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02902 EXTRA EARLY ALASKA. Our earliest variety and the stan- dard 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.) $2.15; 3+ $2.00 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.75; (P) 1 lb. $9.50; (P) 2 lb. $16.95; (P) 5 lb. $34.95.
02950 LAXTON’S PROGRESS NO. 9. The leading early, large- podded variety. Superb flavor. The 18 in. plant is extremely vigorous, producing large pods about 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.) $2.15; 3+ $2.00 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.75; (P) 1 lb. $9.50; (P) 2 lb. $16.95; (P) 5 lb. $34.95.
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 grow near the top of the vines. Wrinkled. Early. 64 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.15; 3+ $2.00 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.75; (P) 1 lb. $9.50; (P) 2 lb. $16.95; (P) 5 lb. $34.95.
02935 MR. BIG. (PVP) A superior giant garden pea with prolific yields of consistently 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.) $2.55; 3+ $2.35 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.75; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 2 lb. $21.50; (P) 5 lb. $47.95.
OUR Delectable, Edible - Podded Peas.
Make 4 or 5 Plantings of Peas Every 10 Days.
are consistent, everbearing and extremely hardy. Can be planted in any cli- mate; however, avoid very hot weather if possible. The pods are 4 to 5 in. long, double podded and very high in yield. Resistant to Pea Enation Virus. Highly recommended for freezing; the color holds well during cooking. Our choice as the number one Sugar Pod. 64 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.25; 3+ $2.10 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.95; (P) 1 lb. $9.95; (P) 2 lb. $17.95; (P) 5 lb. $37.95.
02880 OREGON SUGAR POD II SNOW PEA. The best of the smooth seeded edible pod varieties. A very vigorous, viny plant that grows to over 4 ft. tall. Crops
02893 SUPER SUGAR SNAP PEA. America’s #1 All-Time Vegetable – better than the original! Delivers all the crisp, sweet flavor of popular Sugar Snap, in pods that are plumper, and mature several days earlier. Prolific yields resist Powdery Mildew, and tolerate Pea Leaf Roll Virus. 64 days. (A) Pkt. (1- 1/2 oz.) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.45; (P) 1 lb. $10.95; (P) 2 lb. $18.95; (P) 5 lb. $39.95.
02891 SUGAR SPRINT SNAP PEA. (PVP) This snap pea wins the race for early maturity. Produces big yields of sugar snap peas with wonderful flavor. Pods are stringless, very sweet and cook quickly. Plants grow about 26 in. tall, so can be grown with trellis support or unsup- ported on the ground. Consistently sets 2 pods per node. Strong disease resistance. 61 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 2 lb. $19.95; (P) 5 lb. $53.95.
02884 LITTLE SNAP PEA CRUNCH. The sweet crunch of this juicy pea is enough to make it a new family favorite. Compact plants are extremely productive and can be grown easily in large containers or small garden spaces. Plants hold well once the weather begins to warm and will continue to produce throughout the season. 58-60 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.55; 3+ $2.35 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 2 lb. $21.50; (P) 5 lb. $53.95.
MORE peas - some newer, disease resistant types.
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SHELLER See Page 15.
02897 TENDER SWEET SNAP PEA. Sweet and crunchy, completely stringless pods. Thick-walled, 2-3/4 in., edible pods are very uniform with irresistible flavor. Heat- tolerant, 18 to 22 in. tall plants are super productive, setting many double pods and have resistance to Fusarium and Pow- dery Mildew. 67 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $11.50; (P) 2 lb. $19.50; (P) 5 lb. $42.95.
02883 CASCADIA SNOW PEA. A super ‘snack’ pea. These crisp, sweet, sugary pods are so delicious for fresh eating they may never make it out of the garden. It’s a good thing the short, 32 in. vines yield such an abundance of 3 to 3-1/2 in. suc- culent, stringless pods, because you’ll want plenty for cooking and freezing, too. These versatile peas can also be used like snow peas or left to mature for use as shell peas. Has resistance to Powdery Mildew and Pea Enation Mosaic Virus. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.25; 3+ $2.10 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.95; (P) 1 lb. $9.95; (P) 2 lb. $17.95; (P) 5 lb. $37.95.
02875 MAMMOTH MELTING SUGAR SNOW PEA. A very high yielding Chinese snow pea with large pods and distinctive sweet flavor. Grows 4 to 4-1/2 ft. tall with vigorous, strong and sturdy vines. Pick when immature for peak flavor. The more you pick this variety, the more it bears. Ideal for small gar- dens where a high yield is required in a small amount of space. Needs support. Wrinkled. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.25; 3+ $2.10 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $5.95; (P) 1 lb. $9.95; (P) 2 lb. $17.95; (P) 5 lb. $37.95.
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NATURE’S AID INOCULANT. See page 14 for details. 51274 (A) HOME GARDEN SIZE.
Treats 150 ft. of row. $12.95 each; 2 for $21.95; 3 for $29.95.
Treats up to 50 lb. of seed. $9.95 each; 2 for $18.95. 51277 CONVENIENT GRANULAR FORM.
Treats up to 8 lb. of seed. $5.95 each; 2 for $9.95. 51274 (B) MARKET GARDEN SIZE.
02876 LITTLE PURPLE SNOW PEA. Lovely purple flowers fol- lowed by sweet and crunchy pods. Petite plants grow just 24 in. tall in the garden, shorter in containers, making it a valued edible ornamental. The de- lightful flowers give way to bright, shiny green, flat pods that are wonder- fully crunchy and sweet. Certain to be enjoyed and eye-catching wherever you plant it. 50-51 days. (A) Pkt. (1-1/2 oz.) $2.55; 3+ $2.35 each; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.95; (P) 1 lb. $12.95; (P) 2 lb. $21.50; (P) 5 lb. $53.95.
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