THE PEA. 525 



Sown the 1st of May, the plants were in flower June 25, 

 and pods were gathered for use the 12th of July. 



This variety was originated in England, by Mr. William 

 Fairbeard, in 1843, and, with the Early Surprise, came out 

 of the same pod, the produce of a plant found in a crop 

 of the Dwarf White Knight's Marrows, to which class it 

 properly belongs. It is, without doubt, one of the most val- 

 uable acquisitions which have been obtained for many years, 

 being remarkably tender and sugary, and, in all respects, of 

 first-rate excellence. The rapid progress of its popularity, 

 and its universal cultivation, are, however, the best indica- 

 tions of its superiority. 



The variety was introduced into this country soon after 

 it was originated, and was first sold at five dollars per 

 quart. 



Stem branching, three and a half to four feet Fairbeard's 



Nonpareil, 

 high, with a habit of growth and vigor similar Cot. Gurd. 



to the Early Frames. The pods are full and plump, but 

 do not become thick-backed and fleshy as they ripen, like 

 those of the Frames. They contain from six to eight peas, 

 which are close together, much compressed, and of that 

 sweet flavor which is peculiar to the Knight's Marrows. 

 The ripe seed is small and wrinkled, and of the same color 

 as the other white, wrinkled peas. 



The variety was originated by Mr. William Fairbeard, 

 who also raised the Champion of England. It is earlier 

 than the last-named sort, nearly as early as the Frames, and 

 a most valuable acquisition. 



The plant of this variety is of a free but not Fairbeard's 



Surprise, 

 robust habit of growth, and always with a sun- Cot. Card. 



pie stem, which is about four feet high. The SUKI-KISE. 

 pods are produced at every joint, beginning at about two 



