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02886 SUGAR HEART. An improved standard leaf snap pea with excellent seedling vigor. Blunt pods are smooth and attractive, with notably strong performance in root rot environments. This is a superb main season choice for fresh market and home gardens – su- perior in overall quality, with improved heat tolerance compared to similar varieties. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.25; 2 pkts. $3.75; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.45; (P) 1 lb. $11.95; (P) 2 lb. $17.95; (P) 5 lb. $48.95.
Plant peas in cool weather, as soon as the soil can be worked. Make several plantings every 10 days for a con- tinuous harvest. Plant again in late summer for a fall crop. Plant in double rows 3 in. apart, with seed planted at a depth of 2 in. Cover with 1 to 2 in. of fine soil. Use our trellis for support (See Page 14). For maximum yields, peas should be inoculated before planting. 1/2 lb. will plant a 60 ft. row.
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02902 EXTRA EARLY ALASKA. Our ear- liest variety and the standard for smooth-seeded peas. Ideal to plant where summers are short or ex- tremely hot because it has finished producing before the hot weather starts. Peas all ripen at the same time, so picking and freezing are easy. Short, light green pods, 2-1/2 in. long, tightly packed with 6 to 8 small, round, green peas. Vines grow about 30 in. Wilt resistant. Smooth – will not wrinkle in salads. 55 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $1.75; 2 pkts. $3.15; (N) 1/2 lb. $4.95; (P) 1 lb. $7.95; (P) 2 lb. $13.95; (P) 5 lb. $31.95.
02996(X) PEA COLLECTION. One Pkt. each of Little Marvel, Wando, Green Arrow, and Super Sugar Snap. Just $5.95.
02980 WANDO. Will tolerate ex- tremes in temperature better than all other varieties. When other peas fail to bear under hot growing conditions, Wan- do continues to do well. Plant a little later in the season for an extended harvest. Will still be producing in August when others have wilted in the heat. Deep green, well-filled, 3 in. pods with 7 to 8 plump, sweet peas.
weather well. Vines grow 28 to 30 in. tall. Excellent for canning and freezing. Wrinkled. 67 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $1.75; 2 pkts. $3.15; (N) 1/2 lb. $4.95; (P) 1 lb. $7.95; (P) 2 lb. $13.95; (P) 5 lb. $31.95.
02910 GREEN ARROW. Our most popular variety. Most peas in a pod, and easier to pick. Long, 4-1/2 in. pods with 9 to 12 peas in each. Easy to pick because the pods grow in pairs on the upper half of the vine. These high yields come with a bonus of exceptional sweetness. Vines grow 24 to 28 in. and benefit from staking. Resistant to Downy Mildew and Fusarium Wilt. Wrinkled. 68 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $1.75; 2 pkts. $3.15; (N) 1/2 lb. $4.95; (P) 1 lb. $7.95; (P) 2 lb. $13.95; (P) 5 lb. $31.95.
4-1/2 to 5 in. long, each filled with 7 to 9 ten- der, plump peas. No need to stake. Wrinkled. 58 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $1.75; 2 pkts. $3.15; (N) 1/2 lb. $4.95; (P) 1 lb. $7.95; (P) 2 lb. $13.95; (P) 5 lb. $31.95.
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02918 LINCOLN. An old-timer originally introduced by Shumway’s over 50 years ago and still one of the best for freezing. Medium-sized pods, about 3-1/2 in. long, filled with 8 to 9 medium-green, small succulent peas. Produces peas well into the hotter June and July weather. Compact 28 in. vine. Excellent freezing qualities. Wrinkled. 67 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $1.85; 2 pkts. $3.25; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.45; (P) 1 lb. $8.95; (P) 2 lb. $14.95; (P) 5 lb. $34.95.
02935 MR. BIG. A superior giant garden pea with prolific yields of consis- tently large pods. Oversized pods are a significant improvement over earlier types, and much easier to shell. Flavor is fresh and very sweet. Early to set, frequently setting two pods per node. Disease resistance extends plant life. Intermediate vines grow 2 to 3 ft. 58-62 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.25; 2 pkts. $3.95; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $10.95; (P) 2 lb. $18.95; (P) 5 lb. $39.95.
02905 EARLY FROSTY. An improved Little Marvel-type with about twice the yield of Little Marvel. More uniform, prolific. About 8 plump, sweet peas in tightly-packed 3-1/2 in. pods. Plants are about 28 in. tall, with many double pods – resulting in nearly twice the yield of our very popular Little Marvel. Dark green pods near the top of the vines. Wrinkled. Early. 64 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $1.75; 2 pkts. $3.15; (N) 1/2 lb. $4.95; (P) 1 lb. $7.95; (P) 2 lb. $13.95; (P) 5 lb. $31.95.
large-podded variety. Superb flavor. The 18 in. plant is extremely vigorous, producing large pods about
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