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they grew vigorously from the start. February 23d, Rural New- 

 Yorker showed the first opened blossoms, Extra Early Market at 

 the same time having buds which were about to open. 



On the 20th of March, or about seventy-three days from sowing 

 the seed, both varieties had matured sufficiently to supply pods 

 that were fit for market, but no picking was made until eleven 

 days later when the plants yielded pods at the rate of 6|- quarts 

 for each 80 feet of double row. There was practically no differ- 

 ence between the two varieties as regards earliness or the amount 

 of yield obtained. Two weeks later, a second and last picking 

 was made, the plants yielding only-half as much as before. This 

 brings the total yield to a little over a peck. This is scarcely a 

 pi'ofitable crop, especially since the varieties grown are quite tall and 

 required a trellis. 



Formerly, the trellises used consisted of branches forced into the 

 ground so that they would afford support to the vines. But with 

 the crop here considered, a more satisfactory trellis was made by 

 using a wire netting having large meshes. This was fastened be- 

 tween the rows by means of stakes, and thus eacb strip of netting 

 served as a support for a double row. This forms the neatest and 

 most substantial trellis here used for supporting the vines. 



The yields from extremely dwarf varieties, such as Tom Thumb, 

 have proved unsatisfactory. The plants require no support, but 

 they yield only one picking and this is so light that their culture 

 under glass can not in all cases be advised.* 



Peas grown under glass are sensitive to heat, and the warm spring 

 days, when accompanied by sunshine, check their growth to a 

 marked degree. The most healthy growth is made during the cold 

 months of the year, and after April 1st not much should be expected 

 from the vines unless steps are taken to keep tbe house as cool as 

 possible. This may be accomplished by shading, and by a free use 

 of water upon the walks of the house. 



From a financial standpoint, the growing of peas can scarcely be 

 advised, but amateurs may derive much satisfaction from their cul- 

 ture as the plants are easily grown, they require little care, and the 

 quality of the peas is especially appreciated when no fresh ones are 

 on the market. 



*See Bull. 30. p. 92. 



