THE GROWING OF VARIOUS VEGETABLES 



like to have the last snow find their peas in the 

 ground; certain it is that peas like a cool soil, and 

 often fail to germinate when the weather and soil 

 is warm. The dwarf varieties are usually preferred 

 for the private garden, but will not bear as heavily 

 as the taller sorts; but as these require brushing, 

 the difference in labour is by many considered to 

 more than offset their extra productiveness. Poul- 

 try netting makes ideal support for the tall-grow- 

 ing sorts, and if rolled up and stood in a dry place 

 after the peas are gathered, will last a lifetime. 



The wrinkled varieties are far ahead in tender 

 sweetness of the smooth varieties, but as they are 

 not as hardy, they should be planted in well- 

 drained, warm, sandy ground for the first planting. 



Peas may be planted for a succession every two 

 weeks up to the middle of June, then should be 

 discontinued until the middle of August, when sow- 

 ings of the extra-early varieties may be made for 

 a late crop. 



In planting, sow in double rows, six to eight 

 inches apart, the rows from two to three feet apart. 

 Plant the seed four inches deep and tread down 

 the rows, going over the rows lightly with the 



lawn rake when all the seeds are in. This deep plant- 



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