VEGETABLE GROWING IN NEW SOUTH WALES. 69 



Both the maize drill and the wheat drill can be used for planting the seed, 

 but in the latter case sufficient of the feeders must be closed up to obtain the 

 proper distances between the rows. It is much the more common practice, 

 however, to open up shallow drills, drop the seed by hand, and cover to a 

 depth of about 2 inches by means of a barrow, light cultivator, or hand hoe. 



Where hand sowing is carried out the sowing box will be found useful (see 

 illustration, page 17). It is a good plan to plant two rows at a distance of 

 6 to 9 inches apart, and to leave a space of 2 ft. 6 in. to 2 ft. 9 in. between 

 each pairs of rows. The seed should be planted 2 to 3 inches apart. This 

 system of planting assists the plants in maintaining themselves in the soil 

 and is productive of heavy yields. About one bushel of seed will sow an 

 acre. 



The most suitable artificial manure for peas is a mixture of equal parts of 

 superphosphate and bonedust applied, at from 1 to 2 cwt. per acre. 



In picking, the pods should be gathered immediately they fill ; if left on, 

 they prevent to an extent the proper setting of immature pods. Peas are 

 generally marketed in bags of a convenient size. 



Varieties. 



The dwarf varieties are chiefly grown for market, and are quicker 411 

 maturing than the tall-growing kinds ; the latter are generally bigger- 

 podded, and require staking. Those recommended are William Hurst and 

 Hundredfold for early crops ; and for the main crop, Richard Seddon, 

 Nottingham Defiance, Yorkshire Hero, American Wonder, Stratagem, 

 Daisy, and Duke of Albany. 



Yorkshire Hero is the standard main crop variety. Other varieties, such 

 as American Wonder, Richard Seddon, and Nottingham Defiance should be 

 largely grown for market as they have proved very suitable. Duke of 

 Albany is about the best of the tall-growing sorts. 



Diseases and, Pests. 



Cutworm (page 114) ; eelworm (page 118) ; mildews (page 103) ; rust (page 

 107); weevil (page 126). 



POP CORN.* 



Pop Corn is a home delicacy which is greatly enjoyed by children. The 

 cultivation, manuring, preparation of the soil, and planting, are similar to 

 that given for sweet corn (see page 77). 



The pop corn plot should be sown at least three weeks before or after any 

 other corn, such as sweet corn, as intercrossing easily takes place if flowering 

 occurs at the same time, to the detriment of both crops. 



The corn should be allowed to mature thoroughly on the stalk and should 

 then be allowed to dry thoroughly before shelling. At least a couple of 

 months should elapse after harvest before the corn is tit to pop. 



*H. \Venholz, B.Sc. (Agr.), Inspector of Agriculture. 



