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GARDEN PEAS 7” "Fee cu 
inoculate One pound will plant about 100 feet; 70 to 85 lbs. an acre. 
s 2 Peas of the extra early, smooth class are first to be planted in the spring. The wrinkled 
This Seed With sorts follow later, as they are not quite so hardy. The tall, late varieties need brush, wire 
or some other support. Though light, warm soil is desirable for the extra early varieties, 
NOD-O-GEN peas generally produce a much larger crop on soil which is moderately heavy. 
Plant the early and dwarf varieties in drills 212 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 
DWARF TELEPHONE or DAISY. Pods *xLAXTONIAN. A Grand Early Marrow 
large; peas wrinkled, sweet and tender, Dwarf Pea. Vigorous and Dependable 
a heavy bearer. Height 18 inches. Grower. The pods are not only large, 
Pkt., 20c; 1b., 50c; 2 Ibs., 95c; but are always well filled with peas of 
10 lbs. or over, 45¢ per Ib. 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- 
xBLUE BANTAM. An Extra Early Dwarf tains 8 to 9 peas. 
Producer. The best early dwarf wrinkled Pkt., 20c; 1b., 50c; 2 1bs., 95c; 
bee It is unequaled for combination of 10 lbs. or over, 45c per Ib. 
extreme earliness, superb quality and ‘ 
unusual productiveness. Vigorous vines pats LE tiga EL. A Deore een. rue i 
average 15 inches in height and carry 847¢en pea. Recommended to , 
: gardener. Pods average 3 to 4 inches 
extra heavy crops of long, deep bluish I Pkt.. 20c: lb.. 50c: 2 1bs., 95c; 
green pods. Pods measure 4 to 414 inches ong. lo lbs ee ever 45c per 1b. 
long, tightly packed with 8 to 10 large ; y ; 
deep bluish green peas. A Ross rec- NOTT’S EXCELSIOR. Extra early dwarf 
ommendation tested and proved for its growth. Excellent for home garden; 
fine quality. hardy and vigorous, and will mature in 
Pkt., 20c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 60 days. The pods are filled with 7 to 9 
10 Ibs. Or over, 45c per 1b. large peas, superior in sweetness and 
quality. Large and vigorous vines bear- 
ing an enormous ypield. 
Pkt., 20c; 1b., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS. A Dwarf 10 lbs. or over, 45c per Ib. 
Variety, 18 Inches Tall. Ready a few suTTON’S EXCELSIOR. The vine is of 
days earlier than Laxtonian. Pods 4 more vigorous growth than the Nott’s 
inches long, with 8 to 10 large sweet fxcelsior, a little taller, fully as produc- 
peas. Vines average 18 inches in height, tive and matures its crop nearly as early, 
bearing heavy crops in 53 days. while both pods and peas are decidedly 
Pkt., 20c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; larger. Pkt., 20c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 
10 lbs. Or over, 45c per lb. 10 lbs. or over, 45c per Ib. 
Extra Early Varieties—tTaller Growth 
ALASKA. Very early, smooth, blue Pea’ on rich land; productive. Pods 4 inches ¢ 
for a first early sort. Height 242 feet. long, straight, slightly curved at end, 
Foliage and pods light green; pods 24% light green, well filled. 
inches long, round, straight and square Pkt., 20c; 1b., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 
ended, containing 6 light green peas. 10 lbs. or over, 45c per Ih. 
Very uniform in maturity. : 
Bis Sa0d ssbb s0er a. ieg O50 seep ons eek ats oe Comeoue tie 
10 lbs. or over, 45c per Ib, Same height as DOYS DORE UIE 
habits but much darker, hardier and 
more productive. More attractive and 
ded edo ah An excellent Pea for  hetter filled with peas as large and equal 
reezing. A very heavy bearer and fine : li kt Z eT z 
A ‘ 3 in quality. Pkt., 20c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 
quality, pods 3% inches to 4 inches long. 10 Ibs. or over, 45c per Ib 
Vines about 30 inches high, ripen in 63 y p e 
days. This variety is ideal for all grow- WORLD’S RECORD. A large, early 
ers of fine Peas. wrinkled pea with pods 31% to 4 inches 
Pkt., 20c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; long. The pods are well filled with peas 
10 lbs. or over, 45c per lb. of excellent quality. The vines are vig- 
orous, growing about 36 to 40 inches 
GRADUS. A remarkable variety, com- high. Peas are ready to pick 4 to 5 days 
bining earliness and peas of largest size before Gradus. A variety which should 
and best quality. Mature soon after be in every garden. 
Nott’s Excelsior. Vine resembles the Pkt., 20c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 
Telephone but is only 3 to 314 feet high 10 Ibs. or over, 45c per Ib. 
Second-Early, Medium and Late Varieties 
ALDERMAN. This midseason pea, tall «IMPROVED TELEPHONE. Extensively 
growing, is of English origin, and a few grown. Vine 314 to 4 feet. Productive 
days later than the ‘Improved Tele- on good soil. Pods large. Peas above 
phone.” Pkt., 20c; lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; medium size, of best quality. 
10 lbs. or over, 45c per lb. Pkt., 20; 1b., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 
10 lbs. or over, 45c per lb. 
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