526 LEGUMINOUS PLANTS. 



feet and a half from the ground. They are generally single, 

 but sometimes in pairs, three inches long, slightly curved, 

 but not quite so much as those of the Champion of Eng- 

 land. They contain from six to seven peas, which are of 

 good size, but not so sweet as those of the last-named 

 sort. The ripe seed is somewhat oval, and of a pale 

 olive-green color. 



The variety is a day or two earlier than the Champion of 

 England. It originated from the Dwarf White Knight's 

 Marrow, and was taken from the pod in which was found 

 the Champion of England. 



Flack's Im- The plant is of a robust habit of growth, 

 perial. Cot. 



Gard. with a stem which is always branching, and 



FLACK'S VICTO- 



*TomA. AC FilcK%~ generally about three feet in height ; the pods 

 TOKIA.' " are numerous, varying from twelve to eighteen 

 on a plant, generally produced in pairs, but often singly, 

 three inches and a half long, three fourths of an inch broad, 

 and considerably curved, terminating abruptly at the point, 

 where they are somewhat broader than at any other part. 

 Each pod contains from six to eight very large peas, which 

 are of an ovate shape, half an inch long, seven twentieths 

 of an inch broad, and the same in thickness. The ripe seed 

 is blue. 



Plants from seed sown May 1 blossomed June 28, and 

 pods were plucked for the table July 15. 



It is one of the most prolific peas in cultivation ; grows to 

 a convenient height ; and, whether considered for private 

 gardens or for market supplies, is one of the most valuable 

 varieties which has been introduced for years. 



General The plant is of a robust habit, six to seven 



Wyndham. . 



Cot. Gard. feet high, and frequently branched ; the foliage 



is dark-green and blotched ; the pods are either single or in 



