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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 49
PEAS, Extra Carly-Gontinued
GRADUS
AN EXTRA EARLY
WRINKLED PEA.
The vine of this most distinct sort is hke that of
Ferry's First and Best, except that it grows a httle
taller and matures its pods a httle later The nn
mense pods are as large as those of the Telephone,
uniformly well shaped and
handsome, and more attract
ive than those of other fii st
earlies. They ripen slowly and
continue fit for use much longei
than most varieties, making this
by far the most desirable sort
for the home garden. The peas
are very large, of splendid qual
ity and beautiful color which
they retain after cooking.
This variety is sometimes sold
as "Prosperity."
We have taken great pains
to secure true stock and have
it well grown, so we are sure
that every one who purchases
our seed will be pleased with the
variety.
Every Gardener should Try it
Pkt. loc; Pt. 35c; Qt. 60( ;
4Qts. $2.00; Bushel $12.00
pott's...
Excelsior
The Best Early DWARF Pea.
It combines to a wonderful degree the goo 1 qualities of the
American Wonder and Pi emium Gem Peas
without their deficiencies
The vines are Larger and More Vigorous
than American Wonder, and Earlier and
More Prolific than Premium Gem. The Peas
in Sweetness and Quality ^re unsurpassed.
A MOST DESIRABLE SORT FOR THE MARKET GAR»
DENER. AND UNSURPASSED FOR THE HOME
GARDEN.
Pkt. 10c; Pt.25c; Qt.35c; 4Qts. $1.25; Bush. $6.50
IMPROVED ALPHA ti^^^'r^r^-
most as early as American Wonder. Vines about three feet
nigh, slender, mostly unbranched and bearing five to ten,
medium sized, slightly curved pods, each containing four to
eight green, medium sized peas which are exceedingly sweet
and tender. We offer a very superior strain of this sort and
recommend Improved Alj)ha as the best in quality of any tall,
early pea. especially for the home garden. Pkt.lOc; Pt.l5c:
Qt. 26c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bushel $4.00
Qradus Peas.
FERRY'S EXTRA EARLY TOM THUMB vines dwarf . about
nine inches high, and mature about the same time as the
American AVouder. It can be planted in rows ten inches apart.
Peas small, white, smooth, round and not of the verv best
quality. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 20c; 4 Qts. GOc: Bushel" $3.50
BLUE PETER sometimes called Blue Tom Thumb. An early
blue pea of fine quality as dwarf as the Tom Thumb and a
great producer. An excellent pea in all respects, and one
of the best of the dwarf varieties. Drv peas large, round,
senii-wrinkled: dull blue color. Pkt. lOc; Pt. 15c; Qt. 20c;
4 Qts. (iOc: Bushel $;J.50
MCLEAN'S LITTLE GEM tiVIlft.
early, dwarf, green, wrinkled variety, growing about fifteen
inches high. When green it is verv large, sweet and of
delicious flavor. Pkt.lOc; Pt. 15c: Ot. 25c: 4 Qts. 75c;
Bushel $4.50
If peas are icanfed by mail or e.vpress. prepaid, add 10 cents