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WILT-RESISTANT RAMSHORN BLACK-EYE PEAS. 
ONE OF THE EARLIEST AND LONGEST YIELDING EDIBLE PEAS 
WILT-RESISTANT RAMSHORN BLACKEYE PEAS 
Wilt-resistant Ramshorn Blackeye Peas are large size, very uniform in shape, 
smooth skin, bright color and exceptionally fine flavored. Have long pods 
(7 to 8 inches and some occasionally 10 inches), with many more pods to the 
vine and considerably larger yields are obtained over ordinary blackeye 
peas. Resistant to wilt, nematodes, charcoal rot and other diseases that 
materially reduce the growth, yield and quality of other peas. Reports from 
all sections of the South for the past years indicate that they will thrive and 
yield much better in wet or dry seasons than any other varieties. In a letter 
from one of the largest growers of Wilt-Resistant Ramshorn Peas, he states, 
"| have talked with several of our best farmers and our field man and the 
consensus of opinion seems to be that top yields hereabouts on these peas is 
3,500 Ibs. There are claims on very small garden patches that the grower 
estimates yields at upwards of 5,000 Ibs. per acre, but no claim by any field 
grower of much above 3,000 Ibs.'' Plant after the ground gets thoroughly 
warm, 2 inches deep, | |b. to 200 feet; | to I'/y bushels per acre. Do not 
plant after tobacco as too much nitrogen causes an excess vine growth which 
reduces the yields of peas. 
EARLY WILT-RESISTANT RAMSHORN PEAS 
The earliest of the wilt-resistant peas, maturing green peas in about 60 days, 
and dried peas in 70 to 75 days. Are erect growing bush peas, very com- 
pact, with least vine growth, making cultivation easy. Matures very early 
so that it can be either used for a quick crop when planted early, or can be 
planted late as a double crop. The most satisfactory pea to plant on very 
fertile soils, where the Giant strain will have a tendency to too much vine. 
GIANT WILT-RESISTANT RAMSHORN PEAS 
About ‘a week later than the early strain. As the name indicates, they are 
larger than any other pea. A very heavy fruiter, prolific, and generally 
command quite a premium whether sold green or dried. It is a dual pur- 
pose pea producing a tremendous yield of green and dried peas, yet 
makes more vine growth and better for green manure or hay than other 
cow peas. The Giant strain has runners 8 to 10 feet long and the pods are 
not carried as high upon the plant as they are in the early type. Makes a 
strong plant and does well on weak soil where the early strain would not 
produce a heavy crop. Has the largest pods and seeds of all Blackeye Peas. 
Note the heavy yield of Wilt-Resistant Ramshorn Peas 
OTHER EDIBLE PEAS FOR THE TABLE AND MARKET 
THEY ARE LISTED IN THE ORDER OF MATURITY 
EDIBLE PEAS—Should be in every garden. They are economical to plant, make a delicious dish when green, besides furnishing peas for winter when vegetables are 
scarce and high in price. Both dried and green peas are a profitable crop to market, and usually bring good prices. 
EARLY SIX-WEEK BROWNEYE PEAS—Sometimes called Extra Early Brown- 
eye. Is one of the earliest of all edible peas, actually maturing green 
peas in six weeks and dried peas in eight weeks. Has a delicious flavor; 
prolific bearer; pods 6 to 7 inches long, straight and well filled. A bush 
variety, very compact; the dried pea is slightly larger than the Lady Fin- 
ger pea. We have handled this variety for 12 years, and because of the 
fine flavor, upright growth and ability to make two crops per season, it is 
becoming very popular amongst home and market gardeners. 
DIXIE QUEEN BROWN EYE—No blackeye pea can surpass Dixie Queen in 
delicious flavor. It is a good sized pea of the Ramshorn type, except that 
it has a brown eye and is a few days later, being ready in about 85 to 
90 days. Tenderness and sweetness are its outstanding characteristics; in 
these respects it has no superiorin blackeye yeas. 
BLACKEYE WHITE CROWDER—A pure white pea with black eye. Similar 
in color to Ramshorn, but of Crowder type. A fine table pea for both 
green and dried use. Green peas in 70 days, dried peas in 85 days. 
RED SPECKLED CROWDER—A delicious flavored white pea with mottled 
red coloring. A decided favorite in many sections of the South. Same 
maturity as Brown Sugar Crowder. 
BLUE GOOSE, GRAY CROWDER or TAYLOR—Very prolific yielder and 
fine flavored pea, producing green peas in 70 days and dry peas in 80 to 
85 days. A large speckled pea with long pods, and largest yielder of all 
the Crowder types. 
BROWN SUGAR or CREAM CROWDER—Produce green peas in 
85 to 90 days and dried peas’ in 100 to 110 days. One of our best 
flavored table peas, of large size and exceedingly popular through- 
out the South. Very prolific, yielding from 10 to 12 bushels of dried 
peas per acre. 
VIRGINIA BLACKEYE—For the main crop this has always been the 
most extensively grown of all blackeye peas in Virginia. One of 
the latest maturing varieties, making green peas in 75 to 80 days 
and dried peas in 95 to 100 days. 
RICE or LADY PEAS—Has few equals as a dry pea, besides are de- 
liciously flavored and splendidly suited for soup. The smallest of 
all the edible peas; prolific bearer and may be used either green 
or dry. Latest of all edible peas. 
NAVY BEANS (Michelite Strain) —An improved strain—very prolific 
—maturing in 90 to 95 days, and larger yielding than the ordinary 
navy bean. The pods on the stalk stay off the ground, as they 
have a stronger root growth, which is most important when heavily 
loaded with pods. Navy beans should be planted by every farmer 
for dried beans for soup or baked beans all winter. Nothing tastes 
better in cold weather. Plant in June or July, 2 or 3 beans in hills 
a foot apart, in 3-foot rows; | lb. to 100 feet; 15 lbs. per acre. 
Cultivate early before they blossom, but not deeply, nor while wet 
with dew. 
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