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standing witL undiminished merit as one of the best late 

 summer varieties ; it is one of the latest, very productive, 

 and of excellent quality. 



Veitch's Perfection.— One of the dwarfs of the late 

 varieties, abundantly productive; pods and peas of the 

 largest size ; a favorite fill sort. 



Black and White-eyed Marrowfat. — These are both 

 productive and hardy varieties, extensively grown as field 

 peas ; used dry. They are also, from their great produc- 

 tiveness, grown largely in private gardens, but they are 

 not so fine flavored as most other varieties. 



Tall and Dwarf Sugar.— These are the varieties known 

 as " edible podded," and are excellent to use in the green 

 state, in the same way as String Beans, retaining almost 

 the identical flavor of the Pea. "When not used with the 

 pods, they are equally excellent as shelled Peas, and as 

 the name implies, particularly sweet. 



PEPPER. — (Capsicum annuum.) 



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A tropical plant, that requires to be started in hot -beds 

 or forcing pits, in the Northern States. The most com- 

 mon method is, to sow in hot-beds in March, and treat in 

 all respects as directed for the cultivation of the Egg 

 Plant. Light sandy soils are rather best suited for its 

 growth, but it will grow tolerably well on any soil. 

 When cultivated for market, they are planted in rows 2 

 feet apart, and 15 inches between the plants. The" crop 



