SUCCESS IN MARKET GARDENING 



Of the varieties the Hollow Crown is by far 

 the best. Not only is it easier to grow but it has 

 a much readier sale in the market. 



Arlington Long Smooth is still grown extensively, 

 but it requires a deep loam, and is very hard to dig. 



Guernsey is another sort, but is not so popular 

 as Hollow Crown. 



PEAS (Pisum sativum), which have been in 

 past years highly profitable, now yield fluctuating 

 and uncertain returns, owing to the shipments of 

 Southern growers. Where cabbage is to follow, 

 the early upright-growing sorts are usually sown 

 in three-and-a-half foot rows. Three feet apart 

 does well for American Wonder. When squashes 

 are to follow, two double rows are put in three and 

 a half feet apart, and then a space is reserved about 

 five feet wide, for planting squashes before the 

 peas are ready to be removed. 



The pea comes earliest to maturity in light, 

 rich soil; but for the general crop, a deep loam, 

 or a soil strongly inclining to clay, is the best. 

 Plant as early as the weather will permit, in well- 

 prepared ground; cover one inch deep and the 

 seeds will come earlier than if deeper. Later 

 sowings may be covered from two to six inches 



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