Bishop's Early Dwarf
A very prolific, and remarkably dwarf variety, growing only about one foot high. Pods short and broad, mostly containing four or five peas; seed yellow; about one week later than the Extra Early Kent. It continues longer in bearing than most others. Plant early, in drills two feet apart, and lay them over by hilling up higher on one side, in the course of cultivation.
A very prolific, and remarkably dwarf variety, growing only about one foot high. Pods short and broad, mostly containing four or five peas; seed yellow; about one week later than the Extra Early Kent. It continues longer in bearing than most others. Plant early, in drills two feet apart, and lay them over by hilling up higher on one side, in the course of cultivation.
Bishop's Long Pod Dwarf
This is the most productive English dwarf pea grown, producing a great many pods to the stem, containing a great many white peas, of excellent quality; grows 1 ½ feet high; very early, and an abundant bearer.
This is the most productive English dwarf pea grown, producing a great many pods to the stem, containing a great many white peas, of excellent quality; grows 1 ½ feet high; very early, and an abundant bearer.
Blue Peter, or Blue Tom Thumb
An early, dwarf, blue pea, of robust habit and strong growth. It grows about 9 inches high, and needs no sticks; it is a great producer, and is of good flavor. An excellent dwarf pea in all respects.
An early, dwarf, blue pea, of robust habit and strong growth. It grows about 9 inches high, and needs no sticks; it is a great producer, and is of good flavor. An excellent dwarf pea in all respects.
Caractacus
Nearly identical with Carter's First Crop, though perhaps not quite so early; it is a first-early variety, and gives general satisfaction.
Nearly identical with Carter's First Crop, though perhaps not quite so early; it is a first-early variety, and gives general satisfaction.
Carter's First Crop
This is an English variety, introduced by Carter & Co., of London. It has been grown in this country several years, and unquestionably ranks among the earliest peas yet introduced, but we fail to discover any superiority over our Extra Early. It grows two and a half feet high, is very prolific, and of good flavor.
This is an English variety, introduced by Carter & Co., of London. It has been grown in this country several years, and unquestionably ranks among the earliest peas yet introduced, but we fail to discover any superiority over our Extra Early. It grows two and a half feet high, is very prolific, and of good flavor.
Champion of England
Universally admitted to be one of the richest and best flavored peas grown, and very productive. Height four or five feet; seed whitish-green and much shriveled. We consider this equal in quality to any in cultivation, either for the amateur or market gardener, and will always sell, green, better than any other variety.
Universally admitted to be one of the richest and best flavored peas grown, and very productive. Height four or five feet; seed whitish-green and much shriveled. We consider this equal in quality to any in cultivation, either for the amateur or market gardener, and will always sell, green, better than any other variety.
D.M. Ferry & Co's Extra Early
For family use, this is probably equal to the preceding, though it does not ripen as evenly. Peas large enough to eat are afforded as early as from any known variety, and the pods continue in bearing for a week or ten days, which is a desirable feature for family use.
For family use, this is probably equal to the preceding, though it does not ripen as evenly. Peas large enough to eat are afforded as early as from any known variety, and the pods continue in bearing for a week or ten days, which is a desirable feature for family use.
Dwarf Champion
This pea we grew the past four seasons in limited quantities, and is an entirely new and distinct variety, never having appeared in the catalogs of English or American seedsmen. It is in quality and flavor equal to the Champion of England, and is quite dwarf, growing only about one foot high. Color white; much shriveled and indented, and of exceedingly rich, sugary flavor. We think it quite equal to McLean's Little Gem in all respects, except in point of earliness, it being some ten days later.
This pea we grew the past four seasons in limited quantities, and is an entirely new and distinct variety, never having appeared in the catalogs of English or American seedsmen. It is in quality and flavor equal to the Champion of England, and is quite dwarf, growing only about one foot high. Color white; much shriveled and indented, and of exceedingly rich, sugary flavor. We think it quite equal to McLean's Little Gem in all respects, except in point of earliness, it being some ten days later.
Dwarf Grey Sugar, Edible Pods
The most desirable of all the edible pod peas. It is a new variety, growing only one foot high, and is remarkable for its earliness as well as its prolific character. The seeds are large, shriveled, and indented, of a dark brown color. The pods are broad, flat, and crooked, and contain five or six peas. A very desirable acquisition.
The most desirable of all the edible pod peas. It is a new variety, growing only one foot high, and is remarkable for its earliness as well as its prolific character. The seeds are large, shriveled, and indented, of a dark brown color. The pods are broad, flat, and crooked, and contain five or six peas. A very desirable acquisition.
Dwarf White Marrowfat
Similar in general character and appearance to the Large White Marrow-fat, but of stiffer bit and dwarfer growth, being only three or four feet high. It will do very well without bushing, and is much earlier than the tall Marrowfat.
Similar in general character and appearance to the Large White Marrow-fat, but of stiffer bit and dwarfer growth, being only three or four feet high. It will do very well without bushing, and is much earlier than the tall Marrowfat.
Early Daniel O'Rourke
This was at one time considered the earliest sort, but has now been superseded by much better new varieties, and we cannot recommend it. Since the introduction of our Extra Early, it must rank as second early, and quite inferior.
This was at one time considered the earliest sort, but has now been superseded by much better new varieties, and we cannot recommend it. Since the introduction of our Extra Early, it must rank as second early, and quite inferior.
Eugenie
A most excellent late variety, of delicious flavor. About three feet high; pods single or in pairs, about three inches long, containing five or six peas. When ripe, the peas are of medium size, cream-colored, and much shriveled or indented.
A most excellent late variety, of delicious flavor. About three feet high; pods single or in pairs, about three inches long, containing five or six peas. When ripe, the peas are of medium size, cream-colored, and much shriveled or indented.
Extra Early Kent
This is a very early variety, growing about 2 ½ ft high. Pods well filled with good sized peas; productive, ripening nearly all at once. An early market variety, when true, but has greatly degenerated of late years. Our stock is true.
This is a very early variety, growing about 2 ½ ft high. Pods well filled with good sized peas; productive, ripening nearly all at once. An early market variety, when true, but has greatly degenerated of late years. Our stock is true.
Extra Early Philadelphia
A variety somewhat in demand in the vicinity of Philadelphia. We have failed to discover any merit in it over earlier and more prolific varieties.
A variety somewhat in demand in the vicinity of Philadelphia. We have failed to discover any merit in it over earlier and more prolific varieties.
Ferry's Extra Early Tom Thumb
A remarkably early variety; very dwarf, growing but nine inches. The demands on us for seed annually increase, and our anticipations of its popularity are fully realized. If planted early in the spring, three crops can be obtained in a single season.
A remarkably early variety; very dwarf, growing but nine inches. The demands on us for seed annually increase, and our anticipations of its popularity are fully realized. If planted early in the spring, three crops can be obtained in a single season.
Ferry's First and Best
In this variety we think we have what will suit the most critical market gardener. We have been experimenting for years, with a view of obtaining the earliest variety, and one that would ripen all its pods within a very few days, so that the gardener could clear off the ground and plant another crop after having had the full advantage of the high price for the first peas coming into the market. This is the selection of the earliest ripening for a series of years and is recommended with the greatest confidence as being unsurpassed for earliness and evenness of ripening, desirable qualities for a market variety. About 45 days from planting is the average time for ripening the whole crop. Our stock last season was so limited that we were not able to fill nearly all our orders, but we have grown it extensively this season, and we expect to be able to fill all orders.
In this variety we think we have what will suit the most critical market gardener. We have been experimenting for years, with a view of obtaining the earliest variety, and one that would ripen all its pods within a very few days, so that the gardener could clear off the ground and plant another crop after having had the full advantage of the high price for the first peas coming into the market. This is the selection of the earliest ripening for a series of years and is recommended with the greatest confidence as being unsurpassed for earliness and evenness of ripening, desirable qualities for a market variety. About 45 days from planting is the average time for ripening the whole crop. Our stock last season was so limited that we were not able to fill nearly all our orders, but we have grown it extensively this season, and we expect to be able to fill all orders.
Kentish Invicta
A round, blue pea, about 2 feet in height, with straight, handsome, well-filled pods. Tested by the side of our Extra Early, it proved only two days later; it is the earliest of the blue sorts, and superior in flavor to any of the white varieties.
A round, blue pea, about 2 feet in height, with straight, handsome, well-filled pods. Tested by the side of our Extra Early, it proved only two days later; it is the earliest of the blue sorts, and superior in flavor to any of the white varieties.
Large Black-Eyed Marrowfat
An excellent variety, growing about 5 ft. high; pods large and full; a prolific bearer, and can be recommended as one of the very best Marrowfat varieties.
An excellent variety, growing about 5 ft. high; pods large and full; a prolific bearer, and can be recommended as one of the very best Marrowfat varieties.
Large Blue Imperial
About 3 ft. high, and very strong. Pods large, long, pointed, rather flat, containing eight or nine peas. Seeds large, blue, and a little flattened. A good bearer, and one of the best varieties for summer use, but requires to be planted early, or they will be apt to mildew.
About 3 ft. high, and very strong. Pods large, long, pointed, rather flat, containing eight or nine peas. Seeds large, blue, and a little flattened. A good bearer, and one of the best varieties for summer use, but requires to be planted early, or they will be apt to mildew.
Large White Marrowfat
Is an American variety, cultivated more extensively for the summer crop than all the others. About five feet high, of strong growth. Pods large, round, rough, light colored, and well filled; seeds large, round, and yellow or white, according to the soil in which they are grown. This variety is so well known that it is needless to speak of its good qualities. It is excellent for summer use, and undoubtedly the greatest bearer in the field or garden.
Is an American variety, cultivated more extensively for the summer crop than all the others. About five feet high, of strong growth. Pods large, round, rough, light colored, and well filled; seeds large, round, and yellow or white, according to the soil in which they are grown. This variety is so well known that it is needless to speak of its good qualities. It is excellent for summer use, and undoubtedly the greatest bearer in the field or garden.
Laxton's Alpha
The earliest wrinkled pea known. Last season it proved to be only three days later than our Extra Early. About 2 ½ feet high, much indented and wrinkled, light blue, and of delicious flavor. One of the best in every respect.
The earliest wrinkled pea known. Last season it proved to be only three days later than our Extra Early. About 2 ½ feet high, much indented and wrinkled, light blue, and of delicious flavor. One of the best in every respect.
McLean's Advancer
A green, wrinkled variety, about 2 ½ feet high, with long pods, which are abundantly produced and well fitted to the end. Nearly as early as the Extra Early Kent, and of most excellent flavor. An English variety, and highly recommended.
A green, wrinkled variety, about 2 ½ feet high, with long pods, which are abundantly produced and well fitted to the end. Nearly as early as the Extra Early Kent, and of most excellent flavor. An English variety, and highly recommended.
McLean's Little Gem
A very desirable early, dwarf, green, wrinkled variety. When in a green state, it is very large, and of delicious flavor, being full of rich, saccharine matter. It is one of the earliest varieties, grows about 1 foot high, and is really a very valuable acquisition.
A very desirable early, dwarf, green, wrinkled variety. When in a green state, it is very large, and of delicious flavor, being full of rich, saccharine matter. It is one of the earliest varieties, grows about 1 foot high, and is really a very valuable acquisition.
Premium Gem
A new and valuable variety, growing about 15 inches high, and among the earliest dwarf, green, wrinkled sorts. The quality is unsurpassed, but the most remarkable characteristic is its wonderful prolificness; as many as 12 pods often appearing on a single stem.
A new and valuable variety, growing about 15 inches high, and among the earliest dwarf, green, wrinkled sorts. The quality is unsurpassed, but the most remarkable characteristic is its wonderful prolificness; as many as 12 pods often appearing on a single stem.
Tall Sugar, Edible Pods
About 5 feet in height; seeds dark colored, very sweet and tender. Designed only to be eaten with pods.
About 5 feet in height; seeds dark colored, very sweet and tender. Designed only to be eaten with pods.
Tom Thumb
Plants of remarkably low growth, seldom exceeding one foot in height; stout and branching; pods about 2 ½ inches in length, containing five or six peas, which are of a creamy-yellow color; fine flavor; very productive. It may be cultivated in rows ten inches apart. No sticks required.
Plants of remarkably low growth, seldom exceeding one foot in height; stout and branching; pods about 2 ½ inches in length, containing five or six peas, which are of a creamy-yellow color; fine flavor; very productive. It may be cultivated in rows ten inches apart. No sticks required.
Yorkshire Hero
A fine, white, wrinkled pea, very prolific, quite early, and of delicious flavor; grows about 2 ½ feet high, and keeps a long time in season, in fact, never becomes hard. The seed, when ripe, is of a creamy-white color, much shriveled and indented, and in its green state, is unsurpassed in sweetness and delicate flavor.
A fine, white, wrinkled pea, very prolific, quite early, and of delicious flavor; grows about 2 ½ feet high, and keeps a long time in season, in fact, never becomes hard. The seed, when ripe, is of a creamy-white color, much shriveled and indented, and in its green state, is unsurpassed in sweetness and delicate flavor.