GARDEN PEAS AND VARIETIES 8l 



" The extra early wrinkled varieties are nearly as 

 early as the round seeded sorts, but do not mature 

 as uniformly. These, while less desirable for early 

 market purposes, are fine for family use. They are 

 much sweeter than the round sorts. Examples are 

 Surprise, Thomas Laxton, Gradus, Advancer, etc. 

 The third class of early dwarf varieties require no 

 brushing, and are in strong demand for family use. 

 The Improved American Wonder, Nott's Excelsior, 

 Little Gem, Stratagem, Daisy, etc. The fourth 

 division is the main crop sorts, including the Mar- 

 rowfats, Telephone, Champion, Everbearing, Duke 

 of Albany, Telegraph, Alderman, and Prosperity." 



Some may be interested in the edible-podded peas, 

 but I must confess they do not appeal to me. I 

 tried both Dwarf Gray Sugar and Mammoth Melt- 

 ing Sugar. They grow as represented, and are 

 marvelous yielders. The Dwarf Gray Sugar vines 

 grow only about 15 to 20 inches tall, whereas the 

 Mammoth Melting Sugar will reach a height of four 

 feet or even more. A package of these might not be 

 amiss in the family garden. 



At best the multitude of varieties is confusing to 

 the gardener without experience. However, after 

 two or three years, he settles down to a half dozen 

 or so varieties as best for his particular conditions. 

 Naturally the selection will vary, but this chapter, 

 together with the earlier ones, I, II and III, also 

 suggestions from the latest seed catalogues, will 

 prove helpful in arriving at the most satisfactory 

 combination. 



