^8 THE CULINARY GARDEN. [jAK. 



Of sotdng Teas, 



Peas may now be sown on an early border, or 

 Other warm situation, if the weather be open, and 

 the ground be pretty dry. The Early Frame, or 

 Charlton, are most proper for sowing. They may 

 be sowTi in a row, by the bottom of a Wail or hedge ; 

 or in longitudinal rows, on an early border, which 

 is better than in cross rows : for if sown across the 

 border, the one end of the rows will be fit for use, 

 when the other end is liardly in flower; which is an 

 inconveniency, especially in cases where ground is 

 scarce for border crops. The drills should be about 

 three, or three and half feet apart, according to 

 the quality of the soil, and two full inches deep. 

 Do not sow too thickly. Cover with the hoe or 

 rake, but do not tread them in, as treading binds 

 the ground too much at this early season. If the 

 ground be in good heart, it need not be dunged. 



Peas are often raised in forcing-liouses, and are 

 brought to very early perfection. They may now 

 be sown, if that have not been dionc in October or 

 November ; which see. Sow as directed above for 

 French-beans, in boxes ; and transplant them when 

 an inch and a half, or two inches high, into the bor- 

 ders of a cherry-house, peach-house, or vinery, ei- 

 ther in a single row, or in rows, if you have room, 

 fifteen or eighteen inches apart, and two inches in 

 line ; and give a moderate watering, in order to set- 

 tle the earth about tliem. 



In forcing peas, they should always be trans- 

 planted. They become more prolific^ and run less 



