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vigorous growing state, a few of the leading shoots 

 may have their tops pinched off, which will pro- 

 duce a more regular crop. 



Before entering on the artificial culture of this 

 pulse, the cultivation of the running varieties must 

 be noticed, as they claim a place in the garden both 

 of the peer and the peasant, but more particularly 

 of the latter, for, with little expense and labour, he 

 may regale himself for months with one of the most 

 delicate vegetables which the garden produces. 



CULTURE OF THE RUNNING VARIETIES. 



Few words will suffice under this head, no vege- 

 table being more easy of cultivation. Some of the 

 finest crops are often seen growing in the well- 

 stocked garden of the cottager, who values it not 

 only as furnishing him with a nourishing and whole- 

 some diet, but also as forming an excellent arbour 

 from the mid-day sun, and a beautiful natural porch 

 to his dwelling. 



The soil for planting the seed should be similar 

 to that advised for the dwarfs. About the second 

 week in May (a most sure season) an open well 

 wrought piece of ground should be chosen, and 

 after being properly prepared, a drill should be 

 drawn from north to south about two inches deep. 

 The seed is then dropped in about three inches 

 asunder, and covered lightly with the hoe. If there 

 be more than one row, they should be full three feet 

 or more apart, so as to be well open to the sun and 

 air, to insure a better crop. 



When the plants are about three or four inches 

 high, a little earth will be of much service, drawn 

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