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of moisture which they need. They are not quite 

 as hardy as the smooth varieties. 



Peas are a legume and they leave the soil in fine 

 condition for late crops of potatoes, tomatoes, and 

 cabbage. Pea vines dug under will benefit the 

 soil by making humus. The tender branches 

 are excellent for the cow. 



Hoeing or cultivating is the very life of peas. 



Tobacco dust sifted on the pea vines while the 

 dew is on them will tend to keep off lice. 



The planting of peas should be at intervals of two 

 weeks for several weeks after planting is started 

 in order to have peas for a long season. 



When selecting seed peas, choose the vines on 

 which grow full pods. As soon as the first pods 

 on the vine become somewhat tough pull the vines 

 and allow the peas to dry on the vines. The 

 peas should be a light green when they are dried 

 out. 



When seed peas are desired for a late crop, allow 

 the pods to dry out thoroughly on the vine before 



cutting. 



