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CROP PRODUCTION 



The culture of Sweet Peas is simple, provided the 

 seed is planted very early in spring. This is done in 

 order that the roots may get a good development during 

 the cool weather of April and May. A rich soil is de- 

 sirable, though if too much nitrogen is present the plants 

 are likely to run to vines rather than to flowers. The 

 drill for planting should be hollowed out three or four 

 inches deep and the seeds covered with an inch of soil. 

 After the plants are several inches high the httle trench 

 may be filled in level. Birch or other brush, wire netting 

 or some similar support must be given as soon as the 

 vines begin to run. The flowers must be picked off, as 

 the plants soon stop blossoming if the flowers are allowed 

 to go to seed. 



