Dreer's garden book for 1946 : faithful for over a century . dreersgardenbook1946henr Year: 1946 'pteCir^. Garden Peas frtsfoS: Treat seeds with Spergon and Nitragin 1 Pkh for 20 ft.', one pound for 100 feet of drill. Smooth-seeded peas can be sown as early in the spring as the ground can be pre- pared. Subsequent frost does not hurt them. Sow in single or double row, 24 to 26 inches apart, covering the seeds about 2 inches deep. All wrinkled varieties are sown in the same manner, but the gardener must wait until danger from severe frost is passed. Ail varieties over 2 feet do better with sup
Dreer's garden book for 1946 : faithful for over a century . dreersgardenbook1946henr Year: 1946 'pteCir^. Garden Peas frtsfoS: Treat seeds with Spergon and Nitragin 1 Pkh for 20 ft.', one pound for 100 feet of drill. Smooth-seeded peas can be sown as early in the spring as the ground can be pre- pared. Subsequent frost does not hurt them. Sow in single or double row, 24 to 26 inches apart, covering the seeds about 2 inches deep. All wrinkled varieties are sown in the same manner, but the gardener must wait until danger from severe frost is passed. Ail varieties over 2 feet do better with support. Smooth-Seeded Extra-Early Sorts The hardiest sorts to be planted as soon as the soil can be put in condition. 618 Alaska. 54 days. A smooth-seeded Pea very popular with home gardeners and canners. The vines grow about 2 feet tall and bear an abundance of hght green pods measuring 2]/^ inches in length and containing 6 Ught green peas each. Plit. 10c; J4 lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. ?, prepaid. 635 Dreer's Eureka Extra-Early. 58 days. Very early and most prolific, forming robust vines 24 inches tall bearing a great abundance of 2j4-inch pods filled with small, tender, green peas of a delicious, sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; J^ lb. 2Sc; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. $, prepaid. 667 Mammoth Pod Extra-Early. 58 days. The earliest large-podded quality Pea with vines growing about 3 feet tall. Bears a heavy crop of dark green, square- ended pods which measure 3J/2 to 4 inches long filled with attractive peas. A sure cropper well-suited to the home garden. Pkt. 10c; J4 lb. 25c; lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. $, prepaid. Early Wrinkled-Seeded Peas 620 American Wonder. 59 days. A standard early sort about 12 inches tall. Very productive and well suited to private gardens. The flavor and quality are excellent. Pkt. 10c; ^ lb. 25c; lb. 45c; 2 lbs. 80c; 5 lbs. $, prepaid. 631 Early Wonder. 60 days. Strong vines 22 inches tall bearing numerous, large, green, pointed pods
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