(56 days.) The largest extra early Pea (2 feet.) Almost as early as 
Alaska and the pods are much larger. Can be sown very early without 
danger of rotting. The pods are as large as World’s Record and mature 
a few days earlier. This is an excellent market variety and we highly 
recommend it for the home garden where very early Peas are wanted. 
180 Alaska (Wiit-Resistant) 
Piie0e oslo, 20c2 Lb. aoc; 2°1bs,'60c% 5 lbs. $1.00 
(54 days.) (2 feet.) Oine of the earliest garden Peas in cultivation. 
Pods 214 inches long, and very plump. 
184 Early Bird Pitedl0ce seule 2iGe lO aoeo 2 LOSanb565 0 LOSS G1 sto: 
(60 days.) (2 feet.) Very early. The pods are as large as Gradus and 
mature a few days earlier. Pods well filled with very large, dark green 
Peas. Being a smooth variety, they can be planted very early without 
danger of rotting; very productive, making a profitable market sort. 
195 Little Marvel Pé&t., lOc; % 16., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(62 days. (18 inches.) It is most desirable of all the extra early dwarf 
Peas. It is extremely prolific. The Peas are deep green and of high 
quality. On account of its great productiveness and unsurpassed quality, 
it is popular for home garden and market. The pods are dark green, 
3 inches long, 14 inch wide, very plump, straight and with blunt ends. 
Also desirable for muck soil. 
190 Hundredfold or Blue Bantam (Improved Laxtonian) 
Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 25c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(62 days.) (11% feet.) Most popular. Immense pods. Without doubt 
one of the best dwarf, largest podded sorts, bearing enormous, intensely 
dark green, pointed pods, 4 inches long, filled with large, deep green 
delicious Peas. Fine quality. Ready to use about 3 days after the earliest 
sorts. Splendid Peas for the market gardener and the home garden. 
193 Laxton’s Progress 
Pkt., 10c; % Ib., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(60 days.) (11% feet.) A prolific bearer of rich, dark green pods which 
are 4 to 41% inches long and well filled with dark green Peas. Their 
beauty assures a ready sale. 
202 Thomas Laxton (Improved) 
Phil lc 45 1b. 25e31b., 45¢; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(57 days.) (3 feet.) Larger and better than the old strain. It is a very 
real improvement. Vines well covered with large pods 31% inches long, 
well filled with deep green Peas of finest quality. A day or so earlier 
than the older type. Highly recommended for market growers and 
home garden. 
199 Nott’s Excelsior 
Pkt., 10c; Y% 1b., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(59 days.) (15 inches.) Very important early dwarf variety for the 
home gardener. Very productive. Pods 3 inches long and well filled. 
204 World Record (Early Gradus) 
Pkt., 10c; Y Ib., 25c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(55 days.) (214 feet.) -An early semi-dwarf Pea of the Gradus tvne. 
The first good market Pea and equally satisfactory for the home garden. 
Pods are 4 inches long, medium green, broad and plump, well filled with 
Peas of good size and color. 
219 Potlatch *Pkt., 10c; V% 1b., 25c; 1b., 45c; 2 Ibs., 85c; 5 lbs.. $1.75 
(75 days.) (21% feet.) This large-podded Pea is popular with home 
and market gardeners. Pods are dark green, 414 to 5 inches long, 
7% inch wide. contain 8 to 9 Peas of delicious flavor. Very productive. 
21] Dwarf Telephone or Daisy : 
Pkt., 10c; Y% lb., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 85c; 5 Ibs., $1.75 
(85 days.) (2 feet.) Satisfactory for home and market garden. Pods 
deep green, 4 inches long. with Peas of fine quality. 
205 Alderman (improved Telephone) 
Pkt., 10c; V Ib., 25c; lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 85c; 5 lbs., $1.75 
(75 days. (4 feet.) The best of all the tall late Peas for home and 
market gardens. Pods are 5 inches long, are plump to round, dark green 
and well filled. The plant branches and bears profusely over a long 
late picking season. The vines must be well supported with tall brush 
or wire. Wider rows necessary than the varieties with shorter vines. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Mammoth Podded Extra Early 
Our Strain of This Extra Early Pea 
is Outstanding in Yield 

LAXTON’S PROGRESS 
PEA 
Large, early, with big, handsome, well 
filled pods. You will make no mistake 
when you plant Laxton’s Progress Pea. 
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