533 LEGUMINOUS PLANTS. 



In the color of its foliage, its height and general habit, the 

 variety is very distinct, and readily distinguishable from all 

 other kinds. It is early, of good quality, and, the height of 

 the plant considered, yields abundantly. It may be cultivated 

 in rows ten inches apart. 



Mr. Landreth, of Philadelphia, remarks as follows : " For 

 sowing at this season (November, in the Middle States), we 

 recommend trial of a new variety, which we have designated 

 ' Tom Thumb/ in allusion to its extreme dwarfness. It sel- 

 dom rises over twelve inches, is an abundant bearer, and is, 

 withal, quite early. It seems to be admirably adapted to 

 autumn sowings in the South, where, on apprehended frost, 

 protection may be given : it is also equally well suited to early 

 spring planting for the same reason. It is curious, as well as 

 useful, and, if planted on ground well enriched, will yield 

 as much to a given quantity of land as any pea known 

 to us." 



It is a desirable variety in the kitchen garden, as, from its 

 exceeding dwarfish habit, it may be so sown as to form a neat 

 edging for the walk, or border. 



Veitch's Plant three feet and a half to four feet hirh, 



Perfection. 



Trans. of strong, robust growth, somewhat branched ; 



pods ten or twelve on a stalk or branch, large, flat, straight, 

 containing six or eight large peas, which are very sugary 

 and excellent. The ripe seeds are large, of a light olive- 

 green color, some being nearly white. 



Planted the 1st of May, the variety will be in flower June 

 28, and the pods will be fit for use about the middle or 20th 

 of July. It is one of the best peas for main or late 

 crops. 



Victoria Plant from six to seven feet high ; pods re- 



Marrow. 

 Tkomp. markably large, nearly four inches in length, 



