Ped Bae 
Packet, 10c; 4 Ib., 30c; Ib., 50c. 
Planting Instructions Peas can be grown in every 
garden, but for earliest varieties a light, warm, moder- 
ately rich soil is best. The smooth kinds can be sown as 
soon as the ground can be worked, but the wrinkled va- 
rieties should not be planted until about two of three 
weeks later. Sow in single or double rows from 1% to 3 
feet apart, dropping a pea every inch and covering from 
2 to 3 inches. 
EARLY SMOOTH VARIETIES 
Alaska A remarkably early variety, and a good yielder. 
Pods round, straight and square ended, containing six 
light green peas. We advise market gardeners to give 
this variety a trial. Length of pod, 2!/% inches; length 
of vine, 2! feet; days to maturity, 52. 
First and Best Not quite as early as Alaska, but is 
prolific and hardy, producing well filled pods. Length 
of pod, 234 inches; length of vine, 2'% feet; days to 
maturity, 54. 
EARLY WRINKLED VARIETIES 
*Laxtonian Laxtonian Peas grow 18 inches high, but 
the vines are exceedingly vigorous and produce pods 
averaging 414 inches long, straight and pointed, contain- 
ing seven to eight large peas. Length of pod, 4 inches; 
length of vine, 18 inches; days to maturity, 58. 
Premium Gem A popular dwarf variety for family 
use on account of its exquisite buttery flavor; pods well 
filled to ends; early in maturing. Length of pod, 234 
inches; length of vine, 28 inches; days to maturity, 63. 
Nott’s Excelsior This variety is very popular in the 
West and Central West. It stands drought better than 
most other varieties. The vines are high, which permits 
close planting in rows, and they are self-supporting. 
Length of pod, 3 inches; length of vine, 26 inches; days 
to maturity, 60. 
American Wonder Quite distinct from all other 
peas in habit of growth and appearance; pods are 
straight, well filled to the ends. Length of pod, 2! 
inches; length of vine, 16 inches; days to maturity, 57. 
*Thomas Laxton very popular, early, large-podded, 
hardy variety, producing an abundance of large, well 
filled pods. Length of pod, 3!% inches; length of vine, 
80 inches; days to maturity, 60. ; 
Barteldes Little Marvel An early dwarf variety of 
excellent quality; extensively used for shipping and 
local marketing. Length of pod, 3 inches; length of 
vine, 18 inches; days to maturity, 60. 
Improved Marvel The Improved Marvel Pea is a 
very fine variety for home gardener and the market 
gardener, being very similar to the Little Marvel except 
that it grows slightly taller and produces pods about an 
inch longer. Length of pod, 3'% inches; length of vine, 
20 inches; days to maturity, 62. 




































































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MAIN CROP VARIETIES 
*Tall Telephone or Alderman Very robust and 
vigorous growing plant, producing pods of very large 
size. Length of pod, 5 inches; length of vine, 48 inches; 
days to maturity, 70. 
Dwart Telephone This variety was obtained by 
crossing the Stratagem and the Telephone. The season 
is medium, ripens about a week earlier than the Strata- 
gem. Length of pod, 4 inches; length of vine 2 feet; 
days to maturity, 74. 
~\Everbearing Unexcelled for profusion and continu- 
ance of bearing. Plant has a remarkable branching 
habit; will do well without sticks or brush. Length of 
pod, 4 inches; length of vine, 2'% feet; days to matur- 
ity, 73. 
Laxton’‘s Progress A good variety for home gardens 
and shipping. May be planted almost as early as 
smooth pea varieties. Length of pod, 4 inches; length 
of vine, 20 inches; days to maturity, 60. 
Dwarf Gray Sugar aA dwarf plant, producing an 
abundance of edible pods which are very sweet and ten- 
der. They are prepared for the table just as you would 
snap beans and are served with white sauce. Length 
of pod, 2 to 3 inches; length of vine, 2!% feet; days to 
maturity, 66. 
* Recommended for “Quick Freezing.” 
