34 THE BOOK OF THE SWEET PEA 



be ventilated so that draughts are avoided it is safe to 

 anticipate a good yield of beautiful Sweet Peas. 



By this system of culture it should be possible to 

 gather fine flowers in late April or early May and for a 

 long period subsequent thereto. 



We know of instances where Sweet Peas are sown 

 under glass in September and October ; the resulting 

 plants flowering in the succeeding March in fairly cool 

 conditions. 



Where only a few plants are wanted the seed should 

 be sown in pots, placing five seeds in each pot measuring 

 five inches in diameter. After germination, the seedlings 

 should be placed on shelves near to the glass, and kept 

 fairly cool to maintain them in sturdy form. When the 

 roots have well-filled the pots repot into larger ones, using 

 those eight, nine, or ten inches in diameter. Use good 

 soil, crock the pots carefully, and always see they are 

 washed clean beforehand. 



Suitable soil may be made up of the following in- 

 gredients ; three parts good fibrous loam, one part well- 

 rotted horse manure, a sprinkling each of leaf mould and 

 coarse sand. A five-inch pot of bone meal to each 

 bushel of soil, will provide additional plant food. Mix 

 well before using, and pot with care. 



A January or early February sowing will also give 

 good results under glass. 



