136 Peach-Growing 



It is also recommended as a summer green-manure crop 

 in California. On account of its climbing habit and its 

 consequent tendency to take possession of the trees, it is 

 objectionable for use in orchards, though by taking a 

 little pains in seeding and with a small amount of attention 

 later serious annoyance from this cause may be avoided. 

 Perhaps its most important claim for favor in orchard 

 management in the region to which the crop is best adapted 

 is its reported freedom from the attacks of nematodes. 



There are a number of different varieties recognized, of 

 which the Hundred-Day Speckle is one of the earliest matur- 

 ing. Others are Florida Velvet which is an especially late 

 variety, Chinese, Wachula, and Yokohama. 



Velvet beans require a long season in which to mature, 

 hence early seeding is necessary if seed is to be produced. 

 The rate of seeding varies with the method, from 1 to 2 

 bushels being used if broadcasted. Planting in drills or in 

 hills about 2 feet apart in rows 4 feet distant is recommended. 

 The latter is advised in order that cultivation may be given. 

 In hills a bushel of seed will plant three acres or more. In 

 Florida planting is done in March or April, in North Caro- 

 lina a month later, though for orchard purposes when the 

 maturing of seed is not a factor, later planting may be 

 practiced. 



Field peas. 



Though not much used in orchard management, field 

 peas have possibilities. In comparison with other legumes 

 they may be no better, but they offer an alternative in many 

 regions with which the orchardist should be familiar. 



As a winter crop, that is one to remain green and in a 

 more or less growing condition throughout the winter, peas 



