EDIBLE-PODDED, OR SUGAR, PEAS 



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square shape ; when ripe gray-white, irregular in shape, but rather 

 rounded. The stems of this variety are very stiff, and as they 

 are also numerous and short jointed, the tendrils interlace the 

 plants together in such a manner that they mutually support one 

 another, and grow erect without needing any stakes, although they 

 attain some height. This property is worthy of note, as many 

 other varieties which are of dwarfer growth are very much inferior 

 to it in this respect. 



Dwarf Debarbieux Sugar Pea 



Dwarf Debarbieux Pea. About 3 ft. in height, with stems 

 supporting each other by their tendrils intertwining so as to require 

 no staking. The pods are long, slightly curved, and crowded at 

 the top of the stems. The peas are large, round, and white when 

 ripe. Originated in the North of France, it is a rather late variety, 

 and fit for pulling about the same time as the Ram's-horn or 

 Scimitar Pea. 



Very Dwarf Dutch Frame Sugar Pea. A very dwarf 

 variety, not exceeding 8 to 10 in. in height. Stem very zigzag 

 in growth, and with joints so short that it is difficult to count 



