GARDEN PEAS *““ 
One pound will plant about 100 feet; 70 to 85 lbs. an acre. 
Peas of the extra early, smooth class are first to be planted in the spring. The wrinkled 
sorts follow later, as they are not quite so hardy. The tall, late varieties need brush, wire 
inoculate 
This Seed With 
But Plant Trem Early 
or some other support. Though light, warm soil is desirable for the extra early varieties, 
NOD-O-GEN 
DWARF TELEPHONE or DAISY. Pods 
large; peas wrinkled, sweet and tender, 
a heavy bearer. Height 18 inches. 
Pkt., 20c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 lbs. or over, 38c per lb. 
xBLUE BANTAM. An Extra Early Dwarf 
Producer. The best early dwarf wrinkled 
pea. It is unequaled for combination of 
extreme earliness, superb quality and 
unusual productiveness. Vigorous vines 
average 15 inches in height and carry 
extra heavy crops of long, deep bluish 
green pods. Pods measure 4 to 414 inches 
long, tightly packed with 8 to 10 large 
deep bluish green peas. A Ross rec- 
ommendation tested and proved for its 
fine quality. 
Pkt., 20c; 1lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 lbs. or over, 38c per lb. 
*xGIANT PODDED HAMPER. Large pods 
414 to 5 inches long, dark heavy vines 
about 22 inches high, maturing in 65 
days. One of the heaviest yielding early 
peas grown. 
Pkt., 20c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c. 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS. A New Dwarf 
Variety, 18 Inches Tall. Ready a few 
days earlier than Laxtonian. Pods 4 
inches long, with 8 to 10 large sweet 
peas. Vines average 18 inches in height, 
bearing heavy crops in 53 days. 
Pkt., 20c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 lbs. or over, 38c per Ib. 
ALASKA. Very early, smooth, blue Pea 
for a first early sort. Height 215 feet. 
Foliage and pods light green; pods 214 
inches long, round, straight and square 
ended, containing 6 light green peas. 
Very uniform in maturity. 
Pkt., 20c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 
10 Ibs. or over, 33c per lb. 
xROGERS’ GILBO. The vines grow about 
2 feet high. Pods are 414 to 5 inches 
long, and will mature in about 69 days 
from planting. This pea is very hardy 
so can be planted earlier than other 
wrinkled sorts. 
Pkt., 20c; Ib., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 lbs. or over, 38c per lb. 
GRADUS. A remarkable variety, com- 
bining earliness and peas of largest size 
and best quality. Mature soon after 
Nott’s Excelsior. Vine resembles the 
. Telephone but is only 3 to 314 feet high 
ALDERMAN. This midseason pea, tall 
growing, is of English origin, and a few 
days later than the “Improved Tele- 
phone.” Pkt., 20c; 1b., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 Ibs, or over, 38c per lb. 
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. Vine 412 to 
5 feet high; productive. Pods 234 to 3 
inches long, broad, well filled. Peas of 
medium size. 
Pkt., 20c; 1b., 45c; 2 1b8., 85c; 
10 lbs. or over, 38c per lb. 

Extra Early Varieties—Taller Growth 
Second-Early, Medium and Late Varieties 
peas generally produce a much larger crop on soil which is moderately heavy. 
Plant the early and dwarf varieties in drills 244 feet apart and 3 or 4 inches deep, cover 
with only 1 inch of soil and fill the trench gradually as plants grow. Plant the taller and 
later varieties in rows 3 or 4 feet apart and 5 to 6 inches deep, covering as already sug- 
gested. The tall, late varieties, plant in double rows. 
Extra Early Dwarf Varieties 
xLAXTONIAN. A Grand Early Marrow 
Dwarf Pea. Vigorous and Dependable 
Grower. The pods are not only large, 
but are always well filled with peas of 
great size and remarkably good quality. 
The crop is ready for use about a week 
later than the earlier sort. The vines 
grow 18 inches high and each pod con- 
tains 8 to 9 peas. 
Pkt., 20c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 lbs. or over, 38c per lb. 
LITTLE MARVEL. A prolific early dwarf 
garden pea. Recommended to the home 
gardener. Pods average 3 to 4 inches 
long. Pkt., 20c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 Ibs. or over, 38c per lb. 
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. Extra early dwarf 
growth. Excellent for home garden; 
hardy and vigorous, and will mature in 
60 days. The pods are filled with 7 to 9 
large peas, superior in sweetness. and 
quality. Large and vigorous vines bear- 
ing an enormous jield. 
Pkt., 20c; 1lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 Ibs. or over, 38c per Ib. 
SUTTON’S EXCELSIOR. The vine is of 
more vigorous growth than the Nott’s 
Excelsior, a little taller, fully as produc- 
tive and matures its crop nearly as early, 
while both pods and peas are decidedly 
larger. Pkt., 20c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 Ibs. or over, 38c per lb. 

on rich land; productive. Pods 4 inches 
long, straight, slightly curved at end, 
light green, well filled. 
Pkt., 20c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 lbs, or over, 38c per 1b. 
THOMAS LAXTON. Vine of about the 
same height as the Gradus, of similar 
habits but much darker, hardier and 
more productive. More attractive and 
better filled with peas as large and equal 
in quality. Pkt., 20c; Ib., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 lbs. or over, 38c per lb. 
WORLD’S RECORD. A large, early 
wrinkled pea with pods 345 to 4 inches 
long. The pods are well filled with peas 
of excellent quality. The vines are vig- 
orous, growing about 36 to 40 inches 
high. Peas are ready to pick 4 to 5 days 
before Gradus. A variety which should 
be in every garden. 
Pkt., 20c; lb., 45c; 2 Ilbs., 85c; 
10 lbs. or over, 38c per lb. 
xIMPROVED TELEPHONE. Extensively 
grown. Vine 314 to 4 feet. Productive 
on good soil. Pods large. Peas above 
medium size, of best quality. 
Pkt., 20c; lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c; 
10 lbs. or over, 38c per lb. 
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