8 THE BOOK OF THE SWEET PEA 



to wipe out this dread disease, and persistent research 

 will, we feel sure in the end, reward the efforts of those 

 who will apply themselves to unravel the mystery. No 

 doubt in time the ills to which the Sweet Pea is heir 

 will be overcome, and we shall then follow the cult of 

 the flower with added zest and interest. 



